South Carolina State Organization

V O L U M E 6 6 I S S U E 3
The Digest
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International J U N E 2 0 2 2

Update On Its Pen and Ink Drawing

The Headquarters pen and ink drawing has
been used many times in publications and on
note cards. Since the graphic is not signed,
many have wondered about who drew it. Hap-
pily, Dr. Marianne Holland solved the mystery
at the Training Session in Greenwood on May
14. Marianne had asked Patricia Pollard of her
chapter to do the drawing. To set the story
straight, Marianne has written an article to
share with our membership and to give credit to
Drawing by Patricia Pollard, Alpha Eta Chapter
her friend Pat Pollard.
The lovely pen and ink drawing of the Auld-Murdock Headquarters Building
was done in the 1990’s by one of our own SCSO members, Patricia Pollard, a mem-
ber of Alpha Eta Chapter in Columbia. Mrs. Pollard, a native of Laurens and an
outstanding artist/teacher, was a graduate of the University of South Carolina who
continued her studies at Temple University, earning a master’s degree. She also stud-
ied abroad in programs offered in various countries, always continuing her painting.
Patricia taught in Richland One and Two in Columbia and served as an Adjunct Pro-
fessor in the Art Department at Columbia College. Many of her former students be-
came life-long friends.
She held memberships in the Colonial Dames Seventeenth Century, the National
Society of Magna Cart, the most noble Order of the Garter and the Colonial Order of
the Crown, and Kappa Pi National Art Education Fraternity, and the DKG Interna-
Patricia Pollard
tional Society. Many members of the SCSO do remember Pat Pollard, who moved to 1933 - 2018
Still Hopes Retirement Center in her later years. Her hand-drawn Christmas greeting
cards were a joy to receive. Sadly, Pat passed away in 2018, but members of the SCSO continue to en-
joy her artwork through the pen and ink rendition of our Headquarters Building.

Article by Dr. Marianne Holland, former Alpha Eta Chapter member, now a member of Beta Kappa Chapter.

Inside This Issue: Necrology - P 5 Wearing Pin - P 9

President’s Message - P 2 Expansion Committee P 6 State Meeting – P 10
Membership - P 4 Virtual Chapter - P 7 Chapter News - P11
International Convention - P 5 Order of the Rose- P 8 Calendar - P16

2021-2023
Officers and Staff
Susie Epps
President
susieepps@gmail.com
Elizabeth Vance
1st Vice President
vnclb@aol.com
Melanie Cook
2nd Vice President
myjcook@yahoo.com
Jane Farmer
Secretary
jfarm216@hotmail.com
Dr. Eunice Rowell
Treasurer
eunicedkg@gmail.com
Dr. Diane Stewart
Assistant Treasurer
dianestewart1@aol.com
Dr. Kathy Carter
Executive Secretary
kcarter@csssc.com
Linda Smith
Assistant Executive Secretary
And House Manager
lbsmaddog@gmail.com
Janis K. Blocker
Parliamentarian
dajaview@lowcountry.com
Dr. Jill Branyon
Immediate Past President
jillbranyon@gmail.com
Karen Faulkenberry
DIGEST Editor
SCSOEditor@gmail.com
Pamela Oliver
Webmaster
oliverpb@yahoo.com
322 Sagewood Rd Greenwood, SC 29646
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Message From the President
Dear SCSO Sisters, it was great seeing and talking
with many of you at our recent SCSO Executive
Board Meeting and our two chapter officer-training
workshops! I want to thank all of the state officers and
committee chairs who helped organize the events and
offered training to new chapter officers.
This first year of my biennium has been one of re-
newal, change, and new beginnings. The Expansion
Committee came up with a way to renew two chapters
Susie Epps in distress. The Leadership Challenge Committee and
executive secretary found creative ways to change
traditional meetings. The website has a new beginning. South Carolina
has certainly been GROWing the DKG Rose!
Under the capable hands of Martha Horton (Eta), the Expansion
Committee has changed the dissolution of two chapters into one of re-
newal. The Pi chapter will be reformed to include some original Pi mem-
bers and new members from the Moncks Corner area. Alpha Omega is
reforming as the first virtual chapter. This chapter will hold all but one
meeting on Zoom to allow SC members who have relocated to stay part
of SCSO and members who can no longer get around a way to stay ac-
tive in a chapter.
The Leadership Challenge Committee, led by Jenny Trombley
(Theta), met the challenge of Covid and the variants by changing the tra-
ditional in-person meeting with an all-day Zoom meeting. This approach
was successful and included several speakers and participants who
might not have been able to meet traditionally.
Dr. Kathy Carter (Chi) was also faced with a change to the traditional
meeting location for our State Meeting/Training event. She found a place
closer to Headquarters, which allowed its use for afternoon training ses-
sions. For many members, this was their first glimpse of our beautiful,
Auld/Murdoch House. What a wonderful opportunity!
Thanks to the hard work of our Webmaster, Pam Oliver (Mu), SCSO
has a beautiful new website, SCSO-DKG.weebly.com. This marks a new
beginning as the website finally has our new name, SCSO in the ad-
dress. Not only is the address easier to remember than the old site, but
the new website can hold additional information, which will be a boon to
the state organization. The material on the new website is being updated
with current information. If you have a suggestion for additional infor-
mation that needs to be added, please send your ideas to me at
susieepps@gmail.com.
I look forward to seeing many of you at the DKG International Con-
vention in New Orleans, July 12-16, 2022, where SCSO will continue to
GROW the DKG ROSE!
(864) 344-0029 susieepps@gmail.com (864) 457-2441 susieepps@gmail.com
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 From the Treasurer, Dr. Eunice Rowell
Our 2021-2022 fiscal year will soon close, and there’s lots and lots of work yet to be
completed. April was a hectic month because I had to get ready for the Executive Board
Meeting; I also have the headquarters annual meeting and getting the books up-to-date
for our Auditor. This is just a part of the job that I genuinely enjoy. It’s been a wonderful
eight years working with everyone. As I begin a new journey in life, I must tell you that I
don’t think I will ever work with a nicer group of ladies. You are The Best, and you’re my
Forever friends.
I sure hope all chapters have begun collecting 2022-2023 dues. Neither the Interna-
tional dues nor our State dues will increase for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The International portals are open,
and the chapter treasurers can begin creating invoices and submitting dues. Dues are due to International by
June 30. Chapter treasurers can also start sending state dues to me; however, I can’t deposit any checks until
July 1. When you send state dues, don’t forget to enclose a check for the scholarship fee(s).
As of July 1, you will have a new State Treasurer who anxiously awaits the pleasure of meeting and working
with each of you. In the next issue of the Digest, you’ll see her lovely picture – Once we find out the name of the
incoming State Treasurer, we’ll get her information to you so that you can send her a warm greetings message.
Your chapter 990N is the number one priority after July 1. Please get this completed as soon after July 1 st as
possible so that our “dear Uncle Sam” will be happy.
Again, thank you for the pleasure of working with you over the past eight years. You have my address and
my phone number so please keep in touch. Sending my Love and Best Wishes to All! Eunice

