the voice march 2013

The Voice of Alpha Delta State

Delta Kappa Gamma promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and

excellence in education.

A publication of ALPHA DELTA STATE OHIO, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Issue 3 MARCH 2013

Volume 63

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

President’s Message 2

Honorary Member 3

Convention-at-a-Glance 4

Convention Q & A 5-6

ADS Financial Information 6-7

Biennial Seminar Information 10

Legislative Day Registration 11

Canada’s Brogden to be International Guest

Dr. Lace Marie Brogden

We will welcome Dr. Lace Marie Brog-den to our State Convention and 75th An-niversary Celebration! Dr. Brogden is an Associate Professor of French education in minority language contexts at the Uni-versity of Regina, Canada, where she also serves as Director of the Programme du Baccalauréat en éducation. She began her professional life as a French Immer-sion teacher and then worked in curricu-lum development for the Official Minori-ty Language Office Branch of Saskatche-wan’s Ministry of Education. Her research

interests include autoethnography, the negotiation of linguistic subjectivities in preservice and inservice teaching con-texts, and the impact of architecture(s) on identity performance/production. Dr. Brogden has a very impressive record of publications, presentations, research, scholarships, grant-writing, course de-velopment, and awards both in ΔΚΓ and in the education profession. Among her multiple, shifting identi-ties, Lace is a mother, gardener and sometimes poet. Lace and Jay have been married twenty-four years, and she says, “It’s definitely a life project that seems to be working.” They have two terrific kids, 15-year old Nash, and 10-year-old Hannah Gray. In the winter, they are most often at the rink (the curling rink watching Nash or the skating rink for Hannah’s ringette), and when the snow leaves, one need look no further than their garden. Lace says, “I travel often, my friendships are diasporic, my family is the most important thing in the world to me, and my quotidian is small.” Lace notes that she has had wonder-ful opportunities and has been given many gifts through her involvement in the Society. She attended the Leader-ship/Management Seminar in 2004, was an international scholarship recipient (the Eunah Temple Holden Scholarship, 2005), received a Lucille Cornetet Pro-fessional Development Award (2008), and, most recently, in 2010, Lace re-ceived a Golden Gift Research Stipend. These honors and privileges have moti-

vated her to serve the Society to the best of her ability. She served as State Organi-zation President in the Province of Sas-katchewan from 2001-2003. At the Inter-national level, she has served on the Inter-national Research Committee (2002-04), Golden Gift Fund Committee (2006-08), as Chair of the International Scholarships Committee (2008-10), the International Speaker’s Fund (2010-12), and as Area Representative–Canada on the Adminis-trative Board (2010-12). Currently, she is honored to serve on the 2012-14 Interna-tional Administrative Board as the North-west Regional Director. Her favorite ac-tivity at any conference or convention is … the choir!

The Voice of Alpha Delta State March 2013

Dr. Norma Kirby .............................. President 6310 State Route 41 N.W. Washington C.H., OH 43160-9442 (740) 335-0945 Alpha Delta E-mail: [email protected] Emily Williams ............... First Vice-President 3872 Cherrybridge Lane Dublin, OH 43016-4382 (614) 766-7943 Gamma Nu E-mail: [email protected] Patricia Cermak ......... Second Vice-President 9504 Greenhaven Parkway Cleveland, OH 44141-1607 (440) 526-8934 Gamma Rho E-mail: [email protected] Diana Haskell .................................. Treasurer 8726 Redcloud Court Cincinnati, OH 45249-2317 Home: (513) 489-4069 Gamma Phi Cell: (513) 607-3212 E-mail: [email protected] Tammy Schroeder ........ Recording Secretary P.O. Box 415 Kalida, OH 45853 (419) 532-3762 Beta Eta E-mail: [email protected] Jane Meese .............. Corresponding Secretary 11467 Highland Park Road Logan, OH 43138-9560 740-385-3499 Alpha Xi E-mail: [email protected] Judith G. Gebhart ................ Parliamentarian 7595 Meeker Road Dayton, OH 45414-2043 (937) 665-0537 Pi E-mail: [email protected] Ann M. Todd ......................................... Editor 3621 Butler Road Wakeman, OH 44889 (440) 839-2069 Zeta E-mail: [email protected] Beth A. Archer ...... Immediate Past President 1140 Ellen Drive Zanesville, OH 43701-6012 (740) 453-6439 Alpha Psi E-mail: [email protected]

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It’s hard to believe that the Alpha Delta State Convention is just a month away. Many hands are working diligently to make this convention and 75th Anniver-sary Celebration an incredible experience for all who attend. We are pleased to have Dr. Lace Marie Brogden, the Northwest Regional Director, as our international guest for the convention. The convention is April 12-14, at the Hilton Hotel at Easton in Columbus. Attending the state convention will be an opportunity for you to experience Delta Kappa Gamma be-yond the chapter level. Registration forms are available on the Alpha Delta State website, and in the January issue of The Voice. The Ohio State House Tour will take place Friday afternoon prior to the convention. Then the convention will begin with the Friday night reception, followed by the Executive Board meeting. Saturday will be filled with meetings, workshops, initia-tion of an honorary state member and chapter members, the Agora, the Info Fair, Gold Key awards, chapter photo display and the birthday luncheon. The evening will be extraordinary with our Presidents’ Banquet when chapter presidents are in the spot-light, and the state officers for the 2013-2015 biennium are installed. You will have the opportunity to greet the new officers following the banquet. Sunday morning we will gather for the Ceremony of Remembrance honoring our sisters who have passed away during the past year. Before heading home, members will be inspired by our own Charlotte Shrider at the Inspirational Breakfast. This convention will be incredible if YOU are there. Please bring your chapter members, enjoy marvelous fellowship, and make memories while we Honor Our Past and Build Our Future! Although the biennium is quickly coming to a close, there are still several great opportunities for Alpha Delta State members. On Monday, May 20, 2013, interested members will meet at the Ohio School Boards Association headquarters for Legisla-tive Day planned by Joyce St. Clair, Legislative Advocate. Members can also look forward to the First Capital Biennial Seminar June 18, 19, 20, 2013, in Chillicothe. Diana McFadden and Cathy Adams have planned an exceptional seminar including a variety of activities and sightseeing trips in Chillicothe, the first capital of Ohio. The Biennial Seminar is a time for great fun, fellowship, and learning! Please look for the information and registration forms for both the Biennial Seminar and Legislative Day in this issue of The Voice and on the Alpha Delta State website. Please let me or members of the state leadership team know how we can help and support both you and your chapter. We are always pleased to hear from our members, and are always willing to help or answer questions. My membership in ΔΚΓ is a very special because of the many remarkable members in Ohio. It is an honor to serve as your president. I look forward to seeing you in Columbus at the 75th Anniversary State Convention April 12-14, 2013! Fondly,

