the voice may 2013

The Voice of Alpha Delta State

Delta Kappa Gamma

promotes professional

and personal growth of

women educators and

excellence in education.

A publication of ALPHA DELTA STATE OHIO, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Issue 4

MAY 2013

Volume 63

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

President’s Message 2

Literacy Project SUCCESS 3

Strickland Grant Recipients 5

New Initiates 7

Convention Photos 8-9

Chapter News 11

Red Roses 12

Special Thank You 12

Members Fondly Remembered at Celebration of Life Three Alpha Delta State Honorary Mem-

bers were fondly remembered at the 2013

State Convention Celebration of Life Ser-

vice.

Doris Allen was initiated into Alpha

Delta State in 1963.

Dr. Lois Bing was a Doctor of Op-

tometry specializing in children’s vision.

She was initiated into the Society in 1971,

and was assigned to Epsilon Chapter.

Jane Meinert was initiated into the

Society in 1959 and assigned to Beta

Omicron Chapter. At the time of her ini-

tiation, Jane was the president of the To-

ledo Board of Education.

At the Ceremony of Remembrance,

conducted by the Membership and Ex-

pansion Committees, 77 members were

honored.

Remembering those who passed

away: Alpha: Dr. Anita Aldrich, Jean

Forsythe Dye*; Beta: Kathleen S. Norris;

Gamma: Norma Grener, Kathryn P.

Thomas; Delta: Marjorie M. Kieffer, F.

Eileen Thompson; Epsilon: Dr. Lois

Bing***, Elizabeth Viering; Zeta: Wilma

Mae Van Camp; Theta: Virginia M.

Kitchin; Iota: Cynthia Ann Hatch;

Lambda: Helen Jane Ridgeway; Mu:

Mary B. Smith; Omicron: Eileen Hutch-

eon; Pi: Mary Carol McWhirt; Chi: Doris

J. Rinal; and Psi: Mary Wilma Campbell.

Alpha Beta: Marguerite Brown,

Wilhelmina Ferguson; Alpha Gamma:

Virginia Riffle; Alpha Delta: Elizabeth

Ann Chaney, Mary E. Foster; Alpha Ep-

silon: Margaret Dawson; Alpha Iota:

Mary Ethel Dunbar, JoAnne Felton,

Marian Roberta Hales, Lela McKenzie,

Gyla Nicely, Joanne K. Witt, Thelma

Thomas; Alpha Theta: Ann Black; Al-

pha Lambda: Virginia Hedges; Alpha

Xi: Nancy S. Azbell, Aline Dean, Mary

Ruth Krinn**; Alpha Omicron: Myrtle

Fri, Roberta Wilson; Alpha Pi: Virginia

M. Kline; Alpha Sigma: Margaret

Blair, Martha Hayes; and Alpha Phi:

Patsye Gilliard, Kathryn Heavenridge,

Clara M. Waldroup.

Beta Alpha: Laura M. Baker; Beta

Gamma: Carol M. Roser; Beta Delta:

Bertha Louise Cooper; Beta Zeta:

Golda N. Boyer; Beta Eta: Marillyn

Steffen; Beta Kappa: Mary Edna

Leistner, Madeline C. Maurer; Beta

Lambda: Anne Jackson Barry; Beta

Nu: Florence Kelly; Beta Omicron:

Jane M. Meinert***; Beta Pi: Janie Jen-

kins*; Beta Upsilon: Catherine Grun-

dish; and Beta Omega: Ruby S. Haw-

thorne.

Gamma Alpha: Marilyn Jones,

Neva D. Locker**; Gamma Gamma:

Zenobia Faulkner; Gamma Eta: Audrey

J. Dick, Mary Louise Nippert*;

Gamma Iota: Melody Jo Perkins, Al-

ice Kosher Rolla; Gamma Rho: Rose

Barth, Ellen P. Kofron; Gamma Sigma:

Jennifer Sue Inman; Gamma Phi: Amo-

ret Butler, Anita Johnson*; and Gamma

Chi: Louise Ann Dompier**.

Delta Alpha: Lois Willliamson;

Delta Delta: Margaret Soller*; Delta

Theta: Laura Siegfried; Delta Iota: Joy

Lattanner**; Delta Tau: Rae F. Man-

del**; and Delta Phi: Myra T. Gray.

Doris Allen ***. * Chapter Honorary Members

** Chapter Charter Members *** Alpha Delta State Honorary Members

The Voice of Alpha Delta State May 2013

Dr. Norma Kirby .............................. President

6310 State Route 41 N.W.

Washington C.H., OH 43160-9442

(740) 335-0945 Alpha Delta E-mail: [email protected]

Emily Williams ............... First Vice-President

3872 Cherrybridge Lane

Dublin, OH 43016-4382

(614) 766-7943 Gamma Nu E-mail: [email protected]

Patricia Cermak ......... Second Vice-President

9504 Greenhaven Parkway

Cleveland, OH 44141-1607

(440) 526-8934 Gamma Rho E-mail: [email protected]

Diana Haskell .................................. Treasurer

8726 Redcloud Court

Cincinnati, OH 45249-2317

Home: (513) 489-4069 Gamma Phi Cell: (513) 607-3212

E-mail: [email protected]

Tammy Schroeder ........ Recording Secretary

P.O. Box 415

Kalida, OH 45853 (419) 532-3762 Beta Eta


Jane Meese .............. Corresponding Secretary

11467 Highland Park Road

Logan, OH 43138-9560 740-385-3499 Alpha Xi


Judith G. Gebhart ................ Parliamentarian

7595 Meeker Road Dayton, OH 45414-2043

(937) 665-0537 Pi


Ann M. Todd ......................................... Editor

3621 Butler Road Wakeman, OH 44889

(440) 839-2069 Zeta


Beth A. Archer ...... Immediate Past President

1140 Ellen Drive Zanesville, OH 43701-6012

(740) 453-6439 Alpha Psi


POSTMASTER: Send address changes

to International Headquarters, P.O. Box

1589, Austin, TX 78767.

