Lambda Sigma News August 11

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The Delta Kappa Gamma MissionStatement

The Delta Kappa Gamma SocietyInternational promotes professional and

personal growth of women educators andexcellence in education.

August Initiation of New Members

Saturday, August 20 at 1:00-3:00 p.m.Christi Chrisman’s home3511 Bassett Ct. Missouri City, TXTel: 281-778-8898

Program : Initiation of new members,collect dues, discuss fund raisers

Hostesses : Margaret Larson and ChristiChrisman

Please pay $80.00 membership dues atthis meeting.

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Birthday Girls!

Trevanion Smith 8/5Cathie Ritchie 8/11Sue Tull 8/14Kay Slack Beard 8/19Sally Cain 8/19Judy Bartay 8/29Mary E. "Zooks" Campbell 9/1

Joan Eubanks 9/10Martha Ewell 9/14Arlise Wilson 9/23

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Southwest Regional Convention inDenver, CO - June 2011

Carla M., Joan E., Mary Ann D., Mary C.

Chapter News

Jeannette Spain had a total kneereplacement on the right leg July 18. She ishome now and doing physical therapy for the next 8 weeks with plans to return to workby the first day of school.

Margaret Larson attended her 50 th highschool reunion in Mandan, ND. She had a

wonderful time seeing friends from the past,the home she lived in, the high school shewent to and some of her old haunts thatwere fun to visit again.

Vicky Hemme has been rehearsing mostTuesdays this summer with members of theHouston Saengerbund and Liederkranz inpreparation for a concert tour to Germanyafter school starts -- oh, the joys of

retirement! She will leave Sept. 22 andreturn Oct. 6, and highlights will include 4concerts sharing the stage with 4 Germanchoirs ranging from Stuttgart to LakeConstance to Wiesbaden. Then there's theStuttgart Oktoberfest, second in size only tothe one in Munich, and "taking the waters" ata Baden Baden casino/spa.... there mightstill be one or two rooms left if someone

would like to join her, but the "window of

opportunity' is going to close soon.

Sue Sowell will be going to Negril, Jamaicafor her son Alex and his bride to be MaryClaire (Maci) Bradshaw’s wedding August 8at the Sandal's Resort

Charlotte Conner is the new InstructionalCoordinator for St. Laurence CatholicSchool.

Ann Thompson and her husband Randytook their son, daughter-in-law and threegrandchildren on the Disney Dream to theBahamas and Castaway Cay (Disney'sprivate island). The trip was fabulous andthe Disney people spoiled them rotten! Annthinks their six-year-old granddaughter,Brooke, set a record for riding the Aquaduck26 times! Disney will be coming toGalveston in September of 2012 for threemonths. Check into it for a wonderful trip.There are even fireworks on Pirate Night!

Just a Thought

There’s no better time than now to challengeyourself with new experiences and explorenew possibilities. Carpe diem!



The following pages contain the newDelta Kappa Gamma Society

International theme, Committees andtheir members, minutes to our May

meeting, and our Executive Boardmeeting on August 2.

Explore the Possibilities: Let Our Vision Light the Way

Explore…. Discover, Develop, ImplementPossibilities…Growth, Potential, ChoicesVision…Foresight, Concept, IdealLight…Brilliance, Insight, Enlightenment

As key women educators we must project our vision. We must use our energy tostrengthen the fulfillment of our purposes. We must find new ways to impacteducation throughout the global society and beyond the society into thecommunities of the world. The lighthouse and its light represent our vision:Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide . The mostimportant part of the lighthouse is what goes forth----the beam of light. We must be

the beam of light to guide the way toward our vision.How do we utilize this beam of the lighthouse to serve our quest of accomplishingour vision? It takes discovering and exploring possibilities, developing andstrengthening the potential that we find in chapters, appreciating and nurturinggrowth, having foresight to risk new ideas, and implementing the best choices toreach our vision. The brilliance of the light is our insight to what we learn byexploring the possibilities.



