First State Chapter, IAAP, celebrated its 30th anniversary on July 10th at the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village in Dover. The Chapter officially was chartered on July 28, 1979, with 17 members. Today, First State Chapter boasts 30 members, including two associate members. First State Chapter is part of the Delaware-Maryland-District of Columbia Division that is comprised of 17 chapters.
Among those in attendance were four charter members: Roylene Marvel CPS, Pat Palmisano CPS, Jo Rolison, and Dot Willis CPS. Speaker for the event was Sandy Ratke CPS/CAP, Immediate Past President of the DE-MD-DC Division. Attendees enjoyed “visiting the past while looking to the future” with scrapbooks, memorabilia, trivia, plenty of reminiscing, and entertainment by the First State Harmonettes.
Thanks to Roylene Marvel CPS who chaired the event. A great time was had by all. Click here to see more photos.
