49th National Convention

2025 La Junta, CO

Logos of Texas A&M University, Otero College, and Santa Fe Community College, with an illustration of a university cap.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Two women in red blazers sitting at a conference table, smiling, with papers, pens, and beverages in front of them. The woman on the left has blonde hair and glasses, while the woman on the right has dark hair and glasses and is taking notes.
A woman with blonde curly hair, glasses, and a red blazer standing at a brown table with papers, a glass of water, and a person sitting to her right. The woman appears to be speaking, and the setting looks like a meeting or conference room.
A group of five people, including children and adults, standing together in an industrial or warehouse setting, with a whiteboard and boxes in the background.
A man wearing a gray and red baseball cap and a purple sports shirt with the Cheraw Wolverines logo is looking to the side inside a garage or workshop, standing next to a colorful drawing on a whiteboard or poster. There are shelves with books, a buc
A group of people, mostly women, standing inside a warehouse or workshop with metal roofing. Some are observing a display or presentation, with products and informational materials on tables nearby.
Group of people gathered indoors, looking at an exhibit or display, with some wearing name tags.
Group of women standing indoors, some wearing red shirts with patriotic designs, and one in a tan jacket. They are looking towards the right, in front of a whiteboard and a wall with various papers and notes.
Several women standing in a large, well-lit indoor space with high ceilings. The woman closest to the camera on the left is wearing glasses, a red jacket, and a name badge. The woman next to her has long, curly hair, glasses, and is dressed in dark c
A man is cutting a green melon with a knife in a room decorated with children's artwork and pumpkins.
A man wearing a red and gray cap, black sunglasses, and a blue T-shirt with a wolf logo stands among green and yellow leaves inside a greenhouse or plant nursery.
People standing in a line inside a greenhouse or plant nursery with large green foliage and blue side panels.
Two elderly women walking through a greenhouse with rows of tall, leafy plants growing on trellises, one woman smiling and wearing red glasses and a red jacket, the other woman looking down and wearing a patterned scarf.
A woman wearing glasses and a red t-shirt with white text and a logo, standing next to a young boy with a white shirt, as they look at items in clear plastic bags at a table in an indoor setting with shelves and boxes in the background.
People gathered in a warehouse-like space with a high metal ceiling, around a table of orange pumpkins for sale during a fall event.
A woman with short blonde hair and glasses, wearing a denim jacket and red shirt, sitting at a desk in a workshop or office filled with shelves and supplies, with pumpkins in the foreground.
Two women are inspecting produce at an indoor market. One woman with gray hair and glasses is in the foreground, wearing a red patterned jacket. The second woman with curly brown hair and glasses is in the background, wearing a dark shirt. The settin
A man wearing sunglasses, a gray and purple Wolverine baseball shirt, and a red and white cap stands in a pumpkin patch with pumpkins scattered on the ground. There are trees in the background under a clear blue sky.
A man wearing sunglasses, a baseball cap, and a gray and purple shirt is standing in a pumpkin patch holding a pumpkin-shaped tool, with numerous pumpkins scattered on dry soil and a large tree in the background.
Two people, a woman and a man, standing in a pumpkin field with scattered pumpkins on the ground. The woman is wearing sunglasses and a black jacket with arms crossed. The man is wearing sunglasses, a gray and purple shirt, and a red and gray cap, ho
A woman with short blond hair, glasses, wearing a denim jacket and red shirt, smiling while holding small pumpkins in a pumpkin patch during daytime.
A group of people, mostly women, standing outdoors near parked trucks, with some pumpkins on the ground, under a partly cloudy sky.
A man wearing sunglasses, a gray and purple baseball shirt with the words 'Cheraw Wolverine Baseball' and a wolverine logo, a red and gray cap with a thumbs-up logo, and jeans, smiling and holding a large pumpkin in a pumpkin patch with many pumpkins
A smiling woman wearing glasses and a red shirt standing in a kitchen, preparing food with various items on the counter, including plastic cups and a box of Town House crackers.
Four seniors sitting at a long table in a room, engaging in conversation. The table has small pumpkins and a water bottle. The room has a background with a window, chairs, and stacked folding tables.
Two young girls sitting at a table, smiling at the camera, engaged in painting and drawing activities with watercolor paints, brushes, and papers in front of them.