HONORING OUR PAST — BUILDING OUR FUTURE Dr. Norma Kirby, State President


Judge Hammond to be Alpha Delta State’s Newest Honorary Member

Those of you who attended the 2012 Al-pha Delta State Convention will remem-ber Judge Nancy D. Hammond who de-lighted us with her message at the birth-day luncheon. We not only enjoyed her humor, but also appreciated her support for educators, education and children. Judge Hammond so impressed members that she was nominated and approved for state honorary membership.

Judge Nancy Drake Hammond is a lifelong Ohio resident, born and reared in Lebanon. She earned her B.A. in history from Ohio University and her J.D. from the Ohio State University. She has been admitted to practice before the Ohio Bar, the United States District Court–Southern District of Ohio and the United States Supreme Court. Residing in Fayette County, Judge Hammond is married to Robert, a local attorney;; they have two grown sons both of whom are educators. Having served four terms as the Judge of the Probate and Juvenile Divi-sions of the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas, Judge Hammond current-ly serves as a Visiting Judge in the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile, Probate, General, and Domestic Relations Divisions. In addition to serving as a Judge, she was in private practice, worked on the Board of Arbitrators for Alcoa Alumi-num, has been an adjunct professor at the University of Dayton and Southern State General and Technical College, served as an Assistance Prosecutor in Xenia City and Green County, was a Public Defend-er in Green County, served on the Board of Veterans Appeals in Washington,

D.C., and was a staff attorney for the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. Judge Hammond is active in a num-ber of professional and civic organiza-tions: the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Juvenile Court Judg-es where she served as president, the Ohio Association of Probate Court Judg-es, and has served in many capacities for the Ohio Judicial Conference. In her community Judge Hammond is a member of the Chamber of Com-merce;; Altrusa International;; AAUW;; Grace United Methodist Church;; Adviso-ry Committee, Sinclair College;; Fayette County Commission on Aging Board;; and Family and Children First Counsel, past president. Judge Hammond is an advocate and true friend to education and a champion for educators. As juvenile judge, she worked closely with school personnel, and was instrumental in the organization and operation of the Fayette County Al-ternative School, a model for other alter-native schools in Ohio. The Initiation Ceremony for Judge Nancy D. Hammond will precede the Birthday Luncheon on Saturday, April 13, at the State Convention.

Judge Nancy D. Hammond

Charlotte Shrider

Members who attend the Sunday morning Inspirational Breakfast at the State Con-vention are in for a treat! Our own Char-lotte Shrider will be sharing her wit and wisdom as she brings us the inspirational message. Charlotte will remind us that as members of Delta Kappa Gamma we have first-class seats on regularly sched-uled flights into a mostly untouched realm of unlimited opportunities, refresh-ing perspectives, and wonderful friend-ships. After seventy-five years we have even more opportunities to soar together than ever before. All seats are window seats providing every member memories to last a lifetime! Charlotte and her husband are the proud parents of two lovely daughters and five delightful grandchildren. Charlotte is retiring at the end of this year after forty years of service with thirty-eight of those years in Northeastern Local Schools in Defiance County. Charlotte spent most of

her career as a first or second grade teach-er. The last eight years, she has been the intervention specialist for kindergarten and first grade. Among other extras, she has directed the Grandparents Day pro-gram for many years. She was also a pi-ano teacher for more than twenty years. After a hiatus from teaching piano, Char-lotte will resume giving lessons this com-ing fall. Charlotte serves as the organist and financial secretary at Malinta United Methodist Church, and also sings in the church choir. Many of you will recognize Charlotte from her work for Alpha Delta State. In Beta Zeta Chapter, Charlotte has been first vice-president and president and has chaired numerous committees. At the state level, Charlotte has been Music Representative, Nominations Committee member, chairman of the Professional Affairs Committee, Convention Coordi-nator, Biennial Seminar Coordinator,

Leadership Development Committee Chairman, and currently serves as the Gold Key Coordinator. Charlotte’s presentation is certain to be a highlight of the 75th Anniversary Celebration!

Charlotte Shrider, Loyal ΔΚΓ Member, Inspirational Speaker


Come Celebrate with Us! Still trying to decide whether to attend Alpha Delta State’s fabulous 75th Birthday Cel-ebration in April? Oh! I see…you are sitting on the fence...planning to come…not coming…planning to come…not going. Just what will your final decision be? Perhaps the following incentives will persuade/convince you to join this history making event.

You get out of "Dodge." Get away from the stress and strain of “life,” your computer, the daily chores, and/or lesson plans. It will be a break from the everyday norm…AND comes with amazing fringe benefits. Our 75th Birthday Celebration promises to be packed with excite-ment and energy!

Location, location, location The Hilton at Easton is a phenomenal place to stay. The accommodations are grand;; the food is fabulous;; with management and staff being quite helpful. The Easton Mall and adjacent commerce, within walking distance of the hotel (actually just outside the hotel’s front door), offers a wide variety of food options…fast food to fine dining, plus an assortment of shops and department stores to peruse. You will be able to eat and shop to your heart’s delight!

You don't have to make the bed! Maid service in the hotel! Room service too if you like (but with all of the impressive events planned you will want to be “out and about for the entire weekend”). Yahoo!

You CAN learn many new things. Learning never stops! Come and experience DKG beyond the chapter level. You are guaranteed not to go home empty handed, but return home and back to your chapters encouraged, recharged, motivated and inspired.

Earn precious PDUs! To help meet licensing requirements, PDUs will be awarded for attending specified workshops. Acquiring PDUs while having fun...what more could one ask for?

