MH> EB> The Metro Reunion Registry was established to serve as a repository
  > EB> of information pertaining to adoptee/birthparent searches in 
aryland,
  > EB> District of Columbia, and Virginia.  Information is entered into the
  > EB> database upon receipt. In the event of a match with existing data, or
  > EB> a match with new incoming data, you will be notified immediately.
MH>I've been wondering how well the registry is working.  Have you made any
  >connections yet?  How many have registered?
Registry is working well.  We have provided information to approximately
20  to 30 individuals that should have helped further their search
efforts.  We rarely get any feedback (not expected) on the end results.
The database is currently pushing 5,000.
MH> Would you be willing to do some exhanges of dates and anems with
  >other registries?
Due to privacy constraints (many registrants request their info not be
released except to the person for whom they are searching), I cannot do
a wholesale release of information.  However, if someone has a name and
dob or a list of same, they can e-mail it to me and I'll be more than
happy to check for a match.  In case of a match, I will only release the
information directly to the person (adoptee/birthparent/sibling) who is
searching and not to a third party.
MH>Would you accept a partial entry just to see if anyone else has expressed
  >interest in certain dates and names?
I can't imagine why anyone would not want to do a full registration
which will remain in the system until a reunion or we receive a request
for removal.  If someone is only interested in a spot check, see
preceding paragraph.
MH>It sounds like a Good Idea for those of us born in that area.
Full registration?  Yes.
Earle
                                                                              
                                                 
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