Mu Psi/Area IV

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International TEXAS STATE ORGANIZATION

Founded May 11, 1929

Mu Psi Chapter 311

Area IV Refugio County

Austwell and Tivoli Organized April 30, 2011

Tivoli, Texas By

JoAnn Brooks Immediate Past State President

Chairman, State Committee on Expansion 1st Edition

2011-2012

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Lisa Anderson

Danna Brandt

Lavenia Diaz

Mary Elizabeth Gohlke

Kathy Gyllenband

Kim Hall

Karen Jones

Barbara Martinez

Evelyn McClellan

Phyllis Neves

Darla Rees

Leslie Sessions

Cristy Tate

Angelina Torres

Virginia Torres

Dolores Vela

Pam Wagner

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Warnnell Woolsey

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Picture of Mu Psi Initiation………………………………………………………………………………………….….2 Mu Psi Charter Members……………………………………………………………………………………………….2

The Society International

Mission Statement, Vision, Themes, Purposes………………………………………………………………….…4 Society Founders and Headquarters………………………………………………………………………………...5 Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation……………………………………………………………………..6 International Scholarships………………………………………………………………………………………….....6 Programs for Society Members……………………………………………………………………………………….7 Alpha State Scholarship and Lucile Corneter Award………………………………………………………….….8 Texas State Organizational Awards to Chapters…………………………………………………………………...9 Delta Kappa Gamma Jewelry………………………………………………………………………………………....10 International Administrative Board…………………………………………………………………………………..11

Texas State Organization

Texas State Presidents…………………………………………………………………………………………………12 Texas State Executive Committee……………………………………………………………………………………13 Texas State Chairmen…………………………………………………………………………………………………..14 Area Coordinators……………………………………………………………………………………………………….15 Texas State Headquarters…………………………………………………………………………………………...…16 Texas State Deadlines…………………………………………………………………………………………………..16 International, Regional, and State Events 2011-2016……………………………………………………………..17

Mu Psi Officers, Committees, and Members

Mu Psi Charter Members……………………………………………………………………………………………….18 Chapter Rules…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19 Mu Psi Service Projects/Scholarship Fund…………………………………………………………………………20 Mu Psi Meetings………………………………………………………………………………………………………….20 Mu Psi Officers, 2011-2012……………………………………………………………………………………………..22 Mu Psi Committees………………………………………………………………………………………………………23 Members’ Birthdays……………………………………………………………………………………………………..26 Mu Psi Members………………………………………………………………………………………………………….27 “The Delta Kappa Gamma Song”……………………………………………………………………………………..28

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Mission Statement

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is a professional honor society of women educators promoting professional and personal growth of its members and excellence in education.

Vision

Leading women educators impacting education worldwide

State President Theme 2011-2013

Explore the possibilities: Let our Visions Light the Way

International Theme 2010-2012

Embracing Our Vision, Designing Our Future

MuPsi Message from the President

Life is not a destination, but a journey.

Colors: Red and Gold Flower: Red Rose Motto: All for Each, Each for All

Purposes of the Society

*To unite women educators of the world in a *To endow scholarships to aid outstanding

genuine spiritual fellowship women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to women educators from other countries *To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of *To stimulate the personal and professional education growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of actions *To advance the professional interest and position of women in education *To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that *To initiate, endorse, and support desirable they may participate effectively in a world legislation or other suitable endeavors in the society interests of education and of women educators

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FOUNDERS* OF

THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL

Dr. Annie Webb Blanton Miss Mamie Sue Bastian

Miss Ruby Cole Miss Mabel Grizzard

Dr. Anna Hiss Miss Ray King Miss Sue King

Dr. Helen L. Koch

Mrs. Ruby Terrill Lomax Dr. Cora M. Martin

Mrs. Lalla M. Odom Miss Lela Lee Williams

The International Founders are also Alpha State, Texas, Founders.

Delta Kappa Gamma and Alpha State, Texas were founded May 11, 1929.

ALPHA STATE, TEXAS HONORARY FOUNDERS*

Dr. Eula Lee Carter Dr. Clara M. Parker

*deceased

INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Executive Coordinator Membership Services Administrator Mrs. Corlea Plowman Ext. 102 Nita Scott Ext. 113 corleap@dkg.org nitas@dkg.org Information Services Administrator Operations Services Administrator Ms. Linda Eller Ms. Phyllis Hickey lindae@dkg.org phyllish@dkg.org

INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Address: Mailing Address: 416 W. 12 St. P.O. Box 1589 Austin Texas 78701 Austin, Texas 78767-1589 Telephone: Fax: Toll Free: 512-478-5748 512-478-3961 888-762-4685 Email: Societyexec@dkg.org Web Site: http://www.dkg.org

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THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

The Delta Kappa Gamma Educational foundation is a corporation managed by ten trustees, all of whom are members of the The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. The Foundation supports and encourages intercultural understanding and educational excellence by awarding funds for deserving projects. Fifty-seven Projects received funding from the Educational Foundation in 2011. More than $120,000 went to projects from playground equipment to a donkey cart mobile library in Ethiopia, from an after school science program to a museum inventory, and from a Native American writing project to books for refugee children. You, too, can apply for an Educational Foundation Grant. Projects must comply with one or more of the following Purposes and the Mission Statement:

To assist and cooperate with schools, colleges, universities, and other persons, organizations, trust funds, or foundations in support, encouragement, improvement of education,

To support and encourage intercultural understanding, and/or

To encourage standards of excellence in education.

