Date: January 2017 Volume 41 Issue 3
Over Alpha Lambda’s Back Fence…
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Organization Epsilon State Organization
Alpha Lambda Chapter Southeast District
Deadlines:
February 18, 2017 Alpha Lambda Chapter
Meeting & Luncheon 10:00 a.m. Executive 10:30 a.m. General Que Pasa Restaurant St. Francisville, LA
Literacy Numeracy Project Seed Grant Due January 15, 2017
March 24 – 26, 2017 Epsilon State
Convention Hilton New Orleans
Airport
June 9 – 11, 2017 Bea Davis Leadership
Seminar Wesley Center
Woolworth, LA
Communicate
Engage Lead Educate Build Relate Awareness Teamwork Empower
Epsilon State 2016 – 2017
Editor:
Linda D’Amico 2nd Vice President
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Mission Statement: Alpha Lambda recognizes the accomplishments of its members and offers them support in their professional and personal endeavors.
From the President’s Pen:
President’s Message:
Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays. We have some exciting events on our upcoming schedule:
-Saturday, Feb 18- Our next DKG meeting will be held at Que Pasa Restaurant in St. Francisville
-March 24-26: State Convention in Kenner. Some of our members will be presenting. You still have time to register. We have a beautiful 24” pearl necklace from Grandmothers Buttons the for State White Elephant auction.
Items are needed for our state theme basket titled “Sugar Galore”.
-Seed Grants are due by January 15
-Our Fleur di Lis project is in need of gently used adult and children books/magazines. These may be delivered to Joyce, myself or bring to next meeting.
Our December meeting was fantastic! The Christmas setting at the Myrtles was absolutely beautiful. We welcomed our newest member-Lynette Dutsch. At the conclusion of the meeting, Joyce presented each of us with a bottle of wine that was decorated with a handmade reindeer necklace from her mom.
See you at Que Pasa’s, Jo Ann
2016 – 2017
Project Theme
“Literacy For All – Birth to Adult”
Mark Your Calendar
Alpha Lambda Chapter Meetings
February 18, 2017 Hostesses:
Celebrating - Carrie Geir, Cristina Talbot (co-chairs) “Cultures Around the World” Kristi Langlois, Barbara Blanchard, Stacy Que Pasa Restaurant Gueho, Blanche Jewell, Myrna Matherne St. Francisville, LA
10:00 a.m. Executive 10:30 a.m. General Luncheon Meeting
April 21, 2017 Earth Day / Birthday
“Cork and Canvas”
Studio of Diane Christopher New Roads, LA
5:00 p.m. Executive 5:30 p.m. General
2016 – 2017 Officers
President- Mrs. Jo Ann Hebert Vice President- Mrs. Catherine Olinde 2nd Vice President- Mrs. Linda D’Amico Recording Secretary-Mrs. Cristina Talbot Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. Gwenn Laviolette
Treasurer-Mrs. Sandra Purpera Parliamentarian-Mrs. Peggy King
Reporter-Mrs. Joyce Landry Historian-Mrs. Betsy Stafford Web Master-Mrs. Karen Barrios
Alpha Lambda Chapter Meeting
Alpha Lambda Minutes December 3, 2016
The Carriage House Restaurant at the Myrtles Plantation
The December 3 meeting of Alpha Lambda was called to order by president Jo Ann Hebert followed by Collect and Pledge to the Flag by Catherine Olinde and Betsy Stafford respectively.
Roll call by Cristina Talbot revealed 9 members in attendance. Minutes from last meeting were not read since these had been sent to members via the newsletter. Sandra Purpera reported a balance of $513.89. Joyce Landry informed members that correspondence secretary Gwen Laviolette sent thank you notes to Gary Robertson and Charles DeGravelles for their presentation at the last meeting.
First order of business was a lovely induction ceremony conducted by Jo Ann Hebert of new member Lynette Dutsch. Lynette received beautiful red roses and a member pin as signs of initiation into Alpha Lambda chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society.
Old Business: Twelve books for state project “Buggies of Books for Babes” were donated by Alpha Lambda and delivered to the District meeting in Pontchatoula. Betsy, Joyce, Jo Ann, Catherine, and Peggy attended the meeting. Betsy will be working on Alpha Lambda’s State Convention basket with the theme “Sugar Galore.” It will include baking items such as sugar, cookie sheets, cake pans and mix, and anything sugar. Shortly, a complete list of suggested items will be emailed to all members.
New Business: State Convention will be in Kenner, LA on March24-26, 2017 at the Hilton, New Orleans Airport.
JoAnn passed out applications for interested members. JoAnn Hebert and Catherine Olinde will be presenters at State Convention. Their session is entitled Google Classroom which is used by many teachers including one of our members, Lynette Dutsch. Jo Ann and Catherine will also present Agriculture in the Classroom this summer in Myrtle Beach at the Southeast Conference.
Members were reminded that the Literacy Numeracy Project See Grant is due January 15 and is only for teachers.
