THE CHIPS OF GRANITE August 2009 Beta Alpha State News NH

Celebrates Its 80th

“No matter how you look at it, 80 years warrants a celebra-tion. Founded May 11, 1929, by Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International now reaches into 16 countries with approximately 106,000 members. We’ve come a long way since Dr. Blanton began with 12 founders. We have 7 purposes. We donate more than $3 million to further education each year. AND we are more than numbers.”

Every two years Beta Alpha State of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International honors one of its members in memory of its founders. On May 23, 2009, Jean Garzillo, chair of the Founders' Award Committee, presented the Beta Alpha State Founders' Award to Margaret Guilmette of Lancaster and of Delta Chapter at the State Conference in Meredith, NH. The plaque read: “We salute you as an outstanding mem-ber of our Society. You have demonstrated a complete understanding of the Purposes of our Society and have en-riched Beta Alpha State with your many accomplishments. You have a keen interest in the education of children, a rich educational background, and have brought honor to our profession. By honoring you today, we honor the memo-ries of the founders of Beta Alpha State and provide a con-tinuing awareness of the history of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.” Peggy, as we know her, graduated from Keene State Col-lege and then went on to receive her Master's and CAG's degrees. She taught Grades 1, 3, and 4 in Plattsburg (NY), Beverly (MA), and Pembroke (NH), respectively and then became a reading specialist and taught eighth grade lan-guage arts in Lancaster, NH. She retired after 43 years. She also has been a member of Delta Chapter for 43 years this December. At the moment she is serving on the State Bylaws and Policies Committee and on many of Delta’s committees, including Membership and Nominations. At Delta’s June meeting, Peggy donated the money she received with this award to the Delta Scholarship Fund, which is given to a young woman from the area who is going into the field of education. This Founders’ Award is presented in memory of the fol-lowing founders of Beta Alpha State: Thelma Boutwell, Mary Chase, Ruth Cutter, Idella Farnum, Kathleen Flood, Catherine Hector, Dorothy Marcoux Flanders, Adelaide Merriman, Shelby Stephens, Augusta Pragst, Vivian Rock-wood, and Corrine Statler

Ruth Tuttle--2007 Recipient, Peggy Guilmette--2009 Re-cipient, and Jean Garzillo, Founders' Award Chairper-son, pose for this picture in Meredith.

Beta Alpha State Honors Margaret Guilmette

Ruth Tuttle (2007 Recipient) and Jean Garzillo (Chair of the Founders’ Award Committee) congratulate Peggy Guilmette (middle) on receiving the 2009 Founders’ Award.

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President Barbara Baker and President-Elect Flora Sapsin welcomed Northeast Regional Director Beth Ann Richey to Beta Alpha State’s Spring Conference in Meredith, NH, on May 8, 2009.

Quilts! Quilts! Quilts! by Helen Goodwin, Beta Chapter

Everyone was busy and having fun on Friday night of our spring conference. “I’ve never quilted before, but I’m ready to try.” “What kind of knots do you want me to me to make?” One lady held up one quilt and said, “I wish I had a little one to give this to.” These comments were made as members helped Beta Chapter finish their baby quilt project. The ladies helped to tie five quilts during the evening to give us a total of eight. Many thanks to all who helped. These quilts were delivered to David’s House in Lebanon, which is a home away from home for children who are having treatments at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Beta Chapter started this project two years ago. The chil-dren receive the quilts when they arrive and may take them home when they leave. It gives them comfort to wrap themselves in the quilts. Beta Chapter plans a meeting in the fall to cut and sew more quilts. Members will take home the unfinished ones to complete. They are in constant need of the quilts, and other organizations throughout the Upper Valley contribute to the project as well. We have been told that there is a need for larger quilts, particularly lap quilts for older pa-tients. I am planning a design for these and hope we can produce several for the coming year.