11 Birch Place, Clemson Downs, Clemson, SC 29631 Phone: (864) 993-2375 eunicedkg@gmail.com

From the Executive Secretary, Dr. Kathy Carter

I want first to thank all my DKG sisters who served for the past two years in a
chapter-level leadership role—officers, treasurers, parliamentarians, or committee
chairs. Our state organization is grateful for all you did during the last biennial. The
challenges you faced were unlike any we have had in recent history. There are no
words that are sufficient to express our sincere thanks to each teacher and school
administrator who managed chapter work and all the challenges you faced daily at
your schools, district offices, colleges, and universities. The heart and soul of DKG
International are what happens at the chapter level.
Please complete form 110, which lists all your new officers' names and contact
information for 2022-2024. A copy of form 110 should be sent to DKG International
at mem@dkg.org and a copy to me. If your chapter has a new treasurer, please complete form 87 and send
a copy to Dr. Eunice Rowell and International. You can find these forms on the DKG International website.
Since I assumed the executive secretary position in July of 2020, I have had the privilege of visiting in
person or via zoom 19 chapters across the state. I continue to be amazed at all the projects and activities in
South Carolina. I have been extremely impressed with the fundraising projects that have allowed our chap-
ters to raise money for scholarships and grants-in-aid. Several chapters are involved with silent/loud auc-
tions and garage sales or have tables at community-wide events in their neighborhoods. One chapter, Alpha
Beta in Bennettsville, has sold beautiful geraniums in their community for years. Their proceeds go toward
scholarships and grants to organizations in their community that support the development of young children.
They are truly making a difference. Please send me updates on what your chapter is doing. In addition to
raising money to support your projects, it is also a great marketing tool for our organization.
Spring is such a special time of year. Everything is so fresh. It is exciting to see the many new faces as-
suming their roles as chapter presidents. As the new chapter president, you are now part of our state execu-
tive board. You will represent your chapter and have a vote at executive board meetings. We are also very
thankful to those of you who have served as chapter president in the past and are continuing to serve anoth-
er term in the new biennial—you are a special group of ladies. Recently I was elected president of the Chi
Chapter, and I am happy to serve along with each of you. Together let's make this a truly wonderful two
years. Please feel free to contact me at 803-467-6587 or KCarter@cssSC.com if I can help in any way.
kcarter@csssc.com Phone: (803) 254-5571 Headquarters
(803) 467-6587 Cell 19 St. Andrews Place, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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 DKG Membership- But Wait! There’s More!
By Linda Navorska, Membership Committee Chair

DKG membership offers more than chapter meetings, state training

and conventions, and international conferences and conventions, though
that’s a lot.
Do you know about the scholarships available? You can find guide-
lines and applications for the state scholarships at scso-
dkg.weebly.com. Go to the Resources tab and then Important Forms. Ap-
plications are due January 1 of each year. International Scholarship in-
formation can be found at dkg.org. After you sign in* go to the Apply/
Submit tab, go to Applications, then Scholarships. These applications are
Linda Navorska due February 1 of each year. Put this on your calendar for early November
so you won’t forget during the busy holiday season.
Are you aware of additional benefits and discounts for members? On the DKG website
(dkg.org), go to the About Us tab, where you can find information about the following:
Benefits tab: Leadership training, Travel (through Go Ahead Tours), Networking, Financial
Assistance, Activism, Publishing (art, literature, juried article, etc.), and recognition
Discounts tab: Amazon Smile (donates to DKG Supporting Fund), True Hearing, Capella,
Avis, and insurance (Boon Chapman Health, Educators Liability with AIM, ID Theft Assist,
Long Term Care, VPI Theft Insurance, Dental Insurance, Chapter Insurance [event, director
and officer, embezzlement, property].
*Have you set up your account on DKG.org? It will be necessary in order to use these bene-
fits and discounts. Go to dkg.org, Sign In (top right-hand corner), and enter your membership
number (We don’t get new cards every year now. If you don’t have a record of your member-
ship number, your chapter treasurer does.). The generic password is dkg2014society.org. After
entering the site, you will set up your new password.
Linda Navorska, SCSO Membership Chairman
navorska.aes1315@gmail.com

The “O” in GROW the DKG Rose

By Susie Epps, SCSO President

The “O” in GROW the DKG Rose, stands for “orient/reorient members about
the society.” Reorienting members can be as easy as a moment at each meeting.
An example is this article featuring one of SCSO’s founders, Martha Elizabeth
Thomas Fitzgerald. Mrs. Fitzgerald was an exceptional woman educator. A
teacher for many years, she also worked in the SC Department of Education, be-
coming the Director of Elementary Education. Mrs. Fitzgerald was the first wom-
an to be elected to the SC House of Representatives and was the only woman
serving during her first term. She represented Richland County for 11 terms. In
1938 she was selected by Governor Olin Johnston to help form SC’s DKG Chap-
ter, Alpha Eta State. She served as the first state president from 1938 to 1940
and then became the first executive secretary, serving for 37 years from 1941 to Martha Fitzgerald
1978!
In fact, in the state organization’s 84 years, there has been only six executive
secretaries: Martha Fitzgerald, Sara Auld (1978-1993), Margaret Edwards (1993-2002), Linda
Heckle (2002-2012), Regina Spell (2012-2020), and Dr. Kathy Carter (2020 - +). I have had the
pleasure of working with the last three, who are all exceptional women!

