Successful Conventions

Share your state convention news!

 

Society representatives, who serve as members of the international administrative board,  are enjoying opportunities to network with members at their state conventions. Below is a note from an excited state organization president. I would love to hear about your state convention!

 

"I was relieved that we were able to pass a small dues increase, approve our revised Bylaws, the budget, and elect our fine 2013-15 state officers. 

 

We also initiated a state honorary member and 15 chapter members. 

 

We proudly honored chapters that received our Gold Key award, reclaimed members,  met our membership challenge, and published outstanding newsletters. 

 

We also presented Achievement Awards to two very deserving members.  

 

 For the first time in many years, we had three rounds of workshops  that covered a variety of topics that were appropriate for both retired members and those still employed. 

 

We collected more than 6,000 books that will be donated to six children’s hospitals for their literacy programs. 

 

Our two A. Margaret Boyd recipients attended the convention and were a wonderful addition. 

 

We also awarded seven Esther H. Strickland student teaching grants of $1,000 each, and two of those young ladies joined us to accept the grants. 

 

As you can tell, it was a busy weekend with 412 members and nine guests in attendance, our highest attendance in a number of years. "