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Every other year the Friend Family Association of America holds a Gathering
of our organization and members to research our genealogy, hold seminars,
and to elect our Board of Director positions that are due to expire.
The Gathering Committee
has worked hard on the plans for the 2008 Gathering of Friends. The
next Gathering of Friends will be held at Lancaster, Ohio on June 13, 14 and
15. 2008.
The
2008 Gathering of Friends.
THE
SCHEDULE
Friday, June 13
— For early arrivals, there will be several interesting
opportunities.
3:00 P. M. there will be a guided walking tour of the historic district.
Also, the famous General Sherman house will be open for visitors.
Many Friend genealogical books will be there for our browsing throughout the
weekend.
5:00 P. M. we enjoy
a buffet dinner at the Inn. The
program will look back at our ancestor’s lifestyle.
We will also have music and fun.
(Louise Pence and her partner, Mary, will dress in the style our ancestors
wore.)
Saturday, June
14 Complimentary breakfast at the
Inn.
9:00 A. M.
Opening Ceremonies City of
Lancaster welcome. “Share and Tell” — All those in attendance are
Invited to tell the group about their Friend connection and history.
We expect some good stories. Also,
those attending are invited to bring
pictures or artifacts to share (optional).
12:00 Noon A delicious picnic style buffet lunch.
1:00 P. M. A presentation of Friend history and
genealogy in this Ohio
area by local historians.
2:00 P.M.
A brief description and history of the New Salem area we will be visiting.
2:15 P.M. A trip to New Salem cemetery, where many
Friend ancestors are buried.
Tombstone
rubbing materials will be provided. Rachel Rose Friend, the widow of Joseph
Friend (Friend’s Cove, PA) is buried here, along with her sons,
They are the ancestors of a great many members of
the Friend Family Association. (Time permitting, we
will stop for a visit to another Friend cemetery.)
5:45 P.M. A group picture will be taken
.6:00 P.M.
A festive banquet.
There will be music, door prizes, and a program on the history and
culture of this area where so many
Friends came long ago, and where many of their
descendents now live. This is always
a fun evening.
Sunday, June 15
Complimentary breakfast at the Inn
.9:00 A.M. Devotions
10:00 A. M.
The formal association annual meeting with the election of
trustees and other business that may come before the group.
The traditional closing friendship
circle, and “good-bye.”
We will have a lot of information on the many places of
interest for those who may wish to stay longer.
THE LANCASTER INN
We will be here June 13 14 and 15,
2008 for the next Gathering of Friends,
The Lancaster Inn has a block of rooms re-served for us (June 13 and 14). Double rooms are $62.00 plus tax per day.
Call in for your reservation at 740-653-3040.
All of our meetings will be held here. Come and meet new
cousins and renew friendships.
For a printable Schedule and Registration form
for the 2008 Gathering click here
Click here to visit
the Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau's website
Elections for FFAA Board of Trustees will be held at
the
June 2008 Gathering
in Lancaster, Ohio.
The
FFAA will hold elections for eight Board of Trustee positions at the 2008
FFAA Gathering in Lancaster, Ohio in June. As per the current By- Laws, one
FFAA member of the Board of Trustees is to serve on the Nominating
Committee. First Vice President Pat Thompson offered to fill this position
on the committee. Pat will be joined by life member Mary Lou Fritz, (wife
of Past President, Don Fritz) and immediate Past President, Ivory Steinard.
As a result of the By-Law change approved at the 2006 Gathering, Board
members serve a two year term. The only exception to this is Pat Thompson
who was elected to a 6 year term that expires in 2010. In 2010 this position
will also become a 2 year term.
Any member of the FFAA in
good standing is eligible to run for a position of Trustee. If you would
like to nominate anyone for the Board please E-mail your nominations to:
Nomination@friendfamilyassociation.org
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Or if you wish, please mail
your nominations to:
Patty Friend Thompson
5910 Lawrence Ct
Adamstown, Maryland 21710.
The FFAA has many on-going
activities and welcomes the help and support of all interested members of
the Association. The slate for the eight positions will be published
in the spring edition of the Friendship News. Included will be a brief
biography of each of the candidates.If you have any questions about the
duties, and responsibilities of Board members, please feel free to contact
anyone on the Nominating Committee through the two addresses provided above.
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