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 2014
Volume 64
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Presidents Message 2
Inspirational Breakfast 3
Parliamentarian Information 3
Committee Reports 4
Leadership Development 4
Special Member Recognition 4
Financial Update 5
Scholarship and Grant Info 5
53-Year Teacher Bio 6
Red Roses 6
Directions to Polaris Hilton 6
It is a pleasure to announce that Northeast
Regional Director, Mary Lee Makinen
will be the International representative at
the upcoming Alpha Delta State Conven-
tion. Mary Lee received her Bachelors
Degree in secondary English and taught
grades 812. She received her Masters
Degree in school counseling. After falling
in love with middle school students, she
became a middle school counselor. Mary
Lee retired in June, 2011, and now works
as a consultant to other counselors and
substitutes in the counseling office.
Mary Lee was initiated into The Del-
ta Kappa Gamma Society International in
Maryland in 1986. In her chapter, she has
served as recording secretary, vice-
president and president. While serving as
chapter president, she was asked to be on
the ballot as Alpha Beta State Second
Vice-President. Mary Lee states, this
gave me the double duty during my sec-
ond year as chapter president, as I began
the role of state second vice-president. Of
course, I was still working at school,
teaching Sunday School, and all the
things that make up our lives.
In addition to serving as Marylands
Second Vice-President, she has served as
the Alpha Beta State President, the Exec-
utive Secretary (since 2005), and has
served on the State Leadership Develop-
ment Committee (since 1997).
At the International level, Mary Lee
has served on the Professional Affairs
Committee, Leadership Development
Committee, Expansion Committee (as a
member and as chairman), and she has
been the Golden Gift Fund Chairman. She
attended the Leadership Management
Seminar in 1999. While serving on the
Expansion Committee, Mary Lee had the
honor of traveling to Panama to partici-
pate in the installation ceremony for this
new state organization and its first chap-
ter.
At convention, she will offer greet-
ings at the Birthday Luncheon on Satur-
day. During Workshop Session I, she will
conduct a workshop titled, The Forgotten
Dream. At the Presidents and Founders
Banquet, she will be the keynote speaker.
Mary Lee and her husband, Ron, live
in Snow Hill, Maryland. They are the
third owners of a home built in 1892 by a
ships captain. Her hobbies include cake
decorating, reading, and scrapbooking.
She also enjoys leading Bible studies.
We look forward to welcoming Mary
Lee to Ohio.
NE RegionaI Director to DeIiver InternationaI Greetings
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ALPHA DELTA STATE
2013-2015 LEADERSHIP TEAM

Emily Williams ................................. President
3872 Cherrybridge Lane
Dublin, OH 43016-4382
(614) 766-7943 Gamma Nu
E-mail: ewdublin@aol.com

Patricia Cermak ............. First Vice-President
9504 Greenhaven Parkway
Brecksville, OH 44141-1607
(440) 526-8934 Gamma Rho
E-mail: patriciaj2@juno.com

Sharyn Sibera ............. Second Vice-President
747 Old Wagon Lane
Warren, OH 44484-2045
(330) 856-7085 Beta Chi
E-mail: shsibera@yahoo.com

Diana Haskell .................................. Treasurer
8726 Redcloud Court
Cincinnati, OH 45249-2317
Home: (513) 489-4069 Gamma Phi
Cell: (513) 607-3212
E-mail: dianah@cinci.rr.com

Jane Meese .................... Recording Secretary
11467 Highland Park Road
Logan, OH 43138-9560
(740) 385-3499 Alpha Xi
E-mail: janeemeese@gmail.com

Meier Bauer ........... Corresponding Secretary
465 Woodlands Ridge Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45238-5162
(513) 941-4461 Gamma Phi
E-mail: mhbauer@fuse.net

Dr. Mary Jane Kaufman ...... Parliamentarian
6604 Quail Lake Court
Mason, OH 45040-7630
(513) 404-7630 Delta Chi
E-mail: maryjane.kaufman@gmail.com

Ann M. Todd ......................................... Editor
3621 Butler Road
Wakeman, OH 44889
(440) 839-2069 Zeta
E-mail: atodd@western-reserve.org

