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INSIDEThe Keystonian
Spring 2012 Volume 67 Number 4
Alpha Alpha State Convention and Executive Board MeetingJune 8-10, 2012, State College, Pennsylvania
Embracing the Vision…. through….
The Power of the Dream
Alpha Alpha State welcomes to our grand
75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION threeoutstanding guests who will inspire, educate, and chal-lenge us as we continue to be ‘forward moving ever’.
Joining us, as Alpha Alpha State’s 75th Convention guests,will be Carolyn Pittman, International member-at-large,Kate Campbell Stevenson, professional actress, singer,and producer, and our own Dr. Lyn Schmid, 2010-2012Northeast Regional Director. (see ANNIVERSARY page 6)
Carolyn Pittmam Kate Campbell Stevenson Dr. Lyn Schmid
You Are Cordially Invited…Didn’t get invited to the royal wedding
last April? The Oscar’s red carpet didn’t includeyour footfall? Feeling left out of importantevents? Don’t despair; you still have a chanceto be “with it”! (see INVITATION page 8)
The Power of TNT.............3
Convention Schedule.....7
Convention Hints......9
Registration........10
In Memoriam...16
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State President's Messageby Louann Shrader
“I was lucky. I began teaching the same year AnnieWebb Blanton in Texas founded DKG to promote theprofessional interests and position of women in educa-tion. When I began teaching, a woman teacher whomarried could lose her job. My friend Isabel was calledbefore the school board because they suspected she hadsecretly married. At the board meeting, she protestedand said, ‘I don’t know how to prove to you I’m, not
Alpha Alpha StateOfficers 2011-2013
President Louann Shrader205 Oak Hill RoadHanover, PA 17331-9445717.632.6023 c. [email protected]
First Vice President/Program of Work/EducationalExcellence Committee ChairKay Stuart1307 Hunter RoadKnoxville, PA 16928-9481814.326.4446 c. [email protected]
Second Vice President/Membership ChairTracey Dusch316 Broad StreetBrockway, PA 15824-1310814.265.0877 c. [email protected]
Recording SecretaryPatricia Shedlock1381 Jessica DriveLebanon, PA [email protected]
Corresponding SecretaryBarbara Gasperini131 Whistle DriveHarrison City, PA [email protected]
TreasurerLinda O'Connor1 Winding DriveGettysburg, PA [email protected]
ParliamentarianPatricia Crouse11235 Hickory Run RoadOrrstown, PA [email protected]
Website:
deltakappagamma.org/PA
WebmasterTammy [email protected]
EditorBonnie Lee Barnes504 East Maitland LaneNew Castle, PA [email protected]
married. A married woman could prove she was married by producing a weddingcertificate. But there’s no certificate to prove I’m not married.’
My friend Dolly, another teacher was Catholic. The school district would notemploy Catholic teachers so Dolly joined another church.
Later when I taught high school, men teachers who coached were paid. We,women, who advised the yearbook, directed plays etc. after school were not paid. Atthe same school, the salary committee could always formulate salary policies thatbenefited husbands and fathers rather than us single women. I feel lucky that AnnieWebb Blanton founded DKG to support desirable legislation in the interest of womenteachers. Thank you, Annie Webb Blanton.”
The following written excerptscame from a member who passedaway in 2004 at the age of 95.Marjorie May of Alpha Alpha Chapterwrote the essay on the occasion of her
chapter’s 50th anniversary andFounders Day. Marjorie, a retiredteacher with an extensive resume,understood…she got it! Sheembraced the vision and realized the‘power of the dream’ of Dr. AnnieWebb Blanton, a small Texas womanwhose vision was enormous yet sim-ple—to enhance the opportunities forwomen and unite them to accomplishworthy endeavors.
Our vision, as has our Society,grew over the years, ‘leading womeneducators impacting education worldwide.’ The simple vision has becomea global initiative encompassing aworldwide community. During thispast year my hope and challenge toeach member has been to find thevision within, the vision that lives inyour heart, and can drive you and yourchapter forward as members of a flour-
ishing and growing Delta KappaGamma Society International. Thereis power in the dreams and imagina-tion of each individual member that
has brought us to our 75th year. And,our individual strengths to createchange and our collective commit-ments to the mission of the DeltaKappa Gamma Society Internationalwill continue to move us forward.
What needs to be done now toturn each chapter’s vision and ourState’s vision into action? Our nextstep? Come to State Convention.Begin your steps into finding theanswers and ideas to realize your per-sonal vision as a member and yourchapter’s future vision. Change hap-pens whether we want it or not. Afamiliar quote is a reminder of theindividualities and personalities ofhumankind. “When it comes to thefuture, there are three kinds of peo-ple: those who let it happen, thosewho make it happen, and those whowonder what happened.” Key
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(cont. from page 2)women educators fit into the second category—theymake things happen.
I listed excerpts from the writing of ourdeceased sister, Marjorie May, a Key WomanEducator. Marjorie realized early through modelssuch as Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, that women had tomake things happen for themselves and she, herself,is a model to us for the dreams that propelled hervisions forward back then. Her resume is extensivebut a few dreams realized need to be noted, as theyshould inspire each of us to commit to our dreams.Marjorie started the Lehigh-NorthamptonAssociation of Teachers of English. She authoredhistorical booklets about her area and about herchurch. She served in the Peace Corps and raised
funds to build Peace Corps Partnership Schools inAfrica, which now total more than 150 schools inher name. Marjorie received numerous awards,including the Sargent Shriver Award in WashingtonDC for her service to the Peace Corps and was aguest in the White House Rose Garden with formerpresident George Bush. These are just a few of heraccolades but certainly show that when membersbelieve in themselves as Key Women Educators, usethe purposes to shape performance to our mission,and display the excitement that sparks imaginationand passion, we have the ingredients to continue thevision of our founders andtake the steps into design-ing a future.
