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2004 NATIONAL DBE CONVENTION IN KANSAS CITY Representatives of 27 DBE states flocked to Kansas City to conduct business, hear the latest news of the four Homes, meet each other, exchange ideas, and generally have a good time. Members of the 28th National Adminstration (Kansas) were thanked for a job really well done, and members of the 29th National Adminstration (California) began their exciting journey of the next three years. Click on photo for larger view Sisters Kristi (Kansas) and 2nd VP Carol 28th Admin. President Ann Thanks for everything, Ann! Margaret (New York) and President Ann Kansas DBEs welcomed everyone with warmth and enthusiasm. Barbara (Texas) Lyn (Georgia) Carol and Mary (Kansas National Board) Pam (Delaware) and Bertie (Washington) Patricia (Victoria Home President) Eva (Florida) and Pauline (Texas) Having a great time at the Reception: BACK: Sally (Tx) Cathy (La) Katy (Tx) Barbara (Del) Shirley (Tx) Barbara (Tx) Julie (Tx) Pam (Del) FRONT: Milly (Tx) Daphne(Tx) Madeleine (La) Betty (La) The theme of the Convention was the 60th anniversary of D-Day. Following tradition, the first day was "Hat Day" and there were some splendid hats. Lyn (Georgia) and Eunice (Mountbatten House President.) Anne's hat was appropriate to the D-Day theme President Ann recalling the delegates with a Air Raid whistle! Angela and Anthea (N. Carolina) and Shirley (Southern District Organizer) Lunchtime entertainment was a brilliant portrayal of Bess Truman Pam (Nat Org) and Shirley (S. Org) Cathy and Madeleine from Louisiana Daughter/mother DBEs Margaret and Joyce from Idaho look more like sisters Resident Beryl (S. California DBE) and President Marlena of The British Home in California Proving again "it's a small world"...... Madeleine (Louisiana) and President Ann discovered that they both came from Croydon. Not only that, they both went to the same Highschool and knew the same teachers. Not in the same year, but probably at the same time. Now Madeleine is searching for her long, rolled-up school photos (we all have them!) to see which year they were both there. The 29th Administration were installed at this Convention. Organizer Edwina Treasurer Tammy and 1st VP Carole Rec. Secr. Marilyn, Corr. Sec. Valerie, 2nd VP Susan and President Mary The future of DBE: 29th Administration President Mary DBE in Action Index Home Last Updated: June 19, 2004 ©1999-2004 DBE in Louisiana, Inc. All rights reserved. Questions/Comments? Contact the Webmaster Betty Calzada.