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The official publication of Nu State - District of Columbia November 1, 2016 Fall Issue 2016 Theme: Leading Key Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide Delta Kappa Gamma is an honorary Society of approximately 76,000 Key Women Educators in 17 countries Pictured Clockwise . Dr. Cherie Ward Dr. Helen Flagg Dr. Barbara Parks-Lee Bernice Seals Not Shown Diane Robinson Anita M. Walls Photograph Courtesy of Music City Live Table of Contents Nu State Officers & Chairpersons....................................................2 From the President……………………………………………………………..…3 From the First Vice President.........................................................4 Nu State Visits National Museum……………………………………………..5 Nu State News From Chapters……………………………………………….6-9 Information From Webmaster………………………………………………..10 Membership Honors………………………………………………………...11-12 Nu State Committees……………………………………………………..…….13 Joint Creative Arts Seminar…………………………………………………..14 Holiday Winter Meeting Registration……………………………………...15 Important Dates to Remember……………………………………………….16 District of Columbia Nu State News Fall 2016 Nu State Winter Meeting and Holiday Celebration Luncheon The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton 8727 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cost $60 If postmarked by November 14 th . $65 after November 14th Registration Form Enclosed Return by November 14, 2016

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The official publication of Nu State - District of Columbia November 1, 2016 Fall Issue 2016

Theme: Leading Key Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide

Delta Kappa Gamma is an honorary Society of approximately 76,000 Key Women Educators in 17 countries

Pictured Clockwise

. Dr. Cherie Ward

Dr. Helen Flagg Dr. Barbara Parks-Lee

Bernice Seals

Not Shown

Diane Robinson Anita M. Walls

Photograph

Courtesy of Music City Live

Table of Contents Nu State Officers & Chairpersons....................................................2

From the President……………………………………………………………..…3

From the First Vice President.........................................................4

Nu State Visits National Museum……………………………………………..5

Nu State News From Chapters……………………………………………….6-9 Information From Webmaster………………………………………………..10

Membership Honors………………………………………………………...11-12

Nu State Committees……………………………………………………..…….13

Joint Creative Arts Seminar…………………………………………………..14

Holiday Winter Meeting Registration……………………………………...15

Important Dates to Remember……………………………………………….16

District of Columbia

Nu State News

Fall 2016

Nu State Winter Meeting

and Holiday

Celebration Luncheon

The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton 8727 Colesville Road

Silver Spring, MD 20910 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cost $60

If postmarked by

November 14th. $65 after

November 14th

Registration Form Enclosed

Return by November 14, 2016

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DKG Theme: Leading Key Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide

Nu State Theme: Celebrating 80 Years of Key Women Educators in Nu State District of Columbia

Dr. Helen S. Flagg, President (Delta)

Beverly Battle, First Vice President, (Nu Zeta)

Lenora Scott, Second Vice President (Beta)

Maria Angala, Recording Secretary (Alpha)

Marie Blake, Corresponding Secretary (Alpha)

Dr. Blanche Brownley, Treasurer (Alpha)

Sondra Legall, Parliamentarian (Alpha)

Anita M. Walls, Immediate Past President (Alpha)

Standing Committee Chairpersons

Society Business Twanna Wiggins, Finance (Alpha)

Lenora Scott, Leadership Development (Beta)

Jacqueline S. Fletcher, Membership (Alpha)

Ermyn Roberts, Nominations (Beta)

Dr. Emily Crandall, By-Laws and Rules (Delta)

Society and Mission Purposes Beverly Battle, Educational Excellence (Nu Zeta)

Anna Rease, Scholarship (Nu Zeta)

Donna Graham, Webmaster (Beta)

Virginia Moore, History/Archives (Alpha)

Gertrude Jones, Directory/Communications (Beta)

Dr. Patricia Mabry, Nu State Newsletter (Alpha)

Alter Walls, World Fellowship (Alpha)

Dr. Luvenia George, Music (Beta)