--The Power of TNTby Grace Schauer, Pi
Chapter membership chairmen havea greater challenge than finding
ways to interest new members. It is inretaining members that meets the chal-lenge. How do we create a bond where
new members feel nurtured and empowered with asense of professionalism and fellowship?
In the winter Keystonian Gisele Siebold sug-gested that DKG members have the power of TNT.WOW! That is a dynamite challenge for us to thinkabout. We joined …. an international society thatpromotes professional and personal growth inwomen educators and excellence in education.That is POWER! However, this power comes witha price: time, dedication, enthusiasm, mentoring andpride!
No one comes to a meeting to sit and listento what could happen…. what they could do if…. ormight do. When time is a precious commodity thesedays, women join a group that is moving toward itspurposes and goals with strength and enthusiasm.Pride sustains members! Focus on the pride in thebigger picture of our society. Women teachers willlook for activities that enrich and stimulate, as wellas activities that create genuine fellowship with theirpeers.
How can you ignite your members and givethe chapter the power that will be recognized in theschools and community? What challenges have yougiven members? Have you asked early-career edu-cators to present a program about their experiencesand new teaching techniques? Has the scholarshipcommittee met with members who are looking forgrants and scholarships? Have you planned a proj-ect meeting where everyone can help or organizeyour own mini-creative arts retreat? Invite membersof neighboring chapters to visit or share a projectevent. Begin your meetings with a surprise guest oractivity that creates movement and conversation.Don’t ever follow the same boring pattern of busi-ness. Recognize and reward members for theiraccomplishments great and small. Get out and takea bus trip. Do you have a plan to Support Early-Career Educators (SECE)? Have you volunteered orpromoted a school program in some way?
The igniters in your chapter are the ones whothink out of the box, who go the extra mile, whoeveryone looks to with pride and accomplishment.Your nominating committee needs to look for thosemembers who can be the TNT for your chapter asyou look ahead to another biennium. The challengeof supporting new members lies with the entiremembership and extends beyond mentoring.Working together, DKG members can be dynamitein your chapter, schools and community.
TNT: Training Members about our Founders, Nurturing Members, and Touching the Hearts of Members.
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N e w I n i t i a t e s , T r a n s f e r ,N e w I n i t i a t e s , T r a n s f e r ,
a n d R e i n s t a t e d M e m b e r sa n d R e i n s t a t e d M e m b e r s .
BetaMrs. Susan KehsMrs. Dorothy KrizeMs Claudia Mahon
DeltaJulienne Bryant
EpsilonMiss Emily JonesKristy ManningMrs. Kelly Shoop
ZetaTamara KesslerGretchen Zorich
EtaPauline BucklenLynn Karlitskie
ThetaMs Jane FraserMs Theresa MagnottaMiss Marie MrvosRosalie DibertPatricia DonahoeJanine KopkoIrene PagonisRosemary Schmitt
KappaMrs. Denise
EschenmannMs Debra Reese
NuMrs. Linda HowerMrs. Lisa Jannetta
XiMrs. Beth Williams
PiMrs. Linda CunninghamMrs. Stephanie Kaufman
UpsilonMrs. Deborah Salvatore
ChiMrs. Stephanie CrushMrs. Charlotte GloverMrs. Melissa OstrowskiMrs. Angela Tilghman
PsiErin BarlettMrs. Stacey FoxMrs. Nicole WerwieSusan Whitlind
OmegaMrs. Natalie HasenfussMrs. Tina SoullairdTracey WilletSue Williamson
Alpha BetaMrs. Jennifer DiandrethMrs. Janelle LoweMrs. Britt SavageMiss Tina Smith
Alpha GammaDanielle FrantzJennifer Simpson
Alpha DeltaMiss Carrie LongMrs. Julianne ShetlerMrs. Lana Vena
Alpha EpsilonMrs. Nancy Dryden
Alpha ZetaMrs. Denise AmerMrs. V. Nichole BradleyMrs. Lynn EberlinMiss Deb FitzwaterMrs. Ginger LathropMrs. Alison PollyMrs. Sherry Spencer
Alpha ThetaBarbara MeleasonAngela ShupKerrienne Walters
Alpha IotaMrs. Sandra BalkovicMs Diane KingMrs. Heather MitchellMrs. Amy Rodriguez
Alpha LambdaMs. Donna Fosbrink
Alpha MuMrs. Leslie ColopySarah ConnollyMrs. Debra JannottiMrs. Amanda McBriarDolores Tucker
Alpha NuMrs. Darcy GoldenMrs. Barbara Moffett
Alpha RhoMrs. Julie SchaubDr. Jill Yurko
Alpha SigmaMrs. Bridget MillerMrs. Bess Ondako
Alpha UpsilonMrs. Sandra JonesMrs. Ellen RupertMrs. Colleen SitesMrs. Linda Sudnik
Alpha PhiMrs. Mary Ann HartleyMrs. Donna Watson
Alpha ChiMiss Nora Connolly
Alpha PsiEugenia Griffith
Beta AlphaDr. Sara Kistler-Lamb
Beta BetaMrs. Donna Koval
Beta DeltaMrs. Debra Jean CromerMaryRose LawheadMrs. Claudia Simmons
Beta EpsilonMrs. Crystal Gearhart
Beta KappaMs. Martha GormanMrs. Sari Holt
Beta MuMeldine BrodarMrs. Lynne HenryMs Karen LachenmayerMrs. Carol MandikMrs. MarySue ManleyMs Claire SapanaroMs Barbara Shaffer
Beta PiMichelle Ambrosio
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CCome to theCome to the
Party!Party!If you are already registered for stateconvention on June 8-10, 2012,
you can stop reading now.
This article is for those of you whohaven’t made that decision yet. Your
state leadership team wants you to know thatYOU are the reason for this event. Lookover the information is this issue of theKeystonian to see the many opportunitiesoffered to you.
President Louann Shrader and her teamhave spent a great deal of time and energy tocreate an event that:
~ Unites women educators acrossPennsylvania in a genuine spiritual fellow-ship. State convention is like a familyreunion with sisters you know, and also get-ting to know your larger family. Try to attendour Friday Night Fling. There will be laugh-ter, joy, and celebrations for all!
