December 2021 KAPPAN by AlphaDeltaKappa

KAPPAN DECEMBER 2021

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA

Share the Warmth

Alpha Delta KAPPAN VOLUME 50 NUMBER 6

DECEMBER 2021

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International President’s Message Keeping Members Interested and Involved… What to do? Changes for the Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation Honor A Sister Cookies Make the World Go ‘Round Bytes and Pieces The Warmth of Lavender Put Out the Welcome Mat Perfection: A Flawless and Boring State All Are Welcome Here Quilts, Warmth and More The KAPPAN Congratulates Happy Anniversary Welcome ITE Scholars A∆K Authors Share the Ins and Outs of Self-Publishing Altruistic Projects A Toast to our Sisters Acts of Kindness Light the Birthday Cake #A∆K Omega Chapter Homeroom Humor A∆K Calendar

The KAPPAN staff was overwhelmed with your response to "share the warmth." If you don't see your quilt or cookie in this issue, look for it in March.

Cover Art Exploding Heart designed by Laura Piland is the name of the quilt pattern on the cover. It is made up of 856 squares and triangles in the colors of the logo of this biennium. The quilter, Glad Loreen of WA Beta Alpha and NW Region Mentor, has been sewing since she was five years old, taught by her mother, a Home Economics teacher. Glad has been quilting for over 20 years but has few quilts in her home because she donates most of her work.

KAPPAN EDITOR Joanne Grimm, CA Alpha Alpha KAPPAN STAFF Susan Pelchat, CT Mu Shannon Lorenzo-Rivero, TN Chi Betty Sherrod, VA Gamma Omicron Susan Whelan, NJ Kappa Erin Worthington, TN Chi Sara Armstrong, CA Alpha Alpha Julie Rehm, Digital Publications Specialist, International Headquarters KAPPAN REVIEW BOARD Mollie Acosta, International President Ann Marie Brown, International President-Elect Judy Ganzert, Immediate Past International President Bev Card, International Executive Board Chairman Alpha Delta Kappa empowers women educators to advance inclusion, educational excellence, altruism and world understanding.

The KAPPAN magazine is published quarterly by Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Women Educators. Find the KAPPAN Publishing Guidelines online at www.alphadeltakappa.org. Alpha Delta Kappa International Headquarters: 1615 W. 92nd St., Kansas City, MO 64114-3210 (816) 363-5525, (800) 247-2311, Fax (816) 363-4010 email: headquarters@alphadeltakappa.org Internet: www.alphadeltakappa.org The opinions expressed herein are those of the individual authors and are not necessarily in conformity with those of Alpha Delta Kappa or the editor.

How to Submit Items for the KAPPAN

The deadline for submissions to the KAPPAN is two months before the issue publication date. The deadline for the March 2022 issue is January 1, 2022. Authors should include their name, state/province/nation and chapter, highest A∆K office held and when. The theme for the March KAPPAN is Share Connections. Tell us how you are creating connections that advance the goals of the Alpha Delta Kappa mission statement. To submit articles/photos, go to the A∆K website> LIBRARY> PUBLICATIONS> KAPPAN. Drag and drop files at the bottom of the page. Follow submission guidelines on the webpage.

International President’s Message

Share the Love

“One kind word can warm three winter months.” – Japanese proverb

hare the Warmth. I can’t think of anything more appropriate than this sentiment when thinking of Alpha Delta Kappa. Sisters spread their love and warmth every day with both large and small acts of kindness, and that has continued through the pandemic, though it hasn’t been easy. The world has lost more than 4.5 million human beings Mollie Acosta to COVID-19 and its variants. We have all shared the physical, mental and emotional stress of the past two years. We in the Alpha Delta Kappa family have lost some of our own -- family members and friends. We supported those who have battled COVID and fortunately prevailed, though not without after-effects. The stress of dealing with changes in our lifestyles has manifested both within and outside of Alpha Delta Kappa. We are all tired of not being able to travel without restrictions, of not seeing loved ones as often as we’d like, of not seeing our sisters as often as we’d like. This has led to frustrations expressed on a myriad of topics, including our work on diversity and the new option of paying dues online. I understand the frustrations and the desire to maintain stability and comfort by keeping things as they have always been. But we can’t do that if we want to continue to exist, to grow, and to do the good work we do. Agnes Shipman Robertson said in a speech in 1959, “We realize that during the coming years, many adjustments will be necessary to meet the growth of Alpha Delta Kappa and the changes in our profession.” Change is part of living. Heraclitus said, “There is nothing permanent except change.” While we have not been able to give and receive nearly as many hugs as we would have liked during this pandemic, we have come to appreciate the value of what we have and to embrace a new skill -- technology. Connecting virtually is certainly not the same as being in person, but it is SO much better than not connecting. It has become absolutely vital. Being able to stay connected has not only allowed us to survive but often to thrive, as these accomplishments prove. Here are some of the good changes we’ve seen since the pandemic began in March of 2020.

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Texas and Colorado each chartered a new chapter. A new collegiate club was chartered at Indiana State University. Seven Pearl chapters in May 2020: 270. Seven Pearl Chapters in May 2021: 271. More than 1800 sisters participated in the virtual 2021 International Convention, a 20%+ increase in our regular attendance. More than $30,000.00 was raised for the International Convention altruistic project DSACT, benefitting those with or supporting a loved one with Down Syndrome. Our previous record for funds raised for The Longest Day in 2021 broke our previous records, and by a lot. More than $216,000.00 was raised by Alpha Delta Kappa sisters. If ever the world needed more kindness and warmth, it is now. If ever we needed to celebrate the accomplishments of the past two years, it is now. The pandemic has put stress on us in many ways. When we have so much change to deal with, it is natural to mourn the loss of our comfortable routines. Yet with the loss comes growth in other areas. The challenges our active educators continue to face are more than daunting. Now is definitely the time to share our love and warmth with those active educators. We must continue to support them with love notes and offers of help. Ask the active educators in your chapter what would be of help to them. It could be bringing them a meal, offering to babysit, or providing needed classroom resources. The important thing is to ask what they need. They must know that their sisters are here for them. Similarly, we need to reach out to sisters who live alone or are unable to get out much. Members of Alpha Delta Kappa DO know how to Share the Love. In Rascal Flatts’ song, “My Wish,” the lyrics say “show the world the warmth of your smile.” Let’s show our fellow sisters the warmth of our smiles and Share the Love of Alpha Delta Kappa. On behalf of International Chapter, I wish you all the warmth of a thousand smiles in the coming year.

International President Mollie Acosta recently released the list of sisters who are taking leading roles on International committees and boards. “I am grateful to all the sisters who agreed to serve on this biennium’s committees and boards. This is an outstanding team,” said President Mollie. Go to www.alphadeltakappa.org for the compete list.

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MEMBERSHIP MESSAGE

Keeping Members Interested and Involved… What to do? by Gay Toomy, RMC NER, MA Epsilon

et’s remember when… What made you decide to become a member of Alpha Delta Kappa? What drew you to the organization? What makes you stay a member? Your reasons probably involve a desire to belong and be part of something to make a difference. We have found a home in A∆K, an organization with the mission to “Empower women educators to advance inclusion, educational excellence, altruism and world understanding.” Our desire to stay members hinges on our sense of belonging, strong connections with our sisters, and the belief that we can contribute to our mission. The arrival of a worldwide pandemic abruptly caused a shift in how we operate. Chapter leaders had to think fast on their feet to adapt. How do we maintain that sense of belonging and purpose under restrictions we have never faced before? Hey! We’re teachers. We do that every day in our classrooms when we shift and differentiate to reach all students under our care. We find ways to actively involve all students and work hard to provide fun, engaging experiences that will reach all. We monitor progress, then go back and provide intervention for those who are not there yet. We rely on our colleagues when we are stuck because we are part of a professional learning community and can accomplish more as a team than as individuals in isolation. The great news is that Chapter Needs Assessments (CNAs) submitted this past June provided evidence that groups of Alpha Delta Kappa sisters far and wide have transferred their skills as educators of excellence, shifted their energy to think outside the box and offered all kinds of interventions to assure other members that they belong, they are important, and they are needed to continue our mission. Sisters have been checking on other chapter members with texts, emails, and phone calls, sending cards, adopting sisters to offer encouragement, lending a listening ear, or sending a surprise. Our sisterhood has heart and imagination and knows how to “Share the Love.” Mary Johnson, RMC NCR, Ontario Psi, reports that Manitoba sisters formed “Sister Express” with a group of sisters delivering zoom packages put together by chapter leaders, so that all could take part in nine planned zoom programs. “SISTER EXPRESS” signs were proudly displayed in their car windows. The Ontario Executive Board sponsored an uplifting, motivational speaker accessible to all provincial members to help them

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through the long lockdown periods. Many chapters took the opportunity to “Build International Bridges of Connection” with chapters and members outside their own country by inviting them to attend meetings and events on Zoom. Gwen Beyer, Ohio Sigma, reported that after dark, her chapter secretly put over 700 shamrocks with inspirational messages on the front windows of the entrance to a local middle school to offer a boost of encouragement to students and staff. The surprise, she said, was a huge success, creating lots of buzz and bringing smiles. After reviewing CNAs for her state, Mandy Tribe, VA VPM, Virginia Alpha Lambda, shared that some chapters provided an after-school buffet to support working teachers and included social time before the meeting. Another chapter held a social meeting and scheduled another time to conduct business. The suggestion was made to put information in emails and newsletters whenever possible to shorten the business meetings. Caroline Gilmore, FL VPM, Alpha Chapter, urges sisters in her state to plan a variety of programs and alternate meeting times. She suggests holding a zoom meeting where sisters cook or craft, setting up a meeting in a park with members bringing their own chairs and beverages, or taking a walk and then circling up at an outdoor location to hold a book discussion as the sisters in Massachusetts Epsilon chapter do. Strengthening connections and making time for fun is essential for maintaining interest and increasing participation in our chapters. Kathy Beatty, RMC SER, VA Gamma Epsilon,

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MEMBERSHIP MESSAGE advises chapters to have a greeter as sisters arrive. She thoughtfully reminds us that if we are at a meeting and no one speaks our name or asks our opinion, we might wonder if we should even be there. The Membership Development Manual or MDM, on the International website refers to eight different retention strategies to consider: 1. Bonding – Sisters are our colleagues and friends, but not everyone knows each other well. Provide short, quick, ice breakers or roll call questions to involve everybody and to learn more about each other. The more familiar we are, the more connected we become. 2. Caring – We care about our members, our community and our organization. Acts of caring show our sisters that they are important to the chapter and our organization. Make a point of connecting with members who are unable to attend meetings. 3. Efficiency – Time is a precious commodity for everyone. Make your chapter meetings effective by ensuring every sister has the necessary paperwork, understands the purpose(s) for the meeting and knows her responsibility. Meetings can be set up with a time frame to provide a balance of social time, chapter business and programs such as 20/20/20. This balance is necessary to plan meetings that are productive, engaging and fun. 4. Engaging/Involving – Actively involved members are dedicated members. Every sister needs to know that she is an important part of the chapter. Give each member a responsibility that does not overwhelm. Then make sure she knows how to accomplish what is needed.

5. Leadership Development and Opportunities – “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” This quote from John Maxwell describes all teachers. Encourage chapter members to participate in leadership training provided by S/P/N, regional, and International leaders. Be sure to mentor newer members so each will feel confident to offer her talents to the chapter. 6. Logistics – Planning and organizing are key to give the meeting direction. They allow members to understand expectations, be involved and feel a sense of accomplishment. Day, time and location of the meeting should be considered to best meet the needs of as many members as possible. 7. Programs – Survey members. Explore their talents, areas of expertise and outside connections for possible program ideas. Reach out to community groups as well as other chapters in different regions to share ideas and form connections. Have sisters know that all ideas are considered. 8. Recognition – This is an important part of member satisfaction. Giving recognition both in big ways and small shows we are proud of our members and care. Make sure each member hears her name sometime during the meeting. Share good news and celebrate with each other. More information and specifics for retaining members can be found in the MDM on pages 67-77. Fostering a true sense of belonging for all members is crucial for building and maintaining a healthy, productive chapter. Having a foundation of trust and acceptance allows for the formation of a team of sisters who can work collaboratively to achieve chapter goals and truly make a difference for themselves and their larger community. It’s all about “Sharing the Love.”

Current Candidates for Regional President-Elect Three regions currently have candidates for the newly created position of Regional President-Elect (RPE) The sisters offering for the office and their regions are Gulf, Lottie Roy, FL Epsilon; Southwest, Mary Ann Englehart, CA XI and Southeast, Pat Banks KY, Chi, and Carol Peace, TN Alpha Theta. Candidates from the other regions have until December 15 to submit applications. The applications are on the International website. The RPEs will be installed at their regional conference in 2022 and will serve in that position until 2023 when they will become the first Regional Presidents. Voting will take place in March of 2022. “This is an excellent opportunity for sisters to serve the members of their regions while strengthening regional representation at the International level. It is one more way to ‘Share the Love’, said International President Mollie Acosta.

“People have got to learn: if they don’t have cookies in the cookie jar, they can’t eat cookies.” ~Suze Orman (American Financial Advisor, author, podcast host)

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Changes for the Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation By Sandy Wolfe, Chairman of the Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation, Inc., VA Alpha Rho

fter several years of study and research, the Alpha Delta Kappa Executive Board established the Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation Trust on November 20, 1981 as a means for handling donations for scholarships and grants according to state law purposes. The Foundation applied for and was granted 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status by the IRS in 1983, which made donations tax deductible. For nearly sixty years, many lives have been enriched by the scholarships and grants awarded by the Foundation Trust. Fast forward to June, July and August 2021: After consultations with Alpha Delta Kappa’s legal advisors and studying their recommendations for bringing the Foundation up to date concerning governance and liability, the International Executive Board voted to organize the Foundation as a separate Missouri nonprofit corporation called Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation, Inc. The Secretary of the State of Missouri approved the new nonprofit corporation on August 25, 2021. All of the Trust’s assets and activities will be transferred to the new Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation, Inc. as soon as it receives 501(c)(3) status from the IRS for this new corporation. Donations can continue to be made to the Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation while this process takes place. Previously, each biennium the Foundation Trust’s Board of Trustees was composed of all members of the current International Executive Board (IEB). The new Board of Directors for the Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation, Inc. is made up of members of the current International Executive Board and members of past International Executive Boards. Serving on the new Board of Directors for the Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation, Inc. are Sandy Wolfe, Chairman and 2019-2021 IEB Chairman; Ann Quinlan, Vice Chairman and Four year IEB Member; Judy Ganzert, Immediate Past International President; Kathleen Buligan, Four Year IEB Member; Barbara Stanfield, Past IEB Chairman; Ellen Roderick, Past IEB Chairman and Executive Director Christi Smith is Secretary.

Many Ways to Support Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation, Inc. Projects Clicking on the Donations tab on the Alpha Delta Kappa website leads to a brief introduction to the many ways you can

support the Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation, Inc. projects through your tax deductible gifts. Because tax regulations may vary from state to state and country to country, please be sure to consult your tax advisor for the latest information regarding specific tax benefits. Members in countries outside of the United States should follow the tax laws of their respective governments. Donations may be made online or by checks mailed to Alpha Delta Kappa Headquarters for: Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation, Alpha Delta Kappa Organization, Honor A Sister, International Leadership Fund, International Presidents’ Fund, Memorial and Recognition Fund, and Disaster Relief. Other donation links include Alzheimer’s Association, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and World Understanding Project C.H.E.A.R. (Children’s Home with Education and Agriculture a Reality in Tanzania). There are ways to help our organization by clicking on the Donations That Don’t Cost You Anything tab. Some of these are: AmazonSmile, GoodSearch, and the Alpha Delta Kappa Credit Card Program.

How to Make a Truly Lasting Gift

In 1995, the Executive Board approved a planned giving program that included the Alpha Delta Kappa Heritage Society and the Hall of Benefactors. Membership in the Heritage Society is open to all members who have already or would like to make provisions in their wills or estate plans to be part of Alpha Delta Kappa’s future. To join the Heritage Society, members furnish a statement of their intent to include Alpha Delta Kappa in their will or trust and their names are published in the KAPPAN or on the website. Once their gift of $500 or more has been received, their names are included in the Hall of Benefactors book at Headquarters and published in the KAPPAN or on the website.

Quinlan Elected VC of Foundation

The Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the election of Ann Quinlan, Four Year Member of the International Executive Board, to the position of Vice Chairman of the A∆K Foundation, Inc. Ann, a Sapphire sister, was Nebraska State President from 1998-2000 and NE Beta president from 19881990. She was a Two Year Member of the International Executive Board from 2017-2019.

