March/April 2016

Issue 3
Delta Kappa Gamma
promotes professional
and personal growth of
women educators and
excellence in education.

Volume 66

The
Voice
of Alpha Delta State

A publication of ALPHA DELTA STATE OHIO, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Convention and the Future words from State President Pat Cermak
Dear Alpha Delta State Sisters,
It is hard to believe that the first year
of this biennium is almost over.
Much has been accomplished and
much remains to be done. Our annual Alpha Delta state convention
was held March 18-20 at the Akron/
Hilton Fairlawn. Friday evening we
enjoyed the music of the Boomers
and they entertained us with 70s 80s music while we enjoyed a light
dinner.
Saturday was a full day that began
with the Executive Board/General
Session meeting. During the day
members had the opportunity to
attend many breakout sessions, the
birthday luncheon, a wine and
cheese tasting and the Presidents
Banquet. The Celebration of Life began our Sunday, followed by a tasty
brunch. Check the website for convention pictures. Our next convention will be March 24-26, 2017.

A special,
gigantic THANK
YOU goes to all
those who
made our
convention a
huge success State President Patricia Cermak
and Lady Jane
- volunteers
helped with
registration, centerpiece set up and
removal, greeting members, presiding and presenting breakout sessions, helping prepare items for
convention, chapters donating a
basket for the silent auction and all
of those who shared hugs and kind
words.
We were also privileged to hear the
2015 teacher of the year, Lori
Michalec speak at our luncheon.
Our International Guest, Nita Scott
brought us greetings from International and was our keynote speaker
at the Presidents Banquet.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

International Convention

Bylaws and Policies

White Roses

Become a Leader in ADS

Scholarships/Grants

Political Messages

The Arts

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DKG Educational Foundation Hosts Nashville

Event at the Wildhorse
ALPHA DELTA STATE
2015-2017 LEADERSHIP TEAM
Patricia Cermak ............................... President
9504 Greenhaven Parkway
Brecksville, OH 44141-1607
(440) 526-8934
Gamma Rho
E-mail: patriciaj2@juno.com
Meier Bauer .................... First Vice-President
465 Woodlands Ridge Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45238-5162
(513) 941-4461
Gamma Phi
E-mail: mhbauer@fuse.net
Diana Kirkpatrick ...... Second Vice-President
554 Washington Avenue
Washington CH, OH 43160-2048
(740) 335-2593
Alpha Delta
E-mail: kirkpatrickdiana@gmail.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
Patricia Miles ................ Recording Secretary
240 E Beverly Rd
Wooster, OH 44691-2267
(330) 264-6434
Alpha Theta
E-mail: pbm240@yahoo.com
Tammy Schroeder .......... Corresponding Scty
415 Ottawa Street; P.O. Box 415
Kalida, OH 45853-0415
(419) 532-3762
Beta Eta
E-mail: ews@bright.net

Dust off your western wear and boots as you pack for Nashville this summer! The DKG Educational Foundation (DKGEF) will sponsor Call Me Country
at the world-famous Wildhorse Saloon during the 2016 DKG International
Convention. All DKG members and their guests are urged to purchase tickets
when registering for the convention, either online (www.dkg.org) or using
the registration form found in the Jan./Feb. issue of the DKG News.
Plan to spend Thursday evening, July 7th in the Wildhorse Saloon located
in the heart of Nashvilles entertainment district. This three-level historic
warehouse has been converted into a 66,000 sq. ft.
country music dance hall, restaurant, concert hall,
and TV production site. Horse sculptures and murals
dominate the dcor with many positioned for
optimal selfie opportunities! The extensive all-you
-can-eat buffet on levels two and three features
award-winning BBQ selections and numerous side
dishes.
The first floor features space for performances by
a live band and a DJ, as well as line dance instruction
for those wanting to kick up their heels. Besides dining seating, the second and third floors include cash bars and a variety of
entertainment venues ranging from billiards to shuffle board to big screen
TVs. Use your visit to the Wildhorse as an opportunity to wander in and out
of all the famous clubs and shops located in the area with a ride home to
the Opryland Hotel provided at your convenience.
Your ticket ($165) includes:

