Delta Kappa Gamma International

Society for Key Women Educators

Rho Chapter Newsletter

District II
Volume 23 Issue 6 March 19, 2024
Alabama State

“RE-
STORING HEALTHY LIVING THROUGH ACTS OF
BENEVOLENCE”
NEWS FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

Spring is in the air! March has come in and the days have gone by so
quickly. Easter is upon us! I hope you and your family have a blessed
INSIDE THIS
Easter as we celebrate our Lord and Savior's resurrection in March 31, ISSUE
2024. News from the
President……..Page 1
From our last newsletter until now, I have enjoyed meeting new DKG
Enhancing Benevo-
sisters from our leadership conference, to being reacquainted with lence………….Page 2
many Rho “personalities”. Last month, our meeting was very different Member spotlight.
from the norm. We walked through the Scottsboro Boys Museum and ……………………Page 3
enjoyed the beautiful St. Patrick’s Day decoration from our hostesses. Rho Birthdays
I know it was a challenge for them. Ladies, you did an outstanding job! …………………...Page 3
Important
As I said last year and I will say again, Rho Chapter, you are an awe- Reminders……Page 4
some group of Professional Women with a phenomenal range of skills! March Treasure’s
Report …..…...Page 5
As we look upon this year, I have seen benevolence from youngest to
March Minutes…….
the oldest in Rho!
…………………..Page 6

I am looking forward to helping create more wonderful memories with

Rho as we end this year at the brunch and get ready for another bienni-
um. ARE YOU READY TO MAKE MORE MEMORIES?

We have discovered that making changes in order to “ENHANCE”

RHO Chapter is not a bad thing. Every sister is encouraged to provide
suggestions, please speak up! We still have much to do this next bien-
nium, sisters!
In Sisterhood,
Dr. Sylvia Coleman
scole-
man@scottsboroschools.net

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 ENHANCING BENEVOLENCE—RHO CHAPTER
As educators, we enjoy having students who reach out to help
their peers, it warms our hearts and makes our day. We may
not really attach the word benevolence to it. Have you ever
thought about it that way? Well, benevolence is just that sim-
ple—it is an act of kindness or a desire to do good. It would be
nice if the entire world desired to do good. Let’s just start
small. If Rho Chapter members where to show benevolence
RHO toward one person a day, explain what benevolence is to one
CHAPTER student a day, and ask them to do the same, what would Jack-
CARING
HEARTS
son County really look like? Do you think our school systems
(City and County) would have any changes? I do! Really, it is
Please keep our not a hard thing to do, it is a matter of choice.
sisters on reserve in your
This newsletter is going to be really short, because it is im-
prayers.
portant that I allow you to use your time to work on benevo-
In addition, please lence before our next meeting. We have a lot going on at our
remember any sisters next meeting. If you have not thought about it, let me give you
due to sickness, surgery, a quick run down……
or their family member
sickness. …….Vote on membership nominations for 2024…….

CHECKOUT OUR ……….Installation of officer for new biennium ……..

WEBSITES FOR EN- …..Ceremony of Remembrance …….
HANCING YOUR
MEMORIES: ……….End of Year Review ………….
RHO CHAPTER, ALABAMA ……...Silent Auction ……..
STATE ON FACEBOOK
DELTA KAPPA GAMMA - AL- ……...The Rose Awards ….
ABAMA STATE ORGANIZA-
TION ON FACEBOOK
THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA Now, all I ask is that you find somewhere to step up with
SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL some acts of kindness on this day! Bring a smile, bring a gift
ON FACEBOOK
https:// for the silent auction, or bring a sister that we have not seen at
www.alabamaachieves.org/ a Rho meeting in a while. Check out the links below:
professional-development/
DKG International: dkg.org
Alabama State Website: Brunch Google Form
https://
alabamadkg.weebly.com/ Rho Summer Social Gathering Interest Survey
Ngpf.org
Rho Chapter Website: https://
dkg-rho.weebly.com/
https://www.nea.org/ “Your mind shines brightest when you enlighten oth-
professional-learning ers; your heart, when you encourage others; your soul,
when you elevate others; and your life, when you em-
power others.”

