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THE
DELTAKAPPAGAMMA
SOCIETY
INTERNATIONAL
FOUNDEDMAY11,1929
SOUTHEASTREGION
PSISTATEORGANIZATION
BETAKAPPACHAPTER
DEKALBCOUNTY,GEORGIA
ORGANIZEDMAY24,1965
DISTRICTII
2014-2016BIENNIUM
(2015-2016YEAR-UPDATE)
DEDICATION
IT IS WITH A SENSE OF LOVE, PRIDE, AND APPRECIATION THAT THIS YEARBOOK IS DEDICATED TO OUR LOYAL MEMBER
FRANCES TRAXLER GREIFF
Frances has been a member of Beta Kappa Chapter since 1973 and continues as a valuable reserve member. In her role as an educator of English and journalism in Atlanta and DeKalb County for twenty-six years, she achieved many honors including 1991 Teacher of the Year at Druid Hills High School. She served as adviser to the newspapers in Cross Keys High School and in Druid Hills High where she also sponsored National Honor Society. Having earned a bachelor's degree from Florida State University and a master's degree from the prestigious Madill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Chicago, Frances wisely guided countless students in setting and reaching high goals. Being ever sensitive to the needs of others, she volunteered for seventeen years delivering "Meals on Wheels." Additionally Frances diligently mentored E.S.O.L. students for many sessions in a Clarkston area location. This multi-talented member, also an accomplished artist, has opened her home in recent years to provide art instruction for other artists.
As a writer, Frances' articles have been published in Progressive Farmer, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sunday Magazine, and in Floridays Magazine. In 2000, PRINTER LADY was published, after having been illustrated as well as written, by author Frances. This book gives an interesting and well-written account of Sara Hillhouse, first female Georgia newspaper editor. Ongoing proceeds from book sales lend support to various educational needs as noted by chapter members. Additionally, Frances' support to the field of education and to Beta Kappa continues through the Frances Traxler Greiff Award, set up in recent years by her husband, the late Professor George R. Greiff in his wife's honor. Our chapter sisters appreciate the foresight and generosity of Frances, her husband, and their three children all of whom are very successful in their professional fields.
INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION
FOUNDING DATE: MAY 11, 1929
NAMES OF FOUNDERS:
DR. ANNIE WEBB BLANTON
MAMIE SUE BASTIAN
RUBY COLE
MABEL GRIZZARD
DR. ANNA HISS
RAY KING
SUE KING
DR. HELEN KOCH
RUBY T. LOMAX
DR. CORA MARTIN
LAILA M. ODOM
LELA WILLIAMS
WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.dkg.org
INTERNATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD
PRESIDENT-DR. LYN B. SCHMID
1st VICE-PRESIDENT-CATHY P. DAUGHERTY
2nd VICE-PRESIDENT-JEANNETTE ZUNIGA
(Interim)EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-SANDRA S. BULL
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
EUROPE-MARIANNE SKARDEUS
SOUTHEAST-BECKY SADOWSKI
NORTHEAST-DR. KAY L. CLAWSON
SOUTHWEST-BETH SCHIEBER
NORTHWEST-DR. PHYLLIS VAN BUREN
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT-DR. BEVERLY HELMS
MEMBER-at-LARGE (2012-2016)-BARBARA L WHITING
MEMBER-at-LARGE-DR. HANNA W.FOWLER
AREA REPRESENTATIVE (CANADA)
DR. DONNA-FAYE MADHOSINGH
AREA REPRESENTATIVE (LATIN AMERICA)
TAMARA FLORES HERNANDEZ
PARLIAMENTARIAN-DR. GWEN SIMMONS
INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL
MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS
International International Convention
July 5 – July 9, 2016
Nashville, TN
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
Regional Northeast Regional Conference
