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Breaking News
Dear Family,
We hope this letter finds everyone doing well. During this time of crisis and national emergency, we realize many of our family members have been negatively affected by the economic impact of the Coronavirus.
The Golden Girls and The Family Reunion Planning Committee have been closely watching and monitoring the developments of the COVID-19 Pandemic. It has been reported that it is highly possible that this situation will continue throughout the summer and fall months. As much as we hate to postpone the Family Reunion, we must put our well-being and safety first. Although most states are beginning to lift restrictions, we don’t want to put any of our family members at risk!! It goes without saying that the safety and health of all of our family members is our top priority!! Therefore, we regret to announce that the 2020 Austin Family Reunion is being postponed until 2021.
If you have already paid your Family Reunion registration fee, your money will roll over for the Family Reunion in 2021. You are already paid in full. We suggest that you use the next 13 months to save for your hotel stay. For those family members who have not completed paying your Family Reunion Registration, there is good news for you, you now have 13 extra months to finish your payment plan. For those family members who have not started making your family reunion registration payments, there is also good news for you!! You now have the opportunity to participate in the Family Reunion Payment Plan. You have 13 months to make your payments!!
We realize some family members are out of work, but even a small monthly payment will help so you don't have to pay the entire amount all at once. Family, those payments are as low as $14.00 a month per adult, which is $3.50 a week!!! This is totally doable and affordable for everybody!!
For family members who plan to start making payments on your 4-night hotel stay, your total bill for the week will average $675.00, including tax. If you break that amount down into 13 payments, you can save as little as $52.00 a month!! Family that $52.00 a month breaks down to $13.00 a week. Again, this is totally doable and affordable for everybody!! All payment plan information is on The Family Website at theaustinfamilyreunion.com
We were able to book the same hotel, Embassy Suites, at a lower rate than we paid in Atlanta in 2018. Our hotel rate for this family reunion will be $144.00 a night. If you have already made reservations, your reservations will be rolled over to the new dates. You don't need to do anything else at this time. Please hold on to all confirmation numbers as a safety precaution. If you have not made your hotel reservations, you may do so by calling the Embassy Suites Chattanooga. Be sure to tell them you are with the Austin Family reunion so you can get our Special Family Reunion Rate!!
Family please don’t worry about a thing. The Golden Girls and The Planning Committee are committed and dedicated to making our reunion the very BEST! We will continue the planning process to ensure everything will be in place and ready to go for July 2021. Remember family, Family Reunions are centered around closeness with family and friends. Unfortunately, many families have lost close friends and family members to the Coronavirus. We don't want to take coming together as a family for granted, so please make plans to join us in Chattanooga for a wonderful reunion!!
Please Mark Your Calendars!!
The New Family Reunion Dates
are
Thursday, July 29th through Monday, August 2nd 2021
Looking Forward to seeing everyone in Chattanooga in July 2021.
Sincerely and with Love,
The 2020 Austin Family Reunion Hostesses
The Golden Girls,
Evelyn King, Hazel Ramsey, Willie Jean Johnson
and
The 2020 Austin Family Reunion Planning Committee
Ballerie King, Rochelle Herring, Crystal Gerron, Gary Austin
We hope this letter finds everyone doing well. During this time of crisis and national emergency, we realize many of our family members have been negatively affected by the economic impact of the Coronavirus.
The Golden Girls and The Family Reunion Planning Committee have been closely watching and monitoring the developments of the COVID-19 Pandemic. It has been reported that it is highly possible that this situation will continue throughout the summer and fall months. As much as we hate to postpone the Family Reunion, we must put our well-being and safety first. Although most states are beginning to lift restrictions, we don’t want to put any of our family members at risk!! It goes without saying that the safety and health of all of our family members is our top priority!! Therefore, we regret to announce that the 2020 Austin Family Reunion is being postponed until 2021.
If you have already paid your Family Reunion registration fee, your money will roll over for the Family Reunion in 2021. You are already paid in full. We suggest that you use the next 13 months to save for your hotel stay. For those family members who have not completed paying your Family Reunion Registration, there is good news for you, you now have 13 extra months to finish your payment plan. For those family members who have not started making your family reunion registration payments, there is also good news for you!! You now have the opportunity to participate in the Family Reunion Payment Plan. You have 13 months to make your payments!!
We realize some family members are out of work, but even a small monthly payment will help so you don't have to pay the entire amount all at once. Family, those payments are as low as $14.00 a month per adult, which is $3.50 a week!!! This is totally doable and affordable for everybody!!
