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Kappa Phi News

Kappa Phi Chapter, No, 261, Area 9, Carrollton, TX
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Texas State Organization
Carrollton-Farmers Branch
Vol.38, Issue 1
September, 2016
DKG Mission Statement: The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes
professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

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Presidents message

September Program

Dear Kappa Phi sisters,

With all of our exciting programs and enthusiastic
officer help; it looks to be a GREAT year for our
chapter. We know you will do your part to attend and
support and find wonderful teachers to invite for
membership! Our thanks to Barb Taylor and Debbie
Moss for working so hard on our yearly plans and to Pat
B. for jumping on the wagon with dues reminders.
Thanks to all who will be attending the Area 9
Workshop to get even more great ideas and enjoy more
fellowship with our sisters across DFW.
On a personal note, I would like to reiterate my thanks to
you all for your generous donation to the scholarship
fund for my children. I think we will save for AJ as
Savannah is beginning her third year at the University of
Arkansas, and we will use our savings to finish her
costs. I thank you even more for your prayers and good
wishes as we continue our journey. As many of you
know, some days are better than others, but we pray a lot
and reread our cards and know that many people care for
us. I am blessed to know each one of you.
Tina Flatt
And many thanks to those of you who have already
taken on a role of leadership or a committee position.
And thanks to those of you who will soon be making
your own decision as to which committee is the best fit
for you and how you will serve, as well as be served by
Kappa Phi.
Susan Price

GETTING TO KNOW YOU, GETTING TO KNOW ALL

ABOUT YOU.

DATE: September 1, 2016

TIME: 5:30-7:30
PLACE: Sweet Basil
17610 Midway
Trinity Mills and Midway
972.733.1500

PURPOSE: To unite women educators of the world in a

genuine spiritual fellowship
To stimulate the personal and professional growth
of members and to encourage their participation
in appropriate programs of action
We know that you all are master educators, but being lifelong
learners, what else do you do? How do you play?
What are some fun and stimulating activities you do that
might interest others? What do you create artistically? (bring
your creation to show). How do you serve your community-many of you volunteer your time for worthwhile causes.
Let's have a fun evening of sharing and fellowship as we enjoy
one another.
Program of Work--Debbie Moss and Barbara Taylor
Food for thought:
It is a happy talent to know how to play. Ralph Waldo
Emerson
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old
because we stop playing. George Bernard Shaw

Here's to a wonderful new year!

PROGRAM: How Do You Play, Create, and Serve--Round

table discussion and show and tell

You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than

in a year of conversation. Plato

DKG Vision Statement: Leading women educators impacting education worldwide

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Money Matters
Its Dues time! Thanks to the eight members who
paid their $90 dues at the August meeting. As discussed
then, only a small portion stays with the chapter. Dues
are due October 31st and as stated at the meeting, I will
hold your check until the date on the check. This may
help some members with their budgeting and it is not a
problem for me. You can give me your check at the
meetings or send to me at Pat Bielamowicz 2101
Columbia Dr. Richardson, TX 75081. I will let you
know when I get your check. Thank you for helping
with this not my favorite task.
I sent registration fees for the thirteen members who
indicated they would be attending the workshop in Ennis
September 17th. Five members have paid and the rest
can either mail me the $12 fee or give it to me at the
September meeting.
I received confirmation from Emma McClure that she
has registered at North Texas University and is excited
to begin this journey. I have sent her the $500 Grant-inAid scholarship money. We should feel proud to help
further Emmas education in teaching.
Thanks to the many members who contributed to the
Scholarship Fund for Tinas children, Savannah and AJ.
This will hopefully help the Flatt children with a
challenge that is always difficult.
In closing, it is not too early to plan for our annual
auction which benefits our Grant-in-Aid fund. You can
help by attending, bringing guests and contributing those
items that you have made or bought to the December
meeting! Pat

Delta Kappa Gamma

Kappa Phi Chapter
Treasurer's Report
Balance June, 2016
Deposits

$9,865.74*
0

Withdrawals
#1094
Flatt Scholarship Fund
$600
Available Cash
$9,265.74
Balance August, 2016

$9,265.74

* Includes $5,786.68 designated for scholarship money

Proposed Budget will be sent in a separate email.

August
8 Mary Funk
29 Charlotte Davis

September
8 Lauri Matthews
19 Susan Price
24 Barbara Taylor
28 Tina Flatt

Many thanks to Corresponding Secretary Lauri

Matthews for agreeing to send out Meeting Evites
this year.
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Strickland Project
NEWS FLASH...HELP requested...
Actively recruiting some volunteers for
Strickland Elementary office help.
No experience needed!
Pat, Debbie, Nancy, and Vicky have already signed
up to help out. If two or more of you can assist,
please let Vicky know at bvherr@aol.com. If two
more sign up, our expertise would only be needed
twice a semester. Not a bad gig.
Further info will be sent to you regarding tasks and
a schedule.
Start date is Sept. 13.
Hope this meets the need.
Vicky

