Oregon State DKG 2026 CONFERENCE

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Welcome:

This message is to welcome and inspire you to attend the 2026 conference at the Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City, OR
May1-3, 2026. 

Just for you, here is your personal invitation to attend the  Oregon State Organization 2026 Conference, May 1-3, 2026, at Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City, Oregon. It’s jam-packed with workshops, opportunities to meet with sisters throughout the state, and great food!

Awards! We will recognize recipients of our State Service Awards to Society, Education and Community and will celebrate chapters who have earned the Order of the Rose and Rosette Awards. We know all our members and chapters work hard to support education and service projects in their communities. Consider recommending one of your members for a Service Award and your chapter for a chapter award. We want to recognize and congratulate YOU! Applications must be completed and turned in by March 15. Also remind chapter members to apply for an Oregon scholarships by March 1. 

Dr. Wendy Hacke
Oregon State Organization President 
WHY SHOULD A BUSY TEACHER OR A RETIREE COME TO A CONFERENCE?
Join other fantastic women who share a background as an educator.  It’s inspiring and refreshing. Wonderful workshops are planned to refresh your interest in learning. If you need them, you can earn Twenty (20) PDU’s—those Professional Development Units that your current position may require.
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OSO Oregon State Conference
May 1-3, 2026

Chinook Winds Casino

Lincoln City, Oregon

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Tips to Newcomers

Refresher for the rest of us!

To help make your first Oregon State Organization Conference a pleasant and comfortable experience, the following tips, and information are provided.  If you have questions about anything more, please ask a chapter sister who has attended a previous convention or conference.  At the conference, there will be hostesses happy to answer your questions. 
 
Have a memorable experience that will support your personal and professional growth as a key woman educator!
 
ASSIGNED SEATING: The only events with assigned seating may be for meals. Your table assignment will be designated on your meal ticket. If there is no designation, you may choose your own table. If there is a head table, nameplates will be placed for those assignments.
 
DRESS CODE: For workshops and meetings most attendees wear business casual clothing. The Rose Banquet is usually more formal and most members and guests dress accordingly.  Key pins and badges are worn to all events, except for the Rose Banquet when many members choose to not wear key pins or nametags in order to protect their finer clothing.

HOSPITALITY ROOM:
Take time to visit the hospitality room and visit when it is open. They will have a warm welcome, great refreshments, and interesting conversation. It’s a good way to meet new friends and “break the ice” when you may feel displaced or a bit unsure. It’s a fine place to relax, too.
 
LUNCHEON TIPS:
Save your dessert until the ceremonial birthday candle has been lit and the birthday song is sung. Baskets are usually passed during lunch to collect donations for a project determined by the state president. Individuals and/or chapters may donate cash or checks. Often First-Timers are recognized at this function as a group.
 
NAME TAGS & MEAL TICKETS
Name tags are usually on an elastic string and worn on the neck. All participants need to wear their official name tags for on-site activities, particularly business sessions. Meal tickets will be collected at each meal and are conveniently stowed behind your name tag. Remember to bring your banquet ticket with you, as you probably will not be wearing your name tag for that event.
 
OFFICIAL PINS:
If you choose to wear your key pin and name tag you may wear them to convention functions, except for the Rose Banquet. The key pin is normally worn on the left side with nothing above it. A chapter president’s pin is worn directly beneath the key pin. HOWEVER, there is no OFFICIAL WAY TO WEAR YOUR PIN. Magnetic ribbon badges are available for purchase from the Unique Boutique and are convenient for protecting clothing.
 
REGISTRATION/CHECK IN
You must register to participate in convention business. Pick up your conference meal tickets, name badge, and program at the conference registration table. (This is not to be confused with the hotel registration desk!)  We encourage you to bring a bag to conference to carry registration materials and other items you might collect.
 
TIMING:  It’s a good idea to arrive at events a few minutes early so you are seated before the presenter begins. Personnel try to keep things moving and on schedule, especially at business sessions and workshops.