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LAMBDA SIGMA NEWS

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society InternationalTexas State Organization Lambda Sigma Chapter

Missouri City, Texas

Volume 29, Number 6 March, 2011Area IV, Number 282

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

President's Message

Dear Lambda Sigma Sisters,

It is SPRING BREAK! My, oh my, the race is on to summer. I am writing this the weekbefore spring break. I am eagerly anticipating a great time with my daughter, son-in-law, andthree grandsons in Taos, New Mexico. When this Newsletter arrives to you, I might be having asnowball fight with my boys. Hope so. I also hope that each of you is enjoying your break to thefullest. You deserve an enjoyable, restful week, whether you are retired or not.

If you have seen any of your sisters looking mighty stylin with scarves, it is becauseFrances Courville taught us ways to enhance our outfits with scarves at our February meeting.Peggy Norman explained the changes proposed by her committee to our Lambda SigmaChapter Rules. After discussion, the membership voted, and we are proud of our new By Laws.

Friday, April 1, is going to be such fun. Our meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Mary AnnDolezals home, but come earlier to enjoy social time. We will be voting on our new members.It is not too late to send an application for membership to Sally Cain. We want to provideopportunities for more educators to enjoy the Delta Kappa Gamma experience. After our briefmeeting, we will play Bunco while dining on potato martinis. Look for information about this funevening in this Newsletter.

I hope you will look for items you can donate for our Cinderella/Cinderfella project. This is such a worthwhile project to benefit the seniors of Fort Bend ISDwho are unable to afford the expense of prom. Bring your items to the April 1st meeting, or callme and I will arrange to get them. More info about this is also in this Newsletter.

Bunco is not a game I am familiar with, but I plan on being one of the prize winners.Please try to join us for this unusual DKG meeting. I can guarantee a good time.

Fondly,Cathie Ritchie


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The Delta Kappa Gamma MissionStatement

The Delta Kappa Gamma SocietyInternational promotes professional

and personal growth of womeneducators and excellence in

education.

April Business Meeting

Friday, April 1, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

Mary Ann Dolezals home

11 Stalybridge Ct. Sugar Land 77479

Tel: 281-980-2208

Program: We Can Make SomeMoney

We will be voting on our new memberapplications. Afterwards, memberswill donate $5.00 to play Bunco. Allmoney collected will go into ourGrants for Aid fund.

Hostesses: Please see sign upsheets below and let Linda Russellknow if you would like to volunteerany of the items needed.

[email protected]

Food/ Drinks

Mashed potatoes for 28 peopleChristi C.

Taco meat 1 lb crumbled **Cathie R.

Sausage 1 lb crumbled **Carla M.

Chicken 1 lb shredded/chopped** Denise L.

Brisket 1 lb shredded/chopped** Peggy N.

1 lb Bacon - crumbled; sour creamFrancis C.

Cheddar cheese shreddedDale A.

Mexican cheese - shredded;butter in tubs

Sue S.

Chives & light sour creamBrenda C.

Tea/coffee misc. Harriet M.

1- red wine Pat C.

Wine (1-white/1-red) Margaret L.

Dessert - cake balls Mary C

Dessert fruit Sally C.

Dessert homemade cookiesBarb H.

Soft drinks (Open)

Ice (Open)

1 lb Bacon crumbled (Open)

Wine (1 white/1red) Barb H.

Finger Sandwiches (Open)

**Meats can be placed in large Ziplock bags forease in transporting.

Set Up

2 Tables & 8 chairs Christi C.
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1 Table & 4 chairs Linda R.

3 Tables & 12 chairs Mary Ann D.

2 Tables & 8 chairs (if needed) Peggy N.

Sturdy plastic spoons & forks;

small paper plates & napkins Joan E.

Plastic punch cups &larger drinking cups Pat C.

3 compartment warmer, large 2 compartmentcrock pot, chafing dish, pencils, bell, and tablenumbers Linda R.

Dice (3 per table); Bunco mats Mary C.

1 Chafing dish Christi C.

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Visit our chapter website

Birthday Girls!

Margaret Larson Mar. 11Bonnie Alverson Mar. 11Margaret Dzierzanowski Mar. 14

Abby Grobe Mar. 27Ann Thompson Apr. 1Karen Paulus Apr. 3Andrea Fin3 Apr. 26

Cinderella/Cinderfella

Looking for:

Prom dressesJewelry

Evening bags

Dress shoes

Make-up

Perfume

Gift certificates for BeautySalons, nail salons, etc.

