The West Florida Society announces that its annual meeting this year will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2001 at the Oakley State Commemorataive Area park near St. Francisville, LA.  The park is located between St. Francisville and Jackson on LA Hwy 965 which is between U.S. Hwy 61 and La Hwy 10.     The public is invited to our buffet luncheon and the program to follow.  Prior to lunch there will be a short discussion about our Society, and the program.  Lunch will be served in the pavilion area from 11:30 to 12:30.  The program will start at 1:00 p.m. and will feature the West Florida Volunteers who will demonstrate camp life, music, Louisiana vintage dancers, black powder demonstrations, blacksmithing, and other crafts contiguous to the time 200 years ago when West Florida was under French, English, then Spanish rule.  To enjoy the buffet and program contact Mrs. Eleanor McVea, ph 225 - 658-4636, or Mr. Will Joffrion, ph 225 - 387-4060 for details on costs and making reservations.     The West Florida Society is a genealogy group with ancestors in West Florida going back to the period prior to 1810 when there was an uprising against Spain and the area became a separate republic for a short period of time.  After a few months the republic or province of West Florida joined the United States.  The Society is interested in promoting the history, culture, and tradition of this important area that contributed to the rich heritage of those states comprising West Florida.  Our goal is to publicize this period in our history and acquaint the public with our organization, and offer membership to those interested in joining our Society.