| Since 1942, Austins have come together to research their ancestors, share information, and enjoy fellowship together. Initially begun as a series of regional annual reunions, the format eventually morphed into our current annual national conference format. The conference is an event many of us look forward to every year. Part reunion, part informational speakers and research, and part simply enjoying our host city, this is a great chance to exchange information with others and take advantage of the research facilities in the area. Come and enjoy meeting and reuniting with your Austin “cousins” and those who share your interest in family history! Although focused on Austin descendants or those who trace their lineage back to one of our Austin progenitor lines, the conference is open to anyone interested in genealogy and family history and meeting people with similar interests. With AFAOA members in over 40 states, these conferences are held in locations around the country. At our Annual Business Meeting, held each year at the annual conference, cities are nominated for the location of the next year’s conference. Any AFAOA member in good standing is entitled to vote on the location of our annual conferences, but only those members in attendance at a conference can nominate a location, and to vote as needed to narrow down the nominations to two cities. These two locations are then put to a vote by the membership at large to choose the location of the next conference. For information on this year's Annual Conference you can go to the top menu under Our Events and select Annual Conference or click the link here Annual Conference |