Dr. Norma Kirby ... Immediate Past President
6310 State Route 41 N.W.
Washington C.H., OH 43160-9442
(740) 335-0945 Alpha Delta
E-mail: nkkirby@roadrunner.com
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It is hard to believe the Alpha Delta State
Convention is less than a month away.
The convention is April 4 6 at the Co-
lumbus Hilton at Polaris. Attending con-
vention allows you to view the Society
beyond the chapter level. Alpha Delta
State business will be conducted at the
Executive Board Meeting and the General
Session. Both Society and professional/
personal workshops will be presented.
Convention registration forms are availa-
ble on the Alpha Delta State website and
in the January issue of The Voice of Alpha
Delta State.
Convention will begin with the Fri-
day night reception. At the reception, we
will have the opportunity to enjoy refresh-
ments and listen to InnerVision, a trio
from the Ohio School for the Blind. The
reception is also a great place to visit with friends.
On Saturday, we will have meetings, workshops, the Agora, the Info Fair, Gold
Key awards, and the Birthday Luncheon. During the luncheon, Northeast Regional
Director, Mary Lee Makinen will deliver greetings from International. We will honor
our chapter presidents at the banquet Saturday evening. Sunday morning begins with
the Ceremony of Remembrance which honors our sisters who have passed away dur-
ing the past year. Before heading home, we will enjoy the Inspirational Breakfast.
As you can see, a busy weekend is planned. In order for the convention to be a
success, we need to have you attend. With you in attendance, we can continue our
journey to take Alpha Delta State Toward Greater Horizons.
The Leadership Development Area Workshops are scheduled for this summer.
The workshops will be held in Wilmot on June 24, 2014, in Ada on June 25, 2014,
and in Chillicothe on June 26, 2014. The workshops will provide a great opportunity
for chapter officers to learn more about their responsibilities and enable them to feel
more confident about being an officer. You will find more information about the
workshops in this issue of The Voice and at convention.
I hope to see You at convention.
TOWARD GREATER HORIZONS
Emily Williams, State President
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

April 4"6, 2014
Alpha Delta State Convenon Polaris Hilton; Columbus, Ohio

May 17, 2014
A. Margaret Boyd Overseas Foundaon Meeng

June 2426, 2014
Leadership Workshops See Page 4 for Times and Locaons

July 28August 1, 2014
DKG Internaonal Convenon; J.W. Marrio Indianapolis, IN
The Voice of Alpha Delta State Page 3 March 2014
It all started with notes on a napkin. Jeff Ramsey, our speaker at the Sunday morning
Inspirational Breakfast, and gorilla keeper, Charlene Jendry, started Partners in Con-
servation in 1991 by doing just that.
In the beginning, the focus was minor fundraising to save the lowland gorillas in
central Africa. However, it grew into a major conservation and humanitarian project
under the umbrella of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The project works to educate
and provide jobs for the people in the that area.
Partners in Conservation support many schools in Africa as well as the Imbabazi
Orphanage in Rwanda. The orphanage provides a home for children whose families
were killed during the genocide. Imbabazi means, a place where you will receive all
the love and care as a mother can give.
From 2009 to 2011, Jeff held the position of Executive Director at the Imbabazi
Orphanage. Jeffs responsibilities included the care, well-being and education of 101
children. He also conducted tours of the facilities for visitors, oversaw the operation of
a flower bouquet business, and ran a farm that included dairy cattle, goats and food
crops. He continues to make yearly visits to Rwanda, focusing on providing books and
teaching materials to replace those destroyed during the countrys civil war.
During the Inspirational Breakfast, Jeff will share with us the efforts of Partners In
Conservation to save the gorillas as well as his time serving as director of the orphan-
age. He has many stories to share about the wonderful people of Rwanda.
Jeff is a graduate of The Ohio State University. In May, 2013, Jeff joined the staff
of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as the Partners In Conservation Program Assis-
tant. This position allows him to focus on his passions: the gorillas and the people who
live in East Central Africa.
Sunday InspirationaI Breakfast Focus is
Conservation and Humanitarian Project
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Heres a puzzle tweaked from the National Parliamentarian to help you take action at
the Executive Board or the General Session. (Vol. 75, No. 1, First Quarter, 2014). Put
the letters below in the order in which they should occur. (Watch out for the Os).
What three steps are needed to bring a motion before the assembly?
T. The chair states the motion: for example, It is moved and seconded that we
accept the budget proposed for 2014-2015.
O. The chair puts the question to a vote: for example, Those in favor of accepting
the proposed budget say Aye. Those opposed say No.
I. Members debate the motion: for example, Madame President, YOUR NAME,
YOUR CHAPTER,* I support the adoption of the proposed budget because.
Once the motion has been placed before the assembly, what three steps are there
in the consideration of the motion?
M. A member makes the motion; for example, Madam President, YOUR NAME,
Past President of Alpha Delta State, CHAPTER; I move to accept the budget proposed
for 2014-15.
N. The chair announces the results of the vote: for example, The ayes have it.
The motion carries.
O. A member seconds the motion: for example, Madame President, YOUR
NAME, YOUR CHAPTER,* I second the motion.
*At Executive Board, only Alpha Delta State elected officers and chapter presi-
dents or their designees, can bring business to the floor and vote.
Mary Jane Kaufman, Parliamentarian, Alpha Delta State
Ready for Convention Business?

