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LAMBDA SIGMA NEWS

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society InternationalTexas State Organization Lambda Sigma Chapter

Missouri City, Texas

Volume 30, Number 6 February, 2012Area IV, Number 282

President: Cathie Ritchie Editor: Barb [email protected] [email protected]

President's Message

Dear Lambda Sigma sisters,

What a delightful time was had by all at our Saturday, January 7, meeting! Linda Russell planned a veryinformative meeting concerning our health and over all well-being at the Memorial Hermann HBUWellness Center. The speakers were informative, our tour was interesting, the Zumba lesson wasexhilarating, and our luncheon was delicious. A total good time!

I hope you are planning on attending our next meeting on Wednesday, February 15, at Lexington CreekElementary. Besides celebrating Lambda Sigmas birthday, we will be nominating new members andpresenting the slate for new officers. I am certain there are numerous ladies you know who wouldbenefit from Delta Kappa Gamma and make wonderful contributions to our organization. Please give ityour attention and bring a nomination form to our meeting.

We have concluded ourJuvenile Detention Centerand Dress for Success donation drive. Our donationswere happily accepted by these organizations. They were thrilled with our generosity. We will now focusour attention on the Cinderella/ Cinderfella Project. More information will be given at our Februarymeeting.

It is time to make your plans to attend our Texas State Convention June 2123 at Las Colinas. I knowthis is going to be one of the best planned, beneficial, and enjoyable conventions we have had. Hotelrooms fill up quickly, so come prepared to sign up at our meeting. I can guarantee that you will enjoy it!Delta Kappa Gammas International Convention will take place in New York City on July 24-28. Besidesa fabulous convention, amazing side tours are planned. Four of our sisters are already definitelyattending. If you are interested, let us know at the February meeting.

We have fabulous plans for the rest of this year. I hope to see you at each event.

Fondly,

Cathie Ritchie, President


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The Delta Kappa Gamma MissionStatement

The Delta Kappa Gamma SocietyInternational promotes professional and

personal growth of women educators andexcellence in education.

February Business Meeting

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 4:30 p.m.

Lexington Creek Elementary Library

2335 Dulles Avenue, Missouri City 77459

Tel: 281-634-5007

Come celebrate our Lambda SigmaChapters birthday. Arrive between 4:15-4:30 and receive a delicious surprise.

We will also be voting on our new officersfor the upcoming two years.

Hostesses Brenda LeBlanc GlessJeannette Spain, Melissa Milligan, JanetLavong

Visit our chapter website

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Or on Facebook searchLambda Sigma Chapter of DKG Society International

Birthday Girls!

Jeannette Spain 2/3

Shirley Renfrow 2/6

Christi Chrisman 2/9

Brenda Carter 2/9

Brenda Gless 2/9

Louise Nutzman 2/12

Georgia Hicks 2/14

Mignonette Underhill 2/24

Ocie Whitaker 2/27

Julie Gehring, 2/29
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March meeting/Bunco Night

This is your last chance to contact LindaRussell at 281-499-5885 [email protected] to volunteer your

house for our March 2nd meeting andBunco night. We'll need to have areas for5-6 tables to seat 4 at each. There will bea sign-up sheet for appetizers, dessertsand condiments for the mashed potatomartinis. Sign-up sheet will be e-mailedout after the meeting to those who weren'table to attend.

January meeting at the Wellness Center

February Raffle Responsibility:

Yearbook,

Constitution/ByLaws/Legislation,

Membership/Necrology
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Chapter News

Ann Thompson and husband Randyattended a destination wedding in PuertoVallarta during the first week inJanuary. They stayed at a fabulous resortthat was all inclusive and had breathtakinggrounds! The wedding itself was on theisland (Los Caletas) that was formerlyowned by movie director John Huston whohad no electricity! Everything wascandlelight or Tiki torches. This led to a"little problem!" The two-year-old flower girlsat down on a rocky step and her large skirtdraped over a votive candle and caughtfire! The bride's very brave cousin startedpatting at the flames and throwing sand onthe fire. The dress was removedimmediately and the little girl was just fine.However, the netting on the dress meltedonto the young man's hand andcaused second degree burns! He wastreated by the kitchen staff and by the nextmorning was in pretty good shape. Prior tothe "fire" the highlight of the wedding was aparrot that flew from a hilltop with thewedding rings in a bag in his beak to theminister. He did fine with the bride's ringbut when it was time for the groom's ring he

flew halfway and then circled the altar andflew back to the trainer. They were told hewas "night blind" and did not like to fly whenit was getting dark. The trainer retrieved thebag and threw the ring to the minister andall was well! All in all, it was quite anadventure!

Barb Hansen completed the Sugar LandUSA Fit Marathon on Sunday, January 29,benefitting the Fort Bend EducationFoundation. It was her third 26.2 mile race.

