The Alpha Iota Newsletter (3ivne. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Alpha Delia State ‘Good Afternoon Ladies, hope you have all enjoyed a restful, are nearly ready to return to your normal fall schedules and routines. For better ‘or worse, after ten years of slowly rising through the ranks of Alpha Iota, from Parliamentarian to 2nd/tst V.P., Lam now the President of our chapter. [look forward to the challenge and hope you will bear with me as I learn the responsibilities of my new office. My ultimate desire for all of us this year is that ‘we make attendance at DKG meetings a priority and that each of us becomes involved in the work of our chapter in some small way. ‘There has been a change to report in our slate of officers. At the end of June, Sue Weber-Nape reluctantly resigned as 2nd V.P., but Jackie Mercer, Ann Hall, and Amy Johnson graciously helped bridge the gap until a replacement ‘could be found for her. Ann offered to update the 2016-18 yearbooks which are being converted to standard size paper this year (8.5"x11"), Jackie volunteered to ‘write the fall newsletter and Amy ultimately found someone to take Sue's place. ‘Thus we will be installing Barbara Lipp as 2nd VP. at our first fall meeting. She ‘will begin her duties in January wit the writing of our winter newsletter. Regarding last spring's meetings/events, I was overwhelmed by our chapter's response to our special service project in March- the collection of ‘books, school and art supplies for young hospitalized children. The volunteer ‘working at the Akron Childrens’ Hospital (Boardman) when I dropped off those ‘materials, was literally speechless, Thanks to all of you for your generosity! In ‘May, we honored members reaching significant milestones in Alpha Iota, heard a tribute to the State founders, installed officers and remembered our sisters, Vera Hauer and Gretchen Baldwin. We also enjoyed seeing Pat Trotter at the May ‘meeting. Having missed the state leadership development workshop this summer, 1 reached out to Alpha Delta State President, Patricia Cermak, and was pleased t0 receive a huge packet of newly-revised booklets for our chapter which I will distribute shortly. [also learned that the popular Tri-County Joint Chapters ‘meeting will be held on Wed., October 19th, at A La Cart Catering in Canfield (see details inside. Our Executive committee worked hard to plan a schedule of enjoyable, informative programs for the upcoming year which would have broad appeal, ‘from an exhilarating hayride, to “Bring a Friend” night at the Leetonia Library for the purpose of introducing others to DKG. It has been quite some time since we have added any new members, so please try to think of qualified ‘candidates in your own circle of acquaintances who might be interested in joining ‘our group, and INVITE THEM! See you in September!“GDKG What’s Happening in Our Chapter?? ~*~March~*~ “March was our service project month. We met at Yellow Creek Presbyterian Church in Wellsville, After conducting our business meeting, we filled bags with donations of books and other materials for preschoolers ‘who are patients at Akron Children’s Hospital in Boardman, What a wonderfully fulfiling and important service project this was! ~*~April~*~ In April we met at Beaver Creek Wildlife Center. This was such a fun meeting! We brought packed dinners, and held our business meeting first. We voted for our officers at this meeting and discussed some changes in, the newsletter and the “red book” After we adjourned our meeting, we toured the facility. Curator jim Kerr (pictured below) provided us with a wealth of information about the different rooms in the center. ~*~May~"~ ‘Do you see those hats in the pictures? Those were Ann Halls idea! Alana Bittner presented a beautiful necrology service. Alana provided us with some information about the two sisters we lost this year, Gretchen Baldwin and Vera Hauer. Linda Lipp then presented us withthe history of the Alpha Delta State Founders. It ‘was interesting! What accomplished women! Ann Hall then presented several pins and gifts to members to mark milestones in membership e photo