Ewing Family
Association

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    • 2024 Gathering Announcement
      Ewing Family Convention &
      EFA’S 18TH BIENNIAL GATHERING 
      ST. LOUIS MISSOURI 
      19-22 SEPT 2024 
       

The process:

  • HOTEL REGISTRATION

    This is the official location of the Gathering.  Please contact them directly as soon as possible to assure  your room and rate.

    Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport (EFA reservation block*)
    877-424-2449 or local 314-291-6700
    11228 Lone Eagle Drive
    Bridgeton, MO   63044

    *Or try the main hotel page.
     
    To receive the special EFA rate of $139 (+ taxes), call to make a reservation and state that you are attending the Ewing Gathering.  Parking is free at the hotel.  If you prefer to make your hotel reservation online, you use the Crown Plaza link above.

 

  • Gathering Registration

          Pre-registration is required for the Gathering, so that we can secure proper transportation and food for everyone. Registration can be accomplished online or by traditional "snail mail:   

       Online:

         Fill out the online registration by clicking here Gathering Registration Form and click submit and use online payment or send check as described on confirmation page.

 

OR By

 

     Mail

  • Obtain the Gathering Registration form (PDF). Print it if possible.  (You can ask us to mail you a copy if needed, or you can make your own facsimile copy.)
    • a.  Fill in the requested information for up to 4 participants.  (Make a further copy if you have more than 4 persons.)  Be sure to clearly write your preferred names (for badges) and any special requirements, e.g. dietary.  Indicate your total payment ($180 per person) and whether you would like to take an extra day for the Genetic Genealogy Seminar.
    • Please send your completed registration Treasurer
    • Make payment see below

 

Payment

 

To finalize your request, you must now arrange payment.   There are two options:

  1.  Make an electronic payment using your major credit card.  This can be safely done through Membership Payment page.  You will need to re-enter your name and address when asked by Paypal to assure that we credit your application appropriately.  EFA never sees or retains your credit card information. Or,

  2. You can send a check or money order to the EFA:
    Ewing Family Association
    Linda Ewing Coughlin, Treasurer
    1330 Vaughn Court
    Aurora, Illinois 60504 USA
    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

In either case, please be sure to give your name, address, and email.  Thank you for your interest!

 

PROGRAM: 

 
This Gathering will be historic, as we will be joining (via Zoom©) Clan Ewing in Scotland to elect the first Clan Ewing Chief in several hundred years.  This is a formal legal proceeding held by the Scottish Courts. Read background on the search for a new Chief.
 
We plan to see Celtic dancers, visit historical sites, take a river cruise, and enjoy our traditional banquet at the hotel.  
 
In addition, D.G. Ewing is offering an “bonus” all-day Genetic Genealogy Seminar on Monday, September 23, the day after the official Gathering close, if it is requested by five (5) persons or more.  There is no cost for this seminar, so if interested, please contact D.G. Ewing directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  
 
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
 
Thurs, 19 September: 
12 – 4:30 PM   Check-in and Registration
    Welcome (Conference Room)
    Governor’s Proclamation
    YDNA Project Update
    Meet & Greet
6:30 PM   Dinner on your own
 
 
Friday, 20 September: 
8:30 AM   Missouri History Presentation
10 AM   Depart for Historic Daniel Boone Home (carpooling)
12 PM   Lunch TBD
2 PM   Arrive Calvary Cemetery
4:30 PM   Arrive at Hotel.
6:30 PM   Banquet (entertainment, members mtg, presentation about early St. Louis Ewings)
 
Saturday, 21 September: 
8 AM   Clan Ewing Convention (via Zoom©)
10 AM   Depart for Missouri Historical Library and Research Center
12 PM   Boxed Lunch, River Boat Excursion, and Arch Museum Visit
4:30 PM  
Arrive at Hotel
6:30 PM   Dinner provided at the hotel
 
Sunday, 22 September:
 

7 -- 11 AM

  Breakfast and Farewell/Departure (for those not attending seminar)
8:30 AM -- 5:30 PM   Genetic Genealogy Seminar (if warranted) 
 
Monday, 23 September:
7 -- 11 AM  

Breakfast and Farewell/Departure for Seminar Attendees