Meeting Location: Teleconference // Time: 5:00 pm // Attendees: Jimmie, Mary, Janice, Dawn
Next Meeting – Sunday, May 5 at 5:00 pm // Teleconference # 1-720-527-5818, access code: 7696327#
Reunion Venue Details
Venue: Franklin County Recreational Park, 2150 Sontag Rd, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Date: 29 June 2024
Time: The park is reserved from 8 am until 8 pm
Family History Activity
We are asking that each family branch prepare a photo collage of your family. Each family will begin by sharing interesting facts about their Hancock parent (spouse/partner, talent, hobby, career, military service, favorite quote, fondest memory, etc.). Then name the children of our Hancock parent. We also want to recognize the veterans and active service persons in our families. We will ask those present to share which branch they serve/d in and their rank; we’ll also name those service persons and veterans in our families who are not present. Please feel free to be creative and present your photos however you wish. A good idea is to use the photos to tell your family’s story.
The Franklin County Historical Society has very limited information about African-American families rooted in that county. If we want our ancestors’ lives to be recorded in history, it is our responsibility to make that happen. We plan to make an audio recording of the family history presentations and donate it to the historical society. If you wish to donate memorabilia, photos, heirlooms, etc., please attach as much information about them as possible (who, what, when, where, why).
Surprise Activity
We will have a fun and challenging activity that will foster a healthy competition among the family branches. The branch or “crew” that wins will receive a prize.
There will also be croquet, cornhole, and more!
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Preliminary Count of Attendees
Please contact Rita or Natalie with a count of attendees for your “crew” before May 5th. These numbers are necessary for determining the amount of food and beverages for the reunion.
William (35), James (20), Johnny (38), Elsie (30), Roy (TBD), Taylor (TBD), Cobbs (TBD), Frederick (TBD)
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