The Voice

of Alpha Delta State

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VOLUME 62
Delta Kappa Gamma
promotes professional
and personal growth of
women educators and
excellence in education.
A publication of ALPHA DELTA STATE OHIO, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Issue 4
JUNE 2012
Volume 62
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Presidents Message 2
New Web Page 3
Financial Awards 4
Membership 5
World Fellowship award 6
Red Roses to Sisters 7
Dates to Remember 8
Strickland Recipients I-1
75th Anniversary Info I-2
Gold Key Award I-1
Past State President and members honored at Ceremony
Florence M. Grine, Past State President,
was fondly remembered at the 2012 State
Convention Celebration of Life Service.
Pam Van Mooy, Alpha Sigma Chapter
President, shared a touching tribute to
Florence. Those who knew Florence will
miss her friendship and support. All Delta
Kappa Gamma members will miss her
knowledge and leadership.
At the Ceremony of Remembrance con-
ducted by the Membership and Expansion
Committees, 96 members were honored.
The Bond of Friendship by Helen
Steiner Rice says: For, as long as mem-
ory lives, years cant erase the pleasure
that the joy for friendship gives






















Remembering those who passed:
Beta: Dorothy J. Gregersen, Barbara L.
Malone; Gamma: Ruth K. Flowers; Zeta:
Jeannette L. Freeman, Irene Carols Gaich,
Margarithe VanderMolen-Anderson**;
Theta: Emma Owen; Iota: Linda K.
Overly; Kappa: Martha H. Harmon**;
Lambda: Marian E. Albright, Delores
Poast, Janet Lucille Spreng; Mu: Helen
M. Day; Xi: Mary Courter Siddall; Pi:
Jackie M. Geary, Mary Catherine Stewart;
Rho: Eleanor H. Locher*; Sigma: Mabel
Bell Cook; Tau: Hildegard Fuchs, Jane
Pease, Virginia R. Ruscin; Phi: Alice
Sharkey; Chi: Dorothy Peirson, Doris J.
Rinal and Psi: Lelia Cicagna Capitini,
Joyce A. Flading, Sara Kathryn Tidrick*.
Alpha Alpha: Laurel Gaio, Louise
Smith, Florence Stoner; Alpha Beta: Iva
Lou Franklin, Clover Kegley; Alpha
Gamma: Julia E. Harper; Alpha Delta:
Priscilla Eileen Cline, Susan B. Dick,
Martha M. Hoffman; Alpha Theta: Ann
Klosterman; Alpha Iota: Marjorie Cox
Roberts, Jean Winegord; Alpha Mu:
Frances Ostrawski, Alice Ryan, Evelyn
Stanley; Alpha Nu: Dr. Eileen S. Dom-
brow, Virginia L. Warthman; Alpha
Omicron: Dorothy Scott; Alpha Sigma:
Florence M. Grine***; Alpha Tau:
Joyce Carlene Garrett, Wanda Miller,
Dorothy L. Page, Auda Wetherill and
Alpha Upsilon: Jeanene Kay Myers.
Beta Alpha: Judith S. Jones, Eileen
Stitt; Beta Delta: Jane Chrismer Hale;
Beta Epsilon: Donna Hamer**; Beta
Eta: Amelia Lineberger, Eleanor
Malone, Edythe Dean; Beta Theta: Eve-
lyn Pence; Beta Lambda: Audrey Pitt
Enarson*, Francis Louise Evans, Oretha
Rose; Beta Nu: Roberta Hartzler, Freida
Mae Martin; Beta Omicron: Thelma Y.
Saggese; Beta Pi: Viola K. Estock; Beta
Rho: Barbara Sieverts Bevan, Mary Al-
ice Greenwood, June Long Richmond;
Beta Upsilon: Beatrice C. Young, Sue
Thompson and Beta Psi: Frances
Schrack.
Gamma Alpha: Catherine Hope
Marquardt**; Gamma Gamma:
Marjorie Kay Zalewski; Gamma Zeta:
Grace V. Ehrich; Gamma Theta: Nancy
D. Putzke, Ruth E. Stevenson; Gamma
Iota: Dorothy C. Smith**; Gamma Nu:
Dr. Judith A. Braithwaite; Gamma Pi:
Barbara J. Acerra; Gamma Rho: Dr. R.
Amelia Harding**, Doris Toth; Gamma
Sigma: Helen M. Fisher and Gamma
Tau: Sharon R. Low, Rosanna Moore.
Delta Alpha: Kathleen Decsman,
Joyce Dawn Lowry; Delta Delta: Henri-
etta Clash; Delta Epsilon: Helen J.
Anderson; Delta Zeta: Susan J. Allgire;
Delta Lambda: Margaret Linz**; Delta
Nu: Elizabeth Peyton**; Delta Omi-
cron: Mildred L. Collis**, Sister M.
Eileen Pentecost; Delta Psi: Margaret M.
Young and Delta Omega: Helen Fel-
ton**.
* Chapter Honorary Members
** Chapter Charter Members
*** Past State President

