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LAMBDA SIGMA NEWS

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society InternationalTexas State Organization Lambda Sigma Chapter

Missouri City, Texas

Volume 30, Number 3 October, 2011Area IV, Number 282

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

President's Message

Dear Lambda Sigma Sisters,

We are now into the full swing of football games and fall clothes. The fallclothes are rather difficult to don right now, but maybe someday in the not toodistant future we can actually wear long sleeves or a sweater. I have been busywith the planning of Bellaire High Schools 50th Reunion for the Class of 1961!Talk about time flying! It is truly amazing to realize I graduated 50 years ago.

As busy as everyone is right now, I hope Delta Kappa Gamma is one of yourpriorities. I am thrilled with the great programs and social activities we have

planned. This month we have a speaker from the Better Business Bureau tospeak on Identity Theft and the Latest Scams. That should be very interestingand informative. Put it on your calendar for October 18.

At our September meeting, members voted to sing the Delta Kappa Gammasong only at initiation and the spring luncheon. We will not sing it at everymeeting. We are continuing our worthwhile projects: the Cinderella/Cinderfella Project and the Juvenile Detention Center. We are adding Dress forSuccess. Jennifer Johnson and Stephanie Bailey volunteered to head this project.

Remember ~ dues must be paid by the end of this month. Please makesure you have paid yours. I look forward to seeing you at our October meeting,and then at our Christmas Appetizer Party.

Fondly,Cathie Ritchie


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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.

October Business Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 4:30 p.m.

Lexington Creek Elementary Library

2335 Dulles Avenue, Missouri City 77459

Tel: 281-634-5007

Program: Identity Theft and the LatestScams

Hostesses:Jennifer Johnson, BarbHansen, Charlotte Conner, PatSchroyer, Christine Saberi

Our Fundraiser Raffle will be presented bythe Music, Hospitality, Scholarship, World

Fellowship, Nominations and Constitution,Bylaws, and Legislation Committees.

Please pay $80.00 membership dues atthis meeting if you havent already

Visit our chapter website

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Or on Facebook search

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Birthday Girls!

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Paula Burns 10/8

Amy Stoesser 10/9

Peggy Wood 10/11

Carla Meuth 10/12

Vicki Delgado 10/14

Pat Schroyer 10/15

Susan Voradakis 10/23

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Sharon McGlaun 11/12

Carolyn Madden 11/23

Sheryl Lambert 11/24

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Holiday Appetizer Party. Plan on an eveningfull of food, fun and conversation. This will beheld at the home of Barb Hansen, 17310 Pecan

Acres, Sugar Land, TX 77498 from 6:00 8:00p.m

Have any new or used Christmascards lying around? Bring them

to the October meeting for a funactivity at our Holiday Appetizer

Party!

Bring school supplies for ourFort Bend County Juvenile

Detention Centerto the Octobermeeting.

Chapter News

Sheryl Lambert will be showing herfused glass jewelry and homeaccessories at the following bazaarsand shows:

Oct. 15-16 Artoberfest on Post OfficeSt., GalvestonNov. 12 First United Methodist

Church, Missouri CityNov. 19 Seaside Treasure Festival,Moody Methodist Church, GalvestonDec. 3 Imperial Market, Sugar LandDec. 10 Imperial Market, Sugar Land

She would love to see some familiarfaces!

A look at our Committees and theminutes to the September meetingfollow:


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A Look at Your Committees

Communications-The goal of the Communications Committeeis to support the efforts of chapter membersand groups to communicate effectively withone another. It seeks opportunities topublicize information about the Society, itsPurposes, its program of work, and the

noteworthy achievements of its members.This is done through our Lambda Sigmanewsletter, chapter website, and publishedarticles in local newspapers andpublications.

Yearbook-The Yearbook is planned for the use ofmembers and is the historical record of thechapter work each year. It containsinformation most often needed by members,such as members names, addresses,phone numbers, and birthdates, as well aslists of officers, committees, and meetingsdates and times. As a historical record, ouryearbook lists past Lambda Sigmapresidents, chapter charter members, andAchievement and Red Rose recipients.

Hospitality-The duties of the Hospitality Committee areto provide healthy refreshments for eachmeeting. The ladies assigned to thiscommittee will be calling 3 to 4 LambdaSigma members to help with therefreshments for each meeting. Please beready to help out when you receive a call.

The Achievement Award Committeerecognizes Chapter members for their workat the State and local levels. Throughoutthe year individuals will be singled out for

their service to Lambda Sigma and the DKGSociety.