President’s Message:

Greetings from Flora Sapsin I can’t imagine that Horace, penning the famous words “Carpe Diem” in 23 BC, ever thought they would reso-nate with women in 2009 AD. And yet I am inviting you to reflect on this often quoted line and to consider how you translate its meaning for your life and your role in Delta Kappa Gamma. Please remember that I consider myself honored to serve as your pesident, and I antici-pate that we will share a marvelous adventure in the next biennium. Consequently, I am inviting every member of Beta Alpha State to participate in the journey. But I am not Beta Alpha State; you are! Your kindness and gener-osity of spirit are my source of inspiration as I implement what I hope will be meaningful, productive plans for our program this year. My presidency does not stand alone but is part of a con-tinuum; I intend to continue the important work begun by my predecessor. With collaborative effort we can achieve both our short-term and long-term goals. The work resumes at our August executive board meeting and progresses with our fall meeting as we celebrate with Keene State College. My goal is to do everything within my power to develop the personal and professional capa-bilities of all our members. My expectations and enthu-siasm are high. Our success and sense of accomplish-ment are my goal. As we travel this path together, let’s enjoy our journey and “Carpe diem!”

ALPHA CHAPTER NEWS: Alpha Chapter looks forward to seeing many of you at the Beta Alpha State Fall Meeting at the Pub Restaurant, Winchester Street, on Saturday, September 26. David White, Keene State College children's literature specialist, will be our guest speaker, and we plan to tour the literature illustration museum at KSC as part of the program. Since this is KSC's 100th year celebration, many of you will be awed by the changing campus. Irene Cheek recently served on the committee to select Keene High School's Outstanding Educator, 2009. This award is presented annually by the KHS Alumni Fund, Inc. Irene was a recipient of the award before her retire-ment. Jeannette Gardner retired in 2008 after 30 years of teach-ing, but she is continuing in the field as an adjunct at Keene State College in the Education Department, teaching Elementary Methods. "It's the perfect retirement job!" she says. Helen Ann Kelly welcomed a new granddaughter into her family on April 7. Avery Olivia joins her big brother Owen, Mom Steph, and Dad TJ. Peggy Saunders traveled across the USA via Amtrak in the spring using a 15-day rail-pass. The destination was a niece's wedding in California. On the way she stopped in Albuquerque for three nights. While there, she was able to contact local DKG chapter members who joined her for lunch. Deborah Schofield traveled to Malibu, California, in Janu-ary, where she had a great time. She also recently bought a driving cart for use with her Morgan horse. Let her know if you would like a ride! Angela Seaver performed a solo at the Keene Pops Choir's annual spring concert in April. Also Angela and her hus-band Gene joined Pete and Elaine Landry for a week's vacation in Cancun, Mexico, early in January. A highlight of the week was a tour of ancient Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza.

Norma Walker wishes to thank everyone for their kind words in response to her appearance as "Cover Girl" for the Keene State College Today magazine. She feels that she was representing all Keene alumni.

BETA CHAPTER NEWS: Anne Cragin and Francince Lozeau both retired this year. They have many years of teaching between them. Anne Cragin's son Kyle graduated from Renssalaer Poly-technic Institute in May as an honor student. Yvonne Crocker took a cruise to the Caribbean in March. She spent two days crossing the Panama Canal and a few days in Costa Rica to visit a rainforest. We can't wait to hear about her trip. Anne Dontonville, Jan Kulig, and Susan Mellow took a Plymouth State University course with Ellie Papazaglou entitled "Literacy Learning with Thinking Maps." Anne Dontonville also participated in the annual 10K Prouty Walk and Ride to benefit the Friends of Norris Cot-ton Cancer Center for cancer research. Jan Kulig's daughter Rachel spent an alternative spring break from Stonehill College working on reconstruction in New Orleans. Jan’s oldest daughter, Sarah, graduated from Smith College in May as an honor student. Ann Silverstein's son Matthew married Lauren Weinstein in New Jersey in August. Sue Stritter's son Jason graduated from Dickenson Col-lege in May with an International Business Management honors major. Lisa Torres returned from her trip to El Salvador at the beginning of July. We can't wait to hear about all her ad-ventures. Kathy Tucker and her husband have sold their "Hill House" in Enfield and are now in Maine for the next few months.

