THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL ALPHA STATE TEXASAREA VIII – CHAPTER 142 WACO, TEXAS

Mission StatementThe Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

Vision StatementLeading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide.

Vol. 58 Issue: # 1 “Bridging Yesterday and Tomorrow” August 2018

Message from the PresidentLadies,

Welcome to our new and fun filled year of

“Building Bridges” with Delta Kappa Gamma. It

has been an exciting and interesting summer for

everyone. I am looking forward to getting caught

up with everyone's summer adventures. On

September 29, 2018, we will carpool to Copperas

Cove High School for our Area 8 Workshop. Our

first regular meeting will be held on October 13,

2018 at 10:00 am at Stilwell Retirement. We will

discuss what we learned at both the State and

International Conventions. We will also learn about

the changes that have been made with the Delta

Kappa Gamma Organization. I hope to see

everyone soon.

Ronda Brewer

President

Time to Meet

Meeting Date: September 29, 2018

Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m.

Place: Copperas Cove H. S.Program: Area 8 Workshop

President’s Favorite Quote

EPSILON CHI CHAPTER

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Program Schedule 2018 - 2019

Epsilon Chi Chapter Meetings Calendar

August 11, 2018 No Meeting

September 29, 2018 Area 8 Workshop Meeting Copperas Cove

October 13, 2018 10:00 Stilwell Retirement State and International Conventions

Hostesses: Ann Sandifer/Terri Josey

November 10, 2018 10:00 Stilwell Retirement Building Bridges thru American Sign Language

Hostesses: Kathy Fabian/Cheryl McDuff

December 8, 2018 10:00 Stilwell RetirementEpsilon Chi Birthday Celebration

Hostesses: Carolyn Nicholson/Ronda Brewer

January 12, 2019 No Meeting

February 9, 2019 10:00 Stilwell RetirementInformational-- Human Trafficking Hostesses: Bonnie Luft/Jessica Chapman

March 9, 2019 No Meeting

April 13, 2019 10:00 Stilwell RetirementBuilding Bridges Communities is SchoolsHostesses: Lynn Segura/Cindy Cates

May 4, 2019 Founder's Luncheon

State ConventionArlington, TexasJune 20-22, 2019

Southwest Regional ConventionCalifornia

August:Carolyn Nicholson 11

September:None

News from Alpha State

State Theme: Bridging Yesterday and Tomorrow2017-2019 Biennium President: Jo Murphy

1. Encourage members to strengthen their chapters by building membership diversity including members of all ages and ethnicities, as well as those who work in all types of schools.

2. Honor our heritage as we build membership, strengthen chapters, and take on new challenges in schools and communities.

3. Encourage healthy living strategies for our members and their families.

4. Support initiatives and programs that will enlighten and inform members about education worldwide.

Information from President Jo Murphy Communication is very important to our

chapters. Check our web page for Get Connected at: www.Epsilonchi.weebly.com

Lone Star News is available at: www.dkgtexas.org!  

Encouragement is given to all chapter.

Society Potpourri

Telephone Committee:

Chairman: Marcheta Langford If need to contact:Phone: 254.829.1786

Any Potential New MembersContact: Lynn Segura- Chairman Phone: 254.776.995

“Courtesy” Committee Guidelines : 1. Send a card: member in the hospital.2. Send a sympathy card: member who

has lost husband or child.3. Death of a member: our chapter will

give a donation of $25 to our local scholarship fund.

If you know of any of these situations, please contact our “Courtesy Committee”!

Chairman: Ronda Brewer-Chairman Donna McMullen

Prayer Concerns

Joyce and. Robert Packard

Society Meeting Minutes

Epsilon Chi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Meeting Minute

Date: Saturday April 14, 2018Place: Stilwell Memorial Teachers

ResidenceTime: 9:30 a.m. Board Meeting

10:00 a.m. Chapter Meeting

Call to Order Kathy Fabian Collect Terry JoseyWelcome Guests Kathy Fabian

Business Meeting Minutes were read by Ann Sandifer Treasurer report was give by Iris Hill and placed

in Chapter files. Presidents report was given about State

Convention

Old Business Founders luncheon was discussed with Carolyn

Nicholson and Ronda Brewer

New Business State Convention decorations was discussed with

Kathy Fabian Transfer members was discussed with Kathy

Fabian

Program Nominations of new officers was conducted List of officers was voted on and passed Installation of officer was conducted.

Announcements Founders Luncheon State Convention

DKG song was sung

Adjournment

AttendanceCleta Bennett Bonnie LuftYvonne Bird Cheryl McDuff -CMRonda Brewer - RB Donna McMullenCheri Briggs Carolyn Nicholson-CNCarolyn Casey Joyce PackardCindy Cates Linda PitzerJessica Chapman Louise PowellDee Dee Evans - DE Pauline Rose Kathy Fabian - KF Ann Sandifer -ASBeverly Hill Carol SedberryIris Hill - IH Lynn SeguraTerry Josey -TJ June ShipperAnn Karaffa Nita SteinmannMarcheta Langford -MLGreta Watson

Officers 2018 -2019

President: Ronda Brewer

1st Vice President: Jessica Chapman

2nd Vice President: Lynn Segura

Recording Secretary: Ann Sandifer

Treasurer: Kathy Fabian

Parliamentarian: Kathy Fabian

Newsletter Editor: Kathy Fabian

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