Hello to Our Jossey-Josey Family:

We hope you have had a good summer.  I think “Dog Days” began in May in Mississippi, as it rained almost every day and was extremely hot.

The 2003 Reunion in Valdosta, GA was great; thank you, Ray and Janeen.  We appreciate each of you who worked hard to make that Reunion a memorable and successful experience.  Jackie, thank you also – we could not do without your expertise as our secretary and webmaster.  Bud and Marion, there are not enough words to express our gratitude to you.  Thanks for getting us all connected!

We were so excited and pleased with the 2003 Reunion that we have invited you to Mississippi in 2005.  We began looking in June for the perfect place, and we believe we have found it.  We hope you will think so, too.  The Reunion facility has been secured – Gulf Hills Hotel and Convention Center.  The hotel is about one mile from Ocean Springs, nestled among large oak trees with plenty of southern moss – Biloxi Bay is just behind the hotel, and the golf course is in front.  The hotel has been renovated, and plans are ongoing for more outdoor activities.  There is a tennis court at this time; of course, the golf course and swimming pool are available to all.

The hotel has fifty (50) rooms – some with a king-size bed, some with two double beds – each room includes a refrigerator and stove.  If we can reserve at least thirty (30) rooms, the entire hotel will be available for our use.  The price is $89 plus tax – includes a deluxe continental breakfast; a grill is also available on the front edge of the golf course and serves a hot breakfast (you pay).

The Friday night cookout is being planned for the Mississippi Joseys to serve as cooks.  Don’t miss this cuisine!  The Saturday night dinner and program will be in the hotel’s banquet room.

Ocean Springs is a unique small town with a great deal of history, art, antiques and beautiful scenery.  Biloxi is across the bridge (about two miles) – casinos are located there.  You do not want to miss a tour of “Beauvoir,” the last home of Jefferson Davis.  There is also a tour of Ship Island that leaves Biloxi twice daily.  There are so many wonderful attractions to see that you may want to stay for a week just to see everything.

Make your plans now for the 2005 House of Jossey-Josey Reunion on the Mississippi Golden Gulf Coast.  We are planning for YOU!

Priscilla Josey Knight
Melinda Josey Haynes