Sponsored by the Ostfriesen Genealogical Society of America
July 31 to August 3, 2016
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OGSA Genealogy Conference
Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites, MSP Airport
Mall of America, Minneapolis, MN
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Fritz Juengling, PhD, AG
Jill Morelli, Lin Strong, Gene Janssen, Roger Peters, Lübbert Kruizenga
& Others
CONFERENCE SIGN UP INFORMATION: www.ogsa.us
Highlights:
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OGSA’s Research Library with all Ortssippenbücher (OSB), maps and other resources set up at the conference with copy
machines and research assistance. Access the finest collection of Ostfriesen research materials in the United States. Opens
Sunday at noon! Open three evenings until 10 p.m.
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One-on-one help in solving your genealogy brick walls, old photos and other questions. Specialists in research, photo
identification, translations and DNA research. Sign up at registration for an appointment!
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Special events for attendees & their guests! Paddleboat evening cruise on the Mississippi River. Other guided day tours
available in the Metropolitan Twin City area including Mall of America, Como Park & Conservatory, Downtown Minneapolis & Mill City Museum, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul Cathedral & more. More information will be sent with
registration via U.S. Mail.
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Raffles & Silent Auction —with many one-of-a-kind and unique items!
Ostfriesen Genealogy 101: a comprehensive overview of the resources and culture of Ostfriesland.
Ostfriesen culture & customs from leading academics in Ostfriesian research & customs.
Mini sessions taught by Ostfriesen experts.
Basic and advanced genealogy sessions
Free access to ancestry.com and other subscription databases in the library
& mini session on how to use them.
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Instruction on the use of overseas databases!
Ostfriesen Tea Party & Art Show on July 31st!
Don’t miss this event! www.ogsa.us
OGSA Genealogy Conference
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Featured
Speakers:
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Fritz Juengling
Ph.D. University of MN:
Germanic Philology
with minors in both English and Linguistics
 Certificate of
Graduation from LDS Institutes of Religion
 Germanic Philology is a highly specialized field of study, combining languages, linguistics, paleography and history.
German, Dutch and Scandinavian
Research Specialist at the Family History
Library in Salt Lake City
 Adjunct Professor at Brigham Young
University in Provo, Utah.
Several OGSA Board Members attended
some of his past presentations and were
extremely impressed.
Other speakers include Jill
Morelli, Lin Strong, Gene Janssen, Roger
Peters & Others!
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MINI SESSIONS
Choice of six to ten interesting sessions each day!
Ancestor Road Show—let us help you with your research, identify photographs and answer your other questions! Sign up for an appointment
when you arrive.
Tentative conference schedule online at www.ogsa.us
ADDED FEATURES:
Experienced Ostfriesen Researchers
Silent Auction & Raffle Items—Fun!
Monday—Mississippi Riverboat Cruise
Wednesday Evening—Banquet
Vendors with Ostfriesen gift items, books, napkins,
maps, shirts, caps, flags, Ostfriesen tea, jewelry,
Ostfriesen porcelain & more!
Door Prizes—lots of them!
Display of Ostfriesen Posters, Pictures & Art
Reunion for past Ostfriesen Tours.
Silent Auction Items
Do you have something unusual for
our Silent Auction or Raffle?
Something that is one-of-a-kind? A rare book? Maybe you have a quilt or woodworking project? Or a piece of furniture or some antique dishes! We already have a
hand-crafted Windmill, “Coffee” basket, “Tea Lover’s” collection, Chocolates,
Wine Rack with local wines and lots more!
This is a fund-raiser for OGSA—and a great fun way for everyone to get involved!
Did I mention this is part of the fun?
Overnight Accommodations
Crowne Plaza MSP Airport / Mall of America Hotel
3 Appletree Square, Bloomington, MN
OGSA has reserved a block of rooms at this hotel where we will be holding the conference. The special rate is as follows:
Double Room/King/Two Double …………………$129 per night + tax
Triple Rate $134.00 / Quad Rate $139.00 (Includes breakfast buffet)
Pick up breakfast buffet coupons at check in! Questions? Contact us
[email protected]
When making your reservations online enter your arrival
date (7/31-8/4) and how many nights you will be staying
(note, block is for four nights). Make sure you enter
the GROUP CODE! Breakfast is included and you will
be given a coupon for breakfasts when you check in!
There are many other hotels in the area. Check booking.com or hotels.com or any of the other online sites
that offer information on hotels.
In addition, there are several RV Campgrounds in the
Make sure your reservation is for the Crowne Plaza MSP Airport/
southern area of the Twin Cities area. We offer the
Mall of America Hotel!
following listing, but have no additional information and
 You can also call the hotel directly to make reservations 952-854cannot offer recommendations. Check online for other
9000 and reference GROUP CODE: OST or reference the OstRV Parks & Campgrounds.
friesen Genealogical Society of America to get the discounted rates
until July 9, 2016. Please book soon!
