MARK YOUR CALENDARS & GET READY TO REGISTER Although we will be adding speakers and topics, we now have enough information on the 2001 GSHA Conference to publish registration forms in the spring Noticas de Nuestras Raices newsletter which will be mailed within the next week via first class mail to all GSHA members. If you are not now a member of GSHA and wish a registration packet, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Charlene Garcia Simms 178 Encino Dr. Pueblo, CO 81005 We will go on-line May 25 at the follow web address: <http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/escritorio> As new speakers confirm they will be posted on-line. In addition to a map of the conference area and directions, topics, biographies, highlighted activities will be given in detail. If you have questions contact our conference coordinator: Isabel Sandoval at 505-474-5221 - email <Isefarad@aol.com> or Charlene Garcia Simms at (719) 564-0631; email: <escritorio@compuserve.com> The GSHA Summer 2001 Noticiasde Nuestras Raices newsletter will be sent out by July 1 with updated conference information and final schedule of speakers, topics, and activities. ************************************************************** 2001 GSHA ANNUAL MEETING AND GENEALOGICAL CONFERENCE When: July 13-July 15, 2001 Where: The College Of Santa Fe Theme: "From Mexico City to the San Juan Valley and Back Again" 1. Conference costs: Full Conference Package Includes all lectures, workshops and networking activities, Saturday and Sunday; activities and reception on Friday night; a Saturday morning breakfast; the Sunday field trip; refreshments and all handouts, coupons, parking, and a souvenir conference bag. If you register by June 10, the cost is $45 for members; $60 for non-members After June 10, the cost is $55 for members; $70 for non-members. Individual costs for the Friday evening reception only is $10; Charge for Saturday lectures only for members is $20 -- non-members $25; Same price for Sunday activities. If you do not have a family membership and a spouse or other family member is registering for the conference, your family member is considered a non-member. You may upgrade your membership to family for $5--please use the form in the registration packet. If you are not a member and would like to join GSHA, send your mailing address to: DonieGSHA@earthlink.net and request an application. Lunch on Saturday is on your own. Arrangements are being made for the cafeteria at the college but there are several great restaurants in the area and a list will be provided. 2. LODGING FACILITIES There is a block of rooms at King Hall at The College of Santa Fe that have been reserved for our conference. The sooner you make your reservation, the better the chances of room confirmation. Lodging payment must accompany your registration payment to secure a room. Single Rooms are $17 per day. Double Rooms are $34 per day. The dorm is co-ed and features double and single rooms in each of four wings, three floors per wing. There are two communal baths per floor--no private baths. Each double room has two twin beds and a sink. Each single room has one twin bed. The rooms are provided with blankets, pillows, sheets, pillowcases, bath towels and hand towels. Lounge and laundry facilities are located in each dorm building. Lodging Guide: Downtown Area: El Dorado Hotel, 309 W. San Francisco - 800-955-4455 Hilton of Santa Fe, 100 Sandoval St.- 800-3676 Hotel Loretto, 211 Old Santa Fe Trail - 800-727-3676 Hotel St. Francis, 210 Don Gaspar - 800-529-5700 Inn of the Anasazi, 113 Washington - 800-688-8100 La Fonda Hotel, 100 E. San Francisco - 800-523-5002 La Posada, 330 E. Palace - 800-727-5276 Santa Fe Budget Inn, 725 Cerrillos - 800-288-7600 Santa Fe Motel & Inn, 510 Cerrillos - 800-9990-1039 Santa Fe Plaza Travel Lodge, 646 Cerrillos - 800-578-7878 Note: All but the last three are very expensive Greater Santa Fe area: Best Western Inn of Santa Fe, 3650 Cerrillos - 800528-1234 Best Western Lamplighter Inn, 2405 Cerrillos - -800-767-5267 Comfort Inn, 4312 Cerrillos -800-653-3396 Days Inn, 2900 Cerrillos 800-325k-2525 Holiday Inn, 4048 Cerrillos - 800-HOLIDAY La Quinta Inn, 4298 Cerrillos - 800-531-5900 Motel 6 3007 Cerillos - 800-466-8356 Motel 6 3695 Cerrillos - -800-466-8356 Ramada Limited 3625 Cerrillos - 800-2-RAMADA Sleep Inn 8376 Cerrillos - 888-675-2422 Super 8 Motel 3358 Cerrillos - 505-471-8811 Quality Inn, 3011 Cerrillos - 800-228-5151 For other lodging facilities such as bed and breakfast, campground or other specific questions about Santa Fe call the City of Santa Fe Convention & Visitor's Bureau at 1-800-777-2489 or look for their website. EVENT SCHEDULE: FRIDAY EVENING (College of the Santa Fe) 5:30 to 6:30 Arrival, early registration, and networking 6:30 to 7:30 Opening Ceremonies - Speaker: Sandra Jaramillo, Director of the New Mexico State Archives & Records Center. Sandra recently received the prestigious Doña Eufemia Peñalosa Award. 7:30 and 8:30 refreshments, networking and fellowship . SATURDAY (College of the Santa Fe) 7:00 and 8:45 Registration and Breakfast 8:45 - Welcome from our Presidente Nancy Ligon de Ita 10:00 - Keynote Speaker, Robert Torrez, former New Mexico State Historian Ruben Salas will present a wonderful historical slide presentation and speech about his book, "New Mexico, a Brief Multi-History" 11 - 12 noon: Tour of the New Mexico State Archives & Records Center Two mini workshops going at the archives top floor at the same time Lunch is on your own 1-2 pm - Tour of the New Mexico State Archives & Records Center Two mini workshops going at the archives top floor at the same time The workshops in the morning and afternoon will cover the following topics: New Mexico Death Index project Family Relationships and Kinship Beginning Genealogy; Mexican Research. 2:15 José Esquibel presentation 3:30 The GSHA Annual Meeting for all members. Meet your new officers, hear about the status of the society & our chapters, voice your opinions, ask questions. Dinner: optional and at extra cost. Plans have not been finalized but we are looking at the Sena Plaza or Rancho de Chimayo. Final plans will be posted online by May 25. SUNDAY - A field trip is planned to San Juan de los Caballeros/San Gabriel (near Espanola, approximately 25 miles) where it all began. Charles Martinez will be our guide. Lunch is on your own but arrangements are being made for a group lunch at Angelinas for those who wish to eat as a group. If you are not interested in the field trip, there will be workshops at the college 10 - 12 noon. Lunch on your own. l:00 pm. and 2:00 p.m. (college chapel) two presentations 3 pm Share and Tell 4 pm Closing Ceremonies Throughout the weekend you can buy door prize tickets and win valuable prizes! Discounts to the local museums will be available with a possible tour of the Folk Art Museum, which is a must see while in Santa Fe. Back by popular demand is the Biscochito Contest. There will be Sales Tables & Networking Tables. The GSHA Surname Network Roster will be distributed at the conference.