88th Kfeirian Reunion
Held as a Zoom Virtual Reunion
September 4 - September 5, 2020
If you attended this reunion and would like to have your photos included on this page, please submit your photos via email to reunion@kfeir.com.
President - Sherry Mickel Parrish
Vice President - Joseph Peck
Secretary - Thomas Bevins
Treasurer - Denise Mickel Russell
Reunion Chair - The Kfeirian Reunion Board of Trustees
Hosts for the Zoom Calls - Thomas Bevins, Becky Rahal Anderson, Cheryl Slater, Elaine Mickel Whaley
Zoom Management - Joseph Peck
Vice President - Joseph Peck
Secretary - Thomas Bevins
Treasurer - Denise Mickel Russell
Reunion Chair - The Kfeirian Reunion Board of Trustees
Hosts for the Zoom Calls - Thomas Bevins, Becky Rahal Anderson, Cheryl Slater, Elaine Mickel Whaley
Zoom Management - Joseph Peck
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Schedule of Events for the 88th Kfeirian Reunion:
Friday, September 4, 2020 from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Friday Night Hospitality hosted by Thomas Bevins, Becky Rahal Anderson, Elaine Mickel Whaley and Cheryl McCoy Slater. Bring your snacks, beverage of choice and your Lebanese flag.
Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Saturday Night General Assembly Meeting hosted by Sherry Mickel Parrish and Joseph Peck.
Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Saturday Night Hospitality hosted by Thomas Bevins, Becky Rahal Anderson, Elaine Mickel Whaley and Cheryl McCoy Slater. Bring your snacks, beverage of choice and your Lebanese flag. Let’s finish what we started Friday night.
Friday, September 4, 2020 from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Friday Night Hospitality hosted by Thomas Bevins, Becky Rahal Anderson, Elaine Mickel Whaley and Cheryl McCoy Slater. Bring your snacks, beverage of choice and your Lebanese flag.
Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Saturday Night General Assembly Meeting hosted by Sherry Mickel Parrish and Joseph Peck.
Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Saturday Night Hospitality hosted by Thomas Bevins, Becky Rahal Anderson, Elaine Mickel Whaley and Cheryl McCoy Slater. Bring your snacks, beverage of choice and your Lebanese flag. Let’s finish what we started Friday night.
ZOOM Tips for KRF Meetings
September 2020
Tips for Meeting Attendees
1. Mute your microphone unless you are speaking to minimize background noise.
2. To unmute yourself, depress and hold down the space bar and speak.
3. Release the space bar to return to “mute”.
4. Position your computer/camera properly with good lighting.
5. Raise your hand when you want to talk, or enter your interest to talk in the chat window, so you can be recognized to speak.
6.After you log on, check the display name under your picture. By right clicking on your picture, you can easily type in your name so we will know who you are!
7. Limit distractions and avoid multi-tasking so you don’t miss anything good.
8. This Zoom Session is being recorded for future play.
88th Reunion Announcements -
August 30, 2020 - Newsletter Information, Donations Requested and Zoom Call Information and Schedule
Dear Kfeirian Cousins,
As we get closer and closer to Labor Day weekend and our 88th Virtual Reunion, we want to send a few reminders to everyone.
1) I hope you have had the chance to look over the Summer 2020 Edition of The Cedar. Since we are not able to gather in a face-to-face setting, this newsletter will bring you news of several families, wonderful stories and yummy recipes. The link to the newsletter is listed below. Please read the newsletter before our scheduled “Virtual Reunion”. It also includes a printed schedule which you will also find in this message. The newsletter also includes “Tips for Logging Into Zoom Calls” on page 4.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18vCmW8d72nAun5x1jWMZMozszS9lnkgZ/view?usp=sharing
2) Remember, the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation needs your support. We know that this has been a tough year for all and the economy has affected many, including the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation. We are asking for member donations for direct support to the foundation as you are able. Your gift may be designated for the General Fund or the Scholarship Fund. Making your gift to honor a family member or a friend or in memory of a loved one offers a wonderful way to honor them and support the reunion. A recommended amount equal to the average registration fee of $150 is recommended, but any amount is welcomed and will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you to all of those who have already contributed to the Kfeirian Reunion. All donors are recognized on our website, Kfeir.com, on the 88th reunion page.
Click on the link below to donate on-line. If you prefer to donate by check it should be mailed to:
Kfeirian Reunion Treasurer
10609 Smith Point Way
Glen Allen, VA 23060
https://kfeirian-reunion-foundation-inc.square.site/product/kfeirian-reunion-donation/40
3) The 88th Kfeirian Reunion Schedule and link to the Zoom call are listed below.
