This morning I received two phone calls from Marriot Courtyard and Hyatt. I probably will be speaking with them some time tomorrow. The Hampton Inn is still
the best so far because of the extraordinary low price for the services provided
($79.00 per night). The Hyatt Regency charges $99.00 per night for extraordinary
services, but the price for their banquet room is somewhat high $45.00 per person.
Tomorrow I will see if they are willing to lower that price.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
What's new???
This morning I had the chance to see The Hampton Inn Somerset up close and personnel. The really good news is that the manager said that he could give us a special deal for only $79 dollars per night. After leaving the Hampton Inn I went
to several other hotels in the area some of which said that they "might" be able to
match Hampton Inn's offer but could not do it with certainty at this time. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. This is what I saw.
Friday, August 21, 2009
What's New.......?
It was a pleasant surprise to return home from Arizona and Nevada and find five more members of the family have joined the Foster-McCall 2010 site bringing the grand total to nine. I know it's still early but the quicker YOU join the better it will be for all us. Thank you Alfred, Fran, James, Janine, Bedazzled, Jessica and Keith.
I have been trying to find another relative Fannie Gordon who may be in Somerset or Somerville, New Jersey. The phone number I was given was either changed or maybe I could have copied it incorrectly but if anyone knows please let me know. I had so many things to do today I wasn't able to make it to the hotels but I'm sure I will be there tomorrow, a special thanks to those of you who responded to previously given information. I will stay in touch and I hope you'll do the same.
(Pictured above a bridge under construction in the mountains near the Hoover Dam
in Arizona)
The Life of Juanita Goodwin is celebrated in Philadelphia
The homecoming celebration of the life of Juanita Goodwin took place at the Freedom Christian Bible Fellowship in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 5, 2009. The service was officiated by Pastor Rashiid Coleman. The opening hymn and solo were performed by Tamika Lewis. Remarks from the family were made by Henry Booker and Ramona Lang read the obituary.
Juanita is predeceased by her parents, her brothers, a sister and a grandson.
She is survived by; her nine children, Anita and Alfreda (twins), Dolores, Judy,
Anthony, Deborah, Elizabeth, Edward and Michael; 14 grandchildren, Ralph, Thomas, Randolph, Marcia, Ronda, Felicia, James (Fanon), Tynita, Michael, Terrance, Hannah,
James, Kaya and Statoya; 10 great-greanchildren, Rachaun (Amber), Charles, Tanayah, shakim, Beverly, makayla, najai, Indy, Luke and Samara; one great-great grandchild, Marketih; a devoted sister, Evelyn; two sisters-in-law, Jane and Barbara; one brother-in-law, Jack; one son-in-law, Ralph; towo daughters-in-law, Stella and Lois; and a host of nieces, including her namesake, Juanita, nephews and cousins.
Juanita is predeceased by her parents, her brothers, a sister and a grandson.
She is survived by; her nine children, Anita and Alfreda (twins), Dolores, Judy,
Anthony, Deborah, Elizabeth, Edward and Michael; 14 grandchildren, Ralph, Thomas, Randolph, Marcia, Ronda, Felicia, James (Fanon), Tynita, Michael, Terrance, Hannah,
James, Kaya and Statoya; 10 great-greanchildren, Rachaun (Amber), Charles, Tanayah, shakim, Beverly, makayla, najai, Indy, Luke and Samara; one great-great grandchild, Marketih; a devoted sister, Evelyn; two sisters-in-law, Jane and Barbara; one brother-in-law, Jack; one son-in-law, Ralph; towo daughters-in-law, Stella and Lois; and a host of nieces, including her namesake, Juanita, nephews and cousins.
Juanita Goodwin ( 1924 - 2009 )
Juanita Goodwin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the fourth of five children. Her father, Theodore and mother, Anabelle were like many blacks,
part of the southern migration that moved north. They settled in West Philadelphia.
She was raised in a family that loved the Lord, valued the rights of women and
stressed education and hard work.
Juanita was a quiet and gentle child. She developed an early interest in reading which became a life long pleasure. Dancing was another one of her pleasures and she
was recognized in her local community for her talent on the dance floor. Juanita enjoyed her studies at the West Philadelphia High School, especially history, bookkeeping, poetry and current social topics. Juanita married her childhood friend, Alfred Goodwin (deceased). They both enjoyed discussing current events with their family and friends.
Juanita raised her children in a loving and caring atmosphere, always encouraging independent thinking. She accepted each child's individuality. As her family grew, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren added new life to her life. They adored their sometimes comical, always gentle, generous quiet grandmother.
Mama passed away peacefully and gently. We will always cherish our precious memories
-Ramona Foster Lang
part of the southern migration that moved north. They settled in West Philadelphia.
She was raised in a family that loved the Lord, valued the rights of women and
stressed education and hard work.
Juanita was a quiet and gentle child. She developed an early interest in reading which became a life long pleasure. Dancing was another one of her pleasures and she
was recognized in her local community for her talent on the dance floor. Juanita enjoyed her studies at the West Philadelphia High School, especially history, bookkeeping, poetry and current social topics. Juanita married her childhood friend, Alfred Goodwin (deceased). They both enjoyed discussing current events with their family and friends.
Juanita raised her children in a loving and caring atmosphere, always encouraging independent thinking. She accepted each child's individuality. As her family grew, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren added new life to her life. They adored their sometimes comical, always gentle, generous quiet grandmother.
