2012 Meetings and Events

Reserve these dates:
Saturday, March 17, National Archives Southwest Regional Branch, Fort Worth, Texas
Friday, October 19, Ancestor Roadshow at the West Waco Library and Genealogy Center 12th Annual Lock-in, 5301 Bosque Blvd. Suite 275, Waco, TX 76710

2011 Meetings and Events

Lone Star Chapter Meetings and Events See flyer for brief descriptions of events scheduled. To prepare for a roadshow consultation please complete this form with all pertinent information on the genealogical question to be discussed. The more information you provde, the better the advice that can be offered.
Date	Time	Location
Friday, 6 May	2:00-3:30 p.m.	Private Tour, Texas State Library and Archives at Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building 1201 Brazos Street, Autin, TX 78701 The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is hosting a private tour of the newly renovated Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building in Austin for the Lone Star Chapter of APG members. This "behind the scenes" tour is not open to the public or to guests. However, we do invite guests and visitors to attend our evening event in Round Rock at 7:00 p.m. The TSLAC tour starts at 2:00 p.m. and consists of: a brief introduction to the collections in the Learning Center at TSLAC, a tour of Reference, with a focus on new equipment, a tour of the Genealogy print collection, a visit to the Archives Reading Room, including a view of the Conservation Lab, and a visit to the 2nd stack area, for that special "behind the scenes" glamour. OPEN TO CHAPTER MEMBERS ONLY. RSVP by April 22 to Debbie Parker Wayne. Members are welcome to research at the library and archives before and after the tour. A map of the area is available at http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/agency/visit.html#lorenzo. See flyer for details. There is no charge to attend this event, but only chapter members are allowed.
Friday, 6 May	7:00-9:00 p.m.	Writing a Winning National Conference Speaker Proposal by Paula Stuart-Warren, Certified Genealogist and Pat Oxley President, Federation of Genealogical Societies at LDS Church, 8140 Racine Trail, Austin, TX 78717 See flyer for details and driving directions. Light refreshments will be served followed by a short business meeting. There is no charge to attend this event. Guests and visitors are welcome. On Saturday, May 7, the Austin Genealogical Society (AGS) is presenting a seminar with Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, as the featured speaker. Contact AGS for more information.
Date	Time	Location
Friday, 3 June	7:00-9:00 p.m.	The RootsTech Conference Experience by chapter member Amy Lenertz Coffin Meeting Room near Lobby Houston/Kingwood Holiday Inn Express 22675 Hwy 59 North, Kingwood, TX 77339 281-359-2700 The normal room rate here is very affordable for those will also be attending the DNA Day presentation the next day in Houston. It is only a 25-minute drive to Clayton Library, south on U.S. 59. Hotel reservations can be made and hotel photos are online at: http://www.hiexpress.com/kingwoodtx. There is no charge to attend this event. Guests and visitors are welcome. There will be a charge if you reserve a room for your personal use.
Saturday, 4 June	10:00am-4:00pm	DNA Day at Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research / Houston Public Library, Carriage House 5300 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77004 832-393-2600 Limited seating. Notification will be sent to the chapter mail list when registration opens. Call 832-393-2600 to register for one, two, or all three sessions. Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, will present the first two sessions. A representative of Family Tree DNA will present the third session. Free Seminar: Registration, 10:00-10:30 a.m. Session 1, 10:30-11:45 a.m.: An introduction to using DNA for genealogy: "GATA GACC! DNA and Genetic Genealogy." Session 2, 1:15-2:30 p.m.: An intermediate session on "Maternal Lines: Using Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)" and "Paternal Lines: Using Y-DNA." Session 3, 2:45-4:00 p.m.: "Using Family Finder Results" with a discussion on the latest developments in DNA for genealogical purposes. Attendees may bring a sack lunch or have lunch at a limited number of nearby restaurants. See flyer for details. There is no charge to attend this event. Guests and visitors are welcome.
Thursday, 14 July, through Saturday, 16 July	Anytime	Networking meeting cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. An informal networking meeting was planned for those attending Angelina College Genealogy Conference (ACGC) in Lufkin, and anyone in the area. Those in attendance at the conference can still network and have informal discussions during breaks, lunch time, and after classes, but the planned meeting has been cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience. See http://www.angelina.edu/genealogy/genealogy.html for information on ACGC.
Date	Time	Location
Friday, 21 October	3:30 p.m. - 10:30 Consultations; (Lock-in is from 6:30-Midnight)	Ancestor Roadshow at West Waco Library and Genealogy Center 11th Annual Lock-in. 5301 Bosque Blvd. Suite 275 Waco, TX 76710 (254) 745-6018 (254) 750-5945 (Genealogy Center) See http://www.waco-texas.com/cms-library/page.aspx?id=138 for more information. See http://www.waco-texas.com/cms-library/page.aspx?id=9 for a photo and contact information for the West Waco Library. We will need roadshow volunteers. Please contact Debbie Parker Wayne if you would like to volunteer.
Friday, 4 November 2011	All day	Houston, Texas, in conjunction with TSGS Annual Conference. See online registration information at txsgs.org. We will be offering an Ancestor Roadshow at this event and will need roadshow and booth volunteers. The roadshow will be offered Friday. Consultations will take place on the second floor in the Deer Park room. Consultants must register for the conference through TSGS to attend conference sessions. Please contact Debbie Parker Wayne if you would like to volunteer.
Saturday, 5 November 2011	12:00 noon, Port Lavaca room on first floor near the pool	Houston, Texas, in conjunction with TSGS Annual Conference. Lone Star Chapter meeting with introduction of 2012 offices and celebration of our fifth anniversary.
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