1st Half August

The News from Nu Chapter
Texas State Organization

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Nu Chapter # 13 Area 7 Alpha State, Texas Hays and Blanco Counties
Volume 1 No. 1 August, 2015
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women
educators and excellence in education.
2014-2016 International Theme 85 Years and Beyond: Advancing Key Women Educators for Life
2015-2017 TSO Theme The Heart of the Society is Its Members
Editor: Nadyne Gartman www.nadynedkg@gmail.com
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I want to begin this first news letter of the year with a big thank you to Mary Nabers for her
many years of faithfully preparing the news letter for our members. We know that it has been
a labor of love as evidenced by the many awards received from Alpha State. We cannot thank
you enough for your hard work. I personally want to say that I can never measure up to your
standards, but with everyone helping me, I will do my best to keep you advised of whats
going on in Nu Chapter.
Nadyne Gartman
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BE AWARE OF CHANGES!
September 14, 2015 Meeting First Meeting of 2015-2016
Monday night (not Tuesday) 6:00 PM FBC Kyle
Program: Getting to Know You
DKG Purposes: 1, 2, 5, and 7
We are changing our Non-dues Raffle from dessert to Pot Luck Basket. Each basket
will contain different kinds of goodies of basket makers choice. A different member
has been chosen to prepare the basket for each month. Nadyne will bring the
September basket full of surprises.
The money will go into the Scholarship Fund this month. Each month a different fund
will be chosen to receive the money from the raffle. Bring your dollars for your chance
to win.
Joan Winters will give us an overview of our field trip to Johnson City Science Mill,
which will be our October meeting.
Dinner will be Salad Pot Luck with working members bringing crackers and chips and
retired members bring different kinds of salads and desserts thus, Pot Luck.
Door prize drawing. Birthday drawing. Non-dues Revenue Raffle
Kyle ladies will be hostesses and decorate, furnish drinks, dishes, flatware, etc. Kyle
ladies, you need to let Nadyne know what you wish to do to help.
REMEMBER! MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 FBC KYLE
Sandra Morales President of Nu Chapter, which has

members in Hays and Blanco Counties, leads a
vibrant chapter of willing and capable educators, both
active and retired
Straight from Sandra

Time: the period between two events during which something exists, or happens. Just think of
all that has happened since last we saw each other at our May meeting. That evening in Blanco was
a magical one for all of us. We initiated two lovely ladies, we honored our 5, 10, 20, 25 and 30 year
members, we celebrated those who helped Nu achieve so many awards, we congratulated those with
Perfect Attendance for the year (not an easy thing to accomplish) and we remembered our Founders
with a delightful program.
Days, later, the devastating Memorial Day floods entered our lives and adversely affected several of
our members, including a long time member and one of our initiates. Our sisters rose to the task of
helping those in need in a variety of ways, calling to mind part of our song, "...Mindful of our sisters
needing..."
In June, some of us attended the 86th State Convention in San Antonio where we shared our
accomplishments with others and where we received numerous awards--congratulations! In July, I
attended the Southwest Regional Conference in Wichita and was delighted to see many personal
friends and also some of your friends who sent their regards.
In late July and early August, several Executive Board members attended a planning meeting to
prepare for Nu's year. Their efforts and the knowledge they gained at the State Convention went into
creating some interesting programs for you.
As we prepare to meet again, what things will you share with us that have happened to you during the
time since we were last together? Will we have things to celebrate? Will we need to offer words of
support and/or comfort? Whichever it is, I know that each of you will be up to the task. Let's start our
time together the way we left off in May celebrating each other in our own magical way. I'll see you
on the 14th!
Sandra Morales
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Remember our most precious commodity-our children.

Dont forget to bring school supplies for
our teachers who are still in the
classrooms.
Remember when you were still teaching and getting ready for the first day of school? The smell of
crayons, freshly sharpened pencils, dusty chalk and even paste or glue filled the classroom with a
scent that will always stir up memories for those of us who are now retired.
But, we do have several members who are still in the work force, out in the trenches, back in the
schoolrooms who will get to experience those smells first hand in just a few daysif not already.
So, now is the time to step up and help fill the special school baskets at our first meeting with
wonderful items our sisters and their students can use this year. A lot of businesses have specials
going on right now, and that should help us load up those baskets with school supplies for them.
Suggested items include, but are not limited to:
crayons
pens
pencils
erasers
eraser caps (those things you put on pencils who have lost erasers
folders
filler notebook paper
spiral notebooks
index cards
glue
glue sticks
paste
rulers
protractors
calculators
markers
dry erase markers
highlighters
Think back to what you might have needed and add that to the baskets, too. Our working sisters
will love you for it. A Special note from Sandra
If we wish to keep Nu a growing,

vibrant chapter we must continue
to seek out and invite key women
educators to be a part of our family.
Dont forget to bring your Prospect Cards for possible new members. If you have misplaced the cards which
were sent to you, go to www.dkg.org and look under Membership. There are four on the page.
Officers
Pres:
Sandra Morales
st
1 . VP:
Loretta Eiben
nd
2 VP:
Charlotte Evans
Rec. Sec: Kathy Carriker
Cor.Sec: Robin Estepp
Treasurer: Tonda Frady
Parliamentarian: Dr. Barbara Pevoto
SEPTEMBER Birthdays
08 Dr. Glenda Sue Thompson
13 Laurie Kirkscey
20 Joan Winters
Texas State Organization News

