Reunion Update!

WHO'S ATTENDING
We have heard from ALMOST everyone!!! And our numbers have gone UP!!! We now have 70 family members attending (see list below) including babies and 3 maybes. I am so excited that we will have one of the largest turn-outs of the second generation. We are only missing, Teresa, Debby, Diann & Donald! (not including outlaws and 3rd/4th generations) I wish they could all make it but... life happens even during family reunion weekends.  Sadly, Jay and Rachel's family aren't represented at all. We have heard from Rachel and she won't be able to make it. We have hit a dead end in trying to contact ANY of Jay's family. Any ideas??? We had an address and phone number for Diann. The reunion letter wasn't returned but the phone number is no longer in service.

ACTIVITIES
Please let us know which activities you would like to do. If you don't speak up we won't get it scheduled! *Additional costs: Horseback riding has an additional charge of $40 flat rate for the group. If you want to ride then we will just divide this cost among those who go riding. There is also a Trap Range and Rifle Range, each are charged per shot.

Scheduled Activities:
Archery, Canoeing, Swimming, Environmental and Historical Adventures, Team building/ Leadership Adventure Course, Horse Rides*, Trap Range* & Rifle Range*

Unscheduled Activities:
Basketball, Sand Volleyball, Softball, Disc Golf, and Horseshoes

Please let us know which activities you would like to do. We have already requested the Leadership Adventure Course (we did this last time and had a ball). We MUST know on the Scheduled Activites by May 30th or we won't get them. Knowing on the unscheduled activities will simply help us and Rock Springs plan the weekend better.

COSTS
For your planning purposes. Just a reminder. The cost for your weekend, not including extra activities:

Adults - $120 for the WHOLE weekend – ALL lodging and food is included
Youths - 6-18 yrs old - $110 for the WHOLE weekend – ALL lodging and food is included
Children - Under 6 yrs old – free

You can send these funds in now or give us a check at the reunion. Don’t forget that scholarships are available.  Remember, the cost is for the WHOLE weekend – ALL lodging and food is included.  Did I remember to tell you that EVERYTHING is included for the ONE price?  The WHOLE weekend, ALL lodging and food is included.

We will need to send in activity requests and a deposit on May 30th. So please send in your family dues ASAP which will help with the deposit. $40 per family and $20 per single.

ATTENDING:
Janie Daniels
Mary Johnson
John & Gail Daniels
Joel Daniels
Brance & Sheri Crawford
Neil & Veronica Daniels
Steven & Aliesha Daniels
James Daniels
Jeff & Paula Daniels
John-William Daniels
Chet & Annette Look
Chuck & Janet Look
Rick & Virginia Bice
Patrick & Misty Powers
Lindsay Day
Bob & Georgia Daniels
Dan Daniels
Dick & Tanya Daniels
Ray & Nancy Sinkbeil
Todd & Margie Hubbard
Tim & Kathleen Dalton
Patrick & Tammy Daniels
Ruth Borthwick
Lauren Borthwick
Katlyn Borthwick

MAYBE:
Michael Walters
Grace Daniels
Hannah Hubbard

RSVPs so Far!!!

We are getting so excited about this year's reunion!!
Jeff and I have been talking to many of you through email, phone calls and facebook!

Our initial numbers are 64 (including little ones) but we haven't heard from some that we are hoping will make it. I'm happy to say that there have only been a handful of "not attending".  The primary reasons are weddings, work schedules, moving or having babies.  Life happens.  If we haven't heard from you, let us know ASAP.  Remember, at this point a maybe is the same as a yes, we are looking for MAX numbers.

Finances are not allowed to be an excuse!!!  We have SCHOLARSHIP money available!!!  Please contact Jeff or I directly and you will be covered for the cost of the reunion, completely confidentially.  Just get there!

We do have a small list of people that we haven't been able to get a hold of.  We did send snail mail letters to Dick & Diann and Donald but have heard back.  We do not have current emails or phone numbers for any of them.  HELP!  Does any one know how to reach these family members???
Haven't reached!!!
Joe Reimer
Dick & Diann Phipps
Jana Phipps
Ben Phipps
Donald Lucky

ATTENDING! YEAH!!!
Norma Jane Daniels
Mary Johnson
John & Gail Daniels
Joel Daniels
Brance & Sheri Crawford
Neil & Veronica Daniels
Steven & Aliesha Daniels
James Daniels
Jeff & Paula Daniels
John-William Daniels
Chet & Annette Look
Chuck & Janet Look
Rick & Virginia Bice
Patrick & Misty Powers
Lindsay Day
Bob & Georgia Daniels
Dan Daniels
Ray & Nancy Sinkbeil
Todd & Margie Hubbard
Tim & Kathleen Dalton
Ruth Borthwick
Lauren Borthwick
MAYBES
Michael Walters
Grace Daniels
Starr Daniels
Katlyn Borthwick

Reunion Feedback Needed!!!

