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March 2012Volume 20, Issue 6Editor: Jerrie [email protected]
THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
BETA ZETA BUZZMeeting: Founders
Day Banquet/BirthdayCelebration
Theme: One MoreYear of Fabulous
Program: FoundersTrivia and Installationof Officers 2012-2014
Monday, March 26
6:00 p.m.
Memorial Presbyterian
Church Hall
Hostesses:L: Glendene UnderwoodAmy ONeilLindy HaleyBarbara HeinenAnn MahnkenVondell JordanPatsy HejlPaula Ahrendt
Purpose 2: To honor
women who have given orwho evidence a potentialfor distinctive service inany field of education.
Purpose 3: To advancethe professional interest
and position of womeneducators
Service: Bring donationsfor the Boys and GirlsClub, new childrens books
for the Military United
Through Reading Project
Music: Happy Birthday andDeltaKappa Gamma Song
Beta Zeta website:www.betazeta.weebly.com
State website:www.alphastatetexas.org
International website:www.deltakappagamma.org
FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS
Presidents MessageJust Another Year of FABULOUS!
As we celebrate our 77th
birthday, lets remember that our
similarities are what brought us together, but it is our
differences that make us FABULOUS!
First, our similarities: many Beta Zetas are overachievers in
the field of education. We have strong beliefs, we are self-
assured, and we are communicators. Our women have
empathy for others: we want to include everyone, and at the
same time we expect harmony in our group. Beta Zetas are
life-long learners who want to maximize our potential. At each
meeting we see women with positivity who relate well to
others AND have organizational talents! Im talking about
women who can cook, write, sing, cheerlead, AND decorate!Then again, we have our differences: some of us are
adaptable, yet many of us do not easily accept change. Some
of us are deliberate, and others go with the flow. Some are
competitive while others run away from the competition.
Some can command an audience, while others of us would
rather NOT! When we admit that we are not as self-assured
on the inside as on the outside, our members build us up!
To remain connected and to grow, we have to encourage
and appreciate our members strengths, especially those
whose gifts differ from our own! I am in awe of women who
are analytical, disciplined, strategic, and responsible because Iam none of the above! I need help getting going! We have
many members who are activators and arrangers; they
encourage and inspire those of us who are too relaxed or
depressed. Ladies, THANK YOU, FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY
HEART! As long as we seek to understand, value, and welcome
each others strengths and differences, Beta Zeta sisters, we
will be FABULOUS! Heres to another year! Tammy Vitek
MISSION STATEMENT
The Delta Kappa Gamm
Society Internatio
promotes professioand personal growth
women educators a
excellence in educationVISION STATEME
Leading womeducators impacteducation worldwide.
CONVENTION 2012
June 21-23 Tex
State DKG ConventiLas Colinas, Irving, TXRegister by May 7
th
the discounted fee atell Tammy if you wanto share a room acarpool with the grou
DKG Founders Day 2012: One More Year of FabulousJoin the celebration as Delta Kappa Gamma marks its 83 rd anniversa
and Beta Zeta celebrates 77 years as a chapter. Members will gather Memorial Presbyterian Church on Monday, March 26th at 6:00 p.Hostesses and officers are preparing delicious salads and a birthday cafor all to enjoy. The ceremonies committee, led by Janie Immel, hplanned a program and our own State President Joanne Davis will instthe new officers. This is our final fundraiser for our grant-in-aid program fa student teacher nearing graduation and a career as an educator. Pleasend $7.50 to Tisha Clements for your meal or if you are unable to attenyou may also send a donation. Her address is 306 W. Ufer SFredericksburg, TX 78624. Hope all can be there for the celebration.
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Welcome to Las Colinas!
Amazing fountain at nightWriting a Book Subject of February Meeting
Donna Ketchbaw, here with Jo Dodd, gave ussome insight on publishing a book at the Februarymeeting. Donna, a speech pathologist, wroteSavannahs Choices during a 4-year period. Sheadvises anyone wondering if she can write a book:Yes you can.Once you start it, it will just come.
Contact her [email protected].
