Roll up, roll up. Lots more registrations are needed to make this event a success. I am looking forward to the GG with some trepidation as I haven't run a big event such as this before and we still need lots more people to make it a big success. This is your big chance to meet other family members from many different places.
"Approximate" numbers are needed for the venue in January 2008 - costings are based on numbers!! Registrations are needed now so please register as soon as possible as there are a lot of things to be put into motion before the event.
To register, please click here and email your details.
The fee for the whole weekend is $280 per person. This includes everything except accommodation and breakfast. If you only wish to attend on the Saturday including the Dinner, the cost will be $145 per person. But, please join us for the whole weekend if you can.
Remember that group photos will be taken on the Saturday but... they will not be available from the photographer for purchase (small) or order (large group) until Sunday afternoon after return from the bus tours.
I have also been continually updating the Glenister family history for the 2nd Edition CD which will be available for the GG. If you have any additional information or photos you would like to have included, please get them to me as soon as possible.
I am hoping many of you will attend the GG and I am looking forward to meeting you all. I have corresponded with so many people over the years it will be great to have the opportunity to get together.
If you would like more information or would like to register please contact me via email or snail mail at:
Bronwen Thomas
ianrt@bigpond.com
36 Faraday Road
CROYDON SOUTH Vic 3136
Australia
Please come along and make it a great event.
Have a very happy New Year
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Guest Presenters
Bronwen Thomas (nee Glenister)
I am looking forward to the GG with some trepidation as I haven't run a big event such as this before. Back in 2003 Andy called me a family history "activist" as researching Glenisters has been a large part of my life for many years. Finding Ruth (0943 USA), Carol Ann (1016 Canada), and Andy (5237 UK) and Malcolm (0448 UK) turned our pursuits into a global exercise to connect as many Glenister lines together as we could. We have succeeded probably better than we ever expected but we still have a long way to go. Our Aussie Glenisters are mostly of families 2548 and 0448 but there are many more from different trees - their contributions have been a huge help over the years. However, there are still many more who have steadfastly ignored my attempts at contact! In the five years since the last GG I have been working continually on family history, not just on Glenisters but on quite a number of other lines. My latest "production" was a special book in September of my maternal grandfather, Alfred William Wilson's memoirs and manuscripts and the Wilson Family History for special presentation on the event of my Uncle Glen Wilson's 80th birthday. I have also been continually updating the Glenister family history for the 2nd Edition CD which will be available for the GG. I am hoping many of you will attend the GG and I am looking forward to meeting you all. I have corresponded with so many people over the years it will be great to have the opportunity to get together.
Elaine Anne Craig (nee Gray)
I am descended from Maria Glenister, family line 0548 (Bronwen's Appendix 12.2). This line originates in Lye Green, Ashley Green, Bucks. It cannot at the moment be tied in with other Glenister lines but may eventually be connected to Andy's 5327 line. I am a librarian working with Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corp as Genealogy Librarian. Genealogy for work and leisure, how lucky can I be! I have been married 31 years to Gregory Arthur Craig and we have two children, Gwilym and Rhiannon, who have now completed university studies and are just starting on the next phase of their lives.
Audrey Morwick
I am descended from the 13th Child of John Putnam and Jane Glenister. My grandmother, Amy Morwick, wrote of her memories of family and friends, in a school exercise book, at the urging of her daughter Peg (Amy Elizabeth Louise BAXTER). Excerpts of Amy's Memoirs were printed as Appendix 2 of Bronwen's book "A Long Time Coming: A Glenister Family History. They make a great read of their lives and of the times. Amy had a wonderful memory of family stories. I will exhibit "GRANDMA'S MEMORIES" and photographs of the people mentioned in it.