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Dr. Norma Kirby ............................... President
6310 State Route 41 N.W.
Washington C.H., OH 43160-9442
(740) 335-0945 Alpha Delta
E-mail: nkkirby@roadrunner.com

Emily Williams ............... First Vice-President
3872 Cherrybridge Lane
Dublin, OH 43016-4382
(614) 766-7943 Gamma Nu
E-mail: ewdublin@aol.com

Patricia Cermak ......... Second Vice-President
9504 Greenhaven Parkway
Cleveland, OH 44141-1607
(440) 526-8934 Gamma Rho
E-mail: patriciaj2@juno.com

Diana Haskell ................................... Treasurer
8726 Redcloud Court
Cincinnati, OH 45249-2317
Home: (513) 489-4069 Gamma Phi
Cell: (513) 607-3212
E-mail: dianah@cinci.rr.com

Tammy Schroeder ........ Recording Secretary
P.O. Box 415
Kalida, OH 45853
(419) 532-3762 Beta Eta
E-mail: ews@bright.net

Jane Meese ............. Corresponding Secretary
11467 Highland Park Road
Logan, OH 43138-9560
740-385-3499 Alpha Xi
E-mail: janeemeese@gmail.com

Judith G. Gebhart ................ Parliamentarian
7595 Meeker Road
Dayton, OH 45414-2043
(937) 665-0537 Pi
E-mail: raegeb@fuse.net

Ann M. Todd ........................................... Editor
3621 Butler Road
Wakeman, OH 44889
(440) 839-2069 Zeta
E-mail: atodd@western-reserve.org

Beth A. Archer ....... Immediate Past President
1140 Ellen Drive
Zanesville, OH 43701-6012
(740) 453-6439 Alpha Psi
E-mail: archer1140@aol.com
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What a wonderful weekend we shared at
the Hilton at Easton when 323 Alpha
Delta State members gathered for the
2012 State Convention! The convention is
now in the past, but the memories will
continue to be revisited. Thanks to all who
attended and made the weekend a very
special time especially Diana Kirkpatrick,
convention coordinator; Patty Ondrus,
convention registrar and the steering com-
mittee chapters, particularly my own Al-
pha Delta Chapter. Many of you com-
pleted the convention evaluation form and
the comments were overwhelmingly posi-
tivethank you! Your feedback is truly
appreciated and all ideas and suggestions
will be considered as we plan for the 75
th

anniversary celebration in 2013. What an
event that will be! Plan to attendyou
will want to be part of the celebration!
It was an honor to see our chapter presidents walk proudly into the ballroom as
they were presented at the Presidents and Founders Banquet on Saturday night. I want
to say a heartfelt thank you one more time to the chapter presidents who served during
the 2010-2012 biennium to build the future of our Society. I am looking forward to
working with the 2012-2014 chapter leaders.
Now we must continue to build our future. We will do that at the Chapter Leader-
ship Development workshops on June 19 in Wilmot, June 20 in Kalida and June 21 in
Washington Court House. It is my goal to have every chapter represented at one of
these workshops. Please send your registration form, available on the website and in
the last edition of The Voice, to Tammy Schroeder.
We are in the electronic communication age. Please take a few minutes to visit our
new website at http://AlphaDeltaState.weebly.com. Eileen McNally, our new webmas-
ter, is to be congratulated on our updated state website. Also, this will be the last
printed copy of The Voice that will be mailed to every member. Please read the article
on page 5 that shares information about the electronic distribution of The Voice. We
ask for your patience and understanding as we work through this process.
The first ten months as your state president have been very busy and fulfilling!
Thank you for placing your trust in me. I am reminded daily how much membership in
Delta Kappa Gamma enriches my life. Please call on me if I can help or support you
and your chapter in any way.
Fondly,
HONORING OUR PAST BUILDING OUR FUTURE
Dr. Norma Kirby, State President
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Serving on the Steering committee; preparing convention packet reports; presenting reports; presenting
workshops; presiding at workshops; greeting attendees; working at the registration table; adding wonderful
music; decorating tables; de-decorating tables; leading wellness sessions; serving as hostesses; prepar-
ing Info Fair displays; contributing to the art display; presenting the flags; leading the pledge; bringing
moments of inspiration; offering invocations; serving as a speaker; introducing speakers; presenting
awards, scholarships, and student teaching grants; making announcements; preparing and giving
convention statistics; honoring our departed members and past state president; honoring Gold Key
chapters; taking minutes; sharing your chapter scrapbooks; giving a tribute to chapter presidents;
responding to the tribute; transporting our A. Margaret Boyd recipient to and from the convention;
preparing favors, making gifts, serving as pages, timekeepers, and minute readers;
and even being The Cat In The Hat or an M & M. It takes many people to create the convention.