“Everyone is kneaded out of the same dough, but not everyone is baked in the same oven.” ~ Yiddish Proverb 4

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A∆K Honor A Sister

The following members contributed to the Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation to recognize fellow members. Gifts received after October 1, 2021 will be published in the March 2022 KAPPAN. Roberta A. Masters, MI Alpha Upsilon In honor of Ann Ainslie, International Vice President North Central Region Debby Stubing, FL Alpha Sigma In honor of the seven Gulf Region VPMs/MC: Minie Coon, AL; Caroline Gilmore, FL; Suzi Bonifay, GA; Paulette Gordon, JA; Brendy Guillory, LA; Sherry Horton, MS; Juanita Valentin De Morris, PR In honor of 2019-2021 International Membership Committee: Betty Jo Evers, IVPM; Linda Rissel, RMC NER; Judy Barnhill, RMC SER; Mary Ann Gerdes, RMC NCR; Jeanie Hinck, RMC SWR; Karen Santos, RMC NWR; and Nancy Medina, RMC SCR Donna Smith, GA Gamma Delta In honor of June Bellamy, GA Gamma Delta In honor of Linda Chambers, GA Beta Gamma Joyce M. Werner, IL Lambda In honor of IL Lambda Chapter Barbara A. De Gortari, IN Alpha Upsilon In honor of Chloe Woodruff, IN Tau, IN VPM, Educational Symposium Committee Member Karen G. McGonagle, NH Beta In honor of Mary Ey, International Executive Board Member In honor of Susan G. Pelchat, CT Mu Nancy W. Forrest, VA Mu In memory of Ruth McKee, FL Delta Delta, Past IVP NE Region Irene A. Clark, FL Fidelis Beta In memory of Ruth McKee, FL Delta Delta Mary Ey, International Executive Board Member In honor of the 2019-2021 International Chapter In honor of the 2019-2021 International Membership Committee Marianne C. Nolan, PA Gamma In honor of Shalon Doctor, PA Gamma In honor of Genina Etlen, PA Gamma In honor of Magna Diaz, PA Gamma In honor of Celina Velez, PA Gamma Karen H. Santos, WA Alpha Tau In Honor of IMC 2019-2021: Betty Jo Evers, IVP for Membership; Linda Rissel, RMC NER; Judy Barnhill, RMC SER; Debby Stubing, RMC GR; Nancy Medina, RMC SCR; Mary Ann Gerdes, RMC NCR; Jeanie Hinck, RMC SWR Minetta Caldwell Smith, TX Beta In honor of Linda Hoffmann, TX Beta Omicron, International Convention Music Chairperson Bev Card, International Executive Board Chairman In honor of Mollie Acosta, International President In honor of Judy Ganzert, Immediate Past International President In honor of Ann Marie Brown, International President-Elect In honor of Susan G. Pelchat, Past International President, CT Mu Frances Q. Hobgood, GA Alpha Eta In honor of Ellen Roderick, MD Beta In honor of Charlotte Hood, GA Alpha Eta Charlotte R. Halsey, MI Alpha Upsilon In honor of Ann Ainslie, International Vice President North Central Region Hollie D. Citerone, PA Upsilon In honor of Linda Rissel, 2019-2021 Northeast Regional Membership Consultant

Catherine H. Durvin, VA Mu In honor of Judy Ganzert, Immediate Past International President In honor of Sandy Wolfe, Past International Executive Board Chairman In honor of Conway Blankenship, Past International Vice President Southeast Region Roberta Y. Tom, HI Lambda In honor of Marian A. Crislip, HI Lambda In honor of Tina R.T. Young, HI Lambda Mona M. Bartage, LA Delta In honor of Dee Miller, LA Delta Paula Davis, WV Xi; Glad Loreen, WA Beta Alpha; Judy Boulet, NH Lambda; Marguerite Jones, SC Lambda; Cindy Bigham, TX Gamma Alpha; Sherry Sublett, AL Beta Lambda; and Mary Ann Gerdes, International In honor of Mollie Acosta, International President Elizabeth L. Doerr, PA Delta In honor of Mary Ey, International Executive Board Member Rosamond N. Vaughan, VA Gamma Omicron In honor of Judy Ganzert, Immediate Past International President In honor of Sandy Wolfe, Past International Executive Board Chairman In honor of Conway Blankenship, Past International Vice President Southeast Region In honor of Laura Beaton, Virginia State President Barbara Stanfield, NM Gamma In honor of Jane Stringfellow, VA Iota Carole S. Chase, OH Lambda In honor of Mary Ey, International Executive Board Member 2019-2021 Candidate Qualifications Committee members Carol Johnson, Linda Warren, Mary Ann Englehart, & Sue McDowell In honor of Frances Revel, AL Gamma Linda Lee Thweatt, FL Fidelis Nu In honor of FL Fidelis Nu Chapter In honor of FL Fidelis New Sisters Shirley Bruns, AZ Mu In honor of Sherryl Longhofer, KS Epsilon In honor of Judy Tate, VA Tau VA Beta Chi Chapter In honor of Florence Bishop, VA Zeta In honor of Judy Ganzert, Immediate Past International President In honor of Kim Kinnier, VA Beta Chi NE Beta Chapter In Honor of Ann Quinlan, International Executive Board Member Peggy Minikel In memory of Eloise Murray, NJ Kappa AZ Mu Chapter In honor of Dana Larson, AZ Mu In honor of Marty Whiting, AZ Mu Twyla Preising, AZ In honor of Diana Galvan, CA Beta Eta In honor of Jeanie Hinck, CO Gamma In honor of Amy Katsumoto, HI Kappa In honor of Diane Best, NV Beta In honor of Valerie Inklebarger, NM Xi Pam Cook, SC Alpha Beta in honor of Christine Phillips, SC Alpha Beta

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Cookies Make the World Go Round Cookies, it is said, are small bites of happiness. If there is a season for those mouthfuls of goodness it is that special time of year when memories are shared, Grandma’s shortbread is passed around with the eggnog and Aunt Agnes’ Snickerdoodles are served on a that special plate. The KAPPAN’s own cookie expert, Sue Whelan, asked you to share family favorites and did you ever. Only a few of the recipes can be printed in this issue, but we will continue to share your recipes in other issues. If your chapter is planning a cookie swap, try one or two of these.

Sugar Cookies

Anzac Biscuits: Aussie Cookies

Anzac Biscuit is a sweet biscuit, popular in Australia and New Zealand. These biscuits have been associated with the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps since World War I. Equipment: 2 baking trays, sieve, saucepan Ingredients 1½ c. plain flour sifted 1 c. Uncle Toby’s Traditional Rolled Oats ½ c. caster sugar ¾ c. desiccated coconut 150 gm (6 oz.) unsalted butter, chopped 2 Tbs. golden syrup or treacle 1½ Tbs. water ½ tsp. bicarbonate of soda Pinch of salt Directions *Preheat oven to 170°C; 350° F 1. Place flour, oats, sugar and coconut into bowl and stir to combine. 2. Place golden syrup and butter into pan and stir over low heat until butter melted. 3. Mix bicarb of soda with water and add to syrup mix. Remove from heat when bubbling. 4. Pour into dry ingredients and combine. 5. Roll tablespoon of mixture into balls and place on baking trays lined with nonstick baking paper. Press down to flatten slightly. 6. Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown. Anzac biscuits are sweet cookies popular in Australia and New Zealand. They have been associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps since World War I. Baker Julie Ditton, International Sustaining

My sugar cookie baking experience began fifty-seven years ago when I received the BETTY CROCKER COOKY BOOK as a gift from my parents. Since then I have made themed sugar cookies for every family holiday and birthday, for classroom parties, wedding and bridal showers, my daughter’s wedding, A∆K chapter and state events, as well as the 2018 Northeast Regional Conference luncheon in Providence, RI. Each year I auction off a batch of my cookies at our chapter’s holiday auction, and I’m happy to report they are always a popular item. I have taught my five grandchildren how to make the cookies and have spent many happy hours with them baking, frosting, and, of course, adding the sprinkles. I currently own approximately 200 cookie cutters and I am always on the lookout for new ones to add to my collection. Baking these cookies is for me a true labor of love. The following recipe is taken from the BETTY CROCKER COOKY BOOK. Ingredients ¾ c. softened margarine 1 c. granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 2 ½ c. flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder Directions Mix margarine, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until creamy. Add salt and baking powder to flour and gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture until you can form the dough into ball. Cover and chill overnight. On a floured board roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut with a cookie cutter. Bake at 400°F for 5-6 minutes. Cool and decorate as desired. Baker Barbara Hargraves, CT Kappa

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Carmelitas

Almond Shortbreads

Ingredients ¾ c. butter, melted (1 ½ sticks; salted or unsalted) ¾ c. light brown sugar, packed 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. whole rolled old fashioned oats (not instant or quick oats) 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt, or to taste 35 Werther’s Original Baking Caramels, unwrapped. If using cellophane wrapped caramels, which are a little smaller, use more caramels ½ c. heavy cream 1 c. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (or a combo) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. (Lining the pan is highly recommended for ease of cleanup due to the stickiness of the caramel.) Set pan aside. 2. In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, add the butter and heat on high power to melt--about 90 seconds. 3. Add the brown sugar and vanilla; whisk until smooth. 4. Add the flour, oats, baking soda, optional pinch of salt, and stir until combined. Mixture will be quite thick. 5. Add half of the mixture to the prepared pan, and smooth it with a spatula or the back of a spoon to create an even, smooth, flat layer; set remainder aside. 6. Bake for 10 minutes. While it bakes, make the caramel sauce. 7. In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, combine the caramels, cream, and salt; heat on high power in 60-second bursts to melt caramels, stirring after each burst. It will likely take 4 to 5 minutes total to melt; heat until mixture can be stirred smoothly. Alternatively, combine caramels and cream in a medium saucepan, and heat over medium-low heat to melt, stirring nearly continuously until mixture can be stirred smoothly. 8. After 10 minutes, remove pan from the oven and evenly sprinkle with the chocolate. 9. Slowly and evenly, pour caramel sauce over the chocolate. 10. Evenly crumble reserved oatmeal-brown sugar mixture over the top. 11. Return pan to oven and bake for about 15-18 minutes. (I baked 16 ½), or until edges are lightly browned and center is bubbling slightly. 12. Allow bars to completely cool in pan before slicing and serving, giving the molten caramel time to firm up. This can take up to 4 hours or overnight, at room temperature. You can speed it up by placing pan in fridge with a sheet of foil over the top to prevent fridge smells. If you don’t wait for the bars to cool completely, they’ll be a literal hot mess. They’ll taste fine (don’t burn yourself), but they won’t slice neatly with clean cuts. Baker Mary Ann Gerdes, IEB member

You can make this cookie in many shapes: crescents, logs, sugar-coated snowballs, wrapped around a centre like a cherry, or use cookie cutters. Ingredients 500 mL (2 c.) butter 250 mL (1 c.) sifted icing sugar 10 mL (2 tsp.) pure vanilla 2 mL (½ tsp.) pure almond flavouring 25 mL (2 Tbs.) water 875 mL (3 ½ c.) all-purpose flour 375 mL (1 ½ c.) ground or very finely chopped almonds

Directions Cream butter and icing sugar. Beat in vanilla and almond flavourings and water. Blend in flour and almonds. Chill dough until soft. Use about 15 mL (1 Tbsp) of dough for each cookie and shape into crescents, little logs, or round balls. (You can wrap the dough around a candied cherry or roll out the dough to about 5 mL (1/4 inch) thickness and use a cookie cutter. Put cookies on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 150oC (300 oF) for about 25 minutes or until very lightly browned (a little less time for cut-out cookies.) Roll cookies in icing sugar or fruit sugar while they are still warm. Makes 50-70. Baker Kathleen Buligan, IEB

Sand Tarts (Real old German style) Ingredients 2 ½ c. sugar 2 c. butter 2 eggs, well beaten white of one egg 4 c. flour sprinkles, etc

Directions 1. Cream butter and sugar together. 2. Slowly add flour, working it in well. 3. Add beaten eggs and mix thoroughly. 4. Shape into long, narrow loaves. Chill overnight. 5. Slice thinly and place on a cookie sheet. Brush cookies with the egg white and decorate with sprinkles. 6. Bake at 350°F for 7-10 min. These always bring back memories of Christmas and my mom. She would make 12 kinds of cookies and we would all be together helping decorate - and eat- and talk. I still make all the cookies each Christmas in her honor. Baker Cynthia Wood, OR Alpha

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Grammy’s Sugar Cookies 1 c. butter 2 c. sugar 4 eggs 2 Tbs. milk

Craisin & White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies The red and white colors make a beautiful holiday cookie.

4 c. flour 1/8 tsp. salt 4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each one. Stir in the milk and set aside. In another bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Add the mixed dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Add the vanilla. Mix well and chill overnight. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut with cookie cutters. Place the cut-out cookies on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes at 400°F. Do not overbake the cookies. Frosting 2 Tbs. melted butter 1 ½ c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 Tbs. milk Frosting homemade holiday sugar cookies is one of my fondest memories with my children. Now that I am a grandmother, I have started to frost holiday sugar cookies with my grandson. It is such a fun activity. I hope that decorating sugar cookies continues to create fond memories that my family members will cherish and enjoy generation after generation. Baker Sherry McMahan, TN Beta Zeta

Gingerbread Man

Ingredients Box of Betty Crocker Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix ¼ c. water 2 Tbs. butter melted

Ingredients 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 c. packed brown sugar ½ c. sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 heaping tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. salt 3 c. oats 1 pkg. (6 oz.) craisins (or more) 1 c. white chocolate chips 1 c. chopped pecans (optional) Directions Heat oven to 350°F. Beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well. Stir in oats, craisins, and white chips. (Add chopped pecans if you like.) Mix well. Drop by tablespoon onto sprayed or parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Bake 10-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack. Makes 4 dozen. Enjoy! Hint: When baking, ingredients should be at room temperature. Baker Judy Ganzert, IP International President

Directions Heat oven to 375° F. Mix Gingerbread Mix, water, and melted butter. Stir until dough forms a ball. Roll dough to about ½ inch thick. Cut Gingerbread cookies. Lay on cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are firm. Do not overbake. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet. Decorate. YIELD: 5-6 cookies Baker Betty Jo Evers, IVP Membership

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IEB and IC Actions on Website

Members can keep current on the decisions and actions of the International Executive Board, the International Chapter and the Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation on the International website. Click on ABOUT AΔK/International Chapter and International Board/Agendas and Actions.

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Donors

The Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that the list of donors to the Hall of Benefactors and the Heritage Society has been updated on the Alpha Delta Kappa website. Included are the following donors: Hall of Benefactors Heritage Society (Gifts Received) (Future Gifts to A∆K) Susan H. Bowman, Virginia Dorothy Boyer Lorraine L. Delatte, Louisiana Charlene M. Fitzgerald Margaret A. Edwards Geraldine B. Lambert Andretta G. Lowry, Texas Janice Pfeifer Carol Robertson, Louisiana Barbara B. Rebolt Lola I. Sands Geralyn Shreve, WA Nina Svoboda Wilma E. Ruman

Three Ways to Pay International Dues

January 31 is the deadline for on time payment of International dues. Beginning this year, there is an even easier way to pay them and to eliminate the worry of lost or late mail delivery. International dues can be paid online. Recently, all members received an invoice explaining the method. The instructions are simple. Log on to “My Profile” on the International website. Click on the “Pay Dues” button and follow the directions. Paying online is the method preferred by Headquarters. Using it eliminates the possibility of members being charged late fees due to delayed mail, or of payment being assigned to the wrong member. “The use of electronic transactions has become a common method of making payments and is growing in popularity,” explained International President Mollie Acosta. International dues of $40 are considered delinquent after January 31, and a late fee is added. Dues can also be paid by mailing a check made out to International. Another choice for paying is to include International dues along with other dues and give them to the chapter treasurer. The treasurer will turn the International dues over to Headquarters. Whatever method is used for paying International dues, state, nation, province and chapter dues are to be paid to the chapter treasurer who is responsible for ensuring that they get to the correct treasurer on time. Chapter treasurers will receive notice of members who have paid their International dues.

Giving Hope in Big Numbers

The Alzheimer’s Association became an A∆K International Altruistic Project in 2016. Since then, sisters have worked to ease the burden of the more than fifty million people worldwide who live with Alzheimer’s and other dementias by participating in The Longest Day (TLD) fundraising campaign. Alpha Delta Kappa has pledged each year to raise a minimum of $50,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. Notably, in 2021, sisters more than quadrupled the A∆K pledge by raising $222,637. The results of each year’s efforts have continuously exceeded the pledge by at least 50% as shown below: 2016 - $77,769 2019 - $120,030 2017 - $82,689 2020 - $135,684 2018 - $124,265 2021 - $222,637 In addition to funds raised by members on the longest day of each year, the A∆K Foundation has annually contributed $35,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association. TLD contributions of $763,074, combined with $210,000 in contributions from The Foundation, reached $973,074 in just six short years.

