44th RRFR & Virtual

The 44th Annual Robinson Roots Family Reunion was a hugh SUCCESS!!!

Updated information, stories and pictures will be coming soon.  We are already looking forward to our next 45th Reunion in 2022 to be hosted by our South Carolina Chapter.  Location to be determined soon!

Stay tuned for more family news, business and information!

 
HELLO ROBINSON ROOTS FAMILY
 
ARE YOU READY?
 
We are only a few days away from being able to once again celebrate our Family, our Heritage and our Achievements.  Despite the challenges, concerns, and hesitations, we are glad to report that almost 90 of you have PAID to attend our 44th Annual Family Reunion.  That is doubled the number we expected and doubly the excitement for us to have for a glorious Reunion.

BUT we are still in a pandemic and we must be safe and protect each other in order to meet again.  We are asking everyone to wear masks when meeting as a group or within enclosed quarters if not with immediate family members or when eating or speaking.  We will provide masks and have the necessary disinfectant supplies, but we ask each of us to protect and look after each other.  We also encourage you whether vaccinated or not to get a COVID-19 test 48 -76 hours prior to attending the Reunion for your own benefit of knowing your status.

WE, the Executive Board, want this truly to be A ‘CAPITAL’ EXPERIENCE for all.  There are a few items we need to refresh and remind all for our Reunion weekend.

Our Saturday Night Banquet is indeed our ‘Presidential Ball’ where we are celebrating the great achievements of African Americans in government as well as the diversity of our Family Careers.  This is a formal affair (this is a ‘Ball’) and the theme colors are Black, Red & Green representative of our ancestral heritage.

This will be a busy Labor Day weekend at the Crystal Gateway Hotel even though it has over 600 rooms.  There will be a regional history bee competition with hundreds of middle school students and a couple of weddings over the weekend.Please pay attention to the itinerary provided so you will not get lost.

Remember, if parking in the hotel lot, the charge is $20/day for Robinson Roots Family Reunion attendees. The regular rate is $39/day, so ensure to inform when checking into the hotel.  The front of hotel and parking are on S. Eads Street and not on Richmond Avenue.

Take advantage of the Free Time during the Reunion and explore the Washington, D.C., National Mall, Capitol sites, Virginia and Maryland local areas to include the MGM National Harbor.  We highly encourage you to use the Metro Transit system which is connected to the hotel.  Instructions will be provided on how to purchase Metro cards and how to use the Metro system.

Most importantly, please share with any family members and friends who will not be able to attend the Reunion that they will be able to join and participate in the Reunion by ZOOM. Just click on the link or dial in for the Zoom calls.  See "ZOOM INFO 2021" Tab to Left of Page.  
 
 
REMINDERS!
 
1.  Each year, one quarter of the Executive Committee positions are up for election. For the 2020 Reunion, the positions of Recording Secretary and Chaplain were up for election.  Marilyn B. Royal is the current Recording Secretary and eligible for reelection.  The Chaplain position is vacant. If you are interested in serving in one of those positions or want to nominate someone for those positions, please send to President Charles Robinson.  Duties for the position are found to the left under 'Elect 2020'.

2.  Please let us know of any significant events in your life or the life of a family member since our last 2019 family reunion (Births, Deaths, Marrianges, Graduations, Retirements, new Careers, Accomplishments, start up of businesses, managing your business, military accomplishments, inventions, etc).  Send your responses to Patrick Myers, Marilyn Royal, WC Becoat, and to Charles Robinson. 

 
UPDATED SAFETY NOTE!!!
 
WE are continuing to monitor the coronavirus activity and taking all precautions in conjunction with the hotel to ensure we are following all safety and health guidelines for our Reunion weekend.  This includes social distancing, personal protective equipment, and masks.  We are asking everyone to help all of us stay safe by abiding and adhering to all measures and provisions in place during our Reunion gathering. See the link for the most current restrictions within the State of Virginia and Washington, D.C.