Make “new friends,” but keep the “old” (“one is silver and the other is gold”…you know how the song goes). Convention is the perfect “mix and mingle” opportunity…a means for women educa-tors to stay connected. Come…meet new friends, catch-up/connect with old friends while taking full advantage of the great potential to network with peers.

Learn about Society business. Come see your state organization at work. Take part in “building the future” of Alpha Delta State…it’s a place to make your voice heard!

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Alpha Delta State! A special, special event to commemorate! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate seventy-five years of memories...to become and be a significant part of Al-pha Delta State’s history. Come celebrate with us…join Alpha Delta State in the cele-bration of “Honoring Our Past” while “Building Our Future.” But most of all and more importantly...President Norma and I simply want all of you to be there…to share in this experience…it clearly will not be the same without YOU!

Oops...did I mention…there will also be lots of FUN…FUN…FUN! We have an incredibly eventful birthday celebration planned…designed with all of you in mind! Come, be an enthusiastic participant and enjoy the planned social events (from the Pre-convention State House Tour to the “Denim and Diamonds” Reception ending with the Inspirational Breakfast), the informal workshops, Society business, special guests, the Info Fair, AGORA and much, much more…with tales that “HAPPEN” at the Easton to “STAY” at the EASTON!

Looking forward to sharing the 75th anniversary celebration weekend with all of you on April 12-14! Diana Kirkpatrick, Convention Coordinator

P.S. Bring along your bling…it IS our diamond anniversary!!!

Revised Schedule at a Glance*

Please note there are changes in the typical convention schedule to accommodate the special

75th anniversary activities. Friday, April 12, 2013 1:00 p.m. ..... Pre-convention Ohio State House Tour

3:00 – 9:00 p.m. ................ Registration

4:00 p.m. ............ Hotel check-in begins

5:00 – 6:15 p.m. ...... Leadership Dinner (by invitation)

6:30 – 8:15 p.m. ... Denim & Diamonds Reception

8:30 p.m. ...... Executive Board Meeting Saturday, April 13, 2013 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. ....... Wellness sessions

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ......... Registration

6:45 – 8:15 a.m. .............. Breakfast Bar

8:00 a.m. ...................... General Session

Immediately following General Session .................. Reconvene Executive Board

9:40 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ............. Info Fair, Agora, Keepsake Shop, Art Display

9:40 – 10:30 a.m. ............................... Workshop Session I

10:40 – 11:30 a.m. .............................. Workshop Session II

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ......... Initiation

12:45 – 2:45 p.m. ..... 75th Anniversary Luncheon

3:10 – 4:00 p.m. ............................ Workshop Session III

5:30 p.m. .... Chapter President Line-up

6:00 p.m. ................ Presidents/Founders Banquet

State Officer Installation

Receiving line following the banquet Sunday, April 14, 2013 8:15 a.m. ................. Necrology Service

9:15 a.m. ........... Inspirational Breakfast

* Times subject to change


2013 State Convention Q & A Dr. Norma Kirby, Alpha Delta State President

Q: When I arrive at the convention, what should I do first? A: You can check in at Convention Registration from 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Friday and from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday in the hallway by the Easton Ballroom. Hotel Registration begins at 4:00 p.m. daily in the main lobby.

Q: How will I know where everything takes place? A: When you register, you will receive a Convention Program Booklet that will include all of that information. You can always check at the Registration Table if you have any questions.

Q: What is the first official activity of the convention? A: The convention will begin Friday evening, April 12, at 6:30 p.m. with the Denim and Diamonds Reception.

Q: What should I wear to the Reception? A: Get in the spirit - wear your denim, diamonds, and bling to begin our celebration!

Q: Will there be food and entertainment at the Reception? A: There will be light snacks and beverages. The choir from McVay Elementary School will present a special program to help us celebrate our 75th Anniversary. Fel-lowship and the opportunity to reconnect with and meet new Alpha Delta State mem-bers are highlights of the reception.

Q: Does the Executive Board really begin on Friday night? A: Yes, to accommodate a busy convention, the Executive Board meeting will begin on Friday at 8:30 p.m. Members of the Executive Board comprised of elected state officers, past state presidents, and chapter presidents attend. Committee chairmen, liai-sons, coordinators, and other related personnel will also attend. All members are invit-ed to attend;; however, only the members of the Executive Board can vote.

Q: Is breakfast available on Saturday? A: The Breakfast Bar (juice, coffee, tea, cereal, oatmeal, fruit, assorted breads) is available from 6:45 – 8:15 a.m. for those who registered and paid.

Q: Is the General Session for all members? A: Yes, all members are encouraged to attend the General Session that begins at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. Among other things, we will be voting on the revised State Bylaws and electing new state officers. All members have a vote at the General Ses-sion.

Q: Why does the Executive Board reconvene? A: The Executive Board reconvenes following the General Session to complete the business from Friday night including approval of the budget.

Q: When are the workshops? A: There are several Workshop Sessions. The early morning Wellness Session be-gins at 6:00 a.m. The Saturday morning sessions run from 9:40 – 10:30 a.m. and from 10:40 – 11:30 a.m. The Saturday afternoon session runs from 3:10 – 4:00 p.m.

Q: What is covered in the workshops? A: There are workshops for everyone! There are workshops for educators that earn PDU credit, there are Society workshops to assist you in your DKG work, and there are workshops for life-long learning.

Q: Are there other activities during the day? A: Yes, members can also enjoy the Info Fair, Keepsake Shop, Agora, Art Dis-play, Scrapbook Display, and the Chapter Photo Display. Continued on Page 6

VISIT THE ALPHA DELTA STATE WEBSITE

Need forms or information? Convention Registration Form

Biennial Seminar Registration Form Current Issue/Past Issue of The Voice

State Officer Contact Information ADS Strategic Action Plan

Need to check dates and locations of upcoming events?

75th Anniversary Celebration ADS Legislative Day in Columbus Northeast Regional Conference

Scholarship Application Due Date

Check for current updates at: www.alphadeltastate.weebly.com

“Sandy” tormented the Northeastern States and left devastation in her wake. Many thanks to the Delta Kappa Gamma members who have offered support and have contributed to the Emergency Fund. When one of us is affected by life’s trau-mas, we are all affected. Our members have also rallied around Connecticut during its traumatic events. Sincere appreciation to those who have offered prayers and support to our members, our fellow colleagues, and most certainly the children and families in Newtown, Connecticut.

