Since the official change of positions on July 1st,

the honor of serving as your president for the new bien-

nium, has been so rewarding. As I have met and inter-

acted with other DKG sisters throughout the state and

internationally, I feel so proud of our chapter and of each

of you. Working together, our chapter has achieved so

much through the leadership of past presidents and the

willingness of our members to make a difference….locally

and abroad. As we enter the new biennium, let us con-

tinue to work together and support each other as we

carry out the seven purposes of our society, along with

International’s goals, Psi state events, and chapter pro-

jects. Remember, YOU are key women educators and

WE get things done! Remember, I am SO proud of you

and so honored to represent you! I look forward to the

next 2 years and look forward to continuing down the

road of achievement for our chapter….. a road that has

been laid by our previous leaders and you, our members!

October Meeting… Did you know? Date: Monday, October 6

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Mathews

Elementary School 7533 Lynch Road Midland, GA

Dinner: Country’s Barbecue…

Chopped Pork, Brunswick Stew, Slaw, Potato Salad, Butter Beans, and dessert: Banana Pudding!

October 2014 Volume 5 Issue 1

Happy Birthday to

You!

September:

08 Betty Hallyburton

09 Sue Portwood

16 Wendy Highnote

21 Emily Johnson

23 Cindy Swafford

27 Renee Mallory

29 Ellen Averill

29 Shirley Fatum

October:

27 Mary Ellen Granade

30 Jane Young

November:

04 Geraldine King

11 Carolyn Asbell

11 Ann Spencer

16 Charlotte Bland

20 Susan Pitts

28 Glenda Culver

Dates to

Remember:

September 27, 2014:

PSI State Executive Board meeting Macon, GA

October 3-5, 2014:

Delta Hostel Callaway Gardens Pine Mountain, GA

October 6, 2014: Epsilon Chapter Meeting Mathews Elementary School

Columbus, GA

December 8, 2014: Epsilon Chapter Christmas

Spring Harbor Columbus, GA

Program: Schools for Africa!

Join us as Carolyn Asbell and her committee share the exciting news about our Schools for Africa pro-ject for the next biennium! They have been work-ing diligently this summer to plan for a wonderful opportunity that has presented itself for our chap-ter. As an exemplary project noted by Psi State, we look forward to hearing about their plans and what we as a chapter can do to make a difference!

We will continue with the change jars, so don't forget to bring your spare change!

Help raise money to support breast health education and treatment for the women of our community. Players will be able to shop at the Bunco for Breast Care Market, win great door prizes and much more! Haven't played before? You can be a first-time Bunco player to enter this tournament. Easy instructions will be given before play begins. If you would like to participate, please come to our October 6th meeting prepared to sign up along with your check payable to: St. Francis Hospital Foundation. Dianne Sharpe will pass around the sign-up sheet and envelope for checks.

Dr. Lyn Babb Schmid was installed as our 2014-2016 International President in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Delta Kappa Gamma International Convention. Growing up in Roanoke, Alabama, she attended Auburn Univer-sity and now calls Pennsylvania home.

Her dream for the next biennium is that “in the next 60 years, by 2074, a member being honored will say ‘If I had not received the mentoring and professional development I received from Delta Kappa Gamma, I never would have made it in my career.’” Her goal to realizing this dream is a four part process: Set high quality targets, Enlist diverse opinions, Take multiple shots on goal, and Learn from experience and experiments. Dr. Schmid be-

lieves DKG is a spirit to take through life. It is not striving to be the best that produces change, but self knowledge and awareness.

Bunco Anyone???

Introducing our new International President!

Sharing Our

Vision

Strengthening

Our Society

Georgia Gold

Setting the Gold

Standard in DKG

Moving Forward

Strengthening

Our Chapter

Who: YOU!

What: Bunco for Breast Care

When: Thursday, October 16, 2014

Time: 5:30—6:15: Registration & Supper

6:30: Let the games begin!

Where: Sara Ruth Carroll Auditorium

St. Francis Hospital Butler Pavilion

Cost: $35 (t-shirt and dinner included)

If you would like to participate but will not be pre-sent for the meeting, you may call Laura Chandler

at 706-442-2019.

