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Kappa Keynotes The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International - North Carolina (NC DKG)

Region VIII Kappa Chapter-Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Vol. 79, No. 1 Aug/Sep 2020

The Presidents’ Message Congratulations, Kappa! For the first time in memory, the activities and accomplishments of Kappa Chapter qualified for NC DKG’s 2019-2020 highest chapter award, Superior Achievement. We have been an active, generous and engaged chapter and this honor is well-deserved. It is worth reviewing last year’s highlights while we pat ourselves on the back and set goals for this coming year.

Among our successful endeavors, • Beginning Teachers received monthly notes/gifts of encouragement, as well as for all holidays. Gift bags of classroom

supplies, a catered deli lunch on their birthday, and an article in the Kappa newsletter had them well supported. BTs were also given multiple teacher support handouts offering positive reinforcement words for classroom, website lists and technology applications of Bloom’s Taxonomy.

• Veteran Teachers received back-to-school goodie bags and notes of encouragement to start the school year and a DKG pen/stylus in June for surviving COVID Year #1.

• 13 of our veteran teachers and other teachers were honored with a donation in their name to NCDKG Educational Foundation.

• We honored sisters Clara Hedberg and Ann McCain, who are “Ladies in Their 80’s…and Still Going Strong!” in an ad in the NC DKG 80th Anniversary Convention booklet.

• We donated needed items such as diapers, quilts and school supplies to Bright Blessings, volunteering an evening of community service packing items for needy mothers and children.

• Clara’s collection of tabs for Ronald McDonald House provided 11+ nights’ lodging for families of hospitalized children. • Our chapter participated in the 2019 NC DKG Convention project, Fund$ for Florence, as well as Dollar$ for Dorian. We

sent a $500 donation to an elementary school to replace library books after Hurricane Florence. The Principal there is a DKG member!

• We donated to multiple NC DKG scholarship funds. • Members donated hygiene items, healthy snacks, gloves and scarves, and school supplies to fill 45 Christmas stockings for

local inner-city children via Keeping Hope Alive. • Members donated funds to purchase 465 books for Melinda’s Summer Reading project. • Our donations to Schools for Africa, UNICEF, and DKG's World Fellowship Fund provided financial assistance to

international educators studying in the US, preparing to be effective teachers in their home countries. We also purchased two student desks to support school attendance and educational achievement for students in Africa.

• We heard exceptional Guest Speakers at meetings: 2018 NEA National Teacher of the Year, 2018 NC Teacher of the Year, a Char-Meck School Board member and NC DKG President Teresa Cowan.

• Kappa sponsored a joint meeting of 4 local chapters, with guest speakers and dinner. • We supported members attending NC DKG and DKG International conventions and NC DKG Leadership Seminar. • Melinda presented a workshop at the NC DKG Convention. • Lynne’s pottery and Jeannette’s photograph were accepted into the DKG Gallery of Fine Arts, on international display. • Both Kappa Presidents have had an article published in the DKG Bulletin Collegial Exchange, internationally distributed. • Chapter President Jeannette Carofano compiled a tutorial handbook “Writing to Legislators” for Chapter and Regional

Chapters to promote legislative involvement; submitted to NC DKG for other’s reference. A long list indeed. This year, despite difficulties of logistics, we plan, again, to open our hearts, give of our talents and promote the educational welfare of children worldwide. Kappa Sisters, prepare to GROW! Sincerely,

Gloria Jones & Jeannette Carofano Kappa Co-Presidents 2018-2020



Look at Kappa grow with 5 new members to be inducted in September!

& Cynthia Smith-Perkins, Not Pictured.

Veteran & Beginning Teachers Gloria Jones, Kappa Co-President

We support those of you in the classroom and would like to personalize how we may assist you this year. We’ve heard back from only a couple of you with your requests, and want to remind others to contact Gloria Jones (gmj 1948 at hot mail dot com) with your needs. You work so hard, and we want to be of help to you. Let Gloria know your wish list and we will work our magic!

