2014-2015 London Family Academic Scholarship Deadline Extension

Hey All,

The deadline for essay submissions for the 2014-2015 London Family Academic Scholarship, announced at this year's family reunion, has been extended until Monday, September 29th. So, with the extra time, please take advantage of this opportunity and share with ANY and ALL family members who are eligible. Please see the attached flyer for details and contact Mosi London (mfrlnd18@gmail.com) with any questions.

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ITS KWEH KWEH TIME AGAIN!!

Rodwell London and Cheril London would like to cordially invite you to the KWEH KWEH in honor of the joining of Rimmon London and Ayanna Bradshaw-Sydnor in marriage! We would love for EVERYONE to come join us in celebration for this momentous occasion!!

A Kweh-kweh is an Afro-Guyanese pre-wedding ritual that originated among African slaves in Guyana, and is currently practiced by Afro-Guyanese in Guyana and abroad, today. Kweh-kweh historically functioned as a medium for music-centered, matrimonial instruction for engaged couples. The celebration includes MUSIC,FOOD,DRUMMERS, FOLK SONGS, DANCING, SINGING, DRINKS, and FUN! It is of great importance that we keep this part of our rich culture alive and well!

The Kweh Kweh will be held at the home of Rodwell and Cheril London on September 20, 2014 from 8pm- until.

292 William. St
East Orange, NJ 07017

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact RodLynn London via facebook, email: Rodlynnlondon@gmail.com, or phone (973) 675-6070.

We look forward to seeing you! 

PASSING OF RICHARD BAIRD

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of
Richard Baird

He succumbed to a brief illness on Thursday, September 11th, 2014 at Newark University Hospital, New Jersey. He was 60 years of age.

He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife, Cheryl (nee Rogers), and his three children.

Richard was born in Buxton, Guyana on 21st August, 1954 to Desmond Baird & Sybil Baird, both now deceased.

He is survived by seven siblings–Sydney, Audrey, Noelline, Myrna, Desiree, Claude, and Desmond (Jr.). He was preceded in death by Robert, Millicent and Keith.

The funeral for the late Richard Baird will take place in New York on a date to be announced later.

Condolences may be conveyed to his sister, Noelline, who can be reached at telephone number (301)263-4640.

Obit for Richard Cornelius Nicholls

Richard Cornelius Nicholls who was born on July 18, 1918 in Bachelor’s Adventure to the late Louisa Holder and Richard Nicholls of Buxton Village passed on September 8, 2014 at his residence in Bachelor’s Adventure. At the age of 78, Richard started to write his life story and at the age of 91 years the first draft was printed. At the tender age of 92 he published his autobiography, “My Life My Time” which is available on Amazon.com

Together with his wife, the late Drucilla Elvira Pyle, they raised a happy family of 9 children. Richard and Drucilla were especially proud of the academic and professional achievements of their children, particularly his daughter, the late Dr. Valerie Nicholls-London, who made the family proud when she qualified as the first medical doctor in the family.

Richard Nicholls is survived by his children: Lauretta, Vilma Tafawa, Lawrence, Trevlyn Smith, Linton, Cynthia, Jennifer Cole, and Brentnol. He is also survived by his twenty four grandchildren: Omolara, Malika, Jumaane, Chisara, Camara, Rashidi, Jabari, Zakiya, Kurt, Kwesi, Mulunga, Kehinde, Jamala, Nkasia, Boris, Abigail, Samuel, Nickashia, Damali, Mosi, Jawanza, Lemuel. David and Raoul, and by his eleven great grandchildren; Bahtawi, Thulani, Ezekiel, Akosua, Abiola, Nataliah, Anniya, Elize, Daniella, Dandre, and Tiwalola.

Richard Nicholls roots are in Buxton and Friendship and his family are the De Harte, Holder, Beaton, Garrett, and Accra.

The burial will take place at Bachelor’s Adventure on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. May his soul rest in peace.

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?

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​!

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​FAMILY COLLAGE

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

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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!

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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

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(children 3 and under are free)​

Standard Package (Includes Meet&Greet, Gala, T-shirt)

Adult - $75

Children 12 and Under - $50

​A LA CARTE: 

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Gala ONLY - 

​adult ​

$50

 ​/25 kids ​(children 3 and under are free)

​Boat Tour only - $30

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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!!!