Brenda LeBlanc Gless and Janet Lavonghave started a business called TheTutoring Cottage. The facility offerstutoring to children of all grade levels in allsubjects. The Tutoring Cottage providesCertified Teachers who already tutor

students a unique learning environment.This way, teachers who tutor no longer haveto go to a students house or tutor studentsat their own home. We would love for you tocome by any time and take a tour ofTheTutoring Cottage. It is located at 3417Skinner Lane in Richmond. If you know of astudent who needs to be tutored or teachersthat live in this area, Pecan Grove,Waterside, Richmond, or even Rosenberg,and would like to become a tutor, pleasespread the word!

Health Tip #1

It only takes a second to turn a plain jug ofwater into something much more exciting.Add a few handfuls of ice then try any oneof these simple things:

Add a few slices of fresh lemon or lime. Quarter an orange, squeeze in all of the

juice, then toss in the squeezed quarters forcolor and extra flavor. Scrunch a handful of fresh mint in yourhands to get the flavor going then add thatto the jug with a squeeze of lemon or lime

juice. If youre feeling a bit adventurous, adda few slices of cucumber or apple, too.

Keep in the refrigerator and fill your water

bottle often!

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Delta Kappa Gamma Lambda Sigma Chapter


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Minutes for the Meeting Held onSaturday, January 7, 2012

Memorial Hermann HBU Wellness Center9:30 a.m.

The meeting was called to order by President, Cathie Ritchie, at 9:40 a.m. She welcomed BarbaraAnders, Area IV Coordinator, who visited our meeting. Barbara spoke to the group about thebenefits of belonging to Delta Kappa Gamma and urged members to participate not only in chapteractivities, but to attend conferences and conventions. Our State Convention will be held June 21-23 at the Irving Convention Center in Las Colinas, Irving, Texas. Our Area Workshop will be held onAugust 11 in Victoria.

Judy Wallis read an inspirational message from a health food book which motivated the group tostrive for a healthy lifestyle with good food and exercise.

Linda Russell, First Vice President, announced plans for our Bunco Night to be held on March 8.

Members voted to dine on mashed potato martinis once again. They were such a hit last year. Ifyou would be willing to host this event in your home, please contact Linda.

Sally Cain, Second Vice President, reported that 21 members and two visitors were present. Shepassed out new member recommendation forms. Members are asked to seriously think about ladieswho would benefit from and make contributions to our worthy society. She asked for you bringyour recommendation form to the February meeting. We will vote on new members as well asofficers at the March (Bunco) meeting.

Dale Araujo, Treasurer, was absent due to illness. She sent her report stating that we presentlyhave a balance of $3,356.81 in our account.

Mary Crochet, Yearbook Chairman, provided directories for members. She will bring them to theFebruary meeting if you were not able to attend.

New officer nominations need to be made now. The Nominating Committee will present the slate ofofficers for 2012-2014 at the February meeting. Please call Pat Caldcleugh at 281-437-5540 tomake your recommendation.

Cathie Ritchie announced that the Dress for Successand Juvenile Detention Centerdonations willbe delivered to those organizations the end of January. Please call Cathie at 281-499-3305. Shewill come to your house and pick up your donations.

Charlotte Conner proposed that Lambda Sigma investigate having the documentary AmericanTeacherbe made available to be shown to local audiences. More on this subject will be visited inthe February meeting. Many organizations would have to be involved in this endeavor.

Our next meeting will be held at Lexington Creek Elementary on Wednesday, February 15, at 4:30p.m. New member forms will be turned in and our slate of officers will be presented. We willcelebrate Lambda Sigmas birthday.

Thanks was given to Harriet Mantinis hospitality committee who provided delicious bagels,muffins, fruit, and juice. They were enjoyed by everyone.


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Dawn Westfall won the fabulous raffle Beat the Winter Blues.

Marylaura Merritt and Dale Araujo need our prayers as they battle cancer.

Linda Russell introduced our speaker, Angela Jones, from the Memorial Hermann HBU WellnessCenter. She spoke on the values of the many types of exercise and programs available at the

center. She then gave members a tour of the vast facilities. It was quite impressive. Everyoneattending this meeting was given a complimentary two week guest pass. Each will have access tofitness equipment, group exercise classes, and aquatics. What a fantastic deal!

Members laughed, sweated, and panted as we participated in a Zumba class lead by instructorAshley Kennedy. We thought it was going to be a 10 to 15 minute introduction, but she had usdancing for 30 minutes! I was quite impressed at how many of our members kept up with her fastpace. Sadly, I was not one of them, but it certainly was fun.

A nutritious, delicious chicken fruit bowl lunch was provided by My Fit Foods. Kelli Moore, fromMy Fit Foodsspoke about the healthy, low fat meals produced by this company. She gave wonderful

tips on making good choices with our eating selections. This meeting was enjoyed by everyone!

Respectfully submitted by Cathie Ritchie for Lana Petrizzo

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