November 2023 Newsletter
Family Reunion
“Family is the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our Comfort when we occasionally falter” ~Laura Ramiez
Greetings Family!
Over the years, our family reunion changed from every five years to every three years to every two years. Our Elders check on each other, and when asked how so and so is doing, their response is changing to, “they’re still here.” After much prayer, Rhonda Doss and her committee made the decision to host our family reunion in Memphis, TN. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us, and we will move forward with gathering as a family as soon as possible. Dr. Betty Jo Griffin reached out to many people this year and reminded us of the importance of reconnecting as a family. We’re grateful for her wake-up call.
Kate & Felix Foster Family Reunion in Memphis, Tennessee
Friday, July 12 – Sunday, July 14, 2024
Family Reunion Dues | Elders 70 + $100 | Adult 18-69 $135 | Children 11 – 17 $85 | 9 & under Free
Family Fees include Friday Fish Fry, Saturday Evening Banquet, Sunday Afternoon Grill & Chill
T-Shirts & Tote Bags will be available for an additional $20/each
Registration Process
Please register here!
See below for host hotel information, and please book your hotel using the Foster Family Group Rate.
Pay family reunion dues by March 1, 2024.
Host Hotel: SpringHill Suites Memphis Downtown with Complimentary Breakfast 85 Court Av Memphis, TN 38103 | All Suite hotel with microwave & refrigerators in all suites
Foster Family Reunion Group rate $169 – Confirm by calling 901-522-2100 requesting “Foster Family Reunion” group rate, or use this link to book your group rate.
Extend your stay in Memphis and make it a reunion and vacation! Our group rate is available at the Springhill Suites from Thursday, July 11 – Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Daily valet parking $29 | Alternate parking at Brinkley Plaza Garage 20 S Front | $6-10 a day
We have two alternate hotels options within walking distance of the Host Hotel. These options are in case we have an overflow of guests and need more rooms. The alternate hotels also receive the Foster Family Reunion group rate:
Courtyard Memphis Downtown | 75 Jefferson Ave | Memphis, TN 38103 | 901-522-2200
Moxy Memphis Downtown | 40 N Front St | Memphis, TN 38103 | 901-522-9700
In order to receive the “Foster Family Reunion” group rate, hotel reservations must be confirmed by June 4, 2024. After this date, the remaining rooms will be released to the general public at the current market rate.
Reunion Questions: Please email the Memphis Committee: FFRmemphis2024@gmail.com or Call Rhonda Doss at 901-237-9280
This is the 1st Newsletter since the Pandemic and since our 2018 All in One Reunion in Atlanta, GA. We continue to pray that all is well with you and your family. Thank all of you for your continued interest in the re-gathering of our family. We are who we are because of our elder’s influence in our lives. Our family members that have passed on will live in our spirits forever.
Family News
Updates
“It’s been over a year since I graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a degree in journalism. I have held two full-time positions in the news industry including as a local news reporter in Minneapolis, Minnesota and currently as a journalist at BBC News in Washington, D.C.
Both experiences have been extremely different yet rewarding. At my current position, I have been able to write and produce meaningful content for BBC News’ national and international viewers. A couple of my proudest moments is producing a 26-minute TV special on the Black maternal mortality rate in the US. Separately, I had the honor of meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s daughter, Dr. Bernice King, on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington in front of her father’s memorial in Washington.
My time at the BBC has been fulfilling to say the least and I am excited for future opportunities to do work both in front of and behind the camera. And it’s through the continued love and support from the Foster family that these opportunities are possible! I love and appreciate you all so much!” ~ Jasmine Boykin
It gives us great pride to support our family members and see them thrive. We’re proud of you Jasmine! Jasmine is the daughter of Steve & Winsome Boykin, granddaughter of Evangeline Foster Boykin
High School Graduations
Anna Howard - daughter of Sherman and beloved granddaughter of Jeannette and Sherman Howard- great granddaughter of Ida Mae Saunders.
College Graduations
Brooks Jordyn graduated from UCLA June 2023. Jordyn is the granddaughter of Bonita Brooks, granddaughter of Ruth Foster Latham.
Retirements
Deloris Jean Goins –retired 2023 from Loyola Marymount University after many years. Jeanie is the daughter of Odessa Foster Goins and granddaughter of Eddie Foster.
Prayer Requests
Ursula Wilson, the wife of Claude Wilson, is hospitalized and requesting prayer. Claude is the son of Ceola and Claude Wilson and the grandson of Julia Foster Brown.
Do you have family news? Send it to huberdean@aol.com
Is your child graduating?
Did someone get a new job or scholarship?
Someone joining the Armed Services
Is someone retiring or announcing an upcoming retirement?
Wedding? New Baby? New Business? New Home?
Someone requesting prayer from the family?
Anything you’re just feeling good about and just want to share
