FOR KEY WOMEN “EDUCATORS” ALPHA IOTA ALPHA XI … · 2019-12-01 · Haas, Carolyn Hawes, Frances Herald, Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Lichty, Pearl A. Ludy Guy, Laura Minar, Dr. Bertha

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FOR KEY WOMEN “EDUCATORS” ALPHA IOTA

ALPHA XI CHAPTER

COUNTIES OF ALPENA, MONTMORENCY,

and PRESQUE ISLE, MICHIGAN NORTHERN LIGHTS COORDINATING COUNCIL

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ALPHA XI CHAPTER YEARBOOK 2018-2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page ............................................................................... 1 Table of Contents ................................................................... 3 Chapter founding date, charter members, colors, flower, and theme .............................................................................................. 4 Mission Statement and Purposes ............................................. 5 Presidents’ Challenge .............................................................. 6 History: International and State ............................................ 7 Society Insignia, Symbols, and Crest ....................................... 8 “The Delta Kappa Gamma Song” ............................................. 9 International, State and Chapter Themes, and Project .......... 10 International Headquarters Address, website, and Administrative Board ................................................................................... 11 Alpha Iota State Officers ....................................................... 12 Alpha Iota State & Northern Lights Coordinating Councils .... 13 Alpha Iota State Conventions, Workshops, and Events .......... 14 Alpha Xi Past Presidents ....................................................... 15 Alpha Xi “Woman of Distinction” Honorees ........................... 16 Alpha Xi “Friends of Education” Recipients .......................... 18 Alpha Xi Deceased Members .................................................. 20 Alpha Xi Chapter Officers ..................................................... 22 Alpha Xi Executive Board Meeting Schedule .......................... 22 Alpha Xi Chapter Committees ............................................... 23 Alpha Xi Annual Projects ...................................................... 25 Alpha Xi Annual Fundraisers ................................................. 27 Alpha Xi Calendar of Programs .............................................. 28 Alpha Xi Program, content, committees ................................ 29 Alpha Xi Membership Qualifications, Orientation, and Initiation ............................................................................................ 33 Alpha Xi Grace Song ............................................................. 34 “After” Thoughts .................................................................. 35 Alpha Xi Membership Birthdays ............................................ 36 Alpha Xi Membership List ..................................................... 37 Alpha Xi Membership Pictures and Biographies ..................... 45 Alpha Xi By Laws ..................................................... Appendix A Alpha Xi Strategic Plan ............................................ Appendix B

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2018-2020 YEARBOOK OF

ALPHA XI CHAPTER OF

ALPHA IOTA STATE OF

THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL

ALPHA XI Organized: May 11, 1957

Counties of Alpena, Presque Isle, and Montmorency,

Michigan Alpha Xi is a member of the Northern Lights Coordinating

Council

ALPHA XI CHAPTER CHARTER MEMBERS

MILDRED BLIXT ESTHER LAWSON EVAH CALDWELL MARGARET LEES MARGARET CRICK FLORA LIGHTBODY WINIFRED EVANS INEZ MACCULLOUGH DAGMAR FRYE EVELYN O’DAY VIOLA GLENNIE FAITH SEBALD BLANCHE HOCKETT ELLA M. WHITE

Colors: Crimson and Gold

Flowers: Red Rose

“Excellence in Education”

Recognizing and promoting excellence within the seven purposes of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society

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MISSION STATEMENT:

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes

professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

PURPOSES OF THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL

1. To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship;

2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of

education; 3. To advance the professional interest and position of

women in education; 4. To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation

or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators;

5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant

fellowships to women educators from other countries; 6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of

members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action;

7. To inform the membership of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society.

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The President’s Challenge Ann Hardesty

Theme: Growth in leadership, involvement, and membership

As we look forward we are challenging each member to grow in leadership and involvement within Alpha Xi and our community. Developing leadership and involvement is our emphasis this year. All of you have been selected for Delta Kappa Gamma membership because of being outstanding educators. Alpha Xi would hope to encourage you to extend that excellence beyond the classroom, the group, and into our communities. Leadership and involvement take time and talent. All of you have the talent. The challenge then is to carve out a bit of time to step-up involvement within surrounding communities. May each of you attend Delta Kappa Gamma meetings to hear more about offerings and take advantage of the professional and personal growth possibilities, as well as fellowship with other present and retired educators. Your voice and expertise as educators is needed in Alpha Xi and our communities.

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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International And

Alpha Iota State History

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is an honorary, professional

Society for outstanding women educators with chapters in all fifty states and thirteen other countries. Dr. Annie Webb Blanton introduced the idea of founding “a fraternal women educators” organization.

Dr. Blanton set down a general plan of the organization and then invited fourteen women to be founders of a national society. Eleven women accepted the challenge. They were: Mamie Sue Bastian, Ruby Cole, Mabel Grizzard, Anna Hiss, Ray King, Sue King, Helen Koch, Ruby Terrill Lomax, Cora Martin, Lalla Odom, and Lela Lee Williams. At this point a constitution was written and

approved by all twelve women. On May 11, 1929, in Austin, Texas, the first initiation took place and the Delta Kappa Gamma society came into being. The founders firmly believed that capable women in education should receive positions and salaries commensurate with those of men.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society was nine years old when Dr. Blanton made the long trip by train from Austin, Texas to Lansing, Michigan to officiate at the ceremonies, which would initiate the Michigan Founders and install the first two chapters of the state. The Hotel Olds was the site where, on Saturday, May 28, 1938, fifteen of the nineteen women from Michigan colleges and universities who had accepted the invitation of Dr. Blanton to be Founders were

initiated along with those they brought with them. Alpha Iota State founders were: Dr. Alma Ackley, Clements Fowler, Ruth A. Barber, Dr. Ruth A. Barnes, Dr. Ethel Winifred Bennett Chase, Dr. Orma Fitch Butler, Effie M. Downer, Mrs. Mabelle Sperry Ehlers, Maude I. Fiero, Cora Lavina Haas, Carolyn Hawes, Frances Herald, Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Lichty, Pearl A. Ludy

Guy, Laura Minar, Dr. Bertha Maude Ronan Cobb, Bess Stinson, Marion Franklin Stowe, Maude I. VanAntwerp, and Dr. Maude E. Watson. Since that time, Alpha Iota State has grown to encompass over 70 chapters with over 3,000 members.

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International currently has 82,000 members in 17 countries.

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SOCIETY INSIGNIA

THE GOLD KEYPIN: The Greek letters ‘Delta

Kappa Gamma’ signify key women teachers. The laurel wreath signifies achievement and the cup, knowledge. The key should always be worn to official functions and meetings of the

Society. It should be placed over the heart as a pin, not on a chain or on collars.

THE EMBLEM IS THE CREST: The lamp of knowledge and the open book of scholarship

are united by a band of three Tudor roses signifying friendship, loyalty and helpfulness. The colors red and gold represent courage and

loyalty.

THREE OTHER SOCIETY SYMBOLS: The red rose symbolizes intellectual and spiritual beauty. The candles flame pierces ignorance

and illumines progress. The open book contains knowledge and inspiration.

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DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SONG Annie Webb Blanton and Cora M. Martin

Founders- May 11, 1929

Women teachers, to the calling,

Firmly rally, never falling, Duty ne’er 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’er keeping

Deeds of others now we’re reaping, We for others stand!

To us pioneers have given; We return their gifts to heaven;

Work of others is the leaven That inspires our band!

Oh, Delta Kappa Gamma

In thy fold we gather; Unity and Liberty

Shall be our watchword ever;

Education e’er we’ll further; Each is bound to each as brother;

With this faith in one another We shall win for aye!

