The 2004 Creole Family History Convention is scheduled for May 20-21 and will carry the theme

"Las Vegas Presents CREOLE".

This event will be held on the campus at University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV).   Workshops around the topics EDUCATION, RESEARCH, CULTURE and DIVERSITY as it relates to the Creole people are presently being developed. Associated with this event will be the opportunity for all attendees to be a part of the Creole Families Reunion in Las Vegas to be held on Saturday, May 22 at a location to be named later.

A recent mailout has been sent to all registered addresses in our database announcing this event and requesting feedback information towards developing travel packages.  This feedback questionnaire is now online and can be accessed below.  The prompt return of this information will assist us in the negotiations to acquire blocks of rooms, develop shuttle service in Las Vegas and charter bus service from California as well as other associated activities.

As a part of this convention we are planning to develop a professionally printed Commemorative Book.  This book will be printed in limited quantities and will be available for sale at the convention.  In order to hold the costs down as much as possible, we will be selling ad space in this book.  An insert for this purpose was also included in the recent mailout.  A link to the online version of this ad contract is shown below.

 An additional opportunity will be given to all Creole connections (families, friends and supporters) to make contributions  through donations in exchange for a listing in the Creole Memorial & Tribute pages that will be included in the Commemorative Book.  All donations will be used to offset as much of expenses as possible for this event thereby helping to reduce any necessary registration fee.  A form to submit your  listing(s) can be accessed below.  This form can be printed and necessary copies can be made for each submittal.  A donation of just $5 will be required for each listing.  A link to sample listings is also included below.

In addition to the workshops listed, we will also have separate sessions on music, Creole cuisine and genealogy.  These sessions will be repeated throughout the day and will include a more one-on-one program.  There will also be a computer lab set-up with access to the Center's National Creole Family History Database.  A tentative schedule has been developed, see below.

At this time the workshop panels have not been fully developed and anyone wishing to participate is encouraged to contact us.  We are also open to any suggestions, assistance or feedback on this proposed venture.

Las Vegas Travel Questionnaire
Program Book Ad Contract
Memorial & Tribute
Samples
Schedule (in progress)

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Louisiana
Janet Ravare Colson
Assistant Director
Creole Heritage Center
318/357-6685