And Dr. Beth Ann Richey asked me to make opening inspirational remarks in Burlington, VT, during the Northeast Regional Conference.

During introduction at the Peabody in Little Rock, I make a point or three...

Dr. Carolyn Rants, Dr. Beverly Helms and I sing along during Southwest Regional in Reno, NV.

Linda Eller, Phyllis Hickey, Nancy Davis and I pose for banquet photo at Southeast Regional in Little Rock, AR.

Five Regional Conferences Packed with Friends, Facts, Fun

The Society hosts an international meeting every summer. This summer it was a meeting in each of the five regions. With bags packed to meet the airline weight limits, I met Dr. Carolyn Rants and Phyllis Hickey at the Austin International Airport on July 6. Around 10 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, I returned to Austin. My second bag came the next day.
Seeing everyone is terrific! Experiencing the varying programs is informative! Participating in incoming officer training is challenging.
Traveling is … begin patted down; unpacking/undressing to go through security; reorganizing your purse/toiletries into plastic bags that have nothing to do with how you plan to use them when you arrive; lugging paperwork for meetings, speeches, notes and work through airports and planes…and then the joy of being met by someone who is genuinely glad to see you.
Photographer Jim Miller documented our Regional Conferences. The pictures I am sharing do not include the laundry in my room or other behind the scenes work. They reflect some of the fellowship and education of the meetings.

Regionals Are Just Around the Corner

Dr. Gloria Crumm and I shared our oriental influence during a state convention two years ago. I would not even know Gloria if we had not become involved in the Texas State Organization.

You can take that step this summer by attending your Regional Conference. Meet outstanding women from surrounding states. Share information about what you're doing. Gather ideas to take back to your chapter, to your classroom and to your friends. Hear outstanding speakers. Experience the genuine spiritual fellowship.

It's an exciting event. Once you're hooked, you may want to attend more than one! Treat yourself to some "battery charging." You'll be glad you came.

Spring tulips are blooming in Austin

Tulips outside International Headquarters in Austin are trying to bloom. The weather can't decide if it's winter or spring, and we finally received some much needed rain.

As new life bursts forth in petals and leaves at this time of year, we truly enjoy the sun on our faces and the warmth that surrounds us.

May spring offer you exciting new beginnings or renewed spirit for continuing a challenge.