Mckeever Family Reunion in Chicago

04/23/2017

04/18/2017

Hey Family!

We doing it again this year in celebrating the McKeever-Dobbins Family Reunuon in The Windy City this year on Friday, June 16th through Sunday, June 18th, which is Father's Day weekend.l at the Holidome Rolling Meadows in Schaumburg, IL. Please join us and we keep the torch burning in rejoicing and reuniting again with our family showing love and happiness! Time is not promised to us, so let's live and love as if there is no tomorrow. See you there. For more info, please contact any family representative and we will direct you to the right place.

06/29/2016

Hello Family!

Just so you can get your gear together for the weekend in the Big D area the forecast for the weekend will be in the 100s.

That means the humidity index will feel like 120.

We will be indoors and will pray all venues will keep their A/C pumping.

Welcome to that good old Texas Heat family!!!!!!

06/12/2016

Hello Family.

Hope all is well. We have a little less than 3 weeks before the big day. Can't wait to see ALL the family arriving. I would like to share the schedule of how the event flows for the weekend along with other few details I would like to share. I have some important information I would like to share.

I have not heard from a few of you in the group to get a headcount for our event. The importance of a headcount is for catering purposes, room space, ordering of gifts, vendors, and so forth. Please cooperate and consider the decisions the planner must make by getting the headcount. I don't want to leave out member counts due to last minute notifications, which can cause discomforts or inconveniences in areas. We definitely don't want that to happen. I really would like to get a headcount by Friday, June 17th. Our numbers are slightly growing in counts and I need to know if a larger banquet room is a requirement for us. We want everyone comfortable by having larger space if we have more attending. Large space means more $$$$ because more food will need to be ordered to accommodate us. The larger room has a dance floor, which is a huge benefit since we will have a DJ at the event. I can't order a large room if I'm not aware of members attending. These venues aren't free. We must pay prior to the events, not after the events. I want this to be a nice and successful reunion for us to reflect back in future years with hopes of more planned reunions to come. If you plan to attend please notify me of your headcount, and please make your deposits ASAP.

I would also like to request to please DO NOT bring your $$$$ to the event. We have Chase Bank branches all over the U.S. If you are a Chase member you have the mobile phone app that allows you to make check deposits. Your deposits are required prior to arrival. So please family do whatever you can to make my life easier and make your experience when you arrive to Dallas, Texas a memorable and a fun experience.

FRIDAY NIGHT, JULY 1ST

6:00PM until 8:00PM ----- Greet and Meet at Hilton Garden Inn Lewisville Convention Center in Lewisville

I plan to provide you a LIGHT snack that night at your arrival. I will hand out your t-shirts at the hotel. Please arrive early as possible for your T-shirts since I will be leaving the event on time to participate in the next event. Please be there on time since this portion of the event will be short. I will try to have the paid shirts together for your group. I will have the spreadsheet of those shirts paid for. If you haven't paid for your shirts please be ready to pay at pick-up.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hotel - Hilton Garden Inn in Lewisville, TX
We will be staying and banqueting at this hotel during the stay. This hotel has all the essentials pool, fitness center, ATM, access to shopping centers, restaurants, etc. Several rooms have been blocked by management to assist you in reserving prior to the event. If you know with certainty, or a little uncertainty you will be coming, I recommend you reserve a room ASAP. Our event is during the 4th of July weekend. The hotel is close to DFW Airport and is popular with businessmen/women for reserving; therefore, you don't want to wait last minute to reserve. Please go to this link http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/D/DALLEGI-MCKEEV-20160630/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG to start reserving. This was provided in a previous e-mail. If you have any difficulty please feel free to contact me for assistance, or contact the hotel:

Group Name:

McKeever Family Reunion 2016

Group Code:

MCKEEV

Check-in:

30-JUN-2016

Check-out:

04-JUL-2016

Hotel Name:

Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Lewisville

Hotel Address:

785 State Highway 121
Lewisville, Texas
75067
Phone Number:
972 459 4600

The hotel has held the rooms until July 4th for those that decide to stay another day. Staying past Sunday may be a little higher than the promotion, but under this family account they assured me they will provide the best rate since Sunday evening, July 3rd is considered past the weekend time. Please know it's getting close to the cutoff to reserve rooms. I would urge you to make preparations ASAP in reserving to get your discounted rate. When the discount is removed please know there is nothing I will be able to do in order to assist since this was part of the contract when family had ample time to reserve.

Every person with a room reservation will need to ask for their breakfast vouchers to eat free breakfast every morning. Please ask the hotel hosts for breakfast times. I will be staying at the hotel as well. I may know the breakfast times by that time to assist with that question.

Breakfast served from 7AM - 11AM
The swimming pool closes at 11PM.

8:00PM - 8:45PM ---- Make preparations to leave for the casino event. Be ready to load the bus around 8:30PM to ensure everyone is on board at a timely manner.

Please contact me if you plan to ride the bus. The bus does have a restroom facility. There is no cost for the ride. You are only responsible for what you spend at the casino.

