Apparently our Druck Family reunion on July 19 is not the first Druck reunion to take place!
I was surprised when I recently received a telephone call from Barry Gordon, a grandson of Paul and Edna Druck. Paul was a son of Arthur Bernard Druck, a son of William Aaron Druck.
Barry, who lives in Kentucky, called to say that he was the last president of the Druck reunion. I was curious and puzzled by his remarks. But after we peppered each other with questions, we realized that the family reunion to which he was referring was the William Aaron Druck line.
It was a revelation to learn that other Drucks had met in years gone by. Barry mentioned that he recently turned over all his reunion information to another William Aaron Druck descendant, so my next step is to try to connect with her and discover more Druck family history.
Yesterday, I finally sent out an e-mail announcement to about 70 people about the Druck Family Reunion on July 19 (for all descendants of Johan Georg Druck, the 1741 immigrant), asking for RSVPs. Now, I need to mail some letters to the not-tech-savvy folks. I’m very excited, but nervous about the whole thing, and I’m worried we won’t have enough attendees!
For anyone reading this who is a Druck descendant, you’re invited to the reunion. In case you haven’t heard about it, here are the details:
WHEN: Sunday July 19, 12 PM-6 PM
WHERE: Shenberger’s Chapel Picnic Grove, New Bridgeville, York County, PA
There will be the usual prizes, games for kids, and musical entertainment by The Druck Music Ministry (see link at top right).
Please bring a dish to pass and lawn chairs. Also, your own beverages and place setting!
For more information or directions, please call me at (315) 942-4173
or Eileen at (717) 927-6826.
Or email me at jaroutson@aol.com!