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GAMMA CHAPTER NEWS: Barbara Bodwell had a great winter traveling with her husband throughout the Southwest. Martha Bstandig retired but volunteers at church-related programs and at two schools in Dover. Barbara Cowan had a spring showing of her art work with fellow artist Bill Childs--a wonderful exhibit. She also spent time painting in Provance, France. Ann Douglas, now retired from her French teaching, still helps fellow teachers and is really enjoying her free time reading. Carol Evans had a pleasant visit to Florida this past win-ter. Louise Gaiero and her husband keep busy with their lovely home in Exeter. Louise still creates with sewing. Betty Gailey enjoys her grandchildren, the beautiful view of Newcastle, and being active in her church. Betty Gilman, our great treasurer, made a trip with her daughter to Homjel, Belarus, and Klintsy, Russia, for the Chernobyl Children's Project. They painted and helped fix up a wing of an infants' hospital while staying with local families. Joyce Griffin has become a great card player with her lunch group and visits the lovely beaches of Aruba. Her daughter Amy is now married and lives near Boston. Joyce's music has expanded as both Amy and Mark are musicians. Jacki Hinton did retire but is back with the Title I pro-gram. In addition she and her husband had a wonderful anniversary trip to Alaska. Betty Ireland keeps ever busy with knitting and creative craft projects for Gamma and her church. We are still proud of Betty and her many years as BA State treasurer. Priscilla Jenness has placed her art work at spring events in Rye and keeps the town of Rye on the straight and nar-row serving on the council. Sheila Knight, in between groups in Concord, finally com-pleted the illustrations for a children's book, written by fellow teacher Royaline Edwards. Myrt Moore is busy with two choirs, a thrift shop, soup kitchen and altar guild. In addition she went on a grand trip to Switzerland. She then went to Canada to visit rela-tives.

Meryl Roy, after a visit to Florida, went with the civic group from Exeter to explore parts of China. She and Betty Gilman will be our opening program in September. We can't wait to hear about their adventures. Ann Smith continues working with the fourth grade class and UNH in protecting and preserving the North Mill Pond in Portsmouth. She helped plant clam species in the pro-tective grasses. Ann also does water testing for a stream. Sharon Svirsky is still teaching at the Portsmouth Middle School. She looks forward to her son's forth-coming wed-ding. She is enjoying all the activities. Ruth Tuttle—active in choirs, church projects, and help-ing at the Rye Retirement home—was given a surprise birthday party. Friends and relative came from afar. She also joined Myrt on the trip to Switzerland. Lynn Young and her husband have enjoyed their great log cabin in Greenville, Maine, way up with the moose. She also is having fun with her two grandchildren and is active in her church.

DELTA CHAPTER NEWS: Nora Beaton took four students to the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Lead-ership Conference in July. They represented New Hamp-shire in three events--Chapter Service, Career Investiga-tion, and National Programs in Action-STOP the Violence. It was the first year that the Lancaster School FCCLA sent male members. Two males and two families went! In December 2008 Delta Chapter had a very special pro-gram called Memory Bears. Joan deVillafane, Marjorie Goodson and Joanne Hennessey play a very important part of this project. Joan deVillifane’s grandson Ben Harwood graduated with honors from Brattleboro Union High School on June 19. He received a full four-year scholarship from the Tufts’ University, where he will be entering the School of Engi-neering in September. At his graduation ceremony he re-ceived two more scholarship awards for promise, worth, and citizenship. Proud, proud Grandma! Cate DiBlasi was awarded the Amelia Morse Teacher of Excellence Award from the Whitefield School. Amelia (Millie) is one of Delta’s founding members and celebrated her 104th birthday in July. (continued on p. 5)

