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Inside this issue:

Minutes in Photos

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Vice President and

Treasurer’s Reports

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Recommendation for

Membership

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Second VIP Report,

Lady of Distinction

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Lady of Distinction

form

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Committee Reports

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Spotlighting Tau

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President Linda

Eisinger

A Letter from Tau President

Tau Tales February 2012

Volume 10, Number 10

Don’t Forget to

and

Directions

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TAU

CHAPTER

Biennium

Meetings

10:00 am

Saturday

February 11, 2012

Public School Retirement

System

3210 West Truman

Boulevard,

Jefferson City

April 21

9th Street Christian Church

Eldon

Last year as I was thinking about retiring my husband, Don, and I went to

eat at a local restaurant. As we were leaving a young student of mine was

entering and rushed to hug me. While walking to the car, Don leaned

over and said, “Aren’t you going to miss that?” I admitted I would and

honestly that was the one thing that kept creeping into my mind as I an-

nounced my retirement. What about the interaction with the kids? Will I

be able to compensate for that loss?

I am now half way through my first year of retirement. I am substitute

teaching and enjoying the experience immensely. The best part though,

for me, has to be talking and listening to the different students I have met

along my journey these past few months.

In November I was teaching in a second grade classroom. I thought the

students were working well in cooperative groups on a project the class-

room teacher had left for them to finish. One little boy walked over to me

and said, “Mrs. Eisinger, I am going to growl.” I thought I had misheard

him, but he repeated the exact same words. It seems he was getting an-

gry at another student in his group, and this was a way he had used in

the past to express his anger. He was trying hard to handle the situation

differently, but that old way of growling was creeping back in. I subbed

for this same classroom a few weeks later and asked the boy privately

how it was going. He turned to me proudly and said,” Great, I have only

growled twice since the last time you were here.” I absolutely loved that

moment!

As I have mentioned in previous articles, to me the teacher-student rela-

tionship is the most important thing in the classroom. It lasts far into the

future. This month we are again sponsoring our Virginia Houseman

Scholarship for future teachers. For two lucky recipients we are helping

them a little to reach that teaching goal. Our chapter is giving them a

chance to connect to students and make a difference in their lives. Delta

Kappa Gamma is letting them pursue the student-teacher relationship.

We need only to look at our own Carrie Martin, a previous recipient of

our chapter’s scholarship, to see the promise of a young teacher. Tau

members chose wisely, and Carrie has made us proud not only by turn-

ing into a fine Christian teacher nurturing her students, but by joining

Tau chapter and sharing her friendship with us. (please go to page 2)

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Tau Chapter Photo Minutes 3 December 2011

Julie Martin

Secretary

Linda

(continued from page 1) Whenever we come together in April to meet our scholarship

recipients it is joyful to see the excitement on their faces as they embark on their dream.

Hopefully, they can also see the excitement on our faces. I think they do. I think anyone

can look at our chapter members’ faces and see reflected there the love we all still have

for the profession that brought so many students in and out of our lives.

We arrived at 11:00at Les Bourgeois Bluff-Top Bistro as guests of Alpha

Lambda for the Mid-Missouri Council Holiday Gathering2011.

Julie and Karen sold tees for our Recruitment Grants and then flashed the DKG ladies with their prod-

uct! Debbie socialized with one of the Alpha Lambda hostess; Sharon and Betty posed for the photogra-

pher; Joan and Arlene talked against the backdrop of the Missouri River bluffs.

Joan, Ashley, Linda arrived happy. Dorothy, Debbie, and Gloria talked at the door. Nancy, Gin-

ger, and Michele arrived from California!

Ginger, Carol, Michele, and Nancy found their places for brunch while Dorothy and

Debbie listened. Debbie found her place with Gloria and Julie as the candles warmed

the room. We had brunch and talked some more.

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Our Alpha Lambda hostess Nancy Anderson introduced the Church Street Boys from Central Methodist Uni-

versity. The Boys performed a musical Christmas feast with some surprises. We sang our Delta Kappa

Gamma song; they reciprocated with their fraternity song. One singer bent down on his knee and sang to Gra-

cie. We were all thrilled. Alpha Lambda served the DKG cake which was both chocolate and white. Many Tau

members won gorgeous poinsettias to take home. Before leaving, we posed for our annual Christmas card.

