Well, travel to Red Deer for the Fall 2008 Conference was relatively uneventful, unless you count realizing in Perdue that a valuable mem stick was left at home, having to turn around, returning to Saskatoon, then leaving 2 hours after the anticipated departure time.
We arrived in Red Deer and after time to relax (aka a power nap), we were picked up by one of our fabulous Area Governors, Mavis. Mavis took us out to Sylvan Lake, gave a tour of the town and then took us to the Marina where we met many of the charter members of Sylvan's Slick Speakers.
One of the great surprises, was that I actually knew 2 of the Sylvan's Slick Speakers members. Last year I was Best Man for my friend Glenn's wedding. At the wedding I had the chance to meet the lovely bride Kari's aunt and uncle, Helen and Don, now members of Sylvan's Slick Speakers! We had a chance to catch up on news. It was so great to see them again!
What an amazing group of people at Sylvan Lake (and I heard similar reports from Div F Gov Dave and our LGM Greg about their time at the Leduc C&C Charter Party the day before). Wonderfully welcoming and hospitable, it was a great time.
It started with a fantastic pot-luck supper (you have great cooks in Sylvan Lake!). Then our program started ... LGET Tim, Div F Gov Dave and I had the great pleasure of presenting the charter certificates to the members present.
It was then time to install the officers (I won't give the surprise away, but I'm having special mementos created for each charter executive this year). I was moved by the dedication and enthusiasm each of the members and officers showed.
It was then my pleasure to turn things over to Charter President Debbie, who gave a lovely presentation.
We then heard an incredibly inspiring speech about leadership from one of Sylvan's charter members. In it, she referenced the recent US elections and talked about leadership from various aspects.
Then (yikes!) it was my turn to present my keynote speech. And then we had time for visiting and socializing before heading back to Red Deer for a great night's sleep.
Special thanks to all of the members of Sylvan's Slick Speakers. You definitely Impacted My World, and I know that each of you will Impact Our World in the years to come.
I hope to see many of you in Saskatoon in May!!
Next up ... memories of the Fall Conference ...
Cheers,
Joan
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