The Voice of Alpha Delta State (ISSN 0891-5636) is published in the months of October, January, March and May by The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International of Ohio at 3621 Butler Road, Wakeman, OH 44889.

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Dear Alpha Delta State Members,

The biennium has been very busy,

and it doesn’t seem possible it is coming

to a close. It has been fun, challenging,

and a learning experience to serve as the

president of Alpha Delta State. The 75th

anniversary of ADS inspired the selec-

tion of my theme: Honoring Our Past–

Building Our Future. As your president,

I have worked to build our future

through sound fiscal planning, strategic

planning, strengthening membership and

continuing the business of our organiza-

tion.

Thanks to the support of the leader-

ship team, chapter officers and all chap-

ter members, we carried out the ‘regular’

work of ADS. In addition, we have re-

vised our Bylaws, reclaimed members,

initiated new members, carried out a Membership Challenge, approved a dues in-

crease, have a Strategic Action Plan in place to guide us into the future, completed

worthwhile 75th Anniversary projects, have increased communication with chapter

presidents, have a fabulous new website, and celebrated our 75th Anniversary in style

with a very special convention. Your part in making the biennium a successful one is

truly appreciated.

The best part of being president is the opportunity to work with the wonderful

women of Alpha Delta State, visit chapters, meet new friends, and build relationships

with our members. It has been an honor and pleasure to work with you. I am looking

forward to continuing the work of ADS through my membership.

Special times, special places, special friends together. The moments pass so

quickly but the memories will last forever. Yours in Genuine Spiritual Fellowship,

After reflecting on the 2011-13 biennium, some recommendations for future work

and/or things I wish I had accomplished are listed below.

Continue utilizing, reviewing, and revising the Strategic Action Plan to build the

future of ADS both short-term and long-term.

Work to increase membership of ADS. Invite early-career educators. Support SEE.

Continue to investigate and implement cost-cutting measures and consider ways to

increase income for ADS.

Seek applicants for state scholarships; review Grimes (Miami University) and White

(OSU) Scholarship regulations.

Develop an investment policy to assist the Finance Committee and Treasurer.

Continue the work on Supporting Corporation with 501(c)3 status for ADS scholar-

ship and grant monies.

Complete paperwork required to compensate paid personnel as contract employees.

Revise the Policies and Procedures Manual for ADS.

Support International projects and increase our presence at International.

Schedule chapter visits to not only highlight chapters, but to also support chapters

that are struggling; make a plan.

Investigate an e-mail service that could be used by the state leadership team, and for

distribution of The Voice.

Consider sponsors for the state conventions.

Continue to share all of the benefits of membership in ΔΚΓ, show our pride, and

remember the honor of membership!

HONORING OUR PAST — BUILDING OUR FUTURE Dr. Norma Kirby, State President


Reaching Out to Children Through Literacy

Project: Success! Success! Success!

Webster’s Online Dictionary defines success as “an event that accomplishes its in-

tended purpose.” The goal for the children’s literacy project was set at one thousand

(1,000) books to be divided among the children’s hospitals of Akron, Cincinnati,

Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Toledo. The 75th Anniversary Ad Hoc Commit-

tee felt this to be an attainable goal. You, the members of Alpha Delta State, are to

be complimented and thanked. YOU adopted this project and fulfilled the goal six

times its original number. Almost six thousand books were collected, giving each

hospital approximately one thousand books to be shared! What generous, kind

hearts, YOU, the members exhibited. The contact person at each hospital has been

overwhelmed by your generosity, for they have all commented that our Delta Kappa

Gamma Society International must be a phenomenal organization of educators. The

members of the 75th Anniversary Committee wish to thank you again and again for

making this project a huge success and for touching the lives of many, many young

children and their parents. We know books can take us to many places which are

beyond our imagination and will help us reach great heights of success.

“Thank you for a wonderful weekend.”

“Everyone was so nice.” “Thank you for

making me feel so happy.” Those were

the sentiments of our A. Margaret Boyd

recipients, Gesnita Nugraheni (Indonesia,

University of Toledo) and Thu Hoan Do

(Vietnam, Ohio University) after attend-

ing the 2013 State Convention. Both la-

dies participated in meetings and various

workshops throughout the convention.

They are most appreciative of the support

they continue to receive from Ohio chap-

ters and members.

The Selections Committee will meet

on May 18 to rank the dossiers received

from the Institute of International Educa-

tion. The committee will also consider

the application of an Alpha Delta State

member who submitted an application by

the February first deadline.

Alpha Delta State members can learn

more about the A. Margaret Boyd Over-

seas Foundation through the Alpha Delta

State web site and by contacting the First

Vice-President.

Emily Williams, Selections Chairman

Boyd Recipients

Express Gratitude

Dr. Norma Kirby and Past President Florence Woodward congratulate 75th Anniversary Book Award recipient, Ruth Fawcett.

Appreciate of various opportunities, A. Marga-ret Boyd recipients Gesnita Nugraheni and Thu Hoan Do enjoy the activities of the Alpha Delta State Convention.

Columbus Nationwide Children’s Hospital representatives accept the generous book dona-tion from Alpha Delta State. Pictured left to right: Dr. Ruth Brooks, Past State President; Shareena Casey, Reach Out and Read Program Coordinator; Virginia Koch, Past State President; Claudia Barrett, Health Literacy program Coordinator and Marilyn Slusser, Past State President.

Past State President, Mary Jane Kaufman, presents books to Megan Boesing (right) of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Photo submitted.

The 75th Anniversary Committee (and help-ers) collect and place bookplates in all the books collected for the Literacy Project.


Governor Surprises Those on Tour Twenty-eight Delta Kappa Gamma members from throughout Ohio, met to tour the

Ohio State House prior to the State Convention on Friday, April 12.

While standing in the rotunda, DKG members on the tour got the surprise of a life

time. Governor John Kasich and aides walked through the rotunda! He stopped for a

few photographs and invited those in attendance to tour the Governor’s Office in the

State House. Governor Kasich’s office is actually in the Rife Center. The Governor’s

Office in the State House is used for ceremonial legislative signings.

It was a tour many will not forget.