Front Row: Ashley Angle, Carol Cummings, Gloria Fields, Ginger Moore, Sharon Buster, Debbie Ferguson, Joan Marsch, Betty Mudd,

Dorothy Williams

Back Row: Julie Martin, Nancy Lewis, Arlene Broeker, Karen Blevins, Debbie Hiatte, Linda Eisinger, Gracie Fields, Michele Bilyeu, Judy

Stanford

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Paulette Fischer Treasurer

Balance on hand 10/15/2011 $2,141.78

Receipts:

Dues:

2 Active @68.00 136.00

Shirt Sales 65.00

Total Receipts 211.00

Expenses:

Delta State: 1 Reserve Dues 27.00

Mid-Mo Dues @ 10.00 X 2 20.00

Total Expenses 47.00

Balance on hand 1/15/2012 $2,305.78

Note: We lost 3 members since last year, all from California: Beth Dampf, Amy

Ramsdell, and Courtney Siewert.

Also, 2 of our Reserve members failed to pay their dues (Lelay Zey and Ethel Pawley). So our chapter has absorbed that expense.

Respectfully submitted,

Dear Tau Chapter Members, I hope all had a blessed holiday season, and that you had some time to rest… The February meeting in Jefferson City is shaping up to be quite a busy one! Betty Mudd and Arlene Broeker have arranged a tour and presentation at the new Public School Retirement System building. After the program, the chapter will travel to Betty’s home for lunch and our business meeting. The February meeting is when we traditionally vote on a new slate of officers for the upcoming biennium, and we also vote on prospective new members. Recruitment Grant recipients are

chosen through a newly streamlined process. Also, Lady of Distinction nomina-

tions are due to the Executive Board prior to the February meeting. Please be keeping track of your volunteer hours, monetary donations, etc. for the THAT project. Forms were sent out earlier this fall by Judy, and I will need to send a report to the state by April 1. You may turn in your information to me via e-mail or by hard copy at the February meeting. So far, I only have only one form turned in. As a reminder, if you have changes in personal information that need to be up-dated in our handbook, please let me know, and I will make sure the membership is informed of any and all additions and changes. I look forward to seeing all of you at the February 11th meeting!

Gloria Fields

First Vice President

First Vice President’s Letter

Treasurer’s Report January 15, 2012

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LADY OF DISTINCTION

Delta Kappa Gamma

TAU Chapter

(adopted September, 2008; revised February, 2009)

Guidelines for nominating and selecting a lady for this distinction:

-The nominee should be an active member of TAU Chapter.

-The nominee should be recommended for recognition by one or more active mem-

bers of the chapter.

-A nomination is made on the “Lady of Distinction Nomination Form” then presented

to the chapter president.

-Recognition should be limited to one member every year or every biennium.

-Information and nomination form will be included in the September, December

and February TAU Tales.

-Nominations are due prior to the February meeting (9:00 AM day of the February

meeting).

-Nominees are to be reviewed by the executive board prior to the February meeting;

the executive board announces the TAU Chapter Lady of Distinction at the February

meeting.

-The honoree will be recognized at an official ceremony in April, sharing a brief per-

sonal bio and presentation of a plaque, a certificate and a rose.

We will be voting at our February meeting on names that you sub-

mit for membership. Please look around, visit with your prospec-

tive member! Will she be a plus for Tau? The form is on page 4.

Please print and give a dedicated educator a chance to be part of

this international organization of key women educators. This is

your last chance for our initiation in April.

Cherylyn Branstetter

Second Vice President

Second Vice President’s Membership Reminder

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LADY OF DISTINCTION

Nomination Form

Delta Kappa Gamma

TAU Chapter

Name of Nominee:

The number of years this educator served in the field of education:

Degrees earned:

Teaching Assignments (grade level, subject area, locations):

Number of years in DKG:

TAU or other Chapter Executive Board positions held; TAU or other Chapter Committee Chair positions held; special leadership(s)

in local chapter:

Membership in other professional organizations:

Past honors/recognitions/unique teaching techniques or strategies, etc.:

Hobbies/Community Involvement:

Personal story or anecdote about the nominee; other items such as important family, church, amount of first salary, etc. (use back

of form):

Nominated by: Date:

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Committees

Arlene Broeker

Service Chair

Winter weather has arrived in mid-Missouri

and we can surely expect more cold tempera-

tures! The youngsters in our communities are

in need of cold weather gear for the remain-

der of this winter. Please bring items such as

hats, gloves, scarves, and socks to the Febru-

ary meeting. You will find baskets for your

area in the entry way at Betty’s home. Please be generous in your support

of our youngsters.

