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President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen FayardFirst Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toni CookSecond Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teri EdwardsRecording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deborah CainTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah SmithExecutive Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda LightseyParliamentarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean RicksImmediate Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cynthia ColburnNorthern District Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marsha ShaddockAsst. Northern District Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angie QuinnCentral District Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracey CrawfordAsst. Central District Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris WallSouthern District Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marsha CummingsAsst. Southern District Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara HardinZeta State WebMaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erin FortenberryZeta Data Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aleta Sullivan

aleta@peoplepc.com

2011 - 2013 Zeta State OfficersOctober 1, 2011

Mississippi Strong at Southeast Regional Conference,Louisville, Kentucky

Photograph is courtesy of Photographs by Jim, Floresville, Texas

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From our President …

Strengthen our Wings:Rediscover, Revitalize,RestructureKAREN FAYARD, Zeta State President

Our theme for this biennium is Strengthen ourWings: Rediscover, Revitalize, Restructure. At thestate level, the restructuring began at the stateconvention when the membership voted to accept therevised Bylaws and Standing Rules. We are now in theprocess of implementing the changes. The Policies andProcedures Committee has spent many hours editing themanual to reflect the changes instituted by therestructured Bylaws. After state convention, in lateApril the executive team met at headquarters to refinethe goals for the biennium and to discuss ways toimplement them easily. Committee chairmen met in midAugust to review committee responsibilities and whattheir roles will be in carrying out the goals. Thecommittees have begun meeting and implementing thechanges as they plan for the first year of this biennium.The district directors and assistant directors have metand set the place and date for each of the districtmeetings. They have great workshops planned so markyour calendars and make plans to attend.

A highlight of preparing for the 2011-2013biennium was the training that members of the executiveteam received at the regional conference in Louisville.Those members who were in training at some timeduring the conference were Linda Lightsey, ExecutiveSecretary; Toni Cook, First Vice President and Chairmanof the Educational Excellence Committee; Sarah Smith,Treasurer; Karen Rhodes, Chairman of the MembershipCommittee; Aleta Sullivan, Zeta Data Editor; andmyself. We all received a plethora of information, andwe are eager to share with our members at districtmeetings and at the New Chapter Officers retreat.

It is an honor for me to serve the members of ZetaState this biennium! I wish that I could visit everychapter, but I know there is no way to do that. I am a fulltime math instructor at a local community college andwhen I am not there, class does not take place. Pleaseinvite another officer, state committee chairman ormember of the Order of Magnolia to be a guest at achapter meeting this biennium. There is a list bydistricts of those ladies for you to use. Anyone listedwill meet the honor chapter requirement!

I look forward tomeeting many of youthroughout this first yearat chapter meetings andthe district meetings!Have a great year!

Visitation List for ChaptersOrganized by State District

Here is a list of possible State Level guest speakers for yourmeetings. You really can ask someone other than the statepresident to your chapter, I promise. Utilize your stateresources. ...Wisdom from Aleta.

Southern DistrictKaren Fayard, PresidentToni Cook, First Vice PresidentLinda Lightsey, Executive SecretaryDeborah Cain, Recording SecretaryMarsha Cummings, Southern District DirectorSara Hardin, Assistant Southern District DirectorNancy Jay, Awards Committee ChairmanEva Guice, Policies & Procedures Committee Chairman, Order of

MagnoliaRosemary Woullard, Scholarship Committee ChairmanLiesa Weaver, Mary Stuart Harmon Board of Trustees ChairmanSandra McKiernon, Order of MagnoliaBetty Oswald, Order of MagnoliaAngela Bedenbaugh, Order of MagnoliaAleta Sullivan, Zeta Data EditorErin Fortenberry, Webmaster

Central DistrictTeri Edwards, Second Vice PresidentTracey Crawford, Central District DirectorChris Wall, Assistant Central District DirectorJean Ricks, Parliamentarian, Order of MagnoliaBetty Barrett, Order of MagnoliaLynn Holliday, Finance Committee Chairman, Order of MagnoliaKaren Rhodes, Membership ChairmanJanice Puckett, Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee ChairmanCarol Walker, History of Zeta State Committee ChairmanCarol Rigby, Headquarters/Share the Future Chairman, Order of

MagnoliaNorthern District

Sarah Smith, TreasurerMarsha Shaddock, Northern District DirectorAngie Quinn, Assistant Northern District DirectorCynthia Colburn, Immediate Past President, Order of MagnoliaJeanette Reinike, Order of MagnoliaDot Reeves, Order of MagnoliaSharon Enzor, Nominations Committee Chairman, Order of

MagnoliaJanis McCoy, Leadership Development ChairmanCathy Kemp, Communications and Publicity Chairman

KAREN FAYARDZeta State President

SOMETHING GOOD IS GOING TO HAPPENTO YOU TODAY was the topic of GaryYoungblood's remarks during the First GeneralSession. He shared funny motivational stories fromhis own childhood near Birmingham, AL toencourage DKG members to make excellence theirgoal in all aspects of their lives.

