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GAMMA OMEGA FOCUS Gamma Omega Chapter
Texas State Organization
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
DKG 2016-18 International Theme:
Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
2017-2019 TSO Theme Bridging Yesterday and Tomorrow
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
The month of November is
the time to remember all the things we
can be thankful for: faith, family,
friends, DKG sisters, etc. The fresh air
outside gives us the energy to hike,
garden, or to do whatever outside
activities we enjoy.
This meeting will be special with six new
members to induct. I look forward to
getting to know them. I am very proud
of Gamma Omega for stepping in and
helping where help is needed. Let’s
show our new members what it means
to be DKG sisters! We are the best
Chapter ever…
Be sure to email me when you find the
hidden symbol….φφφφ See you at the November meeting. May God
bless!
Lou Pruett
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Program: Welcome to Gamma Omega
November 3, 2018 9:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Fellowship
Hall Phillipsburg, Texas Hostesses: Waller Members Cost: $1.00
Meditation: Christina Godfrey Collect: Susan Campbell Door Prize:
Mary Alice Cure PerfectAttendance EvelynTurlington Prayer: Melanie
Crowhurst Mission Statement: Eunice Sitton Pledges: Janyce Beyer
Music: Melinda Jones Reply to: Merilyn Godwin PO Box 71 Waller, TX
77484 [email protected] by Monday, Oct 29, 2018
COMMITTEE REPORTS These committees will report at the November
meeting.
Program- Jeanell Dallmeyer Legislative- Lou Pruett Membership –
Anna Breddin Scholarship – Sue Wieprecht
Volume 42 Number 3 November, 2018 Area 7 No. 96 Austin,
Burleson, Lee, Waller, and Washington Counties
Editor: Adriana Mendoza Focus Contact: Lou Pruett
MISSION STATEMENT
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes
professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence
in education.
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MEMBER NEWS Heather reports: I attended the US Pocono Reunion in
New Orleans, September 16-19, 2018. We had a tour of the Warehouse
where the Mardi Gras floats are stored and made. That was extremely
interesting. They just reopened the new WWII Museum because of the
hurricane. It was fascinating going there. There was a 50 minutes
film narrated by Tom Hanks that included Muslini thru Churchill and
Roosevelt. It brought back a lot of young memories for me. Mackie
and Mary Ann reported: My sister and I just returned from
Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico. We enjoyed visiting with
friends, touring, and attending the spectacular Balloon Festival!
The Somerville graduating class of 1968 celebrated their 50th
anniversary of graduating from high school on October 12-13. Carol
Brinkman was the Grand Marshal of the Homecoming Parade, and Linda
Pinkerton was inducted into the Somerville Ex-Students Hall of
Fame. Shelley reports: My husband, Brad Niess, has written a play
that has been picked up by a theatre in Brooklyn, NY, to be
produced in January. We will be going over the MLK break because
the company wants the playwrite there for a talk after the final
performance.
Society Websites
Gamma Omega www.gammaomegatx.weebly.com
Delta Kappa Gamma International www.dkg.org
Texas State Organization www.dkgtexas.org
November Birthdays 1 Earnestine Seals
2 Gladys Avis
8 Yvonne Wait
8 Letha Dillion
16 Pamelia Dunlop
19 Gail Schroeder
25 Mary Alice Cure
26 Sandy Johnson
Reaching Out to Others
I know our Chapter will continue
to step up and provide support for
Focusing Families. Linda
Herrmann thanks you for your
support in October with a big
haul of goodies. This month we
would like to collect cool weather
items such as long pj’s, hats
sweaters/hoodies, gloves, jackets,
coats, etc. Let’s show that we care
and bring another big haul to
share with those in need.
We will also take up a special
collection for the church to show
our appreciation for the use of
their building. Bring your change
and extra cash to share!
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SUPPORT
EARLY CAREER
EDUCATORS
Remember to be looking out for those new teachers who might need
help or just a vote of confidence.
