MML Legislative Conference 2012

Since registration for the Conference began at 1:30pm, we left St. Joseph around 8 in the morning and stopped at Longhorn's in Jefferson City for lunch before checking into the Capitol Plaza Hotel. After an afternoon of meetings, we relaxed at a reception and talked with our legislators. Later, we hosted Senator Rob Schaff and Representatives Galen Higdon and Pat Conway at Das Stein Haus along with members of their staffs.

The next morning, after hearing Secretary of State Robin Carnahan speak at the capitol building, we had a quick breakfast at the capitol and then returned to St.Joseph.

Great Northwest Day

This year, the annual trip to Jefferson City for Great Northwest Day was a contrast to some in the past. The weather was warm and sunny so we walked from the hotel to the capitol and also around Jeff City without our coats.
The Mardi Gras reception was filled with good food, good music and good friends as we reconnected with folks from other cities and visited with legislators from regions throughout the state.

Thanks to the St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce for the photo of me and the magician.