~ Honors women who have given orwho evidence a potential for distinctive serv-ice in any field of education. Check out theAlbum of Distinction; join us for Meet theFounders as we celebrate our state’s 75thbirthday and numerous chapter birthdays,and don’t miss the Presidents’ Banquet as wehonor the outgoing and incoming chapterpresidents.
~ Advances the professional interestand position of women in education. A vari-ety of workshops will be offered. Learnmore about our Society, ethics issues, womenin history, or how to create a rainforest inyour classroom. Our international speaker,Carolyn Pittman and our Keynoter, KateCampbell Stevenson will bring some inter-esting ideas for you to consider. Our veryown Dr. Lyn Schmid will also share herthoughts. She is bound to make you feel
proud of your membership in DKG, andinspire you to do more of our valuable work.
~ Initiates, endorses, and supportsdesirable legislation or other suitableendeavors in the interest of education and ofwomen educators. Find out about the cur-rent issues facing women and our profession.
~ Endows scholarships to aid out-standing women educators in pursuing grad-uate study and to grant fellowships to non-member women educators. Women who willbe receiving 2012 State Scholarships orEnrichment Grants will be honored onSunday morning.
~ Stimulates the personal and profes-sional growth of members and to encouragetheir participation in appropriate programs ofaction. There will be opportunities to dis-cover programming ideas for your chapter,learn about ways to support the early careereducator, or to try a little yoga.
~ Informs members of current eco-nomic, social, political, and educationalissues so that they may participate effective-ly in a world society. You will be able to findout more about the International and StateProject, Schools for Africa, and how our sis-ter project, The Patricia Project, connectswith global awareness.
Isn’t it an honor to be a member ofDelta Kappa Gamma? If you believe thatit is, then you will do what you can to“Come to the Party”.
Join your sisters at State College for our75th birthday. And while you are makingthose plans, consider joining us in NewYork City for the InternationalConvention, July 24-28, 2012. Check outthe www.dkg.org for more information onthat.
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(ANNIVERSARY cont. from page 1)
Our International guest, CarolynPittman, is from the state ofArkansas where she has beenstate organization president;state organization editor;international conventionsteering committee co-chair;regional conference steering
committee member; Golden Gift FundCommittee chair and Leadership/Management Seminar director; andSoutheast Regional Director. Carolyn is cur-rently serving as our InternationalAdministrative Board Member-at-Large andchairs the Administrative Board’s HumanResources Committee.
An English and journalism teacher,Carolyn, a familiar and always visible face atthe International level, is widely known as adynamic speaker, workshop presenter, andtrainer at all levels. Carolyn, a 2012-2014nominee for International First Vice-President, will deliver the Internationalupdate as well as present a workshop entitled“Designing Women.”
Kate Campbell Stevenson combinesover 25 years of professionalexperience in music, theatreand education to createWomen: Back to the Future.She has starred in over 30Broadway musicals producedin regional theaters across theUnited States, includingCamelot, Carousel, My Fair Lady, The Kingand I, Show Boat, Music Man and I Do! IDo!, as well as performing in radio and TVcommercials. In her one-woman show Katebrings to life historical women with “can do”
attitudes who have inspired audiences fromthe poorest rural schools in South Carolina tothe fanciest prep schools in LA; from smallcounty fairs to the National Theatre and TheOffice of the President in Washington, D.C.;from state and national convention halls torenowned college and civic auditoriums.During our First General Session Kate willperform a reflective keynote presenting char-acters that followed their dreams and made adifference. She will also present a workshop,“Women’s History: It’s Real, Relevant, andRevolutionary”.
Our own Dr. Lyn Schmid is our cur-rent Northeast RegionalDirector and the 2012-2014International nominee forSecond Vice-President. Dr.Lyn’s leadership is wellknown in Alpha Alpha Statehaving served as various
committee chairs, as different state officersthrough the years, and as State OrganizationPresident during the 2005-2007 biennium.Through Dr. Lyn’s vision the leadershiptraining for chapter presidents was initiatedand as busy as she is, Dr. Lyn continues toserve as Leadership Development Chair andleads the training for our new incomingchapter presidents. Dr. Lyn’s charisma andreputation as a change agent and futurist isknown throughout Alpha Alpha State andwill be realized at the banquet when she pres-ents the Banquet Keynote and leads us intothe next 25 years, as we identify pathwaysand design ideas that will steer us into afuture of growth in the Delta Kappa GammaSociety International.
