2015 Saffore-Scyffore Family Reunion Vacation Friday, June 26th – Monday, June 29th Kansas City, Missouri
Proudly hosted by Anthony and Enid Crawford, Demetrius Harris and Janay Stevens
Theme: “Family Is Everything” Foundation Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, "Walk in Unity"
Welcome Family and Friends, We are excited that God has extended us yet another opportunity to join together in Love, Harmony and Peace. Included in this booklet is the family reunion itinerary, which outlines the general flow of activities for the reunion. Please review carefully and let us know if you should require additional information. There will also be announcements and special instructions for activities throughout the reunion. As the 2015 reunion vacation launch draws near, let us consider one another in love and kindness. The fellowship we share each year strengthens our family bond and connection; it should be treasured and not taken for granted. We have family members that have served faithfully and dutifully during active war; fighting for the protection of our nation, let us consider them. We have ill family members that need our prayers and our presence, let us consider them. We have children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to Lead, Guide, Mentor, Support, Counsel, Educate and Prepare for the life that’s ahead of them, let us consider them. The family reunion celebration is about the entire family, and not just a select few, or just you. Take the time to become more acquainted with family members that you may not be as familiar with, extend your hand and heart in the spirit of love, fellowship and family. We would like to extend special Thanks to the Firm Foundation Men’s Alliance, Led by Troy Lewis Sr., Chapter Pledges and Platinum Sponsors for their consistency and generosity. Without the contributions from these groups and individuals, many of the activities would not be possible. “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7
General Reunion Information Family Group Pictures. There will be many photographs taken throughout the reunion, but there will be four official group/panoramic photographs taken. The information is listed below. Saturday at Negro Baseball and The American Jazz Museums Sunday at Christ Temple North (after worship service) Photography will be entrusted to JeanMark Studios and each group picture will be placed on the family reunion website and submitted the Reunions Magazine, for publication opportunities www.reunionsmagazine.com. Our reunions have been featured several times in their magazine.
Family Initiatives. “Service-Giving" Project. We’re requesting each family member 18 years or older, bring one non-perishable food item for the gift baskets. The gift baskets will be donated to a less fortunate family {The family selected, will be external to our family}. We will need the items at the start of the reunion, so please be prepared to bring them to the Friday evening event. "College Care". We want to show our love, encouragement and support by presenting our New College students with a care package. We would like to receive toothpaste, tooth brushes, towel sets, school supplies, health and beauty aid products, snacks, laundry coins {money}, postage and any other items that you believe our college students would enjoy. Othella Beatrice Everett-Scyffore Scholarship and Education Activities Fund. As a family, we are dedicated to supporting our family members succeed in their commitment to education. Join us in supporting this effort by making an annual pledge of $20.00 or more per household. Your annual pledge will fund the scholarship and education activities. Graduating High school seniors can request additional information and a scholarship application by e-mailing safforescyfforefamilyreunion@yahoo.com. Niko Cook, Family Reunion Chairperson Theodis Tidwell, Acting Co-Chairperson Demetra Tyler, Treasurer Barbara “Scyffore” Singleton, Financial Oversight Debra “Scyffore” Tyler, Past Chairperson Willie C. Smith, Emeritus Othella Beatrice Everett-Scyffore, Reunion Founder, Established 1978 E-Mail Address: info@safforescyfforefamilyreunion.com Web Site: www.safforescyfforefamilyreunion.com
Reunion Itinerary Booklet (Details subject to change)
Friday, June 26, 2015 Prayer and Travel Day Welcome to the Kansas City, “The City of Fountains” 3:00 p.m. Hotel Check-In Comfort Inn Airport 111000 NW Ambassador Drive Kansas City, Missouri 64153 (816) 569-2500 www.comfortinn.com Enjoy a wealth of amenities in a convenient location when choosing the Comfort Inn. Free Wireless High Speed Internet Access, Hair Dryer, In-Room Coffee Maker In-Room Desk, Individual A/C & Heat, Iron & Ironing Board, Non-Smoking Rooms Available, Pillow Top Mattress, Voice Mail, Wake-Up Service, High Definition TV, AM/FM Clock Radio, Fitness Center, Free Airport Transportation, Free Newspaper Mon-Fri, Guest Use Copy Machine, Guest Use Fax Machine, Indoor Heated Pool, Indoor Whirlpool/Hot Tub, Interior Corridors, 100% Smoke Free Hotel, Speaker Phone and Free Hot Breakfast.
