Sunday, August 10, 2014

Reunion T-shirts are still available

Family,

T-shirts are available!!! 


If you want to order, the following sizes are available (adult sizes only) S, L, XL, XXL.T-shirts are $15. 

PLEASE FILL IN THE CORRECT AMOUNT FOR THE QUANTITY YOU ARE PURCHASING AND BE SURE TO SPECIFY SIZES IN THE "ADD NOTE" SECTION OF THE INVOICE

PURCHASE ONLINE HERE OR MAIL PAYMENTS TO:

Damala Denny
100-42 199th St
Hollis NY 11423


LONDON FAMILY REUNION ASSOCIATION - Family Reunion Survey Questionnaire

LONDON FAMILY REUNION ASSOCIATION
 Family Reunion Survey Questionnaire
Please fill out the questionnaire below regarding our family reunion. Surveys help us plan, organize and execute better so please be sure to spend some time answering questions as best as you can. As you know, we are always looking to improve on the family reunion experience and your answers to the following questions will be much appreciated. Please be as detailed as possible and don’t worry about offending us with criticism. We want the truth, good or bad.

General Questions

1.      What did you think of the reunion overall?  Circle one of the following.    Terrible - Fair - Great - Super


2.      What did you like best about the family reunion?



3.      What could we have done better?


Planning Questions

4.      What did you think of the overall organization of the family reunion?



5.      What did you think of the date/Time of year that we selected for this reunion? Would you rather have the next reunion during a different season?



6.      What did you think of the city we selected for the family reunion? Would you prefer a smaller/bigger city next time?



7.      How far did you travel for this reunion? Did you come by plane, train or car? Would you like to travel less (i.e. have the reunion closer) next time around?





8.      How could we have gotten more people to get involved in the planning of the reunion?



9.      Was the reunion too long/too short? How many days do you think the ideal reunion should be?




Accommodations Questions

10.   What did you think of the hotel we selected for the family reunion?



11.   What did you think of the room rates we negotiated as a group? Was it too high/Just right/Too low?


12.   Would you pay more for a hotel that has a higher star rating next time?


13.   Would you like to volunteer to be on the accommodations committee the next time we are get group hotel rates?



Banquet Questions

14.   What did you think of the banquet preparations? Decorations?



15.   Were you happy with the quality of the food?



16.   What would you like different the next time around?


  
Activities Questions

17.   What did you think of the activities planned for the family reunion?



18.   Did you participate in the activities? If so, then please tell us which one and whether you enjoyed it.


19.   Do you have any activities that you can suggest for the next reunion?


20.   Did you like the family reunion games we selected? If so, what was your favorite? Which one did you not care for?




Exit Questions

21.   Was the reunion too expensive? Not expensive enough?



22.   Would you pay more if we increased the activities at the next family reunion?



23.   What would you do differently the next time we hold a reunion?

Sunday, June 8, 2014

FAMILY REUNION UPDATED DETAILS AND PAYMENT INFO 6/8/14

Family,
H​e​re are some reunion ​updates:

TALENT
​We have a fairly quick program with a limited number of spots available for family members to perform, recite and make announcements. Please let us know ASAP of you would like a 5-minute slot in the program​!




​FAMILY COLLAGE

We are asking that you bring 4x6 photos (copies) to be included in a family collage!



FAMILY REUNION MAGAZINE
We really need family members to get those submissions in for the Reunion Commemorative Magazine! 

​Though submissions​
  

​have been going very well, there is only one more week left to get yours in. D
eadline is SUNDAY JUNE 15!! ​  The magazine will go to the printers immediately thereafter.​ Prices and samples are attached.

FAMILY REUNION PAYMENTS
Pay online or by check using the Reunion Survey​ (attached).​

 We've already had some payments come in, but be sure to get your in, we expect to reach capacity in no time!
 ​You can also pay FAMILY DUES at the same time! Price breakdowns are below.​


HOTEL DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 30!!!
​Make those reservations now, One hotel is already full!



​ ​
Best Western and the Comfort Inn. To receive discounted rates reservations must be booked under London Family


The London Family Reunion Committee Presents the
10th BIENNIAL LONDON FAMILY REUNION
July 18th–20th 2014
Brooklyn, New York

WEEKEND ITINERARY

​ AND TENTATIVE PROGRAM:


Friday, 7/18        Meet & Greet @8​:30 PM at the Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club


Attendees are asked to create a family tree banner 
​and bring photos for collage


     8:30 Registration
     9:00 Welcome drum procession (volunteers needed)
     9:15: Welcome Remarks
     9:30  - 11:00 Meet and Greet program co-hosted by our special youth hosts!





