I'm sure they'll be fine, Pegg.  I know how you feel, though.

A few years ago, El went on a class trip to Costa Rica for two weeks.  After I put her on the plane, I sat in the parking lot at the airport for a half hour, asking myself what the devil I'd just done.   

Best wishes from a paranoid parent,

George

Not's is right there Pegg, (As in Not Dave 'cos he's too nice to be a "Dave" LOL) and so is Elaine - have no worries they will be fine.

If it's any consolation I've even panicked about day trips my kids have been on, it's all part and parcel of the parent trap! I'm glad Meg was well enough to go ((HUG))

They called when they landed, both punchy tired from no sleep either on the drive to Milwaukee NOR the plane to GA.

Talk about taking the Red Eye flights....

Sessions started at 9 AM Eastern time, and I'lm going to guess they are drinking energy drinks like crazy to try and stay awake.

Good thing they are young...I'd be passed out or loopy as a dodo bird by now...

Keystone Clubs are local youth community leadership groups within each local Boy's and Girl's Club facilities.

Dylan happens to be President of the Portage County group, Meg is a member, and is poised to be elected President after Dyl Graduates and has to step down.

All Keystone Clubs gather annualy for the national conference which has 4 days of leadership building sessions, and an awards banquet for outstanding achievements in fund raisings and services offered to the communities the groups serve.

Does this help Brew?

Yes, Pegg, that helps a great deal. Sounds more than worthwhile.

Good for Meg and Dyl.

So they had a BLAST!

Met a few Celebs.  Mario Lopez was hired as the Ulumnus Physical Fitness Embasador.  (Guess he was a Keystone member back in the day) {can we say HAWT?}

Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke on diversity and leadership.

BowWow, Ashante' (sp) Kim Fore (electric violinist) were there...all former Keystone members.

Comedian Griff was the host for the entire weekend.

Portage Co.. WI and Laguna Beach CA Keystone clubs have sister'd each other and are now great friends. 

There were "Strong Women" and "Strong Men" sessions.  Building upon confidence and values that the different genders have in society, yet how they can help to overcome some of the biases.

Fitness sessions daily, and Dyl tried his hand at kick boxing.  He's a bit sore, but said he really enjoyed it.

They both brought home CD recordings after taking their shots at Karaokee.

They have an entire new wardrobe of T-shirts from all the sessions they went to, work out clothes from Russle athletics curtesy of Mario Lopez.  Some damn sweet carry and tote bags sponsored by different national companies.

I tell you I wish I had some of these bags, they are truely sweet and well made.  Not junk.

Thermoses, and other drink carriers.

But the biggest thing they came away from this conference with, besides the new friendships and a ton of things I have no idea where to put it all, is confidence in themselves that they are doing great things in their communities through Keystone, and building great values and leadership skills in themselves in the process.


To see the excitement and joy in their eyes, (even when they are so sleep deprived) was the joy this Mother will never ever forget.

Great experience for them....one I'm sure they'll never forget.   

Now, Mom, get some rest....