Please find attached the announcement for the 2012 Officer-Cooley Family Association Reunion. We are very fortunate to have an excellent facility lined up this year very near the area where our ancestors settled when they got to Oregon in 1845. You'll note also that the program is a little more complex than past years so I suggest you print and save a copy or file one electronically where you can read it again near the time of the event. We'll also be sending out reminder notices as we get near the Reunion. The big date is Saturday July 7 at Champoeg Park just off I-5 in the northern Willamette Valley. But there is also a social event and BBQ the night before for those who can make it. Although RSVP's are not mandatory for either event, having them will help us plan for the expected number of cousins who will show up. Details are in the Announcement.

You will note the 10 historic pictures that are incorporated in the announcement. All but one of them show relatives in our common lineage. Most but not all of the people shown were on the 1845 wagon train that got lost following Stephen Meek across eastern and central Oregon. One actually came out to Oregon in 1843. See how many you can put names on and we'll let you know how close you came at the Reunion.

We are really looking forward to a great Reunion this year. So please make an extra effort to show up and enjoy your extended family as well as learn something about our common heritage.