Home 2023 Clan Reunion Info
last updated
7/07/2023
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your Family Picnic Registration Form
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Registration Deadline, Sunday June 25, 2023
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2023 Family
Reunion Date: Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Verona Beach State Park, Verona, NY. Put it on your calendar!
Get more info on Verona Beach S.P. at
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/102/details.aspx
What: Annual Family Reunion
of the Curtiss/Woods-Higham-Seubert-Smith Families. And, we will celebrate
and commemorate the
following:
Birthdays: TBA in
the Reunion Program
Births:
Darren Robert Phoenix, May 5
Graduations: TBA
in the Reunion Program
HS/College
TBA
Anniversaries TBA
in the Reunion Program
Weddings:
Wedding
Anniversaries:
TBA in the Reunion Program
Retirements:
Passings:
Religious:
Honors:
Any other
significant events that have occurred in the past year? (Be sure to let us
know so we can appropriately include them in the list.)
Where: Verona Beach State Park, South Pavilion, Verona Beach, NY
We have returned to VBSP for the reunion now reopened
after Covid restrictions.
The directions to VBSP are same as they were before, Route 13, Verona Beach.
We only have vehicle access to the pavilion from about 7:00 A.M. until 10:00
A.M. All equipment and passengers needing access to the pavilion must be there during this window of
time. We will check to see if VBSP transportation might be available after
10 o'clock for those needing a ride to the pavilion.
When: Saturday, July 8, 2023
Freshly brewed coffee and "munchies" starting at 11:00 A.M. We plan to eat by 1:00 P.M.
Arrive early for swimming, boating, golf, lake watching, and much more.
[N.B. We will not be cooking again this year, so the time from arrival to 1:00
P.M. will be for set up.]
Business Meeting following the meal.
Entertainment? We will have a
Karaoke machine to use as an amplifier and for entertainment (CDs and Audio
Tapes)
If you need projection
equipment, let us know. We need some young talent to organize and entertain. Volunteers??
Who: All members of the clans
mentioned above and listed below.
What to Bring: Bring a dish (or 2) to pass.
Bring lawn chairs if you don't want to sit the entire time on a picnic bench.
Bring swimming gear, if you wish to swim.
Bring sun screen, sun hats, and a light jacket in the event of windy conditions.
An "executive decision" was made following the 2011 Reunion to do away with the hassle of cooking at the picnic site for the 2012 Reunion. Based on the earlier success, this option has been continued. We can always go back to cooking on site if there is demand.
Consequently, the menu options of
things to bring are now wider to include more meat dishes (hot and cold) in
place of the grilled meats. Electricity is available in the pavilion for
crock pots, and sterno heated chafing dishes make possible having hot
meat-oriented dishes as well as the usual cold platters, salads, and the other
varieties of delicious offerings we have enjoyed in the past from the creative
cooks among the family members.
What will be Provided: Coffee (reg, decaf, and half caf) and hot
chocolate; a selection of
sodas, bottled fruit ades and bottled water; and hot/cold drink cups. Condiments,
including: napkins,
paper towels, and disposable tablecloth. There will be extra table service
(plates, flatware, etc.).
A small sheet
cake will be provided.
Costs: We will incur the following expenses: pavilion rental
with garbage pickup;
reimbursement for ice and beverages, if neededetc. (see above).
A collection
will be taken to cover these costs.
An amount will be determined on a
family basis and will be approximately $5 per family member.
The total amount
will be printed on the name tag of the Family Group Head to facilitate a
single payment.
Payment will be
collected by the picnic treasurer.
Take home containers and carrying bags will be available, as in the past, so plan to take home extra food at the end of the picnic.
Menu List from 2022:
Sloppy Joes in Crock Pot & Buns
Snack Shack Hot Dogs
Sub Sandwich Platter,
(Ham & Cheese, Turkey & Cheese)
Pinwheel Sandwiches
Mac and Cheese Crockpot
Mac and Cheese with Veggies
Honey
Chicken Pasta Salad
Salt
Potatoes
Texas Caviar with tortilla chips
Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Pasta Salad
Pizza
Cold Shrimp Platter
Baked Beans
Deviled Eggs
Cucumber Salad
Veggie
Salad
Watergate Salad
Potato Chips, individual
bags
Cheese & Crackers
Veggie Relish Tray
Fruit Bowl
Banana Cream Pie
Strawberry Brownie Skewers
Strawberry Jello Dessert
Donut Holes
Brownies
Cake
Menu List for
2023:
Cowboy Baked Beans,
Sausage, Onions, Peppers & Rolls
Memphis Meatballs,
Chili
Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
Hot Dogs & rolls (with condiments)
Smoked Turkey slices
Macaroni Salad,
Cole Slaw
Vegetable Salad
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Potato Salad,
Pickles/Olives
7 layer Taco Dip w/Tortilla Chips,
Veggie Tray,
Cheese Sticks
Potato Chips (Individual Bags)
Shrimp Ring
Fruit Bowl
Watermelon,
Great Grandma's Chocolate Cake
Oreo Cookie Cake
Dessert
Trifle
Donut Holes
Attendance 2023:
24
Woods/Stevens/Curtiss Clan: total: 0
Higham Clan: total: 12
J
Seubert Clan: total: 0
Smith Clan: total: 12
Final Attendance, as of 7/9/2023:
Regrets 2023:
Michael & Jorjia Costello; Carol & Chris Curtiss; Jim, Tyler, Justin
& Cole Entwistle; Mark & Eli Glazer; Peg Higham & family; Jane Higham; Ben
Hughes; Luis Deanda Lukaszewski & family; Roberta & Bernie Neu; Abigail & David
Wendell
Tentative Reunion Agenda
The following items are a suggested agenda for the reunion.
Feel free to improvise, or suggest changes.
Arrive
Registration:
Mary T Pay Mary;
Pick up name tags, programs, and agenda
Set up:
Everyone pitch in to make the task lighter
Announcements:
Jack Orientation to the Park and
Facilities
Orientation to the Reunion Program
“We Are All Related!”
Orientation to the Agenda
Introductions:
Mary Taglieri - Smith Clan
Jack Higham - Higham Clan
Group Photo before we eat.
Convene outside the pavilion on the East side of the pavilion apron under the
trees
Doxology:
Florie Parmelee, ukelele
Miriam Smith Parmelee
Picnic Dinner:
Please linger after eating for photos before setting off for Games and
Entertainment.
Photos-
Full Group (Assemble in front of the pavilion) (Taken before dinner)
Seating by Family Groups: 11 Family Groups attending;
Others Out-of Staters; Cousins, Families, Guests, etc.
Games/Entertainment:
Sports:
Park Facilities: Swimming; Hiking
Sylvan Beach amusement Park
Genealogy Paper Games:
Relatives 1
Relatives 2
Camden Bridges
Board Games
Photo Albums; Family Memorabilia; Westdale Book, etc.
Song Fest
Sign Get Well Cards
Tear Down/Clean Up:
Everyone pitch in to make the task lighter
Depart