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Nu Chapter # 13 Area 7 Alpha State, Texas

Hays and Blanco Counties
Volume 2 No. 1 August, 2016
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.
2016-2018 International Theme "Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide"
Carolyn Pittman, International President
2015-2017 TSO Theme The Heart of the Society is Its Members
Editor: Nadyne Gartman www.nadynedkg@gmail.com

time to submit a name for membership and/or for

reinstatement before our September Recruitment
Tea--just contact Jenny.

Straight from Sandra

Once again, I thank you for your confidence in me

by electing me as your Chapter President for this
biennium. With all of us working together, we can
accomplish great things as we follow Theodore
Roosevelts advice, Do what you can, with what
you have, where you are.

Theodore Roosevelt once said, Do what you can,

with what you have, where you are. I think that
applies to Nu right now.
This past biennium, we celebrated many individual
and chapter achievements including receiving the
Tudor Rose Award for increasing membership, two
years in a row. And then last month, we lost
several faithful and longtime members when they
transferred to a chapter closer to their towns.
What a gain for Beta Zeta, Area 6, not only in
numbers but also in excellent members! We will
miss our dear friends, but will have opportunities
to see them at state conventions, and we certainly
invite them to attend any of our meetings.

Ill see you at our first meeting!

Message from Sandra

For those of you not currently

having a Delta Kappa Gamma keypin, go to the
following: Award Concepts link,
http://acgreek.com/greek/home.php

Our remaining members have stepped up to fill

vacancies created by the transferees, including two
officers positions, Recording and Corresponding
secretary. And, they have graciously doubled up
on some committee assignments, too. Thank you!

the official site when purchasing items for DKG,

where you may order one. Once in the site, type in
Delta Kappa Gamma, where it says, Find Your
Organization. In the Online Store, open the Pins
and Badges section. There are four keypins, from
which to select, available in different sizes and
prices.

New and exciting programs and new projects are in

the works for this year and a good number of
Prospective Member cards have been handed to
our Membership Chair, Jenny Turney. There is still
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Just some of Nus Awards

Keypins should be worn to all chapter meetings

and for those still working, may be worn to work
on the first Monday of any month. They may also
be worn to any official Delta Kappa Gamma
meeting or gathering such as our Tri-Chapter
Social.
Some of you may have your mothers or some
other dear persons keypin which would make
wearing it doubly meaningful. Wear it to our next
meeting.
August 19 8:00 a.m. Crockett School San Marcos

$1,300.00 Award for Nu Chapter

Project Books for Children

Sandra with ASTEF Winners

Nu Chapter received a $1,300.00 grant.

From the Awards Committee

Nu Chapter received many prestigious awards at the
Frisco State Convention in June. Included were the
PACE for chapter excellence, 5 Star Newsletter,
Exemplary Yearbook Early Bird Award, Certified
Chapter Websites, Eula Lee Carter Memorial Fund
Contributing Chapter, Leadership Seminar Donation,
and Tudor Rose for increase in membership. All of
the above were capped off by the receipt of a
$1,300.00 ASTEF grant! Way to go, Nu!

More from Frisco Convention

Nu Members at Frisco convention

PACE Winners

Sandras ELC Committee at Frisco

Ruth with her 58 Year membership award.

Sandra giving her Eula Lee Carter committee report.

Very Important Signatures at Frisco

Sandi with our PACE!

Carolyn Pittman, International President

2016-2018

Sunday Sept. 11 Wimberley Village Library

FM 2325 Wimberley
Reception: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Program Title: Recruitment Tea

Program Purpose: To inform prospective members
about the benefits of belonging to DKG.
Society Purpose: #1 To Unite women educators of the
world in a genuine spiritual fellowship. #2 To Honor
women who have given or who evidence a potential for
distinctive service in any field of education. #3 To
Advance the professional interest and position of women
in education. #6 To Stimulate the personal and
professional growth of members and to encourage their
participation in appropriate programs of action.

