The Focus: President Ponders

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence
in education.
The FOCUS
are encouraging members to join in the celebration. Registration forms may be found on Alpha Delta States website or in The Voice. I have copies available as well that you may pick up at the next meeting. If you are free the weekend of April 12-14, please consider attending some of the celebration. Connie Leatherman will be initiated on Saturday, April 13. It would be nice to have active members there to welcome her into the organization. Sincerely, Jackie
Alpha Sigma Chapter

Sharon Stannard, Editor Betty Gephart, Asst. Editor
Alpha Delta (Ohio) State

March 2013Vol.74, Issue 2
President Ponders
Dear Members, I hope this newsletter finds everyone safe and well. The holiday frenzy is over. Hopefully the winter weather will leave soon. I, for one, am looking forward to spring. Warmer temperatures, flowers, and outdoor activities seem very inviting. All of our chapter forms and reports are completed and sent. Alpha Delta State is celebrating its seventy-fifth anniversary in April. They
CALENDAR
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 Howard U.M. Church, Findlay * * * * * Monday, April 1, 2013 Bascom U.M. Church * * * * * April 12-14, 2013 STATE CONVENTION, Columbus 75th Anniversary * * * * * Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Arcadia U.M. Church * * * * * Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Wesley U. M. Church, Fostoria * * * * * Monday, October 7, 2013 Salem U.M. Church, Findlay
STATE BOOK PROJECT

We are still collecting childrens books. As long as you have yours to President Jackie before April, she will include them in what we have gathered for distribution by Alpha Delta State. Jackie will be taking them with her to the Sate meeting in April.
SUMMER CLASSES
Remember our local scholarship money is available. All paperwork must be turned in by the September 3 meeting. We have moneyyou just need to use it to your advantage. Fannie Dauterman is the chairperson; other committee members are listed on page 22 in your program book. Contact them with your questions!
ARCADIA MUSICIANS ENTERTAIN AT DECEMBER MEETING

Following a delicious buffet dinner we were entertained by a select group of musicians from Arcadia High School. One only needs to know that Arcadia was one of eight schools in Ohio during 2011-12 that received State Superiors in marching band, concert band, and concert choir. What made this group so special is that all of the involved students are volunteers. They study challenging music and they rehearse only one day a week. They do numerous performances in the area. They are excellent representatives of Arcadia Local Schools. The mixed ensemble was formed in 1995. The group is ably directed by Mrs. Beth Vaughn and her assistant/ accompanist, Mr. Jeff Breitigam.
CELEBRATING 75 YEARS AT STATE CONVENTION

A very special spring conference is planned for April 12-14 in Columbus. Hours, days, weeks, etc. have gone into planning for this event. It would be really great if as many of us that could go would do so. Besides just the opportunity of meeting sisters from across the state would be rewarding. One of the most moving celebrations, I believe, will be the initiation ceremony state-wide of new members. Our president will be presenting Connie Leatherman for membership at this event. I always think the local ceremony is wonderful and to see it conducted on such a large scale should be very moving.
Leading women educators impacting education world wide.
A TRIBUTE TO HENRIETTA
Every once in a while a person comes into your life and you immediately have a connection. I looked forward to our meetings because Henrietta Hayes would be there. It didnt matter where the meeting was heldshe didnt miss until recently when her health began to fail. For me it was sad not to see her smile and not to hear her latest ventures. She was pivotal in the restoration of the little Red Schoolhouse, and as resident school marm she told the history in a most entertaining manner. Henrietta was also very involved with the Hancock County Historical Museum which made her the perfect candidate as our historian. She saw to it that our history could be housed at the Hancock County Museum, and she was devoted to maintaining our history. Henrietta joined Delta Kappa Gamma in 1972a forty-year member. She was actively involved in many organizationsCollege First Church of God, Greater Findlay Emmaus, AAUW, UF Town and Campus, Triad, life member of HCRTA and NEA, to name a few. She was awarded the People Who Make a Difference award by the Hancock Historical Museum and received the C. Robert Baker Distinguished Educator award in 1983. I am sure in Annie Blantons mind, Henrietta would be the epitome of the woman educator that she wanted when she began Delta Kappa Gamma.
NEXT MEETINGS
Have you put Monday, April 1, and Tuesday, May 7, on your calendar? At our April meeting in Bascom you will learn the fascinating history of Meadowbrook Park told by Wayne Hoover. In May, Andrea Beck, the young lady we supported, will report on her time in the Peace Corp as we gather in Arcadia to recognize DKG Founders. Both of these programs will be very interesting.
This and that tid-bits . . .

Councilwoman Janet Goldner of North Baltimore was selected by her peers as council president for 2013.
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State President Oneita Lizotte (mother-in-law of Nancy and grandmother of Jackie) addressed members of Alpha Sigma and Nu chapters at their Founders Day luncheon at the Fostoria Country Club in 1963. She urged members to keep your inner fires banked that you may keep your spark burning.
Reported in the Fostoria Review Times May 23, 1963
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
July 28Aug. 1, 2014 Now is the time for planning your opportunity to meet sister educators from around the world. Indianapolis is practically in our backyard. Economically speaking it should be a reasonable expenditure. Put it on your calendar, and maybe we can get a car load or two to go international!
LAST CALL . . .
Were you busy recruiting new members? If so you got your nominees paperwork to Nondace by March 1 or will bring it to the March meeting. Remember a vital organization must continue to grow.
Congratulations . . .
. . . President Jackie! You have done a great job this year. Thank you for stepping up and taking on this position of leadership. We are also grateful that Mom Nancy agreed to become your right hand girl!
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Maya Angelou
WEB SITES WORTH CHECKING OUT!!!
www.dkg.org
http://AlphaDeltaState.weebly.com http://alphasigmaohiodkg.weebly.com
Watch us grow our site; our newsletters are in the Library.
2012-2014 CHAPTER OFFICERS

The ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL MIXED ENSEMBLE under the direction of Mrs. Beth Vaughn and accompanied by Jeff Breitigam exhibit their vocal talents at the December Chapter meeting held at the Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria. President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie Fry 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Lizotte 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Stannard Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gracie Rissler Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . Janice Cool Treasurer . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandy Rouser

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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence

Alpha Sigma Chapter

Alpha Delta (Ohio) State

STATE BOOK PROJECT

ARCADIA MUSICIANS ENTERTAIN AT DECEMBER MEETING

CELEBRATING 75 YEARS AT STATE CONVENTION

Leading women educators impacting education world wide.

This and that tid-bits . . .

WEB SITES WORTH CHECKING OUT!!!

2012-2014 CHAPTER OFFICERS

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