2001 Reunion
Cincinnati, Ohio
July 13-15, 2001
The 2001 Smith Family Reunion
The Seventh Biennial Smith Family Reunion was a fantastic affair! Relatives gathered at the AmeriSuites North for a weekend of fun in the sun, wet and wild adventures, good food, good fun, a wonderful talent show and a spirit-filled closing.
Activities included:
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Family Picnic |
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Business Meeting |
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Reception/ Banquet/Dance |
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Worship Service |
Highlights of the reunion included:
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A wonderful catered meal during the picnic at Surf Cincinnati Waterpark under a shaded, sheltered deck |
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Exciting water slides, water surfing, go-kart racing, wading pools, minature golf, sprinklers and children's games |
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Wilfred Fisher's compilation of the Smith Family History complete with photos and narratives |
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An exciting talent showcase during the banquet at the Crystal Palace, featuring many of the family's youngest members in song, karate, dance and gymnastics |
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Voting to hold the 2003 reunion in Memphis, Tennessee |
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Special presentation to Earl Smith (Yancy) during the banquet |
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The election of Eric Minor (Yancy) fill the Smith Family Association Vice President vacancy caused upon the death of Joe Smith (Otha) |
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The unanimous decision to have all other officers continue to serve for an additional two years |
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Family worship at Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church |
The following relatives were recognized at the banquet:
1st Registration Received
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Margaret Smith Minor (Yancy) |
Perfect Reunion Attendance
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Estella Gray Banham (Ida) |
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Loretta Boarden Bingham (Ollie) |
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Julius M. Boarden, Sr. (Ollie) |
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Mattie Boarden Washington (Ollie) |
Longest Marriage
| Earl (Yancy) & Margaret Smith (8/23/52) |
Newlywed
| Sarah Davis (Yancy) & Jean-Marie Horvat (6/16/01) |
| Brandy Fisher (Ollie) & Courtney Bandy (7/8/00) |
| Ouita Fisher (Ollie) & Jerry Knowlton (11/20/99) |
Oldest
| Janie Gray Boarden (Ollie) (1915) |
Youngest
| Walker (2001) |
Transition Since 1999 Reunion
| Addie Miller Armstrong (Ida) |
| Reginald Dean Cameron (Ida) |
| Joe L. Smith (Otha) |
| Nathanial Lewis Smith (Otha) |
| Anthony Augustus Tillman (Otha) |
| Gary Washington (Ollie) |
Special Recognition Awards
| Earl E. Smith (Yancy) |
| James (Yancy) & Rosalind Minor |
| Troy & LaVerne (Yancy) Banks |
| William (Yancy) & Charlene Smith |
Oldest Generation (first cousins) In Attendance
| Janie Gray Boarden (Ollie) |
| Frances Smith Cotton (Otha) |
| James K. Fisher (Ollie) |
| Wilfred O. Fisher, Sr. (Ollie) |
| Margaret Smith Minor (Yancy) |
| Earl E. Smith (Yancy) |
| Imogene Smith Wood (Yancy) |