Two women sitting at a table in a room with wooden bookshelves filled with books. One woman, with dark curly hair, is holding a paintbrush and pointing, while the other woman, with light brown hair and wearing glasses, is facing away. The table has v
Two elderly women sitting at a long wood table in a room with wood-paneled walls, one in a light blue jacket and glasses, the other in a red jacket and glasses, smiling. In the background, a group of people is gathered around a table with a pumpkin o
A woman and two children are at a table with various healthy snacks and fruits, in a kitchen kitchen with wooden cabinets and a window. The woman is smiling, wearing glasses and a red shirt, while the girl in a purple shirt and the boy in a plaid shi
Three women standing behind a table filled with bottled water, juice, and snacks in a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a window. One woman wears glasses and a red shirt, another has red hair and glasses, and the third woman has long, straight hair an
A woman with blonde hair wearing glasses and a red blazer is chopping green vegetables in a kitchen. There are wooden cabinets, a variety of kitchen items, and a bowl of cherry tomatoes on the counter.
A smiling woman with glasses and earrings, wearing a red blazer with a patriotic pin, eating food from a bowl at an indoor event.
Two young girls are kneeling on a school carpeted floor, working together with a plastic toolbox containing yellow connectors and construction tools, surrounded by school chairs.
An elderly man and woman with white hair and beards sitting at a table during a social gathering. The man is smiling and holding a water bottle, while the woman is looking down and appears to be talking or listening. In the background, there is a tab
Two women sitting at a table during an indoor gathering or meeting. The woman on the left is older, wearing glasses, a red blazer, and earrings. The woman on the right has long blonde hair, wearing a beige blazer and a red shirt. The table has water
Three elderly people sitting at a table with fall decorations, eating food, with water bottles, cups, and a slice of cake on a plate in front of them. Two women and one man, with pumpkins and gourds on the table.
Three women sitting at a table with plates of food and drinks, engaged in conversation in a room with wood-paneled walls and a window with closed blinds.
Two women sitting at a table having a conversation. The table has plates with cake, water bottles, a red cup, and a white pumpkin decoration. The room has wood-paneled walls, stacked chairs, and a window with blinds.
A group of five kids sitting on the carpeted floor of a room, engaged in playing board games. One girl with long hair and glasses is smiling, while another girl with long blonde hair holds a game piece. Two boys are sitting nearby, one wearing a base
A group of five people, including three young men and two women, all wearing cowboy hats, sitting around a wooden table in a room with wood-paneled walls and framed pictures. The woman with long blonde hair and a tan blazer stands behind the group. T
Two women in red blazers participating in an event with a table and a podium labeled 'OTERO'. One woman stands behind a podium, while the other holds a small American flag and gestures with her hand.
A woman with long red hair and freckles, wearing a dark blazer and red top, is speaking into a microphone. She is standing at a podium, with her hands clasped together, and appears to be giving a speech or presentation. Behind her, there is a window
A woman with long, wavy, light brown hair and glasses speaking into a microphone in a beige jacket with embroidery.
A woman speaking at a podium labeled "OTERO" during a formal event. She is wearing glasses, a white shirt, and a red blazer, and has a name badge that reads 'Julie Sumpter, National Vice President.' She is smiling and speaking into a microphone.
An elderly woman with glasses, wearing a red blazer, stands behind a wooden podium reading from a paper. The podium has a sign that reads 'OTERO'. There is a microphone near her mouth and a water bottle on the table to the right.
A woman with gray hair wearing glasses and a red blazer standing at a podium with a microphone, reading or speaking. The podium has a sign that says 'OTERO.' Behind her, there are large windows with a view of a brick building outside, and a water bot
A woman wearing glasses and a red jacket, standing at a podium labeled "OTERO," reading from a piece of paper during an indoor event.
A woman with long blonde hair standing at a podium labeled "OTERO", reading or speaking into a microphone in a room with large windows and brick walls.
A woman with glasses and dark hair, wearing a red jacket, standing at a podium with a sign that says OTERO, speaking into a microphone.
Two women at an event, both wearing red jackets, one holding a paper and the other near a podium with a microphone, engaged in conversation.
A woman with short, curly hair and glasses wearing a red blazer and a black shirt, standing at a wooden podium labeled 'OTERO', speaking into a microphone.
