Allen Terrell Family Reunion 2016“Reconnecting the Ties That Bind”

Greetings Family and Friends,

We hope that this third edition of the Allen-Terrell Family Reunion Newsletter finds you all in good health and good spirits.

We, the Chicago Family, are pleased to host the 2016 Allen-Terrell Family Reunion. We are excited to have been given this opportunity and want to offer all age groups the chance to spend time together, as well as see what Chicago has to offer. We are in the process of planning a fun-filled weekend for all age groups. We appreciate any comments or suggestions. The Registration Form for the 2016 Family Reunion, as well as the Family Connection form, will be included in every edition of the newsletter. Please complete and return these forms.

Please if you have not already done so, send the following information to the Correspondence Committee: name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, family ties for the family tree. Please send the information to Temika Deloney-Bynum, granddaughter of Ruby Hawkins at temika76@yahoo.com.

To all of our Family and Friends celebrating a birthday in the months of September, October and November!!

September Birthdays1st Robert Terrell Jr. (GA)2nd Larry Terrell (GA) 4th Joshua Lemon (GA)4th Arionne Davis (IL)4th Demetries Terrell (GA)4th Nancy Jo Gamble (GA)5th Sheldon Gee (IN)6th Sheryl Franklin (IN)6th Rickey Carter (GA) 7th Mary Smith (GA) 7th Antionio Hunter (GA)7th Kevin Benson (IN)8th Brittini Nall (IN)9th Michelle Franklin (IN)

10th Johniece Lewis (IN)13th Armani Kay (IN)14th Jahbreel J. Clark (GA)16th Desmond Bellamy (IN)17th Calynn Sanders (IN)18th Donnell Parks (IL)19th Shemette Starr (GA)20th Natalia Styles (GA) 21st James Pitts (GA)22nd Anthony Baker (IN)26th Ava Davis (IL)26th Jackie Thomas (GA)27th Tiona Aldridge(IN)28th Bedford J. Terrell (GA)

October Birthdays 1st Yosmisha Furman (IN)1st Cayden Page (FL)2nd Mike Gardner (IL)3rd Megan Wells (IN)5th Lawrence Woods (FL)8th Antrayia Woods (FL)11th Pam Nall (IN)11th Charon Allen (IN)11th Tywan Aldridge (IN)11th Erica Franklin (FL)14th Charlotte Franklin (MO)14th Charles Smith (TX) Happy 84th 16th Jayshawn Resnover (IN)17th Brittney Carter (GA)

20th Brenda White (GA)21st Kyla Nichols (IN)22nd Jamari Williams (GA)22nd Danielle Evans (IN)24th Teresa L. Clark (GA)25th NaKyia Bellamy (IN)26th Cortlin Tatum (GA)28th Isaiah Gardner (IL)28th Xavier Harrison (GA)29th Jacoby Riley (GA)30th Sharon Gee (IN)30th Jalen Searcy (IN)31st Steven Franklin (MO)31st Shanterri McCary (GA)

November Birthdays

1st Sean Stevenson Jr. (IN)2nd Deborah Aldridge (IN)3rd Melvin Allen III (IN)3rd Nikia Smith (GA)4th Sherry Davis-Sanders (IL)5th Cion Waters (IN)6th Tiann Harrison (GA)8th Jushawn Primus (IN)8th Damon Tigner (IN)9th Curtis Tatum Jr. (GA)10th Deshawn Cole (IN)11th Senai Stevenson (IN)12th Shelia Griggs (GA)15th Derrick Johnson (IN)16th Renee Cole (IN)17th Dianna Hawkins (IL)

18th Melvin Allen Sr. (IN)18th Avin Usher (GA)19th Ruby Hawkins (IL)19th Bernice Tinsley (GA)20th Verb Palmer (IL)21st DeAndre Tate (IL)22nd Albert Deloney V (Jamie) (NC)22nd Corey Aldridge (IN)23rd Stanley Mitchell (GA)23rd Sean Stevenson Sr. (IN)25th Stella Moore (IN)29th Andrea Gaines (IN)29th Keena Fuller (GA)30th Carl Sanders (IN)30th Isaac Woods (IN)

On Sunday, August 2, 2015, the State of Illinois celebrated the Life of William Terrell. He celebrated his 102nd Birthday. Thank you for all of the birthday wishes he received.