Northeast Supports and Survives

Create Your Own Chapter Website

Do you have basic word processing skills? Do you have internet access? Then you pretty much have all you need to get started with creating your own chapter website! There are a few International Stand-ards which need to be followed, but you can be as creative as you desire with this means of communication to members. Eileen McNally, state webmaster, has a link on the Alpha Delta State web-site to help you get started. Check it out! Of course, you may contact Eileen as well at [email protected] for help and advice.


Convention Q & A, Continued Q: We have a new member who will be initiated at the convention. When will that occur? A: Our special 75th Anniversary celebration will continue with the Initiation of chap-ter members at 11:45 a.m. prior to the Birthday Luncheon. We will also be initiating a state honorary member at that ceremony.

Q: Can you tell me about the birthday luncheon? A: It will be a special event when Gold Key chapters, the Author winner, and Student Teaching Grant recipients are recognized. We will celebrate our 75th anniversary and there may also be a surprise or two at the Birthday Luncheon!

Q: Can I wear my hat and gloves to the birthday luncheon like the members did seventy-five ago? A: Members are welcome to wear their hats and gloves to the Birthday Luncheon to honor our past.

Q: What is the purpose of the banquet and when does it begin? A: The Presidents and Founders Banquet honors our chapter presidents and our founders. Chapter presidents line up at 5:30 p.m. and the banquet begins at 6:00 p.m.

Q: When will the new state officers be installed? A: The Installation of state officers for the 2013-15 biennium will take place at the Presidents and Founders Banquet on Saturday night. You can greet them in the receiv-ing line following the banquet.

Q: What occurs on Sunday? A: The Celebration of Life Service will begin at 8:15 a.m. to honor members who have passed away during the past year. The Inspirational Breakfast will follow at 9:15 a.m. to close our special weekend.

Q: What is the best part of the convention? A: Please attend the convention, and let me know what you liked best!

All registrants at the Spring Convention General Session will have the opportunity to vote on the dues increase recommended by the Finance Committee. Alpha Delta State has been unable to achieve a balanced budget for quite some time and the reserve funds are being eroded each fiscal year despite efforts to reduce expenses. Since the last dues increase in 1985, the buying power of the $7.00 State dues has been reduced by more than half and the ADS membership, the source of dues, has decreased by about 40 percent. It is the recommendation of the Finance Committee that State dues be raised from $7.00 to $10.00 for active members and from $3.00 to $5.00 for reserve members be-ginning with the Fall 2013 dues collection. This modest increase barely allows for a balanced budget. The Finance Committee and Treasurer have prepared two proposed 2013-2014 budgets, one for income and expenses if dues remain at the current level and one for the recommended dues increase. These two budgets are shown side by side along with actual budgets for the previous three fiscal years and have been mailed to your chapter presidents. It is the hope of the Finance Committee that you will give careful consideration to the needs of Alpha Delta State. None of us care to increase our personal expenditures and yet ADS needs additional funds in order to continue to be an effective State organ-ization assisting you in serving your Chapter needs. Finance Committee: Patricia Eshbaugh, Beta Psi;; Pam Feick, Alpha Delta;; Con-nie Fleming, Alpha Tau;; Annie Roegner, Beta Lambda;; and Meier Bauer, Gamma Phi, Chairman.

ADS Faced with Financial Needs

“One effective way to help members know that the chap-ter belongs to them and to help them keep their commit-ment is to invite members to give input on a chapter goal. Honor each woman – ask her for ideas.”

— Jane Meese on Strategic Action Planning

Members will head to Portland, Maine, July 24-27, 2013, for the Northeast Re-gional Conference to be held at the Holi-day Inn By the Bay. Maine Night, work-shops, speakers and a chorus of NE song-birds are just some of the featured high-lights. The biennium theme of Sharing Our Visions-Strengthening Our Society will be a focus of the conference. Members will share talents, hopes and dreams as they convene in the Northeast. Workshops will cover Society infor-mation, education and personal interests. Meet Ida LeClaire (aka Susan Poulin), a Maine humorist, and a featured keynote speaker. Other speakers include Sherene Henry, Susan Kuhn and Katie Snapp. Tours have been planned through the week, including the Botanical Gardens, Shaker Village, Culinary Trolley Tour, Wadsworth/Victoria Home, Freeport Shopping — the home of L.L. Bean, and a choice of Friday night entertainment. Come and renew friendships, explore this part of the world and enhance life-long learning experiences. Watch for registration information on the International website: www.dkg.org. Or perhaps you would like to visit a dif-ferent Regional Conference: Southeast in Orlando, FL, July 10-13;; Southwest in Branson, MI, July 17-20;; Northwest in Cheyenne, WY, July 31-August 3;; or Europe, in The Netherlands, August 7-10.

Plenty Scheduled for Regional Conference


From the time I began attending the Alpha Delta State conventions, I have enjoyed receiving the special favors. Over the years, I have collected many mementos from those conventions. I have also heard from some members who question whether the practice of giving favors is one we should continue. I want to share the following in-formation about favors, a time-honored tradition. A favor is a small gift given to the guests at an event as a gesture of thanks for their attendance, a memento of the occasion, or simply as an aid to frivolity. The first favors of note were documented in the 16th century, when bridal couples in England gave out love knots made of lace and ribbons. Favors were a way for the wedding cou-ple to thank their guests for attending their wedding and sharing in their celebration. The notion of wedding favors has continued throughout the centuries and has taken on different styles in cultures around the world. Favors have become popular for events other than weddings including our state convention, international conventions, regional conferences, and many special chapter meetings. Favors vary in price and durability in accordance with the desires and budget of the host or hostess. Guests may receive a simple and inexpensive favor that is a re-minder of the event. In some cases guests might receive a small "gift bag" containing several small favors or gifts. Favors are diverse and usually complement the theme or season of the event. A host or hostess may make or buy party favors for their event depending on budget, longevity of the favor, and available time. Party favors may also consist of short-lived items such as party hats, balloons, or noisemakers which help attendees celebrate, but which are not meant to be lasting souvenirs. In selecting favors for our conventions, we consider what most members might like, the cost and the usefulness of a possible favor. It is impossible to choose favors that suit everyone, and I have been told some are even thrown away. If you receive a favor that is not appropriate for you, please consider giving it to a member in your chapter for whom it is appropriate. Many of our members never have the opportunity to attend a state convention, and sharing a favor with them would be one way to make them feel a part of a state event. Another option is to leave an unwanted favor on the table. We generally sell extra favors at the Keepsake Shop to help us cover the cost. We make every effort to have fun, useful and reasonably priced favors our mem-bers will enjoy. I want the favors for the 2013 state convention to be a surprise, but I will tell you that some will be edible and some will be made by your fellow members. We hope you will enjoy everything about the 75th Anniversary Celebration includ-ing the favors at the Alpha Delta State convention. We are looking forward to seeing you April 12-14 at the Hilton at Easton! Dr. Norma Kirby, Alpha Delta State President

