PSI STATE NEWS Official Publication of the Georgia State Organization

Vol. 62, No. 4 ~The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International ~ For Key Women Educators ~ Fall 2013

Southeast Regional ConferenceGeorgia Members Shine in Orlando

Psi State was well represented at the Southeast Regional Conference held in Orlando in July. Members participated in valuable trainings, listened to inspiring speakers, and attended informa-tive breakout sessions. Some members took advantage of their free time to experience the magic that is Orlando, Florida. President Gail Ford, Gail, Springstead, Virginia McChesney, Judy Scar-boro, Jo Davis, Michelle Bergozza, and Sandra Yerby participated in training prior to the beginning of the conference to learn about their new positions in Delta Kap-pa Gamma. These trainings were a special time when sisters from Southeast States could develop friendships and learn from each other. Sometimes there was laugh-ter but there was always a feeling of anticipation for a spectacular new biennium! Encouragement came in the form of several dynamic and motivating speakers. Sara Ford Walston inspired sisters to take a look at their inner selves to determine if they were coura-geous and challenged us to become more so in our daily lives. Ms. Walston taught sisters the original meaning of the word courage, from the heart and spirit, and encouraged us to use this definition in our personal and professional lives. She reminded us that courage does not just come in big, heroic packages but could be as simple as making a change in your life or deciding to support someone in need.

Kate Campbell Stevenson was a thought evoking speaker as well as an incredible singer and an accomplished actress. Kate used her talents to portray women who have impacted history, the world, and our individual lives. During the third general session, Kate depicted the lives of Betsey Coleman, Eleanor Roos-evelt, and Rachel Carson. Each of these women had the courage to make a difference in the world while over-coming incredible obstacles.

Betsey Coleman was an African American woman who made strides in the world of flight two years pri-or to Amelia Earhart. She had the courage to prove herself in a world where her skin color and her gender were seen as negative attributes. Ms. Stevenson then depictedE-leanor Roosevelt, another coura-geous and powerful woman. Despite being a quiet and shy young woman, she overcame these attributes to be-come an influential speaker and to help her husband remain strong in politics. Finally, Kate Campbell

Stevenson brought Rachel Carson to life right before our eyes. Rachel was a scientist who was concerned with chemicals destroying our environment and used her knowledge to speak with the legislature. She is respon-sible for much of our environmental legislation today. Ms. Stevenson inspires all women to be con-scious of the stories they are writing as they make ev-eryday decisions and challenges women to “Make a Difference.” Every day is an opportunity to make a dif-ference.

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Mission StatementDelta Kappa Gamma promotes professional and personal growth

of women educators and excellence in educationVision Statement

Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide

Photograph is courtesy of Photographs by Jim, Floresville, Texas.

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Golden Greetings from GailDear Psi State Sisters, Welcome to the 2013 – 2015 Psi State biennium! We are going for gold in all aspects of our state society! All of our members are Georgia Gold. We certainly want to increase our membership by drawing gold standard quality. For this biennium I ask that each of you “pan” for more Georgia Gold, that is, potential members for Delta Kappa Gamma. As you do this, keep in mind the gold standard; those who brilliantly shine as outstanding educators. We do not, however, want to forget the golden members we have now. We have members we can reinstate and those to recruit. Be a support for each other. Have chapter meetings of interest for your chapter members. Take time to have fun together. Go out for lunch, coffee, or to an antique store for shopping. Make a friendly visit or phone call.

As you plan for your chapter year, start with a Chapter Action Plan (CHAP). Take a look at where you are and set goals for where you would like to be as a successful chapter. Using these goals, decide who will be responsible for accomplishing the goals and the timeline to get them done. If you need assistance with this task, help is available on the DKG.org website with suggestions to achieve your chapter goals. Contact any Psi State officer or Strategic Action Plan (SAP) committee member, all of whom will be happy to assist. Our goal for every Psi State chapter is to have a CHAP in place during this biennium. Be one of the first!