Saturday, 7/19   Coney Island Fun Day  in the AM  -- Attendees are responsible for providing their own snacks.
     Games and prizes TBD​


Saturday, 7/19  The Gala @ 8:30 PM at the Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club


      




     9:00 

 Cocktail Hour
     9:15 Welcome Remarks
     9:30  - 1:00 Gala program co-hosted by our special youth hosts!
​      Various entertainment scheduled, including
​      Keynote address by newly hooded Dr. Mosi London, PhD in Transportation Engineering, University of Delaware.



Sunday, 7/20     Breakfast Yacht Tour of NYC @10:00 AM - Golden Sunshine Yacht, Pier 4


​REUNION PAYMENTS​
PACKAGE DEALS:
Deluxe Package (Includes Meet&Greet, Gala, Tour, T-shirt)
Adult - $100
Children 12 and Under - $75

​ 
(children 3 and under are free)​
Standard Package (Includes Meet&Greet, Gala, T-shirt)
Adult - $75
Children 12 and Under - $50

​A LA CARTE: 

Gala ONLY - 
​adult ​
$50
 ​/25 kids ​(children 3 and under are free)
​Boat Tour only - $30

T-shirt Only - $15

2014 FAMILY DUES!!
 $25 per household!
MAIL PAYMENTS TO:
Damala Denny
100-42 199th St
Hollis NY 11423
OR


PAY ONLINE!  SEE PREVIOUS POST!!!






Sunday, May 4, 2014

FAMILY REUNION UPDATED DETAILS AND PAYMENT INFO

The London Family Reunion Committee Presents the
10th BIENNIAL LONDON FAMILY REUNION
July 18th–20nd 2014
Brooklyn, New York

WEEKEND ITINERARY:
Friday, 7/18        Meet & Greet @ 7:00 PM at the Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club
Saturday, 7/19   Coney Island/Picnic  in the AM
Saturday, 7/19  The Gala @ 8:30 PM at the Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club
Sunday, 7/20      NYC Yacht Tour

PACKAGE DEALS:
Deluxe Package (Includes Meet&Greet, Gala, Tour, T-shirt)
Adult - $100
Children 12 and Under - $75

Standard Package (Includes Meet&Greet, Gala, T-shirt)
Adult - $75
Children 12 and Under - $50

Gala ONLY - $50
T-shirt Only - $15

2014 FAMILY DUES PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE AT THIS TIME AS WELL!!
 $25 per household!

MAIL PAYMENTS TO:
Damala Denny
100-42 199th St
Hollis NY 11423

OR
PAY ONLINE!




REUNION PACKAGE OPTIONS (HOTEL NOT INCLUDED)
T-shirt Sizes
Accommodations:
Best Western
3003 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Phone:(718) 769-5000
$169 Plus TAX per night

Comfort Inn
3218 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Phone:(718) 368-3334
$196 Plus TAX per night
The Comfort Inn is up scale.

(* Only 25 rooms reserved so book by May 15th 2014.
Reservations must be booked under London Family
Reunion to receive discounted rates.)

For more info, contact:
Althea Williams (347) 528-3818
Damala Denny (917) 449-0370
Paulette May Browne (973) 675-5027
Basil London  (718) 288-7570


UPDATE ON MOSI's GRADUATION

Family,

Mosi's father, Floyd Basil London, will be chartering a 60 passenger bus from NY to Delaware on May 30th for all who wish to attend the graduation. It will be FREE of charge for all participants.
If a significant number of NJ residents are interested in attending, the bus will stop there to pick up passengers.
Contact Auntie Clavia at (718) 462-6589 for further details.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

CONGRATULATIONS MOSI !!!!!!!

Please all congratulate Mosi London who will receive his Ph.D. in transportation engineering from the University of Delaware on May 30, 2014!!!   

There are tentative plans to arrange a bus to travel to the graduation festivities. If you are interested and or have questions, please e-mail or call Mosi  at 917-754-6334

Events surrounding graduation include: 
  • Dissertation Defense, Thursday, May 22nd at 1PM
  • Doctoral Hooding, Friday, May 30th at 5:45PM
  • UD Commencement Ceremony, Saturday, May 31st at 8AM
  • Department of Engineering Graduation, Saturday, May 31st at 2PM

GENERAL MEETING REMINDER - SATURDAY MAY 3, 2014 in BROOKLYN!


Reminder: Next Family Reunion Meeting on Sat. May 3rd, 2014 @ 4 p.m. in Brooklyn.
Family,

The next reunion meeting will take place on Saturday, May 3 @ 4 p.m. at 355 E. 49th St. (btwn Linden Blvd. & Church Ave) Brooklyn, NY 11203

There is the possibility of a food sale.

Agenda:
Sight & Sound report
Fundraising report
Reunion details
Upcoming events