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Kappa Phi News


Kappa Phi Chapter, No, 261, Area 9, Carrollton, TX
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Texas State Organization Carrollton-Farmers Branch
Vol.39, Issue 6 February, 2018
DKG Mission Statement: The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes
professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
www.kappaphitexas.weebly.com kapphinews@gmail.com
Interim Editor Susan Price 5100 Aztec Dr. The Colony, TX 75056

Presidents’ Message February Meeting

I hope everyone is beginning to think about attending DATE: February 1, 2018


State or International Convention. I am planning to
attend the International Convention in Austin and will TIME: 5:30 -7:30 pm
reserve a room in the near future. I am happy to have
PLACE: Gretchen Cash’s Home
one or two of you stay with me. The information below
14780 Lochinvar
is a request from the steering committee about having
Addison, TX
Welcome Cards to all the attendees. Since any note card
972.740.1628 4
is fine and since envelopes are not necessary, perhaps we
can each create a notecard at the upcoming meeting and
From Beltline--go to Montfort, turn
I can deliver to the Area Coordinator at some point. south and go to Paladium (the light)
Turn left and stay to the right until you come to Lochinvar
Note Cards - A special request to all chapters: Turn right and jog right staying on Lochinvar
We want to welcome all attendees as they register with Make a U-turn at the end and come back up Lochinvar
a welcome note card. The steering committee asks every Gretchen's house is on the right--circular driveway--
Texas chapter to make 15-25 note cards (Texas theme weathervane on the roof
not required/any welcome idea fine; envelopes not
needed). PROGRAM: What Can I Do with My Skin? by Allison
The first line should say, "Welcome to the 2018 DKG These foods help healthy skin: salmon, pumpkin seeds,
International Convention." The next couple of lines lemon, green tea, almonds, olive oil, broccoli, apple cider
vinegar, yogurt, berries, and honey (can be applied to the
should be from you. Then sign your name, chapter, city,
skin). ** Charlotte has great honey **
and state.
If our chapter can create one or two cards in PURPOSES: To Unite
Spanish, that would be a great welcome for our To Stimulate
Latin American members. "Bienvenidos al
2018 DKG Convención Internacional. " DINNER: To Be Announced
Tina F 2
As always – guests are welcome.
A huge Thank You to our Nominating Committee:
Ann Troyer, Nancy Shaheen & Sammie
Perry. Excellent job, ladies. Mark
your calendars for the CCDC Luncheon in
April, the TSO Waco Convention in June
and the Internation Convention in Ausin 2 2
in July. And may we all stay well.
Susan P 2 Programs: Barbara Taylor and Debbie Moss

DKG Vision Statement: Leading women educators impacting education worldwide


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$$ Money Matters $$ Nominations Committee Report


2018-2017 Slate of Officers
Since last month's Treasurer's Report, I have
deposited $1430.00 in our account all of which President: Lee Nitcholas
came from auction deposits. As I stated in last 1st Vice Pres: Marilyn Marsh
month's report, you should be very 2nd Vice Pres: Marci Matlock R
proud of yourselves. Checks for Recording Sec: Chris Little
$15.00 and $31.75 for supplies were Corresponding Sec: Sally Saar
also cashed. They are itemized in Nominations Committee:
this month's Treasurer's Report Sarah Eaton
which is in this newsletter. Vicky Herr
Pat B Debbie Moss

Delta Kappa Gamma Kappa Phi Chapter


Treasurers Report Hyperlinked

Treasurer’s Report – January 2018


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Pat Bielamowicz

[Control & click hyperlinks for Budgets & Minutes]


