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50th Annual Meeting
Little America, Cheyenne, Wyoming
September 5, 6, & 7, 2003
The Laramie County Chapter has issued an invitation to all Wyoming State Historical Society members to participate in this year's annual meeting of the state society.
Registrants will receive name badges that will provide free admission to Cheyenne museums for September 5th, 6th and 7th during their regular hours of operation (see the flyer in your registration packet for more information). Wyoming State Historical Society award winners will receive complimetary name badges.
All events are for registrants and ticket holders. Additional tickets for some events are available for guests. ALL MEALS AND RECEPTION FOOD ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN FULL REGISTRATIONS. The schedule is subject to change without notice - based upon final arrangements with the hotel and various other parties involved.
| FRIDAY, September 5 | |
| 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
Registration: Little America - Lobby East 2800 West Lincolnway, Cheyene, Wyoming |
| 1:00pm | Executive Committee Meeting: Regency Room |
| 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
Ice Breaker & Reception: American East Room Cash bar, light foods, baron of beef self-made sandwich bar |
| 7:00pm |
Presentation: American East Room 1949 Blizzard by Jim Ehernberger, noted railroad historian will provide a combined slide show and brief narratives of the "Blizzard of the Century" that struck Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota and Colorado areas |
| 8:00pm |
Presentation: American East Room Bill Dubois, former Society President, retired Cheyenne educator and from a well-known pioneer family, will present a talk titled "Looking Back" covering early days of the Wyoming State Historical Society, as well as many other Wyoming Historical events |
| SATURDAY, September 6 | |
| 7:00am - 9:00am |
Registration: Lobby East 2800 West Lincolnway, Cheyene, Wyoming |
| 7:00am - 8:15am | Continental Breakfast: American West Room |
| 9:00am - 11:30am |
WSHS Annual Meeting: American West Room (10:15am - coffee, decaf & tea) |
| 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Awards Luncheon: American East Room |
| 2:00pm -4:00pm |
F. E. Warren Air Force Base Tour: Departs from Lobby East PLEASE NOTE: For security reasons, the government will not allow anyone on the base unless they have your social security number in advance. This must be furnished with your registration, and only one bus (limited to 44 ticket holders) will be filled on a first-come first-served basis, by the postmarked date of your registration form. |
| 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Presentation: Roger Joyce of the Wyoming State Archives will present a workshop "Care and Preservation of Our Paper Heirlooms" regarding the protection and preservation of old letters, photos, brochures, etc. Bring a "treasure" for "show and tell" and receive tips in caring for your heirlooms. Roger is requesting you bring photo albums, scrap books, or any paper documents as part of this workshop. |
| 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
President's Reception: Lobby East (Cash bar open until 10:00pm) |
| 6:30pm |
Annual Banquet: American West Room THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF THE WYOMING STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY - President Dick Wilder of Wyoming State Historical Society will preside. Recognition of all past State Presidents and other honored guests. A musical interlude will be presented by Dennis Coelho and Bob Mathews titled "What The Cowboys Sang About." |
| SUNDAY, September 7 | |
| 7:00am - 8:30am |
Continental Breakfast: Gold Room (West lobby near hotel registration desk) |
| 8:30am |
Presentation: Regency Room A slide presentation "Restoring the Former Union Pacific Depot" by Bob Rowland showing the "Then and Now" story of the restoration of the former U.P. depot in Cheyenne and its future use as offices, restaurant and transportation museum. |
Please contact us with your comments, suggestions or inquiries.
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