2009 Annual Meeting and Convention
October 9-10
Mary El-Beheri is the chairperson for the 30th annual meeting and extends a personal invitation to all to attend. Click here and download a registration form for the convention. We encourage you to do so early and please note that the deadline to register is September 18th. After that date, registrations will be accepted depending on space availability and subject to a late fee.
Wingate by Wyndham Hotel & Conference Center
1209 N. IH-35, Round Rock, Texas 78664
512-341-7000 www.wingateroundrock.com
A wonderful program has been planned for this year’s Annual Meeting! On Friday, October 9, we will have four genealogy workshops from 1 to 5 pm. On Friday, at 7 pm, there will be a buffet (Abendbrot) with deli meats and cheeses from Granzin’s Meat Market, and breads and dessert from Naegelin’s Bakery (both in New Braunfels). From 8-10 pm that evening, we’ll have a “Meet the German-Texan Authors” session with 12 authors who will read from their books and do a book signing.
On Saturday, we have some interesting speakers talking about a multitude of topics. During the break after each session, we will be entertained by student groups, i.e., folk dancers, chorus, polka band, classical ensemble and maybe a skit and a puppet show. A catered lunch is included with Saturday’s convention registration.
Schedule of speakers and activities
Saturday night there’s an option to go Walburg for a German buffet dinner at the Walburg Restaurant, and either watch a German movie (with subtitles) in our banquet room there or participate in the restaurant’s Oktoberfest activities – live music and dancing in the Biergarten.
Registrants are encouraged to spend a night or two at our convention headquarters – the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel. The rooms and meeting facilities are exceptional, and the cost is reasonable for a 4-star facility. A free full breakfast is included.
Hotel registration information
Each year at the Annual Meeting we honor a member with the Ehrenstern Award for his/her dedication to furthering the goals of the Society. You are invited to participate by nominating a deserving person. Contact Connie Krause for more information. Deadline to submit is August 15.
Nomination guidelines, Nomination form
You can help GTHS raise funds through the Silent Auction at the annual meeting. There are always some interesting and unique items, often sold at great bargains. Click Silent Auction Donation Form to see how you can participate.
