Alpha Kappa
Newsletter
Newsletter
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Alpha Kappa of Mu State
Mission Statement
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional
and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
Alpha Kappa of Mu State
Mission Statement
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional
and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
July 2009 Newsletter
What: Our first meeting for '09-'10Where: Westminster Oaks Clubhouse with directions as follows: Turn into gate off Dempsey Mayo Road (across from WT Moore Ele.) Cross 3 speed bumps. The pool house is on the left. You can park in any space that does not have a number.
When: August 22, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Who: Board Members will provide updates, the Membership Committee will provide a program, and the chapter committees will meet to plan programs for the year.
Last names beginning with the letters A through L will be responsible for bringing breakfast foods.
Hi Everyone!
I hope that you have all had a relaxing summer and are as eager as I am to plan our chapter activities for 09-10. While reminiscing about this point in time last year, I have to chuckle. We were cheerfully planning our first meeting for the year never imagining that Faye would have such an impact on our weekend! I still picture the handful of members who braved the elements to attend the first meeting. We were huddled at the front door of the Westminster Oaks Clubhouse eating Ceil Hack's delicious muffins! The old saying, "Ignorance is bliss." certainly applied on that morning! Keep your fingers crossed that our August meeting proves to be sunny and calm. If not, our second wish would be that Ceil bakes her great muffins again!
If you are not already aware, we have a new state president who recently stepped into her biennium of service. Her name is Ruth Pridgen and the "theme" that she promotes during her leadership is: Moving Forward with Spirit and Vision. When I heard Ruth proclaim her "theme" I couldn't help but feel pride in knowing that our chapter echoes her platform. Our membership is filled with spirit and vision and our programs consistently demonstrate these traits. During our first meeting we'll have a chance to plan new programs and discuss the qualities of key women educators as we consider recommendations for membership.
If your last name begins with one of the letters A through L, don't forget that you will be responsible for bringing a breakfast item to our August meeting.
I look forward to our first meeting together on August 22nd! We have some wonderful information to share.
Smiles,
Janice
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Looking Back...
15 members attended the summer luncheon and shared information about themselves, family members and summer trips. It's always nice to catch up on summer news and hear about the nifty trips that folks are taking!
Looking Ahead…
Unless we have to edit our schedule, our meeting dates and places are as planned:
August 22, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Westminster Oaks Clubhouse, Alpha Kappa Program
October 1, 7-9 p.m., Jacque Clemens' home, Alpha Kappa Program
November, TBA, Joint Initiation Ceremony
January 23rd 9:30-11:30, Place TBA, Alpha Kappa Program
February, TBA, Legislative Meeting
March 18, 7-9 p.m., Missy Jungling's home, Alpha Kappa Program
April, TBA, Founder's Day Celebration
Summer Luncheon, TBA
Rhonda Work, our treasurer, is accepting each member's annual dues of $85.00. Rhonda reports that she will accept payments in three installments if you prefer. These installments are due in August, September, and October, with October 31st being the absolute deadline for payment.
Janice will send each member of copy of the program committees in the near future!
Attached, you'll find:
- The Recommendation for Membership form.
- Minutes from our last meeting.
Janice McClung, President
Susan Vinson, Vice President
Missy Jungling, President Elect
Rhonda Work, Treasurer
Cecilia Hack, Corresponding Secretary
Teresa Horn, Recording Secretary
Webpage…
Please, please, please provide Janice and Connie with any changes to your email address or phone number. We will be making the updates and printing them so that you can place a hard copy of the updates in your yearbook. Don't forget that there is an online version of the yearbook should you need to access updated information that is not already in your binder. We are aware that a handful of members have not yet received a binder. Once we make the updates, we'll be sure to distribute them! To access our chapter website you will follow this link:
http://www.deltakappagamma.org/FL-alphakappa/
Roses go to…..
- Teresa Horn for generating our meeting minutes
- Rhonda Work for generating our treasurer's report
- Ceil Hack for sending such nice birthday wishes to members
- Jacque Clemens for leading our membership committee
- Gwen Dixon for attending each meeting since she was initiated into our chapter!
- Missy Jungling for attending the summer leadership seminar with Janice…..She's gaining momentum for taking over the office of president!
- Connie Lewis for her consistent care of our website
- Leonora Lawrence for her wonderful disposition! I can only hope that I will age with as much grace as Leonora. She is a true inspiration! Have her tell you the story about her trip to the mountains.
- Betty Niedoroda for the energy she places in leading the Big Bend Coordinating Council (the group of presidents from or area who meet to plan Big Bend events)
- Susan Womble for the energy she is placing in her second book!
- Each member who completed a yearbook page! The pages have been placed in our chapter yearbook. We'd love every member to submit a page. Please email or call Janice if you would like a scrapbook page to decorate.
