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Horton Family Reunion 2023 .

CHALLENGE:
Engage in our year-long journey to the 2023 Horton Family Reunion.
Cash and certificates awarded for various levels of achievement.
Register by texting Helen.

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Full Reunion Newsfeed

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Dec10
Roger Horton hurdles Quill.
December 10, 2022
Dec09
Teresa Horton finishes Chisel.
December 9, 2022
Dec08
Roger Horton builds to Chisel.
December 8, 2022
Dec04
Russell Bastian designs to Chisel.
December 4, 2022
Nov27
Lindsay Call completes Stylus.
November 27, 2022
Nov24
Millie Bastian hurdles Quill.
November 24, 2022
Nov13
Evie Larson arrives at Quill.
November 13, 2022
Nov10
Ayda Larson secures Quill.
November 10, 2022
Nov09
Evie Larson attains Chisel.
November 9, 2022
Nov09
Ayda Larson achieves Chisel.
November 9, 2022
Nov05
Marisha Larson reaches Quill.
November 5, 2022
Nov04
Lindsay Call seizes Pen.
November 4, 2022
Nov04
Neal Call skewers Stylus.
November 4, 2022
Nov03
Audrey Bastian scores Keyboard.
November 3, 2022
Nov03
Marisha Larson completes Chisel.
November 3, 2022
Oct26
Katy Meeks seizes Keyboard.
October 26, 2022
Oct23
Helen arrives at Stylus.
October 23, 2022
Oct20
Chris, Marisha, Ayda, Evie, Brayden, and CJ register for the Reunion Challenge.
October 20, 2022
Oct18
Katy Meeks earns Stylus.
October 18, 2022
Oct15
Neal Call attains Pen.
October 15, 2022
Oct09
Miriam, Samuel, Julia, Eleanor, and Irene reach Quill.
October 9, 2022
Oct07
Audrey Bastian rides through Stylus.
October 7, 2022
Oct04
Rachel Grover arrives at Pen.
October 4, 2022
Oct04
David Jensen slams through Keyboard.
October 4, 2022
Oct02
Jonathan Jensen achieves Keyboard. Excellent work.
October 2, 2022
Oct01
Miriam, Samuel, Julia, Eleanor, and Irene Grover achieve Chisel.
October 1, 2022
Sep20
Rachel Grover achieves Quill. Nice.
September 20, 2022
Sep19
Addi Call achieves Keyboard.
September 19, 2022
Sep18
Katy Meeks achieves Pen.
September 18, 2022
Sep18
Holly leads a Zoom gathering with 19+ year olds.
September 18, 2022
Sep13
2023 Reunion Update sent via email.
September 13, 2022
Sep13
Taylor Sandon’s short story is posted in the Library.
September 13, 2022
Sep13
Rachel Seely jumps to ‘Chisel’.
September 13, 2022
Sep12
Helen Horton’s journal journey is posted in the Library.
September 12, 2022
Sep11
April Bastian races to Quill and Pen.
September 11, 2022
Sep08
Brig Bastian is the first person to write his way to Keyboard. Excellent work.
September 8, 2022
Sep06
The Grover’s register, Andrew, Rachel, Miriam, Samuel, Julia, Eleanor, and Irene.
September 6, 2022
Sep03
Lindsay Call completes Quill.
September 3, 2022
Aug29
David Jensen clinches Pen.
August 29, 2022
Aug25
Holly Jensen steady progress hits ‘Quill’.
August 25, 2022
Aug24
Taylor Sandon snags ‘Quill’.
August 24, 2022
Aug19
Audrey Bastian writes her way to ‘Pen’.
August 19, 2022
Aug16
Michelle Horton registers for Reunion Challenge.
August 16, 2022
Aug14
Reunion update sent via email.
August 14, 2022
Aug14
Helen Horton gets to Pen.
August 14, 2022
Aug13
Jonathan glides past ‘Stylus’.
August 13, 2022
Aug11
Sharon Larson registers for the Reunion Challenge.
August 11, 2022
Aug11
Taylor Sandon achieves ‘Chisel’.
August 11, 2022
Aug09
Addi Sage strikes ‘Stylus’.
August 9, 2022
