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ALPHA ALPHA CHAPTER, PARKE & VERMILLION COUNTIESALPHA EPSILON STATE, INDIANA
THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL January 26, 2021 Vol. 20, Number 3 MISSION STATEMENT
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
Guess What? February
Meeting is Canceled!
Thoughts from Addy!
I was hoping that we would be getting together by now, but it is more
important that everyone is safe! Therefore, we are canceling our February meeting and moving it to April 10. It will be what was originally planned for February, sponsored by Area 3, which is at 9:00 a.m. at Coloma
Friends Church.
At the end of the meeting, I would like to meet briefly (30 minutes) with the Executive Board members. Of course, this is the plan as of right now. It is subject to change!
Have you been finding ways to enjoy your holidays and the somewhat modified life we are living currently? I am very lucky to live near my family! They keep me busy and sane! I even had the opportunity to Zoom with some college friends in December. It wasn't the best way to meet, but we were able to include a sorority sister from the state of New York that many of us had not seen or talked to for years! So, it just shows that there are some positives that have happened during the year. I hope that you have been able to find those too.
Miss seeing you all! Best Wishes,
State Mid-Winter Zoom Meeting
January 9, 2021
By Sue Weber
As most of you probably do not know, but I am on the State Nominations Committee for Indiana State Organization for DKG. One of my responsibilities is to attend meetings throughout the year. I attended the Zoom meeting on January 9.
One of the topics discussed and will be voted on at the June State Conference is to combine the Councils from 12 to 5 At the present time, our Council 10 consists of Beta Psi (Clay County), Beta Eta (Terre Haute) and Alpha Alpha (Parke and Vermillion Counties) If the rule passes, we will be in the South West Council. The good news is that when we need to plan a
conference of convention, there will be more chapters to help. There will be approximately 300 members in our council. The bad news is that we will have to hostess the event more often and it will involve a bigger area. The best news is that we are DKG members and educators who are flexible and able to embrace change!
The Indiana State Convention
has been rescheduled for June!
Mark your
Calendar!
Sat. April 10, 2021 Coloma Friends Church Rockville, IN
9:00 a.m.
Breakfast $8.00
“Reading Boot Camp.” By Kathy Alfke
Sat. June 12, 2021 9:30 a.m.
Marshall Federated Church Brunch $5.00
“To Russia with Love.” By Sarah Helderman Founders Day/Memorial Service
The Indiana State Convention which was scheduled for April 23-25 at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth Indiana has been postponed. It will now be Saturday June 12, at Primo Banquet and Convention Center, 2615 National Avenue, Indianapolis Hope you can come!
Need Money for Advanced
Degrees, Travel, or for your
Classroom?
Don’t Forget Applying for
Mini-Grants for your
Classroom! It is very easy
to do!
Travel/Study Grant
A $350 Travel/Study Grant is awarded to a DKG member who is 55 years old or order, who is willing to write a brief essay about why you chose this
opportunity to travel and study and will share what personal growth you want to accomplish.
Mini-Grants
A mini-grant can be awarded in the amount of $500 or less for projects or professional development of members. Projects must show promise of making a significant contribution to the
candidate’s professional growth in the field of education.
Scholarships
There are nine $1000 scholarships available to women who have been a member for two years for advanced studies.
There is one $1,500 scholarship for guidance/ counseling degree. There is one $2,500 scholarship for a woman admitted to the doctoral program.
Check out the state website at
dkgindiana.org for an application
Janet O’Neal Seminars
Celebrating Opportunities
Through DKG
Virtual Leadership Opportunity
Celebrating Opportunities
Free Leadership Training on Zoom
Register at IndianaDKG.org Monday, Feb. 1, 7:00 p.m
Presenter: Sharlene McGowan, PhD, Canada
“Light and Joy: Igniting Strength and Purpose”
Topics include compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma, common to many educators.
Monday, February 8, 7:00 p.m.
Presenter: Frances Ziegenhals, (TX) and Betty Hill (TX)
“The Best Chapter Meeting Again, and Again.”
Monday, February 15; 7:00 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. Karen M. Duke, (TX)
“Time Management for Today’s Leaders”
One Professional Point for each session.
This is a great opportunity to hear DKG leaders from all over the country without going to International Convention. Plus, it is free!
Let’s Keep Connected!
News around the Chapter
Anne Stanley has moved! Her new address is:
Anne Stanley
354 Dry Branch Drive Crawfordsville, IN 47933
In other news, her grandson, Ryan Stanley has returned to the dorm at UIndy for his second semester Sophomore year
majoring in Sports Management.
Anne’s granddaughter Jordan Stanley, who is a junior at Southmont High School won the Sagamore Athletic Conference diving Championship recently. She has broken several diving records at Southmont.
Health News
We were sorry to hear that Elaine Albers is recuperating from a heart attack this week. Perhaps you would want to send her a card.
