2010 Lauffer Family Reunion

Westmoreland County Conservation District Office

Sunday, August 15

This was another excellent Reunion with the added special Saturday Dinner.  We had 32 for dinner and 102 at the Reunion. There were quite a few new folks and lots of family interaction and sharing. Our Sunshine Clown also had lots of kids to entertain. Special thanks go out to Sunshine! Details with photos will be published as soon as I receive the photos and additional information.

By the way, I just want to mention, without bias, that the Henry line beat the John line with attendance.

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Plan to join the family clan at Peter Lauffer's Barn.  As most of you know, this is a special meeting place for the families of Christian Lauffer Sr., The Pioneer. Peter's barn had to be removed to make way for a development.  The barn was carefully dismantled by Amish carpenters and the timbers were moved to the site of the present building.  This building was designed and built around the barn timbers to realize conservation of natural materials, and to make use of the aged and well persevered barn timber.

It is now that time again to gather with our vast family under the protection of one of Christian's great grandchildren's contributions to the family heritage.  I am a bit biased since Peter is my great grandfather. I was fortunate to had visited Peter's home and barn during one of my visits from California.

Food

This is Pot Luck gathering so bring your favorite dishes!  For those who cannot bring food, you will still be covered. We always have a collection for the ham and other necessities.

The Younger Activities

Our younger family members may not be thrilled with Reunion Business or the Family History presentation, so we are providing special activities for our future family historians. As a special guest, Sunshine The Clown will entertain any who are not excited over our Reunion program.  Be sure to bring the kids.  All ages are welcome to make this a "Family" Reunion.

Begins at 11:00AM

We begin the gathering of the clan at 11:00AM.  Be sure to arrive early to get "logged in".  Prior to arrival, be sure to look up your family tree to see which of Christian's children your line is from.  We will hopefully have a photo session of each family group.  Last year the John and Henry line had the same number of family members at the gathering.  This year we need to have a few more from the Henry line just to make sure the John line does not get one up on us. (again, I am not based in any way). We want all of the lines well represented!

Be prepared to sample some of the best cooking from far around! If you can, bring your favorite and don't be stingy.  There will be lots of hungry folks, and I will be one of them!

Business at 1:00 give or take a bit (depends on dessert availability)

Program at 1:30 +/_

This year Shirley Gosnell / Lauffer from the famous Henry line, will give a talk on one of our family heros, Billy Lane Lauffer.  Billy was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroism in Vietnam. Sadly he gave his life for this honor but other's are with us today because of his actions.  Billy has a school named after him in Arizona. Shirley  will provide "the rest of the story".

We also always have a fun raiser drawing.  Plan to pick up several tickets to go into the hat! If you have any items your would like to donate for the drawing, please bring them along.

Mixing with family