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Greetings Briggs Family!!!
Guess what? It’s that time again. That’s right!!! Yes, you guessed it, just as The O’Jays sang it;
“FAMILY REUNION” gonna be a “FAMILY REUNION”.
This year the 2nd Annual Briggs Family Reunion will be held in Los Angeles, California July 19-22,
2013. The Briggs Reunion Committee cordially invites you to come and join in this wonderful
celebration of family. We promise lots of food, fun and most of all excitement!!!
Within these pages you will find:
Reunion Itinerary
Registration Fee Details
T-shirt Order Information
Hotel Registration Options
Travel Agent Information
We have included options for three Los Angeles Area hotels and information on
booking your flights and ground transportation to and from the airport. We selected
hotels of varying star ratings and price points so that everyone would have an option
suited to their needs and their budget. The hotels were all reviewed and selected to
ensure they are clean, in close proximity to great Los Angeles area activities and
sightseeing locations and provided the best value for the price. We encourage you to
visit Trip Advisor for guest reviews and information on these hotels before making your
selection.
You are responsible for your transportation from the airport to the hotel in most cases.
We encourage you to contact the travel agent to assist you in booking flights and
rental cars or shuttle service. The travel agent is skilled in getting you the lowest cost
flights possible and will work hard to ensure your travel is booked smoothly and
efficiently.
IMPORTANT! We are providing your transportation to all family related
activities that are included in your Family Reunion Fees.
Peace and Love,
Crystal Briggs, President
Tami Briggs, Event Planner
Brenda Cobb, Historian
Activities/Itinerary:
Activity Date Time Location
Meet & Greet Friday, 7/19/12 6:00pm – 7:00pm Intercontinental Hotel
Glass Lounge
Banquet Friday 7/19/12 7:00pm – 10:00pm Intercontinental Hotel
Garden
Picnic Saturday, 7/20/12 12:00pm - 7:00pm Griffith Park
Worship Service
Knott’s Berry Farm
(added fee)
Sunday, 7/21/12
11:00am – 2:00pm
Immediately After
Service
Buena Park, CA
Hotel Information: Please be advised that hotel arrangements are to be made by June 19, 2013. Hotel
reservations information is available on the following pages. A credit card is required to reserve
your room(s). Reservations are on a first come first serve basis based upon availability
To obtain the discounted group rate, please inform the representative that you are a part of
the “Briggs Family Reunion”.
Travel/Transportation:
WE ARE PROVIDING CHARTER BUS TRANSPORTATION TO ALL FAMILY ACTIVITIES. You will not have
to worry about how you will get to any scheduled activities. We have your transportation
covered! You are responsible to get from the airport to your hotel of choice. Our travel
agent, Carter Elite Travel can assist you in renting cars or arranging to ride with other family
members in ride-share shuttle service from LAX.
T-Shirt Order/Payment If you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt, please complete the enclosed order form and
return it with your payment by Friday, March 15, 2013. No orders will be taken during the
reunion weekend, so please be sure to place your orders now.
Reunion Registration Fee: The reunion registration fee is $150 per adult/teen age 13 +, $125 per child age 5-12, and
babies to 4 years of age are free. To ensure that your reunion registration fee is properly
accounted for, please complete the enclosed form with your money order and return to
Crystal B. Smith by May 31, 2013. It is important to pay your reunion registration fee on time and
submit the required information. The reunion will not be responsible and will consider
registration fees unpaid if they do not reach Crystal B. Smith. Registration Fees will only support
the activities listed above. You will be responsible for any additional entertainment. Family
members are expected to pay registration fees by the requested deadline if you plan to
attend the reunion. Your support and cooperation will be greatly appreciated. All final
counts (fees & t-shirt orders) and funds must be received by May 31st, 2013 to ensure your
participation in this year’s reunion.
Payments To:
Crystal B. Smith
1235 Marywood Ct.
Aurora, IL 60505
For your convenience, you can pay for the reunion in these 3 ways:
1. Mail with cashier's check/money order
2. Online via the website under Pay for Reunion tab- PayPal tab(2.9% fee + .30 per credit
card transaction)
3. Online via the website under Pay for Reunion tab- MyEvent website (3.75% + .50 fee
per credit card transaction)
Website: www.briggsfamilylove.myevent.com password is briggs711
As a part of Friday night’s activities, we will prepare a slide show of the best and worst family or
individual photos as well as family genealogy/trees. If you and/or your family would like to be
a part of the presentation, please e-mail your photos by May 30, 2013.
For more information regarding the Briggs Family Reunion, please feel free to contact:
Crystal Briggs Smith at (630) 506-0090, (e-mail: [email protected]),
Tami Briggs at (213) 342-1334 (e-mail: [email protected]) or
visit the family website at www.briggsfamilylove.myevent.com enter the password briggs711.
See you at the reunion!!
Sincerely,
Crystal Briggs Smith
Briggs Reunion Committee President
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THE BRIGGS FAMILY REUNION
JULY 19-22, 2013
MAKE ALL CASHIER’S CHECKS/MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO: CRYSTAL B. SMITH.