Joyce St Clair, Alpha Nu, Alpha Delta State Legislative Advocate

Ohio Governor John Kasich speaks with Al-pha Nu members Joyce St Clair (left) and Alice Penrose (right). Photo submitted.

Members Reclaimed During the Biennium The Expansion Committee would like to congratulate the fourteen Alpha Delta State

Chapters that were able to reclaim one or more members during this biennium. Nine

chapters were able to reclaim one member: Alpha, Chi, Omega, Alpha Delta, Alpha

Theta, Alpha Tau, Alpha Phi, Beta Rho and Delta Epsilon. The three chapters that re-

claimed two members are Rho, Alpha Omicron and Gamma Delta. A special recogni-

tion to the two Alpha Delta State chapters that were able to reclaim three of their for-

mer members: Alpha Eta and Alpha Psi!

Just because the initiative challenge is now over, it is never too late to reconnect

with former members and invite them back to special chapter meetings. Make a phone

call, send them a copy of your newsletter so they know what is currently happening in

your chapter, or simply reach out to them. Situations change and often a simple gesture

will rekindle their interest in their former Delta Kappa Gamma chapter.

Expansion Committee: Ellen Andrews, Beta Gamma; Nancy Dicken, Alpha Iota;

Kathy McClendon, Zeta; Pat Miles, Alpha Theta and Peggy Brooks, Sigma, Chairman.

Congratulations to the twenty-one chap-

ters who successfully met the require-

ments of the Membership Madness Initia-

tive. To meet the requirements, chapters

had to increase their membership by one,

starting July 1, 2012. If chapters dropped

members, those members had to be re-

placed and then add one more.

The following chapters were recog-

nized at the 2013 State Convention for

meeting the requirements: Alpha, Beta,

Rho, Tau, Chi, Omega, Alpha Delta, Al-

pha Eta, Alpha Theta, Alpha Xi, Alpha

Omicron, Alpha Upsilon, Alpha Chi, Beta

Gamma, Beta Rho, Gamma Gamma,

Gamma Delta, Gamma Theta, Delta Epsi-

lon, Delta Iota and Delta Xi.

The Membership Committee would like to

thank all members and chapters for work-

ing so hard to increase membership in

Delta Kappa Gamma.

Membership Committee: Linda Diltz,

Beta Rho; Karyn Kern-Lazear, Gamma

Phi; Vicki Quinter, Beta Kappa; Marilyn

Slusser, Delta Kappa; and Emily Wil-

liams, Chairman, Gamma Nu.

Initiative Reached

Ann Frisch, Penny Radcliffe, Carolyn Jeffers, and Kim Lewis served on the Newsletter Edi-tor panel at the Communications/Publicity Committee workshop.

Chapters Recognized for Communication Efforts

The Communications/Publicity Committee awarded 59 certificates recognizing the

chapter newsletters as an effective communication publication. In addition, four chap-

ters were recognized for providing outstanding newsletters. Congratulations to the

following chapters for providing quality newsletters for their chapter members!

Alpha, Rose Petals; Beta, Beta Gram; Gamma, Gamma Chapter News; Delta,

Delta Digest; Theta, Theta Thoughts; Kappa, Kappa Kapers; Lambda, Lambda Notes;

Mu, Mu’s News; Rho, The Rambling Rose; Sigma, Sigma Chapter News; Tau, Tau

Tales; Upsilon, Upsilon Chapter; Chi, Chi Chatter***; and Omega, Omega Update.

Alpha Alpha, Alpha Alphan; Alpha Gamma, Voice of Alpha Gamma; Alpha Del-

ta, Alpha Delta Data; Alpha Zeta, Alpha Zeta Chapter Newsletter; Alpha Eta, Alpha

Eta News Flash; Alpha Theta, Alpha Theta Data; Alpha Iota, Alpha Iota Express; Al-

pha Mu, Newsletter; Alpha Nu, The Little Voice of Alpha Nu; Alpha Xi, Alpha Xi

News; Alpha Omicron, Apples of Gold; Alpha Pi, Delta Kappa Gamma Gazette; Al-

pha Upsilon, Oops Scoops; Alpha Phi, Newsletter; Alpha Psi, Alpha Psi News; and

Alpha Omega, The Buzz from Alpha Omega.

Beta Alpha, Beta Alpha Chapter; Beta Gamma, Beta Gamma Chapter; Beta Delta,

Beta Delta Newsletter; Beta Zeta, Northwest Outpost***; Beta Eta, Beta Eta News;

Beta Kappa, Beta Kappa Chapter; Beta Nu, Beta Nu’s Line; Beta Pi, Beta Pi Chapter;

Beta Rho, Beta Rhover; Beta Chi, Beta Chi Newsletter; and Beta Psi, Beta Psi Bits

and Pieces.

Gamma Alpha, Gamma Alpha Bits; Gamma Beta, Gamma Beta Data; Gamma

Eta, The Communicator; Gamma Theta, Gamma Theta Chapter; Gamma Iota, Gamma

Iota Rose; Gamma Pi, Gamma Pi “Go Between”; Gamma Rho, Gamma Rho Newslet-

ter; Gamma Sigma, Newsletter; and Gamma Chi, Delta Kappa Gamma News.

Delta Epsilon, Chatterbox***; Delta Theta, Delta Theta Chapter; Delta Lambda;

The Babbler of Delta Lambda; Delta Tau, Another Chapter***; Delta Upsilon, Del-

ta Upsilon Details; Delta Phi, Delta Phi Highlight; Delta Chi, Delta Chi Dateline; Del-

ta Psi, Delta Psi Chapter News; and Delta Omega, Key Notes for Key Women.

***Outstanding Newsletter Awards


Strickland’s Memory Lives On Through Grants The Professional Affairs committee

proudly presented seven young women

with the Esther H. Strickland Student

Teaching grants. They will each receive a

$1,000 award during their semester of

student teaching. Two of the delightful

recipients expressed their gratitude at the

Sunday Breakfast at the State convention:

Tessa Feick (niece of Pam Feick, Alpha

Delta chapter) and Zoe Gastier (family

friend of Ann Todd, Zeta chapter).