July 8, 2015
Baltimore, MD
Hyatt Regency Baltimore
Southeast Regional Conference
July 15, 2015
Savannah, GA
The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa
Southwest Regional Conference
July 22, 2015
Wichita, KS
Hyatt Regency Wichita
Northwest Regional Conference
July 29, 2015
Regina SK
Saskatchewan Hotel
Europe Regional Conference
August 5, 2015
Boras
Grand Hotel Conference Center & City Spa
STATE INFORMATION
PSISTATEBIENNIUMTHEME:
PSISTATEWEBSITEADDRESS:
http://dkgga.weebly.com/
STATE FOUNDERS
MRS. JOSEPHINE BAGGOTT
MRS. MARGARET HARRIS BLAIR
MISS ELISE BOYLSTON
MRS. RUTH WEEGAND DAVIS
MISS MELVILLE DOUGHTY
MISS DOROTHY HAINES
MISS ETHEL MASSENGALE
MRS. NANCY PORTER
MISS JOSIE SLOCUMB
MISS CHARLOTTE GAGE SMITH
MISS MARGARET SOLOMAN
MISS MAY TAYLOR
MRS. EVA L. THORNTON
FOUNDING DATE
NOVEMBER 28,1936
Psi State Officers President
Gail Springstead [email protected]
1st Vice President Virginia McChesney [email protected]
2nd Vice President Dr. Kathy Brown
Recording Secretary Alice Bass
Corresponding Secretary Merrimac Forsyth
Treasurer Jonnie Ghetti
Executive Secretary Dr. Hanna Fowler
Parliamentarian Jo Davis
Immediate Past President Gail Ford
Psi State District Officers District I
Donna Riordan [email protected]
District II
Linda Byrd [email protected]
District III
Tina Marsh [email protected]
District IV
Patricia Croft [email protected]
District V
Lisa Goodin [email protected]
District VI
Lorelei Faucette lorelei3337@hotmailcom
Psi State Committee Chairs
Bylaws and Standing Rules
Diane Sharpe [email protected]
Communications
Betty Richardson [email protected]
Expansion/Chapter Support
Janice Cochran [email protected]
Finance
Susan Hitt [email protected]
Global Impact
Jeannie Stroebel [email protected]
History
Sharon Barrow [email protected]
International/State Projects
Judy Hulsey [email protected]
Leadership Development
Martha Noyes [email protected]
Membership
Gwen White [email protected]
Nominations
Kim Hobbs [email protected]
Scrapbook
Missy Collins [email protected]
Executive Board Reservations
Denise Klesick [email protected]
State Convention
Judy Scarboro [email protected]
Melissa Rawlins [email protected]
SOCIETY MISSION & PURPOSES Achievement Award
Mary Anne Barlow [email protected]
Educational Excellence
Dr. Kathy Brown [email protected]
Elise Boylston Memorial Foundation
Dr. Corrine Daniel [email protected]
Literacy Liaison
Marie Boatright [email protected]
Technology
Merry Willis [email protected]
Music
Dr. Cindy Gibson [email protected]
Non-Dues Revenue
Gina Luck [email protected]
Professional Development
Susan Woods [email protected]
Personal Development
Becky Avera [email protected]
Scholarships
Marie Boatright [email protected]
Strategic Action Committee
Dr. Lynn Skinner [email protected]
Educational Law
Ginger Holland [email protected]
Psi State News Editor
Leslie Giraldo [email protected]
Webmaster
Sandra Yerby [email protected]
Executive Board Facilities
Maria Valeri-Gold [email protected]
PSI STATE MEETING DATES AND
LOCATIONS
State Executive Board Meeting
September 26, 2015, Macon, GA
Psi State Legislative Day at the Capitol
January 12, 2016, Atlanta, GA
Psi State 2016 Leadership Institute
February 20, 2016, Macon, GA
Psi State DeltaHostel
March 11-13, 2016, Thomasville/Colquitt, GA
Spring Leadership Training
April 29-30, Warner Robins,GA
Leadership Seminar I
June 3-5, 2016
International Convention
July 5-9, 2016, Nashville, TN
CHAPTER INFORMATION
BETA KAPPA CHARTER MEMBERS JULIA ARCHIBALD *
PATSY BELCHER **
FRANCES BENNETT *
ESTHERE BLAKESLEE *
POLLY DAVIS BURNEY *
HELEN BYRD *
JULIET CLACK *
KAY DAVIS DUNN **
CLEO EDENFIELD *
CAROLYN GILLESPIE
NOREEN GREEN *
JEWELENE JONES *