Altruistic Project Success Story As of September first, the total amount donated by members to the Downs Syndrome of Central Texas ((DSACT) was reported to be $30,000, according to Paula O’Neil, International Convention Altruistic Chairman. DSACT was the 2021 International Convention’s Altruistic Project. Donations were received even before registration for the convention opened and have continued to be received either electronically through the link on the website or by mail. Updates were given daily during the convention. DSACT Executive Director Jennifer Edwards was introduced at the convention’s opening session. Peggy Wolfe of DSACT led the session, “Down Syndrome 101: Facts, Myths and Tips.” In a recent DSACT newsletter, Director Edwards wrote about the convention, “This was an outstanding opportunity to reach educators from around the world and we are extremely grateful to have been a part of this event.” She invited members to email DSACT at admin@dsact.org for more information about the organization and how it can be of assistance. “Our success,” said Paula, “is two-fold. DSACT has benefited from our assistance and we have benefited from theirs. Thank you, DSACT for your service to your community and the world. Thank you, sisters, for your generosity.” Information provided by Paula O’Neill, TX Beta Chi

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Learning Session The Warmth of Lavender By Diane Fabish and Brigitte Tennis, Your Sweet Lavender Sisters from Washington Beta Iota

ummer has come to a close, and fall color abounds while the air begins to sport a chill. Winter is on its way, and yet, there is still warmth in the garden. The lavender, whose petite stalks of blossoms have turned from a vivid purple to a softer lavender, color-tempt the bees with their warm aroma. We walk amongst the lavender bushes and feel instantly relaxed as we breathe in the memories of both past and present. Lavender, from a Latin word meaning “to wash,” has been used for centuries to help people relax and to create a sense of freshness. The English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is actually not from England but from the mountains of the Mediterranean. It is called English lavender because it was used in England as a perfume for royalty. English lavender is seen in garden beds in England, especially the Hidcote and Munstead varieties, and is most commonly used for culinary purposes. The Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is probably the lavender used by the ancient Romans, but some people call it French lavender because it grows well in Provence, France. The leaves of Spanish lavender are narrow, and the flower portion looks like a pineapple with two purple

Lavender Scottish Shortbread

rabbit ears. The true French lavender (Lavandula dentata) is actually native to Spain. It is not as fragrant as other species, and it has narrow gray-green leaves. Try using the Latin scientific names when referring to a specific lavender type, so it is clear which kind of lavender you mean. Even back in ancient Greece and Rome, people recognized the amazing qualities of lavender. It was known then, and still is today, for having excellent antiseptic and antibiotic properties that can

Lavender Mocktail

1 cup softened butter 1/4 cup granulated sugar OR 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1-1/2 cup white all-purpose flour 1 cup rice flour 1 teaspoon of culinary lavender buds

crushed ice 6 oz. white cranberry juice 1 1/2 oz. lavender syrup 4 oz. club soda 2 fresh lavender sprigs* for garnish (or mint or basil leaf )

Directions: 1. For top: 1/4 cup (or less) granulated sugar colored with purple food coloring and a touch of culinary lavender) 2. Cream butter and sugar together with your hands. This is important for the shortbread texture. Slowly, add flour and 1-2 teaspoons of culinary lavender buds. Continue mixing. 3. Pat the mixture into a 7”x10” pan (ideal) or a 9”x9” glass pan. 4. Lightly prick the surface with a fork. 5. Bake at 325 degrees in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes (check after 15 min), or until edges are light brown. 6. Take out of the oven, sprinkle with lavender sugar topping. 7. Cool and cut into squares. (Original recipe from an elderly Scottish lady over 20 years ago)

Directions: 1. Put crushed ice in a cocktail shaker so it is about one-third filled. 2. Add white cranberry juice and lavender syrup.

3. Shake well. 4. Strain into fancy cocktail or champagne glasses so glasses are about two-thirds filled. 5. Add the club soda and stir gently. 6. Garnish with the lavender sprig. 7. Makes 2 refreshing drinks. 8. Drink and relax. *Culinary lavender can be found on Amazon and at many super markets and spice stores.

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kill bacteria. For example, apply a salve of lavender to a bee sting or a slight burn, and the effects will calm down the swelling and the sting. Be cautioned, however, never to apply an extract directly to the skin. Lavender sachets can be used to ward off bugs when you are out on an invigorating hike. To discourage moths from eating little holes in your best woolen clothing, hang a lavender sachet in the closet. The soft fragrance of lavender creates a feeling of calmness and has been shown to lift a person’s mood. Many naturalists use lavender to treat those winter blahs by lighting a lavender candle, taking a bath with lavender salts, or softening the skin with a lavender body cream. Lavender has been used as an alternative medicine for anxiety, as well as for calming people who have cancer or are in intensive care in hospitals. Due to its calming properties, the aroma of lavender promotes deeper and longer sleep as well. Currently, there is ongoing research regarding lavender’s ability to alleviate or relieve migraines, lower back pain and arthritis. The aroma of lavender also has calming properties for many pets. For example, it has been used by veterinarians for calming horses. Do be careful with pets, though, as it can be dangerous for dogs and cats to ingest lavender. There are many projects that can be created to warm the hearts of those we care about. Lavender shortbread is a lovely treat that can be presented to a friend in a nicely decorated tin for the holidays. Bath salts or body butter given to friends who are actively teaching would be a heavenly gift of warmth and a reminder to take care of themselves with a relaxing bath. And, making a lavender mocktail is a wonderful way to relax your guests for your holiday dinner parties and get-togethers. You can also add some champagne or prosecco in place of the club soda for a little holiday pizzazz. You might also consider an Internet search of lavender festivals across America to see what’s available in your state. Here are some of the states and towns we have found that have festivals: Wimberley, Blanco and Stonewall in Texas: Ojai, Sonoma, Paso Robles, San Bernardino in California; Grants Pass, Newberg, Hood River in Oregon; Imlay City in Michigan; Martinsville in Ohio; Sequim in Washington State; Fairfield in Pennsylvania; Oak Ridge in Tennessee; Well Sweep Herb Farm in Port Murray, NJ; and Fingerlakes in New York. You may be inspired to plan a summer trip to a lavender festival near you. The crisp leaves of fall float down from their summer branches, and the staunch lavender bushes produce their last hazy flowers before sleeping for the winter. We remember the wonderful warmth of summer, of friendship, and are reminded that summer and lavender will come once more. We hope you try one of the ideas presented, and we extend our best wishes for a healthy, warm and calm winter. Diane and Brigitte are members of WA Beta Iota. Diane is a silver sister and Brigitte is a violet sister. Between them, The Sweet Lavender Sisters have 84 years of working with students in a variety of grades and settings. They presented the information in this article at the July 2021 International Convention.

Put Out the Welcome Mat

hat does the word welcoming bring to your mind? Let’s think…comforting, inviting, desirable, personable. If you’ve ever walked into a party where you don’t know anyone, and after about an hour, you realized you didn’t want to leave, you either met an old friend that you really like or there’s a good chance the host did a great job at making you feel welcome. Alpha Delta Kappa has the power to do the same thing. Your chapter should realize that their most valuable resource is their members. Using the party example, we can still see how “welcoming” behaviors easily transfer to a welcoming chapter. There are 6 welcoming tips that any chapter can use. • Positivity: Who wants to be at a meeting where everyone looks disappointed and unhappy? A warm smile and accepting attitude can go a long way to making a member feel good about being there. Encourage friendliness and laughter at all meetings. • Being prepared: Be prepared. “Hi! Great to see you!” Perhaps, offer something to eat and drink and let them know there’s plenty of different places they can sit and many different sisters to meet. “Let me introduce you.” It’s important that information and “tools” are ready for them. • Offer a mentor or buddy: Would you stay somewhere where you find yourself sitting alone? Probably not. Members will feel less isolated when they’re introduced to other members. • Being seen: Never underestimate the power of attention. If members don’t feel “seen,” they won’t feel a sense of belonging. Show genuine interest in the member. Take the time to ask about their skills, interests and background. What you find in most healthy and happy chapters is a high commitment to helping their members grow in being a member of Alpha Delta Kappa. • Inform and include: Members don’t want to feel as if they are being left out. To boost a sense of belonging, keep members informed. • Being heard: Encourage feedback and ideas. Even if some ideas may not “fit” right away, show members through active listening that you welcome their feedback. This tells them that they are valued for who they are. When members feel welcomed and valued in the chapter, it’s like rocket fuel. It can inspire them to achieve great things, to be a star, and that’s a win-win for Alpha Delta Kappa. Article by Linda S. Rissel, NJ Lambda, NJ Vice President of Membership 2018-2022

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Perfection: A Flawless and Boring State By Dr Linda Karges-Bone

“Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in.” ~ Leonard Cohen

ne Sunday afternoon, I attended an event for ladies who like to drink tea and talk about meaningful things. A lovely afternoon, replete with scones, Earl Grey and reams and reams of pearls of every color, shape, and size. You see, the theme of the afternoon fête was “Pearls of Perfection,” and attendees wore jeans and pearls to celebrate the idea of seeking perfection. Of course, the story of perfection was not straightforward. As the poet says above, “That’s how the light gets in.” So, let me share this provocative anecdote. The keynote speaker at the event shared the story of a young teacher who had gone to serve in an orphanage in China and encountered a little girl whose heart defect kept her from being adopted. It seemed nothing could be done to help the sick child. One day, as the young teacher walked in the market, she saw hundreds of jars of pearls being sold for mere pennies. Curious about these seemingly valueless pearls, she was told that they were “imperfect,” fit to be ground up for cosmetics. The creative young woman bought many jars of these pearls and sent them home to her own mother, who began a campaign to use the imperfect pearls to make jewelry and crafts and then sold them to raise funds to bring the sick child to the US for surgery. The rest is history, and jars of imperfect pearls became the vehicle to save a life and bring a child home to a forever family. The question for us: Are we too quick to dismiss imperfection? Can we reframe situations to become “light,” opening paths to creativity and resiliency? Individuals drawn to the work of teaching set high standards for themselves and for others. We like things to run smoothly, to

proceed without glitches, and, in short, to be “perfect.” Inevitably, we will be disappointed. Systems are inconsistent. Human beings are fragile. Things happen every day, even, it seems, every hour. Our response is disappointment and disenchantment. If things don’t go perfectly, we have failed, and the entire idea, event, program or relationship is not worth our time. Are we too hard on ourselves?

Strategies

I would like to submit 10 strategies to allow creative imperfection. 1. Slow down. When we rush, we limit our ability to fully appreciate the subtext. 2. Turn on the light. Beauty can be hidden and must be illuminated in order to be appreciated. 3. Ask quality questions. What might seem imperfect might just be incomplete. 4. Ask for feedback. We are often too quick to judge. 5. Consider multiple viewpoints. 6. Take a break and try it again. It might be the perfect activity at the wrong time. 7. Try it again, in smaller parts. Pacing is powerful. 8. Re-frame the scenario. “How can I grow from this?” 9. Re-purpose the activity or event. Take it apart and put it together in a unique way. 10. Apply the 5 to 1 formula. For every one negative that you use to describe the activity, search out 5 positive attributes. Perfection. When one searches the dictionary for a meaning, interesting phrases emerge: 1) Without flaw; 2) A state or condition that cannot be improved; or 3) Flawless. Intense. Even boring? Perhaps, perfection is overrated? In the teaching world, there is probably little need for perfection. Instead, there is a great capacity for creativity, ingenuity and novelty. Give yourselves and your students a break. Who needs perfection? Dr. Linda Karges-Bone is the author of 34 books including “Rich Brain, Poor Brain: Bridging Social and Synaptic Gaps in Schools” and is a member of the SC Alpha Tau chapter.

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All Are Welcome Here

iversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action. Feeling Welcome is an outcome. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is now an International standing committee of Alpha Delta Kappa. The DEI Committee will meet at least every six weeks to discuss topics related to deepening our appreciation of diversity, equity and inclusion, so that we will develop a strong sense of belonging and respect for each other’s unique qualities. How do you feel when you attend a social function? Are you comfortable walking into an event where you might know no one? We all want to feel comfortable and welcome, don’t we, particularly in unfamiliar places or situations. We are social creatures and tend to enjoy the company of others. How, then, might we ensure that our chapters are welcoming to all members? There are many ways in which we might ensure our chapters are open to all. At a recent DEI Committee meeting, we gathered ideas on ways to be more welcoming at Alpha Delta Kappa chapter meetings and other gatherings. For example, accessibility is a consideration. When you are searching for a meeting place, look for ramps and elevators to allow greater access to rooms. DEI Committee Co-Chairman Su Wade, MA Epsilon, shared that her chapter changed the venue for some of their meetings. They had often met for special events at a member’s beautiful lakeside home which had a sloped walk to the house and limited parking. “When we first started meeting there, getting to and from the house was no problem. But, when we had one sister who could not join us because accessibility had become difficult, we sought a different venue, so that our special event in June was a comfortable event for all of us.” If your meeting includes snacks and beverages, ask sisters about their dietary needs or restrictions. Consider labeling dishes or setting peanuts or dairy products to the side, so they can be added separately. If your chapter is gathering at a restaurant, ensure that they will accommodate sisters’ dietary restrictions or allergies. Include something in your food selection that will meet a wide variety of needs. When in doubt, ask. Now, you have a

venue, and the food is ready. What might you do during the meeting? Here are some ideas. Perhaps, assign a member to be the meeting greeter to welcome members, help them get seated or answer questions. Whether a member is new, one who has not attended a meeting for some time or is a prospective member, having someone serve as a greeter ensures that all will feel welcome. Consider introducing ice breakers or get-to-know-you activities that will allow sisters to meet and chat with someone who is new to them. Pippy Rogers, GA Beta Iota suggests tossing each sister’s name in a hat. Every sister draws a name, and that person is her “buddy” for the next month or two. Encourage sisters to make a couple of phone calls or write a text message to remind her buddy of the next chapter meeting or tell her about something interesting you read on A∆K CONNECT. This means you will receive a call from one sister, and you will contact a different sister. International President Mollie Acosta suggests “spotlighting” a current or prospective member by asking them to tell a little bit about themselves or sharing a classroom story at a meeting. International Executive Board Member Kathleen Buligan knows it is important for active teachers to be deliberate in looking at the staff at their schools. “Ask another outstanding teacher to be a ‘guest speaker’ at your chapter meeting,” she suggests. Another way to increase our knowledge of each other might be by playing “Fruit Basket Upset,” an idea from Sheila Spellacy, CT Pi. Members write a little known fact about themselves on a slip of paper, which is placed in a basket. During the chapter meeting, draw a slip of paper and ask, “Who is this?” and read the sister’s fact. Members guess the answer and then allow a few moments for the sister to elaborate on her fun fact. In the end, what do we want for all of our members? We want ALL members to truly feel that they belong, that they feel comfortable and welcome at every event they attend. Anything we do to create avenues for connection will create a stronger Alpha Delta Kappa. Article by Pat Valle, WA Alpha Delta, NW Region DEI Chairman and Su Wade, MA Epsilon, DEI Committee Co-Chairman.