Our officers, committee chairs, and district directors are shining as they have been planning for a golden biennium with members as the focus! Psi State’s leadership team is gearing up for all our members to be involved in our golden society. Opportunities abound! Please get involved and take advantage of these! The benefits of being a member are beyond measure. Networking opportunities, scholarships, grants, seminars, conferences, conventions, Delta-hostel, meetings of interest, leadership, and other similar programs are available to help our golden educators unite “in genuine spiritual fellowship.”

You are needed for our golden, biennium goals to be accomplished. Each member is vital as we can only achieve if we work together! I look forward to working with you, our Georgia Gold! Make plans now to join us on the September 28, 2013 at 9:00 AM for our first Executive Board and Membership meeting of the biennium. Make your reservation today!

Shine Brightly,Gail FordPsi State Organization President,Georgia

Psi State President, Gail Ford

Inside this edition...

Conference News 1

Golden Greetings 2

District Directors 3 Golden Opportunities 4

SER Updates 5

EEC 6

Membership Matters 7 Leadership Team 8

SER 10Scrapbook

Committee Gold 12

Chapter Pride 14

Red Roses 15

SERC 2015 16

Editor:Michelle Bergozza1805 Gail AvenueAlbany, GA 31707

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Meet Your District Directors

District 5-Becky Avera was a charter member of Beta Phi in 1976. She is now a valued mem-ber of Xi Chapter. Becky was Psi State President from 2003-2005. She has most recently served as Adhoc Committee Chair for “Psi State’s 75th Anniversary Celebration”. Besides being the District V Director for this biennium, Becky will continue to serve on the Elise Boylston Foundation Board. She was a Psi State Achievement Award recipient in 2008 and a Golden Gift Leadership Manage-ment Seminar recipient in 1987. Becky has spent her entire life in Edison, Georgia where she recently celebrated her 46th wedding anniversary with her husband, Darrell. She has two children and four grandchildren who she loves to visit.

District 6-Angela White is a DKG member in Beta Alpha which has valued members from Atkinson, Berrien, Clinch, Echols, and Lanier. Angela has served as President and Vice President at the Chapter level. She has served on the State Nominating Committee and has attended Leadership Seminars I and II. Angela is a retired teacher who taught in a myriad of fields including first grade, Reading Reccovery, Gifted and Advanced Math. The highlights of her career include being honored twice as Atkinson County Teacher of the Year. Angela is an active member of the Pearson First Bap-tist Church and the Atkinson County Library Board. She and her husband, William, are the proud parents of married children: Jennifer and Travis Pace and Perry and Hayley White.

District 3- Kathy Brown is thrilled to have the opportunity to serve as District III Director for the 2013-2015 biennium. She has been teaching as a music educator for 17 years, during which she has taught all students, grades Pre Kindergarten through College. Kathy states that, “As a member of DKG since 2002, I continue to be amazed at the wonderfully talented educators of our Society and I stand in awe of the truly remarkable Sisters that are members of DKG.” During her free time, Kathy enjoys reading, knitting, and traveling in her 1955 Chevy with her husband, Kelvin. She hopes to hear from each district III member soon.

District 2 -Janice Cochran lives in Young Harris with her husband John. She is the proud mother of two and grandmother of five beautiful grandchildren. Janice is a member of Beta Epsilon Chapter where she has served as chapter president during three bienniums. She has served on various chapter and state committees and she enjoys at-tending DKG conventions and conferences. Janice enjoyed teaching for 37 years, 29 of those in Kindergarten at Union County Primary in Blairsville, before retiring. Her favorite retirement activity is spending time with her grandchil-dren, with whom she hosts the television show, “Nana’s Treehouse”. This show centers around a theme, emphasizes reading as the key to learning, and showcases activities parents can do with their children at home.

District 4 -Cissy Peebles is a dedicated and enthusiastic member of Beta Beta Chapter in District IV. She has been a vivacious member of DKG since 2003, serving as chapter president, first and second vice president, corresponding secretary, and chairman and member of many committees. Cissy is cur-rently the chair of her chapter’s history committee and serves as parliamentarian.Cissy has also served on several state committees. Cissy has been teaching for 15 years and is currently a Special Education teacher in Emmanual County. She was named Swainsboro Primary School ’s Teacher of the Year in 2003. Cissy is also an active member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Churh. In her free time she enjoys gardening, fishing, photog-raphy, collecting antiques and spending time with friends and family.

