Greetings:

The Desert of Kansas will be hosting Gala Days 2009 beginning June 18 - 21, at the Holiday Inn Select, 549 S. Rock Road, Wichita, KS 67207.

This will be a fun filled time with a host of activities for all who participate, commencing with fantastic hospitality beginning on Thursday June 18, at 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. We will be participating in the Juneteenth Parade on Saturday, June 20, with lineup beginning at 9:00 A.M.    We are requesting your participation and support in this parade. Along with the Juneteenth Celebration, there will be a host of vendors for you to enjoy. More information will follow.

We are asking for your support in all of our events. With your assistance and cooperation, we can make this a grand Juneteenth Celebration in Wichita, Kansas, along with the Desert of Kansas Gala Days/Desert Conference for you all to enjoy.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gala Day/Desert Conference Coordinators, Past Potentate Jesse Hill, Emith Temple No. 30 and Imperial Deputy of the Oasis Dt. Betty Hadley, Emith Court No. 18.

We are anxiously awaiting to greet you to Wichita, KS, and thanking you in advance for your cooperation and participation.