Janice Spencer, DKG US Forum Liaison (Beta)

Maria Angala, DKG CTAUN Liaison (Alpha)

Margaret Chambers, DKG Gallery of Fine Arts Liaison (Beta)

Dr. Monica C. Jackson, DKG Educational Foundation Liaison (Delta)

Angela Rice, Non-Dues Revenue (Beta)

Chapter Presidents 2016-2018

Alpha – Bernice Seals Beta – A. Carol Tatum

Delta – Joyce C. Williams Nu Zeta – Patricia Ford Neal

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Leading Key Women Educators

Impacting Education Worldwide!

Helen S. Flagg, Ph.D.

Nu State President 2015-2017 Pictured with Dr. Kay Clawson, NE Regional Director 2014-2016

Welcome and greetings to each of you as we celebrate our second year of Biennium

2015-2017! Our first year has been filled with numerous activities that have brought

favorable recognition to you, our outstanding and talented Key Women Educators

who make up DKG Nu State District of Columbia!! At the DKG International Convention, led by Dr. Lyn Schmid, now

Immediate Past President, we had one of the best conventions ever!!

r. Cherie Ward received a standing ovation at the Fourth General Meeting of the 2016 DKG International

Convention for her remarks on the first half of the biennial theme: 85 Years and Beyond and for her poem, By

the Rubrics of Rhythm They’ll Read. We were proud that two Alpha Chapter members, Dr. Cherie Ward and Dr.

Barbara Parks-Lee both presented outstanding breakout sessions at the convention. In addition, as a new member of the

DKG International Executive Board, I was honored to present my credentials to our very own, Ms. Anita M. Walls,

Immediate Past Nu State President, as she served on the international credentials committee. In addition, Dr. Lyn, as she

is affectionately known among us in District of Columbia, requested that I bring remarks on the second half of the last

international theme, Advancing Key Women Educators For Life, at the closing meeting of the international board on

Saturday, July 9, 2016.

e were also very

pleased to see the

relatives of Dr.

Dorothy Johnson participating in

the Celebration of Life in honor of

her and other women of Delta

Kappa Gamma. We were pleased

that Bernice Seals was able to

attend the international convention

as new president of Alpha Chapter

and that Diane Robinson, Past

Northeast Regional Director was

also able to be present for much of

the convention.

It gives me great pleasure

to acknowledge the outstanding

work of our outgoing chapter

presidents for their dedicated work

to Nu State. Thanks to Betty Cade

– Alpha Chapter, Carol Tatum,

Beta Chapter, Joyce Williams,

Delta Chapter, and Beverly Battle,

Nu Zeta Chapter for concluding

their activities with high levels of

excellence! All chapters are working cohesively to accomplish all DKG and

Nu State goals. We welcome the new presidents and thank each of them for

stepping up to the plate: Bernice Seals, Alpha Chapter; Joyce Williams, in her

second Biennium; Carol Tatum, also in her second Biennium; and Patricia

Ford Neal, Nu Zeta President.

Our state officers and committee chairpersons engaged in an

outstanding Leadership Conference that featured Past International President

Jean Gray as keynote speaker. The day was well-attended with more than 50

Nu State Executive Board members and Nu State chapter officers and

chairpersons in attendance. We also thank Diane Robinson for her excellent

assistance in helping us to organize a day that would be beneficial to all in

attendance. A big thank you to our Leadership Development Team, headed by

Lenora Scott, Chairperson and Nu State 2nd

Vice President, and her

exceptional team: Geraldine Meredith, Alpha; Dr. Donna Graham, Beta;

Carolyn Kornegay, Delta; and Shadonne Moses, Nu Zeta. Stay tuned for

additional Leadership training as the final year of our Biennium draws to a

close. We want to ensure that all members have opportunities to participate in

training activities so that we may increase our “leadership readiness” in years

to come.