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DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL

Program Theme 2018-2020

85 Years and Beyond: Advancing Key Women Educators for Life

INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

UNICEF’S Schools for Africa Project

Supporting Early-Career Educators

ALPHA IOTA STATE

Theme for 2018-2020 Education: Bridging Generations

Commit · Challenge · Change · Connect

State Projects

Support Schools for Africa Support Our Educations

Strengthen and Enlarge Our Society

ALPHA XI CHAPTER Theme for 2018-2020

Growth in leadership, involvement, and membership

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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Administrative Board

P.O. Box 1589 Austin, Texas 78767-1589

www.dkg.org 888-762-4685

International President: Carolyn Daugherty, SE First Vice President: Becky Sadowski, SE Second Vice President: Lace Marie Brogden, NW Executive Director: Nita R. Scott, SW Regional Directors: Europe: Ingivjog Jonasdottir Northeast: Jane D. Tanner Northwest: Dr. Donna Niday Southeast: Elaine Warwick Southwest: Marilyn Gregory Immediate Past President: Carolyn Pittman, SE Members - at – Large: 2016-2020: June Bowers, NW 2018-2020: Connie Rensink, SW Area Representatives: Canada: Betty Rose, NE

Latin America: Aurora Vignau DeZambrano, SW

Parliamentarian: Dr. Helen Popovich

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THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA ALPHA IOTA STATE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

2019-2021 Internet site: www.deltakappagamma.org/MI

PRESIDENT Dr, Renee Beyerlen (Alpha Mu)

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Elena Ivanova (Beta Chi) SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT

Sharon Smith (Epsilon) RECORDING SECRETARY

Karen Bowen (Alpha Theta) CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Karen Lessnau-Scott (Alpha Theta)

PARLIMENTARIAN Gloria Richards (Nu)

TREASURER Liz VanWestenburg (Gamma Gamma)

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Jackie Smart (Gamma Alpha)

WOLVERINE EDITORS

J. Jay Pechta (Gamma) Ann Wade (Alpha Lambda)

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Nancy Everett (Alpha X)

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NORTHERN LIGHTS COORDINATING COUNCIL Alpha Iota State has ten (10) Coordinating Councils: Capital Area, Cascade, Detroit Metro, Flint Area, Great Southwest, Kenowa, Oakland, River Lake, Upper Peninsula, and Northern Lights. Dr. Gedy Love is Alpha Iota State Coordinating Council Chair. Northern Lights Coordinating Council is made up of chapters from the Northern “tip of the mitt” currently consisting of four chapters: Alpha Xi, (Alpena, Montmorency, Presque Isle), Beta Omega (Harbor Springs/Petoskey Area), Gamma Eta (Cheboygan/Mackinaw City Area), and Phi (Grand Traverse Area). Northern Lights Coordinating Council was established at their first meeting, in Gaylord, on November 19, 2005. The first officers were: President: Nancy Everett (Alpha Xi), Secretary: Ann Laurimore (Phi), and Treasurer: Alice Baron (Gamma Eta). Six chapters were part of the Council in 2005. They were: Alpha Xi, Beta Iota, Beta Omega, Beta Phi, Gamma Eta, and Phi. Beta Iota and Beta Phi recently dissolved. Northern Lights Coordinating Council representatives plan to meet at Spring and Fall Convention.

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ALPHA IOTA STATE

CONVENTIONS, WORKSHOPS, AND EVENTS

August 18, 2018 President’s Advisory Council

September 28-29, 2018 Executive Board and Fall Conference H Hotel 111 W Main Street

Midland, Michigan October 19-21, 2018 Women in the Arts Retreat Kettunen Center 14901 H. Drive

Tusen, Michigan March 16, 2019 President’s Advisory Council Meeting TBA

May 3-5, 2019 Alpha Iota State Convention Executive Board and General Membership Meeting Grand Hotel

Mackinac Island, Michigan July 30-August 1, 2019 Northeast Regional Conference Foxwoods Resort and Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut

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PAST ALPHA XI PRESIDENTS

Margaret Lees 1957 - 1960 Blanche Hockett 1960 - 1962

Margaret Crick 1962 - 1964 Lois Sherman 1964 - 1966 Rose Stevens 1966 - 1968 Ruth Smith 1968 - 1970

Gladys Smith 1970 - 1972 Barbara Miesen 1972 - 1974 Leona Wisniewski 1974 - 1978 Shirley Valli 1978 - 1982

Margaret “Midge” Connon 1982 - 1984 Dorothy Jones 1984 - 1986 Joyce McCoy 1986 - 1990 Irene Radtke 1990 - 1992

Marilyn Frank 1992 - 1996 Myrna Kelly 1996 - 1998 Claudia Werner 1998 - 2000 Pauline Buchner 2000 - 2002

Nancy Everett 2002 - 2004 Julie Kowalski 2004 - 2006 Julie Usher 2006 - 2008 Joy Shoemaker 2008 - 2010

Janet Smoak 2010 Sharron LaHaie 2010 - 2012 Sharron LaHaie 2012 - 2014 Pauline Buchner & Julie Kowalski 2014 - 2016

Ann Hardesty 2016 – 2018 Ann Hardesty 2018 – 2020

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ALPHA XI CHAPTER WOMAN OF DISTINCTION

HONOREES

1974 BLANCHE HOCKETT 1980 MARGARET LEES

1981 MARGARET CRICK

1983 MARGARET LEES

1986 NELLIE POULSEN

1988 JOYCE MCCOY

1991 THELMA HARTWICK

1992 IRENE RADTKE

1992 SUE ELLER

1993 MARGARET CONNON

1994 BARBARA MIESEN

1995 MARIE WALMSLEY

1996 GENEVIEVE BARRY

1997 CAROLYN SCHALK

1998 MARILYN FRANK

1999 FAITH SEBALD

2000 VIOLA GLENNIE

2000 LOIS SHERMAN

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2001 SANDRA KINDT

2003 DOROTHY CARNAHAN

2003 MELBA HERBEK

2004 CATHERINE MOORE 2005 MYRNA KELLY 2006 PAULINE BUCHNER 2006 BETTY WRIGHT 2007 LEONA WISNIEWSKI 2008 NANCY EVERETT 2008 JULIE KOWALSKI 2009 JAN HOPKINS 2010 KELLI POLI 2011 JULIE USHER 2012 CAROL KINDT 2013 MARY ANN MULKA 2014 JANICE MELVILLE 2015 Sharron LAHAIE 2016 SANDY MCLENNAN & JOY SHOEMAKER 2017 DEBBIE WOJDA 2018 ANN HARDESTY 2019 BECKIE THOMSON

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ALPHA IOTA STATE WOMAN OF DISTINCTION

1992 LEONA WISNIEWSKI

ALPHA XI

FRIEND OF EDUCATION

June, 1995 Lucas Pfeiffenberger Hal Neiman

Cathy Moe Judi Stillion

Gary Dawley

June, 1996 Thunder Bay Arts Council Accepted by President Dennis Bodem

May, 1998 Community Award to Northeast

Michigan Foundation Accepted by Director Barbara Willyard

May, 2000 Barbara Bourdelais – work with

Museum to Schools Program

March, 2004 Big Brothers/Big Sisters – “School Lunch Buddy Program”- Accepted by Director

Paige Bilyeu and Board Member Thad Taylor

March, 2004 Parent Teacher Organizations: (Public & Parochial) in Alpena, Atlanta, Hillman, Posen,

and Rogers City

March, 2005 Sue Sandy – For her dedication to literacy efforts and the Alpena County Library

