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October 2009 The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Volume 44 Issue 3 Alpha State Austin, Texas Area VII, No. 187 October 2009 International Theme: From Vision to Action: Advancing the Society State Theme: Advance the Society: Believe, Engage, Learn, Lead The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

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Dear Eta Tau Sisters,

October is finally here with cooler weather and some much needed rain. It is amazing how much better my yard looks – I actually have flowers blooming! My son’s wedding in Hilton Head, SC was beautiful. The weather was perfect and the bride and groom were so excited. I was a little nervous, but all of the wedding plans which were made by phone and email worked out great. I will bring pictures to our meeting.

Our September meeting was enjoyed by all. The interesting and informative program, Myths and Truths about Hospice, was presented by Debbie Giossi who is an RN, Clinical Liaison for Odyssey Hospice and of course Mary Wallace’s sister. Kudos to Mary and the Program Committee for making this program possible. Thanks to the hostesses for the lovely refreshments and to those who brought useful raffle prizes. Our service project is to provide needed supplies for Hospice for several months.

Our October meeting will be Monday, October 19th at 6:45. The pogram will be presented by one of our own members, Murphy McBride, who is a PPCD teacher at Mills Elementary. Her topic will be Brain Research – Implications for Teaching. She will have lots of interesting stories about how she uses this research in her special education classroom. Our business meeting will be short, so we will have plenty of time to enjoy the program and visit with everyone.

Don’t forget to bring:

 New or gently used sheets for the Hospice patients

 Dues - $77.00 for active dues $38.50 for reserve dues

See you on the 19th! Janie

October 2009

Attendance Goal When: October 19, 2009 7:00 PM *6:45 – Refreshments* Help us meet our goal of 50% at the chapter meetings. Where: St. John’s United Methodist Church Call a friend and carpool to the 5906 Wynona meeting! Austin, Texas See you there!

Program: “Brain Research – Implications for Teaching” Attendance Murphy McBride Our Goal is 50%

60 6060 Aug. Hostesses: Pollye Hofstedt 50 Sept. Jean Fajkus 40 Oct. Nov. 30 Mary Wallace Jan. 20 Feb. 10 Mar. Door Prizes: Lois Mayes 0 Apr. Cathy Harris Mem bers Lola Carter

Inspiration: Mary Wallace

Make plans now to attend our October meeting! Collections for our Service Project will start this month, so be sure to read the information in this newsletter!

Directions: From Mopac: Take the Northland Drive Exit (also 2222). Go east on Northland Drive. Northland Drive is also Allandale. Turn left on Wynona Drive. Wynona Drive is 1 block west of Burnet Road. www.stjohnsaustin.org

October 2009 Roses to…..

Cathy Harris, Lois Pendley, and Lois Mayes…for the delicious snacks at the September meeting Odyssey Hospice Susan Bridges, Lois Pendley, and Emily Eta Tau Chapter will be working with Farnsworth …for providing door prizes for Odyssey Hospice for their 2009-2010 Service the September meeting. Project. Each month we will be collecting items that are needed at Odyssey Hospice. Lois Pendley…for her wonderful inspiration We will bring our items to the meetings at the September meeting according to the following schedule: October - Twin sheets - Both fitted and flat sheets are needed. They can From the Treasurer… be new or gently used. It was recommended that we wash them. 2009-2010 Eta Tau dues are now due! Please send them to Cathy or bring your November - Socks - White athletic dues to the October meeting. We need to socks. Also, socks with skids on the have all dues collected by the October soles are suggested. meeting in order to meet the October deadline. Active dues are $77.00 and January - Lotions - Unscented, hypo- reserve dues are $38.50. Make checks allergenic, such as Curel. payable to Eta Tau and send them to Cathy Harris

Eta Tau Website Don’t forget to bring your used books to the chapter meetings. The chapter is selling paperbacks for 50 cents and As you know, I have been working on a website for Eta Tau Chapter. In order for it hardbacks for $1.00. If you have any to be officially approved by the International questions, ask Susan Communications Committee, I need to have Bridges. written consent to publish any news and/or pictures on an individual. At the end of the The September/October 2009 issue of The Delta minutes (in this newsletter), you will find a Kappa Gamma News is now available… permission form. Please send it to me, or http://www.deltakappagamma.net bring it to the October meeting. No The color version of the Fall 2009 "Lone Star individuals’ addresses will appear on the News" is now available … website. http://www.alphastatetexas.org Thank you……..Donna

October 2009

Membership News Upcoming Events

Wedding bells… Mark your calendar for these important dates! Janie Knolle traveled to Hilton Head, SC to attend her son’s wedding. Her October 19 – Eta Tau Chapter Meeting son, Brad, and Katie were married on St. John’s United Methodist Church October 2, 2009. And, Barbara Matocha was in Charlotte, November 16 – Eta Tau Chapter Meeting NC. Her son, Matthew, and Marianne were St. John’s United Methodist Church married in a military ceremony on October 3, 2009. January 11, 2010 – Eta Tau Meeting Congratulations to the happy couples and parents! *one week early*

******************** St. John’s United Methodist Church

Laura Packard is serving on the Alpha State February 15, 2010 – Eta Tau Meeting Necrology Committee for the 2009-11 St. John’s United Methodist Church biennium. Also, she is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her first grandchild in January.

