Our Story
CROP CONNECTION
EST. 2004
rop Connection,started by a mom and two daughters, began out of a God-given idea to provide a more excellent scrapbooking event. Crop Connection offers an experience like no other:
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Every January and July (sometimes June)
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3 day weekend
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Personal cropping space (5 feet long x 30 inches wide)
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Giveaways
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Special treats
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Convenient meals
Once you meet us, you will realize that we LOVE making new friends and having fun! Hosting Crop Connection has provided a platform for us to combine our passions into an incredible journey.
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom.
adene Holifieldaka Mama Nadene, takes care of registration and finances for Crop Connection. Her artistic ability comes into
play with computer design, decorations, floral arrangements, and backdrops.
Her godly wisdom aids in all decision-making.
She has five children, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandson. She has been married to Mr. Nadene aka Mr. Hudie, for 60 years!
Nadene is also a pastel portrait artist. (She is really good! Even though we
are prejudiced!)
ndrea Colemanaka Sister # 1, spearheaded the idea of Crop Connection. After being introduced to the world of scrapbooking retreats, she decided that we should make our own. Her creative ingenuity and organizational skills paved the way to an event catered to the cropper's perspective.
She has been married to Joey for 37 years. They love traveling and spoiling Deanna's kids. (She is excellent at it!)
Andrea also has a master's degree in music from Delta State University and is currently the music specialist at a local elementary school.
eanna Garcia aka Sister # 2, is a self-taught graphic designer.
She designs and/or generates everything from registration forms, nametags,
T-shirts, and placemats to signs and posters. She is an amateur photographer and loves taking pictures (but she is not so good at sharing).
She has been married to the "Fonz" for 34 years. They have three children: Abbe (married to John), Izzy (married to Isaac) and Gabe (in high school).
Deanna is also a freelance graphic designer who has done work for various
non-profit organizations and local businesses.