Norma’s Thoughts About Favors

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO HILTON AT EASTON 3900 Chagrin Drive — Columbus, OH 43219

Telephone: 614-414-5000

Valet Parking is available for a fee — The parking garage is free — The surface lot is free

From Toledo: Take 75 South to 23 South. Continue on 23 South to the Columbus outer belt. Take 270 East to Easton exit (exit 33) onto Easton Way. Remain on Easton Way through two lights. Make right on Chagrin Drive and right into hotel parking lot (hotel is on the corner of Chagrin Drive and Easton Way).

From Cleveland:Take 71 South to 270 East to Easton exit (exit 33) onto Easton Way. Remain on Easton Way through 2 traffic lights. Make a right on Chagrin Drive and right into hotel parking lot (hotel is on the corner of Chagrin Drive and Easton Way).

From Cincinnati: Take 71 North to 670 (to Port Columbus International Airport). Remain on 670 to Interstate 270 North (approximately 1 mile). Take Easton exit (exit 33) onto Easton Way. Remain on Easton Way through two lights. Make right on Chagrin Drive and right into hotel parking lot (hotel is on the corner of Chagrin Drive and Easton Way).

From the East: Take 70 West to 270 North. Take Easton exit (exit 33) onto Easton Way. Remain on Easton Way through two lights. Make right on Chagrin Drive and right into hotel parking lot (hotel is on the corner of Chagrin Drive and Easton Way).

From the West: Take 70 East to 71 North to 670 East (to Port Columbus International Airport) remain on 670 to 270 North. Take Easton exit (exit 33) onto Easton Way. Remain on Easton Way through two lights. Make right on Chagrin Drive and right into hotel parking lot (hotel is on the corner of Chagrin Drive and Easton Way).

Reserve a space for the display of your

chapter's scrapbook by emailing Beth Archer at

[email protected] no later than April 1.

Alpha Delta State Financial Update

Available Funds — July 1—Feb. 28, 2013

INCOME:

Interest Income $ 238

Mutual Fund Income (unrealized income) 826

Dues and Fees 211,558

Overpayments 885

Mee ng income 326

Total Income $ 213,833

EXPENSES:

Administra ve $ 7,498

Commi ee 160

Int’l Dues and Fees 180,560

Conven on Expenses 65

Interna onal Mee ngs 2,707

Area Workshop 183

Advisory Mee ngs 773

Execu ve Board Mee ngs 3,353

Publica ons 28

Total Expenses $ 195,327

NET INCOME $ 18,506

THE NEXT DEADLINE FOR THE VOICE WILL BE

MAY 1, 2013 Forward ar cles and pictures to:

Ann Todd, Editor [email protected]

Electronic version to be posted by May 15, 2013.


Diane Ingels, a 28 year member of Gam-ma Theta Chapter, has co-authored her first children’s book with her two sisters, Valerie Woebkenberg and Sylvia Hill. The book tells of a pine tree that leaves its woodland home at the invitation of an unexpected visitor who asks it to help grant a family’s Christmas wish. In so doing, the little tree begins an adventure of sharing and service that allows it to fulfill a long-held wish of its own. Origi-nally written in 1923 by an Indiana moth-er for her grandchildren, this heartwarm-ing holiday story has been adapted by the author’s great-granddaughters and beauti-fully illustrated by Elizabeth Guilford, another Indiana native. Now a new gener-ation can experience the warmth and wonder of this family’s timeless celebra-tion of God’s greatest gift. Published in late 2012, The Story the Little Christmas Tree Told, arrived just in time for holiday purchase by many of Diane’s fellow Gamma Theta sisters. The book is receiving great reviews and has already had a second printing. It is never too early to think ahead to gifts for Christmas 2013! If you are interested in a signed copy, please contact Diane Ingels via email at [email protected] with subject notation children’s book. Books are also available at www.amazon.com and www.buybooksontheweb.com.

DKG Sister Co-Authors First Book

Gamma Theta member, Diane Ingles, shows a copy of the book she co-authored with her sisters. Photo submitted.

Plan to Attend the Northeast Regional Conference The Delta Kappa Gamma Northeast Regional Conference will take place in Port-land, Maine, July 24-27, 2013. The Steering Committee is asking each state to par-ticipate. Please consider the following requests:

Encourage members to attend Watch for the DKG News to register for the Conference or register on-line Donate an item to the “Meet the Block” drawing Sign up to be part of the chorus Tour registration will be included in the DKG NEWS Members and chapters are encouraged to donate items for early career educa-tors;; the items will be collected at the luncheon and placed within the table arrangements (Items such as: rulers;; pencil packs;; eraser packs;; post it notes, boxes of staples;; boxes of paper clips;; pens;; sharpies;; paper punches;; scis-sors;; staple removers;; scotch tape;; masking tape;; expo white board markers;; white board erasers;; index cards;; glue sticks;; metal paper fasteners;; string or twine and push pins)

It would be fantastic to have a large delegation attend from Alpha Delta State!