March, 2006 Bruce and Midge Connon – Contribution to education

March, 2008 Jeanne Ludlow – Alpena County Library

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March, 2010 Friends of the Library – accepted

by Kathryn Kunze

May, 2011 Art in the Loft – accepted by Lindsay Fitzpatrick

May, 2012 Jesse Besser Museum – accepted by Chris

Witulski

April, 2013 Thunder Bay Arts Council – accepted by Susan Kaiser

April, 2014 Hillman Education Foundation – accepted by

Ed LaFrambrois - President

March, 2015 Alpena News Education for Kids – Accepted by Kevin Pokorzynski & Bill Speers,

Editor

April, 2016 Leslie Kirchoff, Dottie Haase – READ Literacy Program at the Alpena County Library

April, 2017 Sarah Waters, Outreach Coordinator Thunder

Bay Marine Sanctuary

May, 2018 Jeff Mindock, Thunder Bay Theater, Alpena, Michigan

May, 2019 Bronwyn Woolman, Alpena Community,

Alpena, Michigan

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ALPHA XI DECEASED MEMBERS

IN MEMORY

“Every good life leaves behind the fiber of it interwoven forever in the work

of the world.” John Ruskin

Ella M. White

Rose Stevens Simpson

Lois Kurley

Esther Lawson

Patricia Kesterke

Flora Lightbody

Evah Caldwell

Gladys Smith

Ethel Gracey

Iva Walter

Margaret Lees

Blanche Hockett

Helen Living

Margaret Crick

Marjorie Spencer

Nellie Poulsen

Ruth VanHosen

Ardella Herron

Grace Gordon

Marguerite Alexander

Ruth Smith

Irene Alexander

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Viola Glennie

Winifred Evans

Marjorie Smith

Genevieve Barry

Verna Hamilton

Faith Sebald

Lois Sherman

Mabel Barrie

Margorie Connon

Mildred Godfrey

Thelma Hartwick

Leona Wisniewski

Evelyn Michiels

Carolyn Schalk

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ALPHA XI CHAPTER OFFICERS 2019-2019

PRESIDENT ANN HARDESY

FIRST VICE PRESIDENTS MEG DEVERS BECKIE THOMSON

SECOND VICE PRESIDENTS KAREN KOWALSKI PAULINE BUCHNER

RECORDING SECRETARY JANE SYLVESTER MARY KAY GRISWOLD

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY MELBA HERBEK TREASURER

CAROL KINDT PARLIAMENTARIAN MYRNA KELLY

ALPHA XI EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS JUNE 2019 & JANUARY 2020

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CHAPTER COMMITTEES 2019-2020

SOCIETY BUSINESS BY-LAWS Nancy Everett – Chair

Pauline Buckner Betty Wright

MEMBERSHIP Jan Mooradian - Chair

Julie Usher Carol Kindt

GREEN SCHOOL/MUSEUM Carol Kindt - Chair Marty Cantleberry

Betty Masters Sandy Kindt Sandy McLennan Ilene Larson Bev Slayden

PERSONAL GROWTH Midge Connon - Chair Nancy Everett

Lisa Hilberg

LITERACY Jane Sylverster - Chair

Julie Usher MaryKay Griswold

FINANCE Pauline Buchner & Julie Kowalski - Co-

Chair

MUSIC Marty Cantleberry - Chair

Mary Louise Hart Lisa Rhea Candy Peterson

NOMINATIONS Sandy Kindt- Chair

Sharron LaHaie Bev Slayden Betty Masters

HISTORY Lisa Rhea - Chair

Karen Kowalski MaryAnn Mulka

COORDINATING COUNCIL Julie Usher & Julie Kowalski - Co-

Chairs

Program Ann Hardesty – Chair

Beckie Thomson

Professional Development Ruth Follbaum– Chair

Wendy Brooks Bonnie DesRocher Candy Peterson

Grant in Aide/New Teacher Support Pauline Buchner– Chair

Joy Shoemaker Midge Connon Jan Melvillle Lisa Rhea

Hope Shores Alliance Jan Melville – Chair

Michelle Ilsley Jan Mooradian Sara Jane Winter

Sunshine Alpena-Joy Shoemaker Atlanta/Himman - Melba Herbek Millersberg/Posen - Mary Ann

Mulka

Technology Karen Kowalski– Chair

Meg Devers Sharron LaHaie

World Fellowship Julie Kowalski – Chair

Midge Conon Sylvia Dartt

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Fundraising Committees Beans Pauline Buchner & Julie Kowalski –

Co-Chairs

Rolls Nancy Everett - Chair

Auction Marty Cantleberry – Chair

Nancy Everett Midge Connon Carol Kindt Julie Kowalski

Communication Newsletter Deb Wojda Jan Mooradian

E-mail Karen Kowalski

Bios Beckie Thomson

Website Sharron LaHaie Meg Devers Karen Kowalski

Correspondence Melba Herbek

Local Media Sharron LaHaie

State & Local Sharron LaHaie

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ALPHA XI ANNUAL PROJECTS

LITERACY PROGRAM “BOOKS FOR BABIES” This project consists of giving a book to parents of

newborns in cooperation with Alpena General Hospital.

GRANT IN AID/SCHOLARSHIPS Two scholarships are given each year. One to a junior in

college who has declared their major in teaching for the amount of $1000.00. GREEN SCHOOL PROJECT:

Alpha Xi Chapter adopted Green School, a one-room school house, at the Jesse Besser Museum in Alpena, Michigan. Each year Alpha Xi members donate money for repairs and upkeep of this school house as well as serving as docents

and teachers when teachers bring their classrooms to visit to experience a school day from the past. Alpha Xi developed a curriculum so that teachers can also teach their own lesson.

FALL HARVEST DAYS Alpha Xi members help in the Green School, at the Jesse Besser Museum’s Fall Harvest Days. Members serve as

docents explaining the history of the school, explain and display early toys and games, teach a sample lesson, and polish apples.

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Each year members decorate a tree with teacher/student

related items that might have been seen on a tree decorated, for a school Christmas program, in a one room school. This is done in conjunction with the Jesse Besser Museum’s “Festival of Lights” celebration on display for the

month before Christmas. WORLD FELLOWSHIP Alpha Xi contributes a basket or certificates for Fall

Workshop and Spring Conference “Funding our Purposes Raffle”. First Year Teacher Support/Encouragement

$500 will be divided among selected first year teachers in the districts within Alpena, Presque Isle and Montmorency Counties The monies will be used to help the First Year Teacher buy necessary supplies for their classroom.

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ALPHA XI FUNDRAISERS BEAN SOUP MIX SALE A variety of beans are packaged and sold to help raise

money to fund our projects. AUCTION Each spring we hold an auction featuring items made or

purchased by our members. We invite other prospective members, past members, and friends to this event. The profits from this event go toward paying for our many Alpha Xi projects.