The Metamorphosis of a LeaderLeadership Skills Seminar at Plymouth Bluff

June, 2011

from Teri Edwards

While butterflies floated aimlessly amongst thebeautiful wildflowers at the Plymouth Bluff NatureCenter, a metamorphosis of another type was takingplace inside. Nine women were focused onsharpening leadership skills and becoming betterinformed about their personal attributes. Withguidance from the state leadership team as well asan amazing array of outstanding professionals,there emerged a new class of Delta Kappa Gammaleaders armed with self confidence, inspired byworthy examples, and equipped with skills andstrategies for success.

Participants were introduced to the MyersBriggs Type Indicator and completed a survey tofind out more about their own individualpersonality types. Dr. Jimmy Richardson, a privateconsultant, began the Leadership Seminar with anoverview and a survey, then came back with ananalysis of results that helped participantsunderstand their personalities better.

Janis McCoy challenged the group to thinkabout setting personal goals that were SMART -specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, andtimely. An awareness of healthy lifestyle pluspersonal fitness assessments were presented by theamazing Sarah Smith – an inspiration to all DKGmembers in Zeta state and beyond. Betty Farmer,RN from Meridian, gave a frank and informativetalk about women’s health with a focus on breast

cancer awareness. Self defense tips and tacticswere revealed by Columbus city policeman, JamesGrant , with Cynthia Colburn aiding in thedemonstrations. Society members Betty Barrettand Carol Rigby shared knowledge on law from awoman’s perspective and making a good firstimpression along with business etiquette. JeanRiggs inspired everyone with tips for making lifefun as she shared DKG lagniappe.

When participants reached informationsaturation, fun and relaxing activities planned byRegina Gandy provided a refreshing change ofpace. The seminar attendees expressed themselvescreatively in a variety of ways. Perhaps the best“take away” from the entire seminar wasdeveloping deep and lasting friendships with otherDKG members from across the state. There wastime to get to know each other, to appreciate theindividual strengths and diversity of the group andto share goals, dreams, ideas, and even frustrations.

Plymouth Bluff was a great venue – plenty ofspace, nice facilities, relaxing environment, and thefood was really wonderful. There wereopportunities to hike on trails, watch hummingbirdsand butterflies, sit on the terrace and see theTombigbee River float by, and visit in the lodge.The State Leadership Team worked very hard toplan meaningful activities, delicious meals, and fundiversions.

Nancy Jay was the leader and facilitator of thegroup, and did an excellent job of keepingparticipants focused and motivated as the totaltransformation into committed, informed, andaware DKG members took place. A graduationceremony concluded the experience. Then,everyone had a chance for one last laugh together as“butterflies” emerged during a skit which recappedall the activities of the seminar. The LeadershipSeminar is a great opportunity to get to know othersin the sisterhood from across the state and to get toknow yourself and your potential. As Nancy said,“This is a gift that you give yourself.”

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Theme for the 2011 – 2013 Biennium

Strengthen our Wings: Rediscover, Revitalize, Restructure

Goals for the 2011-2013 Biennium

• Each chapter shall have a visit from a state officer, state committee chairman, or member ofthe Order of the Magnolia during the biennium.

• State officers and/or state committees will meet via go-to-meeting at least once during thebiennium.

• Each chapter shall have a net increase of four members during the biennium.

• Each chapter shall contribute to the international service project (Schools for Africa) duringthe biennium.

• Each chapter shall contribute to a Zeta State fund in addition to the Scholarship Fund duringthe biennium.

