2025 BPL Family Reunion Information |
July 25-27 | Orlando, FL
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When and where is the reunion?
The reunion will be held Friday, July 25, through Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Orlando, FL.What is the theme of the reunion?
“Deeply Rooted in Faith, Hope, and Love.”Contact Contact Information:
Florida Reunion Committee
Email: bplreunionfl25@gmail.com
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Where is the host hotel located?
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lake Buena Vista
11428 Marbella Palm Court, Orlando, FL 32836What is the room rate, and how can I book?
Rate: $139/night + 12.5% tax
Booking Info: Mention the rate code BPL.
Phone: (407) 239-4540
Online Reservation Link:Click here
Reservation Deadline: June 20, 2025
What amenities does the hotel offer?
Daily complimentary breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi
Outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, basketball (half court), and laundry room
Complimentary shuttle to Disney theme parks
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What are the registration fees?
Age Group Fee: 90+ years old FREE, 85–89 years old $50, 18–84 years old $100, 13–17 years old $75, 3–12 years old $50, Under 3 years old FREE. Please reference Reunion Announcement Letter for late fee information.
When are fees due?
All fees must be paid by June 20, 2025.What are the payment options?
PayPal: bplreunionfl25@gmail.com
Checks/Money Orders: Mail to BPL Family Reunion, P.O. Box 769, Highland City, FL 33846.
Personal checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders must be made payable to Juanita Smith or Lesley Smith Hayes with “2025 BPL Reunion” noted on the memo line.
Personal checks will be accepted if mailed and postmarked by Friday, June 13, 2025. With your payment, please include the names and the respective ages of those whose fees are being covered with the mailed check.
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TBA
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Color: Teal (Reference Alphabroders G200 Jade Dome)
Design: Must match the front design used in previous reunions. Front Graphic for printing here.
See example below
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Betty Holness is the 2025 FL BPL Chairperson.
Email:bjhill1644@gmail.com
Other Committee Members:
Juanita Smith
Alvin “Rick” Smith Sr.
Lesley Smith-Hayes
Alvin Ricky T. Smith
Chelia Smith
Nicole Smith
Dion Smith
Paula Pitts
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Complete the Registration Form (Google form) and Accomplishments/Acknowledgments Form (Google Form) by June 13, 2025.
Email to: bplreunionfl25@gmail.com
Mail to: P.O. Box 769, Highland City, FL 33846
Latest Reunion Update
The BPL Family Reunion Committee is hard at work planning an unforgettable reunion experience for the entire Bryant Perkins Lewis family. Get ready to create lasting memories and celebrate our incredible bond!
View Reunion Announcement Letter
For questions or to connect with the BPL Family Reunion Committee, please reach out:
Contact Information:
Florida Reunion Committee
Email: bplreunionfl25@gmail.com
2025 Reunion
T-Shirt Colors
This year’s reunion t-shirt embodies our theme, “Deeply Rooted in Faith, Hope, and Love,” with a timeless design that unites us as a family.
Color: Teal (Alphabroders G200 Jade Dome) with white text
Front Design: Consistent with previous reunions for a unified look
Customization: Each state may personalize/design the back of their t-shirts.
Be sure to inform your t-shirt vendor of the exact color and design requirements to represent your family proudly at the reunion! Locate the front design here (Send this folder to your printer.)
Current BPL National Officers
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Joseph Lewis
National Chairperson
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Merris Ross-Jones
National Chairperson
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Arlene Moore Ross
National Corresponding Secretary
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Host City Reunion Chairperson
National Treasurer
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June Lynch
National Historian
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Arlene Moore Ross
Assistant National Historian
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Juanita Smith
Benevolence
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Jamin "Dion" Smith
IS/Technology Officer
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Alvin "Ricky T." Smith Jr.
Parliamentarian
Current BPL State Coordinators
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Arizona
Bruce Singleton w/ Brenda Dennis
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California
Bruce Singleton
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Florida
Betty Holness
bjhill1644@gmail.com -
Illinois
Belinda Galbreath
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Indiana
Zalika Lumumba
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Maryland
LaTisha Hunt
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Michigan
Kim Lewis-Glenn
kimglenn067@gmail.com -
Missouri
Arlene Moore
arlenemoore29@gmail.com -
New Jersey
Barry Lewis
jbarrylewis2@gmail.com -
Ohio
Ginger Styles
glstyles61@gmail.com -
Pennsylvania
Ginger Styles
glstyles61@gmail.com -
Tennesse & Kentucky
Timothy Lewis
timothy.lewis2245@yahoo.com
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Texas
Eric Wood
ecwood2004@yahoo.com -
Virginia
E. Stanley Wright
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Washington
Jason Lewis
jatouch1@yahoo.com
BPL Family Reunion By-Laws
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The Bryant, Perkins, Lewis Family, their relatives, their descendants, and all those that are through marriage and/or legal members of said family shall be governed by these By-Laws while in attendance or participation in any and all events under the assembly of “Bryant, Perkins, Lewis Family Reunion” (BPLR).
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The Family (BPLR), members and friends shall assemble every two (2) years to fellowship and exchange our family expression of love for our immediate and extended family, and their close family friends. Such assembly will have a primary focus for family fun and unity.
