Welcome Mat Articles
August Happy Hour!!!
AUGUST HAPPY HOUR!!! On Tuesday, August 6 th , Happy Hour will be on again!!! We are going to Murray’s Tavern, a new, interesting gem on Austin’s east side. Murray’s has a “cool” atmosphere – not just because of the cool temperature inside (which is greatly...
Member Luncheon -September
When you think about architecture in Austin, probably you think about the University of Texas Tower or the Frost Bank that resembles an owl. But Austin is a treasure trove of notable architecture both historic and modern. Lucky for us in September we will have an...
President’s Letter July 2024
Welcome to the Austin Newcomers Club New Year! 2024-2025 is going to be another great year, thanks to our many Club volunteers. If you didn’t know, our club is run entirely by our members who generously donate their time and expertise to make all the fun and...
New Welcome Mat Format
The New Welcome Mat format is Live! The Austin Newcomer fiscal year ushers in a new method to pass club news on to members, faster, smarter, and more accessible. The Welcome Mat Club Newsletter will no longer in a printed format but will be available to all members...
Can Members Invite Guests at Austin Newcomers Events?
We want non-members to try out our club events, enticing and encouraging them to become members. Our Guest policy has recently been updated in the ANC Standing Rules. For instance, you don’t have to leave your out of town guests at home to attend ANC events. You...
What is the ‘Try an Event’ feature which comes up on the Austin Newcomers Home Page?
Ever wonder how people new to Austin or seasoned Austinites search out new social friends who enjoy similar activities? They will probably do a Google search for things they like to do ‘near me’. In that search they are bound to find Austin Newcomers. But if they...
June Luncheon: Wildlife in Austin
Join us for our monthly luncheon on June 19th to hear John Davis, our June luncheon speaker. He helps the City of Austin manage its system of nature preserves as native ecosystems for Species of Greatest Conservation Need. He is Conservation Outreach Coordinator for the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s Land Management Program.