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<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=4>Our family reunions vary in locations from
Georgia to Montana...that's where the family first moved in the late
1800's... or in Oregon, Washington, or Nevada. We hold our
reunions every two years so families can plan ahead. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=4>This year it was held at Silver Falls near
Salem, Oregon. This is one of the most favored spots of all the
locations. With excellent accommodations (there are several lodges as well
as individual cabins) to the wonderful meals (that take into consideration
various food needs of the cousins) we spend a weekend catching up on family news
and renewing our ties with the various cousins of several generations.
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<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=4>The conference center has held several
of our activities which may include </FONT></DIV>
<UL>
<LI><FONT color=#000080 size=4>a personal spotlight (usually a PowerPoint)
of our most senior family members,</FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT color=#000080 size=4>Karaoke Night</FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT color=#000080 size=4>Casino Night with "phunny" money provided
and cool things to buy with our winnings</FONT></LI>
<LI> <FONT color=#000080 size=4>Silent auctions and an oral auction to
raise seed money for the next reunion. Everyone brings something to be
auctioned which might include home made items (jams, crochet items, wooden
toys) as well as themed baskets: Especially for Baby, Back to School supplies,
spa and bath items, movie nite, Christmas or Easter baskets, and the most
popular this year was an antique suitcase filled with old and unique
sewing items that sold for over $130.</FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT color=#000080 size=4>Our Sunday morning devotional service includes
special music by several family members, talks and a sharing time for
family</FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT color=#000080 size=4>Talent shows</FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT color=#000080 size=4>DVD's and videos playing of past reunions and
the recording of the current reunion for posterity</FONT></LI></UL>
<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=4>We also have synchronized swimming competition
held in the pool and a golf tournament at a local course no matter where we
are.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=4>Whether we are picnicking at "The Dell" or
singing hymns at the little white church in Georgia, on a boat ride on Flathead
Lake or combing through the tall grass at the family cemetery in Montana
these hours with our extended family are truly treasured. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=4>Laughter and song fill the air along with flying
Frisbees, art activities and special games for the kids, and
just good old conversation for the adults are a part of every reunion.
Sometimes we have shirts, hats, mugs or some other kind of souvenir that will
remind us of the particular setting.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=4>We always have name tags that not only have our
name but include the date and location of the reunion.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=4>The "Cousins' Photo" is now taken digitally and
can be shared over the internet and printed by those who wish to have a
copy.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=4>We are headed to Montana in '08 and know the
time will be really GREAT!!!!</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>