Gamma Nu Chapter

Baytown, Texas

Alpha Sta te, Texas

Gamma Nu Chapter 85, Area III, Alpha State, Texas The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Volume 83 Issue 1 September 2012 Baytown, Texas

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President’s MessagePresident’s Message

Dear Gamma Nu Sisters,

Karen Stephens, Adela Pirzadeh, Kathy Littlefield, Wynona Montgomery, Pam Ansley – attending Texas State Organiza-tion Convention at Las Colinas

Kay Hill and Wynona Mont-gomery – attending The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Interna-tional Convention at New York City

Kathy Littlefield and Wynona Montgomery – giving convention reports at the August

meeting

Mona Bonds – opening up her home for the August Breakfast Meeting, and completing and filing the annual Treasurer’s Report on time

Dee Wilson – leading the Chapter Collect

Sherry Otahal, Faith Smith-Chew, Dr. Pre-cious Reimonenq – giving the Inspirational Thought “Hold High the Torch”

Karen Stephens – writing and presenting the Program “Passing the Torch in Gamma Nu”

Kathy Littlefield, Margaret Ehlig, and the Executive Board – providing the breakfast at the August meeting

Kathy Littlefield and Margaret Ehlig – nutur-ing our newest members with a “coffee get-together” at Starbucks

All Gamma Nu Members – that prepared and delivered “Treats for Teachers”

It is strange how, as a teacher, I have always

thought of the beginning of school as a new year. I don’t

really celebrate January 1, but August is “my” New Years

month. Even in retirement, it hasn’t changed! I somehow

measure the passing of days as you might de-

scribe a race. This past month has been a

sprint from the very beginning. I can’t wait

to get on a straight and even path so I can

begin to pace myself.

School began very calmly for me. I

hope that you are able to say the same,

whether you are actively employed or retired.

I know that the “Treats for Teachers” were very well

received and very much appreciated. I understand that

some of you even took some pictures. I look forward to

seeing them posted on our website.

I am anxiously anticipating our first meeting,

September 13, and the Area III Workshop on Septem-

ber 15. Hopefully, you will be able to attend one, or both,

of these meetings. I hope to see you soon!

White Roses to…White Roses to… Margaret Ehlig – loss of her

brother

Marie Drewnowski – loss of her

mother

Mary Jane Etheridge – loss of her

mother-in-law

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Mission StatementMission Statement

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and

excellence in education.

State Convention State Convention —— June 2012June 2012

Delta Kappa Gamma Vision

Statement

Leading women educators impacting

education worldwide.

September Birthdays:

4 – Sharon Preview

5 – Tracy Tanner

13 – Faye Haley

15 – Sandra May

27 – Mary Margaret Armstrong

30— Carol Theiss

30— Sally Black

Kathy Littlefield, Karen Stephens, and Wynona Montgomery at

State Convention in Las Colinas, TX

Wynona Montgomery, Adela Pirzadeh, and Pam Ansley enjoying

“tasty peaches” at Coppers Farm in Fairfield, TX.

Be sure to check the Gamma Nu website for

pictures, deadlines, breaking news, and an-

nouncements!

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Pam

Explore: How Communities in Schools can enrich your school year presented by Michael Wilson

Thursday, September 13, 2012, 5:00 p.m.

First Christian Church

201 Forrest Ave

Raffle Items: Personal Growth and Services Committee

Refreshments: Hostess& Courtesy/Rose & Hospitality,

Local Scholarships/Grants Committees

ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Webmaster Margaret Ehlig would

like to have a photo from your vaca-

tion this summer. Email your favor-

ite (only one) to Margaret.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Twelve Gamma Nu members have achieved the Per-

fect Attendance Award for 2011-2012. In order

to receive this award, a member should attend a

total of nine meetings and/or State Conventions, A

Storybook Christmas book packing, or State Presi-

dent Luncheon or Reception. Congratulations to

these members!!!!!

Pam Ansley

Mona Bonds

Nedra Bradley

Margaret Ehlig

Katherine George

Kay Hill

Carolyn James

Kathy Littlefield

Wynona Montgomery

Susan Passmore

Adela Pirzadeh

Karen Stephens

Area III Workshop

The 2012 Area III Workshop will be held on Sep-

tember 15th at Berry Miller Jr. High School in

Pearland ISD. The theme for this workshop is

“Explore the Vision—Experience the Light.” Area

Coordinator Kim Birkelbach and her Steering Com-

mittee has planned a wonderful time of training and

fellowship for the DKG members of Area III. If

you have not already registered, you may attend by

paying $25.00 at the registration desk that day.

More information will be given at the September

meeting.