For family members who plan to start making payments on your 4-night hotel stay, your total bill for the week will average $675.00, including tax. If you break that amount down into 13 payments, you can save as little as $52.00 a month!! Family that $52.00 a month breaks down to $13.00 a week. Again, this is totally doable and affordable for everybody!! All payment plan information is on The Family Website at theaustinfamilyreunion.com
We were able to book the same hotel, Embassy Suites, at a lower rate than we paid in Atlanta in 2018. Our hotel rate for this family reunion will be $144.00 a night. If you have already made reservations, your reservations will be rolled over to the new dates. You don't need to do anything else at this time. Please hold on to all confirmation numbers as a safety precaution. If you have not made your hotel reservations, you may do so by calling the Embassy Suites Chattanooga. Be sure to tell them you are with the Austin Family reunion so you can get our Special Family Reunion Rate!!
Family please don’t worry about a thing. The Golden Girls and The Planning Committee are committed and dedicated to making our reunion the very BEST! We will continue the planning process to ensure everything will be in place and ready to go for July 2021. Remember family, Family Reunions are centered around closeness with family and friends. Unfortunately, many families have lost close friends and family members to the Coronavirus. We don't want to take coming together as a family for granted, so please make plans to join us in Chattanooga for a wonderful reunion!!
Please Mark Your Calendars!!
The New Family Reunion Dates
are
Thursday, July 29th through Monday, August 2nd 2021
Looking Forward to seeing everyone in Chattanooga in July 2021.
Sincerely and with Love,
The 2020 Austin Family Reunion Hostesses
The Golden Girls,
Evelyn King, Hazel Ramsey, Willie Jean Johnson
and
The 2020 Austin Family Reunion Planning Committee
Ballerie King, Rochelle Herring, Crystal Gerron, Gary Austin
The Family Reunion
is Now 12 Months Away!!!
Family
Don't forget to make your Family Reunion Registration Payment this Month!!!
is Now 12 Months Away!!!
Family
Don't forget to make your Family Reunion Registration Payment this Month!!!
Happy 4th of July Family!!
Enjoy your weekend and please be safe!!
Enjoy your weekend and please be safe!!
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July Birthdays
Cancer/Leo
Birthstone Ruby
Cancer/Leo
Birthstone Ruby
Kesha Wells July 4
Edward Millbrook Jr. July 5 Anetria Brownlee Swanson July 7
Victoria Grimes July 7
Gabriel Austin July 7
Dee Curtis July 10
Barbara Denise Austin July 11
Charlene Yvonne Harris July 11
Tommy Millbrook July 13
Samantha Lynne Conyers July 14
Dajah M. Workman July 15
Brandon Roberson July 15
Justin Austin July 16
Khayri Evans July 18
Eric Curtis July 21
Pernell Brandon July 23
Arnulfo Jr. July 27
Ronald Lee Brooks Sr. July 27
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June Birthdays
Gemini/Cancer
Birthstone Alexandrite and Pearl
Gemini/Cancer
Birthstone Alexandrite and Pearl
Tyquan Conyers June 1
Lewis Jackson June 2
Henry Austin June 6
Jalen Austin June 7
Elizabeth “Liz”Austin June 9 * Twins * John Austin June 9
Rudolf Dittmar III June 10
Howard Austin Sr. June 14
Ronald D. Shropshire June 15
David Dittmar June 20
Richard Austin June 24
Tonya Austin June 24
Shaina Lawson June 25
Phenelll Austin June 27
Jeremiah Johnson June 27
Lisa Austin June 28
Juanita Austin June 30
Anthony Austin June 30
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday. Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
Lewis Jackson June 2
Henry Austin June 6
Jalen Austin June 7
Elizabeth “Liz”Austin June 9 * Twins * John Austin June 9
Rudolf Dittmar III June 10
Howard Austin Sr. June 14
Ronald D. Shropshire June 15
David Dittmar June 20
Richard Austin June 24
Tonya Austin June 24
Shaina Lawson June 25
Phenelll Austin June 27
Jeremiah Johnson June 27
Lisa Austin June 28
Juanita Austin June 30
Anthony Austin June 30
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday. Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Mario Carter on their 10th Wedding Anniversary this month. Mario and Kim were married on June 19, 2010.
Kim (Austin) Carter is the granddaughter of Wesley Sr. and Lula Bob Austin. Kim the daughter of Lavern and Shirley Austin. Kim and Mario make their home in Dalton, GA. Your Austin Family Congratulate you two on your 10th Wedding Anniversary. We wish you Many More Years Of Love And Happiness!! |
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Wedding Anniversary List for the month its because we don't know your Anniversary. Please email us on the contact us page and tell us your Wedding Anniversary information and we will gladly add it to the Anniversary List!!!
So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth?
On June 19, 1865, enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free. Now, 155 years later, people in cities and towns across the U.S. continue to mark the occasion with celebrations. Juneteenth, an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, has been celebrated by African-Americans since the late 1800s.
But in recent years, and particularly following nationwide protests over police brutality and the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and other African-Americans this year, there is a renewed interest in the day that celebrates freedom.
This year’s celebration may resonate in new ways, given the sweeping changes and widespread protests across the U.S. President Trump had planned to hold a campaign rally in Tulsa, Okla., on the holiday, June 19. Late last week, Mr. Trump, bowing to pressure, announced that he would delay it for one day.
