Additional Minutes from Previous Packard Reunions

Click each image to view the minutes from the Packard Reunions of the past.

Minutes from Previous Packard Reunions

Click each page to review minutes from previous Packard Reunions. Can you find your name, or others in your immediate family?

Pictures from Previous Reunions

Take a look at the people in the pictures that can be viewed by clicking on the links below. Do you recognize anyone? Let us know if there are additional names we can add, or if you have pictures from previous reunions you would like to have posted.

Click here to see the first picture.

Click here to see the second picture.

Click here to see the third picture.

Packard Family Trivia

How much do you know about previous Packard Family Reunions? To find out, try your hand at the following trivia questions. Click on "comments" below this blog entry to enter your answers. The correct answers will be posted next month, so check back to see if you were correct.


1. How many times has the Packard Reunion been rained out?

2. What food did Grandma Packard bring to the reunion in a bowl?

3. What was a tradition when the reunion was held at the pond?

4. What cold treats were always given away, and as much as you wanted, at the reunion?

5. Who is the oldest Packard descendent?

6. Who led the dinner prayer in the early years of the reunion?

Sept. 28 Mailing

For any of you who were looking forward to a mailing on Sept. 28 with additional information about the reunion, I am afraid it will be delayed because Charles and Bev Packard are currently in Texas. My sister, Dede Packard, lost her home in Hurricane Ike (it literally was washed away), so Mom and Dad went down to help out as they could. They also pulled their Airstream camper down to Texas as a temporary home for Dede and Denny to use.

Please be watching for the regular email on the 28th next month with additional information, and don't forget to leave us any comments related to what types of activities you hope we will have at this reunion. A couple already suggested include a Guitar Hero contest, and a Rock Bank contest, and possibly some type of Wii event or contest. What about karaoke? Other ideas? Pass them on.

Posted by Jean Packard Cross (daughter of Charles and Bev Packard).

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Posted by Jean Cross, youngest daughter of Bev and Charles Packard

Come for the Weekend!

Some of you may remember when a bunch of us would come for the weekend and camp overnight.  We would have a campfire, roast marshmallows, and get to know each other on a much deeper level.  We are hoping to revive that old tradition, for anyone who is interested.  You will be able to camp on Dave and Andrea's land on Friday or Saturday night, and we have plans to have a campfire both nights.  Andrea is also working on setting up some group rates at some hotels that are close by, for any of you who are not into "roughing it".  We hope you will still come over on Friday evening and Saturday, however, to join in the fun at the pond. 

Do you remember the bridge in this picture? I do.

Submitted by Jean Cross, daughter of Bev and Charles Packard

Welcome to the Packard Family Reunion 09 blog!

This blog has been set up to provide information about the 50th Packard Family Reunion, which will be held the weekend of June 28, 2009 at the original site of the Packard Family Reunion, Newt and Florence's Pond, now owned by David and Andrea Packard.  

This blog is also a location where you can ask questions about the reunion, provide ideas about what you might like to see or do at the reunion, and add some of the memories you have from previous reunions.  Check back as often as you like to view the posts from other Packards.  All are welcome to add their two cents worth.    

For example:  

I remember when the big treat for us kids was the Orange and Strawberry Crush in the glass pop bottles, and the ice cream "sundaes" that were the highlights of the reunion.  What do you remember?

Also, please help us out by signing your posts, and "connecting the dots" for us.  For example:  

This post was written by Jean Packard Cross, daughter of Charles and Bev Packard.