― Matshona Dhliwayo
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 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
ON

KERRY TOWNSEND Debra

Hammon
1st
A teacher of 21 years, Kerry Town- Alicia Bell
send has spent the majority of her ca- 2nd
reer as a chemistry teacher at Scottsbo-
Brandy
ro High School. However, the path Whitmire
there was not a straight one. After ob- 15th
taining a degree in chemistry with a
Amy
minor in math, Kerry went to work for Childress
a pharmaceutical company. After 20th
teaching a homeschool chemistry class
Delena
at night, she realized she had found her Kennamer
true calling. She was drawn to the mo- 22nd
ment of joy when a student has, what
Kerry calls, a “scientific awakening.” Sandra
Spivey
25th
In the end, the corporate life, frustrated Kerry. Spending months or
Edeltraud
years working on a project only to see it cut based solely on financial Parker
decisions by people who didn’t have science degrees was exasperat- 26th
ing to Kerry. She decided teaching was a better fit for her. However,
Kerry believes that her prior work experience was not in vain. It pro-
vided perspective as to what it takes to work in the applied sciences,
and that helps her be a better teacher.

Kerry joined Rho Chapter after being told about Delta Kappa Gamma
by Edith Hambrick and Lisa Barfoot. Not only does Kerry enjoy the
programming and the contributions made to local organizations by
Rho Chapter, but she also looks forward to staying in contact with a
professional education organization after retirement. Kathy Potter
2nd
Her father, who passed away in November, had a motto: “Play as hard
Donna Butler
as you work.” Kerry says that she tries to live by this rule. She enjoys 19th
playing the guitar, piano, and banjo; reading; biking; hiking; fishing; Amy Frazier
and traveling. She notes that DKG follows this work-play rule as 25th
well: “DKG is both work and play, and the best part is that we help Betsy Parks
each other.” 30th

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 Important
Rho Chapter Reminders
District II
Alabama State

UPCOMING EVENTS AND DATES

HOSTESS COM-
MITTEE Chapter Meeting - April 6, 2024, 9 am at Calvary Baptist Church
CHAIRS
Overview: Members will celebrate the year in review. We have invited DKG
• Cynthia Patridge State President Ann Jones to speak with us about her state Project Autism Support
• Judy C. Prickett of Alabama.

PROJECT Our year in review presentation will be given by our First Vice-President Beth
LIAISON Strickland.

• Delena We will have a silent auction, headed by Lea Kirkland. Special guest include our
Kennamer newly nominated members and the families of Lisa and Edith Hambrick and Betty
Burroughs. We will also have our other Grant-in-Aid recipient as a guest.
PROGRAM
TITLE:
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2024-2025
• Restoring TO THIS MEETING TO GET A JUMP ON THINGS.
Healthy Living
through Acts of
Benevolence— April 6 Installation of Chapter Officers and vote on new member nomi-
Year in Review nations