A sincere thank you for your part in making the 2012 Alpha Delta State Convention a great success!
Diana Kirkpatrick and Dr. Norma Kirby
The Voice of Alpha Delta State Page 3 June 2012
Forty-eight newsletters were selected for
recognition and achievement certificates
after meeting the DKG International
guidelines. Many of the newsletters were
well-designed, had beautiful graphics and
many pictures. Some of the newsletters
had innovative and interesting titles. The
certificates were presented to Chapter
Presidents in their convention packet.
The newsletters were also rated on
the Checklist and Rubric Assessment.
Four were chosen for awards as out-
standing newsletters. The first place
newsletter was produced by Beta Lambda
Chapter. which scored the most possible
points. The second place newsletter
award was given to Alpha Upsilon for
their newsletter called Oops Scoops. Two
chapters tied for third place: Gamma with
Gamma Chapter News and Chi with Chi
Chatter.
Ann Todd presented valuable advice
to workshop (Cut the Lard) attendees and
provided a notebook full of ideas, sugges-
tions and rules. Our attention to newslet-
ters and their message to our members
has helped promote our organization and
our purposes.
Communications/Publicity Commit-
tee: Melanie Riley, Delta; Rita Shardell,
Gamma Rho, Webmaster; Nina Stoltz,
Gamma Sigma; Ann Todd, Zeta, Editor;
Newsletter Success!
Rita Shardell bids farewell after announcing
she will no longer be serving as Alpha Delta
State Webmaster.
Alpha Delta State has new web page
Part of the definition of both the Internet and a website is interconnectedness. Alpha
Delta State strives to be connected to all its members statewide. Towards that end,
Alpha Delta State has a new webpage. The needs of our members were kept in mind as
this new website was built. We tried to look at our site through the eyes of a member.
What might they be looking for? How can we help?
Every effort will be made to have the latest information, news, forms and contacts.
If you have a question, we want you to be able to find an answer on our webpage, or
be directed to someone who can help.
Although there is a good start with this new homepage, it is considered a work in
progress. Go to the website and look around. Give some feedback. What can be
changed to make it better? What can be added? Is there something confusing that can
be made more clear?
You will find a contact form right there on the webpage. Fill it in. Tell us what
you think. We want to connect with you. Help strengthen our interconnectedness. Of
course, if you like something, wed like to know about that as well.
To find us, you can do one of three things. First you can go to our old website.
You will find a link there to direct you to our new website. You could go to the Inter-
national website and be linked to the new web address. Better yet, bookmark the new
web address as a favorite. The address is: http://AlphaDeltaState.weebly.com.
Eileen McNally, Alpha Delta State Webmaster
New state webmaster, Eileen McNally, tells
members about the updated web page.
Alpha Delta State dues for active members are only $7 and for reserve members are
only $3. This dues amount was approved in 1985! It is astounding to think that for 27
years the Ohio State Organization has been able to provide services to members with-
out a dues increase.
In October, 1982, the Executive Board approved a mileage reimbursement of
$0.17. In October, 2012, the Executive Board approved a mileage reimbursement of
$0.17. This is just one of many budget cuts made in an effort to reduce spending.
The budget presented and approved at the Spring Executive Board Meeting is
lean. This budget will greatly reduce reimbursement for state officers and committee
chairmen. Attendance at international and regional conventions are dramatically re-
duced. Our quarterly newsletter, The Voice, will no longer be printed and mailed to
members.
Past state budgets have drawn upon savings to balance the budget, a practice that
cannot continue. The proposed 2012-2013 budget is not balanced. Once again, this
year it will be necessary to use savings to meet expenses.
Meier Bauer, Finance Committee Chairman and Diana Haskell, Treasurer
Alpha Delta State finances in dire straights
Judge Nancy D. Hammond delivers the key-
note address at the Birthday Luncheon Satur-
day at the state convention.
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EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
AWARDS PRESENTED
During the recent Alpha Delta State Convention, three recipients of awards granted in
February 2012 by the Board of Trustees of the Educational Foundation were
recognized for their achievements. Linda Overstreet, Alpha Zeta Chapter, Fremont,
received an award of $450 for her project, Bully-Free Is the Way to Be. The award
will be used to purchase research-based literature, DVDs, activity cards, and other
materials to create activities for students in grades K-5 to learn what bullying is, how
and why not to bully others and how to help when others are being bullied.
The Foundation awarded renewals to two Alpha Delta State members. Mary Kay
Pieski, Gamma Upsilon Chapter, Tallmadge, was awarded a renewal grant of $3,000
for her project, Arts Enriched English Camp. At the camp located in Poland, the
award will be devoted to music composition and recording of the original music com-
posed by students attending the camp. Barbara Cleveland, Gamma Nu Chapter, Co-
lumbus, was awarded $1500 for her project entitled Math Discoverys At Home
Math Talk. This project encourages improvement and confidence in the math process
of those students who participate in the project. The project encourages and assists
Homeless/At Risk Students families to become involved with their childrens math
education by creating a Take-Me-Home and Share math book program which en-
hances and strengthens the Dowd Education Centers Math/Literacy Program.
At its February meeting, the Board of Trustees awarded $134,910 to 60 different
educational projects. Since 1964, nearly $2.6 million has been distributed by the Edu-
cational Foundation in its efforts to improve, enrich, and encourage intercultural un-
derstanding and educational excellence. In addition, Cornetet Individual Professional
Development Awards granted at the February meeting totaled $23,163. These awards
are granted to educators for the purpose of participating in professional seminars,
workshops, lecture series, national certification, on-line courses, and other non-degree
program opportunities that relate specifically to an applicants professional aspirations
and/or current educational assignment. No Alpha Delta State recipients were named as
awardees in 2012.
Alpha Delta State congratulates this years recipients and extends continued sup-
port for their efforts to enhance educational endeavors within the scope of each of the
projects.
Virginia Koch, Alpha Delta State Liaison, The Educational Foundation
Friday, April 20, prior to the Alpha Delta
State Convention, members toured the
Ohio State House. Chris Matheny, guide,
took the group to the corner stone of the
