Lavon Louetta Hameister

Background

Hameister, Lavon Louetta was born on November 27, 1922 in Blairstown, Iowa, United States. Daughter of George Frederick and Bertha (Anderson) Hameister.

Education

Bachelor, University Iowa, 1944. Postgraduate, New York School Social Work, Columbia, 1945—1946. Postgraduate, University Minnesota School Social Work, summer, 1952.

Master of Arts, University Chicago, 1959.

Career

Child welfare practitione Fayette County Department Social Welfare, West Union, Iowa, 1946—1956. District consultant services child welfare public assistance Iowa Department Social Welfare, Des Moines, 1956—1958, district field representative, 1959—1964, regional supervisor, 1964—1965. Supervisor, specialist supervision, administration Bureau Staff Development, 1965—1966, chief, 1966—1968.

Chief division staff development and training Office Deputy Commissioner, Iowa Department Social Services, 1968—1972. Assistant director Office Staff Development, 1972—1979, coordinator continuing education, 1979—1986. Mgr Hameister Farm,, Blairstown, Iowa.

Active Oelwein (Iowa) Mercy Hospital, 1952. Active in development mental health centers North-East Iowa, 1950.

Achievements

• Lavon Louetta Hameister has been listed as a noteworthy farm manager, social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Academy Certified Social Workers, Iowa Welfare Association, American Public Welfare Association, American Association University Women, National Association Social Workers (chapter secretary elect 1958-1959), Business and Professional Women's Club (chapter secretary 1950-1952).

Connections

Father:

George Frederick Hameister

Mother:

Bertha (Anderson) Hameister