Garner Family Reunion

Contact:

President: Cedric Ray 708-868-9908: Phone

Cedraysr@yahoo.com: email

Joel Windham 773-671-3357: Cell

joelwindham@att.net: email

Bobbie Madison Forte 773-640-0107: Cell

biefo@aol.com: email

Website: www.garnerfamilyreunion.wordpress.com

THE FAMILY TREE

I think that I shall never see, the finish of a family tree,

As it forever seems to grow, from roots that started long ago.

One seldom knows exactly when, the parents met and married then;

Nor when the twigs began to grow, with odd named children row on row.

Though verse like this was made by me, the end's in sight as you can see.

Tis not the same with family trees, that grow and grow through centuries.

Oak Brook Center Mall Lego Land York Town Center Mall Drury Lane Theater and Dinner Buffett Lucky Strikes Bowling Alley Sweet Home Chicago Blues Club AMC Movie Theater Buddy Guys Blues Club Navy Pier The Jazz Showcase The Mag-Mile Al Capone Tours The Gold Coast Over 200 Neighborhoods Brookfield Zoo within the City of Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo Frank Lloyd Wright Homes Six Flags Great America (Village of Oak Park) Key Lime Cove Chicago White Sox Garrett’s Popcorn Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Tour Spirit of Chicago Lunch/Dinner Chicago Bulls Cruises Millennium Park Buckingham Fountain/Grant Park Chicago Fire Museum Campus Chicago Style Hotdogs Water Tower Place Chicago Style Pizza Willie Tower Sky deck Italian Beef Sandwiches John Hancock Sky deck and Signature Room 95th Floor Michael Jordan Restaurant Tours of Chicago Double Decker Buses and Boat Tours Rock and Roll McDonalds Marina City Water Taxis on the Chicago River House of Blues Chicago Walking Tours of Chicago American Girl Place 23 Beaches on Beautiful Lynfred Winery Lake Michigan Streets of Woodfield China Town Harry Caray’s Greek Town Dick’s Last Resort Old Town Oprah Winfrey Studios Korean Town Second City Comedy Studio Little Italy Botanical Gardens Brozenville Morton Arboretum Rush Street Broadway in Chicago Wrigleyville Pheasant Run Resort and Dinner Theater Wicker Park 50 plus Golf Course in Dupage County Boys Town Route 66 Woodlawn - Hyde Park Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Stores President Obama’s Home The Living Room (House Music) Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

Jack Garner

1830 Margaret Garner

1835

Jack Garner, Jr 1872

Odd Garner

1853

Budd Garner

1879

Dink Garner

1870 - 1926

Lewis Garner

1866

Frank Garner

1850

Alexander Garner

1862 Ard Garner

1860

Emma Garner

1877

Sidney Garner

1863

Married

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Chicago – Oak Brook

1909 Spring Road Oak Brook, Illinois

Phone: 1-630-472-6000

Double Tree Hotel is conveniently located 20 miles west of downtown Chicago and centrally located to O’Hare and Midway Airports. The Double Tree Chicago Oak Brook is within walking distance to Oak Brook Center Mall, with more than 160 specialty shops and a wide variety of dining, shopping and entertainment venues.

**The above mentioned room rate includes breakfast buffet for up to four (4) registered guests, per room, per night. Additional breakfast coupons may be purchased at $15.95 per person. (Gratuity not included)

40th

Garner Family Reunion

Celebrating Forty Years of Family, Faith, Fellowship and Fun

GREETINGS FAMILY & FRIENDS,

The Chicago Committee thanks God for the opportunity to graciously host this

years' 40th Garner Family Reunion, beginning Thursday, July 18th through

Sunday, Jul 21, 2013 in Chicago/Oakbrook, Illinois. We are planning a

magnificent weekend, celebrating... “Family, Faith, Fellowship and

Fun”. From our humble beginnings nearly 40 years ago, our growth

throughout the years and our presence nationwide, this milestone is one we

should all want to be a part of. The Garner Family is grounded in Faith and

Fellowship amongst each other annually. We have such a strong, blessed

family and we are indeed thankful. As we soon approach this monumental

family reunion, we pray that it will be a Fun-filled, loving and Joyous

celebration, we all will remember for years to come. In addition to our reunion

activities, there are many attractions in the surrounding Chicago-land area you

and your loved ones can enjoy to make your visit even more special.

