District 14 Institute

I had a long drive today from Boise, Idaho to Missoula, Montana by myself today to attend the IAWP District 14 Institute. I almost didn't get to come because my mom has not been feeling well this week but said she was much better today, so I took off at 8:00 am this morning. It's a full 8-hour drive and not hardly a straight stretch of highway in between. (No interstate.) Plus it rained off and on all day, but as soon as I arrived I saw DeeDee Baker, the District Director and immediately felt at home as I always do when I visit Montana IAWP. This is the second time I have been in Missoula for a district meeting, plus I have attended meetings in Kalispel, Bozeman, Helena and Great Falls over the past 30 years and remember each one with very fond memories. Another perk of belonging to IAWP, friendship and camaraderie abound! Remind me again why everyone in workforce development doesn't belong? Tomorrow is a full day educational session which looks like it will very good. I will report on it tomorrow.