As our Winter Meeting approaches, please plan now to attend. We

want to hear from the Nominations Committee on its recommended slate of

new officers for Biennium 2017-2019 and present the report of the Rules

Committee as we update the changes that were approved at the Indianapolis

and Nashville International Conventions!. I am looking forward to greeting

you at our Nu State Holiday Celebration Luncheon!

D

W

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From the Desk of the First Vice President and

Educational Excellence Chairperson Beverly Battle 2015-2017

Greetings, Nu State District of Columbia, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society

International. As I begin my second year as First Vice-President and

Educational Excellence Committee Chairperson, I will continue to serve with a

renewed commitment to our organization while inspiring other key women

educators to become involved in the activities of our state organization.

The goals of the Educational Excellence Committee are as follows:

Goal 1: Advance Excellence in Education

Goal 2: Empower Women

Goal 3: Increase Global Awareness

The Educational Excellence Committee members for this year are: Dr. Azalie Hightower (Alpha), Gertrude

“Trudy” Jones (Beta), Carolyn D. Kornegay (Delta), Carolyn McNair (Nu Zeta), Maria Angala (CTAUN Liaison), and

Dr. Helen Flagg, ex officio member. Angela Rice (Beta) continues to lend her support to our committee. This team of

hard-working ladies has been very productive in performing the tasks we have completed thus far.

In August we held our first Educational Excellence Committee meeting at Ledo’s Pizza. In welcoming new members to

our committee, their duties as EEC members were explained to them. In addition to our first meeting, we have held our

second and third committee meetings at Ledo’s as well as The Doubletree Hotel respectively.

After having a very successful 2016 Spring Convention/Luncheon with our Past International President, Dr. Lyn Schmid

as our guest speaker, the plans for our 2016 Winter Meeting/Holiday Celebration Luncheon are being made. This year’s

event will be held at the The Doubletree Hotel by Hilton in Silver Spring, Maryland on Saturday, December 3, 2016. This

celebration will be a festive holiday event with entertainment, dancing, and lots of fun. Look for the flyer and registration

form with more information in this newsletter and via email. Invite family and friends to join us for this festive occasion.

As a guest at Delta Chapter’s first meeting of the year, I had the privilege of meeting and then listening to the Interim

Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools, John Davis. His presentation was very informative as he gave a

brief overview of the state of our schools during his short time in this position.

Chapters have adopted DC Public Schools as well as schools in neighboring areas. School supplies were collected for

students this year and for our Early-Career Educators. Members assisted teachers in getting their classrooms ready for

the opening of school, also. In addition to supporting Early- Career Educators, chapters will, also, support active

teachers in their chapters by providing them with resources throughout the year. An EEC Monthly Newsletter from former

EEC member, Joanne Finney, is shared with all chapters. The collection of donations for Schools for Africa is ongoing.

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Nu State Visits the

Smithsonian’s

National Museum of African

American History and Culture

Margaret “Peggy” Chambers, Nu State - Fine Arts Liaison

Sam Cook's melody "It's Been A long Time Coming" accurately articulates the Grand

Opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and

Culture (NMAAHC).. Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Founding Director, believed that our

country would be made better by remembering and acknowledging and celebrating the rich history and culture of the

African American community. On September 24, 2016 a dream that was too long deferred became a reality!!

To continue the journey of knowledge via an African American lens; The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Nu

State District of Columbia Humanities and Arts Committee (HAC) registered for tickets to NMAAHC. All chapters had

a Family and Friends visitation day to the museum. It was a rewarding and inspirational experience. We were able to

witness African American creativity and cultural expressions through art, dance, music, theater, and literature. All agreed

that there was so much to see that we would have to visit again for at least two or three more visits to absorb everything..

HAC's adopted school --Savoy Elementary-- participated in the visit to the Museum. The principal, teachers ,and parents

were elated to have the opportunity to witness the triumphs and sacrifices documented in the Museum.