District 1- Judy Hulsey has been an active member in Delta Kappa Gamma since 1996. She taught elementary school for 30 years, 26 at Cartersville Elementary School. Judy loves learning about the history of our beautiful state and enjoys learning new things such as line dancing. Her idea of relaxation is spending time at the beach and she goes often. The loves of her life are her two rescue animals: Harris the cat and Bella Luna the Border Collie. Judy is a Sunday School teacher at New Hope Fellowship in Cedartown, a past state president of the Georgia Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, and a member of the Rosebud McCormick Foundation, which endows scholarships.

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Golden Opportunities!Executive Board Meeting

Macon, GASeptember 28, 2013

Executive Board MeetingMacon, GA

February 22, 2014

CTAUN(Committee on Teaching

About the United Nations)March 8, 2014

District WorkshopsSpring, 2014Leadership I

June 6-8, 2014

International ConventionIndianapolis

July 28-August 1, 2014

Executive Board MeetingMacon, GA

September 27, 2014Delta Hostel

TBAOctober, 2014

Executive Board MeetingMacon, GA

February, 2015

Psi State ConventionTBA

Spring, 2015

Southeast Regional ConferenceSavannah, GA

July 14-19, 2015

Psi State Scholarships in the amount of $2000 will be awarded to three members for graduate study.

International Scholarships in the amount of $10,000 will be awarded to members for graduate study.

Learn more Sept. 28 at the state executive board meeting, specifically your district meeting. Plan to be there!

Deadline for scholarship applications is Feb. 1, 2014. More in Macon!Dianne SharpeScholarships Chair

Save the Date!June 6, 7, 8 2014

Leadership Seminar IMacon, GA

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Its official! The “Georgia Peaches” presented the invitation to the 2015 Southeast Regional Conference that will be held in Savannah on July 15-18, 2015 at the recent Southeast Regional Conference in Kissimmee. Wearing their conference aprons, the Georgia contingency handed out buttons and magazines promoting the future regional conference during the last general session. Mary Willis of the Psi State Technology Committee, created a powerful video that was shown to showcase the beautiful city of Savannah and invite DKG members to our state in 2015.

Savannah is an exciting venue to entertain our DKG sisters from far and wide.The Westin Harbor Resort and Spa will be the loca-tion. The Westin has everything that one could imagine to make for a comfortable and memorable experience.

Now it is time to roll up our sleeves and begin our journey in planning this event. SERC 2015 promises to be extraordinary with the help of our chapters across the state. First and foremost, please put the conference dates on your calendar and plan to attend. Talk up the conference in your chapters and support the steering committee as you are called on (individually or by chapter) to help.

Our first huge task will be to raise funds for a spectacular “Georgia Night”, convention bag items, and other fun events. If you have a connection to a vendor or corporation that would donate goods or financial support, I need to hear from you. Do you have connec-tions with talent in the Savannah area or suggestions for incredible speakers? I need to hear from you! Do you have a great idea? I need to hear from you!

Peggy McCallSERC 2015 Steering Committee Chair

2013 AttendeesSE Regional Conference

Orlando, Florida

Gail Ford Debbie BallFaith Shiver Missy Collins

Virginia McChesney Jo DavisBetty Lindsey Patty Newman

Betty Richardson Sandra YerbyJudy Scarboro Maidana Nunn

Gail Springstead Betsy BoxAnn Banaszak Helen Kress

Gwendolyn Benson Linda ByrdJane Holmes Patty Croft

Michelle BergozzaJeanne Stroebel Sheri Black

Wanda McLaughlinMavis Johnson Judy FarriganJanice Cochran Ann Boswell

Barbara Carlton Peggy McNashMarie Boatright Shannon Floyd

Linda Marten Peggy McCallWanda McMahan Shelly Foster

Jonnie Ghetti Iona ProctorDenise Klesick Susan Ogletree

Miriam Murray Becky AveraLeAnna Walton Ann ScheibAnn Fitzgerald Laura KerseyHanna Fowler Jan Westberg