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DELTA CHAPTER (continued from p. 4) Peggy Guilmette spent two weeks in June in Greensboro, NC, visiting Peter and Louise Guilmette in their new home. "Greensboro is a beautiful city! Very well taken care of and two beautiful museums, all about the South in the Revolu-tionary Wars. A very different aspect than the North," said Peggy. At the May meeting Marjorie Goodson shared her experi-ences with her three autistic grandsons. It was an inspiring and touching story of how two of these very special boys, who were shunned in school and even mocked, formed their own rock band. Needless to say, they were then looked at in a different light. Their story was profiled in People Magazine, and Marjorie’s son Daniel and the two boys were on The Rachel Ray Show. Karen LaRoche received the peer-voted Outstanding Staff Member 2009 Chair Award at the White Mountains Re-gional High School during the closing faculty meeting. Heidi Mathieu was asked by SAU#36 Superintendent La-Fasiciano to work at White Mountains Regional High School this past year school year since the PE/Wellness Department was restructuring with a new Health and PE Teacher. Heidi taught at the Whitefield School K-8 PE for 12 years and now remains with the high school staff. Delta Chapter celebrated its 50th birthday in Littleton on May 16. Membership pins were given to Judy Millen for being a member for 25 years, to Mary Young and Rita Blakslee for being in Delta Chapter for over 30 years. Josephine LaChance received her 50 year pin. She began her membership when she was teaching in Alaska. Judy Millen had the “trip of a lifetime” last October when she discovered the history, charm, and warmth of the Em-erald Isle! A medieval banquet in a 1425 castle complete with songs, harp, and bagpipe capped off an awesome ad-venture. Anne Morgan spent some time in Mexico this winter. Delta Chapter is hoping that she will share her pictures and experiences with them. Rose Poekert’s family had two graduations this spring. Sarah graduated summa cum laude from Roger Williams University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance Per-formance. She has moved to London, England, to study at Laban and to pursue her dance career. Amanda graduated from White Mountains Regional High School and will be attending Connecticut Culinary Institute in Hartford this September.

Pam Read and her husband Ted took a road trip across the United States. They visited 31 states and drove 10,000 miles. Highlights of the trip were Niagara Falls, The Badlands, The Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Glacier National Park, the Ore-gon Coast, the Redwoods and flowers of California, Las Vegas, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, The Smokey Mountains, and The Blue Ridge Parkway. Marilyn Schroer and family are celebrating the wed-dings of their children in one year. Marilyn’s daughter, Rebekah, a Pediatric Oncology nurse at Maine Medical Center, was married last summer; and their son Ben, a second year medical student in Guadalajara, Mexico, will be married on August 30 in Southern California. Twelve Delta members attended the NE Regional Con-ference in July: Barbara Baker, Sharon Cormier, Teri Cote, Joan de Villafane, Judy Erickson, Peggy Guil-mette, Joanne Hennessey, Marna Ingerson, Sharon Lane, Judy Millen, Pam Read and Kathy Urso.

EPSILON CHAPTER NEWS: Barbara Mee is truly a globe trotter. She spent April vaca-tion with 16 travelers exploring the beautiful sights of Rome and Florence on an adult trip she organized through the Boston-based company NETC. “Every aspect, begin-ning to end, was perfect,” Barbara said. “Feel free to con-tact me at 603-437-7210 or at barbaramee @comcast.net if you'd like more information the trip to Greece in April 2010.” The small group was fantastic, so she is limiting this new tour to 20 travelers. Barbara started off her summer with a short trip to Nova Scotia with her son Robert to do some genealogy work. One great-grandmother was born in Sydney. Barely home from that, she was off for a week in Aruba, and then the next adventure was the Northeast Regional Conference in Burlington, VT. “All Delta Kappa Gamma gatherings are great for renewing friendships, making new friends, and learning,” Barbara explained. She presented a workshop similar to the one she did last year at the Interna-tional Convention in Chicago on programs for teachers to travel and to learn for little money. Along those lines, Barbara was able to take advantage of a week long program at Harvard University sponsored by the Davis Center and The Center for Middle Eastern Studies. The topic was Oil and the Contemporary Globe. “There were lots of useful new material to weave into different social studies classes,” she added. (continued on p. 6)

EPSILON CHAPTER (continued from p. 5) Linda Robillard recently returned from an incredible 14 day trip visiting some of America's fabulous National Parks. “We journeyed by car to Arches, Zion, Bryce, The North Rim of the Grand Canyon, and finally to Santa Fe, New Mexico,” she said. “The vastness and great beauty of our parks are unbelievable to witness. Even if you can't hike, there are driving roads and small trails to follow. We especially loved Bryce for the intimacy of its lodge and the rim walk at sunrise and sunset. The Grand Canyon was overwhelming, and we loved the peace and quiet of the North Rim in contrast to the wild South Rim. We met peo-ple from all over the world who love our great parks. They are truly some of America's treasures and should not to be missed.”