Our plans with Beginning Teachers at Albemarle Road Elementary will be determined after the school year begins. It is going to be a different 2020-2021 year for students and teachers. It has been shared that there are 13 new teachers at ARES this year! Coming Attraction from the State Beginning Teacher Support Committee- A new program called The Buzzing BEE (Beginning Educators Excelling) has been created to recognize beginning teachers. More details will be forthcoming.

If you would like to contribute to other Beginning Teacher support activities, contact Gloria Jones or Martha Tillman.

A Little Tech Tidbit Melinda Willison, Kappa Webmaster

You’ll notice that emails are now being filtered in our newsletters to protect from online/digital trolls that scoop them for ad lists and virus-ware. When you see emails listed broken apart with the word “at” replacing the “@” and the word “dot” replacing the “.” in communications, it is for a layer of protection on emails being shared. This is a safeguard only. Using images is an even better protection, because it is not recognizable as an email pattern, like . . See more details and rationale on the website ionos.com, which uses cookies. Cookies are a warning sign to beware what you share, then delete the cookies, because the site is collecting data. Please email with tech-related instruction and planning questions that may be shared in future articles.

The goal is for the tech tidbits to help you with your current classroom, Kappa, & other tech needs.



Kappa Commits to the CROP WALK Gloria Jones, Kappa Co-President

Support Team Kappa in Charlotte’s First Virtual Crop Hunger Walk Hunger is a serious problem in our community and in our world, especially now. My heart aches when I watch the long lines waiting at food banks and I hear the stories of desperation. I often wonder....... What can I do to help? When I received the information from Crop Walk that I am sending you, I saw a way. I presented this to the Executive Board and we decided to do it as a Kappa project.

Team Kappa is one way we can help our community and our world. Our efforts will help feed hungry people locally and around the world. Twenty-five per cent of your donations stay right here in our community and go to Loaves and Fishes, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Crisis Assistance Ministry.

I will be Team Captain and register Team Kappa. Additional Kappa members & one spouse participating include: Brenda Coble

Brenda Hopkins Charlene Wertz (Vicki on roster)

Lisa Hall Ann McCain

Jeannette Carofano Tony Carofano (Anthony on roster)

Beverly Griffin Lynne Nadel

Marilyn Michue Martha Tillman

Tisa Clark Betty Bell

Some will walk towards a personal goal of how many minutes per week. This will not only help raise funds but be a wellness goal also. Some will be a spirit walker and still be on the team. More details will come soon about when and where to pick up the t-shirts ordered through Martha. The final day celebration will be on October 11th. SUPPORT TEAM KAPPA We are walking to help families in our community and around the world get enough to eat. Sponsors can donate online or by check made payable to CWS CROP. Team Kappa has a goal of $1000 but I hope we raise more. Here’s how- Go to:

https://www.crophungerwalk.org/ > charlottenc Then look for > Find a Walker or Team Type in: Team Kappa A List of 13 Walkers will come up.> Click on Walker’s Name from our team. Follow Directions for Donating OR Send a Check to Person You are Sponsoring Made Payable to: CWS/CROP Put Walker’s Name on Memo Line

Thank you for supporting Team Kappa.

Together, we can fight hunger and make a real difference.



ATTENTION! ATTENTION! Jeannette Carofano, Kappa Co-President

Kappa’s first business meeting of the year – new officer installation and new member induction via Zoom, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7-8 pm. Zoom invite to come.

PSA: Free COVID-19 Cleaning Service for Seniors

Mecklenburg County’s Department of Social Services has partnered with Bio-One to offer a free one-time COVID-19 professional disinfecting service to senior citizens. Bio-One will apply a CDC/EPA-approved chemical to all surfaces, doorknobs, handles, light switches and high traffic areas of the home. The chemical is safe for pets and children.