Georgia Hosts Southeast Regional

Dr. Hanna Fowler and President Gail Ford

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Expand Delta Kappa Gamma!Expansion and Chapter Support Committee

A new biennium theme, “Georgia Gold,” is packed with innovative ideas and projects! The Expansion and Chapter Support Committee challenges chapters to “pan for gold” this biennium. Chapter presidents should communicate with their district directors about chapter issues and concerns. District directors and the ECSC will work with you to create a Chapter Action Plan that will help meet your chapter needs.Large chapters that wish to expand into a new chapter or members that wish to establish a chapter in a new geographical location should contact the Expansion and Chapter Support Committee.The committee looks forward to working with you and includes:

Marie Valeri Gold- Chair Jane Holmes- District I Betsy Barb- District II Jennifer Sherrod- District IV Judy McClellan- District V Pam Young- District VI

Marie Valeri GoldEEC Chair

Growing and Glowing for DKG:Educational Excellence!

You’re looking for a way to become more involved in Delta Kappa Gamma, but you’re not quite ready to take on a leadership roll? You may be interested in learning more about the Educational Excellence Com-mittee (EEC). It is a multifaceted committee/program that endorses in-ternational goals and projects in addition to our State’s projects. In brief, the EEC: impacts law and policy, empowers women, and increases global awareness. Some of the ways the EEC achieves these goals include: - Promote Schools for Africa- Through School for Africa project, nearly five million children will gain access to quality basic education. This project focuses on girls, orphans, and vulnerable children. DKG’s partnership with UNICEF will train more than 100,000 teachers and build or rehabilitate approximately 1,000 schools. -Support Early-Career Educators- Do you know that currently the US rate of teachers leaving this profession is 10% in the first year, 50% by year three, and 70% by year five? Other countries are experienc-ing similar challenges. SEE (Supporting Early-Career Educators) en-courages members/chapters to be creative in support of educators with zero to five years experience. This includes beginning teachers, as well as, educators assuming new positions/roles. Each chapter is asked to keep a record of the time invested through member support.- Promote the DKG/UN relationship- DKG has partnered with UNI-CEF to support education in developing countries. DKG also has rep-resentatives on CTAUN (Committee for Teaching about the United Nations) to promote awareness about the UN.

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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!

DKG International ConventionIndianapolis

July 28-August 12014

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White RosesIn loving memory of our

Psi State Sisters

With candlelight and roses,With song and thoughts so true,

We honor you who’ve left us,And pledge ourselves anew;

To carry on the service,Significant of love,

Inspired by true devotion,And blessings from above.

May Delta Kappa Gamma,In memory so dear,

Prove worthy of our sisters,And kindle hope each year;

Renewed with faith and courage,Our work will never cease,

To guide with truth and learningToward everlasting peace.

~Irene Reese~

Brenda May, Gamma ThetaAnn G. Parrot, Mu

Marie Milikin Madray, Beta Chi

Membership Matters! I recently read the following and thought it was worth sharing. “Do you remember when you were asked to become a member of Delta Kappa Gamma? Why did you say, “Yes”? For most of us, it was for one or more of these reasons: respect for the person inviting you, the fact that someone saw a potential for excellence in you, a desire to be part of a prestigious organization, a desire to be part of a network of key women educators, and/or a desire to improve your leadership skills.”

“When you were initiated, were you enthusiastic, energetic, and eager? Are you still? If you are a new member, do you make an effort to get to know veteran members and draw on their knowledge? Veteran members, have you shared your experience and knowledge with your chapter members or your state organization and beyond?” (Kappa State News, Winter 2013, Cathy Long)

These questions made me step back and think about myself and Delta Kappa Gamma. How do the questions make you feel? Are you still enthusiastic, energetic, and eager? If not, please delve deeply into yourself and find out why and then think about what you can do to get back that enthusiasm. How can you help others regain that eagerness and energy?

As I stated at Planning Day, the member is the heart of our Society and staying in communication with each member is important. The chapter is the vehicle for meaningful com-munication. Stay connected through phone calls, emails, and newsletters.

