Metcalf - Collins - Johnson Family
MCJ 2024 - Phoenix - AZ
Sunday Dinner
Coming To America Theme
Thank You
Host: Kay Bodude & Family
Another fantastic MCJ Family Reunion is in the books and we're still buzzing with excitement from the fantastic time we had in Arizona. Please join me in recognizing our gracious hosts in Arizona for a truly memorable experience and the excellent administration of the three day event. Yay! The financial report is attached below and speaks to how well our hosts handled completing all the arrangements, handling the finances and accomplishing this without having to raise additional funds for the scholarship. Bravo! on a job well done. The host committee was led by our MCJ VP Kay Bodude and assisted by her very talented team. Sorry that I do not have all the names but we thank you all for the great work put forth.
Wrap up
Number of people who paid: 123
Final headcount of people who showed: 111
Adults: 35 Seniors: 39 Veterans: 12 Children (13 to 17): 13 Children (6 to 12): 9 College Students: 1 Children (0 to 5):
Total Dues Revenue = $10,160 Total Expenses: All Weekend Expenses:
GRAND TOTAL = $10,555.53 (negative 395.53)
Meeting was opened with a welcome by President Ernest Collins. Vice President and Host Kay Bodude gave an update on the weekend activities.
Ernest announced that next year we will be in Chicago. Dorothy Owens is our principal host and she gave highlights on what to expect in Chicago in 2025.
Upcoming Reunions
2026 - Memphis, TN.
2027 – Austin (may need additional year of planning, will advise)
2028 – Las Vegas
2029 – Dayton (Interested, needs full group approval).
2030 – New Orleans (Interested, needs full group approval)
Two takeaways from our discussions on the upcoming host schedule. The first is that Moses, who was going to be our host in 2026 in Indianapolis called to say that he is unable to host because he has plans to relocate to Nashville, Tenn. Fran (in Memphis) was able to step up by taking 2026 instead, and we will now be in Memphis in 2026, instead of Indianapolis.
The other very important takeaway is that we are seeing a definite greater interest shown by younger family members, (the next generation) in taking the responsibility of hosting the reunion. That’s great! This is true in the case of Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Dayton. We definitely want to encourage our next generation but at the same time we will work with them to make sure they understand the full weight of the responsibility, and are up to the task. Going forward, we will enlist the assistance and feedback of the full reunion membership to help navigate this transition.
The subscription idea is viable, and a committee was appointed to study this idea further and come back to the full group with a specific recommendation for implementation.
Lettie M Stokes
Scholarship Recipients
REMINDER - DEADLINE FOR REPORT CARDS WILL BE AUG 24, 2025
Update: Terrell gave an update on the scholarship fund. He stated the amount needed for this years rewards is $1800.00. Cousin Brian & Tameka Collins started the fund off with a $300.00 donation.
AWARDED: $1,880 to 22 students
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