A $50 gi to mark the Educaonal Foundaons 50th anniversary
will be noted with your name and a candle on the Educaonal
Foundaon website at www.dkgef.org.
The Voice of Alpha Delta State March 2014 Page 4
Do you have a great idea to promote World Fellowship? The World Fellowship
committee looks forward to hearing from you at the state convention. Not only will
we have a display with information about the current recipients, we also will have a
basket of goodies to give away.
Each suggestion you drop into our idea box will give you an opportunity to take
home our World Fellowship basket. Start thinking now! We will use your ideas to
create a list to be distributed to all Alpha Delta State chapters next fall. See you at
the Convention.
Pam Feick, Alpha Delta, World Fellowship Committee Chairman
Idea Box AvaiIabIe for Your Suggestions
E.E.C FinaIizes Extravaganza of Programs
We are so ready to explode with many programs for all chapters. The EEC is finalizing
the information about the three goals from International. Our workshop will be filled
with information about Supporting Early Educators and Schools for Africa, also. Re-
member to bring pictures from programs your chapters have had this year. We will
share them on our Info Fair display. Come ready to find out how we can help your
chapter plan your next biennium and many more with very extraordinary programs to
excite your members.
Educational Excellence Committee: Freda Cook, Beta; Becky Leighty. Gamma
Xi; Patricia Miles, Alpha Theta; Kara Humphrey, Alpha Phi; and Sharyn Sibera, Beta
Chi, Chairman.
Chapter Presidents and their leadership team for the 2014-2016 Chapter Biennium
need to mark their calendars for the Leadership Training Workshops where they will
learn Its Really Not a Jungle Out There. The Alpha Delta State Leadership Team will
be traveling around the state so you can Learn About the Care of Your Chapter.
You are encouraged to attend the one day session of your choice:
Tuesday, June 24 - The Amish Door, Wilmot
Wednesday, June 25 - The Inn at Ohio Northern University, Ada
Thursday, June 26 - The RiverView Conference Center, Chillicothe
Registration forms will be available at the State Convention and in the next edition of
The Voice. Be sure to attend one of these workshops and then feel confident about
leading your chapter in the next biennium.
Meier Bauer, Gamma Phi, Leadership Development Chairman
Listen for JungIe RumbIings in June!
NEXT DEADLINE FOR
THE VOICE
APRIL 15, 2014
Forward arcles and pictures to:
Ann Todd, Editor
atodd@western"reserve.org
Recognition Earned by Ohio Members
Congratulations are extended to four Alpha Delta State members. Dr. Amy Camardese
(Beta Chi), Eileen McNally (Beta Delta), and Dr. Carol Sandbrink (Gamma Alpha)
have written articles that were published in the Winter 2014 issue of The Delta Kappa
Gamma Bulletin. The titles of the articles are respectively: Using Technology to
Bridge Cultural Differences; Evernote: A Tool for Educators; and Educational
Leadership: A Master of Arts In Education Program Offered by an American Universi-
ty in Uganda. The winter issue of The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin is available
through the International and Alpha Delta State websites. It is an honor to be published
in The Bulletin and we congratulate these ladies for their hard work.
Further congratulations are extended to state webmaster, Eileen McNally. She has
been selected to attend the 2014 Leadership Management Seminar to be held in Aus-
tin, Texas, June 29 July 12.
Recently, International asked members to submit ideas for strengthening chapters.
The names of the participants were eligible for a drawing to win free registration to the
International Convention to be held in Indianapolis, July 28 August 1. Zeta Chapter
President, Jennifer Wilson, submitted ideas and won free registration to the conven-
tion. Ohio is proud of the accomplishments of these ladies.
Mark your calendars now for the four-
teenth biennial seminar to be held in the
Gem City, June 16-18, 2015. The
theme of this educational, mind stimulat-
ing event is, Soaring to New Horizons in
Dayton. Plans are well under way and our
goal is to have one hundred (100) partici-
pants. Come, be apart of this amazing
seminar and event.
Marilyn Slusser, Delta Kappa, Bien-
nial Seminar Co-coordinator
Soaring to New
Horizons in Dayton
TECH NOTE
There is a SERIOUS NEED for members
using Windows XP to upgrade (or buy
new if possible) to Windows 7 (not 8).
As of April 1, Microso is abandoning
this operang system with HUGE
security issues being the result.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
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Membership by
the Numbers
Alpha Delta State Ohio has the third larg-
est membership in The Delta Kappa
Gamma Society International. There are
98 chapters throughout the state of Ohio.
The current number of paid members
total 4,620; during the same period last
year there were 4,767 members in Ohio.
Active members paying dues total
4,124; during the same period last year
there were 4,260 active members in Ohio.
Reserve members paying dues total 496;
during the same period last year there
were 507 reserve members in Ohio.
June through February records show
chapters initiated 86 active members;
during the same period last year there
were 83 initiates.
Diana Haskell, State Treasurer