As you begin your new school year, keep in mind that efforts to gain membership must continue. Two actions should be of primary importance to chapters. First, nurture current members. A strong chapter with members who ap-preciate the benefits of membership is more likely to thrive. Second, attract new members. Share the good news of membership and invite others to join.

Retain, Reinstate and Recruit. The number one priority is for all chapters is to RETAIN their current members. Retaining members means we need to reach out to sisters and stay connected. The next priority is to REINSTATE. We need to find out why members drop out and invite them back. The last priority is RECRUITING. We need to energize our chapters with new members who can share their enthusiasm, personal and professional experiences, and their energy. Once we invite strong candidates for membership, we need to communicate our mission and purposes and inform them about our chapters’ activities and programs. So let’s set the Gold Standard in DKG by Retaining, Reinstating, and Recruiting.

If your chapter needs support in its efforts regarding membership, please contact the Psi State Membership Committee.

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Psi State Leadership Team 2013-2015

Personal Growth and SevicesWanda McLaughlinmwanda@mindspring.comEducational ExcellenceVirginia McChesneyva_mcc@yahoo.comTechnologyTina Marshtmar320@gmail.comAchievement Award Mary Anne Barlowmaryanne718@comcast.netCommunicationsBetty Richardsonbettyrichardson@comcast.netScholarshipsDianne Sharpedisharpe@aol.comReservationsAnn Clarkannclark29@yahoo.com

Jackie Mannwcmann@cox.net

President Gail Ford psisis09@yahoo.com First Vice President Miriam Murray miriambmurray@comcast.net Second Vice President Virginia McChesney va_mcc@yahoo.com Recording Secretary Lynn Skinner lynn.skinner@cowetaschools.net Corresponding Secretary Alice Bass amem26@gmail.com Treasurer Judy Farrigan farrigan@bellsouth.net Executive Secretary Gail Springstead gfspringstead@bellsouth.net Parliamentarian Jo Davis rwdavisfarms@aol.com Past President Peggy McCall pmccall@comsouth.netDistrict Directors District 1 Judy Hulsey judy_hulsey@cartersville.k12.ga.us District 2 Janice Cochran janicecochran@brmemc.net District 3 Kathy Brown kathyobrown@gmail.com District 4 Cissy Peebles queenoffluff2003@yahoo.com District 5 Becky Avera beckyavera@yahoo.com District 6 Angela White whitequiet@gmail.com

EditorMichelle Bergozzashellb74@gmail.comWebmasterSandra Yerbysan4au@bellsouth.netBylaws and Standing RulesDenise Klesickdeniseklesick@comcast.netExpansionMarie Valeri-Goldmgold12@comcast.netFinanceJonnie Ghettijghetti@comcast.netLeadership DevelopmentDr. Hanna Fowlerhwfl849@gmail.comMembershipJudy Scarborojjscarboro@bellsouth.netNominationsKim Hobbskhobbs3@gmail.com

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HistoryDr. Debbie Balldebbieball60@gmail.com Literacy LiasonMarie Boatrightmarie.boatright@woodward.edu

Elise Boylston Memorial FoundationBecky Averabeckyavera@yahoo.com Global ImpactWanda McLaughlinmwanda@mindspring.com

Psi State Leadership Team 2013-2015

Georgia Gold!Planning Meeting July 20, 2013

Macon, GA

Golden Ladies hard at work!

Judy Farrigan

Jane Holmes and Joe Davis

President, Gail Ford!

Virginia McChesney explains!

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Gail Ford presents $1,800.42 to Karen Fayard for the Emergency Fund, from Psi State.

Georgia’s Golden Girls walk to enjoyable classes!

Shannon Floyd and Ann Fitzgerald

enjoy the Celebration Luncheon.

Mavis Johnson, Jo Davis and Dr. Barbara Day

share fellowship at the Celebration Luncheon.

Peggy McCall and Gail Ford

Missy Collins, Susan Spencer, Sheri Black, and Marie Boatright promote SER in

Savannah.

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President Gail Ford presents the Georgia Flag.The Gaylord Palms

Gail Ford and Sandra Yerby

share a laugh.