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Friday, June 8 Casual DressNoon Check into the Nittany Lion Inn1-7 Registration Opens and Raffle Ticket
Sales Begin in RotundaChapter Presidents sign in and collect
convention materialsChapter Focus Tables and Info-Fair,
Atrium2:45-3:30 Founders Tea, Faculty Staff Club Room4-5 Pre - Convention Hot Topic Session
"Protecting Your Certificate", Assembly
5-6:30 Chorus Rehearsal, Mt Nittany6:45-7:15 "First Timers, 101", Mt Nittany7:30-8 Album of Distinction", Presentation of
the 2012 candidates for theAlbum of Distinction by their Chapter Presidents, Assembly
8-8:30 Reception for the new recipients of the 2012 Album of Distinction,Faculty Staff Club Room
8:30-9:15 Chorus Rehearsal, Mt. Nittany8:30-9:30 Executive Board Meeting, Board Room 28:45-9:15 "Gentle Flow Yoga", Alumni Lounge9:30 Friday Night Fling, "Fun and
Fellowship", and Birthday Chapters' Presentations,Assembly
Saturday, June 9 Business Dress7:15-7:45 Chorus Rehearsal, Mt. Nittany6:45-7:45 Ticketed Continental Breakfast,
Alumni Lobby7:30-11:45 Registration and Raffle Ticket Sales,
Rotunda8:00 Presentation of Flags and Procession of
Officers, First General Session and Reflective Keynote, Alumni Ballroom
10:30-11:30 Workshop Sessions ISociety WorkshopsState Photographer will take photos of incoming chapter presi-dents at Presidents' Session
11:30-12:00 Focus Tables, Info-Fair, Atrium11:45 Doors open for celebration luncheon12:00 Ticketed 75th Celebration Luncheon,
Alumni BallroomA Salute to Alpha Alpha StateRecognition of Birthday Chapters, Recognition of women earning Doctorate
or National Board Certification
Alpha Alpha State Convention ScheduleThe Nittany Lion Inn, State College, PA June 8 - 10, 2012
EMBRACING THE VISION: THE POWER OF THE DREAMEMBRACING THE VISION: THE POWER OF THE DREAM
2:15-3:15 Workshop Session II3:20 Current Chapter Presidents and
Incoming Chapter Presidents, all current state officers, special guests, and past State Presidents Procession Rehearsal, AlumniBallroom
3:30-4:30 Raffle Ticket sales, focus tables, info-fair4:00 Catholic Mass at Pasquarelli Spiritual
Center4:45 All Raffles and Chapter Focus Tables
drawn and posted in Rotunda
Saturday Evening, June 9 Best Dress5:15-5:45 "Under 40 years of age" reception,
room 10185:30 -6:00 Chorus Rehearsal, Alumni Ballroom5:45 Officers and guests photos6:00 Ticketed Banquet. General Seating for
Anniversary Banquet, Alumni Ballroom (convention booklet notneeded; a program will be pro-vided)
6:15 Introduction and Procession of Past State Presidents and Head Table Guests
Presentation of Incoming and Outgoing Chapter Presidents
Ticketed BanquetKeynote by Dr. Lyn SchmidMusical PresentationTorch-Bearer RecognitionSinging of the Delta Kappa Gamma SongReceiving Line for International Guest,
Keynote Speakers, State Officers in Alumni Lobby
Sunday, June 10 Traveling Clothes7:30-7:50 Spiritual Unity Ceremony, Board Room 28:00 Celebration of Life, Assembly9:00 Ticketed Honors Breakfast, Ballroom9:45-10:45 Second General Session, Alumni
BallroomPresentation of Scholarships and
Enrichment Grants,Communication Awards
Retiring of the Flags11:00-12:00 Check out of Hotel11:00-12:00 Administrative Board Meeting of
Officers and Committee Chairmen in Alumni Lounge
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Alpha Alpha State is celebrating its 75th
anniversary at this year’s convention in June. It willbe the event of the year and you will want to be therefor the fun.
There will be a kick-off celebration, “OurFounders’ Tea.” This tea receptionwill be held from 2:45 until 3:30 inthe Faculty Staff Room. AnnieWebb Blanton and her speciallyselected Pennsylvania founders willbe present. It’s a perfect time to socialize with theseamazing women who established our state organiza-tion, to have a tasty, afternoon treat, and to share inthe fellowship with current members.
Memorabilia such as scrapbooks and pastelportraits of past presidents will be on display in theatrium. In addition, those submitting artwork com-memorating our past history will be featured theretoo. There is still time to create a poem, a play, ashort story, a musical tribute, a needlepoint, a quilt,a mosaic, a painting, a drawing, or some other art-ful format that depicts our rich heritage. Let usknow what anniversary present you are bringing.
In the Fall each chapter was asked to nomi-nate a member who is forty years old or youngerwho has been actively involved in Delta KappaGamma, making contributions to the vitality of theSociety. (Nomination form available onlineat deltakappagamma.org/PA; deadlineApril 1). Nominees must be present at con-vention where they will be honored and thewinner will be presented with the TorchBearer Award. This unique recognitionwill occur at the banquet. (Go to page 13 for
more information on this new award opportunity.)
The banquet promises to be a spectacularpart of the celebration. Like any celebration we willhave decorations befitting the event. Psi chapter’sEllen Rose is creating dazzling centerpieces for the
tables. The table favors mark this 75th anniversarywith appropriate homage to the women who figuredin that history. There will be joyful noise at the ban-quet as Shirley Newhart and the State Chorus treatattendees to music that entertains as well as inspires.
Our own Dr. Lyn Schmid will keynotethe banquet celebration. It is fittingthat she, as one of our own, addressesthe assembly to celebrate our heritageand show what the future can unfoldfor us. As we transition from the cur-
rent chapter presidents to the incoming ones, we canappreciate the momentum and the legacy of theSociety.
The Nittany Lion Inn is cele-brating with us, marking this goldenmilestone by creating an exclusivedrink. Here’s to Alpha Alpha State andthe Diamond Dazzler Martini!
Of course, there will be official business totake care of. Our responsibilities remain a para-mount concern, but we will have fun at convention.Kay Stuart’s article about Diamond Mic Night, theFriday Night Fling, suggests a greattime to showcase one’s talents andto let one’s hair down. Don’t forgetto bring a package of white cottonpanties to this event for “ProjectPatricia”. As Karen Ball remindsmembers, “Hey Sister, can you Spare a Pair?” forthe young women of Africa.
Alpha Alpha State has been blessed withstrong leaders, dedicated service, and remarkableachievements. Let’s go to convention in June andcelebrate this heritage.
See you there!See you there!
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SOME HINTS FOR FIRST TIME STATE CONVENTION ATTENDEES:
~ Guidelines for dress are easy andcomfortable - Friday, casual; Saturday,school clothes or dressy casual; Saturdayevening, your best dressy; Sunday, travelingclothes.
~ Register and unpack at the NittanyLion Inn where you’ll get a car tag to put onyour vehicle and then park free at the adja-cent garage.
~ Make sure to buy chances for all theraffle baskets—baskets donated by chaptersare outstanding and the proceeds from theraffle help defray convention costs. There areappropriate times to put your tickets in thebasket when meetings are not going on.Make sure you see the schedule within theconvention booklet.