YOU MAY BE SET UP ON A PAYMENT PLAN, IF NEEDED, SO PLEASE CONTACT
CRYSTAL B. SMITH TO FIND OUT DETAILS, SO THAT APPROPRIATE PAYMENT
ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE. REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE RECEIVED BY
FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2013.
FAMILY REUNION REGISTRATION FEES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO:
Crystal B. Smith
1235 Marywood Ct.
Aurora, IL 60505
BE SURE TO RETURN THIS FORM WITH YOUR PAYMENT, COMPLETED WITH THE NAMES AND AGES OF THE PERSONS THE
PAYMENT COVERS.
Total # Total $ Amount
Age Fee Age Group Age Group
0 – 4 years old Free $
5 – 12 years old $125.00 $
13 – 18 years old $150.00 $
18 & Older $150.00 $
Total Payment Amount Enclosed: $ .
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THE BRIGGS FAMILY REUNION
JULY 19-22, 2013
T-SHIRT ORDER FORM
Youth Sizes
Youth Prices Adult Sizes Adult Prices
XS $10 S $12
SM $10 M $12
M $10 L $12
L $10 XL $12
XL $10 XXL $12
3XL $15
4XL $15
5XL $15
6XL $15
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM BELOW.
** Please be sure to complete form and return with payment to Crystal B. Smith. You may send
your t-shirt payment along with registration fee(s). If you send one money order for both
registration fee (s) and t-shirts, please be sure that the total includes both payments. **
NAME
SIZE QUANTITY PRICE TOTAL
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Lula Carter, owner of Carter Elite Travel is the Briggs Family Reunion Travel Agent. She has extensive travel ex-
perience and over 7 years of expert planning and travel consulting. She is on hand to guide you through the
myriad of options in planning your flight and transportation needs for your trip to Los Angeles.
WHY DO I NEED TO USE A TRAVEL AGENT?
The benefit is that it makes it easy for everyone. You will not need to call all over the world to get a best
rate. Lula has access to the best travel technology of today and she will give you a much better travel planning
experience than you can do on your own. Lula can go in her system and see what all of the airlines have
available, who has the best rates, how many seats are left at certain rates.
When an airline sells tickets they have no less than 15 different prices for coach tickets. They sell a certain
number of seats at each price level. You don't see this information when you go on Expedia or other
sites. Those sites just give you coach, business and first class options. By contacting Lula, she can help get the
very lowest price and let you know how many seats are left at that price. Another benefit is that
she can handle booking your rental cars or ride-share shuttle service to and from the airport. She
will know when everyone is arriving and can arrange for groups of family members to ride in shut-
tles together.
CARTER ELITE TRAVEL WILL:
1. Get you the best flight possible to Los Angeles at the best rates available
2. Assist you in booking your rental car
3. Assist you in booking your ride-share shuttle service to and from the airport, ensuring you ride
with other members of the family
4. Assist you planning additional activities in the Southern California area, such as Disney,
Universal Studios, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Six Flags
Magic Mountain, Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills and more...
CONTACT LULA CARTER FOR YOUR TRAVEL NEEDS:
866-722-9647 or to send email, click [email protected]
Where history meets Hollywood! The Safari Inn is conveniently located near several motion picture
studios including Universal Studios and NBC, and a short drive to the Hollywood strip. IF you are
searching for a Hollywood hote with a bit of film history, look no further than Safari Inn!
STAR RATING:
COST PER NIGHT: $109.00 + 11% taxes = $120.99 per night
PARKING: Free parking
INTERNET ACCESS: Free
HOTEL AMENITIES: Airport shuttle to and from Burbank airport
Heated outdoor pool
Within driving distance to Universal City Walk and Universal Studios
Within driving distance to NBC studios, Disney Studios and Nickelodeon Studios
Fitness center
Laundry facilities
ROOM AMENITIES: Room service provided by Olive’s Bistro
Satellite television
Large desk with data port and voice mail
Iron and ironing board
Complimentary in-room coffee and tea service
Mini refrigerator
Complimentary high speed wireless internet
Complimentary local calls
RESERVATIONS: 800-782-4373 Mention: Briggs Family Reunion
Bed down near LAX and LA’s best beaches in mod
‘60s style that puts the glamour and fun back in air travel. The vibe at Custom Hotel is fun and open.
It is LA, after all. Enjoy Pacific Rim influenced cuisine by our pool deck or in a cabana by the fire pit.
Check your flight status from the LAX Lounge. Stimulate those brain cells with Xbox Kinect. When it’s
time to leave, our own complimentary shuttle will take you straight to LAX.
