Greetings from the Finkbeiner 2002 International Reunion Committee:
This reunion will commemorate 250 years of Finkbeiner's (and all various surname spellings) in America, when Tobias and Conrad, our first American ancestors, came to America. We are going to the area they called home and we want everyone to join us. We want to make sure you all know that this is for ALL Finkbeiner's, not just descendants of Tobias and Conrad. We hope that you will celebrate our longevity in North America with us as a family.
There is much to do in this area. You will be within 1-3 hours of Amish country, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, Valley Forge, Atlantic City, New York City, and Washington, DC to name a few. We also want to offer tours of local historic sites (old churches, cemeteries) where our ancestors lived and worshipped, and historical societies for those who wish to research.
The Philadelphia area is very busy and expensive, so it is recommended that we get a "head count" as quickly as possible. The sooner we get a head count, the more you save!
There will be information and updates at this web site as it becomes available. There is also a website for planners and the curious at http://www.mindspring.com/~plopsmom/tobias2k2.htmWe have set up an email discussion list for us to work on the reunion planning. If you would like to get in on things and you have email, please feel free:
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Contributions to offset initial planning and facility rental deposits, along with cost of postage, paper, printing, etc. would be greatly appreciated. The treasurer will keep a full accounting of expenses and donations. They may be sent to:
James B. Frees, Manager Phone: 610 469-6225
C/0 Elverson National Bank
1111 Ridge Road
Pottstown, PA 19475
He is a bank officer and is insured and bonded. Checks should be written to: FINKBEINER INTERNATIONAL REUNION 2002.
Lori Samples, Reunion Chair 35282 Bristlecone
Clinton Township, MI 48035, USA
Fax (425) 944-8591
Email If you cannot attend, will you consider passing the word along to other folks who may be interested? We will really appreciate it! Best Finkbeiner regards,
The 2002 Finkbeiner International Reunion Committee
http://www.mindspring.com/~plopsmom/tobias2k2.htmWe have set up an email discussion list for us to work on the reunion planning. If you would like to get in on things and you have email, please feel free:
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