How do I pay my family reunion fees? Cash App, Zelle, Mail a Check to "434 Reunion" c/o Karenina Newell Scott, 5934 Westchester Park Drive, College Park, Maryland 20740, cell phone: 202-270-4018
When is the last day to make payment? The last day to pay your reunion fees is June 15, 2025
How do I make a donation to help someone who might need help paying their reunion fees? Contact Karenina Scott with your desire to help and send money via Cash App, Zelle, or mail a check.
How do I send photos to be included in the family slide show and souvenir booklet? Email Karenina Scott at annakarenina@verizon.net or text at 202-270-4018
Why do we have to check in and register? You need to check in/register to be verified that you paid and receive your swag bag with your T-shirt, and most importantly obtain your wristband which is needed to get on the tour bus, to eat at the picnic and enter into the banquet.
Will alcohol be served at the banquet? Yes, beer, wine and signature cocktails for family members 21 years or older
Are there restroom facilities at the park? Yes, about 12 feet away from the pavilion is a rest room facility for our use.
What happens if it rains the day of the picnic? If it rains, we will still have the picnic, the pavilion is large and fully covered. The time may change slightly. Watch for a text message if there is in-climate weather.
Will there be a professional photographer at the reunion capturing the memories? Yes, we have two photographers for the reunion who will be taking candids and posed photos throughout the weekend to preserve our reunion memories. We also would like to capture group photos at the picnic and at the banquet.
What is the dress code to the picnic? Regular picnic attire - bottoms of your choice, whatever is comfortable and your family reunion T-shirt
What is the dress code for the banquet? Dress to Impress 😃
How am I related to these family lines? Come to the reunion to discover your ancestral roots and meet new family connections
Why are you doing this? I have a passion for genealogy and learning about my family. I have done a lot of research on my family and discovered i have so many living family members that I don't even know. I wanted to bring us all back together to meet one another and reconnect the family in a special way so that hopefully we stay in touch and pass down to the next generation our collective history.
Do you have a family tree online that I can view? Yes, email me at annakarenina@verizon.net and I will share my tree that is on ancestry.com with you.
What if I have food allergies? Who do I tell? Please call, text or email me and let me know immediately so that I can be sure to inform the caterer and also ensure that there is a food option available for you.
What is the banquet going to be like? We are going to eat, mingle, laugh, take lots of pictures, have a short program, tell stories, remember our ancestors, have dessert and dance!
How far are the hotels from one another? The Courtyard Marriott and the Hampton Inn are right next door to one another. The Holiday Inn is directly across the street (Riverside Drive) so all three hotels are very close to each other.
How far is the Banquet location and Picnic Park from the Hotels? Both locations are about 10 minutes from the hotels Very close.
How do I become a Reunion Committee Member for the 2026 Season? Email, call or text Karenina Scott and let her know of your interest. It's just that easy!
Where is the 2026 Reunion going to be held and when is it? The Committee hasn't decided on the location or the date yet, but it will not be in September. Lesson learned: It will be in the summer months to not interfere with the children and teachers of the family going back to school in the fall.
What is included in my reunion fees?: A swag bag with T shirt and goodies, admission to the family history tour, lunch at the family reunion cookout at Ballou Park and dinner at the Banquet at Cottontail Events.