Two women sitting at a round table during an indoor event. The woman on the left is wearing a red jacket and glasses, and the woman on the right is wearing a teal jacket. The table has papers, a notebook, a pen, a smartphone, a cup, and a sign that r
A group of women sitting around a large round table in a conference room, engaging in a discussion about livestock, with various papers and cups on the table.
Group of older women engaged in conversation at a conference or event, seated around tables with brochures, food, and beverages, in a conference room setting.
A woman with long brown hair wearing a dark blazer and a maroon top speaking at a podium during an event.
An elderly woman with short gray hair and wearing a teal jacket, speaking into a microphone at a podium, gesturing with her right hand, during a speech or presentation.
Woman with gray hair and glasses speaking at a podium labeled "OTERO."
A middle-aged man with a shaved head and facial hair speaking into a microphone during a presentation, wearing a red and white checkered shirt with an 'N' logo on it, in front of a window with a wooden roof structure visible outside.
Presentation slide titled "Understanding Youth Out-Migration from Rural America... and what to do about it". It features a photo of a diverse group of young students in caps and gowns, and a smaller photo of children outdoors. The slide is part of a
A conference room with round tables and gray chairs, some women seated at the tables, a woman standing and recording with a camera, wooden doors, a black TV screen, and ceiling lights.
A woman with short gray hair, wearing black glasses, a black and white patterned jacket, and a white turtleneck, stands at a podium, speaking into a microphone and holding papers. She is wearing earrings and a bracelet, and is labeled as Julie Worley
A woman with gray hair and glasses speaking at a podium with a microphone. She is wearing a black and white patterned vest over a white shirt and has a name tag that reads 'Julie Worthey.' The podium has a sign with the word 'OTERO.' She is inside a
Buffet table with breakfast chafing dishes, a coffee pot, napkins, and condiments, set against a neutral wall with small signage indicating sponsorship by the Southeast Colorado Power Association.
Buffet table with bowls of salad, salsa, and creamy dip on black tablecloth in a room with wood paneling and beige walls.
A woman standing at a podium, delivering a speech, with a window behind her showing an outdoor scene and a roof structure overhead.
A woman with long dark hair speaking at a podium with a microphone. She is wearing a black and white patterned jacket and has her hands clasped near her chest. There is a sign on the podium that says 'OTERO'. In the background, there is a window show
Four women seated on chairs participating in a panel discussion in a conference room. One woman, wearing a red blazer and black pants, is speaking into a microphone, while the other three women are listening. The woman on the far right is wearing a l
A woman wearing glasses and a red blazer with a black and white striped shirt underneath speaks into a microphone while holding a yellow notepad, standing in front of a window.
A woman with blonde hair, wearing a brown blazer, holding a microphone and a name badge, speaking at an event, wearing a tan wide-brimmed hat with a brown band and jewelry, against a plain wall background.
Four women sitting in chairs on a stage, participating in a panel or discussion, with one woman speaking into a microphone.
A woman with long dark hair and freckles, wearing a black and white patterned blazer, sitting down and holding a microphone while speaking at an indoor event.
A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a red jacket, holding a microphone, sitting in a room with gray and beige walls.
Sign with green circle logo featuring a house and leafy green plant, text 'The Summers House', and website 'www.thesummershouse.com' on a white background.
A group of seniors, mostly women, dressed in red and festive attire, are standing inside a greenhouse, looking at and listening to a person or display not visible in the photo.
People observing trays of seedlings in a greenhouse, with various trays of young plants and labels.
Rows of lettuce plants growing in a greenhouse using hydroponic farming system.
Rows of small green seedlings growing in black containers on white trays, set up on a metal framework, in a controlled environment or greenhouse.
Group of people inside a greenhouse observing plants and hydroponic farming equipment.
Indoor hydroponic growing system with rows of small lettuce plants in nutrient-rich water, supported by white trays on metal frames.
A man with gray hair and beard wearing a gray baseball cap and a black T-shirt with the words "Live Generously" in white, standing in a kitchen or workshop area, holding a small plastic bottle in his left hand. The background includes a stainless ste
Close-up of green lettuce growing in a greenhouse with purple lettuce in the background.
Group of people inside a greenhouse with rows of leafy green vegetables, possibly lettuce, and others in casual attire including sunglasses and hats, engaged in conversation or looking at the plants.
A man standing inside a warehouse with a gray industrial ceiling, cardboard boxes, a yellow pallet jack, and black and yellow striped barriers.