I have over 30 seats reserved for the bus ride. You must be on the list to attend, unless there are seat unfulfilled, and at that point you may ride. I wouldn't recommend waiting last minute since seats have filled pretty quickly.

9:00PM ---- Departing to Windstar Casino ------ to Thackerville, Oklahoma

The 56 passenger bus will arrive at the hotel and will depart at 9PM. We will be departing on schedule headed to the casino. Ride will take about 50 min for arrival.

SATURDAY, JULY 2ND

2AM -- 3AM ----- Departing the casino back to Lewisville

Please be at the bus ahead of time prior to departure to ensure you are there timely. We will be leaving the casino on time.

AROUND 3AM ---- Arrive at back at the hotel

Getting plenty of rest because we have a full day! :0)
10:30AM - 3PM -- PinStack Event Center - website is http://pinstackbowl.com/.

We will arrive at 10:30AM so you can receive your play cards, bowling shoes, etc. Let's please plan to wear our T-shirts....especially, the children. I'm hoping all members will represent by wearing their shirts. You may wear blue jeans, shorts, khakis, etc with your shirts. Wear your athletic shoes since this is an indoor event center. We want to prevent any injuries by wearing supportive shoes.

11:00AM - 1PM --- Lunch buffet at PinStack in the private room

Lunch buffet style meals will be served only this time. This means you will not wait until 12:40PM to start eating. I want you to enjoy your lunch without being rushed; therefore, we will eat early so you can enjoy the rest of the time for other events. Parents please be there to attend the event with your children. Family will try to assist as possible, but we would like you there since we can't watch everyone.

1:00PM - 3:00PM --- Leave PinStack

Family you have the option to stay until 4PM, but please know you must drive to the hotel and get ready for the Family Group Photography and 6PM Banquet Event. I will leave that up to you, but please understand the banquet event will start on time. I encourage you to leave on time.

5:50PM --- Family Group Pictures

The photographer plans to take the whole McKeever Family Group Pic! Please arrive on time because we want this done prior to the banquet.

6:00PM - MIDNIGHT --- Banquet Night ********** PLEASE DRESS UP AS YOU WOULD FOR CHURCH. If you are not wearing a suit it may be a dress shirt and tie. No jeans, khakis, flip flops, etc. As Tyler Perry Madea would say, "Casket Sharp!" :0)

Looking forward to this night. This is when family will have their downtime and enjoy their dinner together, recognitions, games, and dancing. This will be a sad time for me because I know after that night it will be almost time for you to leave us.

SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 3RD

EARLY BREAKFAST --- Breakfast

10:30AM or 11AM --- Fellowship with Family

Inspirational speaking with family. This is where we can discuss future plans on the next reunion. My understanding there are church fellowships with 2 churches in the hotel; however, management offered some space where our group may sit, talk, inspire, and enjoy the last few minutes since some will be departing on that Sunday. We will discuss later after everyone's arrival.

I know I can't remember everything, but hopefully I have covered many areas to assist in making this reunion a pleasant and memorable experience for everyone.

We welcome you to Dallas...home base for American and Southwest Airlines! ALRIGHT FAMILY!!!!! SEE YOU SOON! EVERYONE SAFE TRAVELS!!!!

"A Family that prays together, stays together!" "Our Roots Run Deep!"

06/05/2016

Hello Family!!!!

Time is getting near! This is an important message. I have chartered a 56 passenger bus to go to the Windstar Casino in Oklahoma right after the Meet and Greet event on Friday night. We will board the bus at the hotel possibly around 8:30PM and it will leave at 9PM headed to the casino. We will arrive close to 10PM and will depart the casino at 2AM headed back to Lewisville, Texas. We will make it back to the hotel close to 3AM. The 1st 56 people will be taken to the casino. Anyone afterwards will not be able to attend, unless someone in the group backs out of their seating. I have already 20 going. There is no cost to go other than you are responsible for your way in the casino to play and eat. You may text me with your name at 214 995 3548. I'm hyped family!!!

05/19/2016

Hello Family:

I wanted to give you the information to both airports located in the Dallas area. Depending on which port you will be arriving here is a few details to assist you.

DFW Airport - American Airlines HUB airport along with many large commercial airlines to reserve.

website: https://www.dfwairport.com/

Ground Transportation:

SUPERSHUTTLE
BAGGAGE CLAIM LEVEL 972 453 3219 RESERVATION - 1 800 BLUE VAN - ASK FOR EXECUTIVE SHUTTLE FOR SET RATE $90 FOR PASSENGERS OF UP TO 9 PEOPLE TO SPLIT THE FEE.

Executive Taxi 469 222 2222 for a smaller passenger service. The fee from the airport to the hotel is approximately $44 for this service. It's 11 miles from DFW Airport to the Hilton Garden Inn.

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From DFW AIRPORT to the hotel:

Depending on your terminal location:

Merge onto TX-121 N via the exit on the left toward I-635 E/TX-121 S/TX-114 W/Ft Worth.

Stay straight to go onto Sam Rayburn Tollway N (Portions toll).