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ALPHA DELTA STATE
FINANCIAL UPDATE

Available Funds
July 1, 2013-February 28, 2014

Income:
Convention 2,440
Interest Income 326
Mutual Fund Income 1,775 *
Dues and Fees 218,949
Misc Income 110
Total Income: 223,600

Expenses:
Administrative 10,147
Committee 422
Convention 0
Intl Dues and Fees 174,935
Regional Conf (Maine) 6,850
Area Workshops 2014 428
Leadership Dev 2013 2,701
Advisory Meetings 615
Exec Board Meetings 3,034
Officers Meeting 1,500
Ohio Historical Society 250
Publications 102
Total Expenses: 200,984

Net Income: 22,616

* = unrealized income
Thank you so much for the excellent scholarship committee reports. Many shared their
local initiatives like Alpha Delta Chapter that offers grants to early career educators
for classroom projects or for workshop registration fees to Alpha Nus grants to stu-
dents teachers who attend Ohio University Lancaster and graduated from Fairfield
County High School or Gamma Iotas $1500 scholarship to college sophomore or
junior education students from their chapters membership area and many more great
local efforts to encourage women educators to grow personally and professionally.
Bravo!
The reports also conveyed a consensus that the Alpha Delta State and Internation-
al websites provide comprehensive and essential scholarship information for all our
members. We would like to provide you easy access to these resources. The QR codes
provided below will take you directly to the Alpha Delta State and International
Scholarship Committee pages. There you will find brochures, lists and descriptions of
the scholarships available and scholarship applications for your future use. You can
even find information recognizing previous recipients. (Technology Tip: Download a
scanner app to your mobile device. Then, use your camera to scan QR codes. They
will take you directly to the desired webpage.)
When making plans for next years meetings, have your program or scholarship
committee consider inviting a previous recipient to speak at a meeting to aid in en-
couraging others to apply for the variety of opportunities available at the local, state
and international levels. There are funds available to help us grow personally and pro-
fessionally and ultimately provide improved teaching and learning in our schools. We
urge you to utilize these resources to continue to excel as teacher leaders.