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CALENDAR OF PROGRAMS 2019-2020

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Calvary Episcopal Church, Hillman

Saturday, October 26, 2019 B.J. Restaurant, Gaylord

Monday, December 9, 2019

Jesse Besser Museum, Alpena

Saturday, January 25, 2020 Cobby Goose, Alpena

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

First Presbyterian Church, Alpena

Thursday, April 16, 2020 First United Methodist

Thursday, May 14, 2020

River’s Edge Golf Course, Alpena

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CALENDAR OF PROGRAMS RESPONSIBLE COMMITTEES

HOSTESS COMMITTEES 2019 – 2020

Wednesday, September 19, 2019 Calvary Episcopal Church 330 N. State St., Hillman, MI 5:15 p.m. - Social 5:45 p.m. - Dinner Program: Committees meet and plan programs for the year Review procedure for inviting new members Sign up sheets for Fall Harvest Days and Bean Packaging

Proposed budget Report on National Convention

Responsible Committees: Membership, finance and executive Hostess Committee: Sylvia Dartt

Melba Herbek MaryKay Griswold

Thursday, October 18, 2019 Alpena Golf Club, Alpena 5:15 p.m. - Social 5:45 p.m. - Dinner Program: Ballot Proposals – Bob Kennedy Budget Approval Initiation Responsible Committees: Membership, finance, personal growth, program Hostess Committee: Debbie Wojda Marilyn Frank Karen Kowalski Joy Shoemaker

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Monday, December 3, 2019 Jesse Besser Museum 5:15 Social 5:45 - Dinner Program: New teacher awards

Holiday Music Presentation Gifts for Hope Shores Alliance Responsible Committees:

Hope Shores Alliance Music Grant in Aid/New teacher support Budget

Hostess Committee: Midge Connon – Chair Jan Mooradian Nancy Everett Jan Melville Chris Witulski Michelle Isley Sara Jane Winter Saturday, January 19, 2020 J.J.’s Restaurant Alpena, MI 11:30 p.m. – Social 12:00 p.m. – Lunch Program: TBT Responsible Committee: Professional Development Hostess Committee:

Beckie Thomson Joy Shoemaker Carol Kindt

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Tuesday, March 5, 2020 Presbyterian Church Alpena, MI 5:15p.m. – Social 5:45p.m. – Dinner/Silent Auction Program: Future plans of Thunder Bay Arts Councel Sculptures presenter – Tim Kuehnlein

Woman of Distinctions Responsible Committees: Personal Growth Hostess Committee: Jan Mooradian Paula Gehrke Jane Guyott Julie Usher Tuesday, April 23, 2020 First United Methodist Church Alpena, MI 5:15p.m. – Social 5:45p.m. - Dinner Program: Auction

Friend of Education Responsible Committee: Professional Growth Auction Committee Hostess Committee: Marty Cantleberry Marianne Mulka Julie Kowaski

Sandy Kindt

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Thursday, May 16, 2020 River’s Edge Golf Course Alpena, MI 5:15p.m. - Social 5:45p.m. – Dinner Program: Installation of Officers

Presentation of two Scholarships Presentation of Pins and Awards

Initiation of new members Responsible Committees: Grant-in-Aid/Scholarship Membership Executive Hostess Committee: Sharron LaHaie

Betty Masters Ruth Follbaum

Mary Kay Griswold Meg Devers Jane Sylvester

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MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for invitation to active membership, a woman educator must:

1 Have had professional preparation 2 Have experiences as a professional educator 3 Be employed in educational or retired as a professional

educator at the time of her election 4 Be an educator who is employed or lives in the chapter area 5 Be a contributing member of her community 6 Demonstrate professional proficiency, with characteristics

such as: 7 Knowledge and skill in her area of educational work 8 Active participation in professional groups 9 Interest in professional growth revealed through reading,

attending workshops, participating in educational travel, and pursuing research or investigation

10 Willingness to assume leadership responsibilities Eligible prospective members may be teachers, administrators, supervisors, librarians, media specialists, psychologists, directors, curriculum directors, or counselors in public or private schools, in specialized institutions, in colleges and universities, and in schools, churches, or medicine. This in no way serves as an all-inclusive list. Chapter will decide whether prospective member qualifies as a professional educator.

ORIENTATION Membership chair or committee will meet with prospective members prior to initiation to share information about the chapter and benefits as members.

INITIATION

Initiation of new members may take place at any meeting throughout the year.

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Alpha Xi Grace Song

Edelweiss (Rogers)

Bless this house, bless our food;

Come, O Lord, and sit with us. May our hearts flow with peace,

Come with your love and surround us. Friendship and peace,

may they bloom and grow, Bloom and grow forever,

Bless our friends, bless our food, Bless all mankind forever.

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“After” Thoughts

*What should happen to my Delta Kappa Gamma pin? *What should happen to my yearbook? *What about helping the continuance of promoting excellence in women educators?

As to the first two questions, please request of your family and loved ones to return your Delta Kappa Gamma key in and yearbook to the local society. In your memory, they

will be passed on to new members with the knowledge of their past history and service. To accomplish the continued promotion of developing

excellence in women educators we all know the importance of scholarships. Quite often family and friends would appreciate the knowledge that you would be honored to be remembered in such a manner as a Delta Kappa Gamma

memorial scholarship in your name.

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ALPHA XI MEMBER’S BIRTHDAYS JANUARY Michelle Ilsley 24 Marty Cantleberry 27

Julie Kowalski 29 FEBRUARY Gretchen Tolan 3

Ruth Follbaum 4 Marilyn Frank 26 MARCH

Beckie Thomson 3 Bev Atwell 4 Jane Guyott 9 Debbie Wojda 15

Chris Witulski 20 Joy Shoemaker 31 APRIL

Myrna Kelly 19 Melba Herbek 20 Sylvia Dartt 29

MAY Jane Sylvester 15 Mary Ann Mulka 27

JUNE Jan Mooradian 6 Betty Wright 9

JULY Marion Huey 2 Karen Kowalski 5

Wendy Brooks 6 Meg Devers 25 Ilene Larson 27 Jan Melville 28

AUGUST Julie Usher 7

SEPTEMBER Beverly Slayden 7 Carol Kindt 18

OCTOBER Sharron LaHaie 8 Midge Connon 10 Jenny Marceau 15

Mary Louise Hart 22 Nancy Everett 25 Ann Hardesty 27 Pauline Buchner 29

NOVEMBER Mary Kay Griswold 11 Sandy Kindt 18

Paula Gehrke 19 Sara Jayne Winter 19 Sandy McLennan 30

DECEMBER Betty Masters 29

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ALPHA XI MEMBERSHIP LIST COUNTIES OF ALPENA, MONTMORENCY, AND

PRESQUE ISLE 2018-2020

*Designates retiree

BD indicates birthday ID indicates initiation date RI indicates reinstatement

Attwell, * Beverly 989-354-4285 7771 Rocky Rd. BD 3-04 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 5-72 [email protected]

Brooks, Wendy 989-733-5005 5725 Cedar St. BD 7-06 Millersburg, MI 49759 ID 7-19

[email protected] Buchner, * Pauline 989-340-0391 1135 Highland Court BD 10-29

Alpena, MI 49707 ID 4-84 [email protected] Cantleberry, * Marty 989-354-5504

2070 Wyndham Lane BD 1-27 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 12-11 [email protected]

Connon, * Midge 989-354-8760 470 Princeton BD 10-10 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 4-75 [email protected]

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Dartt, * Sylvia 989-306-2995

10420 South Shore BD 4-29 Atlanta, MI 49709 ID 4-93 [email protected]

DerRocher, Bonnie 989-354-2971 621 S. 2nd Ave BD 10-22 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 5-19 [email protected]

Devers, * Meg 989-464-0937 14307 Parallel Ave. BD 7-25 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 469964

[email protected] Everett, * Nancy 989-464-9992 2518 E. Scott Rd. BD 10-25

Ossineke, MI 49766 ID 9-96 [email protected] Follbaum, * Ruth Ellen 989-727-8362

6668 Mt. Maria Rd. BD 2-4 Hubbard Lake, MI 49747 ID Transfer [email protected]

Frank, * Marilyn 989-356-0828 111 North Garden BD 2-26 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 6-79 [email protected]

Griswold, * Mary Kay 989-379-2324 2037 M-65 N. BD 11-11 Lachine, MI 49753 ID 3-85

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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Guyott, * Jane 989-354-2225

421 Marywood Dr. BD 3-09 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 5-87 [email protected]

Hardesty, * Ann 989-590-2055 134 Roberts Rd. BD 10-27 Ossineke, MI 49766 ID 9-94 [email protected]

Hart, * Mary Louise 989-354-4262 142 S. State St. BD 10-22 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 4-75

[email protected] Herbek, * Melba 989-742-4205 25336 M-32 BD 4-20

Hillman, MI 49746 ID 5-86 [email protected] Hilberg* Lisa 989-3560163

1205 Trolbridge Dr. BD 2-28 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 10-18 [email protected]

Huey, * Marion 386-673-1242 P.O. Box 77 BD 7-02 Atlanta, MI 49709 ID 9-65 1615 Daytona Ave.