Peter Robert Glenister (nicknamed George)
Dr Paul Pickering
Malcolm Glenister
Francis David Glenister
I am looking forward to the GG with some trepidation as I haven't run a big event such as this before. Back in 2003 Andy called me a family history "activist" as researching Glenisters has been a large part of my life for many years. Finding Ruth (0943 USA), Carol Ann (1016 Canada), and Andy (5237 UK) and Malcolm (0448 UK) turned our pursuits into a global exercise to connect as many Glenister lines together as we could. We have succeeded probably better than we ever expected but we still have a long way to go. Our Aussie Glenisters are mostly of families 2548 and 0448 but there are many more from different trees - their contributions have been a huge help over the years. However, there are still many more who have steadfastly ignored my attempts at contact! In the five years since the last GG I have been working continually on family history, not just on Glenisters but on quite a number of other lines. My latest "production" was a special book in September of my maternal grandfather, Alfred William Wilson's memoirs and manuscripts and the Wilson Family History for special presentation on the event of my Uncle Glen Wilson's 80th birthday. I have also been continually updating the Glenister family history for the 2nd Edition CD which will be available for the GG. I am hoping many of you will attend the GG and I am looking forward to meeting you all. I have corresponded with so many people over the years it will be great to have the opportunity to get together. Elaine Anne Craig (nee Gray)
I am descended from Maria Glenister, family line 0548 (Bronwen's Appendix 12.2). This line originates in Lye Green, Ashley Green, Bucks. It cannot at the moment be tied in with other Glenister lines but may eventually be connected to Andy's 5327 line. I am a librarian working with Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corp as Genealogy Librarian. Genealogy for work and leisure, how lucky can I be! I have been married 31 years to Gregory Arthur Craig and we have two children, Gwilym and Rhiannon, who have now completed university studies and are just starting on the next phase of their lives.Audrey Morwick
I am descended from the 13th Child of John Putnam and Jane Glenister. My grandmother, Amy Morwick, wrote of her memories of family and friends, in a school exercise book, at the urging of her daughter Peg (Amy Elizabeth Louise BAXTER). Excerpts of Amy's Memoirs were printed as Appendix 2 of Bronwen's book "A Long Time Coming: A Glenister Family History. They make a great read of their lives and of the times. Amy had a wonderful memory of family stories. I will exhibit "GRANDMA'S MEMORIES" and photographs of the people mentioned in it.Peter Robert Glenister (nicknamed George)
Dr Paul Pickering
Malcolm Glenister
Francis David Glenister
Logo
*We are currently experiencing difficulties uploading the logo at this stage, however the logo can be emailed directly to you, simply click here to email us and we will send you a copy of the logo to print out.
Print the logo out onto iron on transfer paper (available in the inkjet/computer paper section of all good office supplies or variety stores) and iron it directly onto the t-shirt or polo top of your choice.
1. Simply right click on the logo on the screen and click 'Save picture as' to save the logo to your computer.
2. Print out the logo onto your transfer paper, following the manufacturers instructions.
3. Iron the logo onto the shirt of your choice.
Print the logo out onto iron on transfer paper (available in the inkjet/computer paper section of all good office supplies or variety stores) and iron it directly onto the t-shirt or polo top of your choice.
1. Simply right click on the logo on the screen and click 'Save picture as' to save the logo to your computer.
2. Print out the logo onto your transfer paper, following the manufacturers instructions.
3. Iron the logo onto the shirt of your choice.
ACCOMMODATION
There are 40 rooms available at our Glenister Gathering venue, York on Lilydale, which is approximately 45 minutes from Melbourne, on a first in first served basis. For bookings please contact the venue directly or email york.on.lilydale@alhgroup.com.au.
These rooms will only be held until the beginning of January so you must book soon. A discounted rate is available but you MUST also mention that you are attending the Glenister Gathering.
As we are within close proximity to the Yarra Valley wine region there are a number of alternative accommodation options available within a short distance of the venue. For alternatives please visit http://www.visityarravalley.com.au/.
Airport Transfers to your accommodation are also available and more information can be found on http://www.glenister.org/ - just follow the links to GG2008.