State House where a time capsule is bur-
ied. He shared the list of items in the time
capsule. Members experienced many of
the sites that are not encountered by a
typical State House visitor. The highlight
was the opportunity each member had to
sit in seats occupied by the members of
the House of Representatives.
Mark your calendars for the Pre-
Convention State House Tour on
Friday, April 12, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the
Ohio State House; prior to Convention.
Joyce St. Clair, Legislative Advocate
State House toured
Gammu Nus Jennifer Mason has been
awarded the Annie Webb Blanton Schol-
arship for 2012. Her goal is to obtain her
Master of Education Degree in Educa-
tional Leadership at Ohio Dominican
University and pursue a career as a direc-
tor of special education. Currently, Jenni-
fer serves 8
th
grade students with disabili-
ties in the Bloom Carroll School District.
References speak to Jennifers excep-
tional leadership characteristics, dedica-
tion to Delta Kappa Gamma and excellent
communication skills. The $1750 Alpha
Delta State scholarship will assist Jenni-
fer with tuition expenses in this two-year
program. Best wishes, Jennifer!
Scholarship Committee: Janet Kidd,
Omicron; Vickie Powell, Beta Alpha;
Molly Tharp, Alpha Psi; Pam Toon, Al-
pha Omicron; and Lois Harkins, Ph.D.,
Alpha Lambda, Chairman.
Annie Webb Blanton
Scholarship awarded
Foundation Liaison, Virginia Koch, on left, congratulates the Educational Foundation recipients
Mary Kay Pieski, Barbara Cleveland and Linda Overstreet.
Jennifer Mason, middle, is presented the An-
nie Webb Blanton Scholarship by committee
members Janet Kidd, left, and Vickie Powell.
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Membership madness initiative introduced
Members who attended the General Session at our State Convention, enjoyed seeing
and hearing the M&Ms introduce the Membership Committees Membership Madness
Membership Initiative. To meet the initiative requirements, a chapter must increase
the chapters total membership by one member before March 1, 2013. Further details
will be given to chapter officers in June at the Chapter Leadership Development
Workshops. Chapters meeting the initiative will be recognized in The Voice and at the
75
th
Anniversary State Convention in 2013.
How do we attract new members, both actively employed and those retired?
Hopefully, the ideas below will be useful to you in attracting new members:
Invite non-members to chapter meetings so they may see who we are and what
we do from an educational position.
Invite non-members to be guest speakers on their particular area of educational
interest.
Write a congratulatory letter to non-members for recent accomplishments and
include the Society membership brochure You and Us with local contact infor-
mation.
Invite potential members to lunch/dinner or a special event and be ready to
share what the Society can do for them as well as sharing what it has done and
continues to do for you.
Membership Committee: Linda Diltz, Beta Rho; Karyn Kern-Lazear, Gamma
Phi; Vicki Quinter, Beta Kappa; Marilyn Slusser, Delta Kappa and Emily Williams,
Gamma Nu, Chairman.
Marilyn Slusser and Linda Diltz talk about the
Membership Madness (M&M) Initiative. Photo
by: Eileen McNally.
Above: Convention coordinator, Diana
Kirkpatrick, welcomes attendees to the Friday
reception at the State Convention. Photo by:
Eileen McNally.
Above Middle: Dr. Robert Sharp and Clipper
tell their story at the Inspiration Breakfast on
Sunday morning of the Alpha Delta State
Convention. Photo by: Becky Leighty.
In effort to move into the digital era, Alpha Delta State will be providing The Voice in
electronic version only. This move will save substantial monies in printing and post-
age costs for a hard copy mailing of the newsletter.
Various services are currently being investigated for mass distribution as e-mail
security, unwanted advertisements and spam are primary concerns of members and the
leadership team. Beginning September 1, 2012, the chapter president (or designee)
will receive the electronic version of The Voice and will be responsible for forwarding
to all chapter members. The goal is to ultimately e-mail the newsletter to all members.
As in the past, The Voice will be available on the state website.
Publication dates are set for September 1, 2012; January 1, 2013; March 1, 2013;
and June 1, 2013 with deadlines for articles to be determined. Additional information
will be available at the Leadership Development Workshops in June and on the Alpha
Delta State website.
Changes coming for state newsletter
Details coming on the 1st Capital Biennial Seminar
Celebrate the 75
th
Anniversary of Alpha Delta State by enjoying the camaraderie of
your DKG sisters and exploring the history of our states beginnings at the 2013 bien-
nial seminarTuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, June 18-20, in Ohios first capital,
Chillicothe. You wont want to miss a single event so plan to stay for all three days.
The fun will begin Tuesday evening with a social program to celebrate our sisterhood.
Wednesday will be a full day of experiencing the rich history of the city. You will tour
the Adena Mansion and its lovely gardens; explore the fascinating Ross County Heri-
tage Center and the First Lady Lucy Webb Hayes House; and then, after dinner and a
backstage tour, you will experience the excitement of the outdoor drama Tecumseh!
Thursday morning will begin with a scavenger hunt through local shops to gather extra
tickets for the prizes, which will be awarded at lunch. Then you will take a short drive
outside of the city to an historical church where a delicious meal will await you and a
noted storyteller from the Storytelling Festivals artists will provide entertainment as
your first capital experience comes to an end.
Lodging will be at the Christopher Inn and Suites, Chillicothe.
Diana McFadden and Cathy Adams, Biennial Seminar Co-Coordinators
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A. M. Boyd recipient
appreciates support
Gesnita Nugraheni, our current A. Mar-
garet Boyd recipient from Indonesia,
attended and enthusiastically participated
in all of the events at our State Conven-
tion. Gesnita is studying pharmacy cur-
ricula at The University of Toledo. She is
a delightful, personable and bright stu-
dent. Members enjoyed her comments
about her background, educational stud-
ies and future plans she shared at the
Sunday morning Inspirational Breakfast.
Alpha Delta State members can con-
tinue to support Gesnita by sending her
cards and notes. Her address is: 3017
Darlington Road, Toledo, OH 43606.
At the recent Alpha Delta State Convention 71 chapters received Certificates of Ap-
preciation for support of the World Fellowship Committee Mission. In order to re-
ceive this award, a chapter showed in their report to the state chairman their program
and/or financial support of the World Fellowship Fund aiding young women from
other countries who were applying for scholarships (endowments or fellowships) to do
graduate work in the U.S. or Canada.