Congratulations to all of our Family and Friends celebrating

Wedding Anniversaries in September, October and November!!

October Wedding Anniversaries

Mr.& Mrs. Guy Perry Oct. 11th 35 years (GA)

November Wedding Anniversaries

Mr.& Mrs. Robert Johnson Nov. 16th 41 years (GA)

Mr. And Mrs. Tony & Tawonia Taylor Nov. 24th

19 years (TX)

What’s New this Fall in Illinois?

September

Black film festivalSeptember 1 - 3, 2015

African festivalSeptember 4 - 7, 2015

Chicago Bears 5KSeptember 10, 2015 (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.)

OctoberComedy film festivalOctober 6 - 8, 2015

Columbus Day ParadeOctober 12, 2015 (12:30 p.m.)

Halloween at Navy PierOctober 2015 NovemberMagnificent Mile Lights FestivalNovember 21, 2015

Christmas tree lightingNovember 24, 2015 (4:30 - 5 p.m.)

What’s New this Fall in Indiana?

SeptemberCircle City Classic

ParadeFootball GameBattle of the bands

Comedy JamSeptember 26, 2015

November Stevie Wonder in ConcertNovember 7, 2015

What’s New this Fall in Georgia?

September14th Annual Taste of Atlanta GA September 25-27, 2015Carter center Tavis Smiley Death of a King September 17, 2015

OctoberAtlanta Black Theater Festival October 8-11, 2015Atlanta Art Festival at Piedmont Park October 24-25, 2015Kroger Holloween Masquerade Ball

October 17, 2015NovemberSwanee Wine Fest Event November 7, 2015Lighting of the Great Tree at Macy's Thanksgiving Night November 26, 2015

What’s New this Fall in Texas?

September9/1/15-9/7/15 Out of Bounds Comedy FestivalComedians from around the country show Austinites their comedy chops and throw down in a mini-golf tourney. 9/20/15 Austin Museum Day Across Austin Organized by the Austin Museum Partnership, this special day

features free exhibitions and activities at participating Austin-area museums and cultural sites. 9/24/15-10/1/15 Fantastic Fest Various venues Fantastic Fest is the largest film festival in the U.S., specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just

plain fantastic movies from around the world. 9/26/15-9/27/15 The Old Pecan Street Festival Sixth Street Austin The Pecan Street Festival is a FREE, bi-annual juried arts and crafts festival held on historic 6th Street in Austin, TX. The show proudly features over 275 artisan vendors

from all over the world who display

and sell homemade art and craft work.

October10/2/15-10/4/15; 10/9/15-10/11/15Austin City Limits Music FestivalZilker ParkOne of the country's largest celebrations of music, this six-day festival brings the magic of the famed public TV series Austin City Limits outside the studio and into Austin's most beloved park with more than 130 musical acts on

eight stages over two weekends. 10/18/15OktoberfestLive Music, food, kid's activities and more at the German Free School 10/29/15-11/5/2015 Austin Film FestivalParamount Theatre and various locationsRecognized as one of the top film

festivals in the country, this cinematic event shines the spotlight on top-billed films andIndies alike.

10/31/15Texas Fireworks Dia de los Muertos CelebrationKreig Baseball FieldLight up your Halloween night with pyrotechnics at Kreig Softball Fields, presented by Planet K.