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Delta Kappa Gamma

Kappa Phi Minutes-August 4, 2016
August 4, 2016 meeting Kappa Phi of Delta Kappa Gamma
International Society was held at the home of Betty Shaw
who graciously hosts our annual salad/supper.
Meeting was called to order by Co-Presidents Susan Price
and Tina Flatt and introduced guests Fran Bolte and Jan
Waggoner. Jan Waggoner, a long time member has rejoined
our ranks from Alabama. Fran Bolte was a guest of Sally
Saar.
Vicki Herr eloquently delivered the inspirational message
which celebrated the multi-dimensionality of women.
Minutes were approved from the May 5 meeting by a motion
from Tina Flatt.
Treasurers report by Pat Bielamowiz included membership
dues of $90. Fall Workshop in Ennis is $12. Pat stated that
you may pay membership dues and the Fall Workshop with
one check. She also said she will order names tags for those
who may need them.

went around for Xeroxing purposes. Remember, you must

complete a background check on-line.
Yearbook-Celeste Craig will complete and update photos.
Membership-extend membership to first year teachers and
librarians.
Newsletter-Susan Marchus-Family health issues has
prevented Susan to do this task.
Publicity Web-anniewebb is the password.
Finance Budget-Vickie Herr-budget will be voted on in
September. Where and how do we want to spend our money?
Global Awareness-ASTEF-money sent overseas. Nancy
Shaheen Area 9. Consider the Golden Rose Achievement
Award and perhaps other awards for our chapter.
Update on Convention-Debbie Moss. The convention went
very well with excellent attendance. Many of us helped stuff
the totes and attended sessions and banquets. Kappa Phi
received the following awards.
1.

Motion was made by Sarah Eaton to ensure that Susan

Price, as Co-President has signing privileges for checks. It
was seconded by Marilyn Marsh and approved.
Barbara Taylor and Debbie Moss presented activities for the
upcoming new year.
Sept 1-Sweet Basil-Barbara Taylor How do you play,
who/where do you serve, create, round table discussion.
Oct 6-Marshalls BBQ-Vicki Herr Project Hope. She will
present information.
Dec 1-Barbara Taylors Home-Christmas Party and
Auction for Grants-in-aide- Nancy Shaheen is usually the
auctioneer.
Jan 5-Caf France- Debbie Moss-State Headquarters-Also
New Membership Orientation- Birthday Celebration.
Feb 2-Water Tower Theatre-Silent Sky Play celebrating a
woman astronomer.
April 6-Spring Creek BBQ-New Member Initiation.
May 4-Grant-in Aide-Honorees Founders and Presidents
Celebration.
Off Months in November and March-Suggestions were
Bunco/Game night, Cards, Field trips such as Arboretum,
museums etc. Some sort of game night would be a good way
to raise money so we can fund our scholarships.
Strickland School Project-Vicki Herr- support for the
teachers at the school to honor Nancy Strickland. Signup sheet

2.
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5.

Exemplary Yearbook Award and the Early Bird

Award for Yearbook
5 Star Newsletter Communication Award
TSO Certified Chapter Website
Tudor Rose Award for increasing membership
ASTEF (Alfa State Texas Education Foundation)
Scholarship Honors for $1 per member

Area 9 workshop-Sept 17, 8:00 am-1:00 pm. This is in

Ennis, Texas.
New Business-Committee Sign-up, Sign-up for words of
inspiration passed around. Discussion of partnering with a
Girl Scout Group.
Announcements
CCDC Planning Meeting August 13 from 10-12 in Irving.
Representatives needed Retirement Party for Betty Vines.
Sunday, August 14, from 2-4, TSO State Headquarters.
CCDC Annual Luncheon will be April 1, 2017
June, 2017 Convention in Houston.
------------------------------------Susan Price/Tina Flatt, co presidents
---------------------------------------Sally Saar, recording secretary

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From our Area 9 Coordinator

Hello my dear sisters in Area 9,

We are ready to get going with a new biennium for our chapters! I am so excited to see the last half of my biennium
get started. We have 26 chapters In our Area! My desire and hope is to come see everyone this year.
Our first big adventure and platform is our Area Workshop! I look forward to seeing
you at the workshop. We have many of our ladies presenting and sharing with you.
We will be getting the program together online so you can check it out before you get to Ennis.
Stay tuned for directions!
Our Texas State Convention was so great and our area did an outstanding job of working at all
different levels. Thanks to Judy Mezick and Mary Claire Welch from our area for an outstanding
job in working tons and tons of hours to make the convention so successful!
In July, I traveled to Nashville along with 121 other Texans to attend the International
Convention. It was an awesome experience and all through the year I will share with you what I
learned and experienced from the convention.
In the meantime, lets get ready for a wonderful time in Ennis on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17!
See you then, Cathy

{RE: Area Workshop some are hoping to go up and spend Friday night there.}
{For more Info call or email Susan Price}

August Meeting @ Betty Shaws

What a spread! Right,Celeste.

Our great hostess, granddaughter & newbie Lee

So good to have Jan W back

1. Graphics courtesy of Microsoft Word non-commercial use graphics.

2. Photos courtesy of Kappa Phi Members
3. Graphic courtesy dkgtexas.org/graphics

Sparkling Photos courtesy Debbie Moss

Smiles in the kitchen