The link to the Zoom call follows:
https://convergentusa.zoom.us/j/7706983528
If you prefer to dial in and listen (no video) in the US, dial 1-301-715-8592, Meeting ID 7706983528.
Mark your calendar for the following dates and times:
Friday, September 4, 2020 from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Friday Night Hospitality hosted by Thomas Bevins, Becky Rahal Anderson, Elaine Mickel Whaley and Cheryl McCoy Slater. Bring your snacks, beverage of choice and your Lebanese flag.
Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Saturday Night General Assembly Meeting hosted by Sherry Mickel Parrish and Joseph Peck.
Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Saturday Night Hospitality hosted by Thomas Bevins, Becky Rahal Anderson, Elaine Mickel Whaley and Cheryl McCoy Slater. Bring your snacks, beverage of choice and your Lebanese flag. Let’s finish what we started Friday night.
If you have any questions, please email reunion@kfeir.com.
Sherry Mickel Parrish
Kfeirian Reunion President
August 18, 2020 - Newsletter Announcement
Dear Kfeirians,
Please enjoy the Summer 2020 Edition of The Cedar, our Kfeirian Family newsletter. Since we are not be able to gather safely this Labor Day weekend, we have loaded this edition with lots of family news and interesting stories. Just like the information we often share when we are together in the hospitality suite.
To open the newsletter, click on the link below. Be patient, the newsletter is long and may require several minutes to open in your system. You may feel free to print the newsletter and share with other Kfeirians that may not have access to email or printing from the KRF Website.
Please read the newsletter before the scheduled “Virtual Reunion” on September 4th and 5th, 2020. The newsletter will provide you with the “Schedule of Events” for the 88th Kfeirian Reunion!
God Bless you all!
Sherry Mickel Parrish
Kfeirian Reunion Foundation, President
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18vCmW8d72nAun5x1jWMZMozszS9lnkgZ/view?usp=sharing
August 12, 2020 - The Kfeirian Reunion Foundation Needs Your Support
and the September 4-5, 2020 Virtual Reunion Schedule
We know that this has been a tough year for all and that the economy has affected some more than others, including the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation. In particular, our Scholarship Fund is low and needs to be replenished as well as the General Fund that supports our Foundation activities. Our inability to gather this year due to COVID-19, has made our need more immediate.
We are asking for member donations for direct support to the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation. This year, due to our “Virtual” Reunion, instead of a face-to-face reunion, you will be saved the cost of registration fees, three nights in a hotel and travel costs.
Your gift may be designated for the General Fund or the Scholarship Fund, and will be used as you direct. Making your gift to honor a family member or a friend or in memory of a loved one offers a wonderful way to honor them and support the reunion.
If you are questioning what amount to give, please consider an amount equal to an average registration fee of $150. If you are able to give more, we are grateful for your generosity. A gift in any amount will be greatly appreciated and put to good use. Donors will be recognized on our website, Kfeir.com, on the 88th reunion page.
The choice is yours. Your gift will actively help us keep the dream of our grandparents strong and help us reach our goal of 100 years of Kfeirian Reunions.
Thank you for considering our request to support our beloved Kfeirian Reunion. Donating is easy, simply click on the link below and complete the form.
https://kfeirian-reunion-foundation-inc.square.site/product/kfeirian-reunion-donation/40
If you prefer, your donation check can be mailed to:
Kfeirian Reunion Treasurer
10609 Smith Point Way
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Our September 4-5 virtual reunion schedule follows. The link to all Zoom meetings along with tips for having a successful Zoom experience will be in the newsletter, emailed and posted on Facebook and the website, Kfeir.com, prior to the meeting on September 4, 2020.
Friday, September 4, 2020 from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Friday Night Hospitality hosted by Thomas Bevins, Becky Rahal Anderson, Elaine Mickel Whaley and Cheryl McCoy Slater. Bring your snacks, beverage of choice and your Lebanese flag.
Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Saturday Night General Assembly Meeting hosted by Sherry Mickel Parrish and Joseph Peck.
Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Saturday Night Hospitality hosted by Thomas Bevins, Becky Rahal Anderson, Elaine Mickel Whaley and Cheryl McCoy Slater. Bring your snacks, beverage of choice and your Lebanese flag. Let’s finish what we started Friday night.
If you have any questions, please email reunion@kfeir.com.
Sherry Mickel Parrish, President
June 22, 2020 - Message from the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation Regarding the 2020 - 88th Reunion
Greetings Kfeirian Cousins,
As you watch the news, you are well aware of the COVID 19 Pandemic, infection progression and our need to adapt to the new realities related to social distancing and disease avoidance.
