The Bukovina Society of the Americas
Fifth Annual Convention
July 16-18, 1993
Ellis and Hays, Kansas USA
Thursday, July 15th, Days Inn, Ellis
7:00 p.m.
An early bird get together will be held at the motel, Days Inn, to get acquainted, visit about the society, or share information. Computer and genealogy displays by members will be set up Friday and Saturday at the headquarters.
Friday, July 16, Bukovina Society Headquarters, Ellis
9:30 a.m., Registration and coffee
10:00 a.m.
Genealogy video on research and resources of the LDS Family History Center, Diane Rasmussen, speaker Open Forum on research and genealogy
Ellis City Park
1:00 p.m., Dedication of Bukovina Memorial
Concurrent Sessions
2:00 p.m., A. Computer search training at LDS Family History Center, Hays
2:00 p.m., B. Programs at headquarters:
History and festivals of the society
Slides on Bukovina today
Video of Richard Hoffman, native of Bukovina
Bukovina Society Headquarters
6:30 p.m.
Washington Bukovina settlements
Irmgard Ellingson Bukovina tours in 1993
Speaker to be announced
Knights of Columbus Hall, Ellis
8:00 p.m., German Mixer, Social and Dance
Saturday, July 17 Bukovina Society Headquarters
9:30 a.m., Registration and coffee
10:00 a.m.
Video on German dialects, Dr. Bill Keel
Germany today, moderator and speaker Gabi Lunte, KU Doctoral student
1:00 p.m., Annual meeting of the Bukovina Society
2:00 p.m., Historical tour in Ellis County
American Legion Hall, Hays
6:00 p.m., Social Hour
7:00 p.m., German Dinner
8:00 p.m., Entertainment with awards
8:30 p.m., Dance, Olmer Wittman Band
Sunday, July 18 Bukovina Society Chapel
9:00 a.m., Ecumenical Service
9:30 a.m., Farewell coffee