The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International—Alpha Delta State, Ohio - Pi Chapter
July 2018
Volume 38, Number 1
Inside this issue:
May Meeting Minutes 2
President’s Message
2018-19 Draft Program 3
Calendar
Ellen Jane Porter En-
hancement Grant
4
Message from President Sue Ayers
Ellen Jane Porter Grant 5
Form
Delta Kappa Gamma 6 bership challenge (Jeannie
Pins
2017-18 Dues Form 7 ways to recruit new members.
Happy Summer and Welcome
to the new DKG Pi Chapter
Pi Chapter Year!! Most of you know me,
2018-20 Officers & my name is Sue Ayers and I
Nominating Committee became a Delta Kappa Gamma
member in 2003 and I am your
new chapter president! Thanks
President
to Lori Williams for her service
Susan Ayers as President and I look forward
to leaning on her expertise
Vice President/Programs
during my term.
Cel Andzik-Grewe
I attended the Alpha Delta
Secretary State Leadership Workshop at
Ohio Northern University with
Becky Shepard
Suzanne Mitolo our Newsletter
Treasurer Editor soon after my visit with
the royal couple in England. :-)
Barbara Carruth
I have to say we were pumped
Parliamentarian
when we came away from the
meeting and started calling
Judy Gebhart
executive committee members
Past President
from the car on the way home
Lori Williams to get a meeting set up ASAP
before the glow of excitement
Nominating Committee
got tangled summer's busy
(Pending) pace. We met on June 18 so I
could start my presidency
Newsletter Editor
hopefully ahead of the game. I
Suzanne Mitolo have lots of news to share!
Pi’s Piper
Big things to come! There is a
new Alpha Delta State mem-
Brandt is the new Membership
Chair) that looks promising for
It is so important for the re-
tired members to embrace this.
Although we see good friends
at the meetings and enjoy the
programs, it's important to
remember the mission of
DKG as a Society that sup-
ports teachers and to take cau-
tion not to let us be just a so-
cial group. Please see if you
can bring an actively employed
teacher to the August meeting.
To meet the new challenge, we
need to start recruiting NOW!!
Our deadline is March 1.
To find out more about the
DKG Recruitment plan, go to
DKG.org. Your password is
your membership number
which is on your Membership
card. You can also find out
more about the Alpha Delta
State Challenge at alphadeltas-
tate.weebly.com - your user
name is your membership
number and dkg2014society is
the password. You can change
the password when you go into
the site.
I am making a special plea to
our active teachers to please
recruit your colleagues. There
are so many benefits to mem-
bership. The classroom grants,
continuing education aid, ser-
vice opportunities and being a
member of a professional soci-
ety is part of OTES and your
state evaluation plus your
school's highly qualified desig-
nation.
Several of us got together in
April to gather ideas for the
Program year. Cel Grewe is
the new VP in charge of Pro-
gramming and we have a good
start for the 2018-19 year.
Continued on Page Two.
MEETING
REMINDER
August 15, 5:30
Aullwood Farm
NEW LOCATION
Kick off the new
Pi Chapter year!
RSVP to Cel Andzik-Grewe
937-429-0815
ceciliaandizgrewe@att.net
Social Committee meet
@ 5:00
Retiree Food
Assignments:
A-G Salad
H-Q Entree
R-Z Dessert
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May Meeting Minutes—Becky Shepard, Secretary