~ Plan to go to the First Timers sessionFriday evening as we give you a Birdseyeview of what to expect at Convention and therole you play in the State Organization. Thisis also a good time to meet and greet otherfirst timers.
~ Do you like to sing? Everyone iswelcomed to join the chorus. See the sched-ule for chorus rehearsals.
~ Be sure to sign up for all plannedconvention meals, Saturday’s Luncheon,Saturday’s Banquet, and Sunday’s Brunch.(Note: Saturday morning’s continentalbreakfast is for your convenience only; thedining room offers a full breakfast menu forabout the same price or less if you woudrather dine there.)
~ The Friday night meal is not plannedbut Whiskers (pub within the hotel) has amenu and the dining room has a full menuand seafood buffet. (Dining room opens at5:30 and takes reservations, too)
~ Don’t miss the Friday night fling! It
will prove to be a fun way to kick off conven-tion, draw attention to the state project, anddevelop new friendships.
~ Chapter Presidents make up theExecutive Board of Alpha Alpha State. All members, though, may attend the execu-tive board meeting on Friday and all mem-bers should attend the first general session onSaturday and the second general session onSunday. All members can speak and do havea vote.
~ Plan on attending workshops in themorning and afternoon. During even numberyears, morning workshops present work-shops on Society business. Afternoon work-shops provide opportunities to pickup Act 48credit. Based on last year’s evaluations theEducational Excellence Committee hasplanned afternoon workshops for you thataddress some of the comments and wishesyou voiced. Most of the afternoon work-shops offer Act 48 credit.
~ Please note that it is not the job ofthe state photographer to take chapter pic-tures. She has her own schedule she needs tofollow. If you would like your own picturesplease bring your own cameras, etc.
~ Though Sunday morning comesearly, plan on getting up to attend theSpiritual Unity service and then theCelebration of Life Ceremony. Both will beinspiring as we join together around thetheme and remember those who had thevision to build the Society for each of us.
~ Lastly, evaluations are important aswe try to meet the needs of members. Beforeyou leave on Sunday please turn in your eval-uations.
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ALPHA ALPHA STATE CONVENTION —Anniversary Celebration Friday, June 8 – Sunday, June 10, 2012 The Nittany Lion Inn, State College, PAPlease print or type ONE NAME per form. Send this entire form to:BARBARA TOBIAS, CONVENTION TREASURER, 2165 Long Lane, Lebanon, PA 17046-1850717-273-0585 [email protected]
Name(Please Print)____________________________________________________________________ ________
Title Last First InitialAddress______________________________________________________________________________________
City_____________________________________________ State______________Zip Code__________________
Local Chapter_____________________________________ Phone Number_______________________________
E-Mail Address________________________________________________________________________________
Please check ALL pertinent categories:_____ State Officer _____ Birthday Chapter Member _____ Member – Under 40 years of age_____ State Committee Chair _____ Outgoing Chapter President _____ First Timer to Convention_____ Past State President _____ Incoming Chapter President _____ Honorary Member or Guest_____ State Chorus participant _____ Workshop Presenter—Sat p.m. _____Chapter Focus Table (include $25)
Registration (non-refundable, postmarked on or before May 8, 2012.) Late registrations between May 9-31. Noreservations or cancellations may be made after May 31, 2012. Tickets will be collected for all meal functions.Checks payable to The Delta Kappa Gamma Society. (If you must cancel, please call 717-273-0585.)
Weekend .……………………………………………………………… $30.00 $____________OR One Day: Friday, June 8 ……………………………………………….. 10.00
Saturday, June 9 ……………………………………………... 20.00Sunday, June 10 ……………………………………………... 10.00 _____________
Late Registrations (Postmarked after May 8)……………………………… Double above _____________MEALS: Friday, June 8, 2012, Founders’ Tea ……………………......... 10.00 _____________
Saturday, June 9, 2012Continental Breakfast …………………….….................. 13.00 _____________Celebration Luncheon……………………………........... 25.00 _____________Presidents’ Banquet ……………………………. .......... 40.00 _____________
Sunday, June 10, 2012Breakfast Buffet…………………………………….......... 18.00 _____________
Please note: Menus will be posted on our web site. For special dietary needs,contact Barb Tobias directly by May 8, 2012. TOTAL $____________
WWORKSHOP REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY p.m.Please indicate by circling below if you are planning to attend:
Friday afternoon workshop YES or NO
Please select one Saturday afternoon workshop from the list below:Women’s History Designing Women Non-Dues RevenueAs the SAP Rises Welcome to the Jungle Communicating with Your Baby
(see page 11 for workshop descriptions)
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Workshop Title: “Women’s History: It’s Real, Relevant, and Revolutionary”Presenter: Kate Campbell Stevenson, Keynote Speaker
Attendees will learn how to bring interactive women’s history projects into the classroom throughout all curricula using drama, poetry, music, and original documents.
Workshop Title: Designing WomenPresenter: Carolyn Pittman, Arizona, International Member At Large
Through this interactive workshop, participants will explore the power of chapters “designing” the impact of leading women educators. Participants will explore their personal membership and role play how they can embrace their visions.
Workshop Title: Non-Dues Revenue: Balancing the Bottom LinePresenter: Suzanne Long, Beta Theta, International Non-Dues Revenue Committee 2010-2012
Does your chapter use fund raising to avoid increasing dues and fees? Join this “round table” discussion and share your chapter’s best practices while learning the tactics of the other chapters across Pennsylvania to subsidize dues and fund chapter projects.
Workshop Title: As the SAP RisesPresenter: Sue Stamm, Lambda
Do you know what a strategic action plan is? Would you like to learn to develop a plan to improve your chapter? Attend this session to gain the knowledge to accomplish this.
Workshop Title: Welcome to the JunglePresenter: Amy Miehl and Margo Keefer, Gamma
Welcome to the Jungle...or at least the rainforest of Costa Rica! Join Amy and Margo as they share adventures from their DKG Enrichment Grant opportunity in the rainforest. See how they applied their knowledge to help their third graders create a “real live” rainforest at their school. Researched, created, and “staffed” by students, the rainforest experience is one not to be missed!