Project Application packets are available from July 1 to December 1 at http://www.dkg.org. Applications are available and may be submitted online with a hard copy for backup mailed to Headquarters.

International Scholarships

Thirty annual scholarships and two biennial scholarships for $6,000 each aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study. Scholarship applicant requirements at the International Level:

an active Society member for a minimum of three years

active participation and leadership in the Society

a bachelor's degree or equivalent

acceptance and enrollment in a graduate program of a nationally accredited institution of higher education, preferably pursuing a doctoral degree

not a previous international scholarship recipient

excellence in scholarship and community service

Obtain application packets July 1 to January 15 from: The Delta Kappa Gama Society International Toll free: 888 762-4685 (USA/Canada) P.O. Box 1589Austin, Texas 78767-1589 Email: cheryls@dkg.org Or download application from Society web site: http://www.dkg.org

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PROGRAMS FOR SOCIETY MEMBERS

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International programs enrich the lives of women around the world by promoting personal and professional development.

Doctoral Recognition

Members are recognized and honored for completing advanced studies.

Educator's Award

$1,500 award presented at the international convention of the Society in even numbered years and at one of the regional conferences in odd numbered years to the author(s) of a book which may influence future directions of education

Emergency Fund

Gives assistance to members who sustain

losses from natural disasters

Travel and Study Programs

Offers opportunities for participation in organized travel to interesting sites.

Golden Gift Fund

Voluntary gifts from members fund the Golden Gift Fund which was established in 1974 to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the 1929 Society founding. Interest income finances leadership/management seminars, special stipends to members attending inter- national meetings; special stipends to research and offer alternatives to problems common to educators and/or education; and for pre-convention workshops to address member needs.

Eunah Temple Holden Leadership

Fund Promotes special leadership development

projects

Special Stipends

$800 stipends to develop skills and meet specific educational and professional needs are awarded annually in two categories: research/projects and convention/conference attendance. Applications available from International Headquarters must be postmarked no later than December 1.

Leadership/Management Seminars

The 2-week seminar, taught by world recognized staff, is conducted in collaboration with the McCombs School of Business at UT Austin. Its purposes are to enhance communication and management skills of Delta Kappa Gamma members and to benefit both the individual and the Society with opportunities for professional and personal growth of the participants. To qualify, a member must have a minimum of three full years in the Society.

International Speakers Fund

Assists with travel expenses incurred by speakers who address gatherings in member countries other than their own.

World Fellowship Fund

Provides opportunities for women educators to study in colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Begun in 1960, the fund has provided grants to more than 761 women from 111 countries.

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Alpha State Scholarships

Purpose: To encourage Alpha State members to pursue graduate study and/or adult/continuing education. $5,000—DEADLINE: March 1

member for at least 3 years before June 1 of the application year

completed a minimum of 24 hours toward an earned doctoral degree

will enroll during a scholarship year to complete at least 18 semester hours or to complete dissertation

$1,500—DEADLINE: March 1

member for at least 2 years before June 1 of the application year

to complete at least 9 semester hours of graduate work leading toward a master's degree, earned doctoral degree, and/ or certification in a specialized field.

$1,000—DEADLINE: March 1

member for at least 2 years before June 1 of application year

complete 6 hours of graduate work toward a master's degree, earned doctoral degree, and/or certification in specialized field.

$500—DEADLINE: March 1

Member for at least 2 years before June 1 of application year

to complete 3 credit hours of work toward a degree, certification, and/or enrichment.

$500—DEADLINE: March 1

member for at least 10 years before June 1 of application year

to enroll in adult education, i.e. Elderhostel, continuing education, research, and/or conferences

$0-$500—DEADLINE: March 1 & October 1

members for at least 5 years before June 1 of application year

to participate in nontraditional types of professional development activities

$0-$1,000—Maetha Griffin Weatherby Educational Travel Scholarship

member for at least 10 years before June 1 of application year

to participate in educational travel To apply, or to find more information, go to the Texas State website: whttp://www.alphastatetexas.org/scholarships

Lucile Cornetet Awards for Professional Development

With the funds generated by the Lucile Cornetet Bequest, the Educational Foundation board now is able to offer professional development grants to educators and support for professional development seminars. Awards may fund travel, lodging, meals, substitutes, registration fees, etc. for participation in the following:

Seminars

Conferences

Lecture series

National Certification

Online courses

Workshops/other non-degree programs

Awards

Deadlines for Individual Awards applications are February 1, May 1, and September 1 of each year. Deadline for Seminar Awards applications is November 1. Complete information concerning the specifics

of these awards and application forms are available at http://www.dkg.org. Look under “About DKG” for “Educational Foundation.”

TEXAS STATE ORGANIZATION AWARDS TO CHAPTERS

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The Texas State Organization recognizes individual chapters which exhibit excellence in furthering the purposes of the Society with two state-level awards.

“Annie” Award

“Annie” Awards with be given in each of the program categories:

Professional

Personal

Social

Fellowship The following criteria will be used for Award Selection:

1 Impact of program—members, profession, community 2 Involvement of chapter members—team planning, presentation, participation 3 Relation to Society purpose(s) 4 Relevancy to program categories and program topic 5 Creativity and innovations

Every chapter that submits a program and is eligible is encouraged to take a display (not a criterion for award) to the Alpha State convention.