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Quilts, Warmth, and Tea Cakes

by Patsy McCrory

ave you ever eaten Thanksgiving dinner under a quilt? farm houses with no insulation and only fireplaces or pot-bellied, The Coffey family in Oxford, MS, frequently did. wood-burning stoves for heat. Most homes did not have electricity I was a journalism/English liberal arts student at Ole in Benton County, MS, until the 1950’s when TN Valley Authority Miss in 1969 when I did a feature story about Mrs. Gladys Waller finally installed power lines out into the countryside. Coffey, the mother of my supervisor at the Bank of Oxford. I My grandmother had handmade quilting frames supported worked there to put myself through college after my father’s death. by two wooden saw horses. She laid out her lining fabric on the Mrs. Wilma Coffey Bunch, who later became one of the bank’s floor and covered it with soft, hand-carded cotton she grew in her vice-presidents, took me to meet her mother to help me complete own cotton fields. She allowed me as a child to card the cotton an assignment for Dr. Jere Hoar’s feature writing class at the Ole filler to remove the seeds and debris and to fluff the fibers. The Miss Journalism Department. carding combs were two flat wooden paddles with wire bristles Mrs. Coffey was a lovely lady with the same crinkly eyes as her mounted with fairly long handles. She sewed her quilt top pieces daughter. Both had that warm, winning smile. Her specialty was together in all kinds of designs first with the help of a foot-pedal beautiful, elaborate French-style hand-embroidered designs with Singer sewing machine and later with an electric Singer sewing bright colorfast threads on solid background fabrics. Her frames machine. Once all the blocks were sewn together in strips, she were in her dining room and hung put colored fabric strips between the from chains from the ceiling above blocks to make a variety of designs. Recipe for basic Tea Cakes used her dining room table. When family The pieced top was applied last on by her grandmother Zelma McCullar: came for Thanksgiving, she would the lining on the floor. One-inch Ingredients: simply roll up the frames above the wide white fabric strips about six 2 eggs table and they ate their meal literally inches long were pinned at three1 c. sugar under her latest, incomplete quilt inch intervals along the top and bot½ c. shortening or butter (or 1 stick of margarine) creation. tom edges of the whole quilt. There 1 Tbs. milk I was drawn to quilting as a subwere holes in each end of the tops of 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring ject for my feature story because my her saw horses. She rolled up the lin2 ½ c. self-rising flour. own grandmother, Zelma McCuling and the batting and the pieced Instructions: Place your flour in a bowl, making a hole lar of Ashland, MS, made beautiful quilt top with the two frame poles. in the center. Slowly add sugar, shortening/butter/ hand pieced quilts. She was “Ma” to She secured them to the two saw margarine that has been softened to room temperame and the other 13 grandchildren horses by inserting old Ford tractor ture, eggs, milk and vanilla. Mix like making biscuits and to dozens of foster children she gas intake valves to hold the frames by hand. When all ingredients are mixed, pinch off littook into her home. She was left a in place. She would sit leaned over tle balls and pat them flat. Place on a greased cookie sheet. (You can spray it with Pam.) Bake at 350° until widow with three daughters to raise the frames and would quilt one twolight brown on the bottoms. Place on a cooling rack. during the Depression. She often foot strip at a time. Then, she would hired herself out to ladies in the roll that completed strip and move community to do quilting for them for $2 or $3 a week. Her secto the next two-foot strip until the whole quilt was completed. ond husband also died of cancer and left her with two more chilAs a child I played at her feet under those quilting frames. dren and a farm to keep up. She died at the age of 80 in 1983 havThat was my playhouse as I served my dolls tea on a Blue Willow ing made quilts and pillows for every family member. metal toy tea set. Ma always had tea cakes she made for her 14 Our town had a shirt factory where most of the ladies were grandchildren whenever they visited. The recipe was a simple one hired to sit at sewing machines all day to sew shirts, skirts, blouses that called for flour, sugar, her homemade butter (which I often and dresses for sale by a manufacturer under several different labels. churned for her), Watkins vanilla flavoring, a little milk and eggs It was a “sweatshop” operation literally because the building was not produced by her chickens (which I helped to feed). air conditioned in the 1950’s and ‘60’s. Community ladies knew She needed many quilts in her antebellum farmhouse because when the maintenance staff would take the leftover fabric scraps none of the bedrooms was heated. Only the living room had a to the dump. They would be waiting to pick through the many pot-bellied stove and the kitchen had a Home Comfort woodboxes of scraps to take home for their own quilts. My grandmother, burning stove for cooking. It had a warming bin on top, four mother and aunts were some of the first to take advantage of the “eyes” for cooking and a place for burning the logs under each. huge source of free quilt scraps. Before then, local quilters recycled Beside the oven was mounted a tank for heating water to use for the family’s old clothes to make their quilts -- a necessity in drafty doing the dishes afterward. 14

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When I spent the night, she would lay bricks or metal flat irons on the stove to heat. Then, she would wrap them in towels to place at the foot of her beds to warm the covers for us. The mattresses were homemade feather mattresses made from hand-plucked, boiled, fluffed and cleaned chicken feathers. Almost every Saturday morning she would kill a chicken by either wringing its neck or by chopping its head off with the ax. Then, she would dip the carcass in hot boiling water to make it easier to pull out the feathers. If small, fuzzy feathers were left, she would singe them off over the fire in the stove or would light a newspaper to hold over the feathers to get them off near the skin. She would cut up the pieces to store in the refrigerator overnight until she could cook them before church on Sunday morning. Afterward, we would sit down to a family meal of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, purple hull peas, fried okra, cornbread and tea, sweetened with saccharin tablets crushed and dissolved in a spoon of tea or with regular sugar. The vegetables were all grown on the farm. She either canned them or froze them in the large Coldspot Sears freezer; she stored potatoes in a cellar she dug out herself under her house. The only things she bought at the grocery store five miles into town were coffee, tea, salt, pepper, sugar and flour. Everything else was produced by her on the farm. She even took her corn to a tractor-driven grist mill operated by her neighbor to mill the corn for her cornbread. Some was finely ground to use for her bread; some

was coarsely ground to feed to the chickens. Nothing was wasted - not even dish water. She saved it, along with table scraps, in a large “slop bucket” with a handle and fed the contents to the pigs. All pork drippings were saved to make homemade lye soap, which she used to wash her clothes in a large black cast iron boiling pot in the backyard every Saturday. Later she got one of those “newfangled” wringer washing machines, but no dryer. The clothesline outside was good enough for her. The chickens were a necessity for food and for warmth. Those mattresses and soft homemade pillows cradled us grandchildren in warmth. When each of us graduated from high school, she made us a handmade quilt and a homemade pillow to take to college with us. My quilt was a double wedding ring quilt, which I still cherish today. Although she married at the age of 13 to her childhood sweetheart and never finished school herself, she always valued education for her children and grandchildren. Several of us became teachers whose values were shaped by our grandmother’s simple but hard life. What I would not give to sit with her again in the old porch swing as we listened to the whippoorwills in the distance as the sun went down. The warmth of her quilted creations and sweetness of her tea cakes will remain a part of me forever. Patsy McCrory is a Sapphire Sister and member of MS Chi. She retired after 42 years as an English teacher in Desoto County, MS schools. She worked as reporter, photographer and news editor for “The DeSoto Times”.

Quilting - Craft, Decorative Art and History Lesson

he quilt has been called America’s most available art form. Not only are quilts practical and beautiful, they are a living history and a lasting memory. Quilting is both a craft and a decorative art. Quilting, basically stitching a batting between two layers of fabric, is a craft that involves both the hands and the brain to create something both beautiful and functional. Art expresses emotions and feelings. Quilting is a combination of these two. Quilting goes back as far as Ancient Egypt and the Crusades. Crusade soldiers coming home to England from the Middle East wore quilted cloth under their armor, introducing quilting to the West. The Puritans brought quilting to America in the seventeenth century. Their quilts were mainly used as bed coverings for warmth and to cover windows and doors to keep out the cold. Applique on quilts became popular in the mid-1700s. Only the wealthy could afford the expensive fabric that went into those kinds of quilts. The Amish created their own distinctive style of quilting. Women gathered together in Quilting Bees to quilt. All quilts were handmade until the introduction of the sewing machine, which made it possible to create more decorative and colorful quilts. Prior to 1860, Black Americans were brought over to do the difficult labor on farms and plantations. The Underground Railroad, not a real railroad but a series of hiding places, was the name

of the secret route the slaves took to escape to freedom. It got its name because slaves traveling on it seemed to vanish as if traveling underground. Although slaves were not permitted to learn to read, they shared a history of storytelling along with a knowledge of textiles and African art. They discovered they could communicate in the stitches, patterns, designs,colors and fabric of the quilt. In the book “Hidden in Plain View, a Secret Story of Quilts” by Jaqueline L. Tobin and Raymond G. Dobard, Ozella McDaniel Williams, a quilter, tells a story passed down to her through the generations. She describes how coded quilts were displayed on the front of homes to help slaves escape. Dobard is also a quilter and a professor of art history. While teaching American History, I read “Under the Quiet of Night” and “Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt” both by Deborah Hopkinson and James E. Ransome to my fifth grade class. I explained to them the meaning of some of the different patterns. The Monkey Wrench pattern meant that the slaves were to gather all the tools they would need on their journey. The Log Cabin pattern told the location of safe houses. I had my students create their own six-inch quilt squares from construction paper with hidden messages in them. They were displayed in the school hall. Article by Shannon Lorenzo-Rivero, TN Chi and a KAPPAN correspondent. Shannon researched the history of quilts and gathered the stories and photos in this issue.

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“Quilting is Sharing Yourself with Others” Diana Hayes, WA Alpha Upsilon. My quilt started in late 2020 as my granddaughter’s high school graduation was approaching in 2021. Her mother and both grandmothers decided to make a quilt for her. We started with her high school sweatshirts and sweatpants. Then we each made several individual squares. When family members found out about the quilt, they made squares as well. We received squares from two great aunts, an aunt and uncle, her dad, and her brother. The finished product truly demonstrates my granddaughter’s love for elephants. Honoring my mother, Mary Johnson, who made this quilt with my dad’s help (Keith Johnson) with A∆K colors in 2008. Later mom used the same pattern, Dresden Plate, to make my sister, WV A∆K president 20122016 Karen Alexander, a lovely quilt. I so appreciate all the love and prayers that went into each stitch. Amanda Ross, AK Zeta.

This quilt is made from 20 t-shirts that I collected as I visited S/P/Ns during my term on the International Executive Board. It was made by AZ Iota sister, Mary Peoples who loves to quilt. It holds a special place in my heart. Betty Jo Evers, International Vice President for Membership.

Another Look at Quilting

In the March issue of the KAPPAN, Hawaiian sisters share the story behind what is called Hawaiian quilting. Read about how needle and thread connect us.

Katy Adams, NE Zeta. Sewing with fabric has been a passion of mine since I made my first garment (pajamas, robe and slippers) at the age of seven. My mother was an accomplished seamstress and she guided me on her treadle sewing machine as I made this ensemble for my 4-H club. I later modeled it for the fashion show. In later years, it was strictly clothing and crafts that I made, but after I was married and my children were grown, I became interested in quilting. My husband Jerry and I bought a small acreage in rural Blair, Nebraska and that is where I took my first quilting class. I was fascinated with the design and the endless possibilities of color. I joined the Blair Bunch Quilters’ club and have been a member of that group for 32 years. Our club’s mission is to create quilts for others, and over the past years we have donated quilts to the Nic-Q Unit at Nebraska Women’s Hospital, Women’s Shelters, the Crisis Center, Boys Detention Center, Habitat for Humanity, and every year we present a Quilt of Valor to one of our local veterans on Veterans Day. The quilt that is pictured is a Lori Holt design and has over 4000 pieces of fabric in it. It took about nine months to finish and took Best of Show at the Washington County Fair. My Library Quilt contains fabrics representing many of my favorite books: childhood choices“The Secret Garden”, “Girl of the Limberlost”, “Journey to the Center of the Earth”, “Tom Sawyer”, and more recent choices“Outlander”, “Wicked”, “Playing the Jack”. I also include travel journals from places like Rome, Paris, King Tut’s tomb, Arizona and recipe books- peppers, bread, Christmas. I have collection albums of snowflakes, rock crystals and quilts. I have made personalized library quilts for my three sisters, including Linda Parker, KS Alpha Rho. Ellen Wixom, AZ Zeta.

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Our Quilters Share Their Art Nancy Riley, NE Iota. My mother made both my sister and me each full sized quilts out of our bonded wool and bonded knit fabrics that we wore as clothing in the mid to late 1960’s. We can still identify the clothing. It is tied quilt in a block pattern with a blanket used as batting.

“Alaska’s Beauty” is a handmade double-sized quilt pieced by Jessica Litera Willis, AK Alpha, and machine quilted by Mary Lou Frahm, AK Alpha. It was the state raffle prize in 2018.

Alaska’s wildflower bloom on “Wild Prisms”, a queen size quilt is handmade and pieced by Jessica Litera Willis, AK Alpha and machine quilted by Mary Lou Frahm, AK Alpha. It was an AK state raffle prize in 2016. Vanessa Jackson, AK Alpha. Vanessa says that she was experimenting with Bargello techniques and a rainbow jelly roll when she made this quilt in 2019. It was quilted by Mary Lou Frahm, AK Alpha The quilt will be raffled off at the NW-SW convention in Honolulu, Hawaii in 2022. AK Alpha sisters hold it for display.

Creator Judith Ross, GA Beta Psi “Double Irish Chain.” This is the most successful of several that I’ve tried with Alpha Delta Kappa colors. Someday, I may donate it to Beta Psi for a fund-raiser, but for now my husband likes it too much to let it go. Judith is a new quilter.

Members of VA Sigma honored Virginia’s two International Presidents. Lucille Sebren and Judy Ganzert , with a wall hanging embroidered and quilted by Joann Ervinwall to be hung at International Headquarters. It was presented to Judy at the end of her biennium by Joann at Judy’s home in Richmond.

Emblem on COVID Quilt

A face mask featuring the A∆K emblem and made by members of TX Beta Omicron is featured on the COVID quilt, a project of the College Club of Buffalo, NY. NY President-elect Betty Kulpa donated her mask to the project. Beverly Thomas, NY Upsilon, assisted in collecting masks for the quilt. The quilt was stitched to memorialize over 1,800 residents from Erie County, NY who died as a result of the pandemic. It was given by the College Club to the Buffalo History Museum and will be displayed at various venues.

Thank you to the quilters who so generously shared their art with us. We only wish there was enough space to share all of them.

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The KAPPAN Congratulates A Golden Day for NC Beta Upsilon

NC Beta Upsilon sisters celebrate the chapter’s Golden Anniversary.

NC Beta Upsilon celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the chapter’s founding with a proclamation from Asheville City Mayor Esther Manheimer designating September 20, 2021 as NC Beta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Day. The anniversary was truly a gold one with five charter members honored as Golden sisters at the celebration. They are: Ann Reynolds, Gayle Lisenbee, Barbara Peek, Patricia Rhodes and Connie Cathey. NC Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter congratulating the chapter and praising it “for its good work in education and in the community for over five decades.” Among the attendees were NC State President Debbie Lesley, NC State President-Elect Craig Norton, Past State President Annette Thomas and Past International State President June Bellamy. Golden Sister Connie served as International President in 2005-2007. The chapter has a history of actively supporting International altruistic and World Understanding projects. They have also supported Helpmate, the Alzheimer’s Association, ARC of Buncombe County and Eliada Home for Children, along with other projects. Each year, the chapter awards a scholarship to a student planning to enter the field of education. “Beta Upsilon looks forward to many more years of active participation and service in our wonderful organization and will continue to uphold the ideals of Alpha Delta Kappa that we hold most dear,” said Bonnie Meadows, Beta Upsilon Historian. Submitted by Bonnie Meadows, NC Beta Upsilon

“Alpha Delta Kappa sisters are like cookies right out of the oven. We all look different on the outside but on the inside, we are all warm, comforting and sweet!” ~Kathy Yereb, VA Alpha Rho 18

Alabama Board of Education Names Kimberly Johnson State Teacher of the Year

Kimberly Christian Johnson was named Alabama’s Teacher of the Year by the State Board of Education at an event held at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Kim is a member of the AL Beta Phi chapter. She was chosen from a field of 17 finalists as the state’s outstanding educator. Kim, who teaches at Auburn Junior High School, is now serving as the state’s official ambassador of public education and the teaching profession. Her current position at Auburn is the Response to Intervention Coordinator. She began her 24-year teaching career as an English Language Arts teacher. Her teaching background also includes K-12 Reading and Communication. She received her bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations from the University of Alabama, but after working as a substitute teacher, she went back to school and earned a Master’s degree in education from Alabama A&M. Kim also holds an Education Specialist degree from Auburn University and has been a US Space Academy counselor. Information provided by Daniel Chesser, Auburn City Schools Public Relations Coordinator

Province Recognizes Beta Member

Connie Newman, Manitoba Beta, was recognized by Manitoba, a province of Canada, as one of the 150 people who stood out in their contributions to the province. The recognition is one of the events organized to celebrate Manitoba’s one hundred and fiftieth anniversary. Connie was instrumental in starting an Alpha Delta Kappa chapter in Manitoba in 1980 and presently serves as Beta’s secretary. Upon her retirement after 34 years as a teacher and principal in the St James-Assiniboia School Division, she began a new career as Executive Director of the Manitoba Association of Senior Centers. Her interest in intergenerational organizations is demonstrated by her volunteer work with many organizations including Youth Community Resource Center, the St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre and the Parent Child Coalition. She says, “I have a passion for community development. I used to have a passion for teenagers and now I have one for older people.”