Tessa will graduate from The Ohio

State University with certification in mid-

dle childhood education. She will com-

plete her student teaching experience in

the fall of 2013.

Scheduled to student teach in the

spring, 2014, Zoe Gastier is a 4.0 student

at Bowling Green State University work-

ing towards early childhood licensure.

The other five grant recipients in-

clude: Laura Brown, studying special

education with moderate/intensive con-

centration at Kent State University;

Becky Creech, studying special education

at Miami University; Jacqueline Oligee,

English education major at Miami Uni-

versity; Casey Mo-

lesky, early child-

hood education at

Bowling Green

State University;

and Crystal Stan-

ton, integrated lan-

guage arts at

Youngstown State

University.

The sisters of

Alpha Delta State continued to honor the

memory of Esther Strickland as $2,113

was contributed through a free-will col-

lection taken at the birthday luncheon.

Professional Affairs Committee:

Barbara Ade, Gamma Pi; Verlene

DeWitt, Alpha; Jan Stewart, Omega;

Joyce St. Clair, Alpha Nu, Legislative

Advocate; and Sharyn Sibera, Chairman,

Beta Chi.

Finance Committee: Feeling Great Pride and Thankful to Membership The Finance Committee is feeling great

pride in the Executive Board and the

ADS membership tackling the financial

concerns of Alpha Delta State during the

State’s biennium. Decreases in expendi-

tures made during the past two years have

been noted and now we are able to report

the proposed dues increase was approved

at the Convention General Session.

Your State dues, beginning with Fall,

2013, will be $10 for active members and

$5 for reserve members. This is a modest

increase (additional 25¢ a month for ac-

tive members and less than 17¢ a month

for reserve members). However, this

modest increase and continued frugalness

allow ADS to have a balanced budget for

the first time in years. We are definitely

excited about that!

The Finance Committee will be

meeting during the final quarter of this

biennium to work on developing an In-

vestment Policy and Conflict of Interest

Policy. An then, just as you are doing in

your chapters, an end-of-the-year audit

will be completed. We will be using the

Finance Committee Guidelines, checking

each item on pages 6-7 (Guide for the

Financial Review Committee) and upon

satisfactory completion signing that the

Financial Review was completed. The

listing of records and length of retention

on the last page of this document are very

helpful.

We are proud of the improved finan-

cial outlook for Alpha Delta State and

thank all of you for understanding the

needs and being willing to make the

changes to keep our State Society operat-

ing in a responsible manner.

Finance Committee: Pam Feick, Al-

pha Delta; Patricia Eshbaugh, Beta Psi;

Connie Fleming, Alpha Tau; Annie

Roegner, Beta Lambda; and Meier Bau-

er, Gamma Phi, Chairman.

Strickland grant recipient Tessa Feick; Crystal Feick (sister); Professional Affairs Committee Chairman, Sharyn Sibera; committee member, Barb Ade; and grant recipient, Zoe Gastier, en-joy breakfast Sunday morning at the State Convention. Photo submitted.

Crystal Stanton Casey Molesky Jacqueline Oligee Becky Creech

Laura Brown


A very special thank you is extended to

our convention workshop presenters who

volunteered their time and expertise to

present a wide variety of workshops for

practicing educators, retired members,

and those interested in Society business.

The Last Task – The Year-End

Audit and $Money Matters$ presented

by the Finance Committee: Meier Bauer,

Pat Eshbaugh, Pam Feick, Connie Flem-

ing, Annie Roegner and Diana Haskell.

Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of

the Statue of Liberty presented by Mari-

on Mazzarella, Delta Tau.

Healthier School Lunches presented

by Mary Fish, Alpha Delta.

World Fellowships Equal Scholar-

ships presented by the World Fellowship

Committee: Phyllis Neal, Becky Leighty,

Nancy Cavanaugh, Peggy Gentile, Mari-

lyn McKnight.

STRS Update presented by Mr. Nick

Treneff, STRS.

Everything You Always Wanted to

Know About Membership and Then

Some presented by the Membership

Committee: Emily Williams, Linda Diltz,

Karyn Kern-Lazear, Vicki Quinter, Mari-

lyn Slusser.

Music, Movement and More! pre-

sented by Becky Storer, Alpha Chi.

Newsletters, Meeting Notices,

Notes? presented by the Communica-

tions/Publicity Committee: Sally Gill-

more, Melanie Riley, Eileen McNally,

Nina Stoltz, Ann Todd and panel mem-

bers: Ann Frisch, Kappa; Carolyn Jeffers,

Beta; Kimberly Lewis, Delta Epsilon; and

Penny Radcliffe, Delta Tau.

From Reality School to Fictional

School: Finally Giving Birth to the

Book we Carry in our Hearts presented

by Dr. Ruth Fawcett, Gamma Iota, Anni-

versary Book Award Recipient.

Strategic Action Planning–The

Process presented by the Strategic Action

Planning Committee: Beth Archer, Linda

Harrison, Jane Meese.

The Alpha Delta State Chorus un-

der the direction of Millie Holzer and

Cheryl Quay, and accompanied by Dottie

Pickering.

It Only Takes a Spark! Presented

by Nancy Custead and Debra Barrick-

man, Alpha Alpha.

Serving Up Green presented by

Melody Newman, Delta Chi.

School Climate – School Environ-

ment presented by Kim Pittser, Alpha

Delta.

CCC: Conceal Carry Clarified

presented by Mr. Mitchell Kirby, Certi-

fied Firearms Instructor.

Pawshank Redemption presented

by Jennifer Stotts, Alpha Psi.

Gathering Oral History: Shiloh, A

Place to Come Home To presented by

Loyce Hopkins and Linda Jefferson, Beta

Lambda.

Benefits of Membership in ΔΚΓ

presented by Dr. Lace Marie Brogden,

International Representative and North-

west Regional Director.

Laughter Yoga presented by Becky

Maggard, Beta Omega, at both the early

morning session and the regular session.

Healthy Living Through Technolo-

gy presented by Eileen McNally, Beta

Delta, Webmaster.