Photo courtesy & permission – Ms. Tondra Owens-Odom, 5th

grade teacher, Savoy ES

Next

DKG Fine Arts

Gallery Online

Submissions

January 1, 2017

Through

February 1, 2017

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ALPHA

CHAPTER

NEWS Bernice Seals, President

Alpha Chapter Strives for Excellence and Collegiality in Tennessee and Delaware

Barbara D. Parks-Lee, Ph.D.

As the seasons transition from summer to autumn, Alpha Chapter members have been busy reaching new heights of

excellence as participants in the International Conference at the Grand Ol’ Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, and at the

October 1, 2016, Arts Conference in Smyrna, Delaware. As members presented workshops and participated in

workshops, friendships and collegial connections blossomed.

The International Conference was attended by members of Nu State, Alpha and Delta Chapters, including Dr. Helen

Flagg, Nu State President, Alpha President Bernice Seals, past President Anita Walls, past Northeast Regional Director

Diane Robinson, and workshop presenters Dr. Cherie Ward and Dr. Barbara D. Parks-Lee. Dr. Ward was also an opening

participant in one of the large general sessions of the convention, and her poetry set to

music had the audience on its feet for a two minutes ovation.

The Northeast Regional DKG Four States Joint Creative Arts Seminar in Smyrna,

Delaware, included Delta Kappa Gamma members and presenters from Pennsylvania,

Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, DC. The all-day seminar included workshops in

Mosaic and Card Making by Christine Redman from Maryland; Culinary Sweets by

Marjorie Chappel from Delaware;

Genealogy by Carol Miller-Schultz

from Maryland; Nature’s Angels by

Wendy Happel from Maryland; Fall Craft by Tina Riley from

Delaware; Finger Painting by Sally Clark from Maryland; Cake

Making and Book Club by Tracey Dusch from Pennsylvania; Dance

by Carolyn McNair and Patricia Neal from DC; Singing by Joan

Wiggins from Maryland; and Soulful Harvest and Poetry by Dr.

Barbara Parks-Lee from DC.

Members from all states participated in the Poetry and Soulful

Harvest (Memoir) sessions, and each member exuded warmth and

willingness to be supportive to each other as they shared the

beginnings of their poems or memoir sessions. Past International

President Dr. Lyn Schmid participated in both sessions. Everyone took their beginning pieces home to complete as

“homework.” After all, what meeting with educators could be complete without a home assignment? It is hopeful that

each member of the arts seminar will consider submitting her work to the winter arts and humanities gallery.

The summer and autumn of 2016 have been times of travel, outreach, sharing, and learning as members of Nu State and

Alpha Chapter have been willing participants in the international convention in Nashville, Tennessee, and in the DKG

Four States Joint Creative Arts Seminar in Smyrna, Delaware. We continue to grow as distinguished women educators.

As autumn progresses, may the transitions in the colors and temperatures encourage us all to look forward to providing

opportunities for personal growth and professional service.

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BETA

CHAPTER

NEWS

Arwilda Carol Tatum, President

Beta Chapter is off to a great start this

year. Our first meeting was in September so

that we could pass out supply bags to our

active teachers. Our retired teachers were so

generous that we were able to fill seven large

commemorative President Obama and

Family supply bags with “get started” items.

Our active teachers were so appreciative.

Thanks to our Arts and Humanities

Chair, Peggy Chambers, we were fortunate to

attend the new Smithsonian National

Museum of African-American History and

Culture on September 26, 2016. It was an

awesome experience for our Beta members.

One of the highlights of our trip, besides the

fine dining in the café, was seeing Museum Director Lonnie Bunche as he came through the museum with

guests. Everyone applauded him. We are so grateful to have Peggy Chambers as one of our active members!

In November, the Beta Chapter will have

an arts and crafts meeting led by our own

talented Dr. Donna Graham. We are looking

forward to learning to make cards and we will

eventually have Donna show us how to make

quilts almost as beautiful as those she makes.