later inthe newslter). In adition to this new officers were ‘The Alpha lota Newsletter 2Hats off to the Class of 2016! Bases CChecilist for the September 14% Meeting a mn + $16.00 for dinner at East Fairfield ey. United Methodist Church ‘+ $70.00 for dues/fees for 2016-2017 DKG membership ‘+ $20.00 for Tri-County meeting on October 19% if attending One check to Alpha Iota for $106.00 will cover all three items. If you plan to attend the tri-county meeting but are unable to pay for iton September 14, you may mail a check to our treasurer, Sharon Walker no ‘Ananda Volente Destiny Cont call later than September 26. ‘Solem High Schl Est Lierpea Pigh Red Roses ~~ Colrating Cur Acomplotments — a 4 Nancy Dicken and Georgia Farmer are two incredibly talented women who won several awards atthe Columbiana County Fair. Nancy won four ribbons for her aulinary entries. Most notably she took first place with her Blueberry Dump Cake and her Sugar-Free Pineapple Pie. YUM! Georgia won several awards for both cullnary and textile entries (photos of two of her entries are included } Congratulation to both of hem! ‘Jacke Mercer was awarded a Columbiana Community Foundation gran to bring authors into her dlassroom. ‘She also earned a spot inthe National Endowment for the Humanities program “Stony the Road We Trad” in ‘Birmingham, AL, which she attended in june acta spot ina Gilder Lerman summer teacher workshop about the vil Righus Movement in Memphis which she atended in July. ‘Reminders. ' ¥ Dus ace $70 and aed tthe Sepember meeting ' Delta Kapp Gamma now scepted nomination for honorry members ' We are abvaysloking for aew tembers, Plate encourage outstanding female teacher to join hin atacand | searing society ' ¥ Please hep ws informed whenever yo have news for his publican or here have been changes in yourname, | Address, phone numb, oF eachng stats so thar we can keep ou decry pied ' Vol. 2016.13White Roses Rementbering Thase We Have Last ‘Vera Hauer, age 94 lifetime resident of Washingtonville, passed away at the home of her son in Loveland, OH, on December 13,2015. A 1939 graduate of Letonia High School, Vera earned a BS. degree in Education from Wittenberg University in 1943. She taught in the Salem City Schools for over 40 years, retiring in 1981. She was named a Martha Holden Jennings Scholar during the 1967-68 school year. Vera had been a member of the Aipha fota Chapter of DKG since May 12, 1936. In addition to belonging tothe Salem Historical Society and the Ohio Retired Teachers Assocation, she was a secretary and trustee for the Leetonia Public Library and a pianist for St. Paul's Lutheran (Church in Leetonia. She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey and Douglas, 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Gretchen Baldwin, formerly of Wellsville dled in Salem on April 17, 2016, at the age of 77. A 1936 graduate of Wellsville High School, she recived her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education from Youngstown State University. Gretchen taught elementary school in East Liverpool and Wellsville before becoming guidance counselor at Wellsville High School. She retired in 2000 after 4a years of teaching. Gretchen was a past President ofthe Alpha lota Chapter of DKG, having been initiated on May 10,1969. She is survived by her husband, David, one daughter, Gretchen, 4 grandchildren and 2 grat-grandcildren. She was preceded in death bya son, David. Join Us for the Tri-County Join Chapter Meeting! Join us on Wednesday, October 19% at A La Cart Catering in Canfield, OH. Social hour begins at 5:15 pm with a buffet dinner to follow at 6 pm. The cost of the meal is $20 per person which must ‘be paid to Sharon Walker by September 26%. The menus is as follows: stuffed chicken breast, stuffed shells, baked ham, pasta salad, relish tray, redskin mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, tomato/onion/cucumber salad, Cacsar salad, rolls and butter, coffee, and tea, There will be several fun events in the evening including remarks by State President Patricia Cermak, a performance by the “Dancing Divas,” and a gift basket raffle. In the past, these