DEADLINES

January, 2013

15 - Applications to Bea Davis

Leadership Seminar 15 - Scholarship applications due to

State Scholarship Chairman

15 - State Achievement Award nomination form due

15 – Educator of the Year form is due

15 – Chapter’s Theme Basket title due 15 – Literacy/Numeracy contributions

and report due

15 – Literacy/Numeracy Seed Grant Applications due

February, 2013 01 - Form 8 Chapter President Annual

Report

01 –Form 2 Necrology Annual Report 01 – Key Chapter documentation

March, 2013

15-17 - Epsilon State Convention, Lincoln Parish Library Center, Ruston

April, 2013

01 – Deltion articles due to Editor Wanda Lemoine

June, 2013

07-09 – Bea Davis Leadership Seminar, Wesley Center, Woodworth

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Recording Secretary 2

Second Vice President 2

Proposed Amendments 2

President Message 3

In Memoriam 3

Central District 4-5

Northwest District 6-7

Southwest District 8-9

Northeast District 10-11

South District 12-13

Southeast District 14-15

Proposed Budget 16

Nominations 17-18

Bea Davis Seminar 18

State Convention Workshops 19

State Cover Design Article 19

Convention Registration 20

District Awards 21

Around the State 21

STATE OFFICERS

President

Donnis Poe, Beta Sigma-C

1st Vice President

Martha Turner, Alpha Rho-NW

2nd Vice President

Pam Bond, Alpha Upsilon-C

Recording Secretary

Kathy Blackburn, Alpha Rho-NW

Parliamentary Advisor

Peggy King, Beta Tau-SE

Executive Secretary

Dolores Hackler, Alpha Sigma-NW

Treasurer

Linda Jackson, Beta Gamma—SE

Deltion Editor

Wanda Lemoine, Beta Omicron-NW

Louisiana Deltion Volume LXX, Number 2 Winter, 2012

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2013 Epsilon State Convention International Guest

Epsilon State introduces Dr. Hanna Fowler, Southeast

Regional Director, as our 2013 Epsilon State

convention guest speaker. Dr. Fowler lives in a small

community of Thomson, Georgia. She has her

Bachelor of Science in Art Education, Specialist and

Master of Education in Early Childhood, Master of

Education in Administration and Supervision, and her

most current educational accomplishment was a

doctorate in Education Leadership. In 2004, she

retired for the first time from McDuffie County

Schools. In the first thirty years of her career she

served as a classroom teacher, Special Education Teacher, Title I Resource

Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal in elementary education. From 2004-

2011 she worked for the Georgia Department of Education where she served

middle schools and high schools that were in major need of improvement.

Dr. Fowler was initiated into Alpha Theta Chapter in 1985; she currently serves

as chapter president of Gamma Omega Chapter. She has served in other chapter

offices and chaired many chapter offices and chaired many chapter committees.

Since 2007, she has been the Psi state Organization Executive Secretary.

Previously, from 2005-2007 she served as the Psi State President. These are two of

her finest accomplishments on the state level. She has chaired and served on several

state committees. Currently, she serves as our Southeast Regional Director. DKG

has become her full time play!! She has married for 34 years married for 34 years to

as she describes “My Knight in Shining Armor”, Sammy Fowler. She is the mother

of three fabulous children, four wonderful grandchildren, four granddaughters and

her crazy black cat named Res-Q. She loves God, family, country, and DKG…

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NOMINATION Jennifer Coriell, Committee Chairman

There is still time to nominate a deserving member for the State Achievement Award. This

is the highest honor we bestow upon a member of Epsilon State. This person does not have

to be a member of your chapter, but she does have to meet all the qualifications for the

award. To find out all the information and to get a nomination form, just go to our state

website. The guidelines and form are there, as well as a rubric that your chapter needs to

utilize when filling out the nomination form. The nomination form does have to be sent in

by the President of your chapter and the members of the chapter do have to agree upon the

nomination. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2013, but don't wait until the last

minute to turn in your nomination. Besides, you also earn a point on the Key Chapter

Award form just for submitting an application! All applications need to be sent to Jennifer

Coriell at 123 Kimberly Dr. Leesville, LA 71446. Get together and get nominating! Our

committee is eager to read all the outstanding nomination forms sent in by the chapters.

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AS WE REACH FOR GREATER HEIGHTS IN OUR CHAPTER…

Kathye Blackburn, Epsilon State Recording Secretary

R—remember to send in your completed key chapter form by February 1, 2013.

E—encourage your chapter members to help you fill out the form at chapter meetings; the first few items have to

be verified so make sure you get those items to the right person by the deadline date.

A—aim high! Go for the Gold! I hope your chapter will increase points in every category.

C—contact me at kathyeblackburn@bellsouth.net or Kathye Blackburn, 2506 Fieldwood Circle, Bossier City,

LA 71111 for any questions or clarifications about the form.

H-- HELP! HELP! Help Epsilon State have100% reporting of the Key Chapter forms. I am depending on you,

Chapter President, to get the form filled out and sent in by February 1, 2013 to Kathye Blackburn, 2506

Fieldwood Circle, Bossier City, LA 71111 or kathyeblackburn@bellsouth.net.

