Alpha-Alpha Chapter Newsletter

Psi State
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Alpha-Alpha Chapter Newsletter
http://www.deltakappagamma.org/GA-alphaalpha/
February, 2013
Don’t Forget—
Psi State is online!
MJ Davis , Newsletter Editor
[email protected]
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
February
11-Leslie Scarboro
March
7-Bootie Wood
17– Sharon Podlin
31-Heather Heath
April
25-Wanda Allen
Remember to email
your Alpha Alpha sisters “Happy Birthday!”
NEW SLATE
OF OFFICERS
In Psi State, we have
3244 members in 86
chapters. The chapter officers keep us going.
With much discussion the
nomination committee a
potential slate of officers
for the next two years! I
know that you will all support and help our new
officers. THANK YOU!
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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and
personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
President’s Message from Mary Jo
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Check out Psi State on FB (Facebook)! Learn about other chapters!
Alpha Alpha sisters:
I hope your new year has gotten off to
a great start! I had been wishing for
snow, but after seeing Atlanta, I am
now hoping for warmer weather!
Scholarship. This award is given each
year to a future teacher. This is a long
standing tradition with Alpha Alpha.
Remember our chapter, Psi State
and DKG International have scholarship funds available for
February is the time to keep the excite- graduate students. Check
ment of Delta Kappa Gamma going
out the websites for more
strong in Alpha Alpha. This month
information and planning.
we will initiate THREE new members at our February meeting. We
Your generous helping
will also reinstate an old member Our
hands provided 12 stuffed
Psi State District Director, Angela White ditty bags for the International Seawill attend our ceremony and share
farer’s Center. Thank you Margie for
news about DKG. I hope to have
getting this project off the ground
more people visit this month who want again!
to be a part of chapter. I feel we are
Not that you are ever bored,
on the verge of seeing Alpha Alpha
but if you need a brain break,
grow and prosper.
check out other DKG chapters
around the state and the
Thank you for making our December
country on the web. If you
meeting a great success and FUN!
find any neat ideas let us know!
We had a great time and the auction
raised $278.00 for our Grant-In-Aid
See you soon, MJ Davis
Chapter Officers 2012-2013
President: Mary Jo Davis
First Vice President: Allyson Garrison
Second Vice President:
Betsy Simmons
Recording Secretary: Becky Bridges
Corresponding Secretary: Dr. Diane Lawton
Treasurer: Julia Cleveland
Parliamentarian: Wanda McLaughlin
Did you know that we have members
with over 20, 30, and even 40 years of
membership? Julia Cleveland is keeping
up with her sister with 50 years very
soon!
How have things changed? ‘Tales from
the Past and Present PPT in May will give
us a look. Details @ mtg.
Jean Wynn was honored at our
in 2012 for 50 years of membership in Delta Kappa Gamma.
This year we will again honor
members with years of service
at our May Founder’s Day Meeting.
DELTA KAPPA GAMMA
ALPHA ALPHA CHAPTER
December 12, 2013 Minutes
Mary Jo Davis, president, called the meeting to order. The inspiration that she gave was an appreciation for all
teachers who go into the classroom each day and give their all. Teaching is a difficult, yet rewarding,
occupation.
Our $400.00 Grant-In-Aid was presented to Lindsey Anderson. Lindsey is a senior at Coastal College and will
be doing her student teaching at Brantley County Middle School. She was very appreciative of the grant.
BUSINESS
The minutes were approved as read in the Newsletter.
Copies of the treasurer’s report were placed on our seats and were approved.
Mary Jo asked people to email her if they were interested in being on the Nominating Committee. The Chapter
needs to have a slate of officers for the next biennium to be elected at the February meeting.
There was no correspondence to be reported.
New members were voted upon and approved. Our new members are: Sarah Salter, Heidi McDaniel and Sarah
Hartman. There will be an orientation in January for them and they will be inducted at our February meeting.
PROGRAM
Our Holiday Auction was held with lots of great items to be bought. Everyone had a great time and many went
home with super gifts. We earned $278.00 for the Grant-In-Aid which will be given again next year to a
deserving student.