Among the 71 chapters, those contributing $200 or more during 2010-2012 were:
Number in ( ) indicates current chapter membership
Gamma Zeta (38) $970.00 Gamma Phi (61) $785.00 Gamma (59) $610.00
Zeta (84) $580.00 Gamma Xi (56) $307.50 Alpha Psi (91) $306.50
Beta Upsilon (47) $275.00 Phi (44) $250.00 Beta Kappa (73) $210.00
Beta Chi (62) $200.00

Those chapters receiving the award were: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon,
Zeta, Kappa, Lambda, Omicron, Pi, Sigma, Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi and Omega.
Alpha Alpha, Alpha Beta, Alpha Zeta, Alpha Eta, Alpha Theta, Alpha Iota, Alpha
Mu, Alpha Nu, Alpha Xi, Alpha Sigma, Alpha Tau, Alpha Upsilon, Alpha Phi, Alpha
Chi, Alpha Psi and Alpha Omega.
Beta Alpha, Beta Gamma, Beta Delta, Beta Epsilon, Beta Zeta, Beta Eta, Beta
Theta, Beta Iota, Beta Kappa, Beta Lambda, Beta Nu, Beta Pi, Beta Rho, Beta Upsi-
lon, Beta Chi and Beta Psi.
Gamma Beta, Gamma Gamma, Gamma Delta, Gamma Epsilon, Gamma Zeta,
Gamma Eta, Gamma Theta, Gamma Iota, Gamma Nu, Gamma Xi, Gamma Pi, Gamma
Rho, Gamma Sigma, Gamma Tau, Gamma Phi and Gamma Chi.
Delta Delta, Delta Epsilon, Delta Theta, Delta Phi, Delta Chi and Delta Omega.
The state World Fellowship committee sincerely appreciates the support of all the
chapters and their donations.
World Fellowship Committee: Nancy Cavanaugh, Xi; Peggy Gentile, Beta Nu;
Marilyn McKnight, Chi; Phyllis Neal, Delta Chi; and Becky Leighty, Gamma Xi,
Chairman.
World Fellowship awards 71 chapters
Emily Williams, Gesnita Nugraheni and Becky
Leighty share stories during the Alpha Delta
State Convention. Photo submitted.
Nita Scott, our International visitor at the 2012 state convention, explained the answer
to a question on a recent survey conducted by International. Former members were
asked how likely they would be to reinstate their membership, and 69% responded
favorably IF they would be asked. Think of a member in your chapter who has
dropped her membership and offer a personal invitation to her to rejoin. The Expan-
sion Committee has been encouraging chapters to reinstate members and has offered
suggestions to help. Contact Peggy Brooks, chairman, for the letters prepared by her
committee. Consider personally inviting a former member to restore her membership
in your chapter!
Reinstate former members to meet challenge
Above: Music director, Chery Quay, practices
with the Alpha Delta State Choir. The group
entertained those in attendance at the Presi-
dents Banquet on Saturday evening. Photo by
Becky Leighty.
Right: Sitting in representatives seats was
part of the pre-convention tour of the State
House. Photo submitted.
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Now that weve experienced a convention at the Easton Hilton, it is much easier to
visualize the large display of chapter photographs for Project 2013 when we celebrate
the 75
th
Anniversary of Alpha Delta State next April. Ten chapters have submitted
their group photographs already. If your chapter is not among the big ten, now is
the time to make plans. Chances are you are already thinking about interesting pro-
grams and special events for your chapter in 2012-2013. Dont forget to include your
chapters group photograph in those plans. Your executive board may want to set up
the Project 2013 photo session so that it coincides with the meeting that commonly
has the largest attendance. Digital cameras make taking the photo much easier even
for a strictly recreational photographer. Remember the submitted photograph should
not be larger than 8 x 10 and can be black and white or in color. The chapter name
should be printed on the back in pencil. Please include a separate sheet with the first
and last names of members in order of their arrangement. Present in person or submit
by mail to Beth Archer, 1140 Ellen Drive, Zanesville, Ohio 43701. To be included in
the state convention display, please submit photographs by February 1, 2013. Please
do not email. The Project 2013 collection will become part of a 75