February
3 Ida Ribbik
March
Kappa Phi Minutes – January 2018 8 Nancy Shaheen
Thank you for reading the minutes prior to the
8 Myrtle Watkins
meeting. 17 Pat Bielamowicz
20 Jan Waggoner
.
Legislation Committee Article
Sally Saar 2 Celeste Craig: Texas will have four different elections
this year, counting the primary election, runoffs, local
Thank you for reading the minutes prior to the elections, and the November election. The Primary Election
Strickland/McLaughlin Early Educator
meeting.
takes place March 6, and early voting will be February 20-
Presentation …. Vicky Herr March 2. Texas primaries are open, meaning a voter does
not have to be registered as a member of a party to
Jan. 8th, Debbie and Vicky attended the kickoff participate in its primary. Voters in Texas must sign a
breakfast faculty meeting for Strickland and pledge when voting declaring that they will not vote in
McLaughlin. Their purpose was to present to the early another party's primary in the same year. Be sure to do your
educators of each school a gift card given by Kappa Phi research on all the candidates. Especially note their
to celebrate their teaching journey and let them know
positions on TRS and the defined benefit plan,
they are supported by Delta Kappa Gamma. The 11 new
healthcare for retirees and current educators, and
staff members were very happy and very surprised! They
were informed of our purpose and invited vouchers and school choice. Be an educated voter. For
to attend a meeting. One more touch of information on your county’s elections, check the following
the purpose of our group and the passion websites: www.dallascountyvotes.org
of the rose! 4 http://www.votedenton.com/
http://www.collincountytx.gov
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SAVE THE DATE - CCDC Luncheon A LPHA S TATE T EXAS


E DUCATIONAL F OUNDATION 5
April 7, 2018 at Lakewood Country Club in Dallas.
TSO President Dr. Jo Murphy will present February is The Annual Giving
“Bridging Yesterday to Tomorrow.” Month.
This year there is an “Online
Deadline for reservations is March 25, 2018. Auction” beginning February 14 and ending February
Note: NO refunds. 28. Items include Kendra Scott jewelry, James Avery
gift card, Hobby Lobby gift card, two Bernini
Menu: Fresh Fruit Plate, Spinach & Mushroom Quiche designer handbags, a special bell and charm from the
with grilled vegetables & lemon butter sauce, Strawberry Bell Man, a popular convention vendor, a framed and
Short Cake. The cost for the 3 Course meal is $33 matted watercolor, a hand-crafted Mesquite Lazy
We need to provide AT LEAST one item for a silent Susan, a travel experience, and more. Check out the
auction. Hint, hint: Attendees, please bring check or cash website for more information and how to place your
winning bid. A gift to ASTEF goes back to funding
to bid on items
Scholarships, Leadership, and Projects that impact
Tina will make a nomination for The Friend of Texas educators and students.
Education Award.

DKG NEWS Jan/Feb


Our Area 9 Coordinator, Jennifer Take a Peek at the Keynote speakers and other
Bernado, is planning on attending our International Convention news, including the
April 5, 2018 Meeting. Registration Form and info on amendment
procedures. Be Sure to read Annie’s response to
LONE STAR NEWS – Online (Control click) ‘Feeling Buried in Paper’ regarding the 130
The Winter Edition LONE STAR NEWS is jam- proposed amendments.
packed with great articles. Convention and ASTEF
The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin
news, Annie Program update, pg. 7, and reflections
on Harvey and donations for those affected, and a Collegial Exchange
PowerPoint on the 2017 Texas Legislative Session. I’m sure we are all struck by different articles in these
wonder magazines. “Differently led by Millennials” on
page 32 of Volume 84-2 struck a chord with me. I see
Our Award-Winning Website some of these new expectations in my librarian daughter
Connects you with DKG and in changes in DKG from the International down to
Note: DKG Site has been updated. the state level. Could we add a Skype or Facetime
feature to our chapter meetings? I also took note of
http://kappaphitexas.weebly.com/
“DKG impacts Education Worldwide through World
links you to
http://www.dkgtexas.org/ Fellowship” (supported by our raffles – along with
and to ASTEF). And on a personal level “a student at Iowa
https://www.dkg.org/ State posted on her wall every e-mail, postcard & letter
she received from DKG members”. On a practical level
“Deals for You and DKG” pg. 57 points out perks that
Check out DKG’s updated website! benefit members and the Society. Check it out. Maybe
we can find a deal. Susan P.
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JANUARY MEETING 2

Business, Orientation & Birthday

Socializing before meeting Celeste and Linda Anderson Tina, Sally and Laura

Pat and Chris and Raffle Flower Leigh, Barbara & Debbie Vicky & Mary

Laura shares inspiration Chris leads Orientation for Linda Happy B Day Kappa Phi

1. Graphics courtesy of Microsoft Word non-commercial use graphics 2. Photos courtesy of Kappa Phi Members 3. Graphics courtesy dkgtexas.org/graphics
4. This Graphic/Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 5. Graphics courtesy of ASTEF

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