Here’s a brief guide to what you should know about
Juneteenth.
What is Juneteenth?
On June 19, 1865, about two months after the Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox, Va., Union Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved African-Americans of their freedom and that the Civil War had ended. General Granger’s announcement put into effect the Emancipation Proclamation, which had been issued more than two and a half years earlier on Jan. 1, 1863, by President Abraham Lincoln.
The holiday received its name by combining June and 19. The day is also sometimes called “Juneteenth Independence Day,” “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day.”
Here’s a brief guide to what you should know about
Juneteenth.
What is Juneteenth?
On June 19, 1865, about two months after the Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox, Va., Union Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved African-Americans of their freedom and that the Civil War had ended. General Granger’s announcement put into effect the Emancipation Proclamation, which had been issued more than two and a half years earlier on Jan. 1, 1863, by President Abraham Lincoln.
The holiday received its name by combining June and 19. The day is also sometimes called “Juneteenth Independence Day,” “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day.”
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How is it celebrated?
The original celebration became an annual one, and it grew in popularity over the years with the addition of descendants, according to Juneteenth.com, which tracks celebrations. The day was celebrated by praying and bringing families together. In some celebrations on this day, men and women who had been enslaved, and their descendants, made an annual pilgrimage back to Galveston. Celebrations reached new heights in 1872, when a group of African-American ministers and businessmen in Houston purchased 10 acres of land and created Emancipation Park. The space was intended to hold the city’s annual Juneteenth celebration. Today, while some celebrations take place among families in backyards where food is an integral element, some cities, like Atlanta and Washington, hold larger events, like parades and festivals with residents, local businesses and more. Galveston has remained a busy site for Juneteenth events over the years, said Douglas Matthews, who has helped coordinate them for more than two decades. He said the city usually has about 15 events, including parades, barbecues, musical performances and a beauty contest, beginning in the first week of June. Combined, the events draw about 10,000 people in total, he said. “This year, there’s only probably about two or three events because of the coronavirus epidemic,” he said. “We’re just happy with the significance of our Juneteenth anniversary.” |
Would it ever become a national holiday?
In 1980, Texas became the first state to designate Juneteenth as a holiday, though the recognition is largely symbolic. Since then, 45 other states and the District of Columbia have moved to officially recognize the day. In 2019, New Hampshire became the latest state to declare Juneteenth a state holiday. On Tuesday, Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia said he would propose legislation to make Juneteenth a paid state holiday and on Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York declared the anniversary a holiday for state employees.
Also this month, Twitter and Square, a mobile payment company, designated Juneteenth as a company holiday. Jack Dorsey, the chief executive and a founder of Twitter and Square, said the day was for “celebration, education, and connection.” Vox Media, Nike, the N.F.L., Best Buy and Target have also made similar announcements, joining others in making the celebration a paid day off. Capital One said its offices and bank branches would close early on that day.
But so far, it has fallen short of becoming a national holiday. There are several online petitions calling for the change, and Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont also called for it to become a national holiday in 2019 when he recognized Opal Lee, an activist in Fort Worth who campaigns for the cause. In 2018, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution designating June 19 as “Juneteenth Independence Day,” but it has not yet reached the House.
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Why has Juneteenth become so important this year?
Following the filmed killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man who died in the custody of the Minneapolis Police last month, thousands of people around the U.S. have poured onto the streets in protest. Mr. Floyd’s name, as well as the names of Ms. Taylor, Mr. Arbery, David McAtee and others, have become rallying cries for change across the country, effectively re-energizing the Black Lives Matter movement. That change has come in waves. In Minneapolis, officials banned the use of chokeholds and strangleholds by police, and said officers must intervene and report any use of unauthorized force. Democrats in Congress unveiled sweeping legislation targeting misconduct and racial discrimination by the police. The bill is the most expansive intervention into policing that lawmakers have proposed in recent memory. Companies across the business spectrum have voiced support of the Black Lives Matter movement and have either suspended or fired employees who mocked Mr. Floyd’s death or made racists remarks. Mark Anthony Neal, an African-American studies scholar at Duke University, said there are some comparisons between the end of the Civil War to current unrest, adding that this moment feels like a “rupture.” “The stakes are a little different,” Mr. Neal said. “Many African-Africans, black Americans, feels as though this is the first time in a long time that they have been heard in a way across the culture.” “I think Juneteenth feels a little different now,” he said. “It’s an opportunity for folks to kind of catch their breath about what has been this incredible pace of change and shifting that we’ve seen over the last couple of weeks.” By Derrick Bryson Taylor of The New York Times |
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May Birthdays
Taurus/Gemini
Birthstone Emerald
Taurus/Gemini
Birthstone Emerald
Phil Grimes May 4
Journey Shropshire May 5
Lisa Reene Klutz May 6
Christopher James Austin May 7
Rodney Joyner Jr. May 8
Ria Unique Louch May 11
Emerald Elisha Austin May 17
John Christopher Austin May 19
Ebony Robinson May 19
Keith Evans May 20
Sloan Pender May 21 Gary Austin May 22
Sydnee Pender May 23
Devin Tierra Gerron May 24
Preston Pender May 25
John Adrian Austin May 31
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday. Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
Journey Shropshire May 5
Lisa Reene Klutz May 6
Christopher James Austin May 7
Rodney Joyner Jr. May 8
Ria Unique Louch May 11
Emerald Elisha Austin May 17
John Christopher Austin May 19
Ebony Robinson May 19
Keith Evans May 20
Sloan Pender May 21 Gary Austin May 22
Sydnee Pender May 23
Devin Tierra Gerron May 24
Preston Pender May 25
John Adrian Austin May 31
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday. Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
Congratulations To Mr. & Mrs. Tremayne Pender On Their 14th Wedding Anniversary This Month. Tremayne Pender and Jamie Patterson were Married May 13, 2006.
