• 2011 Atlas Family Reunion, Baton Rouge

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Reunion Related Items for Purchase

Atlas Family History, Volume V - $25
Complete history of the Atlas family, which originated in Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. Contains the lineage of over 9 generations and 2,100 family members. Includes photos.

Available DVDs

2011, 2009, 2007, and 2005 Reunion DVDs - These DVDs commemorate the reunion and include a video recap of events, photos, interviews and extras.

If These Waters Could Talk: a Genealogy Documentary - Journey
with the AtlasFamily.Org Genealogy Research Team as
they search for and document the records of their ancestors
and make it all the way back to their ancestral homeland, Cameroon.

Proceeds from the sale of the history book and DVDs, less production
and banking costs, go toward the reunion seed fund and research trips.

2011 Reunion Schedule
*revised July 21, 2011*

Wednesday, July 27
2-9pm: Meet and Greet (Hospitality Room - Embassy Suites)

Thursday, July 28
6-9am: Complimentary Breakfast for Embassy Suites Guests

11am-5pm: Tour of Baton Rouge

Vans will depart from the front of the hotel at 10:00am
Locations: Southern University, Louisiana State Capitol, Downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana State Unversity

6pm-until: Free time

Friday, July 29
6-9am: Complimentary Breakfast for Embassy Suites Guests

11am-2:45pm: The CoOp Enrichment Workshop Sessions

Workshop 1: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Taxes, But Were Afraid to Ask - RaShad Smith

Do you end up with a frown every time your visit your tax preparation professional? Learn tips on how to better prepare for next year's tax season with this question and answer session.

Workshop 2: Increasing Your Mobility, Flexibility, and Preventing Injury - Nicole Robinson

If injury or age has prevented you from exercising to your full potential, then this is the workshop for you.  Discover tips on how to work with your body to get great results in your exercise regimen.

Family Symposium - Nicka Smith, Dionne Watson-Baker, Chris Watson-Baker, Jean Denton Thompson, Nicole Robinson

Learn about the AtlasFamily.Org Cooperative, it's intended functions, and provide feedback on future workshop session and activities. Determine the reunion locations for 2015 and 2017. Give your thoughts and feedback regarding the creation of a family association/non-profit.  All family members who will be in attendance at the reunion are highly encouraged to participate in this symposium. 

2:45-5pm: Free time

5-6:00pm: Family Photos by ns2 photography

Proceeds from the sale of family photos will go toward the reunion seed fund and research trips.

6-11pm: Family Banquet, Embassy Suites (Baton Rouge)

Come together for a formal evening of dining and fun. Learn more about the genealogy research project and preview a segment from it's forthcoming documentary "If These Waters Could Talk"

Saturday, July 30
7-9am: Complimentary Breakfast for Embassy Suites Guests

11am-5pm: Family BBQ/Picnic

Food will be served at 12:30pm
BBQ Location: Perkins Road Community Park/Olympic Park, 7122 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

5pm-until: Free time

Sunday, July 31
7-10am: Complimentary Breakfast for Embassy Suites Guests

10:30am - Church Services/Farewell at Faith Chapel Church of God, 995 Staring Lane. Baton Rouge, LA

Services at 8:30am and 11:00am


Contact Us

For questions and to be added to reunion mailings (both email and regular mail) and family correspondence, please email