Dr. Mary Jane Kaufman ...... Parliamentarian

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

transportation (buses will run every 20 minutes between the Wildhorse

Saloon and the Opryland Hotel)

Kimberly Lewis ..................................... Editor

134 North Chestnut Street
Jackson, OH 45640-1107
(740) 710-1029 cell
Delta Epsilon
E-mail: adsthevoice@gmail.com

entertainment DJ, live band, line dance instruction, dance floor

Emily Williams ...... Immediate Past President

Lovingly missed
Gamma Nu

The Voice of Alpha Delta State is posted

online in the months of October, January,
March and May by The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International of Ohio at 134 North
Chestnut Street; Jackson, OH 45640.

alphadeltastate.weebly.com

access to all levels and activities

dinner buffet
a tax deductible donation to the Foundation

Purchase tickets for the DKGEF Call Me Country event on the Convention
Registration Form and join your friends for a get-down good time at the
Wildhorse in Nashville!
- Cathy Daugherty2014-2016 Intl First Vice-Pres.

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Bylaws/Policies and Procedures Committee outlines duties

According to the Alpha Delta State Bylaws,
ARTICLE VIII - COMMITTEES
2. The Bylaws/Policies and Procedures Committee:
*Shall review current bylaws/policies and procedures to keep them consistent with
the Constitution in its most recent revision.
*Shall review Chapter Rules on file in order to bring to the attention of chapter officers any inconsistencies with the most recent edition of the Constitution and State
Bylaws.
ARTICLE XI AMENDMENTS
Section A. Notification
These Bylaws may be amended at the Alpha Delta State convention in oddnumbered years by two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast at the General Session provided notice of proposed amendments shall have been published to members at
least thirty (30) days before the convention.
Section B. Proposed Amendments
1. Proposed amendments to the Bylaws may be submitted to the Bylaws Committee
by any member, committee, board, or chapter. Proposals must be submitted by
June 1 of even-numbered years.
2. All proposed amendments shall be thoroughly studied by the Bylaws Committee
and referred to the Advisory Committee for review before being submitted to the
members at the General Session of the State convention.
3. Notification of action taken by the Bylaws Committee on each proposed amendment shall be sent to the originator(s) of the proposal by September 1 of evennumbered years.
Section C. International Mandates
At those times when The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International makes revisions in its Constitution or Standing Rules which mandate changes in the Bylaws
of Alpha Delta State Ohio, the Bylaws Committee shall have the authority to
make the necessary changes in the Bylaws and to announce such changes to the
Alpha Delta State Executive Board.
The Bylaws/Policies and Procedures Committee has two tasks at hand: review
proposed amendments to the ADS Bylaws (even-numbered year) and review
any chapter rules that have not been submitted in the past two years. If any
ADS member, committee, board, or chapter would like to propose an
amendment change, you may complete the form in The Voice and submit it
to the chair. Any chapter that needs to submit chapter rules for review may
do so electronically or by mail to the chair. If you have questions or wish to
submit either proposed amendment changes or chapter rules for review, the
contact information is as follows: Debby Canter, P O Box 143, Oak Hill OH
45656, 740-688-1604, dlcanter@msn.com.

Presidents message cont.

Now it is time to begin planning for the
leadership sessions in June. Two sessions are planned and are open to all
members and friends. See more details
in this issue of The Voice.
Soon we are hoping to be able to send
information directly to members using
Constant Contact. This will mean that
all members who have email will receive
The Voice directly.
Please spend some time reading the
Alpha Delta State Bylaws and send suggestions to the Bylaws Committee no
later than June 1st.
Plan to attend the International Convention in Nashville, Tennessee the first
week in July. Information is available
on the DKG.org web site.
The nomination committee is looking for
officer candidates, committee chairmen
and committee members. New forms
are on the state web site. See more
details in this issue of The Voice.
All members are responsible for increasing your chapters membership. Help us
grow by asking any female who meets
the criteria. Think outside the box these can be preschool workers, piano
teachers, retired teachers, tutors etc.
Go to the International website to check
the latest criteria. When did you last
sponsor a new member?
Your state officers are only a phone call
or email away. Please feel free to ask
for our help at any time.

