CALENDAR OF MEETINGS

2015-2016

DATE EVENT PLACE TIME PROGRAM PROJECTS

11/19/15

November Meeting

First Baptist Church, 505 Rollingbrook Drive

4:30 p.m. (fellowship)
5:00 p.m. (meeting)

Family Heirlooms

Members will gain insight into each other's family histories by sharing a special family heirloom. Each member will have an opportunity to share why the piece is significant.

Purposes: 1, 6, 7

Hostesses: Debbie Denson, chairman; Judy Abshier, Ruth Blake, Joy Harrison-Going, Mattie Sharp, Benny May Thomas

Project Graduation Raffle Prizes: Michelle Verdun, chairman; Karen Coffey, Laura Kellner, Ginger McKay, Laura Smith

(1) Project Graduation
(2) A Storybook Christmas
(3) First Baptist Church Food Pantry

12/15/15

December Meeting

Christmas Dinner

Peter E. Hyland Center, 1906 Decker Drive

4:30 p.m. (fellowship)
5:00 p.m. (meeting)

Dinner at Hyland Center

Epsilon Psi members will enjoy a catered dinner, listen to local singer Don Cunningham share several holiday songs, and learn about Christmas traditions from a foreign exchange student. Members will also participate in sending Christmas cards to World Fellowship recipients and donate presents for the Peter Hyland Center's PRS Program.

Purposes: 1, 7

Hostesses: Diane Keene, chairman; Carolyn Florus, Sarah Guarnere, Donna Mohlman, Michelle Verdun

Project Graduation Raffle Prizes: Tommye Glynn Clark, chairman; Kristen Davis, Suzi Powers, Therese Ruff, Benny May Thomas

(1) Project Graduation
(2) A Storybook Christmas
(3) PRS Program

01/14/16

January Meeting

Joint Meeting with Gamma Nu: Birthday Celebration


First Christian Church, 201 Forrest Street

5:00 p.m. (meeting)

With a Song in Your Heart

Paul Fagala will present a program on inviting birds to your backyard.

Purposes: 1, 2, 3, 6

Hostesses: Gamma Nu members

(1) Project Graduation
(2) A Storybook Christmas

02/25/16

February Meeting

Election of Officers and Nominating Committee

First Baptist Church, 505 Rollingbrook Drive

4:30 p.m. (fellowship)
5:00 p.m. (meeting)

STEM Program and Election of 2016-2018 Officers

Members will listen to a STEM educator explain the STEM program in our local high schools. Members will also elect officers and Nominating Committee members for our new biennium.

Purposes: 1, 2, 7

Hostesses: Richie Butler, chairman; Ouida Carroll, Joyce Cloudt, Laura Kellner, Meagan Lowery

Project Graduation Raffle Prizes: Donna Mohlman, chairman; Tammy Davis, Meredith Durham, Carolyn Francis, Sarah Guarnere

(1) Project Graduation
(2) A Storybook Christmas
(3) First Baptist Church Food Pantry
(4) Baytown Fire and/or Police Department Stuffed Animal Drive

03/24/16

March Meeting

First Baptist Church, 505 Rollingbrook Drive

4:30 p.m. (fellowship)
5:00 p.m. (meeting)

Master Gardener

Members will listen to Master Gardener Lynette Parsons share her gardening secrets with our group. Come and hear this exciting information and become a green thumb!

Purposes: 1, 3, 6

Hostesses: Judi Mitchell, chairman; Judi Craig, Meredith Durham, Carolyn Francis, Jean Lee, Therese Ruff

Project Graduation Raffle Prizes: Cara Skinner, chairman; Mary Cooling, Laurie Curry, Debbie Denson, Diane Keene, Dorothy Shields

(1) Project Graduation
(2) A Storybook Christmas
(3) First Baptist Church Food Pantry

04/28/16

April Meeting

Installation of Officers and Recognition of Chapter Achievement Award Recipient, Grant-in-Aid Recipients, and Scholarship Recipient

First Baptist Church, 505 Rollingbrook Drive

4:30 p.m. (fellowship)
5:00 p.m. (meeting)

Installation of New Officers for 2016-2018

The new officers for the 2016-2018 biennium will be installed. The Chapter Achievement Award receipient will be recognized for her outstanding work and dedication to Delta Kappa Gamma. Grant-in-Aid recipients from Barbers Hill, Goose Creek Memorial, IMPACT, Robert E. Lee and Ross S. Sterling high schools will be recognized. Our local chapter scholarship winner will be presented also.