Bring your donations to our April 1st

meeting, or call Cathie Ritchie (281-499-3305) and she will pick up yourdonations. DEADLINE: March 27
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A TSO Convention isalways a unique mixof opportunities forpersonal andprofessional growthand Societal fun. The2011 Convention willbe just that, andmaybe a bit more.

Will taking flight toMcAllen be worth the

while? Emphatically, YES!

Beginning with tours on Wednesdayand Thursday to the famous KingRanch, popular South Padre Island orGabbis, a shoppers delight, McAllen2011 has something to offer everymember and her guest. Join in thefun on Wednesday evening when wewill welcome you to the !Fiesta!, ourpre-convention party at the Holiday

Inn Suites. A zippy Zumbademonstration and the chance tomeet and greet friends from allregions of the state will energize youfor the convention activities to follow.On Thursday, vendors will open at11:00 a.m. in the conventionmarketplace, and there will be anespecially important meeting forChapter Presidents or their

representatives at noon. TheThursday afternoon schedule is filledwith significant presentations andconversations focused Leadershipand the First Timers Orientation plusthe first round of workshops. Anddont forget rehearsals! Suspense

will fill the air later in the eveningwhen Opening Night activities revealPACE Award winners. Register forthe 82nd TSO Convention now andarrive early. There will be plenty ofvaluable things to do and learn!

Chapter News

UH Education Majors

After meeting Amber Meuth, Carla'sniece, at the January DKG meeting at

the University of Houston Sugar Landcampus, who teaches educationmajors, Mary Ann Dolezal contactedAmber. Mary Ann has wanted toconnect with aspiring youngeducators and presented a three hourprogram on "Creating a PositivelyAwesome Classroom". Topicsincluded teambuilding activities, TrueColors - how you see yourself andhow others see you, classroom

management and overall wellnesstips for educators. This program waspresented at the Sugar Land campusand again at the main campus at theUniversity of Houston. Mary Ann wasdelighted to see one of her formerseventh grade students in the class.Connecting with young educationmajors is a great opportunity for ourchapter. Stay tuned to hear more

A Sneak Peek at McAllen2011

Kick-off Activities for Wednesday and


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about how you can share yourexpertise!

Southwest Regional Conference,June 27-July 2

Sounds like a road trip to Denver,Colorado! And that's exactly whatfour of our members are planning thissummer. To help celebrate theirretirement, Joan Eubanks and CarlaMeuth, will be joining Mary AnnDolezal and Mary Crochet in Mary'scomfortable DKG red mini-van andheading for the hills, or rathermountains of Colorado to attend theSW Regional Delta Kappa Gamma

Conference. Pat Caldcleugh, whosummers at her Colorado cabin, willjoin these sisters in Denver at theconference. They will be leading a"minute of movement" energizer atthree of the general sessions andpresenting a session on "EnergizingYour Chapter". Our very own Dr.Barbara Baethe from our motherchapter, Epsilon Omega, is theSouthwest Regional director. Kay

Bollum from our grandmotherchapter, Alpha Omega, will bedirecting the music. Texas will bewell represented.

Barb Hansen completed 26.2 milesin Austins Livestrong Marathon onFebruary 20. You might recognize

someone elsein this picture,

too FlatStanley wasvisiting from asecond gradeclassroom inOmaha, NE.

Vicky Hemme is exploring Santa Fe,NM the week of spring break!

Just a Thought

If you want help, help others. If youwant trust, trust others. If you wantlove, give it away. If you want friends,be one. If you want a great team, bea great teammate. Thats how itworks.

- Dan Zadra

Copy of the Chapter Rules andminutes to the February meeting

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CHAPTER RULES of LAMBDA SIGMA CHAPTERDELTA KAPPA GAMMAALPHA STATE

ARTICLE I Organization.The name of this chapter shall be Lambda Sigma of the Alpha State Organization of The Delta Kappa GammaSociety International.

ARTICLE II Object.The object of Lambda Sigma shall be to carry out the policies and programs of work of The Delta Kappa GammaSociety International and the Alpha State Organization.

ARTICLE III Membership.Section A. The membership of Lambda Sigma shall be composed of active, reserve and honorary memberswho are employed in and/or reside within the area of East Fort Bend County.

1. Active Members The membership of the Lambda Sigma Chapter shall be composed of activemembers who are employed in educational work at the time of their election and have had three ormore years of experience as professional educators or who has been retired from an educationalposition. (Constitution [2010] Article III, Section B-1) They shall participate in all activities of theSociety.