A man wearing glasses, a gray baseball cap, gray jacket, and jeans standing inside a warehouse with cardboard boxes in the background.
Group of people standing inside a warehouse, listening to a man in a blue shirt who is speaking. The group is standing on a concrete floor near a forklift and yellow pillars, with a corrugated metal wall and garage doors in the background.
Two people, a man with a beige cap and a woman with glasses, standing and talking in an industrial or warehouse setting with metal walls, green hoses, and equipment nearby.
A man wearing glasses, a gray cap, and a gray jacket is carrying a large box labeled 'Cantaloupe' in a warehouse filled with stacks of boxes.
Variety of small decorative gourds in orange, white, yellow, and greenish colors inside a plastic crate.
A group of five people standing in a row inside a room, smiling and posing for the photo. There are chairs and a table in the foreground and various decorations and signs on the wall behind them.
People attending a buffet in a decorated room with fall-themed decor, including a table with bowls of food, vegetables, and drinks, and colorful autumn leaves as centerpieces.
People standing in line at a buffet table filled with salad, bread, and various dishes, in a room decorated with fall-themed decorations and orange flowers.
People gathered around a table with food at a social event. There are plates of baked goods, dishes, and a decorative centerpiece with autumn leaves.
Group of older adults gathered at a table during a social event, some holding plates with food, decorations with autumn leaves on the table, and people in the background engaging in conversations.
Two women standing in front of a wooden door, smiling, at an indoor event. The woman on the left has curly hair, glasses, and is wearing a patterned cardigan. The woman on the right has long straight hair and is wearing a red sweater.
A young girl in a peach-colored floral dress standing in a room with brown floors and beige walls. She is wearing blue cowboy boots with glitter and is looking at the camera with a slight smile.
A group of people, including a man and two children, are sitting at a table eating food. There are red cups, bowls, and plates on the table. A sign on the door in the background reads, 'Please clean up after you use the room. Thank you!'
A man with gray hair and a beard, wearing a gray plaid blazer and striped shirt, is speaking in a kitchen or food service area. He has a name tag, and there are food containers and flowers visible in the background.
A man in a plaid suit jacket and white shirt speaking at an event.
An elderly man with glasses and a beard, wearing a gray vest over a light shirt, standing indoors. He is giving two thumbs up and appears to be speaking or explaining something, with a name tag that reads 'Harold Unwin'.
A group of elderly people sitting at a conference table, reading and writing on papers, with one man resting his head on his hand, wearing a festive, Christmas-themed shirt.
Four women sitting at a table in a classroom or meeting room. One woman is reading a paper, and the others are looking at their devices or papers. A water bottle is on the table.
Three elderly women sitting at a long table during a meeting or conference, with papers and water bottles in front of them. They are engaged in reading or writing. There is a banner and American flag in the background.
A group of people sitting at tables in a room, engaging in an activity. In the foreground, a woman with gray hair, glasses, and a red jacket is writing on a piece of paper, with a water bottle, a red cup, and some papers on the table. In the backgrou
People sitting at a conference table, reading papers, with red cups, salt and pepper shakers, and pamphlets, in a room with a green wall and hooks.
People attending a meeting or workshop in a room, seated at white tables with papers, pens, and red cups, some writing or reviewing documents, and engaging with each other.
A group of people, mostly women and children, gathered in a room for a photo. Some are dressed in red and others in casual attire. There are banners in the background, including one that reads 'Inspired by Everything that makes Colorado home.'
Group of diverse people gathered indoors, smiling for a group photo, with a colorful poster and American flag in the background.
Group of women gathered in a room, some seated and some standing, engaged in conversation. Many are wearing red or red clothing. The background features a whiteboard and posters, including one related to Colorado.
Group of women and a girl posing for a photo at an indoor event, with a banner in the background that reads 'Inspired by Everything That Makes Color Hall' and an American flag.
A group of women and girls gathered together for a photo in a room with an American flag, a poster about Colorado mountains, and a whiteboard. Most women are wearing red or neutral colors.
Three older adults seated at a table in a room, with papers, notebooks, a cup, and a water bottle in front of them. The woman in the foreground has gray hair, is wearing a denim jacket, and is reaching for something on the table. The woman on the lef
Two older women sit at a table in a room with beige walls. The woman on the left has gray hair, glasses, and is wearing a plaid shirt. The woman on the right has short, curly gray hair and is wearing a black top. The table has papers, a binder, a dis
Two women with glasses sitting at a table, reading papers, with a basket, cups, and a yellow thermos on the table; one woman with blonde hair in a black jacket, the other with gray hair and a patterned shirt, appears to be distressed.
