It has been a busy time in our Areas. Several have held Area Conferences or Founder's Day celebrations. It is just so very interesting and inspiring to travel around the state and visit the various Area events. I wish I could get to each one but since several are scheduled on the same date, that becomes impossible. But here are some highlights from the ones I have been able to visit.
Area XIII held their Area Conference in February. Traditionally theirs is held the first Saturday in February and this year it was a lovely, bright day. The Chapters did an outstanding job creating a welcoming feeling at Kellogg West on the Cal Poly Pomona campus. The speaker, author Lian Dolan, was entertaining and interesting. Outstanding members from each Chapter were honored and received a certificate from myself and Second Vice President, Janis Barr.
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| Presenting certificates |
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| Author, Lian Dolan |
Then on February 8, Area XI hosted an outstanding event in Culver City. Those of us in attendance got to hear from another author, Lisa See. I was fortunate enough to be seated with her. What a fascinating woman she is!
March 1 was the date for the Area VIII conference in Buellton. In spite of the horrible weather, blowing wind and rain, the Chapters of Area VIII provided an entertaining and outstanding conference. Their speaker was the creator of Camp Hapitok, a specialized camp for children with speech disorders, in the San Luis Opisbo School District.
Area XV had a beautiful, sunny (but very windy!) day for their Founder's Day. The Chi State Store greeted everyone at the entrance and was colorful and beautifully organized. The Iota Xi Singers entertained us with a wonderful program that delighted us and at the same time reminded us about the remarkable women who founded Delta Kappa Gamma. Each Chapter in the Area did an outstanding job with their individual responsibilities.
Then it was onto Area IV on March 15. The entire Executive Committee was able to attend this unique conference as we were meeting that weekend close by where the conference was being held. The San Jose Art Museum was the venue for this event. Students from the College of Adaptive Arts entertained us and were inspiring as well as talented.
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| Outstanding service to the Area Awardees |
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| Students from the College for the Adaptive Arts |
The final conference I was able to attend for this "season" was the Area IX Spring Festival in Granada Hills. Erin Runnion, of The Joyful Child Foundation, gave a sobering talk about crimes against children and child safety. Outstanding members from each of the Area IX Chapters were honored as well as 50 year members and 100 year old member, Helen von Seggern! Great way to swing into Spring!!
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| Outstanding Area IX Members |
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| Helen von Seggern, a 100 year old member still going strong! |
Until next time...
Judy Kearns
California State Organization President, 2013-2015