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Mary Wallace is “on the road” again. She enjoyed a trip to New York City and traveled to Illinois for her high school reunion. Chapter Officers 2008-2010

******************** President: Janie Knolle Cathy Harris welcomed her first great First Vice-President: Jean Fajkus grandchild this summer. Congratulations! Second Vice-President: Pollye Hofstedt Recording Secretary: Mary Wallace October Birthdays Corresponding Secretary: Susan Bridges Parliamentarian: Wilda Scott Lola Carter – 9 Treasurer: Cathy Harris Past President: Laura Packard Marilyn Elrod – 14

Send your Eta Tau committee reports and membership news to Donna Slathar. The deadline for the November newsletter is Don’t forget to bring November 2. twin sheets to the Donna Slathar October meeting!

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Eta Tau Chapter Minutes September 21, 2009

The August meeting of the Eta Tau Chapter was held at St. John’s United Methodist Church. Members enjoyed delicious refreshments served by the hostesses, Cathy Harris, Lois Pendley, and Lois Mayes.

Program – Understanding Hospice Mary Wallace introduced her sister, Debbi Giossi, RN, CHPN, Clinical Liaison for Odyssey Hospice, who presented an informative program entitled “Understanding Hospice”. Many myths and truths concerning hospice care were discussed and questions were answered.

Call to Order Janie Knolle, president, called the business meeting to order at 7:50, and Lois Pendley shared a very touching personal inspiration about a young cancer-fighter, Cory Monzingo, the grandson of her good friend, Kay Monzingo.

Member News LaVonne Rogers has just returned home from a trip to Africa. Janie Knolle and Barbara Matocha both have sons that are being married in October! Cathy Harris shared news about her first great grandbaby. Susan Bridges accompanied her daughter and new granddaughter to Denver. The husband of a past Eta Tau member, Joan Smith, passed away recently.

Minutes August Minutes : The minutes from the August meeting were approved as printed.

Committee/Officer Reports

Treasurer’s Report : Cathy Harris reported that our current bank balance is $1,987.87. This amount includes the $110 refund from the Founders Day Luncheon that luncheon-attending members voted to donate to our chapter.

The dues, payable to Eta Tau, are $77.00 for Active members again this year, and the dues for Reserve members are $38.00. Dues must be paid by the October meeting, October 19th.

Correspondence: none

Program Committee: Jean Fajkus, our program chairman, distributed book titles and summaries of the three selections that have been suggested for our February meeting. Please try to read at least one book and join in the book discussions in February. If you have time, read all three!

Personal Growth and Services: Eta Tau has selected two programs to support this year. We will donate items each month to Odyssey Hospice, and we voted to supply gift cards again this year at Christmastime to children in the CASA program. In October for Hospice, members are asked to bring gently used or new twin sheets. Please bring socks for men and for women in November, and hypo-allergenic lotions are requested for January.

Yearbook: Laura Packard reported that most members are happy to receive the yearbook this year electronically through email in an effort to prevent waste and to save money for our chapter. Hard copies will be available for those Eta Tau members who prefer to have a printed copy.

Newsletter: Most members also receive the monthly newsletter through email. Please let Donna Slathar know if you are having trouble receiving the newsletter electronically.

Social Committee: Members at the August and September meetings signed up to be hostesses, to provide door prizes, and to share an inspiration at a meeting for the 2009 – 2010 year. Thank you!!!

Membership Committee: Keep an eye out for prospective new Eta Tau members! Our attendance for the September meeting was 58%.

Nominations Committee: Jan Raby, Laura Packard, and Cindy Werland comprise our Nominations Committee. They will be compiling a slate of officers for the next biennium in the spring. Be thinking about how you can serve our chapter.

Research Committee: Janie Knolle passed out the revised criteria for the 2010 Outstanding Educator Award. We will discuss the revisions at the October meeting. Unfinished Business

Chapter Webmaster: Donna Slathar has graciously agreed to create an Eta Tau web page. Once the web site has been certified by Alpha State, Eta Tau members will be able to access our chapter web page.

New Business

Zeta Eta’s October Meeting: Eta Tau members have received an invitation to join Zeta Eta’s October 20th meeting to hear a speaker, Pat Hardy, who is a member of the State Board of Education. Founders Day: This year’s Founders Day celebration will be a brunch on Saturday, May 1st. Please plan to attend. The site has not been finalized at this time.

Fall Area Workshop: The fall workshop will be held on Saturday, August 7th, at a site to be announced.

The business meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Door Prizes were furnished by Lois Pendley, Susan Bridges, and Emily Farnsworth. Cathy Harris led the chapter in singing the Delta Kappa Gamma song.

Respectfully submitted, Mary Wallace Recording Secretary

Bring this form to the October meeting or send it to Donna

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