A woman and a young girl sitting at a table during a meeting or discussion, with papers, notebooks, and food in front of them.
Two women sitting at a table, one with long blonde hair and glasses, wearing a black jacket, and the other with gray hair in a bun, also with glasses, wearing a floral shirt, engaging with papers and a laptop during a meeting or workshop.
Three women sitting at a conference table reviewing papers and documents.
A woman with blonde hair and layered necklaces giving a speech at a podium with a sign reading "OTERO". She is indoors near large windows with a metal roof visible outside.
Presentation slide titled "Why it’s Important" discussing the impact of suicide in the United States, with a photo of a man standing outdoors in front of farmland, dressed in a plaid shirt and baseball cap, and a partially visible tractor in the back
Two women in a room with large windows, one standing at a podium with a laptop and the other standing beside her. The podium has a sign that says 'OTERO'. The woman at the podium has long blonde hair, is wearing a black blazer, and appears to be spea
A circular sticker with a yellow and white twisted border, featuring an illustration of a person riding a horse and the text 'The Coffee Break Project'.
A woman speaking at a podium with a microphone in front of her.
A presentation slide on a large screen providing contact information for a project, with names and email addresses, in a room with large windows showing a brick building outside, and two women standing near a podium labeled 'OTERO'.
This is a computer screen displaying a logo for the 2025 National Conference, featuring a stylized orange silhouette of a woman with long hair holding a scepter. The background is white with a purple border. The top of the screen shows multiple open
A woman wearing glasses, a red blazer, and a name tag reading "Kerry Froese, Manitoba WIFE President," is speaking into a microphone while looking at her phone. A young girl with a pink headband and a leopard print dress with a white cardigan is stan
A presentation slide displaying the title 'Sisterhood: A Force of Woven Resilience' and the author's name, Linsay Rosser Sumpter, with a sign in the background reading 'Fort Worth Stock Yards'.
Photo of four women wearing cowboy hats, sunglasses, and western attire, standing outdoors.
A woman with a cowboy hat and microphone presenting at a conference, with a large screen behind her displaying information about Women's Rodeo Championships.
A woman with blonde hair wearing glasses and a red blazer standing at a wooden podium with stickers on a laptop and a sign that reads 'OTERO', speaking into a microphone.
A woman in a red blazer stands at a podium reading from a paper, with a microphone, at an event. Behind her, a group of women and a young girl holding a bouquet of red roses are smiling and looking at her. The setting appears to be an indoor hall or
A woman speaking into a microphone reads from a paper at a recognition event. She stands beside a young girl holding a bouquet of red roses. The girl wears a leopard-print skirt and pink hairband. Four older women stand in a line behind them, all dre
A woman speaking into a microphone at a podium with a sign reading 'OTERO,' surrounded by a group of women and a young girl holding a bouquet of red roses at an indoor event.
A group of six women and one young girl are standing indoors, with five women raising their right hands as if taking an oath. The young girl in front is holding a bouquet of red roses and looking to the side. The women are wearing casual to semi-form
A group of older women standing indoors, some wearing red jackets or shirts, participating in an event or gathering, with a young girl in the foreground wearing a white and pink polka-dot shirt.
A woman in a red outfit holding a bouquet of red roses, giving a flower to a young girl with long brown hair and a pink bear headband, in an indoor setting with a woman wearing glasses in the background.
An elderly woman with short, curly, reddish hair and glasses wears a red blazer and white shirt, looking down, indoors with a plain wall background.
A woman with glasses and short brown hair wearing a red cardigan with a black shirt and silver jewelry, looking down with a neutral expression against a plain background.
A close-up of an elderly woman with short, white hair, wearing glasses and gold hoop earrings, smiling while looking slightly downward. She is dressed in a black shirt with white, purple, and pink patterns.
A smiling woman with long blonde hair wearing a denim jacket.
Close-up of a middle-aged woman with long, wavy gray hair, wearing a denim jacket, looking slightly to the right with a neutral expression.
Five women standing in a line, each holding a red rose, smiling, and looking at the camera against a neutral background.