Hang on Teacher–Teacher Hang

On presented by the Educational Excel-

lence Committee: Pat Cermak, Chris

Hull, Rose Seck, Nancy S. Waters, Cindy

Woods.

Drivers of Change for the Global

Food Supply – What You Need to

Know presented by Dr. Pam Anderson,

Alpha Delta.

Embrace your Health – Update

Your Knowledge on the Specific Pre-

ventative Measures that Contribute to

Remaining Healthy presented by Mary

Ann Goetz, Alpha Psi.

Zumba with Agnes Campanale, Mu,

at the early morning session.

Walk Away the Pounds with Steph-

anie St. Clair-Chatwood, Alpha Eta, and

Joyce St. Clair, Alpha Nu, at the early

morning session.

Water Aerobics with Brenda Warn-

er and Julie Kellough, Alpha Delta, at the

early morning session.

Thank you to convention workshop

presiders: A heartfelt thank you is ex-

tended to the following members who

served as convention workshop presiders.

Ann Bradway, Pi; Stephanie Chatwood,

Alpha Eta; Donna Cooper, Beta Psi; Jean

Ann Davis, Alpha Delta; Susan Dietz,

Alpha Xi; Alice Harker, Beta Rho; Sue

Loader, Alpha Psi; Roberta Mudge, Delta

Nu; Cindy Norman, Delta Lambda; Linda

Overstreet, Alpha Zeta; Linda Porteus,

Delta Phi; Johanna Ramsey, Delta Kappa;

Melanie Riley, Delta; Judy Ruen, Beta

Eta; Barbara Smith, Zeta; Joyce St. Clair,

Alpha Nu; Molly Tharp, Alpha Psi; Mar-

lene Vorheer, Beta Nu; Nancy Waters,

Alpha Psi; Joyce Jones Weinkam, Gam-

ma Xi; Emily Williams, Gamma Nu;

Becky Williamson, Alpha Phi; and Flor-

ence Woodward, Gamma Iota.

Thanks to Workshop Presenters and Presiders

Above: Attendees learn about a variety of firearms from Mitchell Kirby in the Conceal, Carry, Clarified workshop session.

Right: Marion Mazzarella of Delta Tau shares many Statue of Liberty items during her con-vention workshop.

Far Right: Webmaster, Eileen McNally, in her glory — technology abounds!


Fifteen lucky Alpha Delta State members

received portfolios which included five

scholarship brochures and applications,

plus a free piece of jewelry from K and K

Interiors at the 75th Anniversary Conven-

tion. This promotion encouraged mem-

bers to visit the Scholarship Committee at

the Info Fair, to learn of past recipients

and their chapters, and to motivate mem-

bers to apply for scholarships.

During the next two years, these new

scholarship recruiters will assist the com-

mittee to help spread scholarship news by

viewing scholarship information on-line

at www.alphadeltastate.weebly.com, con-

tacting committee members for clarifica-

tion or concerns, and applying by the

February 1st deadline. The recruiters are

Pat Miles, Alpha Theta; Judy Gebhart, Pi;

Maureen Coon, Alpha Lambda; Sharon

Duffie, Delta Tau; Diana McFadden, Al-

pha Gamma; Marilyn Bauer, Delta Gam-

ma; Susan Harris, Gamma Pi; Karen

Dunn, Alpha Psi; Diane Page, Alpha Eta;

Debby Canter, Delta Epsilon; Brenda

Armstrong, Sigma; Nancy S. Waters,

Gamma Chi; Diana Hurlow, Lambda;

Debra Barrickman, Alpha Alpha; and

Mary Ann Goetz, Alpha Psi.

Scholarship funds may be used for

one or more classes at an approved uni-

versity. Further, applicants must meet

entrance and grade point requirements of

the graduate school; however, applicants

do not need to be working towards an

advanced degree. The Margaret L. White

and Ruth Grimes Scholarships have sub-

stantial funds at The Ohio State Universi-

ty and Miami University respectively,

which might be a motivating factor for

members living near those areas.

Please apply! There are plenty of

recruiters to assist.

Scholarship Committee: Janet Kidd,

Omicron; Vickie Powell, Beta Alpha;

Molly Tharp, Alpha Psi; Pam Toon, Al-

pha Omicron; and Lois Harkins, Ph.D.,

Alpha Lambda, Chairman.

Need to Recruit

Members to Apply

for Scholarships

Welcome, New Initiates! It is with great pride we welcome the members who were initiated at the 2013 State

Convention. We are pleased to welcome our new state honorary member and fifteen

chapter members!

State Honorary Member: Judge Nancy D. Hammond (Alpha Delta).

Chapter Members: Sue Pfister, Gamma; Valerie Miller, Zeta; Beth Keller, Alpha

Delta; Shirley Newell, Alpha Delta; Debra Wing, Alpha Delta; Lori Yowler, Alpha

Eta; Connie Leatherman, Alpha Sigma; Melinda King, Alpha Tau; Kara Humphrey,

Alpha Phi; Heather Storer, Alpha Chi; Patricia McConnell, Alpha Psi; Jennifer Stotts,

Alpha Psi; Elizabeth Riley, Gamma Nu; LaWonda Houston, Gamma Nu; and Laurel

Gearig, Delta Chi.

The Bylaws/Policies and Procedures Committee extend their gratitude to all of those

who helped with the revision of the Bylaws throughout this biennium. No matter what

input you gave- suggestions, questions, proofreading, a kind word, etc.- we thank you

for your contributions. Special thanks go to Florence Woodward for her help and sup-

port throughout the revision process. Thanks also go to Jane Meese and Dr. Norma

Kirby.

Bylaws/Polices and Procedures Committee: Judy Blackmon, Delta Omega; Janet

Hess, Beta Psi; Sandy Kachurek, Alpha Eta; Donna Myers, Kappa; and Rebecca

Maggard, Delta Omega, Chairman.

Bylaws Approved at General Session

Left: Three generations of Alpha Delta State, Alpha Chi chapter members: Becky Storer (mother), new initiate Heather Storer (daughter), Faye Thompson (grandmother), and Gayla Thompson (aunt).

