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LAMBDA SIGMA NEWS

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society InternationalAlpha State, Texas Lambda Sigma Chapter

Sugar Land, Texas

Volume 28, Number 6 May 2010Area IV, Number 282

President: Carla Meuth Editor: Barb Hansen

President's Message

Dear Sisters,

Where has the new year gone? 2010 sounds like the title of a movie and, if it would be one, Ihave several stories to share. Well, let me start with 2008. I walked in a Lambda Sigma meetinga member and left as the next bienniums President. When I accepted this responsibility I knewwithout a doubt that the women who had held this position would guide me and help me grow asall do for their family members. You didn't let me down! I have enjoyed the road and the travelswe have shared. I leave the chapter in the very capable hands of Cathie Ritchie. Shewill assume responsibilities as she attends the convention in Waco this June. Her executivemembers, as well as all members, welcome her leadership. Cathie and I have attended manyconventions and we have grown in our knowledge of the purposes of this international group ofwomen educators. We have seen the faces of Alpha State sisters, those young as well as thosewell seasoned, and know that our goals and creed for women educators is a strong and

enduring bond.Ladies, let me challenge each one of you to attend 3 of our six yearly meetings, and attend atleast one convention. You owe this to yourself. We need your voice and experience to help outchapter to continue to grow.

This year's convention is in Waco and next year, it will be in McAllen. They are always in June,so please put the dates on your calendar and ride along with other members. The road tripshave been a blast in the past. Good friends, food, and lots of laughter.

Please welcome our new members and our grants in aid guest at our Founder's Day Luncheonon May 22.

Again, thank you for the wonderful opportunities you have provided for me as your President.

Bless you,

Carla Meuth


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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.

May Chapter Meeting

Saturday, May 22, 2010

10:00 a.m. at Christi Chrismans home

3511 Bassett Missouri City, TX

Program: Founders Day Luncheon

Hostesses: everyone!!

Everyone should bring a salad or dessert toshare. New prospective members will beintroduced, as well as our grant recipient.

Birthday Girls!

Patsy Borochoff May 3

Judy Wallis May 7

Marylaura Merritt May 8Rita Drabek May 16

Patricia Hall May 16Frances Courville May 31

Barbara Hansen June 7

Mary Crochet June 10

Debbie Reynolds June 11

Jean Gardner June 27

Shari Limi June 27

Peggy Norman July 1

Mary Mills Willis July 3

Linda Russell July 18

Carolyn Zaskoda July 21

Calling all retirees

Membership for the coming year is now open forthe Fort Bend-Harris Retired EducatorsAssociation, the local unit of the Texas RetiredTeachers Association (TRTA). This is the ONLYvoice that helps keep your TRS benefits

financially sound and forthcoming andadvocates for improved benefits for all publiceducation retirees. Founded in 1953, TRTA isthe largest association for retired public schooland higher education employees and now ranksNo. 1 in membership in the nation. TRTA hasmore than 70,000 members (out of 265,000possible members) who continue to be involvedin local public school education and in the well-being of their communities. In 2009, TRTAmembers collected 5,762,973 volunteer hours.TRTA promotes a wide range of member

benefits, business discounts, social andeducational activities. Many of ourLambdaSigma sisters are members. Peggy Normanwas instrumental in helping the unit collect 972books for low income children in Fort BendCounty. Pat Caldcleugh chairs the MemberBenefits Committee while Shirley Renfrowchairs the Community Volunteer ServiceCommittee. Mary Ann Dolezal, currentpresident, says the monthly meetings are like adistrict-wide faculty meeting without anyresponsibilities. Doesnt that sound great? The

FBHREA local unit has 302 members. The OhHappy Day welcome luncheon is planned forAugust 23, the first day of school, at First UnitedMethodist Church, Sugar Land. For moreinformation, email 1st VP- membership, JanieHolsapple [email protected]
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Mary Ann, Mary C., Janie and other FBHREAmembers visit Newmans Castle in Bellville for

the spring field trip. For a slide show go tohttp://tombunkley.name/castle/castle.html

Chapter News

Jeannette Spain's youngest son Logan willgraduate from the University of Texas onMay 21 from the College ofCommunication's RTF (Radio TV Film)Program.

Amy Stoesser is sorry to say that in Juneshe will be moving to Lubbock. She hasenjoyed our fellowship though she has nothad a lot of time to be with us these last fewyears. Amys mother is a DKG sister inLubbock, so she will be well taken care of by

that chapter. She thanks all of you for thefriendship she has enjoyed.