Lambda Sigma Committees

August, 2011 – June, 2012

MUSIC HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP/WORLD*Christi Chrisman *Margaret Larson FELLOWSHIPAndrea Fine Brenda Carter *Georgia HicksVicki Hemme Shari Lim Vicki Del GadoOcie Whitaker Martha Ewell Karen FosterLiz Ellis Harriet Mantini Carolyn ZaskodaSalethia Morris Dawn Westfall Scotty BassSuzanne Neal Jennifer Johnson Janet Lavong

PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS PERSONAL GROWTH RESEARCH*Jeannette Spain *Debbie Reynolds *Andrea FinePaula Jay Shirley Renfrow Mary Jo VoitleLouise Nutzman Trevanion Smith Sue TullSharon McGlaun Peggy Wood Petsy VorochoffLucille Williams Susan Voradakis Mignonette UnderhillCharlotte Conner Kay Slack Beard Gwen Mead

FINANCE INSPIRATION NOMINATIONS*Ann Thompson *Joan Eubanks *Pat CaldcleughKaren Paulus Mary Prine Frances Courville

Terri Harris Judy Wallis Kathy NelsonRene Lamb Julie Gehring Zooks CampbellSue Sowell Melissa Milligan Carla Meuth

CEREMONIALS YEARBOOK CONSTITUTION/BYLAWS/*Denise Loftin *Mary Crochet LEGISLATIONJulie Hamilton Paula Jay *Peggy NormanSheryl Lambert Rita Drabek Carolyn HynesArlise Wilson Stephanie Bailey Carolyn MaddenJanienne Brown Merle Toews Margaret Dzierzanowski

COMMUNICATIONS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS MEMBERSHIP/NECROLOGY*Barb Hansen *Mary Louise Ivey *Janie HolsappleAbby Grobe Judy Bartay Christine SaberiMary Ann Dolezal Kathy Riley Sandra HarveyPaula Burns Pat Schroyer



AgendaSaturday, May 21, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

Home of Christi Chrisman

I. OPENING• President Cathie Ritchie called the meeting to order at 10:25.• Joan Eubanks read the inspiration.• Cathie introduced and welcomed prospective members:

Janienne Brown - LCE

Janet Lavong - Oakland

Melissa Milligan - SWE

Suzanne Neal - MBE

Merle Toews - BBE

Gwen Mead – HE

and Charlotte Conner, who is transferring her membership.

II. FOUNDERS’ DAY PROGRAM : Denise Loftin , head of the Ceremonials Committee,presented a gallery walk with information about the founders of Delta KappaGamma.

III. BUSINESS• Lana Petrizzo , Recording Secretary, reviewed the minutes of the last meeting. One

correction was made and the minutes were approved.• Linda Russell , 1 st Vice-President,

1. Reminded members to complete and turn in the members’ survey about nextyear’s programs. Members can also email the survey back to Linda.

2. Noted her address and phone number on the first page of the directory areincorrect. The correct information is in the listing of members.

3. Asked for volunteers to offer their home for the initiation meeting inAugust. Please email Linda if you would like to volunteer.

• Sally Cain , 2 nd Vice-President, reported there were 25 members and 7 guests inattendance.

• Dale Araujo , Treasurer, reported we earned $152.50 playing Bunco at our lastmeeting. The balance in the treasury is $2228.36.

• Pat Caldcleugh , Nominations Chairman, announced nominations for new officersare coming in February. If you or you know someone who is interested in becomingan officer contact Pat.

IV. NEW BUSINESS – Texas Treasure Boxes- Cathie thanked all who donated items or money for the Texas Treasure Boxes. If you have any additional items, pleasecontact Cathie.

• A motion was made to set aside $800 from the treasury for those attending theconvention in Denver. The motion was voted on and approved.



V. LAMBDA SIGMA GRANT-IN-AID PRESENTATION – Lana Petrizzo introduced andpresented the grant-in-aid winner, Samantha Segrest.

VI. RECOGNITION/AWARDS – Peggy Norman presented awards to:

Retirees:

Carla Meuth - 27 FBISD, 37 total

Kay Slack Beard - 30 years, all FBISD

Ann Thompson - 40 years, all FBISD

Linda Russell - 12 FBISD, 15 HISD, 27 total

Joan Eubanks - 27 FBISD, 39 total

Cathie Ritchie - 31 FBISD, 38 total

Teachers of Year:

Christine Saberi - Austin Parkway

Denise Loftin - Also Elem. finalist - Lexington Creek

Recognition was also given to:

Barb Hansen for "Five Star Award for an Outstanding Newsletter" from Texas

State

Mary Crochet for "Exemplary Award for Chapter Yearbook" from Texas State

Linda Russell for tireless efforts working on Annie Award

Georgia Hicks for her dedication to Cinderella/Cinderfella Project

Peggy Norman for her hard work on revising our Constitution/ByLaws

VII. ATTENDANCE AWARDS – Sally Cain awarded perfect attendance awards to thefollowing members: Cathie Ritchie, Linda Russell, Dale Araujo, Sally Cain, CarlaMeuth, Christi Chrisman, and Mary Crochet .

