Brooker Weekend Draws Near

Photo at left is Leo, Emily, Keri, (Lori Andersen Clancy - Keri's Sister) and Erin.

We participated in the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure in late October, 2008 in Des Moines, IA - 25,000 people ran or walked - as many as in New York City.

Hey, the weekend is getting close! Keri is testing new recipes and Sandi is ready for Fried Chicken and Chocolate Cake. Sheesh... what an event this will be...

Please confirm your reservations with the Super 8 Shangri-La.... otherwise you may be forced to play cards with Marlene & Don all night!!!! Gary Cornelius said his mother always played Tripoli with Butch and other family... Perhaps we should ressurect that game and give it a whirl ?!?

We have finalized the budget for the weekend. The cost for the weekend will include an All-Aboard Expense Paid Visit to the Jefferson Ranch complete with a Hearty Breakfast on Saturday Morning courtesy of Keri's Grandma Flossie's recipe along with a Lighter Breakfast on Sunday Morning before you choose a Church of your choice or other Sunday Morning activities (Guilt Trips All Around).

Also included will the be the Saturday Evening Banquet Feast provided ala Chef Keri Jane and her Adopted Assistants. There will be a Cash Bar provided by the Raccoon Valley Golf Club on Saturday evening before and during the Merriment. Prepare your Taste Buds for a special Saturday Evening Surprise Desert featuring one of the KC, Missouri Boys' favorties: "South Saint Louis Ooeey Gooeey Butter Cake"

We will also have some Beer, Soda Pop, & Iced Tea during the weekend along with some snacks to keep the Celebration vibrant and energetic. Please bring your own Special Brews or Hard Stuff to quench any special tastes you might have.

During the Saturday Evening Gala, we will have a Video History Showing our Humble Beginnings and Origins. We are providing 20 copies of this DVD to distribute throughout the Family Tree.

We have some Kids Activities and Games planned that we hope will be fun and entertaining.

We have priced the weekend to be all inclusive for everything described above at $27.50 per person. We have tried to keep it reasonable while still having a good time. If you have a small child that you feel will not benefit from many of the activities or meals, then feel free to discount your payment for that child. We do not want this to be a hardship on anyone. You can visit with Leo or Bill Brooker about any concerns. Please make checks payable to Leo Brooker.

See you Soon.