63rd McNeill Family Reunion - July 10-13, 2025

 This year's Reunion will be in sunny Tampa Florida, July 10-13th. The host hotel is the Embassy Suite by Hilton Tampa Airport West Shore. The reunion fee will include your T-shirt and activities designated with asterisk*. The family color is Orange.

All other activities such as attending Busch Gardens, Tampa Zoo, Aquarium, Gulf Coast Beach excursions, Children’s Museum, and Tampa Nightlife (21 and older) are On Your Own (OYO) and at additional cost. There is an option for anyone interested in camping to join a group Thursday-Friday (July 10-11) at the State Park for an overnight Glamping adventure. If you are interested, contact Beverly Holland for more details and cost.

REUNION FEES

$120 for Adults (ages 18+), $85 for Children (ages 6-17), and $35 for Toddlers (ages 5 & under) If you are not attending the reunion and would like to purchase a T-shirt, the cost is $25 (includes shipping).

The registration form is electronic. Once you register, you can submit your payment using Zelle, CashApp, Venmo, or Money Order.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION FORM

Registration & Payment must be completed by MAY 15, 2025

Here is a tentative schedule of the weekend:

THURSDAY, JULY 10th

- Glamping at Hillsborough Rover State Park

o For those that registered & paid in advance

o Overnight, Thursday noon until Friday 1pm

o Contact Beverly Holland with questions

- Hotel check-in at 4pm

- Family Hospitality Room will be opening in the evening

FRIDAY, JULY 11th

- Breakfast* (Free for everyone staying at hotel)

- Pool Party

- Family Meet and Greet* (5-10pm) Hotel Banquet Room

- Hospitality Rooms *– Room# TBD

- Explore Tampa Waterfront & Nightlife - OYO

SATURDAY, JULY 12th

- Breakfast* (Free for everyone staying at hotel)

- Free Time – Enjoy activities in the area OYO Some suggestions (8am-3:30pm)

o Busch Gardens; Glazer Children’s Museum

o Tampa ZooQuarium; ZooTampa; Florida Aquarium

o Gulf Coast Beach excursions

- Family Reunion Dinner Social* -- Allen Temple AME Church (4pm-8pm)

o Casual Attire; Wear your Reunion T-Shirt

o Family Dinner, Program & Meeting

- Hospitality Rooms*- open after 9pm

- Explore Tampa Waterfront & Nightlife - OYO

SUNDAY, JULY 13th

Farewell/Worship Day

o 10am Worship Service - Allen Temple AME Church
- 2101 Lowe St, Tampa, FL 33605

MCNEILL FAMILY HIGHLIGHTS
We are looking for 1-page highlighting things that’s happened with you & your family this past year. Email your submission to wandatmcneill@gmail.com.

MCNEILL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP AND HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNITION
Attention 2025 High School Graduates. Please submit your application for either the family scholarship or the high school recognition. Deadline for submissions is June 30th. Use links below for copies of applications. Send completed applications to:

Brenda McEachin
602 Dogwood Lane
Rockingham, NC 28379
brendamceachin@yahoo.com

Scholarship Application
https://maxtonmcneillfamily.com/scholarship

High School Recognition Application
https://maxtonmcneillfamily.com/high-school-recognition

Scholarship Donations:
We encourage everyone to send in their donations for this year prior to the reunion. Thank you for keeping the Willie B. and Maggie Fairley McNeill Scholarship going year after year. Donations can be sent via CashApp to: $McNeillScholarship

If you have any questions, please send them to:

o Wanda McNeill – wandatmcneill@gmail.com – 973-223-0777

o Warren McNeill – wmcneill793@gmail.com – 215-740-7714