Eleven Members (So Far) Set to Go to Las ColinasNot every chapter gets the state DKG president to
lead their delegation to the state convention, but Beta Zetahas that honor for the next two years. Joanne Davis willpreside at the Las Colinas convention as well as next year(2013) in Austin. She will have a great delegation of 10 BetZetas following her, including our former state presidentCatherine Davis, Beta Zeta president Tammy Vitek, IncominBeta Zeta president Karen Loeffler, as well as Carolyn Otto
Jerrie Dooley, Beth Luckenbach, Janet Hext, AndreaHudson, Helen Usener, and Patsy Hejl. All have attendedconventions before and keep going back! Whats theappeal? Its a wonderful time of fun, fellowship, bonding witamazing women friends, learning, and celebrating. Want to
join in? Register today at:http://tsoconvention.weebly.com/registration.html. Everyconvention is a unique and incredible experience. I alwaysenjoyed being in DKG, but going to the state conventionsbrought my involvement and appreciation of our organizatioto a whole new level and increased my pride in being an
educator, says 5 time convention participant Jerrie Dooley.
Installation of Officers at Founders Day
Two more Beta Zetas answered the call to serve asofficers. Appointed by Karen Loeffler are:
Janet Hext, (l), treasurer. She is a retired 1st and 2ndgrade teacher who has been a member of DKG for10 years. She has served as 1st VP, recording andcorresponding secretary and committee chairman.She regularly attends state conventions.Tammy Vitek, (r), Parliamentarian. She is a current4th grade teacher at FES and has served as ourpresident this biennium. Tammy also served asrecording secretary and has attended several stateconventions. Thanks go out to these ladies.
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CHAPTER OFFICERSPresident-Tammy Vitek1
stVPKaren Loeffler
2nd
VP--Andrea HudsonTreasurer-Tisha
ClementsRecording SecretaryAmy ONeilCorrespondingSecretary-Janet HextParliamentarian-JerrieDooley
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!MarchAndrea Hudson - 23
AprilElena Howard-3Floye Burnett-10
The Book Corner
Did your children justlove to watch Mr. Rogers whenthey were preschoolers, withhis calm demeanor and
reassuring I like you just theway you are each day? Didyou ever wonder Is this manfor real?
In this book, Im Proudof You, journalist Tim Madigantakes you through thefriendship he developed withthis iconic TV personality. Abook for adults, Im Proud ofYoushows the true Mr. Rogers,and yes, he is for real. The
same unconditional love andnon-judgmental acceptance heshowed children on his showwas offered to Madigan to helphim through difficult times in hislife. Mr. Rogerss goodnessand uncompromising love forhis fellow man shows that thereare angels among us and hetruly was one. I am so glad mychildren had Mr. Rogers in theirlives long ago.
By Jerrie Dooley
April is the last monto recommend nemembers! Invite prospective member
the Founders DBanquet.Lets make a final b
push to add nemembers. Membershcommittee, please lethe charge! Think of least 2 people at yoschool whom you thiwould enjoy membeship in DKG. Ema
[email protected] a recommendatiform. We will approthem in Apriland initiain October. Share thspecial privilege today.
My FriendshipwithFred Rogers
By Tim Madigan
Save the Date!
Always meant to tour the new Nimitzcomplex, but never got around to it? Well,now is your chance. Breaking out of the usualmeeting format, our last meeting on Sat., April28
thwill begin at 10 a.m. at Andys Grill for
Dutch treat breakfast and the meeting in theparty room. After the meeting or anytime thatweekend, members may take the fabuloustour of the Nimitz complex at their leisure.Group rates of $8 each will apply if we have20. Watch for more information in the Aprilnewsletter.
You are NeededOn Thursday, April 5
th, our Fbg. children
will be competing in the area SpecialOlympics meet in Marble Falls. You areneeded to make this event successful andmemorable for our special children. We willcarpool from Fredericksburg early thatmorning and return in mid-afternoon. If youcan help, please email Karen [email protected].
Last year, 6 members and Bobby Vitekspent the day assisting with students, timing
events, cheering, jumping up and down,encouraging, and having a great time. Eachmember said the meet enriched her life and
touched her heart. Read page 4 forpictures and comments from lastyears meet. Wont you please be one ofthe lucky ones who volunteers this year?Contact Karen today!