Aug08
Erin and Taylor Sandon register for the Reunion Challenge.
August 8, 2022
Aug08
Jonathan and David Jensen register for Reunion Challenge.
August 8, 2022
Aug07
Neal Call earns ‘Quill’.
August 7, 2022
Aug07
Lindsay Call stakes out ‘Chisel’.
August 7, 2022
Aug03
Jonathan Jensen surges to ‘Pen’.
August 3, 2022
Aug02
A.A. Bastian, aka Audrey, was published on Foreign Policy today.
August 2, 2022
Aug01
Neal Call reaches ‘Chisel’
August 1, 2022
Aug01
Addi Sage cruises through ‘Pen’.
August 1, 2022
Jul31
New ‘Tips and Guidelines’ Gallery added to the Museum.
July 31, 2022
Jul31
David Jensen seizes Stylus.
July 31, 2022
Jul31
Posted pics of Millie, Gemma, and Lena Bastian crafts in their Gallery.
July 31, 2022
Jul28
David Jensen smashes through both Chisel and Quill.
July 28, 2022
Jul26
Jonathan Jensen arrives at Quill.
July 26, 2022
Jul22
Beckett Call reaches ‘Quill’.
July 22, 2022
Jul19
Leana Bastian achieves ‘Chisel’. Hooray!
July 19, 2022
Jul14
Reunion Update sent via email.
July 14, 2022
Jul14
Mary Elizabeth Bastian’s crocheted doll displayed in her new gallery.
July 14, 2022
Jul13
Tips and Guidelines posted in the Library.
July 13, 2022
Jul13
Millie, Gemma, and Leana Bastian’s crafts displayed in their new gallery.
July 13, 2022
Jul13
Library page launches.
July 13, 2022
Jul12
Jonathan Jensen jets to ‘Quill’.
July 12, 2022
Jul09
Brig Bastian crashes across ‘Stylus’, another first in our Reunion 2023 challenge.
July 9, 2022
Jul08
Helen Horton hits Quill.
July 8, 2022
Jul07
Millie and Gemma Bastian achieve Chisel.
July 7, 2022
Jul06
April Bastian completes ‘Chisel’ level.
July 6, 2022
Jul06
Added a new award level to our Reunion 2023 Challenge. Five levels now available.
July 6, 2022
Jul03
Audrey Bastian reaches Quill.
July 3, 2022
Jul03
Dallin Bastian registers.
July 3, 2022
Jul02
Jonathan Jensen achieves ‘Chisel’.
July 2, 2022
Jul02
Mary Elizabeth, Hannah Ruth, and Rachel Eve Bastian register.
July 2, 2022
Jul01
Addi and Beckett Call’s window drawings ‘hung’ in their new gallery.
July 1, 2022
Jul01
Museum page launches.
July 1, 2022
Jun29
Katy slams through ‘Chisel’ and ‘Quill’ levels.
June 29, 2022
Jun29
Audrey Bastian completes ‘Chisel’ level.
June 29, 2022
Jun21
Addi achieves ‘Quill’.
June 21, 2022
Jun20
Holly Jensen completes ‘Chisel’ level.
June 20, 2022
Jun20
Katy Meeks registers.
June 20, 2022
Jun19
Helen Horton completes ‘Chisel’ level today.
June 19, 2022
Jun19
Reunion update set via email.
June 19, 2022
Jun18
Roger Horton registers.
June 18, 2022
Jun18
Brig Bastian is first to drive through ‘Pen’.
June 18, 2022
Jun18
Jo Ann Seely registers.
June 18, 2022
Jun16
April Bastian and Brig Bastian Register.
June 16, 2022
Jun16
Millie Bastian, Gemma Bastian, and Lena Bastian Register.
June 16, 2022
Jun16
Addi Call and Beckett Call complete ‘Chisel’ level today.
June 16, 2022
Jun15
Neal, Lindsay, Addi Sage, and Beckett Call register.
June 15, 2022
Jun14
Helen Horton Registers
June 14, 2022
Jun12
David Seely achieves Chisel.
June 12, 2022
Jun11
Brig Bastian achieves ‘Quill’
June 11, 2022
Jun11
Sharon Larson smashes through Pen.
June 11, 2022
Jun10
Sharon Larson reaches Quill.
June 10, 2022
Cartoon of young woman Sitting on a bookshelf with clock above her.
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Two kids at a museum. Rocket ship is bursting out of the frame.
Click for Family Museum