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DELTA

CHAPTER

NEWS Joyce C. Williams, President

Delta Chapter Presents Interim Chancellor

John Davis, Keynote Speaker

D. C. Public Schools Delta Chapter commenced the New Year with a program featuring Interim

Chancellor, John Davis, of the D. C. Public Schools. President Joyce C.

Williams presided during the program that was held on Thursday evening,

October 6, 2016 in the Fellowship Hall of Peoples Congregational United

Church of Christ. Chapter Vice president Carolyn Kornegay organized the

program with the assistance of members of the Educational Excellence

Committee: Cynthia Prather, Bessie Reynolds, Gloria Henderson, Betty

Morris, Sandra Howell, Beverly Wallace, Monica Jackson, and Joyce

Williams, ex officio.. Our sister chapters in Nu State District of Columbia also

attended the event and represented Alpha, Beta, and Nu Zeta Chapters, along

with over 50 members and guests. Photos on this page Courtesy of

Tanya Cochran, Nu Zeta Chapter

Trudy Jones, Beta VP

Carolyn Kornegay - Delta VP & Program Organizer

Support for Early Career Educators Another highlight of the evening was recognition of Delta Chapter members who continue their service as teachers in District of

Columbia. All current teachers present received a bag filled with supplies and gift cards. They all expressed their sincere

appreciation! Shown left to right:

Sandora Odom Williams

Cynthia Prather, Tanielle Parker,

Paige Williams, Victoria Castello,

Tatrina Parker.

Not shown: Sandra Newsome,

Bessie Reynolds, Kimberly

Springle

Delta Chapter

Welcomes Eight

New Members Eight new chapter members

received gift bags from

Chairperson Gloria

Henderson at the opening

meeting. They were:

Victoria Castello, Sandra Newsome, Tanielle Parker, Tatrina Parker, Cynthia Prather, Bessie Reynolds, Kimberly

Springle, and Paige Williams.

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NU ZETA

CHAPTER

NEWS Patricia Ford Neal,

President Photo courtesy of Dr. Helen Flagg

For 2016-2017, Nu Zeta Chapter is demonstrating how DKG members support

the goals of Nu State through their Sojourning Heights by using the wisdom of

Sojourner Truth and the action of Dorothy Irene Height. Nu Zeta members have

actively participated in Nu State Leadership Training, participated and presented

at the Northeast Regional Four States Joint Creative Arts Seminar, provided

educational monthly chapter newsletters filled with educational resources to

educators, recognized chapter members , and engaged members in chapter fellowship activities.

Nu Zeta provided continued awareness of African Americans in history by joining Nu State members, family and friends

during the month of October at the new National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In November, members will engage in voter awareness to raise awareness, educate voters, and ensure that all eligible

members of our nation exercise their right to vote in this important election..

Nu Zeta Chapter will support American Education Week in November with our adopted schools by providing student

incentives and teacher appreciation activities.

Nu Zeta Chapter

Members and

Friends

On

October 26, 2016

At the NMAAHC

Photo Courtesy of

Patricia Neal

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Photo Tips Dr. Donna Graham, Webmaster

Do you wish you were a better photographer? All it takes is a little

know-how and experience. Keep reading for some important

picture-taking tips. Then grab your camera and start shooting your

way to great pictures.

1. Look your subject in the eye

2. Use a plain background

3. Use flash outdoors

4. Move in close

5. Move it from the middle

6. Lock the focus

7. Know your flash’s range

8. Watch the light

9. Take some vertical pictures

10. Be a picture director

TIPS ON SUBMITTING PICTURES TO THE NU STATE WEBMASTER

1. Try to follow the tips suggested above.

2. Do not submit third party photos (loses some resolution)

3. When sending the picture file, make sure you include the following

a. Name of the event

b. Date

c. Where (location)

d. Any names if possible

Nu State Webmaster - [email protected]

Nu State District of Columbia Celebrating 81 Years Since 1935!

Visit our Web Site: http://dkgnustate.weebly.com

Thank you, Dr. Donna Graham, Web master,

for DKG Compliance Label 2016-2018!