Below: Membership Committee Chairman, Emily Williams (right). assists Judge Nancy D. Hammond (State Honorary Member) in light-ing a candle as part of the initiation ceremony at the Alpha Delta State Convention. Other initiates watch from behind.

Visit Alpha Delta State online at:

www.alphadeltastate.weebly.com


Congratulations to all the chapters that achieved Honor and Gold Key status at the

State convention this year. You can be proud of all your chapter is doing to keep cur-

rent and relevant in the State and International levels of our Society! It has been an

honor for me to serve as the Gold Key coordinator for this biennium. Keep up the great

work and I will hope to hear even more names read at the 2014 convention! The fol-

lowing chapters received Gold Key awards:

Honor chapters: Delta, Omicron, Pi, Kappa, Omega, Gamma Beta, Delta Omi-

cron, Delta Phi, Delta Omega, and Gamma Delta.

Gold Key chapters include: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Zeta, Lambda, Mu, Sigma, Tau,

Chi, Alpha Gamma, Alpha Delta. Alpha Zeta, Alpha Eta, Alpha Iota, Alpha Lambda,

Alpha Mu, Alpha Nu, Alpha Xi, Alpha Omicron, Alpha Pi. Alpha Sigma, Alpha Tau,

Alpha Upsilon, Alpha Phi, Alpha Psi, Alpha Omega, Beta Alpha, Beta Delta, Beta Eta,

Beta Zeta, Beta Theta, Beta Kappa, Beta Lambda, Beta Nu, Beta Rho, Beta Upsilon,

Beta Chi, Gamma Alpha, Gamma Zeta, Gamma Eta, Gamma Theta, Gamma Iota,

Gamma Nu, Gamma Xi, Gamma Pi, Gamma Rho, Gamma Phi, Gamma Chi, Delta

Alpha, Delta Delta, Delta Epsilon, Delta Theta, Delta Kappa, Delta Lambda, Delta

Mu, Delta Nu, Delta Tau, Delta Upsilon, and Delta Chi.

Charlotte Shrider, Beta Zeta, Gold Key Coordinator

Gold Key Awarded to Chapters

Chapter treasurers are reminded to remember the following:

1. Prepare a chapter budget in collaboration with the Finance Committee. The state

dues will increase to $10.00 for Active Members; $7.00 for Reserve Members.

2. Organize receipts and bank statements for the chapter financial audit.

3. Gather information to file Form 15 Annual Report of Chapter Treasurer.

4. Send Form 18, initiate cards and initiate fee by June 20 to state treasurer.

5. Form 15 Annual Report of Chapter Treasurer is due by July 15, 2013.

Chapter Treasurer’s Work Is Never Done

Charlotte Shrider uses humor to deliver an inspiring moment during the Sunday morning Inspirational Breakfast.

Above: Meier Bauer presents the flag at the General Session as the official start to the Convention.

Top Right: The Alpha Delta State officer team for the 2013-2015 biennium include: Dr. Mary Jane Kaufman, Parliamentarian; Meier Bauer, Corresponding Secretary; Sharyn Sibera, Second Vice-president; Emily Williams, Presi-dent; Pat Cermak, First Vice-president; and Jane Meese, Recording Secretary. Not pic-tured: Diana Haskell, Treasurer.

Far Bottom Right: Members of Alpha Delta chapter, Alice Craig, Vicki Lynch, and Con-vention Registrar, Patty Ondrus greet Con-vention goers at the registration table.

Bottom Right: Guests arrive at the Leadership Dinner prior to the beginning of the Conven-tion.


Left: The McVey Elementary Choir entertains guests at the Friday night reception.

Below Left: Past State President, Dr. Ruth Brooks, installs Emily Williams as President.

Below Right: Becky Leighty is presented the Achievement Award by Dr. Norma Kirby.

Below: Alpha Delta State President, Dr. Nor-ma Kirby, congratulates Linda Porteus after naming her a recipient of the Achievement Award at the Inspirational Breakfast.

Above: The Alpha Delta State Chorus is a staple at the annual Convention.

Top Left: Dr. Pam Anderson and Cindy Nor-man deliver gifts to those attending the Friday night reception.

Below Left: Mother-Daughter Duo, Charlotte Shrider and Louisa Strock perform a piano duet at the President’s Banquet.

Top Right: Dr. Lace Brogden shares the gift to be displayed at International Headquarters in honor of Alpha Delta State’s 75th Anniversary.

Bottom Right: Senator Bob Peterson recog-nizes and pays tribute to Alpha Delta State for its prestigious 75th Anniversary milestone.


During the recent Alpha Delta State Convention, recipients of awards granted in Feb-

ruary 2013, by the Board of Trustees of the Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Founda-

tion were recognized. Michelle Langmeyer, Beta Upsilon chapter, received an award

of $2,500 for her project, “Intercultural Understanding Through Foods and Nutrition

Appreciation Around the World.” The award will be used to help students focus on

food skills and cooking techniques used in other countries as well as school and agri-

cultural differences around the world. Michelle’s family and consumer science stu-

dents will be financially able to take a field trip to an international food mall in Cincin-

nati as part of their study.

Melodie McGee, Gamma Nu chapter, was awarded a grant of $1,360 for her pro-

ject, “My 2nd Time Around, An Adult Learner’s Mathematical Journey Continues.”

The project will target the urban adult education student population who are returning

to school to improve their literacy/mathematical skills as well as an opportunity to earn

their GED certificates. “Hands-on” resources will be provided by this grant to meet

diverse developmental needs of the students.

A grant renewal of $1,500 was awarded to Barbara Cleveland, Gamma Nu chapter

(and mother of Melodie McGee) for her project, “Math Discovery’s At Home Math

Talk Program.” The project supports and encourages intercultural understanding and

standards of excellence in education with “at risk/homeless” families in Columbus

through the Dowd Education Center. Families are encouraged to become involved in

their children’s math education by creating a “Take-Me-Home-and-Share” math book

program.

A Lucile Cornetet Professional Development Award of $950 was received by Ann

Todd, Zeta chapter. Ann’s award will be used to attend the 2013 National Leadership

Forum—Marching Off the Map: Charting the Course for the Next Decade of Student

Development. The conference will be held in June in Atlanta, Georgia.