Pace Award—Presidential Award for Chapter Excellence

The Pace Award is given the first year of chapter president's biennium. It reflects a chapter’s diligence in its communicating with state headquarters and its generosity.

Requirements:

1 Paper work submitted on time A. Treasurer's report: Due 7/15 D. Yearbooks: Due 11/1 B. President's report: Due 2/1 E. Necrology report: Due 2/1 C. All chapter dues/fees: Due 11/1 2. Four programs must follow the International Program theme and presentation method. 3. Program of Work Committee must show team planning for the year's programs. 4. Applications must be made for Outstanding Program “Annie” award. 5. Chapter must participate in a Community Project requiring time/talents/personal involvement. 6. Chapter president or designee must attend Leadership Development for Chapter Presidents, Executive Board Meeting and Area Workshop 7. Meeting attendance earns points based on percentage of attendance. (35%=5 points; 50%=10 points; 75%=15 points; 100%=20 points) 8. Evidence of chapter growth (May1-April 30) through one or more of the following: Number of Initiates, Number of Reinstatements, and Number of Transfers—earn points.

Additional Points Which Reflect a Chapter's Excellence:

9. Members attending in addition to the president at Area Workshops, State Convention, and International/Southwest Regional 10. Chapter Financial Assistance to attend convention(s) for president and other members/officers. 11. Outstanding yearbook and newsletters. 12. Members serving as Area Coordinator, State committee chairman or State officer. 13. Members serving on State of International committee. 14. Scholarship funds: Money given to qualify for honors, double honors, or triple honors. 15. Leadership Seminar Fund: Money given to qualify for Journeys or Trailblazers. 16. Eula Lee Carter Memorial Fund 17. Other support of International Society Funds: Educational Foundation, Emergency Fund, Golden Gift,

International Speaker's Fund and World Fellowships

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA JEWELRY:

Official Jewelry:

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The official jewelry of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International consists of the keypin; Chapter, State Organization, and International President's pins; Founder's bar pin; and International Achievement Award.

KEYPIN The keypin is the emblem of membership in The Delta K3ewappa Gamma Society International. Members are expected to purchase the keypin immediately after initiation. The chapter treasurer sends the order form with the remittance to the Society's official jeweler. The keypin is worn in a vertical position over the heart.

CHAPTER PRESIDENT'S BARPIN

The president's pin is worn directly below the keypin. When more than one president's pin is

being worn, the order is: Keypin, international president's pin, state organization president's

pin, chapter president's pin.

INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT A WARD

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

STATE PRESIDENT BARPIN

INTERNATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD

2010-2012 Dr. Jensi P.Souders Dr. Barbara Baethe

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*President

7622 Twisting Creek Lane

Ooltewah, TN 37363-9753

Phone: 423-344-7120

FAX: 423-344-2724

jsouders3@comcast.net

*Southwest Regional Director

P.O. Box 717

Richmond, TX 77406-0018

Phone: 281-342-6205

FAX: 281-232-7815

dr.baethe@earthlink.net

*First Vice President

Alice L. Carrier

163 oak Grove Ave.

Brattleboro, VT 05301-6767

Phone: 802-254-4378

FAX: 802-258-2472

acarrier44@myfairpoint.net

Immediate Past President

Dr. Carolyn J. Rants

2904 South Cedar Street, Apt. #4

Sioux City, IA 51106-4246

Phone: 712-274-0183

carolyn@rants.net

*Second Vice President

Dr. Beverly Helms

P.O. Box 728

Bonifay, FL 32425-0728

Phone/FAX: 850-547-32202

helms_b@firn.edu

Member-At-Large

2008-2012

Carolyn H. Pittman

30424 Bandy Road

Little Rock, AR 72223

Phone: 501-821-5343

FAX: 501-821-1682

carolyn.pittman@yahoo.com

*Executive Director

Corlea S. Plowman

P.O. Box 1589

Austin, TX 78767-1589

Phone: 512-478-5748 EXT. 102

Phone: 888-762-4685 EXT. 102

FAX: 512-478-3961

corleap@dkg.org

Member-At-Large

2010-2014

Jeannette Zuniga

P.O. Box 2012

1100 Tibos

San Jose, Costa Rica

Phone: 506-2297-1757

FAX: 506-2236-2176

jeannette@saborio.org

*Europe Regional Director

Kate York

Merriefield, Trotts Lane

Westerham, Kent

Great Britain

Phone: 0044-1959-565409

yorkacm@tiscali.cauk

Area Representative

Canada

Dr. Lace Marie Brogden

3508 Hazel Grove

Regina, SK S4V 2R2

Canada

Phone: 306-585-5606

FAX: 306-585-4949

lace.brogden@uregina.ca

*Northeast Regional Director

Dr. Lynda B. Schmid

1455 Hammock Way

Lancaster, PA 17601-4571

Phone: 717-299-9511

mschmid@supernet.com

Area Representive

Latin America

Claudia Estrada

Km 19.5 Carrett San Jose Pinula

Villa Pinabetes Sauces 22

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Phone: 502-6641-8140

claudia.estrada@gmail.com

*Northeast Regional Director June M. Bowers

2518 Barada St.

Falls City, NE 68355-1031

Phone: 402-245-0648

FAX: 402-245-2044

bowersjunem@yahoo.com

Parliamentarian Jean Gray

3232 Gleneagles Drive

Silver Springs, MD 20906

Phone: 301-598-7747

jjeeaanng@aol.com

*Southeast Regional Director Elizabeth N. Garner

404 Vesclub Drive

Vestavia Hills, AL 35216-1346

Phone: 201-822-8915

egarner1@att.net

TEXAS STATE PRESIDENTS 1929-2011

1929-1930 Dr. Annie Webb Blanton* 1930-1934 Miss Mamie Sue Bastian* 1934-1938 Dr. Eula Lee Carter*