November11/1/15Texas Monthly BBQ FestivalCity Terrace at The Long CenterNow in its third year, this weekend festival only has four rules: muster as many of Texas' best BBQ joints as possible; have them serve up their specialties, side-by-

side; let smoke and sauce fly for five intoxicating hours; and finally, let The People decide who made the best goods. 11/6/15-11/8/15Fun Fun Fun FestAuditorium ShoresOne of the most relaxed, creative,

and pioneering festivals in music today, Fun Fun Fun Fest is custom booked for the mostpassionate, underground and progressive musicians, comedians and fans around the world.

Condolences to the State of Indiana

Condolences to Pam and Gerald Nall on the passing of their daughter.

Condolences to the State of Illinois

Condolences to Rev. Marvin Parks on the passing of his mother.

Denise MooreMay 21, 1957 - July 12, 2015

Newsletter Representatives

IllinoisTemika Deloney-BynumTemika76@yahoo.com

708-297-8720

IndianaYulonda (Candy) Drumright

Yulonda.drumright@yahoo.comMichelle Franklin

Mefranklin99@aol.comMonique Nourse317-756-8433

TexasTrijenia Pittman

Tria40@gmail.com(630) 417-9176

Gail SmithSmithgail86@yahoo.com

(832) 419-0256

GeorgiaRuby Woods

770-656-0239Woods61988@bellsouth.net

Las VegasChristella Moody

christella@aol.com

2016 Reunion CornerOur Allen-Terrell Family Reunion group members can begin

reserving their rooms right away! There are two ways to do so: 1. Call the in-house reservations team at 312-565-3800 and mention Allen- Terrell Family Reunion 2016.2. Use the Passkey Link to book reservations online, via your personal reservation website https://resweb.passkey.com/go/allenterrell . The Fairmont Rooms (Standard Rooms) have been contracted at a rate of $149 per person, double occupancy plus tax at 16.4%, bringing the total room rate including tax to $173.44 per night based on double occupancy. For each additional adult in the room add $30 plus tax ($35 including tax) per night. Children under the age of 18 are free when sharing the room with their parents using existing bedding. There can be no more than 4 people occupying a room. Rollaway beds may be available on request for an additional cost. If you care to upgrade and/or would like additional space, The Park View Suite is available for an additional $75 per night ($260.74 per night including tax). You also have the option of booking an adjoining Fairmont Room and Park View Suite, which can be converted to a 2 Bedroom Suite. The best way to make the reservation for adjoining rooms is by calling the Reservations Team directly at 312-565-3800. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts exclusive guest recognition program, Fairmont President's Club, offers special benefits and privileges designed to reflect your individual travel preferences and offer an enhanced level of service. Join the Fairmont President’s Club now in order to access an array of benefits during your stay, including complimentary high speed internet usage and complimentary health club access. To enroll in this complimentary membership, please visit the website https://www.fairmont.com/fpc/enroll and check out the benefits offered at https://www.fairmont.com/fpc/benefits. Room Policies - Tax is not included in the contracted room rate of $149 per room per night. Tax Rate is 16.4% tax (subject to change).

Cancel Policy - 24 Hours Prior to Arrival to avoid penalties. Check in is available at 3:00 pm, check out by 12:00 noon. Children Policy -Children 18 years and under stay free when sharing parents' room and using existing bedding. Ages 19 and up are considered adults and are charged at a rate of $30 plus tax ($35 including tax) each person per night for the 3rd and 4th adult sharing a room. Packages including activities or meals may have an additional charge. Check out the Fairmont Hotel/Chicago at http://www.fairmont.com/chicago. If you have questions, or for more information, please contact Jacqueline Daggett directly at 773-203-9957.

