The Gourdin-Gourdine Family Reunion is held bi-annually at different sites across
the nation. The next family reunion is scheduled to be held in Baltimore, MD during
July 2005. The reunion has continuously grown since its inception in 1989.
The first Gourdin-Gourdine Family Reunion (1989)
was held in Richmond, VA, with approximately
seventy-five family members in attendance.
The second family reunion (1991) was held in
Buffalo, NY. Approximately one-hundred and
twenty-five family members united or reunited for fun and fellowship.
The third family reunion (1993) was held in
Baltimore, MD where it grew even larger with more than two-hundred family members gathering for a great time of discovering and making history.
The fourth family reunion (1995) was held at the Landmark Resort Hotel in
Myrtle Beach, SC. This one was the best yet,
where more than three-hundred family members returned home for a delightful
and memorable experience.
The fifth family reunion (1997) was held in
Virginia Beach, VA. The attendance continued
to expand and included family members from 16 states.
The sixth family reunion (1999) was held at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta, GA, during July 29 - August 1, 1999. It was a wonderful and glorious time of renewing acquaintances and kindling new ones. The reunion was very well attended and thanks to the Atlanta reunion committee our visit to
Georgia was a very rewarding experience.
The seventh family reunion (2001) was held
at the Sheraton Hotel (Convention Center) in North Charleston, SC, during August 2-5, 2001. "Back to our Roots" was the sub-theme of our 2001 family reunion. Continuing our growth and expansion while deepening our Family Unity.
The eigth family reunion (2003) was held in Jersey City, NJ, during the weekend of July 24-27, 2003. "Our northern family" hosted the reunion.
The ninth family reunion (2005) was held at the Holiday Inn (Inner Harbor) in Baltimore, MD, during the weekend of July 28-31, 2005. "Back to Baltimore and Back to our Family."
The tenth family reunion (2007) was held at the Sheraton Hotel (Convention Center) in North Charleston, SC, during the weekend of July 27-30, 2007. "Back to our roots in South Carolina."
The eleventh family reunion (2009) was held at the Westin Hotel in Virginia Beach, VA, during the weekend of July 23-26, 2009. "Family Reunion on the Beach."
The twelth family reunion (2011) was held during a Caribbean Cruise to Cozumel Mexico, aboard the Carnival - Destinity, during the weekend of July 21-25, 2011. "From the Rivers to the Seas."
The thirteenth family reunion (2013) is scheduled to be held at Myrtle Beach, SC during the weekend of July 25-28, 2013. "Back home in Carolina."
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