Well the reunion is over, our bellies are full and tons of pictures were taken. To all of you who let Walter upload your pictures to his computer, I put them on an auxillary wesite where you can view them as thumbnails, full pics, filmstrips or slideshows. You can also copy the pictures one by one into a folder on your computer AND you can pick the photos that you really love and purchase them. They will then be printed and mailed to you. You have the choice to just purchase the print, the print framed or a t-shirt with the print on it if you so chose. Please click on the following link to the auxillary site…PHOTO SITE LINK or http://photos.thefullerfamilysite.com

There will be more info to come in the following weeks when A) we get back to NJ and B) when I get MY laptop back. For now, email me any pictures that you would like to see on the site. bryanlfuller@gmail.com

Sydney's Website Debut

The Goddard Family Reunion begins tomorrow. Will you be there? Will you be ready?

Here are some pictures to get you in the Reunion Spirit

Click on me to enlarge

With only 4 days left to the Reunion are you ready? Well here is the latest from my Aunt Sissy….

Last word was that Uncle Milton & Aunt Betty will be able to attend. Yea!!

Unfortunately, Mindy just recently broke her ankle; she and Rob will not be attending. Kathy, Steve and Clint will be on a cruise. Others who cannot attend Erin Fuller is moving that weekend, Michael Fuller has a scheduling conflict, Rodney Allen is working, Erica Witcher-Simpson is due next month & Eisen Witchers’ work schedule/school exams have him staying beachside. Last I heard the Goddard Girls and Brother’s cousins are not able to attend. I’m sure I missed someone, if so my apologies.

Changes to be Noted

Friday evening and Saturday morning–Heirloom Plant Exchange (Lead: Mindy & Robbie-now unable due to Mindy’s broken ankle Any volunteers to help out? Potting soil, peat pots, Felco trimmers/tools, zip-lock bags, cards and markers to identify plants/donors/origin were to be provided courtesy of Mindy & Robbie so please be sure to bring your plant tools/supplies.

Thanks to Bryan for his Goddard Family Reunion link on his webpage. Don’t forget to also check out the cutie photo’s of Kiley-my newest great neice. If you have any photos please scan and send them to Bryan. He will put them on his website (if his laptop will let him, it crashed not too long ago). Also, if you cannot attend please snd a picture and an update. Visit here for all of your reunion needs.

Below are the names I have to date for Saturday evening dinner reservations at Calhouns.  Please update ASAP if you want to attend and are not listed below:

J. Campbell Family:

Aunt Edline

John and Gail Campbell – Emily & Tommy Boles, Jay & Sarita

Sara and Bob Johnson – Robin J. Allen, Ben, Will (and Lizzie too)

Delzell Family (will not be attending this event but will be there for the Reunion)

Fuller Family:

Aunt Margaret

Walter and Zoe Fuller – Bryan & Marisa (and Kiley too)

Mike and Lynn Fuller

Margo and Eric Witcher

Mark Fuller and Sydney

R. Campbell Family:

Aunt Nonnie and Uncle Robert

Joanna and Robin Troop – Ross and Rachel

Goddard Family:

Uncle Lee and Aunt Gwen

Kim and Brian Mitchell – Evan and Lydia

35 for dinner Saturday night (plus 2 high chairs??)

Thanks to all for your interest and willingness to help. If you think of something else to add, then please share and help make happen.

Looking forward to seeing all.

Best,

Margo

It is now July 1st people! That means the reunion is just a mere three weeks away. Do you have a room? Do you have your “White Elephant” gift?

If you did not yet book a room then I implore you to call the hotel RIGHT AWAY. The special room rates have ended but I bet with a little Southern Charm (not hard for most of you) you can get the special rate. Just don’t dilly dally any longer.

If you are not familiar with what exactly a “White Elephant” gift is or would like to brush up on the rules of the game please check out this site HERE for the rules and definition. If you click on HERE you will be taken to the Wikipedia entry for “White Elephant Gift Exchange.”

We want and need your photos….There are games, activities and just plain curiosity that hang in the balance because the amount of photos and updates have been limited. We would rather not have to stake out your house in order to get photos. Please send photos, new and old, to Walter or bryanLfuller@gmail.com. We plan to use these photos in the confines of the hotel meeting room, so if you are worried about having your photo on the interwebs for the world to see then worry no longer. However, a plan may, in the future, be hatched which involves photos on the website, so if you are dead-set against such an act then please state so in your email. All requests will be met.

Date: July 24-26

Location: Best Western Cedar Bluff, 420 N. Peters Road, Knoxville, TN 37922

Phone: (865) 539- 0058

Room Reservations: We currently have 20 rooms blocked off, including one handicapped. All rooms are on the ground level. The rooms are listed under Goddardd Reunion and will be held at our special rate  until July 24th.