Save the dateF TSO Convention June 2019 Arlington
The Focus Committee
Adriana Mendoza [email protected] Annette Balke Jackie
Romine Gail Schroeder Linda Braun Ramah Barnett Mary Jean Brehm
Sandra Strong Carilyn Muzny
October Meeting The Somerville members invited Ray Weiss who
gave an interesting talk about the Trivent Builds with Habitat for
Humanity in other countries. Six new members were voted on and
approved. Members filled tables with supplies needed by Focusing
Families. Janet Allphin spotlighted Heather Smith, Lori Jackson and
Cheryl DaBera. Sue Wieprecht reported that we will be able to give
three $500 scholarships to eligible applicants. The Lend a Hand
money goes to Lee Co.
GAMMA OMEGA PROGRAMS
2018-2019
Dec 1 – Brenham – It’s Time to Shop Feb 2 – Sealy – Gold Star
Mother’s Program March 2 – Burton – DKG Scholarships April 13 –
Bellville – Our Founders/ Happy Birthday to Us
Please send
information for the
Focus to:
[email protected]
Lou Pruett
10257 PR 20φ01 Caldwell, TX 77836
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Health Hint (Medlife & Health p. 4 vol 9 issue 2) The truth
about chickpeas Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, are hearty
pulses best known as the star ingredient in hummus, a Middle
Eastern dip that enjoys widespread popularity in the US. Chickpeas
taste great in homemade hummus and as salad toppers. You can
also roast them in an oven until they’re crispy for a
protein-rich snack. Like all pulses, chickpeas are an excellent
source of lean, plant-based protein. An ounce of chickpeas contains
30 percent more protein than an ounce of ground beef. Chickpeas are
also abundant in potassium, magnesium and iron, making them a great
post-workout recovery snack. Don’t Drain the Can! Chickpea juice
can be used as a substitute for egg whites in everything from
meringues to mayonnaise!
Orientation
Our Orientation was held at the Guadalajara Restaurant in
Brenham on October 18. We enjoyed meeting our new members-to-be,
Kristie Barker, Kay Ivy, Stephanie Koehler, Joy Ann Kroeger, Paola
Salgado, and Debbie Watkins (not pictured). Also shown are Joyce
Whitehead, Treva Bullard, and Gladys Avis. Anna Breddin gave the
orientation presentation to the group. The new members will be
initiated at the November meeting.
Pineapple Crunch Cake From Gail’s kitchen
Cake:
2 cups sugar 2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp vanilla
2 cups crushed pineapple, undrained 1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Icing: 1 stick butter 1 ½ cups sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix dry ingredients, add remaining
cake
ingredients and stir until combined. Pour into greased 9x13 pan
and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center
comes out clean. During the last few minutes of baking time,
combine icing ingredients in a
small saucepan. Bring to boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove
cake from oven and pour half of icing evenly over cake.
Run a butter knife around edge to loosen cake from pan. When
icing
soaks into cake (a few minutes), pour remaining icing evenly
over top. The icing will soak into the cake, making it very moist.
If you prefer a drier cake, let the cake cool completely before
pouring
the icing over the top.
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Student Scholarships
Sue Wieprecht would like to have all applications for
scholarships in by the November meeting. Applicants may mail their
paperwork or members may bring it to the meeting for them.
Who is in the Spotlight??
One More ThingF..
TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water? DONALD:
H I J K L M N O TEACHER: What are you talking about??? DONALD:
Yesterday you said it’s H to O8
From the legislative committee:
Early voting starts on October 22nd.
Election Day is November 6th.
Let’s all get out there and vote!!
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Remember to reply promptly telling the hostesses whether or not
you will attend the
meeting. An email or phone call is sufficient.
If you can’t attend, please tell us and give a reason. Thanks
for helping out your
Gamma Omega Sisters.
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Directions to Meeting Brenham to Phillipsburg Church:
Take Highway 36 south to Austin County line; turn left at
the first road, Church Road (a very short distance).Then
turn right on Phillipsburg Church Road, you will see the
Church on the right.
Sealy/Bellville to Phillipsburg Church:
Take Highway 36 north, turn right on Sempronius Road
(approx. 1 ½ miles from the Kenney overpass). At the
cemetery turn left on Phillipsburg Church Road, and the
church will be on the left
