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January 2011Volume 19, Issue 4Editor Jerrie [email protected]

THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL

BETA ZETA BUZZMeeting:

Monday, January 24

4:00 p.m. - Social

4:20 p.m.- Meeting

Fredericksburg

Elementary SchoolLibrary

Hostesses:

Delores Klussmann*Tammy VitekSherry HannaJoyce Smith

Elena HowardMargaret BierschwaleDonna ItzVondell JordanEmily Bierschwale

Program:

Aging with Grace-presented by

Patrice Doerrie, HC SeniorCares Coordinator

Purpose 3: To advance the

professional interest and

position of women in

education.

Purpose 6: To stimulate the

personal and professional

growth of members and to

encourage their participation

in appropriate programs of

action.

Service: Bring itemsfor the Boys and Girls

Club

Music: Delta KappaGamma Song

Beta Zeta website:http://betazeta.weebly.com/State website:www.alphastatetexas.orgInternational website:www.deltakappagamma.org

FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS

MISSION STATEMEN

The Delta Kap

Gamma Socie

International promot

professional a

personal growth

women educators a

excellence in education

VISION STATEMEN

Leading wom

educators impacti

education worldwide.

.

A delightful thanyou note was receivefrom the Boys anGirls club staff anchildren for odonations this payear. Excerpappear on page 3 the newsletter.Thanks to everyon

who remembers bring games, toysupplies and teachinitems each month fothese childreThanks also fdonations Thanksgiving to brinhappiness to a needfamily.

President's Message

Love Is in the Air!

I know, I knowits not February yet, so I wontwrite about Valentines Day, but have you noticed atrend in our Beta Zeta programs this year? Theyreabout LOVE for our world, our loved ones, ourselves,and even people we do not know!

We began with Zumba for our bodies, inside andout, and then we brought new sisters into our fold. Welearned about the university in our community striving totrain student teachers, many of them second-careermoms. We ate together, sang, and were merry atLindys home. This month we learn about caregiving forloved ones, and next month well hear how we canmake life better for Special Olympians. Following that,well see how we can preserve the teaching heritagethat we so love, and in April well learn about GreenLiving and keeping our Hill Countrys environmentbeautiful.

We love -- sometimes with happy hearts,sometimes with broken ones, and sometimes becausewe have to. Sometimes were bored in our loverelationships, and sometimes were tired. Often we loveout of habit. Sometimes were alone.

Its hard to break away from lonely feelings. Butwhen we have had time to re-charge our batteries andfind the strength and time to focus on others, somethinggreat happens. Our own challenges seem smaller, andwe live for others. Our Beta Zeta sisters care about you

and are here, even in the hard times, to work with you tomake this world a better place for everyone! Whats notto love about that? Tammy Vitek, President

Come to the January meeting!Mon., Jan. 24, 2011, 4:00 Social, 4:30 meeting

Fredericksburg Elementary SchoolProgram: Aging with Grace

Bring your items for the Boys and Girls Club.
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Lucille is shown here at the

November meeting sharing

her memories of the early

work getting a University

Center established in

Fredericksburg.

Winter Edition of Lone Star News Online

BETA ZETA BUZZ Page 2Mondays Program---Aging with Grace

Perhaps no situation presents a greater challenge as well as reward than taking the role of

caregiver to an aging parent, spouse, or other loved one. In addition, we each face changes brought

on by our own aging. At our January meeting, our program will be on Aging with Grace.

Our speaker, Patrice Doerrie, is the Senior Cares Coordinator for the Hill Country. She will betalking about how we personally handle aging and how we can assist our aging loved ones. She will

also be telling us about all the resources that are available here in the hill country to assist our senior

citizens and caregivers.

Patrice is a former Texas public school teacher and a TCU graduate. (Her mother was a Delta

Kappa Gamma girl!) She's worked in non-profit organizations most of her adult life. She also ran two

literacy programs in Dallas before moving to Kerrville.

Dont miss this informative program on January 24 at FES.

January FebruaryCarolyn Otto - 2 Tammy Vitek - 3Cheryl Moore-2 Helen Weiss - 4Beverly Harrell - 4 Catherine Davis - 17Donna Itz - 6 Vondell Jordan - 25Debby Hardin - 6Jane Nielsen - 19Glenda Fritz - 28Carolyn Kuhlmann - 28

LucilleRecognized Far and Wide

What a treat to open the San Antonio Express News on Dec.28th and see Lucille Rochs peeking out from the bottom of page one!

The caption said it all, No Slowing DownFormer S.A. teacher Lucille

Rochs has been a Fredericksburg community leader in her retirement

years. Directed to the Metro section, the reader is treated to pictures

and a wonderful story on the impact our own Lucille has made in both

San Antonio and Fredericksburg.

The article chronicles her past work at Edgewood and

Northeast ISDs, San Antonio College and Sul Ross University as well as

her past and continuing leadership here at our hospital, the Child

Welfare Board, the University Center, City Council, the Needs Council,

Golden Hub, and the list goes on. Lucille has always had a knack for

seeing a need and translating it into a viable solution to meet that

need. Her giving nature is unparalleled in our community.

If you missed the article in the SA paper, click here to read it in

full:http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/state/article/At-95-she-s-

Hill-Country-civic-leader-923028.php.

