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FTA 2005 GOLF TOURNAMENT
This year's event will be held Sunday morning at 8 a.m., June 12th at the unique Quarry Club golf course just a few miles from downtown San Antonio. Learn more.

OPENING RECEPTION
On Sunday evening, conference attendees and their guests will be treated to an opening reception. The reception will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Texas Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza.

GUEST TOURS
On Monday, spouses and guests of conference attendees have the opportunity to take the San Antonio Grand Tour. The tour will visit the Alamo (www.thealamo.org), the IMAX® Theatre (www.imax-sa.com), take a relaxing cruise down the Paseo Del Rio, visit historic Market Square/El Mercado where they can shop and enjoy lunch, then visit the Missions San José and Concepción, as well as the Japanese Sunken Gardens before returning to the Crowne Plaza. On Tuesday, spouses and guests can visit the Tower of the Americas, the Institute of Texan Cultures (www. texancultures.utsa.edu), enjoy a tour and lunch at the historic Guenther House (www.guentherhouse.com), visit the Buckhorn Museum (www.buckhornmuseum.com) and tour LaVillita (www.lavillita.com) historic arts village, with its many shops and restaurants.

CLOSING BANQUET
The Closing Banquet will be held Tuesday evening at the historic Southwest School of Art & Craft (www.swschool.org). Located just a short stroll down the Riverwalk from the Crowne Plaza, this former girls’ school and Ursuline convent, with its centuryold French Chapel and lovely garden under grand pecan trees, with fountain, and large Gazebo – all combine to create a lush, serene setting perfect for celebrations and special occasions. Entertainment will be provided by Johnny Gimble, with a Western Swing orchestra that includes three generations of “Gimbles.” Gimble is one of the originators of Western Swing, having played with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. In addition to a lifetime as a touring musician, he has been one of the country’s premier studio musicians for more than 50 years. You can find the special Johnny Gimble sound on recordings by artists as diverse as Willie Nelson, Paul McCartney, Loretta Lynn, Joan Baez and Jimmy Buffet.

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						Social Events and Activities FTA 2005 GOLF TOURNAMENT This year's event will be held Sunday morning at 8 a.m., June 12th at the unique Quarry Club golf course just a few miles from downtown San Antonio. Learn more. OPENING RECEPTION On Sunday evening, conference attendees and their guests will be treated to an opening reception. The reception will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Texas Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza. GUEST TOURS On Monday, spouses and guests of conference attendees have the opportunity to take the San Antonio Grand Tour. The tour will visit the Alamo (www.thealamo.org), the IMAX® Theatre (www.imax-sa.com), take a relaxing cruise down the Paseo Del Rio, visit historic Market Square/El Mercado where they can shop and enjoy lunch, then visit the Missions San José and Concepción, as well as the Japanese Sunken Gardens before returning to the Crowne Plaza. On Tuesday, spouses and guests can visit the Tower of the Americas, the Institute of Texan Cultures (www. texancultures.utsa.edu), enjoy a tour and lunch at the historic Guenther House (www.guentherhouse.com), visit the Buckhorn Museum (www.buckhornmuseum.com) and tour LaVillita (www.lavillita.com) historic arts village, with its many shops and restaurants. CLOSING BANQUET The Closing Banquet will be held Tuesday evening at the historic Southwest School of Art & Craft (www.swschool.org). Located just a short stroll down the Riverwalk from the Crowne Plaza, this former girls’ school and Ursuline convent, with its centuryold French Chapel and lovely garden under grand pecan trees, with fountain, and large Gazebo – all combine to create a lush, serene setting perfect for celebrations and special occasions. Entertainment will be provided by Johnny Gimble, with a Western Swing orchestra that includes three generations of “Gimbles.” Gimble is one of the originators of Western Swing, having played with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. In addition to a lifetime as a touring musician, he has been one of the country’s premier studio musicians for more than 50 years. You can find the special Johnny Gimble sound on recordings by artists as diverse as Willie Nelson, Paul McCartney, Loretta Lynn, Joan Baez and Jimmy Buffet. • Download a PDF of the above information.
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