July 15–18, 2027.

Houston, Texas. Host hotel: Hilton Post Oak at the Galleria, 2001 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056.

Phone: (713) 961-9300.

Boots on the Ground.

Yes — this is our 49th annual Hoover Family Reunion.

• Sign up for text updates: Text Update Signup
• Make sure you're on the email list.
• Check the reunion website.
• Attend planning committee meetings — held the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 5:00 PM CST, open to all family members.

We're gauging interest — please fill out the childcare interest form so we know whether to move forward with a provider.

Friday, September 18, 2026 — on the reunion website.

• Friday Welcome Picnic (food, entertainment, activities)
• Saturday Boots & Bling Dinner
• Workshops (genealogy, health, and others)
• Family business meeting
• Reunion materials and name badges
• Access to the hospitality room

• Hotel accommodations
• Tours
• T-shirts and merchandise
• Childcare services
• Personal excursions or meals on your own

Yes — a three-payment plan is available. Payments are due by the 30th of each month.

Final registration deadline: May 30, 2027.

We strongly encourage registering by the end of 2026 so the committee can plan accordingly.

We'll do our best to accommodate late registrants, but meals, tours, and other items can't be guaranteed after the deadline. Please register as early as possible.

For your hotel stay, yes. Not for reunion registration — different accounts, different "Hilton" than "Hoover"!

Hilton Post Oak at the Galleria — directly across from the Galleria Mall, 2001 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056.

Rates apply Thursday–Saturday nights, July 15–17, 2027, and cover everyone staying in the room.

Breakfast is served daily 6:00–10:00 AM — just show your room key and give your room number.

Yes, for an additional $50/night you can upgrade to a mini suite.

Yes — in-and-out parking is $21/day, no restrictions (a discounted rate; regular overnight parking runs $35–$50).

Yes, up to 75 lbs, with a non-refundable $75 pet fee.

26 rooms per night are reserved for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

The block opens Friday, September 18, 2026 and closes June 30, 2027.

If demand is high, the committee can extend the block at the same rate. Book early and let the committee know if you need a room so they can track demand.

Contact the hotel directly for their cancellation policy, and please also let the planning committee know if your plans change.

Thursday, July 15 — Arrival Day

• Registration opens at 12:00 PM at the hotel
• Scavenger hunt around the Galleria and surrounding area
• Hospitality Room open 3:00–7:00 PM
• Official Welcome Reception at 5:00 PM
• On-your-own activities: bowling, skating, ice skating, and more

Friday, July 16 — Workshops & Welcome Picnic

• Breakfast at the hotel (if purchased)
• Genealogy Workshop with Dolores Rodgers
• Genealogy Workshop for Beginners
• Health & Mental Health Workshop
• Welcome Picnic at the Taylor Stevenson Center at 3:00 PM
• Texas barbecue, live zydeco music, line dancing, mechanical bull, bouncy house, DJ, raffle
• Attire: African/Black-culture regalia or college gear

Saturday, July 17 — Family Meeting, Tours & Boots and Bling Dinner

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Kids Power Hour
• Family Business Meeting
• Lunch on your own
• Optional tours
• Family photo at 7:00 PM
• Boots and Bling Dinner at 7:30 PM

Sunday, July 18 — Worship Service

• Leave the hotel at 9:00 AM
• Worship at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church at 10:00 AM
• Hotel checkout at 12:00 PM

It's optional but encouraged — a meaningful way to close the weekend together as a family.

The official reunion dates are July 15–18, 2027. For early arrival or a later departure, make your own arrangements directly with the hotel.

No — they're optional, at additional cost:

• Historic Cowboy and Culture Tour: $35/person
• NASA Space Center Tour: $65/person (includes admission)

An air-conditioned bus tour with a professional guide, visiting historic sites including Emancipation Park, Freedmen's Town, and one of the oldest African American ranches in the country — in the same family for over 100 years.

An air-conditioned bus tour to the NASA Space Center, about 60 miles from the hotel, including admission. It highlights the contributions of Black astronauts, engineers, and rocket scientists.

Be on time for departure!

Yes.

50 seats on each bus.

No — both run at the same time Saturday afternoon, so you'll need to choose one.

Dolores Rogers, a nationally recognized expert who works with the African American Museum in Houston.

She'll lead a 2-hour deep-dive session for those ready to go further, plus a 1-hour session for beginners.

Bring documentation and scanned images if you have them.

Yes — a Health and Mental Health workshop is also planned, with more educational sessions in development.

We're surveying interest. If there's enough demand, we'll hire a Black-owned childcare company that provides safe childcare at conferences and events — at an additional cost to individual families. Watch for the survey.

Yes — a Kids Power Hour on Saturday morning, the Thursday scavenger hunt, and additional youth activities being planned by Umeko.

Men wear boots, women wear bling — or vice versa. Anyone can mix it up. Come ready to sparkle!

Yes — get your karaoke, poetry, dancing, or other talents ready.

Yes, also part of the Boots and Bling Dinner program.

A time to honor and recognize family members who've passed away since our last reunion.

Yes, handled by the executive board. Please submit the names of graduating children, grandchildren, and relatives so they can be recognized.

There's been interest in an optional post-reunion cruise departing from Galveston (about 45 minutes from Houston). Details are being compiled and will be shared when available.

Registration fees don't cover all reunion costs — we need to raise an additional $6,000–$8,000.

The Domino's Pizza "Slice the Price" fundraiser.

Sign up to sell

Buy a digital pizza card for $20 (about $22 with shipping).

Every large pizza purchase gets you a second one free — good until June 2028, accepted nationwide (with a few limited exceptions).

$10 from every card sold goes directly to the reunion fund.

Two weeks only, starting immediately — act fast!

You'll get your own personal link to share via text, email, or social media.

The top seller gets reserved special seating and their own table at the Boots and Bling Dinner.

Sell 15 cards for a bonus incentive, sell 50 for gift cards — ask Tanisha (our Domino's rep) or Dorcas Robinson for details.

More are coming, potentially including a "Family Foundations" monthly giving program. Attend the fundraising meetings for updates.

Yes — a direct call for donations goes out toward the end of the year, and you'll also be able to join the Family Foundations program once it launches.

Kemmiko Grant.

The committee is working with the executive board to establish a separate bank account for the 2027 reunion, ensuring transparency and proper tracking.

Online payment methods are being set up for registration. Domino's fundraiser proceeds are direct deposited; other fundraisers may use paper checks.

Yes — Kemmiko maintains a roster and shares updates at the bi-monthly meetings.

Kemmiko Grant (treasurer) or any planning committee member.

All Hoover branches are welcome. The lineage traces back to Benjamin and Sylvia Hoover, and the reunion tradition began with Frank and Louella Hoover.

Share your name, city, and family branch in the chat during meetings or at registration. If you're unsure, the committee can help connect you.

Attend the bi-monthly meetings, join the text/email lists, and reach out to the committee — we're actively working to connect with branches in Chicago, Las Vegas, Tucson, and other areas.

Send updates to the planning committee by email or text.

Hot and humid, typically in the 90s°F. Dress accordingly and stay hydrated.

A historic Black church in Houston, founded by Reverend Bill Lawson, who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement.

Known for its social justice work and community impact. Current pastor: Reverend Cosby.

Note them when you register so the committee can try to accommodate your needs.

Any planning committee member:

• Dorris Ellis Robinson
• Shuronda Robinson
• Dorcaus Robinson
• Kemmiko Grant
• Umeko
• Kenedie Campbell