Workshop Title: Communicating with Your BabyPresenter: Barb Clark, Psi, Amy Buddock, Beta Omicron with Isabelle (age 4 years) & Alexander
(age 14 months ) Buddock
Sign language is for EVERYONE!! Sign language can be taught to babies before they can speak! It helps them communicate their needs and wants before spoken language develops, thus minimizing the “terrible twos”. Come see 14 month Alexander sign! Teachers can also use sign language with students, especially, autistic students. So Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts, & Teachers come see how you can use sign language to enrich your life and those of the children in your life!!
Alpha Alpha State Convention Workshops
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Lodging Reservation Form
Alpha Alpha State ConventionJune 8-10 2012
Penn State Hospitality ServicesCentral Reservations Dept.215 Innovation BoulevardState College, PA 16803800.233.7505 FAX: 814.863.5004
Please PrintCheck-in time:3:00 p.m. Check-out time: 12:00 noon
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Room Rates (add 8.5% occupancy tax): Single: $125.00 per nightDouble: $125.00 per nightTriple: $125.00 per nightQuad: $125.00 per night
Rooms must be occupied by persons making the reservation under DKG Society ID #DELF12A. Notify hotel if there is a substitute person taking that room.
RESERVATION DEADLINE: MAY 8, 2012There are a limited number of rooms in our block, so please reserve early.
Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This form should be sent directly to Penn State Hospitality Services.
For phone reservations, be sure to mention our DKG Society ID: #DELF12A
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Torch Bearer AwardTorch Bearer Award
The ad hoc 75th Anniversary Committee is
seeking nominations from chapters for thenew Torch Bearer Award. This awardrecognizes Alpha Alpha State’syounger members who are making
contributions to the Society by beingactive through their participation in var-ious ways. This is an opportunity for localchapters to acknowledge a member that is40 years of age or younger who is makinga difference in their organization.
Those nominated must plan to attend thisyear’s Alpha Alpha State Convention on June 8 -10.In addition to the actual torch award, there is a spe-cial prize for the winner.
The nomination form is available on-line atdeltakappagamma.org/PA. Nominations shouldbe completed by April 1, 2012 and mailed oremailed to: Barb Emmer
526 First StreetDuBoise, PA 15801
Please join us at
Diamond Mic Night onFriday night of state con-vention at 9:30 pm. Wewill be celebrating 75years of DKG experiences,(Do you have a funny
story to tell?), fun music, (We have many tal-ented singers and instrumentalists among ourranks.), and a variety of other talent (I knowwe have a yodeler and a yo-yo artist in ourmidst. Will they show us their talents?). We are looking for people who would like tojoin us at the microphone sharing their talents
Diamond Mic Night At Friday Night Fun and Fellowship
and stories. We need you to volunteer to beone of our entertainers.
Birthday Chapters willbe providing commercialbreaks, and door prizes will begiven out throughout theevening.
The Nittany Lion Inn has prepared asignature drink for our evening - theDiamond Dazzler Martini (We believe itwill be available in alcoholic and non-alco-holic form.) Contact Karen Ball [email protected] for more infor-mation or to reserve a spot in this wild andcrazy line-up of talent!
Our Founders’ TeaJoin Annie Webb Blanton
as we honor our PA Founders
Faculty Staff RoomJune 8th - 2:45 pm - $10.00
LEGISLATIVEHEARTBEAT
By Elizabeth Brewer,U.S. Forum Liaison
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The Forums relate directly to Purposes 4 & 7U.S. Forum
The role of the U. S. Forum is to disseminate information ina non-partisan position. This service will enable members toeasily obtain information pending federal legislation inorder to contact legislators and thereby becoming advocatesfor women, children and education.IIn Pennsylvania…
Tougher Budgets Cuts Face School Districts this Spring
Many of us are hearing from our school superintend-ents that district budgets are facing major deficitsdue to all of the reasons that we are well aware of.This will necessitate further cuts in programmingand staff in order to make it work. It is so importantthat we attend, listen, ask questions and share ideasthat perhaps they have not thought of. It is alsoimportant to stay abreast of the latest news from AFTand PSEA.It is also important to carefully monitor what schoolboard members are thinking and doing. Good boardmembers who are willing to “think out of the box”and to entertain ideas from their constituents arewhat the children in their schools need and have aright to!
“Partners in Education”Parents, community leaders, and elected officialsnow have an opportunity to work with educators aspartners through a new program called, “Partners inEducation.” The mission is to provide informationabout the public education policy in PA and to createconnections with public schools in communitieswhere “partners” live. For more information, go towww.partnersforpubliceducation.org.
Update on Teacher Information Management System (TIMS)
The TIMS website is now open for applicants andcertifying entities. The PA Department of Educationhas changed from the known Teacher CertificationSystem (TCM) to the new TIMS. All new certifica-tions, add-ons, Level II and emergency permit appli-cations need to be made through this system. In addi-tion, all certified individuals should also sign in tothe TIMS website. This data processing website willprovide educators with access to print out certificates
and check on Act 48 credits. Check out the websiteat www.PA-TIMS.com for more details.
Changes to the Instructional CertificatesBeginning January 1, 2013, the PA Department ofEducation will begin issuing InstructionalCertificates in several new areas. They are EarlyChildhood-PreK-4; Elementary/Middle-Grades 4-8with a focus area; Special Education-PreK-8 withdual certification in Early Childhood, E/M orReading Specialist; Special Education-Grades 7-12with dual certification in Secondary content area(s)or Reading Specialist.Instructional certificates before January 1, 2013 willremain valid. If an educator is considering adding aninstructional area to their certificate, it would be pru-dent to do so prior to the January deadline becausegetting a qualified score on the Praxis test is therequirement, but after that date, certain certificateadditions will need the educator to enroll in a post-baccalaureate program or an accelerated preparationprogram. It is important to note that educators with additionalinstructional areas provide themselves and their dis-tricts more options for their teaching assignments.Contact the Bureau of School Leadership andTeacher Quality at PDE for more information.Around the Nation…
Average Won’t Cut It AnymoreThomas Friedman’s newest book once again hasramifications for educators, in fact for all of us! Inhis book, The World is Flat, he shared with us theimportance of educating our students for a globalsociety and that they need to be very aware of all theyoung people in China and India who are “hungry”for the way of life of Americans and they are work-ing very hard to achieve it in their studies. Now he isstating that average in America is over. And that par-ents and educators need to instill in our youth thatthey need to take pride in their work
Fostering Relationships with Legislators
Legislators really do want to hear from their con-stituents! Here are several ways in which build rela-tionships with them.