Professional Affairs CommitteeThe Professional Affairs Committeeestablishes a timeline, prepares theapplication, and provides information to thechapter members. Applications will be

distributed to counselors at each of thedistrict's high schools and made available tomembers. The Committee will establishcriteria and a scoring rubric, review allapplications, and make a final selection.The grant-in-aid recipients will be invited tothe Founders Day Luncheon in May to berecognized and receive the grant. TheCommittee will submit a bio of eachrecipient to the Communications Chair forthe chapter newsletter.

The Ceremonials Committee assists ininstallation of officers, initiation, celebrationof Founders Day, and our chapter birthday.It is a committee that contributes to thedignity of our organization

The Music CommitteeAll of the music committee members have amusical background and beautiful voices!

The Constitution/By-Laws/LegislationCommittee

This committee updates the chapter rulesand keeps membership aware of legislativeissues


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Delta Kappa Gamma Lambda Sigma ChapterWednesday, September 21, 2011

Lexington Creek Elementary

President Cathie Ritchie called the meeting to order at 4:35.

I. Joan Eubanks read the inspiration, a poem that went the meetings program,What Picture Piece are You in Delta Kappa Gammas Puzzle?

II. OFFICERS REPORTS1. Minutes of the last meeting were approved and accepted.2. Linda Russell, First VP, reported information about upcoming meetings.

a. October 18: A speaker from the Better Business Bureau will present theprogram Identify Theft and the Latest Scams.

b. December 8: Appetizer Christmas Party

(i) A list for those interested in being on the committee was circulated.The committee will meet on Oct. 1 or 2

(ii) Two people have volunteered their homes. If you would also like tovolunteer your home, please contact Linda by Sept. 30.

c. January 7: The meeting is scheduled for the Wellness Centerlocated on theSW Frwy and Beechnut. A speaker will discuss types of exercise classes andgive us a tour of the Wellness Center. A Zumba class demonstration is

planned for 11:00 with lunch to follow.d. A list was circulated as a means to inform members of opportunities to network

other business interests.3. Sally Cain, Second VP, reported there were 33 members and one guest in

attendance.4. Dale Araujo, Treasurer, reported the balance in the treasury is $3892.52.

a. If you have not paid your dues, please do so.b. If you would like to order a Delta Kappa Gamma shirt, pin, or name badge,please see Dale.

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS1. Scholarships and mini-grants deadline is October 1. You can apply for mini

grants to attend workshops, conferences, etc. In order to be to be eligible, youmust have been a member for at least five years.

2. Yearbook Mary Crochet: If you have not yet confirmed your information for

the yearbook with Mary, please get with her as soon as possible so she cancomplete the yearbook.

IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS1. Members voted to sing the entire Delta Kappa Gamma song at initiation and

at the spring luncheon. We will hold hands as the song is sung.2. Chairmen for Lambda Sigma projects are:

a. Cinderella/Cinderfella Project: Georgia Hicks and Cathie Ritchieb. Juvenile Detention Center : Mary Ann Dolezal


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c. Dress for Success: Jennifer Johnson and Stephanie Bailey

V. FUND RAISER PROJECTSa. Carla Meuth needs volunteers to sew Kindle/iPad/computer sleeves for

upcoming November fundraisers. You can help by cutting material orsewing.

b. Cathie Ritchie presented vases with water beads. Suggestions were given

for selling the vases and water beads at convention or at area workshops.The centerpiece examples were sold for $10.

VI. NEW BUSINESS: No new business was presented.

VI. PROGRAM1. Linda Russell presented What Picture Piece are You in Delta Kappa

Gammas Puzzle?It takes all of us to fit together like puzzle pieces in order tomake Lambda Sigma. Puzzles were given as door prizes thanks to Walgreensand CVS. If you would like a letter to solicit a business for a donation forLambda Sigma, please see Linda.

2. Nominating Committee: Frances Courville reminded us that the NominatingCommittee will present a slate of officer nominees in February. It is an honorand a privilege to serve as an officer. Being an officer is a two yearcommitment. Each officer gave a brief description of her job. If you areinterested in becoming an officer, please volunteer. Also Barb Hansen will put adescription of each of the committees in the newsletter. Please think about onwhich committee you would like to serve.

VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS1. Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 18, 4:30 p.m., at Lexington Creek. The

raffle will be provided by the following committees: Music, Hospitality,Scholarship/World Fellowship, Nominations, & Constitution/Bylaws/Legislation.

2. A thank youfor the wonderful refreshments and excellent program were given,raffle winners announced, and door prizes given.

3. Frances Courville announced that the National Alzheimers Foundation willhold their fundraising walkathon on October 29. Please contact Frances ifyou are interested in participating in this worthwhile cause or if you would liketo pledge money for Frances as she walks.

Respectfully submitted,Lana Petrizzo

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