Take Care and Carry On.

Pat

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Upcoming Dates

March/April 2016

Proposed Amendments to the Alpha Delta State Bylaws

To: Debby Canter, Chair of Bylaws/Policies and Procedures Committee

May 13, 2016

Deadline for articles for
The Voice
June 15-16, 2014

P O Box 143

Oak Hill OH 45656

740-688-1604

Proposal to Amend Alpha Delta State Bylaw:_______________________________________________

Which now reads:
___________________________________________________________________________

Leadership Development
Dayton June 15
Elyria June 16

___________________________________________________________________________

June 5, 2016

___________________________________________________________________________

Postmark for Intl convention early bird discount

___________________________________________________________________________

July 5-9, 2016

___________________________________________________________________________

International Convention in
Nashville , TN

Be amended by striking out and/or inserting new word(s), sentence(s), or paragraph(s) as

follows:

___________________________________________________________________________

If adopted would read:

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Rationale for changes:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Fiscal impact:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

October 21, 2016

ADS Advisory Meeting
October 22, 2016

Approximate cost:_______________________________
Submitted by:___________________________________
Chapter name___________________________________

ADS Executive Board

March 24-26, 2017
ADS State Convention

address________________________________________
email__________________________________________
phone_________________________________________
on behalf of: (circle one) member, committee, chapter, state organization
This form must be submitted completely and NO LATER THAN JUNE 1, 2016.

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The Celebration of Life ServiceMarch 20, 2016

The 2016 Convention choir performing at the Celebration of Life Service under the direction of Cheryl Quay, Alpha Tau

The white roses remind us that even though our sisters are no longer with us, they will always remain in our
hearts and be a part of Delta Kappa Gamma.
Dr. Ruth Brooks, Past State President (1995-1997) presented a special tribute to Emily Jane Williams, immediate Past State President at Sunday mornings service.
Let us remember:
Gamma- Dr. Edith Jane Porter; Epsilon Larita Marlene Jividen; Zeta Rita Hay, Marsha Peoples; Iota Rebecca Neill, June Schneider, Anne Skidmore; KappaEvelyn Lotz; Pi Patricia Adamczak, Julia Ferguson, Dr.
Eleanor Young; Rho Virginia Sandidge; Upsilon Betty Feryn Scott; Phi Pattilou Judge; Chi Miriam Kramer; Psi Alethea Marie Rucki; Alpha Zeta Patricia Jean Storer; Alpha Iota Charmaine LaMoncha; Alpha
Mu Mary Coleman, Donna Rae Snyder; Alpha Sigma Judith Anderson, Betty A. Gephart, Mary A. Kingery, Nancy a. Lizotte; Alpha Phi Jean McClellan; Alpha Psi Alice Mauk, Frances Moore; Alpha Omega
Mary Olds; Beta Alpha Ann Sickels; Beta Delta Mary Schmidt; Beta Zeta Phoebe Engle, Kathryn Eileen
Sweebe; Beta Kappa Vera K. Hall; Beta Rho Judy Chandler, Ethel Grooms; Gamma Beta Miriam Richey;
Gamma Zeta Norma A. Hessler; Gamma Theta Nancy Johnson; Gamm Iota Barbara Davis, Sandra Refe;
Gamma Lamda Betty G. Kieffer, Susan B. Nowels; Barbara A. Stevic; Gamma Nu Emily Jane Williams;
Gamma Pi Judith Robinson; Gamma Rho Theresa McNamara; Gamma Sigma Judith Cupp; Gamma Phi
Sally Peterson; Delta Epsilon Evelyn L. Watts; Delta Zeta Jennie Shartzer; Delta Theta Miriam Todd; Delta Kappa Rettalou Guthrie; Delta Omega Mary Hypes

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Protocol for Chapter Newsletter Submissions

