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Middleton Family Connection
Middleton Family Reunion XXI, 2006
Dear Family Member,
Thank God for the Middleton Family! In a world that is all too often chaotic and troubled, it is with much enthusiasm and comfort that we look forward to the Middleton Family Reunion. It is a time of remembrance, a time of renewal, and a time of hope for the future. It is a sacred time whereby we can all shut the rest of the world out and focus on our family. The Middleton Family is one that cherishes values, principals and tradition. It is a legacy that Marion and Willie Middleton gave us as a gift to their children, grand children, and great grand children. It is a legacy that we must take great care in advancing to the future generations of the Middleton Family, for the Middleton Family will be here well beyond any one of us.
We welcome you to the 21st Middleton Family reunion to be held September 1, 2, and 3rd, 2006 in Andalusia, Alabama at the Coleman Center. We feel that the MFR XXI, location embodies all that is needed for us to have a great reunion. This location was chosen for so many reasons. While the ‘old timers’ can sit and enjoy the special comfort that only a family member can bring, the younger generations can enjoy basketball, kickball, cards and many other games.
A Quick Snapshot of the Middleton Family Reunion XXI Events:
• Friday Night-Get Reacquainted Night
Movie and snacks.
We will be gathering at The Coleman Center at 7PM to watch “Madea’s Family Reunion”. We would like to spice things up a little, so we are asking that everyone dress-up as their favorite character from the movie. Best Dressed will be awarded.
• Saturday-Various events
Various events for everyone’s enjoyment planned during the day
Beginning at 10 AM. Family Photo taken at 11 AM. Immediately following the photos we will work our way back inside for festivities, games, activities and dinner.
• Saturday Night-”Showtime at the Apollo” Karaoke Contest
Don’t go to sleep yet! After the afternoon session everyone is invited to attend “Showtime at the Apollo” Karaoke Night. Match up relatives from different branches of the family into singing groups; be ready to perform and dress as your favorite performers.
• Sunday-“Until we see each other again”
Many begin their journey home on Sunday, but if you can spare the time, A Sunday Church service would be a good way for family members to gather before we say, “Until next time”. For those who can make it, come join us at 10:30 AM at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, in Andalusia, Alabama. Lunch will be a Dutch event at Tabby D’s Restaurant.
Accommodations:
(Ask for the Middleton Family Reunion Block. Reservations MUST be made by August 17, 2006)
• Days Inn Hotel
• (334)427-0050
• Rates: $65.95 + (tax) = $71.89
Reunion Dues:
(Rates include shirt. Shirts will only be available as ordered. No extra shirts will be available)
Dues should reach Frances Holt by August 15 (address included)
• $60.00 Adults
• $24.00 (age 17 & under)
What would a family reunion be without some good wholesome competition and family fun! For MFR XXI, we are planning the customary events and have added a few other events so as to encourage as many family members, young and older alike, to join in.
Outlined below you will find a preliminary schedule of events that will be available. We are looking for volunteers to assist in some of the various areas, so if you feel inclined to pitch-in, just let me know and I will send you the details for that activity. All of the activities are simple and inexpensive. I am asking you to be responsible for providing all the items necessary for the game you choose.
01) Spade Tournament
02) 3-Legged Race
03) Gestures
04) Relay Card Game
05) Spoons
06) Name that Tune
07) Balloon Popping Contest
08) Name Game
09) Fruit Croquet
10) Tooth-pick / Lifesaver Game
11) Gift Giving Game
12) Don’t Say that Word
13) Socks & Gloves
14) Cotton Ball Game
15) Silent Charades
16) Shoe Shuffle
17) Clue Treasure Hunt Game
18) Basketball (3 Point Shoot-Out and Twenty-One)
Pictures from Past Events:
We are going to be pulling together a photographic montage that walks through some of the past Middleton Family reunions, and we need your help to do this. Here is how you can help. Send in still photographs that you have taken at past reunions. We will then scan them and show them at the reunion. Be sure to include on the back any information you can remember about the picture, including the date (if you remember). Be sure to send copies of your pictures. We will not be sending pictures back. They will be placed in the MF Scrapbook.
Middleton Family Reunion XXI, 2006
What can you do?
We need your participation to make this a success. Here is what you need to do:
1. Send in the Registration form
• Send in your registration form no later than August 15, 2006. Without knowing how many and who, we won’t be able to plan properly, so do it now before you forget!
