Many of you came to see Dr. Hans Boas at the Houston-Leipzig Sister City Association’s meeting on January 28, 2016, when he told us about his Texas German Language Program at the University of Texas. Now you can experience Texas Germans and their customs, as they were passed down, in person:
“The Texas German Society cordially invites you to their 33rd convention
Click here for the convention form for 2016!
33RD ANNUAL TEXAS GERMAN SOCIETY CONVENTION
Hosted by: Colorado County Chapter
Saturday, March 12, 2016
St. Roch Catholic Church Hall
1600 Frelsburg RD
Mentz Community
Registration begins: 8:30-9:30
Breakfast
Coffee, OJ and Kolaches
Speakers:
Arliss Treybig—History of Mentz
Roger Wade—History of German POW Camp in Eagle Lake, Texas
James Kearney PhD-subject unknown
Meredith McClain PhD—subject unknown
Meal—catered by Schovajsa —Bleiblerville
Chicken Fried Pork
Sausage and Kraut
Texas German Potato Salad—Green Beans
Slice of Cake—Iced Tea
Tables available for Vendors/Booths
Door Prizes
Entertainment
Contact Person: Dorothy Leyendecker —leyco@sbcglobal.net
979-732-3302 office —cell 979-732-0986″