If your chapter is working toward the Gold Key
Award, you must submit, by February 1, 2017,
two newsletters each to:
Kim Lewis, Editor of The Voice, Delta Epsilon
adsthevoice@gmail.com
134 N. Chestnut St.
Jackson, OH 456401107
AND
Becky Maggard, Communications/Publicity
Chair, Delta Omega
adscpc@woh.rr.com
P.O. Box 448
Eaton, OH 453201104
****Note: If your chapter is not working to
wards the Gold Key Award, you do not need to
submit newsletters.
If you submit newsletters by U.S. mail, consider
including in each mailing a self-addressed,
stamped post card. On the back of the post card
write:
This confirms receipt of (1 or 2) chapter news
letters from ( your chapter name).
The postcard will be signed and dated by the re
cipient and mailed back to you. Keep the card as
proof of receipt.
Please do not send more than two newsletters to
the emails listed above.
- Becky Maggard, Communications Chair

Speaking of Leadership!

March/April 2016

Want to be a Leader in Alpha

Delta State?
Alpha Delta State Needs You!
Here's How to Start the Process

Consider your talents and special gifts. There will be

a place for you. Look in your directory for the com
mittee assignments and the elected positions availa
ble at the state level.
Serve in offices and do committee work for your
chapter.
Attend state meetings, the convention, and the leader
ship program opportunities.
There are ten elected positions up for election every
other year; 2017 is the next election year. There are
at least 60 positions appointed by the president each
biennium.
Each elected officer candidate will need to complete the
Application Form for Elected Officers (revised this
year, and available on the ADS website). Each candidate
will need to request that, on her behalf, the Recommendation Form for Nominee of Elected Positions be com
pleted. She may ask her chapter members, and other
ADS members. These forms are due November 1, 2016.
Each women wishing to make known that she is willing
and ready to serve the organization on a committee or
other appointed position should complete the Application
Form for Appointed Positions. These forms are due
March 1, 2017. Not completing a for m for appointed
position does not mean you will not be asked!
Alpha Delta State Nominations Committee.
Louise Birkhold, Delta Lambda; Sara Hayes, Gamma;
Janet Stewart, Delta Chi; Barbara Zirke, Alpha Psi;
Sally Gillmore, Sigma, Chairman.

Leadership Development will be June 15 in Dayton and June 16 in Elyria. This year the

session will be one day only. Look on pages 12 and 13 for more information.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS ANNOUNCED AT ADS 2016

Each year Alpha Delta State members are eligible to apply for several scholarships at the state and international level. This year Theresa J.
Newbright of Alpha Upsilon Chapter was selected to receive the Annie
Webb Blanton Scholarship to pursue her administrative principals licensure at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Theresa is currently teaching Advanced Placement English at New
Bremen High School. She has held many offices in her chapter, including
president, during her eleven years as a Delta Kappa Gamma Member.
Ten currently Ohio state public university students were selected
to receive the $1,000 Esther H. Strickland Student Teaching Grants to assist them with those extra expenses during the 2016-17 school year
when they will be completing their student teaching experience. The
grant winners are as follows:
Shelby Harris The University of Akron
Katlyn Lawver Kent State University
Katelyn Norquist and Lindsey Schnorr Miami University
Regina Lyons The Ohio State University @Lima
Aaron Berry and Nicole Bott Ohio University @ Zanesville
Sadie Bruggeman Wright State University Lake Campus
William Green and Jasmin Frazier Youngstown State University

These ten student teachers certainly appreciate everyones generosity

when asked to contribute funds during the Saturday Luncheon!

Scholarship & Grant Committee Joanne Katonak, Gamma; Barbara Smith, Zeta;
Bonnie Trubee, Beta Iota; Peggy Brooks, Chairman, Sigma

This is a reminder to
all currently em
ployed educators.
Keep checking The
Alpha Delta State
website for availa
ble scholarships.
www.alphadeltastate
.weebly.com.
The International
scholarship applica
tions can be ac
cessed on the Socie
ty web site
www.dkg.org
Dont miss these
opportunities to
assist with the fund
ing of your advanced
degree or additional
certification.

