Networking Social Night

Conference goers joined together at the Keystone Stables to ‘rendezvous’ for
an opening of great barbecue and living history. ‘Rendezvous ‘ is a

French word meaning “appointed place of meeting” a time

when fur trappers, both native Americans and mountain men

met with old friends, enjoyed storytelling, and held contests of all

sorts. The Colorado Chapter planned an event that

included a slice of history for your enjoyment. Suitable for all

ages, participants could ‘palaver’ (visit) with good friends as they

enjoyed an authentic western BBQ with your choice of pork ribs

and chicken, slow cooked beans, smoked corn on the cob, corn

muffins, iced tea, coffee, lemonade, and a selection of summer

fruit pies. For children 12 and under, there wase hot dogs

and hamburgers. Not ready to ‘set jus yet”? Take a teepee

tour, learn about ‘hawk’ (tomahawk) throwing or flint knapping,

or observe living history at the storytelling tent. Little ‘pups’ (children)

can visit the trading post to trade their ‘plews’ (pelts) for

‘valuable’ trinkets and beads. What BBQ would be complete

without a little ‘fiddlin’? Colorado fiddlers rounded out a festive

western evening you didn't want to miss!

                         
Children Learn about Native American Music                                          Conference goers caught up with old friends



                   
Eveyone had the chance to take their turn at                                   Children listened to Native American
  Tomahawk Throwing                                                                   tales and learned how to make their
                                                                                                               very own drum.