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Eta Sisters Show Appreciation for Member’s Continued Involvement

To the sisters of NV Beta, Lola Ann Honey Gordon is the cornerstone of their chapter. They honored her recently for her continued presence and support of the chapter since it was chartered in April, 1969. Lola is a Golden Sister. Lola is writing a book, “Tales of Franktown,’’ about her experiences as a student and later as a teacher in northern Nevada. She attended the one-room Franktown School in Washoe Valley, Nevada where her mother taught grades kindergarten through eighth. Franktown School is one of the earliest schools in Washoe County. She was a member of the first class to attend Reno High School where she graduated, and then went on to earn a teaching degree at the University of Nevada, Reno. According to her chapter members, her tales of Nevada and Reno and their schools in particular are a wealth of information and are a joy to all who hear them. Eta sister Carol Freshley Lubet said members describe Lola as representing the best qualities of a sister, citing her timeless presence and input as priceless to their chapter. Sara Laird wrote of her Eta sister, “Lola started out in her mother’s one-room school and ended up doing grades by computer. The arc of her life is truly amazing.”

Hawai‛i Educator Receives Milken Award

Miki Cacace, HI Theta, is one of 40 honorees from across the United States to receive the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award. She was recognized for her “creative efforts to enable her 150 middle school students in the beginning and advanced coding classes that she developed to explore computer science and be inspired to broaden their STEM education.” With the $25,000 she received, Miki created the Cacace Scholarship for Future Computer Scientists to help seniors at James Campbell High Schools achieve their educational goals and to promote computer science. The first scholarship will be presented this year. She also purchased coding robots for students to use in the classroom. Miki is an Integrated STEM Coding teacher at Ewa Makai Middle School on the Leeward Coast of Oahu. With her curriculum of integrating STEM with coding, she offers her students the opportunity to learn about programming for the physical world by blending hardware design and software development. Prior to teaching coding, she taught math, third grade and English Language Learner students.

SC Chi Member Finalist for Presidential Award

Sharonda Jacobs, a member of SC Chi, has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The PAEMST are the highest honors bestowed by the US government specifically for K-12 STEM and computer science teaching. Only 108 exemplary teachers are recognized annually across the United States. The award recognizes educaSharonda’s Aunt tors with deep content knowledge and the Juanita Wilson, Sharonda Jacobs and ability to motivate and enable students to Aiken Principal Martha be successful in those areas. Messick Sharonda has been a math educator for 20 years working the last four years at Aiken Scholars Academy in Aiken, SC. She is a native of Columbia, SC but graduated from Wilson High School in Florence, SC. She holds degrees from the University of South Carolina and Southern Wesleyan University. Sharonda is a Violet Sister and has been a member of SC Chi Chapter since May 2011. She currently serves as Chi Chapter President. Sharonda says she teaches because “I want to make an impact by instructing, motivating, preparing, amplifying, captivating and transforming the minds and experiences of all students.”

Chapter Celebrates Sister’s Sixty Years of Service

For the last sixty years since she helped start Tennessee Alpha Beta, Letha Wilkins has served A∆K in many different positions including chapter president and ways and means. Recently, her sisters honored her for that service with a certificate of appreciation signed by every member. On display at the meeting was the Alpha Beta President 1962 document granting TN Alpha Beta Jane Moats and TN State President status as a chapter with Letha’s signature. The year 1983 was a memorable one Eileen Harris with Letha Wilkins. for Letha. She was named Knox County Elementary Teacher of the Year and she married Prince Wilkins, a fisheries biologist whom she met when she invited him to speak to her third grade class. Letha’s favorite altruistic project is to decorate the Ronald McDonald House for Halloween. She picked up her talent for working with floral decorations while working with her twin sister for a Knoxville florist. Letha summarized her many years of membership in A∆K by declaring, “My chapter sisters are very special to me. They are truly sisters to me in every way.”

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The KAPPAN Congratulates Platinum Sisters

Alice A. Tebbs................................. May 16, 1952...................Florida Gamma Omicron Norma T. Turner.............................. May 17, 1952............................ Kansas Sustaining

Diamond Sisters

Glennis B. Posey............................ October 4, 1962....................... Alabama Alpha Chi Joy H. Thornhill.............................. June 2, 1962.............................Alabama Alpha Phi Clyda R. Edmonds......................... June 2, 1962.............................Alabama Alpha Phi Wanda F. Wallingsford.................... June 2, 1962.............................Alabama Alpha Phi Frances S. Zawacki........................ March 23, 1962.................................... Alaska Zeta Frances E. Sutherland.................... June 9, 1962..........................California Sustaining Nancy A. Waters............................. April 16, 1962...............................Florida Alpha Eta Sarah L. Garbrick........................... October 26, 1962....................... Florida Beta Delta Doris B. Renick............................... May 21, 1962.............................. Florida Beta Zeta Audrey Pilafian................................ April 13, 1962.........................................Florida Chi Mary A. Harding............................. September 17, 1962.................. Florida Sustaining Barbara J. Roy................................ May 8, 1962............................Georgia Alpha Delta Carolyn Kelly.................................. April 16, 1962........................Georgia Fidelis Alpha Janet Harber................................... February 10, 1962.................... Georgia Sustaining Von A. Gregory............................... March 10, 1962............................... Illinois Gamma Carolyn Morris................................ December 13, 1962............ Kansas Alpha Gamma Jeanette Asseff............................... September 17, 1962............Kentucky Alpha Theta Frances J. Duncan......................... December 2, 1962............................Kentucky Iota Mary B. Jenkins.............................. October 18, 1962................... Kentucky Sustaining Shirley J. Rush................................ October 18, 1962...........................Kentucky Theta Sybil Kelly....................................... March 3, 1962................................... Louisiana Tau Susan Metzdorf.............................. February 1, 1962.................... Michigan Sustaining Nancy L. Kampmeier...................... May 1, 1962..................................Minnesota Delta Joanne M. Wilson........................... February 19, 1962.................... Minnesota Gamma Shirley P. Jordan............................. March 24, 1962............................Mississippi Delta Bessie E. Frith................................ January 20, 1962........................Nebraska Epsilon Emmarie Shramek.......................... May 20, 1962.................................... Nebraska Eta Mary R. Yocom............................... March 31, 1962............................ Nebraska Kappa Ellen R. Whitaker............................ May 20, 1962............................ Nebraska Lambda Marian L. Boyington....................... January 15, 1962............................. Nevada Alpha Virginia B. Doherty.......................... December 1, 1962................New Hampshire Beta Doris L. Dufek................................. November 12, 1962........... New Jersey Sustaining Izoria S. Gordon............................. May 10, 1962................................... N Carolina Phi Jeannette Biro................................ June 14, 1962......................... Ohio Alpha Gamma Gay Hugus...................................... April 28, 1962...................................... Oregon Rho Elaine Turk...................................... April 28, 1962...................................... Oregon Rho Latrelle Hammericksen................... February 1, 1962....................... Oregon Sustaining Frederica E. Foerster...................... March 31, 1962............................Pennsylvania Eta Betty L. Newton.............................. June 3, 1962.....................................S Carolina Nu Letha D. Wilkins.............................. May 27, 1962...................... Tennessee Alpha Beta Anna Bellamy................................. March 7, 1962................................ Tennessee Rho Janet Cruze.................................... March 7, 1962................................ Tennessee Rho Barbara Shirley............................... February 12, 1962..........................Texas Alpha Psi Janet H. Jackson Ellis.................... November 15, 1962...................Texas Gamma Eta Pauline V. Cline .............................. April 14, 1962................................. West Virginia Pi Louise Cole..................................... March 5, 1962.................................Wyoming Delta Joan Pierce..................................... May 23, 1962............................. Wyoming Gamma

Golden Sisters

Elizabeth C. Horsley....................... May 4, 1972............................. Alabama Alpha Chi Marie Prestridge............................. May 4, 1972............................. Alabama Alpha Chi Nancy C. Cosby............................. January 17, 1972........................Alabama Alpha Xi Martha E. Hammonds.................... November 9, 1972................. Alabama Beta Theta Janice L. Cook............................... October 17, 1972.............................Alabama Delta Emily Segers................................... October 5, 1972.......................... Alabama Gamma Judy F. Ory..................................... April 4, 1972...................................Alabama Sigma Bonnie M. Doughty......................... October 12, 1970.................... Alabama Sustaining Bonnie L. Ford................................ May 8, 1972.........................Arizona Alpha Epsilon Claire E. Schonaerts....................... May 25, 1972.............................. Arizona Alpha Nu Theresa Enciso............................... January 18, 1972...................Arizona Fidelis Theta

Helen S. Kapp................................ December 5, 1972.................Arizona Fidelis Theta Diane E. Davis................................ September 16, 1972..............Arizona Fidelis Theta Carol J. Phillips............................... January 18, 1972.......................... Arizona Gamma Patricia A. Cretcher........................ October 29, 1972......................... Arizona Omicron Nancy P. France............................. October 29, 1972................................Arizona Zeta Martha L. Stafford.......................... February 19, 1972...............................Arkansas Nu Kathleen Bell.................................. February 3, 1972...............................Arkansas Rho Ann Lawrence................................. October 16, 1972................................. Arkansas Xi Joan Porter..................................... September 7, 1972........................California Alpha Myrna L. Tsukamoto....................... September 30, 1972....................... California Beta Iola O’Grady................................... September 18, 1972............. California Beta Alpha Virginia L. Carder............................ May 6, 1972.............................. California Beta Phi Susan Raffo.................................... December 9, 1972...................California Beta Rho Lorraine K. Tracey.......................... December 9, 1972...................California Beta Rho Darlene Thomasson....................... December 11, 1972..................California Beta Tau Jane H. Wilkins............................... February 21, 1972.............. California Beta Upsilon Mary A. Holmes.............................. April 15, 1972.......................California Gamma Eta Bonnie J. Baker.............................. December 7, 1972.................California Sustaining Bette J. Thorell............................... March 23, 1972.....................Colorado Alpha Delta Mary Ellen Lopez............................ February 13, 1972...................Colorado Alpha Iota Ruth C. Stewart.............................. February 4, 1972........................ Colorado Gamma Mary Ann Daukas........................... September 29, 1972...............Connecticut Epsilon Marcia P. Eaton............................... May 20, 1972............................ Connecticut Theta Cynthia R. Strouse......................... May 20, 1972............................ Connecticut Theta Pamelia H. Kelly............................. December 9, 1972...................... Delaware Epsilon Pamela L. Worrall........................... January 22, 1972....................... Delaware Gamma Lois M. Clifton................................ June 10, 1972................................... Delaware Iota Joyce M. Carroll............................. January 25, 1972....................... Florida Alpha Rho Joyce W. Whitehill.......................... October 7, 1972......................... Florida Beta Delta Bettie S. Irwin................................. March 21, 1972............................ Florida Beta Rho Frances H. Spurlock....................... March 21, 1972............................ Florida Beta Rho Marion Bailey.................................. April 15, 1972............................ Florida Delta Delta Jeanne C. Icenhour........................ September 14, 1972..............Florida Delta Epsilon Martha F. Foster............................. October 16, 1972............................ Florida Epsilon Frances S. Godfrey McClelland..... October 16, 1972............................ Florida Epsilon Phylliss M. Till................................. April 27, 1972..................... Florida Fidelis Lambda Barbara E. Wenner......................... February 15, 1972....................... Florida Fidelis Nu Linda S. Shelby.............................. February 15, 1972....................... Florida Fidelis Nu Irma T. Blankinship......................... March 20, 1959......................... Florida Fidelis Rho Frances S. Welch............................ September 16, 1972.................. Florida Gamma Pi Joan S. Hammill............................. June 4, 1972..................... Florida Gamma Upsilon Darlene S. Meyers.......................... June 4, 1972..................... Florida Gamma Upsilon Carol Fortner.................................. April 4, 1972............................... Florida Sustaining Mary A. Wilder................................ March 27, 1972.......................... Georgia Alpha Mu Ellen Partridge................................ March 19, 1972...........................Georgia Beta Iota Emily S. Gunnells........................... January 25, 1972...................... Georgia Fidelis Nu Mary A. Roth.................................. February 26, 1972.........................Georgia Gamma Lois Akins....................................... December 19, 1972.....................Georgia Omicron Joanne Alford................................. February 13, 1968................................Georgia Tau Clara A. Goto.................................. October 14, 1972...................................Hawaii Eta Anne A. Hedani............................... October 14, 1972...................................Hawaii Eta Myrna Nishihara............................. October 14, 1972...................................Hawaii Eta Marguerite Okoji............................. October 14, 1972...................................Hawaii Eta Patricia N. Takamiya....................... October 14, 1972...................................Hawaii Eta Geraldine J. Tanoue........................ October 14, 1972...................................Hawaii Eta Joyce S. Saiki................................. October 21, 1972...................................Hawaii Eta Linda Camp.................................... October 14, 1972............................... Hawaii Theta Carol M. Furukawa......................... October 14, 1972............................... Hawaii Theta Karen H. Ginoza............................. October 14, 1972............................... Hawaii Theta Alene T. Nakasone.......................... October 14, 1972............................... Hawaii Theta Mariel Fritschle............................... October 21, 1965.................................. Idaho Beta Barbara J. Kohler........................... September 11, 1972............................. Idaho Beta Marilyn D. Cromar.......................... January 15, 1972.....................................Idaho Eta Jane Mordecai................................ November 4, 1972.................... Illinois Alpha Delta Carol A. Smail................................. June 27, 1972................................. Illinois Gamma Rebecca S. Carter.......................... February 24, 1972.....................Indiana Alpha Zeta Judith S. Lyons............................... March 20, 1972..................................Indiana Delta Dianne Waggaman......................... March 21, 1972.....................................Indiana Tau Louise Swanson............................. February 14, 1972.................................... Iowa Iota

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Katharin A. Vix................................ February 14, 1972.................................... Iowa Iota Mary J. Barnholdt........................... February 28, 1972................................ Iowa Sigma Dorothy J. Campbell....................... May 2, 1972..............................................Iowa Tau Marilyn C. Canfield......................... May 2, 1972..............................................Iowa Tau Millie A. Knee.................................. May 2, 1972..............................................Iowa Tau Lorrayne G. Pankratz...................... October 1, 1972........................ Kansas Alpha Rho Charlotte Gigstad........................... December 15, 1972............................Kansas Beta Phyllis M. Kelly............................... April 3, 1972................................... Kansas Epsilon Janet D. Ferguson.......................... May 13, 1972....................... Kentucky Alpha Delta Nora E. McCarty............................. June 11, 1972................................... Kentucky Chi Jennie A. Whitaker......................... June 11, 1972................................... Kentucky Chi Iona M. Noger................................. October 11, 1972...............................Kentucky Mu Catherine C. Brown........................ February 21, 1972................................Kentucky Pi Helen A. Fitzgerald......................... February 4, 1972................Louisiana Alpha Kappa Anita R. Pilcher............................... September 12, 1972................. Louisiana Alpha Xi Margaret Whelan............................ February 5, 1972............................ Louisiana Delta Phyllis C. Cuevas............................ April 20, 1972..................................... Louisiana Nu Janet Saenz.................................... March 18, 1968..............................Mexico Gamma Mary L. Kelly................................... October 7, 1972..................Michigan Alpha Kappa Marilyn Sickle................................. March 20, 1972..........................Michigan Beta Mu Alyce A. Riggs................................ November 4, 1972.................Michigan Beta Theta Sharon Doelker............................... October 28, 1972...............................Michigan Chi Ann L. Gorter.................................. December 18, 1972............................. Michigan Pi Juanita R. Joiner............................. December 18, 1972............................. Michigan Pi Patricia Smothermon...................... October 12, 1972............................... Michigan Psi Judith A. Webb............................... October 12, 1972............................... Michigan Psi Katherine M. Smith......................... January 27, 1972........................... Michigan Theta Norma Clark................................... June 1, 1972................. Minnesota Alpha Omicron Barbara E. Heinecke....................... June 1, 1972................. Minnesota Alpha Omicron Coral White..................................... June 1, 1972................. Minnesota Alpha Omicron Karen R. Reopelle........................... March 7, 1972..................................Minnesota Chi Mary A. Arnold................................ June 13, 1972.................................Mississippi Chi Charlotte McQuary......................... March 17, 1972................... Mississippi Sustaining Joyce A. Moll.................................. April 27, 1972......................Missouri Beta Lambda Julia A. Beck................................... April 8, 1972...........................Missouri Beta Sigma Ruth Embree................................... April 8, 1972.................................Missouri Gamma Joyce D. Drechsel.......................... June 2, 1972....................................... Missouri Phi Linda Smith.................................... June 2, 1972....................................... Missouri Phi Patricia E. Waylett.......................... December 13, 1972........................... Montana Eta Roberta J. Wilke............................. January 15, 1972........................Nebraska Epsilon Faye A. Hagan................................ March 27, 1972................................. Nebraska Eta Barbara Sergeant........................... January 6, 1972................................ Nebraska Mu Jeanne Hopkins.............................. April 29, 1972.........................Nebraska Sustaining Colleen Estee................................. February 28, 1972........................... Nebraska Zeta Vija Z. Hamilton.............................. March 11, 1972................................ Nevada Alpha Janet D. Parigini............................. October 14, 1972................................. Nevada Eta Karen A. Koch-Booth..................... October 14, 1972.................................Nevada Iota Kathy Brunner................................ December 12, 1972..................New Jersey Kappa Phyllis E. Scardena......................... March 5, 1972........................ New Jersey Lambda Marion J. Clark............................... June 16, 1972................................ New Jersey Mu Mildred Maness Constantini........... June 16, 1972................................ New Jersey Mu Patricia S. Hayes............................ June 16, 1972................................ New Jersey Psi Sue Faulkner.................................. November 14, 1972................ New Mexico Kappa Kathryn Malone.............................. April 16, 1972........................New Mexico Lambda Teresa V. Lopez............................... May 3, 1972.................................... New Mexico Xi Betty J. Warren............................... October 14, 1972.................. New York Alpha Beta Janice Monnat................................ June 22, 1972....................... New York Alpha Beta Helen G. Hoering............................ April 15, 1972.....................................New York Mu Hilde W. Smith................................ November 27, 1972...............New York Sustaining Jean M. White................................ November 27, 1972...............New York Sustaining Anna Marie Sandino....................... June 5, 1972..........................New York Sustaining Sarah M. Iles................................... March 11, 1972...................N Carolina Alpha Delta Norma W. Guy................................ May 11, 1972.......................... N Carolina Beta Eta Ruth M. Beck.................................. October 5, 1972..................... N Carolina Beta Rho Joyce S. Patterson......................... October 5, 1972..................... N Carolina Beta Rho Bettye Steen................................... May 8, 1972.................... N Carolina Fidelis Kappa Virginia G. Millard........................... March 27, 1972............ N Carolina Fidelis Omicron Lou E. Flowers................................ March 27, 1972............ N Carolina Fidelis Omicron Elizabeth A. Lay.............................. March 23, 1972............N Carolina Gamma Epsilon Doris J. Henderson......................... April 8, 1972.................N Carolina Gamma Epsilon Barbara R. Trammell....................... April 8, 1972.................N Carolina Gamma Epsilon Pat S. Bozman................................ September 7, 1972.......N Carolina Gamma Kappa