1938-1940 Mrs. Catherine Y. Clack* 1940-1942 Mrs. Sadie Ray Griff* 1942-1946 Miss Julia B. Hubbell*

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1946-1948 Miss Sarah Miltia Hill* 1948-1950 Miss Phyllis Ellis 1950-1953 Miss Yvette C. Rosenthal* 1953-1955 Miss Eugenia Terry* 1955-1957 Miss Doris Thompson 1957-1959 Dr. Madge Davis* 1959-1961 Mrs. Nell B. McMains* 1961-1963 Mrs. Ethel G. Sloan* 1963-1965 Miss Sarah Tobolosky* 1965-1967 Mrs. Ruby Lee Lafferty* 1967-1969 Miss Jessie Sims* 1969-1971 Miss Frances White* 1971-1973 Mrs. Levonne Davis* 1973-1975 Mrs. Frances Lowrance* 1975-1977 Mrs. Lunelle Anderson* 1977-1979 Mrs. Laginia Hale* 1979-1981 Mrs. Mary Rowlette 5419 15 Street Lubbock, TX 79416 806-795-8816 Alpha Sigma XII 1981-1983 Mrs. Ruth Williams Duke* 1983-1985 Mrs. Bettye Mischen* 1985-1987 Mrs. Carolyn Larrison* 1987-1989 Miss Dorothy Stallings 5617 Lake Haven Drive Waco, TX 76710 254-751-0726 stall5617@grandecom.net Zeta VIII 1989-1991 Dr. Aleene Van de Grift 7148 Lakehurst Avenue Dallas, TX 75230 214 691-5206 Akvandergrigt@aol.co Delta Tau IX 1991-1993 Mrs. Ruth Johnsom* 1993-1995 Dr. Dolores Akins 1995-1997 Ms. Sandy Whitney 8501 Whitus El Paso, TX 79925

915 779-3736 swhitsend@aol.com Eta Kappa XV 1997-1999 Dr. Mary Ann Waldon 2112 Victoria League City, TX 77573 281 332-2275 mbwaldon@gmail.com Theta Zeta III 1999-2001 Mrs. Juanita Harmon 917 Angela Lewisville, TX 75067 972 434-3544 Jwharmon917@verison.net Kappa Theta XVI 2001-2003 Mrs. Sheryl Minick 7 Crown Place Richardson, TX 75080 972 231-5913 minickdallas@att.net Iota Nu IX 2003-2005 Mrs. Carolyn Adkins 1213 Sunset Drive Daingerfield, TX 75638 903 645-3415 ccadkins12@aol.com Alpha Upsilon XVII 2005-2007 Mrs. Catherine Davis 210 Quail Run Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830 997-0920, 713 817-9723© Cadavis2000@yahoo.com BetaZeta VI 2007-2009 Ms. JoAnn Brooks 2421 Sky Harbor Drive Plano, TX 75025 469 241-0917 joannbrooks@verison.net Iota Omega IX 2009-2011 Dr. Vicki Tigert Davis P.O. Box 459 Campbell, TX 75422 903 862-3462 214 212-7805© vicki_davis@tamu-commerce.edu Beta Lambda XVII *deceased

TEXAS STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE—2011-2013

PRESIDENT* Joanne Webb Davis

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joannedavis209@gmail.com Beta Zeta VI FIRST VICE PRESIDENT* Dr. Jo Murphy jomurphy@suddenlink.net Iota Iota XVI SECOND VICE PRESIDENT* Katherine Reid klreid2@comcast.net Theta Sigma III RECORDING SECRETARY* (Mary) Pat Osborne maryosborn@sbcglobal.net Zeta Tau XVIII CORRESPONDING SECRETARY*

Sandra Smith Bull sandrasmithbull@yahoo.com Lambda Iota VII PARLIAMENTARIAN Marilyn Gregory mailto:teachkind2@aol.com Epsilon Kappa VII EXECUTIVE SECRETARY/TREASURER Betty Vines alphasttx@sbcglobal.net Kappa Delta X EDITOR/PHOTOGRAPHER Carol McMillan News.lonestar@gmail.com Delta Gamma I IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Dr. Vicki Tigert Davis vicki_davis@tamu-commerce.edu Beta Lambda XVII *Elected officer and voting member of the Executive Committee

TEXAS STATE COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN 2011-2013

SOCIETY BUSINESS:

Archives Carol Lowe

cslowe@verison.net Gamma Beta IX Ceremonies

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Patti Belknap pmbelknap@yahoo.com Theta Alpha IX Constitution and Bylaws Rhonda Posey rrposey@gt.rr.com Iota Rho II Expansion Dr. Vicki Tigert Davis Vicki_davis@tamu-commerce.edu Beta lamda XVII Finance Sandi Causey magnificentmom@sbcglobal.net Epsilon Kappa VII Headquarters Cheryl Crawford clynncl@verizon.com Kappa Theta XVI Leadership Development for Chapter President Shirl Hawes shirlhawes@gmail.com Kappa Kappa XVIII Leadership Orientation for State Personnel JoAnn Brooks joannbrooks@verizon.net Iota Omega IX Membership Connie Rensink conniesteve@charter.net Theta Chia X Necrology Carolyn Rigsby crigsby@aol.com Theta Zeta III Nominations Linda Somerville lesomervilla@charter.net Lambda Pi X Personnel Kelly Broadus kbroadus@sbcglobal.net Iota Pi X

PROGRAM OF WORK:

Program Natalie Eustace NENotes@aol.com Zeta Xi XIV Legislation Suzanne Bathe suzanne.bathe@sbcglobal.net Lambda Gamma XVIII Music Deborah Payne payne.deborah@gmail.com Theta Epsilon XII Personal Growth and Services Lynda Anderson andersonlm52@sbcglobal.net Zeta Gamma I

Professional Affairs Dr. Carolyn Underwood cyunderwood@sbcglobal.net Gamma Beta IX Research Barbara Johnston bpiej@aol.com lambda Eta V Yearbook Carolyn Otto carolynotto1@gmail.com Beta Zeta VI

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:

Achievement Awards Mary Jo Lovingier

mlovingier@att.net Alpha Kappa XII

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Communications Karolyn Caldwell kbellrc@hotmail.com Epsilon Upsilon V Eula Lee Carter Memorial Fund Sandy Whitney swhitsend@aol.com Etta Kappa XV Leadership Seminar Dr. Gloria Crum gjcrum2011@aol.com Epsilon Upsilon V Scholarships

Barbara Derrick BLSDerrick@aol.com Epsilon Sigma III Technology Shelly Redding sreddingdkg@gmail.com Mu Omicron IX World Fellowships Janye Brainard hjbrainard@sbcglobal.net Kappa XV

TEXAS STATE AREA COORDINATORS

2011-2013

Area I Kristen Cotton krisskross_kc@hotmail.com Iota Delta

Area VII Joan Hester jhesterarea7@gmail.com Alpha

Area XIII Nancy Lowry nlowery@verizon.net Omega

Area II Mary Simon mbbsimon@gt.rr.com Delta Theta

Area VIII Barbara Rountree barbara@hot.rr.com Zeta

Area XI Nancy Doss ndossa950@aol.com Zeta Xi

Area III Kimberlay Birkelback ksbirkelback@sbcglobalb.net Beta Eta

Area IX Mary Claire Welch marycwelce@sbcglobal.net Eta Zeta

Area XV Connie Hernandez

chernan57@yahoo.com

Mu Kappa

Area IV Barbara Anders m-anders@sbcglobal.net Eta Omega

Area X Sandy Borden mrsbbird@msn.com Epsilon Nu

Area XVI Marcie Cooley mclsumom@att.net Kappa Theta

Area V Kitty Hutchcroft kat555@hotmail.com Epsilon Upsilon

Area XI Patti Peil txteach54@hotmail.com Eta Alpha

Area XVII Jeanie Stiles stileshouse@prodigy.net Epsilon Gamma

Area VI Elvira Barrera barreraep12@yahoo.com Kappa Beta

Area XII Cheryl Hindman cheryl-51@live.com Gamma Eta

Area XVIII Terrie Cardwell tcardwell003@comcast.net Zeta Tau

TEXAS HEADQUARTERS LOCATION:

P.O. Box 797787

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6220 CAMPBELL ROAD, SUITE 204

DALLAS, TEXAS 75258

972 930-9945 and 800 305-3525

Fax 972 447-0471

www.alphstatetexas.org

TEXAS STATE DEADLINE

SEPTEMBER 1

International Cornetet Award for Professional Development Application

OCTOBER 1

Mini-Grant Application

OCTOBER 15

2011 Leadership Seminar Application

OCTOBER 31

Dues Payment to Chapter Treasurer

NOVEMBER 1 Early Bird Yearbook Submission Deadline

International Cornetet Award for Professional Development Seminar

Application

NOVEMBER 10

Chapter Treasurer Sends Dues

DECEMBER 1

Chapter Yearbook Submission Deadline

FEBRUARY 1 Chapter's President's Annual Report

Chapter Necrology Report

State Achievement Award Nomination Form

Golden Rose Award Nomination Form

International Cornetet Award for Professional Development Application

MARCH 1

State Scholarship Applications

Mini-Grant Applications

APRIL 1 “Annie” Awards for Outstanding Programs Applications

Contributions to Headquarters Fund

Contributions to Leadership Seminar, Scholarships, and Eula Lee Carter

Funds

Nominations for Members in Print Award

MAY 1

Presidential Award for Chapter Excellence (PACE) Deadline

International Cornetet Award for Professional Development Application

JULY 15 Chapter Treasurer's Annual Report

INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND STATE EVENTS

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2012-2016

2012, June 21-23 83rd

State

Convention

Las Colinas

Irving, Texas

2012, July 19-21 Seminar in

Purposeful

Living

Hyatt Regency

Crystal City

Washington D.C.