Susan Pitts……retired this year from Brookstone School and is loving it! Emily Wilson is completing her degree at Columbus State and staying busy to new addition, Summit, and big brother, Mack. Because she is not busy enough, Emily has also started a new job as an academic coach for MCSD. Chelsea Woodall began working on her Master’s degree this summer at Colum-bus State University in Early Childhood Education.

Jennifer Barringer had a wed-ding in her family....her son got married and Jennifer has a new daughter-in-law. Amy Kellum’s youngest son, Sam, is a new Eagle Scout and a new graduate of Northside in May. (Summer fun cont. on page 4)

During my summer vacation...

Appearing this summer: new grandbabies...

Bobbi Kimble has a new grandson born on May 22nd in Bremerton, WA. Peter Allen joins brother, William (3 ½). The proud grandmother spent a month in Washington with her daughter, Mandi and these beautiful grandbabies. It was wonderful! :-)

Ruth Ball and husband, Ray, became great grandparents when Alaina Ruth Marie Palmer was born. She was named after her great grand-mother, Ruth and grandfather, Alan. Alaina was born September 14th weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 inches long. Ask Ruth where she got that red hair and those rich, dark blue eyes.

Charlotte Bland and husband, Charlie, have a new granddaughter, again! Their daughter, Sarah, gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on Sep-tember 16th: Annabelle Catherine Robertson, 7 lbs 6 oz, 21 inches.

Becky Pavlick has a granddaughter, Taber Annette Pavlick, born to Becky’s son, Jeff, and his wife, Shepherd Chuites.

Leading

Women

Educators,

Impacting

Education

Worldwide

Epsilon represents at DKG activities...

Psi State Leadership Seminar I, June 6th – 8th…..Macon, GA……. Ann Banaszak

DKG International Convention, July 28th – August 1st….Indianapolis, Indiana….Dianne Sharpe,

Helen Kress, Debbie Ball, and Ann Banaszak

Psi State Leadership Institute, August 16th……Macon, GA…..Debbie Ball and Ann Banaszak heard

from Dr. Lace Brogden, Ph. D. from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Epsilon at Psi State Executive Board, September 27th…….Macon, GA…… Carolyn Asbell, Ann

Banaszak, Debbie Ball, Helen Kress, and Dianne Sharpe.

Speaking of new.....

Ann Banaszak

Epsilon Chapter President

57 Rocky Shoals Dr.

Midland, Georgia 31820

Check out Epsilon’s new address:

Epsilon Chapter: www.dkgepsilonchapter.weebly.com

Psi State and International address:

Georgia State Organization: www.dkgga.weebly.com

International Organization: www.dkg.org

THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY NTERNATIONAL

PSI STATE EPSILON CHAPTER

New Opportunity for DKG to earn…

When shopping at Amazon.com, go to AmazonSmile and 0.5% of your purchase price will be donated to the DKG Supporting Corporation.

AmazonSmile lets customers enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping as amazon.com.

Go to dkg.org, then click on the AmazonSmile “Get Started” button on the features section. Select DKG Supporting Corporation as your charity! It’s that easy!

Mission Statement The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and

personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

Setting the Gold Standard

Laura Chandler has spent a lot of time at the beach

Carolyn Asbell….with husband, Don traveled to Austin, TX to visit their daughter and grandchildren.

Dianne Sharpe was on the road all summer…Florida, Missouri, Indiana…giving new meaning to “on the road again”!

Becky Pavlick is headed to the National Storyteller’s Festival in Tennessee.

Ann Banaszak spent 2 weeks in Austin, TX visiting her son and family ….then on to New York with husband, Henry, for the U. S. Open……amazing!

Amy Kellum and her husband are combining their 50th birthday celebra-tions with a trip to Las Vegas. Amy said, “ If I hit it big, I'll remember my DKG sisters. :) “ I told Amy I’m holding her this!

I know there were many more travels but those were the only ones I knew about so please share….we’d love to hear……send me your news!

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