THETA CHAPTER NEWS: Ninety-seven-year-old Doris Barnes, pictured below, was initiated as an honorary member into Delta Kappa Gamma during our May meeting. "I am pleased to be a member of Theta," she said. "Right now I am tutoring a refugee from Nepal. He needs help in English grammar, wants to be a nurse, and has been accepted in the Job Corps," she ex-plained. "He's a real joy." Pam Clark attended her 40th high school reunion this summer and enjoyed a visit from her daughter and baby granddaughter this summer. Kathryn Carlson was hospitalized in May "for congestive heart failure and fluid on the lungs," reported her daughter Ruth Conwell. "Mom's home now and feeling better."

Marilyn Coffin returned home from attending her son's wedding in Scotland and sends this message. "The wed-ding of our son Jared to Sarah Wright in Forres, Moray, Scotland, was absolutely magical. We had a wonderful stay at Brodie Castle for ten days complete with brown bunnies all over the grounds, loads of pheasants and two Highland cows. The grounds of the castle had so many paths leading to so many places that it was very easy to become lost. The weather was beautiful, with just a touch of rain during the night. The Harry Potter steam train took us through the Highlands from Fort William and Ben Nevis (highest peak in the U.K.) to Mallaig (a fishing village on the west coast). “We visited many castles, Elgin Cathedral, and the Cullo-den battlefield and had a bonfire-cookout on the coast of the North Sea! We walked in the oldest forest in Scotland, pubbed, entertained ghosts in the castle, laughed at my husband Fred wearing a kilt, and partied hearty! The sun didn't go down until after 10:00 PM, and we didn't go down until after midnight. Did we have a wonderful time and meet lovely people? Oh, my yes!” Tara Columb has been a busy woman with her teaching Wednesday nights for Laconia Academy. "I also have been spending more time with my mother since she had a cancerous brain tumor removed in March," Tara said. Tiffany Dube will return to the classroom this fall after a maternity leave. She introduced her baby Gracie to the membership at our May meeting. Pricilla Fletcher’s niece Rachel Macleod received Theta’s Patricia Storer Scholarship for $300 to help with her col-lege expenses. Rebecca Frame retired from teaching at the Laconia prison in June because the prison closed. "I am looking for part-time work," she said. "Something aide-ish sounds nice to me, but I could also handle clerical matters--and I'd be sure to spell things right!" Jane Gallant found out this spring that her hip joint had collapsed. "I knew I had severe arthritis but didn't expect it to progress so soon.” She had a total hip replacement in June. "I went back to Hawaii for my youngest granddaughter's graduation Hanahau'oli, an elementary school in Hono-lulu," said Nancy Gibbons. In May one of her grandsons graduated from Salem State in Massachusetts. "I attended my 40th reunion at Wheaton College in Massa-chusetts on May 16," said Ann Hart. "It was wonderful to see old friends." (continued on p. 7)