PAT LEONARD *
VIRGINIA MCKATHEN *
BETTY ROWE **
SARA JO SIRMANS *
PATRICIA WILBER *
* Deceased
**Active
Beta Kappa Officers
First Row: Kay Reagan, Barbara Porter, Charleanne Sher, Linda Byrd
Second Row: Jane Webster, Mary Leonard, Janet Sullivan
Mary Shearon
OFFICERS President-Mary Leonard
First Vice President-CharleAnne Sher and Jane Webster
Second Vice President-Kay Reagan
Recording Secretary-Barbara Porter
Corresponding Secretary-Mary Shearon
Parliamentarian-Linda Byrd
Treasurer-Janet Sullivan
COMMITTEES 2015-2016 Society Business Communications *Mary Shearon
Finance *Janet Sullivan, Jane Webster
Membership/Necrology *Patsy Belcher, Kay Dunn Davis
Nominations *Linda Byrd, Betty Richardson, Sue Scott
Programs of Work
Programs *CharleAnne Sher, Jane Webster
Personal Growth *Betty Rowe, Jane Williams, CharleAnne Sher
Professional Affairs/Literacy *Mary Shearon, Adrienne Mey
Educational Services
Scholarship/Achievement Awards/Grants *Vyneta Davis, Janet Sullivan
Communications/Web Master *Linda Byrd
World Fellowship *Kay Reagan
Special Services
Leadership Development *Jane Webster, Staci Robbins
Yearbook *Kay Reagan
Newsletter *Mary Leonard
Scrapbook/Photographer *Barbara Porter
Installation * Betty Richardson, Sherry Hatcher
Initiation *Jane Williams, Sue Scott
Music * Peggy Woods
History *Kay Dunn Davis, Julia Wynne
By Laws and Standing Rules *Carolyn Robison
Auditor *Sue Scott
*Denotes Chairperson of the Committee
BETA KAPPA DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, PROGRAM TOPICS, AND
SERVICE PROJECTS August 29, 2015 11:30am-Luncheon/Speaker at Patsy Belcher's Home at 2499 Williamswood Court, Decatur, GA 30033-2816
Inspiration: Staci Robbins
Theme: Impact Our Members and Our Community
Hostesses: *Betty Richardson, Vyneta Davis, Patsy Belcher, Peggy Woods, Carolyn Robison, Mary Leonard, Barbara Porter, Kay Reagan
Program: Mary Starck from the Decatur Women's Resource Center will speak to us on the needs of the Center, the ways in which Beta Kappa has helped the women and children who seek assistance, and ways in which Beta Kappa can continue to assist the Center. Please bring your checkbook to pay your dues. Dues for active members are $85 and reserve members are $35. Please make checks payable to Beta Kappa.
Service Project: Beta Kappa will present a check to the Women's Resource Center.
October 24, 2015 11:30am-Greater Atlanta Christian School, 1575 Indian Trail Road, Norcross, GA 30093 in the "Wista Worthen Room-Initiation of new Beta Kappa members and Silent Auction.
Inspiration: Carolyn Robison
Theme: Impacting Our Members and Impacting Our Community
Hostesses: *Jane Webster, Jane Foster Williams, Mary Leonard, Julia Wynne, Leila Lawlor, Staci Robbins, Janet Sullivan, Mary Shearon
Program: A speaker from Georgia cares, the agency connecting services and treatment care for victims of child sex trafficking, will discuss the needs and services provided by the agency.
Service Project: Bring items for the Silent Auction.
. December 13, 2015 2:00-4:00 pm Christmas Tea at Anne Letbetter's Home 2348 Echo Cliff Court, Atlanta, Ga 30345
Inspiration: Anne Letbetter
Theme: Impacting Our Members, Our Community, and Our World
Hostesses: *Sherry Hatcher, Anne Letbetter, Linda Byrd, Kay Davis Dunn, Adrienne Mey, Betty Rowe, Sue Scott, CharleAnne Sher
Service Project: Bring a gently used purse and toiletries for the Women's Resource Center. Bring a monetary donation for the World Fellowship Organization.
February 6, 2016 Book Swap at 11:00 am with Alpha Rho/Omicron at Pleasantdale Elementary School, 3695 Northlake Drive, Doraville, GA 30340
Inspiration: Alpha Rho will designate one of its members.