STAR RATING:
COST PER NIGHT: $139.00 + 15.05% taxes = $159.92 per night
PARKING: Valet (fee applies)
INTERNET ACCESS: Free
HOTEL AMENITIES: Complimentary shuttle service to and from LAX from 5am—2am
Six social lounges each with it’s own concept, including: Transonic: Electronic gaming lounge equipped with Xbox Kinect and
Wii game stations, 55” LCD/HDMI TVs and surround system
LAX Lounge: Features plush seating, flight departure display, PC, printer
for boarding passes, work desks and 42” LCD/HDMI TV
Stratosphere: 12th floor relaxation room with rich leather massage
chairs, calming music and a tranquil atmosphere
Duty Free: Our take on the vending machine room. Includes all-natual
snacks, ready-to-eat meals, and a variety of drink machines.
Causal bar and dining space overlooking the sun deck and pool
Lobby floor bar
Heated outdoor pool, multi-tiered sundeck, 5 cabanas, and firepit
2 fitness centers - weights and cardio
ROOM AMENITIES: Wireless internet access
37” flat panel TVs with HDMI to connect with mobile devices for movie viewing
Stereo with iPod docking station
Controllable LED lighting system for color personalization
Modern platform bed with 300-thread count linens
Coffee and coffeemaker
Laptop accommodating in-room safes
RESERVATIONS: 877-287-8601 Mention: Briggs Family Reunion
The renowned landmark of the InterContinental Los Angeles Hotel resides on the prestigious Westside
of the 'City of Angels'. Minutes away from Beverly Hills, major entertainment studios and sun-
drenched beaches, our location on Avenue of the Stars is the perfect base for discovering the best
of Los Angeles. Dedicated to providing guests with exceptional service, the InterContinental Los An-
geles evokes a unique combination of understated elegance and modern luxury.
STAR RATING:
COST PER NIGHT: $189.00 + 15.5% taxes = $218.30 per night
PARKING: Valet (fee applies)
INTERNET ACCESS: Free
HOTEL AMENITIES: Lobby lounge
Heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi
Near Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills
Westfield Shopping Center Century City is across the street
24-hour fitness center with cardio equipment and steam bath
24-hour security staff
100% non-smoking property
Mercedes-Benz courtesy car to drop off and pick you up within 1.5 mile radius
ROOM AMENITIES: Private balconies
Italian marble bathrooms w/ oversized bath tubs and separate walk-in shower
Luxury bath amenities
Flat screen HDTV with premium cable and in-room movies (fee applies)
Wireless internet access
iPod/MP3 docking stations
Bathrobes and slippers
Complimentary newspaper
Multi-line telephone with voicemail
Hairdryer, iron and ironing board
Coffeemaker
Laptop accommodating in-room safe
Turndown service
Massage available in room (fee applies)
RESERVATIONS: 888-424-6835 Mention: Briggs Family Reunion or click this link to make your reservation directly online Briggs Family Reunion
Keep an eye out for real stars.
See Tom Hanks’ hand and footprints
in the cement!
Keep an eye out for movie stars.
Eat at LAX’s futuristic restaurant, Encounter.Ride a horse on the
nearly 100-year-old carousel.
Ride the waves, dude. Take a
surfing lesson.
Take a picnic and listen to music under the stars.
Universal Studios and CitywalkHollywood Bowl
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood Sign
La Brea Tar Pits
Griffith Observatory
Paramount Studios
Santa Monica Pier
Downtown LA
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum LAX
Universal Studios and CitywalkHollywood Bowl
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood Sign
La Brea Tar Pits
Griffith Observatory
Paramount Studios
Santa Monica Pier
Downtown LA
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum LAX
Los Angeles’ original name is "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senorala Reina de los Angeles." Built for a housing development, the Hollywood sign wasoriginally lit up by thousands of light bulbs and also had alonger name: "Hollywoodland." The lights were cared for bya man who lived behind one of the “L’s” in a cabin. The Capitol Records structure, the first round office building,was designed to look like a stack of records.
Did You Know?
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FRIDAY, JULY 19
BUS TRANSPORTATION | 5:00pm We have arranged for buses to pick you up at your hotel and bring
you to the location of the Briggs Family Reunion Banquet and return
you to your hotels directly afterward.
MEET AND GREET | 6:00pm Intercontinental Hotel Beverly Hills | Glass Lounge
Reunite with family! A cash bar will be open during the meet and
greet. Crystal Briggs-Smith will present the Welcome and a bit of
Briggs Family History accompanied by a slideshow, thank you’s and
awards.
BANQUET | 7:00pm Intercontinental Hotel Beverly Hills | Garden
Join us on the garden lawn for a beautiful banquet dinner.
Prepared by their award-winning catering team, you will enjoy a
satisfying and delicious meal while enjoying the perfect climate and
absence of bugs that Los Angeles is known for! This is a great time
to chat with family over dinner and kick off a weekend filled with
fun activities.
OPTIONAL SUNDAY ACTIVITY
LUNCH AND THEME PARK
Discover California's best amusement park for a day of
thrills, adventures, and family fun!
WE NEED 15 PEOPLE TO QUALIFY FOR A GROUP DISCOUNT
STANDARD PRICE: $59.99 Adults / $30.99 Kids (3-11)
GROUP RATE: $33.99 Adults / $23.99 Kids (3-11)
Buses transportation provided to and from the park.
