Hi, Franne & other newcomers! We have semi-annual "roll calls" in mid-April and mid-October. I just sent a message reminding the group. Of course, newcomers don't realize this, so a roll call was started in error. A roll call is when all members are invited to send message(s) about the names and families they are researching in Albemarle County over a period of a few days to see how many connections can be made. Naturally, with over 500 subscribers, we have to plan for roll calls, so subscribers don't get swamped with messages when they're not expected. :) Karen [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 1999 10:41 AM Subject: [VAALBEMA-L] Re: Roll Call > Dear Fellow Researchers, > > I am a relatively new subscriber to Vaalbema Rootsweb. What do you mean when > you send out a "Roll Call?" > > Franne in Virginia > > > ==== VAALBEMA Mailing List ==== > TIP: Surname lists are okay but please try to limit them to say, half a dozen names. Any more than that and many people just won't read them. > > ============================== > Share your family tree with loved ones through a FREE private website at > MyFamily.com! > Get started today at http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWText1 >