ference.” Texas will “Celebrate the Power of Friendship” and Maryland reminded sisters, “Hand in Hand, Sisters Making a Difference.” Several states built themes around their state. Missouri celebrated the Missouri Bicentennial, Mississippi used “Mississippi River of Love” and Kentucky chose “Growing Kentucky A∆K with Care.” The theme of the Mexico convention was simply “Love What You Do.” WA President Cathy Jameson’s virtual convention “Treasured Our Connections.” Members were given directions to weave a “Reflection Connection mat.” Representatives from states’ altruistic projects were popular speakers. Jennifer Marten, Director of Development for the Shriners Hospital spoke at the Louisiana “Sharing Our Love of A∆K” convention. Maine sisters heard from students at Green Ladle, a culinary program, and South Carolina sisters listened to Cindy Heo from the Angel of HOPE ministry. Speakers from Ronald McDonald House addressed several conventions. Jane Enright, author of “Butter Side Up” was Ontario’s speaker. Texas members heard Debbie Olson, a motivational speaker. The agenda for Mexico featured Dr. Saulo ChavezAlvarado speaking on “How the Alphabet Was Born.” Whatever the theme or the agenda, the conventions, as the theme for Georgia said, were a “Time to Celebrate.” Information for this article was obtained by Judy Ganzert, Immediate Past International President.
Regions Elect New Officers Congratulations to our new Regional Presidents-Elect. They are: Gulf, Lottie Roy, FL Epsilon; North Central, Nancy Bishop, NE Epsilon; Northeast, Judy Hornsby, OH Alpha; Northwest, Helen Foster, AK Alpha; South Central, Nancy Thompson, KS Alpha Alpha; Southeast, Carol Peace, TN Alpha Theta; Southwest, Mary Ann Englehart, CA Xi. These officers will serve one year as Regional PresidentElect (RPE) and one year as Regional President (RP). In the first year, these RPEs will attend and help to prepare regional conferences, serve as members of the International Membership Committee, work with state, provincial and national leaders and train with the International Vice President of her region. In her second year, she will serve as Regional President, preparing for her own regional conference. *In this transition period, the terms of office for regional presidents and regional presidents-elect will vary. Beginning in 2024, all regional RPE and RP positions will be two-year terms.
Butterflies and Fireflies in the Smoky Mountains
TN State President, Eileen Harris, wanted a unique centerpiece that would carry out the theme “Butterflies and Fireflies” for the closing banquet at the recent state convention. Jamie Chafi, TN Chi Co-president, came up with the idea to use natural items found in the woods near her farm. She decided to turn pine cones into lilacs and zinnias of different shades of purple. Chi Chapter members painted the cones. For more color, yellow tissue paper roses were added to the pine cone flowers. No two arrangements and containers were exactly the same. Using pine cones in the arrangements represented how the woods of the Smoky Mountains were calling members to SOAR with Alpha Delta Kappa.
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A∆K has joined with the Alzheimer’s Association in a public information campaign whose purpose is to celebrate and thank educators and increase awareness of both organizations. The Foundation Board of Directors, the International Executive Board and representatives of the 2021 Longest Day teams working with Melissa La Bonge, Longest Day Alzheimer’s Association contact coordinator, developed the voluntary pilot program. Members will share at a time and school of their choice promotional material from both organizations. Themes for display material are May’s Teacher Appreciation Week, June’s Longest Day, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, August or September Back to School, October’s World Caregiver Week and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
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