th
Anniversary
memorabilia collection after the convention.
Beth Archer, Alpha Delta State Historian
History to be captured with Project 2013
Red roses earned
Dr. Roberta Linder, Alpha Eta Chapter,
has been selected to have her article
Professional Learning Communities:
Practices for Successful Implementation
included in the Spring 2012 issue of The
Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin.
Fifteen teachers in Licking County
have been selected to receive Leaders for
Learning Awards this year, 13 of which
were awarded in surprise presentations
this past week. Gamma Tau chapter
member, Sarah Robinson, was one of
the recipients to receive a grant to further
professional development or buy class-
room materials.
Every year the Cincinnati Enquirer
recognizes ten outstanding women be-
cause of their accomplishments in Greater
Cincinnati. This year, Lydia Morgan,
Delta Psi Chapter, founder and organizer
of Cincinnatis annual Juneteenth Festi-
val, a celebration of the end of slavery in
the United States, is one of those women
being recognized.
Charlene E. Greene, member and
past president of Delta Mu Chapter, was
honored April 4 as one of six outstanding
Columbus women chosen to receive the
2012 YWCA Women of Achievement
Award.
Above: Past State President, Beth Archer,
International Services Administrator, Nita
Scott and Alpha Delta State President, Dr.
Norma Kirby share a moment.
Perhaps participating in the Pre-Convention State House Tour is on your bucket list.
You will have another opportunity to do so. The 2013 Pre-Convention State House
Tour will take place on Friday, April 12, 2013, at 1:00 P.M. Watch The Voice and the
DKG Website for the deadline to register. Repeat participants are always welcome.
Attempts are being made to participate in the State House Ghost Tour. The date
of October 12, 2012, is being explored. Keep watching the new Alpha Delta State
website for further information. The evening would start with dinner at Miss Emmas
table and then proceed to the tour.
Details need to be worked out, so if you would be interested in participating,
please e-mail Joyce St.Clair by August 1 at jdstclair1283@hotmail.com. Provide your
name, address, phone number and chapter name so contact can be made.
Joyce St.Clair, Legislative Advocate
Want to go on a Ghost Tour?
Above: Saturday evening, at the convention,
Barbara Smith, Past State President offered
the Presidents Message while Linda Harri-
son, Phi Chapter, gave the response.
Top left: The Cat in the Hat, Karen Bernard,
delivers a greeting for Alpha Delta States
74th birthday. Photo by: Eileen McNally.
Bottom left: At the Friday reception, Kristen
Todd, a senior piano performance and peda-
gogy major at Capital University, provides
entertainment. Photo by: Eileen McNally.
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There are still Alpha Delta State paperweights
available for purchase for $30. The funds will
be used for various projects sponsored by the
75th Anniversary Committee.
Gamma Alpha receives award for special project
DATES TO REMEMBER 2012
May 14 ......... ADS Legislative Day
May 19 ......... A. Margaret Boyd Overseas
Foundation Meeting
June 1 .......... Form 18, initiate cards and
fees, must be postmarked or received
June 1 .......... Proposed amendments for
state bylaws submitted to Bylaws/
Policies and Procedures Committee
June 19, 20, 21 .... Leadership Workshops
June 19 Wilmot, OH
June 20 Kalilda, OH
June 21 Washington Court House, OH
July 19-22 .... DKG Seminar on Purposeful
Living in Washington, D.C.
July 24-28 .... DKG International Convention
in NYC
June 30 ........ Fiscal year ends
July 15 ......... Treasurer Reports must be
postmarked or received
August 4 ...... ADS Advisory Committee
Meeting
October 27 ... ADS Executive Board Meeting
September 1 ........ Publication of The Voice
November 12 ....... Form 18, Form 18a, dues
and fees must be postmarked or received
July 1November 15 ....... IRS 990n must
be filed; acceptance receipt must be
postmarked or received