Participants must be: - A resident of Mecklenburg County - 60 years of age or older - Able to leave their home for approximately three hours while services are rendered

For more information or to schedule an appointment call 980-314-6800 or email [email protected]

Going Once, Going Twice: Kappa Auction is On Gloria Jones, Kappa Co-President

The holidays are approaching and your Kappa sisters may just have that unique gift to fit your needs. Let’s do some Kappa online shopping while growing our budget! Do you have something you can donate for an online auction? For instance, a piece of Lynne’s pottery, one of Jeannette’s sister’s quilts, a set of books by a certain author or decorative plates or dishes Marilyn inherited, something Ann has knitted, Christmas crafts, picture frames, pottery pieces, gift cards you don’t want, etc. Look around and see what you can find. You may donate more than one item. The auction will take place in November. The logistics are being planned. There will be a starting bid for each item. If you would like to coordinate this or be on the committee, please let Gloria or Jeannette know. Decide if you have items to donate. An email will be sent out by the end of September asking for your response. If you don’t have an item, then please participate in the bidding. We are hoping for lots of treasures!



CONGRATULATIONS! from Your KAPPA Sisters

Congratulations! We are so proud! Kappa’s treasured Clara Hedberg has been honored by NC DKG with their highest award, The Golden Key. Nominated by Kappa and selected as the Region VIII awardee by NC DKG, Clara was recognized for her many years of service to Kappa, education and the community. An online award ceremony was held in July and is posted on the www.ncdkg.org website. For those of you who can’t stand the suspense, Clara may be viewed at 13:46-15:07 on the tape, as well as 19:57-20:39. President Teresa Cowan acknowledged regional winners individually and will present their Golden Key pin to them personally this year.

Kappa Sisters honored Clara with a dozen red roses to celebrate her Golden Key award.

Congratulations! Way to go Kappa Chapter!

NC DKG Superior Achievement Award for 2019-2020

2019-2020 Newsletter Excellence Award (check out the new ribbon seal adorning the newsletter)



Introducing Brenda Coble, Ways and Means Chair Kappa Monthly Brag Day

Little Brags/Big Brags on the 15th of each month

Announcing new and even bigger Brags!!! Before the 15th of each month, you can send your Little Brags ($1. or more) or Big Brags ($5. or more) to Gloria Jones . She will publish these on the 15th of each month. Your brags will bring all of us joy and happiness as we celebrate with you. Little Brags are the same as what we do in our meetings -- grandchildren, finishing a quilt, or painting a bedroom -- finally. Big Brags can honor Kappa Members, Teachers, Friends, COVID Responders, or someone you know that has made a difference to you and to our world.

Make checks out to Kappa Chapter, DKG, noting “Brags” in the memo line. Mail your check to: Lynne Nadel. (Consult the Kappa Contact List we sent you for the address.)

Having missed many Bunco fundraisers this spring and coming fall, LB/BB will help compensate for the lost income we earned through Bunco.

Don’t be shy! Let us all hear your accomplishments, little or big. Brag away with abandon! Many thanks for helping to support our budget in such a meaningful way.

Reaching Out to Others Gloria Jones, Kappa Co-President Dr. Patricia Smith has returned to Brooklyn to continue as a frontline worker in this Pandemic! Thank you, Dr. Smith! Melinda Willison has continued her summer reading program for needy children despite being on crutches! You are fantastic, Melinda! Sam Sipes has spent the last six weeks renovating her church’s manse to house a refugee family. The church received many donations to complete this project. A picture of one of the bedrooms is shared. We are proud of you, Sam!



Get Ready, Get Set, VOTE

Be proactive in making sure your vote gets counted. Order your absentee ballot asap. https://www.ncvoter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020NCAbsenteeBallotRequestForm.pdf

This year’s election is even more historic as we celebrate 100 years of women’s right to vote! Let’s make it count, Ladies!