Delta Kappa Gamma
Pi Chapter
Fairview United Methodist Church
Scholarship Tea
May 6, 2018
Cathy Sweny called the meeting to order at 2:40 PM as
Lori Williams, President was unable to attend for health
reasons.
There was no agenda.
Members were asked to bring a tea cup or mug that had
a special memory for them. Time was spent sharing
these special memories.
Lee Shambo, a Past President, installed Sue Ayers as the
President for the biennium. Cel Andzik-Grewe was in- Women teachers,
stalled as Vice President. Becky Shepard will remain as to the calling
secretary.
Firmly rally, never
Lee informed the members of the increase of applica-
tions received for Scholarship Grants. Because of the falling...
overwhelming response, the chapter awarded five schol-
arships instead of the usual two. This is also the first
President’s Message, continued
time a male has applied for a scholarship.
Cathy Sweny, past VP is staying on to assist Cel so it promises to
The recipients of the scholarship are: be an exciting year. You’ll find the draft program calendar in the
newsletter. We’re still working on some details, but in the mean-
Cecelia Rose Meadors, Chaminade time, get out the pen and mark your calendars now. The May date
University of Dayton Sinclair Academy (to be determined) - this year's spring tea - will be our 80th year
anniversary of Pi Chapter! Linda will send out the final copy
Emily Horath, Centerville through email later in the summer.
University of Dayton Alpha Delta State has adopted a project to aid foster care students
Noah Michael McGeorge, Wayne throughout the state. This is something that is increasing in ur-
Ohio University gency due to the opioid epidemic and effects teaching in our
schools at a truly core level. At the executive meeting, Suzanne
Gena’e Lynne Yeldell, DPS-Stivers Mitolo offered to chair an Ad Hoc Committee to address this
Miami University within our chapter. This is also one of the components for Pi
Chapter to earn its Gold Key. More coming…
Maria Jasek, Alter
The August 15, 5:30 meeting at AULLWOOD FARM will fea-
Marion University in Indiana ture Sam Romeo the new Naturalist as our speaker along with
more information about how we can become a stronger chapter.
This is always a favorite meeting and the retirees bringing carry-ins
A group photo was taken of the recipients. makes it especially yummy!
Meeting was adjourned at 3:08 PM Lastly, are you getting your Alpha Delta State Voice? If not please
let me know. My email is msmeayers@yahoo.com. Please put
Respectfully submitted, DKG or Pi Chapter in the subject line.
Becky Shepard Happy Summer!! Stay Cool and I'll see you in August.
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Pi Chapter 2018-19 Draft Program Calendar

More detail to follow.

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ELLEN JANE PORTER CLASSROOM ENHANCEMENT GRANT

GOALS
1. The Ohio Pi Chapter of Delta Kappa Chapter Society International will offer a total of $1500 per year (July 1
to June 30) to distribute among Pi Chapter members to fund classroom projects that will put creative ideas
into practice in order to enhance students' educational experiences.
2. The purpose of these grants is to support Pi Chapter members, and to serve as a recruitment incentive for
future members.
3. To honor the memory of benefactor, Ellen Jane Lorenz Porter, who led a wonderfully productive and varied
life with creativity, self-improvement and commitment to her passions. She attended Wellesley College and
majored in music. Her music teaching career began in Akron, Ohio. Next she went to Paris to study musi-
cal composition under the famed teacher, Nadia Boulanger. In 1932 Ellen Jane joined the Lorenz Music
Publishing Company, founded by her grandfather E. S. Lorenz, as a cub editor where she wrote many origi-
nal musical compositions. She became Editor in Chief in 1940, a position she held until her retirement from
Lorenz in 1963.
After retiring she went back to college and earned her Master’s Degree from Wittenberg University. Then at
age 71, she earned her Ph. D in Sacred Music from Union Graduate School and was awarded an honorary
Doctor of Music from the University of Dayton. Ellen Jane continued to compose music until her death in
December of 1996 and is remembered as a respected authority on hand bells, which she helped bring to
prominence in the United States. Ellen Jane was a devoted and generous member of Pi Chapter.

BENEFITS
The funded projects will benefit students as fully as possible and should be curriculum based.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be a member of Pi Chapter for a minimum of 2 years to be eligible to apply for a grant.
There is no maximum that a single member may receive in Porter Classroom Grants, but preference in selection will go to
members who have not received a grant in any of the three years before the current application.
The projects must be completed by the end of the academic year in which the funds were granted.
The member must agree to give a report at a Pi Chapter meeting to describe the project and its outcomes.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Members will apply for a grant by submitting an application form to the Ellen Jane Porter Grants committee chair, as indi-
cated on the form.
The deadline for applications is October 15. If the $1500 is not completely awarded to applicants who submitted their pro-
jects by October 15, then applications will be accepted at any time and considered upon submission.

SELECTION PROCESS
The president will appoint a committee of at least 3 members who will evaluate the applications and decide how much and who re-
ceives the grants

AWARDS
The treasurer will promptly reimburse expenses covered by the grant upon receiving receipts from the teacher.
These classroom grants will be funded from the Ellen Jane Porter fund.