New Member Recommendations

Recommendation forms were distributed in folders

at the August meeting. These forms will need to be

given to Adela Pirzadeh, Membership Chairman, at

the September 13th meeting. New members will be

voted on in October and orientation will be held af-

terwards. The initiation will follow in November.

Forms can be downloaded from the Gamma Nu web-

site, or they will be available at the meeting.

“Women Teachers to the Cooking”

Dr. Vicki Davis, TSO President 2009-2011, has com-

piled a book of recipes, quotes, and memories col-

lected from the Texas State Organization chapter

newsletters during the 2009-2011 biennium. Pam

Ansley will have a copy of the cookbook at the Sep-

tember meeting. If you would like to order a book,

there will be a sign-up sheet. Profits are divided

evenly, and go to the Alpha State Texas Education

Foundation (ASTEF) and Beta Lambda Scholarship

Fund.

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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Gamma Nu Chapter

Baytown, Texas

Minutes for Saturday, August 11, 2012

Call to Order/Opening- Pam Ansley called the meeting to order. The meeting was held at the home of Mona

Bonds. Twenty four members and two guests were present. Dee Wilson led the Chapter Collect, and Roseanna

Henrichsen led the Response.

Welcome- Pam welcomed everyone to our back to school breakfast. Two guests were introduced- Tamara

Meigh and Brenda Miller.

Inspiration and Prayer- Sherry Otahal, Faith Smith-Chew, and Precious Remonenq read the poem, “Hold

High the Torch.”

Breakfast- Breakfast was provided by the Executive Board.

Minutes- There were no minutes for the May meeting/banquet.

Correspondence-Lori Janick read thank you notes from Roseanna Henrichsen, thanking the group for her

retirement gift, and Pattie Maltsberger, thanking the group for the memorial for her mother.

Treasurer’s Report- Mona reported that our balance as of July 1 was $2278.99. However, all receipts from

the convention had not cleared the bank by that time. Annual dues are $85.00 and may be paid now.

Convention Reports- Kathy Littlefield reported on the Texas State Convention held in Los Colinas this June.

Five Gamma Nu members attended- Pam Ansley, Adela Pirzadeh, Karen Stephens, Wynona Montgomery and

Kathy Littlefield. Gamma Nu received the following awards:

PACE Award (President’s Award for Chapter Excellence)

There were only two chapters from Area 3 that received this honor!

Annie Award (Outstanding program) for the Love Inc. program

Five Star Newsletter

Early Bird and Exemplary for Yearbook

Tutor Award given for increasing our chapter membership

Website Award

During the Celebration of Life and Remembrance Service, Alice Swain, Gamma Nu’s last charter member,

was remembered along with other sisters from throughout the state.

Our Gamma Nu President, Pam Ansley, was a member of the outstanding TSO choir.

Wynona Montgomery reported briefly on the International Convention which was held in New York City in

July. She and Kay Hill attended and enjoyed the trip.

Business- There was no new or unfinished business.

Programs- Program chair Karen Stephens enlisted the help of 8 other members to present an overview of the

2012-2013 programs. A different poem was read for each month describing the program. After each month, a

torch was passed to the next presenter. A magnetic listing of programs and meeting dates was put in each

member’s folder. The January and February meetings will not be on our usual day, so be sure to

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check the listing. The February meeting would have fallen on Valentine’s Day.

Announcements-

Treats for teachers will be taken to each campus the week of August 27. Pam passed around a sign-

up sheet and will send an e-mail if any schools are left unclaimed. There is a printed card to

accompany the treats so that teachers will be able to learn more about our group.

Member updates- There is a member update sheet that needs to be completed and given to the

Yearbook chairman.

Committees and Chairman- We received a handout with this year’s committee assignments. Sev-

eral committees do not yet have a chairman. Let Pam know if you would be willing to chair one

of these. There is also a listing of which committees are responsible for refreshments for up-

coming meetings. Please check to see which month is yours.

Recommendations for New Members- A form is available to recommend new members. Nomina-

tions are due in September. Forms may be brought to that meeting or mailed to Adela Pirzadeh,

the membership chairman.

Area 3 Workshop- This will be held in Pearland at Barry Miller Jr. High on September 15. Let Pam

know if you would like to go and haven’t registered yet.

Margaret Ehlig asked that we send her pictures for the website, especially vacation pictures from

this summer.

Pam thanked Mona Bonds for having the meeting in her lovely home. She also thanked the execu-

tive board and outgoing presidents Margaret Ehlig and Kathy Littlefield for providing the

breakfast.

Raffle- Raffled items raised $75. The proceeds will be allocated next month.

Adjournment- Pam adjourned the meeting and the Delta Kappa Gamma Song was sung.

The next meeting will be on September 13 at First Christian Church.

Lori Janick Pam Ansley

Recording Secretary President

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