Tremayne is the Great-Grandson of Wesley Austin Sr., the Grandson of Wesley Austin Jr. and the Son of Dalpha Pender and Louie Pender. Tremayne and Jamie are the proud parents of three beautiful daughters Sydnee, Sloan, and Sophia. This charming family of 5 reside happily in Dalton, GA.
Your Austin Family Congratulate you two on your 14th Wedding Anniversary. We wish you Many More Years Of Love And Happiness!!
Congratulations To Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Brooks on their Wedding Anniversary This Month. They were Married May 6.
Lisa Brooks is the daughter of Henry Austin and the Granddaughter of Daniel Wesley Austin Sr.
Ronald and Lisa are the proud parents of one beautiful daughter, Alisha, and one handsome son, Ronald Lee Jr. Ronald and Lisa are from the hosting city from 2012 Las Vegas, NV. Your Austin Family Congratulate you two on your Wedding Anniversary. We wish you Many More Years Of Love And Happiness!!
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Wedding Anniversary List for the month its because we don't know your Anniversary. Please email us on the contact us page and tell us your Wedding Anniversary information and we will gladly add it to the Anniversary List!!!
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April Birthdays
Aries/Taurus
Birthstone Diamond
Aries/Taurus
Birthstone Diamond
Alisha Brooks April 3
Keenan Alvin Austin April 4
Chapman Smith April 12
Mary Ruth Austin April 12
Kristen Cierra Gerron April 14
Kim Austin Carter April 15
Noah Michael Lawson April 20
Ronald Ray Shropshire April 23
Sherrie Laquay Harris April 25
Teonna Ray Harris April 25
Chardonnay Austin April 26
Arlene Austin April 28
Tynecia Sturdivant April 28
Trinity Shropshire April 30
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday. Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
March Birthdays
Pisces/Aries
Birthstone Aquamarine
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Myles Curtis March 1
William Austin Jr. March 4
Steve Austin March 6
Sydney Paiton Austin March 8
James Austin III March 9
Laverne Merriweather March 10
Lilian Pender March 10
Charles McLaurin March 14
Madison Brooke March 14
Natasha Reene Doren March 16
Mark Cristopher II March 20
Karin Kristopher March 25
Kenneth Conyers March 27
Chris Wells March 29
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday. Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
February Birthdays
Aquarius/Pisces
Birthstone Amethyst
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Charles Ramon Louch February 1
Maxine Austin February 3
Dollie Mae wight February 4
Ariel Amela Austin February 6
Jenny Lynn Anthony February 12
Ronald Lee Brooks Jr. February 14
Darnell Klutz February 14
Gianna Marie Padgett February 23
Samantha Austin Courtney February 24
Phenol Nayyira Austin February 25
Arnold Lee Austin Sr. Febuary 26
Jacqueline Austin February 27
Dalpha Pender February 27
Truin Austin February 28
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday. Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
Maxine Austin February 3
Dollie Mae wight February 4
Ariel Amela Austin February 6
Jenny Lynn Anthony February 12
Ronald Lee Brooks Jr. February 14
Darnell Klutz February 14
Gianna Marie Padgett February 23
Samantha Austin Courtney February 24
Phenol Nayyira Austin February 25
Arnold Lee Austin Sr. Febuary 26
Jacqueline Austin February 27
Dalpha Pender February 27
Truin Austin February 28
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday. Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
February Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations To Mr. & Mrs. Aronld Austin. Arnold and Maxine have been married for 56 years!!! They were married Feb. 17, 1962.
The Austin Family Wish You A Happy Anniversary And Many More Years Of Love And Happiness!!
Happy Black History Month!!!
Hey Family for this month of February please do something to learn more about Black History. Go see a play, read a book, or check out one of the great new movies while they are still available.
1-1-20
Happy Happy New Year Family!!!!