Allen-Terrell Family ReunionJuly 22- 24, 2016

Chicago, IllinoisFairmont Hotel and Resorts

Greetings Family,

Plans are being finalized for the 2016 family reunion. The hotel rooms are being reserved, events and activities are being planned, the only thing we need is you. A Registration Form is attached. Please complete your registration as soon as possible, but no later than January 1, 2016. Registration Fees for the reunion are $100.00 for adults, 18 years of age and older (ages as of the July 22, 2016), the cost is $50.00 for children, ages 8-17. Children, ages 7 and under are free. Partial payments will be accepted, but fees must be paid in full by January 1, 2016. Orders for t-shirts can be placed now. Make sure to order shirts for those who will attend, and those who won’t but still want a t-shirt. Only prepaid t-shirts will be ordered! There will not be any extra shirts purchased.Also attached is the Allen Terrell Family Connection form, which will be used to build the Allen Terrell Family Tree. Please complete and return this form, even if you will not participate in the family reunion. We want to be sure everyone is included in the Family Tree, so please pass this information on to those in the family who may not have received this information.We are looking forward to having the best reunion yet. We need your help in sharing this information. If we don’t have your email address or something has changed since the last reunion, please send updated information to jackie8316@yahoo.com. Please check our webpage www.allenterrellfamilyreunion@wordpress.com or like or friend Allen Terrell Family Reunion on Facebook to receive updates.Mail all registration forms along with payment to:

Allen-Terrell Family ReunionChicago 2016

8316 S. Maryland Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60619

Registration Form

Name _________________ __________________(please print) Last First

Address__________________________________________________

City ______________________State __________ Zip __________

Phone __________________ Cell _________________

Email __________________________________________________

Family Members __________________ __________________________

__________________ __________________________

__________________ __________________________

__________________ __________________________

Travel Airline __________ Flight # _____ Arrival _____ ______ Bus or Car Date Time Circle one

# of children ______ x free # of children _____ x $50.00 = ______ #of adults _______x $100.00 = _______(ages 7 and under) (ages 8-17) (>18)

T-shirts

Youth Sizes $8.00 Adult Sizes $10.00 Plus Sizes$12.00

XS (2_4) ____ x $8.00 =____ S ____ x $10.00 = ____ 2XL ____ x $12.00 = ____S (6-8) ____ x $8.00 = ____ M____ x $10.00 = ____ 3XL ____ x $12.00 = ____M (10-12) ____ x $8.00 = ____ L ____ x $10.00 = ____ 4XL ____ x $12.00 = ____L (14-16) ____ x $8.00 = ____ XL____ x $10.00 = ____ 5XL ____ x $12.00 = ____

Allen-Terrell Family ReunionChicago 2016

8316 S. Maryland Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60619

Allen-Terrell Family Connection (Information will be used to compose Family Tree, please include any nicknames and middle names)

Margaret Sheppard & Morgan Allen and Moses & Millie Terrell(Please add additional lines if necessary)

Name___________________________________________________________________

______

Spouse

Name__________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________

______

Email

Address_________________________________________________________________

_

Phone Number (__________) ________________________________ Date of

Birth_________

Parents:

______________________________________________________________________

Siblings:

_______________________________________________________________________

Grandparents:

__________________________________________________________________

Great-Grandparents:

____________________________________________________________

Adult Children:

_________________________________________________________________

Children under age 18:

___________________________________________________________

Grandchildren:

_________________________________________________________________

Example:Name: Annie “Ruby” HawkinsParents: Annie “Maude” Terrell and Willie Parks (both deceased)Siblings: Susie Irvin (deceased), Cozette Doss, Mary Thompson, Donnell Parks, Christella (Lois) Moody, Evelyn Parks (deceased)Grandparents: Elizabeth Allen and James Terrell (both deceased)Great-Grandparents: Margaret Sheppard and Morgan Allen (both deceased)Adult Children: Jareld Tate (deceased), Laurencella Hawkins, Yvonne Deloney, Jacqueline Daggett, Anthony HawkinsChildren under age 18: NonePlease complete form even if you are not planning to participate in the 2016 Allen-Terrell Family Reunion. Mail completed form to:

Allen-Terrell Family ReunionChicago 2016

8316 S. Maryland AvenueChicago, Illinois 60619