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Hispanic Genealogical Society June 2, 2018 General Meeting
Hispanic Genealogical Society
June 2, 2018
General Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
Welcome
We would like to welcome our
members, guests, and visitors
2018 Membership renewal
reminder
Thank you to Hospitality
Committee
Name Tags
Research Help
2nd VP Sandra Arce Lopez –
introduce guest speaker
Michael BaileyGuest Speaker
Curator - Michael Bailey is a Curator at the Brazoria County Museum and participates
with several re-enactment organizations which strive to preserve and present Texas
History.
The Battle of Medina discussion
In 1813, the bloodiest battle ever fought on Texas soil.
Historic event that involved Tejanos, Spaniards, Anglos, Native Americans and Mexicans.
Thank you, Michael Bailey!
Questions?
What did you learn?
Special thanks for joining us today
and sharing your knowledge!
May 2018 Meeting Minutes
Present
Review
Corrections/additions
Approval
Officers Reports
President – Maria Azios
1st VP – Alex Quintanilla
2nd VP – Sandra Arce Lopez
Secretary – Josephine Mendoza
Treasurer – Lisa Quintanilla
Historian – Mary Ann Flores
Publicity Coordinator – Fidel Santos
Raffle of Spanish tea
towell
Should we extend the
deadline for the
scholarship?
If yes, until what date?
June 30, 2018?
Scholarship
Journal – please make
your journal submissions
as soon as possible
Journal
Book Club
Sandra Arce Lopez
Book Club
Tejano Empire Life on the
South Texas Ranchos
By Andres Tijerina
Update – new book
Flower from Another
Sack
By Mark Glazer
Sharing Research - What have you learned recently from your research?
Juanita Santos shared about new finds on her cousin’s line connecting the family to The Canary Islands
Sandra Arce Lopez shared that she just took a trip to the valley and came across newspapers from as far back as 1819 and they are planning to digitize them once they get permission
Events – have you attended any events recently or know of any future events related to genealogical studies?
Mary Anthony Startz shared information about an exhibit “Forgotten Memory” in New Orleans until July 10, 2018
Michael Bailey shared information about the celebration of George & Martha Washington in Laredo
Henry Azios shared about relatives who have participated in this event
Juanita Santos shared about relatives who have participated in this event
DNA matches - Have you learned anything new from DNA?
DNA - Have you had any new family members tested?
Any other news?
Mary Anthony Startz shared info about the Funeral Museum
2018 Conference
2018 Conference
http://www.losbexarenos.org/2018-
Conference.htm
Other Committee Reports
Hospitality – Mary Anthony Startz
Recruitment – Lisa Quintanilla
Education & Research – Alex Quintanilla
Programs – Sandra Arce Lopez
Newsletter – Josephine Mendoza & Alex Quintanilla
Scholarship – Maria Azios
Bylaws – Maria Azios
Journal – Alex Quintanilla & Maria Azios
Conference 2020 – Alex Quintanilla
Upcoming events/opportunities
around the city and state:
39th Annual Texas Hispanic Genealogical & Historical Conference
Sponsored by Los Bexareños Genealogical & Historical Society
September 27 - 29, 2018
Holiday Inn on the River Walk – SOLD OUT
217 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, 78205
(800) 315-2621
http://www.losbexarenos.org/Events.htm
Upcoming events/opportunities
around the city and state:
2018 Family History Conference
Texas State Genealogical Society
November 2-4, 2018
San Antonio, TX
Omni San Antonio at the Colonnade
http://www.txsgs.org/featured-events/2018-family-
history-conference/
Contact us / More Information
Website: http://www.hispanicgs.org/
New Website: http://www.hgshtx.org/
New Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/610419352633532/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Hispanic-
Genealogical-Society-of-Houston-1381128072148748/
Next HGS Meeting
Should we meet? Who will be able to attend?
July 2018 meeting canceled
Please work on journal submissions
You are invited to attend our next meeting
Guest Speaker - Laura Marie Bernard – speaking about “The Yellow Rose of Texas: Emily Morgan”
When: Saturday, August 4, 2018
Meet & Greet: 10:30 am
Meeting Time: 11:00 am
Where: Clayton Library for Genealogical Research
5300 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004