Keep reaching for greater heights in Epsilon State.

DIAMONDS TO ALL…THE HONOR OF THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP

Pam Bond, Epsilon State Second Vice President

An exquisitely beautiful present adorned with sparkles, ribbons and bows. You carefully remove the trimmings

to reveal a fabulous uncut diamond bigger than your fist! You are told that it will become faceted and polished

over time with use as you accomplish the most wonderful things. Large chunks of the giant gem break off as

gifts to those you work with to illuminate entire institutes of learning across the world. Over the years your

diamond does indeed become even more exquisite than you ever imagined with the sparkle inside you increasing

as well. The work that created the facets and sparkle was difficult but, oh, the beauty of the inner diamond is

shining so brightly. Those chunks you gave to others have also become faceted and polished. Together, they are

the brightest diamonds ever seen. Even stronger than the diamonds themselves , a bond has been created---the

membership of a group of sisters working together with the goal of including other women to help carry the

sparkle of that original diamond. What more perfect time? During this Christmas season, join me in presenting

diamonds to fellow educators --- the honor of the gift of membership. May you have a wonderfully blessed

Christmas and may our DKG diamonds sparkle ever brighter!

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDING RULES OF EPSILON STATE Article V.D.3 c. [1] Which now reads:

New c

[2] Be amended by inserting new words or phraseology as follows:

Insert new c. to read c. A First Timer to Southeast Regional Conference or International Convention requesting

reimbursement should attend a majority of conference or convention events and the First

Timers’ Orientation, if there is no conflict.

Original c, d, e, and f will be changed to d, e, f, and g

[3] Which, if adopted would read: (underline the changes):

D. First-Timers’ Fund [2004]

3.Guidelines:

c. A First Timer to Southeast Regional Conference or International Convention requesting

reimbursement should attend a majority of conference or convention events and the First Timers’

Orientation, if there is no conflict.

Rationale:

To our committee's knowledge, this fund has not been misused. Professional educators have exercised good judgment in the use

of these funds. This recommendation clarifies that Epsilon State wants any member receiving money from the First Timers' fund

to use that money so that she can experience the Regional or International meetings and workshops.

Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact would depend upon the number of First Timers receiving funds. That number would change on an annual basis.

Approximate Annual Cost:

The annual cost would change on an annual basis. Submitted by: First-Timers' Committee

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WORDS FROM THE PRESIDENT Donnis Poe, Epsilon State President

Epsilon - What is the season of your chapter?

Is your chapter in the winter season? Indecisive as to what will be our

next step in Delta Kappa Gamma. A high-risk chapter could be defined as

a chapter in the winter season. If this is the case then there would be 11

chapters in our state who are in the winter season (2011 Chapter President

Annual Report). What are potential pitfalls of a chapter in the winter

season: Dissolving, complacency, inability for achievement of a full slate

of officers. Twelve of our chapters fall into this category. How do

chapters survive the winter season? CHANGE. Meeting place, programs,

visit schools, invite former members to meetings. Winter chapters CAN

survive.

Is your chapter in the fall season? Reflecting on your journey, appreciating the achievement of strong spring

and summer seasons without envisioning the need to improve? Waiting for winter to arrive! Why change

something that is or has worked - FOR NOW! Chapters in the fall season may be defined as those who do not

complete the required documents of the IRS and International. Approximately 3 of our chapters fall into this

category (2011 Chapter President Annual Report). How many of our chapters are in the fall season???? Only

time will tell.

Is your chapter in the summer season? Officers are ready to assist and impact change? Programs have been

planned and meetings scheduled. Members have been assigned to committees. Your chapter is reaping the

benefits of spring.

Is your chapter in the spring season? Reports/Applications are complete/articles written to submit for the

various opportunities that our state and international organization offers (52 chapter presidents submitted

annual reports last year). Leadership positions are filled. Travel plans have been made to attend the state,

regional or international conferences. Members are excited about their membership. The chapter is

BLOOMING with new growth and members. Your chapter is REACHing!

Members and chapters cease to exist for many reasons (Death, geographic limitations, and health, financial).

No chapter should strive to be a winter, fall or summer season. Yet, all chapters should be stuck in the spring

season. Our state is strong with chapter memberships ranging from less than ten to 76. We have active

communication venues (Website, Donnis' Dialogue, D&D’s Writings, Red Red Rose Alert, and The Deltion).

State officers are available and visible throughout the state by visiting chapters, assisting in chapter needs.

Epsilon 2012 membership reports 1656 active members, 158 reserve, and 59 initiates who are eager with the

anticipation of bigger and better things to come. As a member in a society which empowers women to design,

embrace and achieve personal and professional endeavors . . . What is the season in your chapter?

In Memoriam….

Lorina Spell Dollahite, Chi (SW)

Wanda Dupuis, Alpha Zeta (SW)

Helen Wilson, Beta Iota (NE)

**If you know of someone who is not receiving

the Deltion, please let me know…**

Label addresses come from International and must

be updated with them. Any change of information

also needs to be sent to the Epsilon State Executive

Secretary.

