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The CHAPMAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION held its 2006 Convention at the Double Tree Hotel, San Jose, California- June 2-4, 2006
The meeting Host was Kathleen Kovar and the program was organized and chaired by Liz Codding. The program included presentations on “Family Story Writing” by Jean C. Snow, “DNA Search for Ancestors of Robert Chapman of Saybrook” by Dr. Robert Chapman, “Chapman DNA Project Update” by Dan Chapman, “Finding Your Chapmans in the Federal Land States Records” by Ernie Chapman, “Chapmans in the Military” by Robert (Bob) Chapman, “Where Was I When Time Went By” by Dean Chapman and “Family History Research on The Internet” by Marcia Holstrom. In addition, there were reports on special projects including establishing a “Chapman Cookbook” by Nancy Chapman and “Notable Chapmans” by Liz Codding.
On the business side, Al Chapman chaired the Directors and members business meetings, a special meeting of the Chapman Branch Managers and the Awards Banquet.
Among other things, the CFA By-Laws were revised, new Branch Managers will be identified and assigned, we'll continue to work to permanently handle Gil Alford's library on the Chapman data and it was agreed that we would meet in San Antonio, TX next year with details to follow.