May 1 Alabama State Achievement Award Application Due

INSPIRATON
FOR May 19 Delta Kappa Gamma Founded in 1929
RENEWAL

• Dr. Sandra June 15 Ellen Walker Professional Enhancement Award Application Due
Spivey
June 15 One Day (Chapters) Officer Training @ Dalraida Church of
Christ, Montgomery
PROJECT FOR
APRIL June 30 Chapter Dues due to State Treasure–
Pay 1/2 at Feb. Meeting and the other half in May, if
• Bring monetary necessary. Our treasurer should have PayPal set up for everyone to pay dues that
donations or way by the February meeting. She has been working hard on updating some finan-
items to sup- cial changes according to Rho Chapter Finance Committee suggestion that we vot-
port our Ala- ed to accept.
bama Sate
Presidents - July 15 Chapter Rosebud Award due to Al State Membership Chair
Autism Support
of Alabama July 29 Star Chapter Award due to the AL State Membership Chair
• If you cannot
attend and
August 17 Fall Board Dalraida Church of Christ
would still like
to donate, mail October 1 Members dropped for non-payment of dues
checks to (International rules)
Deborah Jones,
70 Greenview October Weekend of Wonder, Monroeville, Alabama
Drive, —More Info to come
Scottsboro, AL
35768. Thank you chairs and leads for your contributions.
Any reminders or updates should be given to me by 13th-15th of the
• Venmo— month.
@rho-chapter 1929

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 THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL RHO
CHAPTER TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JANUARY 2023 MEETING

Rho Chapter
March Treasurer Report 2024
Beginning Checkbook Balance, February 29, 2024—----------------$6861.78
Clerical Error of adding deposit of $200.00 twice -$200.00
Clerical Error in checkbook subtraction -$100.00
Deposits
03/02/2024—----Grant-in-Aid—---------------------------------------------$100.00
03/02/2024—----April Luncheon (Mobile Deposit)---------------------------$15.00
03/02/2024—---Venmo (Luncheon/Dues)------------------------------------$227.21
03/06/2024—--2024-25 Dues—---------------------------------------------$375.00
03/06/2024—--Donations for Boys Museum—----------------------------$285.00
03/06/2024—-Grant-in-Aid, Emergency Fund, World Fellowship—-----$1775.00
03/06/2024—-------April Luncheon—---------------------------------------------$235.00
Total Deposits—------------$3012.21
Expenses
Check #3182—---------Sherry Holderfield—-----------------------------------$297.50
(March Brunch)
Check #3183—----------Meredith Black—-------------------------------------$500.00
(Grant-in-Aid Recipient)
Check #3184—--------Boys Museum—-----------------------------------------$285.00
( March Project)
Check #3185—------Woods Cove Flowers & Gifts—-----------------------------$20.71
(Rose for Lisa Barfoot)
Bank Card Purchases—--------Award Concepts—------------------------------$990.50
(President’s Expenses for Operation of Meetings)
Total Expenses—----------------------$2093.71
Ending Checkbook Balance, March 31, 2024---------------$7480.28

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THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
RHO CHAPTER MINUTES FOR MARCH 2023 MEETING

THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL

Rho Chapter Minutes – March 2, 2024
Rho Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met at the Scottsboro
Boys Museum on Saturday, March 2nd, with twenty-three members present.
President Dr. Sylvia Coleman welcomed all current members present to the meeting at
9:00 a.m. The Collect was read and breakfast was served.
The Corresponding Secretary, Kerry Townsend, called the roll. She informed President
Dr. Coleman that there was a quorum.
Mrs. Rhonda Hallman gave inspiration for renewal. She read a few quotes about teach-
ing and what it means to be a lifelong learner.
Dr. Sylvia Coleman introduced the speaker, Carla Santibanez. She spoke of her interest
and work at the museum. She related her work with students at local schools who visit
the museum and spoke of a successful scavenger hunt with 10th-grade students from
Scottsboro High School.
She told a story about the people connected to the Scottsboro Boys including Jesse Ow-
ens and Bojangles. She spoke of her meeting with the daughter of one of the lawyers
involved in the case. She encouraged members to check out NARM, the National Art
Reciprocal Museum, a membership that allows free access to hundreds of museums na-
tionwide.
President Dr. Coleman presented her with the donation and since the student, Khloe
Lambert could not be present, the student’s artwork was presented by Christi Wray.
Grant-In-Aid presented their award scholarship to Meredith Black.
President Dr. Coleman asked people to review the minutes from the last meeting. She
asked if there were any corrections. There were no corrections. President Dr. Coleman
stated that the minutes would be placed on file as recorded.
President Dr. Coleman referred to the copies of the Treasurer’s report in the newsletter
and the copies on the tables. She asked for any discussion. There was no discussion.
The President stated it would be placed on file for audit.
Kerry Townsend brought up the silent auction at the April Meeting for discus-
sion. Members should bring items that morning before the meeting.
President Dr. Coleman shared from the Leadership Conference the idea of changes
while keeping tradition. She shared more details in the newsletter.
President Dr. Coleman then asked for committee reports.