Headquarters Convention Project This year $3,310 was received for the convention project from registrations and host chapter donations. These donations were in lieu of persons/chapters seeking full refunds. Kappa contributed $88 to maintenance of the NC DKG Headquarters House.

Kappa Committees for 2020-2022

Finance Tisa Clark, Chairman Charlene Wertz, Clara Hedberg Educational Excellence Cindy Lockerman, Chairman Martha Tillman, Marilyn Michue, Beverly Griffin Membership Lynne Nadel Communications Reatha Andrew, Chairman Melinda Willison- Newsletter Melinda Willison- Webmaster Lisa Hall- Facebook

Caring and Courtesy Cards Tisa Clark Yearbook Debbie Dryden Music Lynne Nadel Scholarship Vicki Kiziah, Chairman Ann McCain World Fellowship Melinda Willison Ways and Means Brenda Coble

Social All members of Kappa Scrapbook Historian Julia O’Reilly, Chairman Lynne Nadel- Photographer Community Projects Clara Hedberg Educational Law and Policy Debbie Dryden Publicity Candace Armstrong U.S. Forum Representative Debbie Dryden



News from NC DKG

Call for Submissions Your mind is racing with all that you did this year with virtual school sessions and how your students reacted. Put your thoughts onto paper and share them in an article to the DKG Bulletin: Collegial Exchange. Collegial Exchange is a print publication with no designated theme. Ideas for topics include a viewpoint piece, DKG or classroom practice or program, poetry, or creative works. Submit articles to [email protected]. Full Submission Guidelines and other resources are available at the Apply/Submit tab on www.dkg.org . The next postmark deadline is October 1, 2020, topic of author’s choice related to education. One last chance for the Collegial Exchange (87-4; Print): Postmark deadline is December 15, 2020 No designated theme.

Meet our new Region VIII Director

Janie Webb, Alpha Zeta [email protected]

Janie Webb, an Alpha Zeta member since 2012, resides in Monroe. Janie retired in 2018 from Union County Public Schools as the Director of Exceptional Children’s Programs, serving the district as an educator for 31 years. Previously, Janie taught in West Virginia for a total of 35 years in education. She served as president, vice-president, and secretary of her chapter, and was chair of the Beginning Teacher Support Committee. Janie is excited to serve Region VIII and assist chapters to “GROW” and reach their potential. Kappa is happy to welcome Janie as our Regional Director for the next two years. We send our thanks and best wishes to Nancy Smith, who last guided us over conventions and due dates.

Legislative Update:

Check out the information located on the committee’s website and Facebook pages

(links found on the website).

For more updates you can now visit… www.usforumdkg.org!

Attention Virtual 2020 NC DKG “Attendees”!

This year’s DKG International Convention was a “homevention.” No hotel, no catered dinners and no hours spent on metal folding chairs. Better yet, attendance was free! Please let us know if you viewed any of the proceedings or speakers from the comfort of your couch. This will be part of our Chapter Achievement credits for this year. If you haven’t yet had the chance, videos are posted on www.dkg.org . The astronaut guest speaker was inspiring and energizing, and the art-on-the-streets speaker is one determined lady who accomplished quite a feat. Another option is to learn more about Schools for Africa, DKG’s international project. If you viewed any convention proceedings, or do so in the future, please let Jeannette Carofano know so we may include in our yearly report. Thanks!



News from DKG International

Becky Sadowski Elected New International President

Rebecca “Becky” Sadowski of Tennessee has been elected DKG’s 2020-2022 International President. She will serve with Dr. Lace Marie Brogden (Canada) as First Vice President and June Bowers (Nebraska) as Second Vice President. Candace “Candi” Martin of Arkansas will be the Southeast Regional Director. President Sadowski’s theme will continue to be “Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide.” In her President’s Acceptance Speech, she said her focus is “you—our members.” You can watch her entire acceptance speech online.