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 From The House Manager
It is a pleasure to welcome chapters, committees, and individuals back to Head-
quarters as the pandemic restrictions are lessening. There have been some up-
dates to make your stay more pleasurable-fresh paint in the bathroom, foam top-
pers for the beds, and floral landscaping in the front yard. The Holiday Open House
is on the schedule for December. This is the perfect time to plan a visit or schedule
a meeting. Why not take a tour of the house and learn about the history of DKG and
its founders? I would love to show you all the “treasures” archived there. You can
call, text, or email me at 803-361-1208 or email at lbsmaddog@gmail.com. There
Linda Smith is so much that makes our headquarters unique. I must express my gratitude to all
House Manager who contributed to the fundraiser during our meeting in April. To Catherine, who
spearheaded and organized the fundraiser, to sisters who contributed their time
and talents (oh, that caramel cake!), to sisters who gave so generously to support the house-I am
sincerely in your debt. The Auld Murdock house is a special place to me and to our organization.
Thank you! I look forward to greeting you in the next year.

International Convention
The 2022 International Convention will be an in-person event in New Orle-
ans on July 12-16. Hotel reservations are open. The first general session will
be at 6 pm on Tuesday, July 12. The regional breakfast will be on Friday, July
15. The last general session and Forum meeting will be on Saturday, July 16.
For more details, check out the DKG website dkg.org. If you are planning on
attending, please let Executive Secretary, Dr. Kathy Carter know at
kcarter@csssc.com. She will coordinate the South Carolina delegation and keep you informed.

Necrology
By Lynn Covington, Chair

Every biennium at the South Carolina State Convention, the

In Memoriam
Necrology Committee is responsible for a very special
event…….the Celebration of Life Ceremony. This ceremony Ellen Lorraine Friedrich Alpha Rho Chapter
is often said to be one of the most special events at the con-
vention. Family members of those who have passed away
Alice Ann McGee Story Phi Chapter
during the biennium are invited to attend as well as our con-
vention attendees. In planning and preparing for the ceremo-
Joan Middleton Miller Omicron Chapter
ny, the Necrology Committee needs help from the chapters.
Here is how you can help……..
• Form 6 (Report of the Death of Member) needs to be completed and sent to the Necrology Chair as
soon as possible. This form includes information about the deceased member included in the ceremo-
ny. For example, the section on the form that lists the member’s activities in the local chapter and any
state committees also includes professional/teaching experience. This information is used for the one-
page narrative included in the Memory Book that is kept on record at SC State headquarters. The
Memory Book also contains signatures of all who attend the ceremony.
• Relatives and their addresses are also listed on Form 6 because the committee will send them en-
graved invitations to the Ceremony of Life. Relatives that have attended in the past are grateful to be
included and for their family members to be remembered.
• In addition to Form 6, the committee asks that you send a one-page narrative about the deceased
chapter member and a photo.
Form 6 should be sent to the following: SC Necrology Chair – Lynn Covington 2026 Hebron Dunbar Road,
Clio, SC 29525 lynnisapirate@gmail.com; SC State Treasurer – Eunice Rowell 11 Birch Place, Clemson,
SC 29631 eunice8@earthlink.net; Membership Service Administrator, 1801 East 51 Street, Suite 365-162,
Texas, 78701 or mem@dkg.org

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 Exciting News for Retaining Our Chapters
and
Expanding Our Membership Choices
By Martha Horton, Expansion Committee Chair

SCSO Expansion Committee members have been involved in a long process of reflecting
on the possibilities for growth in our state organization. In April 2020 we presented our plans
to form a new chapter in the Moncks Corner area of Berkeley County and to assist two chap-
ters in the Charleston area, Beta and Alpha Sigma, in finding and enlisting additional chapter
members.
And then COVID shut down our plans to proceed. For two years, we anticipated the time
when we would be able to resume our search for members and move forward with our expan-
sion plans. In the meantime, many changes have taken place within our organization. Chap-
Caption describing
ters resorted to canceling in-person gatherings, meeting outside, and not meeting at all. And
picture
then, thegraphic.
or idea of meeting virtually gained popularity. Chapter members and committees could
once again “see” their DKG sisters, share chapter programs and news, and enjoy fellowship.
The world has taken on a new dimension, good in some ways and not so good in others.
But, despite everything, DKG has continued to move forward. Some states have turned to vir-
“To catch the reader's attention, place an

tual chapters, with California becoming a leader in this movement.

interesting sentence or quote from the story

And now, in 2022, our SCSO Expansion Committee members have agreed that it is time
here.”

to move forward with our plans for reaching outstanding educators in the Moncks Corner ar-
ea, as well as those in the Charleston area and throughout our state, whether members of
other chapters or new prospects.
To “save” two of our chapters that were considering dissolution due to lack of members
and leaders and to expand our membership base, Expansion Committee members have
reached two decisions.
1. We will proceed with securing prospective members in and around the Moncks Corner ar-
ea and the Charleston areas of Beta and Alpha Sigma. Outstanding Moncks Corner pro-
spects will be invited to join a Charleston chapter or the existing Pi Chapter. Pi Chapter
will be led by Mindy Hester, who has accepted the committee’s invitation to serve as
Chapter President. Hopefully, this revised chapter will be ready to proceed with enthusi-
asm and many new members and current Pi members by September of 2022.
2. We have great things in store for Alpha Omega in Abbeville. This chapter will continue as
a virtual chapter that will hold virtual meetings, with the exception of one in-person meet-
ing per year. Alpha Omega will be led by one of our outstanding SCSO members: Linda
Navorska will serve as Chapter President. Options for membership in the virtual chapter
Caption
will include:
describing
a. remaining or previous in-person Alpha Omega members
picture or
b. existing chapter members who are no longer able to drive to in-person chapter
graphic.
meetings, due to health or distance
c. existing SCSO members who have moved out of the area or out of state but who
wish to remain a South Carolina member
d. members who are living in nursing homes or assisted living facilities
e. members who have another valid reason for choosing virtual membership
f. prospective Moncks Corner prospects who meet the criteria for choosing virtual
membership
We look forward to a resurgence of active participation among SCSO members
throughout our state.

