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1975 Convention of IBPOE of W CONRAD HILTON HOTEL Chicago, Ill. August 9-15, 1975 Convention Theme: "EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL" [[image - black and white headshot photograph of Nettie B. Smith]] [[caption]] GRAND DAUGHTER RULER NETTIE B. SMITH Grand Daughter Ruler Nettie B. Smith joined Eureka Temple Number 22 in 1921 and has served the Order in numerous capacities from the Gate to the Daughter Rulers station since that time. Now in her sixth term as Grand Daughter Ruler, her administration has proven her ability as a leader for fair play, honesty and sincerity of purpose to all as she desires to help build Elkdom, numerically, financially and Spiritually. A holder of numerous citations, plaques and awards from numerous civic and community organizations other than the Elks, Daughter Ruler Smith is a nationally known church worker, a former President of the Women's Society for Christian Service; a former Executive Member of the Manhattan Council of Church women; member of the YWCA, NAACP and the National Council of Negro Women. [[/caption]]