meetings have been ‘lot of fun, so we hope that we will have a nice group of ladies attend this meeting. ‘At our May meeting, Ann Hall recognized our sisters who have reached membership milestones. The following ‘women were recognized and were given either pins or other special gifts. Georgia Farmer, 25 years of membership; Sandy Forbes, 26 years; Evelyn Thompson, 25, years; Nancy Perkins 20 years; Kathyln, Watters, 44 years; Kathryn Spillman, 47 years (not pictured); Lee Marra, 47 years (not pictured); Yvonne Trotter (accepted. by Pat Trotters), 25 years, Congratulations, ladies, and thank you for your years of service and leadership in the Alpha ota Chapter! The Alpha Iota Newsletter. 4Alpha Iota Chapter 2016-2017 Programs ‘Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Location: East Fairfield United Methodist Church, New Waterford, 6:00 PM Program: Speaker, Vickie McGee, owner of Simpiy Scarves. .and Such Dinner: $16.00 (She will be brining scarves to sell. Please bring CASH ifinterested.) ‘Thursday, October 13, 2016 Location: Catalpa Grove Farm, Columbiang, 6:00 PM Program: Hayride to the pumpkin patch, speaker Craig Mercer Officers will be providing desserts (Please dress appropriately for the weather. Cost is $5 a person for a hayride a pie pumpkin. Bring extra money if you'd like to purchase additional items.) ‘Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Location: Leetonia Public Library, Leetonia, 6:00 PM Program: Fall “Getting to Know You” Mixer. Bring a friend! Dinner willbe provided by DKG ‘Tuesday, December 15, 2016 Location: East Palestine Presbyterian Church, East Palestine, 6:00 PM Program: Christmas Music Dinner: $16.00 ‘Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Location: Das Dutch House, Columbiana, 6:00 PM Program: Speaker Rosemary Antonucci, Hospice House donations Dinner: $16.00 ‘Thursday, April 9, 2017 Location’ Inverness Hall, Salinevlle, 6:00 PM dace Mercer, 390853278 or Program: TBA JmercerT10@gmaltcom at esto Dinner: Bring covered dish (No charge) week before each esting Saturday, May 6,2017 these ees however sf rs Location: Dutch Village Inn, 11:00 AM (Tentative) tbe a addd pend oxpesse Program: Founder’s Day Celebration Dinner: $16.00 Attention: In case ofa last-minute ‘cancellation, please send money for your diner to our Treasurer, Sharon ‘Walker, Thank you — Bs BETA RFR ia Please make diner reservations to Note: There wil be no charge fr ou November or April meetings. Apel isa covered dish meeting. Vo. 2016.1 5ALPHA IOTA CHAPTER OFFICERS == 2014-2016 PRESIDENT: Linda Lipp ‘TREASURER: Sharon Walker 1°" VICE PRESIDENT: Jackie Mercer PARLIAMENTARIAN: Alana Bittner 284 VICE PRESIDENT: Barbara Lipp CHAPLAIN: Jane Ramsey RECORDING SECRETARY: Pam Todd HISTORIAN: Sue Weber-Nape CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Amy Johnson WEBMASTER: Mary Lou Hays ALPHA IOTA CHAPTER COMMITTEES 2016-2018 COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLICITY: Barbara Lipp, Amy Johnson, Ann Hall, Sandy Forbes, Linda Lipp FINANCE: Mary Lou Hays, Sandy Hill, Gayle Noel, Linda Lipp, Sharon Walker MEMBERSHIP: Alana Bittner, Nancy Petkins, Janeen Kotsch, Nancy Dicken, Loretta Davidson, Marcia Bable INSPIRATIONS: Jane Ramsey, Alana Bitiner, Nancy Dicken, Linda Lipp NOMINATIONS: Amy Johnson, Nancy Tompkins, Jane Ramsey, Janet Kerr JOYS AND CONCERNS: Evelyn Thompson, Kathy Watters, Colleen Mathias, Sue Conner EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Pam Todd, Barbara Lipp, Karen Moore, Lynda Dickson, Laura Nappi, Rose Castiglioni PROGRAMMING: Jackie Mercer, Ann Hall, Barbara Marra, Nancy Dicken, Georgia Farmer, Gayle Noel, and the Educational Excellence Committee WORLD FELLOWSHIP: Sharon Welker, Georgia Farmer, Loretta Kyser, Pat ‘Trotter, Lois Chandler, June Rigamonti SCHOLARSHIP: Sandy Hill, Maralyn Porter, Sandy Forbes, Yvonne Trotter LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATES: Connie Beadnell, Jackie Mercer, Dee Hanley, Kathryn Spillman, Barb Heasley, Lucille Possage ‘MUSIC: Linda Lipp, Sue Conner HISTORIAN: Sue Weber-Nape, Kathryn Spillman, Lee Marra WEBMASTER: Mary Lou Hays ‘The Alpha lota Newsletter 6