42nd REUNION INFO

 

The RRR New York Chapter welcomes you to the New York City area.
The RRR New York Chapter welcomes you to the New York City area.
THE 42ND ANNUAL ROBINSON ROOTS REUNION (RRR) IS ALMOST HERE!!!
  • HAVE YOU MADE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS?
  • HAVE YOU PAID YOUR FAMILY AND MEAL FEES?
  • DO YOU HAVE TRANSPORTATION?
  • HAVE YOU PACKED?
If you answered NO to any of these questions, then it is not too late, but you need to submit and do all of those actions ASAP!  We really want to see you at our 42nd Reunion to be held August 31 - September 3, 2018 in Iselin, New Jersey for we have a fun and exciting list of activities planned, just for you. 


Our theme, "Looking Back, Empowering Forward" is inspired from Deuteronomy 31:6, and from the golden age in African American culture known as the Harlem Renaissance.

The festivities for our RRReunion begins Friday (8/31) with an opening reception, a visit to Dave & Busters for the kids at heart and late night sightseeing trip to Manhattan.  Saturday is a day for our entrepreneurs, authors, and leaders to share our experiences and successes as well as empower each of us to keep moving forward.  Harlem Renaissance is the dress theme for our banquet Saturday evening (9/1) with traditional disco, but Harlem styled, to close out the night.  Sunday (9/2) worship service will be off-site at a dynamic and spirit-riched church, returning to the hotel for our family business meeting and a hearty Luncheon.  We end Sunday with our Talent/Fashion show (bring your fashionalbe attire) and your wits for our first RRR Family Feud contest. All details concerning our Reunion are included in the tab "Details of 42nd RRR" found to the right.


 
DO NOT FORGET TO SUBMIT YOUR DRD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS.  DEADLINE IS AUGUST 24, 2018!!!
(SEE "DRD SCHOLARSHIP FUND" TAB TO RIGHT FOR ALL INFORMATION)

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

42nd Annual Robinson Roots Reunion
Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel
Iselin, New Jersey
August 31 – September 3, 2018

 

Blessings and Happy New Year Robinson Roots Family & Friends:
 
The New York Chapter of the Robinson Roots Reunion (RRR) is once again very pleased and honored to host our 42nd Annual Family Reunion to be held at the spacious Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, 515 US Hwy 1 South, Iselin, New Jersey 08830 on August 31—September 3, 2018.
 
Through God’s grace, we continue to be blessed as a Family, and we are encouraged in our blessings to do all we can to be a ‘blessing’ to someone else.  We know times can be tough and challenges great, but, ‘Keep the Faith’ and ‘Stay Strong’ for we serve a God who can do All Things

In line with those truths, we, the New York Chapter chose as a theme for this year’s 42nd Reunion, Looking Back, Empowering Forward, with the inspiration taken from Deuteronomy 31:6 which states:
Be Strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. (KJV)

For this Reunion, we are planning a number of events and activities centered on our theme of ‘Empowerment’.  This starts with our Youth, so we highly encourage you to not only bring your Youth, but lead them in participating in the enriching events we will have planned. We will also be celebrating and acknowledging many of the fun, informative, and inspirational activities from the past four (4) decades of our Reunions.  We are really excited and hope you will be as well.

We are thrilled to have secured the distinctive Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel (a Marriott property) in Iselin, New Jersey.  This Renaissance hotel features 311 newly renovated guestrooms, including 42 suites, 22 meeting rooms, outdoor patio dining, indoor and outdoor salt water pools, 24 hour business center, complimentary local shuttle, within walking distance to malls & restaurants, 24-hour fitness center, a Starbucks, and centrally located to the Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, Route 1 and Route 287 as well as the MetroPark & Woodbridge train stations with access to Amtrak.

The room rate at the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel Marriott is only $115/night with NJ taxes of 14.875% for a total of $132.11/night, an extremely excellent rate for the area.  For the first time, you can have “breakfast for two (2)” included in your room rate for $135/night plus NJ taxes for a total of $155.08/night

You can guarantee your reservations on-line with a major credit card using the following links below which already has the Reunion special code/rate or, you can guarantee your room by calling the hotel at (732) 634-3600 with credit card information or first night room deposit.  Ask for group ‘Robinson Roots Reunion’ for the special rate code.

All reservations should be made by Friday, July 13, 2018.  Any reservations made after this date are based on availability and may be subject to higher rates.  Parking is complimentary.  We are asking everyone to consider staying all three (3) nights for we have a full schedule of events and activities.

Here is the reservation link you and your guests can use to make online reservations:  Book your group rate for Robinson Roots Family Reunion  or call the hotel at (732) 634-3600 or reservations.  You can come early and/or stay later than the Reunion dates using the rates stated.