Purposes 1, 2, 5

Hostesses: Cara Skinner, chairman; JoAnn Short, Laura Smith, Shirley Wright

Project Graduation Raffle Prizes: Julie Kellner, chairman; Richie Butler, Carol Peterson, Lori Woods

(1) Project Graduation
(2) A Storybook Christmas
(3) First Baptist Church Food Pantry

05/12/16

May Meeting

Observance of Founders' Day

Joint Meeting with Gamma Nu

Host Chapter: Epsilon Psi

Monument Inn, 4406 Independence Parkway, La Porte


6:00 p.m.

The Heart of the Society

Epsilon Psi members will host the Founders' Banquet with Gamma Nu members as our special guests. Other guests will include DKG members serving as Texas State Organization officers, committee chairs, committee members and Past State Presidents. Following the meal Epsilon Psi members will present a program honoring our Society founders.

Purposes: 1, 2

Committees:
Banquet Chairmen: Paula Jackson, chairman; Julie Kellner, Laura Kellner, Judi Mitchell

Photography/Publicity: Michelle Verdun, chairman; Ouida Carroll, Karen Coffey, Meagan Lowery, JoAnn Short

Decorations: Dewolyn Hullum, chairman; Judy Abshier, Mary Cooling, Judi Craig, Laurie Curry, Debbie Denson, Sarah Guarnere

Printed Programs/Place Cards: Kristen Davis, chairman; Meredith Durham, Diane Keene, Jean Lee

Flowers: Joan Mangum, chairman; Tommye Glynn Clark, Ginger McKay

Music: Joyce Cloudt, chairman; Ruth Blake, Carol Peterson, Dorothy Shields

Invitations: Carolyn Florus, chairman; Tammy Davis, Suzi Powers, Therese Ruff

Reservations: Carolyn Francis, chairman; Cara Skinner, Laura Smith

Menus/Tables: Benny May Thomas, chairman; Paula Jackson, Mattie Sharp

Registration/Sign In: Lori Woods, chairman; Joy Harrison-Going, Shirley Wright

Greeters: Donna Mohlman, chairman; Richie Butler, Judi Mitchell
Hostesses: Members of Epsilon Psi


08/13/16

August Meeting

Annual Breakfast and Recognition of Retirees

Golden Corral, 4610 Garth Road

8:00 a.m.

Welcome Back!

Membership Committee will ask for recommendations for new DKG members. We will recognize 25-year and 50-year members. Epsilon Psi will unite members in vision and growth and honor members who have completed their tenure in the field of education.

Purposes: 1, 2

Hostesses: Paula Jackson, chairman; Tommye Glynn Clark, Mary Cooling

Project Graduation Raffle Prizes: Joyce Cloudt, chairman; Judy Abshier, Ouida Carroll, Judi Craig, Shirley Wright

(1) Project Graduation
(2) A Storybook Christmas
(3) School Supplies Drive

09/22/16

September Meeting

Election of New Members

First Baptist Church, 505 Rollingbrook Drive

4:30 p.m. (fellowship)
5:00 p.m. (meeting)

New Teacher Appraisal System

Paula Jackson, assistant principal, will inform members about the new Teacher Appraisal System that is being piloted by some districts in Texas. Members will vote on the new members of Epsilon Psi.

Purposes: 1, 7

Hostesses: Joan Mangum, chairman; Karen Coffey, Laurie Curry, Kristen Davis, Dorothy Shields

Project Graduation Raffle Prizes: Joy Harrison-Going, chairman; Ruth Blake, Carolyn Florus, Paula Jackson, Mattie Sharp

(1) Project Graduation
(2) A Storybook Christmas
(3) First Baptist Church Food Pantry

10/27/16

October Meeting

Initiation of New Members

First Baptist Church, 505 Rollingbrook Drive

4:30 p.m. (fellowship)
5:00 p.m. (meeting)

Getting to Know You

Members will be rejuvenated with a passion of excellence. New members will participate in the inititation ceremony and will be introduced to members.

Purposes: 1, 2, 3, 6

Hostesses: Dewolyn Hullum, chairman; Tammy Davis, Julie Kellner, Ginger McKay, Carol Peterson, Suzi Powers

Project Gradation Raffle Prizes: Meagan Lowery, chairman; Dewolyn Hullum, Jean Lee, Joan Mangum, Judi Mitchell

(1) Project Graduation
(2) A Storybook Christmas
(3) First Baptist Church Food Pantry




Last Revision Date: 08/18/2016