 




 



 
 

Event Summary:

44th Annual Robinson Roots Family Reunion Sep2021

Start Date: Thursday, September 2, 2021

End Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Last Day to Book: Friday, August 13, 2021

Hotel Special Group Rate:  Crystal Gateway Marriott for 109 USD per night

Click on link below to make reservations:
Book your group rate for 44th Annual Robinson Roots Family Reunion Sep2021
 

FAMILY FEE:  $5 Individual/ $10 Family w/kids under 18

MEALS:
 
                           Adults               Children (4-11)
    Banquet:          $60                      $35

    Luncheon:        $40                      $25


T-Shirts:  $20 Adults;  $15 Children under 12

Mail “Money Orders Only” payable to ‘Robinson Roots Family Reunion, Inc.’ to Shawn D. Daniels, RRFR, Inc Treasurer
or
Send by PayPal to email address danielsshawn187@gmail.com which is linked to our RRFR, Inc Business account

We are pleased to annouce we will be continuing to offer our DRD Scholarshps for eligible participants.
 
See DRD scholarship information on the left of page


WE very much recognize there may be some concerns, but we have arranged and discussed with the hotel to ensure that all safety and recommended health guidelines are met and followed during our Family Reunion. 

Below is the link for the most current restrictions within the State of Virginia and for Washington, DC

https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus/  https://coronavirus.dc.gov
 

 

Guidance for social distancing and proper protective equipment will be provided and followed throughout our Reunion.


We look forward to as many of you as possible to attend our Annual Family Reunion in a tradition of Fellowship, Love and Support.

More detailed information follows:
 
The ROBINSON ROOTS FAMILY REUNION, INC.

PRESENTS

A ‘CAPITOL’ EXPERIENCE


 The theme for this year’s 44th Reunion,

“PRESERVING OUR FAMILY LEGACY THROUGH OUR GOOD WORKS”

inspired by the scriptures,

"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus
to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
 (Ephesians 2:10) 
and 
“One generation shall praise thy works
to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts” (Psalms 145:4).
 


We are once again pleased to announce that we will be able
to support and continue to salute and honor our Youth in
their educational endeavors through participation in our annual
awarding of the Doretha Robinson Davis (DRD) Scholarships. 

We highly encourage you to support our Youth in school
to submit applications to be eligible for the scholarship awards. 
Now incorporated, it is important to assist our Youth and
family members pursuing educational development. 

Click on the 'DRD Scholarship Fund' tab on the left of page to see the criteria, questions, and application information for the DRD scholarships.  Applications must be received by midnight August 27, 2021.

Throughout the Reunion weekend, there will be other fun and
educational events or activities planned to highlight the ‘Capitol Experience’. 

See ‘Weekend Overview’ below. 
 


44th Annual Robinson Roots Family Reunion
REUNION EXPENSES & PAYMENT OPTIONS 
 
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:            Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Richmond Highway
Arlington, Virginia 22202
(703) 920-3230
 
Start date: 09/03/21            End date: 09/06/21             Last day to book: 08/13/21
$123.44/night w/taxes         Junior Suites - $157.42/night w/taxes
 Link to be provided upon final Reunion decision
 
                         FAMILY DUES                              
Adult Fee   (Individual -18 yrs & up) -                         $5.00 
                                                    
Family Fee    (ALL children under 17 yrs old) -            $10.00 
                                    
Family Fee must be paid annually whether you are in attendance or not!

Mail to: Shawn D. Daniels or pay using options below.
                           
                               
MEALS:      ADULT (12 years old & up)   CHILD (4 – 11 years old)
                  Children 3 and under are FREE
 
Saturday “Presidential Ball” Banquet (9/4/21)
                       $60/Adult                  $35/Child           
Sunday “Historic” Luncheon (9/5/21)
                         $40/Adult                  $25/Child
 
T-SHIRTS:    44th Annual Robinson Roots Family Reunion ‘Signature’
                           T-shirts - $20 Adults and $15 Child under 12 
 
TWO (2) WAYS TO PAY

Mail “Money Orders Only” to Shawn D. Daniels at 6194 Birchbrook Drive,
Hope Mills, North Carolina 28348 using the form below.

Contact number is (910) 583-9367.  No Personal Checks

or

Pay using “PayPal” -   Go to www.paypal.com, FREE &
simple to set-up account. 

Send to danielsshawn187@gmail.com, enter amount want to send,
continue & complete.

PayPal Fees   -  2.9% of payment + 0.30 cents
(ex. for $105 payment)

($105 X 2.9% = $108.05 + 0.30
for Total Charge to credit/debit card of $108.35)
 
All references to payments can be found on the Robinson Roots
Family Reunion, Inc. website at  www.rrr1977.myevent.com.
 