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 EEC Training Workshops
EEC By Elizabeth Vance, 1st Vice President EEC
Thank you to the Chapter 1st Vice Presidents/EEC Chairs and Personal and
Professional Growth Committee Chairs who attended the April 30 Training
Workshop in Columbia, SC, or the Alternate Training Workshop on May 14 at
North Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood, SC. Our goal was to present
you with helpful information and ideas to use with your chapter planning for the
new biennium.
Another excellent source of EEC workshops will be held at the 2022 DKG
International Convention on July 12-16 in New Orleans. The International Edu-
cational Excellence Committee will be presenting a workshop entitled “EEC Leg-
islative Programs and Projects: Diamond in the Rough,” held on Wednesday,
July 13. They will also be offering a 20-minute Fastbreak/Takeaway entitled “Tell
Elizabeth Vance
Us About DKG@UN: Celebrating a 25-year Partnership” on Thursday, July 14.
Tennessee State EEC will be presenting a workshop entitled “EEC Corner Spotlight: Chapter Pro-
grams and Projects“ on Thursday, July 14.
Although there is still time to register for the convention, be aware of a price increase for regis-
tration beginning June 13. For more information regarding the DKG International Convention, go to
dkg.org or contact Dr. Kathy Carter at kcarter@csssc.com.
I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Jill Branyon, Immediate Past State President, will be
serving as the SCSO Global Affairs Committee Chair. With her International teaching experi-
ence and special interest in World Fellowship, she is looking forward to leading the Global Affairs
Committee. You may contact her at jillbranyon@gmail.com with the name and address of your
chapter Global Affairs Committee Chair or chapter contact to receive news and updates.
Elizabeth Vance, SCSO 1st Vice President
Educational Excellence Chair 2021-23
31 Wild Strawberry Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909

New Virtual Chapter

Alpha Omega Chapter has become a virtual chapter. A virtual
chapter has all its meetings via Zoom except for one in-person
meeting each year. This virtual chapter is perfect for members who
want to be involved in DKG but cannot attend in-person meetings or
prefer the online format. The chapter needs at least four members
to begin. It already has a president, Linda Navorska, and needs a
treasurer. Linda said. “It is exciting to offer this option to all DKG
members in the state.”
If you want to transfer your membership to Alpha Omega, com-
plete the transfer form found on the DKG website (DKG.org>Forms>TR-A Transfer Request). This form is
then sent to the treasurer of your current chapter. It is important to note you cannot remain a member of
your current chapter and be a member of Alpha Omega. The virtual chapter also welcomes previous
members who had to drop membership because they couldn’t attend in-person meetings. If you know
someone that was a previous member, please have them contact Linda (navorska.aes1315@gmail.com).
The first meeting, in September, will be a planning meeting to determine what the members want from
this chapter. The meetings will still include business and a program. Linda has some ideas for craft activi-
ties and wants to hear thoughts for projects.
If you want more information or have questions about this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with
Linda Navorska (navorska.aes1315@gmail.com).

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 Receive Order of the Rose
The Order of the Rose is one of the highest honors SCSO can bestow on one of its
members. At the April Executive Board Meeting, five members of the Pi Chapter were in-
ducted into the Order of the Rose.
The first was given in memory of Alice Cribb, a charter member of the Pi Chapter. For
many years she taught Business Education at Pleasant Hill High School in Georgetown. In Alice Cribb
Pi Chapter, Alice was known “for keeping everyone straight” since she was familiar with all
the DKG governing documents. She loved DKG and will long be remembered with this Or-
der of the Rose honor.
The second Pi Chapter Sister honored was Dohnree Powell Cribb. She earned a BA de-
gree from Winthrop University and engaged in graduate studies at The Citadel and the Uni-
versity of South Carolina. Dohnree was initiated into Pi Chapter in 1973. She served as
president of her chapter and 2nd vice president of Alpha Eta State, which is now SCSO. Dohnree Cribb
The third recipient was Martha Lee “Sunny” Poston of Hemingway. She earned her BA
Caption describing
degree in Elementary Education for the University of South Carolina and a Master’s in Early
picture orEducation
Childhood graphic. from Coastal Carolina University. Additional hours prepared her to
teach middle school and special education. She taught for 35 years at her alma mater,
Pleasant High School. Sunny was initiated into Pi Chapter in 1988. She served as treasur-
er for many years and enjoyed attending state meetings.
“To catch the reader's attention, place an
The fourth recipient was Kaye B. Thomas, who grew up in Kingstree, SC. She received Sunny Poston
interesting sentence or quote from the story

her BA in Elementary Education from Columbia College and a Master’s in Library Infor-
here.”

mation Science from the University of South Carolina. Her teaching career spans 38 years,
22 as an elementary teacher and 16 years as a Library Media Specialist. Kaye was induct-
ed into Pi Chapter in 1991. She served as 1st and 2nd vice president.
Our fifth recipient was Olivia P. Huggins. Olivia received her BA in Music from Lander
College and her master’s in music from the University of South Carolina. She taught music
and chorale from 1980 to 2018. Her love of music found her in the Swamp Fox Players as
a performer and music director, Indigo Choral Society, and volunteer accompanist and per- Kaye Thomas
former in a variety of events. As the BEACH Singers of Georgetown County director, she
took her group to the White House at Christmas in 1998! Olivia was initiated into DKG in
2001 and served as president of Pi Chapter from 2006 to 2012. She performed at state
conventions and the Ceremony of Life.
South Carolina State Organization proudly bestowed the Order of the Rose to Alice
Cribb, Dohneree Cribb, Sunny Poston, Kaye Thomas, and Olivia Huggins. The Head-
quarters’ Trustees will display their names with the other recipients at the Auld-Murdock
Olivia Huggins
Headquarters in Columbia, SC.
Caption