\

Joint Creative Arts Seminar in Smyrna, Delaware

Angela Rice, Margaret Chambers, Dr. Ellen Sistare, Gertrude Jones

Photo Courtesy of Dr. Helen Flagg

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Congratulations to Marie Blake, Margaret Chambers, Dr. Donna Graham, Dr.

Barbara Parks-Lee, Dr. Cherie Ward, & Twanna Wiggins for accepted entries in

DKG Fine Arts Online Gallery – November 2016!!

Marie Blake – Poetry – Come September

Margaret Chambers – Photography – (1) Cityscape from 33rd

Floor Midtown Manhattan NYC and (2)

Jazz Sculpture in Motion

Dr. Donna R. Graham – Photography – Tennis Time

Dr. Barbara D. Parks-Lee – Short Story – Learning to Read with Dick, Jane, Baby Sally, Spot, and Puff

and (2) Photography – Though the Roof May Leak, It’s Home

Dr. Cherie A. Ward –Poetry – (1) 85 Years & Beyond and (2) Oratory - Video

Twanna I. Wiggins – Crafts – Colorful Handwoven Reed Market Basket

Congratulations to Dr. Monica C. Jackson and Sakina McGruder

Nu State May 2016 Scholarship Recipients - $1,000 Awards

Congratulations to Dr. Monica C. Jackson! Recipient of a Lucile Cornetet Individual Professional Development Award in the amount

of $1868. She plans to attend the Joint Mathematics Meeting (JMM) in Atlanta, Georgia

where she will present her cancer research.

The Lucile Cornetet INDIVIDUAL Professional Development Award Application is

due by February 1, May 1, and September 1: www.dkg.org

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Alpha Chapter Ms. Marcia Cole, Instructional Specialist/Technology Instructional Coach, DCPS

Ms. Monique Hunter, Educator, DCPS

Dr. Courtney Davis, Coordinator of Special Education, DCPS

Dr. Thomasina M. Portis, Retired Educator, DCPS

Ms. Noretia Hardge, Educator, DCPS

Ms. Neslyn Moore, Assistant Principal, DCPS

Ms. Lisa Haileab, Assistant to the Dean/Teaching Assistant, Howard University

Ms. Makeeba Hines-Thompson, Educator, Kingsman Academy PCS, DC

Ms. Sharon F. McCrea, Elementary Educator, DCPS

Ms. Brenda Hawkins, Owner/Director, God’s Gift Christian Childcare

Beta Chapter Ms. Vernita Jefferson, Retired Counselor, DCPS

Ms. Ivora D. Washington, School Testing Coordinator, PGCPS

Delta Chapter Ms. Victoria Alma Castello, Music Teacher, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, DCPS

Dr. Sandra S. Newsome, Retired Educator, DCPS and PGCPS

Ms. Tanielle Parker, Teacher, Friendship PCS, DC, Southeast Campus

Ms. Tatrina Parker, Friendship PCS, DC, Chamberlain Campus

Ms. Cynthia Prather, Teacher, Kingsbury Center, DC

Ms. Bessie Reynolds, Retired Administrator, PGCPS

Ms. Kimberly Springle, Executive Director, Charles Sumner School Museum & Archives

Ms. Paige Williams, Teacher, Appletree PCS, DC

Nu Zeta Chapter Ms. Lonnie Rogers, Retired Educator, DCPS

Ms. Robin Benjamin, Teacher, Orr ES, DCPS

Ms. Gloria J. Lee, Retired Educator, DCPS

Ms. Zyangquelyn A. Witherspoon, Retired Educator, DCPS

Ms. Wendy Bridges, Retired Educator, DCPS

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Three $1,000 Nu State District

of Columbia Scholarships

available for members!!