Cost: $89 per night if booked by July 24th. This includes hot breakfast and a meeting room for Friday and Saturday. We do not know how many people will attend so the 20 rooms are on a First Come, First Serve Basis. To make your reservation call the hotel direct at the phone number above. The website below provides a good view of the major facilities. Just click on the link below to be taken to the hotel website or right-click on the link and chose “Open Link in a new window/tab” so that you are not taken away from our site.

www.bestwesterntennessee.com/hotels/best-western-cedar-bluff-inn

Many thanks to Johnny and Gail for setting this up and for getting us such a great rate.

Schedule of Events

6pm until ???–Friday night pizza party and ice breaker (Leads: Margo & Sadie)

• Location: Hotel Meeting Room
• Come enjoy pizza courtesy of the Johnsons and Witchers
• Bring snacks and drinks to share
• Goddard Family Icebreaker (Prize courtesy of the Mitchells)–Test your Goddard knowledge and learn something new about your kin
  

Friday evening/Saturday morning-Heirloom Plant exchange (Lead: Mindy & Robby)

*Note* Time subject to change

• Bring your sprigs, rooted cuttings, smaller plants and especially the history behind your plants!!
• Potting soil, peat pots, Felco trimmers/tools, zip-lock bags, cards and makers to identify plants/donors/origin will all be provided courtesy of Mindy & Robbie
• Contact Mindy for any questions, comments and/or suggestions  you may have

Saturday Golf Game (Lead: Walter)

• Contact Walter if you are interested. We will be playing at the same course, Dead Horse Lake, as we did five years ago. Cost will be $40 per person which includes the cart. Rental clubs are available but we must make arrangements prior to arrival. We have tee times scheduled from 7:56 thru 8:23. To this point, I have only heard from Eric Witcher, Bob Johnson, Brian Mitchell, Bryan Fuller and Steve France.

Saturday Afternoon Social (Lead: Joanna)

• Come share old photo, talk genealogy & swap stories
• Cookies and drinks served
• Location: Hotel Meeting Room
• Time: TBD

Saturday Evening Dinner (Lead: Margo)

• Time: 6:30 PM
• Location: Calhoun’s at Turkey Creek, 625 Turkey Cove Ln., Knoxville
• Check out their menu here
• Margo has reserved the back room for us that seats ~40. If needed we can reserve additional tables just outside the room
• Please RSVP to Margo by June 15th with number attending from your family

Saturday Evening Social (Lead: Joanna)

• Location: Hotel Meeting Room
• Bring snacks and drinks to share
• Everyone please bring a “White Elephant” gift for a game that will be played
• Goddard Bingo everyone!!!

Walter has been asked to do a family tree from his genealogy program. If anyone else has this information in an easy to print format, please contact Walter.

Many thanks to all who are helping with the reunion. I know everyone is busy but if you can help, please contact someone listed above and lend a hand. We are all trying to make it a nice weekend while being mindful of costs.

On a final note, we are happy to hear that Uncle Milton is back at home and feeling better. Thanks for the updates Jamie. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family during this time of recovery.

Breaking Reunion News….6/25/09

The hotel has 13 rooms booked from our block. They will be holding the remaining 7 rooms through this Friday (that’s tomorrow). So, if you have been putting it off, please go ahead and book your room. If you later realize that you need to cancel then you may due so up to the day before we are are supposed to arrive. Get it done and get a room.

Information courtesy of Gail Campbell…Thank you Gail

Breaking News….6/24/09

Uncle Milton is 85 today. Happy Birthday Uncle Milty. He got a good report from the surgeon yesterday. The Doc reduced Milty’s nutrition intake through the pump and he can discontinue the tube feeding in two weeks. The tube will remain, at least through the reunion, to ensure that he can get enough nutrition by mouth. This is all great progress. We are pulling for you Uncle Milton.

Breaking News….6/22/09

Eisen has just been named Assistant Chief of Ocean Rescue. Go Eisen!!

Breaking News….6/22/09

The current Golf Outing pairings are as follows:

Bob J., Eric W., Walter F., & Bryan F.

Ben J., Will J., & Jay C.

Steve F., Ross T. (Uncle Robert As Chauffeur), Brian M., & Evan M.

If Eisen makes the trip at the last minute, he will join the Johnson/Campbell trio.

Does anyone need rental clubs? If so, please let us know NOW so arrangements can be made.

Remember that this outing is for early risers and coffee drinkers as the first tee time is 7:56am.

Breaking News….6/9/09

Ben and Will Johnson will be playing golf and have requested that they play with Jay Campbell. Jay are you playing? Please let Walter know so that he has the proper head count.

Breaking News….6/7/09

The Goddard Family Icebreaker will be a game to test your knowledge of the Goddard family and your chance to learn something new about your history. The prize will be provided courtesy of the Mitchell’s

A Saturday afternoon social has been added. Come to share old photos, talk genealogy and swap stories. Cookies, drinks and a good time by all will be had in the hotel meeting room. A time has yet to be determined so check back here for an update or wing-it the day of.

