Xi Chapter of Mu State

Florida District V

Winter 2016

Dear Xi sisters,
On November 12, Xi Chapter initiated 3 new members. We
are fortunate to welcome Catheline Andre-Dixon, Neisha
Billy, and Nichele Williams who are very enthusiastic about
joining Delta Kappa Gamma and furthering Educational
Excellence. Thank you to Tracey Williams for recruiting
these outstanding women educators. Thank you also to
Diane Valovich for hosting and planning our initiates
Orientation on September 15. It is vital that we continue
to grow our chapter. Please be thinking of inviting
prospective members to our meetings and special events.
Now that all dues are in, we can report that we have 28
members, and we owe Louise Costello, treasurer, a BIG
thank you for her persistence.
The November 3 meeting at the Hawthorne Village
Clubhouse was very successful with 20 members including
guest, Barbara Belyeu, from Beta Alpha in attendance.
Thank you to Pat Houchens, Jane Spence, Sharon Quinn
and all who brought in canned goods, donated to World
Fellowship, and shared an assortment of hors doeuvres.
Our speaker, Julio Perez, from UF/IFASs Master Gardener
and Florida Master Naturalist programs was very
informative.
Thanks also to all who signed up for committees or who
serve in other capacities to make our chapter strong.
Your committee Chairs for this Biennium are: Program (1st
VPs): Sharon Quinn, Jane Spence; Membership(2nd VP):
Diane Valovich; Educational Excellence: Tracey Williams;
World Fellowship: Risa Katz; Scholarships/Grants: Kristen
Marchese; By-Laws: Barbara Sabin; Finance: Bea Wilbur;
Communication/Website: Neena Grosvenor. We are also

honored to have 3 members serving in MU State:

Bea Wilbur: Chair, By-Laws; Neena Grosvenor:
Communications committee; Tracey Williams:
Membership Expansion committee.
See you all at our December 3 Holiday Luncheon at
Galuppis in Pompano Beach.
The tour of the Sample-McDougall House has been
canceled due to a conflict. Remember to bring the
needed items for Gods Little Lambs Preschool/Child
Care Center. Thank you to Barbara Sabin for being
our Santa.
Thank you all for your continued commitment to
Delta Kappa Gamma.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
PEACE, LOVE AND JOY IN THE NEW YEAR.
Carol Lansdale
Xi President

HOLIDAY PARTY December 3, 2016 - Galuppis

Xi Sisters
Our holiday social service project this year will once again be for Gods Little
Lambs. At our annual holiday luncheon, the first Saturday in December, please
bring an unwrapped item of childrens clothing. Because little ones have
accidents and spills, clean shirts and pants are often needed, as well as under
panties and socks. Both boys and girls items, sizes 2-6 are neededbut nothing
too fancy, as we certainly dont want to encourage accidents!
Carol Stevens, the director and her staff are most grateful for our project. Many
thanks!
***Small, new books that may be taken home by a child are also most
welcome!
Gods Little Lambs
1100 N. Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Gods Little Lambs was formed in 1999 to minister to families that were homeless. Today as a community
outreach of Christ Church (United Methodist), it provides childcare largely for children from low income
families. With a maximum capacity of 97, it is a licensed center providing low-cost, quality care for infants
to pre-kindergarten aged children in a happy and safe learning environment.

Here are some websites to check out for Florida Landscaping ideas discussed at our last

meeting
http://www.broward.org/Parks/Extension/UrbanHorticulture/Pages/FloridaFriendlyLandscapi
ngPresentations.aspx a copy of presentations we give including the one I gave Florida
Friendly Landscaping principles
http://www.broward.org/Parks/ThingsToDo/Pages/GardeningQuestionsAnswered.aspx pdfs
of some documents that are helpful in you landscape/garden

*** University School of Nova is looking for a Middle School Media Specialist. If
you know anyone who might be interested in this position, please tell them to
apply online at the NSU job site at www.nsujobs.com

Xi Calendar for 2016-17

Remember to visit our website at
DKG Calendar For 2016-2017
www.dkgxichapter.org

D/W

August 24

September 23-24

F-S

Orlando, FL

-MU State Conference /Fall Workshop

October 8th

Sat

Fall Initiation (Breakfast)

-Business Mtg 1

McDivots Restaurant

3011 Rock Island Rd. Margate, FL 33063

November 3

December 3

Thur

SAT

Place

Time

Date

-First Day of School

Hawthorne Clubhouse
Pot Luck Supper
Holiday Party
Lunch (about $20.00) at
Galuppis
Private Tour ($5.00) of:
Sample-McDougall House

January

19 2017

February 16

March 18

Thur

Hawthorne Clubhouse

Thur

Hawthorne Clubhouse

Sat

Event

Birthday Party at Champps

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Speaker:

UF/IFAS Extension Agent

Master Gardeners

Thanksgiving Fun: Bring in 3 can goods to share

with someone in need.
Limited menu-semi private room
1103 N Federal Pompano 33062

8:30

5:00

11:30

450 NE 10th St, Pompano Bch, FL 33060

http://samplemcdougallhouse.com
-Business Mtg 2
Speaker: N. Grosvenor:
Get Social with Media
Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
Business Mtg 3
Presentation: Things I love: Group
participation
-Birthday Month /
-Business Mtg 4

April 27-30

ThursSun

May 6

SAT

May 29
June 8

MON
Thur

-Memorial Day

July 13

Thur

-Planning mtg for calendar and events for

next year

5:00

5:00

11:30

-Mu State Convention/Spring Forum

Plantation: The Preserve

Brunch/Lunch

-Founders Day /Kentucky Derby Day

TBA

-Last Day of School

**Monthly Meetings members will bring a

snack: Finger foods

9 AM