Note: The business portion of January's meeting agenda will be deleted and deferred so that full attention can be devoted to the children and their essays. General Meeting January 23, 2002 - 7:30 p.m. 1100 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael "Lovelines and Bloodlines" Awards Ceremony In October a Family History Student Writing Contest sponsored by Marin County Genealogical Society in conjunction with Marin County Office of Education took place. Come join us to champion the winners and hear the essays! First Prize Essays "My Grandma Eleanor" - by Lydia Eleanor Pasternak; Grade 2, Nicasio School, Teacher: Laura Rogers "My Great Grandpa" - by Emma Elizabeth Cockcroft; Grade 4, West Marin School, Teacher: Fred Gilardi "Papa" - by Mark Bradley Dolcini; Grade 7, Nicasio School, Teachers: Gerald Austin & Dan Eliason Second Prize Essays "My Godfather Great Great Uncle Frank" by Conor William Rounds; Grade 1, Nicasio School, Teacher: "Ms. Martha" "Grandpa Bob" - by Mindy Heinlein; Grade 4, West Marin School, Teacher: Fred Gilardi "My Pop" - by Jonathan Stepakoff; Grade 6, Miller Creek Middle School, Teacher: Judith Rogers Third Prize Essays "Peter Eric Carlson" - by John Woodruff Wheeler; Grade 2, Nicasio School, Teacher: Laura Rogers "Dr. Oliver Tracy Logan" - by Zoe Anne Pearl; Grade 4, Lycee Francais La Perouse, Teacher: Bonnie Burkhart "Grandma Joan" - by Paige M. Brinskele; Grade 7, Nicasio School, Teacher: Gerald Austin In sponsoring this contest, it is the goal of the Marin County Genealogical Society to help families stop for a moment to think about and value what makes them special and unique people. We hope that in sharing stories of pride and accomplishment with their children, the children will in turn feel better about who they are and better understand why they are special in this world. Presented by the Marin County Genealogical Society Family History Writing Contest Organizing Committee: Jana Black; Lauren Boyd; Celinda Current; Cathy Gowdy; Jerry Moore; Kay Peacock; Joyce Rhodes & Marin County Office of Education Contest Coordinator; Deborah Hemphill