Written by Michael Askew on May. 22, 2012

For those that are planning on attending the WNPJ Family Reunion, I hope that you all are excited about seeing family as I am. Have a safe and wonderful travel to Atlanta, Ga. See ya there!

Written by Sam Davis on Dec. 29, 2011

Hello family members, as the year of our Lord 2011 come to an end and we approach the year of our Lord 2012.
I wat to thank everyone for their help and support during the year.
From my family to yours, we wish all of you a Healthy and Happy New Year. May God Bless and keep you all safe.

Written by Michael Askew on Dec. 27, 2011

Wishing all the family a Happy New Year and a truly blessed entire year.

Written by Debbi Houston on Sep. 25, 2011

I didn't go to my husband's "family reunion" this year because they are BORING!!! We are newlyweds and I have only attended 2 however, OUR family reunions have set the bar very high for me. I haven't attended all of them but I have enjoyed the ones I did attend. I like the traveling to different cities for each one and I love dressing up for the Sat nite dinner dance. I told my husband his family needs to do something similar to ours. I liked the suggestions for the kids and the fundraising in Art's email!! A lot of the ideas were pretty good!

Written by Art Williams on Sep. 25, 2011

Response to questions from 09/26/11 email:
a) Option 3
b) Rating attended reunion:
• 1990 = B+ (was the model for several of the reunions that followed)
• 1992 = C+ (not the fault of the host, but just remember spending too much time traveling on Saturday to and from the reunion and not enough time at the reunion. Squeezing so much into a short period of time didn’t allow for enough quality one-on-one time with family members.)
• 1998 = B+ (the host was all about doing whatever was necessary to make it a success and I think the committee really pitched in on this one.)
• 2000 = D+ (If I didn’t play golf all day Saturday, I guess the lack of family events would have force me to sit in the hotel lobby and watch people come and go)
• 2002 = C+ (Really remember the classy event at the restaurant and the food was good --- Understanding there may have been financial problems with this reunion, if true, financial oversight and overall guidance from the committee may have helped)
• 2008 = C (This one had some good things going for it, like the scenic location, water activities, lobster-bake and a great family photo, but outside of the water activities and short boat cruise there weren’t any other activities as I recall. Still an outstanding job by just two members for what should’ve been a project with more family members involved.)
• 2010 = D (This was a hard one because the effort was there, but the host just bit off more than what was chewable by a hosting team of one. The host was so busy that time wasn’t available to conduct business before the reunion with family by email or phone. Too much time in a parking lot on Saturday afternoon with nothing to do. Further evidence that it is virtually impossible for a team that’s made up of one member to deliver a successful reunion.)
c) No and Yes
d) I’ve covered the things that I would add in the 09/26/11 email.
e) Yes and Yes
f) The motivation of any host should be to make the reunion more successful than any previous one. The “Satisfaction Survey” can measure the level of success as rated by attendees and the plus or minus to the bank account can measure financial success.

Written by L. Carter on Nov. 20, 2010

Very nice website. Thanks!!

Written by Peter on Oct. 27, 2010

Nice webpage I just came across here!, many good fine and fun things here :-) Keep on the good work.

Written by ALLAN STAPLES on Aug. 25, 2010

JUST A BIG HELLO'

Written by Art Williams on Jun. 9, 2010

To: Michael Askew
I think you have met your match for Blackgammon

Written by Jonathan Staples on Jun. 9, 2010

Bid Whist Challenge, Who's got game.

Written by Michael Askew on Jun. 9, 2010

Written by Art Williams on Jun. 8, 2010

I'm ready to go Kobe Bryant on anyone with a little h-o-r-s-e challenge at the reunion.

Written by Jonathan Staples on Feb. 26, 2010

Hello Family:

Look at California, It seems the hills seem to do something for you, when you make it through with Love. (Maze-Frankie Beverly)

Just putting a out a little tidbit. Looking for pictures from the Re-unions that have past. Pictures begging with Deland FL.to Manie. If you could share your pictures with me. I can guarantee it will be a treat for all.

The opening BID will began at $50. This is the hint from the previous reunion (Won) by your cousin -(Alan Staples- BOO B00, it's also hangs in other family members homes sooooooo please send those pictures.

REUNION HOST - CALIFRORNIA

Written by Jonathan Staples on Feb. 26, 2010

Hello Family:

Look at California, It seems the hills seem to do something for you, when you make it through with Love. (Maze-Frankie Beverly)

Just putting a out a little tidbit. Looking for pictures from the Re-unions that have past. Pictures that begin with South Carolina to present. If you could share your pictures with me. I can guarantee it will be a treat for all.

The opening BID will began at $50. This is the hint from the previous reunion (Won) by your cousin -(Alan Staples- BOO B00, it's also hangs in other family members homes sooooooo please send those pictures.

REUNION HOST - CALIFRORNIA

Written by Henry Demps on Aug. 2, 2009

This is to inform family members that Ovelia Watson Demps passed on August 1, 2009. Her funeral will be held on August 5, 2009 at Greater Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, 9550 Ribault Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32208. Viewing will be at the church from 9am to 10:45am on August 5, 2009 the day of the funeral.

Henry Demps, Son