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Family Reunions • Gatherings • Meetings
by Edith Wagner
Reunions have continued to be strong
this year and are a major source of interest for many families who may not
be considering other forms of travel. Being with family is an increasingly
important goal for many who, prior to September 11, 2001, were
not as insistent upon frequent contact. If yours is one of those families,
consider yourself in the forefront of an important movement to reconnect
and strengthen your bonds.
Share your reunion secrets
Do you have a family association? The following
is a plea that you might be able to help with. This request is for people
to interview for an article in Reunions magazine from the writer,
Georgia Burnette "I am writing an article about how and why family
associations are formed, their purpose and goals (long- and short-term)
and about persons instrumental in their formation. If your family has
formed an association, I have questions and I'm certain you'll have
answers.
"It will probably
take a 15-minute telephone interview with a family member knowledgeable
about the association and its formation, plus some discussion and sharing
of documents (for example, by-laws to determine eligibility for
membership, fee structure) and current projects or those in the planning
stage. Kindly contact me: Georgia Burnette, 291 Vine Lane, Amherst
NY 14228; 716-691-8106;
netburn@worldnet.att.net."
These are some more reunion-related
opportunities for you to participate in. Adoption.com wants articles
related to adoption, search and reunion to build a library of material.
Articles chosen will be included in the Adoption Week e-Magazine
and on Adoption.com and Adopting.org web sites. Each published article
will include author credit and a link to your web-page or email. Submit
articles to
www.adoptionweek.com
or editor@adoption.com.
A new genealogy TV series needs stories.
Across Generations is a TV series which tells stories of
genealogical searches and what the searches uncovered. Every person has a
history — a heritage that helps to share his or her character. The search
for and discovery of background can be a fascinating story, providing
insight into family, culture, country and selves. Across Generations
is a narrated series chronicling the searches of everyday guests as they
discover their heritage. Episodes will be shot in real time or
dramatically recreated. Across Generations documents real family
connections made by real people. Think about your stories and their "wow
factor." If yours is chosen, you will participate in a video interview and
be identified on camera. If Across Generations acquires rights to a
story, compensation will be negotiated. To submit a family story or to
learn more about First Flight Productions, visit
www.firstflightproductions.com.
Then, how about telling about your class
reunion? A TV/film producer seeks high school class reunions to profile
for a documentary series. They’re looking for classes from the 40s to the
90s, across the country. If you are involved in organizing your high
school class reunion, please contact Henry Ramon, 646-279-8294;
dhramon@aol.com.
Finally, the question: Do you have a
special way of honoring your ancestors or a tale of genealogical
serendipity? If so, Megan Smolenyak wants to hear about it. Smolenyak
selects stories to be featured on PBS’ Ancestors series and also
for her books, which include Honoring Our Ancestors and In
Search of Our Ancestors. For more information about Smolenyak’s
project, check
www.honoringourancestors.com;
megan@honoringourancestors.com.
Upcoming family reunions
Anderson
Descendants of Archie and Annie Anderson. Aug 8-10, 2003, St. Louis MO.
J.A. Hattix, 314-423-1737;
andersonreunion2003@yahoo.com.
Bootzin/Hurwitz
June 26-29, 2003, Milwaukee WI. Donna
Neubauer, 414 354 5961;
Red1Neubs@aol.com.
Hanks
June 27- 29, 2003, Williamsburg VA.
Barbara & Bob Baber,
rbaber@cinci.rr.com;
http://hanksfamilypage.homestead.com/ThankyouThankyou.html
LeViness/LaViness
Descendants of Etienne de la Vigne, who
moved from France to America in 1686. Oct 5, 2002, Shawnee OK. If you
think you might be a descendant, email us and we'll try to help you find
your connection. Gene LaViness, PO Box 724, Broken Arrow OK 74013-0724;
cgenerun@crosswinds.net;
http://cgenerun.crosswinds.net/L/.
McCloud
Jul 24-27, 2003, Verdi NV. Angie
McCloud,
angie.mccloud@hotmail.com.
Nottoli/Nelson
Descendants of
Peter and Ruth (Nelson) Nottoli. Jul 11-14, 2003, Rothbury MI. Rachel
Miller, PO Box 235, Hanover MI 49241; 517-563-8632;
rachel235@earthlink.net.
Wallace
July 24-27, 2003, Reno NV. Richard A.
Wallace, 728 E. 19th St, Marysville CA 95901; 530-743-1060;
gotcha1@otn.net.
Wilson/Franklin
Jun 26-29, 2003, AZ. M. Franklin,
mafddf@aol.com.
Wiltshire, Hurdle, Bascom, Maxwell
July 2003 in Barbados. Moreen or Susan,
718-335-0012;
xaliber2000@nyc.rr.com;
http://www.thelegacycontinues.org.
Other reunions
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Anyone who has an ancestor of any
surname who lived in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Revolutionary War
encampment, genealogy seminar, lots of activities for children. Donna
Cuillard, 6273 Anastasia Ave, Simi Valley CA 93063;
dcuillard@aol.com;
www.Bradyheritage.org
YMCA Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Celebrating 100 years of service to the
community. Oct 23, 2002, Calgary Stampede Roundup Centre, Hall C, Calgary,
AB, Canada. Contact
Kimberly Delves, YMCA Calgary, 101 3 St. SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4G6;
kdelves@calgary.ymca.ca;
www.ymcacalgary.org.
Want more?
For more reunion information, visit
Reunions magazine at
www.reunionsmag.com
where you can request a sample of Reunions magazine free. Also see
Reunions Workbook and Catalog and The Family Reunion Sourcebook
by Edith Wagner (1999, Lowell House, Los Angeles) in bookstores. List your
reunion (also free) by emailing info to
reunions@execpc.com. |