Please enjoy your New Year Eve Parties. Please be safe and have fun!!!Don't forget to have your good luck meal on New Years Day!
Pig Feet, Greens, Black Eye Peas, and Corn Bread.
Remember Black Eye Peas for Pennies, Greens for Dollars, and Cornbread for Gold.
Old Family Tradition says you eat the pigs feet because pigs are always rooting in the ground and pushing forward which is the same direction you should go in the new year, so pork represents Positive Motion.
Hold On to These Old Family Traditions and Bring in your New Year in the Right Way!!
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January Birthdays
Capricorn/Aquarius
Birthstone Garnet
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Jace Campbell January 1
Henry Austin Jr. January 2
Jonathan Alexander Strange January 2
Evelyn King January 3
Jazzman Andrea Austin January 3
Pam Austin January 13
Jasmyn Marie Austin January 16
William L. Austin Sr. January 19
Tremayne Pender January 19
Savannah Leigh Conyers January 19
Carolee Austin January 22
Aston Lee Austin January 22
Orlanda Austin January 23
Ashlyn Pender January 27
Trinity Louise Austin January 28
Daniel Isaac Austin January 29
Anwar Austin January 30
Zaki Amir Courtney January 31
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday. Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
December
Wedding Anniversary
Larry and Jacqueline Austin Wedding Anniversary December 18, 1971
Congratulations!!!
Your Austin Family Wish You Two A Happy Anniversary And Many Many More Years Of Love And Happiness!!
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Wedding Anniversary List for the month its because we don't know your Anniversary. Please email us on the contact us page and tell us your Wedding Anniversary information and we will gladly add it to the Anniversary List!!!
December Birthdays
Sagitarius/Capricorn
Birthstone Blue Zircon
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Lori Strange December 1
Crystal Gerron December 4
Juanita Conyers December 7
Selma Austin December 8
Marion " Champ" Benton December 8
Eric Conyers December 8
Ski Layette December 13
Wesley Harrison Austin December 15
Arnold Lee Austin Jr. December 18
Samantha Austin December 31
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday. Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
November Birthdays
Scorpio/Sagitarius
Birthstone Topaz / Citrine
Scorpio/Sagitarius
Birthstone Topaz / Citrine
Rochelle Austin November 3
Morgan Wells November 8
James Howard Austin Jr. November 10
Ron Austin November 10
Angela Austin November 10
Martha Austin November 14
Kelly Hamilton November 16
Shawn Pender November 16 Tavelle Austin November 18
K'aeon Austin November 18
John Christopher Austin November 19
Robert "Bob" Harris November 26
Charles Wells November 26
Pryson Pender November 27
La'Sajuan Austin November 30
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday. Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
October Birthdays
Libra/Scorpio
Birthstone: Opal, Tourmaline, Rose Zircon
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Sherry Jackson October 5
Jamaal Sturdivant October 6
Lakisha King October 6
James Howard Austin Sr. October 7 Teresa Austin October 15
Shirley Austin October 17 Chile Jamaar Arango October 17
Larry Austin October 18
Prince Austin October 25
Aliya Austin October 25
Harmony Sturdivant October 27
Matthew Magnum Jr. October 29
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday. Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
9-23-19
Family today is the first day of Fall. Please Fall in line and make your September Registration Payment!!
REUNION DATES!!!!
***August 1, 2019***
Family we are so excited to announce that
The 2020 Austin Family Reunion will be held in Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Reunion will be a 5 day 4 night event. You will check in the hotel on Thursday July 30th and Check out of the hotel on Monday August 3, 2020. You will be able to extend your stay if you desire. Dates are available a couple of days before July 30th and couple days after August 3rd.
This will allow family members the opportunity to spent time together, meet new family members, strengthen family ties and participate in many of the exciting events available in Chattanooga.
***August 12, 2019**
Hotel Reservations are now being accepted. Please go to The Reunion Details Page to book your room.
***August 1, 2019***
Family we are so excited to announce that
The 2020 Austin Family Reunion will be held in Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Reunion will be a 5 day 4 night event. You will check in the hotel on Thursday July 30th and Check out of the hotel on Monday August 3, 2020. You will be able to extend your stay if you desire. Dates are available a couple of days before July 30th and couple days after August 3rd.
This will allow family members the opportunity to spent time together, meet new family members, strengthen family ties and participate in many of the exciting events available in Chattanooga.
***August 12, 2019**
Hotel Reservations are now being accepted. Please go to The Reunion Details Page to book your room.
Website is being updated for next Family Reunion in 2020.
The welcoming page, RSVP page, The Registration Fees and Payment Plan page, and Make a Payment Page have been updated.
We will be updating the rest of the website in the upcoming weeks.
Please check back soon!!
We will be working as fast as we can to get all family members up to date for the 2020 Reunion!!