Hi Everyone!

We have officially received our contract from Rock Springs!!

The Daniels' Family Reunion will be on the weekend of July 23rd - 25th, 2010.
Rock Springs 4-H Center
1168 Highway 157
Junction City KS 66441

CRITICAL>>>> We need a MAX headcount. This is the maximum number of beds they will reserve for us! If you are planning, or simply thinking or even just hoping to attend the reunion this year we need to know by May 3rd. This does NOT commit you to any costs there will be another deadline for that. Remember, this is a MAX count!!!

Families so far that plan to attend:
John & Gail Daniels
Joel & Becky Daniels
Brance & Sheri Crawford
Jeff & Paula Daniels
Chuck & Janet Look
Ray & Nancy Sinkbeil
Tim & Kathleen Dalton FROM CHINA!!!

The cost, which includes all meals, snacks, most activities and two nights lodging per person, is; Adults - $120; Age 6 to 17 - $110 and under age 6 – free. Again, it will be all-inclusive and per person for the weekend.

There have been multiple family members who have donated ADDITIONAL funds for scholarships. THANK YOU!!! There is PLENTY available for those who need it. You are NOT allowed to use cost as an excuse!!! Speaking of cost…Family dues are due, $40 per family and $20 per single!

So look at your calendars, let us know if you are thinking of attending.

Email us: daniels@wwdb.org
Facebook us: Paula Daniels or Jeff Daniels
Call us: Paula’s cell 602-380-2294 or Jeff’s cell 602-570-3403

If we don’t hear from you… We will be calling you before MAY 3rd!!!

Jeff & Paula

Latest Update

Just a little update on the “The Daniels' Family Reunion”
It will be on the weekend of July 23rd - 25th, 2010.
At
Rock Springs 4-H Center
1168 Highway 157
Junction City KS 66441

This is the picture of the official Reunion logo designed by Kyle Look! You can order T-shirts, coffee mugs, hats, etc, etc at www.zazzle.com/looktravision

We have heard from several family members and are excited to report those who have RSVPd as attending!
Jeff, Paula and boys
Brance, Sheri and family
Joel and Beck
Larry and Teresa
Nancy and Ray
Tim, Kathleen and family ALL THE WAY FROM CHINA!!!

Family Letter

Here is a copy of the "snail" mail letter that will be going out to the whole family this week. Yes, there are a handful of "non-technical" family members. So read it below AND look for it in your mailbox next week!

Hi Everyone :):):)

The Daniels' Family Reunion will be on the weekend of July 23rd - 25th, 2010.

Rock Springs 4-H Center
1168 Highway 157
Junction City KS 66441

We will have the Hansen Cottage and the Weatherwax Cottage to ourselves. They are fully air conditioned and similar to the building we had last year. This actually gives us more rooms to spread out and have more privacy and more facilities. All buildings have always been non-smoking (there are smoking areas outside). Accommodations will be for Friday and Saturday nights.

You should plan to arrive after 6 p.m. on the 23rd. A cold supper will be available for your arrival. All meals on Saturday and Sunday are in the main dining hall; they are buffet style (all you can eat!!!!!). The last meal we have scheduled, and paid for, is Sunday lunch so plan to stay for lunch.

These cottages are near the creek and closer to the fishing than we were last year. For the younger crowd, basketball, sand volleyball, softball, disc golf, and horseshoes is available as well. If we want, we can also have a horse trail ride for a minimal cost (less than $2.00 per person). Please go to the website, www.rocksprings.net , along the left-hand bar select "Activities" then check out the "Scheduled Activities", these activities we need to know interest beforehand, such as the horse trail ride. Or check out the activities on the enclosed brochure (see previous blog). We plan to sign up for the team-building course, which was a blast last year.

We have not received the paperwork yet for this contract so we do NOT know what this year’s cost will be. The cost for the last reunion, which included all meals, snacks, most activities and two nights lodging per person, was; Adults - $120; Age 6 to 17 - $110 and under age 6 - free
Again, it will be all-inclusive and per person for the weekend. We just do not know the exact amount yet however it should be very similar.

Speaking of cost…Family dues are due! We will need this in order to pay Rock Springs a deposit along with a tentative head count by November 1st. So start looking at your calendars and send in $40 per family and $20 per single for family dues. Payments can be made to Jeff by paypal, cash, or check. FYI our balance from the reunion fund from last year is $461. This and family dues will, of course, help lower everyone’s cost.

Finally, we included our latest spreadsheet of family information. Please update it with any corrections you may have. Thank you to those who have already sent corrections!

Looking forward to hearing from you and seeing many of you in July!