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thank you was given to: Christi Chrisman for hosting theluncheon at her home, Denise Loftin for the arranging the Founders’ Daypresentation, Jeanette Spain for her work with the grant-in-aid recipient, and CarlaMeuth for arranging the auction of the CO home and for the guidance she provided



to Cathie this year. Cathie acknowledged and thanked all of the officers for their workthis year.

IX. CLOSING with Delta Kappa Gamma Song

X. LUNCHEON

Delta Kappa Gamma Lambda Sigma ChapterExecutive Board Meeting

August 1, 2:00 p.m.

At the home of President Cathie RitchieIn attendance:

President: Cathie RitchieRec. Sec: Lana PetrizzoTreasurer: Dale AraujoParliamentarian: Carla MeuthCommunications Chair: Barb HansenHospitality Chair: Margaret LarsonScholarship/World Fellowship Chair: Georgia HicksMembership/Necrology Chair: Janie HolsappleConstitution/By Laws/Legislation Chair: Peggy Norman

President Cathie Ritchie called the meeting to order at 2:20.

Reports:• President Cathie Ritchie reported on the state convention.

New members - The organization wants to “modernize” ways to attract newmembers. Suggestions were to put up informational flyers in teachers’ loungesand have members talk up the organization in hopes of pulling in new members.Song – Not all chapters sing the organization’s song at each meeting. Adiscussion was held on a number of options concerning our chapter and thesinging of the Delta Kappa Gamma song. It was decided to have the optionspresented to the members and have the members vote.

• Treasurer – Dale Araujo reported we started last year with $1257 and ended with$1608. The total membership in 2010-2011 was 82. The dues of $80 will remain thesame for 2011-2012.

• Carla Meuth reported on the regional conference held in Denver. Seventeencountries were represented at the convention as well as the southwestern states,and Texas had the largest contingent present. Our Lambda Sigma representativespresented a workshop with energizer ideas. They also provided energizers duringeach of the four general sessions and were invited to present at the international



conference in New York next summer. Our sisters from the Wharton chapter joinedthe Lambda Sigma group in performing the “Evolution of Dance.”

Calendar of 2011-2012 Meeting• Prospective member orientation – Thursday, August 4 – 4:00 p.m. CathieRitchie’s house

• Initiation – Saturday, August 20 – Christi Chrisman’s house – 1-3 p.m.

Program: InitiationDues are due

• Sept. 21 (Wed.) – Lexington Creek Elem. - 4:30 p.m.Program: Get to know members – puzzle

• October 18 (Tues) - Lexington Creek Elem. – 4:30 p.m.Program: Identity theft – how to protect yourself Dues final date: Oct. 28

• Members will vote on the December meeting date and holiday celebration.December 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 (Monday – Friday)Progressive Dinner Restaurant

• January 7 (Saturday) Members will vote on the program.Program: Whole Foods – Zumba (Health related)Forms for new member nominations given out

• February 15 (Wednesday) Lexington Creek Elem – 4:30 p.m.Program: Present slate of officers & vote

Birthday CelebrationNominate new members

• March 2, Friday – Bunco NightVote for new members

• April 14 (Saturday) – Spring Field TripBrookwood for lunch & tour

• May 19 (Saturday) - Founder’s Day Luncheon - Christi Chrisman’s house - 10 a.m. –1 p.m.

Program: Honoring our founders, Grant-in-Aid recipient honored, newmembers to be our guests

Carla Meuth - Proposed a fund raiser with U of H students – Workshops for education majorssuch as classroom management, discipline, parent communications, etc.

Projects – We will continue with• Cinderella/Cinderfella• Juvenile Detention Center • And add Dress for Success

Money Raising discussion on the following topics:• Raffles - baskets



• bunco• book sale• Kindle/Ipad sleeves• Cookie jars filled with cookies and recipe for the cookies attached• Handmade stationary• Creating cooling handkerchiefs• Judging theater/speech UIL contests

Phone/email tree: officers contact committee chairs who contact members of their committee

Meeting was adjourned at 4:20.

Minutes submitted by Lana Petrizzo , Recording Secretary

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