2013 Epsilon State Convention this March 15-17 at Lincoln Parish Library Events Center, Ruston

Strands of “When the Saints Go Marching In” echoed through Granberry Hall at Louisiana College as those

attending the Central District Meeting enjoyed the Louisiana-themed event. The décor, the favors, the food, the

entertainment and the speakers’ words related to the Louisiana Bicentennial.

Following the committee reports, Louisiana came to life. Charles Neal gave an enlightening presentation

entitled “This is Your Flag”. Displaying each of the flags that have flown over Louisiana, Mr. Neal shared

interesting historical events with reference to each flag.

An overview of the festivities for the Bicentennial in the Central District was discussed by Shirley Ingram from

the Alexandria/Pineville Convention Visitors Bureau.

Louisiana fare was enjoyed by all: Catfish Pontchartrain, hush puppies and pecan pie. Buckeye Junior High

School Choir and Alexandria Middle Magnet School Strings finished off the day with several Louisiana songs

for all to enjoy.

Beta Xi members provided an enjoyable and informative meeting for all. Thank you for bringing Louisiana to

life.

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Inside your very own Central District:

Alpha Beta (Central District) members take a moment to pose during the

book sale at the Holiday Open House held in Winnfield on November 8,

2012. Members donated books and magazines from their own collections

and sold them for a steal at $1 for paperbacks & bundled magazines and $2

for hard covers. Many members bought new books for themselves too.

Each year, Alpha Beta awards a $500 scholarship to a deserving senior

majoring in education. The profits of the book sale are designated to the

scholarship. Alpha Beta members were delighted to encourage reading in

our community as well as add to our book collections!

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Fifty sisters gathered October 6, at the First United Methodist Church in Minden for the Northwest

District Meeting. The theme for the day was “Glimpses into the Past and Future”.

During the general session chapter presidents were presented, state committee reports were given, and

state officers’ reports were given. Three interesting and well received breakout sessions - Book Review with

Jackie Sharp, Born in the Wrong Century with Jane Manning, and Louisiana Bicentennial with Lester Moore

were conducted.

During the luncheon awards were given for Rosebud, Rose-in-Bloom, Golden Roses, and Attendance.

President Donnis Poe encouraged each sister to compare her chapter to the seasons of the year. She encouraged

chapters to bloom with new growth – to REACH – to evaluate the chapter standing and make a commitment to

become an active vibrant chapter.

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J. Wallace James Elementary School was buzzing! What was all the buzz about? Why, the 2012

Southwest District meeting, of course. On the morning of Saturday, October 13, 2012 over one hundred

Southwest District members descended upon Lafayette J. Wallace James Elementary School. What excitement!

To the credit of a wonderful group of DKG sisters under the leadership of Alpha president Tammi Reynaud, the

meeting was a total success. Alpha chapter planned a meeting truly ready to “spice-up” any good southwest

Louisiana Delta Kappa Gamma sister’s life.

The program was planned so that each chapter was able to participate. A special effort was made to

make the meeting truly “our” District meeting. In an attempt to mentor new teachers at the district level, each

chapter president brought a new teacher gift which was placed in a huge basket. At the end of the meeting one

chapter was chosen to take home the basket as a gift to a new teacher of their choice. Interesting and

entertaining reports were given by committee members and our state officers. Donnis Poe our state president

addressed members with her wisdom and grace.

Five break-out sessions kept members busy trying to decide which ones to attend. They were excellent

and included Party Yourself into Shape, Visual Thinking Strategies, Introduction to Scrapbooking, Recycle

Books into Journals, and Listen to Your Body When it Talks to You about Your Health. Members also had the

opportunity to tour the beautiful school. Thanks to Principal Dana Schmersahl, who is also a member of Alpha

Chapter, for the use of the beautiful facility.

Members were entertained during lunch by the Northside High School Step Team, a fantastic group of

dancers impressing members with their precise, quick dance movements. Also, during lunch, members were

honored to have State Representative Steven Ortego as the guest speaker. Mr. Ortego won the hearts of

members with his stories and his genuine support for teachers. Because both his mother and grandmother were

teachers he holds a special regard for those in this profession. His late grandmother, Gloria Brignac, was a

former member of Delta Kappa Gamma and president of Alpha Zeta Chapter (Opelousas) of the Southwest

District.

The meeting came to a close leaving members with smiles and hearts full. It was a wonderful day of

friendship, learning and sharing with one another. Delta Kappa Gamma is much more than just an

organization. Its meeting old friends and making new ones, laughing, working, learning together and standing

together as key women educators, reaching our goals as we become healthy chapters empowering one another.

Make plans now to attend next year’s Southwest District meeting in Crowley to be hosted by Xi chapter,

Lisa Stewart, President.

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Illuminating Chapters through Kaleidoscopic Seasons

On Saturday October 20th

, the NE District Meeting was held at First Baptist Church in Winnsboro, LA.

