Summer 1998
Vol. 8 No. 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS
Front Words Exciting summer ahead!
Alum&I Adventures and advice from the experts
RSVP
Scrapbook Contests and research, commemorations, We’re linked!, Great reunion places, a mortgaged reunion, don’t let jet lag ruin your reunion, reviews
Branch Office Obituaries: biographies for the living
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack
MASTERPLAN
Christmas in July by Ellen Clark
Family health history a hot reunion topic!
Ratliffs reunite by Dena J. Dyer
FEATURES
Kids stuff v Pranksters reunion by Kevin R. Manos
Scavenger hunt, special ideas and programs for kids
Camping reunions How-to and resources, campground cooking and activities by Larry Polenske
Church camps and conference centers
Wilderness reunion by Dale Giese
Preserving reunions Family portraits by J.R. vanLeinman
Dating family photos
MRN They’re playing our song by Allison Weiser
Overseas Brats homecoming, Is your place in history?, Legion of Valor Museum, Reunions with a purpose, How many more reunions will there be?, USS Bigelow reunion,
Reunions! June through September 1998 Reunion Reveille, military reunions; RegisTREE, family reunions; Class reunions
Reunion Resources A directory of reunion friendly places, services, vendors and products
Masthead
Publisher Jeffrey P. Wallman
Editor in chief Edith Wagner
Art Director Jennifer Rueth
Sales
Bette Jacquart
Marion Liston
Senior Account Manager, Lynn Ryan
Editorial Assistant Conor Liston
Webmaster Mary Jo Klein
Administrative Staff Karla Lavin
Contributors
Georgia Burnette
Sharon DeBartolo Carmack
Ellen Clark
Dena J. Dyer
Dale Giese
Linda Irvine
Keith Manos
Sunny McGinnis
Anna M. Miller
Kathe Murphy
Lowana Orcena
Ainsley Jo Phillips
Larry Polenske
Thomas Spathas
Paulene Van Der Volgen
J.R. van Leinden
Allison Weiser