Family we are now accepting payments for the 2020 Austin Family Reunion. You can start your payment plan so you don't have to pay all at once. Let me show you how to take advantage. If you start paying for yourself and you are making regular payments of $12.50 each month on the payment plan you will have your $175.00 Family Reunion Registration Paid In Full By June 2020. Don't forget to start putting money to the side for your hotel, gas money, or other travel expenses.
Family Members please take full advantage of the Family Reunion Payment Plan!!!
it was such a big help to a lot of families last year and will continue to be a helpful tool for families own the future.
The welcoming page, RSVP page, The Registration Fees and Payment Plan page, and Make a Payment Page have been updated.
We will be updating the rest of the website in the upcoming weeks.
Please check back soon!!
We will be working as fast as we can to get all family members up to date for the 2020 Reunion!!
Family we are now accepting payments for the 2020 Austin Family Reunion. You can start your payment plan so you don't have to pay all at once. Let me show you how to take advantage. If you start paying for yourself and you are making regular payments of $12.50 each month on the payment plan you will have your $175.00 Family Reunion Registration Paid In Full By June 2020. Don't forget to start putting money to the side for your hotel, gas money, or other travel expenses.
Family Members please take full advantage of the Family Reunion Payment Plan!!!
it was such a big help to a lot of families last year and will continue to be a helpful tool for families own the future.
Welcome Family and Friends!!!!
Family we are proud to announce that we now have a Facebook page!!!
Special Shoutout to cousin Rochelle!!
This Facebook page will give us the opportunity to keep in touch through social media. We want to try to reach as many family members as we can. If you are on Facebook and would like to connect just click the Facebook icon below.
Please Make Sure You Are on The Official Austin Family Facebook Page!!!
Contact Us If You Have Any Questions
September Birthdays
Virgo/Libra
Birthstone Sapphire
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Dakota Pender September 2
Karen Wainwright September 4
Erik Black September 5
Brenda Wells September 9
Jadlyn Alia Jackson September 10
Dennis Wesley Austin September 10
Melissa Rose Austin September 11
Ladacia Mouton September 13
Sean Roberson September 18
Herbert “Herbie” Adams Jr. September 20
Trey Austin September 28
Daniel Harris September 28
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday. Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
Karen Wainwright September 4
Erik Black September 5
Brenda Wells September 9
Jadlyn Alia Jackson September 10
Dennis Wesley Austin September 10
Melissa Rose Austin September 11
Ladacia Mouton September 13
Sean Roberson September 18
Herbert “Herbie” Adams Jr. September 20
Trey Austin September 28
Daniel Harris September 28
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday. Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
August Birthdays
Leo/Virgo
Birthstone Peridot
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Icyss Kelly Austin August 4
Mark Christopher Sturdivant August 6
Lauren Pender August 12
Gary Hamilton August 19
Estafan Andres Sturdivant August 20
Pontea A Austin August 24
Christen Mckenzie Austin August 26
Orgena Alexander August 29
Chris Pender August 30
Lewis Edward Jackson lV August 30
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday. Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
Mark Christopher Sturdivant August 6
Lauren Pender August 12
Gary Hamilton August 19
Estafan Andres Sturdivant August 20
Pontea A Austin August 24
Christen Mckenzie Austin August 26
Orgena Alexander August 29
Chris Pender August 30
Lewis Edward Jackson lV August 30
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday. Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
May Birthdays
Taurus/Gemini
Birthstone Emerald
Phil Grimes May 4
Journey Shropshire May 5
Lisa Reene Klutz May 6
Christopher James Austin May 7
Rodney Joyner Jr. May 8
Ria Unique Louch May 11
Emerald Elisha Austin May 17
John Christopher Austin May 19
Ebony Robinson May 19
Keith Evans May 20
Sloan Pender May 21 Gary Austin May 22
Sydnee Pender May 23
Devin Tierra Gerron May 24
Ballerie King May 24
Preston Pender May 25
John Adrian Austin May 31
Journey Shropshire May 5
Lisa Reene Klutz May 6
Christopher James Austin May 7
Rodney Joyner Jr. May 8
Ria Unique Louch May 11
Emerald Elisha Austin May 17
John Christopher Austin May 19
Ebony Robinson May 19
Keith Evans May 20
Sloan Pender May 21 Gary Austin May 22
Sydnee Pender May 23
Devin Tierra Gerron May 24
Ballerie King May 24
Preston Pender May 25
John Adrian Austin May 31
May Anniversary's
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Congratulations To Mr. & Mrs. Tremayne Pender On Their 13th Wedding Anniversary This Month. Tremayne Pender and Jamie Patterson were Married May 13, 2006. Tremayne is the Great-Grandson of Wesley Austin Sr., the Grandson of Wesley Austin Jr. and the Son of Dalpha Pender and Louie Pender. Tremayne and Jamie are the proud parents of three beautiful daughters Sydnee, Sloan, and Sophia. This charming family of 5 reside happily in our home state of Georgia. Your Austin Family Congratulates you two on your 12th Wedding Anniversary. We wish you Many More Years Of Love And Happiness!! |
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Congratulations To Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Brooks on their Wedding Anniversary This Month. They were Married May 6. Lisa Brooks is the daughter of Henry Austin and the Granddaughter of Daniel Wesley Austin Sr. Ronald and Lisa are the proud parents of one beautiful daughter, Alisha, and one handsome son, Ronald Lee Jr. Ronald and Lisa are from the hosting city from 2012 Las Vegas, NV. Your Austin Family Congratulate you two on your Wedding Anniversary. We wish you Many More Years Of Love And Happiness!! |
**Family if you notice your name is not on the Wedding Anniversary List for the month its because we don't know your Anniversary. Please email us on the contact us page and tell us your Wedding Anniversary information and we will gladly add it to the Anniversary List!!!