Omega Chapter, led by Orene Sharp, provided a glorious atmosphere with refreshments to start the day ranging

from fruits to breakfast sandwiches. Six chapters were represented in the Presidents Processional. They were:

Donna Patton; Eta, Lori Myers, Theta; Orene Sharp, Omega; Dianne Simms, Alpha Alpha; Connie Williams,

Beta Iota; and Linda Edwards, Beta Chi. Forty-eight women attended the meeting which included members

from the NE District, State Officers, and visitors. State Officers and State Committee members gave their

reports and challenges to the NE District. Entertainment was provided by Omega Chapter member, Jana

Thomas and her family in which they sang and played some beautiful Christian songs for all members to enjoy.

Mary Ann Hatfield spoke on Illuminating Leadership, Laughter, and Leisure. For leadership, Mary Ann

encouraged all of the NE District members to be on state committees along with applying for the Bea Davis

State Leadership Conference and the International Golden Gift Leadership Management Seminar. Mary Ann

said, “Stress can't happen when you laugh. Laughing is something that will take stressful moments and turn

them into ease. Also, when everything is coming the wrong way, you are probably in the wrong lane.” The

Leisure portion came with a challenge. Mary Ann wanted members to stop dwelling on the negative points and

dwell on the good points. In order to do that, she encouraged all members to jot three things down that we do

well. She finished by having us ask ourselves the question of “Why am I here at DKG?” We need to jump in

with both feet and utilize the organization for all it is.

After a wonderful roast beef lunch provided by Lea Ann Walley, Pam Bond, 2nd

Vice President, gave

the Rosebud Award to Kristi Carlson, the Rose-in-Bloom to Becky Richard, and the High Attendance Award to

Alpha Alpha Chapter. Alpha Alpha also gave the 2013 District Meeting invitation by singing a song about

aprons and encouraging the NE District to put on their aprons and come to Bastrop next year. Finally, the close

of the meeting came with the singing of the Delta Kappa Gamma song by all. It was an enlightening and

inspiring meeting.

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On November 3, 2012, Ruth Autin and the ladies of Alpha Delta chapter hosted the South District Meeting.

Seventy-one members enjoyed a wonderful meeting at The Four Columns in Harvey. A patriotic theme helped

prepare everyone for the Presidential election. Author Patricia Brady entertained everyone with the story of

Andrew and Rachel Jackson. Good food, fun, and fellowship were enjoyed by all in attendance.

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WOW!! Eighty seven ladies met on Saturday, October 27, 2012 in the quaint town of Bogalusa for the

Southeast District Meeting. Little did we know that we would have a COLD start to our day with the

temperature dipping down into the low 40’s. However, the cool weather did not stop the ladies of the Southeast

District.

We began our day at the historic Bogalusa City Hall which was an absolutely beautiful building to start our

day. Charles Mizell, Mayor of the City of Bogalusa, was there to give greetings to the fabulous ladies of the SE

District. We then traveled to Cassidy Park to tour both the Pioneer and Indian Culture Museums. Both

museums were fabulous. We then traveled to the Elizabeth Sullivan Memorial United Methodist Church where

we held our General Session and the Fellowship Hall was beautifully decorated with fall colors. While we

enjoyed a delicious meal, DKG members were entertained with beautiful piano music as a delightful pianist

played for us during our meal.

Beta Rho chapter did a wonderful job planning and implementing our 2012 SE District Meeting which was a

huge success. All ladies of the SE District were treated to a memorable experience.

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BUDGETS 2012 - 2014 -- LOUISIANA STATE ORGANIZATION (AVAILABLE FUND) OPERATING ACCOUNT

SS 6.2%; Medicare 1.45%

FINAL

BUDGET

FIGURES

2011-2012 ADOPTED

BUDGET

2012-2013

PROPOSED

AMENDMENT

TO ADOPTED

BUDGET

2012-2013

PROPOSED

BUDGET

2013-2014

REVENUE

ACTUAL

INCOME

ESTIMATED

INCOME

ESTIMATED

INCOME

ESTIMATED

INCOME

RECURRING REVENUE

A-1,780; R-159;

I-133

A-1,765;

R160; I 85

A-1,672; R158;

I-68

A-1,780; R-

159; I-133

Dues (Active Members: 1,845 x $15) 1,845 - 65 = 1,780 $ 26,700.00 $ 26,475.00 $ 25,080.00 $ 26,700.00

Dues (Reserve Members: 158 x $5) 158 + 1 = 159 $ 795.00 $ 800.00 $ 790.00 $ 795.00

Initiation (New Members: 61 x $2.50) 61 + 72 = 133 $ 332.50 $ 212.50 $ 170.00 $ 332.50

SUBTOTAL (Use this line to work budget) $ 27,827.50 $ 27,487.50 $ 26,040.00 $ 27,827.50

OTHER REVENUE NONRECURRING (Chap. Diss.; Stale cks $ 1,319.00 $ 28.93 $ -

Transfers In (Dues Over) $ - $ - $ - $ -

Balance Brought Forward from Previous Year $ 14,310.76 $ 12,930.81 $ 15,282.85 $ 6,221.78

OTHER AVAILABLE SUBTOTAL -- FOR USE $ 15,629.76 $ 12,930.81 $ 15,311.78 $ 6,221.78

TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR USE $ 43,457.26 $ 40,418.31 $ 41,351.78 $ 34,049.28

