Thoroughly Theta: Meeting: April 14 at 5:30 (New Members@5:00)

Thoroughly Theta
A Publication of Theta Chapter

Northeast District, Epsilon State
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Vol 22, No 8
April, 2016
Nancy Tolman, Ed.
[email protected]
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of
women educators and excellence in education (Mission Statement)
Meeting: April 14 @ 5:30 (new members@5:00)

Program
Meal
Founders Day Dinner

(Reservations had to be made by
March 31; list of those making
reservations elsewhere in newsletter)
Initiation of New Members
Recognition of Grant-in-Aid Recipient
Installation of Officers
Purposes
#2. To honor women who have given or
who evidence a potential for distinctive
service in the fields of education
Dutch Treat ($12 per person payable by cash

(exact change please) or check to Theta
Chapter
#5 To endow scholarships to aid

outstanding women educators in pursuing
graduate study and to grant fellowships to
non-member women educators
Place
Fellowship Hall
Trinity United Methodist Church
(Directions elsewhere in newsletter)
Time
5:00 PM New Member Orientation
5:30 PM Meet and Greet/Networking
6:00 PM Meal Served
6:30 PM Program Begins
Loris Logic
(Leading Opportunities to Grow and Inspire
the Chapter)
WOW!!! I cannot believe that it is the end of
my biennium as your chapter president! At the
beginning of my term, I identified the
following goals to guide my priorities:
(1) to provide opportunities for leadership,
personal, and professional growth;
(2) to grow our chapter membership; and
(3) to inspire members to become a 212
chapter (to reach that extra degree of success).
As I look back at the last two years and our
chapter meetings/programs, events, and
projects, I believe we have made great strides
in reaching those goals! None of it would be
possible though without you, the members!
YOU are the key to our chapters success!
I'm really looking forward to our April
Founder's Banquet! I am excited that we have
many members and guests who have reserved
a spot at the banquet. We will use this

time to highlight chapter events and
accomplishments, initiate new members,
and install new chapter officers. Again,
we have LOTS to celebrate!
See you soon!
Lori Myers
Theta Chapter President
Directions to Fellowship
Hall
The Fellowship Hall of Trinity United
Methodist Church is near the center of the
church. Two ways of getting there are
from the east parking lot and from the
back door of the main building.
From the east parking lot
1. Park in the east parking lot, in front of
the Trinity Center
2. Walk under the second story walkway,
past the fountain, across the labyrinth, and
up the steps or ramps
3. Enter Fellowship Hall through the
double doors in front of you
From the back door
1. Drive around the west end of the church
2. Park between the church building and
the storage building or between the church
building and the lower parking lot
3. Enter the building at the far end of the
parking lot at the doors next to the air
conditioning equipment (behind a wooden
fence)
4a. Go up the stairs and the Fellowship
Hall is on the left
4b. (For elevator). Go right in the hall at
the bottom of the stairs, than immediately
turn left
The elevator is at the end of the short hall.
Take the elevator to floor R. Fellowship
Hall is to your left.
Dinner Reservations
Reservations for the Founders Day dinner
were received from the following.
Emily Arnold
Serena Aswell
Sharra Aswell
Denise Baugh
Kay Bradford
Gene Cosentino
Pam Fritz
Susan Griffin
Anne Marie Hancock
Janie Humphries
Mara Johnson
Laurie Kaffka
Kathy Lowery
Jamie McCullin
Kaitlyn Mercer (+2 guests)
Lori Myers
Marcie Nelson
Kris Patrick
Stacy Potter
Anita Pumphrey
Aimee Rambin,
Leslie Ray
Beth Rinehart
Shannon Tatum (+1 guest)
Becky Thurlkill
Nancy Tolman
Amy Willis
Welcome 2016 Initiates!

We are so excited to have the following
individuals who have accepted the invitation
for membership in Theta Chapter and will be
initiated at the Founders Day Dinner.
Denise Baugh, Choudrant Elementary
Anne Marie Hancock, Choudrant Elementary
Kathy Lowery, Choudrant High School
Kaitlyn Mercer, Simsboro High School
Kris Patrick, Lincoln Parish Library
Leslie Ray, Glen View Elementary
Shannon Tatum, Lincoln Parish Early
Childhood Center
Theta Chapter Nominee

Receives the Friend of
Education Award
Representative Ralph Abraham of
Louisianas 5th Congressional District
was named the 2016 Friend of Education
by the Louisiana State organization of the
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
The award recipient was announced during
the 82nd Annual State Convention held in
Bossier City on March 11-13, 2016.
Although Congressman Abraham could
not attend the convention, he did send a
video message conveying his appreciation
for the award. Special thanks to Emily
Arnold for securing the video.
Grant-in-Aid Recipient
Our Scholarship Committee received FIVE
outstanding applications for the 2016
Grant-in-Aid! We are pleased to announce that
one of those applicants will be honored at our
Founder's Banquet! The very deserving young
lady and her guest have been invited to attend
the Banquet to accept the award.
Community Garage Sale