2. Plan for it
• Review the enclosed letter and material to become familiar with it. Call or email if you have any questions.
• As soon as you decide where you are going to stay, contact them and book it. Be sure to mention the Middleton Family Reunion when booking.
• Tell your boss, if you still have one, to take a hike…or that you are needing the time to go to the most important event of 2006!
3. Volunteer to assist and registration forms to:
• Contact me at:
Cathynette Cross
3989 hwy 125
Elba, AL 36323
(334)897-3334 home or (334)494-0208 cell
4crosses@alaweb.com
4. Send in “Good picks” from your past MFR photos
• Remember to send copies only. Thanks.
• Send them to:
Christina Nelson
1516 South Reese Ave
Elba, AL 36323
5. Family Website: groups.msn.com/themiddletonfamily
• Please update your family profile and photos
• Continually check for updates on the reunion progress
6. Send reunion dues to: (no personal checks)
Frances Holt
HCR 35 Box 10
Evergreen, AL 36401
(Reunion Dues / T-shirt Order Form)
Shirt sizes are:
Youth XS (2-4) Youth S (6-8) Youth M (10-12) Youth L (14-16)
Adult Small Adult Med Adult Large Adult XL Adult 2X Adult 3X
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Middleton Family Reunion XXI, 2006
Registeration Form
Please respond no later than August 15, 2006, and send the completed form to:
Cathynette cross
3989 Hwy 125
Elba, AL 36323
4crosses@alaweb.com
Your Family Name______________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________
City______________________________State____________________Zip Code_____________
Phone__________________________Email__________________________________________
Number of members coming to MFR XXI____________________________
Please list the names and ages of those attending for whom you are registering
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Interested in volunteering? If so for what, or would you like us to decide?
Indicate what activity(ies) you are volunteering to direct:
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Have you booked your accommodations yet? Yes or No
If so, where?________________________________________
Song:
(Please learn the words and be prepared to join in for a group song)
• “A Family Reunion” by: The O’Jays
Song: “Family Reunion”
By: The O’Jays
It's so nice to see
All the folks you love together
Sittin' and talkin' 'bout
All the things that's been goin' down
It's been a long, long time
Since we had a chance to get together
Nobody knows the next time we see each other
Maybe years and years from now
Family reunion (Got to have)
A family reunion
Family reunion
(It's so nice to come together) To come together
(To get together)
I wish grandma could see
The whole family
I sure miss her face
And her warm and tender embrace
And if grandpa was here
I know he'd be smiling for me a tear
To see what he has done
All the offsprings from his daughters and sons
A family reunion (Gonna have)
A family reunion (Ooh, ooh)
Family reunion
(It's so nice to come together) To come together
(To get together)
Ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...
Ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...
At least once a year we should have
Family reunion
A family reunion (We need to do it for the young )
Family reunion
(It'll be nice, it'll be nice to come together) To come together
To get together
Family reunion (Sister knows, heaven knows)
A family reunion (It's good to see you)
Family reunion (I said we are sinkin' hands, makin' plans)
(Maybe next year) To come together (Maybe next year)
A family reunion (Ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...)
A family reunion (We gotta have, we gotta have)
Family reunion (It'll be nice, it'll be so nice)
(To come together) To come together
(To get together)
You know the family is the solution to the world's problems today
Now let's take a look at the family
In the family the father is like the head, the leader, the director
Not domineering, but showing love, guidance
For everyone else in the family
Now if we could get all the fathers of the world
To stand up and be fathers
That would be great
Then we have mothers
Who are the right arm of the father
There's supposed to-to-to do the cooking
Raise the children, do the sewing
And help the father to guide and direct
Then there's the son
The son, most sons are like imitators of their father
So we're back again to the father
And he is guiding in the right way
The son is definitely gonna be alright
Then we have the daughter
Watching her mother
Be-because sooner or later she's gonna be a mother
And she'll have her own sons and daughters
It don't, it don't just stop there with the family or
Of-of yours or mine
It's a universal family
Under one divine purpose
And one divine father
That is if we all come together no matter what color, race, creed
Because that's all in the head whether you wanna believe it or not
'Cause you'll bleed
Hoo...
Family, family reunion
It'll be nice, so nice, so nice
Thanks so much for your consideration.
We hope you all can make it, so start planning now!
Send E-Mail to: 4crosses@alaweb.com
Copyright © 2006 Cathynette Carpenter Cross. All Rights Reserved