Fees are due by July 16, 2021

 
RRFR News!!!: Stay Connected!
Send emails to Charles Robinson (chas1915@gmail.com)
nd/or W. Charles Becoat (wcbec63@aol.com)
or family website www.rrr1977.myevent.com.
 


WEEKEND OVERVIEW  
 
FRIDAY:            CHECK-IN 3PM            (September 3, 2021)
Festivities begin at 4 pm for early arrivals – Happy Hour in the
Lobby Lounge & registration begins. The official Welcome & Reception
begins at 6 pm. Please join us for introductions, games, socializing,
and a reception meal.  Oh, there will be some prizes awarded. 
Night tour of D.C. and visit to the National Harbor and MGM Casino
for those still awake.
 
SATURDAY:   (Morning)                      (September 4, 2021)
 Early morning walk/jog & workout for the health-conscious. Registration
continues and the Executive Board meeting takes place (9 am tentative). 

Educational activities to be planned prior to tours of D.C.
to include the African-American Museum, Bible Museum,
National Mall, Washington Monument, US Capitol, White House,
Smithsonian National Archives, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials,
etc. (see below)
 
Family Evening Banquet (6pm-12am) begins with Social Hour –
time for photos/pictures as we represent our evening theme
“The Presidential Ball – Salute to our 44th President”. 

Do research and come prepared. Honor our DRD Scholarship winners. 
And, please don’t forget your dancing shoes, because we will dance
he night away at our annual “Family Dance”. More details to follow! 
 
SUNDAY:  (Morning)                           (September 5, 2021)
Family Worship Service – more details to follow.  The Family
Meeting will follow immediately. Our family Sunday luncheon will be
served shortly after the Family Meeting.  You may get a Fashion
Show or two.

SUNDAY:  (Evening)                            (September 5, 2021)
 Youth and their Talent Expressions at 6 pm. Test your
knowledge of our and US History.   Join in on the fun and
showcase your talent, creativity, and ‘mad’ skills, whatever
they may be.  WE STRONGLY URGE YOU TO PARTICIPATE
AS EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATES IS A WINNER!  This is a
forum to express and enjoy yourself with Family!

MONDAY: (Morning)                          (September 6, 2021)
Morning Breakfast
Departure and sharing of contact information.  Safe Travels!!!

 
BELOW ARE LOCAL ATTRACTIONS (with links) IN THE
AREA with their distance from our Reunion Hotel:
Smithsonian Institution (3.5 miles); Arlington National Cemetery (2.7 miles)
; Washington Monument (3 miles); Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (1 mile);
National Zoological Park  (7.1 miles); White House (3.5 miles);
Old Town Alexandria (4 miles); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (3 miles);
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (7 miles);
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (2.1 miles); Jefferson Memorial (7 miles);
National Archives (4 miles); Georgetown (5 miles) U.S. Capitol (4.6 miles);
Curtis-Lee Mansion (3.1 miles); Roosevelt Memorial (3.1 miles);
Iwo Jima Statue (Marine Corps Memorial) (2.5 miles);
Library of Congress (4 miles); Lincoln Memorial (3 miles).
REMINDERS!
 
1.  Each year, one quarter of the Executive Committee positions are up for election. For the 2020 Reunion, the positions of Recording Secretary and Chaplain were up for election.  Marilyn B. Royal is the current Recording Secretary and eligible for reelection.  The Chaplain position is vacant. If you are interested in serving in one of those positions or want to nominate someone for those positions, please send to President Charles Robinson.  Duties for the position are found to the left under 'Elect 2020'.

2.  Please let us know of any significant events in your life or the life of a family member since our last 2019 family reunion (Births, Deaths, Marrianges, Graduations, Retirements, new Careers, Accomplishments, start up of businesses, managing your business, military accomplishments, inventions, etc).  Send your responses to Patrick Myers, Marilyn Royal, WC Becoat, and to Charles Robinson. 

 
UPDATED SAFETY NOTE!!!
 
WE are continuing to monitor the coronavirus activity and taking all precautions in conjunction with the hotel to ensure we are following all safety and health guidelines for our Reunion weekend.  This includes social distancing, personal protective equipment, and masks.  We are asking everyone to help all of us stay safe by abiding and adhering to all measures and provisions in place during our Reunion gathering. See the link for the most current restrictions within the State of Virginia and Washington, D.C.

 

 
The ROBINSON ROOTS FAMILY REUNION, INC.

