F. O. BLACK FAMILY REUNION 2008!!!!!!!

F. O. BLACK FAMILY REUNION

We are happy to announce the upcoming 51st meeting of the Francis Orlando Black Family Reunion.

The reunion will commence at 9:30 AM, Saturday, June 14th, 2008, outside the Reedy Branch Baptist Church, in the cemetery where John W. Edwards, grandson of George W. Black, will offer prayer. At the conclusion, flags will be placed on the graves. Registration will follow immediately afterward.

As you register this year, remember to include your email address or your current home address. Please include any other family members that might not be present. Also, contact David Habel or Talbert Black, Jr. about changes to your family: marriages, births, deaths, etc.

As in years past, we will honor several of those in attendance: The oldest and youngest male and female. The couples who have been married the longest and shortest amount of time, and the person or persons who has traveled the furthest from their permanent home. In addition, we will honor the best costume for this year's theme, Flag Day. There will be drawings for door prizes, and prizes for games, this year's GRAND PRIZE is a 37 inch Flat Screen Television. So everyone, get your tickets to have a great chance at wonderful family prize.

We also have a few of the 50th Anniversary Hats, and some T-shirts left from last year that will also be available for those who did not have the opportunity to purchase one last year.

The cooking contest will be as it was last year: desserts in all the same age groups, 12 and under, 13 to 17, and 18 and over. Please have your entries to be judged in by 11:30 AM. However, we still urge everyone to cook plenty of food: meats, vegetables, casseroles, and the like, so that eating and visiting with all family members will take place.

There has been talk of playing softball nearby after lunch. And again games will be played inside with prizes given to the winners.

Talbert Black, Jr. will be conducting the meeting this year, as the President, Jim Edwards, will be attending his daughter's wedding out of state.

Remember to bring any military photos you may have of family members WHO have served our country in the armed services. We have a special plan for those at the 2009 Family Reunion.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Reedy Branch Baptist Church in Barnwell, SC.

The Reunion Committee

Francis O. Black 2008 Reunion!!!!!

Yes, that is right! We are already starting to plan for next years reunion. Guess what? It is on Flag Day !!!!

To commemorate this great day we would like you to send in your military pictures so we can post them to our site! Please email your photos to foblackreunion@gmail.com. We will then post them to our site. We look forward to seeing these photos and seeing you next year!!!!

Everybody give yourselves a hand!!! From all reviews that have gotten back to this site, the reunion was a huge success. That is 50 Years worth of family reunions. From Clyde Black (who was the president 50 years ago) to Jim Edwards the president today, thank you for supporting them and everyone in between, in making these reunions a time to remember!!! Thanks to everyone for your participation.

Please remember, there are 50th Anniversary commemorative hat and T-shirts still available-
T-shirts $15.00 Hats$ 12.00- with 2 dollars shipping and handling!

Here are the family pictures we promised you!!! If you have a family website, Blog, or family pictures that you would like to have us post to the site, Please email us at foblackreunion@gmail.com. We will post them as soon as we can. We hope you all have a great summer!!!

Francis Orlando Black Reunion 2007

Welcome to our blog!!!! This marks the 50th year of the Francis O. Black Reunion!!!!!!

The year was 1957 Clyde E. Black was president. Barnwell State Park was full of kids, teenagers & adults. You could smell the food from the highway. Teenagers had transistor radios, duck tails, poodle skirts, bobbie socks, pony tails and Rock and Roll!!!
[Note: To celebrate our 50th, come dressed in your best 50's attire, ready to shag. Margie Black has the music!!!!]


When- July 16, 2007

As in years past we will honor the youngest and oldest male and female in our family. Along with the couples who have been married the longest and the shortest amount of time, the one who has traveled the farthest, and the best costume.

Start the day off with a prayer-
At 9:30am there will be a prayer and wreath placed at the graves of Francis O. and Eddeline Black.

Registration-
Registration will begin at 9:45am.

Rest of the day-
Lunch will begin at 12:00pm followed by music and dancing and visiting with one another. Awards and prizes will be given at 2:30pm. The Grand prize is GRAND!!!! So get your tickets at the door. Cups, plates and utensils furnished.

For Sale-
50th Anniversary commemorative hat and T-shirts-
Please help us raise money for the reunion. Checks are accepted as well as cash!!!!
T-shirts $15.00 Hats$ 12.00

Thank You, Dolly-
Dolly Arrends, our secretary, has been a lifesaver for the committee, as she was the only one with a complete copy of the 1957 By Laws for our reunion. We have made a few minor changes and the family will have a chance to vote for the changes, and those who would like to receive a copy, it will be posted on the upcoming website.

It's Cookin' TIME!!!!
The Cooking Contest this year will also take on the life of the 1957 reunion. As only deserts will be judged, this include the same age groups 12 and under, 13 to 17, 18 and over. Each catagory will have a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize. Now hold on a minute, this does not mean for the men to stop cooking those meat dishes! We still need them! This will save time for the judges and allow the contestants to concentrate on one thing.

Location-
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Reedy Branch Baptist Church in Barnwell, SC. Come and visit with familly, eat, and enjoy the music.

From Augusta Georgia:

• Take 278 East to Barnwell.
  
• Turn left onto Hwy 64 East at the first traffic light.
  
• Go to the top of the hill and turn left onto Allen Street/Hwy 70.
• Go through two traffic lights and turn left at the stop sign. Stay on Hwy 70 for about 5 miles to Reedy Branch Road.
• Turn right onto Reedy Branch Road and church is on the right, about 1 mile up.
  

From Columbia, SC:

• Take Hwy 321 through Swansea to Hwy 3.
• Take Hwy 3 to Barnwell; at first traffic light turn left onto Allen Street/Hwy 70. Turn left at the stop sign and stay on Hwy 70 for about 5 miles to Reedy Branch Road.
  
• Turn right onto Reedy Branch Road and church is on the right, about 1 mile up.

From Hilda, SC:

• From downtown Hilda, take Delk Ave, to Hwy 70. Turn left onto Hwy 70 and go approximately 3.5 miles to Reedy Branch Road. Turn left onto Reedy Branch Road; church is on the right about 1 mile up.
  

Things to bring with you:

1. Bring a copy or photo of any of the family members who have served in the armed forces.
2. When you register please bring your email address, so we can record it and correspond with you about events, messages from the commitee, update family history, and notify you in advanced about meetings held by the reunion commitee.
   
3. Your best 50's attire to commorate the 50th anniversary of the reunion.
   
4. Any changes in births, deaths or marriages of family members.
   
5. Your deserts to be judged!!!!
6. Men- Your meat dishes.
   

The reunion officers for 2007 are as follows:
Jim Edwards- President
Jim Black- Vice President
David Black- 2nd Vice President
Margie Black- Treasurer
Dolly Arrends- Secretary
David Habel- Genealogist
Talbert Black Jr.- Historian
(Note: Please be sure that David Habel has any information of Deaths and Births in the family)

Any Questions??? Our email address is foblackreunion@gmail.com.

For a great resource check out the Edenfield Genealogical Society (EGS) website!