2012, July 24-28 International

Convention

Sheraton New York

Hotel and Towers

New York, New York

2013, June 20-22 84th

State

Convention

Renaissance Hotel

Austin, TX

2012 Southwest Regional

Conference

Hilton

Branson, Missouri

2014, July 28-August 1 International

Convention

JW Marriott

Indianapolis, Indiana

2016 International

Convention

Tennessee State

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MU PSI

TEXAS STATE ORGANIZATION

CHAPTER 311

AREA IV

Organized April, 2011

CHARTER MEMBERS

Lisa Anderson

Danna Brandt

Lavenia Diaz

Mary Elizabeth Gohlke

Kathy Gyllenband

Kim Hall

Karen Jones

Barbara Martinez

Evelyn McClellan

Phyllis Neves

Darla Rees

Leslie Sessions

Cristy Tate

Angelina Torres

Virginia Torres

Dolores Vela

Pam Wagner

Warnnell Woolsey

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CHAPTER RULES OF MU PSI

ARTICLE I: Name of the Chapter

The name of this chapter shall be Mu Psi Chapter of the Texas Organization of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.

ARTICLE II: Purpose

The purpose of Mu Psi Chapter shall be to carry out the purposes, policies, and programs of work of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International and the Alpha State Organization.

ARTICLE III: Membership

The membership of Mu Psi shall be composed of members who teach or reside in the chapter territory, or in special cases, in an adjacent chapter territory. Active, reserve, and honorary members in Mu Psi shall be chosen in accordance with the CONSTITUTION, Article III.

Nominations for new members shall be presented to the chapter no later than March 15. Voting will be by four-fifths of the voting quorum. Orientation of new and current members shall be at a time set by the President.

ARTICLE IV: Finances

Where applicable, the CONSTITUTION, Article IV and Article X, 1 and 9, shall govern Mu Psi finances. International and state dues shall be paid in the amounts determined by each organization. Chapter dues shall be set by a majority vote of the chapter. An initiation fee shall be charged each new member in accordance with that set by the CONSTITUTION. The Personal Growth & Services & Professional Affairs Committee is responsible for determining the method of raising funds for scholarships. The number and amount of each scholarship is to be based on the recommendation of the committee with approval of the chapter. The chapter budget is to be approved by a majority vote.

ARTICLE V: Organization

Mu Psi will conduct its business in a manner consistent with the CONSTITUTION and with Alpha State, Texas BYLAWS and OFFICIAL MANUAL. The chapter officers, except treasurer, shall be elected in accordance with the CONSTITUTION, Article VI, Section C-3.

The chapter president shall attend the State Executive Board meetings and represent the chapter as a voting member.

ARTICLE VI: Officers

The chapter shall elect a president, a first vice-president, a second vice-president, a recording secretary, and a corresponding secretary.

The Executive Board members will be the elected officers of the chapter and the treasurer and will function in accordance with the CONSTITUTION, Article VI, Section C.

The Executive Board shall appoint a treasurer.

A Parliamentarian is to be appointed by the president.

Officers shall perform the duties listed in the CONSTITUTION, Article VI, Section B, and the Alpha State, Texas OFFICIAL MANUAL.

The first vice-president shall also serve as chairman of the program committee.

The second vice-president shall also serve as chairman of the membership committee.

Election and terms of officers shall be consistent with those described in the CONSTITUTION, Article VI, Section C. Election of officers is held during March in even-numbered years. The nomination committee shall submit the name of one nominee for each elective position.

Members of the nomination committee shall be elected by the membership from names submitted by the outgoing committee. One member of the outgoing committee shall remain and serve as the new chairman.

ARTICLE VII: Committees

The standing committees of the chapter shall be:

1. Society Business (Ceremonies, Constitution/Bylaws, Membership/Necrology, Nominations, Finance, Archives/Historian/Scrapbook)

2. Program of Work (Legislation, Music, Personal Growth & Services & Professional Affairs, Program, Yearbook)

3. Educational Services ( Achievement Awards, Communication/Technology, Scholarships, Auditing, Courtesy)

Committees shall perform duties represented by the committee descriptions in the CONSTITUTION, Article VII, Section B, Section C.

ARTICLE VIII: Chapter Meetings

Chapter meetings will be held during the months of September, November, December, April, and May.

The May meeting will celebrate the Society's founding.

Attendance is expected at all meetings.

A quorum shall be forty-eight percent of the active membership of the chapter.

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Mu Psi Service Project

Mu Psi will begin their service project in January, 2012. The

members will conduct a GED clinic once a week for anyone in the

Tivoli-Austwell area.

Mu Psi Scholarship Fund

Mu Psi will conduct a Poinsettia Sale beginning September 30, 2011.

The proceeds will be used to fund scholarships for area students.