Revised: 7/20/14
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ELLEN JANE PORTER CLASSROOM ENHANCEMENT

GRANT APPLICATION FORM

NAME ____________________________________DATE_________________

Home Phone _____________________ Email ___________________________

PROJECT TITLE _________________________________________________

Subject Area(s) of Project ___________________________________________

Project Site________________________________________________________

Amount Requested _______________________(Should equal budget total)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Attach a description of your project, stating as specifically as possible its purpose, needs, goals, objectives, where, when,
and under what conditions activities will take place.
Include a time-line for the project.
Does the project involve any other members of Pi Chapter, or other teachers? __________
Explain their involvement.

PROJECT RESULTS
What specific results will this project have for students?
How will you measure these results?

BUDGET
Attach a proposed budget with item descriptions and costs.
Can the project be completed if it is only partially funded? __________
If so, please prioritize budgeted items to indicate which are essential, and which could be otherwise supplied, or will not
jeopardize the project, if funding were not available.

SUBMISSION
Submit your completed application to Barbara Carruth at jccbsc@gmail.com or 5601Winterberry Ct., Dayton, OH 45431-
2814. (Electronic submission preferred.)
The deadline for applications is October 15. If the $1500 is not completely awarded to applicants who submitted their
projects by October 15, then applications will be accepted at any time and considered upon submission.
(Allow one month from application dates to notification of acceptance for funding.)

CERTIFICATION I certify
that I have been a member of Pi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International for at least 2 years
that after the completion of the project I will give a report at a Pi Chapter meeting describing the project and its outcomes

(Signature)
Revised: 7/20/14 (Typed name is accepted on an electronic submission.)
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RESPECTING THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA PINS

The Delta Kappa Gamma Key Pin has a wreath of laurel symbolizing the distinction which those who wear this
pin have achieved, and a cup which represents knowledge. Out of respect, we proudly wear the pin over our
hearts to meetings and conferences. Likewise, the Chapter President Pin honors the service and dedication of
the member. Upon the resignation or death of a member, returning either pin to the chapter guarantees it will be
treated with dignity when no longer in use. The forms below may be filled out to make family aware of a mem-
ber's wishes about the disposal of her Delta Kappa Gamma pins.

TO MY FAMILY/FRIENDS, TO MY FAMILY/FRIENDS,
This is my Delta Kappa Gamma Key Pin. I have This is my Delta Kappa Gamma Chapter Presi-
worn it with pride since my initiation. When I dent Pin. It was an honor for me to wear this
can no longer wear it, please return it to: pin indicating my service to the Society. When I
Pi Chapter can no longer wear it, please return it to:
Pi Chapter
(My chapter)
(My chapter)
-Or-
-Or-
Alpha State
Alpha State
State Organization
State Organization
To get the name and address of my chapter’s
current president, please contact: To get the name and address of my chapter’s
current president, please contact:
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
PO Box 1589
PO Box 1589
Austin, TX 78767-1589.
Austin, TX 78767-1589.

Date
Date

Signature of Member
Signature of Member

Mission: The Delta Kappa Gamma So-

ciety International promotes professional
and personal growth of women educa-
tors and excellence in education.
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NEWS FROM THE TREASURER

Please be aware that active Delta Kappa Gamma members' dues are $76. This breaks
down into $40 for International Dues, $13 for State Dues, $22 for Pi Chapter, $ .40 for
state scholarships, and $ .60 for Pi Chapter scholarships for members.
Reserve members' dues are $26. The reserve members are Marjorie Craver, Connie Fox,
Pat Lockard, Dorothy Rankin, and Monetta Wilkins.
Donations to Crayons to Classrooms will be collected at the January meeting.

Pi Chapter Dues Form

The dues are $76. Please make your check payable to Pi Chapter. You may pay at the
August or October meetings or you may mail your check to me, Barb Carruth (address is
below). Please pay by October 15 so that I have time to prepare the reports for both
State and International.
If you would like to make a special donation to one of the following funds, please indicate
this below.

Dues $76

Pi Anniversary Fund __________

Grant-In-Aid (High School Senior Grants) __________
Pi Scholarship (Members) __________
Postage __________
Schools for Africa __________
Service __________
(There will no longer be a collection for the Service Committee since Pi Chapter is using $750 per year in investment income
to fund their work. If you would still like to make a personal donation, please feel free to do so.)
World Fellowship ___________
Unrestricted (Use as needed) ___________
Grand Total ___________

Name _________________________________________________
Please send by October 15.
Barbara Carruth 5601 Winterberry Court Dayton, OH 45431-2814