Cardinal Key members attending the National Conference

Past Conferences

Check out information from past conferences below.

2021 - Virtual: Virtually Anywhere

National Advisors Appointed

2021-2027: Tori Tabory, Truman State University

National Officers Elected

National President: Kelsie Parrish, Truman State University
National Vice President: Sarah Ingram, SE Oklahoma
National Secretary: Sarah Johnson, Auburn University
National Parliamentarian: Isi Albers, Truman State University

2019 - Atlanta, Georgia: The Roaring Twenties

National Advisors Appointed

2019-2025: Stefanie Svoboda, Wayne State ‘09

National Officers Elected

National President: Addisyn LaMar, Midland University
National Vice President: Maria Gonzalez, Southeastern Oklahoma University
National Secretary: Hannah Smiles, Truman State University
National Parliamentarian: Zachary Van Dorn, Northwest Missouri State University

2017 – Tucson, Arizona: 85 Years of Service

National Advisors Appointed

2017-2023: Gretchen Perez neé Smiles, Truman ‘09

National Officers Elected 

National President: Sarah Begovac, Northern Arizona University
National Vice President: Reba Kingsley, Midland University
National Secretary: Kelsey Brummels, Chadron State College
National Parliamentarian: Meghan Petersen, Nebraska Wesleyan University

2015 - Atlanta, Georgia: Forever Cardinal Key

National Advisors Appointed

2015-2021: Chelsea Nwankwo, Southeastern ‘12

National Officers Elected 

National President: Tori Holt, Truman State University
National Vice President: Bryson Jacobs, University of Wyoming
National Secretary: Hilary Jones, University of Alabama
National Parliamentarian: Kurt Eklund, Northern Arizona University

2013 – Chicago, Illinois: Creating Connections

National Advisors Appointed

2013-2019: Stefanie Zahourek, Wayne ‘09

National Officers Elected 

National President: Shelby Pieper, Truman State University
National Vice President: Morgan Schmitz, Truman State University
National Secretary: Elizabeth Gentry, Emory & Henry College
National Parliamentarian: Chelsea Nwankwo, Southeastern Oklahoma State

2011 – Tempe, Arizona: Celebrating the Virtues ~ Faith, Trust, Fortitude, Wisdom

National Advisors Appointed

2011-2017: Gretchen Smiles, Truman State University ’09

National Committee Chairs Appointed 

Social Media Committee: Stefanie Zahourek, Wayne ’09
National Archives Committee: 
Kristin Korneliussen, Truman ’04

National Officers Elected 

National President: Rachel Marx, Truman State University
National Vice President: Libby Hurley, Emory & Henry College
National Secretary: Kirstin Vollmer, Truman State University
National Parliamentarian: Kenneth Brenneman, University of Wyoming

2009 – Atlanta, Georgia: Genuine Service, Complete Life

National Co-Directors Appointed

Amanda Bennett Lothrop, Doane ‘06
Devin W. Lammy, Truman ‘03 

National Advisors Appointed

2009-2015 Amanda Patrick Schultz, Midland Lutheran College ‘07

National Officers Elected 

National President: Baillie Cloyd, Truman State University ‘09
National Vice President: Gretchen Smiles, Truman State University ‘09
National Secretary: Stefanie Zahourek, Wayne State College ‘09
National Parliamentarian: Janel Buchta, Midland Lutheran College ‘10

2007 – Atlanta, Georgia: 1932-2007 ~ 75 Years of Service

National Officers Elected

National President: Brittany Schultz, Chadron State College
National Vice President: Meredith Gaston, Auburn University
National Secretary: Emily Munson, Northern Arizona University
National Parliamentarian: Amanda Schultz, Midland Lutheran College

2005 – Atlanta, Georgia: CK Synergy

Assistant National Director Appointed

Debby Grantham Brookstein, NWMSU ‘00

National Officers Elected

National President: Katye Anton, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
National Vice President: Amanda Bennett, Doane College
National Secretary: Lindy Fleer, Wayne State College
National Parliamentarian: Emily Buchanan, Emory & Henry College

2004 – Kansas City, Missouri

National Officers Elected

National President: Devin Weishuhn, Truman State University
National Vice President: Amber McEwen, University of Wyoming
National Secretary: Katie Chandler, Auburn University
National Treasurer: Trevor Castillon, University of Wyoming

2001 - Dallas, Texas: Come Mess with Texas

National Director Appointed

Kathleen Kisicki Hecox, Chadron ‘95

Assistant National Director Appointed

Michelle Honda-Phillips, NAU ‘98

National Officers Elected

National President: Samantha Jackson Schnyer, Northern Arizona University
National Vice President: Heather Kamin, Northern Arizona University
National Secretary: Leah Watkins, Baker University
National Treasurer: Jamie Borsh, Northwest Missouri State University

1999

National Officers Elected

National President: Emily Jentes, Truman State University
National Vice President: Robyn Long,
National Secretary: Debbie Grantham, Northwest Missouri State University
National Parliamentarian: Scott Mates