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9th Annual Wynne Genealogy Society
Researching Reunion
2008


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WHEN: Tuesday October 7th - Saturday October 11th, 2008

WHERE: Wyomissing, PA, suburb of Reading, PA

AIRPORT: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Airport. 76 miles from Wyomissing, PA. Travel time 1 hour 25 mins.

REUNION SCHEDULE:
Tuesday October 7th Research Day 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday October 8th Research Day 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday October 9th Open Day Free time
Friday October 10th Meeting room Day 9:00 am - ?
Saturday October 11th Meeting room Day 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday October 11th Banquet Dinner 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

REUNION HOTEL:

Homewood Suites by Hilton® Reading, 2801 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania 19610
Smoking & Non-smoking hotel, no restaurant, no bar. Guest Breakfast and Dinner Buffets.
Website: http://homewoodsuites1.hilton.com/en_US/hw/hotel/RDGPAHW-Homewood-Suites-by-Hilton-Reading-Pennsylvania/accommodations.do
Local Phone: (610) 736-3100

DO NOT use the ON LINE reservations page!

Cost: $134.00 per night + tax
Room Type Held: 2 room suites, 2 doubles

NOTE: Reservations must be made by September 5, 2008
Group Reservation Name: "Wynne Genealogy Society", you must tell them our group reservation name or you will not receive the group rate.

Room Description: Spacious studio, one-bedroom suites feature separate living and sleeping areas. Each has a fully-equipped kitchen with full-size refrigerator, microwave, 2-burner stove and dishwasher. You’ll find enough space for work, study or entertaining – plus all the comforts of home including two remote control TVs, complimentary high speed internet access, and two phones with voice mail. Enjoy a complimentary Suite Start® hot breakfast seven days a week and a Welcome Home Reception® featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages, Monday through Thursday evenings (local laws apply).

How many rooms held on Group Reservations: [two room suites= living room/bed room]
Monday 10/06/2008 - 10 room suites
Tuesday 10/07/2008 - 10 room suites
Wednesday 10/08/2008 - 10 room suites
Thursday 10/09/2007 - 15 room suites
Friday 10/10/2007 - 15 room suites
Saturday 10/11/2008 - 15 room suites

Each Individual will be responsible for all room, tax, and incidental charges of their rooms.

DAILY SCHEDULE DETAILS

TUESDAY RESEARCH DAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008:

Historical Society of Berks County Library
http://www.berkshistory.org/library/

Berks County Genealogical Society
http://www.berksgenes.org/

Berks County Register of Wills, Orphans Court & Land Records
633 Court Street
Reading, PA 19601
http://www.co.berks.pa.us/rwills/site/default.asp



WEDNESDAY RESEARCH DAY, October 26, 2007:

Chester County Historical Society
225 N High St, West Chester, PA
Tel: (610) 692-4800
http://www.cchs-pa.org/library.php

Chester County Archives & Records Services
601 Westtown Road, Suite 080, P.O. Box 2747
West Chester, PA 19380-0990
Phone: 610-344-6760
http://dsf.chesco.org/archives/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=609969

Genealogical Resources
Birth Records
Marriage Records
Death Records
Atlases & Maps
Naturalization Records
Church and Cemetery Records
Probate (Wills & Administation) Records
Orphans' Court
18th Century Tax Records
19th Century Tax Records
General Holdings List
Newspapers
Township & Borough Boundary History



THURSDAY TOUR DAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

Free day or Shoping day!!
This day is usually used for a tour of the family homes etc. and as there are none in Berks County we are leaving this day open for you to do as you wish.. research, shop or just relax!

There is a bus that will take you shoping at the Vanity Fair Outlet, and it houses many stores.. read below...

Vanity Fair Outlet Inc - www.vfoutlet.net - (610) 378-0408
801 Hill Avenue
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 378-0408

ALSO Houses :
Easy Spirit Outlet - www.easyspirit.com - (610) 374-7044
Black & Decker Factory Outlet - maps.google.com - (610) 373-0351
CPenney Catalog Outlet - Reading - www.jcpenney.com - (610) 921-9201
Hartstrings Childrens Wear Outlet - hartstrings.com - (610) 376-9387
Oneida Outlet Store - www.oneida.com - (610) 375-3778
Bass Shoe Factory Outlet: VF Factory Outlet - www.bassshoes.com - (610) 376-8860
Timberland Factory Outlet - www.timberland.com - (610) 375-8489

There is also the following Factory Store in the area:
Coach Factory Store - www.coach.com - (610) 376-8634
739 Reading Ave,
West Reading, PA 19610



FRIDAY MEETING ROOM
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Opening Welcome. Discussions of book. Speakers, Copying of documentsa etc.

Family Tree Maker 2008, Instructions and on screen display of how you work the program. instruction books will be handed out to those who wish to attend this intruction time.

5:00 - 9:00 PM optional the meeting room can be open if people are wanting to visit and make copies.



SATURDAY MEETING ROOM
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Book discussions, more copying, speakers etc., and more FTMaker 2008 discussions and instructions.



SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER BANQUET:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Next reunion location vote
Farewell speech

Hot Buffet Toscani Dinner: by Haute Chocolate Cafe.
Cost: $21.00 each person

Chopped Salad, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, red onion, crispy potatoes, basil-balsamic vinaigrette
Rosemary roasted red bliss potatoes
Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan
Chicken Margherita ( lemon, capers, sundried tomato, mozzarella)
Grilled Toscani steak, red wine tomato sauce, basil
Warm Apple Crostata with Caramel
Coffee, Tea, Decaf, Iced Tea

WGS Group Picture
"Royal Ha Ha" picture

REUNION COSTS:

WGS Membership Dues: 2008/2009 Due in July, and must be paid before attending: $25.00

Hotel Room: $134.00 plus tax per night [Your responsible for making your own room researvation and paying your own costs. BY SEPT 5th, 2008]

Researching days - [Will each pay any admissions at the door]
Adminssions if any, will post as soon as confirmed. And sharing cars for travel to the places.

Meeting room days: No charge

Banquet Dinner: $21.00 per person [To be paid to me by Sept. 15th, 2008]

Where to send Reunion Costs:

Becky Wynn, WGS
1907 Baylor Drive
Richardson, TX 75081-5413

Please note what your sending the money for in the memo part of the check.

Should you need, contact me at: Phone: 972-907-1302 Or e-mail: ttg-inc@tx.rr.com

Hope to see you there!!!