Do you have
an interest in your Austin heritage? Would you like
to have help with your Austin research? Meet your Austin “cousins” as
they gather in Salt Lake City, Utah this summer! Search
the extensive Austin databases. Bring your Austin pictures
to be scanned. Bring your charts and data to share.
Explore the Family History
Library of the LDS Church, which has the largest collection
of genealogical material in the world. Come early or
stay after the convention to take advantage of this
great resource and to enjoy other attractions in the
area.
Where: Salt
Lake Plaza Hotel, 122 West South Temple, next to the
Family History Library. A block of rooms has been reserved
in the name of “Austin Convention” at the
special rate of $85 per night (single or double occupancy)
or $92 per night (triple or quad occupancy). Children
under 18 stay free with parents. Complimentary airport
shuttle, parking $5 for hotel guests, wireless high
speed internet in rooms and meeting area. To make reservations,
call the hotel at (800) 366-3684 or (801) 521-0130.
The hotel will guarantee the convention rates and room
availability only if reservations are made by June
25th. The special rates are also good four days before
and one day after the convention ( July 21st through
the 28th ).
When:
Friday,
July 25
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration and 3 PM library tour
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM "Get Acquainted" gathering
Saturday,
July 26
8:00 AM– 5:00 PM Speakers and workshops
Sunday, July 27
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Speakers and workshops
6:00 PM Cocktail Hour
7:00 PM Banquet, Guest Speaker, Eagle Award
Registration: The
convention registration fee is $50 per person, which
includes all meetings, materials and the Sunday banquet.
The fee is $30 per person for family or friends who
only wish to attend the banquet. Registration forms,
with checks payable to “Austin
Convention,” should be sent before July 16th
to the Convention Registrar: Bonnie Bigolin, PO Box
1094, Green River, WY, 82935.
CLICK
HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM FOR AUSTIN INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION
• Austin Families Association of America: www.afaoa.org
• Austin Families Genealogical Society: www.austins.org
• Family History Library: www.familysearch.org
• Salt Lake Plaza Hotel: www.plaza-hotel.com
• Salt Lake City: www.utah.com/saltlake
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