Town & Country RV Park, 12630 Boone Ave, Savage,
MN 55378 Phone: (952) 445-1756
Crowne Plaza offers free shuttle service to and from MSP airport and to
the Mall of America. We will have groups going to the Mall of America Lebanon Hills Regional Park-Campground
in the evenings. Sign up at the registration desk!
12100 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, St Paul, MN 55124
Phone: (651) 688-1376
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Please read form carefully before filling it out!
2016 Ostfriesen Family Reunion
Fill out ONE registration form per person! PLEASE PRINT!
NAME:
ADDRESS:
Crowne Plaza MSP Airport Hotel, Minneapolis, MN
CITY, STATE, ZIP:
PHONE: (
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EMAIL:
EVENTS
Full Registration (Four Day Conference Inclusive) includes lunches, all refreshments/
breaks, research facility, speakers, concurrent sessions, banquet, entertainment,
tea and tortes & other special events. (Does not include optional river boat cruise)
Sunday Sessions Only (facility use, library/research center, speakers, tea party)
Monday Only (includes lunch, refreshments, facility use,
research center, speakers, & mini sessions)
Tuesday Only (includes lunch, refreshments, facility use, research center,
speakers, & mini sessions)
Wednesday Only (includes lunch, refreshments, facility use, research center, speakers,
mini sessions & banquet)
Banquet Only
Cost Per Person
$350
Optional Mississippi River Cruise—Monday Evening
$ 20
TOTAL
$ 75
$100
$100
$130
$ 35
One year 2016 OGSA membership print copy sent by mail $32 or pdf/online $22
Donation to OGSA Heritage Fund
Total Amount
OPTIONAL TOURS! If you prefer to attend a TOUR of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, please indicate which is of interest to you.
Tours will leave hotel each day at 12:30 p.m. allowing you to have an early lunch. Transportation will be by light rail or passenger
van. Return to hotel about 5:30 p.m. NOTE! You MUST pre- register for these tours, last minute availability is not guaranteed.
Monday—Downtown Minneapolis, Mill City Museum Tour
Tuesday—Minnesota Historical Society & St. Paul Cathedral
Wednesday—Como Park Conservatory or Zoo,
Historic Fort Snelling Tour, St. Paul
Fine print: Full refund up to 30 days before event minus $50 handling fee. No refund 29 days or less before the event. We are an all volunteer non
-profit organization; we are unable to provide special deals or consideration. Consider any additional donation as a contribution to the mission of
OGSA. Silent Auction & Raffle items help defray costs of this event! Thank you!
Please list six of your surnames, with villages, if known. Including this information allows us to share this information with other
attendees. Please print. (use additional page if necessary)
1.____________________________________________
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I’d like to volunteer at the conference:
______ Registration _____Greeter ______Library ______Set Up
Will you be bringing guest(s) to the Sunday, July 31 Tea Party/Speaker at 2 p.m.?
Yes
No
______Clean Up
______Number ($10 per person)
If you prefer to pay by credit card, please fill out & SIGN The following:
Circle One:
VISA
MASTERCARD
No.___________________________________________________________________
Exp. Date___________ Name on Card__________________________________________________________________________
Signature__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Credit Card Billing Address____________________________________________________________________________________
(If other than address used above)
Send this form, along with the registration form for others who are registering with you, with check (made out to OGSA) or
your credit card info. to: OGSA Family Reunion, % Nancy Thomas, 4264 Ottawa Avenue, St. Louis Park, MN 55416-3252
3Questions? Nancy Thomas at [email protected]
Ostfriesen Genealogical Society of America
1670 So. Robert St., #333
W. St. Paul, MN 55118
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Ostfriesen Genealogical Society of America
2016 Ostfriesen Family Reunion
OGSA Genealogy Conference
Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites, Minneapolis Airport,
Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minnesota
July 31-August 3!
Sign Up Today!
Interesting Speakers!
Get Acquainted Events!
Research Library & Assistance!
Silent Auction & Raffle!
Ostfriesland—In Art & Pictures!
And lots of fun…
OSTFRIESEN TEA PARTY
Sunday, July 31, 2016
Open to the Public!
RSVP
Introduce Your Family & Friends to Beautiful
Ostfriesland!
Required for
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Enjoy a cup of genuine Ostfriesen Tea
with Kluntje & Desserts
Program/Special Speaker
OGSA Store w/Books & Gifts
Entertainment & Door Prizes
Ostfriesen History Books
Vendors
RSVP required for guests.
$10 donation per guest.
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all Guests
[email protected]