Informative classes were enjoyed by all.

Jeanne Stroebel, Michelle Bergozza and Patricia Croft enjoy President’s Banquet.

Georgia Peaches Practice for Invitation

Peggy McCall and Judy Farrigan enjoy

Photograph of Gail presenting the flag is courtesy of Photographs by Jim, Floresville,

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Keeping you InformedCommunications Works to Update

Contact Information! The communication committee members: Michelle Bergozza, Shannon Floyd, Syd Morrison, Martha Noyes, Elaine Ruckel, Sandra Yerby, and Betty Richardson are looking forward to working with you this biennium. Our goal is to keep you informed of all the wonderful happenings in Delta Kappa Gamma. In order for this to happen, we must have your cor-rect email address. Please send corrections or updated email information to bettyrichardson@comcast.net.

The duties of the communications committee include sending you information from our President, Gail Ford and the leadership team. Communications also conducts workshops, updates the Psi State website, and publishes the Psi State News. Remember to send your chapter newsletters and media releases to Betty Richardson so that your chapter will be eligible for a communications award at our next Psi State Conven-tion.

Look at the new online art gallery!

DKG international is asking members to explore the new art gallery they have created online. This gallery will showcase the talented women in DKG all over the world. The gallery will go live on dkg.org sometime in November.

Submissions to the gallery can be made in any of the following 5 categories: Literary Works Two- and Three-Dimensional Art Performance Art Photography Crafts

The Application Form and Procedures for Submission will be posted on the website after July 1. Georgia Sisters, it’s time to shine!

Pride in the Big PictureExciting Work Begins for Educational Excellence!

-Impact Educational Law and Policy by sharing member expertise with lawmakers and other officials who influence education. Step up! Run for office! -Attend Delta Hostel- Psi State developed Delta Hostel as a weekend retreat and personal de-velopment opportunity highlighting various areas of Georgia. It is held in the fall of even numbered years. Some say it is the best spend the night party you will ever attend. - Support the Ferst Foundation for Child-hood Literacy. - Attend and support fine arts throughout the state.

Interested? For more information check out the in-ternational website at www.dkg.org, click on EEC under committees. While you are there link to our Psi State website. Opportunities abound for you in DKG! Let your chapter president know that you are willing to do great things in our golden society! Shine brighter: get involved! Go for the gold in DKG!

Virginia McChesney, 2nd Vice President, EEC Chair

Psi State has a new website! Check out the new Psi State website

at www.dkgga.weebly.com. Sandra Yerby has worked dilligently to get the site up and

running.

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Gold Around the Globe!

The Atlanta Steering Committee of the

Committee on Teaching About the United Nations

(CTAUN)

Presents The Sixth Annual Atlanta ConferenceDATE: Saturday, March 8, 2014

Location: Georgia State University College of Education Atlanta, GA

Registration and Conference Information Available on teachun.org.

Spread the word--share with interested members!

CTAUN Grant Winners in DKG The 2012 CTAUN Best Practices Award was presented to Delta Kappa Gamma sisters in Alpha Alpha State, Pennsylvania, for their project, “Hey Sister Can You Spare a Pair?” State President, Louann Shrader and Karen Bell, Projects Chair, accepted the award.

The 2012 CTAUN theme, “Education is a Human Right” was a great fit for the DKG vision, ‘Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide’ and our support of Schools for Africa. “Hey, Sister Can you spare a Pair?” focused on education as a human right and DKG’s need to strive to impact education globally.

In many African countries young women are denied the right to attend school during their menstrual cycle. “Project Patricia”, a project that provides reusable feminine hygiene pads to young woman in Third World countries encountered a larger problem; young women needed the undergarments to support use of the pads. That is where “Hey Sister Can you spare a Pair?” provides support. Members of Alpha Alpha State collected over 3,800 pairs of cotton panties to assure young women the right to an education. What better way to impact education worldwide!

Georgia Gold, can you think of a great way to “Impact Edcation Worldwide”?If so, maybe you can be the winner of the 2014 CTAUN grant and help students develop their global civic identity and understand that their decisions have an impact around the world.