DATES TO REMEMBER 2013
January 1 ..... Publication of The Voice
February 1 ... Project 2013 Chapter Photos
due
February 9 ... ADS Advisory Committee
Meeting
March 1 ........ Committee Reports due for
convention packets
March 1 ........ Publication of The Voice
April 12-14 ... 75
th
Anniversary Alpha Delta
State Convention; The Hilton at Easton in
Columbus, Ohio
May 18 ......... A. Margaret Boyd Overseas
Foundation Meeting
June 1 .......... Publication of The Voice
June 18-20 ........... First Capital Biennial
Seminar in Chillicothe, Ohio
Gamma Alpha Chapter (Stark County) raised money in several ways during 2011 to
help AIDS orphans at the Mbabaali Memorial Nursery & Primary School near Kam-
pala, Uganda in southeast Africa. Dr. Carol Sandbrink, a charter member of the chap-
ter and chapter World Fellowship Chairman, personally delivered the chapters $185
donation to the school in October 2011. A $2 donation will feed a child for a week.
Uganda is not one of the schools included in the Schools for Africa program.
There are plans to continue their support of this school in the future. Alpha Delta State
awarded Gamma Alpha an Outstanding Compassion award for their service to the
Mbabaali Memorial School during 2010-2012. This award fits under the Excellence in
Education program. It is the hope that other chapters undertake unusual service pro-
jects and report them to the Excellence in Education committee.
Becky Leighty and Pat Cermak, Excellence in Education
Calling all members! We are in search of the member who will make history by de-
signing the cover for the 75
th
Anniversary State Convention program book. You may
design the program cover on the computer, by painting, drawing or even cutting and
pasting. Use color or black and white. Be imaginative and create a memorable cover
that will become part of our history.
When planning, keep in mind the size is 5.5 inches wide by 8.5 inches high. Here
are the requirements to include in some way on the cover: Alpha Delta State Conven-
tion; April 12-14, 2013; Honoring Our Past Building Our Future; The Hilton at
Easton; and The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
Please include your name and your chapter with your entry. Submit your hard
copy entry to Dr. Norma Kirby no later than February 1, 2013. A panel of judges will
select the winning design.
Creative ideas sought for program book
Ann M. Todd, Editor
The Voice of Alpha Delta State
3621 Butler Road
Wakeman, OH 44889
The Voice of Alpha Delta State June 2012 Insert 1
The Professional Affairs Committee has selected ten recipients for the Esther H.
Strickland student teaching grants. You will find a brief bio of each recipient below:
Kayla Overstake, studying Art Education at Shawnee University will be complet-
ing her student teaching experience this fall. With a grade point average of 3.76, Kayla
is part of the DKG legacy since both mom and grandmother are members; her dad is
also a teacher. Kayla also attended the 2012 State Convention.
Miami University student, Joseph Mulhberg, will complete his student teaching
experience in the fall. The adolescent young adults integrated English language arts
education major has earned a 3.78 grade point average.
Claire Graf, an early childhood education major at Ohio University has main-
tained a 3.82 grade point average. She will complete student teaching with Preschool
in June and primary in the fall.
Adolescent young adults math education major, Terra White, is studying at Miami
University. Earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.98, she will complete her
student teaching in the spring of 2013.
Maintaining a 3.75 grade point average, Aisha Butler is a middle childhood edu-
cation major with a focus in language arts and history. She will do her student teach-
ing in the fall.
Lauren Pritt is studying early childhood education at Shawnee University. Plan-
ning to complete her student teaching in the spring of 2013, she has maintained 3.87
grade point average.
Kayla Kolb currently holds a 3.78 grade point average while studying at Miami
University. She is an early childhood education major who will complete her student
teaching experience in the spring of 2013.
Studying at The Ohio State University, Chelsea Foos has maintained a 4.0 overall
grade point average. Planning to complete her student teaching in the fall, she is an
early childhood education major.
Jennifer Linsky is working on intervention specialist K-12 licensure at Miami
University. She will complete her student teaching in the fall.
At Miami University, Elizabeth McCarthy is an early childhood education
major with a grade point average of 3.89 and will do her student teaching in the fall.
Sharyn Sibera, Professional Affairs Committee Chairman
Kayla Overstake Joseph Mulhberg
Claire Graf Terra White
Aisha Butler Lauren Pritt
Kayla Kolb Chelsea Foos
Jennifer Linsky Betsy McCarthy