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Family Reunion Kick-Off/VIP Sports Theme Event PowerPlay Family Entertainment 509 NW Barry Road Kansas City, Missouri 64155 The 37th Annual Family Reunion will kick-off in style Friday evening at PowerPlay, with a VIP Sport’s Themed event. Enjoy the food, fellowship, fun and rep (wear) your favorite professional team jersey. It’s an amazing combination of food and play. The buffet includes fresh salad and toppings, hot soup, variety of pizzas, breadsticks, pasta, fried chicken, variety of desserts, soft serve ice cream, and soft drinks. While you are in the Incredible Buffet area, eat and drink as much as you want. When you leave the buffet area, and enter the play center, you will not be allowed to re-enter the buffet area again. More than 50,000 square feet of FUN! Laser Tag, Laser Maze, Bumper Cars, HWY 66 Bowling, Roller Coaster, Kid Zone, Kiddie Farris Wheel, Carousel, Zip Line and Outdoor Go-Kart Track.
If you are interested in traditional carnival food you can visit the concession trailer. Menu options include funnel cakes, pizza by the slice, hand-dipped corn dogs, nachos, pretzels, fried Oreos, shaved ice, fresh squeezed lemonade, and smoothies. Food items at the concession trailer do require an additional fee, and are not included in our “Eat and Play� package.
*Please remember to bring a non-perishable item and an item(s) for the care packages for the high school graduates that will be leaving for college soon.
Saturday, June 27, 2015 Family Reunion Excursion Day (Please wear your family reunion excursion t-shirt, and very comfortable shoes)
9:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (We will meet at the main hotel (Comfort Inn) at 9:20 a.m. SHARP, and depart at 9:30 a.m.)
Negro League Baseball Museum 1616 East 18th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64108 www.nlbm.com
The American Jazz Museum 1616 East 18th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64108 www.americanjazzmuseum.com
The American Jazz Museum showcases the sights and sounds of jazz through interactive exhibits and films, the Changing Gallery exhibit space, Horace M. Peterson III Visitors Center, Blue Room jazz club and Gem Theater. Since its inception in 1997, the Museum hosts thousands of students, scholars, musicians and fans of the arts for over 200 performances, education programs, special exhibitions, community events and more each year, providing an opportunity to learn about the legends, honor their legacy or simply enjoy the sounds of modern day jazz. The per person admission rate will cover both museums. Adult (18 years of age and older) $9.00, Senior Citizens age 65 and older, $8.00 and Children 11 and under $4.00 (Cash Only).
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PeachTree Restaurant of Kansas City (Saturday Mid-Day Meal) 6800 Eastwood Trafficway Kansas City, Missouri 64129 www.peachtreeresturants.com
The Peachtree mission is to please every guest, leaving them with a one of a kind dining experience. No doubt when you visit the unique award winning Peachtree Restaurant, "You will feel at home!". The food, ambiance and great customer service is legendary at PeachTree. Saturday Menu: Southern Fried Chicken / Tender Baked Chicken / Lemon Baked Catfish / Fried Catfish / BBQ Rib Tips / Macaroni & Cheese / Candied Yams / Fresh Greens / Green Beans / Sweet Corn / Okra & Tomatoes / Spaghetti with Meat Sauce / Yeast Rolls / Sweet Potato Muffins / Buttermilk Cornbread / Fresh Garden Salad Bar Desserts: Peach Cobbler / Sweet Potato Pie / Assorted Cakes Buffet and beverage per person price, not including applicable taxes Adult $12.95, Senior Citizens (65 and older) $11.95, Children age 2-3 $4.00, 4-6 $4.99, 7-9 $6.99 and 10-12 $9.95.
Sunday, June 28, 2015 Family Reunion Worship 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. (We will meet at the main hotel (Comfort Inn) at 10:00 a.m. SHARP, and depart at 10:15 a.m.)