Balance Brought Forward (Contingency - For Perm. Use) $ 12,553.52 $ 12,553.52 $ 12,553.52

DISBURSEMENTS

ACTUAL

EXPENSES

ESTIMATED

EXPENSES

ESTIMATED

EXPENSES

ESTIMATED

EXPENSES

ALL OFFICERS $ 20,663.33 $ 27,086.00 $ 26,225.00 $ 27,400.00

PRESIDENT EXPENSES $ 1,553.35 $ 2,217.00 $ 2,300.00 $ 2,300.00

President Office & Travel $ 953.35 $ 1,217.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 1,500.00

President: INTERNATIONAL/SE Regional $ 600.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 800.00

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY EXPENSES $ 3,897.06 $ 4,519.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 4,600.00

Executive Secretary Office & Travel + Supplies $ 1,497.06 $ 1,519.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,800.00

Executive Secretary: INTERNATIONAL/SE Regional $ 600.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 800.00

Executive Secretary: Salary (Gross) $ 1,800.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00

TREASURER EXPENSES $ 3,206.22 $ 4,100.00 $ 4,300.00 $ 4,600.00

Treasurer: Office & Travel + Supplies $ 1,406.22 $ 1,300.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,800.00

Treasurer: INTERNATIONAL/SE Regional $ - $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 800.00

Treasurer: Salary (Gross) $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 2,000.00

EDITOR EXPENSES $ 8,143.58 $ 10,650.00 $ 10,125.00 $ 10,600.00

Editor Office & Travel + Supplies $ 721.76 $ 1,350.00 $ 825.00 $ 1,300.00

Editor: INTERNATIONAL/SE Regional $ 600.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 800.00

Editor: Salary (Gross) - $ 1,300.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 1,500.00

Editor: Deltion Printing $ 4,621.26 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00

Editor: Deltion Postage $ 900.56 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00

OTHER OFFICERS $ 3,863.12 $ 5,600.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,300.00

First Vice President INTERNATIONAL/SE Regional $ 600.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 800.00

Second Vice President INTERNATIONAL/SE Regional $ 600.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 800.00

Other Officers Office & Travel $ 2,663.12 $ 3,600.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 3,700.00

DISTRICT DIRECTORS OFFICE & TRAVEL $ 253.24 $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00

CHAPTER VISIT TRAVEL $ 25.76 $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 200.00

COMMITTEES MEETINGS, TRAVEl, OFFICE $ 2,483.57 $ 2,900.00 $ 2,900.00 $ 3,000.00

COMMITTEES ACTIVITIES (Music, Plaques, etc.) $ 254.75 $ 450.00 $ 450.00 $ 550.00

STATE MEETINGS - Transition 2011-2012 Odd $ 834.85 $ - $ - $ 1,100.00

ADMINISTRATIVE $ 3,658.91 $ 3,845.00 $ 4,155.00 $ 4,200.75

EQUIPMENT - Maintenance and Repair $ 567.34 $ 575.00 $ 875.00 $ 675.00

INSURANCE & BOND $ 530.00 $ 580.00 $ 530.00 $ 530.00

FINANCIAL COMPILATION REPORT/990 FORM $ 1,400.00 $ 1,400.00 $ 1,400.00 $ 1,500.00

SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE (State's Share 7.65%) $ 374.84 $ 390.00 $ 390.00 $ 420.75

GIFTS & COURTESIES $ 105.10 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 125.00

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD $ 603.22 $ 600.00 $ 660.00 $ 750.00

MEMORIALS - Education Foundation and Other $ - $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00

MISCELLANEOUS $ 78.41 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 28,174.41 $ 35,681.00 $ 35,130.00 $ 37,650.75

Balance to Carry Forward (Excludes Contingency

$12,553.52) $ 15,282.85 $ 4,737.31 $ 6,221.78 $ (3,601.47)

Savings $26,196.88

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NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE PRESENTS SLATE FOR 2013-2015 OFFICERS

After carefully considering all Recommendations the Nominations committee (Phyllis Lee, C; Lorie Myers,

NE; Jerry Malone, NW; Becky Allemand, S; Beth Dawson, SE; and Frances Byler, SW Chairman) is pleased to

present the followings nominations for Epsilon State Officers: President, Martha Turner (Alpha Rho, NW); First

Vice President, Judy Rongey (Upsilon, S); Second Vice-President, Kathye Blackburn (Alpha Rho, NW);

Recording Secretary, Sandra Pruitt (Xi, SW).

Martha Turner is presently serving the state as First Vice President. She has been a

member of Delta Kappa Gamma since 1995 (Alpha Rho NW). During that time, she

served her chapter as 2nd

Vice-President, President-twice, Membership Chairman,

Professional Affairs Committee member, and presently the Finance Committee

Chairman. She held several positions on the Bossier-Caddo Coordinating Council

and was the 2002 Northwest District Meeting Chairman. She received her district’s

Rose in Bloom. On the state level, beside First VP, she co-chaired the Finance

Committee for two bienniums, been Parliamentary Advisor, served as Second Vice

President, served on several committees, and served as co-chair of 2010 State

Convention. She was a Bea Davis participant in 2005 and an instructor in 2007.

