masterplan Introduction Weeks before the Fuller Family Reunion (descendants of Thomas Edward Fuller) in Batesville, Arkansas, planner Terry Davis began sending weekly reminders to members. While these are edited for space, we felt the information Terry shared could be an inspiration to other planners who want to build momentum and excitement about an upcoming reunion. The Fullers meet every two years.
Fuller cousins! First Letter 4 weeks before the reunion Terry Davis
Linda Fuller Brooks (left) and her daughter Melanie Miller in front of a quilt that was raffled at the reunion.
Adeline Fuller Davis (the author’s mom) and her niece, Judy Hawkins, who made and donated the afghan for the raffle.
Hey Fuller cousins! Hope you are doing great, and also hoping that you are planning on attending next month’s reunion! We DO have some needs and if you can help, it would be greatly appreciated. First, on Thursday, we will be meeting at Ramsey Heights Baptist Church to set up and decorate. The more bodies we have, the easier it will be on everyone. This is one of the best parts of the reunion (seriously), and if you have never helped before, this would be a great time to begin. All you need to do is to show up, and we’ll find a place for you to pitch in! Second, we are going to need more tables this year! If you have any folding tables or camp tables we can borrow, please let us know. Third, we need food! In the past, we have had an amazing variety and a great quantity of dishes! We need side dishes, desserts, fried chicken, ice, tea, water, soft drinks, paper towels, plastic ware, paper plates, etc. Fourth, raffle tickets are a dollar, $5 for six tickets. And, we will also have our Tip Jar for you to help out financially. AND don’t forget to bring money to purchase Fuller Family Recipes cookbook for Christmas or birthdays presents, or wedding gifts. Fifth, we need you to help get the word out about our reunion. Don’t assume that everyone has gotten the word. Not everyone has access to the internet, so when you see a cousin at church, or grocery shopping, ask if they’re coming to the reunion! Sixth, If you have old photos to share, please bring them. We all love looking at pictures, especially those old black and white photos of our ancestors. Put your name on anything you bring. And finally, we need YOU!!! We have cousins coming from all over the United States, and they want to see YOU!!! So, remember the dates – June 21-22 (and the 20th for setup and decorating!) See you next month!!! Terry Davis Continued on page 24
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