National Legislative
describing
picture or
South Carolina
graphic. State Organization had two
member attend the US Form’s National Legisla-
tive Seminar in Washington, DC on March 6 -8.
Regina Spell of Alpha Chapter and Dr. Kathy
Carter of Chi Chapter enjoyed meeting other
DKG members, touring Washington DC, and at-
tending seminars. While at Capital Hill, they had
the opportunity to discuss the teacher shortage
with Representative Mace’s legislative aide Madi-
son Van Eaddy.
L to R Regina Spell, Dr. Kathy Carter, and Madison Van Eaddy

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 The Carolina WRENS
“Reaching and Supporting SCSO Chapters”
By Martha Horton, WRENS Committee Chair
South Carolina WRENS are making a difference in the lives of our
chapters, our presidents, and our members. WRENS are dedicated
to providing support, encouragement, ideas, and resources for each
chapter president to enable them to provide quality programs, pro-
jects, and activities. Every SCSO member is important, and WRENS
are anxious for each of our members to experience every possible benefit from their DKG mem-
bership.
2022 has begun with a new dimension being added to the focus of The Carolina WRENS Com-
mittee. We realize that our chapter treasurers play a vital role in our chapters, and their job is often
challenging and time-consuming. With this in mind, WRENS have decided that, in addition to
reaching out to our chapter presidents with help, ideas, and support, we will also reach out to our
chapter treasurers to offer support, assistance, and guidance. Dr. Eunice Rowell, SCSO Past
President and Retiring Treasurer, has joined our WRENS Committee as Advisor to Treasurers.
Sarah Utsey, Carol Vaughn, Martha Tucker, and Jenny Trombley have also agreed to join WRENS
to assist our treasurers. We welcome other SCSO members who possess the skill and the desire
to work alongside our treasurers.
WRENS members who will be serving our chapter presidents will be identified as PR-WRENS,
and those who will be serving our chapter treasurers will be identified as TR-WRENS.
Each biennium, WRENS Committee members hold special sessions for new Chapter Presi-
dents, 1st Vice Presidents, and Membership Committee Chairs. This biennium, our Chapter Treas-
urers will be included in these sessions. The title of the sessions will change from “Presidents’
Training Sessions” to “WRENS Support Sessions.” The theme for the 2022-2024 sessions will
center around “Member Care” and will provide our chapter leaders with skill sets to deal with to-
day’s world. The 2022 planning team will include WRENS Committee Members Canisha Fletcher,
Dr. Jill Branyon, and Melissa Hawkins; WRENS Chair Martha Horton; WRENS Advisor to Treasur-
ers, Dr. Eunice Rowell; and 2021-2023 District Directors.

Wearing the Key Pin

The DKG Key Pin is the official symbol of membership. It is traditionally worn
on the member’s left side, vertically over the heart. The Key Pin may be worn on a
ribbon or other manner as desired by the member. If you wear more Society pins,
the Key Pin is always displayed on top. Beneath the Key Pin are Presidents’ pins
(chapter then state) followed by various pins representing state or international
committees, honors, state pins, conference and convention pins, or longevity of
membership pins. Some sisters have so many pins they have switched from rib-
bons to shawls. No matter if you have one or 100 pins, wear them with pride. You
are a Key Woman Educator and you are part of an International Organization of
Key Women Educators promoting excellence in education!
Note: At their death, many members leave instructions requesting their family re-
turn their Key Pin and other society jewelry to the chapter to be used by deserving
members. Receiving a pin of a former member is a beautiful gift and keeps the
member’s memory alive.
Resource: Go-To-Guide for Members

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 SCSO Executive Board Meeting
The South Carolina State Organization Executive Board met at 10:00 am. on April
30, 2022, at Shandon Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC. President Susie Epps
called the meeting to order. Second Vice President Melanie Cook presented the
President Epps welcome and meditation.
Highlights and Actions Taken
• Amanda Cruse will be the SCSO treasurer, beginning July 1, 2022.
• $200 from the proceeds from the Leadership Challenge was donated to Luther-
an Services Carolina in Columbia, SC, to support Afghan refugees in South
Carolina
• WRENS will have virtual meetings to support chapter officers on July 21 at 6
pm, July 22 at 3 pm, and July 23 at 10 am.
Amanda Cruse
• Alpha Omega Chapter will continue as a virtual chapter except for one in- New State Treasurer
person meeting per year. Linda Navorska will serve as president.
• Pi Chapter will remain active but will receive prospective members from the Moncks Corner area.
Mindy Hester will serve as president.
• Five Pi Chapter members Alice Cribb, a charter member of Pi; Dohnree Powell Cribb; Martha
Lee (Sunny) Poston; Kay B. Thomas; and Olivia P. Huggins. received the “Order of the Rose”
• President Susie Epps presented Catherine Spragins with the first annual President’s Award.
“To catch the reader's attention, place an

interesting sentence or quote from the story

here.”

• Members Margie Clary, Betty Hydrick, Elizabeth Ivey, Banna Martin Maloney, and Ann Colvin we
honored for 50 years of membership in Delta Kappa Gamma.
• Kristie Camp, Mu, receive the Mary Eva Hite Scholarship of $2500.
• Linda Walker, Gamma, presented Headquarters House Manager, Linda Smith, with the SCSO
Achievement Award.
• Two Communication and Marketing chapter awards will be given at the State Convention to
qualifying chapters.
A blessing for the meal to follow the meeting was offered by First Vice President Elizabeth
Vance. After singing the Delta Kappa Gamma song, the meeting was adjourned. Training for new
officers was held after lunch at Shandon Presbyterian Church and the Auld-Murduck Headquarters.
New officers that could not attend this training had the option of attending training on May 14 at
North Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood.