If you have any old family photos please scan or have them scanned (Wallgreens, walmart and other like stores offer this service) and send then to me, bryanlfuller@gmail.com so I can get them up here for all to see. If you will not be able to attend then please send me a photo and a little bit about what you are doing these days. Everyone will love to see them at the reunion.

Finally, if you are attending the Saturday night dinner and have not let Margo know then please do so as soon as possible so that she can add you to the reservation. If you do not have her contact info then you can contact me and I will make sure she receives it.

Breaking News….6/3/09

Uncle Milton has received another GOOD doctor’s report and is working towards visiting with everybody. You are still in our prayers Uncle Milton.

In other news, it looks like Mark and Sydney may be able to join us after all.

Breaking News….5/27/09

Calhoun’s has been confirmed for Saturday Evening Dinner. Get your stomachs ready for a great meal and add a couple of new notches to your belts !!

Breaking News….5/23/09

Ross Troupe will be playing golf while being chauffeured by Uncle Robert

Here is the latest News!!

Date: July 24-26

Location: Best Western Cedar Bluff, 420 N. Peters Road, Knoxville, TN 37922

Phone: (865) 539- 0058

Room Reservations: We currently have 20 rooms blocked off, including one handicapped. All rooms are on the ground level. The rooms are listed under Goddardd Reunion and will be held at our special rate  until July 24th.

Cost: $89 per night if booked by July 24th. This includes hot breakfast and a meeting room for Friday and Saturday. We do not know how many people will attend so the 20 rooms are on a First Come, First Serve Basis. To make your reservation call the hotel direct at the phone number above. The website below provides a good view of the major facilities. Just click on the link below to be taken to the hotel website or right-click on the link and chose “Open Link in a new window/tab” so that you are not taken away from our site.

www.bestwesterntennessee.com/hotels/best-western-cedar-bluff-inn

Many thanks to Johnny and Gail for setting this up and for getting us such a great rate.

Schedule of Events

6pm until ???–Friday night pizza party and ice breaker (Leads: Margo & Sadie)

• Location: Hotel Meeting Room
• Come enjoy pizza courtesy of the Johnsons and Witchers
• Bring snacks and drinks to share
• Goddard Family Icebreaker (Prize courtesy of the Mitchells)–Test your Goddard knowledge and learn something new about your kin
  

Friday evening/Saturday morning-Heirloom Plant exchange (Lead: Mindy & Robby)

*Note* Time subject to change

• Bring your sprigs, rooted cuttings, smaller plants and especially the history behind your plants!!
• Potting soil, peat pots, Felco trimmers/tools, zip-lock bags, cards and makers to identify plants/donors/origin will all be provided courtesy of Mindy & Robbie
• Contact Mindy for any questions, comments and/or suggestions  you may have

Saturday Golf Game (Lead: Walter)

• Contact Walter if you are interested. We will be playing at the same course, Dead Horse Lake, as we did five years ago. Cost will be $40 per person which includes the cart. Rental clubs are available but we must make arrangements prior to arrival. We have tee times scheduled from 7:56 thru 8:23. To this point, I have only heard from Eric Witcher, Bob Johnson, Brian Mitchell, Bryan Fuller and Steve France.

Saturday Afternoon Social (Lead: Joanna)

• Come share old photo, talk genealogy & swap stories
• Cookies and drinks served
• Location: Hotel Meeting Room
• Time: TBD

Saturday Evening Dinner (Lead: Margo)

• Time: 6:30 PM
• Location: Calhoun’s at Turkey Creek, 625 Turkey Cove Ln., Knoxville
• Check out their menu here
• Margo has reserved the back room for us that seats ~40. If needed we can reserve additional tables just outside the room
• Please RSVP to Margo by June 15th with number attending from your family

Saturday Evening Social (Lead: Joanna)

• Location: Hotel Meeting Room
• Bring snacks and drinks to share
• Everyone please bring a “White Elephant” gift for a game that will be played
• Goddard Bingo everyone!!!

Walter has been asked to do a family tree from his genealogy program. If anyone else has this information in an easy to print format, please contact Walter.

Many thanks to all who are helping with the reunion. I know everyone is busy but if you can help, please contact someone listed above and lend a hand. We are all trying to make it a nice weekend while being mindful of costs.

On a final note, we are happy to hear that Uncle Milton is back at home and feeling better. Thanks for the updates Jamie. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family during this time of recovery.

You will notice that all email addresses have been omitted. This is mearly a step to keep your email addresses off off the internet and out of the hands of those who do not need it. Please use this handy form below if you do not know someones email address and I will make sure that your question or comments makes it to the correct hands.