The Grant in Aid is also available for a non-member who is pursuing a curriculum in education. Names can be submitted to Jo Ann.
Two names were suggested for recognition of non-member Women Educator. Each of these teachers will receive a certificate to honor their service. Jo Ann asked members if any member had participated in educational
volunteer activities in community. Alpha Lambda can earn points for providing educational community service.
Joyce asked that a committee be formed for the Fleur de Lis Project. The following members will serve on the committee: Karen Barrios, Cindy Guidroz, Joyce Landry, Betsy Stafford, Cristina Talbot, and Myrna Tuminello.
Members were encouraged to read Billy Cannon: A Long, Long Run by end of February.
The meeting was adjourned and members enjoyed their meals of po’boys, turtle soup, gumbo, and salad. Many thanks to hostesses: Joyce Landry, Betsy Stafford, Sandra Purpera, Catherine Olinde.
A special thank you to Joyce’s mother, Josephine, for the precious reindeer pins she lovingly made for each member. Also, a hiccup and a thanks to Ty Landry who donated bottles of red wine from a movie set to all members in attendance.
Submitted by:
Cristina Talbot Recording Secretary
Lynette Dutsch, (left) was initiated into Alpha Lambda Society by Jo Ann Hebert, Chapter President.
Alpha Lambda Teachers Partner with Adult Literacy Advocates
Alpha Lambda Teachers met in December for a Christmas meeting at the Carriage House Restaurant in St.
Francisville. The highlight of the gathering was to initiate Lynette Dutsch into the society. Lynette is a music teacher at Livonia High School. Jo Ann Hebert, President, performed the initiation ceremony and presented Lynette with red roses and a certificate. She was warmly welcomed into Alpha Lambda by all members present.
It was announced that Betsy Stafford would create our theme basket to participate in the state convention raffle. The basket theme, Sugar Galore, was selected and all members will donate items for the basket. A
discussion followed on event applications, state convention and Grant-In-Aid. Jo Ann and Catherine Olinde have been selected to present a workshop, Google Classroom, at the Epsilon State Convention during March. It will be held in Kenner. We are so proud that they have also been selected to present another workshop at the AG in the Classroom Conference.
A report was given on the Fleur de Lis Program at the meeting. The Alpha Lambda Program “Education Changes Lives Forever” featured members partnering with the Adult Literacy Advocates (ALA) of Baton Rouge.
Alpha Lambda teachers collected adult and children’s books, magazines, catalogs and maps etc. and set up a library for ALA students to borrow or keep at home and use to work on their literacy skills. The program began last spring when members attended an Adult Literacy Advocate fundraiser, An Evening with Great Authors. The event included a review of the book Billy Cannon: A Long Long Run by Charles deGravelles and Billy Cannon.
An ALA student also spoke at the fundraiser about her experiences in the adult literacy program and how it has changed her life. Hearing her was a wonderful and unique experience.
Joyce Landry
DKG State Convention Basket
Theme - Louisiana Festivals
Alpha Lambda - Sugar Cane Festival – Port Allen Title – “Sugar Galore”
Suggested Donations -
Sugar-White, Brown, Powdered, and Decorator Sprinkles
Syrup Sweet Mixes – Cake, Cookie, brownies, icings
Containers, Cake pans, Cookie Sheets Muffin pans and cupcake papers
Candy mold, Candy thermometer Cupcake carrier
Mixing Bowls, Mixer Whisk and Spoons
Cake Plate and cover Potholder and towels
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Honoring women educators was, from left, Catherine Olinde, Nikki Chenevert, Heather Howle and Jo Ann Hebert.
Alpha Lambda Teachers Recognize Educators
Alpha Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International of key women teachers annually honors women educators who are nonmembers. On Thursday, December 22, Chapter President, Jo Ann Hebert and Vice President, Catherine Olinde, presented certificates of recognition to Heather Howle who is employed at Stem Academy in the West Feliciana School System. Nikki Chenevert, support worker at Stem Magnet Academy of Pointe Coupee was also honored. Congratulations to Heather and Nikki!
Jo Ann and Catherine are both employed at the Pointe Coupee Stem Academy. Alpha Lambda is comprised of women teachers living or working in Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana and West Baton Rouge
Parishes. Joyce Landry
Members at Epsilon State Convention,
March 2016, at Bossier City
Be In this picture in 2017!
STATE NEWS
February 4, 2017 State Committee Meetings
March 24–26, 2017 Epsilon State Convention, Hilton New Orleans Airport, Kenner, LA
June 9 – 11, 2017 Bea Davis Leadership Seminar, Wesley Center, Woolworth, LA
July 19 – 22, 2017 DKG Southeast Regional Conference, Sheraton Myrtle Beach Conference
Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Opportunities for local cuisine, shopping, sand and fun are close by.
Vision: Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
International News
July 16 – 20, 2018 DKG International Convention, JW Marriot, Austin, TX
March 16, 2017 Retired Teachers Day
Thank a Retired Teacher for their service to children!
