Indy is here...and I'm not there...

The 2015 NAME Annual Convention - What's Cookin'?  in Indy is finally here and has started with pre-convention workshops in full swing.  Unfortunately due to my father-in-law having a major stroke last week, I was not able to attend as planned and had to cancel my trip at the last minute so a special thank you to Karen Barone for sending me some wonderful pictures to share with all of you who are not on Facebook and like me want to attend vicariously!

So here are some pictures from Indy.

Our fearless leader, Karen Barone, outside of the NAME house

 

 

Youth Chairman, Cat and Karen

 

 

Kim Ash's Amazing Mad Hatter Café

 

 

Kim loving her gifts from Gwen and Karen

 

 

Yummy Auction Items!

 

 

Carolyn McVicker, Colleen Walker and Gwen Campbell catching up with each other

 

 

Pre-Convention Workshops

 

 

 

And it's President's Day! At least for NAME presidents anyway.  Past and Present President, Karen Barone, and Past Presidents Gwen Campbell and Bruce Steinke.

 

 

 

So keep checking back for more photos of all the fun the attendees in Indy are having this week and even though we aren't there, it is great seeing old friends and all the wonderful projects.

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The countdown begins...

I'm getting so excited about the 2015 NAME National Convention - What's Cookin'? in Indy July 30th - August 2nd.  Initially, I wasn't sure I could make it this year and struggled to make it work.  But by some miracle, I'll be there with bells on as your trusty reporter.  I'll be posting pictures, talking to attendees, committee members and vendors and reporting as much of the fun and excitement as I can each day. 

Just bookmark this site and check back during the convention often.  Unfortunately, I won't be there early for the pre-convention activities but will be there throughout the convention.  Looking forward to sharing the convention with you!