Nu members with Laura Packard

(Photos from Carol McMillan)

Program Summary: Darlene Hargett, State

Membership Committee Member from Area 7, and Alpha
Chi in Marble Falls.will provide information about the
benefits of DKG.
Meeting Focus: Members and prospective members
will learn more about DKG.
Inspiration/Blessing:
Refreshments provided by Nu officers
Ruth and Sandra

Music: Delta Kappa Gamma Song

August
Carol Grimm 7th
Susan P. 8th
Delores Cruz 23rd
Mary Nabers 23rd
Pat Tingle 23rd
Monica P. 27th
Charlotte E. 31st

Sandra

Texas State Organization Officers 2016-17

Marilyn Gregory
President
Patti Belknap
1st VP
Cookee Johnson
2nd VP
Shalan Inmon
Rec. Sec.
Sandi Causey
Cor. Sec.
Kathryn Wright
Parliamentarian
Nancy Newton
Immediate PP/Expansion
Exec. Sec/Treas
Carolyn Grantham
ASTEF Pres.
Area 7 Area Coordinator Carol Young Rose

September
Sue Thompson 8th
Martha H. 29th

The Executive Board met in July to plan for the

years programs and to review Committee
assignments. Also covered was the resignation of
several members who are transferring to closer
chapters, appointments to fill vacancies (Recording
and Corresponding secretaries) left by those
transferring, results of the meeting day survey, update
on chapter tee shirt orders and raffle item donors and
specification of donations recipients. Those present
included: President Sandra Morales, Vice President
Loretta Eiben, Nadyne Gartman, Jenny Turney,
Charlotte Evans, Robin Estepp, and Cheryl Blake.

September 19 Kyle First Baptist Church

5:30p.m. Fellowship Hall
Program Title: Getting to Know You & ASTEF
Program Purpose: To provide time for genuine
fellowship and sharing of information with one another
and share information about ASTEF with our guest
speaker, Dr. Erin Martin, of the ASTEF board.
Society Purpose: 1, 2, 5, 7
Program Summary: Members shared genuine
fellowship and sharing of information with one another.

Reported by Cheryl Blake, Recording Secretary

Meeting Focus: The Chapter President will give an

overview of this years projects and meetings. Yearbook
committee will distribute 2016-2017 yearbooks.
Project: Donate school supplies to our currently
teaching members.
Raffle basket provided by Communications Committee.
Proceeds donated to ASTEF.

Robin with
June/July
birthday

Inspiration/Blessing:
Meal: Kyle sisters hosting.
Music: DKG Song

drawing

Transferring to Fredericksburg chapter of

DKG Beta Zeta.

Susan Birck, Laurie Kirksey, Mary Nabers,

Angie Smith, Henrietta Smith, Cynthia
Sultemeir, and Joan Winters
We will miss these dear DKG sisters who have
been a faithful part of Nu family for so many
years. May they be as much a blessing to their
new family.
I think of you often and I am always so thankful that
you were an influence on my life! Thank you for
shaping part of who I am today! You have made a
difference in my life and I'm sure in so many others!
You are a true gift from God!

Angie Lassitter has resigned and moved to

Lufkin.
Reported by Evelyn, Membership Chair

Robin tells us, Our son, John, married

his longtime girlfriend, Trinity Davis, on
Thursday, August 4, at "The Little White
Chapel" in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Congratulations to the newlyweds!

On one of those days when you wonder if you really

did make a difference, this comes across the miles from
a former student! Nadyne
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Nu Chapter Goal: To initiate, engage, and retain members

in our chapter by providing educational, interesting, and
inspiring programs.

2016-18 Nu Chapter Officers/Committees

President: Sandra Morales
1st. VP: Loretta Eiben
2nd. VP: Charlotte Evans
Recording Secretary: Cheryl Blake
Corresponding Secretary: Carol Plassmann
Treasurer: Tonda Frady
Parliamentarian: Dr. Barbara Pevoto

Virginia McCarroll, outgoing chapter president

of Lambda Iota, lost her husband unexpectedly
in June. Cards may be sent to Virginia at 5800
Burrough Drive, Austin, Texas 78745.