~Go into their office and introduce yourselfto them. Don’t wait for a crisis to do this.
~Be sure to give them your personal story onthe issue you are concerned about.
~Always address them with their titles, i.e.Senator, even if you know them well.
~Be sure to site evidence and show data tosupport the issue. (see FORUMS page 15)
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(FORUMS cont. from page 14)~Invite them into your classroom or school.~“Skype” them into your elementary or
civics classes.~The best way to get their attention is face to
face. The phone call ranks second and emails and let-ters are last. STAY AWAY from form emails, unlessit has your story!And remember to read the newsletter“[Usforuminfo] Forum Connection.” Subscribeto this free monthly newsletter by sending requestto [email protected].
CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR GOVERNMENT INFORMATION U.S. Government contact information can be
obtained through Congressional Switchboard 1-866-327-8670 (this is a toll free number). You can contactyour Congressman and Senator through this numberwithout paying long distance charges.http://www.house.gov/ for members of the House ofRepresentativeshttp://www.senate.gov/ for U.S. Senate
U.N. ForumThe role of the U.N. Forum is to inform members of thework of the United Nations Department of PublicInformation and The Economic and Social Council as itworks on advocates for women, children and education.
TThe Schools for AfricaDid you see the “kudos” in Volume 9 of the Schools forAfrica Newsette? If not, here it is:
KUDOS to Amy Miehl, Gamma Chapterin Alpha Alpha State (PA), for sharingmultiple SFA fundraiser ideas in theWinter 2011 issue of The Keystonian.KUDOS to Alpha Alpha State (PA)President Louann Shrader for challeng-ing every chapter in her state organiza-tion to raise $100 over the biennium forthe Schools for Africa project.CTAUN CONFERENCE
"Education IS a Human Right" was the theme of theCTAUN Conference that was held at UNHeadquarters on February 3, 2012. The day was acollection of keynote speakers and panel discussionswhich focused on the importance of developing part-nerships with agencies and associations so they col-lectively become a force in motivating governmentofficials to take action to provide all individuals anaccess to education, whether they are in the West asmigrant workers or homeless or in the countries ofAfrica. Peace and democracy come in different ways to dif-ferent parts of the world, but education is common to
all, for a means of coping with life so a communitycan sustain itself. Education during war or weathercrises provides the sense of hope, control and makesproductive use of time during reconstruction. We need to encourage ourSenators in Washington to rat-ify the Convention of Rightsof the Child which has beenadopted by 193 other coun-tries since 1989. More to comeon this issue in future articles.
Finance Issuesby Kathleen Kuzmiak, Chair
It is time to begin looking at the budget fornext year. To ensure a budget that meets the needsof our organization, we request that all CommitteeChairs and Officers of Alpha Alpha submit budgetrequests by April 6, 2012.
It is also not too late for Chapter VicePresidents to send your evaluation forms related tothe stipends for the Treasurer, Keystonian Editorand Webmaster. These were due on March 1.
To all the finance chairs throughout thestate, please refer to the Guidelines document forrecord keeping. If you do not have one, please sendfor one from the International Society.
Since it is that time of the year to review allrecords, please be aware that chapter bank state-ments should be maintained for four years as well asall receipts and budget reports. Copies ofMembership Form 18 should be maintained forseven years.
Thanks to all Chapter Finance Chairs andTreasurers for your diligence in keeping your chap-ter on firm financial footing.
Budget requests should be sent to KathleenKuzmiak at 1819 Windsong Lane
Lancaster, PA 17602 or [email protected].
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Nancy Beckett DeschOctober 20, 2011
Nancy was Theta chapter presidentfrom 1988-1990 and also served onthe by-laws and historical recordscommittee in her chapter. She taughtin the Pittsburgh Public Schools for33 years, mostly teaching kinder-garten.
Ann E. HildebrandAugust 15, 2011
Ann was a very active member ofOmega chapter who served on manycommittees over the years. She faith-fully attended meetings and supportedall projects of the chapter. Ann wasan elementary librarian for 25 years.
Sarah J. HoffmanNovember 10, 2011
Sarah served Alpha Delta chapter as president from1988-1990, and she was also chair and member ofmany committees. She taught in Somerset and theRockwood Area School District as an elementaryteacher. Sarah operated a pre-school for severalyears after her retirement.
Leona KilmerAugust 9, 2011
A member of Alpha Psi chapter, Leona taught inNew York for 8 years and then taught 4th grade inthe Peter's Township School District. She served ascommittee chairs several times and encouragedyoung women to become members.
I n M e m o r i a m
Rose M. Lofstead2009
Serving on many chapter committees,Rose was an active member of AlphaPsi chapter as her health allowed.She was the Director of StudentTeachers at California University ofPennsylvania and also taught on cam-pus.
Anne Elizabeth NeffNovember 24, 2011
Anne was an active member of Iotachapter with meeting attendance andcommittee work until her health pre-vented participation. As an elemen-tary teacher, she was a member ofnumerous societies and associations.
Elizabeth R. NispelOctober 20, 2011
Elizabeth was a social studies teacher and long-timemember of Kappa chapter.
Mary SrockDecember 24, 2011
Mary started teaching in 1938 in a one-roomschoolhouse in Springfield Township. She contin-ued teaching math until her retirement in 1981.Mary was the last surviving charter member ofAlpha Nu chapter.