Recipients of Esther H. Strickland student teaching grants named
As comedian Mel Brooks once said, As long as the world is turning and spinning,
were going to be dizzy and were going to make mistakes! I can attest to that theory.
This years state convention marked the 30
th
year of awarding the Gold Key. New bro-
chures reflecting the correct date will be printed and given out at the summer leader-
ship workshops. I am very sorry for the mistake. Congratulations to all the chapters
that received Gold Key and Honors status. The new guidelines and applications will be
available at the summer workshops. Please let me know if I can help your chapter with
questions about the requirements. I hope to award even more chapters the Gold Key in
2013. Listed below are the chapters recognized at the 2012 convention:
Alpha, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Lambda, Omicron, Sigma, Tau, Chi and Psi.
Alpha Beta, Alpha Gamma, Alpha Delta, Alpha Zeta, Alpha Eta, Alpha Theta,
Alpha Iota, Alpha Nu, Alpha Xi, Alpha Omicron, Alpha Pi, Alpha Sigma, Alpha Tau,
Alpha Upsilon, Alpha Phi, Alpha Psi and Alpha Omega.
Beta Zeta, Beta Eta, Beta Lambda, Beta Nu, Beta Pi, Beta Upsilon, Beta Chi, Beta
Psi and Beta Rho.
Delta Alpha, Delta Delta, Delta Epsilon, Delta Kappa, Delta Lambda, Delta Nu,
Delta Tau, Delta Chi, Delta Psi, Delta Omega, and Delta Mu.
Gamma Alpha, Gamma Delta, Gamma Epsilon, Gamma Zeta, Gamma Eta,
Gamma Theta, Gamma Iota, Gamma Nu, Gamma Xi, Gamma Pi, Gamma Rho,
Gamma Sigma, Gamma Phi and Gamma Chi.
Those chapters recognized as an Honor Chapter include: Kappa, Beta Alpha, Beta
Gamma, Gamma Beta, Gamma Gamma and Delta Theta.
Charlotte Shrider, Beta Zeta, Gold Key Coordinator
Thirty years of Gold Key awards given
The Voice of Alpha Delta State June 2012 Insert 2
Never too early to make plans!
Come Celebrate with Us
April 12-14, 2013
at The Hilton at Easton
See all of you next spring at our diamond jubilee.
Come celebrate 75 years of memories.
Diana Kirkpatrick, convention coordinator
2013 Convention Steering Committee Chapters: Tau; Omega; Alpha Delta;
Alpha Epsilon; Alpha Zeta; Alpha Upsilon; Alpha Phi; Beta Kappa; Gamma
Eta; Delta Eta; Delta Kappa; Delta Sigma and Delta Tau.
Your chapter can be a special part of the
75
th
anniversary history of Alpha Delta
State. Just for this special anniversary,
chapter members may be initiated at the
State Convention. As you plan for your
2012-2013 DKG year, mark Saturday,
April 13, as the date for initiation of
chapter members at the convention.
Please remember members are only initi-
ated one time. If a chapter member is
initiated at the State Convention, you
would not conduct another initiation for
her at a chapter meeting. Chapter presi-
dents will receive details about the initia-
tion at the Chapter Leadership Workshop
in June.
Alpha Chi Chapter is pleased to an-
nounce a third generation teacher will be
initiated at the state convention as part of
the 75
th
Anniversary Celebration!
Heather Jo Storer, granddaughter of out-
going chapter president, Faye Thompson,
has accepted the invitation to member-
ship in Alpha Chi Chapter. Heather is
currently a graduate student at Ohio Uni-
versity and an adjunct faculty member at
Marietta College. Delta Kappa Gamma is
nothing new for Heather as she literally
grew up attending many chapter meet-
ings with her mom, Becky (Thompson)
Storer, a professor at Southern State
Community College and her aunt, Dr.
Gayla Thompson, middle school science
teacher, Georgetown, Kentucky. Alpha
Chi Chapter is excited to be part of the
75
th
anniversary and to participate in the
initiation ceremony at the state conven-
tion next April!
Initiation to be part of
Diamond Anniversary
Third generation to
be initiated at 75th
2012 ALPHA DELTA STATE
CONVENTION

CHAPTER ATTENDANCE AWARD

CONGRATULATIONS TO
BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER
FINAL CONVENTION STATISTICS
Total iegisteieu ................. S2S
Reception .............................. 164
Biithuay Luncheon ........... 287
Banquet ................................. 228
Sunuay Bieakfast .............. 14S
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deadlines and other information
regarding the electronic pub-
lishing of our state newsletter.
Diamond Anniversary Scholarship $2,000 Published Book Award member or
chapter book donations for Reaching Out to Children Through Literacy
Collection of books to be distributed to Childrens Hospitals throughout
Ohio 75 reinstated chapter members convention representation
of every Ohio chapter 75 new members initiated at convention
solve a 75 word/item puzzle a Denim and Diamond
event 75 x 10 convention registrations 75th
anniversary program cover contest initiate a
notable individual as an Honorary member
of Alpha Delta State Project 2013-chapter
photographs 75th Anniversary
Sudoku math and Scrabble
challenges and much,
much more watch for
future details in
The Voice.