Our primary concern is the safety of our Kfeirian Reunion Foundation members and those preparing to host the 2020 Reunion in Huntington, WV. Our Board of Trustees considered all options and unanimously voted to avoid an in-person gathering, placing every one’s safety above all. However, the Reunion will go on!
We are busy making plans for the 2020, 88th Kfeirian Reunion, and it is going to be different than our usual gatherings. Our plan is to gather “virtually” bringing events to you via Zoom. We are working on the details to bring you a relaxed virtual experience.
We will share the schedule of events and how to participate in the reunion in the weeks ahead. If you have a computer, IPad or smart phone, you can easily participate in the comfort of your own home. In fact, we encourage families to participate together over Labor Day weekend.
Virtual Hospitality and Family Time will be a great hit and lots of fun as we make our own favorite cocktails and Lebanese snacks and share the news and gossip, like always. We will be able to have our business meeting, vote on new members to the Board of Trustees and BINGO!
Planning for the 89th Kfeirian Reunion in 2021 is also underway and we are investigating several cities, such as Washington, DC, St. Augustine, FL, Myrtle Beach, SC and Charleston, SC. The 90th Kfeirian Reunion will return to Huntington, WV, for a special reunion experience.
We have begun to recover from the impact of COVID 19. Our hope is that these most challenging days are soon behind us, as well as the need for the many precautions required to protect us from the spread and effects of the disease.
More information will be heading your way, so stay tuned and stay well . . .
As always,
Sherry Mickel Parrish, President
August 30, 2020 - Newsletter Information, Donations Requested and Zoom Call Information and Schedule
Dear Kfeirian Cousins,
As we get closer and closer to Labor Day weekend and our 88th Virtual Reunion, we want to send a few reminders to everyone.
1) I hope you have had the chance to look over the Summer 2020 Edition of The Cedar. Since we are not able to gather in a face-to-face setting, this newsletter will bring you news of several families, wonderful stories and yummy recipes. The link to the newsletter is listed below. Please read the newsletter before our scheduled “Virtual Reunion”. It also includes a printed schedule which you will also find in this message. The newsletter also includes “Tips for Logging Into Zoom Calls” on page 4.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18vCmW8d72nAun5x1jWMZMozszS9lnkgZ/view?usp=sharing
2) Remember, the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation needs your support. We know that this has been a tough year for all and the economy has affected many, including the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation. We are asking for member donations for direct support to the foundation as you are able. Your gift may be designated for the General Fund or the Scholarship Fund. Making your gift to honor a family member or a friend or in memory of a loved one offers a wonderful way to honor them and support the reunion. A recommended amount equal to the average registration fee of $150 is recommended, but any amount is welcomed and will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you to all of those who have already contributed to the Kfeirian Reunion. All donors are recognized on our website, Kfeir.com, on the 88th reunion page.
Click on the link below to donate on-line. If you prefer to donate by check it should be mailed to:
Kfeirian Reunion Treasurer
10609 Smith Point Way
Glen Allen, VA 23060
https://kfeirian-reunion-foundation-inc.square.site/product/kfeirian-reunion-donation/40
3) The 88th Kfeirian Reunion Schedule and link to the Zoom call are listed below.
The link to the Zoom call follows:
https://convergentusa.zoom.us/j/7706983528
If you prefer to dial in and listen (no video) in the US, dial 1-301-715-8592, Meeting ID 7706983528.
Mark your calendar for the following dates and times:
Friday, September 4, 2020 from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Friday Night Hospitality hosted by Thomas Bevins, Becky Rahal Anderson, Elaine Mickel Whaley and Cheryl McCoy Slater. Bring your snacks, beverage of choice and your Lebanese flag.
Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Saturday Night General Assembly Meeting hosted by Sherry Mickel Parrish and Joseph Peck.
Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Saturday Night Hospitality hosted by Thomas Bevins, Becky Rahal Anderson, Elaine Mickel Whaley and Cheryl McCoy Slater. Bring your snacks, beverage of choice and your Lebanese flag. Let’s finish what we started Friday night.
If you have any questions, please email reunion@kfeir.com.
Sherry Mickel Parrish
Kfeirian Reunion President
August 18, 2020 - Newsletter Announcement
Dear Kfeirians,
Please enjoy the Summer 2020 Edition of The Cedar, our Kfeirian Family newsletter. Since we are not be able to gather safely this Labor Day weekend, we have loaded this edition with lots of family news and interesting stories. Just like the information we often share when we are together in the hospitality suite.
To open the newsletter, click on the link below. Be patient, the newsletter is long and may require several minutes to open in your system. You may feel free to print the newsletter and share with other Kfeirians that may not have access to email or printing from the KRF Website.
