June Flooding

"It never rains, but it pours!"

Yes, farmers always want rain...but perhaps this is a bit more than anyone wished for? Seems Southern Alberta is being hit with flood warnings and excessive precipitation this June. Here are some photos taken by Geoff and Amanda Roth near Schuler, Alberta. Fortunately they are on higher ground, although it seems not everyone is so fortunate.

Click on the link below to view the Calgary Herald article:
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Flooding+causes+home+evacuations+southern+Alberta/3172824/story.html

Reunion Reminder

It's almost here!!

The 2010 Gomke Reunion

July 2, 3, & 4th!!

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming reunion at the Longfellow Hall (near Medicine Hat) and having fun at the first ever...

Gomke Carnival!

Directions: Trans Canada Hi-way East 6.7 kms from Dunmore Rd instersection / South on Eagle Butte Road 7.8 kms / West 1.4 kms at Longfellow Hall sign.

Remember:

• Your RSVP to pamzollner@hotmail.com or (403) 529-6384 (Jeannette Zollner)


• Your Carnival Game? One per primary family member


• Any Family Tree updates to penita@canopycanada.net
  
• Your packing checklist...

Reunion Checklist:

-lawn chairs

-plates / cutlery (reusable)

-Saturday potluck item

-Sunday breakfast item (fruit, muffins, or other)

-Carnival Game, one per primary family member

-Homemade item for doorprize draw (jam, canning, pickles, other) optional

-Sunscreen (hopefully!)

-Bug spray / umbrella (hopefully not!)

-$ for concession and souvineer items

-Camera

Do you have other items to bring?

-extension cords

-baseball equipment

-horseshoes

-portable canopy

-cards or other games

Get ready for a weekend of family fun!

Don't miss it!

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