Alice Van Landuyt, Chair Scholarship

Dana Burkle

Pat Seifert

Scholarship Information

Remember that the postmark deadline for

International Scholarships is February 1,

2012, and the deadline for Delta State and

Bradford Scholarships is March 1, 2012.

Any interested member may contact your

Tau Chapter Scholarship Committee for pa-

perwork and assistance.

will be

posted

in

March.

You will need to go to the website to read this new issue.

http://www.deltakappagamma.org/MO/deltagrams (This is

not hot. You will have to copy the address. There are no spaces.)

You will see copies of Deltagrams. Click on the Spring 2012 Deltagrams.

You will , also, see President Bev Teri’s “Bev’s Blog”!

Enjoy!

Judy Stanford,

Tau Tales editor

DELTAGRAMS

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Spotlighting Tau!

Charlotte

Parsons

The California High School vocal music de-

partment presented the musical The Music

Man, directed by Michele Bilyeu, on Novem-

ber 12 and 13 in the Performing Arts Center. David A. Wilson, California Democrat, November 9, 2011

Osage Middle School Nation Honor

Society mentor Cindy Spencer, left,

and OMS National Honor Society

member Emily Abbott sold Osage

shopping bas to patrons to the 2011

Osage PTA Holiday Bazaar, which

held fund activities and programs for

the organization. Photo by Samantha

Edmondson, The Lake Today, December 7, 2011

Newly installed officers for Jefferson City AARP

Chapter 4401 are looking forward to the 2012

program year with a full slate of community ac-

tivities, including the monthly speaker series.

Pictured from left are Harry Kennedy, secretary;

Miriam Fuller, ex-officio board member; Char-

lotte Parsons, vice president; Sandy Robinson,

chaplain; Marvin Alderman, treasurer; and Nick

Mercer, president.

In developing the 2012 program, chapter officials

sought to focus on local issues and topics affect-

ing older citizens and their community. Future

programs are as follows:

Feb. 9: How Jefferson City High School may

change

March 8: Local political influence of China

April 12: What’s happening in the Missouri Leg-

islature

May 10: State budget update; being informed

June 14: Annual Summerfest

July 12: Emergency preparedness and auto safety

August 9: Discover new avenues for volunteering.

September 13: Issues of the day—political panel

Oct. 11: Financial management for seniors

Nov. 8: Pharmacy and home health care

Dec. 13: Annual Christmas party and installation

of officers

The AARP speaker program comprises the open-

ing portion of chapter meetings, which are held

on the second Thursday of each month at the

Clarke Nutrition Center. Dennis Mobrice, “AARP to be

briefed n transformation plan.” News Tribune, January9, 2012

Michele Bilyeu

Cindy Spencer

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Tau Tales

Judy Stanford, ed.

552 Eagle Drive

Lake Ozark, MO 65049

10:00 Saturday, February 11

bring gloves, hats, scarves, and/or socks!

nominate a Lady of Distinction!

complete the recommendation form for a new member!

Don’t Forget to. . .

Hostesses: Betty Mudd and Arlene Broeker

Program: Tour and Presentation at Public School Retirement System 310 West Truman Blvd.

10:00 am

Speaker: Stacie Verslues, Member Education Coordinator

Meeting and Luncheon: Betty Mudd’s residence, 3559 Gettysburg Place. Enjoy soups, sandwiches, and

dessert. Members can make a donation, if they like, that we will turn over for the scholarship grants (We

have two to support)

Directions to Public School Retirement System building 10:00 am

From Hwy. 50 West take the South Country Club/Truman Blvd. Exit.

Go North past the Mall and Hy-Vee approximately two miles.

PSRS will be on the left. Park in the front area and go through the main door.

(Call Stacie’s cell, if you need assistance—680-3936)

To Betty’s from PSRS go South back over Hwy. 50 West, past the access

To Missouri Blvd. and take the next left into Country Club Estates.

Turn right on Sherwood Drive, round the circle of Kauffman Hills and go Left on Graystone Drive, then left on Gettys-burg Place to 3559.

First D

estinatio

n!

Final Destination!