Holly Hill, FL 32117 [email protected] Ilsley, Michelle 989-356-3990

365 Schuener Dr. BD 1-24

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

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Alpena, MI 49707 ID 10-01 [email protected]

Kelly, * Myrna 989-356-4694

2290 Woodview Dr. BD 4-19 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 5-87 [email protected]

Kindt, * Carol 989-356-9642 520 Brentwood Dr. BD 9-18 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 5-09 [email protected]

Kindt, * Sandra 989-471-2178 113 River Rd. BD 11-18 Ossineke, MI 49766 ID 5-87

[email protected] Kowalski, Julie 989-356-0427 215 Barry St. BD 1-29

Alpena, MI 49707 ID 5-98 [email protected] 989-884-1253 Kowalski, * Karen 989-356-1557

507 Minor St. BD 7-05 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 12-13 [email protected]

LaHaie, * Sharron 989-356-0917 1315 S. First BD 10-08 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 9-93 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Larson, *Ilene 989-471-2057 Box 16 BD 7-27

Ossineke, MI 49766 ID 5-90 [email protected]

Marceau, Jenny 989-464-1339

3599 S. Third Ave BD 10-15 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 06-15 [email protected]

Masters, * Betty 989-354-5132 123 Barrington Circle BD 12-29 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 9-00 [email protected]

McLennan, * Sandy 989-356-9379 205 Princeton Ave. BD 11-30 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 9-05

[email protected] Melville, * Janice 989-354-4702 575 Northwood Dr. BD 7-28

Alpena, MI 49707 ID 9-94 [email protected] Mooradian, * Jan 989-727-2554

5915 Pine St. BD 6-06 Hubbard Lake, MI 49747 ID 10-14 [email protected]

Mulka, * Mary Ann 989-766-2254 9922 M–65 N. BD 5-27 Posen, MI 49776 ID 5-90 [email protected]


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Peterson, * Candy 989-329-2147 8076 E Sunset BD 10-17

Roscommon, MI 48653 ID 10-18 [email protected] Shoemaker, * Joy 989-354-5951

418 S. First Ave. BD 3-31 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 9-94 [email protected]

Slayden, * Beverly 989-736-8045 Box 302 BD 9-07 Lincoln, MI 48742 ID [email protected]

Sylvester, * Jane 989-354-3267 1221 S. 11th Ave. BD 5-15 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 4-83

[email protected] Thomson, * Beckie 989-884-1989 14190 Long Rapids Rd. BD 3-03

Lachine, MI 49753 ID 12-10 [email protected] Tolan, Gretchen 989-471-3322

1021 E Nicholson Hill BD 2-3 Ossineke, MI 49707 ID 6-15 [email protected]

Usher, * Julie 989-471-9182 6609 US 23 South BD 8-07 Ossineke, MI 49766 ID 9-00 [email protected]


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Winter, Sara Jane 989-354-7599 865 Golf Course Rd. BD 11-19

Alpena, MI 49707 ID 10-01 [email protected]

Witulski, Christine 989-657-6564

431 State St. BD 3-20 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 10-14 [email protected] (w)989-356-2202

Wojda, * Debbie 989-356-1361 315 W. Campbell BD 3-25 Alpena, MI 49707 ID 9-02 [email protected]

Wright, * Betty 989-742-3297 P.O. Box 134 BD 6-09 Hillman, MI 49746 ID 6-89

[email protected]


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Winners of the Alpha Xi’s Celebration of Alpha Iota State’s 75 Diamond Anniversary bracelets

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Beverly Atwell Personal Information Street Address 7771 Rocky Bay

City, State, Zip Code Alpena, MI 49707

Phone Number 989 354-4285

Email Address [email protected]

Birthday Mar. 04

Initiation Date ID 05-72

Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree CMU

Title of undergraduate degree BS/science/social studies«

Institution of granting graduate degree Central Michigan University

Title of graduate degree MS/ Special Education

Institution granting post-graduate degree

Title of post-graduate degree

Employment History Retired 1987 District Alpena Public Schools

Position Special education teacher

Grade or subject(s) taught 9 - 12

Number of years employed in education 36

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Wendy Brooks

Personal Information Street Address 5725 Cedar St.

City, State, Zip Code Millersburg, MI 49759



Birthday Jul. 06



Title of undergraduate degree Home Economics

Institution of granting graduate degree CMU

Title of graduate degree Library Science

Institution granting post-graduate degree CMU

Title of post-graduate degree Spec. in Ed. Admn.

Employment History District ACC

Position Dean of Learning Resource Center and Media

Grade or subject(s) taught


Additional Information

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Pauline Buchner

Personal Information Street Address 1135 Highland Court




Birthday Oct. 29


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree University of Wisconsin

Title of undergraduate degree BS

Institution of granting graduate degree

Title of graduate degree



Employment History Retired District Alpena Public Schools

Position teacher

Grade or subject(s) taught 7-12



I was born at home in the Township of Waukechon, Shawano County, the 6th of 9 children. Schooling

was a one room school through 7th grade. 8th was at Lincoln, and 9-12 at Shawano High School.

Cherished, blended family life is with Bob Buchner, 8 children, 20 grandchildren, and 7 great

grandchildren.

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Marty Cantleberry

Personal Information Street Address 2070 Wyndham Lane




Birthday Jan. 27


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree

Title of undergraduate degree





Employment History District

Position


Number of years employed in education



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Midge Connon

Personal Information Street Address 470 Princeton




Birthday Oct. 10



Title of undergraduate degree BS


Title of graduate degree MA



Employment History Retired 1997 District Alpena Public

Position

Grade or subject(s) taught 1st or 2nd grade

Number of years employed in education 32.6



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Sylva Dartt Personal Information Street Address 10420 South Shore Dr.

City, State, Zip Code Atlanta, MI 49709

Phone Number 989 3062995


Birthday Apr. 29


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree EMU

Title of undergraduate degree BS«

Institution of granting graduate degree EMU




Employment History Vista Unified Schools, CA District

Position teacher

Grade or subject(s) taught Sp. Ed.. K, 2



After graduating, I taught homebound students for one year. With a military husband, I have taught in

Michigan, Kentucky, Virginia, Japan, and California. In 2001, I retired for Southern California and moved

to Northern Michigan. At this time, I transferred my membership from Vista, CA, to Atlanta, MI.

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Meg Devers Personal Information Street Address 14397 Parallel Ave.




Birthday Jul.25



Title of undergraduate degree BS in Ed.«

Institution of granting graduate degree Spring Arbor Univ.

Title of graduate degree Masters of Ed.

Institution granting post-graduate degree MSU

Title of post-graduate degree Technology Ed.

