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Excitement , .. The caring, fellowship. and fun were unprecedented in Texas-Oklahoma Circle K historyf Each year the T-O District seems to improve on the best and this year's 27th convention on March 27-29 was no exception. Ower 350 Circle K members, advisors, and special guests gave of their time and money to "Share the magic." Those of you. who could not make it to the Tvo1n Sixties Hotel in Dallas missed maYJy fantastic workshops, entertaining programs, and exciting speakers,
Steve Fairfield relinquishes office of Governor to Bailey
'I'he openl'c'g session was highHen路ooct th guest spealcer Jack ltl:c. J-;~ckson is well known scross the tt8.tion for his extremely 0
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\'.rorksho_ps taug_bt skilJ.s project planning, 3nd membership developa morning of concanthe Keynote Luncheon was a relaxing break. Howard Hendrick, past Circle K International President and T-0 Adrr:in.istrator --elect, gave an insplrlng keynote message, Satui'day evening at the Awards Presentation, the excitement was electrifying as clubs, individuals, and special talents were awarded T-0 recognition. Circle K members did not stop after the awards session. Caucuses proved to be more challenging than ever for District Officer Candidates. The standards were set very higl< as usual and the re-gions expected the best from each potential district officer, 路rhere was little sleep that night for many, Even so, Stmday was just as productive as the last two days. lsac!ecosJ;ip,
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Barbara Gorin from SI;JU entertained us with a flute solo
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The House of Delegates met bright and early Sunday morning to elect your new district staff. Each candidate was allowed a few last words and the votes were cast. The Farewell Brunch included a beautiful devotional given by Barbara Upp from the Perkins School of Theology. :;:-1.. lit a flame in everyone's heart as all prayed together for more giving, caring, loving, and a better world. Steve Fairfield, District Governor, strengthened the spirit with his moving farewell address by expressing the pride in his country, the joy of giving, the love for his family, and devotion to his God. The district officers then retired their posts to a newly elected board. This brought the outstanding 1981 Texas-Oklahoma District Convention to a close. Special thanks to John Horany, convention coordinator, and Host Club S. r,.. U. who worked diligently to successfully organize a convention consistent with the proud traditions of the Te路xas-Oklahoma District~
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