While at the State Convention, be certain to visit the Scholarship Committee table at the Info Fair and register for the jewelry raffle. Fifteen lucky Alpha Delta State mem-bers will receive jewelry selections ranging from necklaces, earrings, and bracelets from K. and K. Interiors. However, there is a small catch. By accepting our gift, chap-ter members must help recruit five members of their own chapters to consider scholar-ship application. Why these numbers? Fifteen times five equals seventy-five—the convention’s magic number! Come check us out, learn more about scholarships, see which chapters have received past scholarships, view the jewelry and enter the raffle. Then, at Sunday’s breakfast, eagerly await for your name to be announced. Jewel-ry and scholarship packets will be distributed at that time. Dr. Lois Harkins, Scholarship Committee Chairman

Jewelry to be Raffled by Scholarship Committee

Mania is defined as intense enthusiasm, interest, or desire;; a craze. The Communica-tions Committee came away from their rating session with a mania. It is evident many chapters have taken on the challenge of informing their members with newsletters that had attractive formatting, eye-appealing design, and correct Society information. The committee is offering a workshop at the state convention called “Newsletters, Meeting Notices, Notes?” We have invited a panel of experts from our own Alpha Delta chapters to answer questions about where they get their news, what production program do they use on their computer, how often do they publish, do they think a website will replace a newsletter, and other such burning matters. Come to learn and share. You will be able to ask your own questions of the panelists. For those who wish they had someone to ask questions about how to make a PDF, how to get rid of extra text boxes, how to do columns, how to add pictures in correct proportion, and other such topics, you may call on us by email to help answer your needs. Eileen McNally, webmaster, is a Mac user, and an expert on web pages ([email protected]), Ann Todd, editor, is a PC user, a business teacher, and a newsletter guru ([email protected]) and Sally Gillmore, committee chairman, is a Mac user and a former school librarian ([email protected]). Eileen and Sally produce their chapter newsletters. Also, we all own and use iPads. Let us help you. It is our greatest pleasure to see your newsletters improve, and we learn so much from you because we enjoy seeing your newsletter content. Communications/Publicity Committee: Sally Gillmore, Sigma, Chairman;; Eileen McNally, Beta Delta, Web Master;; Melanie Riley, Delta;; Nina Stoltz, Gamma Sigma;; Ann Todd, Zeta, Editor.

Newsletter Mania in Ohio Chapters


The Professional Affairs committee members have been in touch with this year’s re-cipients of the student teaching grants. Each committee member was given names of several recipients to contact and to let them know they were available to answer ques-tions and offer support. It is very rewarding to hear what they have to say about their student teaching experiences. In the meantime, the job of selecting next year’s recipients is quickly approaching. The new applications are coming in to meet the March 1 deadline. We received numer-ous calls this year from fellow sisters who inquired about these worthy grants. Our committee will review each application to select the students who are most worthy of our Esther Strickland Student Teaching Grants. We are hoping to announce ten grant recipients at the State Convention in April. Our committee will be seeking your gener-osity again at the luncheon for this deserving cause. Professional Affairs Committee: Barbara Ade, Gamma Pi;; Verlene DeWitt, Al-pha;; Jan Stewart, Omega;; Joyce St. Clair, Alpha Nu, Legislative Advocate;; and Sharyn Sibera, Beta Chi, Committee Chairman.

Esther Stickland’s Dream .. Coming True Again

The membership initiative, “Membership Madness” will conclude on April 13, 2013, at State Convention. Thank you to all members and chapters for working so hard to build the Society we care so much about. Some chapters initiated new members prior to convention and some will have new members initiated at State Convention. Everyone is invited to attend the initiation cere-mony which will be held prior to Birthday Luncheon on Saturday. Come and welcome these ladies into the Society. Thank you to the 88 chapters for submitting their chapter’s Necrology Report by the February 1, 2013, deadline. Your hard work is truly appreciated. Does your chapter have a membership action plan to help your chapter to continue to grow? Convention attendees will have two opportunities to learn more about devel-oping an action plan. During the first workshop session, the Membership Committee will present “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Membership and Then Some.” During the second workshop session, the Strategic Action Plan Committee will present “Strategic Action Planning–The Process.” Information will be shared at both workshops to help chapters develop a plan. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at State Convention on Sunday, April 14. Alpha Delta State members who have passed away since the 2012 conven-tion will be fondly remembered. Membership Committee: Linda Diltz, Beta Rho;; Karen Kern-Lazear, Gamma Phi;; Vicki Quinter, Beta Kappa;; Marilyn Slusser, Delta Kappa;; Emily Williams, Gamma Nu, Chairman.

Create Your Chapter Membership Plan

The time is fast approaching for Alpha Delta State’s 75th Anniversary Celebration! The hospitals are eagerly awaiting the delivery of our many new children’s books. What have your chapter/members done to help us reach the goal of one thousand (1,000) books for our literacy project? We are asking that you help us, if possible, with your books by having them grouped into the following categories: Infants to Kindergarten, 1st to 3rd grade, 4th to 6th grade and young adult. There will be labeled tubs at the registration table to drop the books. Should a chapter choose to bring their books in boxes, please label the box-es or books in the same manner. We certainly appreciate your help in this area. Please visit our display in the Info Fair area. We hope to share books, pictures of the hospitals, and letters telling about the use of books in each hospital. The committee extends a special thank you to all members/chapters that have helped to make this a successful project for the 75th Anniversary.

Reaching the Final Stages of the Literacy Project

The Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation supports and encourages in-tercultural understanding and educational excellence. The Educational Foundation offers awards to fund educational projects. Learn what others have done with their awards by visiting dkgef.org. The Educational Foundation also supports Seminars in Purposeful Living that are held every other year. The next Seminar in Purposeful Living will be held in Ft. Wayne, IN July 23-26, 2014. The Educational Foundation selects recipients for the Cornetet Professional Development Awards. Information and applications are accessible at dkgef.org. The individual professional development award applications are due February 1, May 1, and September 1. The profession-al development seminar award applica-tions must be submitted by November 1 each year. The Educational Foundation will be 50 years old in 2014. Chapters and mem-bers may add to the celebration by con-tributing in several ways. Become a Mir-acle Maker by contributing $500 over a five-year period. Light a candle on the celebration cake by contributing $50. Honor or memorialize someone by con-tributing any amount. The monetary gifts fund projects that benefit education and children around the world. The Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation is registered as a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) or-ganization. Charitable contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax pur-poses in the U.S.A. Go to dkgef.org to learn more.

