Welcome Reception – A Taste of Texas

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Hilton 6th Floor, Ballrooms F & G
Join us for a Taste of Texas!  Symposium attendees and guests are invited to mingle while enjoying foods from countries of the six national flags that have flown over the great State of Texas:
• Spain – Appetizers: Spanish Tapas
• France – Desserts: Pastry Supreme
• Mexico – South of the Border Cuisine
• Republic of Texas – Southern Fried Goodness
• Confederate States of America – Plantation Style
• United States of America – Good ole American Cooking
Multiple bars serving ice cold beer, frosty margaritas, wine, and cocktails of your choice will be on hand. Take this opportunity to meet new acquaintances and network with old friends.

Gala Event – Boot Scootin’ Boogie Casino

6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Austin Convention Center, Ballroom D
We have a treat for you tonight! We’ll start with a delicious meal of Beef Tenderloin and Grilled Mahi Mahi, with a full bar. Then, we invite you to join us with a real Texas evening of a Boot Scootin’ Boogie Casino! Want to play Black Jack, Texas Hold ‘em, or Craps? It’s all available at this year’s Gala Event Prizes for the biggest winners will be awarded!! Also, enjoy dancing to the music of Texas musician, Doug Moreland (www.dougmoreland.com), a West Texas fiddler, songwriter, and entertainer.