Robinson Roots Family Reunion
 
Start date: 8/31/18                 End date: 9/3/18                    Last day to book: 7/13/18
 
Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel for 115.00 USD  - 135.00 USD  per night
 
Book your group rate for Robinson Roots Family Reunion  (Hold ‘Ctrl’ & click on the link)
 
With the ever-increasing costs for hosting and planning for Reunions, every effort has been made to keep the costs for the Reunion as low as possible, but retain our proud family traditions that represent the finest in all of us. This year, we are glad to announce that there are options for paying or submitting your fees and expenses for the Reunion.  Below is a summary of costs & fees with more details about payment options and events/activities in the following pages:      

FAMILY FEE                                                -           $5 Individual     $10 Family
SATURDAY BANQUET (9/1)                  -           $55/ADULT        $30/CHILD
SUNDAY LUNCHEON (9/2)                    -           $35/ADULT        $20/CHILD
42nd ANNUAL REUNION T-SHIRTS   -        $15 per T-SHIRT        
 
The deadline to submit payments for meals and T-shirts is Friday, July 27, 2018.  The family fee can be paid at any time, but also can be included with the meal and T-shirts payments.

We are so pleased to announce that we will continue to salute and honor our Youth participants with our annual Doretha Robinson Davis (DRD) RRR Scholarship.  The DRD Scholarship Committee will be sending out correspondence with further information regarding criteria and submission. Throughout the Reunion weekend, there will be other fun and educational events or activities planned where you will be able to earn opportunities for prizes or other surprises.  See ‘Weekend Overview’ on following pages.  Remember, ‘Looking Back, Empowering Forward’.

As you will see, we are planning an exciting and fun-packed weekend for all.  We encourage all to plan now, pay your fees early, and come with a spirit of celebration for we are a ‘blessed’ family.

Sincerely,

Tyrone Davis,
President, New York Chapter Robinson Roots Reunion
42nd Annual Robinson Roots Reunion
                                       PAYMENTS & OPTIONS
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:            
                        Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel,  515 US Hwy 1 South,
                        Iselin, New Jersey 08830                (732) 634 -3600
 
Start date: 8/31/18          End date: 9/3/18           Last day to book: 7/13/18

$132.11/night w/taxes    or   $155.08/night w/taxes & breakfast for two
                      Book your group rate for Robinson Roots Family Reunion  
 
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: Annie Jones, 40 Abbotsford Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06110
                                                        or
                                     pay using options below.

                                                           
MEALS:           ADULT (12 years old & up)                       CHILD (4 – 11 years old)
                                                            Children 3 and under are FREE
 
Saturday “Renaissance” Banquet (9/1/18)  -     $55/Adult         $30/Child
Sunday “Flashback” Luncheon (9/2/18))     -     $35/Adult         $20/Child
 
T-SHIRTS:    42nd Annual Robinson Roots Reunion ‘Signature’ T-shirts   -     $15

                                      THREE (3) WAYS TO PAY
  1.  Mail “Money Orders Only” to Tyrone Davis, 176 Perry Street, Hempstead, New York 11550 using form below.  Contact number is (917-470-1385). No Personal Checks!
  1. Pay using “PayPal” - Go to www.paypal.com, FREE & simple to set-up account.  Send to ‘wcbec63@aol.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)
  1. Pay on www.rrr1977.myevent.com, left side, click on “Fees Payment 42 RRR”.  Enter your name and total payment amount in “Donation Amount” box.  In “Message” box, enter information about payment, # attendees, # meals, # t-shirts, family fee, or other information want to include.  IMPORTANT:  UNCHECK the four (4) boxes underneath the “Message” box so name & amount & other info does not appear on website page. 
Website Fees –  5.0 % of payment + 0.75 cents (ex. for $105 payment)  
($105 X 5%= $110.25 + 0.75 for Total Charge to ‘Credit Cards Only’ of $111.00)

                       Fees are due by July 27, 2018
42st Annual Robinson Roots Family Reunion
                           Hosted by New York Chapter in Iselin, NJ
                               August 31st - September 3rd, 2018
 
                                 Payment Submission Form
 
CONTACT INFORMATION
NAME(S) OF ALL ATTENDEES: CORRESPONDING ADDRESS PHONE/EMAIL
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HOTEL INFORMATION:      Check-in Date - ________________ : Check-out Date - ______________________
ROBINSON FAMILY BRANCH of FREDERICK and LOUVENIA:
 
SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET MEAL:
  Adult(s)-$55.00 (12 & up) Child(ren)-$30.00 (4 - 11) Children 3 and Under
# of Attendees:      
Cost of Tickets: $ $ FREE
 
Total Cost of All Banquet Meals:
 
$
SUNDAY LUNCHEON MEAL:
  Adult(s)-$35.00 (12 & up) Child(ren)-$20.00 (4 - 11) Children 3 and Under
# of Attendees:      
Costs of Tickets: $ $ FREE
 
Total Cost of All Luncheon Meals:
 
$
 
NOTE ANY SPECIAL MEAL REQUIREMENTS: (Vegan, Vegetarian, etc):  ________________________
 
42ND ANNUAL ROBINSON ROOTS REUNION SIGNATURE T-SHIRTS - ($15.00)
# of each Size T-Shirts  S___M___L___XL___XXL___XXXL___ Total # of T-Shirts: _______
Total Cost of All T-Shirts:
 
$
       
ALL MONIES DUE BY JULY 27TH, 2018
 
GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT SUBMITTED:
 
$
 
Send All Money Order Payments to Tyrone Davis, 176 Perry Street, Hempstead, New York 11550 using this form or use “PayPal” or website.

Due by JULY 27, 2018.  Contact number is (917-470-1385).  No Personal Checks!!!