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Linda Smith accepts a gold pendant necklace

Outgoing Treasurer, Dr. from Linda Hillard for being awarded the SCSO
Eunice Rowell, gives her last Achievement Award.
treasurers report. Catherine Spragins received
the first Presidents Award.

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 Welcome New Members
Alpha Upsilon Chapter - Teresa Farell Iota Chapter - Mary Rachel Warr
Alpha Upsilon Chapter - Lauren Gehr Xi Chapter - Cellina Epps
Alpha Upsilon Chapter - Leslie Twinning Xi Chapter - Madelyn Farrell
Beta Beta Chapter - Teesa Brunson Xi Chapter - Kristin Jacobs
IotaChapter - Madison Cox Xi Chapter - Emily Michelle Lloyd
Iota Chapter - Amber Frye Xi Chapter - Polly Price
From DKG Database June 1, 2022

Iota Chapter

Chapter News
By Jaime Patterson
The Iota Chapter in Sumter has been busy supporting the Sumter County Citizens for Life, the Pregnan-
cy Center, and the United Ministries of Sumter. Members learned about the vast opportunities these organ-
izations offer for those in need. These organizations strive to make the most challenging time in
someone's life easier with outreach programs such as; assistance for single parents, help after a fire or
domestic violence for victims, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, food pantries, clothing closets, a medical
clinic, and pharmacy, helping to stop abortion and giving support to mothers in need in multiple ways.
Chapter members gathered donations such as allergy meds, Imodium, Tylenol, Advil, Hamburger Helper
boxes, Tuna Helper, jars of jelly, clothing, new underwear, diapers, wipes, bottles, washcloths, pacifiers,
teething rings, bath needs, lotions, and creams. This April’s meeting, we are happy to induct four new
members; Lauryn Hendrix, Madison Cox, Amber Frye, and Mary Rachel Warr. We will also be supporting
the Sumter Police Department by donating “Blessing Bottles,” filled with flavored water packets, candy,
small snacks, chapstick, hand sanitizer, car fresheners, gum, mints, and pens.

Alpha Alpha Chapter

L to R Gail Clifton, Ann Littejohn, Sue Zann
Norris, Sara Utsey, Kim Higdon, Linda Nichol-
son, and Blondell Nesbitt
By Marian Coggins
With a year of change, our chapter was no different. Our
Community In Schools Representative has moved to another
school, Berea Middle School. We decided to continue our rela-
tionship with her and create Pi Day at a new school. The stu-
dents are older but receptive to our fun with math and reading.
Members had an awesome day of service to our new school!

Alpha Chapter
By Karen Walton
Our chapter continues to participate at all membership levels in
Delta Kappa Gamma, chapter, state, and International. President
Karen Walton has served these past two years as the US forum’s
Southeast Representative. Linda Smith is serving as the Assistant
Executive Secretary and the House Manager of our State Head-
quarters and the chair of the SC Fund Committee. Regina Spell
serves as the chair of the state nomination committee and a mem-
ber of the Expansion Committee. Shirley Parrish serves on the
Personnel Committee. L to R Dr. Kathy Carter, International President Becky Sa-
Members are taking advantage of opportunities provided at dowski, Regina Spell, and Executive Director Nita Scott
the state and international levels. Regina Spell attended the
online SCSO Leadership Challenge in February. She joined Executive Secretary Dr. Kathy Carter at the US Forum’s
National Legislative Seminar in Washington, DC, March 6-8. SE Representative Karen Walton helped plan and prepare
an informative fact sheet on legislation related to PFAS chemicals. The fact sheet states: “links between exposures to
PFAS and a wide range of health problems….” The NLS also had fact sheets on Climate Change, Mental Health Is-
sues, Food Insecurity Among Children, Human Trafficking, and Windfall Elimination Provision/Government Pension Off-
set. Each sheet listed the Current Federal Legislation related to the issue.
Several chapter members are planning to attend the International Convention in New Orleans.

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 Beta Kappa Chapter
By Dr. Marianne Holland
The Brashier unit of Beta Kappa met on March 15 via zoom. Dr. Lori Vinson, Director of Education
for Online Programs at North Greenville University, was the guest speaker. She presented a most in-
formative program on The Christian’s Use of Social Media. Dr. Vinson explained how one’s use of so-
cial media could be traced back to a user. Of great importance to our members were the ways to pre-
Chapter News
vent misuse of one’s personal information. Co-Presidents, Dr. Tawana Scott and Dr. Marianne Holland
made announcements on the election of new officers for Beta Kappa. They invited all to the installation
service for new members on the Tigerville campus scheduled for March 17th. New officers for the
chapter for 2022-24 will be Maria Kithcart and Dr. Holland as Co-presidents, Dr. Patricia Mercier lst Vice
President, Dr. Chris Eddy 2nd Vice president, and Dr. Melissa Cruver Recording Secretary. Dr. Jill
Branyon will serve as Treasurer for Beta Kappa.
The Tigerville unit of Beta Kappa met in Hayes Ministry Center on March 17 at 5 p.m. for the installa-
tion of Dr. Constance Wright, Dean of the College of Education at North Greenville University. Dr. Hol-
land conducted the induction ceremony and was assisted by Dr. Jill Branyon, Dr. Patricia Mercier, and
Dr. Melissa Cruver. Following the installation, one of the Young Educators, Stephanie Corn White, dis-
cussed how the effects of Covid 19 impacted the classroom teacher. Refreshments were served as
members assembled before installation. The final meeting of the year will be held in May.

Alpha Omicron Chapter

By Susan Cebulka
This year our chapter is building around our President Susie
Epps’s theme, “Grow the DKG Rose.” We are very excited to wel-
come our soon-to-be newest member transferring from California,
Susan Dickson. Susan is transferring from her DKG chapter, Kap-
pa Delta, and was recently recognized as a “Woman of Distinction”
before leaving California. Congratulations Susan!
Alpha Omicron is continuing its tradition of staying connected by
monthly newsletters. The newsletters are vital in staying in touch
with one another, sharing joys and concerns, praying for each oth-
er, upcoming meetings, and reflecting on past meetings. In Febru-
ary, members came together for a “European Inspired High Tea” in
downtown Charleston. The tea sandwiches and yummy treats were delicious,
and the fellowship was the best! While enjoying this fancy tea party, we collected 60 Susan Dickson and Mindy Hester, as
pairs of socks for “180 Place”, a downtown homeless shelter, and “Spare Change for they pause and pose for the camera.
Schools for Africa.” Our members continue to reach out with their incredible generosity!

