THANK YOU for Another Great Event

Well, despite the rain and snow, the Conference was again a great success! 1679 participants from all over the nation (and Canada) came out for a weekend of action packed learning and networking. Thanks to all the passionate participants, speakers, volunteers, and others who came together to make this weekend happen. I usually don't get away from my desk much at the event, but at one point on Sunday I was able to sneak down to the artisinal bread baking class. Flour was flying everywhere, and all participants were so engaged in their kneading that no one even noticed I was there. Usually, from my angle, I get to see our staff's logistical maneuvering, our instructors' hard work, and the participant's excitement as separate forces. To see all of these forces coming together on Sunday in that one class, I witnessed a true testament to why this event has been such a success over the years. I hope everyone learned, grew, and most of all felt the same positive energy that I felt when looking into that class. It seems, that with everything going on in the world today, a place where we can all come together, work together, and share in a positive way is a bright spot that deserves to be recognized. So thank you...from all of us at OGS!

We're hard at work getting speaker materials uploaded to our Conference Library, and hope that if you haven't already done so, you will take the time to fill out an evaluation of the event. We read and record these word for word, so you can be sure that your feedback is truly considered!