We are one week out from the 2010 Essex Family Reunion. Here is some important information that you might need next weekend:
PICNIC TIME: Lunch will be served starting at 12:00noon on Saturday. Please plan to arrive by this time to insure that you have time to eat before the caterers pack up! Organized games and activities will be scheduled for after lunch, but everyone is welcome to arrive earlier to begin socializing, etc. Members of our family will be there early to set-up, post signs, etc.
PICNIC LOCATION: The picnic is being held in Picnic Area #1 at Burba Lake on Fort Meade Army Base. Please see the map below which provides directions from the reunion hotel and gives general landmarks, etc. (CLICK ON MAP FOR LARGER VERSION). Additionally, you can find directions to the general picnic vicinity using an on-line mapping or GPS device by searching this address: 2300 Wilson Street Fort Meade, MD 20755 This is not the exact location, but it will get you to the base and the general picnic area. We will post signs on base to help locate the Essex Reunion area. Specific questions regarding base access, directions, etc. can be addressed to Steve Phillips (sothpaw8@hotmail.com) or (410) 570-0202.
WHAT TO BRING - REQUIRED: Please be sure that everyone in your car who is old enough for a government-issued ID (drivers license, etc.) brings it with them. In addition, drivers may be asked to provide proof of vehicle registration as well. These items will be required to gain base access.
WHAT TO BRING - OPTIONAL: There will be seating available at picnic tables, however we encourage people to bring along portable/collapsible chairs to insure that you are comfortable! There is a pavilion for shade as well as some shade trees, but we also welcome anyone who would like to bring coverings, awnings, etc., particularly is the weather continues to be as hot as we've been experiencing recently.
***VERY IMPORTANT***
We have only received food costs from approximately half of the names currently on the base access list. We need to provide a final headcount within the next few days so that the caterer brings enough food. This headcount will be based on the number of paid individuals. If you have not sent in your picnic food payment yet, PLEASE do so as soon as possible and send an email to Joan Phillips (joanuphillips@verizon.net) or call her (301) 352-9132 to let her know how many people will be attending and eating so that we can include this number in the headcount.
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