As Dave Campbell, a local business leader said, Shes a rock

star around here. Congratulations, Lucille, on this wonderful tribute

and thank you for all you do!
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Winter Lone Star News OnlineBeta Zetas Joanne Davis, State Editor/Photographer, has done a fabulous job

on the winter edition of Lone Star News now posted on the Texas State DKG websiteathttp://www.alphastatetexas.org/lonestarnews/winter2010.pdf . Sixteen color pagesare filled with great news, program ideas, convention info, and much more. Thanks so

much for all your work on the Lone Star News, Joanne.Click on this link and check out these items:

Scholarships-- deadline is March 1 for member scholarships and grants as wellas aspiring educator scholarships.

Capital RallyFeb 3. DKG members will visit their state representatives andsenators to discuss current issues.

Conference information and activities at state level of DKG. Read it today!

Thoughts from our Young Friends at the Boys and Girls Club

(Excerpts from a Thank You Note to Beta Zeta)

We want to say Thank You. We wish you a Merry Christmas. We love our club and teachersand games and. . .I think we should say thank you three more times. (3

rdgrader)

Thank you, thank you, thank you from the members, staff, and board of theBoys and Girls Club of Fredericksburg.

Questions and answers: Why do we give presents? Because Jesus was a present to Mary and Joseph. . .that started it

all. (5th

grader) Where was the first Christmas? I am not sure, but it was far away. There were lots of animals,

a donkey, sheep and a dog. Oh wait, I dont think there was a dog. I think it was a cat. (reallyconcentrating) Yeah, it was a cat. (3rd grader)

Why do we celebrate Christmas? Because Christ was born. Christ is part of Christmas. SeeC-h-r-i-s-t is first, then m-a-s. Im not sure why they added mas, but its about Christ. (4th

grader.) If you could ask the donors a question, what would you want to know? Where do they live and

can they come play with us? Do you like to play outside? Can you run fast? Do they wearglasses? You have to be careful outside not to break your glasses. Would they like to comeread to us? We can read to them! I hope they have a Merry Christmas and get to eat turkeyand pumpkin pie.

From a 2nd

grader: I think we should have a big party for the people who give money to the clubbecause I think they work so hard for enough money for their kids and us too. I think they are tired and Ithink it would make them happy like they make us. And the planning began. .. the kids were soanimated and full of excitement thinking at what would make you happy! ..Enjoy your party:Invitation: A big heart, a picture of baby Jesus and a peace sign. Decorations: A cake in the middleof the room. It will be dark when they come and we will yell SURPRISE and throw confetti. They willlove that.Music: Fiesta music. . .but slow. Deck the Hallsmy mom likes that one and shes older.Food: Pizza, ice cream and tropical punch. Chocolate chip cookies, a chocolate chip cake, apple

juice, water. and chocolate chip cup cakes. Entertainment: They are grownups like our parents, right?Then they want to see things we made and what we learned and that we eat healthy snacks and do ourhomework. They like that. It makes them smile. Dress code: Very fancy, with flowers and real poufy.The donors should dress like Princes and Princesses.Party favors: We can have a big box and theycan crawl inside and choose a prize that we made. Give them stars they can put on their trees.

What a wonderful party!
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Beta Zeta closed out 2010 with a November meeting and a December Christmas party.

In November, members learned about the Hill Country University Center and higher educationopportunities in Fredericksburg. Member Jerrie Dooley who is the admissions advisor at Texas Tech atFredericksburg presented the program and led the tour of the new building that houses TTU, ACC, andConcordia. The Beta Zeta scholarship recipient, Noel Ottmers Clark was presented. She graduatedfrom Texas Tech 2 weeks after the meeting and now holds EC-6 and ESL certification.

In December, Lindy Haleys beautiful historic home was the setting for the Christmas party.Members enjoyed tasty treats and lively conversation. Tammy Vitek provided the music on piano for thesing-along that has become a Beta Zeta holiday tradition.


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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Beta Zeta Chapter Minutes

November 22, 2010

Meeting was called to order by President Tammy Vitek and she thanked Jerrie Dooley,

Texas Tech Admissions Advisor and Hill Country University Center for hosting the meeting.

During the business meeting an inspiration was given by Janie Immel. Guests were

introduced and included our Beta Zeta Scholarship recipient, Nicole Ottmers-Clarke, and her

four children. Nicole had 6 days left of student teaching in Harper Elementary and was

scheduled to graduate Dec. 18 from Texas Tech. Thank you to hostesses Karen Loeffler,

Elizabeth Bispo, Helen Usener, Suzanne Wessels, Jo Dodd, Lindy Haley, Rita Travis, and

Linda Runkel.

Minutes were approved as attached to newsletter for October 25, 2010 meeting. Tisha

Clements filed Treasurers Report for audit; there is a balance of $1,437.46. Janet Hext read athank you note from Linda Runkel. Jo Dodd of Personal Growth and Services Committee

thanked members for contributing to help family for Thanksgiving and donating to Boys and

Girls Club. Communications Chair, Jerrie Dooley, asked members to send articles for

newsletter and is looking for book reviews. Janet Hext reported that 36 members were in

attendance at the new Hill Country University Center. Lucille Rochs distributed pamphlet from

Alpha State with legislator contacts and encouraged us to go to Capital Day with Delta Kappa

Gamma February 3rd. Karen Loeffler reminded us that Lindy Haley would host December 13th

Christmas Party in her historic home at 209 W. Austin Street.

New Business- Catherine Davis is looking for our Charter. (She reported at December

gathering that it had been found.)

A blessing prayer was given by Catherine Davis, and we closed business meeting with

a song led by Lindy Haley.

Jerrie Dooley led a tour of the Hill Country University Center as our program.

Respectfully submitted,

Amy ONeil, Secretary

Tammy Vitek, President

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