April Birthdays
Aries/Taurus
Birthstone Diamond/Crystal
Aries/Taurus
Birthstone Diamond/Crystal
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Alisha Brooks April 3
Keenan Alvin Austin April 4
Chapman Smith April 12
Mary Ruth Austin April 12
Jamie Pender April 13
Kristen Cierra Gerron April 14
Kim Austin Carter April 15
Noah Michael Lawson April 20
Ronald Ray Shropshire April 23
Sherrie Laquay Harris April 25
Teonna Ray Harris April 25
Chardonnay Austin April 26
Arlene Austin April 28
Tynecia Sturdivant April 28
Trinity Shropshire April 30
Keenan Alvin Austin April 4
Chapman Smith April 12
Mary Ruth Austin April 12
Jamie Pender April 13
Kristen Cierra Gerron April 14
Kim Austin Carter April 15
Noah Michael Lawson April 20
Ronald Ray Shropshire April 23
Sherrie Laquay Harris April 25
Teonna Ray Harris April 25
Chardonnay Austin April 26
Arlene Austin April 28
Tynecia Sturdivant April 28
Trinity Shropshire April 30
Happy Easter Family
April 21, 2019
April 21, 2019
2020 Austin Family Reunion Hosts
The Three Sisters, are affectionately known as
The Golden Girls,
Mrs. Evelyn King, Mrs. Hazel Ramsey,
and Mrs. Willie Jean Johnson
These sisters are the daughters of Lessie Eve Austin and Gideon Anderson. They will proudly represent the Lessie Eve Branch of the Austin Family Tree.
The Golden Girls,
Mrs. Evelyn King, Mrs. Hazel Ramsey,
and Mrs. Willie Jean Johnson
These sisters are the daughters of Lessie Eve Austin and Gideon Anderson. They will proudly represent the Lessie Eve Branch of the Austin Family Tree.
Welcome To Chattanooga!!!
Location : Chattanooga, TN
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Chattanooga is the 4th largest city of Tennessee
Nicknames: Surrounded by mountains and ridges, the official nickname for Chattanooga is "Scenic City", reinforced by the city's reputation for outdoor activities.
Unofficial Nicknames: "River City", "Chatt", "Nooga", "Chattown", and "Gig City", referencing Chattanooga's claims that it has the fastest internet service in the Western Hemisphere.
Nicknames: Surrounded by mountains and ridges, the official nickname for Chattanooga is "Scenic City", reinforced by the city's reputation for outdoor activities.
Unofficial Nicknames: "River City", "Chatt", "Nooga", "Chattown", and "Gig City", referencing Chattanooga's claims that it has the fastest internet service in the Western Hemisphere.
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Airports: Chattanooga Airport
1001 Airport Road Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421 (423) 855-2202 (423) 855-2212 (fax) www.chattairport.com Public Transit: CARTA http://www.carta-bus.org Website: www.chattanooga.gov |
April 14, 2019
Are You Wondering What's Next?
Don't worry we got you covered!! As you are remembering the great time you had at the reunion in Chattanooga, it is now time to start making your plans for 2020. So many family members have called wanting to start their payment plan, so we figured why wait??
We are now accepting payments for 2020.
Thats right you can make a payment TODAY by going to the make a payment page. You can pay as little as $13.00 per adult and $7.00 per child to get your monthly payment plan started.
The exact amount of the registration fee will be determined when the events and the activities for The Chattanooga Reunion are selected. By the time the final registration fee is determined you will already have a nice dent in your total cost.
If you participated in the payment plan in the past you know you had more than a year to pay. If you start this April you would have had a full 14 months to pay your registration fee and put some money to the side for your hotel stay. This gives you plenty of time to fund your Family Reunion Trip.
Don't Delay Start Your Family Reunion Lay A Way Today!!!!!!
**April 14, 2019**
Registration Fee Information Update!!!
Please See Registration Fee and Payment Plan Page For Detailed Information!!!
Registration Fee Information Update!!!
Please See Registration Fee and Payment Plan Page For Detailed Information!!!
For More Payment Information Please Visit The Registration Fees and Payment Plan Schedule Page!!!