Theme: Reading Impacts the World
Beta Kappa Officers will provide brunch items.
Program: Book Swap hosted by Alpha Rho and attended by Beta Kappa and Omicron chapters. (Bring-A Book/Take-A-Book) Speaker TBA
Service Project: Bring books for children at Women's Resource Center and bring donations for Schools of Africa project.
April 25, 2016 at 11;30 am-Catered Luncheon/Installation of New Beta Kappa/Alpha Rho/and Omicron Officers, Greater Atlanta Christian School, GACS 1500 Center, Ignite Conference Center, 1500 Indian Trail, Norcross, GA 30093
Inspiration: Leila Lawlor
Theme: Impacting Our Members and Impacting Our Community
Hostesses for Setup and Greeting: *CharleAnne Sher and Beta Kappa Officers
Program: Gail Springstead, newly elected Psi State President, and Linda Byrd, newly elected District Director, will address the group and the installation of new officers will take place.
Service Project: Chapter members will create "Bags of Sunshine" to be given to community helpers/GACS personnel in appreciation for services rendered.
BETA KAPPA CHAPTER PAST PRESIDENTS
1966-68 JEWELENE JONES
1968-70 CLEO EDENFIELD
1970-72 KAY DAVIS DUNN
1972-74 BETTY GREEN
1974-76 MARIE DIPAOLA
1976-78 FRANCES BENNETT
1978-80 HELEN DYER
1980-82 JOAN JOHNSTON
1982-84 MARY HIERS
1984-86 CAROLYN ROBISON
1986-88 POLLY DAVIS BURNEY
1988-90 BLANCHE BROWNE
1990-92 SALLY MOSTELLER
1992-94 JANE FOSTER WILLIAMS
1994-96 ANNE LETBETTER
1996-98 VYNETA DAVIS
1998-00 BECKY NAYLOR
2000-02 SHERRY HATCHER
2002-04 BETTY RICHARDSON
2004-06 WANDA CHASTAIN
2006-08 SUE SCOTT & ANNE LETBETTER
2008-10 BETTY RICHARDSON
2010-12 SEALY HARPER
2012-14 LINDA BYRD
Congratulations
Beta Kappa
Georgia Gold at the State Convention
April 2015 Psi State Order of the Rose 2013-2015
Certified Chapter Website Award 2013-2015
Exemplary Communication Award (Plaque) 2013-2015
Award for Chapter Excellence 2013-2015
Acknowledgement of Schools for Africa Contribution
Application for the Outstanding Program at the Chapter Level 2013-2015
Setting the Gold Standard Chapter Award 2013-2015
Congratulations
StaciRobbins
2015MontclairElementaryTeacheroftheYear
BK Members Honored for Participation CharleAnne Sher, Janet Sullivan, Betty Richardson, and Mary Leonard attended the BK
Executive Board Meeting in Atlanta in January '15
Betty Richardson and Mary Leonard attended the DKG Legislative Day at the Capitol in Feb. '15
Linda Byrd, Betty Richardson, and Mary Leonard attended the Psi State Convention in Macon in April '15
Staci Robbins and Linda Byrd attended Leadership in Macon in June '15
CharleAnne Sher, Jane Webster, Kay Reagan, Barbara Porter, Janet Sullivan, Linda Byrd, Betty Richardson, and Mary Leonard met in June '15 as BK Executive Board to
plan for the BK 2015-2016 Year
Betty Richardson and Mary Leonard attended Southeast Regional Conference in Savannah in July '15
Linda Byrd, Betty Richardson, and Mary Leonard attended Executive Board Meeting in Macon in September '15
Betty Richardson and Mary Leonard attended the DKG Legislative Day at the Capitol in Feb. '16
Congratulations Linda Byrd
Lucile Cornetet Individual Award for Professional Development
Math Plus Conference Summer of 2015
Congratulations and Red Roses to
Beta Kappa Members Serving Psi State
LINDA BYRD
PSI STATE DISTRICT II DIRECTOR 2015-2017
BETTY RICHARDSON
PSI STATE COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR 2015-2017
STACI ROBBINS
PSI STATE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER 2015-2017
SCHOLARSHIPS,GRANTS,ANDAWARDSDELTAKAPPAGAMMAINTERNATIONALEDUCATIONALFOUNDATION
DEADLINE:February1,2016
Thisfoundationseekstohelpchildrenandeducationbypreventingbullyingandencouragingangermanagement.