Employment History Retired 2017 District

Position Teacher math, Dean of Students, Athletic Dir.

Grade or subject(s) taught Jr.High


I am the proud mother of 2 children and the wife of a retired military man. I enjoy losing track of time in

my sewing/craft room. My mother taught me to sew at age 7 and I haven’t stopped enjoying this skill. I

make homemade greeting cards and love to share this craft with anyone who is willing to participate. I

love Michigan summers and enjoy every moment I can on the Long Lake with family and friends. I pride

myself on making life and learning fun, and live every day to its fullest.


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Nancy Everett Personal Information Street Address 2518 Scott Rd.

City, State, Zip Code Ossineke, MI 49766



Birthday Oct.25


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree Livingston U

Title of undergraduate degree BME«

Institution of granting graduate degree Marygrove College

Title of graduate degree MAT

Institution granting post-graduate degree SVSU

Title of post-graduate degree K-5 Endorsement

Employment History Retired 2017 District Alpena

Position K-6 Music

Grade or subject(s) taught K-6


I have several hobbies including quilting, gardening, reading, and cooking. My husband, Richard, and I

enjoy riding motorcycles and snowmobiles. We have 4 cats and 2 dogs that I enjoy…including reading,

shopping, game playing, and mostly traveling around the U.S. and the world. I have traveled to Africa for

Big Game.

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Marilyn Frank

Personal Information Street Address 111 N. Garden




Birthday Feb. 26


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree Concordia U.

Title of undergraduate degree BS in El Ed.«

Institution of granting graduate degree MSU

Title of graduate degree Ed. Curr


Title of post-graduate degree ED. Adm.

Employment History Ret'd 1998 District Alpena Public

Position Dir. El. Ed




I love to golf and enjoy doing volunteer work at church. Worked for MSU for 3 years coordinating the

student teacher program. I was named Michigan's Outstanding Principal and was awarded a trip to

Washington, D.C.

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Ruth Follbaum Personal Information Street Address 6668 Mt. Maria Rd. P.O Box 196

City, State, Zip Code Hubbard Lake, MI 49747



Birthday Feb. 26

Initiation Date Transfer


Title of undergraduate degree «






Position




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Mary Kay Griswold Personal Information Street Address 2037 M-65 N

City, State, Zip Code Lachine, MI 49753



Birthday Nov. 11









Position




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Jane Guyott Personal Information Street Address 421 Marywood Dr.




Birthday Mar. 09


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree Northern Michigan University

Title of undergraduate degree Bachelors of Arts«

Institution of granting graduate degree Northern Michigan University

Title of graduate degree Masters of Arts




Position Teacher, Principal, Director of El & Sp. Ed

Grade or subject(s) taught K-post grad



In addition to teaching, mentoring, and encouraging others in Alpena, I also taught for Michigan State

University for 6 years and supervised intern and student teachers. I taught several classes for Alpena

Community College and Central Michigan University. I worked for NEMCSA (for 8 years) supervising

Head Start teachers in 23 countries.

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Ann Hardesty

Personal Information Street Address 134 Roberts Rd.




Birthday Oct. 27


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree State University of NY at Oswego

Title of undergraduate degree Bachelors of Science«

Institution of granting graduate degree Western Michigan University

Title of graduate degree Master of Arts




Position Elementary

Grade or subject(s) taught K-3 & 6th



I am married to a wonderful man, Gerald, and have two married children, Karl and Karen. I also have

three grandchildren who keep me young as I play with them and attend their special events. My hobbies

and interests include; yoga, walking, bike riding, knitting, reading, traveling, church activities, keeping

informed about local, state, national, and international news.

Ann Hardesty 134 Roberts Road

Ossineke, MI 49766 989-471-5304

[email protected]

Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree State University of New York at Oswego Title of undergraduate degree Bachelor of Science in Education Institution of granting graduate degree Western Michigan University Title of graduate degree Master of Arts Institution granting post-graduate degree Title of post-graduate degree Retired

Year 2002 District Alpena Public Schools Position Elementary Teacher Grade or subject(s) taught 1

st-2

nd grades



Retirement is allowing me to spend more time with friends and family, especially

our three young grandchildren. Since the beginning of 2003 I’ve joined a yoga class and

fitness program at ACC. I’m enjoying these programs.

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Mary Louise Hart

Personal Information Street Address 142 State Ave.




Birthday Oct. 22


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree Drake University






Employment History Retired 1989 District APS

Position Elem. Music Teacher




I continue by serving as a church organist and accompanist for TBAC Chorus.We have three sons. We

ejoy traveling in Europe with family and exploring areas in the U.S.27

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Melba Herbek Personal Information Street Address 25336 M-32

City, State, Zip Code Hillman, MI 49746



Birthday Apr. 20


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree Central Michigan University

Title of undergraduate degree Bachelors of Science in Education«





Employment History Retired District Hillman Community Schools

Position Teacher

Grade or subject(s) taught 3rd and 4th grades



My husband Carl and I have been married for 58 years. We have three children and ten grandchildren.

Chistmas is very special for us. All the family comes for that holiday. We have traveled to the west and

vistited all the Laura Wilder sites. We have also had the privilege of vacationing in Alaska and Hawaii. I

enjoy reading, gardening, cooking, and entertaining friends. I loved teaching and began that career in a

county school at the age of 19.

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Marion Huey

Personal Information Street Address: 1615 Daytona Ave PO Box 77

City, State, Zip Code: Holly Hill, FL 32117 Atlanta, MI 49709

Phone Number 386-673-1242


Birthday Jul. 02









Position




Marion Huey P.O. Box 77 Atlanta, MI

989-742-3347 [email protected]

Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree Alma College Title of undergraduate degree Bachelor of Arts Institution of granting graduate degree Title of graduate degree Institution granting post-graduate degree Title of post-graduate degree Retired

Year 1986 District Atlanta Community Schools Position Homemaking teacher Grade or subject(s) taught 7-12 Number of years employed in education 31


I also taught at Scottville (1954-56) and Frankenmuth (1956-1959). I was an

International Farm Youth Exchange delegate to Norway in 1955. I am currently on the

commmitte planning the International USA/Canadian meet in June 2005.

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Michelle Ilsley

Personal Information Street Address 365 Scheuner Dr.




Birthday Jan. 24


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree Western M. U

Title of undergraduate degree BA«


Title of graduate degree Masters in the Art of Teaching



Employment History Presently Teaching District APS

Position Elem. Teacher

Grade or subject(s) taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th



My family (Stuart, Cameron and Benjamin) enjoys playing games, traveling, bike riding, and just being

together. When I have a moment to myself, I enjoy reading, gardening, and visiting friends.

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Mryna Kelly Personal Information Street Address 2290 Woodview Dr.




Birthday Apr. 19









Position




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Carol KindtC Personal Information Street Address 520 Brentwood Dr.




Birthday Sep. 18









Position




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Sandra Kindt Personal Information Street Address 113 River Rd.




Birthday Nov. 18


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree Jacksonville University

Title of undergraduate degree BS in ED«





Employment History Retired 1999 District APS

Position Elem.Teacher

Grade or subject(s) taught K-3/Title 1



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Julie Kowalski Personal Information Street Address 215 Barry Street




Birthday Jan. 29


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree MSU


Institution of granting graduate degree Spring Arbor Univ.

Title of graduate degree Masters in Education



Employment History Retired 2010 District APS and St.Mary's Catholic School

Position teacher

Grade or subject(s) taught Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, and Title I K-6



I have been married to my husband, Jack, for 43 years. We have five children, two son-in-laws, one

daughter-in-law and five grandchildren. I love doing things with my family and friends and volunteering

at church and in the community. I also enjoy gardening, reading, and traveling.