Educational Foundation Offers Funding Variety

http://dkgef.org/seminar.html


2013 First Capital Seminar

ALPHA DELTA STATE BIENNIAL SEMINAR REGISTRATION Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday . . . . . . . June 18, 19, 20, 2013

Name: ______________________________________________________________

Name to appear on badge: ______________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ Zip Code: ________________

Chapter: __________________________________ Phone: ___________________

E-mail address: ________________________________________________________

Dietary restric ons: ____________________________________________________

SEND the registra on form and check for $100 (payable to Alpha Delta State) to:

Cathy Adams, 92 Oliver Drive, Chillicothe, OH 45601 E-mail ques ons to: [email protected]

REGISTRATION DEADLINE — MAY 31, 2013

MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS — REQUEST DKG GROUP RATE WHEN CALL CHRISTOPHER INN & SUITES

Single/Double …. $82.95 Phone: 1-800-257-7042 50 N. Plaza Blvd., Chillicothe, OH 45601

Prices do not include taxes and fees — Group rate available through May 18, 2013.

ROOMS ARE LIMITED. ADDITIONAL ROOMS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE QUALITY INN.

The First Capital Biennial Seminar Itinerary June 18, 19, 20, 2013 — Chillicothe, Ohio

Tuesday, June 18: After 1:00 PM — Check in at Christopher Inn or Quality Inn After 3:00 PM — Register in Hospitality Room at the Christopher Inn 5:30 PM — Gather in the Riverview Room for dinner at 6:00 PM Wednesday, June 19: 6:30-8:15 AM — Breakfast at the hotel 8:30 AM — Board the buses (alternate morning and afternoon tours). Tour 1: Adena Mansion and Gardens (the estate of Thomas Worthington, sixth governor and father of Ohio’s Statehood). Tour restored mansion and gardens;; see the site said to have inspired the Great Seal of Ohio;; visit the museum and education center. 11:30 AM — Lunch together at Adena Education Center Tour 2: Ross County Historical Society Museum and David Nickens Underground Railroad Museum including guided bus tour of local UGRR stops. Driving tour of the First Capital District 3:30 PM — Arrive back at the hotel to refresh for evening 4:15 PM — Board the bus for the Tecumseh outdoor drama experience—behind the scenes tour, buffet dinner, and drama presentation. Thursday, June 20: 10:00-11:30 AM — Shopping on your own — Scavenger hunt for prize tickets 11:45 AM — Lunch at Chillicothe Country Club and program by Story Telling Festival professional, Lynn Ford.

Looking for a bargain vacation? A short girls-only get away? Sign up for the First Capital Biennial Seminar, June 18-20. The cost is only $100. Alpha Delta sup-plements the cost, so you are getting twice the value! The fun begins with a dinner and an entertaining evening Tues-day. We will meet the bus tour guides, Dave Daughters and Dixie Wyler. Kevin Coleman, a Ross County history enthusi-ast, will speak briefly and then Vickie Anthony, former elementary teacher, will share her poems and we will sing along with some of her hilarious song parodies. She will also lead some volunteers in a bell choir presentation. If you are staying at the Christopher Inn ($82.95 plus tax & fees), you will begin Wednesday with breakfast. We will board the two buses for alternating morn-ing and afternoon tours. One tour will be of the Adena Mansion and Gardens. The other tour, the Ross County Historical Society Museum and the David Nickens Underground Railroad Museum, will in-clude a guided bus tour of local UGRR stops with nationally renowned authority Beverly Gray. The bus will also tour the First Capital district. Both buses will meet for lunch at the Adena Education Center and arrive back at the hotel for a very short break. On Wednesday evening we will ex-perience the ultimate outdoor drama package — a behind-the-scenes tour, a buffet dinner at Tecumseh Terrace and the drama presentation, Tecumseh. Thursday’s transportation is on your own, so we encourage car-pooling. Fol-lowing a leisurely breakfast at the hotel (if you are staying there), a scavenger hunt for door-prize tickets will be held by specified businesses downtown, mostly on Water and Paint Streets. At 11:45 lunch will be served at the Chillicothe Country Club, after which professional storyteller Lynn Ford, representative for “The Story-Telling Festival,” will enter-tain us and then tickets for the door prizes will be drawn. You will have a great time and meet a lot of DKG sisters. What a bargain!

Biennial Seminar Offers Variety at a Bargain Price


ALPHA DELTA STATE LEGISLATIVE DAY Ohio School Boards Associa on Monday, May 20, 2013

Name________________________________ Chapter________________________

Address______________________________________________________________

City _____________________________________ Zip ________________________

Phone________________________ Cell Phone______________________________

E-mail________________________________________________________________

Send registra on to: Mrs. Joyce St.Clair 1283 Ashwood Court Lancaster, OH 43130 Or submit via E-Mail to: [email protected]

If you have ques ons, do not hesitate to contact Joyce by phone: 740-974-3421.

Alpha Delta State Legislative Day will be Monday, May 20, 2013. Each year for the legislative endeavor, we select a different educational opportunity to provide members a better understanding of the organizations that provide services to women educators. This year we will be visiting the Ohio Schools Board Association. OSBA as it is referred to is located at 8050 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43235. Cheryl W. Ryan, Deputy Director, School Board Services has planned a very in-formative morning for members of DKG. The schedule is as follows: 9:00 A.M. — Networking & Doughnuts and coffee 9:30-11:30 A.M. — Series of short presentations: Educational;; Board Services;; Legislative;; Policy;; and Legal. All of these presentations will be informal with ade-quate time for questions and answers. Those in attendance are invited to attend lunch to recap the day, so please plan accordingly. A location has yet to be decided. Reply by May 6, 2013, if you plan to attending the State Legislative Day at OSBA on Monday, May 20, 2013. You may also register at Alpha Delta State Convention.