Most importantly, we are blessed to have a family that is strong and dedicated

to the things that make a family important. Each year that we get together we

are contributing to a legacy that will live forever. Our parents and

grandparents believed in the importance of the family and so should we. We

all represent the Legacy in which all the branches of the Garner heritage

extend from, but most of all we represent God’s love, grace and mercy that has

strengthened our unity thus far. We look forward to seeing you at this years’

40th Garner Family Reunion!

Warmest Regards,

Rev. Cedric Ray, Sr.

President, Chicago Committee

President, National Committee

ROOM RATES: $104.00 Per Night (plus tax) CHECK IN TIME: 3:00pm

ROOM TYPE: Double / Non-Smoking CHECK OUT TIME: 12:Noon

REUNION COST

$40 per person age 5 – 12 ∎ $80 per person age 13 – 61

$70 per person age 62 & over ∎ Children age 4 & under FREE

REUNION COST INCLUDE

Thursday, July 18th, Meet & Greet Friday, July 19th, Banquet Saturday, July 20th, Picnic

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2013 Registration, Meet & Greet Family Game Night FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2013

Breakfast 7am – 10am Limit four (4) guests per room Explore and enjoy the greater Chicago-land area. There are many exciting events to explore and experience. Registration Garner Family Reunion Black Tie Gala (Banquet) Double Tree Hotel 7p.m. – 12 midnight SATURDAY July 20, 2013 Breakfast 7am – 10am Limit four (4) guests per room Garner Family Reunion Picnic 12 noon – 6pm Food will be served at 2pm Garner Family National Meeting 7pm – Location TBA SUNDAY July 21, 2013 Breakfast 7am – 10am Limit four (4) guests per room Check out 12Noon

Garner Family Reunion Scholarship Information We would like to thank everyone that donated to the scholarship fund. The monies collected are to encourage graduating high school seniors as they prepare to pursue secondary education institutions and embark upon another chapter in their life. We ask for your continued support towards the Garner Family Scholarship Fund. Please note that your donations are tax deductible and your support is for a worthy cause. 2012 Garner Family Reunion Scholarship Recipients 1. D’Von Garner 3. Otis Garner, Jr. 2. Brittany Hardaway 4. Kameri Jackson

5. Eryn Taylor-Madison

PLEASE COMPLETE REGISTRATION/ATTENDEE SHEET AND RETURN

WITH PAYMENT Name: Address:

City, State, Zip: Phone Email:

Your Gifts & Talents

The Garner Family is proud of the many gifts and talents within our

family. Our 40th Reunion Showcase will be an experience like no

other! We want to enjoy, encourage and be entertained by your

awesome gifts and talents. Please register by providing your

information and circle the preferred event and talent. Please submit by

May 25, 2013.

Name: Age: Phone Number:

Circle one each.

Event: Banquet Picnic

Talent: Sing Dance Drama Comedy Poetry

Motivational Speaker Other___________

Late fee of $10.00 per person for all payment(s) after May 25, 2013 ∎∎∎Return check fee of $35.00∎∎∎

T-SHIRTS

____ S Child $8 ____ M Adult $10 ____ 3XL Adult $14

____ M Child $8 ____ L Adult $10 ____ 4XL Adult $15

____ L Child $8 ____ 1XL Adult $12 ____ 5XL Adult $17

____ S Adult $10 ____ 2XL Adult $13 ____ 6XL Adult $20

_____ Total # T-shirt(s) ______ Total Amount for T –shirt(s)

TICKETS FOR REUNION

$40 per person age 5 – 12 ∎ $80 per person age 13 – 61

$70 per person age 62 & over ∎ Children age 4 & under FREE

Adult (Age 13 & Over) Senior(x) Amount

1 2 3 4 5 Child (Age 12 & Under) Age Amount

1 2 3 4 5

Total Ticket (s) Total Amount $

Amount enclosed T-shirt(s) & Reunion $

CHECKS PAYABLE TO GARNER FAMILY REUNION (Money Order, Personal Check or Cashier’s Check)

MAIL TO: GARNER FAMILY REUNION C/O CEDRIC RAY 354 HOXIE AVE.

CALUMET CITY, ILLINOIS 60409

GARNER FAMILY REUNION 2013 NAMES OF ATTENDEE(S)

2013 GARNER FAMILY REUNION REGISTRATION