2016 Mary Eliza Barham Family Reunion Event!
It’s taken 6 long years, but finally a Barham Family Reunion is in the works. We realize that too many years have passed since our last event in Norfolk, VA. It’s time to get together again! Save the date NOW! One day event, to be held on Saturday July 2, 2016, at Joint Base Langley Eustis (Formerly known as Ft. Eustis,) in Newport News, VA
Introducing the 2016 Steering Committee: Carroll Barham, Clementine Cooper Bess, Julia Myrick Bradley, Denise Bynum, Sheila Urquhart Griffin, Keith Wendel Horne, and Terri Horne Tennessee. The committee is comprised of the decendants of Dewey Barham, and Julia Barham Myrick.
May 20, 2016 Update:
We do need to have a response from you via email, no later than Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Please contact your immediate family members to get a confirmation of their attendance OR, preferably have them contact any member of the committee with their confirmation. We will send an email no later that 5/20/16 to let you know if we reached the desired goal, or if we have decided to defer plans until 2017 due to lack of interest.
Once we confirm on 5/20/16 that plans are going forth we will need your check payment by Friday, June 3, 2016. After June 3, 2016 money orders ONLY! All checks and money orders should be made payable to: Terrie Tennessee
May 23, 2016 Update:
We are pleased to announce that we will go forward with the reunion and are thankful for your interest. Tentatively, we have the Shelter reserved from 9:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. Scheduled start time for the event is approximately 11:30 a.m. More detailed information will be forwarded to you once we finalize the plans.
We do know that all drivers will need to be prepared to present a VALID drivers license, current vehicle registration document (and car tags), and vehicle insurance card (proof of insurance). You are required to show a VALID drivers license OR DMV issued ID Card.
June 17, 2016 Update:
Greetings Barham Family members:
We are happy with the positive responses we have received regarding this reunion. We do however, regret to inform you that we have reached the cut-off for accepting funds as of today, Friday, June 17, 2016. We are in the final stages of our preparations, and look forward to seeing you all on Saturday, July 2, 2016.
Just a few things we want to remind you of. All adults and school aged children need to have a valid picture ID. (Drivers license of state or federal issued ID, school ID for students). All drivers will need to present vehicle registrations and proof of insurance.
Although the Warwick Pier Pavillion has picnic tables and chairs, you may want to bring your fold-up chairs (for comfort) if you have them. Sunscreen, and insect repellant are two other items you may want to bring along with you.
The suggested arrival time for you is 10:00 a.m. This will allow you amble time to get through the main gain, travel to the Pavillion, park and check in at the Reunion Registration table. The projected start time for the meal is 12:00.
I previously emailed you traveling directions, and directions for once you gain entry onto the base. Please check your emails for this information.
Upon Arrival at Ft. Eustis, At the Main Gate
Upon entering the main gate on Ft. Eustis Blvd., you will need to be in the right lane, moving in the direction of the inspection area. Ft. Eustis Blvd. changes into Washington Blvd. once you get inside the gate. There is a 100% ID check at all gates at all times. Be sure that all adults in the vehicle have their ID’s to present to the gate guard upon arrival. Any child 16 and older must have a valid state, federal or school ID also. If you are driving a rental car, present the rental contract with your authorized ID.
Please be sure ALL vehicle license plates are up to date (no expired stickers, etc.) Make sure you have vehicle registration and proof of insurance available in the vehicle.
Follow Washington Blvd. crossing RR tracks and continuing through the traffic circle on until you get to the end of Washington Blvd. and have to either go left or right (This will be Wilson Ave). Turn left on to Wilson Ave. and follow it until you get to the intersection of Wilson and Perishing Aves. Continue on Wilson Ave. The name of our facility is the Warwick Pier Pavilion. It sorta sits up on a hill. Parking is in the loop.
We wish you all safe traveling mercies.