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2016-2017 DKG Delta Yearbook
2016-2017 DKG Delta Yearbook
2016-2017
International Founders
(all deceased)
2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service
in any field of education.
4. To initiate, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the
interests of education and of women educators.
6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their
participation in appropriate programs of action.
7. To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues
so that they may participate effectively in a world society.
Mission Statement
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth
of women educators and excellence in education.
Vision Statement
Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
Physical Address
416 West 12th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Zeta State was organized on April 21, 1934, by Miss Norma Smith in Jackson, Mississippi.
(Mrs. Norma Smith Bristow Salter)
www.zetastatedkg.org
http:zetadata.blogspot.com/
Each chapter shall encourage members to apply for the 2017 Leadership Management
Seminar.
Each chapter shall financially support the International Service Projects and the Zeta
State Scholarship Fund.
Each chapter shall schedule a visit from a state officer, state committee chair, or
member of the Order of the magnolia during the biennium.
Each chapter shall have a net increase of at least three members during the biennium.
Legislative Research
Angela Bedenbaugh, Alpha Beta (S) Sandra McKiernon, Alpha Lambda (S)
63 Suggs Road 17209 Spring Lake Drive E
Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Vancleave, MS 39565
601-268-2461 228-826-9068
bedenbaugh.angela@gmail.com mck3325@hughes.net
Delta Omega
Cindy Alsworth Teresa Anderson
209 Kiley Bailey Road 1641 Amanda Street
Mendenhall, MS 39114 Prentiss, MS 39474
601.434.9770 601-517-9202
cdalsworth55@gmail.com teresa.anderson06@yahoo.com
Alpha Omicron
Tamara Scales
410 B Street
Natchez, MS 39120
615.339.4417
amaranscales@gmail.com
Alpha Rho
Beth Spillman
41 Dean Rhyme Road
Purvis, MS 39475
bethaspillman@lamarcountyschools.or
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Beta Pi
Jan Hankins Mandy D. Bradley
312 Shadow Wood Drive 233 Stonebridge Blvd
Clinton, MS 39056 Brandon, MS 39042
601.214.8094 662.902.9937
jkhiteach@aol.com teacherlawyer@hotmail.com
Gamma Tau
Kim Brown Paula Wimbish
746 Ligon Drive 205 Monterey Drive
Meridian, MS 39307 Clinton, MS 39056
601.917.4663 601.720.5750
kbrown@lauderdale.k12.ms.us Pgwimbish5@gmail.com
Theta Chi
Jennie Skinner Tiffany Brantley
P.O. Box 536 201 Longmeadow Drive
Wesson, MS 39191 Vicksburg, MS 39180
601.754.3248 601- 638-5697
jennie.skinner@copiah.ms mrsbrantley@yahoo.com
Xi Beta Alpha
Dr. Beth Jackson Edye Coleman
1421 County Line Road 113 Jasmine Street
Preston, MS 39354 Madison, MS 39110
601.677.2387 601.942.7667
bjackson@colled.msstate.edu
Red Rose
The official flower of the Society is the red rose. It is used in all ceremonies and for special
occasions. Each member is given a red rose upon her initiation.
Purchase of the key is required of all members. It is the emblem of membership and may be
obtained only on the authority of the key care. If a member loses her key, she applies to the
president of her own chapter or to the Headquarters for another key permit card. The
member sends this with check of money order to International Headquarters, P.O. Box
1589, Austin, TX 78767-1589. Key permit cards may be obtained from International
Headquarters in Austin, TX.
The key may be pinned on a suit coat when it substitutes for a dress. It shall be worn at all
chapter meetings, and may be worn at other times. The member will avoid using the Delta
Kappa Gamma Key on a lapel, or bracelet, or in any utilitarian manner, such as fastening a
collar or pocket flap.
When a member resigns or is dropped, she should surrender the key to the chapter. If she
does not, she is expected to refrain from wearing it. The chapter may buy the pin from her. It
may be sold to a Delta Kappa Gamma member who has lost hers. Each chapter may decide
what disposition is to be made of keys of deceased members returned to the chapter.
Reclaimed keys are not sold to person being initiated as active members. If the chapter
policies on the disposition of keys are familiar to all members, embarrasing situations may
be avoided.
Create Tomorrow
By: Darlene Helman
Refrain:
Create tomorrow! Make a choice!
Create tomorrow! Raise your voice!
The challenge for our future lies in what we choose today.
Create tomorrow! Create tomorrow!
Create tomorrow today!
Refrain:
Create tomorrow! Make a choice!
Create tomorrow! Raise your voice!
The challenge for our future lies in what we choose today.
Create tomorrow! Create tomorrow!
Create tomorrow today!
