L to R:  Nancy Davis, Dee Dee Rives, Holley Ziglar, Evelyn Barron, and Marcia Kirkland

Kay Grogg (Beta Delta), Holley Ziglar (Gamma), Dee Dee Rives (Xi State president), Donna Camper (Alpha Alpha), and Pat Moore (Gamma Epsilon)

Saturday, December 5, was a true Winter Wonderland in East TN.  Light snow presented a beautiful backdrop as Gamma chapter hosted their annual Christmas brunch at the Johnson City Country Club.  

Sisters from Gamma, Iota, Alpha Alpha, Beta Delta, Gamma Epsilon, and Gamma Mu were there.  Special guests that day included Dee Dee Rives (current Xi State president), Nancy Davis (immediate past Xi State president), Marcia Kirkland (past Florida state treasurer), and Evelyn Barron (past international president).  Steven James, a local storyteller, entertained us all with his wonderful stories.  Laughter truly warmed our hearts that day. 

As a special project, contributions were collected for the Johnson City CIEC.  The music, food, and genuine spiritual fellowship were just right to put us all in the Christmas spirit.  Personally, I am really looking forward to this event next December.  I encourage all Area I sisters to make plans to be there. (photo & article submitted by Holley Ziglar, Area I Director)

Gamma Mu members sponsored a Christmas tree in a tree decorating contest at the Johnson County Welcome Center in Mountain City, Tennessee on Friday, December 04, 2009. The tree was covered with handmade angels and stars which members created during their November meeting. (photo & article submitted by Gay Miller)

Mrs. Stephanie Duncan (front left) and Mrs. Lisa Mansfield (front right) are shown with Mrs. Patty Roberts (back left), President of the Alpha Pi chapter, and Mrs. Rosie Graham (back right), chair of the Chapter Growth and Membership committee. Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Mansfield were initiated into membership in the Alpha Pi chapter in November. Both Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Mansfield teach second grade at East Lincoln Elementary School in Tullahoma, Tn. (photo & article submitted by Martha Scarbrough)

Mary Anne Phillips and Jean Brown pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child at the November meeting of Theta Chapter. (photo & article submitted by Michelle Steen)

Theta members gather around the table to show the boxes that were packed. We had 28 boxes to send to Operation Christmas child. From L to R: Michelle Steen, Janice Whitman, Jean Marilyn Hogan, Christine Carroll, Caroline Johnson, LaVonne Scott, Deborah Morris, Inge Poole, Mary Anne Phillips, Jenniebeth King, Paula Pickens, Jean Brown, Julie Mayfield, and Sandra Williams. (photo & article submitted by Michelle Steen)

Michelle Steen, Kristy Wilson, Jenniebeth King, and Paula Pickens (Theta) help cut tags for the boxes for Operation Christmas child at their November meeting. (photo & article submitted by Michelle Steen)

Inge Poole and Jean Marilyn Hogan work together to put together boxes for Operation Christmas child at Theta Chapter's November meeting. (photo & article submitted by Michelle Steen)

Josephine Price and Throys Nachlinger (Theta) visit before the meeting of the 70th anniversary of Theta. (photo & article submitted by Michelle Steen)

Nita Scott and Dr. Dorrie Powell (Beta Sigma) visit with Michelle Steen (Theta) and look at a book presented to her by Reserve Member Annie Sue Mulherin at the 70th anniversary dinner for Theta Chapter. (photo & article submitted by Michelle Steen)

Ida Mae Pentecost (Beta Eta) visits with Caroline Johnsona (Theta) and Dwina Willis (Theta) at the 70th anniversary celebration of Theta Chapter. (photo & article submitted by Michelle Steen)

On November 11, Alpha Sigma members met at historic Elmwood Cemetery for a box lunch to hear speaker, Mabel Barringer, talk about the first black airmen in America, the Tuskegee Airmen. After our presentation, members toured the historic cemetery on a beautiful fall day to learn more about the history and architecture of the tombstones of early Memphians. Many of the markers date back to the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. (photo & article submitted by Lee Lindsay)

Dee Dee Trentham, Elaine McIntosh, and Harriett Berrier, all of Gamma Nu, performed with the Sevier County High School Alumni Marching Band in October 2009. (photo & article submitted by Elaine McIntosh)

Gamma chapter held its initiation ceremony on September 29.  New members pictured left to right are Darla Dye, Pat Williams, and Amy Martin. (photo & article submitted by Holley Ziglar)

Alpha Pi Chapter awarded a $500 grant-in-aid to Miss Ashley Benae Bowen (left), a 2009 graduate of Tullahoma High School, and to Miss Holly Hatchett (right), a 2009 graduate of Coffee County High School.  Both young ladies began studies this fall to become teachers. (photo & article submitted by Martha Scarbrough)

Joan Pockrus, Alpha Pi member, presented a program to the Alpha Pi chapter in August on the history of bracelets and bracelet wearing.  Each member in attendance made a personal bracelet from the beads provided by Joan. (photo & article submitted by Martha Scarbrough)

Ms. Ann Williams (left) from Genworth Financial is shown with Patty Roberts, President of Alpha Pi chapter.  Ms. Williams presented a program  "Women as Caregivers" at the September Alpha Pi meeting.(photo & article submitted by Martha Scarbrough)

Julia Householder (Gamma Nu) was recently inducted into the Sevier County Athletic Hall of Fame. She is the first faculty member to be inducted. She and her husband James missed two football games during a 22-year span and continue to attend home games 20 years after her retirement. She is pictured with her daughters Elaine McIntosh, Gail Reeder, and her sponsor into the Hall Bill Robertson, a favorite son. (photo & article submitted by Elaine McIntosh)

Members of Kappa Chapter welcomed Xi State President Dee Dee Rives at the chapter's September meeting at the home of Susan Steele Woods (on far left). Kappa members met for a potluck meal and enjoyed the beautiful artwork and home decor of Susan Woods, art teacher in Benton County.(photo & article submitted by Leigh Ann Durham)

On Saturday August 1, 2009, Sammye Finley , Beta Zeta member since 1979, was selected as the Senior Ms Sequatchie County.  This honor is based on family, church, and commuity service.  In addition to her activities with Delta Kappa Gamma, she is active with the church youth, Juvenile Court, Truancy Review and many other community activities. 

When asked what her advice was to young people today she answered "Be true to yourself, to God, your family and your country. Never stop learning, Knowledge is happiness.  Be a life long learner."  Mrs. Finley is retired and wonders how she had time for full-time employment. (photo & article submitted by Judith Kerley)

Theta Chapter planned a summer outing to the Kreme Kastle (the restaurant owned by Becky Sadowski's daughter) in Brownsville, TN.  Theta Chapter invited other sisters in Delta Kappa Gamma to come.  There are six chapters represented in the photo.

Row 1 (l to r) Jennibeth King, Jean Brown, LaVonne Scott (Theta), Marsha Rains (Omega); Row 2 (l to r) Becky Sadowski (Alpha Lambda). Dorrie Powell (Beta Sigma), Louise Gregory (Beta Mu), Dee Dee Rives (Theta), Nancy Harris (Chi); Row 3 (l to r) Michelle Steen (Theta), Terri Tims (Beta Sigma), Melinda Carroll, Josephine Price (Theta), Nita Scott (Beta Sigma)  (photo & article submitted by Michelle Steen)

Three photogenic sisters! Beverly Hall, Carolyn Powell, and Judy McDonald of Alpha Theta chapter take time for a photo at the 2009 Xi State Convention. (photo & article submitted by Carolyn Powell)