Shirley has contacted Rian and I (Gina) to head up the family reunion that so many of you have been anticipating. Thank you Shirley for your trust. (Gulp!) Shirley and Carol's suggestion was to try for 2008 as there is not enough time to get everyone gathered and plans made for this year. They're absolutely right. So, our plan is for summer of 2008. We can't give exact dates yet, but we are planning for Brownsville OR at Pioneer Park. It has a very nice Pavilion, and is very scenic and also within walking distance to the small community which hasn't changed too much since way back when.
According to the Linn County Recreation Dept, we will have to apply in November of this year. A lottery will be drawn, as there are so many people wanting to use the facilties during the summer months. They will draw the lottery at the beginning of 2008...if we get it...great! If we don't, we have alternate parks we can use in the Brownsville area.
I will attach the website so all of you can take a look at it. We will also advise of places to stay in the surrounding area, and I do believe there is a list of motels, hotels, and B&Ds in the area on the website too. During the summer a limited amount of overnight camping is available. If camping is what you're looking for, cost is $15 per night for RVs and $10 per night for tents. Restrooms are available, but no showers or hookups.
From the local cousins, we will be asking for your help in the food department. We are planning a Potluck, so feel free to jump in with your suggestions. We would like to keep it relatively simple, kind of "old time" as far as the food goes, games for the kids...etc.
If anyone has any ideas, or suggestion, please feel free to contribute. We would like to make this a family effort, and make those that are far away, and coming to this shin dig, to feel welcome and comfortable. Our theme is simply "Family History", which we think will make everyone feel a part. It's also important to make the little ones aware of where they came from.
Rian says, in the old days, they would put saw horses together and sheets of plywood for tables. The women would spread bedsheets for tableclothes. Just remembering Thanksgivings and such. Those were wonderful times. As kids we would look forward to seeing the cousins and sharing different stories, listening to the older folks tell their tales of times gone past.
In this respect, we hope each and everyone one of you can make this event, and make this a Family Reunion to remember.
We will be sending out RSVPs (Aunt Marian from Alaska's suggestion) to get a head count as soon as we get a firm date.
Let's communicate as often as possible with any and all thoughts. Rian and I are simply a connection point...this is YOUR reunion...so let's get it going! Rian says, it seems we've all went our separate ways and haven't had the opportunity to present our personal lives, and share with each other. When we were young, our parents made sure to stay connected with each other. As we have grown older, we have made our paths, and many of us have lost touch. Keeping connected with family is the most important aspect. Please help us make this a memorable reunion for all of you.
Rian and Gina Hickman
http://www.ci.brownsville.or.us/park
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I (we) just got off the phone with Rian and Gina. They are ready and willing to head up this huge endeavor. We need to support them as much as we can. This is a huge undertaking that many of us have been asking someone to do.
Let's support them! I am ready and willing to help in any way I can.
I am a quilter -- Jay's wife was asking if anyone was a quilter. We need to do a signature quilt or some such to commprate this get together. If you want to help with a family quilt contact me at cruize@theofficenet.com
We don't have a lot of years left with our Aunts and Uncles and we need this reunion.
I have lots of work conferences in the spring/summer/fall, but will make arrangements to attend a family reunion if it conflicts istead of my work conferences.
Let the planning begin!!!
Bunny
Geeezzz.... don't make a mistake in spelling in your comments. For the life of me I can't figure out how to edit my comments post.
Commemorate!!!
Bunny ;o)
This reunion is so exciting! I can't wait to meet/see again all of you. I would love to move back to the northwest (Maybe you can work on cousin Jay.) I also have a thing or two up my sleeve for entertaining children. I have an idea about making a commemorative quilt. What if every family that is interested, makes a 12"x12" quilt square depicting some aspect of their family i.e. cooking, logging, quilting, military, trucking, God etc. Maybe two or more of us could later put it together. Bunny, I would like to talk to you some more about quilting sometime.
Best regards,
Glada St.Clair
This reunion is so exciting! I can't wait to meet/see again all of you. I would love to move back to the northwest (Maybe you can work on cousin Jay.) I also have a thing or two up my sleeve for entertaining children. I have an idea about making a commemorative quilt. What if every family that is interested, makes a 12"x12" quilt square depicting some aspect of their family i.e. cooking, logging, quilting, military, trucking, God etc. Maybe two or more of us could later put it together. Bunny, I would like to talk to you some more about quilting sometime.
Best regards,
Glada St.Clair
Glada-the quilting squares sounds like a good idea. I...however...cannot sew to save my life, so I'll leave it up to the talent. And whatever ideas you may have for the kids would be fantastic. It's been a while since I had to entertain the little ones. Thanks so much for you input!
Love,
Gina and Rian
Gina,
Don't be threatened by sewing. You could draw something on white fabric with fabric paint or take a family picture to Kinko's and have them print it on a piece of iron on transfer paper. Iron it on the fabric (Don't use steam.) and turn it in. Maybe others wouldn't be interested in this. It was just a thought.
Best Regards,
Glada
Glada-Great idea! See...I told you there was talent in this family!
Gina
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