2. Reserve Members Reserve membership shall be granted only to those who are unable toparticipate fully in the activities of the Society because of physical disability and/or geographicallocation. (Constitution [2002] Article III-B-2)

3. Honorary Membership Honorary membership shall be granted to women not eligible for activemembership who have rendered notable service to education or to women who are elected tohonorary membership in recognition of such service. They shall be privileged to participate in allactivities except that of holding office.

Section B. New Members.1. New members shall be elected in accordance with the Membership Section of the Handbook as

referenced in the Constitution, Article III, Section 3.2. Recommendations for new members shall be distributed annually in January. Nominations for new

members shall be submitted to the Membership Committee by February. Voting for new membersshall be at the March/April meeting and initiated in August/September. Nominees will be invited tothe May meeting as guests.

3. A new member chapter orientation and/or re-orientation shall be scheduled at the discretion of theExecutive Board prior to the August/September meeting.

Section C. Termination of Membership1. Non-payment of dues

All membership dues shall be paid by October 31 of each year. Failure to meet the dues deadlineshall result in termination of membership.

2. ResignationResignations shall be submitted in writing to the chapter president and be voted upon by thechapter.

3. DeathSection D. Lambda Sigma Chapter shall maintain a continuous record of the status of each of its membersthrough use of a membership statistical record sheet to be kept on file by the membership chairman.

ARTICLES IV Finances.


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Section A. When applicable, the Constitution, Article IV and Article X, Section 9, shall govern Lambda Sigmafinances.Section B. Annual Dues shall be required of active and reserve members at all levels of the society.

1. International dues: As set by International. Active Reserve

2. State dues: As set by Alpha State. Active Reserve

3. Chapter dues: Shall be an amount determined by majority vote of the chapter. Active Reserve

4. Chapter assessments shall be determined by a majority vote of all members in attendance.5. An additional one dollar per member shall be paid for Alpha State scholarships.

Section C. Financial Controls.The finance committee will be responsible for the preparation of the budget for the coming year and for theannual audit of the books.Section D. Grant-In-Aid FundsMoney maybe invested in an interest-bearing account. The monies from said funds shall be used for one ormore grants-in-aid.

ARTICLE V Organization.Section A. See Constitution, Article V, Section B.Section B. Areas.Lambda Sigma Chapter shall participate in the activities of Area 4 as assigned by the Alpha State ExecutiveBoard.

ARTICLE VI Officers.Section A. Officers.The officers of Lambda Sigma shall be a president, a first vice-president, a second vice-president, a recordingsecretary, and a corresponding secretary. The incoming president shall appoint a parliamentarian and atreasurer. The above named officers, all of whom must be members of the Society, along with the immediatepast-president shall comprise the Executive Board and shall function in accordance with the Constitution, ArticleVI, Sections A-3 & B-1 and serve two-year terms.Section B. Nominations.

1. Nominations for officers and a six-member nomination committee shall be made in even-numberedyears. The membership of the nominating committee will include one member of the previousnominating committee.

2. Nominees shall be announced at the February chapter meeting.3. Elections shall be at the March/April chapter meeting.4. Elections shall be conducted in accordance with the Constitution, Alpha State Bylaws, and

Handbook.Section C. Vacancies.See Constitution, Article VI, Section D-2.

ARTICLE VII Chapter Meetings.There shall be a minimum of five regularly scheduled meetings a year. Meetings shall vary in date, time andplace according to the recommendations of the Executive Board. A quorum shall be 20 members present at aregular chapter meeting. Founders Day shallbe celebrated in May with prospective new members and guests.

ARTICLE VIII Committees appointed by the President.Section A. Committees of Lambda Sigma Chapter shall be:

1. Society Business Ceremonials Constitution and By-Laws Finance The President will serve as ex-officio member as specified in the Constitution, Article

VII, Section A. Membership / Necrology


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Constitution, Article VIII, Section B-7 Attendance

Nominations2. Program of Work

Program Legislation Music Personal Growth and Services

Professional Affairs Research Yearbook

3. Educational Services Achievement Awards Communications / Newsletter / Website

Scholarship / Grant-In-Aid

World Fellowship4. Special Committees

Hospitality Community Service

Section B. Committee Responsibilities.See Presidents Handbook, pages 28-29.

ARTICLE IX Additional Policies.Section A. The Executive Board shall meet at least two times per year for purposes of planning and/oraddressing any pertinent issues.Section B. The first vice-president shall be the chairman of the Program Committee and serve on the YearbookCommittee.Section C. A chapter newsletter shall be sent to each memberprior to each chapter meeting.Section D. February shall be designated as World Fellowship Month.Section E. Annual fund-raising events shall be conducted, the proceeds to finance one or more grants-in-aid forfemale graduates or residents from East Fort Bend County or school districts represented by Lambda Sigmamembership with a career goal in education. This grant is applied for annually.Section F. An Emergency Fund for chapter members shall be established at time of need. Contributions to thisfund shall be determined by a chapter quorum if a member should have an emergency or special need.

