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Cousin Fest 2011
What a great time we had at CousinFest 2005 and 2008. It was great visiting with elder Cerny relatives, as well as cousins, cousins once or twice removed, and some cousin wanna be's. Thanks to all of you who helped, contributed money, and brought food.
I've talked to several cousins about good time they had and I will have memories of the events for a lifetime.
I know Ed and Helen, my grandfather and grandmother, would be proud of your dedication to our family by maintaining our family ties.
As you know, last 'Fest we gave tribute to Ed and Helen 100 years. This year, some of their children are celebrating landmarks of their own, so it is my pleasure to invite you once again to the Beran Bed and Breakfast to congratulate them and to celebrate CousinFest 2011 on July 3rd, 2011.
We've not yet planned any activities, meals and events, but that is underway. While we are currently only planning a 1 day event, anybody who wants to come early and stay late will not be turned away, just be prepared to cook, clean and help out. We're open to additional days, events, but we'll need to know who is coming and who can help. Perhaps instead of
trying to squeeze everything into the 3rd, those interested in trap shooting, shooting
the bull (you'll have to see it to believe it), horse shoes, bolo toss, golf, and other
activities could be done on Friday or Saturday.
I would appreciate if you could:
1) Make sure I have email (or snail mail) addresses for your families.
2) Let me know if you can contribute any time towards planning and coordinating the event.
3) Let me know how you can contribute either with food or cash (we are contemplating a menu instead of pot luck).
4) Let me know what you have available to share (ice cream makers, scrap books of 2005 and 2008 CousinFests, outdoor and carnival games, etc.).
5) Most importantly, let us know if you can or can't come. For those who can't come, we would appreciate a recent photo, and maybe a short letter letting us know what you've been up to.
Has anybody seen Roo lately? Make sure to give her a ride to the farm so she can help us celebrate.
I know there are weddings in the family that we'll be attending. But lets plan to meet on the 3rd with others in the family that might not be able to make it to the weddings.
Unfortunately Jan's hard drive failed, so we lost updates to the Genealogy file that Stacy typed up during the last 'Fest. So Jan will be asking for each family to update their information (again, sorry).
Gloria and Jack's 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Basement at St. Marys Church has been reserved for the anniversary party Saturday July 2, from 11:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dinner at 12:00. All who come to cousin fest are invited (please RSVP), thinking that will take care of one whole meal (with possible leftovers for supper).
Important Links:
Please let us know you're coming:
If you can help in any way, please
If you can help with food, please
To order your Official 2011 Cousin Fest Shirt
Last updated: March 21, 2011 by Jan E. Beran