Alison D. StrightNovember 28, 2011
Alison was an elementary teacher for 38 years inthe West Mifflin School District.
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.
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welcomed us to our tour with the words, "Welcometo Estonia where we finally have a choice!" We werehumbled many times when we realized how veryfortunate we are to live in America.
In St. Petersburg, Russia, September 1st isalways the first day of school and we saw the youngchildren going to school carrying lovely bouquets offresh flowers. It is tradition to give your teacherflowers on the first day of school and several othertimes throughout the course of the year.
We were on buses, canal boats, trains, andwalked through-out the areas ofEurope whileenjoying thesights...the archi-tecture, the cul-ture, the people,the busyness ofthe cities ortowns, the friend-
liness of most countries, the tasting their foods(yum), the perusing of museums, and generally justsoaking it all in.
It was a whirlwind trip with many wonderfulmemories that we treasure and a much greater appre-ciation for all that we have and are.
Thank you Delta Kappa Gamma sistersfor your help toward this wonderful once in a
lifetime trip!
On August 26, 2011, Sharon Herzog andGayle Akers Field(sisters in life andin DKG) began theirexciting 2 weekScandinavia andRussia Cruise. Itbegan with a flightto Amsterdam, thena tour of the cityincluding a tour ofthe Ann Frank house.
After an overnight stay in Amsterdam, weboarded the Celebrity Constellation for the durationof our trip throughout the Baltic region. Ports thatwere visited on this cruise included Warnemunde,Germany; Stockholm, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland;
St. Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia andCopenhagen, Denmark. Various excursions werechosen at the ports so we could get a feel for thecountry. Tour guides spoke English which made itmost comfortable for us to follow and understandeverything they were telling us. The informationwas quite thorough and we got just a taste of eacharea. We have decided that there are many places wewould enjoy returning to for a more in-depth visit.
Being from the Northeast corner ofPennsylvania, the landscape and rolling countrysideof Sweden and Germany felt like home...no wonderwe have so many people of that heritage live in ourlocal area. Tallin, Estonia is a very medieval town ina country that has been under communist rule until22 years ago. Our tour guide who lives in Estonia
Send all chapter news and photos for theSummer issue of The Keystonian by
June 1, 2012to: Bonnie Lee Barnes, State Editor
504 East Maitland LaneNew Castle, PA [email protected]
Glass top boat tour of the canals, Copenhagen, Denmark
Monument toJean Sebelius,
Helsinki,Finland
The canals in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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President’sPresident’s
Schedule: Schedule:
March 3 Philadelphia Chapters visits
March 10 Theta Chapter visit
March 16-17 New Chapter Presidents Leadership Training
March 24 Scholarship Committee Meeting
March 18-21 National Legislative Seminar
March 31 Tri-Chapter visit—Iota, Beta Xi, Beta Epsilon
April 3 Phi Chapter visit
April 14 Beta Kappa/Omega visit
April 21 Harrisburg Chapters visit—Kappa, Alpha,Kappa, Beta Iota, Beta Theta
April 26 Alpha Omicron Chapter visit
April 27-28 Creative Arts Retreat
May 4 Finance Committee Meeting
May 5 Tri-Chapter visit—Gamma, Alpha Iota, Alpha Omega
May 17 Beta Iota visit
May 19 York Chapters visit—Eta, Beta Beta, Beta Delta, Beta Gamma
Dates To Remember:
March 18-21, 2012National Legislative Seminar
April 27-28, 2012Creative Arts Retreat
June 8-10, 2012Alpha Alpha State Convention
July 19-22, 2012Twenty-Fourth Seminar in Purposeful Living, Washington, DC
July 24-28, 2012International Convention, New York City
International ConventionJuly 24-28, 2012
Go to dkg.org for more information on registration and room reservations.
New Yorkinvites us . . .
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Notice to all DKG SistersNotice to all DKG Sisters
Contact Shirley Newhart,Visual & Performing Arts [email protected] or at
921 Butler Court,Hummelstown, PA 17036
Please include the following: Name, voice part (S1, S2, A1, A2), home address
and email address.
Love to Sing?Choir Members Needed forAlpha Alpha State ConventionJune 8 - 10, 2012Nittany Lion Inn, State College, PA
Choir responsibilities will be limited at 2012convention ~ fewer rehearsals, one performance atSaturday Night Banquet so that you may participatemore fully in the convention. Hope to see you there!
In an effort to embrace the opportunity to “gogreen” as well as reduce printing and mailing expenses, The Keystonian will be offered to those ofyou who would prefer a digital edition instead of thetraditional hard copy currently mailed to all mem-bers four times a year.
If you prefer to receive The Keystonian on-line through our state website, you must provide themailing address from your most recent issue. Thisaddress must be exactly as it appears on the last issueyou received in order to match it to our mailing list.When a match is found, your name will be removedfrom the list and you will no longer receive a hardcopy of The Keystonian.
You must also provide your current emailaddress so that when the digital edition is available,you will be automatically notified, via email, thatyour copy of The Keystonian is on our web site.
Please send your request to “go digital” toyour Keystonian Editor with the subject line:
DKG Go Digital.In order for this transition to be
successful, you must provide theexact mailing address from yourmost recent issue of The Keystonian,as well as your current email address.
Promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
The KeystonianBonnie Lee Barnes, Editor
504 East Maitland LaneNew Castle, PA 16105-1420
The Keystonian is published four times a year by Alpha Alpha State
(PA) Organization of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
atCaskey Printing, Inc.850 Vogelsong Road
York, Pennsylvania 17404
THE KEYSTONIAN deadline for theSummer Issue is June 1, 2012.
Use Keystonian in the subject line when emailing articles and jpeg photos.
REMINDER Send all Form 6 / Memoriam information to:
Tracey Dusch, Alpha Alpha StateSecond Vice President
316 Broad StreetBrockway, PA [email protected]