“Strengthen Your Wings” at anUpcoming District Meeting

from Teri Edwards, 2nd Vice President

The dates have been set and locations secured forthe upcoming 2012 Zeta State District Meetings.Your District Directors and Assistant DistrictDirectors have been working hard to put together aslate of outstanding presenters and programs thatpromise to be the best yet! You will not want tomiss this opportunity. So, mark your calendars nowand get your registration forms in for the 2012District Meetings:

Southern District – March 3, 2012(First Baptist Church, Moss Point)

Northern District – March 10, 2012(First Baptist Church, Hernando)

Central District – March 24, 2012(Brandon High School, Brandon)

KAREN FAYARD, TONI COOK

SHARON ENZOR AT THE HAT AND GLOVE LUNCHEON

Photograph is courtesy of Photographs by Jim, Floresville, TexasLeft to Right: Betty Oswald, Carol Rigby, Cynthia Colburn, Dot Rieves, Sharon Enzor, Evelyn Barron,

Lynn Holliday, Sandra McKiernon, Betty Barrett, Jeanette Reinike, Jean Ricks

from Aleta

Zeta State was very well represented during theSoutheast Regional Conference in Louisville,Kentucky. Common thought is that we had 38Mississippi members in attendance. We had greatworkshops to attend, but you know the Mississippiladies really liked the crafting sessions!A favorite session was Iris Folding where we made

beautiful cardss from strips of paper. I think youcan look forward to similar sessions at districtmeetings. We did actually attend other meetings,including a wonderful session by Jodie Blanco on

the subject of School Bullying. Her book, Not JustJoking Around – Understanding School BullyingThrough the Eyes of a Former Victim is a New YorkTimes bestseller and is referred to as the “anti-bullying bible.”DOT, EDNA, LYNN

ROSEMARY AND IRIS FOLDING

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Zeta StateScholarship Applications

Money is available for the Clytee Evans and theAmanda Lowther Zeta State scholarships this yearfor members working toward an advanced degree.Application forms may be downloaded fromhttp://zetastatedkg.wikispaces.com/FORMS

Click on form 20 Scholarship Application,complete application and E-Mail completed form toRosemary Woullard, jewoul@bellsouth.netAll forms should be sent by February 1,2012.

Members may apply for one or both scholarships onseparate application forms, but only one can bereceived simultaneously. One must have been amember of Delta Kappa Gamma for three years forthe Clytee Evans and five years for the Amanda

Lowther Scholarship at the time of application.Since detailed answers to the questions and goodrecommendation letters enhance one’s opportunityto receive the scholarship, now is the time to beginworking toward this goal.Recommendation letters should be sent to:

Zeta State ScholarshipRosemary Woullard113 Saucier DriveHattiesburg, MS 39401

and postmarked no later than February 1, 2012.

Chapter Presidents Reminder:It is time to activate your chapter nominationscommittee! The committee should begin the

search for the next chapter leadership team now.

OUR CHAPTER – Program Ideas from DKG.org

Targeted Society PurposeTo unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship

Program PlanTo learn about our chapter and its individual members. This is a good program to use periodically,especially if it is a large chapter or after initiating new members. It involves using a member profileto gather data about the chapter. Sharing the description of the chapter enables the members to talkabout chapter diversity, uniqueness of each member and the talent she contributes to the chapter.

Process/ActivityMembership chair prepares the chapter member profi le which can be found onwww.deltakappagamma.org. Data may need to be collected several weeks prior to the meeting, if thechapter does not have a current member profi le. A picture of the chapter is presented using the datacollected. ¬ en pass a bowl of M and M’s and ask each member to take just one. Go around the groupand ask each member to give one or two sentences about herself according to the color she selected.

Red — family backgroundYellow — a professional memoryBlue — favorite thing to do for funBrown — type of program format she likes bestGreen — leadership positions heldOrange — topic she could present for a program

Delta Kappa Gamma Society InternationalZeta State District Meetings

Strengthen OurWings: Rediscover, Revitalize, Restructure

Name Chapter

Address

City, State, Zip Telephone

EmailRegistration/Refreshments: 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Meetings/Luncheon: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Indicate which meeting you will be attending:

Southern District (March 3, 2012), First Baptist Church, Moss Point

Northern District (March 10, 2012), First Baptist Church, Hernando

Central District (March 24, 2012), Brandon High School, Brandon

Check if applicable:

Chapter President State Committee Chairman

State Officer Dietary Restriction

Past State President Please Specify

Attending First Time

Registration and Luncheon Fees: $30 before deadline/$40 after deadline

Southern District Deadline: postmarked February 17, 2012

Northern District Deadline:postmarked February 24, 2012

Central District Deadline: postmarked March 9, 2012

Make checks payable to: Delta Kappa Gamma Society – Zeta State District Meeting

Mail Registration Forms to:

Northern District Southern District Central DistrictJanet Conley Sydney Fletcher Cynthia Keith6390 Hwy 305 1203 Lake Ave. P.O. Box 182Coldwater, MS 38618 Pascagoula, MS 39567 Magee, MS 39111

Please indicate permission to use your photo in State Publications: Yes

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