The Epsilon Chapter of delta kappa gamma will meet on November 20th. Dkgs will hear from a speaker from the education department of sOU. We are hoping to make our April meeting be the convention.
The Epsilon Chapter of delta kappa gamma will meet on November 20th. Dkgs will hear from a speaker from the education department of sOU. We are hoping to make our April meeting be the convention.
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The Epsilon Chapter of delta kappa gamma will meet on November 20th. Dkgs will hear from a speaker from the education department of sOU. We are hoping to make our April meeting be the convention.
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has been the first weekend in May. Barbara’sMessage… When the Executive Board planned …… the April meeting, we thought it would Haven’t the leaves been wonderfully be fun to go on the downtown gorgeous this year? It seems I Medford Artwalk on April 15th. appreciate their beauty more each You guessed it, turns out that is the time I see the brilliant reds, yellows, weekend of the convention. oranges and purples that are visible So, let’s make our April meeting BE now. the convention! We will organize car Did you know that those colors are pools and motel rooms as we always there? We only see them when approach April. the green chlorophyll drops out and We would like Epsilon to make a leaves behind the rest of the colors. Huge showing at the State Oh, the places I can go with that Convention, so let’s start thinking analogy. about it soon. Well, since it’s time for Thanksgiving, Also, we are hoping one of you is let’s go with losing negative thoughts willing to offer the use of your home to and seeing gratitude. host our December meeting. It will be There are so many reasons to be on the afternoon of Sunday, December grateful. I know we all have our own 19th, from 2-5. lists of things, both large and small, As I look at the glowing leaves I am and I think it’s good to actually write also grateful that they save their inner them down, if only for yourself. beauty all the way to the end. And when you breathe in gratitude, I will be grateful to see you on beautiful colors remain. November 20th. We will have the pleasure of listening to a speaker from the Education Barbara Meredith Department of SOU on November 20th. Our meeting will be from 10-12 AM at the Uniserv Office. If you have finished reading Three Cups of Tea, and are willing to share the book with others, please bring it to the meeting and we can have a swap time. We will begin discussing the book sometime in the spring. The Saving Account balance is $26.00.. Jan Robertson reported a correction to the September minutes. Delete “ our scholarship” and insert “this” in the paragraph pertaining to the Grant-in-Aid. President Barbara moved that the corrected minutes be approved. MSP. The next Lunch Bunch will be on Tuesday, October 19, at 11:30 at The October 16, 2010 Loft in Ashland. Judy Bamforth is Minutes the hostess. She circulated a sign up Epsilon sheet. On November 11, Stacey Jones, will Chapter hostess the Lunch Bunch. Tentative Delta Kappa plans are for the luncheon to be held at the new German restaurant in Gamma Jacksonville. We will receive notice of The meeting of the Epsilon Chapter the confirmation. was called to order by President Jane Dow reminded us to bring Barbara Meredith at 10 a.m. at the children’s books for the Ashland Food Uniserv office. All were welcomed. Bank. Barbara led us in the Pledge to the The program was presented by Flag. Dolores Scheelen. She spoke to us Corresponding Secretary, Mary Hill, about her experiences working with read a note of thanks from Grant-in- staff and teachers at the Ummeed Aid recipient, Mandy Engler. Center in India. The Center works The Initiation Ceremony for new with students who are autistic. member, Dolores Scheelen, was Refreshments were provided by Diane conducted. Cowan, Rosie Ruiz, Cindy Fuglsby, The Yearbook was passed among us and Carol Cox. Coffee was served by for updating in preparation for Susan Nelson. publishing the new one. Raffle prizes were won by Carol Young Artists of the Rogue Valley was Moody, Dolores Cadwallader, and reported on by Jane Dow. Rosie Ruiz Bobbie Middaugh gave us a report on the proposed New Chapter Rules. Submitted by, Members will shortly receive a copy. Jan Robertson We will vote on the proposal at the Recording Secretary next business meeting. Tirzah Barlow presented the Treasurer’s report. The Checking Account balance is $3259.74. The Grant-in-Aid balance is $1231.49. Calling Committee Query……. A Special Those of you who have served on the Thanks……………. Calling Committee, please be thinking Epsilon thanks our newest member, about choosing to stay on or to move Dolores Scheelen, for a fascinating on. Diane Cowan needs to keep this look into the colorful culture of India important committee functioning with through her endeavors teaching an adequate number of callers. The teachers how to work with autistic monthly calls help inform our children at the Ummeed Center. We members of the upcoming meeting will be seeing more of this well-spoken details, plus the calls keep those educator as she settles into her role as members unable to attend regularly a proud new Delta Kappa Gamma “in the loop.” Very important. member. New Lunch Yearbooks………………. Bunch……………. Pick up your brand new 2010-2011 Let’s try a new venue this month. The yearbook at our Nov. 20 meeting. restaurant is Frau Kemmling, the School Haus Brew Haus, Yeehaw…life is good! a German restaurant in Jacksonville. The address is 525 East E Street-- formerly, the old Jacksonville November 20 Elementary. Meeting………… The date is Tuesday, November 23 at The MAT program at Southern 11:30 am. Call host Jan Robertson Oregon University is one we can be with your reservation. 482-4638. proud of. Our Grant-in-Aid, Mandy Engler, is proof of that. Learn more Book about this successful program through the presentation of Amy Belcastro, Club………………….. PhD and Associate Professor in the The group has chosen a non-fiction Department of Education at SOU. We selection this month--The Nine: Inside are fortunate to have this exemplary the Secret World of the Supreme Court teacher training program literally in by Jeffrey Toobin. Based on exclusive our “backyard.” interviews with the justices them- selves, The Nine tells the story of the Court through personalities. Behind- MISSION: Delta the-scenes disclosures. We will be discussing the book after the Nov. 20 Kappa Gamma meeting. You are welcome even if you promotes haven’t read it! professional and personal growth of women educators 2nd Vice Pres. Janet Hegna-Davis Renee Gardener and excellence in Record. Secret. Jan Robertson Carol Moody education. Corresp. Secret. Mary Hill Treasurer Tirzah Barlow Executive Board Parliamentarian Dr. Bobbie Middaugh Immed. Past Pres. Louise Holmes President Barbara Meredith Epsilon Update Editor: Jane Dow 1st Vice Pres. Stacey Jones
Important Dates
November 20 10:00 am Uniserv SOU MAT Program
December 19 2--4 pm Member’s Communications &
Home Publicity Prog.
February 12 10:00 am Grants Pass Educational
Omega Excellence Prog.
March 17 4:30-6:30 pm Janet Hegna- Inside a REAL
Davis’ Classroom Classroom
April 14-16 Alpha Rho State Convention Astoria
(In lieu of our monthly meeting. Let’s have a great Epsilon turnout!)