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Home / DFA Genealogical Conferences / 2008 Dillman Genealogical Conference – Indianapolis

2008 Dillman Genealogical Conference – Indianapolis

Dates: August 7–9, 2008 | Location: Indianapolis, Indiana (Wingate Inn Airport)

The 2008 Dillman Genealogical Conference was the 4th Biennial Dillman Mega Reunion, held under the theme “No Dillman Cousin Left Behind.” The conference was presided over across its three days by then-DFA President Charles Dillman and Vice President Robert D. Dillman.

Notable

  • 4th Biennial Dillman Genealogical Conference, themed “No Dillman Cousin Left Behind”
  • 2006–2008 DFA officers: President Charles Dillman, Vice President Robert D. Dillman, Secretary Barbara Welch, Treasurer Joye J. Dillman, Archivist/Librarian Phillip Dillman, Webmaster Frank Dillman

Presentations

  • “Brief History of DFA Formation in 2002” — Earl Dillman (DFA founder) — no materials available
  • “Research Through Lineage Societies” — Raygena Garringer — no materials available
  • “DFA Accomplishments and Goals: What Can the DFA Do for You?” — Panel of DFA members — no materials available
  • The Search for Dillman Ancestors in Germany — Don Dillman
  • “Dillman DNA Report – Local and International, Progress and Goals” — Frank Dillman, DNA Administrator — no materials available
  • Interpreting Dillman DNA Results: Updates, Discoveries and New Developments — Andrew Stillman
  • German Ancestry — Betty Warren (Indiana Genealogical Society, guest speaker)
  • “Report of Not-for-Profit Status Investigation” — Joye Dillman, DFA Treasurer — no materials available
  • Discussion of Statement of Purpose and Organization for the DFA — Don Dillman
  • “The Importance of Backing Up Computer Data” — Earl Dillman — no materials available

Group Photo

2008 Dillman Genealogical Conference group photo
Kneeling, first row (left to right): Carole Arney, Roy Dillman, Charles (Chuck) Dillman, Frank Dillman, Peggy-Sue Paterson, Dana Dillman, Dan Dillman, Phil Dillman.Second row: Michael Garringer (striped shirt), Raygena Garringer, Phyllis (Mrs. Roy) Dillman, Marie (Mrs. Charles) Dillman, Edna (Mrs. Lawrence) Dillman, Audrey Dillman, Eva (Mrs. Dana) Dillman, Louise Dillman McKinney, Carol (Mrs. Robert) Dillman, Joye (Mrs. Don) Dillman, Geri (Mrs. Robert) Arnold.

Back row: Andrew Stillman, Steve Arney, Ed Dillman, Lawrence Dillman, Earl Dillman, Charles (Charlie) Tewksbury, Chris Dillman, Barb Welch, Valerie Wurn, Rex Dillman (behind his sister Valerie), Don Dillman, Eleanor (Ellie, Mrs. Charles) Tewksbury, Robert Arnold, Robert Dillman.

Present for a portion of the meeting but not pictured: Allen & Harriet Dillman, Victor Dillman, Beryl Dillman, Ron Dillman, Audrienne (Mrs. Earl) Dillman, and the Phyllis (Dillman) Pressler family — Sharla Stevens, Timmy Stevens, Cathy Joy, Linda Shaffer.

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