SUNDAY LUNCH TOURS
We will be offering a Sunday lunch tour as part of the gathering with two options
1. Yarra Valley Winery Tour
Visit three wineries with an antipasto platter, tea/coffee for lunch
or
2. Healesville Sanctuary
Family friendly two hour visit to see Australian wildlife with antipasto platter, tea/coffee for lunch. Also has a souvenir shop and kiosk.
For more information on the winery tour or Healesville Sanctuary tour please visit http://www.visityarravalley.com.au/.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Full group and small family photos will be taken on Saturday. Photo sales and orders will be taken after lunch on the Sunday.
The smaller 8 x 10 photos will be ready for purchase on the day. Orders for the full group photos will be taken and posted when completed.
Photos currently cost approximately $15 - $20 however this is subject to change. The photographer will accept cash, cheques, major credit cards and Eftpos.
SALES
The following items will be available for sale at the gathering:
The second edition CD of "A Long Time Coming: A Glenister Family History" will be available for sale.
Special package: Copy of the 2004 book and new CD will also be available.
2003 Gathering Video
Orders will also be taken for the 2008 video & group photograph.
The plan is to include all family lines represented at the Glenister Gathering 2008 so please send your family information and updates to Bronwen as soon as possible.
POLO TOP LOGO
A logo for the gathering is in the design process. This logo will be available for polo tops via email which can then be printed onto an iron-on transfer. Just let us know if you would like to use it and we will forward instructions.
There has been a protest among Aussie males on wearing gold! White would make a great alternative!
CONTACT DETAILS
For more information about the gathering or to register please contact Bronwen Thomas:
Email: GG2008@glenister.org or ianrt@bigpond.com
Snail mail: 36 Faraday Rd, Croydon South, Vic 3136 Australia
There are 40 rooms available at our Glenister Gathering venue, York on Lilydale, which is approximately 45 minutes from Melbourne, on a first in first served basis. For bookings please contact the venue directly or email york.on.lilydale@alhgroup.com.au.
These rooms will only be held until the beginning of January so you must book soon. A discounted rate is available but you MUST also mention that you are attending the Glenister Gathering.
As we are within close proximity to the Yarra Valley wine region there are a number of alternative accommodation options available within a short distance of the venue. For alternatives please visit http://www.visityarravalley.com.au/.
Airport Transfers to your accommodation are also available and more information can be found on http://www.glenister.org/ - just follow the links to GG2008.
SUNDAY LUNCH TOURS
We will be offering a Sunday lunch tour as part of the gathering with two options
1. Yarra Valley Winery Tour
Visit three wineries with an antipasto platter, tea/coffee for lunch
or
2. Healesville Sanctuary
Family friendly two hour visit to see Australian wildlife with antipasto platter, tea/coffee for lunch. Also has a souvenir shop and kiosk.
For more information on the winery tour or Healesville Sanctuary tour please visit http://www.visityarravalley.com.au/.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Full group and small family photos will be taken on Saturday. Photo sales and orders will be taken after lunch on the Sunday.
The smaller 8 x 10 photos will be ready for purchase on the day. Orders for the full group photos will be taken and posted when completed.
Photos currently cost approximately $15 - $20 however this is subject to change. The photographer will accept cash, cheques, major credit cards and Eftpos.
SALES
The following items will be available for sale at the gathering:
The second edition CD of "A Long Time Coming: A Glenister Family History" will be available for sale.
Special package: Copy of the 2004 book and new CD will also be available.
2003 Gathering Video
Orders will also be taken for the 2008 video & group photograph.
The plan is to include all family lines represented at the Glenister Gathering 2008 so please send your family information and updates to Bronwen as soon as possible.
POLO TOP LOGO
A logo for the gathering is in the design process. This logo will be available for polo tops via email which can then be printed onto an iron-on transfer. Just let us know if you would like to use it and we will forward instructions.
There has been a protest among Aussie males on wearing gold! White would make a great alternative!
CONTACT DETAILS
For more information about the gathering or to register please contact Bronwen Thomas:
Email: GG2008@glenister.org or ianrt@bigpond.com
Snail mail: 36 Faraday Rd, Croydon South, Vic 3136 Australia
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