In February, 2013, thirty-five (35) projects and renewals totaling $120,048 and ten

(10) professional development awards totaling $12,145 were granted by the Founda-

tion's Board of Trustees. In existence since 1964, the Foundation encourages standards

of excellence in education; provides grants for women scholars to carry out study and

research; and assists and cooperates with schools, colleges, universities and other per-

sons, organizations, trust funds or foundations in the support, encouragement, and im-

provement of education.

Alpha Delta State members congratulate these women for their awards and extend

continued support for their efforts to enhance educational endeavors within the scope

of each of the projects.

Virginia Koch, Alpha Delta State Liaison for the ΔΚΓ Educational Foundation

ΔΚΓ Foundation Presents Awards Hundred of smiling Alpha Delta State

members in 72 chapter photographs were

the stars of the Project 2013 display enti-

tled Celebrating 75 Years of Genuine

Spiritual Fellowship. Chapters photo-

graphs included were: Alpha, Beta, Gam-

ma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Iota, Kappa,

Mu, Pi, Rho, Sigma, Tau, Chi, Psi, and

Omega.

Alpha Beta, Alpha Gamma, Alpha

Delta, Alpha Zeta, Alpha Eta, Alpha Iota,

Alpha Lambda, Alpha Nu, Alpha Xi, Al-

pha Omicron, Alpha Pi, Alpha Sigma,

Alpha Tau, Alpha Upsilon, Alpha Phi,

Alpha Chi, Alpha Psi, and Alpha Omega.

Beta Alpha, Beta Gamma, Beta Del-

ta, Beta Zeta, Beta Eta, Beta Theta, Beta

Iota, Beta Kappa, Beta Lambda, Beta Nu,

Beta Rho, Beta Upsilon, Beta Chi, and

Beta Psi.

Gamma Alpha, Gamma Beta, Gam-

ma Zeta, Gamma Eta, Gamma Theta,

Gamma Iota, Gamma Mu, Gamma Nu,

Gamma Xi, Gamma Pi, Gamma Rho,

Gamma Sigma, and Gamma Phi.

Delta Delta, Delta Epsilon, Delta

Kappa, Delta Lambda, Delta Nu, Delta

Omicron, Delta Tau, Delta Upsilon, Del-

ta Chi, Delta Psi and Delta Omega.

All chapter photographs, lists of

members, and mementos of the conven-

tion are being assembled into a special

2013 scrapbook. Special thanks to chapter

presidents and members for participating

in this unique project.

Beth Archer, State Historian

Nothing But Smiles

Above: The McClain Ensemble performed at the Birthday Luncheon. Loretta Flora, director, wrote, “This was an amazing experience for the students and for me; it will be a cherished memory for all of us.”

Right: Barbara Cleveland, Melodie McGee, Michelle Langmeyer, and Ann Todd are recog-nized as Educational Foundation award recipi-ents.


Alpha Nu Sponsors Cinderella’s Closet The 2013 Cinderella’s Closet sponsored by Alpha Nu Chapter, was held on Saturday,

April 13, 2013 in Lancaster, Ohio. All girls in grades 8-12 from Fairfield County were

invited to attend. Articles were published in the local newspaper and posted on the

newspaper’s website. Students posted information on Facebook and tweeted the details

to spread the word. Posters were delivered to all high schools in Fairfield County.

Over 400 donated dresses and many accessories (jewelry, shoes, purses, wraps)

were available for the girls to choose free of charge. Each girl was assigned a volunteer

Fairy Godmother to assist in their dress selection. Of the 18 volunteers who participat-

ed, 11 were Alpha Nu members.

Eighty-one girls from 21 different schools attended the event with 66 girls finding

dresses and two girls taking only accessories.

A big thanks to Jay Bahnsen, Alpha Nu, who coordinates this very important pro-

ject that allows young ladies to have a Cinderella Night at their High School Prom.

Joyce St. Clair, President, Alpha Nu Chapter

In December, members of Beta Nu

Chapter met at Messiah Lutheran

Church to wrap holiday gifts for the

ladies and children living at the Greater

Cincinnati YWCA Battered Women’s

Shelter. The wrapped gifts, along with

a donation of Wal-Mart gift cards, were

delivered to Chan Williams, donation

coordinator at the Shelter. Jennifer Sit-

ler, Director of the BWS, expressed her

thanks for the gifts that would brighten

the holiday season and enhance the

services for those staying at the Shelter.

The YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter

provides safe refuge for women and

children fleeing violence in their

homes. Nearly 800 individuals are

served each year through their crisis

hotline, shelter services, and case man-

agement. Beta Nu is proud to be a small

part of this important service to our

community.

Suellen Peirano, Chairman of His-

torical Records, Beta Nu Chapter

BWS Coordinator, Chan Williams (on left) receives the donation from Beta Nu Project Chairman, Carol Munce (center) and Sandy Walter (right). Photo submitted.

Gifts Delivered to

YWCA Battered

Women’s Shelter

Each semester Zeta Chapter of Huron County provides service and support to a ran-

domly selected classroom teacher. DKG sisters everywhere realize that teachers

have limited time to accomplish all the things that need to be done to deliver high

quality educational experiences for students and to that end Zeta Chapter invites

teachers within the county to participate in its Zeta Adopt a Classroom (ZAC) pro-

ject. All buildings in all districts in Huron County are included in the ZAC project

which began in 2009 under the leadership of Dottie Pickering.

The process begins with a random drawing to determine a building within the

county. Teachers from the selected building are then encouraged to apply for what

they REALLY need to improve educational opportunities for students. When a

teacher’s application is then drawn from the pool of applicants, Zeta Chapter heads

to the selected teacher’s classroom to assist for the entire semester!

The type of help supplied is based upon what the selected teacher needs and

what the chapter is able to offer. Some examples of support include: help construct-

ing visual aids/bulletin boards, grading, record keeping, filing, copying, one-on-one

tutoring, small-group tutoring, purchasing items for the classroom, etc.