Martha was also a 2008 Golden Gift Seminar recipient, sang with the Golden Gift Class, and was selected to

represent the Golden Gift Class in Chicago. She has presented workshops at the district, state, regional, and

international levels writing, directing, singing, dancing, and performing skits. Martha is a 1973 Mansfield High

graduate, has a B.S. Degree in Health, Physical and Safety Education, and Mathematics from LA Tech

University, and holds a M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision from McNeese State, and her Masters 30.

Martha has been the Assistant Principal at Haughton High School since 1998. Her special interests include

being a Sunday School teacher, providing meals at Grace Home (for terminally ill cancer patients), cooking,

working in her yard, reading cookbooks and historical romance novels, playing with her puppy Chico, and

cheering on the Bucs of Haughton High School.

Judy Rongey has been a Delta Kappa Gamma member since 1996 (Upsilon S). She has

served her chapter as President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Finance

Committee Chairman, Newsletter Editor, as a member on many other committees. On the

state level, Judy has served on the Legislative and Personal Growth & Service

Committees. She has been a co-presenter at state convention, attended Chapter Officer

Training Workshops, and attended Bea Davis Seminar in 2007. She has served as

chairperson for the South District Meeting, and Registration Chairperson for the 2011

Convention. She received the South District Rose-in-Bloom Award, and was recognized

for National Board Certification at the 2006 Convention. Judy was also a presenter at the

2007 Southeast Regional. Judy is a 1977 graduate of Woodlawn High School in

Shreveport. She earned her B.A. Degree in 1989 and her M.Ed. in 1998 from the

University of New Orleans in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Early Childhood and a minor

in Special Education. Presently, she is an Early Childhood teacher in St. Rose, LA. She enjoys scuba diving,

traveling, reading mysteries and romances, scrapbooking, walking with her golden retriever Belle, and bringing

rhymes to young children.

Kathye Blackburn is presently serving as Recording Secretary. She was initiated into

Delta Kappa Gamma (Alpha Rho, NW) in 1996. She served her chapter as President

when she instituted the Chapter Grant-in-Aid for First Year Teachers and a Reception for

Outstanding Women Educators in the Bossier Parish School System and led her chapter to

Gold Key Chapter status for two years; as Corresponding Secretary and created a

newsletter that received state recognition; as the Research Chairman, when her committee

compiled an electronic chapter/past president history. She served as member and

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chairman on the Shreveport-Bossier Coordinating Council. She received the 2009 Northwest District Rose-in-

Bloom Award. On the state level, Kathye attended the 2007 Bea Davis Seminar, served as the 2007-2009

Northwest District Director, served and chaired the Nominations Committee, chaired the Professional Affairs

Committee, and co-chaired the 2010 Epsilon State Convention. She has attended numerous state, regional and

international conferences, participated and moderated skits, assisted with workshops, and co-presented at the

2009 Regional and 2010 International Conventions. Kathye graduated from LA Tech with a Masters +30 and

began her teaching career at Airline High School in 1970 as a business teacher. She was named Airline High

Teacher of the Year in 1986 and 1997, and Bossier Parish Teacher of the Year in 1986. Kathye is presently the

Cooperative Office Education Coordinator for Bossier Parish and is a Microsoft Office Specialist and IC3

Certified Instructor. Kathye attends Cypress Baptist Church, and enjoys the National Business Education Assn.,

reading, walking, and, most of all, playing with her grandchildren.

Sandra Pruitt has been a member of Delta Kappa Gamma since 1978 (Xi, SW). She

served her chapter as President, Treasurer, Parliamentary Advisor, and on numerous

committees. On the district level she was awarded her District’s Rose-in-Bloom. At the

state level, Sandra has chaired the World Fellowship and Instrumental Music Committees,

been a member of the Leadership Development, Nominations, Expansion, Finance,

Personnel, and Professional Affairs Committees. She is a Bea Davis graduate. She served

as the Southwest District Director. Sandra has attended numerous district, state, regional,

and international conventions. She received her B.A. and M.Ed. Degrees from University

of Southwestern Louisiana and is presently librarian at North Crowley Elementary School.

She serves as Forest Park Church of Christ as pianist and Bible Study leader. She works in

Celebrate Recovery, local summer camp and Christian Service Camp in central LA. She is

also the Board Secretary of CLGSC, Inc. Sandra’s hobbies include shopping, music, reading, and travel.

2013-2015 NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERS to be voted on at convention are: Glenda Spurgeon,

Central; Stacy Grieme, Northeast; Wanda Rougeau, Northwest; Kathy Welch, Southeast; Marj Gustine,

Southwest; and Rebecca Allemand, South-Chairman.

BEA DAVIS LEADERSHIP SEMINAR 2013: APPLICATIONS DUE

The Epsilon State Leadership Development Committee is pleased to announce that the applications

process for the 2013 Bea Davis Leadership Seminar Class is now open! The leadership seminar is designed to

train potential leaders for service to Epsilon State and Delta Kappa Gamma. Funding for this special Seminar

was made available through a bequest from the estate of Miss Beatrice Davis, a past Louisiana State President

and Southeast Regional Director. The seminar is scheduled for June 7-9, 2013 at the Wesley Center in

Woodworth, Louisiana.

