Chapter News
Beta Eta
Beta Eta chapter met recently at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, TN to install new officers for the 2012-2014 biennium. President: Vivian Grooms, 1st vice-president: Nancy Hickey, 2nd vice-president: Carlene Tenpenny, Secretary: Jennifer Stanfield, Treasurer: Rita Carmichael, Immediate past president: Holly Cooper and Parliamentarian: Mary Wadley.
Alpha Epsilon
New Officers for Alpha Epsilon include Joan Vicary, First Vice President; Mary Zuhr, Parliamentarian; Kay Moss, Recording Secretary; Twinkle Tindall, President; Sandy Christen, President; Elaine Vaughan, Treasurer; Bebe Arnold, First Vice President.
Alpha
Alpha Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International celebrated its 75th Anniversary on March 18, 2012 at Brainerd United Methodist Church. Alpha Chapter(Chattanooga/Hamilton County) was the first chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International organized in the State of Tennessee. Among those in attendance were DKG International officers, Xi State (Tennessee) officers, local dignitaries, DKG Sisters from other local chapters, and other guests. Alpha Chapter received proclamations from Mayor Littlefield, Mayor Coppinger, and Governor Haslam.
Kappa
Kappa Chapter enjoyed a Mardi Gras theme at their March meeting complete with a king cake and colorful beads. Hostesses Crystal Nelson, Lisa Bell and Karen King are serving Jenny Miller, Kappa's corresponding secretary.
The program was an orientation/reorientation about DKG. Members played Bingo to review the information discussed. Kappa invited three prospective members to attend. They were Emily Pierce, Crystal Pinson and Jenny Cooper
Alpha Sigma
Alpha Sigma members met Jan 21st at Rosebrier Tea Room to have lunch, discuss by-law and rules, and hear legislative updates from Trish Stephenson. Area Director, Mary Jo Wilson, visited and gave a presentation on "Dresses for Africa". Everyone enjoyed dessert,shopping, and having tea!
Alpha Sigma member and Curves owner, Laura Evans, offered some nutritious snacks while she presented tips on "Living Longer and Stronger" at our Feb. 11th meeting at her Curves Fitness Center. Laura also offered to do BMI checks for interested members, and awarded door prizes to lucky member, Lou Ann Vaught. What a fun afternoon!
Phi
Chapter president Carol Abernathy, Barbara Edwards, and Xi State corresponding secretary, Lynn Caruthers enjoyed the forum on Tuesday night. The panel consisted of : Dr. Kathleen Airhart, Deputy Commissioner of the TN Department of Education, Senator Jim Kyle, Senator Brian Kelsey, Ron Pendergrass, TRTA Executive Director, and Jerry Winters, TEA Government Relations. The moderator was: Dr. Kay Awalt Musgrove. The hot topics were teacher evaluations and the retirement plan.
Pictured above is Lynn Carothers, Carol Abernathy and Barbara Edwards with Senator Jim Summerville.
Beta Phi Members with Commissioner Huffman
Members of Beta Phi Chapter are pictured with Commissioner Kevin Huffman, Tennessee Department of Education at the Xi State Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday, February 22. Pictured are (left to right) Nancy Leach, Pam Jefferies, Commissioner Huffman, Martha Wells, and Mary Ollie Andrews.
Theta
Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma hosted a legislative forum January 19 at the First United Methodist Church. Senator Deloris Gresham, and Representatives Jimmy Eldridge, Steve McDaniel and Johnny Shaw were in attendance. Chip Sherrod, an attorney from Jackson, moderated the forum. The legislators answered questions posed by the audience and listened to comments. About 85 people from eight counties were there to hear the legislators. Some of the topics covered were vouchers, retirement funds, and the new teacher evaluation system.
Iota
Trish Harris (foreground), member of Iota Chapter in Kingsport/Sullivan County, reads with students at Yuma Elementary School in Scott County, Virginia, during the First Book giveaway program.
Look Who is 50 this year!! Hint--Alpha Psi
Alpha Psi Chapter will be celebrating 50 years as a part of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. There have been many excellent educators who have been a part of the Chapter activities during this time. A wonderful Charter Member, Elba Ann Cole, will be celebrating her membership of 50 years of service to Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. There will be a celebration held in April, 2012 on the campus of Lipscomb University in Avalon Hall (Nashville). Please be looking for pictures of our April celebration in upcoming issues.
Alpha Psi Chapter Helps Children and their families
Alpha Psi Chapter has had 2 great meetings (Sept., 2011 and Feb., 2012) where members collected pantry items for the family rooms/waiting rooms at Monroe Carrel Children's Hospital in Nashville, TN. They are in great need of items for families who need to be with their young ones during a serious situation. We have given to the "Last Minute Toy Store"(Dec., 2011) here in Nashville for the past 5+ years. Our Executive Board wanted to extend our service by reaching out to another organization, hence the Children's Hospital. It is so rewarding to know that you have provided a bit of nourishment for those in a time of need. Many thanks to our members who contributed to these causes during the 2011-2012 year.
September, 2011 Kappa Chapter welcomes Dr. Kathie Harned
Dr. Harned with Meeting Hostesses Mary Johnson and Doris Wiseman
Dr. Kathie Harned made her first chapter visit of this biennium on September 8 to Big Sandy School. Kappa Chapter was thrilled to have her there to kick off a great year. She encouraged all members to find new qualified members and make plans for Sewanee and New York for 2012. The meeting program was on stress management using yoga techniques.
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