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The Bryant, Perkins, Lewis Family Reunion will take place on the First Weekend of August beginning on a Friday and closing with worship service on Sunday morning in the Odd Calendar years, beginning with the first in 1977. The Reunion will be held in a location selected and voted on by Family Members in attendance at a business meeting of the current reunion site. Such vote will be taken only after a host city is volunteered by a family resident of that city and is willing to host the event.Every 10th year reunion is designated as a National Reunion and is to be held in the state of Tennessee. The 10th year reunions, National reunions are designated as years ending with a 7.
Amended: (August 2017)
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The Host city of the event year may develop a “Theme” for the activities during the reunion and suggest such attire. Cost considerations must be recognized when suggesting the attire. There will be a Family emblem (Generation Family Symbol) on the front of the t-shirt with generation at the top and the beginning year and current year in numerals at the bottom of the generation symbol. The back of the shirt is reserved for the individual cities to design their logo. All logos and symbols must be in the family spirit and not offensive.
The color of each BPL Reunion State T-Shirt, will be the choice of the State Chair and Hosting committee, of the Host State, the BPL logo and positioning will remain the same.
The color for the national reunion t-shirt will remain gray shirts with maroon lettering.All states will always use the T-shirt colors of maroon letters and graphics on the grey background for the decennial Tennessee reunion year.
Amended: (August 2015)
Amended: (August 2017)
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The host city Committee shall reserve the necessary hotel, meals, activities, and assembly areas to accommodate the family members that are to attend. The Host Committee shall be cost conscious when reserving hotels, meals, and activities. Attendees will pay for their individual lodging; the host committee shall include meals and activities in the reunion fees.
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The Bryant, Perkins, Lewis Family members will assemble as mentioned, there will be a reunion fee assessed for individuals and family. Such fees will pay for the attendants scheduled meals (at least a breakfast and a banquet type sit down meal), and the Saturday family time events. Other meals and activities that members wish to participate in will be at their cost. The Host committee shall include cost for individuals with children and without and maintain an age cost reduction for children (a family rate can be used but not required). Activities and meals should not exceed a 5% increase over last reunion. This is to encourage participation.
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National Chairperson- This person shall have the responsibility of being a contact person concerning the overall reunion activities. Maintain a copy of the reunion by-laws, business meeting minutes, conduct the family business, assist in recommendations and/or changes to the reunion activities and by-laws.
Secretary- This person shall be at the business meeting and record the business conducted during the meeting. Maintain a written copy of said meeting and have prepared for acceptance or revision at the next family reunion business meeting.
Correspondence Secretary- This person shall be responsible for written information sent to family members, by mail or email, if available, responsible for announcing special recognition of family members when notified, cost associated with this mailing will be kept at a minimum and paid for at the next business meeting.
Treasurer- This person shall be responsible for keeping as accurate account of any and all funds that are designated as Bryant, Perkins, Lewis Family Reunion reserve funds, and make a report at each business meeting.
State Coordinators- There shall be a coordinator selected or designated for each state that a family member resides. This person will be responsible for coordinating with the host committee, to update family information and assist in encouraging family members to attend the reunion; this may include local functions as fund raisers to assist in the reunion cost.
Host Committee- These family members shall be responsible for the reservation of block rooms, meals, and activities for, “The Bryant, Perkins, Lewis Reunion”. They shall make at least two (2) Mailings to family members. These mailing should include (but not limited to), information about hotel, planned events, approximate and/or the cost to attend; as well as any request for information of other family members, such as birth or special recognition. The committee will establish a date for fee to be paid and amount to pay (keeping the 5%in mind).
Parliamentarian- This person shall attend the family business meeting, and serve as an expert in parliamentary procedures, assisting the presiding officer during meetings. This person shall observe each business meeting and advise presiding officer of “Robert Rules of Order”, when required.
Amended date: (August 2009 )
Internet Technic/ Graphic Designer-This person shall serve as a host committee contact person regarding internet and social media posting. This person will assist the host committee in the developing of Family Web pages/sites and information posting to such sites.
Amended date:(August 2009)
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These by-laws shall govern the Bryant, Perkins, Lewis Family Reunion and shall remain in effect unless revised or changed at the Family Reunion Meeting. Officers shall be elected or reelected at each business meeting.
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These by-laws shall govern the Bryant, Perkins, Lewis Family Reunion and shall remain in effect unless revised or changed at the Family Reunion Meeting. Officers shall be elected or reelected at each business meeting.
Amendments
Amendment 1-amended August 2003
Article V-Fees and Cost
Changes as follow:
Activities and meals should not exceed a 5% increase…(should read…should be a reasonable increase if need to account for inflation.)
Article VI-Officers and Duties reads: The committee will establish a date for fees to be paid and amount to pay (keeping the 5% in mind).
Should read: The committee… and amount to pay, keeping the cost reasonable to cover expense.
Amendment 2 – amended August 2017
Changes as follows:Bylaws updated August 2017 will become the official bylaws.
Amendment 3 – amended August 2019Changes as follow:
The Reunion Host City Committee will hereby have the authority to decide whether to have a Formal dinner/banquet for that Reunion Year.
By-Laws Updated in 2019 are the Official By-Laws of the Bryant, Perkins, Lewis Family Reunion.