The 2015 Event Planning Information
The planning committee is in the third year of planning an event to follow on the success of the 2006, 2009, and 2012 Events where over 40 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation Kinneys had a roaring good time. We have decided to hold the Family Reunion July 30 - August 2, 2015 in WA. We decided early on that we want to provide a reunion which focuses on the sharing of time together rather than seeing the sites. We also decided that we wanted to select a location which made it possible for west coast families to attend.The Place
Welcome to Mounthaven! We will gather there on Thursday July 30 through Sunday morning August 2 and enjoy what they call their "True Mountain Hospitality Since 1932"
Mounthaven Resort offers 9 family friendly cabins and 16 RV sites on 7 beautiful acres of towering cedars with two mountain creeks and a pond. This quiet refuge is just 1/2 mile from the Nisqually entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park. A great place to relax and enjoy the peaceful, natural surroundings. http://www.mounthaven.com. Towering western red cedars, vine maple, and alder trees provide a forest backdrop for two mountain creeks and a pond. A movie of the location is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pFDfHGyBJc0.Different people are planning events.
- Cuisine committee (for the dinners): Grace Kinney, Larae Hopkins, and Nancy Kinney
- Music committee: Nelia, Charisse
- Service performance at a nursing home: Steve Kinney
- Talent Sharing (Nelia)
- Activities (Kathy)
- Transportation: Craig and Robin Kinney
- Family history: Nancy Kinney, Nelia Hopkins
- T-shirt: Kathy Hahn and Mark Kinney
- Emergency preparation: Robin Kinney
- Website: Mark Kinney
- Auction: Forrest and Larae's children
- Program: Steve Kinney and Kathy Hahn
To make the activities work, please let Nelia Hopkins know of your interests. 801-294-7514, njkh1@msn.com
We will order common T–shirts for all reunion attendees. The T–shirt design will reflect the theme of the event. There is currently a T-shirt designing contest. The fee for T-shirts (or other additional activities) is not included in your room charge.
There will be a per-person charge for the dinners after the costs are determined.Reminders:
- bring food for breakfast and lunch
- if you do not yet have a reunion assignment, we will be contacting you shortly
- We are asking each family to bring at least one item for a silent auction and one item for live kiddie auction:
- Something to auction off, such as a hobby, food or souvenirs representative of your hometown, Kinney family memorabilia, etc.
- Something to auction off for the kiddie auction, small, inexpensive items are appropriate
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The Event
As we all plan for this coming reunion, it is good for us to think about what makes taking kids on a vacation go smoothly. Here is one website which has some suggestions.
Planning CommitteeChair Nelia Hopkins
Phone:
801-294-7514
njkh1@msn.com
Committee Members
Forrest and Larae Hopkins
Phone: (509) 734-9987
hopkinsacademyofmusic@gmail.com
Craig and Robin Kinney
Phone: (907) 225-4215
rkinney99@gmail.com
kinney99@gmail.com
Steve Kinney
Phone: (907)207-2356
sgkinney@kpunet.net
Kathy Hahn
Phone: (505)890-3445
heavenboundbt@gmail.com
Mark Kinney
Phone: 989-595-3667
mark.kinney@utoledo.edu