PRESENTS

A ‘CAPITOL’ EXPERIENCE


 The theme for this year’s 44th Reunion,

“PRESERVING OUR FAMILY LEGACY THROUGH OUR GOOD WORKS”

inspired by the scriptures,

"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus
to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
 (Ephesians 2:10) 
and 
“One generation shall praise thy works
to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts” (Psalms 145:4).

We are once again pleased to announce that we will be able
to support and continue to salute and honor our Youth in
their educational endeavors through participation in our annual
awarding of the Doretha Robinson Davis (DRD) Scholarships. 

We highly encourage you to support our Youth in school
to submit applications to be eligible for the scholarship awards. 
Now incorporated, it is important to assist our Youth and
family members pursuing educational development. 

Click on the 'DRD Scholarship Fund' tab on the left of page to see the criteria, questions, and application information for the DRD scholarships.  Applications must be received by midnight August 27, 2021.

Throughout the Reunion weekend, there will be other fun and
educational events or activities planned to highlight the ‘Capitol Experience’. 

See ‘Weekend Overview’ below. 

44th Annual Robinson Roots Family Reunion
REUNION EXPENSES & PAYMENT OPTIONS 
 
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:            Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Richmond Highway
Arlington, Virginia 22202
(703) 920-3230
 
Start date: 09/03/21            End date: 09/06/21             Last day to book: 08/13/21
$123.44/night w/taxes         Junior Suites - $157.42/night w/taxes
 Link to be provided upon final Reunion decision
 
                         FAMILY DUES                              
Adult Fee   (Individual -18 yrs & up) -                         $5.00 
                                                    
Family Fee    (ALL children under 17 yrs old) -            $10.00 
                                    
Family Fee must be paid annually whether you are in attendance or not!

Mail to: Shawn D. Daniels or pay using options below.
                           
                               
MEALS:      ADULT (12 years old & up)   CHILD (4 – 11 years old)
                  Children 3 and under are FREE
 
Saturday “Presidential Ball” Banquet (9/4/21)
                       $60/Adult                  $35/Child           
Sunday “Historic” Luncheon (9/5/21)
                         $40/Adult                  $25/Child
 
T-SHIRTS:    44th Annual Robinson Roots Family Reunion ‘Signature’
                           T-shirts - $20 Adults and $15 Child under 12 
 
TWO (2) WAYS TO PAY

Mail “Money Orders Only” to Shawn D. Daniels at 6194 Birchbrook Drive,
Hope Mills, North Carolina 28348 using the form below.

Contact number is (910) 583-9367.  No Personal Checks

or

Pay using “PayPal” -   Go to www.paypal.com, FREE &
simple to set-up account. 

Send to danielsshawn187@gmail.com, enter amount want to send,
continue & complete.

PayPal Fees   -  2.9% of payment + 0.30 cents
(ex. for $105 payment)

($105 X 2.9% = $108.05 + 0.30
for Total Charge to credit/debit card of $108.35)
 
All references to payments can be found on the Robinson Roots
Family Reunion, Inc. website at  www.rrr1977.myevent.com.
 
Fees are due by July 16, 2021

 
RRFR News!!!: Stay Connected!
Send emails to Charles Robinson (chas1915@gmail.com)
nd/or W. Charles Becoat (wcbec63@aol.com)
or family website www.rrr1977.myevent.com.
WEEKEND OVERVIEW  
 
FRIDAY:            CHECK-IN 3PM            (September 3, 2021)
Festivities begin at 4 pm for early arrivals – Happy Hour in the
Lobby Lounge & registration begins. The official Welcome & Reception
begins at 6 pm. Please join us for introductions, games, socializing,
and a reception meal.  Oh, there will be some prizes awarded. 
Night tour of D.C. and visit to the National Harbor and MGM Casino
for those still awake.
 
SATURDAY:   (Morning)                      (September 4, 2021)
 Early morning walk/jog & workout for the health-conscious. Registration
continues and the Executive Board meeting takes place (9 am tentative). 

Educational activities to be planned prior to tours of D.C.
to include the African-American Museum, Bible Museum,
National Mall, Washington Monument, US Capitol, White House,
Smithsonian National Archives, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials,
etc. (see below)
 
Family Evening Banquet (6pm-12am) begins with Social Hour –
time for photos/pictures as we represent our evening theme
“The Presidential Ball – Salute to our 44th President”. 