TSO Biennium Goals
Health:
Education:
Achievement:
Reflection:
Teamwork:
From
TSO.
News from International
to encourage members to practice healthy lifestyles which promote healthier

chapters
to educate members about the importance of membership and encourage them to
make an impact on their communities and the world
to achieve our goals as leaders in our chapters and recognize our accomplishments
as key women educators
to reflect on our heritage as we advance the Society
to work as members of a team to strengthen involvement in all levels of the Society
The following paragraph is a quote from DKG NEWS May/June

2015:
Experiences - Every two years, members have the opportunity
to become leaders in all tiers of the Society. Serving as
chapter president, committee chair, or any other position
provides learning within a positive and nurturing
environment. Rather than feeling fear for being asked to
serve, be honored by the request (remember, someone saw
potential and ability!) and excited about the challenge. Find
the magic in DKG and make the journey as a leading woman
educator.
You will soon be approached by the Nominating Committee. Please say
Yes.
Nu Chapter President Sandra Morales and Texas State Organization President

Marilyn Gregory showing off their boots and bling at SWRC in Wichita.
Taking advantage of free transportation in Wichita.

Janie Maldonado, Sandra Morales, and Bernadine Eaton
SPOTLIGHT ON MEMBERS
SPOTLIGHT ON SHARON EAST by Sharon East as told to Connie Brooks
Sharon East was born seventy-one years ago in Austin and spent her first eighteen years there, in
what was then a nice little town. She shopped and attended movies on Congress Avenue, the hub of
Austin.
Sharons entire career has been in education. She received a B.A. in English and history with
secondary certification at Lamar University, all-level special education certification from U.T. Austin,
and a M.Ed. in educational administration-supervision from Texas State University (then Southwest
Texas State University). Sharon and Charlotte Evans went through the master's program together.
Sharon fondly remembers their now 40-something sons playing for hours in the backyard while the
two of them worked diligently on school projects.
After teaching English for six years at San Marcos HS, Nokesville HS in Virginia, and Dripping
Springs HS, Sharon obtained special education certification and worked as a resource teacher in
Johnson City ISD, followed by employment with the Hays-Blanco Special Education Cooperative, her
"home" until retirement in 1998. Her jobs included vocational adjustment coordinator, instructional
supervisor, and co-op director. After one summer of retirement, Sharon worked for Texas State for the
next fourteen years, supervising interns, practicum students, and student teachers. She feels blessed
and lucky to have landed in the midst of passionate, committed colleagues who became and
have remained friends during her retirement years.
Sharons vision of retirement was being cozily ensconced in a rocking chair, eating chocolates, and
reading murder mysteries to her heart's content. That fantasy died quickly, however. Sharon is now,
along with most other retirees she knows, as busy now as she ever was. Grandchildren are the light
of her life, and she loves spending time with them. Sharon enjoys participating in programs through
her church, especially serving in the Community of Hope, a lay chaplain program, serving as a lay
Eucharistic visitor, and helping with Great Generations. Activities of other organizations and regular
lunches with old and new friends round out her calendar each week. Sharon reports that life is full,
and life is good.
Being the "Mimi" of two children with their spouses, two grandchildren, and six step-grandchildren
brings the greatest joy into Sharons life, and she loves watching soccer, baseball, and volleyball
games, as well as orchestra concerts. Sharons husband passed away nine years ago, so her
immediate household consists of herself and Buffy, a very spoiled but loving malti-poo.
Sharon is a long-time member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She and Charlotte Evans were nominated by
Earnestine Kincaid in 1981, and she has found it a joy to form bonds over thirty years with many of
her Delta Kappa Gamma sisters and to form new bonds with newly initiated members along the
way. Looking back, Sharon thinks the years serving as Ceremonials co-chair were the most
enjoyable! Sharons favorite part of Delta Kappa Gamma has always been sharing fellowship and
serving a common purpose.
Introducing Nu Chapters Scholarship Winner

In the spring of 2015, Nu Chapter opened up its annual scholarship program to female
students in their final year of education. This years winner is Tiffany Kasper who will be
student teaching this fall at Elgin ISD. She has majored in Interdisciplinary Studies with a
certification in EC-6 ESL Generalist at Texas State University. Tiffany has excelled in her
classes maintaining an average of a 3.0 or higher, thus making the Deans List. She has
volunteered her time at the public library and local elementary schools, reading to
children and helping with arts and crafts. She has worked on awareness projects for
breast cancer, volunteered with Bobcat Build and Grandmas Kitchen. After student
teaching she plans to continue her education with a Masters degree in education,
hopefully through the Texas State Teachers Fellows program. Her dream job would be to
teach second grade, but she is open to other grades. We wish her well in her education
career.
Submitted by Scholarship Chair: Cheryl Blake

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The News from Nu Chapter

Texas State Organization

Sandra Morales President of Nu Chapter, which has

Straight from Sandra

Remember our most precious commodity-our children.

If we wish to keep Nu a growing,

Texas State Organization News

News from International

to encourage members to practice healthy lifestyles which promote healthier

The following paragraph is a quote from DKG NEWS May/June

Nu Chapter President Sandra Morales and Texas State Organization President

Taking advantage of free transportation in Wichita.

Introducing Nu Chapters Scholarship Winner

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