Day 1: June 24, 2024 Arrival Comment via blog

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At one time I had thought to leave home a day before the conference and wander about on the way there. In the end, however, I opted to spend the day between the Wheel Horse show and the LHA conference recuperating and just head out early on Monday. That worked out fine and I made it to the Hotel Elkhart in plenty of time. I don't normally show interiors of chains but this is enough notches above my normal sleeping arrangements that I've made an exception.

The site of the opening reception for the conference was a bit up the road at Wellfield Botanical Gardens. The name comes from the fact that it is literally a field of wells that currently provides about 60% of Elkhart's water supply. After partaking in of the tasty hors d'oeuvre style spread, I started to walk around the inviting park when I heard the beginnings of the official part of the evening.

My seat was not well positioned for photographing the speakers but I did manages pictures of Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson and LHA President Kay Shelton Kozak. I caught Kay in the middle of seeking out State Directors.

Once the speeches and announcements were complete, I returned to looking over the gardens and completed a circuit of the main path. It really is a beautiful place with several unique bridges, delightful water features, and eye-catching sculptures.

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