2025 Planning Committee

Meet your 2025 JJFR Planning Committee.  This team is committed to bringing you "A Red Stick Celebration of Love and Legacy" that allows us to create timeless memories together.


Chaneita Smith

Resides in Prairieville, Louisiana.  Engaged to Reginald Day, Jr and has 3 beautiful daughters Caroline Caelizelle (Deceased), Emersyn Rose, and Rori Lynn.

Occupation:  Retirement Auditor for Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana.

Hobbies:  Trying new recipes at home; Relaxing with family on the patio; Shopping, Attending band performances and festivals with friends.

Reunion Comment:  I am honored to be a part of this family and enthused about this year's activities.


Brant Cassimere

 

Resides in Houston, Texas.  Married to Erica Cassimere; 2 children: 16 Year Old Morgan Brianna Cassimere; 9 Year Old Nicholas Paul Cassimere.

Occupation: Electrical Engineer, ExxonMobil.

Hobbies:  Spending time with family, Watching Television

Reunion Comment:  I am very elated to be a part of the Jules Joseph Family.


Josie Daniels

 

Resides in Seabrook, Texas.  Sons: Kenneth Ellison and David Daniels; 3 Grandchildren:  Kenneth, Kaniel and David

Occupation:  Pharmacist 

Hobbies:  Traveling (my passion), Reading, Mastering Option Trading Skills

Reunion Comment:  I am extremely excited about this year's reunion!  This family reunion isn't just about catching up; it's about connecting through stories, skills and shared adventures!  Join us for hands on workshops and interactive sessions/activities where everyone, young and old, will leave with memories and skills that will last a lifetime.


Tyaisha Blount Dillon

 

Resides in Mableton, Georgia. Married; one child, 11 year old son active in various academic and extracurricular activities.

Occupation:  Health Advocate, Project Leader, and Speaker with a background in federal government and environmental stewardship.

Hobbies:  Enjoying family time, being a sports mom, and working out.

Reunion Comment:  I value the opportunity to get to know family members that I have not met.


Shirley Parish

 

Resides in Missouri City, Texas.

Occupation:  Retired Director, HR Systems / Contract Small Business Administration Loan Specialist

Hobbies:  Coin Collecting; Dabbling in CryptoCurrency; Family Gatherings; Online Shopping; Playing Online PCH Games

Reunion Comment:  I am honored to serve on this year's planning committee.  It is a privilege to help bring family together to create lasting memories for everyone.  As I have grown older, I have come to truly appreciate the reunions and those who served on previous planning committees.  This year, I decided to step up and share in preparing to pass the baton to the next generation.  Are you ready for a good time?  Baton Rouge, the JJFR is coming!!