Write - Compose - Inspire

We invite you to  write, compose, and inspire this year by executing one or a combination of options detailed below.
REGISTER BY TEXTING HELEN.
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Total Time 13 months

Rules

+Writing/Composing Types--Choose your Style/Topics/Modes/Tools/Surfaces
+Awards--Participate at your award level of choice.
+What Counts--Writing at school/work/community/church counts, as do personal freelance writing and compositions.
What will you write in the ordinary course of life this year?
+Diversify--Choose one or more writing/composition types to meet your goal.
For example: write an article, craft a story, compose a poem, draw a design, invent joke, etc.

Get Started

Registration Information
+Text your intent to participate to Helen.
+Indicate your goal level, if desired but not required.
+Receive information, on how to access and use our Google Doc to track your progress.
+Optional, receive periodic messages/reminders/nudges. Please indicate interest.
5 Award Levels
+$10 and/or Certificate: Chisel--1 hour (1 hour for the entire year)
+$20 and/or Certificate: Quill--4 hours (average 1 hr per quarter)
+$50 and/or Certificate: Pen--12 hours (average 1 hour per month)
+$70 and/or Certificate: Stylus--24 hours (average 2 hours per month)
+$100 and/or Certificate: Keyboard--52 hours (average 1 hour per week)
Cash Award/Certificate Eligibility
+Ages for Cash Award and Certificate: As of July 2023, Grands and Greats 18 years and younger
+Ages for Certificate: As of July 2023, 19+ years
+Awards and Certificates: Award based on the highest level of participation. For example, if you complete at least 12 hours,
you'll receive $50 and/or Stylus Certificate, depending on your age.
+Tracking: Upload/report your hours as you go on Google Docs (coming)
+Celebrate: Award levels posted on our webpage as achieved.
Tips
+Cramming not recommended, but life happens. Some writers thrive under pressure.
+Save, print, photograph, record, file, post, share, capture, and archive your drafts, process, finals.
+Share samples, photos, excerpts, drafts, and descriptions, of your writing and artwork with Helen
to post on our Museum and Library pages.
+For more on what to share about your Museum submission, see recommendations in the 3 posts in Tips/Guidelines.
+For more on what to share about your Library submission, see recommendations in the 3 posts in Tips/Guidelines.

Saturday, July 29, 2023, 1pm Hawaii, 4pm Pacific, 7pm Eastern

2023 Horton Family Reunion

Culminating family ZOOM event. Share details about your work.

Bond with each other. Eat great food.

Certificates and Cash Awards.

Mark your calendar.

Saturday, July 29, 2023, 1pm Hawaii, 4pm Pacific, 7pm Eastern

January 29, 2023, 11:00 Hawaii, 2:00pm Pacific, 5:00pm Eastern, 1-hour

JUNIOR HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL GET-TOGETHER, EVENT 2

By request, we’re offering another gathering in January for this group.

Join us for another opportunity to get to know your cousins and share your art work and writing. 

Sharon will send more details soon. 

January 29, 2023, 11:00 Hawaii, 2:00pm Pacific, 5:00pm Eastern, 1-hour

January 22, 2023, 11:00am Hawaii, 3:00pm Pacific, 5:00pm Eastern

PRESCHOOL/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WRITING AND ART GET-TOGETHER, Event 2

The children asked if we could host another session. Aunt Sharon graciously offered to host another one in January.

Share samples of art work and writing.

Choose your a favorite cookie (bake or buy) to eat during our session. Tell us why you love it.

Sharon will send more details soon.

January 22, 2023, 11:00am Hawaii, 3:00pm Pacific, 5:00pm Eastern

Sunday, October 30, 2022, 12noon Hawaii, 3pm Pacific, 6pm Eastern, 1-hour

Junior High/High School Get-together

Share inspiration and ideas. Network with your cousins. Get motivated on your Reunion Challenge project.

Theme: Gratitude for Our Blessings

Families could start talking/thinking about their blessings. You could draw pictures/write about the blessings you have.

Mark your calendar.

Sharon Larson will facilitate this session.

Sunday, October 30, 2022, 12noon Hawaii, 3pm Pacific, 6pm Eastern, 1-hour

Sunday, October 16, 2022, 12noon Hawaii, 3pm Pacific, 6pm Eastern, 1-hour

Preschool/Elementary School Writing and Art Get-together

Share inspiration and ideas to get motivated on your Reunion Challenge project.

Theme: Gratitude for Our Blessings

Families could start talking/thinking about their blessings. You could draw pictures/write about the blessings you have.

Mark your calendar.

Sharon Larson will facilitate this session.

Sunday, October 16, 2022, 12noon Hawaii, 3pm Pacific, 6pm Eastern, 1-hour

Sunday, September 18, 2022, 3pm Hawaii, 9pm Eastern, 1-hour

Adult Writing and Art Get-together

Share inspiration and ideas to help 19 year-olds and up.

We need you to join us and bring your ideas and enthusiasm. Share your successes. Be a catalyst. Ask questions.

Get motivated on your Reunion Challenge project.

Mark your calendar.

Holly Jensen will facilitate this session. 

Sunday, September 18, 2022, 3pm Hawaii, 9pm Eastern, 1-hour

Sunday, June 5, 2022

Kick-off

Helen Horton kicks off the first Writing and Composing family reunion! Take the Challenge.

Sunday, June 5, 2022
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