Truesdell Cousins Family Reunion

06/01/2026

It's this weekend. Call cousins Sandy McLelland (918-559-2531) or John Truesdell (512-658-8455) with questions.

04/11/2026

Cousin Sandy McLelland has apparently made Facebook angry again. She can't find this page on her FB. This is a reminder the first Saturday of June - June 6th will be here soon. We have the club house rented along with the three RV spots in front of it. John Jr and Sandy will be there Friday. Sandy advised there are only a few of the less expensive cabins available. After they are taken you will get the next step up and pay a little bit more. The main number to Great Escapes RV Resort is 940-798-4715. Be sure and tell them you're with the Truesdell reunion. The local number is 940-784-0036. Hope to see y'all there.

11/28/2024

06/06/2024

2024 Truesdell (Cousins) Family Reunion at Great Escapes RV Resort. We were down a little in numbers but still had a great time. Note to self - we need to appoint someone to take pictures!! Cousin Sandy asked "did someone take pictures"? I grabbed my phone and started taking some but by that time a lot of family had left. Apologies to those who I missed. I did get some on Saturday (meal and evening) and Sunday morning breakfast.
Thanks to all that did come out and enjoy the day/weekend.
This is a great place for the younger crowd with all kinds of water and other activities. For the older crowd there are several "adult" pools, mini golf, etc. as well as good food, and just sitting around. We all had a good time visiting, eating, catching up, and telling tails.
Among family things discussed were enlarging Bee Branch Cemetery and having a reunion in Alaska.
The brothers Bear and Fat Boy have the equipment and knowledge to clear the land behind the back fence. We are in the process of getting permission from the land owner.
As far as the reunion in Alaska, it was discussed having one every three years or so up there. We would still have one here for those who can't make it to Alaska and to hold on to our weekend at the resort.
We hope to put out more info before the reunion next year - weekend of June 7th (1st Saturday in June) so y'all can plan and make reservations (make them as early as possible)! If you weren't there we missed you. Hope to see y'all there next year.

09/15/2023

A quick message to let you all know what is happening.
1). John Truesdell was able to secure the reservation for the Corgi Club House Event center once again for the 2024 Reunion at Great Escapes in Perrin TX. It is again on the first Saturday in June. We have the event center Friday evening and Saturday, as always.
2). John was also able to reserve RV spots 22 and 23 located in front of the club house. One for his camper and one for us to use for parking and visiting around the picnic table. Whether you’re driving in, renting a cabin or an RV spot, remember to bring a chair to use outside,
3). This year’s reunion was great. We had a nice turnout (≈40 ppl if I remember correctly). We raised a record amount in the auction. Thanks again to all who brought great auction items and to John and Shannon (Fat Boy) for handling the auction. We love them being in charge but they’d love a break sometimes so if you can help them out or even handle some of the auction, please let us know! Your help would be greatly appreciated.
4). Thanks to all who brought delicious additions to our Saturday lunch! This coming year, as always, the bbq (from John Truesdell) will be furnished along with tea, water, ice, plates, flatware, and cups will be on hand. Please bring a side dish or dessert to add to the array if you can. If you have a great recipe from the past from one of those we’ve lost be sure to bring that.
5) please bring family photos to share if you can, we all enjoy those.remember to contact Great Escapes North Texas to make your reservations! The person who deals with Family Reunion events is Liz. Call her or mention you are with the Truesdell Cousins Family reunion for a discount. There is also a veteran discount and a senior discount. If you mention the family reunion you will be guaranteed the exact space or cabin you choose without the $25 upcharge . Reservations for 2024 opened on Sept 1.
When you call, push zero (“0”) to talk to someone on site if you desire.

There has been talk of sometimes having the reunion (or an additional reunion) some years in Alaska. We’ve discussed alternate years and every 3rd year has been mentioned. Think about this, please, and let us know what you think. Christy Walker has offered to be the point person to find us a good location near Soldotna and make things happen if/when we decide to do this.