Benediction
Arlene Ydstie
On April 6, 1940, Miss Alice Dumpster organized the Delta Chapter of The
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International at the Forrest Hotel in
Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Our Father which art in heaven, we thank Thee for the joys of friendship.
May we see life always as growth and reaching for the better
living day by day.
May we have a clear and purposeful vision free from pettiness.
Let us be large in thought, in word, in deed.
Free from fault-finding and from self-seeking.
May we never be hasty in judgment and always generous.
May we exercise this day the noblest capabilities that
Thou hast implanted in us.
Give us wisdom and courage to put into practice our best thoughts and
dispositions, and the things we most sincerely believe.
And, Lord, let us always be kind.
Give us a portion of Thy love that we may be understanding.
Endow us with a sincere faith that glorifies Thee at all times in all places.
We ask in Thy name.
Amen.
Written by the late Elaine Massey
Former Zeta State President
Delta Chapter
1999-2000
Helen Milloy
2006-2007
Gwen Hitt
2007-2008
Martha Anglin Knight
2009-2010
Janice Bryant
2011-2012
Elaine Barnes
2014-2015
2016- Marie Shoemake 2018
Delta Chapter
Officers 2015-2016
Cindy Sasser Hall
President Cindy Alsworth
209 Kiley Bailey Road
Mendenhall, MS 39114
601-434-9770
Delta Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Yearbook 28 2 2016-2017
cdalsworth55@gmail.com
1. There shall be six scheduled chapter meetings each year, preferably on the second
Saturday of the following months, with these suggested ideas for programs (the last
spring meeting may vary between the later part of April and early May).
2. Delta Chapter shall function according to the rules and regulations of the By-Laws of
Zeta State, the Constitution and Handbook of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society
International.
3. The nominating committee shall present its report and hold election of officers at the
March meeting.
6. In the event of the death of a member, the treasurer will have the authority to send a
memorial for flowers at the discretion, not to exceed $50.00 plus tax or contribute to the
Delta Chapter scholarship fund.
March Nominations
April or May Scholarship, Educational Excellence (EEC)
8. The recording secretary will prepare minutes of the Executive Board and chapter
meetings in duplicate, with the original copy to be placed in the Book of Minutes, and
the other copy given to the chapter president.
9. The chapter will allocate money for the president’s expenses each year of her term. In
addition, in even numbered years, the incoming president’s convention expenses will be
included. A president’s pin will be given to in-coming president upon her installation
into the office.
10. The chapter will meet with other Hattiesburg Area chapters for a February Joint
Luncheon, namely: Alpha Alpha, Alpha Beta, Alpha Gamma, and Alpha Rho.
11.The chapter will have its own scholarship fund to be used as follows:
a. Funds not to exceed $350 for:
1. Members enrolled in graduate programs.
2. Members who are incurring unusual expenses for research in writing and/or
publications in connection with graduate degrees, and
3. Members involved in recertification and professional development.
4. Funds not to exceed $25 to members’ children who are participating in
school- related activities.
5. Payment of $0.40 per member and the $5.00 fee for the Chapter Scholarship
Fund will be sent to the State Treasurer.
b. Guidelines:
Members applying for scholarships must be a member of good standing for a
period of two years. If more than one member applies, scholarships will be
granted on the basis of seniority.
Develop chapter program of work, focusing upon the purposes and mission statement of
the Society
Use new program manual to prepare programs for the biennium
Prepare the chapter yearbook
Plan the observance of Founder’s Day
Plan the observance of Delta Chapter’s birthday
Communicate with Zeta State Program Committee
Professional Affairs
Research
Music
Use music and other art forms to enhance appreciation of the society’s goals and to
give dignity and beauty to programs.
Provide appropriate music at each meeting.
Develop a chapter songbook.
Communicate with Zeta State Music Committee
Finance
Review professional qualifications of women whose names have been submitted for
membership
Present names and qualifications of those recommended to chapter members. Invite
qualified women educators to active membership in the Society.
Keep accurate records of invitations sent and written replies.
Conduct orientation of prospective members (preferably before invitations have been
accepted or rejected).
Prepare initiation ceremony.
Nominations
Identify those members of Delta Chapter who show leadership potential and dedication
to Delta Kappa Gamma.
Ascertain that the nominated person will serve if elected to an officer position.
Present to the chapter the nominees for elected offices.
Present to the chapter the nominees for elected offices.
Send immediately the names and addresses of new officers to the Zeta State President
and the Executive Coordinator at International Headquarters.
Communicate with Zeta State Nominations committee.
Communications
Send newsletter to Delta Chapter members. Include minutes of the previous meetings,
president’s message, reminders about upcoming events, and other items of interest.
Develop a means of communication with members for emergency purposes (illness,
death).
Publicize information about the Society and chapter events in local newspapers.
Send articles to Zeta Data.
Encourage members to submit articles to the Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin.