Sue Griffin....................................... November 11, 1972........................... N Carolina Pi Reta R. Phifer................................. May 6, 1972..............................N Carolina Upsilon Nancy J. Barnhardt........................ April 8, 1972....................................... N Carolina Xi Virginia Gutzwiller........................... April 18, 1972........................................ Ohio Alpha Patricia D. Miller............................. February 19, 1972................... Ohio Alpha Lambda Donna M. Carter............................. February 2, 1972............................Ohio Alpha Rho Beverly Goodenough...................... February 15, 1972...............................Ohio Epsilon Shirley W. Delucia........................... February 26, 1972............................. Ohio Lambda Louise Haar.................................... June 5, 1972........................................ Ohio Sigma Joan R. Hespe................................ June 5, 1972........................................ Ohio Sigma Charlotte L. Hughes....................... June 5, 1972........................................ Ohio Sigma Kay E. Thompson........................... June 5, 1972........................................ Ohio Sigma Charla D. Martin............................. June 1, 1972.................................... Oklahoma Chi Sherri N. Martin.............................. June 19, 1972............................. Oklahoma Sigma Margaret Graham........................... January 12, 1972........................... Ontario Epsilon Kathleen H. Anderson.................... October 17, 1972........................... Ontario Epsilon Glenda Calnan................................ December 18, 1972......................Ontario Lambda Gwendolyn M. Riggleman.............. October 21, 1972..............................Oregon Alpha Eileen Wende.................................. February 5, 1972...............................Oregon Alpha Marlene R. Buker............................ September 18, 1972...................... Oregon Epsilon Margery B. Smith............................ November 21, 1972.................. Oregon Sustaining Janet M. Daugherty........................ January 31, 1972.........................Pennsylvania Mu Phyllis Northey............................... January 23, 1972................ Pennsylvania Omicron Linda J. Jacques............................ November 19, 1972.......................Pennsylvania Pi Haydeé Cima De Villa..................... October 15, 1972.................... Puerto Rico Epsilon Olga M. Jimenez Ocasio................ October 15, 1972.................... Puerto Rico Epsilon Nancy Murphy................................ September 21, 1972................Rhode Island Alpha Ouida B. Ott................................... May 6, 1972................................. S Carolina Alpha Barbara E. Brown........................... May 27, 1972.......................S Carolina Alpha Beta Mary C. Monahan........................... December 14, 1972..........S Carolina Fidelis Alpha Mary A. Jacobs.............................. September 25, 1972...........S Carolina Fidelis Zeta Leona W. Crowther......................... August 17, 1972...............................S Carolina Nu Mary Ann Shealy............................ December 8, 1972..........................S Carolina Rho Jennie C. Goodman....................... June 5, 1972............................. S Carolina Upsilon Sara P. Lochridge........................... December 14, 1972....................... S Carolina Zeta Barbara E. Erickson........................ June 2, 1972............................South Dakota Delta Judy S. Palmer............................... September 24, 1972........... Tennessee Alpha Beta Patricia Wall.................................... January 17, 1972................. Tennessee Alpha Rho Janey R. Price................................ May 31, 1970..................Tennessee Alpha Upsilon Mary F. Sartorius............................ December 16, 1972............ Tennessee Beta Theta Nancy Goan.................................... December 7, 1972............Tennessee Fidelis Theta Janice Parker.................................. November 28, 1972........................Tennessee Iota Alice J. Shehane............................. December 16, 1972.........................Tennessee Mu Linda M. Toombs............................ September 16, 1972........................ Tennessee Psi Minetta Caldwell Smith.................. November 8, 1972................................ Texas Beta Peggy R. Wing................................ November 8, 1972................................ Texas Beta Anne Holloman............................... May 25, 1972...........................Texas Beta Gamma M. Evelyn Baldwin.......................... November 9, 1972..................... Texas Delta Alpha Mable M. Davee............................. November 9, 1972..................... Texas Delta Alpha Elayne C. Sanders.......................... June 6, 1972.................................Texas Epsilon Pi Glenda Laney................................. December 12, 1972...............Texas Epsilon Sigma Shirley C. Jones............................. April 17, 1972................................... Texas Gamma Geraldine Troste............................. l2/7/1972...............................Texas Gamma Sigma Joyce B. Evans............................... February 11, 1972....................................... Utah Xi Sylvia M. Canales........................... December 12, 1972........................ Vermont Alpha Faye W. Langran............................. November 16, 1972............ Virginia Alpha Gamma Sylvia B. Massie............................. May 8, 1969..........................Virginia Beta Lambda Barbara D. Haney........................... January 3, 1972.................................... Virginia Mu Sara A. Bounds.............................. May 6, 1972..........................................Virginia Tau Linda M. Worley.............................. April 13, 1972.......................................... Virginia Xi Mary I. Daugharty........................... May 13, 1972....................... Washington Alpha Nu Ann D. Schliemann......................... December 16, 1972.....................Washington PiJo Bette R. Walker............................... February 10, 1972.............. Washington Sustaining Mary Jo Short................................. May 2, 1972...............................West Virginia Beta Dottie L. Knotts Keffover................ November 8, 1972.................... West Virginia Delta Judy A. Byers................................. October 9, 1972........................... West Virginia Mu Donna L. Blackwood...................... April 8, 1972................................. West Virginia Phi Sandra L. McKinney....................... April 6, 1972................................... West Virginia Pi Marlea Steiner................................ March 27, 1972........................Wisconsin Omicron Melva Tschanz................................ March 27, 1972........................Wisconsin Omicron Rogene Boyd.................................. May 17, 1972..................................Wyoming Delta

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Happy Anniversary!

Chapter Anniversaries, December 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022 30 Years

Texas Epsilon Sigma................. December 7, 1991 New Hampshire Nu..................... January 12, 1992 Texas Epsilon Tau....................... January 18, 1992 Virginia Beta Lambda...................February 2, 1992 Texas Epsilon Upsilon................February 23, 1992 Arizona Fidelis Theta........................March 9, 1992 Florida Fidelis Rho............................ May 14, 1992 South Carolina Fidelis Zeta............... May 25, 1992

40 Years

Louisiana Beta Zeta.................. December 5, 1981 Washington Beta Eta.................... January 7, 1982 Texas Epsilon Gamma.................. January 9, 1982 Texas Epsilon Delta..................... January 20, 1982 Puerto Rico Rho.............................March 18, 1982 North Carolina Fidelis Delta...........March 30, 1982 Louisiana Beta Eta............................ May 11, 1982 Florida Fidelis Zeta............................ May 12, 1982 Florida Delta Lambda....................... May 25, 1982

50 Years

California Gamma Zeta............. December 9, 1971 Georgia Beta Eta..................... December 12, 1971 North Carolina Beta Psi................ January 8, 1972 Pennsylvania Omicron................ January 23, 1972 Colorado Alpha Iota...................February 13, 1972 Georgia Beta Theta....................February 19, 1972 North Carolina Gamma Alpha....February 28, 1972 Tennessee Alpha Psi........................March 4, 1972 New Jersey Lambda........................March 5, 1972

Texas Delta Delta.............................March 6, 1972 Virginia Alpha Eta...........................March 14, 1972 Georgia Beta Iota...........................March 19, 1972 North Carolina Gamma Gamma....March 27, 1972 Missouri Beta Sigma...........................April 8, 1972 North Carolina Gamma Epsilon..........April 8, 1972 Texas Delta Epsilon.............................April 9, 1972 California Gamma Eta.......................April 15, 1972 Nebraska Rho...................................April 22, 1972 Texas Delta Zeta...............................April 22, 1972 Texas Delta Eta.................................April 22, 1972 Alabama Beta Xi...............................April 27, 1972 Nebraska Sigma...............................April 29, 1972 Wisconsin Tau..................................... May 6, 1972 Georgia Beta Kappa........................... May 7, 1972 Connecticut Theta............................ May 20, 1972 Texas Delta Iota................................. May 21, 1972 Texas Delta Kappa............................ May 27, 1972 South Carolina Alpha Beta............... May 27, 1972

60 Years

Nebraska Iota............................ December 2, 1961 North Carolina Alpha Theta.... December 10, 1961 Texas Alpha Psi..........................February 12, 1962 California Alpha Phi.........................March 2, 1962 Louisiana Tau...................................March 3, 1962 North Carolina Alpha Iota................March 3, 1962 Wyoming Delta.................................March 5, 1962 Alaska Gamma...............................March 23, 1962 Nebraska Kappa............................March 31, 1962 Pennsylvania Eta............................March 31, 1962 New Mexico Kappa............................April 7, 1962

West Virginia Pi.................................April 14, 1962 Mississippi Iota.................................April 23, 1962 Puerto Rico Alpha.............................April 28, 1962 Puerto Rico Beta...............................April 28, 1962 Puerto Rico Sustaining.....................April 28, 1962 Oregon Rho.......................................April 28, 1962 Washington Alpha Alpha..................April 30, 1962 Ohio Psi............................................... May 6, 1962 Tennessee Alpha Alpha..................... May 11, 1962 Iowa Sigma....................................... May 12, 1962 Connecticut Beta.............................. May 13, 1962 Connecticut Gamma......................... May 13, 1962 Georgia Alpha Rho............................ May 19, 1962 Oregon Sigma................................... May 19, 1962 Virginia Nu......................................... May 19, 1962 Nebraska Lambda............................ May 20, 1962 Texas Beta Beta................................ May 20, 1962 Texas Beta Gamma........................... May 21, 1962 Ohio Alpha Beta................................ May 27, 1962 Tennessee Alpha Beta...................... May 27, 1962 Alabama Alpha Chi........................... May 30, 1962

70 Years

Nebraska Sustaining................. December 8, 1951 Kansas Upsilon....................... December 15, 1951 Iowa Alpha.............................. December 29, 1951 Iowa Sustaining....................... December 29, 1951 Arkansas Theta................................March 6, 1952 Arkansas Alpha................................March 8, 1952 Missouri Upsilon.................................April 6, 1952 Arkansas Iota...................................... May 4, 1952 Louisiana Sustaining......................... May 17, 1952

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire. It is the time for home.”

~Edith Sitwell (British poet and critic)

Quilt VA Delta Chapter

Delta sisters each took one square from a choice of 9 and made several squares of the particular pattern. At a chapter meeting, those who participated brought her squares, we lined the stacks up and each quilter took a square from each stack. We were free to make our overall quilt design, binding, etc. and at a predetermined date, brought our quilts to a meeting and displayed them. Of course, we used Alpha Delta Kappa colors. It was amazing to see how different each sister had constructed her quilt. 22

Linda Rebney, Michigan AΔK Co-President, MI Alpha Sigma. My mother belongs to a quilt guild. As a fundraiser, they were raffling several quilts. I have collected rabbits for many years. Of course, I wanted to win this quilt. I bought $20 worth of tickets for five months. I did not win the quilt. Oh well, life goes on. Imagine my overwhelming surprise when seven months later, I opened a rather large Christmas gift from my Mom. She had made this beautiful, whimsical quilt containing 30 rabbits, no two the same! She made it for me, an act of absolute love. This quilt is priceless. The pattern is Grandma’s Bunnies.

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Welcome ITE Scholars

Karina Munoz-Baltzar

Ramata Diallio

Anahit Vardanyan

Anu Jain

he seven current International Teacher Education (ITE) Scholars will be introduced on “Share Our World” January 8 at a virtual gathering. The new and returning scholars will share their experiences and impressions at the gathering. “Sisters are excited to welcome the new scholars and are looking forward to meeting them at the January webinar. We are honored to be part of their support system in the United States,” said Bev Card, International Executive Board Chairman. Members will have the opportunity to meet: Anu Jain, India, who is studying at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Darmini ( Ni Komang Darmini), Indonesia, studying at Ohio State; Hoa Pham, Vietnam, studying at the Harvard Graduate School of Education; Janette Perv, Estonia, studying at the University of Minnesota, Duluth; and Anahit Vardanyan, Armenia, studying at Boston College. Over the years, scholars have expressed the importance of the support of their AΔK sponsors. Accepting this responsibility for the new scholars are Kate Smith and Cathy Murray, MA Epsilon, sponsoring Anahit; Martha Raphael and Maggie Bilodeau, MA Beta, sponsoring Anu; Chris Snapp, Debbie Schlechty and Jane O’Neil, OH Alpha Theta, sponsoring Darmini; Ann Hunyadi and Nancy Gustafson, The International Teacher Education (ITE) Scholars and Board invite you to

“Share Our World”

Get to Know our 2021-2022 ITE Scholars in A Virtual Gathering

Saturday afternoon, January 8, 2022 (4:00-5:30 EST, 3:00-4:30 CST, 1:00-2:30 PST)

Plan now to join our seven 2021-2022 International Teacher Education (ITE) Scholars in a virtual gathering, “Share Our World,” on Saturday afternoon, January 8, 2022. Information on how to join the virtual gathering will be posted on the International website and on AΔK CONNECT in the coming weeks. S/P/N presidents and regional IVPs will also have the information to share with you.

Darmini (Ni Komang Darmini)

Hoa Pham

Janett Perv

MA Mu, sponsoring Hoa; and Carol Sigfrinius, Diane Rutherford and Marla Gibbons, MN Eta, and Claudia Mescher and Ivy Hanson, MN Phi, sponsoring Janett. Returning for their second year are Karina Munoz-Baltzar from Mexico who is attending Arizona State, Tempe, and Ramata Diallo of Mali, a student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Katrina’s sponsors are Helen Valliere and Vaunee Ann Lewis, AZ Theta. Denise Dragich, PA Mu is Ramata’s sponsor. Greeting cards, gift cards and notes of support are always appreciated by the scholars. Addresses and birthday dates can be found on the International website.