PSISTATESCHOLARSHIPS
DEADLINE:FEBRUARY1,2016
Threescholarships(THEEVAGARDNER,THEEDNAEARLJESSIE,ANDTHEANNIEFRANCESFLANIGAN)aregivenannuallytofulfilltheSociety'sfifthpurpose"Toendowscholarshipstoaidoutstandingwomeneducatorsinpursuinggraduatestudy."
ELYSEBOYLSTONMEMORIALFOUNDATIONAWARDS
DEADLINE:JANUARY2,2016
TheEliseBoylstonMemorialFoundationassistsPsiStatemembersoftheDeltaKappaGammaSocietyInternationalbysupportingeducationalresearch,todevelopspecialprojectsrelatedtotheimprovementofeducationandtoencouragepersonalandprofessionalgrowthineducationinthestateofGeorgia.
LucileCornetetAward
DEADLINES:November1,2015;February1,2016;May1,2016
TheCornetetSeminarAwardsaregrantedtoorganizationswithintheDeltaKappaGammaSocietyInternationaltosponsorprofessionaldevelopmentseminarsthatareopentoalleducators,bothDeltaKappaGammamembersandnon-members.
PSISTATEACHIEVEMENTAWARDS
DEADLINE:TBD
PsiStateAchievementawardsaregiventoDeltaKappaGammamembersbasedonservicetoChapter,State,Region,andInternationalandforoutstandingserviceinpromotingthepurposesofDeltaKappaGamma.
FRANCESTRAXLERGREIFFAWARDS
APPLICATIONSARECONSIDEREDASRECEIVED
FrancesTraxlerGreiffAwardsareawardedtoassistBetaKappamembersornonmemberstofundvariouseducationalneedsasnotedbychaptermembers.TheawardisfundedbythesaleofPrinterLady,writtenbyFrancesGreiff,aBetaKappamember.InterestedindividualsshouldcompletetheBetaKappaApplicationformfoundathttp://psibetakappa.weebly.com/
RUTHBORNCHEEKAWARD
TheRuthBornCheekAwardisfundedbytheBetaKappabudget.Itwasestablishedtoaidhighschoolgraduatespursuingadegreeinaneducationfield.BetaKappamembersnominateyoungladiesforthisgrant-in-aid.ThedeadlinefortheRuthBornCheekAwardisMarch31st.TheAwardisvotedonbyBetaKappamembersandAwardswillbeannouncedinApril.InterestedindividualsshouldcompletetheBetaKappaApplicationform.
Chapter Rules
BETA KAPPA CHAPTER PSI STATE, GEORGIA
DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL Revised 9-26-13/Approved 12-8-13/Updated 3-15-14
ARTICLE I NAME
The name of this chapter shall be Beta Kappa Chapter, Psi State Organization, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
ARTICLE II OBJECT/PURPOSES
The objectives/purposes of Beta Kappa Chapter shall be the seven purposes of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International and those of the Psi State Organization. Any additional chapter objectives must be consistent with the Constitution and Psi State Bylaws. A succinct statement expressing who we are as members and what we do as an organization, such as: Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide is to be used on all chapter communications to members and to the public.
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
Membership is in accordance with the Constitution. The chapter has full authority for the administration of membership.
Section 1. Members. The membership of Beta Kappa Chapter shall be composed of active, reserve, and honorary members. An active member shall be a woman who is employed as a professional educator or has been retired from an educational position. An active member shall participate in the activities of the Society. A reserve member, so requesting, shall be restored to active membership. No chapter vote is needed. A former member shall be reinstated to membership by the chapter receiving the request. No chapter vote is needed; she pays current dues and fees. The chapter has the authority to act in matters of membership. Membership records are kept at the chapter level. Section 2. Election of New Chapter Members. The yearly number of initiates shall be determined by the vote of the active members who are in good standing. Election of new members will be by a two-thirds majority of members present. No voting will be done by proxy. Only members in good standing may vote on new members. Either the Chapter President or the Membership Chairman will mail invitations to the newly-selected women and will be responsible for organizing the initiation ceremony. Section 3. Orientation of New Members. The Chapter President and officers whom she selects will provide an orientation before the installation of newly-elected members. Section 4. Termination of Membership. Termination of membership shall be in accordance with the Constitution.