Society Business:
Achievement Awards: Dr. Evelyn Barrett, Lisa Jones
Archives: Dr. Barbara Pevoto, Sue Cobb
Ceremonies: Robin Estepp, Gracie Rocha, Janis
Brown
Chapter Rules: Ruth Spear
Finance: Carol Grimm, Wanda Frix
Membership/Necrology: Jenny Turney, Bonnie
Flammang
Nominations: Cheryl Blake, Jenny Turney, Gracie
Rocha

Melba Holberg, our beautiful friend from Wimberley

Life Care, passed from this life, July 15, 2016. Our
sympathy to family and friends, especially our own
Sandi and husband Wes.
Necrology Committee

Chairmen of Educational Excellence Committees

(formerly Prog. Of Work)

Music: Sandra Morales

Personal & Professional Enrichment: Dr. Sue
Thompson, Dr. Sue Lane McCulley
Programs/Services: Loretta Eiben, Dolores Cruz
Scrapbook: Susan Pulis
Social: Tonda Frady, Carol Plassmann

Dorsey Lee Smith, husband of Angie Smith,

passed away on Wednesday morning, July 20. His
memorial service was August 6th at 10:00 a.m. at
the First Baptist Church in Blanco. Her address is
P.O. Box 477, Blanco, TX 78606-0477 in case you
wish to send her a card.

Yearbook: Nadyne Gartman

Education Services:
Newsletter/Communications: Nadyne Gartman,
Debra Zupancic, Nancy McCarley
Legislation: Charlotte Evans, Sharon East
Scholarship: Cheryl Blake, Pat Tingle
Technology: Nadyne Gartman
Global Awareness/World Fellowship: LaVerne
Rydell, Cynthia Marion
Ex Officio Member except Nominations: Sandra
Morales
Contact information on Membership pages.

Print this list and keep in a handy place

for future reference!

Our 2016 Colorado Springs Family Vacation

jeep tour into the mountains. That evening at the

Brownstone our son and daughter cooked a delicious
steak dinner for everyone to enjoy.

by Carol Plassmann, one of our newest members.

Every two or three years we get together with our two
children, their spouses and our three grandchildren for a
family vacation. We live in Driftwood, our sons family in
Houston, and our daughters family in Charlotte, N.C., so
we choose a special place to meet that will be fun for all.
This year I chose the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado
Springs because my parents took me there as a child.
My happy memories of that trip remain precious to me to
this day, and I wanted to share this experience with my
children and grandchildren.
We arrived in Denver within twenty minutes of each
other and met at the luggage area. It was so much fun
seeing the grandchildren run to each other, calling out
and hugging as they greeted. We picked up our two
vans and off we went to our Brownstone quarters at the
resort. As we were getting settled, we talked about the
fun we were going to have together.

Riding to the top of Pikes Peak on the Cog Railway was

the plan for the next day. We saw lots of birds, animals,
snow and water falls on the way up. Much to our delight,
the temperature dropped significantly as we climbed
higher and higher. At the top, we put on our jackets and
went exploring. We came back with lots of pictures of the
children in the snow with the plains of Kansas as a
backdrop. It was as beautiful as I remember it as a child!

For our grand finale, on our last day everyone (except

Charlie and me) went white water rafting through
Bighorn Sheep Pass near Canon City. I wasnt about to
be bounced from rock to rock in an inflated rubber boat
while getting soaked with ice cold water! The rafters had
a great time, but their photos convinced me I had made
the right decision.

Instead, Charlie and I had a leisurely brunch at one of

the Broadmoors many fine restaurants, then took a jeep
tour through the high mountain passes between
Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek (an old gold mining

The next day our children had arranged for a

professional photographer to take family pictures with
the beautiful Garden of the Gods as a backdrop. Then
some of us went hiking while the rest chose to take a

town). That evening we dined in and had a wonderful

time reliving our BEST FAMILY VACATION
ever!

A wilderness zip line adventure was on the next days

agenda. Our five-year-old granddaughter was too young
to zip, so my husband and I took her to the Anasazi Cliff
Dwelling Museum in Manitou Falls. Kailyn was a quick
learner, and loved telling the other visitors all about how
the people used different rooms to cook, sleep, store
food, or defend themselves. As a reward, we helped
her do some shopping at the Trading Post. Than we
reunited with the zip liners back at the Brownstone.
They reported having a great time ripping through the air
suspended high above the valleys on a thin steel cable,
sometimes while hanging upside down. That afternoon
we visited Broadmoors Seven Falls for lunch, where we
all had fresh trout.it was delicious! Later most of
us...even Kailyn!...climbed the 180 stairs to the top of the
falls. What a day that was!

Weve had a week now to rest up from our big adventure,

and Ill be ready to start planning our next family
vacation maybe in another couple of years.

