We have never taken the time to answer why a family reunion? The obvious answer is why not! But there are deeper reasons for an Antoine Family Reunion.
Top 3 reasons:
1. We are a large family that will only continue to get larger. I estimate at least 200 family members that are still alive. But we don’t know each other. We sometimes meet at weddings, birthday parties, or sadly at funerals where our conversation, if any, is often over shadowed by the event.
2. We live in different cities and countries. As far as we can tell we live in 5 countries and a minimum of 15 cities. These numbers don’t accurately reflect the distances or the cost involved in visiting. Even our family in Trinidad are not as connected as they once were. Our lives have gotten busier and more complicated and we just don’t have the time to visit each other as we did years ago.
3. We have a great, rich history that is researched and studied by many. We found 8 publications, with more to come, highlighting our family. The reunion is a way not only for us to get together and party but to learn more about our ancestors and their traditions, rituals and way of life. Even if you can’t commit to being in Belmont next year, do take the time to be involved and engaged to discover your history and share with your immediate family members.
Finally, we want to connect with you now because we feel it’s best to have the ice breakers before we all gather in Belmont. Otherwise, you’ll only chat with the individuals you know. These pre-reunion connections (with photo and stories) will make it easier for a ‘real’ conversation next year. Don’t be shy!
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Here are the other avenues to connect:
Skype: AntoineFamilyReunion
BlackBerry Messenger: PIN 223D2C82
Pick one or all that works for you. The only way to have a successful reunion is to have family who are ready to be reunited!
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