Mama passed away peacefully and gently. We will always cherish our precious memories
-Ramona Foster Lang
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Another Option (The Hyatt Regency)
If more than half of members of the family that voted in Birmingham contact me and state that they prefer the Hyatt Regency, then it will be the Hyatt Regency, if not then we will go with the original choice...The Hampton Inn. What I need to know as soon as possible is how you intend to travel to Somerset. If you chose Amtrak, the Hyatt Regency is the best choice because of it's proximity to the New Brunswick train station. If you plan to drive or take a plane to Newark Airport I need to know that too. We see pictures of the Banquet area and a bedroom for two ($99 per night)
Another Option (The Hyatt Regency)
This is what a room for two with a king sized bed looks like at the at the Hyatt Regency.
Another Option
Of course The Hampton Inn of Somerset has been chosen for the 2010 Reunion, but I happened to pass by the Hyatt Regency Hotel, which I assumed would be too expensive. I just happened to walk in a couple of days ago and found that there really isn't that much difference in price between The Hampton Inn and The Hyatt Regency. The Hyatt Regency is $99.00 per night while the Hampton Inn ranges between $79.00 and $99.00 per night. The big advantage the Hyatt Regency has is that it is walking distance from the train station, while the Hampton Inn is about 2 miles away. I took a tour of the Hyatt Regency and I found that it is a much bigger hotel that has just had a two million dollar renovation.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Soros Justice Fellowship Applications Available
Greeting! Please circulate to folks in your network who may be interested in applying for a Soros Justice Fellowship. Any questions on the application process please contact Adam Culbreath (info below). Thanks!
I am writing to enlist your help in spreading the word about the Soros Justice Fellowships, a program that funds outstanding individuals to implement innovative projects that advance the Open Society Institute’s criminal justice reform priorities in the Unites States. This year, fellowship applications are due on Wednesday, October 14. Whether you forward this information to particular individuals whom you think would be promising candidates or circulate it more generally, we trust that there are advocates, activists, journalists, researchers, and others with distinctive and important voices within your networks who would benefit from this opportunity.
Fellows receive funding through the following two categories:
Advocacy
Soros Justice Advocacy Fellowships fund outstanding individuals—including lawyers, advocates, grassroots organizers, activist academics, and others with important perspectives—to initiate innovative policy advocacy projects at the local, state, and national levels that will have a measurable impact on one or more of OSI’s U.S. criminal justice priorities. Advocacy Fellowships, which have application tracks for both emerging leaders as well as for those with more established records of achievement, are 18 months in duration and come with a stipend ranging from $75,000 - $105,000.
Media
Soros Justice Media Fellowships support writers, print and broadcast journalists, bloggers, filmmakers, and other individuals with distinctive voices proposing to complete media projects for local, regional, and national markets that will engage the public and provoke policy responses to one or more of OSI’s U.S. criminal justice priorities. Media Fellowships are 12 months in duration and come with a stipend of $45,000.
As noted above, the application deadline for both fellowship categories is October 14, 2009. Further information and a link to our guidelines and online application can be found at: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/usprograms/focus/justice/programs/justice_fellows.
Adam Culbreath, Program Officer
Soros Justice Fellowships
Open Society Institute
aculbreath@sorosny.org
(212) 548-0170
I am writing to enlist your help in spreading the word about the Soros Justice Fellowships, a program that funds outstanding individuals to implement innovative projects that advance the Open Society Institute’s criminal justice reform priorities in the Unites States. This year, fellowship applications are due on Wednesday, October 14. Whether you forward this information to particular individuals whom you think would be promising candidates or circulate it more generally, we trust that there are advocates, activists, journalists, researchers, and others with distinctive and important voices within your networks who would benefit from this opportunity.
Fellows receive funding through the following two categories:
Advocacy
Soros Justice Advocacy Fellowships fund outstanding individuals—including lawyers, advocates, grassroots organizers, activist academics, and others with important perspectives—to initiate innovative policy advocacy projects at the local, state, and national levels that will have a measurable impact on one or more of OSI’s U.S. criminal justice priorities. Advocacy Fellowships, which have application tracks for both emerging leaders as well as for those with more established records of achievement, are 18 months in duration and come with a stipend ranging from $75,000 - $105,000.
Media
Soros Justice Media Fellowships support writers, print and broadcast journalists, bloggers, filmmakers, and other individuals with distinctive voices proposing to complete media projects for local, regional, and national markets that will engage the public and provoke policy responses to one or more of OSI’s U.S. criminal justice priorities. Media Fellowships are 12 months in duration and come with a stipend of $45,000.
As noted above, the application deadline for both fellowship categories is October 14, 2009. Further information and a link to our guidelines and online application can be found at: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/usprograms/focus/justice/programs/justice_fellows.
Adam Culbreath, Program Officer
Soros Justice Fellowships
Open Society Institute
aculbreath@sorosny.org
(212) 548-0170
Monday, August 3, 2009
Survey Result: Circle Line Cruise Around Manhattan is THE WINNER.
The Foster-McCall family has chosen The Circle Line cruise around Manhattan as the group activity for the 2010 Family Reunion. The Circle Line cruise had 8 first choice votes, 5 second choice votes and 10 third place votes. The Statue of Liberty was second with 7 first place votes, 4 second place votes and 2 third place votes. The African-American Walking Tour/Elizabeth Shopping was third with 4 first choice votes, 8 second choice votes and 5 third place votes. The Shomburg Museum was fourth with 4 first choice votes, 6 second choice votes and 3 third choice votes. There were 2 votes for seeing a Broadway play. More information will be posted in the near future.
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