The criteria for selection of seminar participants include Delta Kappa Gamma members with (1) a

minimum of three full years as a member in good standing of Epsilon State; (2) evidence of leadership potential

as demonstrated by holding chapter office or involvement in committee work of Delta Kappa Gamma; (3)

professional involvement; (4) attendance at an Epsilon State District Meeting or State Convention; and (5)

statewide representation. A total of 14 members will be selected for the 2013 Bea Davis Leadership Seminar

Class.

Interested members should visit the Epsilon State website, read the application guidelines, complete the

application, and submit the application materials postmarked by January 15, 2013. Please encourage members to

apply for this outstanding leadership experience!

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T h e L o u i s i a n a D e l t i o n

The Louisiana Deltion is published three times a year: fall, winter, and spring/summer in Natchitoches, LA., by Epsilon State, Louisiana. The Delta

Kappa Gamma Society International Deadlines are August 1, December 1, and April 1, respectively. Please send correspondence to Wanda Lemoine,

Deltion Editor P.O. Box 34 Coushatta LA 71019 Email: w_lemoine@yahoo.com

MISSON STATEMENT: The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and

excellence in education.

2013 EPSILON STATE CONVENTION WORKSHOPS

Martha Turner, 1st Vice President

The workshop proposals submitted this year were exceptional, and we wish all of them could have been

presented at the state convention. Six outstanding workshops have been selected for you to choose from in

Ruston. We hope that not only do these sessions enrich your lives but also the lives of your students, your

friends, and/or your family. Come, participate, learn, and enjoy!

Book Making…Constructing Books with Kids Presenter: Nann Galloway

Want a new and creative way to help your students tell their stories or present their research? Make books!

With some cardboard, wall paper, over-sized copy paper, rubber cement, and dental floss—we will build and

assemble books, complete with dust jackets. Learn how your students can do this, too.

Fun and Easy Spring Snacks and Desserts Presenters: Donna Stewart, Corinne Granger, Kathy Deshotel

Fun and easy snacks that anyone can make…come make Bunny cakes, white chocolate Twinkie bunnies, simple

petit fours, a cake out of Graham crackers and lots more!!! Share them with your DKG sisters…impress your

family and friends.

Grant Writing Galore…Transforming Students’ Lives through Grant Writing Presenter: Debbie Gegg

Find funding and other opportunities to enrich classroom and community activities directly impacting students.

Current and retired educators are invited to attend and learn: grant writing tips, grant opportunities, grant

writing ideas. Let’s get busy…Write and Win!

Growing Butterfly Gardens Presenter: Linda Vaccaro

Learn how to make a butterfly garden from a master gardener…including plants, physical conditions required,

and knowing which butterflies you want to attract. The life cycle of the butterfly and the types of butterflies

found in our local area will also be discussed.

VTS: The Eyes Have It! Presenter: Paula Graffeo

VTS (Visual Thinking Strategies) is an inquiry driven, learner-centered method that uses stage appropriate art to

teach critical thinking, communication skills, and visual literacy. It's an exciting way to get students talking,

observing, making inferences, and backing them up with evidence. So, “What’s going on in this picture?”

What’s Your FILLosophy? Presenters: Alecia Rabalais, Mary Ann Hebert, Jeannie Landry

Several elementary schools in St. Mary Parish are embracing “Bucket Filling” as a philosophy for character

education/bullying prevention. The concept is based on the book, Have You Filled a Bucket Today, by Carol

McCloud. The invisible bucket represents a child’s mental and emotional health.

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EPSILON CONVENTION COVER DESIGN 2013

Send design entry to Donnis Poe at donnispoe@yahoo.com

Epsilon members are encouraged to submit their designs for consideration of this year's convention booklet cover. This booklet

contains committee reports, program agendas and much more. The deadline for submission is January 10. This gives all

members ample time to utilize their creative "juices" for a design that is unique and appealing. The booklet measures 8 1/2" x

11". Please remember that the following items should be included in the design submission.

1. THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL

2. REACHing Goals: Healthy Chapters Empowering Women

3. International Theme: Sharing our Vision, Strengthening our Society

4. Epsilon State Convention

5.79th Year

6. March 15-17, 2013

7. Lincoln Parish Library Events Center

8. Ruston, Louisiana

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Epsilon State Convention – Lincoln Parish Library Events Center (Ruston, LA)

March 15-17, 2013

Name Please Type or

Print Neatly

Chapter/District

Mailing address City / Zip

Phone number Email

address

Please sign if you DO NOT give us permission to publish your picture in Deltion, website, etc.