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THETA CHAPTER (continued from p. 6) Donna Houle and family are in their 26th summer of run-ning the Paugus Bay Campground in the Weirs. They have 170 sites, 40 seasonal and 39 transient, and are open from May 15 through October 15. Ann Lowery moved back to Laconia from Indiana. Sheila Mable taught Public Speaking for Southern New Hampshire University in July and August. "I also pre-sented three hour-long workshops at the Northeast Re-gional Conference," she added, "one on VT Poets, another on poetry activities that work, and the last on finding our voices through writing." Lois Plimpton has been in the hospital and rehab off and on since this spring. She is waiting to get her strength back before an operation on her pancreas and gall bladder. It continues to be a long haul for Lois, so please keep her in your prayers and send her cards. Nancy Plimpton looks forward to moving from teaching first grade to teaching second grade next school year at Salisbury Elementary. Ruth Puleo, chair of the Service Committee, reported that four other Theta members showed up to pick up trash on the May 30. "I had my husband, and Brenda Walker's husband came, and luckily Pam Forbes brought her teen-age son. All the men were a great help. Other Theta mem-bers who came were Betsy Webster and Deb Guyer. Brenda Walker, Nanci Plimpton and Pam Clark at-tended the Northeast Regional Conference in July. Marge Wilkinson traveled over last winter. "I drove a fifth wheel for the first time to Big Pine Key, Florida. We enjoyed our travels to Florida and through the green hills of western Virginia," she explained. "I enjoyed our annual RV trip with our trailer for two months in Florida, South Carolina and Virginia," Rachel Young reported. "Now I am working for the NH Marine Patrol for three months this summer."

BETA ALPHA STATE LEADERS President Flora Sapsin, Epsilon 1st Vice Pres. Elaine Landry, Alpha 2nd Vice Pres. Pamela Read, Delta Recording Sect. Myrtle Moore, Gamma Corresponding Sect. Anne Nute, Eta

Nora Beaton Named Teacher of the Year

by Barbara Baker, Delta Chapter Nora L. Beaton, who teaches at the Lancaster Elementary School and is a member of Delta Chapter, was awarded the Bonnie Simpson Teacher of the Year Award by The New Hampshire Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The award identifies exemplary family and consumer sci-ence teachers exhibiting a sustained commitment to educa-tion and to the NH Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Nora was recognized at the 16th Annual NH Ex-cellence in Education Awards Celebration on June 13. She was presented with a school bell, reminiscent of those that called children to school in earlier centuries. Nora integrates math, writing, and communication skills into her classes. She has created “Who Will Be The Next FCS Food Star” initiative, which allows students to learn and teach a new technique, use a new piece of equipment, or use an ingredient in a new way. Nora has seen students shine when encouraged to be “A STAR.”

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2009 Beta Alpha State Grants Two Scholarships

Congratulations go to this year's Beta Alpha State Scholar-ship winners. At the Spring Conference in Meredith, two $500 scholarships were given out. One went to Delta President Pamela Read to help with Northeast Regional Conference expenses. The other went to Lisa Torres from Beta Chapter, who worked with secondary school teachers in El Salvador in June. State Scholarship Chair Pam Clark reminds everyone that two Keene Founders Scholarships of $750 have been carried over for the 2009-2010 season. These scholarships are for anyone pursuing a master's degree or higher. The deadline for all scholarship applications is January 15, 2010.

Joanne Hennessey Honored for Volunteer Work Delta Chapter and Beta Alpha State members are proud to call Joanne Hennessey their sister, not only for her work as state treasurer but also for her volunteerism. The following is the write-up that appeared in the Coos County Democrat:

“In March of 2008, Joanne Hennessy became the coordinator for the Memory Bear Project of the Hospice of Weeks Medical Center. “It was thought that these bears might be a way to help grieving family members get through the difficult time. They have been given as gifts to family members of hospice patients, and they have also been made for other people as a fund raising project. In the first year over 150 Memory Bears have been made, raising over $2,000 for hospice. Each bear takes on a personality of its own and wears a label that says, ‘Handmade Memories of the Hos-pice of Weeks Medical Center.’ “There is now a dedicated team of 10 volunteers to help with the project. The bears have traveled all over the United Sates in cars and on planes, they have been given special names, they have gone to school for sharing, they have attended Delta Chapter Meetings, they have at-tended the Hospice Service, and they have been present at memorial services for the loved ones. “Joanne received the 2008 Spirit of New Hamp-shire Certificate of Appreciation in acknowledgement of exemplary contributions to volunteerism from Governor John Lynch. She was also given special recognition for her work on the Memory Bear Project at the 2009 Weeks Medical Center Volunteer Dinner.”