Applications will be posted on

the Nu State Web Site. Anna Rease, Nu State Chairperson

Non-Dues Revenue Angela Rice, Nu State Chairperson

We have had great success with our Non-Dues revenue projects so much so that we

are taking another order for our bling tee shirt. We have also been approached by

chapters outside of DC to purchase them through Nu State. Again the bling shirt

will be $30.00, and the order and payment must be in no later than the end of

October. I would like to have them back before Christmas. Many thanks to

Thaddeus Griffin and her daughter, Beverly, for their help with this project.

Without them, it would not have been possible.

This spring we are planning to participate in the funds2org.com shoe drive. This

will be headed by Alpha Chapter’s Non Dues Chair Audrienne Womack. We are

asking each member in every chapter to collect 25 pairs of gently used or new shoes to contribute to the cause.

So as you clean out your closet after the holiday, please remember our project.

Many of the chapters created their own non-dues revenue events, and we are so proud of them.

Schools for Africa

chools for Africa became the Society's first official

international project in 2010. Currently the project works

with 11 countries in sub-Saharan Africa including Angola,

Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa,

Zimbabwe, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Ethiopia and

Madagascar. The SFA mission involves providing access to

quality basic education for children, focusing on girls, orphans and

other vulnerable youngsters. UNICEF works through this project

with governments, local authorities, communities and other

partners. Remember – your donation to SFA is appreciated and it is tax-deductible. Please give to this

international project!

S

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NE Regional Four States

Joint Creative Arts Seminar

More than 80 DKG members and non-members participated in the first Northeast Regional

Four States Joint Creative Arts Seminar in Smyrna, Delaware on October 1, 2016. This was a great day of

creative fun for all involved. This project was

funded by the Lucile Cornetet Seminar

Professional Development Award. The states

of Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland

and Pennsylvania participated. Pictured Left to Right

Tracey Dusch, PA State President

Joan Wiggins, MD State President

Dr. Lyn Schmid,

Past International President

Dr. Helen Flagg

District of Columbia State president

Suzanne Parrott, Delaware State President

Photo Courtesy of

Dr. Minnie Young

Maryland State

Photo Courtesy Dr. Helen Flagg, Smyrna, Delaware

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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Nu State – District of Columbia

Presents Holiday Celebration Luncheon

Saturday, December 3, 2016 The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton ~ 8727 Colesville Road ~ Silver Spring, MD 20910

Valet Parking $5 (mention DKG) or street metered parking and free parking in rear of hotel

Registration & Light Continental Breakfast 9:30 a.m. – Business Meeting 10:30 a.m.

Photo Session 11:15– Program & Luncheon 11:45 p.m.

You are encouraged to invite special guests and potential new

Members to join us for this special Holiday Celebration!

Registration Form for Members and Guests Payments due to Nu State Treasurer by November 14, 2016.

Registrations increase to $65 after postmarked date of November 14th

$60 per Person

Walk-ins $75

No Refunds

Please make checks payable to Nu State, DKG and mail to Nu State Treasurer:

Dr. Blanche Brownley ~ 16400 Cross Timber Terrace ~ Olney, Maryland 20832

NAMES COST TOTAL

Member’s Name ______________________________ $60.00 ___________

Guest’s Name ________________________________ $60.00 ___________

*World Fellowship Fund Donation (WF) ___________ ________ ___________

*Schools For Africa Donation (SFA) ______________ ________ ___________

GRAND TOTAL ________ ___________

*Please use a different check for donations to WF and SFA for tax purposes.

Make checks payable to Nu State, DKG and write World Fellowship or

Schools For Africa on the memo line of your check. Thank you!

Member’s Name: ___________________________________Chapter _______________

Telephone No. _________________ Amount Enclosed: _________________

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Nu State District of Columbia Winter Meeting and Holiday Celebration Luncheon

Saturday, December 3, 2016 - 9:30 a.m. ~ 2:30 p.m. The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton

8727 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Nu State 2017 Spring Convention Saturday, May 6, 2017 ~8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton 8727 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910

DKG Northeast Regional Conference July 12-14, 2017

Windsor, Ontario, Canada Ask for DKG Block

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