2013 Meetings and Events

Each year the chapter has meetings and presentations in varying locations in Texas (usually Austin, Houston, Dallas, Waco, or East Texas areas convenient to the majority of members. Education on a subject of interest to professional genealogists and other advanced researchers is presented. Several times each year we offer free consultations to the public in the form of Ancestor Roadshows. These are modeled on the PBS Antiques Roadshow series. A person submits one focused research problem and receives suggestions from an experienced genealogist on steps that might help solve the problem. Members in proximity can also set up informal networking sessions in their local area to meet and work with each other on local projects or educational opportunities.
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 provide, the better the advice that can be offered.
Description	Date	Time	Location
1^st Meeting	12 March 2013, Tuesday, Austin, Texas	10:30 a.m. TSLAC 1:30 p.m. Texas GLO 3:00 p.m. Chapter Business Meeting	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. The TSLAC tour starts at 10:30 a.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. After a break for lunch we will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Texas General Land Office (GLO) 1700 N. Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701-1495 512-463-5001 Toll Free: 800-998-4GLO (4456) We will have a tour of the Map Vault, archival vault and scan lab, see some of the most interesting documents and maps, and learn about the genealogical resources available at the GLO. Parking is available across the street in the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at 1800 N. Congress Avenue ($8 for a full day, $1 per hour). See map at http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/special/pdf/tshmbusmap.pdf. The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is shown at the upper left with an arrow marking the parking garage entrance. The General Land Office is just south of museum in the building marked "SFA." Driving directions from I-35 are: take exit 235A (15th Street / MLK Blvd. / State Capitol); turn west on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; turn left (south) on N. Congress Avenue; turn right (west) onto 18th Street. The Museum's underground parking garage entrance will be on your right. The museum is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. if you want something to do before or after the chapter meeting. At 3:00 p.m. we will finish up with a brief business meeting. Please contact President Robert Meaux if you would plan to attend.
2^nd Meeting	22 June 2013, Saturday, Denton, Texas	10:00 a.m. UNT 12:00 noon - lunch break 1:00 p.m. Chapter Business Meeting	Tour of the Archives and Rare Books Department at UNT (Portal to Texas History) with a tour of the Digital Projects Unit to see how they digitzie all types of materials. Please contact President Robert Meaux if you would plan to attend.
3^rd Meeting	21 September 2013, Saturday, Nacogdoches, Texas	time TBD	Tour of the East Texas Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University. time TBD p.m. Chapter Business Meeting Please contact President Robert Meaux if you would plan to attend.
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