The 2013 Reunion Host Committee

Dear Family:

It’s that time again---time for the Parrish Family Reunion. It will be held in Philadelphia, PA, “The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection” from Wednesday July, 24th to Sunday, July 28th 2013.

We have chosen the Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia, a (4 diamond) hotel, as our host venue. The hotel room rate is $105.00 per night. This year, the descendants of Verner & Agnes Parrish will be the host family.

Attached you will find your registration information, itinerary and the Tahid S. Barnes Scholarship Fund application. The deadline to register for the reunion and reserve your room at the hotel is May 1, 2013. Please adhere to these deadlines to make sure you get the discounted hotel rate and are able to attend all of the events we have planned for you. We cannot guarantee any hotel reservation pricing nor access to any events after the registration deadline.

Also, please plan to stay until the festivities are over on Sunday afternoon as we have a rousin’, foot stompin’, hand clappin’ hallelujah mornin’ praise celebration in store that you will not want to miss!

Please visit our website at www.Parrish2013reunion.vpweb.com for any additional information or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

We are planning to party “Philly style” and we hope you will make plans to join us. We can’t wait to see you again!

Peace & Love,

The 2013 Reunion Host Committee Chavela & Boyd Carol & Yancey Bryan & Shafeah Arlene Berry Donald & Ramona Settles Durham Morrison Robinson 267-496-5215 215-350-9674 609-500-0385 267-982-9798 678-549-0560 215-879-2339 215-370-7560 267-496-7571

Hotel Reservations can be made at: Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia 1800 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 1-877-270-1393 Reunion Itinerary

Wednesday, July 24 th , 2013

A Taste of Philly – 5PM – 8PM

Join us to sample some of our city’s most famous delicacies including Philly Cheesesteaks, Hoagies, Tastykakes, Soft Pretzels, Water Ice and more……Pokeno, 500 or spades, anyone????? Bring your coins and see how you measure up in our game room! 

Thursday, July 25 th , 2013

Family Breakfast – 9AM – 11AM

Free Time (see some suggestions below)

Sugar House Casino Black History Museum New Jersey Aquarium Independence Historical Tours Shopping Penn’s Landing Philadelphia Zoo Lucky Strikes Art Museum Dave & Buster’s North Bowl Philly Concert @ The Dell East

Friday, July 26 th , 2013

Banquet – A “Philly-style” White Party – 7PM – 11PM

Come dressed in your most fashionable “ALL WHITE” outfits—casual or dressy!!!!!

Saturday, July 27 th , 2013

Family Picnic – 11AM – 6PM

After Picnic Pool Party – Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia – 7PM – 10 PM

Night Life for the over 21 set

Sunday, July 28 th , 2013

Worship Service - 10 AM – 12:15PM

Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church 2800 Cheltenham Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19150 2013 Parrish Family Reunion Registration Form

Please complete this form and return it with your payment (money orders and certified checks only) before May 1, 2013. No Personal Checks will be accepted.

Name: ______

Address: ______

City, State, Zip Code: ______

Email: ______

Telephone # (if no email address): ______

Reunion Fees:

Adults (13 years and up) $150.00 per person

# of adults attending_____@ $150.00 per person $______

Children (ages 6 - 12 years) $80.00 per child

# of children attending _____ @ $80.00 per person $______

Children (ages 2 – 5 years) $20.00 per child

# of children attending _____ @ $20.00 per child $______

Total Registration Cost $______

Please return this form along with your certified check or money order to:

2013 Parrish Family Reunion 244 E. Slocum Street Philadelphia, PA 19119

T-Shirt Orders (included in the price of registration; 1 per registered person) Please indicate the size of t-shirt needed for each person registered above

Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large XXX-Large Adults Children The Tahid S. Barnes Parrish Educational Scholarship Fund

This year’s Tahid S. Barnes Parrish Educational Scholarship Fund awards will be presented at the 2013 Parrish Family Reunion in Philadelphia. In order to determine eligibility for the awards, we need the names of the high school seniors graduating in 2013 or who have graduated in 2012 and plan to attend college. Please complete the attached application form.

Scholarships are determined based on the amount of money given in contributions or raised during activities planned at the 2013 Parrish Family reunion. If you would like to apply or make a contribution to the scholarship fund, please mail it to:

Frank & Marilyn Barnes 14515 Pine Cone Trail Clemont, FL 34711

If we are going to keep this fund alive, we must continue to contribute to it. At some time or another we all will know a family member who will benefit from this gift. All donations by family members will be matched by the founders of the scholarship fund, Marilyn and Frank Barnes. The awards will be distributed equally among the eligible recipients.

One of the requirements to receive the scholarship award is the student’s commitment to reach back and help a relative prepare for college once he or she has completed their own education. This way, the family continues to help each other and our children can see that we lead by example and that education is important to all of us.

Remember, our children are our future and this world has no place for an uneducated child.

Please make checks payable to:

The Tahid S. Barnes Educational Fund Marilyn & Frank Barnes 14515 Pine Cone Trail Clemont, FL 34711

Thank you,

The 2013 Parrish Family Host Reunion Committee “Each One, Teach One”

Tahid S. Barnes Parrish Educational Scholarship Fund Application

Criteria for scholarship applicants:

 Must be a high school graduating senior from the class of 2012 or 2013  Must provide a copy of the college letter of acceptance  Must provide proof of registration or proof of attendance  Signed letter of commitment to “Each One Teach One”

Student Name______

Date of Birth ___/___/___ Email or Telephone #______

Social Security #______

Name of Parents______

Address______

City, State, Zip Code______

High School______

High School Graduation Date______

College Attending______

College Address______

To make a contribution or to apply for the scholarship complete the application form and send to:

Marilyn & Frank Barnes 14515 Pine Cone Trail Clemont, FL 34711