Xi Chapter
By Jane Farmer
Our chapter met in February at the Lamar Library. The guest speakers were Michelle Lloyd, author of the children’s
book Lunalu the Llamacorn, and Dee Driggers, who illustrated the book. Michelle is a third-grade teacher at Lamar-
Spaulding Elementary, and Dee teaches Art. Xi sisters brought socks to donate to area school nurses to use as needed.
Gift cards were also collected to donate to Very Special Prom, a prom designed for teens with various special needs in
the Florence area.
In March, the Xi sisters took a guided tour of the Florence Museum to learn about children’s educational programs.
Congratulations to Xi’s sister Ann Elizabeth Owens, who was selected to be part of the State Math Standards Writing
Team. She is one of 70 people chosen from over 350 applicants.

Left Picture: Illustrator Dee Driggers

looks on as author Michelle Lloyd
autographs a book for Xi sister
Melinda Wilfong.
Middle picture: Xi sisters are listen-
ing to a presentation at Florence
Museum.
Right Picture: Picture: Xi sisters
donated socks and gift cards.

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Alpha Upsilon Chapter
By Sandra Cassell
Alpha Upsilon welcomes three outstanding women educators as new members. These women bring diverse
views of education and expertise to our chapter as we continue our program of work and special projects. They are
Teresa Farell, a guidance director who has worked with the Leadership Academy for the State Department of Educa-
tion; Dr. Lauren Gehr, currently an English teacher, guest lecturer at USC, and presenter at numerous conferences;
Leslie Twining, a chemistry teacher who received her BS in Chemistry from Purdue University. Leslie was a small
business owner and began teaching through the PACE program.
During our April meeting, we recognized the two recipients of our Alpha Upsilon scholarship. Two scholarships
are presented to early educators (in their first-fifth years) pursuing advanced degrees in education. Kaylee Susong, a
second-year Kindergarten teacher at Nursery Road Elementary, is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship. She was
accepted into the Master of Literacy Program at Clemson University and plans to graduate in May 2023. Brianna
Donsbough, a first-year fourth-grade teacher at River Springs Elementary School, received a $500 scholarship. Bri-
anna is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology and has a passion for helping challenging students as
she builds positive and meaningful relations with them. Dr. Buffy Murphy, 2007 South Carolina Teacher of the Year,
chairs the scholarship committee.

Alpha Eta Chapter

By Janice Brown and Kay Spencer
Each February, our chapter holds a meeting to honor
Teachers, Teacher Cadets, and/or Induction Teachers in
Richland 1 or 2 on an alternating basis. This year the
February 17, in-person and zoom meeting began with
two guest speakers: Dr. Teesa Brunson, the Director of
Development in the USC College of Education, and Dr.
Cindy Van Buren, Assistant Director for Professional Alpha Eta members joining meeting in-person and virtually.
Partnerships at USC. They provided valuable and inter-
esting information about the Carolina Teacher Induction Program.
Since February is the month of love, we then talked about love in our chapter. Some of our sisters taught other sisters.
Two shared their stories under the "Sisters Teaching Sisters" portion of our meeting. The next part of our meeting fo-
cused on "Sisters Sharing with Sisters." Canisha Fletcher, Francie Markham, Chanda Robinson, and Susan Brant dis-
cussed what is keeping or kept them in education for so long.
Sisters in our chapter wrote notes of encouragement to all 55 high school Induction
Teachers, the five high school Principals, and the Teacher Cadet Teachers at Blythe-
wood and Ridge View and donated gift cards to the Induction Teachers and Teacher
Cadet Teachers at those two high schools. Usually, we visit the Teacher Cadet clas-
ses in the focus schools, but we could not this year.
On Sunday, March 13, 2022, the Alpha Eta Chapter held their second annual
clothing drive to benefit Toby’s Place. This organization, a branch of Oliver Gospel
Mission, is a residential facility for women and children who have experienced home-
lessness and trauma. Members of Alpha Eta, as well as other chapters in the Co-
lumbia area, generously donated gently used clothing to benefit this worthy cause.
Each person who contributed received a beautiful white carnation that was adorned
with a red ribbon. The chapter hopes to make this an annually recurring event.
L to R Janice Brown, Canisha
Fletcher, Sherry Bailey and Re-
becca Pope load items for To-
by’s Place.

Tau Chapter
By Valerie Burgess
Tau Chapter has been meeting on Zoom this year,
but members were still able to collect needed items for
Connie Maxwell Home in Orangeburg. Members were
overwhelmed by the positive response of the children
and staff. Plans are being made to do other projects
with Connie Maxwell Home. L to R Valerie Burgess, Darlene Dunmore
and Yolanda Bennett
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 Beta Beta Chapter
Chapter News By Beth Busbee

Our chapter started the new year by presenting our first Mary Kate Brear-
ley Glasser scholarships. Scholarship Committee member Jessica Holley
presented checks to Laura Goddard and Blair Flora who will use the scholar-
ship to purchase books for their classroom. Chapter member, Linda Mur-
daugh, Director of Field Experiences at Columbia International University,
presented information about her work with early career educators for our
February program. Members brought items for “new teachers” and put to-
gether Valentine gift bags filled with teacher supplies, including gift cards!
The bags were presented to Linda for her to pass on to her senior seminar L to R Jessica Holley, Laura
class students. Beta Beta supports early career educators! Goddard, and Blair Flora
In March, Beta Beta member, Pam Walker, shared her passion and mis-
sion of Pawmetto Lifeline, “No healthy, adoptable dog or cat dies because they are homeless. Members
donated pet toys and supplies for Pam and her furry friends at Pawmetto Lifeline.

