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Almost here!

The Reunion will officially begin at 11 AM, but feel free to arrive between 10:30 and 11. I may still be setting up, but if you're there early I will just give you a job!
We will have to be out of the clubhouse by 3 PM. Another group has it reserved at 4.
As I've mentioned before, there is a playground close by. There is also a tv with dvd player in the room, so I'll have some movies for the kids. I've got some other things for them also.

Directions:
We are between the city of Richmond and the town of Ashland.

From Interstate 95 you will take exit 86 (Atlee/Elmont) and go towards Atlee (from the north you will take 86 A, from south just bear towards Atlee).

At the end of the exit you will need to stay in the center lane (the right lane is turn only at the light). Go straight through the stoplight (Sheetz on your left).

Turn right immediately after the Provident Bank onto Kings Charter Drive. Follow this approx. 1/2 mile until you see the Kings Charter sign on your right. You will see the clubhouse with a pineapple flag. Look for the purple and gold balloons!

The address for GPS users is 9407 Kings Charter Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. My cell number is 804-894-0476 should you need any assistance.

Please take a few moments to pray about some things:
-safe travel
-happy children :)
-for all the food arrangements/pick up to go smoothly for me

I can't wait to see everyone!

We're all set!

The deadline has passed to pay and I'm happy to say we have 21 adults and 10 kids coming! The list is on the right sidebar of the blog.
Thanks to Wendy, Lindsey, and Patrice for sending their money.

This week I'll be working on ordering food.

Getting ready!

I'm asking all you guitar players to bring your guitar and any music you have....we plan to do some praising! Also, anyone with photos or a scrapbook of BSU events/folks please bring to share. After attending Brian's funeral I am really anxious to remember and rejoice at the way God brought us together for that time in our lives! Can't wait!

Ham

Rev. Brian Allen Hamrick, 32
FORT MYERS - Reverend Brian Allen Hamrick, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009, at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Fort Myers, after a brief illness. He was 32. He was born on Dec. 14, 1976, in Richmond, Va., the son of Janet and Wayne Hamrick. Brian graduated from Monacan High School in 1995, James Madison University in 1999 and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree in 2002. He married Katherine Smithley of Newport News, Virginia, on July 10, 1999. He served as pastor of Fairfields Baptist Church in Burgess, Va., from 2002 to 2006. He then answered a call to become pastor of First Baptist Church of Clewiston, where he served from 2006 until the time of his death. He was a member of the Administrative Committee of the Big Lake Baptist Association and a member of the Nominating Committee of the Florida Baptist Convention. Brian was a devoted husband to his wife, Katherine, and loving father to his two sons, Nathan and Luke. He is also survived by his parents, Janet and Wayne Hamrick of Powhatan, Va.; his brother, Mark (wife, Alison) of Richmond, Va.; mother-in-law, June Smithley of Newport News, Va.; and brother-in-law, Jon Smithley (wife, Amie) of Pinckneyville, Ill. Uncle Brian is also survived by five nieces and nephews. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service was held at First Baptist Church of Clewiston on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, officiated by Associate Pastor Joshua Vincent, Worship Pastor Dr. Todd Buck and Reverend Brian Robertson. Funeral Services will be at Huguenot Road Baptist Church, 10525 Huguenot Rd., Richmond, Va., Friday, May 1, at 2 p.m. with Rev Joshua Vincent, Rev Brian Robetson and Rev Steve Tyler officiating. Graveside Services will be Saturday May 2, at 11 a.m. in Peninsula Memorial Park, New Port News, Va., with Rev Joshua Vincent and Rev Jon Smithley officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a college scholarship fund for Nathan and Luke in memory of their father. Donations may be sent in care of First Baptist Church of Clewiston, 102 Ventura Avenue, Clewiston, Florida 33440. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.

Thanks

We WILL continue on with the reunion despite the shocking news of Brian's death. I think it is more important than ever that we all get together.

A funeral will be held on Friday, May 1st, at 2 pm at Hugenot Road Baptist Church.



I have received money from Jason and Katie, Brad and Melissa, and Rebecca and Matt. Thanks so much!

In memory of "Ham"

Here is a link to a blog article written by one of Brian's friends in Florida.
http://www.founders.org/blog/2009/04/reflections-on-death-of-friend-brian.html

Thank you!

I have received money from Mark and Jennie and Weasel. Thanks!

Please send your check to me as soon as possible!

Money Due May 1st

Hey everyone! Please send in your money for the reunion by May 1st. I had to pay for the clubhouse rental out of our money, so I'd really like to be able to pay for food and supplies with cash from you guys!

$18 per adult, $5 per child (3 and over only)

Please send check to:
Stephanie Whittington
9366 Windsor Shade Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Cost decisions

From the feeback I received, it was unanimous: Pay $18 per adult, $5 per child (3 and over) and have everything taken care of. So, I'm asking everyone to send that money to me so that I can purchase what we need. Please send a check to:
Stephanie Whittington
9366 Windsor Shade Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

thanks!

More details

I am pricing out food, and it looks like the easiest thing to do will be to order deli trays...meats, fruit, veggies, and chicken tenders (for the kids). I need some feedback....
do you want to pay $18 per adult, $5 per kid (3 and over only) and have EVERYTHING taken care of (room rental, food, drink, ice, paper products, dessert), or do you want to pay $15 per person, $5 for kids and have to bring a side dish or drinks? I was thinking having everything taken care of would be best since many are coming from out of town, but let me know what you think!
stephwhitt@gmail.com

Reunion Info

Saturday, May 16, 2009
11AM-2PM
Kings Charter Clubhouse
Mechanicsville, VA

Lunch and clubhouse rental included in the per person cost, which is being determined.
The clubhouse is adjacent to a playground, so bring the kids!

Let me know if you need hotel information.

WELCOME!

Our JMU BSU reunion, for grad years 98-00 and their families, will be May 16, 2009. I will be posting more information soon. If you'd like to RSVP or have questions, feel free to comment or email me at stephwhitt@gmail.com