Section 5. International Dues. International active dues shall be $40.00 and international reserve dues shall be $20.00.
ARTICLE IV FINANCES
Section 1. Annual dues. The state annual dues shall be an amount determined in accordance with Psi State Standing Rules. The President and Treasurer of the Chapter will review and determine chapter dues, fees or special assessments based on state, national, international, and chapter needs. Chapter members may vote to pay an amount in addition to dues and fees for the support of a chapter or state organization project. Only the chapter can assess itself to support projects of its choice. Agreement to financially support chapter or state organization projects should be recorded in chapter minutes. Annual dues shall be paid between July 1 and October 31 of each year. On November 1, members shall be dropped for non-payment of dues and fees. All dues and fees will be collected by the chapter treasurer. State, national, and international dues and fees will be forwarded to the state treasurer. Section 2. Financial controls. The Finance Committee shall submit a proposed budget annually, including any Grant-in-Aid, Scholarships, and/or other projects, for adoption by the chapter. All expense vouchers shall be approved by the president before payment is made by the treasurer. An annual audit/financial review shall be done by a member who is not a chapter officer.
ARTICLE V ORGANIZATION
Beta Kappa's written chapter rules are consistent with the Constitution, Psi State Bylaws, and Psi State Standing Rules. Beta Kappa may participate in a Coordinating Council. The chapter is represented on Psi State Board. Business of the chapter is conducted in a manner consistent with the Constitution and the Bylaws of Psi State Organization. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International may also be known as the Society, Delta Kappa Gamma, DKG or by the Greek letters. The official jewelry may be worn on a ribbon or other manner as desired. Members are expected to wear Society jewelry in ways that demonstrate the respect and honor they have for their membership.
ARTICLE VI OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL
Section 1. Types of Officers. The elected chapter officers, all of who must be members of the Society, shall be a president, a vice president, and a secretary, plus the option of a second vice-president, and/or a corresponding secretary. The chapter treasurer will be selected by the executive board. The chapter treasurer shall maintain a record of receipts, bills and bank statements. The president will appoint the parliamentarian. Chapter personnel, all of who must be members of the Society, shall be defined in the chapter rules. It is desired that the appointed parliamentarian be a member. (Chapters with need for a specially trained parliamentarian may utilize the service of a non-member who has the desired skills.) The treasurer and parliamentarian will serve without vote, in accordance with the Constitution. The chapter president will represent the chapter at the Psi State Executive Board meetings. If the president is unable to attend the Psi State Executive Board meeting, she will select someone from the chapter to represent her. Section 2. Nominations and Election of Officers. A slate of officers will be determined by and presented to the membership by a nominating committee. The nominating committee is comprised of the three most immediate past presidents who are able to serve. The nominating committee will secure the permission of each prospective officer before submitting her name on the slate of officers. Nominations will also be taken from the floor.
Elections are held in even-numbered years and procedures are consistent with the Constitution. Election to office will be by a 2/3 vote of active attending members in good standing. Reserve and honorary members do not vote. If only one candidate has been nominated, the vote may be a voice vote. If more than one candidate has been nominated, the vote must be by written ballot. Section 3. Duties of Officers. The duties of officers must be consistent with those listed in the Constitution. Section 4. Terms of Office. All officers will serve a term of two years. No officers except the treasurer may serve in the same office longer than two terms in succession. All officers will take office on July 1 following their elections; therefore, installation of officers must occur before July 1. The President's pin is presented by the chapter at the installation. When a vacancy occurs in elective or appointive positions, the succession of elected officers is consistent with the Constitution. If a vacancy occurs other than the presidency, the president shall name a successor. If the office of president becomes vacant, the first vice president completes the term of office. In the event that the vice-president should become unable to complete the term of office, a new president will be elected by the members.
