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Subject: [PAPHILA] Family Reunion Conference, March 21-23, 2003, Columbia, Maryland
Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2003 13:43:14 -0500

Family Reunion Conference
Family Reunions: Reconnecting
March 21-23, 2003
Sheraton Hotel. Columbia, Maryland

Presented by The Family Reunion
Institute of Temple University and
Pathfinders Travel Magazine
Sponsored by the Maryland Department of Tourism and Reunions magazine
Who should attend? Family reunion organizers, committee members, family
members or anyone contemplating starting a reunion or wanting to renew or
gain new ideas. Everyone who likes learning about history, culture and/or
social issues as they relate to the family. Everyone who just loves the
family! Everyone is invited.

Conference goal: To enhance the strengths of the extended family.

WORKSHOPS
Organizing Your Reunion I
The nuts and bolts. Includes who, what, when, where, and how to plan and
organize the reunion. Learn what Convention and Visitors Bureaus offer
and how to work with hotels.

Organizing Your Reunion II: Building on the Foundation
A closer look at the necessary committees and their responsibilities;
fundraising ideas; and organizing through family chapters

>From Bach to Hip-Hop
How do you get young people involved so they will organize your reunion?
And how about getting everyone involved? Techniques for making each
generation feel in tune.
Finding the Rest of Me

Ideas for researching your family history through computer software,
websites and other technology.
Getting and Telling the Story

Family trees and charts are fun, but you can explore other ways to
collect as well as tell your history.

We're A Rainbow
A person's identity is very important. As we trace our roots and history,
widespread concern about color, race designation and nationality have
re-emerged

African Ceremonies and Art
Art and images from around the continent of Africa that celebrate the
values of family, togetherness and unity.

Remembering the Past
Explore cultural traditions and artifacts from the American slavery era.

Preserving Memories: Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking preserves memories but is not just pasting pictures in
albums. Bring photos to use in the workshop.

Land Issues
Many families describe problems related to inherited land. have families
dealt with the issues?

Family Spirituality
A tradition of this conference is a Sunday Worship Service to celebrate
the diversity of religious faiths in our families. The procession of
Clergy and representatives of many different denominations and world
religions will be followed by inspiration from each.

SPEAKERS AND EXPO
Kelvin Boston
Kelvin Boston is a sought-after speaker, distinguished financial
commentator, author and entrepreneur who believes that financial
education is the key that unlocks the doors to financial success. Boston
hosts the PBS series Moneywise and the Moneywise Minute on ABC Radio. He
is the author of the best-selling book, Smart Money Moves for African
Americans (1996, Putnam).
Speak Out

Share your reunion triumphs, successes, concerns and issues. Network with
other families about issues not covered by workshops. MC: Edith Wagner,
editor of Reunions magazine.

Vendors and exhibitors will be present Friday and Saturday.
What you get

Cost: $175 per person ($125 per person for seniors, students with valid
ID, and families or non-profit groups who register four or more)
Cost includes Friday and Saturday workshops, three continental
breakfasts, gala reception, Saturday luncheon and Sunday Worship Service.
All registrants will receive one-year subscriptions to Reunions Magazine
and Pathfinders Magazine.

Contact Dr. Ione Vargus, 215-204-6244, ; or
www.pathfinderstravel.com.

Family Reunion Conference
Rated essential by Edith Wagner, Editor of Reunions magazine
We've said it before and cannot repeat enough that this is a very
important and worthwhile educational experience for anyone organizing
family reunions. Past conferences have included a variety of workshops
that answer most of the questions and concerns most organizers encounter.
Intriguing past workshop titles include A Stitch in Time, for reunions
using quilts as fundraisers; Hip Hop to the Next Generation, a frank and
lively discussion about how families involve younger members; We're a
Rainbow for families with multi-ethnic roots. Other workshops focused on
fundraising, activities, storytelling, philanthropy, and using the web to
plan reunions.

Family reunion organizers from across the country meet at this inspiring
event. The camaraderie and networking that goes on adds depth to your
knowledge that can only enhance your next reunion.

For info now, contact The Family Reunion Institute at Temple University,
215-204-6244; .

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