Please read the newsletter before the scheduled “Virtual Reunion” on September 4th and 5th, 2020. The newsletter will provide you with the “Schedule of Events” for the 88th Kfeirian Reunion!
God Bless you all!
Sherry Mickel Parrish
Kfeirian Reunion Foundation, President
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18vCmW8d72nAun5x1jWMZMozszS9lnkgZ/view?usp=sharing
August 12, 2020 - The Kfeirian Reunion Foundation Needs Your Support
and the September 4-5, 2020 Virtual Reunion Schedule
We know that this has been a tough year for all and that the economy has affected some more than others, including the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation. In particular, our Scholarship Fund is low and needs to be replenished as well as the General Fund that supports our Foundation activities. Our inability to gather this year due to COVID-19, has made our need more immediate.
We are asking for member donations for direct support to the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation. This year, due to our “Virtual” Reunion, instead of a face-to-face reunion, you will be saved the cost of registration fees, three nights in a hotel and travel costs.
Your gift may be designated for the General Fund or the Scholarship Fund, and will be used as you direct. Making your gift to honor a family member or a friend or in memory of a loved one offers a wonderful way to honor them and support the reunion.
If you are questioning what amount to give, please consider an amount equal to an average registration fee of $150. If you are able to give more, we are grateful for your generosity. A gift in any amount will be greatly appreciated and put to good use. Donors will be recognized on our website, Kfeir.com, on the 88th reunion page.
The choice is yours. Your gift will actively help us keep the dream of our grandparents strong and help us reach our goal of 100 years of Kfeirian Reunions.
Thank you for considering our request to support our beloved Kfeirian Reunion. Donating is easy, simply click on the link below and complete the form.
https://kfeirian-reunion-foundation-inc.square.site/product/kfeirian-reunion-donation/40
If you prefer, your donation check can be mailed to:
Kfeirian Reunion Treasurer
10609 Smith Point Way
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Our September 4-5 virtual reunion schedule follows. The link to all Zoom meetings along with tips for having a successful Zoom experience will be in the newsletter, emailed and posted on Facebook and the website, Kfeir.com, prior to the meeting on September 4, 2020.
Friday, September 4, 2020 from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Friday Night Hospitality hosted by Thomas Bevins, Becky Rahal Anderson, Elaine Mickel Whaley and Cheryl McCoy Slater. Bring your snacks, beverage of choice and your Lebanese flag.
Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Saturday Night General Assembly Meeting hosted by Sherry Mickel Parrish and Joseph Peck.
Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Eastern Time Zone - Saturday Night Hospitality hosted by Thomas Bevins, Becky Rahal Anderson, Elaine Mickel Whaley and Cheryl McCoy Slater. Bring your snacks, beverage of choice and your Lebanese flag. Let’s finish what we started Friday night.
If you have any questions, please email reunion@kfeir.com.
Sherry Mickel Parrish, President
June 22, 2020 - Message from the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation Regarding the 2020 - 88th Reunion
Greetings Kfeirian Cousins,
As you watch the news, you are well aware of the COVID 19 Pandemic, infection progression and our need to adapt to the new realities related to social distancing and disease avoidance.
Our primary concern is the safety of our Kfeirian Reunion Foundation members and those preparing to host the 2020 Reunion in Huntington, WV. Our Board of Trustees considered all options and unanimously voted to avoid an in-person gathering, placing every one’s safety above all. However, the Reunion will go on!
We are busy making plans for the 2020, 88th Kfeirian Reunion, and it is going to be different than our usual gatherings. Our plan is to gather “virtually” bringing events to you via Zoom. We are working on the details to bring you a relaxed virtual experience.
We will share the schedule of events and how to participate in the reunion in the weeks ahead. If you have a computer, IPad or smart phone, you can easily participate in the comfort of your own home. In fact, we encourage families to participate together over Labor Day weekend.
Virtual Hospitality and Family Time will be a great hit and lots of fun as we make our own favorite cocktails and Lebanese snacks and share the news and gossip, like always. We will be able to have our business meeting, vote on new members to the Board of Trustees and BINGO!
Planning for the 89th Kfeirian Reunion in 2021 is also underway and we are investigating several cities, such as Washington, DC, St. Augustine, FL, Myrtle Beach, SC and Charleston, SC. The 90th Kfeirian Reunion will return to Huntington, WV, for a special reunion experience.
We have begun to recover from the impact of COVID 19. Our hope is that these most challenging days are soon behind us, as well as the need for the many precautions required to protect us from the spread and effects of the disease.
More information will be heading your way, so stay tuned and stay well . . .
As always,
Sherry Mickel Parrish, President