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Reunions

There are several Olin reunions, listed below, held every year across North America. These are generally "kinfolk" reunions, organized around a particular branch of the family tree, but all of them welcome any Olin relative who shows up, typically with a dish to pass and a willingness to share food, fun, and fellowship. Please join us!

Although the OFS supports local/kinfolk Olin reunions, it is not directly involved in any of them. However, it does sponsor an international -- North American, at least -- reunion once every five years. Its first such reunion was held in Fargo, North Dakota, in August 1996. The 3-day event was attended by approximately 125 Olin relatives from across the continent. It was the first continent-wide gathering of Olin's in several generations. The second such reunion was held in 2001 in Binghamton, New York. The third international Olin reunion was held in August 2006 in Kennewick, Washington. The next one will be August 5, 6, and 7, 2011 in Peterborough, Ontario, CANADA. Watch this space for details as they become available.

To learn more about any of the reunions listed below, or to provide information about any reunions not listed, let us know.

2011 International Reunion
Date: Friday - Sunday, August 5 - 7, start Friday evening
Location: Peterborough, Ontario, CANADA
Mark Street United Church
Contact: Bill Olan
2010 Olin Reunions
Details are subject to change. Check this page for the latest info.
Coulee City, Washington
Date: Friday - Sunday, June 18 - 20, start Friday evening
Location: Sun Lakes State Park (park info), State Highway 17, Coulee City, WA
Contact: Naomi Mathews


New York/Pennsylvania - UPDATED! NEW LOCATION!
Date: Sunday, July 11, 11am - 4pm
Location: Roundtop Picnic Area, 1 Roundtop Park Street, Endicott, NY (directions)
Contact: Ken Olin


Ontario
Date: Sunday, July 18, 12pm - 6pm, eat at 4pm
Location: Riverview Park & Zoo (Winona Pavilion), 1230 Water Street, Peterborough, ON
Contact: Doug & Jo-Anne Moriarty


Ashtabula, Ohio
Date: Sunday, July 18, 12pm - 5pm, eat at 1pm
Location: 1391 State Route 307 E, Jefferson, OH
Contact: Carol Sirrine


Minnesota
Date: Saturday, August 14, 11am - 3pm
Location: Como Streetcar Station, 1224 N. Lexington Parkway, St. Paul, MN
Contact: Ruth Ellis


Southern California
Date: Saturday, October 2, 10am-2pm - We'll be claiming a park space closer to the ocean at daybreak so come early and help us hold the space while we socialize!
Location: Veterans Park, 309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA
Contact: Jeffrey J. Olin