This message may be forwarded in United States, etc. To all:- Earlier this year, Gordon Watts put together a NEW census petition to be signed and hopefully assist with release of the 1911 census records, scheduled for June 1, 2003. To date, I have received several of the OLD & ANCIENT ones -- which might not be accepted. Go to http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/ These are the ONLY census petitions which might be accepted. Also, DO NOT WRITE on a copy which does not have a place to write your name and where signatures were gathered -- one was received today. When Gordon and I receive the petitions, should a sticky note or a slip of paper not be included, we credit the first name on the petition -- basically for location. The end of this "sermon" -- use every opportunity to gather signatures!! If placing in a library, keep Page 1 at home, place Page 2 wherever you are able -- then attach Page 1 later. Page 2 may be double-sided. Family History Groups and branches of Ontario Genealogical Society are getting many signatures. There are many Non-Resident ones also coming in -- many from interesting places. The assistance of our many friends is deeply appreciated. At present there is NO census bill, but we are getting prepared as we "feel" there will be one in the fall. Also, do not worry if you send the Senate petitions to Gordon, or the House of Commons ones to me -- we like exchanging mail!! A weekend coming up -- more signatures -- teenagers accepted! Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index6.htm [Find your politicians] http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/post1901census.htm --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.716 / Virus Database: 472 - Release Date: 7/5/04