2008 "Communication is the Ticket to Our Success!"

Julie Fliginger with Legolas (Orlando Bloom)

Pat Pins - with a few instructions!

Julie, Legolas and Bonita Lindseth having fun!

Mary Thompson - handouts for EVERYONE!

Mary and Pat share a "good joke".

CSTAND Officers at annual meeting.

Tony Gredesky, Wahpeton - Hall of Fame

Dr. Deanna Sellnow, U of Kentucky Hall of Fame

Class A & B Regional Coaches and Directors Melissa Marck-Donahue, Shanley - Congress Rachel Gillen, Fargo North - Class A Play Amber Ussatis Aberle, Mandan - Debate Paula Rauschenberger, Glenburn - Class B Play El.J.Arntson, St. Mary's - Class A Speech Collette Canevello, Velva - Class B Speech

Job Christenson - Creative Artist of the Year

Scott Conrad, Grand Forks - Teacher of the Year

Jaime Meyer, U of Mary - Service to the Profession

Okay.. just sign up for everything and we'll have it covered!

We're really in charge of registration! - And LOV'IN it!

The "Pirate" theme gave an ARRGGHH of fun to convention.

If you don't think convention is SERIOUS BUSINESS, you're highly mistaken.

This session was ARRRGGGG - FANTASTIC!

Okay... so we're having fun. Nothing to walk the plank for.

More attendees soaking in the "sharing of ideas".

It's a race to see who gets the silent auction item.

Robert Hetler presents his last (?) conference speech clinic.

Dr. Robert Littlefield - Keynote Address "Speaking Their Mind: Public Oratory & the Performing Arts in 20th Century American"

World War 1 and Propaganda in the Media. Ross Collins and Dr. Judy Pearson

I say we take the booty and RUN! There were pirates at the fall convention!