Signature:____________________________________

Check all that apply: Current State Officer

Current District Director

Current State Committee Chairman

Current Chapter President

Past State President

Past State Achievement Award Winner

25-year member to be recognized this year

50-year member to be recognized this year

55+ year member

First-time attendee

Guest/Non-Member

Special requests (Check all that apply)

Diabetic

Vegetarian

Allergies:

(Please specify_____________________________________)

Mobility:

(Please specify_____________________________________)

All Meals MUST be purchased in advance: Prices include tax and gratuity

Event Day Cost Total

Registration Fee (Required for attendance for members

and non-members)

Postmarked BY February 15, 2013

Postmarked AFTER February 16, 2013

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$15

$25

Friday Night Dinner (For Current State Officers, Past State

Presidents, State Committee Chairman, State Committee Members,

District Directors, Chapter Presidents) Friday, March 15 $30.00

Breakfast (Convention Hotels) Saturday, March 16 No cost

Birthday Luncheon (Everyone) Saturday, March 16 $25.00

Presidents’ and Founders’ Banquet (Everyone) Saturday, March 16 $33.00

Sunday Brunch (Everyone) Sunday, March 17 $17.00

Corsage (A pin-on corsage or wristlet is available for you and/or

your chapter president. Corsages should be ordered and paid when

submitting the registration form. Corsages can be picked up on Saturday afternoon at the registration table.)

Identify type below:

____Pin-on

____Wristlet $20.00

TOTAL

Make checks payable to:

LA Delta Kappa Gamma Convention 2013

Mail check and completed registration form to:

Kay Bradford

205 E. Arizona, Ruston, LA 71270

Phone: 318-255-8117

Email: kbradfor@lincolnschools.org

No refunds or cancellations

after Friday, February 15, 2013

Lodging for the convention is available at the following rate and

locations:

State Flat Rate (1-4 persons)

$77 plus applicable taxes and fees (per night)

Sleep Inn & Suites (106 South Service Road East)

Phone: 318- 232-1100

Hampton Inn (1315 North Trenton Street)

Phone: 318-251-3090

Fairfield Inn & Suites (1707 Roberta Ave)

Phone: 318-251-9800

Please tell the reservation agent that you are with Delta Kappa

Gamma (DKG) to receive the state (conference) rate

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2012 DISTRICT MEETING AWARD RECOGNITIONS

DISTRICT

ROSEBUD

ROSE-IN-BLOOM

CHAPTER

ATTENDANCE

Central Tanya Wall

Beta Sigma

Susan Crooks

Alpha Pi

Alpha Pi

Northeast Kristi Carlson

Beta Iota

Becky Richard

Beta Chi

Alpha Alpha

Northwest Debbie Gegg

Alpha Rho

Debney Biggs

Zeta

Zeta

South Jennifer Russell

Kappa

Kay Gauthreaux

Upsilon

Upsilon

Southeast Susan Stevens

Beta Tau

Ellen Lamarque

Rho

Beta Gamma

Southwest Julie Robin

Chi

Sandra Pruitt

Xi

Xi

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Your Deltion editor apologizes to three Epsilon State sisters. Edie Keys, Lisa Albrecht, and Barbara Belew were all identified

incorrectly in our last Deltion as members of the wrong chapter. While I’m sure any chapter would be glad to have these

talented women in their chapter, they are members of Alpha Gamma in Southwest District. In fact, Barbara serves as their

president.

Congratulations to Dusty Manson, Beta Tau, SE, who has been awarded the Board of Directors Award by the

Association of Fundraising Professionals and will receive the award at their November banquet.

Congratulations to Suellen Lamb, Beta Tau, SE who has a new book, For the Love of a Child.

Cleona Parisi, Beta Tau, SE was awarded the 2012 Volunteer of the Year by the Foundation for Historical Louisiana.

Congratulations to Amanda Jenkins Psi, C —Many Elementary Teacher of the Year!

Donna Patten, Kim McCrary, Melinda Rigsby, Eta Chapter, NE, and 3 other WMHS math teachers are recipients of a

$5000 grant and will be receiving document cameras to use in conjunction with their SmartBoards.

Congratulations to Niki Fryou, Chi Chapter SW, Louisiana’s Elementary Principal of the Year.

Brandy Broussard, Alpha Epsilon, SW, is the new Asstistant Principal of Gueydan High School!

Congratulations to Timmie Melancon, Alpha Epsilon, SW, who was honored as an outstanding drama teacher!

Juanita Jones, Eta NE, has been selected to be part of the Louisiana Believes Teacher Advisory Committee.

Omicron members, Sharon G. Hornsby and Karolyn Pinsel Harrell,was selected to deliver a presentation at the

Seventh Annual Models for Change National working conference in Washington D.C.

Congratulations to Louise “Sammie” McClelland, Alpha Kappa, who received the Ethel and Sidney Petree Elton High

School Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to Jennifer Coriell, Beta Sigma, C, on her Re-certification for National Board Teacher Certification.

Gwenn Laviolette, Alpha Lambda, published an article titled “English Language Acquisition and Mastery: Rwanda’s

Urgent Economic Need” in the Fall 2012, Volume 79-1 issue of The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin.

Congratulations to Sharon G. Hornsby, Omicron, who was selected as the 2012 Louisiana Champion for Juvenile Justice

Malissa Hebert, Chi Chapter, SW, is the new Assistant Principal of Berwick Elementary.

Grace Savoie, Alpha Gamma, SW, was recognized recently for contributions she makes to citizens in her town,

especially the elderly. The newspaper described her as a “legend of her time” and the “voice for Southwest Louisiana’s

elderly residents”.

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