Jeff Daniels

danielsj@wwdb.org

cell: 602-570-3403

Paula Daniels

pauladaniels@wwdb.org

cell: 602-380-2294

voice: 877-300-6791

Rock Springs Reunion Information

Housing - - Housing opens at 6:00 p.m. on July 23rd, 2010, check-out by 2:00 p.m. on July 25th, 2010.
Hansen Cottage - - Accommodates a capacity of 64. Sixteen air-conditioned sleeping rooms each with two bunk sets and one trundle. Each suite has a private bathroom. A spacious lobby furnished with a fireplace and ample seating provides a convenient gathering place.
Weatherwax Cottage - - Remodeled in 2007, it accommodates a capacity of 25 each. Seven sleeping rooms with various bunk sets. There are two central bathrooms for six of the rooms and one handicap room with a private bath. A lobby area with comfortable seating, as well as a fireplace, and a kitchenette, equipped with coffee maker, microwave and small refrigerator.
Meals - - Rock Springs groups eat together at Williams Dining Hall. Tables will be assigned for each group. Each table seats eight to ten people. Groups may be assigned a specific serving time. Meals are served at the following times:
- Breakfast - - Buffet from 7:30-8:00 a.m.
- Lunch - - Buffet from 12:00 noon-12:30 p.m.
- Supper - - Buffet from 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Our normal buffet service allows individuals serve themselves. Guests are encouraged to return for additional food. They are asked to return their plates, glasses and utensils to the cleaning station following the meal.
We have arranged to have a cold supper available at Hansen Cottage upon your arrival on Friday.
Rock Springs Activity with Season Available - -
- Team building on the low-ropes adventure course - year round, weather permitting
- Archery – year round, weather permitting
- Canoeing – April to October
- Swimming – Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Horse Trail Rides – March to November

Unscheduled/Anytime Activities - - Courts and equipment are available for softball, basketball, volleyball, football, horseshoes, hiking trails, tennis, disc golf and soccer. Equipment is limited, and groups are welcome to supplying their own. Catch and release fishing is available by special arrangement, with your own equipment. A nine-hole Frisbee golf course is available. Discs are available for check out, with a deposit, from May to August at the snack bar and the remainder of the year at the Johnson
Self-Guided Tours - - Rock Springs has four historic buildings available for self-guided tours:
- The ranch house features more than 200 antique furnishing items with a functioning water wheel. Guided tours are available upon request.
- Built in 1887, Green Valley Country School features a traditional one-room school with furnishings moved from Marshall County.
- Built in 1885, Parallel Country Church from Clay County shows the strong faith connections to the Bible belt.
- A 1800s draft-horse barn features a12-stall horse barn moved from Mitchell County.
Rock Springs has many natural, out-door attractions including - -
- Nature Trails offer a quiet stroll or simple relaxation through the natural prairies and woods. Trails include the Dorothy Griffin Akin Wildflower Walk, the Flint Hills Forest Trail, Sunflower Walking Trail and the handicap accessible Texaco Nature Trail.
- View unusual and beautiful specimens of trees through the Memorial Tree Walks. The memorials create a living memorial to a broad collection of Rock Springs friends.
- The Kansas Native Plant Garden encourages native plant conservation and suggests an alternative to cultivated flowers with a focus on native grasses and wildflowers.
Phones - - Cell phone access for most services is limited. Phones are not available in the housing areas. However, pay telephones are available by the outer door in Williams Dining Hall, Flint Hills Building, lower level of Heritage Hall, Williams Dining Hall lobby, Johnson Administration Center lobby and Leadership Lodge lobby. There is no charge required to call the operator in order to place a long distance credit card or collect call.
Pop Machines, Snack Bar and Gift Shops - - Vending machines are located in the Flint Hills, Heritage Hall, Leadership Lodge, behind Williams Dining Hall, lower level Williams Dining Hall, lower level Johnson, outside the snack bars. The snack bar opens from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m. June to August at Rock Springs and WaShunGa. for soft drinks, food and souvenir items. The gift shop is located in Williams Dining Hall from September to May, providing snacks, souvenirs, change and commissary items. Please contact Rock Springs to schedule a gift shop time.
What to Bring - -
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
- Money for snacks, gifts and vending machines or to cover activity costs, if requested by group. The only activity with a cost attached is horse back riding.
- Toiletries such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, bug spray and flashlights
Other Information - - Because Rock Springs emphasizes positive youth development, alcoholic beverages and use of tobacco are not served or permitted on the property. Pets or domestic animals are not allowed.

IT'S OFFICIAL!!! We have a date!

It's official!!! We have the Hansen & Weatherwax Cottages at Rock Springs for the weekend of July 23rd-25th. Check it out at http://www.rocksprings.net/

Hansen Cottage sleeps 64-80 people, however the 16 extra are trundle beds so we have Weatherwax which holds 25 people, for overflow.

We would LOVE to pack out both buildings!!!

Hansen Cottage has a common room where we can gather. Which as we know is a key feature for Daniels reunions.

Details will be coming out as we get them.

For now we need to get a head count, family dues (see minutes) and feedback for which activities people want to do. Go to the website, along the lefthand bar select "Activities" then check out the "Scheduled Activities". These are the ones that we need to know interest beforehand.