After the auction, ditty bags were put together for the Seafarer’s. The assembly line of members quickly
assembled over 12 bags. Margie Young will deliver the ditty bags to the Seafarer’s House.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 13, 2014 - next meeting – See you there!
March 1, 2014 – District Meeting in Swainsboro – new officer training; member training, and lots of fun.
Meeting as adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Becky Bridges, Secretary
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February, 2013
District Director Visits for our New Member Initiation
Angela White, is our PSI state district director. She is visiting each club in her district to keep us in
touch with Psi State. We are lucky to have her for our special night. She will be an integral part of
the ceremony for our new members:
Heidi McDaniel– A Needwood Special Education teacher was honored as the
2012 Glynn County Special Education Teacher of the Year. Heidi attended Valdosta State University where she majored in Special Education/Early Childhood
Education. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in 2002 and a Masters in
2003. Heidi completed her Educational Specialist degree in 2007 from Lesley University. We lucky to have her and her ideas in our chapter.
Sara Salter– Sarah is a new Needwood Teacher who is just starting her career.
Sara is teaching 8th grade Reading. She attended College of Coastal Georgia
and has a Bachelors degree in Middle Grades. Sarah is full of ideas and enthusiasm. We are so glad to have her as a sister.
Sarah Hartman– Sarah is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at the
College of Coastal Georgia. She teaches courses for early childhood, and middle
grades teacher candidates. Sarah also sponsors the Association of Coastal Educators Club on campus, and stays busy with her research focus on social studies
education. She previously taught in Alabama and almost joined DKG there, but
she moved instead. We found Sarah while looking for our Grant In Aid applicant!
We are thrilled to have a member from the college.
SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA DKG in partnership
Please
note.
Meeting Information –
Date Thursday, February 13th
Location
Time
Church Reception
Hall
4:30 PM Social
First United
Methodist Church
Snacks provided, so
join us early.
1400 Norwich
Street
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5:00 PM Meeting
Needwood!! Bring
Christina Back!
with UNICEF, and the Nelson Mandela Foundation
help children in Africa get a quality education. In
May, we will support Schools for Africa...more
information at the meeting.
Upcoming Events in Psi State
Executive Board Meeting- Macon, GA
February 22nd
District Meeting: New Officer Training
March 1st in Swainsboro!
Psi State Leadership Seminar 2014
Macon, GA
June 6-8th
Member Spotlight
Polly Cox
Retired Brunswick High School
Biology Teacher
Joined in 1976
Polly taught at BHS for over 35 years! She was known throughout the
county and state as a science Guru! In 2003, Polly was recognized as
the Regional High School Science Teacher of the Year by the Georgia
Science Teachers Association. Now retired she spends her time taking
care of her two grandchildren, Timothy and Elizabeth. They live in
McCormick, SC. Polly travels frequently and even lives part time in
South Carolina. I am sure Polly has some interesting tales to share.
Mary Blanche Rice
Retired
Brunswick High, Glynn Academy, BWK Jr. College
Business Classes
Joined in 1969
Mary Blanche taught Business subjects! She began Vocational Office
Training at both high schools. She even sponsored FBLA at both high
schools and the college. Now retired she is still busy! She has two
daughters, one who teachers, and 7 grandchildren! 5 boys is enough
to keep her busy and two girls. When Mary Blanche loves to travel,
read and is involved with many church activities. We are glad that she
is one of our sisters. How much things have changed since 1969!
Jessica Thumbser
8th Grade Social Studies
Needwood Middle School
Joined in 2012
Jessica has only been teaching a short time, but she loves it! She
was awarded our May Jo Bunkley Scholarship last year. Before teaching she held a variety of jobs which gives her a rich background for
her students. She was a paralegal, business owner, worked in banking, and was even a truck driver! She has a daughter who recently
moved to Brunswick from Connecticut, which I bet is warmer! She
now attends Coastal Georgia College. When she is not teaching or
busy as a mom, Jessica loves to read.

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