Take the exit toward I-35E N/Denton.

Merge onto State Highway 121 Byp.

Stay on service road

Turn left on Lake Vista Drive.

Hotel will be on the left.


DALLAS LOVE FIELD AIRPORT - SouthWest Airlines HUB airport. Delta, and Virgin America flies into this locationm as well.

http://www.dallas-lovefield.com/parking-transportation.html

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Taxi Cab Service

Terminal 2 (all airlines)
Taxi Cab service is provided on the lower level of the terminal.


Airport Shuttle Services
The following Shuttle services are provided at Dallas Love Field.


City Shuttle
Super Shuttle
Yellow Checker Shuttle 1-888-760-1998
(800) 258-3826
(972) 222-2000 (214) 841-1900

From Dallas Love Field here are the directions to the hotel:

Start out going southwest on Cedar Springs Rd toward Contrail Ln.

Take the Mockingbird Ln W ramp toward I-35E/TX-183.

Turn slight right onto W Mockingbird Ln.

Turn right onto N Stemmons Fwy.

Merge onto I-35E N/US-77 N/Stemmons Fwy N via the ramp on the left.

Take the I-635 E exit.

Keep left to take I-35E N/US-77 N toward Denton.

Take EXIT 447B toward TX-121

Stay straight to go onto S Stemmons Fwy.

Turn left onto State Highway 121 Byp.

Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Lewisville, 785 STATE HIGHWAY 121 BYP is on the right.

If you have concerns on directions please use your GPS in your car, GPS on phones, maps, etc.

Look forward to seeing you family!!!!!!

04/15/2016

Hi Family! Time is getting near. Deadline is May 1st for all due submissions. If you are interested in attending please note dues are submitted at any JP Morgan Chase Bank branch under the McKeever-Dobbins Family Reunion club account. Please understand whether you are traveling or a city resident, you will be required to pay your dues prior to participation. Tickets will be provided for paid events when you arrive. No payment = No ticket = No participation.

PER PERSON
Adults 18 and over - $100
Children 17 and under $50
Children 5 and under $25
Babies (meaning not eating table food) - Free

Hotel arrangements made at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lewisville, Texas. You may contact the manager to reserve rooms. To get the discounted rate please refer to McKeever-Dobbins Family Reunion account.

01/22/2016

Hello Family. Time is getting near. I wanted to present the information on dues. Deadline on dues is May 1st. Here are the dues as follows:

PER PERSON

Adults 18 and over - $100
Children 17 and under $50
Children 5 and under $25
Babies (meaning not eating table food) - Free

Dues are deposited in the Chase Bank at any location. Deposits are made under the McKeever-Dobbins Family Reunion account setup at the bank. Please notify me prior to doing so in order for me to credit you as PAID. If you have any difficulty please contact Stephanie Ingram at 214 995 3548. We plan to have an exciting time so we really look forward in you coming. So come on McKeevers, Dobbins, Burks, Newmans, Harrises, Halls, Jacksons, Hendersons, Scotts, Coles.....EVERYONE!!!!!!!

If dues aren't paid by May 1st a late fee of $50 per person for registration is accrued.

11/16/2015

Here's the back of the T-shirts we will be ordering for the reunion. It's a little blur; however the siblings listed in the white detail gives u an idea how it will be listed in the tree. More details later on pricing later.

11/04/2015

I'm so excited family! Family That Prays Together Stays Together! Here is the front design of our T-shirts. Vendor is currently working on the back design. More information of the pricing with the deadlines to order will be coming to you soon. Deadlines to order will be close to the timing of the event. Haven't set a date yet.

07/16/2015

John W. and Delitha Dobbins-McKeever's eldest living offspring, Dorothy M. McKeever a.k.a as my Aunt Dorothy Mae and her husband, Uncle Claude Tolliver.

07/10/2015

In Loving Memory of one of the matriarchs in the family. John W. And Delitha's son, John Munston McKeever A.K.A. "BUBBA". I could PREACH about this man, and really need to write a book. This man was a pillar in the Asberry Community. He looked after family by growing crops, cutting wood and delivering to the elderly and the sick, and always stopping by each member of the community just to say, "Hello and if u need anything." He was so generous with his heart and giving. When people needed him, they could call on him. As a little girl I watched this man grow up and have observed a lot of things about him. I never heard him complain about anything. He dropped out of school at 10 years old he told me. I used to watch him in the rain and the cold working on the land back home in the community and I asked him as a kid when I was with him, "Why are u working so hard?" He told me, "I'm working for my brothers and sisters!" That's true love he had! He wasn't rich, but he was rich in spirit and his heart because he loved his family HARD! That's TOUGH LOVE! I didn't understand it when I was young, but I understand now. He lived like Joel Osteen's quote "We may get knocked down on the outside, but the key to living in victory is to learn how to get back up on the inside." He loved what he did, and most of all he was HAPPY! He was a true warrior and I'm so glad GOD gave him to me to call my "Grandpa!" This man lived like a SOLDIER, and died like a KING.