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2006 Grand Prize Winner - Congratulations!

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY – Gorgeous Prince George’s County, Where Families Come Together, is excited to announce the Grand Prize Winner of the 2006 Family Reunion Sweepstakes. Ms. Yolawnda Rogers of Cincinnati, Ohio, will receive an incredible family reunion prize package. Ms. Rogers is beside herself with excitement. She heard about the Sweepstakes from Ebony Magazine, but was hesitant to enter because she thought, “nobody wins those things!”

The Conference & Visitors Bureau along with its major partners and county sponsors will provide hotel accommodations and host food and catering services for a bountiful reunion dinner, a breakfast buffet, and evening reception. Ms Roger’s family will also be treated to a guided cultural tour of Gorgeous Prince George’s County, an informative genealogy workshop for those curious about their family’s roots, and a fabulous time at Six Flags America®. The family will be provided with a hospitality room for gathering, photography and video services for their reunion, and given forty t-shirts printed with their family name, reunion date, location, sweepstakes partners and sponsors.

When she heard she had won Yolawnda said, “Even though there was a blizzard outside, I was seeing sunshine and hearing the birds chirp I was so happy!” Her daughter, Nushayla feels the same, she cannot wait to explore the Six Flags America theme park with her family. 8-year-old Nushayla, whose name means ‘little princess’ is already a part of the family’s reunion planning committee.

Yolawnda is an Ohio native and has a successful career as a Credentials Representative in the healthcare field. She enjoys traveling and loves to bake; Yolawnda’s Salmon Croquets are a family favorite. She spends free time with family, and recently planned an 80th birthday party for her father.

Yolawnda father’s side of the family has a reunion once a year where they enjoy all kinds of activities: baseball and card games, a huge picnic, and dance party in the evenings. She is looking forward to getting together with her mother’s side of the family too, who are smaller and in need of a family reunion. The family lives mostly between Ohio and neighboring Kentucky, and is considering renting a bus for the family reunion trip planned for this summer. The entire family is excited. Yolawnda says, “They don’t care about travel or cost- everyone just wants to see one another!”

Prince George’s County Conference & Visitors Bureau has partnered with Six Flags America ® and the Marriott Greenbelt to host the Family Reunion Sweepstakes Other sponsors include the Radisson Hotel Largo-Washington D.C., Fairfield Inn Capital Beltway Marriott Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Greenbelt and First Priority Trailways. The Sweepstakes event is in support of the Livable Communities Initiative that is working to strengthen families and foster pride in Prince George’s County, its communities, and businesses.

"With over 100 rides, shows, attractions, a full-scale water park and gorgeous picnic pavilions featuring private catered meals, Six Flags America ® provides the perfect venue for a family gathering... we have something for everyone, " says Terry Prather, Six Flags America's® vice president and general manager. "Our mission is to provide family fun and fond memories, so we are the ideal spot in Prince George's County to bring family - from nearby or across the country - for an entire day's worth of memorable experiences!"

The Marriott Greenbelt hotel is convenient to the business, government and cultural centers of the nation's capitol. Situated between Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington DC, the Marriott Greenbelt is the perfect location for your guests visiting the area.

Tell your family. Tell your friends. The 2007 Family Reunion Sweepstakes will begin shortly. This is your chance to win a Gorgeous Prince George’s Family Reunion Package. Entry is easy and absolutely free. All that is needed is a willingness to bring your family together. Enter to win the Family Reunion Sweepstakes by going to www.WhereFamiliesComeTogether.com . Official rules and regulations apply. Enter soon for your family’s chance to come together.