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Alpha Kappa Chapter - Florida in Tallahassee
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Chapter Events 
CHAPTER PROJECTS Hope Community Project services homeless families, children and adults (specifically homeless veterans). AK will collect books for all age. The materials for Hope do not have to be new. Nikki Abels will collect the books and they can be brought to chapter events. FSU Southern Scholarship Foundation House, the Lundquist House. We plan to meet at the house with the residents, bring meals to them and enjoy getting to know them. The chapter provides supplies to "pack their pantry" and other items the ladies have on their wish list. . They refer to AK members as their "House Champions". Please select from the items on the Lundquist House Wish List. Other items may be selected from here. Nancy Watson is our contact member. Supplies for AK Educators - members submit their supply needs list on Amazon. Please help support our AK teachers as they prepare for this new year. The list is linked and can be found on the AK Facebook page. Stacy Thompson is our contact person. The Second Harvest of the Big Bend "Back Pack" program (3rd year) provides 1,200 bags of nutritious food to food insecure students every week. Donations grow their ability to feed more students this school year. Without this important program, students may go hungry over the weekend and return to school distracted and struggle to reach their full potential. Since 2010, the Backpack Program has provided more than 1,000 bags of food weekly to children in the Big Bend Area. In Leon County alone, over 30 percent of our children in Tallahassee are food insecure. World Fellowship - DKG promotes professional and personal growth of its members and excellence in education. The World Fellowship Fund was established to provide opportunities for women from foreign countries to pursue graduate studies in Canada and the United States. We collect coins at each meeting to give to World Fellowship. Last year we gave $295.00. Thank you Alpha Kappa members! EVENTS
Chapter Minutes The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Business Meeting and Cookie Exchange Hosted by Jo Anne Arnett December 16, 2025 - 5:30 pm Submitted by Nikki Abels Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Stacy T. at 5:52 pm. World Fellowship Collection: Stacy T. reported although we have reached our donation goal, she encouraged members to continue to donate with our loose change. Minutes: The minutes of the 9/18/25 meeting were approved by voice vote. Unfinished Business: Nominating Committee: Rhonda W. reported that we have slate of officers for our next term. Stacy T. said that voting was available online and by paper at the meeting. New Business: Lundquist Update: Nancy W. reported our chapter has given approximately $1400 in cash and donations to the house this year. She also said that there are still students who would like a mentor for next year”s spring session. Our chapter provided lunch for 2 students: one is a senior and one is enlisting in the Army. Nancy provided information about the Scholarship Foundation. There are 26 houses in the state of Florida, the most being in Tallahassee. District 1 meeting: Stacy T. reported for Monica Hayes with information about the District 1 meeting to be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, 9 am to 2 pm at Chipley High School. There is still time to register. Members can contact Patte Casey. Program Needs for 2026: Stacy T. asked the members to consider some topics/ activities for next year. Members should email Stacy T. with any suggestions. Announcements: District 1 meeting in January. Founders’ Day on May 2, 2026 11 am at Lively Tech. JoAnne A. reported that Connie Lewis very much appreciated the Peace Lily sent to her and the support from the members. Legislative report: Pat S. reported about some of the legislative topics-property taxes and some bills pertaining to education. She also reported that several legislators appear to be pro-education. Stacy T. shared that she has provided post cards, labels, stamps and names of legislators to us so we can send our thoughts and ideas to those legislators. Treasurer’s Report: Patte C. provided copies of the treasurer’s report. Our balance as of July 24, 2025 is $2909.34. She also provided a copy of the proposed budget for 2025-26. It was accepted. The reports will be filed for audit. Program: Tonight is our cookie exchange. It was a success. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 pm by Stacy T. |