In a message dated 7/10/2000 1:02:34 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ndorian@earthlink.net writes: << It seems that we would need to form a Washburn Family Association and have an election of officers in order to organize such a reunion. The president of the group could be in charge of planning and appoint various committees. >> I have no idea of how many Washburn descendants there are, but the number has to be astronomical. Wouldn't it be better to confine reunions to smaller groups? If only half of the descendants showed up, you'd need a park the size of Rhode Island. As for electing officers and enrolling people for a fee -- that is a strictly commercial venture and would only lead to a conflict. I am hoping that research be considered the topic and that reunions, as I have already stated, be left to the individual lines. That way, we can maintain a civil relationship with no one hurling accusations about misappropriation of funds etc. Rodney L. McKinney Rmckin2383@aol.com NEHGS