Grad--Two Years Ago

It was today, June 13, two years ago (2008) that was my Master's Grad Convocation at the University of Calgary (Masters of Educational Leadership). It was one of the happiest days...partly because my family was there to celebrate with me, and especially my Grandma Roth (Olga--who passed away one year later, nearly to the day, June 5, 2009). Remembering this day with gratitude and warm memories...

. Pam Zollner & Olga Roth (Grandma!), June 13, 2008
Darlene Knight (aunt), Jeannette Zollner (mom), Me (Pam Zollner), Olga Roth (nee Gomke--grandma), Cindy Straub (aunt), Karli & Jessica Schnell (nieces).

International Gomke Reunion

HOWDY!
INTERNATIONAL GOMKE REUNION
JULY 22, 23, 24 in 2011 at Longfellow Hall
(That's next year, Thurs, Fri, Sat of Stampede Week.)
YIPPEE!!

Us Canadian Gomkes are hosting this. It's our chance to show our relatives from United States and Germany the WESTERN sport and the western Canadian spirit.

To help with the Reunion, you will be given opportunities to be involved:
-you can be on a planning committee e.g.registrar, secretary/treasurer, tour
coordinator, host coordinator, plan western activities, etc.
-you can host a family at your house
-you can host a tour to help guests see our part of the country

contact me, Jeannette Zollner at 403-529-6384 (jmzollner@hotmail.com)

(or see me at this year's Gomke Carnival Reunion, July 2, 3, 4th)

Engagement Announcement

Laverne and Rita Roth are pleased to announce

the engagement of their youngest daughter,

Roxy to Dan Murray

Wedding date to be announced.

Congratulations Roxy and Dan!

Upcoming Wedding

Announcing the upcoming wedding of Marcie Fischer, daughter of Vern & Penny Fischer to Gerry Perrault on Thanksgiving weekend, October 9, 2010.


Marcie Fischer and fiance Gerry Perrault

Oprah in New York

After many months of entering an on-line 'lottery draw' for tickets to an Oprah Winfrey Show, the goal was finally realized and Pam Zollner along with 3 friends went to New York City to attend an Oprah show taping. Although the show is usually taped in Chicago, this was a special episode at Radio City Music Hall in NYC to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of 'O' Magazine. Pam was among 5000 audience members who were able to see guests Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Suze Orman, Nate Berkus, and several others, as well as the singing performance by Christina Aguilera. The episode was taped and aired on Fri. May 7th.

Pam also participated in the "Live Your Best Life" Oprah Charity Walk on Sunday from the NY Hudson River to Times Square where Oprah, Gail King, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige and more spoke/sang to the large crowd. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a great thrill & opportunity to see the iconic Oprah Winfrey in person (albeit at a distance!).


Picking up the tickets--finally I have them in my hand!





The set at Radio City Music Hall after the show (no pics allowed during the taping)



Oprah speaking to the crowd at Times Square after the Charity Walk

Family Tree Update

The 2010 Edition of "Our Family Tree", recording 5 generations of Gomke Family Heritage, will be updated for the coming Reunion in July.

-Any changes, (birth, death, marriage, etc.) since 2008 should be forwarded to Penita Schnell at penita@canopycanada.net with any relevant photos and/or information to be included, by May 31, 2010.

-Any changes will also be recorded on the Gomke Quilt to be on display at the Reunion. (or call Jeannette Zollner at 403-529-6384).

-An updated edition of the "Gomke Family Tree" book will be available at the Reunion for you to peruse. Orders for your own copy can be taken at that time (approx.$15.00)

Thanks in advance for contributing your updates by May 31, 2010.
Thanks to Penita Schnell and Jeannette Zollner for maintaining a current Gomke Family Tree!


Copy of "Our Family Tree" with colour photos and family information

Gomke Reunion 2010

The invitation for the bi-annual 2010 Gomke Reunion has been released (this year with a Carnival theme) and all Gomke descendants are encouraged to attend this not-to-be-missed traditional event for young and old. Please see the attached copy below or e-mail pamzollner@hotmail.com to request a paper copy by mail.
We look forward to seeing you there!!
Your Committee, Pam Zollner, Greg Linkert, Wayne & Karen Treiber.






Thanks in advance for your support!