Beta Notes

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is an organization that promotes

professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education

Message from the President:

Its going to be a busy time for Beta
members! We have so many great activities in
the coming months. We have the combined
meeting on March 5th For years, I never
understood exactly what this was, so, let me
explain. Several chapters meet for a
fundraiser (individual chapters and Schools
for Africa), workshops and a luncheon. There
is no formal meeting, just a relaxed gathering.
This years topic is reading. Two people are
presenting. Sigma Chapters Jeanne is talking
about Bookmates, a program matching adults
and student readers, and author, Majo, is
talking about three of her published
childrens books. Last years program on
stress was one of the best presentations Ive
ever attended and the meal was outstanding.
Also in March, we have a technology workshop.
Have you ever wanted to sell articles on Ebay?
Here is your chance. Alison will show us the
how to or you can donate items for sale to
Beta Chapter. Alison will post them on Ebay,
and after costs, the extra money will go to
Betas scholarship fund. Details will follow.
Our Convention will be held in Somerset on
April 8th 10th. I always look forward to
spending time with my Beta sisters. Please
let me know if you are interested in attending
this year.
Members will be happy to help with your
registration, transportation and lodging.

Kelly

February 2016

Betas festive Christmas meeting was held at Kellys home. It

was a wonderful evening with twelve Beta sisters attending.
Three guests were welcomed including Barbara Smith, AZstate
DKG President.
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!

Everyone ate the feast Kelly prepared.

Drank warm holiday beverages

AND. . .

Celebrated the merriment of the season.

In December, two of our Beta Sisters joined the ranks of the newly retired.
Doris Ann retired after 28 years at Alloway as their school nurse. Crystal
retired from Upper Pittsgrove School with over 25 years. Way to go Ladies!
ADDITIONALLY Just in case you missed it. . . . .
JoAnn (37 years in education), Kathy (33 years in education) and Lorraine (38
years in education) retired June 2015 from Alloway
Elaine retired July 1, 2014 from Salem School District with 28 years teaching.
Pam retired from Pennsville School District after 33 years in June 2014
Penny retired in June 2013 after 42 years teaching Latin at Woodbury High
School. Did you know that she received NJ State teacher of the year award
in 1983?

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on events or information for
posting.

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Luella Vengenock hosted our tea. Beta sisters in attendance

enjoyed meeting our new initiates (Chelsea and Vicki). The
refreshments were fit for a royal gathering.

Initiate Chelsea Collins, on the far left,

shares a Selfie of the Month photo in the
February 2016 issue of the REVIEW. She
is pictured with other state teacher
honorees at a January Rutgers game.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

Food donations are collected at each meeting for
distribution to The Disciples Pantry Food Bank is
located in the Methodist Church in Woodstown and
the Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries Food
Pantry
Collecting personal-size toiletries: soap, shampoo,
lotion, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, shaving
supplies, hand sanitizers, and any travel-sized items
purchased but not used or opened.

Hygiene bags for the homeless

Soap for Hope campaign (through AAA
South Jersey) gives items to the Volunteers
of America, for use at local shelters. The
focus of VOAs Housing and Supportive
Services program is the development of
independence and self-sufficiency. The goal
is to address the specific needs of each
individual to help them overcome the factors
that led to homelessness.

Schools for Africa Became the Society's first official

international project in 2010. Members have donated, as of
January 2013, $120,665 to the project from 2010-2013. Currently
the project works with 11 countries in sub-Saharan Africa
including Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa,
Zimbabwe, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Ethiopia and
Madagascar. The SFA mission involves providing access to quality
basic education for children, focusing on girls, orphans and other
vulnerable youngsters.

Saturday, March 5, 2016 Combined Chapters Meeting

Cater-2-U, Marin Hwy. Mount Laurel 9:30 AM
March 15, 2016
Technology for our Sisters
Light Refreshments/Program 4:30-6:00 PM
April 8 -12, 2016
Alpha Zeta State Convention-Somerset,
NJ
Doubletree Hotel, Somerset, NJ
May, 2016

Current Topics for working and retired teachers

June, 2016 Dressmaking Community Service Project

July 5 -9, 2016

TBA

International Convention Nashville, Tennessee