Bemister Reunion 2010 - Planning Committee

Planning for the Bemister Reunion 2010 is coming along well. Recently committee chair, Cameron Hopkins of Prince George, BC announced the membership of the planning committee. They include individuals from across the continent:

• Leslie Forward -- Carbonear, NL
• Bert Parsons -- Carbonear, NL
• Joe Noel -- Carbonear, NL
• Sandra Rowe -- St. John’s, NL
• Mildred Tucker -- St. John’s, NL
• Elaine Butt -- Mount Pearl, NL
• Gerald Hopkins -- Paradise, NL
• Nancy Hickman -- St. John’s, NL
• Kel Marshall -- St. John’s, NL
• Suzanne Fitzpatrick -- St. John’s, NL
• Arch & Christine Curtis -- Hodges Cove, NL
• Ian Scott -- Charlottetown, PE
• Lillian Salmon -- Toronto, ON
• Mary Moloney -- Markham, ON
• Eileen Wilson -- Uxebridge, ON
• Jim & Karen Carruthers -- Brampton, ON
• Ken Bemister -- Vancouver, BC
• Caroline Bedford -- Fraser Lake, BC
• Cameron Hopkins -- Prince George, BC

As the event is being planned to ensure that all participants have a chance to explore Newfoundland, learn more about the history of the Bemisters of Carbonear family, and have a chance to get to know family members from other areas, it is important to get feedback from those considering attending. Please feel free to contact any member of the committee with your ideas. Volunteers are also welcome !!

Here is the address bemister2010@gmail.com

Bemisters on Facebook

Thanks to the efforts of Steve Bemister --there is now a Bemister descendants group on Facebook.
Called Bemister's Reunite, it is a great way of staying in touch with relatives.

Check it out Bemister's Reunite !!

2010 Bemister Family Reunion

Now just 8 months away - the 2010 Bemister Family Reunion looks like it will be the largest gathering yet. It is being held, August 6th to 8th, 2010, at the Royal Canadian Legion in Carbonear, Newfoundland & Labrador.

The event will be in celebration of the 263rd birthday of John Bemister of Lambsgreen Farm, Corfe Mullen, Dorset, England - the founder, along with his wife Mary Willis of the Bemisters of Carbonear family. The reunion will also be an opportunity to:

• Meet distant cousins from all over North America and UK
• Explore Bemister genealogy and family history
• Experience traditional Newfoundland hospitality
• Enjoy guided bus tours of Carbonear and nearby communities
• Take guided tour of cemetery to commune with ancestors
• Savour wonderful grand Newfoundland Feast and Kitchen Party
• Marvel at Bemister travelling museum
• Participate in Bemister Music Festival and Choir
• Share Church Service at traditional home of Bemisters
• Tour historic and archeological sites and provincial archives; and enjoy
whale watching, as well as cultural and social events with Bemister
cousins before and after the main celebration if you choose this option

Correspondence, interest forms, genealogical information, and cheques should be mailed to:

Bemisters of Carbonear,
Suite 185, 38 Pearson Street,
St. John’s, NL A1A 3R1

If cheques are not involved you could reach us by e-mail at: bemister2010@gmail.com

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