The new elected officers, committee and board members for 2020-2022 were installed during the digital highlight Virtual Event of the convention that was cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns. See the other officers and complete elected slate at https://www.dkg.org/DKGMember/ Elected_Officers_2020_2022.aspx

Dr. Judith Carlson (Alpha Gamma Chapter), a past NC DKG president, was elected as a director for the DKG Educators Foundation. Dr. Helen Popovich, of Florida and current International Parliamentarian, was named the 2020 Achievement Award Winner during Friday’s events. The activities of the Virtual Event will continue to be linked to the DKG website. This includes a workshop presentation by Dr. Patricia Fecher (Gamma Kappa) on July 7.

Looking for Grants or Scholarships? DKG.org

The NC DKG’s Educational Foundation offers a variety of grants and scholarships for members and non-members. Apply and cross your fingers! You might just be among the lucky awardees! See a selection below.

Financial support for study beyond the bachelor’s degree – International scholarships – 30 scholarships available each year: $10,000 for doctoral study, $6,000 for other graduate study – State organization and chapter scholarships Financial support for onetime professional development – DKG Educational Foundation Cornetet Awards – onetime individual awards of up to $2,000 –

State Organization Professional Development Awards* – Chapter grants*

Financial support for classroom/ school/community project – DKG Educational Foundation Project Awards – State Organization Foundation grants* – Chapter mini-grants*

* Indicates that not all state organizations and chapters have these opportunities.

Find details at www.ncdkg.org/EducationalFoundation

Convention Dates April 23 - 25, 2021 — NC DKG Convention, Asheville Crowne Plaza and Resort

July 11-14, 2022 — International Convention, New Orleans, LA



2020-2021 CALENDAR

Tentative Schedule

September 8th 7:00-8:00 pm Induction of New Members,

Installation of Officers, Crop Walk Update (Zoom) October 11th

Virtual Crop Walk, Team Kappa October 13th 7:00-8:00 pm

Follow-Up with Freebird McKinney (Zoom) November

Proposed Auction, Date TBD (Online) December 12th 10:00-12:00 am

Holiday Tea and Stocking Stuffing Sedgefield United Methodist

If unable to meet in person in December, buy your own stocking and fill with snacks only.

Alternate Plan: Stocking Pickup and Zoom Tea wearing fascinators

January 12th 7:00-8:30 pm Executive Board Meeting

February 16th 7:00-8:30 pm World Fellowship, Schools for Africa (Zoom)

March TBA

April 17th 10:00 - 12:00 Induction of New Members and Spring Luncheon

@ Trio Restaurant Guest Speaker, Teresa Petty,

Interim Dean of Cato College of Education at UNCC May 15th 12:00-3:00 pm

EOY Picnic @ Squirrel Lake Park, Matthews Program: End of the year Wrap-up, Potluck,

& “Mystery Bags” Silent Auction June 8th time TBD

Bunco and Executive Board @ home of Sam Sipes

7631 Dellinger Rd., Denver, NC 28037 **Bunco/Lunch/Exec. Bd. Mtg.

*Bunco: pay $10 to play and $1 for snacks **Board meeting: pay $5 for lunch (optional)

Birthdays

Aug 19th Vicki Kiziah Sep 9th Brenda Coble Oct 5th Patricia Smith 14th Kim Smith 19th Imogene Carmichael

PRAYERS In Our Prayers

Gerry O’Kane, recovering at home after recent hospitalization; Betty Bell, recovering from double bypass surgery; Dr. Patricia Smith, working in NYC with other doctors providing COVID relief; Sam Sipes’ husband, Ken, recovering from back surgery. Spouses & family of Kappa sisters struggling with health issues; Our sister educators and their students for a safe & educationally sound school year.

Contacts Visit Our Website at

http://kappacharlottenc.weebly.com Email the Chapter at

[email protected] Email KAPPA Co-Presidents

CONNECT on the State Level at http://www.ncdkg.org

& on the International Level at https://www.dkg.org

Join the conversations on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/EtaState/ Tweets by @Eta_State

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