Elaine Albers 1720 S 5th Street
Clinton, IN 47842 Prayers would be appreciated.
Hannah Graham’s daughter, Amelia (nicknamed Millie) is 6 months old and growing up too fast! Millie had a wonderful first Christmas and enjoyed tearing open her gift bags. She loves food and any animal that will come near her. Millie is not a fan of shoes on her chubby little feet. She is going to start crawling soon, then Mom and Dad will be in trouble!
In Hannah’s other news, they have finished building their new home on the east side of Terre Haute just in time for Christmas! They have 33 acres that are home to two beavers, many deer, and a bald eagle, which is a frequent guest. Hannah feels very blessed this year.
Sandee Frey sends her greeting from Covington. She and Tom had received their first COVID vaccine and hopes the second one goes as smoothly as the first.
When the World Gets Healthier
Where do you want to Travel?
Ann Stanley-Pacific Coast
Maggie Sockwell- New Mexico and out West
Addy Gideon-Travel with Turner Coach to Texas with Sue Woodard that has been postponed two times!
Linda Kelley- A boat ride down the
Mississippi. I would like to go to Savannah or see the rocks of Nevada.
Kathy Jerome- Missouri to see her family. Kendy Steiger- Visit my daughters in the state of Washington and Georgia. Jacquie Mack- Out west probably
Yellowstone. We would also like to return to Virginia later this summer.
Sandee Frey- A river cruise on the Rhine or Rhone River in Europe.
Sue Woodard- The Texas Trip that got postponed last year. I want to see San Antonio and the Waco area with Addy Gideon.
Teresa Adams- Australia and Ireland Cheryl Huey- The Dinner Theater performances, Beef and Boards, Beef House Dinner Theater, Little Theater on the Square, etc.
Sue Weber- Switzerland and the Christmas Mart River Cruise in Germany
Gale Overbey- Ireland
Sharon Sare- Go to New York City and take my daughters for a girls’ holiday. We would enjoy the sights, the shops, the restaurants plus see some Broadway Shows!
Gwen Hinshaw-Take my family to Gulf Shores Alabama.
Dianna Ross-Go to Portland Oregon to visit my son.
The Book Nook
Books Read (or listened too)
Sue mentioned sharing books that we have read. I think that is a great idea! I like to get ideas from others. Besides always having a book to read available (either real or on my Kindle or Libby apps), I have been listening to them. I listen when I do housework, when I walk, and when I am in the car. Some narrators are really good, some not so much, but that's okay as I get used to them after a couple chapters. You can get books online to read or to listen to through your library membership. You need your card number and a
password. The librarians can help you with getting the information, then, you go to the OverDrive or Libby Apps to check out books (just like going to the Library). Anyhow, here are a few books that I liked.
Fiction:
"The Book of Lost Names," by Kristin Harmel. (Set in WW2 in France.) "Room," by Emma Donoghue
"The Turn of The Key," by Ruth Ware (also "In a Dark, Dar Woods)
"Never Have I Ever," by Joshilyn Jackson
"Imaginary Friend," Stephen Chbosky (somewhat Stephen King like)
"The Woods," by Harlan Coben
These are also Fiction and somewhat light reading mysteries:
"A is for Alibi," by Sue Grafton (Kinsey Milhone series)
"Back Spin," by Harlan Coben (Myron Bolitar series)
"Edge of Evil," by J A Vance (Ali Reynolds series)
"Memory Man," by David Baldacci (Amos Decker series)
Hope you this gives you some ideas! Addy
With Sympathy
It is with sadness that we share that Jan Palmateer lost her husband suddenly on November 12, 2020. Charlie was a lifelong educator in Vermillion County. Jan and Charlie were married 53 years. Our condolences goes to her and her family.
Jan Palmateer 139 N Plum Street Clinton, IN 47842
Mary Philpott lost her husband Charles on October 28. We are sorry for her loss. Charles was a Parke County native and enjoyed a busy productive life for 94 years. He was a farmer, grocery store owner, fertilizer dealer, and helped run the Cherokee Trading Post near Turkey Run State Park. He was active in his church, Masonic Lodge, Kingman Lodge, and
Marshall Volunteer Fire Dept. Mary Philpott
1108 Meahme Trail Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Upcoming Events:
Indiana State Convention: June 12, 2021 Primo Banquet and Convention Center, 2615 National Avenue, Indianapolis It is just off 1-65 onto the South Keystone Avenue exit.
DKG Purposes
1. To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship.
2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for
distinctive service in any field of education.
3. To advance the professional interest and position of women in
education.
4. To initiate, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women
educators.
5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to
grant fellowships to non-member women educators
6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their
participation in appropriate programs of action.
7. To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate in a world society.
Editor: Sue Weber 249 S Jackson St Clinton, IN [email protected] home: 765-832-7879 cell 765-562-3577