International Theme for 2010-2012 “Embracing Our Vision—Designing Our Future”

Mu Psi 2010-2012 Meetings Date/ Time/Location Program

*Denotes International Theme Hostesses

*Denotes Chairman

Thursday September 15, 2011 4:00 PM ATISD Library

*“Setting The Stage” Mu Psi Organization Meeting

Setting Goals – For Our 1st Year Stating Dreams – Improve our

Financial, Physical, and Educational Health

Striking the Match – Planning Fundraisers and Setting Our

Schedule

Mu Psi Chapter

Saturday October 29, 2011 7:00 AM Fort Bend County Fairgrounds 4310 Highway 36 South Rosenberg TX, 77471

Peddler Show

Purpose: Getting to Know and Enjoy Fun and Fellowship among

our new membership.

*Kathy Gyllenband

Phyllis Neves Danna Brandt

Thursday November 10, 2011 4:15PM 211 Gyllenband St. Tivoli, TX 77990

*The Value of Good Health Presentation of Health Facts and Issues and Challenge the membership with healthy choices and goals.

*Kathy Gyllenband

Saturday *Engage in Celebration Mu Psi Chapter

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December 15, 2011 TBA

of the Season Program: Holiday Celebration Purpose: Holiday Fun and Fellowship Among Membership

Thursday February 16, 2012 4:15 PM 211 Gyllenband Tivoli, Texas

Leadership In Action Executive Board Meeting Purpose : To review evaluate and execute Society business

*Phyllis Neves

February 11, 2012 Location St. Francis Episcopal Church 3002 Miori Lane Victoria, TX 77904

Program: Quad-County Luncheon Purpose: To Engage in Fellowship with Sister Chapters

Mu Psi, Eta Pi, Epsilon Pi, Delta Lambda

Thursday April 19, 2012 4:15 PM TBA

Initiation Ceremony Mu Psi Chapter

Thursday May 17, 2011 4:15PM TBA

*Founder’s Day Celebration Purpose – Celebration of our Society’s Heritage 7 Presentation of Awards

Mu Psi Chapter

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MU PSI 2011-2012 OFFICERS

PRESIDENT: Phyllis Neves

P.O. Box 253

Austwell, TX 77950-0253

361 286-3006

p.neves@atisd.net

VICE-

PRESIDENT: Kathy Gyllenband

P.O. Box 34

Tivoli, TX 77990-0034

361 286-3273

kdgyllenband@yahoo.com

SECOND VICE-

PRESIDENT: Dolores Vela

P.O. Box 234

Tivoli, TX 77990-0234

361 286-372 d.vela@atisd.net

SECRETARY: Virginia Torres

P.O. Box 157

Austwell, TX 77950-0157

361 286-3675

vbertx@yahoo.com

CORRESPONDING

SECRETARY: Karen Jones

241 Austwell Road

Tivoli, TX 77990-4535

361 354-3473

TREASURER: Lavenia Diaz

229 Bissett

Tivoli, TX 77990-4542

361 286-3339

l.diaz@atisd.net

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MU PSI COMMITTEES—2011-2012

SOCIETY BUSINESS COMMITTEES FUNCTION

CEREMONIES Assist in installation of officers, initiation,

*Cristy Tate celebration of Founders’ Day and chapter birthday;

Pam Wagner cooperates with program committee.

Dolores Vela

CONSTITUTION/BYLAWS Keep membership informed about possible

*Barbara Martinez constitutional changes and aware of state bylaws;

Danna Brandt keeps chapter rules up to date.

Darla Rees

MEMBERSHIP/NECROLOGY Accept recommendations for new members,

*Dolores Vela investigates and screens these recommendations,

Karen Jones refer to chapter information on nominees,

Cristy Tate conduct balloting, assist with orientation,

Pam Wagner initiation, check attendance, keep file of

Virginia Torres biographical data, assist president with

preparation of necrology report.

NOMINATIONS Solicit from members suggestions for officers,

TBA in 2012 ascertain that nominated persons will serve,

present names to chapter, prepare ballot, send

names to state and international to be con-

sidered for office.

FINANCE Receive requests for funds from other

Lavenia Diaz committees, review dues, prepare and submit

budget, supervise expenditures, provide for

audit; treasurer serves on committee.

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ARCHIVES/HISTORIAN Locate, organize and preserve memorabilia

*Danna Brandt to insure the preservation of the history of

Barbara Martinez the chapter, work with membership to maintain

Karen Jones chapter history.

PROGRAM OF WORK COMMITTEES FUNCTION

LEGISLATION Study legislation germane to purposes of the

*Kim Hall Society, keep members apprised of educational

Barbara Martinez issues being acted upon at the state level,

Virginia Torres encourage members to vote and to write and/or

call legislators.

MUSIC Provide music for meetings, ceremonials

*Meg Gohlke and fellowship.

VirginiaTorres

Barbara Martinez

PERSONAL GROWTH & SERVICES Provide opportunity for personal

& PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS improvement and growth of members, provide

*Kathy Gyllenband opportunities for community service,

Lavenia Diaz encourage study groups on pertinent issues.

Kim Hall Sponsor grants-in-aid to graduating high

school seniors.

PROGRAM Plan, coordinate, assess program and

*Kathy Gyllenband program of work, include as many members

Dolores Vela as possible in programs and activities; assist

Phyllis Neves in planning Founders’ Day and Birthday

programs.

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YEARBOOK Prepare and distribute yearbook; send

*Danna Brandt required yearbooks to state president, state

Phyllis Neves executive secretary, state yearbook chairman

Kathy Gyllenband and area coordinator.

