come to our next family meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina, September 24-25, 2025!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Our next annual meeting/reunion will be held at the at the Hampton Inn & Suites Crabtree Valley on Wednesday, September 24 and Thursday, September 25, 2025.
The Speak/e/s Family Association will meet in Raleigh, North Carolina!
We will hold our annual meeting/reunion in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 24-25. The meeting has been scheduled on weekdays this year, with the opening evening reception on Wednesday evening, September 24, and sessions and the business meeting during the day on Thursday, September 26. Our dinner will be that evening. Our thinking in scheduling the meeting during the week is so that those who wish to do genealogical research or tour can do that before and after the meeting while research libraries and archives are open. Join us with the expectation of having an informative meeting with great opportunities to connect with cousins from far and wide—and have a lot of fun!
Agenda
Wednesday, September 24 is the check-in date at the Hampton Inn & Suites - Crabtree Valley in Raleigh. We will have a welcome reception with an informal dinner and entertainment in the hotel conference room at 6 PM.
Thursday, September 25 we will have breakfast at the hotel. For lunch on Thursday, attendees are free to explore the many nearby restaurants at their own cost. Dinner on Thursday night will be at Brio Italian Grille, Crabtree, at 6 PM. The total cost per person for the three-course dinner is $60, which includes tax and gratuity. The attendees will select their selections from the menu which will be provided at the event.
On Thursday, we are planning some informative sessions and our annual business meeting. Additional details will follow over the next few months.
Look for additional details in our next Bulletin!
RESERVATIONS
A block of rooms is being held until September 3!
A block of rooms is being held for our reservations for the Annual Meeting at the Hampton Inn & Suites - Crabtree Valley, 3912 Arrow Drive Raleigh, NC 27612.
Rooms will be available with 1 king-sized bed or 2 queen-sized beds. The rate for either is $152 plus taxes per night.
To accommodate attendees who may wish to come early and/or stay through the weekend, we were also able to retain the above rate for Tuesday, September 23 and Friday-Sunday, September 26-28, 2025.
The hotel has a complimentary hot breakfast, a swimming pool and a fitness center. Rooms have microwaves and refrigerators. It also offers complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking. It is is pet friendly (conditions apply). There's also a complimentary shuttle service to Crabtree Valley Mall and within a 3-mile radius of the hotel.
The hotel is located directly off I-440. It is approximately 5 miles to the North Carolina Archives, located at 109 E Jones St, Raleigh, NC. It is just half a mile from the Crabtree Valley Mall, where we will be enjoying our festive Thursday evening meal at the Brio Tuscan Grille. Additionally, it is convenient for a variety of shopping and entertainment options in the area.
The general phone number for the hotel is (919) 881-7080—be sure to mention you are requesting a room under the name “Speak/e/s Family Association Room Block.” You can also register online using this link: SFA Annual Meeting 2025 Hotel Room Block. Reserve your room today!
REgistration
The registration fee of $95 per person includes the food at the reception on Wednesday evening, as well as the expense of the meeting rooms for the welcome reception and the meeting, audiovisual equipment, and hotel fees.
Dinner on Thursday, September 25 will be at Brio Italian Grille. The total cost per person for the three-course dinner is $60, which includes tax and gratuity. Attendees will make their selections from the menu, which will be provided at the event.
We are planning to provide a virtual option via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. The registration fee to virtually attend is $15.
Find the registration form in the March 2025 Bulletin!