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Karen Kowalski Personal Information Street Address 507 Minor Street




Birthday Jul. 05



Title of undergraduate degree BA in SS and Sci«

Institution of granting graduate degree MSU

Title of graduate degree Masters in Reading



Employment History District Ret'd 2006

Position Elementary teacher

Grade or subject(s) taught 1st and 2nd grade Lincoln School


I have several hobbies that I enjoy…including reading, shopping, game playing, and mostly traveling

around the U.S. and the world. I have traveled to Africa for Big Game hunting, Argentina for Dove

hunting, Costa Rica for sail fishing, Hawaii, Europe, cruised the Caribbean and Alaska, spent winters in

Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Florida, Branson, Missouri, Washington D.C., Texas, and many other traveling

adventures. I especially enjoy camping in the spring in AuGres for Walleye fishing and Manistee into the

summer for Salmon fishing. I enjoy doing volunteer work. Retirement has allowed me to do this and to

also spend more time with family and friends...enjoying every minute with them. I started teaching in the

school I attended as an elementary student, replacing my second grade teacher when she retired.

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Sharron LaHaie Personal Information Street Address 1315 S. First Ave.




Birthday Oct. 08



Title of undergraduate degree BA in SS and Eng.«




Title of post-graduate degree 30 Hours


Position Teacher

Grade or subject(s) taught 6,7, and 8



I have been married to my husband, Bill, for 53 years. We have two children, Tracey Wessel (Rich) and

Chris LaHaie. We also have two dogs who are part of the family, a black lab, Cheerio, and a rescue dog

named Sammy. We have two wonderful grandchildren, Steven and Bailey, who are so very special to us. I

like to read, walk, and spend time with family. Life is good and I am truly enjoying retirement.

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Ilene Larson Personal Information Street Address 12110 Clinton St Box 16




Birthday Jul. 27


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree Alpena Community College

Title of undergraduate degree Associates of Arts«

Institution of granting graduate degree Michigan State University

Title of graduate degree Masters of Arts - Educaton

Institution granting post-graduate degree Central Michigan University

Title of post-graduate degree Master of Arts

Employment History Retired District Alpena Pubic Schools

Position Teacher

Grade or subject(s) taught K-4, Title I



I am the proud mother of two married daughters and the grandmother of four amazing grandchildren:

Cathererine Nicole Fisher, Charlotte Jean Fisher, Sophia Marie Fisher, and Graycin Athony Waite. I love

to spend time with them as well as traveling, reading, shopping, and volunteering at the Bailey one-room

school house. I am happiest when I am helping others and being with my family and friends. I truly loved

teaching and retired in 2009.

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Jenny Marceau Personal Information Street Address 3599 S Third Ave




Birthday Oct 15

Initiation Date








Position




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Betty Masters Personal Information Street Address 123 Barrington Circle




Birthday Dec. 29








Employment History Ret'd 2004 District Alpena

Position 2-3 loop




I enjoy gardening, kayaking, golf, and crosss-country skiing.

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Sandy McLennan Personal Information Street Address 205 Princeton Ave.




Birthday Nov. 30



Title of undergraduate degree BS Eng. SS«


Title of graduate degree ZA Endorsement



Employment History Retired District Alpena Public

Position teacher

Grade or subject(s) taught 2nd grade



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Jan Melville Personal Information Street Address 575 Northwood Dr.




Birthday Jul. 28









Position



My husband, Kenneth, have been blessed with our daughter, Lori (Mrs. Terry Staffeld) of Barrington, IL and

Gregory (Lisa) Melville of Sylvania, OH. Our two grandchildren, Michael and Jenna, also give us many hours

of fun when we are together. I currently serve on the Social Ministry Committee of my church. I served on

the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library Board of Trustees for 12 years, and am currently

President of this Board. Prior to teaching, I worked as a Legal Secretary, Deputy Register of Deeds for Alpena

County, and Instructional Assistant at Pied Piper Opportunity Center. I was also a Licensed Realtor. I enjoy

being a "Mom and Grandma," working crossword puzzles, reading, playing cards, and donating time to others.

I treasure the time I spend with my family and friends at the hunting camp on Hubbard Lake Trail and our

cottage at El Cajon Beach. Being chosen as the 2014 "Woman of Distinction" for Delta Kappa Gamma was

truly a wonderful honor.

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Jan Mooradian Personal Information 31 Street Address 5915 Pine St.

City, State, Zip Code Hubbard Lake, MI 49747



Birthday Jun. 06









Position




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Mary Ann Mulka Personal Information 32 Street Address 9922 M-65 N

City, State, Zip Code Posen, MI 49776



Birthday May. 27



Title of undergraduate degree BS in Elem Ed«





Employment History Retired District Posen Consolidated Schools

Position Elem Teacher

Grade or subject(s) taught 5 and 6



I love golf, to weave baskets, surf the internet, and pamper my ten grandbabies.

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Joy Shoemaker Personal Information 34 Street Address 418 S. First Ave.




Birthday Mar. 31


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree Wayne State U

Title of undergraduate degree BS in Education«

Institution of granting graduate degree Wayne State U

Title of graduate degree Master of Library Science

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Position Library Media Specialist




I began my career with APS in 1974, but due to lay-offs in the late 70's and early 80's, I also worked in a

public library and as head librarian a Jackson Community College for 6 years. I love living in Alpena and

love being outdoors, on the lake or in the woods.

Beverly Slayden Personal Information Street Address P.O. Box 302

City, State, Zip Code Lincoln, MI 48742



Birthday Sept. 07


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree Alpena Community College

Title of undergraduate degree Associate in Arts«

Institution of granting graduate degree Michigan State University

Title of graduate degree Bachelors of Arts

Institution granting post-graduate degree Central Michigan University

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Title of post-graduate degree Master of Arts - Reading

Employment History Retired District Alpena Pubic Schools

Position Teacher

Grade or subject(s) taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades


I enjoy creating with stained glass, knitting, reading, golfing, walking, and Zumba classes. I collect

hatpins and flower frogs. My husband, Dan, and I like to garden and ride our motorcycle from coast to

coast. Loved my teaching career for 43 years, but since retiring have become an active member of the

Alcona Historical Society, Alcona Extension Club, and a docent at Bailey School, our one-room school

house at Sturgeon Point Light house. Being a member of DKG, I cherish the friendships and activities we

share with each other.

Jane Sylvester Personal Information Street Address 1221 S. Eleventh




Birthday May. 15



Title of undergraduate degree BS-Math & Science«




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Position Elem. teacher

Grade or subject(s) taught 2-5 grades



In my formative years, my dad, who was a paper cutter by trade and 8th grade educ., always said, "When

you go to college", not if you go. So I grew up knowing I was going to college. I never doubted it. I found

a way to pay for it, student loans, jobs, and DKG scholarship. I come from a family of five kids. Four of us

have graduated from college, so setting the seed early for education does matter.

