Let’s Top the Guiness Book World Record!
The Lily Family at Flat Top, WV, holds the record for the largest family reunion, August 9, 2009 with 2,585 people. With your help, we can top that record! Here’s what we request:
August 2 – Your Family Reunion
Gather your families with your siblings and cousins for a reunion on Friday, August 2, 2013. This doesn’t have to be costly or stressful. Meet in a park with pot luck or arrange for a fun activity. List on www.josephsmithsr.org by contacting f.orton@digis.net.
August 3-4. Join the Largest Reunion Ever at This is the Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City, UT. Mark your calendars now for 2013!
Next year, 2013, marks 200 years since the surgery on Joseph Smith’s leg. Look for more information on these events:
- 5K Race. In honor of the miraculous event, for our service project we will raise money to offer a gift of gratitude from the Smith Family to the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, which was started by Nathan Smith who performed the surgery on Joseph’s leg. See: http://www.lds.org/liahona/1978/11/joseph-smiths-surgeon?lang=eng
- “On His Shoulders†Fun Run.
- Host a Family from outside the area. We have several families that are interested in participating but could use some travel and lodging assistance. If you are willing to help please let us know.
- Volunteers Needed. Contact f.orton@digis.net.
Send us any ideas that you may have to make this reunion large and successful. Encourage all your siblings and cousins to attend with you.