Do research and come prepared. Honor our DRD Scholarship winners. 
And, please don’t forget your dancing shoes, because we will dance
he night away at our annual “Family Dance”. More details to follow! 
 
SUNDAY:  (Morning)                           (September 5, 2021)
Family Worship Service – more details to follow.  The Family
Meeting will follow immediately. Our family Sunday luncheon will be
served shortly after the Family Meeting.  You may get a Fashion
Show or two.

SUNDAY:  (Evening)                            (September 5, 2021)
 Youth and their Talent Expressions at 6 pm. Test your
knowledge of our and US History.   Join in on the fun and
showcase your talent, creativity, and ‘mad’ skills, whatever
they may be.  WE STRONGLY URGE YOU TO PARTICIPATE
AS EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATES IS A WINNER!  This is a
forum to express and enjoy yourself with Family!

MONDAY: (Morning)                          (September 6, 2021)
Morning Breakfast
Departure and sharing of contact information.  Safe Travels!!!

 
BELOW ARE LOCAL ATTRACTIONS (with links) IN THE
AREA with their distance from our Reunion Hotel:
Smithsonian Institution (3.5 miles); Arlington National Cemetery (2.7 miles)
; Washington Monument (3 miles); Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (1 mile);
National Zoological Park  (7.1 miles); White House (3.5 miles);
Old Town Alexandria (4 miles); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (3 miles);
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (7 miles);
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (2.1 miles); Jefferson Memorial (7 miles);
National Archives (4 miles); Georgetown (5 miles) U.S. Capitol (4.6 miles);
Curtis-Lee Mansion (3.1 miles); Roosevelt Memorial (3.1 miles);
Iwo Jima Statue (Marine Corps Memorial) (2.5 miles);
Library of Congress (4 miles); Lincoln Memorial (3 miles).
THREE VERY IMPORTANT REMINDERS!!!
 
 
1)  'ANNUAL FAMILY FEE' :  Individual - $5 or Family - $10   
 (Due by 09/06/2020)
  send by 'PayPal' to Treasurer Shawn D. Daniels at danielsshawn187@gmail.com
  or send Money Orders Only to 6194 Birchbrook Drive, Hope Mills, NC 28348.

2)  2020 DRD SCHOLARSHIP Submissions:   (Due by 09/01/2020)
  send by email to Charles D. Robinson at chas1915@gmail.com
(State ‘2020 RRFR Scholarship App’ in Subject)

  Each person must provide an essay of 100-250 words on one of the following topics:
  1. In this time of the Covid-19 pandemic, relate how you are surviving during this pandemic?  
  2. “Black Lives Matter” has become a new slogan as well as a new movement.  Write about your ideas on “Black Lives Matter” and what this slogan means to you.
  3. What does faith mean to you, and how do acquire faith?
3) FAMILY RECOGNITIONS - 'Virtual Roots Celebration' 
(Due by 09/02/2020    12 Midnight)
  email directly to Patriclk S. Myers at smyers4@outlook.com
Include the following info:
(Graduations, New Businesses, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Promotions, Honors)
  • Name of person being recognized
  • Description of recognition
  • Recognition Date
  • Any other specific information to further highlight the recognition
    • (i.e. websites, social media links, etc.)
  • Attached photo(s)/files, If available..
 
This year, due to the health pandemic, we are having our annual family celebration virtually, using ZOOM.  Below is the call-in information for our two (2) day Family 'Virtual' Celebration to be held Saturday (9/5/20) starting at 6:00 pm and Sunday (9/6/20) starting at 10:00 am.  Also, included are instructions for downloading and using ZOOM (FREE) and how to connect to ZOOM using your phone or computer.
 
DAY 1:   KICK-OFF to RRFR, Inc. FAMILY 'VIRTUAL' CELEBRATION

Join Zoom Meeting at 6:00 pm  - Saturday, September 5, 2020  (just click on link below)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89172496082?pwd=UmxwR0l3Z0dIZndDTkg1VitTeW9Kdz09
 
Meeting ID: 891 7249 6082       Passcode: 734199


DAY 2:  RRFR, Inc. FAMILY WORSHIP AND YOUTH 'VIRTUAL' CELEBRATION
 
Join Zoom Meeting at 10:00 am  - Sunday, September 6, 2020  (just click on link below)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84720208197?pwd=OG1sR3dqN2diZlduR1FMOWVISTVSQT09
 
Meeting ID: 847 2020 8197     Passcode: 149335