2011 Southwest Regional Conference
June 29-July 2, 2011
Denver, Colorado
2010 International Convention
July 20-24
Spokane, Washington
2009 Southwest Regional Conference
July 6-11, 2009
Reno, Nevada
2008 International Convention
July 22-26
Chicago, Illinois
2007 Southwest Regional Conference
July 11-14
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2006 International Convention
July 18-22
San Diego, California
2005 Southwest Regional Conference
July 13-16
San Antonio, Texas
2004 International Convention
July 27-31
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nancy wrote, "What really impressed me most was that Delta Kappa Gamma truly is an international society of women educators. We met and got to know sisters from the southwestern states, Hawaii, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico. We even had some from MO, PA, and NY. Our International President, Jean Gray, was there to address us. What an impression they all made! I returned home knowing that I belong to a tremendous force (150,000 in 14 countries) of intelligent and accomplished educators. Now each time I wear my keypin, I feel powerful as a woman educator. Take the opportunity to attend a Regional Conference or International Convention. You'll never be the same!
Martha wrote, "Delta Kappa Gamma is truly a group of KEY WOMEN EDUCATORS. I found this to be the case at the Regional Conference. The conference emphasized the seven purposes of Delta Kappa Gamma. It provided an opportunity to meet other educators, not only from Southwest, but from all over the world. I learned that you don't have to attend the conference in your region. Educators came from as far away as New York. The Southwest Regional Conferece was truly a memorable experience."
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This was the first time that an international convention has been held outside of the United States. As international president Evelyn Barron wrote, this was an opportunity to "learn about Society programs and projects, participate in discussion and decision-making, expand professional and culural horizons, and make new friends."
The Convention theme was "Enlighten, Enrich, Empower - Keys to the Future," and speakers addressed these topics at each session. As convention attendees, we participated in general sessions, discussed and voted on Standing Rules, and enjoyed the traditional Southwest regional breakfast, Birthday Luncheon and Saturday Banquet. Individually, we represented Utah in Society events and procedures. Karen attended leadership sessions and international board meetings. LeAnn presented a workshop on writing for The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin with members of the Editorial Board. Kathy served as a member of the Convention Elections Committee.
Special moments of the 2000 Convention included the installation of the international officers for the 2000-02 biennium and the Hour of Remembrance in memory of departed sisters. Visits to local areas of interest, including city and harbor tours, Niagara Falls, and the CN Tower provided lasting memories of a great experience.