Register for ADS Legislative Day

DATES TO REMEMBER

April 12, 2013 Ohio State House

Pre-Conven on Tour — 1:00 PM

April 12-14, 2013 Alpha Delta State Conven on 75th Anniversary Celebra on

Hilton at Easton; Columbus, Ohio

May 18, 2012 A. Margaret Boyd Overseas

Founda on Mee ng

May 20, 2013 Legisla ve Day — 9:00 AM

Ohio School Board Associa on Columbus, Ohio

June 18-20, 2013 First Capital Biennial Seminar

Chillicothe, Ohio

July 22-27, 2013 Northeast Regional Conference

Portland, Maine

The Board of Trustees will meet May 18, 2013, to evaluate and rank the dossiers of the international students from the Institute of International Education. One Alpha Delta State member submitted an application for a fellowship for overseas study by the Feb-ruary 1, 2013, deadline. This application will be considered at the May 18 meeting. The current A. Margaret Boyd recipients are Gesnita Nugraheni (Indonesia), a student at the University of Toledo and Thu Hoan Do (Viet Nam), a student at Ohio University. Both recipients accepted an invitation to participate in the Alpha Delta State Convention. Both recipients appreciate the notes, cards and moral support offered by Ohio chapters and members. Alpha Delta State members have had the opportunity to learn about the A. Marga-ret Boyd Overseas Foundation through articles in every issue of The Voice and through the Alpha Delta State website. Emily Williams, Selections Committee Chairman

Committee to Select Boyd Recipient

Has your chapter been able to “reclaim” any former members during this bienni-um? If so, please notify Peggy Brooks at [email protected] or (440) 248-7829 so that your chapter can be rec-ognized at the State Convention in April. The Expansion Committee has already heard from seven chapters – don’t be left out – notify Peggy ASAP!

Expansion Data Requested

Please send the name of your chapter or the names of individual members in your chapter who have donated money to the Schools for Africa project. The grand total collected should also be sent. The information should be e-mailed to Patri-cia Cermak, Second Vice-president, at [email protected].

Contribution Amounts Needed


Red roses earned Three of Ohio’s Past Presidents are serving on International Committees for the 2012-2014 biennium: Dr. Mary Jane Kaufman, Delta Chi, Leadership Devel-opment;; Donna Myers, Kappa, Golden Gift Fund;; and Marilyn Slusser, Delta Kappa, Educational Excellence. Chapter Presidents! Completing reports is not high on most people’s lists of things to do. A huge thank you goes to the 92 chapter presidents who completed their reports by the February 1 due date. The information from the reports will be used at the state level as we con-tinue to revise and use our Strategic Plan to guide our organization. Also, the sum-mary report was sent to International prior to the March 1 deadline. Thanks for your great response! Alpha Delta State Editor, Ann Todd, Zeta, has been asked to co-present the First Timer’s Session at the Northeast Regional this July in Maine. Check the Alpha Delta State website for additional listings. Notify Ann Todd, editor or Eileen McNally, webmaster of special recognition earned by your sisters.

ATTENTION CHAPTER PRESIDENTS! Your a endance at the Execu ve Board Mee ng on either April 12 or 13, 2013, is the first checkmark

on your 2013-14 Gold Key applica on.

By Jane Meese, Alpha Xi In December of 1988, I accepted an invitation for DKG membership from Gamma Mu Chapter and was encouraged to join by a dear friend in the chapter. For a few years, I was content to help with chapter operations and projects, meet women from nearby chapters and develop a new perspective of my peers and myself. When I moved to Logan and transferred to Alpha Xi, I needed to link with women in my new loca-tion—women I didn’t know. It was suggested that I become chapter treasurer because treasurers get to know everyone quickly. The days of expanding my participation had begun. I started going to state con-ventions because there are workshops for treasurers. Over time, I have met energetic and passionate women from all walks of education who direct operations for a few thousand members in Ohio (state personnel). I’ve met women who depend on financial help to advance their careers (scholarships);; who make time to share knowledge about their practices, leadership skills, technology skills, personal interests and DKG opera-tions (workshops);; and who step forward to arrange inspiring events (convention com-mittees) and interesting tours in Ohio’s cities (biennial seminar committees). I’ve met Ohio women who desire to study and travel overseas, and foreign women who seek to advance their studies and careers at Ohio universities (both A. Margaret Boyd recipi-ents). Budding educators appreciate our help with preparing for student teaching expe-riences (Strickland Grants). That’s just PART of the Ohio influence! Participation helped me value DKG opportunities for both myself and for other women. Just like the rest of us, Alpha Delta State personnel are volunteers and chapter members who support women at all levels of The Society. Unlike chapter personnel, they focus primarily on a few thousand members and interact with International. Alt-hough several things mentioned in the previous paragraph are supported by donations and interest income, someone has to administer those programs. Someone may have to drive somewhere, stay overnight, design and produce tons of handouts and electronic communications, make calls, plan and attend meetings and conventions, mail infor-mation and reports, visit chapters and otherwise make the DKG experience informa-tive, enjoyable and valuable for Ohio members. In the past two years, Alpha Delta State volunteers have made many budgetary cuts including some that support the work of state personnel. State officers, past presi-dents and chapter presidents approved those cuts. We made the cuts reluctantly, fear-ing that capable women may not be able to accept leadership positions at the state level because they need a little help with paying for getting our job done. Many organizations make the mistake of not asking for monies in a timely man-ner. No one wants to raise dues (or taxes) but, inevitably, reality hits. The economy falters, prices soar and, for a variety of reasons, membership declines. I’m sure many chapters have not increased their own dues for years. Are we in denial? And now—my pocket change story. Alpha Delta State is asking for a $3 dues increase to balance our majorly trimmed budget. When I remember my dues are help-ful for a few thousand other women in Ohio and beyond, I think I’d better come up with the money. I just checked the small bowl where I put coins when my purse gets too heavy. WAIT! There’s a tiny coin tray in my car. Taa Dah! I already have more than enough to cover a dues increase! By fall, I’ll be able to help someone else cover an increase, too. I’ve heard some chapters are having fundraisers to help members pay dues. They ROCK! We all do. Ask yourself “what’s in it for me?” Then consider, too, what your membership means to others. — J. Meese

Participation and Pocket Change

Ann M. Todd, Editor The Voice of Alpha Delta State

3621 Butler Road Wakeman, OH 44889

Visit Alpha Delta State online at: www.alphadeltastate.weebly.com

Eileen McNally and Nina Stoltz review chapter newsletters at the Communications Commit-tee meeting. A total of 59 chapters met the required elements for recognition; 81 for Gold Key points. Photo submitted by Sally Gillmore.

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