| CALENDAR OF EVENTS (2007-2008) September 8
(Saturday) Caldwell: Kolache Festival
We will
travel by private cars to the nearby community of Caldwell to attend the 23rd
annual Kolache Festival, which is devoted to a celebration of Czech culture.
In addition to having an opportunity to sample the sights, sounds, and foods
of this festival which is devoted to Czech culture, we will visit the
Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum and hear a lecture given by a faculty
member from the Texas A&M University History Dept.
October 6
(Saturday) Fredericksburg: "Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg"Beautiful Fredericksburg, in the heart of Texas' Hill Country, west of
Austin, is a gem of German cultural heritage. Our Fulbright Assn. has chosen
the day of its annual festival to make our inaugural visit to the town,
which we will do via bus. Included in the day’s itinerary are visits to the
Pioneer Museum Complex and the Vereins Kirche Museum.
November 10 (Saturday)
San Antonio: A Day in San Antonio
A
chartered bus will provide transportation to San Antonio (about 3 ? hours
away), where we will visit the Institute of Texan Cultures and the Alamo,
have a chance to shop at El Mercado (Mexican market square), eat at ethnic
restaurants, and have time to stroll along the Riverwalk. In previous years
some members of our group have taken the opportunity to catch a guided tour
boat ride down the river!
December 21 (Friday
evening) Bryan: Holiday Party
We will gather
at the home of a local Fulbright Assn. member to celebrate the season and
view an American home at Christmas time.
February 9 (Saturday)
Washington-on-the-Brazos: A Step back in Texas History
This community, located some 30 miles southeast of College Station, is
home to the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park, located on the site where
the constitution of the Republic of Texas was formulated. We will travel by
private cars to the grounds of the “Birthplace of Texas” to visit the Star
of the Republic Museum and living history farms, hear a lecture on early
Texas from a historian, and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Mid-March (Saturday or
Sunday) Houston: Livestock Show and Rodeo
This
three-week event is a “must-see” for many in the Southwest. We plan to
attend on the designated “Go Tejano Day” to experience Hispanic culture. A
chartered bus will transport us to and from the Reliant Stadium in Houston
(about 100 miles south of here). In addition to the rodeo and music
performances, there is a carnival (kids welcome!) and lots more to
experience.
April 4 (Saturday
evening) College Station: International Cuisines of the Brazos Valley
Dinner
The
chapter will host its fourth annual dinner featuring foods representing the
various ethnic groups that have settled in the Brazos Valley, featuring such
treats as German and Czech sausages, Mexican fajitas, Italian calzones,
Czech kolaches, and Cajun beignets, as well as dishes
Fulbright students attending TAMU
A discussion ensued concerning how to further integrate into our
activities the students currently attending TAMU on Fulbright
scholarships. They have been invited to all of our chapter meetings and
activities, but it was felt that a more personal invitation would prove
effective in eliciting their participation. A motion was passed that
directs our chapter to pay a Fulbright Association membership for the
president of the student group, and then have the incumbent of that
position be a voting member of the chapter board.
Possible welcome party for Fulbrighters in the fall 2008
Next chapter meeting
Monday, February 25, 4:00 pm, 2511
Allen, Bush Library Complex. | 
