The Dingler web site has a new look and feel! I took advantage of the move to a new software platform (moved from Movable Type to WordPress in case you’re curious) and went hunting for a new theme. This one seemed to be a good fit for the family history aspect of the site. Enjoy!
Year: 2009
Dingler Family Newsletter for Spring 2009 now available!
The newsletter for Spring 2009 is finally ready! A bit later than normal (and a lot later than we had wanted), but the important thing is it is out before the reunion!
Dingler Family Newsletter – Spring 2009 (You will need Adobe Reader to view the newsletter.)
Over the next few days we’ll post the various stories individually on the web site.
Now on Twitter
The Dingler Family site is now on Twitter. If you’re on Twitter, you can now follow DinglerFamily for updates about the web site, reunions, and more.
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Hotel Selected for 2009 Reunion
The Best Western Lafayette Garden Inn in LaGrange, Georgia, will be our host hotel for the reunion this year. We have a block of 30 King and Double rooms reserved for the reunion. Rates inclusive of taxes are $85.11 and $73.91 respectively. Rooms include complimentary hot breakfast at the IHOP restaurant at the hotel.
All rooms are non-smoking and have a microwave and refrigerator. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. They even offer an airport shuttle from the Atlanta airport for a nominal fee. Maybe some of our more distant family members will take this opportunity to attend the reunion this year.
To reserve your room, call the hotel at (866) 523-2938 toll-free or (706) 884-6175 and let them know you are with the Dingler Family Reunion. You must mention the reunion to get our special rate. Rooms must be booked before June 23 for the special rate. If you wait until the last minute to book, you’re going to pay the prevailing rate.
Please make your reservations as early as possible. The sooner we know how many people are going to attend the reunion, the better able we can plan for the weekend. We need to book a minimum of ten rooms for the discounted rate.
After you book your rooms, please send an email to reunion@dingler-family.org and let us know that you’ve booked and the number that will be attending.
For more information about LaGrange and area attractions, please see our earlier post See You in LaGrange.
Hotel Reservation Details:
Best Western Lafayette Garden Inn
1513 Lafayette Parkway
LaGrange, Georgia 30240
Toll-Free Reservations: (866) 523-2938
Local Reservations: (706) 884-6175
Ask for Dingler Family Reunion rate when you make your reservation
Executive King Room $75.99 per night, $85.11 inclusive
Traditional Double: $65.99 per night, $73.91 inclusive
Additional charge of $6.99 per room for 3rd and 4th adult added to room
IHOP breakfast included in rate
Hotel Web Site: http://www.lafayettegardeninn.com
Hotel on Google Maps
See You in LaGrange, Georgia, for Reunion 2009
You know the dates (July 24-26) for the 2009 reunion, but you’ve been wondering where we’re meeting. Well, wait no more. Get out the maps, program the GPS…. We’re heading back to LaGrange, Georgia, for the first time since 1998.
As you may recall, the cemetery where Nancy Paschall Dingler is buried, the Old Whatley Cemetery, is near LaGrange, so everyone will have an opportunity to visit her grave. There are some other nearby cemeteries associated with Dinglers, so we’ll be sure to provide directions for all those who are interested in making the rounds.
We’re working on hotel arrangements and will let everyone know once plans have been finalized.
If you’re planning to attend the reunion, please send an email to reunion@dingler-family.org and let us know who will be at the reunion. We know plans can change, but an accurate count of attendees will help us plan the rest of the weekend.
Some links to local attractions in LaGrange: