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Florida RaysThe Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Vol. 56 No.1 Mu State Organization of Key Women Educators Fall 2010

Florida Members at 2010 International ConventionPhotos, courtesy of Photographs by Jim, Floresville, Texas

Dr, Carolyn Rants, above, left, pre-senting the International Achieve-ment Award to Dr. Beverly Helms

Peggy Dubose, left, recognized byRuth Pridgen, Mu State President,as Florida’s Star of the Southeast.

Gerry Hacker performing at theConvention.

Left, Ruth Pridgen,Chair, InternationalEducator’s AwardCommittee, as sherecognizes therecipient.(see page 11)

In this issueIn Memoriam pg 2President’s Article pg 3Betty Thornton form pg 4Fall Wksp/Ex Bd pg 5Communications pg 6

Members/Chapters pg 7Scholarships pg 8Leadership Growth pg 9Bylaws Revisions pg 9Convention 2010 pg 10

Florida Rays Mu State Organization

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Volume 56 Number 1

Fall 2010Florida Rays: (USPS 091-890) (ISSN: 0896-3711)

Published 4 times each year by Mu StateOrganization of The Delta Kappa GammaSociety International at 2954 Bonifay -Gritney Road, Bonifay, FL 32425.

Periodical postage paid at Tallahassee, Floridaand additional post offices.

POSTMASTER/MEMBERS: Send addresschanges to: The Delta Kappa Gamma SocietyInternational, P. O. Box 1589, Austin, Texas78767-1589.

Editor: Dr. Beverly Helms P.O. Box 728 Bonifay, FL 32425 - 0728 Telephone: 850-547-3220 E-mail: [email protected]

In Memoriam FLORIDA RAYS Fall 2010

Mu State Officers 2009-2011

PresidentRuth Pridgen

1544 LeBaron Ave.Jacksonville 32207

904.398.1268 - [email protected]

First Vice PresidentCarrie Frye

212 Hammock Oak CircleDebary 32713


Second Vice PresidentMerle Jones

1973 Cane Mill RoadChipley 32428


Recording SecretaryGerry Hacker

1216 Cordoba CourtDunedin 34698727.742.0325 -

[email protected]

Corresponding SecretarySally Finley

5033 NW 99th TerraceCoral Springs 33076

954.798.1672 [email protected]

Immediate Past Mu State PresidentBarbara Van Diepen

2400 St. Andrews RoadHollywood 33021

[email protected]

Related PersonnelHeadquarters Administrative Assistant

Kristen Sternberg189 Oakleaf Circle

DeLand 32724386.748.8157 - [email protected]

Executive SecretaryJudith Mix

2267 SW 16th StreetOkeechobee, 34974

[email protected]

TreasurerMyra Ponder

253 Prado Street Apalachicola 32320


Lori Smith12844 Lakebrook Drive

Orlando, Fl [email protected]

Parliamentarian & EditorDr. Beverly Helms

P.O. Box 728 Bonifay 32425-0728


Mu State WebmasterDr. Peg Dunn - Snow3312 SW 51st. Street

Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312305.542.4033- [email protected]

Our remembrance of thesegives light in this world

even after they have passed.

ChapterPresidents

Please send Form 6immediately upon the deathof a member to

Lucy AuxierBeta Delta

Joyce MabryChi

Patricia NordOmicron

Katerine RussellDelta Alpha

Dorothy StokesKappa

Jo Alice TarwaterAlpha XI

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Fall 2010 FLORIDA RAYS

Ruth PridgenMu State President

2009-2011

Moving Forwardwith SPIRIT and Vision

Ruth’s ReflectionsRuth’s ReflectionsRuth’s ReflectionsRuth’s ReflectionsRuth’s Reflections

Mu State ConventionApril 29-May 1, 2011

Orlando Airport Marriott

Southeast Regional ConferenceJuly 13-16, 2011

Mariott DowntownLouisville, Kentucky

International ConventionJuly 24-28, 2012

New York, New York

Southeast Regional ConferenceJuly 10-13, 2013

Orlando Gaylord Palms

Important

Upcoming Dates

In May, Florida reached a verysignificant anniversary. We havebeen a Delta Kappa Gamma StateOrganization for 75 years. Itstarted my thinking about what ittakes, besides the passing ofyears, to reach such a milestone.

As in any relationship that islong-lasting, there are four keycharacteristics that make it workfor the long haul. I believe thatcommitment, mutual caring,communication, and maintenanceof a balance between tradition andchange are essential. Considerwith me how these qualities canstrengthen our chapters.

Over these last 75 years we’vehad many members who arecommitted to DKG. They haveworked in whatever spot they wereneeded. Many have hung onthough lean times in their chaptersto keep the light burning and tohelp them grow strong again. Mychallenge to you is to have thatsame commitment now.

Is membership in your chapterdeclining? It is time to reach outand initiate additional members.Consider holding more than oneinitiation in a year. Take advantageof the membership changes in ourinternational constitution which

gives your chapter more options.Now you can identify potentialmembers in their early years ofteaching as wellas retired educa-tors, who might add a new dimen-sion to your membership.

When members have to limittheir participation because ofsituations and responsibilities intheir personal lives, the caringresponse of chapter members canmake the difference in whether theycontinue or drop out. Expressionsof care by individual members,understanding the reason for lessinvolvement at the moment,volunteering for an extra chapterresponsibility are the caringresponses. When we demonstrateour caring, an added benefit is thata member is usually motivated toreturn to active participation, whenshe can.

How does your chapter commu-nicate? How often? It is hard tofeel commitment to a group if youfeel out of touch. It is exciting tosee how many chapters are usingweb sites and sending newsletterselectronically. These can beupdated easily, and the informationfor members is kept fresh. I’mhearing about more chapterprograms that have built-inopportunities for members to talk toone another. Do your membersknow one another well enough thatthey look forward to seeing friendsat meetings? How important thiswill be in keeping the communica-tion flowing! As our organization continuesto stay relevant in 2010 andbeyond, we have moved towardless formality in many ways. There

may be differing opinions on thesechanges but if we are to continuefor another 75 years, we need toexamine the “things we’ve alwaysdone” in the light of their value fortoday’s members. Have somediscussions about these in yourchapter. Is it a tradition that yourmembers want to continue, or is ittime for a change?

I challenge you to reflect withme on what we can do to keep ourorganization strong for another 75years.

Moving ForwardWith SPIRITand Vision

FLORIDA RAYS Fall 2010

Mu State ConventionApril 29- May 1, 2011

Orlando Airport Marriott Hotel

REGISTRATION FORM

Please print or type one name per form

Name_______________________Chapter________________District _______

Address____________________________City__________________Zip________

Phone_______________________E-mail______________________________

I plan to enter the following item(s) in the Arts and Crafts Exhibit:(Check all that apply)

Painting(s): ____oil____watercolor______photography______other (Specify)

Needlework(s): ____knitting ____crochet ____crewel

____embroidery ____sewing ______other (Specify.)

Literary work(s): ____poetry____short story______other (Specify)

Miscellaneous arts, crafts and/or musical arrangements: ____________ (Specify)

Send completed form to: Carolynne Fooshee1703 8th Street

Jacksonville Beach, Fl 32250

Deadline for application: March 1, 2010An acceptance letter and directions will be sent upon receipt of this form.

BETTY THORNTONARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBIT

Mu State Personal Growth andServices Committee Standing (l tor), Barbara Thompson, BeverlyStagg, and Chair, CarolynneFooshee. Seated, Ann Perrine andNancy Marmesh. Not pictured, AnnScheib.

ThePersonal Growth andServices Committee is solicitingitems for the Betty Thornton Artsand Crafts Exhibit to be held atthe Mu State Convention, April29-May 1, 2011.

In addition, Beverly Stagg,contact for the Native AmericanProject, requests members’involvement in securing applicantsfor the Native American ProjectGrants of $1000 each. NativeAmerican women who are attend-ing a college or university major-ing in Education or who areconducting research into thehistory of Native Americans in thestate of Florida should apply. Oneaward will be made in each of thesix Mu State districts.

Do you enjoy sharing yourtalents, experiences, favoritesubjects, successes, help-tips orother topics? If so, we want tolearn from you!

Do you prefer co-presentingwith someone who shares yourinterest and expertise? Great! Weare hoping you will join each otherto make a difference to members.

SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSALTODAY!

CALL FOR WORKSHOPSMu State ConventionApril 29-May 1, 2011

Orlando Airport Marriott

WHAT IS NEEDED?

1. Name of Presenter/s2. Contact Information Address Telephone numbers

Email address3. Title of workshop with a

brief description or outlineof content

4. Equipment needed (Allefforts to provide your ownwill be appreciated)

5. Availability to present___ Friday night___ Saturday morning___ Both

Deadline date for submittingproposal: January 1, 2011

Send proposal to Carrie Frye,212 Hammock Oak Circle,DeBary, FL 32713

Or email her at: [email protected]


Sarah B. Ferguson Mu State Achievement Award will be given atthe 2011 Mu State Convention for 2010 and 2011.This is the mostprestigious award Mu State can give to active members of the stateorganization who are outstanding educational leaders and who haveexhibited exceptional service to Delta Kappa Gamma.

Chapters must submit nominations to the Awards Committee Chair-man, Barbara Van Diepen, on or before February 1, 2011. Thechapter must endorse the candidate at a regular chapter meeting. Thenominee shall be an active member who has contributed outstandingservice to our Society. Further guidelines and a nomination form can befound on the state web site.

Five members of our state organization, who exemplify dedication andservice on the chapter, district and state levels, will be inducted into TheMu State Hall of Fame at the 2011 Convention. Past state presidents,current and immediate past district directors, current elected officers andstate organization committee chairs will be involved in the process ofidentifying Hall of Fame winners.

Deadline: February 1, 2011

Send nominations to: Barbara Van Diepen, Chair Mu State Awards Committee 2400 St. Andrews Road Hollywood, FL 33021

Nominate Now for 2010-2011Mu State Achievement Award

Dear President Pridgenand MU State members:

So much transpired at our recent2010 convention in Spokane! MUState members certainly were frontand center in the activities and therecognition, especially that of ournewest Achievement Award recipient,Beverly Helms! All of us in the South-east Region rejoice with you in cel-ebrating her well deserved selection!

Many MU State members led andparticipated in presentationsthroughout the week and contributedmuch toward realizing the vision ofInternational President Dr. CarolynRants throughout the biennium andthe convention. Take pride in your ac-complishments and spread the newsof this most successful conventionto all of your chapters and members.

CathyDaugherty2008-2010SoutheastRegionalDirector

2010 Fall Workshop/Executive Board - Outstanding Photos from the Fall Workshop/Executive Board can be seen on theMu State Website and in the Win-ter 2011 issue of the Florida Rays.It was reported as one of the bestever. More than 240 members werepresent. Twenty two chapters werereported as showing an increasein membership. Gamma Theta,Gamma and Gamma Phi hadthe highest percentage gain, whileGamma Theta, Gamma Beta,and Gamma Phi had the highestby number. Gamma Alpha, BetaXi, Gamma Phi, Beta Chi, andGamma Theta had the mostinitiates. Gamma Theta also hadthe highest number of reinstate-ments. Way to go chapters andespecially, Gamma Theta.

Action taken by the Mu StateExecutive Board included

- the adoption of the 2010-2011Mu State Budget - the approval to replace the MuState Headquarters roof usingmonies from the Permanent Fund,while maintaining the fund at 30%of the available fund balance - the approval of $1,000 dona-tions from the Native AmericanProject Account to Native PathsCultural Heritage & ResourceCenter, Perdido Bay Tribe of theMuscogee Creek Indians and to theFlorida Governor’s Council onIndian Affairs. - the adoption of the Mu StateStrategic Action Plan.

Workshops were standingroom only, and members wereoverheard describing them as“awesome” and “unbelievable.” Camraderie was evident at thesocial hour, and membersresisted leaving, even, when beingushered out. Leslye Mann shared amemorable presentation, MuState --- A Living Legacy, at theluncheon. District Directors gavethe dates of the district meetingsfor 2012, and Meghan Starlingand Celeste Stewart received astanding ovation for their impres-sions and experiences of theIMPACT that Delta KappaGamma has had on their youngeducational careers.


ChapterCommunications

Neena GrosvenorChair, Mu State

Communications Committee

KrisSternbergMu State

HeadquartersAdministrative

Assistant

Judith MixMu StateExecutiveSecretary

From theDesk Of...

Who is your chapter’s Communications Committee Chair? It isrecommended that each chapter have a Communication CommitteeChair or someone who will be the contact person for the Mu StateCommunications Committee. The person should be adept in using thecomputer and online tools since communications are primarily in elec-tronic format. Having a chapter committee chair or contact will ensurethat chapters are kept abreast of updates and can share with chaptermembers. A link to the Chapter Communications Committee Guide ishttp://bit.ly/dtIm8F The chair should submit the Chapter CommunicationProfile. A copy of the profile form can be accessed at http://bit.ly/bTEh1q

Did you know that Delta Kappa Gamma has a social network? DKGis moving forward by embracing the use of the latest and most popular21st Century Web Tools. Visit http://www.dkg.org to sign up for yourmembership in the DKG Network. This is a wonderful way to stayconnected with members and chapters across the nation and the world.Just think of the possibilities for sharing ideas and innovative teachingmethods and tools. Have your chapter’s Communication Contact createa group for your chapter in the DKG Network. Visit the Mu State ChapterCommunications Committee Group for updates and ideas. http://www.dkg.org To Access the DKG Network follow these steps: On the www.dkg.orgsite, click on the DKG Network link in the upper right hand corner. Youwill need to create a username (which is your e-mail address) andpassword (delta01). You can change your password to something youwill remember. Only DKG members are allowed access to thenetwork. Once you are in the network you will see a menu of selectionchoices across the top. To view the Chapter Communications group,click on “Groups,” and scroll to Mu State Chapter CommunicationsGroup and click the link. Buzz...Has your chapter submitted an article to the Florida Rays ?Toot your own horn to let others know of your chapter activities andaccomplishments. Continue to Create a BUZZ.

Regardless of my other assigned duties, I am always happy to be ofassistance to members of Mu State.

It has been a busy summer. The incoming district directors had theirplanning session, and materials were prepared for that meeting. DuringJuly, I attended the International Convention in Spokane. The InternationalExecutive Board met and as your Executive Secretary I am a non-votingmember. I have been getting materials ready for our Fall Workshop &Executive Board Meeting, checking email addresses and copying materials.

Stay in touch! Judith

Isn’t it terrific? Two chapters havealready made plans to visit our stateheadquarters this season, and sev-eral chapter presidents plan to dis-cuss this idea with their chapters. It’sgratifying to see this interest in ourhistoric house in downtown DeLand.If your chapter would like to visit,please contact me. I will not only putyou on the calendar, but will give youa tour of the facility and help you planthe rest of your day in our area.

Downtown DeLand is brimmingwith great things to do. You can strollthe Main Street, have lunch “alfresco,” take a walking tour of ourmurals depicting local history, visitone of the local museums or culturalarts center, or go antiquing—all withina couple of blocks! Or, consider in-cluding a side trip to one of our localsprings or taking a boat tour on theSt. Johns River.

I am ready to help you arrangeany—or all—of the above. Contactme at [email protected] call my cell at 386-748-8157. I lookforward to seeing you soon!

Kris Sternberg


Mu State Members & Chapters “Buzzing”

.

Beverly Kelley, Delta KappaChapter, was installed as District2 Trustee of the Florida RetiredEducators Association. The posi-tion is for 3 years, but she can servea subsequent term. Her main re-sponsibilities will be fundraising andselection of scholarship recipients.

Pictured, l to r, are Vanessa Menhennett, Naomi Gilliard, Goldie Fralick,President ,Violet Noyes; Wynyard McDonald,Jennifer Campbell, Pat Roberts,Becky Jo Adams, Lisa Gray and Pat Brantley.

Delta Iota’s College Fans Hand in Hand project opens doors to afuture with boundless possibilities, according to Delta Iota President,Violet Noyes. The $3,500 grant from the International Education Founda-tion was awarded to the chapter, who documented support from their localLions and Kiwanis Clubs. Twenty at-risk high school students are pairedwith mentors from Delta Iota and then accompanied on a tour of theUniversity of Florida campus. In addition, the students are paired withcollege students. The goal is to encourage the at-risk students to dreambigger and strive for better in their lives.

Shown at right, Violet Noyes (left)presents Suwannee High SchoolPrincipal Jim Simpson, with snacks anddrinks for the Florida ComprehensiveAssessment Test (FCAT) retakers.Local businesses, including CVS,Publix and Wal-Mart, joined Delta Iotain providing items in an effort to reducetest anxiety, provide nourishment andsupport students retaking the test.

Lisa Gray, Delta Iota, was selected as Swanee Primary School’sTeacher of the Year. This chapter is definitely Creating a Buzz !

Gamma Kappa Chapter had no one apply for its Grant-in-Aid thisyear, so the members donated the money to Cambridge ElementarySchool to benefit students. Hilah Mercer, Principal and chapter member,reported that the funds were used to provide a lunch of pizza and soda,an incentive to attract children to the Saturday School Program. Theremainder was used to purchase school and classroom supplies.

District I Director, 2008-2010,Geraldine DeFelix, installed the2010-2012 officers for Delta Thetaand Phi chapters at their jointmeeting. Martha Compton of Phipresented an excellent Founders’Day program.Outgoing presidents,Joli Hartzog of Delta Theta andSusan Lockey of Phi, expressedtheir gratitude and encouragedmembers to attend state, regional,and international meetings.

The media specialist for one of the bestlibrary media programs in Florida is KimMiskowski, Media Specialist at CoppergateElementary School in Clay County. She is amember of Beta Mu Chapter. Her media centerearned a 2009-2010 Florida Power-LibraryAward. Congratulations, Kim .

Dr. Sheri Nickell, a former mem-ber of Delta Beta is the newly ap-pointed Superintendent of PolkCounty Public Schools.

Anna Baralt and WendyDrexler, Alpha Chi, earned theirDoctoral degrees from the Univer-sity of Florida.

Rita Osborn of Kappa Chapterhad her book, Toxic Teacher,spotlighted in the Spring 2010edition of The Human Ecologist.

Mina Sutton of Gamma EtaChapter was her school’s Teacherof the Year. Linda McGill, Alpha Xi wasselected as Holm School’sTeacher of the Year.

Grace Wilhelm, Upsilon, pre-sented training sessions for educa-tors in Papua, New Guinea, and Aus-tralia during the summer.

Dr. Janice Novello’s Interview“Education Innovator”: An Interviewwith Dr. Sarah (Sally) M. Butzin” hasbeen selected for inclusion in theFall 2010 Volume 76-5 issue of TheDelta Kappa Gamma Bulletin.


If you’ve been a member of Delta Kappa Gamma for 3 years or longerand haven’t begun working on a Master’s or Doctoral degree - why areyou waiting? Additional education and certification is the next step forkey women educators who will impact the future of education around ourworld. Mu State Scholarships. There are scholarships available for mem-bers who are currently enrolled in a graduate program seeking a Master’sdegree or higher. Several scholarships are awarded each year. Lastyear’s awards were $2500 each.

Application forms are available on the Mu State Website. UnderScholarship Committee, look for the application form; click on it todownload the packet. Applications are due January 15th of each year.The applications require time and effort to complete. Don’t wait until thelast minute to apply. Applications for scholarships may be sent in at anytime. International Scholarships. There are twenty-nine $6,000 scholar-ships that are available for members who are pursuing any field of gradu-ate study. Applications may be obtained from the International website,www.dkg.org This application is due on Feb. 1st of each year.

As a recipient of both a Mu State and an International Scholarship, I’maware the application process can be a daunting task. Allow me to assistyou in designing your future with Delta Kappa Gamma scholarshipdollars. You need to be enrolled in an approved program of graduatestudy, and then apply for a Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship! It’s thateasy! If you need additional information or assistance, contact me at

LeAnn Pollard, 404 St. Johns Bluff Rd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32225Email: [email protected] or Phone 904-537-9132

Scholarship FundsAvailable

by LeAnn PollardChair, Mu StateScholarships Committee

Headquarters is located in Delightful DeLand, and your visits arewelcomed. On September 24, the Museum of Florida Art is loaning 12sculptures to the downtown DeLand area for an inaugural DeLand Sculp-ture Walk. The sculptures and wall murals all over the downtown areaprovide an aesthetic experience for all visitors. Main street Deland offersmany quaint shops and cultural restaurants that put your headquarters inan ideal spot for a visit. A new roof will be placed on our building in thenear future to give it a new look. Come and see.

Mu StateHeadquarters

Tanna Gartside, Chair,Headquarters AdministrativeCommittee

Beta Nu Chapter, LonnieKirsch, President.

Mu State in memory of MerleJones’ (Mu State Second VicePresident) step-mother, EstellStiller. Beta Omega Chapter gavetwo contributions; one was inmemory of Bernice B. Berry.

Jesslyn McBride in honor ofDr. Beverly Helms’ receipt of theInternational Achievement Award.

Psi Chapter dissolved and con-tributed the remaining funds of$1,673.34 to Leadership Growth.

Alpha Beta, in memory ofCleo Nickens

Contributions toLeadership GrowthThe following contributions havebeen made to the Mu State Lead-ership Growth Fund.

HowValuable is

Membership in DKG?

Debi Morgan,Membership Committee

Friendships in 17 CountriesScholarships/Stipends

Leadership DevelopmentPersonal Growth StrategiesProfessional AdvancementAuthorship Opportunities

Funding for Projects/GrantsSupport of Non-Member Educators

Mentoring of New TeachersOutstanding Workshops

Camaraderie and NetworkingInvolvement with UNICEF Projects

Validation by Fellow MembersRecognition

Making A DifferenceImpacting Education Worldwide


I must report that some members of the Leadership Committee experiencedwithdrawal symptoms as June 2010 came and went without the annual trek to Tampafor our labor of love, the Leadership Growth Seminar. It is now being held once eachbiennium. We missed the three-night “get away” to a nice hotel, the scrumptious food,and the time to learn, grow, and feel the pride of accomplishment that always comeswith seminar attendance. But most of all, we missed the chance to be together,pulling strength from one another, and forging new relationships with our Mu Statesisters.

Angie Williams, Chair, Mu State Leadership Growth Committee

We are more excited than ever to be back in the planning stages for next June’s seminar. As always,some things will change, but much will remain the same. One can expect to experience the same timeli-ness of topic, depth of content, and attention to detail for which we are well-known. If you are a chapterpresident, you are encouraged to attend during your term. Attendance is not limited to chapter presidents andofficers. All Mu State members are invited to apply. It will be one of the best experiences you’ve ever had!

The seminar will be held Thursday, June 23 through Sunday, June 26, 2011, at the Tampa AirportMarriott. The cost is $150, and chapters are encouraged to pick-up the cost if officers are attending. Theapplication can be found on the Mu State website by clicking on the Leadership Chairman’s name. A word of advice—don’t delay your decision. We must receive your application no later than January 14,You wouldn’t want to miss this chance and have to wait another two years! Get your application in beforeothers beat you to it. (Note: Word has it that many submitted their applications at the Fall Workshop/Executive Board meeting. If you didn’t, do it now.)

Constitution Revisions - Implications for changes inMu State Bylaws and Standing Rules

The International Constitution/Standing Rules was revised. Manychanges provide increased flexibil-ity at the chapter level. Among thechanges are the following: Any woman who is employedas a professional educator or whois retired from an educationalposition is eligible for membership. A former member shall bereinstated in any chapter withoutthe vote of a chapter. Members may transfer to anychapter of their choice.

State organizations andchapters are responsible to interna-tional for the work of certaininternational committees* but havethe flexibility to decide, them-selves, how this is accomplished.

A reserve member, requestingsame, shall be restored to activemembership without a vote.

Other revisions included therestructuring of internationalcommittees into two categories;Society Business which includesCommunication and Publicity*,Constitution, Constitution Interpre-tation, Expansion, LeadershipDevelopment, Membership*

Finance* Nominations and Non-dues Revenue and Society Missionand Purposes includes EducationalExcellence*, Educator’s Award,Eunah Temple Holden LeadershipFund, Golden Gift Fund, Interna-tional Speakers Fund, Scholar-ship*, and World Fellowship*.

The Mu State ByLaws Commit-tee, under the leadership of ChairGerry Hacker, is reviewing theConstitution revisions, and sug-gested amendments to the MuState Bylaws and Standing Rules.

All state committees have beenasked to review the revisions to theInternational Constitution /StandingRules and make recommendationsas to how the Mu State Bylaws andStanding Rules should be changedto comply with specific require-ments and/or how to structurestate-level committees to addressthe work of certain internationalcommittees.

Any member may provideinput to the Bylaws Committeeand all Mu State committees arerequested to send suggestions forchanges to Gerry Hacker on orbefore November 1, 2010. Heremail is [email protected]

There is no longer the longestablished Program of WorkCommittee. The new EducationalExcellence Committee is organizedto function as a committee of thewhole or, at the discretion of thechair, in groups to accomplish itsresponsibilities for personal andprofessional growth. This commit-tee also promotes programs andprojects for excellence in educa-tion.


An International Convention isalways an exciting place to be, andSpokane was one of the best onesI have ever attended. On Monday,six chartered busses took us on acity tour where we learned aboutthe history of Spokane. We visiteda beautiful botanical conservatorywith Japanese and Englishgardens. Another stop included avisit to an Episcopalian cathedralwith medieval stained glasswindows.

Reflections from the 2010 International Conventionby Sally Finley, Mu State Corresponding Secretary

A massive revision of theInternational Constitution/StandingRules occurred. The requirementthat a woman have three yearsexperience before joining thesociety was removed as well as thelimitation on years of retirement.The international committeestructure was revised and anEducational Excellence Committeecreated with 13 members who maywork as a committee of the wholeand/or in groups.

The Southeast RegionalBreakfast was held Thursday andPeggy DuBose was recognized asFlorida’s Star of the Southeast.Carrie Frye invited all membersfrom the southeast to Florida in2013 and was assisted

Thursday’s general meetingshowcased 187 women of visionand action. Those submitted fromFlorida were Ann Blosfield,Marjorie Cenower, Fern Cleary,Dr. Joanna Cocchiarella, Dr.Peg Dunn-Snow, Dr. Linda Eads,Sally Finley, Carrie Frye, Dr.Elsie Gross, Dr. Beverly Helms,Merle Jones, Connie Kostyra,Nancy Marmesh, Ruth McCrary,Yvonne McShay, Judith Mix,Myra Ponder, Sandra Smith, Dr.Carleen Spano, MarjeanTherian, Jess McBride and Dr.Lynda Wolverton.

On Tuesday evening, Coca Colasponsored an outdoor jazz concerton the banks of the river adjacentto our hotel. At the openingsession, John Brock, CEO of CocaCola, spoke about leadership.John grew up in a Delta KappaGamma family where his motherand aunts were all active membersof the Society.

Dr. Ann Lumsden and Merle Joneslooking at the beautiful flowers.

Ann Blosfield, Merle Jones, Dr. AnnLumsden and Dr. Elsie Gross.

An International Conventionoffers many opportunities tonetwork with educators around theworld. I talked with teachers fromAlaska and Iceland. I enjoyed the

jazz concert with teachers fromWashington, shopped until Idropped with sisters from Swedenand Germany, and dined withsisters from North Carolina andTennessee.

On Wednesday evening, theFlorida delegation and stateorganization presidents from thesoutheast region enjoyed a deli-cious dinner at Hills Restaurant.We had 58 sisters in attendance.Everyone enjoyed the chance torelax and network.

Mildred Thomas,Anita McDonough andLeAnn Pollard at the Florida Dinner.

Florida was recognized as oneof five states to meet the challengeof adding a new chapter. Twelvechapters were recognized forhaving at least 3 press releases.The Nominations Committeepresented the slate of officers forthe 2010-2012 biennium. Floridamembers watched proudly as Dr.Beverly Helms was electedSecond Vice President.

Beverly also received the Interna-tional Achievement Award for 2010.This prestigious award is given toone person each year.

Dr. Sigrun Klara Hannesdottirinstalls Dr. Beverly Helms

Carrie Frye Peggy DuBose

by the famous “flamingo” and otherDisney characters ( Carol Ann Casey,Roxanne Berger and Gerry Hacker).

The revision of the InternationalConstitution was an excitingprocess to watch. Several Floridamembers were involved in thedebate and making of motions.See page 9 for more information onthese revisions.


More Reflections from Spokane

Some of the action taken at theConvention included adopting theSchools in Africa project inconjunction with UNICEF; applyingfor tax exempt status as a 501C3organization, which will allowcontributions to certain DKG fundsto be tax deductible; and dissemi-nating the third Volume of OurHeritage.

DKG is also partnering withTom’s Shoes Project. Memberspurchase a pair of shoes, and apair is donated to a child in need.In addition, for each pair that ispurchased, the EducationalFoundation receives $5.

Workshopsoccurred on severaldays. Sally Finley,right, presented theworkshop, “Unleash-ing Your CreativeSelf.”

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Carol Ann Casey, Roxanne Berger andGerry Hacker join in welcoming south-east members to Florida in 2013.

Seated (l to r) Debbie Thomas, PeggyDubose, Bea Wilbur. Standing JudithMix, Ann Scheib and Gerry Hacker en-joy the Southeast Breakfast..

Over $13,000 was collected bythe southeast states for the Interna-tional Emergency Fund.

Celeste Stewart, MeghanStarling and Brenda Johnsonpresented a workshop, “TappingToday’s Techies -Using theSMART.” Celeste and Meghanreceived Cornetet Awards.

Both Ruth Pridgen andBeverly Helms chaired internationalcommittees and gave reports ormade a presentation on behalf of thecommittee. Ruth presented the re-cipient of the Educator’s Award, Dr.Susan D. Blum with $2,500. Herbook, My Word! Plagiarism andCollege Culture was published byCornell University Press.

Ruth Pridgen, Dr. Carolyn Rants andDr. Blum during the Educator’s Awardpresentation.

Thanks to all Mu State mem-bers who attended the 2010International Comnvention. Thosewho presented information, con-ducted workshops, provided music,sang, sold cookbooks, etc., arelisted below.

Ruth Pridgen, CelesteStewart, Meghan Starling,Brenda Johnson, Cathy Hollar,Cora Reed, Ann Freeman, AnnScheib, Wynyard McDonald,Carrie Frye, Merle Jones, GerryHacker, Sally Finley, Dr. AnnLumsden, Barbara Van Diepen,Dr. Elsie Gross, Deborah Tho-mas, Roxanne Berger, CarolAnn Casey, LeAnn Pollard, MyraPonder, Peggy DuBose, MarilynRussell, Bea Wilbur, SheilaKnoche, Dr. Nancy Henning (andhusband, Bob), and Dr. BeverlyHelms.

The market place was frequentedby Florida members and several of-fered their assistance at the DeltaKappa Gamma Entertains cook-book sales table. Dr. Ann Lumsdenand Merle Jones headed up thissuccessful effort to remove the boxesof cookbooks from the warehouse inTampa to avoid further storage fees.

Myra Ponder as she volunteers at thecookbook table.

President Ruth Pridgen was spar-kling as she represented Mu Statein the Presidents’ Processional.

RuthPridgenMu StatePresident

(Photo courtesy,Photographs byJim, FloresvilleTexas)

Photos by LeAnn Pollard and/or Beverly Helms

The culminating event of the Con-vention was the banquet. Mu State

Mu State website:www.orgsites.com/fl/

mustatedeltakappagamma

Mu State Headquarters245 North Clara Avenue

DeLand, Fl 32720Phone: 386-748-8157

International Websitewww.dkg.org

Florida RaysDeadlines

Members are encouraged to callor send information to be used inthe Florida Rays.

Deadlines are

December 1....Winter February 1.......Spring May 1.........Summer September 1.......Fall


The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Periodical PostageMu State Organization Paid at Tallahassee, Fl Florida RaysDr. Beverly Helms, [email protected]

Postmaster Send address changes to The DKG Society International PO Box 1589 Austin, Texas 78767-1589

District Directors Announce 2012 Dates. Put on Your Calendar.

Folding the Florida Rays reduces costs.Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Shown above are the 2010-2012 District Directors (left to right)Sheila Knoche, (VI), Elizabeth Decker (V), Lonnie Kirsch (IV),Pat Hazellief (III), Marilyn Russell (II), and Clancy O’Donnell(I)

District I - May 5, PensacolaDistrict II - March 3, JacksonvilleDistrict III - February 11, Pasco Co.District IV - March 24, OkeechobeeDistrict V - April 28, Boca RatonDistrict VI - March 10, Arcadia

2012 District Meetings

Trouble finding the Mu State Website from International? Go towww.dkg.org, click on Library, then on Society Websites, then onthe U.S. Flag, then go to Florida. Click at the top of the map ofFlorida for the state web site, and on the chapter name for thechapter web site. You can also go to (bookmark the site)

www.orgsites.com/fl/mustatedeltakappagamma

Nominations for State Officers due December 1, 2010

Nominations for Mu State Officers for 2011-2013 must be sent by certified mailand postmarked no later than December 1, 2010. A photo of the nominee mustbe included. The form is on the Mu State web site. Go to Nominations Committee,Sandra Smith, and click on the link to the Nomination Form.

Send the completed packet toSandra Smith

2026 Wright RoadPerry Fl 32347

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