Alpha Delta State Delta Kappa Gamma
Scholarships and Grants International Scholarships

Scholarship and Grants Committee: Peggy Brooks, Sigma; Linda Overstreet,
Alpha Zeta; Mary Jane Schlairet, Alpha Pi; Barbara Smith, Alpha Zeta; Marlene
Vorherr, Beta Nu; and Dr. Nancy Russell-Fry, Delta Epsilon, Chairman.
SchoIarships and Grants There to HeIp Us Grow
The Voice of Alpha Delta State March 2014 Page 6
Ruth Stephens Schoenhoeft, alias Mrs. Show-off since her students had trouble pro-
nouncing her last name, graduated from Morehead College (now University) the spring
of 1961 with a major in Music Education. Her first job was in Owensville, Ohio, teach-
ing general music and leading the beginning band. And guess what? Ruth is still teach-
ing general music and leading the 5
th
grade school band! After two years in Owens-
ville, Ruth took a job at C.O. Harrison Elementary School in the Oak Hills school dis-
trict near Cincinnati. Not only is Ruth completing her 53
rd
year of teaching, she has
been in the same school building for 51 years!
Asking Ruth how all this came to pass is an interesting story. It all began in her
Grayson, KY school (grades 1-12), where there was a rhythm band for the younger
students. Ruth really enjoyed the different sounds and motions as a first grader. In sec-
ond grade, she was chosen to be the leader of the rhythm band and loved it! At this
young age, Ruth knew she wanted to be a band leader and do this the rest of her life.
So began her love of music.
Then came the music lessons. Growing up in a multi-generational home, Ruth was
drawn to her grandmothers upright piano. Private lessons were arranged and the piano
placed so her mother could watch the practicing; her mother suffered from tuberculosis
and was bedridden. This practice time became very special for young Ruth and her
mother. Ruth also took clarinet lessons in the Grayson School and played all through
college. During her early teaching years, she took a bus from Owensville on Saturday
mornings to continue private clarinet lessons. They were in the original University of
Cincinnati College of Music House. Ruth fell in love with the big city of Cincinnati
and applied for a teaching job in the area. She began at C.O. Harrison as a kindergarten
teacher, then first grade and in year three, she became the schools first music teacher.
Ruth joined Beta Nu chapter in 2002. This came through the encouragement of her
best friend, Barb Reif, Beta Nu 1999. These professional, and personal, friends worked
together at C.O. Harrison. Barb is now a retired kindergarten teacher who always loved
music. Both teachers saw the positive things that happened with students when music
was a part of their daily lives. So many years back, this energetic team began planning
and leading frequent concerts and musical shows for all interested students. Ruth con-
tinues this today. One of the eight principals she worked under, called Barb and Ruth
Rodgers and Hammerstein. This winters musical show was Kids on Broadway,
and featured 180 fifth graders in speaking, solo singing, dancing and chorus roles.
Ruth thought about retiring once, but with the death of her husband around the
same time, she knew she did not want to suffer two losses. And her students were so
full of life that not retiring gave her something that mattered and made her happy.
Ruth planned to take the retirement decision one year at a time. Now 18 years later,
she admitted, perhaps, she needs to think more seriously about retirement.
Outside of the classroom, Ruth keeps herself busy with our Beta Nu chapter and a
strong interest in nutrition and yoga. Recently she began strength training and Pilates.
Anything to keep moving, a lot like that rhythm band so long ago.
Susan Wagner, Beta Nu, Communications Committee Chairman
53 Years Later, StiII Going Strong!
Mu Chapter recognized Ruth Stevenson,
for 59 years of membership having been
initiated in 1955.
Dr. Amy Camardese, Beta Chi, Dr.
Carol Sandbrink, Gamma Alpha, and
Eileen McNally, Beta Delta, each had
articles published in the Winter 2014 is-
sue of The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin.
Akron native, Casey Smith, received
a Lucile Cornetet Professional Develop-
ment Award in the amount of $1,158 to
attend the I Teach 1st! National Confer-
ence for first grade teachers.
State Webmaster, Eileen McNally,
earns a second red rose for being selected
to attend the Golden Gift Leadership
Management Seminar in Austin, Texas.
Red Roses Earned
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Alpha Delta State Convenon Direcons to the Polaris Hilton Hotel

Coming from south, east, and west: Take I"270 north; Take exit 26 to I"71 North;
Take Exit 121 " Gemini Place/Polaris Parkway, toward Ohio 750. Keep right at fork,
follow signs for Ohio 750/Polaris Parkway; Turn le onto Polaris Parkway; Turn right
on Lyra; Hotel is on the right.

Coming from Cleveland: Take 71 South; Take Exit 121 for Gemini Place; Turn right
onto Gemini; Take rst le (Lyra); Hotel is on the right.
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