United Through Reading Military ProjectFive Little Monkeys, The Very Hungry Caterpillar,
Goodnight, Moonand more. Bring your new childrens booksin March and April to donate to the state project. DVDs ofparents reading the book will be given to families separatedby deployment. Help a child who misses a parent smilewhen they see mom or dad reading them a bedtime story.
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volunteer for this years meet on Thursday, April 5th.
BETA ZETA BUZZ Page 4Whats So Special About Special Olympics?
Tammy and Bobby Vitek, Ann Pfeiffer, Jerrie Dooley, Janet Hext, and Karen Loeffler, and Jo Doddfound the answer to that question in the faces of the athletes who participated in running, walking, jumping,throwing a ball, wheelchair racing, and other events at the area Special Olympics meet in Marble Falls onApril 8
th. They also found that special refers to the wonderful parents and teache rs who support these
athletes so that they may experience success and joy in their accomplishments. Enjoy the pictures andcomments below to catch the magic of Special Olympics.
It was wonderful to play apart in this beautiful displayof love and devotion andalso to reconnect with many
of my former students, nowall grown up, and theirparents. They were specialwhen I was their teachermany years ago and theyare still very special to me.Jerrie
I am so amazed at the amount oflove and joy that surrounded the
whole day. We have several highschool students that come to the lifeskills class on a daily basis. The waytheyinteract with the students makesmy heart warm and happy. I cantthink of a better project for DKG. Jo
Volunteering with theSpecial Olympics inMarble Falls was veryrewarding spiritually aswell as personally.Seeing such shininggrace, love, anddetermination givethewatcher a sense ofwonder at the strength
of the human spirit. Ann
My childhood frienCarolyn, was there! told her I would watcher in the softball throwWhen it was Carolynturn, I yelled, Throw
to me! Her throws fleabout 7 feet. She was shappy! I heard hname announced for 3place in softball, animagined her standinon the winners bosmiling and wavinTammy
Nothing can beat thesmiles on the athletes'faces. You could tellthey were really tryingtheir best. It felt goodto cheer. I hope we do itagain next year. Karen
It is called SpecialOlympics but thespecial part is thelove, support, andinvolvement ofparents,grandparents, aunts,uncles, brothers,sisters, teachers andall others who werethere. I am so happythat I was part ofwhat went on Friday
in Marble Falls. Janet
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Beta Zeta Chapter Meeting Minutes- February 27, 2012
The meeting was called to order by President Tammy Vitek at 4:24PM.
She welcomed 33 members and guest speaker, Donna Ketchbaw.
Hostesses, Helen Usener, Margaret Bierschwale, Emily Bierschwale, AnnPfeiffer, Marsha Pape, Sheila Bingham, and Tisha Clements, were thanked
for the wonderful refreshments.
Jo Dodd introduced our Program speaker, author Donna Ketchbaw.
Her first novel is available from Amazon or email
[email protected] . Savannahs Choices is a fiction book and
Mrs. Ketchbaw, who is a retired speech pathologist, self-published it. She
gave us the history of writing it as well as brief synopsis of the storyline.
Minutes of the Jan. 23, 2012 meeting, recorded by Beth Luckenbach,were approved. Treasurers Report, presented by Tisha Clements, was filed
for audit. Janet Hext, Membership Chair., reminded members to nominate
new members at the March meeting. Carolyn Otto, webmaster, invited
members to check the Texas website for the Alpha State Convention
registration form (www.alphastatetexas.org).Please let President Vitek know
if you want to go to the state convention in Las Colinas, June 21-23, 2012.
The nominating committee presented a slate of officers for 2012-2014
and Joanne Davis presented a motion to accept the slate of officers and
Margaret Bierschwale seconded the motion. All members present were infavor of: Karen Loeffler, President; Helen Usener, 1st VP; Andrea Hudson,
2ndVP; Beth Luckenbach, Recording Secretary; Amy ONeil, Corresponding
Secretary. The Nominating Committee will be Janalee Hannemann, Dolores
Klussmann, and Olga Peacock.
The next meeting will be at Memorial Presbyterian Church on Monday,
March 26, 2012 at 6:00PM. The $7.50 donation for the meal will raise funds
for our grant-in-aid.
President- Tammy Vitek Recording Secretary-Amy ONeil
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