Communicate with Zeta State Communications Committee.
Scholarship
Present criteria for existing scholarships, and encourage chapter members to apply.
Provide members with scholarship applications.
Communicate with Zeta State Scholarship Committee.
World Fellowship
2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service
in any field of education.
4. To initiate, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the
interests of education and of women educators.
6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their
participation in appropriate programs of action.
7. To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues
so that they may participate effectively in a world society.
2016-2017 Delta Chapter Programs
Purpose 2: To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for
distinctive service in any field of education.
Purpose 6: To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to
encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action.
Place: To Be Determined
Date: To Be Determined
Time:
2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive
service in any field of education.
Purpose 2: To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive
service in any field of education.
Purpose 3: To advance the professional interest and position of women in education.
Purpose 4: To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable
endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators.
Purpose 5: To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing
graduate study and to grant fellowships to non-member women educators
Event: May Meeting
Food Pantry
World Fellowship
Professional Mentoring
2016-2017
Dates to Remember
2016
July 5-9 International Convention – Nashville, TN; Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
(HC)
August 15 Deadline for chapter Executive Board meeting to plan for 2016-2017 (HC)
Names of chapter committee chairmen due to state executive secretary (HC)
August 27 State Officers, Committee Chairmen, Zeta Data Editor, Webmaster, Convention Chair and
Convention Hostess Committees meetings
September 17 Zeta State membership, Educational Excellence, Headquarters, History of Zeta State
Committees
October 8 Delta Chapter October Meeting 10 a.m. Saint Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Collins
Please be prepared to pay your dues at this meeting.
October 29 Zeta State Policies & Procedures, Communications & Publicity Committees, Mary Stuart
Harmon Board of Trustees
November 12 Delta Chapter October Meeting 10 a.m. Saint Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Collins
December 10 Delta Chapter October Meeting 10 a.m. Saint Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Collins
Dates to Remember
2017
January Joint Luncheon – Alpha Alpha, Alpha Beta, Alpha Gamma, Delta
February
February 1 Deadline for postmarking
Chapter Reports (President, Necrology) (HC)
Applications for International Scholarships, Zeta State Scholarship (Form 20), Mary
Stuart Harmon Scholarship (Form 12), Zeta State Grant-in-Aid (Form 9)
Recommendations of Zeta State Achievement Award
Red Rose Report—(Form 19)
Chapter Service Report (Form 14) (HC)
SEE Report (Form 16) (HC)
February 1 Deadline for applications for Zeta State Leadership/Management Seminar (Form 11)
February 18 Zeta State Scholarship, Awards, Educational Excellence, Leadership Development, Finance
Committees; Mary Stuart Harmon Board of Trustees
March 31- Zeta State Convention, Jackson, MS; Hilton Jackson (HC)
April 1
May 13 Delta Chapter October Meeting 10 a.m. Covington Ridge Assisted Living Facility
June 11 – 14 Zeta State Leadership Management Seminar, Eagle Ridge Conference Center, Raymond, MS
(HC)
July 19-22 Southeast Regional Conference—Myrtle Beach SC; Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention
Center (HC)
August 15 Deadline for chapter Executive Board meeting to plan for 2017-2018 (HC)
Standing Rules of Zeta State Mississippi
of
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
2. That ZETA DATA be published at least three times a year – fall, winter, and spring.
4. That the location of the state convention be determined at least three years in advance.
5. The state president and executive board may select the date and site.
6. That the state convention be held in odd years in March or April, not to conflict with
Easter. The exact time (hours) will be determined by the state president and the
convention chairman.
7. That the state president shall appoint the convention chairman and the convention
treasurer.
8. That the convention steering committee be composed of the presidents of the hostess
chapters, the convention chairman, and convention treasurer.
9. That the state president supply the convention chairman with a copy of the convention
MANUAL that gives specific and detailed duties of the state president, the convention
chairman, convention treasurer, the hostess chapter(s), and chairmen of the various
committees.
10.That no chapter or individual offer for sale any article during the state convention unless
the funds go to Zeta State.
11.That hostess chapters not ask local merchants for door prizes to be awarded at state
meetings. If favors are used, they should be simple.
12.That the state convention pay for itself. In the event the convention is not self-supporting
Zeta State will pay the deficit up to the amount designated in the state budget. Excess
funds shall be returned to the state.
14.That there be no stand-in at installation ceremonies (either chapter or state) for any
officer.
15.That a memorial service for deceased members be a part of every state convention and be
arranged by the State Membership Committee.
16.That the state president decides who shall be head table guests and issue the invitation(s).
19.That a member of the Hattiesburg chapter always be chairman of the Board of Trustees of
the Mary Stuart Harmon Scholarship Fund.
20.That a request for naming a scholarship shall be presented to the Scholarship Committee
and the Executive Board.