August 27, 2016, Area 7 Workshop Marble Falls

Remember to wear your NU tee shirt!

Source for forms and answers:

http://www.dkgtexas.org
Previous pictures are the Web Site
All graphics from Microsoft Clip Art, Google
Images, or DKG web file
Pictures used by permission.

88th Texas State Convention

Hyatt Regency Houston
Houston, Texas
June 22 - 24, 2017
Southwest Regional Conference 2017
Southwest July 4-7 Honolulu, HI
2018 International Convention
JW Marriott Austin
Austin, Texas
July 16-20, 2018
(Those members interested in helping with this
convention, please contact Joann Brooks
at joannbrooks@verizon.net.)

www.nuchaptertxdkg.weebly.com

August 19 8:00 a.m. Crockett School

Presentation of $1,300.00 ASTEF
Grant to Dolores Cruz

Delta Kappa Gamma Nu Chapter

Programs for 2016-2017

Tuesday, May 16 5.30 p.m. Pot Luck Dinner

*Founders Day Ceremony
Candys House Las Lomas Subdivision
Wimberley

August 19 8:00 Presentation of ASTEF Check to

Dolores Cruz at Crockett School
Saturday, August 27 Area VII Workshop Marble
Falls

By consensus of Executive Board, meals will consist

of finger foods only with the exception of the May 16
Potluck and the catered dinner.
No silverware to be needed.

Sunday, September 11 2:00 p.m. Recruitment Tea

Wimberley Village Library FM 2325 Wimberley
Special guest speaker: Darlene Hargett, State
Membership Committee member from Area 7
Officers host tea
Monday, September 19 5:30 Kyle First Baptist
Church 400 W. Center
Getting to Know You & ASTEF Guest Speaker:
Dr. Erin Martin, ASTEF Board
Annual Chapter Project: School supplies for sisters
still in classroom
Kyle sisters host

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS

ASTEF WEBSITE

Groceries Anyone? We all do it.

Tuesday, October 18 5:30 p.m. Chapel in the Hills,

Wimberley
Political Issues Ruth Spear
Bea Ellison Necrology Service
Meal provided by Wimberley sisters Tuesday,

And, now your grocery shopping can help support

SCHOLARSHIPS, LEADERSHIP, and PROJECTS by
connecting your
Kroger or Ralph's Rewards Card to ASTEF
Every time you shop at any Kroger or Ralph's in
Texas or Louisiana you will earn dollars for ASTEF
It's that simple!
To learn how to connect a current rewards card or
sign up for a rewards card, visit the ASTEF website
for a complete step by step guide. When you
register, use the identification number, 99982, to
identify and connect to our ASTEF account. Then,
simply start shopping. Every quarter Kroger will
send ASTEF a check based on our collective
spending. Proceeds will be used to fund
scholarships for members seeking advanced
degrees or certification and for lifelong learning
experiences. It will also support leadership events,
such as, the upcoming Leadership Seminar to be
held in February. Projects that support Texas
educators and students will also benefit. And don't
forget Aspiring Educator stipends.
(From ASTEF)

Tuesday, November 15 5:30 p.m.

Chapel in the Hills, Wimberley
Global Awareness Guest Speaker: Dr. Karen Duke
Silent Auction to benefit World Fellowship
Auction items to be home baked goodies, jellies,
pickles, etc.
San Marcos sisters to provide meal.
Tuesday, December 6 5:30 p.m. Price Center
San Marcos
A Christmas Symphony by Chris Hanson
Festive attire is suggested. Charge for Catered
meal.
Donations to Food Bank ASTEF grant report
Saturday, January 21, 2017 11:00 a.m. Seguin Tri
Chapter Social
Tuesday, February 21 5:30 p.m. Chapel in the Hills,
Wimberley
Navigating the InevitableWhat you Need to
Know with Cecil Evans
Food provided by San Marcos sisters

Yearbooks will be available at first regularly

scheduled meeting when we meet in Kyle on
September 19, 2016, at First Baptist Church.
Please make every effort to attend.

Saturday, April 8 (11:00) DKG International Office,

Austin
High Tea with Carolyn Pittman, International
DKG president
*Birthday Party for Nu Chapter Teatime apparel
recommended.
Nu officers will host.

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