Family Reunion Worship Service Christ Temple North, Reunion Host Church Church Home of Anthony and Enid Crawford Pastor Johnnie and First Lady Gwen Fields, Overseers 5703 North Flora Gladstone, Missouri 64118
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PeachTree Restaurant of Kansas City (Sunday Mid-Day Meal) 6800 Eastwood Trafficway Kansas City, Missouri 64129 www.peachtreeresturants.com Sunday Menu: Waffle Station: Homemade buttermilk waffles with your choice of toppings. (Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, Strawberries, or Butter Pecan) Only available 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Beef Brisket / Southern Fried Chicken / Tender Baked Chicken / Baked Turkey / Cranberry Sauce / Green Beans / Carrots / Cornbread Dressing / Steamed Cabbage / Macaroni & Cheese / Blacked Eyed Peas / Collard Greens / Candied Yams / Mashed Potatoes / Yeast Rolls / Buttermilk Cornbread / Sweet Potato Muffin / Fresh Garden Salad Bar Desserts: Bread Pudding / Banana Pudding / Assorted Cakes / Peach Cobbler Buffet and beverage per person price, not including applicable taxes Adult $13.95, Senior Citizens (65 and older) $12.95, Children age 2-3 $4.00, 4-6 $4.99, 7-9 $6.99 and 10-12 $9.95. **The PeachTree family has been gracious to accommodate us for both Saturday and Sunday. As we travel across the country, we routinely encounter major issues with restaurateurs agreeing to accommodate our group size, during weekend peak times. We chose PeachTree twice, because of their hospitality and graciousness, but also because it changes its menu every day.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Kansas City Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium Tour 1 Arrowhead Drive Kansas City, Missouri 64129 www.kcchiefs.com Demetrius has been gracious enough to invite us to the Kansas City Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium. The stadium will be empty for the most part. We will get an opportunity to tour the facility, and learn more about the famous CHIEFS. GO CHIEFS!
Monday, June 29, 2015 Family Fun Day
(Please wear your family reunion fun day t-shirt, and very comfortable shoes)
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (We will meet at the main hotel (Comfort Inn) at 9:30 a.m. SHARP, and depart at 9:45 a.m.)
Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun Amusement Park 4545 Worlds of Fun Avenue Kansas City, Missouri 64161 Admission: $5.00 (Cash Only) is the per person fee, which includes Admission to both parks, Unlimited Drink Wrist Band and Lunch. Legacy Members: There is no fee for Legacy Members. We have rented two lovely VIP Coconut Cabanas for your enjoyment. You will receive complimentary fresh fruit and bottled water. The VIP Coconut Cabanas are location in Oceans of Fun located on the front patio overlooking Coconut Cove. Each VIP Coconut Cabana includes, lounge chairs, bar table with chairs, chaise lounge chairs, ceiling fans, flat panel LED TV featuring HD satellite services, WiFi access, private shade curtain and free tube rental. The VIP Coconut Cabana area is reserved for Legacy Members Only. Mid-Day Meal (Lunch): We are going to have a delicious mid-day meal. Our meal location is the Tivoli Terrace West Pavilion. The meal time is exactly for one hour only. Please arrive at the designated area on or before 12:15 p.m. Minor Children: Each and every child under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult, in the park. We want to keep a very close eye on our children. This is a very large open space. Dress Code: All Oceans of Fun rides require that your clothing not have a zipper. No Zippers in Oceans of Fun. Please bring a towel(s) for Oceans of Fun (PLEASE do not take the towels from the hotel), Sunscreen, Small hand bag, instead of a large one and Sunglasses. Food or drink into Worlds of Fun or Oceans of Fun. Guests may bring one unopened bottle of water into the park. However, for everyone's safety, guests are not permitted to bring coolers, food, or other drinks into either park. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the picnic areas located by the parking lots. Guidelines on dress and behavior at Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun. In keeping with the family image of Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, we require guests to wear appropriate clothing. Profanity, illegal substances, and suggestive or offensive clothing are prohibited. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times and swimwear sufficiently covered while at
Worlds of Fun. For the safety of our guests, costumes are not permitted and will be refused admission. Bathing suits and bikinis are appropriate dress only at Oceans of Fun. Clothing with zippers, rivets, buckles, etc. is not appropriate swimwear at Oceans of Fun. Diaper dependent individuals are required to wear a waterproof diaper cover at Oceans of Fun. Towels are not provided, although may be purchased at Oceans of Fun. Weapons are never permitted on Worlds of Fun or Oceans of Fun property. Use of cameras and/or cell phones is not permitted inside the park restrooms and bathhouses. Some rides may require the removal of eyeglasses and t-shirts at Oceans of Fun. To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to enjoy a ride as quickly as possible, line jumping is not allowed at Worlds of Fun or Oceans of Fun. Line jumping, regardless of the reason, may lead to ejection. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. Line jumping is defined as; cutting in front of others who are already in line; saving a place for someone; or leaving a line, then attempting to re-enter at the same point. Since this includes using restrooms or purchasing food or drink, we suggest you make all stops before you enter the line.
Safe travels back home, or your next destination. We look forward to seeing you at the 2016 Family Reunion next summer in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Friday, June 24th – Monday, June 27th, 2016. General Registration is $40.00 per person, age 18 and older. Reunion T-Shirts will be $9.00 (Youth –XL), $12.00 (2XL and larger).