Thank You, Everyone! by Barbara Baker, Delta Chapter

I want to thank everyone for their notes and cards sending kind thoughts, wishes, and prayers for my second arm sur-gery. On May 12 the surgery went well, and I came home with a series of motion exercises to do daily. The x-ray from my last appointment showed some bone growth be-ginning. I started therapy on July 7 and have begun using the Bone Stimulator again. I’m reminded again and again to be positive and patient!

Virginia Barry Confirmed as NH Commissioner

of Education by Barbara Baker, Delta Chapter

On May 9 the Executive Council unanimously confirmed Governor John Lynch’s nomination of Virginia Barry as the new Commissioner of Education, succeeding former commissioner Lyonel Tracy. Barry, of Bridgewater, has served as a professor and administrator at Plymouth State University. Her outstanding positions include professor of advanced graduate studies, provost, and vice president for academic affairs. She was acting president from June 2003 to January 2004. Barry is a former elementary school teacher, teaching kin-dergarten and second grade. In addition, she taught Eng-lish as a second language and home economics at the high school level and served as an elementary school principal. She received her doctorate in education/human develop-ment from Florida State University. She had done post-doctoral work at New York University, College of William and Mary, and Harvard University. The following was taken from the June 26, 2009, Concord Monitor: "As commissioner, Barry hopes to foster com-munications throughout the educational system: between parents and teachers, school districts and their taxpayers, new teachers and their mentors. . . . 'Public education is always changing how it responds to fiscal issues,' Barry said. 'But the actual children we're working with and their needs remain fairly constant. That's what has to drive our work every day.'"

Joanne Hennessey is spotted at the New England Regional Delta Kappa Gamma Conference in Burlington. She serves as the Beta Alpha State Treasurer and was recently honored for her volunteer work.

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Enjoy a fine fall day in Southern New Hampshire!

BETA ALPHA STATE FALL CONFERENCE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

THE PUB RESTAURANT 131 WINCHESTER ST.

KEENE, NH 03431 603-352-3135

REGISTRATION/COFFEE AT 10 A.M. REGISTRATION FEE OF $20.00: Includes meal, tax and gratuity BRUNCH BUFFET:

Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits, Home Fries, Pancakes, French Toast, Fresh Fruit, Coffee, Tea

PROGRAM: Dr. David White, Professor of Children's Literature, Keene State College “What's New in Children's Literature for Today's Students?” Followed by a walking tour of the Children's Literature Art Gallery,

Rhoades Hall, Keene State College OTHER CAMPUS ATTRACTIONS:

Appian Way, Redfern Arts Center on Brickyard Pond, Thorne-Sagendorph Gallery, Young Student Center

COMMUNITY ATTRACTIONS:

Center of Keene, Main Street Shopping, Colony Mill Marketplace, Historical Society of Cheshire County, Horatio Colony Museum, Wyman Tavern

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Beta Alpha State Fall Conference, 2009 September 26, 2009---The Pub Restaurant in Keene

Registrations Deadline---September 11, 2009 / Make $20 checks payable to Beta Alpha State.

Name: _________________________________________ Chapter: __________________ Address: _______________________________________ Phone: ___________________

E-Mail: _________________________________________

Please send registration and payment to Elaine Landry, 61 Queens Road, Keene, NH 03431

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DATES TO REMEMBER Mid-August—BAS Executive Board Meeting Date & Place TBA September 26, 2009—BAS Fall Conference at the Pub Restaurant, Keene January 15, 2010—Scholarship Application Deadline—Submit to Pam Clark, Theta. January 23, 2010—BAS Executive Board Meeting, Place TBA February 1, 2010—Chapter Reports Deadline May 6-8, 2010—BAS Spring Conference at the Red Jacket Mt. View Resort, N. Conway

WHITE ROSES

Greta Cole, Beta

Muriel Manson, Gamma

Patricia Storer, Theta

Nathalie Tisdale, Alpha

Jane Whitney, Delta

BETA ALPHA STATE Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Sheila Mable, CHIPS Editor 7 Peaceful Lane Penacook, NH 03303

FIRST CLASS MAIL POSTAGE PAID

Permit #192 Windham, NH 03087

Members, please send any change of address to Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, PO Box 1589, Austin, TX 78767.

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