Linda Murdaugh

L to R ; Ashley Cohoon, Lisa Dawkins, Melissa Hawkins, Susan Peeples,

Jessica Holley, Martha Tucker, Monica Snell, Jeannie Conroy

Phi Chapter
By Nancy Cowart

On Saturday, April 23, our chapter’s program was the USCA Call Me Mister program. Listening to the three young
men present what they are all about, using a very informative slide show and providing personal experiences, was en-
couraging to those who heard them share. Alecia Wagoner--visiting-- from Beta Delta (and WREN member to Alpha
Theta and PHI) commented, " The young men and the program are most impressive. This gives me hope for the future."
Theresa Heffernan, PHI member,
and WREN representative, also
stated, " ...gave me such encour-
agement for men of color ... who are
our future." These young men plan
to be teachers, and we all know
how much we need strong male
teachers, especially men of color.
PHI President, Nan Burns, asked
the team if they would speak for
other chapters, and they all said
they would be more than happy to
do that.
You can get more information by
going to Call Me Mister at USCA.

PHI members and USCA Call Me Mister representatives.

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Alpha Iota Chapter
By Jeni Smallwood
In January 2022, Nashari Williams was nominated
by her former student as a candidate for the Golden
Apple Award for WYFF 4 Television. She received
this honor and was featured on a segment 1/27, in
which the second-grader said, “Ms. Shari is nice.
She is kind. She is a good teacher.” Ms. Williams
believed the simplicity of the submission helped her
win the award. Lynn Mack, president of Alpha Ana Galaviz and Carlotta Chap-
Further, in March, Mrs. Williams was chosen by her Iota, and Arlene O'Dell, president man register and welcome
school district, Greenwood 50, to attend a Social- of Epsilon at the joint meeting. members to the joint meeting.
Emotional Learning Conference in New York City.
She and three of her colleagues attended the four-day-long event. They will conduct a Professional Development ses-
sion to share what they learned with their faculty in the fall.
In further news, Alpha Iota hosted a joint meeting for its chapter and Epsilon, both of Greenwood, on March 3 at Pied-
mont Technical College. Arlene O’Dell of Epsilon gave the inspiration on the Golden Rule, and K. Paige Childs, Vice-
president of Business, Finance, and Facilities at PTC, gave an overview of exciting things at her college. Susie Epps
gave the 18 members in attendance an update on happenings at the state level. Alpha Iota members remained after
adjournment to vote on the slate of officers for the new biennium.
On April 7, 2022, a regular meeting was held at PTC in which members learned how to tape the reading of an ele-
mentary library book for teachers to access as needed. Each member read several pages as it was being recorded.
Stephanie Rudmann, the media specialist at Hodges Elementary, assisted via Zoom with a video so that members could
record books later as part of the “Reading with the Rose” project. While the reading occurred, others painted clay eggs
provided by president Lynn Mack.

Lambda Chapter
By Janice Pickett
The Lambda Chapter met for the annual winter meeting of Judy’s Book Club, which featured Have You Seen Luis
Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde. This is a compelling novel about the surprising friendship formed between a teenager
and a 92-year-old blind woman.
Lamba was happy to host SCSO President, Susie Epps, who presented her ideas on the theme “GROW the Rose”
for the March program. She explained what each letter in “GROW” stood for and suggested ways for chapters to retain
members and recruit new ones. Her presentation also included an explanation of the Society’s symbols and history and
a question-and-answer period. Following the meeting, Susie and several members enjoyed a delicious Italian meal and
a time of fellowship at Paisano’s Restaurant.

Alpha Rho Chapter Host Quad Chapter Luncheon

By Virginia Bartels
On April 23, 2022, Alpha Rho of the Charleston area hosted a quad
chapter luncheon that included Beta, Alpha Omicron, and Alpha Sigma.
Meeting in Harbor View Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall, we
were served a delicious three-course lunch prepared by Chef Ross An-
drews, the son of our secretary Nancy Andrews. The round tables were
set with floor-length green tablecloths, pink linen napkins, favors of rose
-patterned cloth bags with rose-shaped compacts, and arrangements of
pink roses. SCSO President Susie Epps gave a presentation on
“Growth of the DKG Rose in SCSO,” providing members with a
statewide perspective of Delta Kappa Gamma. Chapter presidents Su-
san Cebulka of Alpha Omicron, Debra Green of Beta, Lisa McKenzie of
Alpha Sigma, and Virginia Bartels of Alpha Rho shared reports on their
chapters’ annual activities. Lisa McKenzie, who helped build and sup-
port the Namayana Project, an early childhood center in Tanzania, was
the speaker. Lisa shared pictures, explanations, and anecdotes regard-
ing this amazing Christian-based school in Africa. Alice Klobukowki
provided door prizes, Camille Reynolds prepared a plan for flower cen- At the Quad Chapter Luncheon are Lisa
terpieces to be awarded at the tables, and Paula Blackmer provided McKenzie, Alpha Sigma President; Susie
two framed pieces of Charleston art for the raffle. After having to post- Epps, SCSO President; Debra Green, Beta
pone the luncheon twice due to earlier concerns with the pandemic, President; Virginia Bartels, Alpha Rho Presi-
the members of all four chapters were delighted to get together in per- dent; and Susan Cebulka, Alpha Omicron
son for fellowship, information, and inspiration. President.

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SCSO Calendar
June
30 Deadline for member dues
July
12-16 International Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana
15 Chapter Treasurers Form 15 due to State Treasurer
21 WRENS Virtual President’s Roundtable Sessionn1 at 6pm
22 WRENS Virtual President’s Roundtable Session 2 at 3pm
23 WRENS Virtual President’s Roundtable Session 3 at 10am
September
1 Form 16 from State Treasurer due to State President and Society Headquarters
5 South Carolina State founded 1938 (85 years)
11 Digest Deadline to Karen Faulkenberry
15 Deadline to request State Representative to visit chapter due to President Epps
15 Deadline for Chapter treasurers to send State dues to State Treasurer
October
1 Members who have not paid dues are dropped by International
15 Deadline to return member email/contact information to President Epps

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