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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Eta State – North Carolina, Region VII Chi Chapter – High Point, Thomasville, S Guilford & NE Davidson Counties
Keyn tes for Chi _______________________________________________________________________ Vol. 62, No. 6 March 2012 _______________________________________________________________________
DEAR CHI SISTERS,
What a wonderful time we had at our
meeting in March at the Golden B Restaurant! It was exciting to
see so many of our members there. The information and materials on preparing
medication lists for emergency situations were very helpful
The Spring Banquet will be held on April
17, at 6:30 at the Women’s Club of High
Point on Johnson Street. The cost for the banquet is $17.00 and is due to
Nancy Tucker, 4230 Waterview Rd., High Point, NC 27265 by March 28.
It will be an extra special time for us. Our two new members, Penny Penninger
and Laura Summers, will be initiated. Geneva Craig and Lena Hedrick will be
honored for being members of Chi Chapter for 50 years. Also, Pat Anderson
will be remembered for her contributions to Chi, Delta Kappa Gamma and
education. Our new slate of officers will be installed at this meeting.
I hope all of you will be able attend and
share these special events together.
The Eta State Convention will be held in Cary, April 27-29. We look forward to
sharing this week-end.
The international Convention is being held in New York, July 23-30.
Several of us have already signed up to go on the train for this trip. We welcome
any of you to join us.
I look forward to seeing you at the
Spring Banquet. Betsy Hodge, President
Banquet Menu
Tossed Salad w/ Assorted Dressings
Smashed Garlic and Herb Red Bliss Potatoes
Glazed Baby Carrots
Steamed Broccoli
Baked Chicken
Pork Tenderloin
Whole Wheat and White Parker House Rolls
Assorted Desserts
Coffee, Tea, and Water
Spring Banquet
Tuesday, April 17 The Woman’s Club
4106 Johnson Street High Point
6:30 p.m.
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Treasurer’s Report
Figures as of 3/26/12: Interest Checking $ 2341.79 Money Market Shares 830.44 Shares 26.75 Share Term Certificate 1000.00
Nancy Tucker, Treasurer
Member News
Happy Birthday to:
April: 10 – Julia Ebel
May: 01 – Sarah Finch 04 – Ginnie Sampson 06 – Pat Davis 15 – Lena Hedrick 23 – Sylvia Eaglin 26 – Carmen Cotton
Program of Work
Thank you to those members who
attended our March meeting. You just can't beat the good food and fellowship we had at Golden B! We hope to see you on April 17th
for our Spring Banquet at The Woman's Club.
I wanted to say that I have appreciated all of your support and ideas you've given me during the past two years. We'll look
forward to our future, and with your dedication and help our Chi Chapter will
grow and thrive.
Sarah Finch, VP
Volunteers Needed
End-of-Grade Testing time is rapidly approaching and all schools need proctors in
order to administer the test.
Qualifications: none
Training: Usually the day of the test Value to school: Priceless
Contact the office of a school near you!
Medical Log
Tonya has provided us with a Medical Log as she described at our March meeting,
Click:
DKGChimedicationloginteractive2_(1).pdf
Calling National Board Certified Educators:
Dr. Jensi Souders is asking
state presidents to submit by April 1, names of its members who have achieved this high level of success. The names will be published and those
who are in attendance at the convention will be recognized
at the Celebration Luncheon in New York.
Please let Betsy know if you have achieved the certification so your name can be submitted
to Dr. Souders.
There is also a page on the Eta State Website which
recognizes NBCT’s. Submit
your name to Webmaster: Beth Winstead.
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Pin winner Kathy Smith
Dorris outshone the flowers
Tonya and guest Rebecca Williams
February Meeting Minutes
Chi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International met at the Golden B Restaurant on March 6, 2012. A group of members enjoyed visiting while having dinner before the regular meeting. President Betsy Hodge opened the meeting with a meditation and the Chapter Collect at 6:30 p.m. After establishing a quorum Treasurer Nancy Tucker gave the treasurer’s report. The checking account has $2, 063.79. She has disbursed funds for the following: Chapter scholarship to Christin Frank, Scholarship fund, Leadership fund, Headquarters fund, Schools in Africa, World Fellowship Fund, Education Foundation, International Speakers’ Fund, and Golden Gift Fund. Membership Chairman Judy Gecinger announced there is a signup sheet for buying pins. Laura Summers of Thomasville Primary was nominated and accepted to become a new Chi member. Members Lula Hoskins, Geneva Craig, Helen Sheffield, and Dorris Koontz conveyed their appreciation through notes or phone calls for the Valentine treats sent by the Chapter. It was announced that Virginia Cox and her husband have moved to Spring Arbor in Thomasville. Member Tonya Welch introduced a visitor, Rebecca Williams, who is a sophomore at Ledford High School. Anne Sheffield has received a letter of congratulations from State Chairman Linda Little for her work on the Chi newsletter. A motion was made and seconded to accept the 2012 Standing Rules as presented. The Spring Banquet will be held at the High Point Woman’s Club on Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Cost will be $17.00 and are due to Nancy Tucker by March 28. The State Convention will be in Cary on April 27-29. Tonya Welch invited members to travel with her to the convention on Saturday, April 28. New York will be the site of the International Convention on July 27-29. Vice President Sarah Finch spoke about the schools of Rwanda. Later Tonya Welch helped members create an emergency vial of medical information that can be used by emergency personnel. The meeting was adjourned following the singing of the Delta Kappa song.
Susan Martz, Secretary
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Eta State Convention
Updates
April 27-29, 2012
Friday: Pre-Conference Activity
“Designing Leadership for
Women” & Governor’s
Mansion Tour & Tea Friday Afternoon: Convention Opens
Executive Board Meeting Opening Session: “Lead”
Saturday: Full Day of Activities
Business Meeting Breakout Sessions I & II Info Fair & Vendor Sales
Presidents Banquet: “Serve”
Sunday: Half-Day of Activities
Ceremony of Remberance Sunday Brunch: “Impact”
See www.deltakappagamma.org/NC/
for the full Schedule-At-A-Glance &
Pre-Conference Registration.
At the convention, filled baskets will be auctioned to raise funds for the Eta State Leadership Fund.
Attention:
The attendees at this year’s convention are asked to support Backpack Buddies, a program of the
Interfaith Food Shuttle. Backpacks filled with nutritious food are sent home with qualified children
each weekend. The program currently serves Wake, Durham, Edgecombe, Chatham, Orange,
Nash, and Johnston counties.
Attendees may bring food items to the Embassy Suites Hotel on Saturday, April 28, from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. Visit www.foodshuttle.org/program/backpack-buddies to learn more about the program.
Eta State Upcoming Events
April 27 - 29, 2012 – Eta State
Convention – Cary, NC
June 12, 2012 - New Officer Training Christmount Christian Assembly
222 Fern Way, Black Mountain, NC
June 16, 2012 - New Officer Training
Bethel Friends Meeting House NC Highway 42, Asheboro, NC
June 22, 2012 - New Officer Training St. Luke United Methodist Church
1608 E. Pine Street, Goldsboro, NC
July 24 – 28, 2012 – International Convention - New York, NY
Eta State Website:
www.deltakappagamma.org/NC
DKG International Website:
www.dkg.org
Keynotes for Chi Submissions
Information Anticipated Deadlines: Publication dates: May 8 After Eta convention Please submit info to: Editor Anne Sheffield- [email protected]
