It dawned on me that there are Aldrich descendants who subscribe to this list who may have not received this notice. - David Samuelsen Hello all NAA list members! The 2001 annual reunion of the National Aldrich Association is only a short time away. This is a reminder for any who might be interested inattending to make your plans now! This will be the 38th Annual Reunion. Dates are July 20 - 22. This will be held in Millville, MA. This is a small town near Mendon and Uxbridge where the Aldrich Clan first settled. Come and meet your Aldrich cousins face to face in the place where the Aldrich Family first settled. We will have available copies of the George Aldrich Genealogy by A. J. Aldrich as well as a copy of the famous Aldrich Family Genealogy by Ralph and Pearl Aldrich. Our president, Alice Palladini has planned an interesting weekend for all to enjoy. Here is a copy of the official meeting notice which was sent to all members: July 20th- Friday- Early Bird Get Together dinner at the Cock & Kettle, Uxbridge, Ma, at 6 PM. Guests please go to the Lounge while awaiting other arrivals. The Officers will be there to greet you. Anyone attending the Early Bird Get Together, dinner please contact Pres. Alice Palladini, ASAP, so proper reservations can be made. Thank You. Tel. 1-508-473-7672; Email; [email protected] * July 21st; 9:30 AM: All members and guest attending the reunion will proceed to St. John's Church, Parish Hall, Central St. Millville, Ma. Directions can be picked up at the dinner Friday Evening. This will be a genealogy workshop and get to know one another. Please bring any genealogy papers, photos, books, documents etc. to share with the group. Books, genealogies, lap top databases and other material will be on hand, also for browsing. Morning refreshments will be provided by the NAA. Coffee, tea, juice and donuts) 12: NOON: a light lunch, at a small fee to the attendees will be catered. However once again a head count is needed for ordering the luncheon. This will be sandwiches, salads and dessert, both hot and cold drinks will be available throughout the day. Ms Jan Wheeler will conduct a short workshop on "using the Internet for Genealogy Research." Immediately following the luncheon the NAA ANNUAL MEETING will be held. This will include a Secretary Treasurer report, discussion of new and old business and election of Officers. It is imperative that all NAA members and guests attend this meeting. It probably is one of the most important ones in several years. The present Officers have been in tenure several years and a few are retiring from their positions. A choice of new Officers is always a very important issue and all NAA members are urged to attend. This is the future of the NAA. AFTER the meeting; Ms. Laurie Berthelette, town historian and Pres. of the JFG Millville Historical Society will give the group a tour of Historic and Aldrich sites in the Millville Area. * After the tour, a light supper can be arranged at a local restaurant, for those wishing to remain as a group a while longer. SUNDAY: July 22: The group will meet at Lowell's Restaurant in Mendon, Ma. At 11:30 AM. After lunch, the group will proceed to East Douglas Ma. To the historic Jenkes/Jenks Store on Main St., East Douglas, Ma. This historic store has the original merchandise on the shelves, appliances and numerous artifacts of an era gone by. Douglas, Ma.; Being where many Aldrich's settled, a list of cemeteries and locations will be available at the Jenks Store, for group or individuals to decide to go browse and find their ancestors and family. This will end the 38th Annual Reunion for another year. Please help to make the reunion plans easier for all concerned by letting one of the Officers or The Pres. Alice tel. and e mail above, if you are planning on attending. Dues for the NAA is due; the fiscal year is from July to July. If you are not attending please send your dues by mail. Thank You, The Quaker Motor Inn in Uxbridge is recommended as one of the places in the area to stay for the reunion: Reservations for lodgings are the responsibility of attending members. * Quaker Motor Lodge, 442 Quaker Highway, Uxbridge, MA 01569 1-888-355-2700, tel. (508) 278-2445, FAX 508-278-7083 Web: www.quakermotorlodge.com * Direction and maps to the various locales mentioned will be included in the newsletter and also be available throughout the weekend. Let's all make this the best reunion ever, by attending. You as members and all our family and friends, attending, can only accomplish this. Respectfully, Officers of the NAA for 2000/01: President: Alice Pickering Palladini Email; [email protected] Vice Pres: John D. Aldrich [email protected] Sec.: Alison G. Franks [email protected], Treas: Joan Reed Miller [email protected] Historian: Robert C. Criswell [email protected] I urge you to make plans to attend. For information you may contact myself, or, Alice Palladini ,President of the NAA. Please come to any or all of the weekend events. ******** PLEASE NOTICE! We are a very small organization and our membership is dwindling. Our future is in jeopardy. We need support from interested people such as you all. Unless we get more members attending this may be the end of the NAA and our 38 year reign. PLEASE consider coming to this reunion! Most Sincerely, John Aldrich NAA, Vice President. Portsmouth, RI