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In addition to pertinent training and wonderful speakers, sisters were able to attend breakout sessions that met both their personal and professional needs. These workshops were varied in theme and purpose. There was a workshop for everyone! Some members learned to “Google their Work”, using Google Docs and the Google Drive. Others learned about the ar-cheaology of Florida from Doctor Rachel Wentz and loved every minute of it. Still others learned about publishing, using Adobi InDesign and were able to practice in a computer lab.

There was a Weebly workshop for sisters who wanted to learn how to design their own website and a Bring Your Own Device session for those sisters courageous enough to let children bring technology into the class-room. If sisters wanted to learn more about the society of Delta Kappa Gamma, they could attend sessions about Strategic Action Plans, scholarships, and lead-ership. There was something interesting, informative, and life affirming for everyone!

Dr. Hanna Fowler and the Southeast Regional Com-mittee planned a fantastic conference and the sisters in attendance were grateful for their hard work and dedication to Delta Kappa Gamma.

Psi State Honors Past Presidents! Thank you for leading us and setting the Gold standard in DKG! You are our Golden Roses!

Mrs. Joan Cordell 1975-1977Mrs. Mavis Johnson 1981-1983Mrs. Josephine Hicks 1983-1985Dr. Janie Smallwood 1985-1987Dr. LeAnna Walton 1987-1989Dr. Corinne Daniel 1989-1991Mrs. Jean Barber 1991-1993, 1993-1995Dr. Gloria Bienstock 1999-2001Mrs. Slyvia Brown 2001-2003Mrs. Becky Avera 2003-2005Dr. Hanna Fowler 2005-2007Dr. Patti Newman 2007-2009Mrs. Jo Davis 2009-2011Mrs. Peggy McCall 2011-2013

Chapter PrideAlpha Alpha begins the school year collecting school supplies to donate to schools in the middle of the year when supplies become scarce. In October, they provide a Grant-in-Aid to a perspective educator enrolled in a college program. Funds for the grant are raised through book sales and a holiday auction.

Alpha and Beta Nu will hold a combined Ladies Tea and Bazaar. It will feature a tea party setting where members will sell their old costume jewelry and purses. The ladies are calling this, “Tea with Old Bags”!

Beta Delta will continue their project, “School in a Bag,” for a second year. They collect school supplies in a two gal-lon Ziploc bag for area Title I schools. Beta Delta will also continue to host “Dinner with a Purpose” to raise money for teacher grants.

Alpha Beta has begun to collect amusing stories and sage advice to be placed into a volume that will serve to Support Early Career Educators. This will be distributed along with an assorment of goodies to welcome new educators to the field.

Delta Alpha provides refreshments for the monthly “New Teacher” meetings and staff training sessions. These sessions are for all new teachers to the county.

Iota purchased dictionaries for all third graders in Rome City and Floyd County School Systems. They plan to con-tinue this project for the 2013-2014 school year. They are also discussing plans to help other grade levels.

Iota awarded a medal to one outstanding senior in each of their four high schools. These medals were given to students in the Teacher Apprentice Program at the Floyd County College and Career Academy.

Xi Chapter donated ten Walmart gift cards in the amount of twenty dollars to Early Career Educators during New Teacher Induction in Dougherty County. All new educators were also given a book mark welcoming them to education from Delta Kappa Gamma.

New Teachers accept Walmart gift cards and bookmarks from Xi President.

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Red Roses Honor and Celebrate

Sister PrideMaidana Nunn completed 40 years in DKG in May 2013. She was a faithful member of the Milledgeville Chapter until it dissolved and since then has been a vital member of her Macon chapter. Thank you for your service and dedication, Maidana.Nora Moulton has received a Cornetet Professional Development award in the amount of $1,550. She plans to use her award to attend Focus on Freshman: Best Practices, Freshman Transition in Action in Los Angeles, California. Congratulations, Nora.

Chapter PrideGamma Theta members assist Saddle Ridge Elementary/Middle School with the children’s lunch routine during the first four days of school as teachers and students get used to a new program.

Beta Eta is donating time and financial assistance to the Healthy Weekend Snacks program, a program designed to alleviate hunger.

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