Lambda Sigma incoming president, CathieRitchie, incoming treasurer, Dale Araujo,Mary Crochet and Mary Ann Dolezal will beheading to Waco June 17 for the 81st Alpha

State Convention. Mary Ann has receivedher music to sing with the State Chorus.They are looking forward to a fun time in

Waco. Sic em, Bears!

Mary Ann and Phil Dolezals son, Jimmy, willbe graduating from Texas A&M Universitythis month and heading to the UniversityHoustons graduate school in Economicsthis fall.

Barb and Steve Hansen, with their olderson, Roy, just returned from Utah wherethey attended their younger son (andbrother), Pauls graduation from BYU. Paulis awaiting news from the Univ. of Houstonsschool of law to confirm plans for next year.

Please let Martha Ewell know if you havereceived any awards this past year, if you

are retiring, or if you are receiving a serviceaward for 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 years in Ft.Bend. Also, if you know that you haveperfect attendance for this year and/or lastyear, we would like to recognize both yearsat the May luncheon.Just email Martha [email protected]
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DELTA KAPPA GAMMALambda Sigma Minutes

March 23, 2010Home of Abby Grobe

The called meeting of Lambda Sigma Chapter, Alpha State, of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society Internationalwas held on Tuesday, March 23 at the home ofAbby Grobe. The meeting was called to order by Carla Meuthat 5:03 pm. Refreshments were provided by Abby Grobe.REPORTS:Christi Chrisman, 2nd Vice President, reported that 22 members were present.Cathie Ritchie, Treasurer, reported that we have a balance of $3,159.00.

OLD BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS:The Bluebonnet Field Trip to the Chappel Hill Bluebonnet Festival will be on April 10. There are presently fourmembers on the list to attend. Members who are interested should contact Mary Ann Dolezal orCarla Meuth.If bad weather occurs on that day then the field trip will be to Brookwood for shopping and lunch.Linda Russell reported that a late donation to the January basket had recently been donated. It is to FantasyHair and Nails. Mary Ann Dolezal moved that it be given to Linda Russell for the awesome job she had done ingetting the donations for that basket. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.Carla Meuth announced that Austin Parkway Elementary has donated more items to the Cinderella/CinderfellaProgram. The program has been such a success in Ft. Bend that Needville is copying the program calling it

Fairy Dust.The Grants-in-Aid for this year were discussed. Mary Ann Dolezel moved that the chapter give one grant thisyear valued at $1,000. Joan Eubanks seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.NEW BUSINESS:State Convention was discussed. In the past, the chapter has paid for the hotel rooms while registration waspaid by the members attending. Registration includes the banquet and two meals. After discussion, CathieRitchie moved that the Chapter pay for the rooms again this year. Linda Russell seconded the motion. MaryAnn Dolezal asked the motion be amended to say the chapter would pay for up to three rooms. The motionwas amended and was passed unanimously. It was suggested that each member attending should get a hoteloccupancy form from their school. If you are interested in attending the convention, please contact CathyRitchie orMary Ann Dolezal.The Founders Day Luncheon will be on Saturday, May 22 at Christy Chrismans home. The Grants-in-Aidrecipient and new members will be invited to attend. All members are to bring either salads or desserts for theluncheon.Plates, silverware, tea, and coffee will be provided by Christy.The new slate of officers will be initiated at the Founders Day Luncheon. The officers for 2010 - 2012 will be:President Cathie Ritchie, First Vice-President Linda Russell, Second Vice-President Sally Cain,Recording Secretary Marylaura Merritt, Corresponding Secretary Lana Petrizzo, Treasurer Dale Araujo,and Parliamentarian Carla Meuth.

PROGRAM:The ballot for new members was introduced. Three proposed members were sponsored for membership. Allthree were unanimously approved by secret ballot. Their names are Harriet Mantini sponsored by DebbieReynolds, Selethia Morris sponsored by CarlaMeuth, and Julie Gehring sponsored by Cathie Ritchie.Invitations and booklets will be given out by the sponsors to these new members. A discussion occurredregarding the fact that new members can be voted on more than once a year but there can only be one initiationa year.

REMINDERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:Mary Ann Dolezal had shoulder surgery and is recuperating well.Ima Joe McCall, the mother ofBonnie Alverson, was a visitor.Be sure to visit our web site at deltakappagamma.org/tx-lambdasigma

The next meeting will be on Saturday, May 22. It will be held at Christi Chrismans home and is the FoundersDay Salad Luncheon.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m with the singing of our Delta Kappa Gamma song.

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Carla Meuth, President Bonnie Alverson, Recording Secretary

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