Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Cox Family Reunion -updated Feb. 2011






Cox Family Reunion
Richmond, Virginia
May 27 - 30, 2011






Greetings!

The reunion committee is happy to announce that the 2011 Cox Family Reunion will be in Richmond, Virginia. Please save the dates: May 27 - 30, 2011.The committee is hard at work and eager to share some of the important details.

The cost of the reunion will be $30 per adult and $15 per child (children under 2 years are free). Please send all fees by March 30, 2011 to:

Cox Family Reunion
c/o Roswell Cox
98 Roosevelt Ave
Erial, NJ 08081


Host Hotel ~

The host hotel will be the Comfort Suites in Glen Allen, Virginia. The hotel has given us a special discounted rate of $89.99 for standard suites (one king bed or two queen beds). It also offers unique two bedrooms, two bathroom suites with full kitchen for a discounted rate (you will have to call for that rate).

*** You will have to reserve rooms before Wednesday, March 30, 2011 in order to get the special rates. To make reservations, call (804) 262-2000 and tell them that you are with the Cox Family Reunion.

The Comfort Suites is located in a desirable location with shopping, restaurants and a movie theatre nearby. It’s also minutes away from Kings Dominion Theme Park. In addition, the hotel offers daily complimentary hot breakfast and complimentary wireless internet. You can view the hotel at http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-glen_allen-virginia-VA480. The website features a virtual tour and photo gallery with additional photos.

Saturday Picnic ~

Our Saturday picnic will be held at Three Lakes Park, which is about seven miles from the hotel. The park features a shaded picnic shelter, kids play area, nature center and aquarium, three lakes (one for fishing with a license) and walking trails. You can view the park website at http://www.co.henrico.va.us/departments/rec/recreation-centers---facilities/three-lakes-nature-center---aquarium/.

Sunday Gathering and Dinner ~

We will have our Sunday gathering and dinner in the Henricus Room at Dorey Park in Varina, Virginia. We will send you more information about Sunday’s activities once they are confirmed.

Family website and e-mail address ~

The reunion committee has created this website, http://coxfamily2011.blogspot.com/. We will continue to communicate through e-mal and U.S. mail but the website will allow for faster communication. Please bookmark the page and check back frequently for updates. Also, feel free to post comments, questions and/or photos to the website. We would love to hear from each of you.

The committee has also set up an e-mail account at CoxFamily2011@gmail.com. Use this address if you have questions, concerns, feedback or just want to communicate.

The Reunion Committee ~

Your reunion committee members are James Walter Cox, Jr. (VA), Carolyn Anderson (VA), Stephanie Walkes (NY) and Lamont Cox (NC). All committee members can be reached at the family e-mail address, CoxFamily2011@gmail.com. If you would prefer a telephone conversation, please contact the reunion committee person in your area.

Thanks in advance for your support of the 2011 Cox Family Reunion. We are excited to see you in Richmond, Virginia on May 27 – 30, 2011.


Love,

The Reunion Committee


Please Complete the following form by March 30, 2011
(Can be returned by e-mail to CoxFamily2011@gmail.com or mail to reunion committee member in your area)





Name____________________________________ Phone #____________________


Address______________________________ City______________ State______ Zip________




Please print first and last names of each individual you are registering. Please indicate ages of children.


1. _______________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________
6. _______________________________________________


Adults: We want to recognize each family member and celebrate your success. Please indicate below promotions, awards, life achievements, etc. that you are proud of and want the family to know about (Use separate sheet if needed). Send/e-mail any photos you have capturing those moments.





We want to celebrate all special announcements (Births, Engagements, Anniversary’s, Graduations and College Acceptances).






We would also like to remember any deceased family members sense our last reunion.






We would also like to honor any present or retired military servicemen and women.






Children: We want to recognize our youth for their achievements and to encourage them to become high achievers. Please list any achievements your child would like mentioned at the reunion. Send/e-mail any photos you have of your child and their achievement.







*** Please send or e-mail any photos that you would like to be displayed (past and present).


Please Return This Form by March 30, 2011

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Cox Family Reunion in Richmond, VA May 27 - 30, 2011

The reunion committee is happy to announce that the 2011 Cox Family Reunion will be in Richmond, Virginia. Please save the weekend dates: May 27 - 30, 2011.

The committee is hard at work and created this website to help with communication. We will continue to post updates so please bookmark the page and check back frequently. Also, feel free to post comments, questions and/or photos to the website. We would love to hear from each of you.

And there's more ~

The committee has set up an e-mail account at CoxFamily2011@gmail.com. Use this address if you have questions, concerns, feedback or just want to communicate.

Host Hotel ~

The host hotel will be the Comfort Suites in Glen Allen, Virginia. The hotel has given us a special discounted rate of $89.99 for standard suites. It also offers unique two bedroom, two bathroom suites with full kitchen for a discounted rate (you will have to call for that rate).

The Comfort Suites is located in a desirable location with shopping, restaurants and a movie theatre nearby. Click on the hotel name for a virtual tour and photo gallery with additional photos.

*** You will have to reserve rooms during a specific time frame in order to get the special rates. we will send you the reservation information as soon as it is confirmed.


Hotel amenities include:



  • free, hot breakfast daily


  • complimentary wireless internet


  • indoor pool and hot tub


  • hospitality space


  • all rooms are suites


  • standard suites have microwave and mini-refridgerator


  • large suites have full kitchen with two bedrooms and two bathrooms


  • adjacent to Virginia Center Commons Mall


  • adjacent to Regal Movie Theatre


  • nearby restaurants like Famous Dave's, Texas Roadhouse, Red Robin, Applebee's, Shoney's, Chick-fil-A
  • minutes to Kings Dominion Theme Park

Saturday Picnic ~

Our Saturday picnic will be held at Three Lakes Park, which is about seven miles from the hotel. Click on the park name for additional information.

Park amenities include:


  • shaded picnic shelter

  • kids play area

  • nature center and aquarium

  • three lakes- one for fishing with license

  • walking trails

More details to come...

Saturday, May 30, 2009

The Cox family reunion will move to Virginia in 2011. Your committee members are Carolyn Anderson, Stephanie Walkes, Lamont Cox, and James Cox. They are already working to secure a location for the reunion.

Please visit this website often and be sure to submit any suggestions for reunion programs for consideration. Don't forget to leave your name and e-mail address with any comment you post. If you have additional photos that you would like included in the slide presentation, we are happy to accept your submission.

If you have any questions or suggestions, you can also contact the committee through e-mail at coxfamily2011@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing each and every one of you at the Cox family reunion in Virginia in 2011.