ARTICLE VII EXECUTIVE BOARD
The Chapter Executive Board will be comprised of all currently-elected officers, the immediate past president, and other such voting members as may be determined by the chapter. The treasurer and parliamentarian shall be ex-officio members. The parliamentarian is "without vote". The treasurer is designated "with" or "without vote". The treasurer will be without vote if under remunerative contract for her services. Committee chairmen may be added, but do not have voting privileges. (Voting members are elected by the members, not appointed). The Executive Board, which meets at least twice a year, but may meet more often, will function according to the Constitution. The chapter executive board may meet through electronic communication as long as all the members may simultaneously hear one another and participate during the meeting. A quorum for the Executive Board will consist of a majority of the voting members.
ARTICLE VIII STANDING COMMITTEES
Standing committees include at least those for which the chapter has constitutional responsibility or includes an alternate structure for accomplishing the assigned work.
Section 1. Standing Committees. Society Business Finance Leadership Development Nominations Program of Work Programs Personal Growth and Services Professional Affairs Research Educational Services Scholarship Communications World Fellowship
Other Elected or Special Committees Yearbook Scrapbook Telephone/Email Sunshine Initiation Music History Auditor Bylaws and Standing Rules Membership/Necrology Section 2. General Procedures. Committees shall be appointed by the president. Exceptions are listed in the chapter's Chapter Rules. The Nominations Committee is elected. Committee chairmen and members shall be guided in the completion of their duties by the Handbook of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, latest edition. The chapter may fulfill their constitutional responsibilities by establishing committees as needed. Each chapter decides how it will organize its committees in order to accomplish its constitutional responsibilities. Establishment of committees to do the work is one such choice. Elected or special (ad hoc) committees may be established as needed. The president is ex-officio on all committees except nominations. Any task requiring immediate actions shall be accomplished by polling the executive board before the president takes action.
ARTICLE IX AREAS OF ACTIVITY Any chapter publication will include names of the publication and number of issues per year. The president will approve all publications. Any special funds and/or awards may be created by the executive board and must be approved by the chapter membership. The Society offers up to twenty-nine annual international scholarships for graduate study. Members applying for international scholarships may pursue any field of graduate study. International scholarships may be granted for pursing a first masters. The applicant is required to: (1) have completed a bachelor's degree, or (2) be accepted and enrolled in a graduated program of a nationally accredited institution of higher education, preferably pursuing a doctoral degree. Beta Kappa Chapter will have at least four regular meetings a year. (Regular meetings are meetings where business is conducted.) August, October, December, February, and April or May are the usual months in which meetings are held. Additional meetings/excursions may be scheduled to carry out the program of the chapter. Such programs will be approved by the Executive Board. The programs for these meetings will be decided by the Program Committee. All members are welcome to suggest programs. A quorum is 2/3 of the attending active members in good standing. A quorum is required to conduct business.
ARTICLE X AMENDMENTS
These chapter Rules may be amended by a two-thirds vote of active members in good standing who are present, provided notice of proposed amendments has been presented to members at least one meeting prior to voting.
ARTICLE XI DISSOLUTION
Before a chapter is dissolved, the approval of the Psi State Executive Board must be obtained. Careful consideration shall be given to the manner in which those desiring to maintain membership transfer to other chapters. International procedures must be followed. All chapter liabilities and
obligations shall be paid and satisfied or provisions made thereof. Any remaining funds in the chapter account shall be sent to the Psi State treasurer for state or international projects. The chapter's paraphernalia, the Society publications, and the chapter records shall be retained in the state archives and made available for use. The charter must be returned to the Psi State Executive Secretary to be forwarded to International Headquarters. The Psi State Executive Board shall decide whether the Greek name shall be reused or not.
ARTICLE XII PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (current edition) shall govern the proceedings of the chapter in all cases not provided for in the Constitution, the International Standing Rules and the Psi State Bylaws and Standing Rules. Adapted from the Delta Kappa Gamma Handbook 2006,Appendix 1 2007-2009 Psi State Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee Revised to include new Constitutional changes* 2011-2013 Psi State Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee
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
fsdfsdfdsfdsdfsdfs
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 for others is the leaven
That inspires our band!
Oh, Delta Kappa Gamma In thy fold we gather,
Unity and liberty Shall be our watchwords 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!
Delta Kappa Gamma Song