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 •Kandice Paradise, Membership and Initiation Committee Chair, was not pre-
sent. Donna Butler read for her the list of the nine prospects for new members:

1. Amy Allen - ELL Educator, Scottsboro High School

2. Jamie Batey - Sped Educator, Woodville
3. Robyn Shelton - Science Educator, Woodville
4. Taylor Houston - History Educator, Stevenson Middle School
5. Irene Fuente- ELL Educator, Caldwell Elementary
6. Mary Margaret Johnson - Science Educator, Scottsboro Jr. High
7. Desiree Clark - Vice Principal, North Jackson High School
8. Irene Perales - ELL, Scottsboro City Schools
9. Alicia Borum - English Educator, Scottsboro High School
Cindy Wade, Finance Committee Chair was absent. There was no report.

•Kathy Potter, Standing Rules Committee Chair, had no report.

•Communication and Marketing, Dr. Julia Everett thanked those submitting to

the newsletter.

•Educational Excellence Committee, Beth Strickland was absent. There was no

report.

President Dr. Coleman asked subcommittee leaders to report if they had anything new to
discuss.
•Amy Childress, Personal Growth and Services Leader, was absent. No report.

•Betty McCraw, Professional Affairs and Legislation and Grant-In-Aid Leader

shared information about scholarships. The 2nd recipient is Lily Green.

•Cynthia Patridge, the Research Leader, was absent. No Report.

•Scholarships and World Fellowship Committee - Donna Butler talked about the
award for most donations to the World Fellowship Fund. She spoke of what this fund
does for international educators who want to teach in the United States. She encour-
aged members to donate. She also encouraged members to communicate with the
World Fellowship Participants.

•Rhonda Hallman, Music and Arts Leader, had no report.

•Donna Butler, Nominations Committee Chair, discussed nominations for Rho

Chapter positions.

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 •PRESIDENT – DR. SYLVIA COLEMAN
•FIRST VICE PRESIDENT – KANDICE PARADISE
•SECOND VICE PRESIDENT – LINDSEY MOORE
•RECORDING SECRETARY – KERRY TOWNSEND
•CORRESPONDING SECRETARY – AMY FRAZIER

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
•CHAIRMAN – AMY STILLS
•MEMBER – HOLLY COBB
•MEMBER – SANDI PATTERSON

Members voted and the officers were approved.

•Amy Frazier, Social Committee Chair, no report.

•Nita Tolliver was absent. Robin Kirkland of the Caring Hearts Committee recog-
nized March birthdays. Members sang “Happy Birthday” to those mentioned. She
reminded members to reach out if any help is needed.

President Dr. Coleman mentioned a few announcements for the December meeting re-
minding hostesses to contact Kay Durham and Peggy Hamburg to plan activities and
decorations for the next meeting.
Other Announcements:

•Remember to send inspirational anecdotes, celebrations, and sister concerns to

scoleman@scottsboroschools.net

•Also, remember that newsletter contributions should be made by March 18th.

•There will be a Google form sent out for attendance at the April meeting.

President Dr. Coleman adjourned the meeting at 10:20 a.m. Members were encouraged
to stay and tour the museum.
Approved ____________________________________ (date)
_______________________________ _______________________________
Kerry Townsend, Recording Secretary Dr. Sylvia Coleman, President

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PLACE
STAMP
HERE

District II - Alabama State

Rho Chapter

Dr. Sylvia L. Coleman

Rho Chapter President
2016 Moody Ridge Road
Scottsboro, AL 35768