The luncheon on Friday was hosted by RootsWeb and featured Desmond
Walls Allen as the speaker. Desmond is a noted Arkansas and Southern
researcher, author and publisher of a number of research materials relating
to her interests and a beginner's guide to genealogical research. A nationally
prominent speaker, Desmond blends intelligence and humor like no one else. She
has been off the lecture circuit for health reasons in recent times, and the
luncheon marked her return. Click on any photo to view a larger version.
Conference speakers Curt Witcher, Rhonda McClure, and Pamela Porter
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Mark Lowe explains it all to Alan Mann
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Jimmy Pillow, Jana Black, and Jonelle Russell
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Betsy Mills, Megan Zurawicz, and Lena Evans
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Joyce Siason, Desmond Walls Allen, and Betsy Mills
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Carl and Ardath Troyer with Donna Popelish
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Ellyn Pence with Conference staffer Cheryl Richins
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Charles Merrin and Lou MacAulff
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Mark Magee and Jake Gehring of Ancestry
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Charles Merrin of RootsWeb welcomes everyone to the luncheon
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Charles Merrin
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Kristin
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Lena Evans
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The other photographer
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And Charles is still welcoming everyone
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At last Charles introduces the featured speaker ---
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Desmond Walls Allen
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Desmond
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Linda and Megan leaving the banquet
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Desmond and Betsy with a Haint-painted window
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Desmond and Betsy
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