Louisiana DELTION

Volume LXVIII, Number 2 Winter, 2010

DEADLINES

January, 2011

15 –Bea Davis application due

15 - Scholarship application due

15 - State Achievement Award

nomination form due

15 – Chapter’s Theme Basket

title due

15 –Literacy/Numeracy

contributions due

15 –Literacy/Numeracy report due

15 –Literacy/Numeracy Seed

Grant Applications due

February, 2011

01 – Form 8 Chapter President

Annual Report due

01 – Form 2 Necrology Annual

Report due

01 – Key Chapter documentation

March, 2011

25-27 - Epsilon State

Convention, Hilton New

Orleans Airport, Kenner

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

President Report 2

Recording Secretary Report 2

District Meeting Summary 3

District Meeting pictures 4

State Convention Workshops 5

Standing Rules

Amendments 6-10

Proposed Budget 11

State Convention Form 12

New Officer Nominations 13-14

District Meeting Awards 15

Around the State 16

STATE OFFICERS

President

Cindy Ruel, Alpha Psi-SW

1st Vice President

Bertha Hinojosa, Alpha Xi-SE

2nd Vice President

Martha Turner, Alpha Rho-NW

Secretary

Pam Bond, Alpha Upsilon-C

Parliamentary Advisor

Jewell McCartney, Alpha Psi-S

Executive Secretary

Dolores Hackler, Alpha Sigma-

NW

Treasurer

Linda Jackson, Beta Gamma—SE

Deltion Editor

Wanda Lemoine, Beta Omicron-

NW

Accentuate the Positive/Show Your DKG Pride

Martha Turner, 2nd

Vice President and State Membership Chairman

What can chapters do to become more successful and appreciate the importance of their

members? Accentuate the Positive:

Provide orientations that focus on the opportunities of the Society;

Provide regular mini-reorientations to remind members of the Seven Purposes and

the opportunities of the Society;

Give reasons why every member is important to the chapter;

Share with local communities the projects and programs occurring at chapter,

state, and international levels;

Support early-career educators in schools and districts;

Invite prospects to chapter meetings;

Contact former members and invite them to reinstate.

Now is the time to start looking for prospective members; it is also a perfect time to

examine your chapter’s membership diversity. Something to think about…does your

chapter have an ―action plan‖ for attracting, reinstating, and maintaining members?

Don’t forget to ―Toot your horn,‖ ―Put it in the newspaper,‖ ―Spread the word‖ about what

your chapter is doing to impact education and Show Your Pride in an organization that

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Supports excellence in education through projects at the local, state, and

international levels;

Supports members with scholarships, professional development awards;

Builds leadership confidence and skills through professional learning at the local,

state, and international levels;

Provides that professional networking with key women educators.

Epsilon State presents the International Guest ….

Dr. Beverly Helms

The Epsilon State 2011 Convention is honored to have

Dr. Beverly Helms as its international guest. She is the

Second Vice President of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society

International. A member in Florida, she has served many

offices and is editor of their state newsletter The Florida Rays.

As state parliamentarian, she implemented a Hall of Fame to

recognize members. A few of the many positions Beverly has served are: Southeast

Regional Director, Member-at-Large, a member of the Ad Hoc committee to Study

International Committee Structure, presenter at several regional conferences and

international conventions, and most recently as chairman of the International

Communications Committee where she was actively engaged in "creating a buzz"

by challenging members to increase visibility and advance the Society. Beverly

received the International Achievement Award this summer in Spokane.

She has intelligence, humor, and excellent leadership and communication skills.

Her strong character empowers others. We are all looking forward to spending time

with this Queen Bee who will fit in perfectly with all of the active bees in Louisiana.

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Buzzing with the Queen Bee… Cindy Ruel, State President

Oh I want to be in that number when Delta Kappa Gamma comes marching in!!!

That’s right. Don’t be late. Fill out your registration form right now for the 2011

State Convention. While you’re at it, get a friend or two to register with you. The more the merrier! New

Orleans and the Kenner Airport Hilton are waiting to show you a great time. Now stop and read over the

workshop selections. Where else could you gain so much knowledge under one roof? This year, Dr. Beverly

Helms is our Society guest. Dr. Helms will create quite a buzz as she visits with us and brings us greetings from

International. We will also vote on our new State officers and witness their installation. There’s business to take

care of at the General Sessions and friendships to renew and new friends to meet. So what are you waiting for?

Get up off the couch; pick up a pen, and register now. The fun is waiting! "Laissez les bons temps rouler!

...in New Orleans with Epsilon State!

Recording the Buzz around Epsilon State…

Pam Bond, Recording Secretary

It was so exciting to ―BUZZ‖ across Epsilon State and ―BEE‖ a part of all six district meetings! I extend

my congratulations to each hostess chapter for a job well done and much appreciation for the hard work that was

evident as we enjoyed your hospitality. I enjoyed seeing my dear friends from years past and getting acquainted

with new friends. I applaud each and every member across Epsilon State who attended one of the six meetings.

Our dedication to the integrity and strength of our Society was rewarded with much enjoyable fellowship,

informative reports and workshops and delicious food.

I encourage you to buzz around your community, continuing to extend your warm hospitality as you invite

prospective members to regular chapter meetings and special events. Remember, voting at the 2010 International

convention changed our membership criteria. Remember, step outside the usual ―HIVE‖ when looking for

excellence. Our LSU Extension Office Agent has been a member of Alpha Upsilon for several years. A portion

of her salary is paid by our parish school board for her instruction in our schools.

―BEE‖ sure your Key Chapter form is a work-in-progress. Many chapters have already been working so

their form is ready on time. Do not wait to the last minute and hit the panic button!

Offer to help your chapter gather documentation (news articles, newsletters, pictures, information from

events/projects, etc.) needed to verify points for the form. Ask a couple of other members to help you ―BEE‖

hostesses of a soup and sandwich get-together for members who are finalizing form for submission.

The form, along with original news items, may be sent ―snail-mail‖ with legible postmark on or before

the February 1, 2011 deadline. It may be sent by e-mail with the same deadline date applicable but the original

news items must be mailed through US mail with the same legible postmark and must be identified with your

chapter name.

I will ―BEE‖ looking for each of you at the 2011 Epsilon State Convention in New Orleans, March 25-27!

Happy Holidays!

KEEP UP WITH EVERYTHING

Do you want to keep up to date in what’s happening with Delta Kappa Gamma?

Visit the Epsilon State Website at http://www.sabine.k12.la.us/dkgla/

The Deltion is now available online at our state website.

The DKG International WEBSITE address is www.dkg.org

“On the Road Again” for the Fall Tour of 2010 District Meetings Jean Patterson, Past State President, Mu Chapter

Beginning Oct 2 and ending on November 6 the Epsilon State Officers had a busy six weeks. At all the meetings the

officers and committee members presented reports and gave important information about deadlines and opportunities

available to members.

Congratulations to the six district directors and the hostess chapters for a job well done! The Friday night dinners

with members from the hostess chapter were a highlight of the district meetings journeys. Of course, there was

always a little shopping done.

Northwest District in Shreveport kicked off the first stop on the tour on October 2. With a theme ―Bee’ing on Top‖

the members enjoyed hearing about the service projects being carried out by the northwest chapters.

October 9 found the travelers on the way to the Southwest and New Iberia. Over 100 members gathered for the

district meeting with a theme of ―Sugar and Spice, We Have Everything Nice.‖ Many interesting workshops were

presented such as Stress Less With Yoga and Promethian Board Basics. This district had the most in attendance with

over 100 sisters!

West Monroe in the Northwest was the place to travel October 16. An appropriate theme was ―On the Road: A

Journey Toward Vision and Action.‖ Dr. Lori Myers, district director, presented an informative workshop entitled,

―Which Direction Are You Headed,‖ Use the MAPP to Achieve Chapter Excellence.

October 23, Southeast and Baton Rouge was the place with Alpha Xi hosting a wonderful ―tailgate party‖ complete

with LSU tote bags made by members of the host chapter. Their theme was ―MAPP: Achieving Chapter Excellence

with Mentoring, Active Engagement, Procedures, and Program of Work. Chapters can use this information to help

engage their chapter members.

The day before Halloween found Central district members in Jena for a great meeting with the theme ―Delta Kappa

Gamma is the Place to BEE‖. Members were surprised to find that Huey P. Long was to be the guest speaker for one

of the workshops. It was great! Ask Pam Bond what part she played.

The last stop on the tour was South to Thibodaux on November 6, the home district of State President, Cindy Ruel.

―You Can Bee a Star With Delta Kappa Gamma‖ was the theme as Epsilon state sisters met to enjoy a program

planned by Linda Peirce and the Kappa chapter ladies.

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Epsilon State Convention Workshops for 2011 State Convention

Bertha Hinojosa, 1st Vice President

There are eight wonderful workshops for you to choose from at the state convention in Kenner. Attend sessions

to enrich your life and the lives of your students and friends. ΔΚΓ members have so many talents. Come,

participate, learn, and enjoy!

Engaging Students by Creating Avatars and Making Movies Presenters: Teresita Diaz and Jennifer Tassin

Learn to create Avatars and movies to teach content in an exciting way. Learn to utilize Xtranormal, a text-to-

movie technology website allowing teachers and students to create short films with their own scripts.

Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops.

Have a Cup of Tea with Jane Austen Presenter: Mary Mocsary

Come share three activities based on the life, historical period, and six novels of Jane Austen. Learn about her

life, literature, and the film adaptations of her novels while enjoying tea and cookies.

Zumba Fitness Presenters: Glenetta Shuey

Learn dance movements that provide a cardio workout, muscle toning, and muscle sculpting as you have fun.

Come learn from a certified instructor.

The Underground Railroad Spiritual Code Presenter: Joanna A Pruitt

Come learn about the Spiritual Code that helped slaves escape to the north to freedom.

Flipping into the Curriculum

Presenters: Hope Hebert, Claudell Thibodeaux, Regina Caillouet, Sadie Suire, & Rebecca Yates

Learn how to use flip cameras to teach the curriculum while increasing student progress. The group will also

share ideas and flip charts used with promethean boards.

Great 2.0 Tools for You and Students Presenters: Arlene V. Cain and Arlene Hobaugh

Learn to use free Web Tools that help with time management, personal organizers, file sharing, graphing, art

sketching, homework blogs, and timelines. Participants will receive a comprehensive list and description of all

Web 2.0 Tools mentioned in the presentation.

Bioglyphs, Little Piggies, and Spotlights

Presenters: Martha Turner and Kathye Blackburn

Get to know your ΔΚΓ sisters through new, interactive activities that are perfect to take back to your chapter

meetings. Activities include bioglyphs, interpretations of art work, and ways to spotlight your members. Come

have some fun!

MAPP: Achieving Chapter Excellence Presenters: Epsilon State 2009-2011 District Directors

MAPP (Mentoring, Active Engagement, Processes and Procedures, Program of Work) has been created to offer

program opportunities for district and chapter meetings. It is an effort to educate members at all levels

concerning responsibilities and commitments of ΔΚΓ members.

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Chapter members, check your Year at a Glance/ Calendar of Events for new items and new deadlines. There

have been several date and deadline changes.

Proposed Amendments to the Epsilon State Standing Rules, 2011

Article I.B [1] Which now reads: None

[2] Be amended by inserting new words or phraseology as follows: When a District Account exceeds a

positive balance of $500, the excess will be transferred to the Chapter Officers Leadership Account

[3] Which, if adopted would read: When a District Account exceeds a positive balance of $500, the excess

will be transferred to the Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshop Account

Rationale: Chapters hosting their respective district meeting have guidelines for establishing a budget for the

meeting and should follow the established budget as closely as possible. Excess funds that would be transferred

into the Chapter Officers Leadership Workshop Account would benefit all Epsilon State members.

Fiscal Impact: None – Transfer funds from one account to another.

Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article I.C

[1] Which now reads: None

[2] Be amended by inserting new words or phraseology as follows:

If District Directors are required to attend the Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshop, each District Director’s

travel expenses will be paid from her District Director’s Office & Travel Account rather than the Chapter

Officers’ Workshop Account.

[3] Which, if adopted would read: If District Directors are required to attend the Chapter Officers’ Leadership

Workshop, each District Director’s travel expenses will be paid from her District Director’s Office & Travel

Account rather than the Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshop Account.

Rationale: In Guidelines VII B Travel Expenses - District Directors are not scheduled for reimbursement for

Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshop. The passage of this motion would allow District Directors to be

reimbursed for travel.

Fiscal Impact: None – Each District Director has a budget of $200 in the Operating Fund.

Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article I.C.3. [1] Which now reads: Funding for the Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshop is funded through the Beatrice

Davis Endowment Fund and 25% of the proceeds from the annual First Timers’ basket donations.

[2] Be amended by inserting new words or phraseology as follows: …derived from (1) the transfer of (a)

25% of the proceeds from the annual First Timers baskets donations, (b) amounts in excess of $500 in each of

District Meetings’ Account, (c) amounts less than $10 recorded for chapters in the Dues-Over Account (2)

donations.

[3] Which, if adopted would read: Funding for the Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshop is derived from

(1) the transfer of (a) 25% of the proceeds from the annual First Timers baskets donations, (b) amounts in

excess of $500 in each of District Meetings’ Account, (c) amounts less than $10 recorded for chapters in the

Dues-Over Account (2) donations.

Rationale: To specify funding sources

Fiscal Impact: None – Transfer funds from one account to another to provide additional sources of income for

the Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshop

Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article I.C.4. [1] Which now reads: Chapter incoming presidents will be reimbursed from Chapter Officers’ Leadership

Workshop Funds for travel at $0.28 per mile one-way to attend Chapter Officers’ Leadership Meeting.

[2] Be amended by striking and inserting new words or phraseology as follows: Reimbursement for the

Chapter President and Chapter Officers who attend the Chapter Officers Leadership Workshop shall be made

from the Chapter Officers’ Workshop Account on a per chapter basis for (1) mileage one-way, currently at

$0.28 per mile, for one vehicle per chapter and (2) one-half (½) of one double room per chapter if travel

distance is more than 200 miles.

[3] Which, if adopted would read: Reimbursement for the Chapter President and Chapter Officers who attend

the Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshop shall be made from the Chapter Officers’ Workshop Account on a

per chapter basis for (1) mileage one-way, currently at $0.28 per mile, for one vehicle per chapter and (2) one-

half (½ ) of one double room per chapter if travel distance is more than 200 miles.

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Rationale: To clarify who and what qualifies for Reimbursement/Stipends/Grants.

Fiscal Impact: None Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article I. D. 2

[1] Which now reads: None

[2] Be amended by striking out and/or inserting new words or phraseology as follows:

Add new F:

F. Criteria for Selection

A minimum of three full years in good standing of Epsilon State

Evidence of: Leadership potential as demonstrated by holding chapter office or involvement in committee work

of Delta Kappa Gamma, professional involvement, attendance at an Epsilon State District Meeting or State

Convention, State representation

The following persons are not eligible for participation: Present or past elected state officers and former

international Golden Gift Leadership / Management Seminar participants.

[3] Which, if adopted would read:

Add new F:

F. Criteria for Selection

A minimum of three full years in good standing of Epsilon State

Evidence of: Leadership potential as demonstrated by holding chapter office or involvement in committee work

of Delta Kappa Gamma, professional involvement, attendance at an Epsilon State District Meeting or State

Convention, State representation

The following persons are not eligible for participation: Present or past elected state officers and former

international Golden Gift Leadership / Management Seminar participants.

Rationale: Additional information for clarification

Fiscal Impact: None Submitted by: Jean Patterson, Past State President

Article I.D.2

[1] Which now reads: Participants will be fourteen Epsilon State members, the Epsilon State President, the

Leadership Development Committee Chairman or proxy, and one other member of the Leadership Development

Committee.

[2] Be amended by striking out: Participants will be fourteen Epsilon State members, the Epsilon State

President, the Leadership Development Committee Chairman or proxy, and one other member of the

Leadership Development Committee.

And inserting new words or phraseology as follows: The number conducting/presenting the Bea Davis

Leadership Seminar will be limited to four. The four presenters will be the State President, the Leadership

Development Committee Chairman or proxy, one other member of the Leadership Development Committee,

and one other person. The budget will be enforced.

[3] Which, if adopted would read: The number conducting/presenting the Bea Davis Leadership Seminar will

be limited to four. The four presenters will be the State President, the Leadership Development Committee

Chairman or proxy, one other member of the Leadership Development Committee, and one other person. The

budget will be enforced.

Rationale: To distinguish between members conducting/presenting the Bea Davis Seminar and members

Participating in/Receiving leadership techniques.

Fiscal Impact: None Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article I.D.2. [1] Which now reads: None

[2] Be amended by inserting new words or phraseology as follows: Insert I.D.2.b. Participants/Recipients

shall be 10-14 Epsilon State members. ALSO, Change lettering current 2b to 2c; 2c to 2d; 2d to 2e; 2e to 2f

[3] Which, if adopted would read: Insert 1.D.2.b Participants/Recipients shall be 10-14 Epsilon State

members.

Rationale: Previous wording stated 14 participants with no mention of fewer participants and rule has been

violated several times. Also, to distinguish between members conducting/presenting the Bea Davis Seminar

and those Participating in/Receiving leadership techniques

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Fiscal Impact: None Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article V.C.

[1] Which now reads: ... registration fee …

[2] Be amended by inserting new words or phraseology as follows: Change words ―registration fee‖

throughout V.C, to read registration fee and convention meals

[3] Which, if adopted would read: Any member (First Timer, State Officer or State Personnel) who is

eligible for reimbursement from more than one fund/account shall be reimbursed from only one fund/account.

Rationale: Clarify meaning

Fiscal Impact: Will allow First Timers, Presenters, and Immediate Past state President additional grant money.

Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article V.C.3.

[1] Which now reads: A one-time stipend towards the registration fee will be awarded to first timers.

[2] Be amended by striking out: A one-time stipend towards the registration fee will be awarded to first

timers.

And inserting new words or phraseology as follows: a. Registration fee (excluding late fees) and convention

meals will be reimbursed if funds are available. Change current 3b to 3c; 3c to 3d; 3d to 3e; 3e to 3f

[3] Which, if adopted would read: Registration fee (excluding late fees) and convention meals will be

reimbursed if funds are available.

Rationale: To clarify the words ―registration fee‖

Fiscal Impact: Will allow First Timers additional grant money.

Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article V.C.3. [1] Which now reads: If the available fund does not cover the full registration fee, the fund will be divided

equally among the first timers to defray the fees.

[2] Be amended by striking out: If the available fund does not cover the full registration fee, the fund will be

divided equally among the first timers to defray the fees. And inserting new words or phraseology as

follows: If the First Timers Fund cannot reimburse the full registration fee and convention meals, the fund will

be divided equally among the First Timers.

[3] Which, if adopted would read: If the First Timers Fund cannot reimburse the full registration fee and

convention meals, the fund will be divided equally among the First Timers.

Rationale: To clarify the words ―registration fee‖.

Fiscal Impact: Would deplete the First Timers Fund

Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article V.C.3. [1] Which now reads: The immediate past state president’s registration fee for the regional conference

immediately following her term of office may be paid from the fund.

[2] Be amended by inserting new words or phraseology as follows:….and convention meals…

[3] Which, if adopted would read: The immediate past state president’s registration fee and convention meals

for the regional conference immediately following her term of office may be paid from the fund.

Rationale: To clarify the words ―registration fee‖.

Fiscal Impact: Will allow immediate past state president additional grant money.

Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article V.C.3 [1] Which now reads: None

[2] Be amended by striking out and/or inserting new words or phraseology as follows: Any member (First

Timer, State Officer or State Personnel) who is eligible for reimbursement from more than one fund/account

shall be reimbursed from only one fund/account. Change V.C.3.d to V.C.3.e.

[3] Which, if adopted would read: Any member (First Timer, State Officer or State Personnel) who is eligible

for reimbursement from more than one fund/account shall be reimbursed from only one fund/account.

Rationale: Would eliminate possible ―double‖ payments.

Fiscal Impact: None Submitted by: Finance Committee

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Article V.C.3. [1] Which now reads: Twenty-five (25) percent of the proceeds from the annual First Timers’ donations is

used to help fund Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshops.

[2] Be amended by striking out: Twenty-five (25) percent of the proceeds from the annual First Timers’

donations is used to help fund Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshops. and/or inserting new words or

phraseology as follows:… will be transferred to the Chapter Officers’ Workshop Account.

[3] Which, if adopted would read: Twenty-five (25) percent of the proceeds from the annual First Timers’

donations will be transferred to the Chapter Officers’ Workshop Account.

Rationale: Would specify transfer of funds.

Fiscal Impact: None Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article V.C.3.e.1.

[1] Which now reads: If there is a surplus of funds: (1) A stipend to defray registration fees will be given to

Epsilon State members presenting workshops at Regional Conference or International Convention (editorial).

First Timers who present will be awarded one stipend. Presentations that include a group of presenters will be

awarded one stipend which shall be divided among the presenters.

[2] Be amended by striking out: (1) A stipend to defray registration fees will be given to Epsilon State

members presenting workshops at Regional Conference or International Convention (editorial). First Timers

who present will be awarded one stipend. Presentations that include a group of presenters will be awarded one

stipend which shall be divided among the presenters. and/or inserting new words or phraseology as follows:

Epsilon state members presenting workshops at Regional Conferences or International Conventions will be

reimbursed for the registration fee and convention meals. (1) Presentations that include a group of presenters

shall be awarded only one stipend.

[3] Which, if adopted would read: Epsilon state members presenting workshops at Regional Conferences or

International Conventions will be reimbursed for the registration fee and convention meals. (1) Presentations

that include a group of presenters shall be awarded only one stipend.

Rationale: Clarifying meaning.

Fiscal Impact: Will allow presenters additional grant money

Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article V.C.3.f.3. [1] Which now reads: Any remaining funds will be allocated for use in future years.

[2] Be amended by striking the words and Any remaining funds will be allocated for use in future years

inserting new words or phraseology as follows: Remaining funds will be reserved for future use.

[3] Which, if adopted would read: Remaining funds will be reserved for future use

Rationale: Clarify meaning

Fiscal Impact: Will allow First Timers, Presenters, and Immediate Past state President additional grant money.

Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article VII.B.2. [1] Which now reads: Leadership Development Workshop

[2] Be amended by inserting new words or phraseology as follows: Type an asterisk * over column for

Leadership Workshop.

Type a note for the asterisk after B.2. Reimbursement schedule indicating the following:

* Paid from Chapter Officers Leadership Workshop Account

[3] Which, if adopted would read: *Paid from Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshop Account

*Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshop

Rationale: To indicate payment from a separate fund/account

Fiscal Impact: None Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article VII.B.2. [1] Which now reads: Leadership Development Workshop

[2] Be amended by striking out and/or inserting new words or phraseology as follows: Column heading

―Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshop‖ on line for District Directors, Type BUDGET * Paid from Chapter

Officers’ Leadership Workshop Account

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[3] Which, if adopted would read: *Paid from Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshop Account

*Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshop

District Director BUDGET

Rationale: To indicate district directors are paid from a separate fund/account

Fiscal Impact: None Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article VII.C. [1] Which now reads: None

[2] Be amended by inserting new words or phraseology as follows: Insert C, to read: Amounts over $10.00

from chapters will be refunded. Amounts less than $10.00 from chapters will be a donation and will be

transferred to Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshop Account.

[3] Which, if adopted would read: Amounts over $10.00 from chapters will be refunded. Amounts less than

$10.00 from chapters will be a donation and will be transferred to Chapter Officers’ Leadership Workshop

Account.

Rationale: To eliminate having money in a Dues-Over account and transfer the money to an account that will

benefit every chapter.

Fiscal Impact: Transfer funds from one account to another

Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article VII.D. [1] Which now reads: None

[2] Be amended by striking out and/or inserting new words or phraseology as follows:

Stale Checks – Outstanding check over a year are stale and shall be considered a donation to Epsilon State with

the check’s amount being returned to the account from which it came: should the originating account be

defunct, the money will go into Epsilon State’s Operating/Available Fund.

[3] Which, if adopted would read: Stale Checks – any outstanding check over a year old are stale and shall be

considered a donation to Epsilon State with the check’s amount being returned to the account from which it

came: should the originating account be defunct, the money will go into Epsilon State’s Operating/Available

Fund.

Rationale: To clear backlog of outstanding checks, some of which are three years old.

Fiscal Impact: Transfer funds back into original account or operating fund

Submitted by: Finance Committee

Article XI. D

[1] Which now reads: None

[2] Be amended by striking out and/or inserting new words or phraseology as follows: D. Order of the Magnolia

At the Epsilon State Convention following the completion of each biennium, the outgoing Epsilon State

President should be inducted into the Order of the Magnolias by the immediate past state president. The Order

of the Magnolia will serve as an advisory group to the current Epsilon State President at her discretion. These

ladies will also serve in liaison positions assigned by the Epsilon State President as needs arise.

Current letters D would become E, E would become F, F would become G, G would become H, and H would

become I.

[3] Which, if adopted would read D. Order of the Magnolia

At the Epsilon State Convention following the completion of each biennium, the outgoing Epsilon State

President should be inducted into the Order of the Magnolias by the immediate past state president. The Order

of the Magnolia will serve as an advisory group to the current Epsilon State President at her discretion. These

ladies will also serve in liaison positions assigned by the Epsilon State President as needs arise.

Current letters D would become E, E would become F, F would become G, G would become H, and H would

become I.

Rationale: In 2009, the current Epsilon State President, Cindy Ruel requested that a special elite group be

formed of past Epsilon State Presidents. This group, known as the Order of the Magnolias, shall serve as an

advisory group to the current Epsilon State President at her discretion.

Fiscal Impact: Approximate Annual Cost: $20.00 for frame and certificate

Submitted by: Jean Patterson, Past State President

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Proposed 2011-2012 Adopted Budget FIRST REVISION

ADOPTED

BUDGET

2010-2011

SECOND

REVISION

ADOPTED

BUDGET

2010-2011

ADOPTED

BUDGET

2011-2012

FIRST REVISION

ADOPTED

BUDGET

2011-2012

SS 6.2%; Medicare 1.45% ESTIMATED

INCOME

ESTIMATED

INCOME

ESTIMATED

INCOME

ESTIMATED

INCOME

RECURRING REVENUE

Dues (Active Members: 2,200 x $15) 2,200 - 355 = 1,845 $ 30,750.00 $ 27,675.00 $ 33,000.00 $ 27,675.00

Dues (Reserve Members: 150 x $5) 150 + 8 = 158 $ 840.00 $ 790.00 $ 750.00 $ 790.00

Initiation (New Members: 125 x $2.50) 125 - 64 = 61 $ 187.50 $ 152.50 $ 312.50 $ 152.50

SUBTOTAL (Use this line to work budget) $ 31,777.50 $ 28,617.50 $ 34,062.50 $ 28,617.50

OTHER REVENUE NONRECURRING (Committee

Meals)

$ 300.00 $ 222.47 $ 200.00 $ -

Balance Brought Forward from Previous Year $ 11,868.00 $ 15,480.56 $ 9,190.50 $ 10,810.53

OTHER AVAILABLE SUBTOTAL -- FOR USE $ 12,168.00 $ 15,703.03 $ 9,390.50 $ 10,810.53

TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR USE $ 43,945.50 $ 44,320.53 $ 43,453.00 $ 39,428.03

Balance Brought Forward (Contingency - For Perm. Use) $ 12,554.00 $ 12,553.52 $ 12,554.00 $ 12,554.00

DISBURSEMENTS ESTIMATED

EXPENSES

ESTIMATED

EXPENSES

ESTIMATED

EXPENSES

ESTIMATED

EXPENSES

ALL OFFICERS $ 29,200.00 $ 24,750.00 $ 23,900.00 $ 22,900.00

PRESIDENT EXPENSES $ 2,800.00 $ 2,200.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 1,900.00

President Office & Travel $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 1,400.00 $ 1,300.00

President: INTERNATIONAL/SE Regional $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 600.00 $ 600.00

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY EXPENSES $ 5,000.00 $ 4,400.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 3,700.00

Executive Secretary Office & Travel + Supplies $ 1,600.00 $ 1,600.00 $ 1,600.00 $ 1,300.00

Executive Secretary: INTERNATIONAL/SE Regional $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 600.00 $ 600.00

Executive Secretary: Salary (Gross) $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00

TREASURER EXPENSES $ 4,800.00 $ 4,200.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 3,700.00

Treasurer: Office & Travel + Supplies $ 1,600.00 $ 1,600.00 $ 1,600.00 $ 1,300.00

Treasurer: INTERNATIONAL/SE Regional $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 600.00 $ 600.00

Treasurer: Salary (Gross) $ 1,600.00 $ 1,600.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00

EDITOR EXPENSES $ 10,600.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 9,900.00 $ 9,600.00

Editor Office & Travel + Supplies $ 900.00 $ 900.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 700.00

Editor: INTERNATIONAL/SE Regional $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 600.00 $ 600.00

Editor: Salary (Gross) - $ 1,100.00 $ 1,100.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 1,300.00

Editor: Deltion Printing $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00

Editor: Deltion Postage $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00

OTHER OFFICERS $ 6,000.00 $ 4,950.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00

First Vice President INTERNATIONAL/SE Regional $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 600.00 $ 600.00

Second Vice President INTERNATIONAL/SE

Regional

$ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 600.00 $ 600.00

Other Officers Travel $ 2,800.00 $ 2,950.00 $ 2,800.00 $ 2,800.00

DISTRICT DIRECTORS OFFICE & TRAVEL $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00

CHAPTER VISIT TRAVEL $ 400.00 $ 200.00 $ 400.00 $ 200.00

COMMITTEES OFFICE & TRAVEL $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 2,700.00 $ 2,500.00

COMMITTEES ACTIVITIES $ 600.00 $ 600.00 $ 500.00 $ 400.00

STATE MEETINGS - Transition 2011-2012 Odd $ - $ - $ 1,300.00 $ 1,200.00

ADMINISTRATIVE $ 4,455.00 $ 4,260.00 $ 4,575.00 $ 4,025.00

EQUIPMENT - Maintenance and Repair $ 760.00 $ 635.00 $ 850.00 $ 650.00

INSURANCE & BOND $ 600.00 $ 530.00 $ 600.00 $ 600.00

FINANCIAL COMPILATION REPORT/990 FORM $ 1,400.00 $ 1,400.00 $ 1,400.00 $ 1,400.00

SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE (State's Share

7.65%)

$ 345.00 $ 345.00 $ 375.00 $ 375.00

GIFTS & COURTESIES $ 300.00 $ 300.00 $ 300.00 $ 200.00

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD $ 700.00 $ 700.00 $ 700.00 $ 600.00

MEMORIALS - Education Foundation and Other $ 150.00 $ 100.00 $ 150.00 $ 100.00

MISCELLANEOUS $ 200.00 $ 250.00 $ 200.00 $ 100.00

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 38,355.00 $ 33,510.00 $ 34,575.00 $ 32,425.00

USE Balance Brought Forward to cover deficit income of $ 4,892.50 $ 3,807.50

Savings $25,000 (Not for Use)

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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Epsilon State Convention

March 25 – 27, 2011

Room rate: $99.00

Hotel Reservation Deadline: March 14, 2011

Hilton New Orleans Airport

901 Airline Highway

Kenner, LA 70062

1.504.469.5000

Name Please Print

Chapter/District

Mailing address City / Zip

Phone number Email

address

Please sign if you DO NOT give us permission to publish your picture in Deltion, website, etc.

Signature:____________________________________

Check all that apply: o Current State Officer

o Current District Director

o Current State Committee Chairman

o Current Chapter President

o Past State President

o Past State Achievement Award Winner

o 25-year member to be recognized this year

o 50-year member to be recognized this year

o 55+ year member

o First-time attendee

o Guest/Non-Member

Special requests:

(Check all that apply) o Diabetic

o Vegetarian

o Allergies (Please list__________________________)

o Visual (Seating near speaker)

o Visual (Large print material needed)

o Hearing impaired

o Mobility: Wheelchair space

o Special assistance

All Meals MUST be purchased in advance: Prices include tax and gratuity

Event Day Cost Total

Registration Fee (Required for attendance)

Postmarked BY March 1

Postmarked March 2 or later

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$15

$25

Friday Night Dinner (For Current State Officers, Past State

Presidents, State Committee Chairman, State Committee Members,

District Directors, Chapter Presidents)

Select one: Mardi Gras Pasta_____

Sauteed Catfish Almandine_____

Friday 5:30-6:30 p.m. $35.00

Breakfast on your own Saturday Morning

Birthday Luncheon (Everyone) Saturday 12:30-2:30 p.m. $30.00

Presidents’ and Founders’ Banquet (Everyone) Saturday 6:00-9:00 p.m. $36.00

Sunday Breakfast (Everyone) Sunday 9:00-11:00 a.m. $21.00

TOTAL

Make checks payable to:

LA Delta Kappa Gamma Convention 2011

Mail check and completed registration form to:

Judy Rongey

160 Hibiscus Place

River Ridge, LA 70123

1.504.738.5112

Email: jrongey@bellsouth.net

Registration deadline: March 1, 2011

No refunds or cancellations after March 2, 2011.

Corsage Information:

A pin-on corsage or wristlet is available for you and/or your

chapter president by purchasing from the convention florist.

Corsages can be picked up on Saturday afternoon at the

registration table. Each person/chapter is responsible for ordering

and paying for purchases from the florist.

Please mention Delta Kappa Gamma when ordering.

Convention Florist: Hunt for Flowers

1.504.392.2366

Deadline for placing orders: March 21, 2011

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District:

o C

o SW

o SE

o S

o NE

o NW

Nominations Committee Presents Slate for 2011-2013 Officers

Donna Kimball-Lerma, Chairman

The Committee on Nominations met in Baton Rouge on November 13, 2010. After carefully considering all

Recommendations for each office, the committee is pleased to present the following nominations for Epsilon

State Offices: President, Donnis Poe (Beta Sigma, Central); First Vice-President, Martha Turner (Alpha Rho,

Northwest); Second Vice-President, Pam Bond (Alpha Upsilon, Central); Recording Secretary, Kathye

Blackburn (Alpha Rho, Northwest).

Donnis Poe has been an active member of Beta Sigma since her initiation in 1999.

She has served her chapter as the Membership Committee Chairman, a member

of the Scholarship committee, First Vice-President, and President. At the state

level, Donnis attended the 2003 Bea Davis Leadership Seminar, served as the

Second Vice-President, and is presently the Central District Director. She

coordinated the 2009 Central District Meeting, co-chaired the 2007 Epsilon State

Convention, and has presented numerous workshops at the district and state

levels. Donnis is a 2010 Golden Gift Seminar recipient. Her Fall 2010 Bulletin

article, ―Creating a Delta Kappa Gamma Resume and Portfolio‖ mirrored the

presentation she delivered at the 2010 Delta Kappa Gamma International

Convention in Spokane. Her development of a Delta Kappa Gamma resume and

portfolio has created a trend for members to compile information specific to the

society involvement. Donnis is a 1977 graduate of Hicks High School and in

received a BS Degree in Business Education from Northwestern State University, and a Master of Public

Administration from Bellevue University. She has had experience in banking, secretarial positions at Louisiana

College and Beauregard Parish School Board, Teacher/Facilitator for the Vernon Parish School Board, and is

currently the College and Career Transitions Coordinator for the Louisiana Community and Technical College

System. Donnis attends East Leesville Baptist Church, and enjoys Delta Kappa Gamma, reading, cooking, and

working with the Helping Hands Storefront Ministries.

Martha Turner has been a member of Alpha Rho chapter since 1995. During that

time, she served as 2nd Vice-President, twice as President, Membership

Chairman, Professional Affairs Committee member, and is still the Finance

Committee Chairman for Alpha Rho. She held several positions on the Bossier-

Caddo Coordinating Council and was the 2002 Northwest District Meeting

Chairman. On the state level, she is presently Epsilon’s 2nd Vice-President, co-

chaired the 2010 State Convention, has been a member of and chaired the Finance

Committee for the last two bienniums, Parliamentary Advisor, and was a 2005

Bea Davis participant and instructor in 2007. Martha was also a 2008 Golden

Gift Seminar recipient, sang with the Golden Gift Class and was selected to

represent the Golden Gift Class in Chicago. She has presented workshops at the

district, state, regional, and international meetings, and has written, directed, sang,

danced, and performed skits. Martha is a 1973 Mansfield High graduate, and has

a B.S. Degree in Health, Physical and Safety Education, and Mathematics from

LA Tech University. She holds a M.Ed in Administration and Supervision from McNeese State. She also has a

Masters +30. Martha has been the Assistant Principal at Haughton High School since 1998. Her special

interests include being a Sunday School teacher, feeding the residents and guests of Grace Home (for terminally

ill cancer patients), cooking, working in her yard, reading cookbooks and historical romance novels, playing

with her puppy Chico, and cheering on the Bucs of Haughton High School.

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Nominations Committee Presents Slate for 2011-2013 Officers……Continued

Pam Bond, Alpha Upsilon member since 1996, has served her chapter as

Membership Chairman, Recording Secretary, Vice-President, President, and was

awarded Central District’s 2009 Rose in Bloom Award. On the state level, Pam has

served on the Ad Hoc Literacy Committee, been a member and chairman of the

Personal Growth and Service Committee, and served as Central’s District Director.

Pam is a 2007 Bea Davis Leadership Seminar graduate and presently serves as our

state Recording Secretary. She has presented state and regional workshops and

sang in the choirs at the state, regional, and international conventions. At the

regional level, Pam served on the Steering Committee for the 2007 SE Regional

Conference and served as Epsilon State’s member on the 2007-2010 International

Task Force to Study ΔΚΓ Society Committee Structure. Pam has 30 years

experience teaching Home Economics, second grade and kindergarten. She was the

Jena Elementary 2010 Teacher of the Year, and the 2010 LaSalle Parish Teacher of the Year. She is a 1972

graduate of New Iberia Senior High School, received her BS in Home Economics and MA in Early Childhood

Education from Northwestern State University and is currently pursuing a Masters plus 30. Her special

interests include the society, membership in The Chancel Choir, Hand Chimes Choir, and Salt and Light Ladies

Circle at Nolley Memorial United Methodist Church, grandchildren, traveling, reading, designing/creating

educational materials, mentoring young teachers, Relay for Life/American Cancer Association, St. Jude’s, and

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, and lifetime member of LaSalle Parish Friends of the

Library.

Kathye Blackburn was initiated in Alpha Rho in 1996. She served her chapter as

Corresponding Secretary and created a newsletter that received state recognition.

As chapter President, she instituted the Chapter Grant in Aid for First Year

Teachers and a Reception for Outstanding Women Educators in the Bossier Parish

School System. As the Research Chairman, Kathye requested her committee to

compile an electronic chapter/past president history, and led Alpha Rho to Gold

Key Chapter status for two years. On the state level, Kathye attended the 2007

Bea Davis Seminar, served as the 2007- 2009 Northwest District Director, and

received the 2009 Northwest District Rose in Bloom Award. She served and

chaired the Nominations Committee, chaired the Professional Affairs Committee,

and co-chaired the 2010 Epsilon State Convention in Shreveport. She has attended

numerous state, regional, and international conferences, participated and moderated skits, assisted with

workshops, and co-presented at the 2009 regional and 2010 international conventions. Kathye graduated from

LA Tech with a Masters +30 and began her teaching career at Airline High School in 1970 as a business

teacher. She was named Airline High Teacher of the Year in 1986 and 1997, and Bossier Parish Teacher of the

Year in 1986. Kathye is presently the Cooperative Office Education Coordinator for Bossier Parish and is a

Microsoft Office Specialist and IC3 Certified Instructor. Kathye attends Cypress Baptist Church, and enjoys

the National Business Education Association, reading, walking, and most of all, playing with her twin

grandchildren, now 5 years old.

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

At the November Nominations Committee meeting, the committee also considered recommendations for the

2011-2013 Nominations Committee. The following slate is presented to the membership:

Southwest, Frances Byler, (Alpha Kappa), Chairman Northeast, Dr. Lori Myers, (Theta)

South, Rebecca Allemand, (Kappa) Northwest, Jerry Malone, (Alpha Sigma)

Central, Phyllis Lee, (Psi) Southeast, Beth Dawson, (Alpha Mu)

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2010 District Awards….

DISTRICT

ROSEBUD

ROSE-IN-BLOOM

CHAPTER

ATTENDANCE

Central Betsy Warwick

Alpha Upsilon

Starla Clark

Alpha Upsilon

Alpha Pi

Northeast

Heather Harp Doles

Alpha Alpha

Margaret Coleman

Theta

Alpha Nu

Northwest

Intha Fields

Beta Omicron

Wanda Gunn

Alpha Sigma

Alpha Sigma

South

Paula Hotard

Kappa

Linda Peirce

Alpha Psi

Alpha Psi

Southeast

Darla Foley

Rho

Dr. Gwen Traylor

Omicron

Beta Tau

Southwest

Hope Hebert

Alpha Epsilon

Glenetta Shuey

Alpha Kappa

Chi

! ! ! ! W A N T E D ! ! ! !

Epsilon State Sisters to attend the Beatrice Davis Leadership Seminar to be held June 10-12,

2011, at Woodworth, LA. Come and enjoy a fun weekend with your sisters. There will be

leadership training, games, afternoon tea, and more leadership training.

The Epsilon State website is the place to go to download the application. Just follow the

instructions and send it to Jean Patterson, Box 115, Pelican, LA 71063 by January 15, 2011.

I n M e m o r i a m

Evelyn Wagnon (State President 1967-69)--Alpha Kappa--Southwest District

Aimee Margaret Brady—Upsilon--South District

Donna Shields—Alpha Chi--Southwest District

Helen Hortman—Nu--Northwest District

Deborah Nelson—Gamma Eta--Southeast District

Annie Ruth Millican-Alpha Eta--Southeast District

Mary Rives Gallaspy (State Secretary 1959-61), Mu Chapter--Northwest District

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MISSON STATEMENT

The Delta Kappa Gamma International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

P l a n t o a t t e n d t h e E p s i l o n S t a t e C o n v e n t i o n March 25 – 27, 2011 i n K e n n e r , L o u i s i a n a

The Louisiana Deltion

Wanda Lemoine, Deltion Editor

P.O. Box 34

Coushatta, LA 71019

NON-PROFIT ORG.

PRSRT STD

PAID

PERMIT NO. 1015

NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457

Sharon Hornsby, Omicron Chapter SE, was named 2010 Administrator of the Year by the Louisiana State

Association of Career and Technical Education. She will compete in the Regional Awards during early spring,

2011. Sharon also made three national presentations this fall.

Congratulations to Tammie Arcement, Kappa S, who received her National Board Certification.

Renee Ward, Omega NE, received the national Milken Education Award which included a $25,000 cash prize.

She was one of only two Louisiana teachers and 55 nationally who received this award. Renee also receives an

all-expense-paid trip to Los Angeles to participate in the Milken Educator Forum focused on strategies for

advancing teacher effectiveness.

Karen Lee, Beta Alpha, NW, Claiborne Parish Elementary Teacher of the Year

Lisa Long, Beta Alpha, NW, Outstanding American Award

Alpha Kappa SW, Rachel Benoit, was named Elementary Parish Teacher of the Year

Ernestine Freeman was named Jefferson Davis Parish Volunteer of the Year

Congratulations to Mrs. Maple Book, Alpha Upsilon, C, for being elected to the LaSalle Parish School Board.

Mary Georgiafandis, Zeta, NW, was elected President of the Caddo Retired Teachers Association.

Donnis Poe, Beta Sigma C, article ―The Delta Kappa Gamma Resume and Portfolio‖ in Fall 2010 Bulletin

Sarah Broussard, Alpha Omega SW, poem ―Green is My Favorite Color‖ in Fall 2010 Bulletin

Robbie LeBlanc poem, Chi SW, ―The Technology of Teaching‖ in Summer 2010 Bulletin

Carolyn Bienvenu, Alpha Omega SW, poem ―Southern Freeze‖ in Summer 2010 Bulletin

Terri Simpson, Alpha Gamma, SW, has added yet another feather to her cap. She was chosen as one of the

National School Board Association's "20 to Watch" for 2010-2011.

Judy Davidson, Alpha Gamma SW, and the Calcasieu Parish Public Library staff received the Highsmith

Library Innovation Award in Washington, D.C. this summer. The award was given for the Library Champions

yard sign project to encourage children to read during the summer.

Suellen Lamb, Beta Tau, SE took a Third Place in the Michigan Poetry Society Fall Contest with the poem,

"Shattered Star," written about a former student who went through some bad times. Thankfully, he has now

gotten his life "back on track." On October 17, 2010 the Louisiana State Poetry Society held their Fall Festival.

There were seven categories to enter. Suellen took three First, one Second, and one Honorable Mention.

Alpha Sigma, NW, sends congratulations to their newest member Nancy Yoder who was recognized at State

PTA Educator of Distinction for 2009-2010.

Dr. Darlene Williams, Psi, C, will participate in Int’l Week in Paris. She received the Special Recognition

Award by the Sabine Hall of Fame for her hard work and determination in the field of education.

Yvonne Busby, Psi, C, was recently named as the First Lady of the 2010 Tamale Fiesta in Zwolle. She and her

Library Club also maintain the Tamale Fiesta Scrapbook.

Northeast District chapter Alpha Alpha members participated in a Christmas Pajama Project with Wellspring, a

center for abused families in Morehouse Parish. They purchased, wrapped, and delivered pajamas or nightgowns

and books to the children in time for Christmas.

The Louisiana

Deltion

The Louisiana

Deltion is

published three

times a year: fall,

winter, and

spring/summer in

Natchitoches, LA.,

by the Epsilon

State, Louisiana.

The Delta Kappa

Gamma Society

International

P.O. Box 34

Coushatta, LA

71019

Deadlines are

August 1,

December 1, and

April 1,

respectively

Please send

correspondence to

Wanda Lemoine,

Deltion Editor P.O.

Box 34 Coushatta

LA 71019 Email: lemoine@yahoo.com

Around the State **If you know of

someone who is not

receiving their copy

of the Deltion, please

let me know.

Label addresses

come from

International and

must be updated

with them.

Any change of

information also

needs to be sent to

the Epsilon State

Executive Secretary.

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