Mid-Year Board Meeting at Independence, MO
March 5-6, 1999

Blue skies and brisk air welcomed OCTA Board members for their 2-day mid-year Board Meeting held at OCTA Headquarters in Independence, MO.

The beautiful and abundant Cardinal song birds, perched high in the trees about the Headquarters building, greeted the visitors, as they passed from their cars to the entrance, with their glorious song.  (Can you tell this midwesterner sorely misses the Cardinals here in California?)
 

Friday started out with tours of the Headquarters Office, National Frontier Trails Center and the Merrill Mattes Library, including the second story storage area.

Mosaic OCTA Logo at Headquarters, Created and Donated by Tom Hunt.

Mitchell Pass Mural Behind Wagon in National Frontier Trails Center

The office staff saw to it that lunch was provided both days, and a delicious buffet was served at the Trails Center Friday night, where the Tourism Director for the City of Independence welcomed us.

Californian/Nevada Chapter Members at the Friday Night Buffet

Bill Rupp with Judy Budde and Jeanne Miller

Pat Loomis, with Wally Meyer on left

Bill Watson and Mary Mueller on right, with Mary Martin, center

Jeanne Watson with Jim Budde

See News From the Plains for a report on Board business.