Those who enjoy family history often work really hard in collecting data from generations long since gone, and that can be so exciting when new discoveries are made. But often, we fail to collect and organize the information which is close at hand: namely the story of our parent's lives. Several years ago, the WCAGS members observed "Mother's Day" by collecting everything they had relating to their mother's lives and organizing the information in scrapbooks, notebooks, and picture albums.
This year, for "Father's Day", WCAGS is inviting members and guests to do something similar for their fathers. The form in which the photographs, memorabilia, family stories, and genealogical information is organized is not as important as focusing on the stories of our father's lives. By bringing and sharing what members and guests have been able to put together about their fathers will inspire and perhaps offer new insights to fellow researchers.
" If nothing else, preparing for this meeting could be the first step in a project many members have intended to begin in earnest, "said Carol Reel, Program Chairperson of WCAGS.
The meeting will begin at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 13, 2010, at Headquarters House, 118 E. Dickson St., Fayetteville , AR. The public is cordially invited to come, participate in the program and have refreshments. Registration is not required and no fee is charged for attendance.
For questions or additional information, please check WCAGS website: http://www.rootsweb.com/~arwcags/
