Minutes of Alpha Zeta of Delta Kappa Gamma

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Natural Tunnel State Park, Duffield, Virginia

President Maureen Moffet welcomed everyone to the October meeting. She thanked Helen
Henderson for the beautiful fall decorations and Lois Quillin. There were 15 members in
attendance. Many were unable to attend due to Fall Festivals and other prior commitments.
The Thought of the Day was given by Amy Sallee. She shared a beautiful true story that
highlighted encouragement in teaching, challenged us to accent the positive in our students
and have a blue kind of day!
The program for this meeting involved a trip to the tunnel. Bill Caywood and Lowell Fowler,
guides from Natural Tunnel State Park, transported us to the base of the tunnel where we
discovered the history and beauty of Natural Tunnel. We were able to ride the chairlift and
dodge the rain while Mr. Caywood explained how the tunnel was formed and the history
surrounding this beautiful state park.
President Maureen Moffet then called the business meeting to order. Since there was not a
quorum, no official business could be conducted. The minutes of the September meeting had
previously been sent electronically to members. They were approved with corrections.
Brenda Bingham presented the Treasurers Report, stating that soon much of the money would
be distributed to state and national organizations. As of September 30, 2014 the checking
account balance was $7028.60 and the savings accounts ending balance was $1097.37. Total
disbursements for the month of September totaled $173.92.
Maureen Moffet presented changes to members contact information. The changes are as
follows:
Dana Rasnick should be added - Dana Rasnick 23144 Mock Knob Road, Bristol, VA
24202; 2
nd
grade teacher at Van Pelt (276)466-6538 (276)492-6942 drasnick@bvps.org
Sandra Craft correction jimandsandra@mounet.com
Maureen Moffet will no longer have a landline so please use (276) 492-9191
Helen Henderson cell #- (423) 444-5897

REPORT FROM FALL BOARD
Sara Ellis, Carol Propst and Sandra Jonas represented us at Fall Board. The keynote address
focused on ways to be a better listener. Alpha Zeta was recognized as a GOLD KEY Chapter, as
well as receiving an award for our newsletter.
Sandra Jonas also reported that using the Delta Kappa Gamma Crest or other artwork could be
a violation of copyright law. The logo is may be used. Please be careful when using Delta Kappa
Gamma symbols.
Ms. Jonas stated that the Jewels for Headquarters project raised over $1,000.00 at the Fall
Board.
Upcoming opportunities for learning and service to Delta Kappa Gamma:
January 20--State Scholarship/Stipend application deadline
January 27--Legislative Day
February 1 International Scholarship application deadline
March 1--Alpha Zeta Scholarship submission deadline
March 1 Alpha Zeta Grant in Aid submission deadline
March 20-22Leadership Retreat, Ashland, VA
April 24-26- State Convention Charlottesville, VA
July 15-18 - Southwest Regional Conference - Savannah, GA
PROJECTS TO SERVE OTHERS
November 29
th
is IOTA States 80
th
birthday. Each chapter has been asked to present a
scrapbook page highlighting the chapters beginnings and present activities. If anyone is
interested in helping with this, please contact Maureen Moffet.
Sandra Jonas reminded us to save pennies for the Schools for Africa and quarters for the
Quarters for Headquarters projects.
Maureen has signed on to the AmazonSmile online and found it to be very easy to navigate,
while .5% of the purchase will go to DKG.
Our November meeting will be at Figaredos Bistro on the corner of Court and Main in
Abingdon. Members are asked to bring 2 to 3 personal hygiene items to be donated to
teenage girls who are served by the Childrens Advocacy Center. Veita Lyle, a member of the
Centers Board of Directors, will provide the program. We will collect at least 80 items to
donate to the Center in celebration of the 80
th
birthday of IOTA STATE.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Musick