Coming Soon - the 37th Annual GRHS Convention!

Reminder: Make your plans early to attend the37th Annual Convention of the Germans from Russia Heritage Society which will be held July 18-22, 2007 at the Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck. This year's convention will be hosted by the GRHS Board of Directors with the help of volunteers from throughout the Society.

Registration, the convention bookstore, and research library will open at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18. Workshops will begin on Thursday morning, July 19, while the opening ceremony is set for 10 a.m. on Thursday. The convention will be filled with workshops on interesting topics, business meetings, good food, kuchen tasting, entertainment, sing-a-longs, and much good fellowship.

The Board of Directors, the convention chairpersons, and the convention committees are busy finalizing the convention program; however, everyone's help is needed to make this anoutstanding annual gathering. If you have any suggestions or comments, please feel free to contact Frances Feist.

2006 GRHS Convention Photo by Dorothy Feist

In addition to reserving the dates July 18-22, 2007 on your calendar, it is important that reservations be made at the Ramkota Hotel (701-258-7700) so that you have a room at the convention center and so that you will obtain the convention rates. To obtain the rate of $79 per night, it is important to make reservations before June 18, 2007 and to let the hotel personnel know that you will be attending the convention and want to be part of the GRHS block. Also located within walking distance (a block or so) are the Expressway Inn and Suites of Bismarck. They offer a special rate of $64.95 for 1-2 people. Deluxe King or Double at the Expressway Inn (1-800-456-6388) and $74.95 at the Expressway Suites (1-888-774-5566). Registration packets will be sent out in early April, but if you want to keep up with the convention planning. Drop down under "News and Events" to find conventions. Updates will be posted as workshops and other events are scheduled. Don't delay! The convention promises to be a fun-filled, learning experience. Your attendance at this annual GRHS event is important! 36 Heritage Review 37: 1, 2007