On Friday night, Derek, Caitlin, and I had an interesting time at the MPLS-STP Airport looking for one National Eastern Regional Vice President. When we did find Ms. Hannah Crossen, she couldn't find her luggage! Luckily it arrived shortly at her hotel shortly after we had supper.
Saturday afternoon, Hannah, Caitlin, and I loaded into a Department of Education van with Mr. Larsen and made the trek two and half hours northwest to Parkers Prairie to join in the celebration of their chapter's fiftieth anniversary. Over 230 people were in attendance and that's saying something since the town's population is only 991! Some special guests of honor included the very first chapter president, state degree recipient, American degree recipient, female member, a three generation family of members, and a whole bunch of alumni. The current members did a great job putting the program together and gave some of the best introductions I have ever heard at a chapter banquet. We had the privilege of listening to Hannah deliver the keynote address as well as an inspiring tale from a the state vice president from forty years ago! After the program, they took some very cool pictures of each decade of members who attended. A dance followed the banquet but we headed back to the cities since it was already a late night. Thanks for letting us share in your celebration and great job!
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