Barbara Martinez

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEES FUNCTION

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Recognize members who have achieved both

*Phyllis Neves in the chapter and in the profession;

Lavenia Diaz consider a major award each year or

Warnnell Woolsey biennium; give perfect attendance

Virginia Torres certificates; recognize members for special

chapter awards, including membership

awards in 5 year increments.

COMMUNICATION/ TECHNOLOGY Publicize chapter and society activities,

*Danna Brandt publish a chapter newsletter incorporating

Dolores Vela news from international and state

Barbara Martinez publications, send chapter news to state

editor/photographer, encourage sending of

manuscripts to international bulletin and

other journals, maintain chapter website.

SCHOLARSHIPS To publicize scholarships available to

*Cristy Tate Society members; to make recommendations

Pam Wagner to potential applicants; to follow up on

Evelyn McClellan recipients to see that they are listed in the

Virginia Torres yearbook and receive publicity.

Auditing

*Lisa Anderson

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Darla Rees

COURTESY To arrange for teams of members to provide

*Dolores Vela refreshments for meetings; to infuse

Cristy Tate meetings with fun and wit.

Angelina Torres

Pam Wagner

Darla Rees

MU PSI MEMBERS’ BIRTHDAYS

JANUARY:

20TH-

Dolores Vela

FEBRUARY:

7th

- Kathy Gyllenband

15th

- Evelyn McClellan

MARCH:

4th

-Meg Gohlke

11th

-Pam Wagner

APRIL:

26th

-Leslie Sessions

JUNE:

9th

-Barbara Martinez

28th

-Lisa Anderson

AUGUST:

30th

-Danna Brandt

SEPTEMBER:

7th

-Virginia Torres

13th

-Kim Hall

OCTOBER:

4th

-Karen Jones

18th

-Lavenia Diaz

18th

-Warnnell Woolsey

26th

-Phyllis Neves

31st

-Angelina Torres

NOVEMBER:

15th

-Cristy Tate

18th

-Darla Rees

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MU PSI MEMBERS

Anderson, Lisa

P.O. Box 134

Austwell, TX 77950-0134

361 286-3620

l.anderson@atisd.net

Brandt, Danna

#264 St. Hwy. 239E

Tivoli, TX 77990

361 526-2237

d.brandt@atisd.net

Diaz, Lavenia

229 Bissett

Tivoli, TX 77990-4542

361 286-3339

l.diaz@atisd.net

Gohlke, Mary

Elizabeth

P.O. Box 192

Tivoli, TX 77990-0192

361 648-2776

m.gohlke@atisd.net

Gyllenband, Kathy

P.O. Box 34

Tivoli, TX 77990-0034

361 286-3273

kdgyllenband@yahoo.com

Hall, Kim

77 Driftwood

Rockport, TX 78382-7934

512 924-6940

k.hall@atisd.net

Jones, Karen H.

241 Austwell Road

Tivoli, TX 77990-4535

361 354-3473

Martinez, Barbara

2505 Plover St.

Victoria, TX 77901-7336

361 572-4754

babsma@hotmail.com

McClellan, Evelyn

P.O. Box 214

Tivoli, TX 77990-0214

361 442-0650

e_mcclellan@hotmail.com

Neves, Phyllis

P.O. Box 253

Austwell, TX 77950-0253

361 286-3006

p.neves@atisd.net

Rees, Darla

714 Duck Drive

Victoria, TX 77905-0604

361 576-6358

dkayrees@hotmail.com

Sessions, Leslie

110 Dedear Rd.

Tivoli, TX 77990-4541

361 218-7728

techleslie@gmail.com

Tate, Cristy

1702 FM 3036, Apt. 8108

Rockport, TX 78382-7849

361 229-2472

c.tate@atisd.net

Torres, Angelina

1408 E. Park Avenue

Victoria, TX 77901-5515

361 573-5282

a.gonzales@atisd.net

Torres, Virginia

P.O. Box 157

Austwell, TX 77950-0157

361 286-3675

vbertx@yahoo.com

Vela, Dolores

P.O. Box 234

Tivoli, TX 77990-0234

361 286-3728

d.vela@atisd.net

Wagner, Pam

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P.O. Box 235

Fulton, TX 78358-0235

361 205-0917

p.wagner@atisd.net

Woolsey, Warnnell

817 Henderson

Palacios, TX 77465-3839

361 972-6101

warnnellwoolsey@gmail.com

The Delta Kappa Gamma Song

Women teachers, to the calling Firmly rally, never falling,

Duty ne’re upon us palling. Staunch, courageous we!

Loyalty and trust e’er heeding, Mindful of our sisters needing

Aid and guidance from those leading. Helpful may we be!

To Delta Kappa Gamma Faith we pledge forever!

Hand in hand, our loyal band, Forward moving ever!

Onward! ‘tis our sisters need us,

Courage, Faith, and Honor lead us! Wrongs in truth and justice heed us!

Firmly shall we stand!

Guardians of the faith yet sleeping. For our sisters watch e’re keeping. Deeds of others now we’re reaping

We for others stand!

To us pioneers have given We return their gifts to Heaven; Work for others, is the leaven

That inspires our band!

Oh! Delta Kappa Gamma In Thy fold we gather;

Unity and Liberty Shall be our watchwords ever!

Education e’re we’ll further;

Each is bound to each as brother; With this faith in one another

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We shall win, for aye!