Beckie Thomson Personal Information Street Address 14190 Long Rapids Rd

City, State, Zip Code Lachine, MI 49753



Birthday Mar.03


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree Eastern Michigan University

Title of undergraduate degree Bachelors of Science, Hearing Impaired«

Institution of granting graduate degree Central Michigan University

Title of graduate degree Masters of Arts - English, Language and

Literature



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Employment History Retired District Alpena Public and Huron Intermediate

Position English and Teacher of the Hearing Impaired

Grade or subject(s) taught 7 and 8 English, 3-12 Hearing Impaired


Who is Beckie A. Thomson? I am a wife, mother, and teacher. In 1983, I married Mark A Thomson after

dating for ten years. The loves of our lives are our son, James A .Thomson - 26 years, an English Teacher

and Writer in Chicago, Illinois, and our daughter, Sarah A. Thomson - 22 years, completing her education

at Northern Michigan University as an Athletic Trainer and working as Assistant Manager at Bath and

Body Works in Marquette, Michigan. During my spare time. I really enjoy bike riding, camping, sewing,

reading, and traveling. Most of which are done as a family outing. My family extends to our church and

community as well.

Gretchen Tolan Personal Information Street Address 1021 E. Nicholson Hill Rd




Birthday Feb 3

Initiation Date






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Position




Julie Usher Personal Information 39 Street Address 6609 US 23 S



Email Address [email protected].

Birthday Aug. 07



Title of undergraduate degree BA in Educ.«





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Position Teacher

Grade or subject(s) taught 2nd grade



Married to my husband, David, for 35 years. We have two daughters, Amy and Kristy, and several grand

children. My summers are filled with gardening, reading, walking on my beach, and spending time with

my family.

Sara Jane Winter

Personal Information 40 Street Address 865 Golf Course Rd.


Phone Number


Birthday Nov. 19


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree WMU



Title of graduate degree Master in the Art of Teaching

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Employment History Currently teaching District

Position Alpena Public

Grade or subject(s) taught 2-6th grades



My husband, Brian, and I have been married for ten years and we have two children. As a family, we

love to travel. My mom lives in Maryland, so we visit that area often. My hobbies and interests include

downhill skiing, baking, reading, and traveling. I enjoy it when students I have had come back to me and

reflect on special activities they remember and enjoyed.

Christine Witulski Personal Information 41 Street Address 431 State Ave




Birthday Mar.20







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Position




Deb Wojda Personal Information 42 Street Address 315 W. Campbell St.




Birthday Mar. 25


Education Background Institution granting undergraduate degree Hope College

Title of undergraduate degree BA in Phys. Ed«


Title of graduate degree MA in Elementary Ed


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Position PE/Health Teacher




My husband, Mike, and I have two sons, Matt and Mark. When we're not working, we enjoy

participating in and watching sports, reading, and traveling.

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Betty Wright Personal Information Street Address P.O. Box 134

City, State, Zip Code Hillman, MI 49746



Birthday Jun. 09




Institution of granting graduate degree Oakland U & EMU

Title of graduate degree Early Elementary



Employment History Retired 1986 District Flushing

Position teacher

Grade or subject(s) taught First Grade



My husband and I both retired in 1986. He was a mechanical engineer and I a teacher. We have two

boys. One lives in Eden Prairie, MN, and the other in Negaunee, MI. We live on Long Lake in Hillman.

We grew up in the area we now live in but moved away to go to college. Upon retiring, we moved back to

where our families are.

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Name Personal Information Street Address

City, State, Zip Code

Phone Number

Email Address

Birthday

Initiation Date








Position




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Appendix B ALPHA XI CHAPTER BYLAWS

ARTICLE 1 – NAME The name of this organization is Alpha Xi Chapter of Alpha Iota State – Michigan of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. ARTICLE 2 – PURPOSES The purposes of Alpha Xi Chapter shall be those of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.

1. To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual

fellowship

2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential

for distinctive service in any field of education

3. To advance the professional interest and position of women in

education

4. To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other

suitable endeavors in the interests of education and women

educators

5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in

pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to non-

member women educators

6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members

and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of

action

7. To inform the members of current economic, social, political,

and educational issues so that they may participate effectively

in a world society

ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP A. Membership

1. Membership in The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

is by invitation. At initiation one becomes a member of the

chapter, state, and international organization.

2. A member is initiated only once.

B. Classes of Membership

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1. Active – An active member is one who is employed as a

professional educator at the time of her election or has retired

from an educational position.

2. Reserve – Reserve status may be granted to a member who is

unable to participate in the activities of the chapter because of

physical disability or geographic location. A majority vote of

the chapter is required.

3. Honorary – Such membership is granted to a woman not

eligible for active membership but has given notable service to

education or women.

C. Election 1. A candidate for active membership may be voted upon at a

chapter meeting by ballot or by voice vote.

2. Honorary membership shall be elected by the method

established by the Executive Board.

D. Transfer A member may transfer from one chapter to another upon notification to Society Headquarters. A transfer form is available.

E. Reinstatement A former member may be reinstated by the chapter receiving the request

F. Termination of Membership Membership termination for non-payment of dues, resignation, or death.

ARTICLE IV – FINANCES A. Annual Dues and Fees

1. Annual dues include chapter, state, and international dues.

2. Dues include grant-in-aid and scholarship fees.

3. Additional fees and assessments are due as voted on by the

chapter.

a. Reserve members are not obligated to pay assessments except for

grant-in-aid.

b. Honorary membership has a one-time payment paid by the

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chapter.

4. Dues are collected by the treasurer in September and October.

Members may also pay in installments from July 1 to October

31. If dues are not paid by October 31, the member is dropped.

5. The initiation fee is paid at the time of initiation.

a. A member initiated after July 1 and before April 1 pays the

initiation fee, dues and scholarship fee at the time of initiation.

b. A member initiated after April 1 and before July 1 only pays the

initiation fee.

6. A member reinstated on or after July 1 and before April 1 pays

dues and scholarship fee.

B. Budget 1. The fiscal year is July 1 – June 30.

2. The immediate past-president serves as chair of the Finance

Committee which is responsible for preparing the budget.

3. The president appoints three (3) chapter members to the

committee. The president and treasurer are ex-officio

members.

4. Other duties of the Finance Committee regarding budget are

listed under committee responsibilities, Article VIII.

C. Expenses 1. The president or her designated delegate shall be reimbursed

for gas, registration, lodging, and meals when in attendance at

state convention, executive board meetings, and workshops.

2. Members who have been hospitalized or ill at home for an

extended period shall receive a rose from the chapter.

3. In the event of the death of a member, the president shall send

three red roses to the funeral home or the place of the

memorial service.

4. A card will be sent to a member in the event of a death in her

immediate family.

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5. The president shall receive her president’s pin as a gift from

the chapter at the beginning of her first year in office.

6. On-going projects of the chapter are budgeted each year unless

otherwise directed by the members. These are: Green School,

Literacy Program, Grant-in-Aid, Special Olympics, and World

Fellowship.

7. Special committee expenses must be submitted to the finance

committee for approval prior to expenditure.

ARTICLE V – OFFICERS A. The elected officers must be members of the Society and shall be president, first vice-president, second vice-president, and a secretary. The treasurer and parliamentarian are appointed. The treasurer by the executive board and the parliamentarian by the president. B. Duties of Officers

1. PRESIDENT

a. Preside at regular and special meetings and direct the activities of

the chapter.

b. Preside at executive board meetings.

c. Appoint a parliamentarian

d. Appoint standing and special committees, except the nominating committee. e. Serve as ex-officio member of all committees, with vote, except nominations. f. Fill, by appointment, all vacancies in office. g. Represent the chapter at meetings, conferences, and other events. h. Serve as a member of the state executive board. i. Appoint a designee, when necessary, if unable to attend meetings and functions. j. Send required reports to state and international.

Documents

FOR KEY WOMEN “EDUCATORS” ALPHA IOTA ALPHA XI … · 2019-12-01 · Haas, Carolyn Hawes, Frances Herald, Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Lichty, Pearl A. Ludy Guy, Laura Minar, Dr. Bertha