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Show CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS Report given at Fall Board Meeting B. Hotel Convention 1965 - uta\9:;ptember highlights with special emphasis W. 120 President Joyce has asked me to on Po bring you some of the the extra-curricular activities. largest B. P. W. National Convention on record with 3138 There were approximately 26 registered registrants and 1688 delegates. and 19 delegates from Utah It was the I believe at least three of the factors which contributed to this were first, Congress and third, our increased Our nations capitol and its environs have so much national membership. to offer of past historical interest and certainly history in the making, Its proximity to New York City that one just naturally wants to visit it. and the Fair was also a drawing card. Many visited New York City Some came s pe c i fi ca IIy to from to or convention. either on their way meet and talk with the delegates to the International Congress and this There was quite an optimistic feeling was a real thrill and experience. We are definitely on the up-swing at Convention regarding membership. and it is certainly the responsibility and hope of our Utah Federation not second, the location, to let our the International Federation down. The facilities at the Sheraton Park were better and, our of course, Utah people there was adequate although we have had the usual scramble for food. were housed in four different hotels it was for us to get together for the usual after hope for better luck next year. meeting Because impossible "Bull Sessions" but we departures from the usual procedures and were, if possible, evenbusier than activities. convention business, hostessing the usual conducting our Federation International Delegates and completing plans for the International Con All were wearing at least two hats and sometimes three. gress. There were, of necessity, OurNational Officers Virginia Allan had her poodle with her. She was taking it for a walk, tripped over the leash, fell hurting her back and and leg. She did not appear until Monday night at the Presidents Program Ore ca sua.Ity to report.:. was most quiet. Her wit and enthuiasm was missed. Reception for New This has usually been held on Thursday night immediately Officers. the banquet but this year it was Tuesday night. The reception following The most notable deviation fro. m was "norm" was the lovely held in the Regency Room of the Shoreham Hotel just across |