Theta Chapter participated in the Lincoln
Parish Library Community Garage Sale on
Saturday, April 2. Special thanks to the
following members who donated items,
assisted with setup, or worked the booth:
Emily Arnold, Sharra Aswell, Denise
Baugh, Gene Cosentino, Susan Griffin,
Janie Humphries, Deborah Lynch, Jeanne
Lynch, Mara Johnson, and Stacy Potter. I
am thrilled to announce that our garage sales
totaled $225!!!!
Janie Humphries, Ashley Allen,

Congressman Ralph Abraham, Lori Myers
and Harriette Black with award plaque
Ashley Allen (Alpha Alpha Chapter), NE
representative on the Legislative
Committee, met with Congressman
Abraham to present the award on Friday,
April 1 in his district office in Monroe,
LA. Dr. Janie Humphries and Dr. Lori
Myers were able to attend the award
presentation and meet with Congressman
Abraham and his staff.
Loir Myers, Deborah Lynch and Denise Baugh

at the garage sale
State Convention Highlights

Nine Theta Chapter members attended the State Convention held in Bossier City on March 11-13,
2016. These included: Emily Arnold, Kay Bradford, Gene Cosentino, Janie Humphries,
Lori Myers, Marcie Nelson, Stacy Potter, Beth Rinehart, and Amy Willis.
Several Theta Chapter members presented workshops at the convention:
(1) Marcie Nelson Music, Movement, and Early Childhood Development
(2) Dr. Janie Humphries Celebrate through Chapter Newsletters and Websites
(3) Dr. Stacy Potter and Dr. Lori Myers Theres an APP for that!
Theta Chapter members presented the tribute to the state founders at the Birthday Luncheon and
received special chapter awards at the Crimson and Gold Anniversary Gala. The Chapter
Recognition included the Gold Key Chapter Award and Newsletter Award.
Theta chapter members at the state convention
Theta chapter members at state convention
Connect with Theta

Chapter on Facebook!
New Chapter Officers for

2016-2018
Our closed group page on Facebook is titled,

"Delta Kappa Gamma Theta Chapter." If you
have a Facebook account/profile, you can
search for the group and then request to be
added. All requests must be approved so we
will limit membership on the page to only
our local chapter members. The closed
group indicates that only official group
members can add and view posts.
The following slate of officers was

unanimously elected and will be installed at
the Founders Banquet:
President: Dr. Lori Myers
1st Vice President: Dr. Stacy Potter
2nd Vice President: Beth Rinehart
Recording Secretary: Amy Willis
The state chapter officer training workshop
will be on Saturday, June 4 in Pineville, LA.
This training workshop is mandatory for
President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice
President, and Treasurer.
March Program Highlights
Member Joys
Due to the severe weather and flooding

concerns, the March chapter meeting was
cancelled.
Happy Birthday wishes extended to

Susan Griffin (2nd)
Aimee Rambin (22nd)
Deborah Lynch (28th)
Mark your calendars

NOW!!!!!
Next Year's Chapter Meetings!
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Thursday, November 10, 2016
December - TBA
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Thursday, April 13 or 20, 2017 (Easter is
April 16)
District Meeting: Saturday, October 15,
2016
Utility Baptist Church, Jonesville, LA
State Convention: March 24-26, 2017
New Orleans, LA
Southeast Regional Conference: July
19-22, 2017,Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Treasurers Report
Treasurers Report
4-5-16
Available Funds
$ 408.99
Special Funds
386.59
Grant-in-Aid
478.44
Savings
634.34
Total Balance
$1,908.36
Respectively submitted,
Kay Bradford
Theta Chapter Treasurer
Congratulations to Susan Griffin on the

birth of her grandbaby! Teagan Leigh Griffin
was born February 18 to her son Jonathan
and his wife Allison. The baby was
welcomed home by 5 year old Adelynn.
Theta Chapter received the state Newsletter
Award and the Gold Key Chapter Award.
Prayer Requests
Sheila Walker and family Sheilas brother
in Tennessee passed away recently. Her
husband, Lynn, continues to do well with his
treatments. Please remember Sheila during
this time of loss and as she serves as
caregiver for her husband.
Patsy Bentley (Beth Rineharts mother)
continuing to battle cancer
Charlotte King continuing to recover but
remains bedridden
Irma McKee and Joy Lowe former
members who lost their husbands recently
Upcoming Events
July 5-9, 2016: - International Convention,
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention
Center, Nashville, TN
September 8, 2016: Theta Chapter Meeting,

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Thoroughly Theta

A Publication of Theta Chapter

Meeting: April 14 @ 5:30 (new members@5:00)

Founders Day Dinner

Dutch Treat ($12 per person payable by cash

#5 To endow scholarships to aid

a spot at the banquet. We will use this

Welcome 2016 Initiates!

Theta Chapter Nominee

Community Garage Sale

Janie Humphries, Ashley Allen,

Loir Myers, Deborah Lynch and Denise Baugh

State Convention Highlights

Theta chapter members at the state convention

Theta chapter members at state convention

Connect with Theta

New Chapter Officers for

Our closed group page on Facebook is titled,

The following slate of officers was

March Program Highlights

Due to the severe weather and flooding

Happy Birthday wishes extended to

Mark your calendars

Congratulations to Susan Griffin on the

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