ITE Scholar Grateful for Your Support

Dear Alpha Delta Kappa Sisters, Hope you all are doing well. I am writing to you from my cozy room in Seattle. My third September in the US, third autumn in Seattle, and I am feeling much bonded with Seattle gloomy days. Little did I know that I am still here now. I received the Foundation’s donation money to my checking account on September 3rd, which went directly to my September rent. Thank you so much for the continuous support and encouragement from the A∆K network, which is not only financial support but also emotional courage. While I am waiting to know more on how my next months will be, I still phone home on a daily basis as Vietnam went into the fourth consecutive month of lockdown due to Delta virus surge. My hometown tightened the control over local traveling. Now people need to have written documents or approval to travel on the street for essential groceries or to specific locations. My parents are taking it day by day. Mom has thankfully gotten her second shot as a community frontline worker; Dad is still waiting on his first shot. I hope he and many more people in Vietnam will be able to get one soon. It is definitely hard to live in limbo like this for me personally, for my parents, my friends and people in different vulnerable situations. However, I am truly grateful for what I am having at this very moment as well as the new experiences I continue to add in my memory box about the US. I am hopeful that more positive experiences await me. I still have an open heart and mind for what is coming my way so that I know I will be okay. At least, I continue to learn new things every day. Sending you all love and gratitude,

Trang

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MEMBER AUTHOR

A∆K Authors Share the Ins and Outs of Self-Publishing By Betty Sherrod, KAPPAN Staff writer

t was a hot and humid August afternoon, the kind where there was no breeze, the temperature soared to 102°, the weather map showed a heat advisory for our area and we were asked to check on our elderly neighbors. It was the perfect day for being inside where it was cool and quiet. The laptop called me. Unfortunately, I answered its Betty Sherrod, KAPPAN call and decided to research “How writer, begins her own to Publish Your Own Book.” It’s book. “It was a dark and been on my bucket list; yes, I want stormy night…..” to write a children’s book, hire a watercolor illustrator, publish the book and wait for the phone calls. I envisioned being a guest on someone’s podcast, being interviewed on TV, reading my book aloud at schools all over the United States, flying here and there and, yes…..being recognized at the airport. I thought I could learn everything I needed to know in an hour or so using the Internet. Not so. Amazon KDP, Amazon Publishing, Amazon Select, Barnes and Noble Press, Rakuten Kobo, Publish Drive, Smash Words, Lulu and Bookbaby were just a few of the websites I found. I was in the middle of a tornado of information that led me nowhere, left me mentally exhausted and overwhelmed and sent me to the cabinet looking for Tylenol. There had to be an easier way. I knew that many of my A∆K sisters had self-published, and I was sure they would be happy to share their experiences, so I posted my request on A∆K CONNECT. The responses came. Sharon Chase Hoseley of WA Sharon Chase Hoseley Beta Beta used a local company for

her first self-published book. An editor assisted her with organizing the pictures and words, her own painting was used for the cover, the price was reasonable, and she purchased her own ISBN (International Standard Book Number). When the company closed, she found another group in Spokane, WA to take over publishing her book, but neither company was able to promote it. She had publishing companies hounding her to gain her business. The company she chose priced the book too high and promised TV interviews, book fairs, radio interviews and contest entries, but after spending $25,000, “I finally awoke to the fact that I had no proof that any of these events had any effect on the sales of my book,” she said. Sharon was disappointed again after the completion of her second book in 2020. After one of the biggest book distributors in the US had a disagreement with her publisher, the publishing company wanted to put her books on KDP Amazon. She had paid to have the company do the work for her, but she could have gone through KDP Amazon at no cost. Sharon’s advice? “Find a local publisher, get to know them and interview people who have had their books published at that business. Don’t rush into a deal that sounds too good to be true. It probably is.” Through this publishing maze, Sharon has produced three books. Cindy Curtis, SC Upsilon Sapphire Sister, was an elementary educator for over 26 years and taught creative writing to Grades 3-8. Before she wrote her first book, she had written articles for magazines and local publications. “Breaking into the book publishing field as a new author was difficult,” she said. Publishing companies were not interested unless “you had an agent or had connections,” she recalled. Because she chose to self-publish, Cindy was able to start quickly. She had control over the price and her profit, and was able to sell using online vendors such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble.The costs, she found, are minimal unless you hire people to help with formatting and editing. She also found that if you choose to use a print on demand

“Home is where the Heart is. Heart is where the Cookie is. Do the math. Home is Cookie!” Cookie Monster ~Lottie Roy, FL Upsilon 24

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company, you pay for the printing of each order. Plus, if you decide to sell books on your own, you may have to obtain a business license, and there may be sales tax involved depending on the state laws. Her advice is “to remember that in addition to being an author, you also must market your book and keep accurate records of sales, income and expenses.” Cindy has her own website that includes her blog and lots of information. From her business Facebook page, she live streams on Wednesdays, and since she often sells her own books, she always has copies in her car. Locally, she offers book signings and sells her books at business events. In July, she held a book signing at Main Street Reads in Summerville, SC where her most recent book is available. TN Beta Theta also has a self-published author. Melanie Collins has written and published three books since June 2020, each with her cat Socks as the main character. In her last book she added the Mean Sister, also known as her cat Kira. “Socks on the Loose” was written during the COVID isolation. “Socks on the Loose Again” and “Socks and Mean Sister” followed. Melanie decided to self-pubMelanie Collins lish because it gave her more control over her product. Avoiding the hassle of major publishers sending the manuscript back for rewrites was one of her goals. She was fortunate to have a friend who had self-published several books, so Melanie took advantage of her assistance and conducted some online research about companies that would accept her book. The one she chose was IngramSpark, which just happened to be located near her home. She chose her own illustrator from a site called Fiverr.com and found another person to design the front and back covers. The company provided the ISBN for her at no cost. Rachel Shankles is AR Alpha Epsilon’s self-published author. She wrote her books using the narratives that came from her grandchildren when they visited her farm. As the children grew, they asked “Nana’’ to publish those stories. Rachel was Rachel Shankles teaching and volunteering, and since

writing is a time consuming activity, she decided to pay “a company to help with the self-publishing because all the apps I looked at and the books I read showed that it would be a little labor intensive,” she stated. A friend recommended a company, and Rachel paid for the artist who was able to caricature the photos she sent into drawings. Additionally, she paid about $1000 per book for the editing, the ISBN as well as getting the book on Amazon. Rachel’s Triple S Farm Adventure Series includes “Hawkie’s in Trouble,” “Hootie to the Rescue” and “Hootie’s Baby.” She also wrote about her hometown in “McLain Street Gang: Stories of My Hometown Newport, AR.” Rachel said that she had no problems with self-publishing, and that Yorkshire Publishing in Tulsa, OK has been very responsive to all of her requests. She is able to place an order for her books and then sell them at school functions, conventions or festivals. Since she has many friends who are librarians, she was able to set up some book signings. The only negative aspect is that the author cannot get her book on the shelves of bookstores. Knikki Hernandez of VA Gamma Omicron teaches Spanish to high school students in Stanardsville, VA. She observed that there were generational differences between teachers and their students and thought that being able to connect with the students in the classroom was often difficult because of the age differences. She felt that she could offer some tips for teachers to assist with inspiring, motivating, Knikki Hernandez guiding and teaching their Gen Z students. Her book, “Empowering Gen Z: Practical Lessons to Take Students from Z to A++” was self-published because “the process seemed simple,” Knikki said. She found a cover designer using Fiverr.com, just as Melanie Collins had done to find her illustrator. She marketed her book through social media and interviews, and was able to connect with educators by posting excerpts online. “Amazon guided me each step of the way,” she said. The company publishes Knikki’s book on demand and takes a percentage of the sales of each book. These A∆K Sisters are truly amazing. They have educated, inspired and motivated me and given me some tools to use moving forward, closer to my dream. Let the writing begin.

“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, ‘Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.’” Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass

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Altruism

“Around the world, members combine their energies and talents to enrich their lives and the lives of others through thousands of heart-warming community based altruistic projects. Because of these projects, it is a brighter day…” ~Alpha Delta Kappa Handbook

Tennessee Sisters “Share the Love” TN Alpha Theta

Members of TN Alpha Theta chapter made a generous donation of books, bags and blankets to the Isaiah 117 House of Cleveland, TN. Isaiah 117 House provides physical and emotional support for children awaiting foster care placement. Pictured L to R: Jennifer Bennett and Brette Schroll of TN Alpha Theta chapter, and Renee Curry, Cleveland’s Isaiah 117 House Director.

TN Chi

TN Chi members made and donated over 45 pillows to be given to patients at the Mary Ellen Locher Breast Cancer Center at the Chi Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. Members cut the heart shaped pillows out of colorful fabric, sewed and stuffed them. This project was suggested by Pat Coggin, who recently received her own pillow.

TN Alpha Chi

Becky Burroughs, TN Alpha Chi’s chapter president, is shown with donations for Brooks House, a transitional, non-emergency shelter in Lebanon, Tennessee. The house has ten bedrooms, shared bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining room and family room to accommodate 28 women and children. Participants are provided with meals, warmth in cold weather and some respite from the summer heat in a safe, comfortable and caring temporary shelter.

TN Alpha Beta

The sisters of TN Alpha Beta gathered to fill six bags with assorted toiletries for their Books, Bags and Blankets project. This project was created by the Tennessee Executive Board to provide for children who are often placed in foster care with no belongings. Each child is given a blanket, toiletries and an age appropriate book. The bags are delivered to a local organization for distribution.

TN Alpha Theta

To honor the seventy-fourth anniversary of the founding of Alpha Delta Kappa, and to show their appreciation to their actively teaching members, the retired members of TN Alpha Theta presented bouquets of flowers to the members still in the classroom. Pictured are Missy Brandy, Jennifer Bennett and Julie Mitchell.

TN Gamma

Tennessee Gamma chapter presented $365 in gift cards to the Blount County Isaiah 117 House at their unofficial Isaiah 117 Day. A special outdoor prayer time was held to bless the land where the construction of the house was scheduled to occur.

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NJ Epsilon

In the first week of school, New Jersey Epsilon retirees gave a pot holder that said, “Today is full of possibilities,” two candy bars and an inspirational note to all the returning teachers. The teachers said it made their day.

CA Beta Kappa

The sisters of CA Beta Kappa work closely with the Viola Blythe Center in Newark, CA to help families in need. They collected and delivered groceries for a Thanksgiving dinner, and last January they donated sleeping bags, gloves and socks for the homeless in the area. The chapter’s winter altruistic project was to sponsor a family through the center. Last year, the sponsored family had five children under the age of 12. The members shopped for and wrapped gifts that fulfilled the wishes and needs of the parents and the children.

TX Zeta Theta

Newly chartered TX Zeta Theta chapter members, along with friends, raised over $1,200 for the Alzheimer’s Association in the September Katy Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Ontario Psi

For the past three years, Ontario Psi has partnered with Brock University to honor a graduating teacher candidate “who has exemplified overall excellence in their final teacher training year.” Sarah Helmers received the $500 award for the 20202021 year. The award presentation was delayed until after Sarah gave birth to her first child. Giselle Whyte and Mary Johnson of the chapter’s award committee delivered the check and the chapter’s traditional Certificate of Educational Excellence. Psi plans to continue its educational partnership with Brock University’s Faculty of Education.

MI Gamma Alpha

Jamie McCrum, Houghton Middle School teacher, smiles after receiving one of the 459 appreciation gift bags MI Gamma Alpha gave to the teachers in the chapter’s 2500 square mile area.

Chapters Pack Love in a Shoe Box By Nancy Walpole, Mexico Gamma

The plight of migrants and asylum seekers along the MexicoU.S. border has been much in the news recently. Less well-known is the precarious condition of more than seven million Mexican farmworkers who labor seasonally in Mexican fields and are constantly moving to different areas of the country where planting or harvesting is needed. These agricultural laborers do not own their own land or have a fixed income, nor do they have a permanent home. Being a migrant farmworker is a social condition that passes from generation to generation. Children move around with their parents, grow up, get married, have their own children and then continue in the same work. Women not only work in the fields but they must also deal with organizing homelife as they move from place to place. Some of them use small plots of land to grow produce for their own families while others embroider as a way to augment the family income. Mexico Eta is in Cuernavaca in the state of Morelos, a major producer of corn, beans, chilies, pumpkins, onions, herbs, sugar cane and flowers. The cultivation of these crops is done primarily by Mexican migrant farmworkers. Eta sisters found a way to bring some joy into the lives of the children of the farmworkers. They proposed a drive for toys in a shoe-box, which was enthusiastically embraced by volunteers from the community as well as Gamma and Epsilon chapters in Mexico City. Eta teamed up with the Rotary Club of Cuernavaca to help with the project aimed primarily at children from Jonacatepec, one of the towns most affected by the September earthquake of 2017. The toys brought huge smiles from the 600 children who received their shoe boxes in Christmas 2018. The success of the first campaign encouraged the members of AΔK to continue the project In 2019 over 900 toys and books were donated, topped by 1000 in 2000. The goal for this year is 1,300 for children in Morelos. The toy drive continues, but Eta is now exploring ways to meet the children’s urgent educational needs such as child centers or schools that meet the needs of the children. Through cooperation with the rural schools in the area or with some type of homeschooling available to migrant families these needs could be met. Alpha Delta Kappa’s assistance in developing educational solutions would help break the cycle of poverty that follows farm workers and their children it would be a true example of world understanding. Nancy Walpole is a past AΔK Mexico President. Information in the article was part of Mexico National President Marli Camargo’s convention presentation,“Promoting Altruism in the Community.”

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A Toast to Our Sisters

International Chapter wishes you a warm and wonderful 2022 as you” Share the Love.”

Row 1, L to R: Mollie Acosta, International President; Judy Ganzert IPIP; Ann Ainslie, IVP, North Central Region; Ann Marie Quinlan, 4-year Executive Board Member; Betty Jo Evers, International VP for Membership. Row 2, L to R: Bev Card, Executive Board Chairman; Charlene Lauria, 4-year Executive Board Member; Christi Smith, Executive Director; Debbie Carter, IVP, Gulf Region; Diane Best, IVP, Southwest Region. Row 3, L to R: Ginger Greene, IVP, Southeast Region; Janet Johnson, IVP, Northwest Region; Joyce McAloon, IVP, Northeast Region; Kathleen Buligan, 4-year Executive Board Member; Kim Matthias, 2-year Executive Board Member. Row 4, L to R: Mary Ann Gerdes, 4-year Executive Board Member; Mary Ey, 4-year Executive Board Member; Rachel Shankles, IVP, South Central Region; Ann Marie Brown, International President-Elect.

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Acts of Kindness Light the Birthday Cake

isters overwhelmingly demonstrated that they know how to “Share the Love” when they responded to a recent post on A∆K CONNECT from Margaret Nieradka, ON Sigma, inviting them to help her mother, Margaret Taws, celebrate her one hundredth birthday with one hundred acts of kindness. “Margaret Taws, of Sigma, ON, Canada, is a special lady, about to celebrate 100 years young,” Margaret wrote. “Her sisters wanted to have a party or organize a big event. Well, Margaret put the kibosh on any frivolous ideas and came up with her choice to “fit the bill” (as she likes to put it).” In keeping with the A∆K Ontario theme of “BEE KIND,” she asked that members of all chapters complete an act of kindness on or around her birthday on September 5 this year. This special request was meant to spread kindness to everyone: help a neighbor, visit a friend, share some food, pick up or deliver parcels for those who can’t. Just BEE KIND! Margaret posted a link on A∆K Connect asking members to post a short description of their acts of kindness with a simple heading like “My Kindness for Marg” or “I Choose Kindness” and their province, nation, state and chapter. “ Marg,” she said, “is so pleased that her birthday wish aligns with Mollie Acosta’s request to ‘Share the Love!’ She is hoping for 100 Acts of Kindness to honor her century birthday.” Although the birthday has passed, the acts of kindness for Marg continue to come in. “My mother has had many life adventures,” Margaret said. “She and my father came home after they both had served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II to set up a suburban home, where she became a typical homemaker raising three children. Mom was determined to chase her dream of being an educator. After the three of us were in school, she and my father decided that she would begin teacher training. Our family joke is that she had to promise him that nothing would change. Of course, everything changed overnight, as we all had to work as a family to help the home run smoothly. Mom’s friends were shocked at this decision, and many thought that unless she was about to be a single parent, this path made no sense. Years later, many of those same women told her that they wished that they had followed in her footsteps. Mom enjoyed a successful teaching career and persisted at night school until she earned her bachelor’s degree. One of the proudest moments of our family life was watching Mom graduate from the University of Toronto.” In the first few years of A∆K in Ontario, she was invited to join and quickly took on executive roles both at the chapter and provincial level. As I joined Ontario Sigma, she continued to play a supportive role in her retirement years, serving as a mentor and encouraging all her sisters to accept challenges and take on leadership roles. Mom was an early adopter of technology,

using it in her school library media center, then in retirement as a way to stay in touch with the world around her. When we talked about her hundredth birthday wishes, she made it clear that she wanted nothing more than to encourage people in her sphere of influence to go forward, “BEE KIND” and “SHARE THE LOVE!” The idea of giving members a reason to interact with the International website was fascinating to her as a former librarian. She was intrigued with the idea of reaching so many people using the Internet and wants everyone to know that “they need to get going” when it comes to technology. Every visit lately has been punctuated by delighted cheers and clapping when I read her the responses sent from our sisters across the regions. She wants everyone to know that she had not envisioned the scope of the effect that her birthday request would have, and that she is continually amazed at the creative altruism that characterizes our Alpha Delta Kappa sisters. She wants to thank everyone for making her birthday meaningful and important. Contributing to this article were Margaret Nieradka, Sue Whelan of the KAPPAN staff, and the staff of CONNECT.

