One If By Land and Two If By Sea: State Visit to Massachusetts Convention 2010

Dr. Anita Newman, state president, has as her biennium theme "From Vision to Action: Creating a Powerful Network" for the convention held in historic Plymouth, MA. What a wonderful experience meeting the members and sharing their passion for DKG. Activities centered around leadership training for the new chapter presidents, workshops on leadership, membership, and the arts, with wonderful music. Christine Bonci, executive secretary, was my host at the convention, and Anita was my tour guide for a day and a half following the meeting. Massachusetts members had much to celebrate as several chapters took in many new members. A highlight for me was a children's choir, under the direction of Marianne Oien, singing my song, "Hand in Hand." They were delightful! And they even wanted the composer's autograph ! Touring Plymouth and boarding the Mayflower, seeing the crowded quarters of the pilgrims, was an experience of stepping back into history. The 'first mate' looks a lot like my youngest son! Thank you to the members in Massachusetts for continuing the work of Delta Kappa Gamma !

Photos of New Mexico Military Institute

A side visit to the New Mexico Military Institute proved most interesting. I was able to attend a military review and inspection and was guided by a DKG member and a member of the faculty at NMMI, Natalie Stewart-Smith.

Dean of NMMI, Brigadier General Douglas Murray PhD (USAF ret.) and Natalie Stewart Smith, Assoc. Professor are pictured here. Founded in 1891 by Robert Goss, women were originally students carrying broomsticks instead of rifles! After a time - when their tuition was no longer needed to sustain the school, women were no longer admitted. In the early 1970's women were day students again - to help financially. In 1977 women were restored to the roster and since that time three women have been the top cadet, Regimental Commander of the Corps of Cadets. Women are 20 percent of the corps. (Information given by Natalie Stewart Smith. Thank you.)

State Convention Visits to New Mexico! Thank You!

Roswell, New Mexico, Alpha, Alpha Theta and Phi Chapters were wonderful hostesses! ‘Piecing the Past into the Future’ formed a quilt of fellowship! Several venues hosted the meetings of the New Mexico state convention. We met in a history museum, a church with state of the art technology, a modern art museum, a park for the Ceremony of Remembrance, and had a wonderful brunch in a member’s home. Workshops were varied and emphasized everything from technology, history, and student learning to Women Pilots in WWII.(WASPS). President Yvette Moore and members organized a fantastic conference! Thanks to Pat, Jana, Megan and Nancy for Thursday evening gathering and thanks to my driver/hostess Heidi for getting me where I needed to go! It was wonderful getting to know all of you! Please note the two generations of members with Jana and her mother-both active in their Alpha Chapter. Roswell is a great small city—a growing city—with wonderful and warm DKG folks ! How nice it was to see Carmen Tapia. It has been a long time! Before leaving, I also visited the UFO Museum! Most intriguing! On my return, I was a guest in Albuquerque of Dianna Valdez and Jeannette Vigil. Thank you to all my new-found friends and my dear ones I've known a long time for your wonderful hospitality.