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Charbonnet Sisters

Following is a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the family reunion and the family history.  If you have a question that this section does not address, please submit it through the blog and we will make sure you get an answer.

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Do I Have To Send Any Of My Memorabilia Anywhere?

No.  We will bring all of the necessary equipment to you (no matter where you are) and will not leave your home with any of your belongings.  The only thing we ask is that you try to gather as much information as you can so we can digitize as much as possible.

How Can I Help?

Gather as much information as possible, get your family together, and schedule a time for us to come and visit.  You can also write down anything you can remember and send it to us.  Any information you have will help us tell our story, so please dig deep into your memory bank; this includes talking about those who have passed on – it’s important that their stories be told.  The more help we get from you, the better our finished product will be.

Is This Going To Cost Me Anything?

In the initial phases of the project, it will cost you absolutely nothing.  Our primary focus is getting as much information as we can and putting it into a format to share with everyone.  As we move closer to the production phase, we will keep you posted on the expenses we incur, but right now, you do not have to pay for anything.  If you would like to help support our efforts with a monetary or in-kind donation, simply click on the PayPal banner or contact us.  Obviously there will be costs associated with the family reunion in 2009.

Do I Have To Wait Until 2009 To See The Documentary?

You will have to wait to see the entire documentary when it is unveiled at the family reunion.  However, once production is complete we are planning a series of ‘preview parties’ in the spring of 2009.  The previews will take place in both Northern and Southern California, and in another central location accessible by large numbers of family members.

Will I Be Able To Get A Copy Of The Documentary When It Is Finished?

Yes, you will.  We will present each Charbonnet sibling with a DVD of the documentary along with some accompanying printed materials (which we have yet to determine).

Will I Be Able To Get Additional Copies Of The Documentary?

Ideally, our hope is that every member of the family will receive a copy of the documentary and supporting materials.  As production draws near, we will look into the most economically feasible options and determine the best way to distribute the greatest amount of material to everyone.

How Can My Family Take A More Proactive Role In This Project?

There are plenty of tasks that we need to accomplish, and we are glad that you want to do more.  The best way for families to help is with planning the family reunion.  We will keep a running tab of activities that each family has volunteered to do.  It would also help if you identified one person to serve as a ‘point person’ for your family; someone who can serve as a liaison between your family and us to make sure that we all stay on track and prevent overlapping.

Interested in Making a Donation?

Even though there are no initial costs to you, there are several expenses your donation can help offset: 

  • Printing costs
  • Postage
  • Travel
  • Supplies
  • Equipment
  • Web Hosting

You may also make purchases on your own and/or donate supplies and gift cards to us.  To make an in-kind gift, simply fill out an information form on our blog and one of us will contact you to make the necessary arrangements.  Gift cards/supplies from the following stores would be very helpful:

  • Staples
  • Office Depot
  • Office Max
  • Kinko's

Click on the link on the left to make a secure donation with your Visa or Mastercard through PayPal.  Your support is greatly appreciated!