Birthday Wishes With Kindness

I donated gift cards to two schools in TN affected by flooding and to Alpha Delta Kappa’s Disaster Relief to aid sisters affected by recent storms and/or fires. Janet McDonald VA Omicron My act of kindness is to take homemade cookies to new neighbours and welcome them just as Marg welcomed me to Sigma many years ago. Phyllis Fletcher, ON Sigma Tonight, in honour of Margaret, I will be following all of the COVID safety protocols and serving our families at Ronald McDonald House in Hamilton a delicious dinner once again. Happy 100th Birthday Margaret! Mary Johnson, ON Psi, RMC NC I purchased 12 large laundry baskets and donated them to Human Solutions to give to families living in their apartments. Cyndi Wood OR Alpha I am a twin, also celebrating my birthday on September 5. My act of kindness will be to spend time with my elderly aunt. Mary Hodge Manitoba Delta There were three police officers having lunch while I was picking up food. I bought three gift cards and delivered them to their table so they could enjoy another lunch there sometime. Minetta Smith TX Beta I took my 97 year old cousin out to lunch at a nice restaurant overlooking the St. Mary’s River. Marilyn ON Xi I will be volunteering at the local St. Jude Dream House campaign. Mollie Acosta, International President To read all the full responses and to post your own act of kindness login to CONNECT, type in the number 100, press Enter and look for a Special 100th Birthday Wish.

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A∆K

Arizona Executive Board

Welcome to the Family Colorado Adds New Chapter

Alpha Tau Colorado-Pueblo is the latest chapter to receive a charter. It officially became Colorado’s seventeenth chapter on October 16, 2021. Thirteen sisters became charter members. Jennifer Martinez and Theresa O’Brien share the office of president. Sisters from throughout the state attended the chartering in person and on Zoom. Congratulating the new chapter, International President Mollie Acosta said, “Colorado Alpha Tau has been a dream for quite some time. Congratulations to Dana Winegardner, Immediate Past Colorado State President, and Jennifer Martinez, of CO Alpha Tau, who laid the groundwork for that dream to become a reality and to all who have paved the way for Colorado’s newest chapter.” Attending the hybrid celebration in person were: International President-Elect Ann Marie Brown, International Vice President for Membership Betty Jo Evers, International Executive Board Member Mary Ann Gerdes, and Immediate Past International Vice President for the Southwest Region Kitty Nutting. Colorado state officers present for the ceremony were State President Karen Johnson, President-Elect Joy Shaw, Vice President for Membership Phyllis Robinette and Treasurer Sondra Browser. Guests attending virtually included International Executive Board Chairman Bev Card, International President Mollie Acosta, International Vice President for the Southwest Region Diane Best, Past International President Susan Pelchat and Past International Executive Board Member Marie Hurst. Jean Hinck, Southwest Region Membership Chairman, sponsored the chapter, overseeing the application. Official chapter mentors are Tina Cervantes Dewar and Phyllis Robinette of CO Eta, Dana Winegardner, CO Alpha Iota (who will transfer to the new chapter on October 16) and Jeanne Callahan and Lois ConatareHoupe, who will transfer to the new chapter from CO Tau.

FL Alpha Sigma

To celebrate sixty years of dedication to the mission of AΔK, FL Alpha Sigma and D.R. Brokaw, a chapter charter member, donated a bench to the Florida Scholarship House at Florida State University. Alpha Sigma had 12 members when the chapter was chartered on March 21, 1961. It now has 36 members. Co-presidents Karen Lakin and Mary Carpenter, Scholarship House Committee Chair Cheryl Jackson and Trish Parsons, a local artist, delivered the bench to AΔK Scholarship House Manager Elicia Alston. 30

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Halfway through the biennium, the Arizona State Executive Board was finally together for their group photo. One member was unable to attend in person but joined the meeting on Zoom. This is what a hybrid meeting looks like.

Front row: Robin Leebardt, President of the Council of Chapter Presidents; Barbara Sundust, Sergeant-At-Arms; Patricia Trias, Corresponding Secretary (on Zoom); Betty Ehret, Immediate Past President. Back row: Mary Henderson, Historian; Helen Valiere, Recording Secretary; Kristi Koziol, President-Elect; Nancy Martinez, State President; Chris Sanzo, Treasurer; Betty Smith, Chaplain

CA Alpha Lambda

England’s Queen Elizabeth and the members of CA Alpha Lambda chapter share an interest. They both enjoy playing bocce ball, also known as Italian lawn bowling. The chapter invited all members of CA Peninsula/South Bay Council to join them in their first try at the world’s oldest lawn game earlier this year. The event also offered a zoom tribute to International President Mollie Acosta. Each member was able to personally congratulate her fellow Californian on Mollie’s installation. “A wonderful time was had by all, especially as we were able to ‘share the love’ with Mollie on a memorable and glorious afternoon,” said chapter member Anita Brown.

Members of AL Beta Lambda (l-r) Sheikla Blount, Edwina

Aaron, Shirley Mulhorn and Sherry Sublett welcome new member Olivia Snyder, the recipient of the chapter’s annual Lamp of Learning Scholarship for the Butterfly Garden Project maintained by her special needs students. The chapter awards the scholarship to a first year teacher who has need for funding for a special project.

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Ω Omega Chapter MEMBERS ADDED SINCE LAST ISSUE

Rosemary Weddington................................................................... KY Xi, 1989-1991 SE Regional IVP; 1993-1997 Executive Board Member, IEB Chairman 1997-1999 Darlene Adams.................................................................... Ohio Alpha Xi Judy Addicks.....................................................................Illinois Lambda Imogene Alles...................................................................Illinois Beta Iota Diane M. Andreana................................................................ New York Xi Audrey D. Bales..............................................................North Carolina Pi Mary K. Banco.............................................................. West Virginia Iota Sara Ann Birdsong.................................................Georgia Alpha Epsilon Jean H. Brady...................................................................... Arizona Zeta Jacquelyn Branum...........................................................New Mexico Eta Suzanne P. Bretherick.........................................................Tennessee Psi Jeannette F. Bryson......................................North Carolina Beta Lambda Phyllis I. Burkhart...............................................................Ohio Alpha Mu Rheba J. Burtch........................................................ Ohio Alpha Lambda Mary Ann Calhoun..............................................California Alpha Lambda Dorothy L. Casper........................................................Georgia Fidelis Nu Geraldine T. Champney...........................................................Virginia Phi Mary Sue Clardy...............................................................Arkansas Theta Jean S. Coffey.........................................................................Virginia Chi Lynna Kay Counts..........................................................Texas Gamma Pi Camelle D. Decker...................................................... Florida Alpha Theta Peggy E. Dennard......................................................Florida Alpha Alpha Joy D. DeWitt.............................................................Texas Delta Epsilon Alice Dunlap............................................................. Tennessee Alpha Psi Dolora R. Elam............................................................ Missouri Alpha Eta Kathryn H. Elliott....................................................................Georgia Iota Susan D. Eubank.............................................North Carolina Beta Sigma Jane R. Eubanks.............................................South Carolina Fidelis Zeta Claire T. Evans................................................... North Carolina Beta Beta Marilyn E. Fike........................................................Washington Alpha Chi Kathleen Feaster.................................................................Tennessee Psi Linda C. Gage........................................................................Alaska Zeta Ruth A. George................................................... North Carolina Beta Phi Phyllis Gordon....................................................California Alpha Lambda Geraldine S. Hamilton..................................... North Carolina Alpha Theta Trude S. Heller.................................................. South Carolina Sustaining Beatrice Hill........................................................................ Wisconsin Nu Marilyn W. Hill............................................................... New Mexico Beta Lynne M. Holub.....................................................................Hawaii Delta Janet Hooper......................................................... California Gamma Mu Roberta M. Hughes..........................................................Kansas Upsilon Jane Hunt..............................................................................Maine Alpha

Phyllis J. Jackson.............................................................Arkansas Theta Deanna K. Johnson.....................................................Florida Fidelis Beta June M. Keith.................................................................... Manitoba Beta Tammy A. Kelliher................................................Virginia Gamma Upsilon Lily Y. Kido........................................................................Hawaii Lambda Michelle R. Kirkpatrick....................................... Nebraska Alpha Lambda Frances La Bree............................................................. Texas Sustaining Janice B. Lemonds Elrod..............................................Georgia Alpha Eta Betty W. Long.................................................... North Carolina Beta Beta Madge Lydick.............................................................. Indiana Alpha Zeta Shirley M. Lytle...................................................................Nebraska Rho Gwendolyn M. Martin...................................................Texas Gamma Phi Jean C. McCall............................................................. Florida Gamma Xi Ruth W. McKee............................................................Florida Delta Delta Bertha A. McKinney......................................................Michigan Beta Mu Louise S. McLawhorn.......................................... North Carolina Fidelis Xi Marguerite Mundt................................................................... Maryland Xi Eloise Murray.............................................................. New Jersey Kappa Laura E. Neislein.................................................... Missouri Beta Lambda Judy O’Steen...................................................................Georgia Beta Xi Phyllis O. Olson..................................................................Minnesota Chi Dorothy Oltmer.................................................... Nebraska Alpha Epsilon Shirly H. Orlopp................................................................Illinois Beta Iota Constance Porche..............................................Louisiana Alpha Lambda Ruth Reader...............................................................Florida Alpha Alpha Priscilla Reems................................................................. Washington Nu Carol J. Rhyner........................................................................Ohio Alpha Aline A. Robertson............................................... Louisiana Beta Lambda Joyce M. Rucker................................................................Minnesota Chi Linda N. Sanches................................................ Louisiana Beta Lambda Frances A. Shaw..................................................................Maryland Phi Martha A. Shearouse....................................................... Tennessee Beta Jan L. Snow............................................................Texas Gamma Sigma Kay M. Spittle.................................................................North Carolina Pi Sarah M. Walker...................................................................... Virginia Psi Mary L. Warren...................................................................Minnesota Chi Joyce Wearmouth..........................................................Iowa Alpha Delta Martha A. Webb.......................................North Carolina Gamma Upsilon Marcelline D. Weiss.................................................... Michigan Alpha Phi Shirley B. Widner................................................. Texas Gamma Omicron Johanna C. Wilde.............................................................. Florida Epsilon

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Homeroom Humor

While teaching first grade,

I often watched as a student or two would drift off “into space” during a class. When I saw Jesse’s eyes begin to glaze over, I decided this might be a good time to ask him a question. I did. He asked for clarification saying, “Could you repeat the question?” I answered, “You don’t remember what my question was?” He immediately replied, “No ma’am, you know I’ve got that problem called Remembering Loss.”

Dressed for Success?

Our colleague had a unique fashion sense. Her usual teaching attire was white ruffled ankle socks, thick soled oxfords and a jumper with a white blouse. At lunch one day, we realized that she was wearing her jumper inside out. She was in such a hurry to get dressed that she didn’t notice her pockets were on the outside and her seams were showing. All morning, she had taught fifth grade with the size tag flapping as she wrote on the whiteboard with her back to her class. Not one of her students had the courage to tell her. When we pointed it out to her, she reversed her jumper and went back to class. The lunchroom crowd laughed for days. Susan Raffo, Beta Rho

Betty Sherrod, VA Gamma Omicron

Out of the Mouths ...

When the new school year begins, most educators do a “getting to know you” activity. This was true in my grandson’s class. One question for new fifth graders was, “What is your favorite book?” My grandson, undoubtedly his father’s child, answered, “My Chromebook!” My apologies to his teacher. Judy Barnhill, TN Beta Zeta

Saved by the Room

I was a Resource Room Teacher for 33 years. In my career, there is especially one memory I hold dear that makes me smile each time I think of it. I had picked up a new student and had just shown him around the room and done a short activity with him, hoping that he would have a positive experience and want to enjoy coming in the future. When it was time to leave and go back to his classroom, he declared, “I like this rescue room!” Made my career all the more rewarding.

Jackie Leeper, ME Beta

Water Boys

In my college education class, my instructor warned, “Be prepared for unexpected occurrences.” My teaching assignment was junior and high school Family Consumer Science. One of my classes for the year was for high school senior boys who had just completed a cooking assignment and were cleaning up their kitchen units. Two different cooking units were next to each other with their sinks across from each other. I was checking the progress of the kitchen cleanup, and I was walking behind one group, which was facing another kitchen group, both at their sinks. Yes, you guessed it. The two boys at the sink in front of me ducked, and I found myself soaked with their antics. Facing my attackers, I threw up my arms and started to laugh. What else could I do? There was never Mary Ann Gerdes, Four Year IEB Member a water fight again.

“In the quilt of life, friends are the stitches that hold it together.” Taylor Revells (Author)

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~Joyce Whitley, NC Xi

A∆K Dates and Deadlines December 8................................................Buddha’s Enlightenment Day December 16........................National Chocolate Covered Anything Day December 21......................................................Shortest Day of the Year December 24–31.....................................................Headquarters Closed December 25............................................................................Christmas December 31..................................................................... New Year’s Eve January 1..............................................................................Happy 2022 International dues are due KAPPAN submission deadline for March issue January 8....................... 2021-2022 ITE Scholars in a Virtual Gathering January 15............................. S/P/N Excellence in Education application packet deadline (members nominated by Nov. 15 of 2021) S/P/N President’s report to IVP for region deadline January 17...............................................................Headquarters Closed January 18................................Birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King January 26.......................................................................... Australia Day

For Your 2022 Calendar

January 31.......Deadline for paying International dues to avoid $5 late fee S/P/N Report Membership Consultant Report #2 to RMC deadline Regional Professional Development Scholarship Application deadline February 1................................................. Start of Black History Month Start of Chinese New Year – Year of the Tiger February 14......................................................................Valentine’s Day February 15..........................Agnes Robertson Global Outreach (ARGO) Scholarship deadline Fine Arts Grant application deadline February 21............................................................. Headquarters Closed March–May............. H-107 Report of Chapter Officers due immediately following chapter elections March 1.................................................Start of Women’s History Month Future Educator Scholarship for Collegiate Club members application deadline (for A∆KCC students only) Making a Better World Initiative deadline March 15.......... Chapter Altruistic Report to S/P/N Altruistic Chairman deadline

Be sure to include attending a Regional Conference in your summer plans. Here are the dates and locations. Regional Conference season begins with the combined Northwest-Southwest May 31 to June 3 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, Hawaii. The first conference in July is South Central at the Hyatt Regency, Wichita, Kansas, July 5-8. Gulf Conference runs July 10-13 is at the South Banks Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida. North Central region meets July 17-20 at the Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, Michigan. The site of the Northeast conference July 21-24 has not been confirmed. The last regional conference is Southeast, July 28-31 at the Hotel Ballast, Wilmington, North Carolina.

Donate to New World Understanding Project Donations to the new World Understanding project, C.H.E.A.R. will help the children and youth of Babati, Tanzania have a happier new year and a new start on life. Children’s Hope with Education and Agricultural Reality (C.H.E.A.R.) purpose is to empower the disadvantaged through education and job training. Donations will go toward building a school. To contribute to the project, make donations to the Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation and write C.H.E.A.R. on the memo line, or donate online through the Foundation page.

Quilts Artists As seen on pages 12, 13 and back cover 1. Jean Davis, ME Beta 2. Shannon Lorenzo-Rivero, TN Chi 3. Pat Coggin, TN Chi 4. Catherine Mayfield, SC Iota 5. Connie Cathey, NC Beta Upsilon 6. Lynn Gibson, TN Gamma 7. Susan Raffo, CA Beta Rho 8. Dorothy Morrison, IL Eta 9. Carolyn Johnson, TN Beta Zeta 10. Barbara Nore, AK Gamma 11. Paula Davis, WV Xi 12. Conway Blankenship, VA Gamma 13. Carolyn Daniel, TN Alpha Beta 14. Edna Warf, NC Fidelis Lambda (Omega)

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December 2021 KAPPAN

Articles inside

A∆K Calendar

Homeroom Humor

A∆K

Acts of Kindness Light the Birthday Cake

A Toast to our Sisters

Altruistic Projects

A∆K Authors Share the Ins and Outs of Self-Publishing

Welcome ITE Scholars

Quilts, Warmth and More

All Are Welcome Here

Perfection: A Flawless and Boring State

Honor A Sister

The Warmth of Lavender

Keeping Members Interested and Involved… What to do?

Bytes and Pieces

Cookies Make the World Go ‘Round

Changes for the Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation

Put Out the Welcome Mat

International President’s Message