On one occasion a calculus teacher requested calculators applicable to higher

level math since a number of her students could not afford their own. Zeta provided

her with funds to purchase the necessary calculators which then enabled her to set up

a classroom “lending library” to loan out the calculators to students.

The current ZAC winner is a Spanish teacher. To enliven lessons involving

clothing vocabulary, the teacher asked for donations of clothing students could then

don to make their conversational Spanish practice more realistic. Nine large bags

later, the teacher had everything from clunky jewelry to golden slippers, sport coats

to sweaters, gowns, scarves, and handbags. One item sure to be prized in the Span-

ish class dress-up trunk is a flamenco cape donated by Barbara Smith.

The ZAC project has proven to be a way to get our name and good deeds into

the schools in our community where we otherwise might not have access.

JoAnn Krock, Zeta Chapter, First Vice-president

Zeta Chapter Adopts a Classroom

Unique Clothes Sent to Children in Haiti Beta Nu member and math teacher, Lana Gerber, spearheaded a project to collect

pillowcases from her students and colleagues at Finneytown High School in Cincin-

nati. Volunteers transformed the pillowcases into dresses and shorts for needy chil-

dren in Haiti. In March, Lana's church mission team from Maineville United Meth-

odist Church, along with the mission team from Owensville UMC, delivered over

1,500 pillowcase dresses and 1,500 pillowcase shorts to the children in Haiti! Lana

is proud of her school's overwhelming response and Beta Nu is very proud of Lana.

Suellen Peirano, Chairman of Historical Records, Beta Nu Chapter


Red roses earned On April 30, 2013, Charlotte Leeth,

Kappa, was honored by the Wyandot

County Historical Society. The old

schoolhouse on the grounds of the muse-

um in Upper Sandusky was dedicated to

Charlotte to commemorate all her years

of being the “schoolmarm” there.

2013 CONVENTION STATISTICS

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2013 Convention. Attendance was the highest since 1997.

Convention Registration 426 Friday Reception 233 Birthday Luncheon 381 Presidents/Founders Banquet 286 Inspirational Breakfast 200

Way to go Alpha Delta State members!

A “Note” of Appreciation ... Dear Delta Tau, Beta Kappa, Alpha Phi, Gamma Eta, Delta Kappa, Alpha,

Omega, Tau, Alpha Zeta, Beta Lambda and Alpha Delta Chapters:

The key to our success rests in people like you, who embody the spirit of greatness by saying, "Yes I can, and will step up to help you!"

Thanks for your inspiring commitment and tremendous example of Alpha Delta State spirit. We, thank you!

Now that our work is finished, we say good bye with sad yet grateful hearts. We want to thank you for your support, and being there from the very start. Words cannot convey our gratitude for your tremendous contribution to our

75th Anniversary Celebration. We, thank you!

With grateful hearts we wanted to thank you with this “note of appreciation” as our personal round of applause.

The credit for our success firmly rests with our dedicated, willing and able “steering committee members.” We, thank you!

Thanks so much for all of your hard work and to witness your enthusiasm was truly an unexpected perk. We never could have asked for a more inspired and competent “crew” of volunteers and words will never fully

express how grateful we are to have had you there. It was indeed a pleasure, as well as, a privilege to work with each and every one of you.

Our infinite thanks!

President Norma and Diana Kirkpatrick, Convention Coordinator

Looking Back at 1938 — Over the years, “God Bless America” has often been part of

the opening ceremony of an Alpha Delta State convention. This year, it was especially

appropriate because Kate Smith sang “God Bless America” for the very first time in

1938, the year of our founding. A few other interesting 1938 facts discovered while

researching the 75th Anniversary include:

The first Superman comic book was issued, DuPont unveiled a new synthetic fi-

ber, nylon and the comic strip “Dennis the Menace” made its first appearance.

Ballpoint pens were introduced.

Boys Town, Jezebel, and Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs were popular movies.

Bread cost 9 cents, a postage stamp was 3 cents, hamburger was 13 cents a pound,

and a new car cost about $763.

Orsen Well’s The War of the World was broadcast.

Without much warning, a hurricane slammed into the East Coast with forty foot

waves. 63,000 residents were homeless on Long Island.

German troops invaded Austria.

The 1938 Buckeyes had a 4-3-1 record coached by Francis Schmidt and sadly lost

to Michigan 0-18 before a crowd of 64,413.

Delta Kappa Gamma’s National Convention was held in Denver where a single

room cost $4.00 and $1.50 would pay your way into the Birthday Luncheon.

There were 6,297 members nationally.

Beth Archer, Alpha Delta State Historian

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

May 18, 2013 ... A. Margaret Boyd Overseas Foundation Meeting

May 20, 2013 ............. Alpha Delta State Legislative Day at OSBA

June 18-20, 2013 ...... First Capital Biennial Seminar in Chillicothe, OH

July 24-27, 2013 ........... Northeast Regional Conference, Portland, ME

August 9, 2013 ................ Advisory Committee, Worthington, OH

October 12, 2013 .......... Executive Board Meeting, Worthington, OH

April 4, 5, 6, 2014 ....... Alpha Delta State Convention, Polaris Hilton, Columbus, OH

There are still openings for the First Capi-

tal Biennial Seminar, Tuesday-Thursday,

June 18-20, and we really need to fill

them. If you have been thinking about

registering but feared the quota was

filled, now is your chance to get signed

up for a fun time. The cost is just $100

plus the room, $82.95 + tax and fees for

each night. (Room rate good through May

18; mention DKG). You can reduce the

room fee if you invite a sister to come

with you, or you can contact Cathy Ad-

ams or Diana McFadden to help you lo-

cate a roommate.

Don’t miss out! Send in your regis-

tration! Please contact Cathy by e-mail,

[email protected], or phone

740-663-4475. Diana can be reached at

[email protected] or 740-626-2164.

Don’t Miss the

Biennial Seminar

the voice may 2013

Documents

genuine spiritual fellowship

capital biennial seminar

early morning session

state honorary member

strategic action plan

mary ann goetz

feeling great pride

mary jane kaufman