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Politics and
Delta Kappa Gamma
During this period of heavy political campaigning, please remember that DKG is a society of Key
Women Educators.
Chapters are mandated to adhere to the Purposes and Mission Statement.
The Society is a non-partisan organization. The use of member
email, mailing or other private
information for any use not specific to the organization is improper use of such information.
This is a violation of privacy.
The meeting time is to conduct
chapter business. Agenda items
or information not related to the
Purposes or Mission may not be
considered by the membership
and should not be distributed.
Distribution of political messages
and print materials are partisan
and are not permitted.

March/April 2016

World Fellowship
The World Fellowship Committee sends
thanks to everyone who stopped by our
Info Fair display. Many thanks also to
those who participated in our breakout
session. It is our hope you were able to
gain information to share with your chapter about World Fellowship.
Each chapter represented at the break-out
session was given a booklet of information
meant to educate chapter members about
World Fellowship. The booklet also provides ideas to contact fellowship recipients
and "some old, some new, some tried and true" fundraisers. Participants took part in a Bingo game based on World Fellowship
information. Prizes were awarded and in a game of cover-all,
everyone was a winner and received a "goody" bag.
The World Fellowship Committee will post ideas and information
on the Alpha Delta State Web Site in the coming months. Awards
for donations to World Fellowship will be included in the President's information in June. In late October or early November,
chapters will receive the names of new World Fellowship recipients.
Thank you to all for your support in the advancement of teaching,
worldwide, one learner at a time as We Bloom and Soar as Key
Women Educators.
The World Fellowship Committee:

Articles for the May

edition of The Voice is
Friday May 13, 2016

Becky Leighty, Gamma Xi; Nancy S. Waters,

Gama Chi; Pat Eshbaugh, Beta Psi, Chairperson

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A Red Rose for Susan Henry on Her Artwork

The DKG Arts & Humanities Jury is pleased to announce the selection
of the following Ohio artist and artwork for the May DKG Gallery of
Fine Arts:
Susan J. L. Henry: Warren Reservoir and East Tennessee Cabin & Log
Barn acrylic paintings; Foss -photograph.
Congratulations to Susan and the Ohio State Organization!
Thank you for supporting, promoting, and publicizing the DKG Gallery
of Fine Arts!
Look forward to seeing you in Nashville!
-Submitted by: June M. Bowers Arts and Humanities Jury Chair,
May 2014-2016

Soaring to a New Endeavor

After 30 years of teaching elementary art in the Oak Hills School District, Beta Nu member, Heidi Hannsen, decided to
get serious about a painting career. She took classes as a refresher and joined the Cincinnati Art Club being juried in
as a Signature member.
Her first art competition was the Viewpoint Show 2014 from which she received the prize for the best watercolor.
Other contests included the Ohio Watercolor Society show and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America show.
This second group receives 800 entries each year but selects only 80. It is quite an honor to be selected with your
first entries. Entering the Viewpoint 2015 show, Heidi won $1,000.00 for second place overall in this competition.
She will again be in the Transparent Watercolor show this summer in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Beta Nu knows more prizes will be coming for Heidi with her watercolor entries or maybe the oil paintings which she
began this past fall. In the meantime, Heidi is serving on Beta Nus 75th anniversary celebration committee. Our
chapter is proud of Heidis second career accomplishments and we are looking forward to our 75th event in May.
-Photos and articles submitted by: Susan Wagner, Beta Nu Communications

Sunset Salute
Watercolor
9.5 x 13.5 in

Heidi Hanssen

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Smile! You Are At Convention

Delta Chi member

Like Nita Scott asked us at con
vention, W hat do you value about
membership? Why not share
those things with perspective
members.

Beta Gamma members attending the Wine

and Cheese reception: Fran Wilheim, Marilyn
Bauer, and Ellen Andrews

Betsy Foreman won the Culinary

Basket for her new kitchen.

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More Convention Moments

Look for more photos next month and on the website

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