Please Visit The Make A Payment Page To Make A Payment!!!
Please Visit The Make A Payment Page To Make A Payment!!!
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**Family You Are Now Able To Pay Your 2020 Family Reunion Registration On This Web Site On The "Make A Payment Page!!!" All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted. |
**Please Remember All Family Reunion Registration Payments Are Due On The 15th Of Each Month.
For More Payment Information Please Visit The Registration Fees and Payment Plan Schedule Page!!!
Please Visit The Make A Payment Page To Make A Payment!!!
For More Payment Information Please Visit The Registration Fees and Payment Plan Schedule Page!!!
Please Visit The Make A Payment Page To Make A Payment!!!
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Please remember you can make online payments on this website 24 hours a Day 7 Days A Week on The Make A Payment Page. Why Wait??? Make A Payment Today!!! |
Family Prayer Line
Family Prayer Line!
“The Family that Prays together, Stays together.” The importance of prayer is affirmed throughout the Bible. As a family, we should be committed to praying for each other. Some family members have shown an interest in our family praying together. Several family Deacons and other family members have volunteered to lead us in Prayer. All family members are encouraged to call in and be a part of the Prayer Line.
Anyone desiring prayer for a loved one who is ill, facing surgery, hospitalized, or in a Nursing Home, can request prayer on the Family Prayer Line. The Prayer Line can also be used to lift family members up who are experiencing special events in their lives such as couples getting married, celebrating wedding anniversaries, celebrating births of children and other special occasions. Family Deacons will be available to pray with you whenever individual or family needs occur. The Deacons will take turns being on call each month so you will always be able to reach someone to pray with you and for you. More information will be shared as it becomes available.
“The Family that Prays together, Stays together.” The importance of prayer is affirmed throughout the Bible. As a family, we should be committed to praying for each other. Some family members have shown an interest in our family praying together. Several family Deacons and other family members have volunteered to lead us in Prayer. All family members are encouraged to call in and be a part of the Prayer Line.
Anyone desiring prayer for a loved one who is ill, facing surgery, hospitalized, or in a Nursing Home, can request prayer on the Family Prayer Line. The Prayer Line can also be used to lift family members up who are experiencing special events in their lives such as couples getting married, celebrating wedding anniversaries, celebrating births of children and other special occasions. Family Deacons will be available to pray with you whenever individual or family needs occur. The Deacons will take turns being on call each month so you will always be able to reach someone to pray with you and for you. More information will be shared as it becomes available.
CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS!!!
If you are a Prayer Warrior and you are interested in joining the Family Prayer Team, please contact Cousin Gary on the CONTACT US PAGE
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Do you have a special and unique ability to pray? Our Austin Family Prayer Team is looking for you!! We know as Christians, all of us should be able to pray for each other, however, a “Prayer Warrior” is someone who prays effectively and passionately. Prayer Warriors have a heart for God, a heart for prayer and a heart for family. Some of us have been blessed to be Prayer Warriors. The Family Prayer Team would love to have you join us as we prepare to launch the Family Prayer Line. 
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Family Reunion Updates!!
Contact Information & Pictures
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Austin Family's
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**We need to update the family contact list!!! **Family we are asking ALL family members to email their current contact information if you have not done so. **Please email your current contact information to the family email theaustinfamilyreunion@aol.com Please submit your information today. |
The Family's Who's Who Book
The first edition was published and distributed at The 1st Family Reunion in Virginia Beach in 2008. Henry Austin, Sr. is the author of this priceless book of our family history.
We would love to update our family book for the 2018 Reunion to celebrate 10 years of Biennial Reunions. In order to accomplish this task we need the full cooperation of all family members.
**Please send a current picture of you and your family with names and birthdays explaining the connections in your family branch. More info to come soon.
We would love to update our family book for the 2018 Reunion to celebrate 10 years of Biennial Reunions. In order to accomplish this task we need the full cooperation of all family members.
**Please send a current picture of you and your family with names and birthdays explaining the connections in your family branch. More info to come soon.
Please help us get in contact with these family members and friends. Please email us contact information so no one will be left out of the reunion.
1. Andrew Shropshire of Clinton, MD
2. Krista Johnson of Richmond, TX
3. Vincent Austin Jr. of Miramar, FL
4. Juanita Coleman Harris of Reston, VA
5-6. Darrell and Rosemary Johnson of Cleveland, TN
7. Marion (Champ) and Theresa Benton of New Rochelle, NY
8. Shante Henderson of Los Angeles, CA
1. Andrew Shropshire of Clinton, MD
2. Krista Johnson of Richmond, TX
3. Vincent Austin Jr. of Miramar, FL
4. Juanita Coleman Harris of Reston, VA
5-6. Darrell and Rosemary Johnson of Cleveland, TN
7. Marion (Champ) and Theresa Benton of New Rochelle, NY
8. Shante Henderson of Los Angeles, CA