ARTICLE X Amendments.These Chapter Rules may be amended by a two-thirds majority of a quorum at a chapter meeting. Proposedamendments shall be submitted to the chapter president no less than thirty days prior to the chapter meeting. Inaccordance with the new PACE application, chapter rules must be updated every three years.


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Delta Kappa Gamma Lambda Sigma ChapterTuesday, February 22, 2011

Lexington Creek Elementary, 4:30 p.m.

President Cathie Ritchie called the meeting to order at 4:37.I. OPENING

Joan Eubanks read an inspiration.

II. Officers Reports Lana Petrizzo, Recording Secretary, presented the minutes of the January meeting.

One correction was noted in regard to the Lambda Sigma Chapter Rules: VI brevisions of the Lambda Sigma Chapter Rules made in accordance of the Aloha StateInternationalConstitution revisions. Minutes were approved.

Linda Russell informed members about our next meeting:

Friday, April 1, 2011, at the home of Mary Ann Dolezal, 11 Stalybridge Ct.,Sugar Land. Plan to arrive at 6 pm. The meeting will begin at 7 pm.

At this meeting we will vote on new members and play Bunco for grants-in-aid.There is a charge of $5 per person or a donation may be given.

Research, Membership/Necrology, and Constitution/By-Laws/Legislation

committees will provide prizes for Bunco. A sign-up sheet for refreshments was circulated.

Please send your RSVP via email to Linda or Mary Ann. Sally Cain, 2nd VP reported there were 32 members and 1 guest, Suzanne Neal, in

attendance. Recommendations for membership applications are due by March 29.

Dale Araujo delivered the Treasurers Report: a balance of $3589.64 with $165.00made on the last meetings raffle.

Jeannette Spain, Corresponding Secretary, read correspondence from our Area 4coordinator Beverly Richard, congratulating the Lambda Sigma Chapter forcompleting our contribution to the Hundreds for Headquarters campaign.

Mary Louise Ivey, Achievement Awards, recognized the following members: Denise Loftin, TOY from Lexington Creek Elem, for being one of FB

districts five finalists.

Mary Crochet, head of the Yearbook Committee, for earning the Early BirdAward for our chapter.

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Professional Affairs Jeannette Spain reported grant-in-aid applications were sent tohigh school counselors in the FB area and information about the grant-in-aid wasprovided to UH. The deadline for the applications is March 25.


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World Fellowship Georgia Hicks

Cinderella/Cinderfella Project is for high school seniors who cannot afford toattend their senior prom.

There are opportunities for you to help in this project:o You can donate jewelry, shoes, dresses, evening bags, etc. Please

emailGeorgia Hicks before March 31 if you would like to donate.

o On March 7, at 5:30, volunteers will read the essays submitted bystudents who would like to participate in this program.

o You can be a sponsor for a student. Sponsors help and encourage theparticipants. Students will meet their sponsors on March 31.

o April 3, at Wharton Jr. College, girls will meet to try on dresses. You can

help put together and distribute snack bags to these girls.

Yearbook - Please see Mary Crochet if you have not received your yearbook.

IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Peggy Norman, Chairman of Constitution/By Laws/Legislation Committee reviewedrevisions of the Lambda Sigma Chapter Rules made in accordance with the

International Constitution Revisions. Membership rules stay the same. Membership is by invitation only and

participants become a member with their initiation. A participant can bereinstated with a written form and payment of dues; no vote is needed.

Article III/Section A1. was amended to include: or who has been retired froman educational position.

By Laws for Lambda Sigma were voted on and passed.

V. NEW BUSINESS

Carla Meuth will put the auction for a cabin in CO on our website.

Mary Ann Dolezal gave information on:

an upcoming seminar at UH. It will be workshop and job fair.

Smoke Free Texas if you are not on the email list, please let Mary Ann know

collecting magazines for classrooms to use. Please let her know if you haveany to donate

VI. LAMBDA SIGMA BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Denise Loftin, Chairman of Ceremonials, passed candles and birthday hats. We sangHappy Birthday to our chapter.

The meeting was closed with the singing Delta Kappa Gamma Song.

VII.PROGRAM Frances Courville taught ways to wear scarves stylishly

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank you to Denise Loftin, Peggy Norman, Frances Courville, Georgia Hicks, andthe refreshment committee

IX. BOOK SALE fund raiser

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