Danville

Danville Tri Kappa Associate Chapter Celebrates 50 Years

Charter member Marty Davis, Joyce Corbitt, former PO, Jane Land, and Charter Member Sandra Pierson

Danville Tri Kappa Betas Supporting Charity, Culture & Education 1971 – 2021

The Danville Tri Kappa Beta Associate Chapter recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the Danville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

Twenty members attended including three Charter members: Sandra Pierson from Florida, plus Joyce Corbitt and Marty Davis of Danville. Pat Vandivier was unable to attend. Also joining us was Jane Land, originally from Danville and now residing in Brown County, the former Province V Officer who installed the chapter.

Tables were set with white tablecloths and black napkins wrapped with Tri Kappa ribbon and a beautiful centerpiece incorporating white carnations, the Tri Kappa flower.

Each member was given a favor box with chocolates representing the objectives (charity, culture, and education) and symbols of Tri Kappa as well as a booklet with the 50- year history of the Beta Associate Chapter.

Scrapbooks and Meeting Minutes from 1971 to present were available for viewing along with some Tri Kappa memorabilia.

Refreshments from Marsha’s Specialty Desserts & Catering in Avon included tea sandwiches, pinwheels, fruit and veggie trays, cheese and crackers. In addition, cake and Tri Kappa Butterscotch Cookies were served.

Beta Associate Chapter was installed on July 14, 1971 with 15 members and currently has 29 members. nstallation for the Beta Associate Chapter was conducted by Mrs. Walter (Jane) Land, Province V Officer, in her Danville home, on Wednesday, July 14, 1971.

The first officers of the Beta Associate Chapter were: Barbara Martin, President; Jean York, Vice President; Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Powers, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Cliff (Eleanor) Wills, Corresponding Secretary; and Doris Andrews, Treasurer. Members listed on the charter were: Margaret Caswell, Sandra Pierson, Marge McKenna, Joyce Corbitt, Pat Skillman, Pat Vandivier, Lois Parker, Vici Weaver, Marty Davis, and Gloria Terrill.

One of the first goals of the Beta Associate Chapter was to establish a “Friends of the Library” for the Danville Public Library. Beta Chapter members sponsored an organizational meeting and were involved in many ways in that early organization and continue to retain close ties to the Library.

Annual scrapbooks kept by the Chapter, filled with photos, clippings, and programs were put on display.

Throughout the years Beta Associate Chapter has given donations in a variety of areas: Charity: Mental Health, Relay for Life, Opportunity Cottage, Danville Parks & Recreation Foundation, Danville Police & Fire

Departments, Playscape, Cypress Manor, Meals on Wheels, Hendricks County Senior Services, LunchBunch/Nutrition Club, Sheltering Wings, Hendricks County Historical Museum, Shared Blessing Food Pantry, Military support, State Tri Kappa Philanthropy projects such as Riley Hospital for Children and Ronald McDonald House.

Culture: Danville Community Schools music, art, theater, and speech, Hendricks County Arts Council, Danville Public Library, Symphony in the Park, Hoosier Salon, “Paint the Town” by Gallery on the Square, State Tri Kappa Fine Arts projects, and more.

Education: Over $24,000 for scholarships to graduating Danville High School students, grants to programs at the elementary schools, Middle School Outdoor Lab, Math Pentathlon, Gifted & Talented programs, Danville Public Library, Journalism workshops, Nurses Academy, and DCHS Language Honors travel.

Fundraisers have been selling Tri Kappa Butterscotch cookies on the square, sponges, and nuts, having a Garage Sale, dining at B.J.’s Brewhouse & Restaurant, and donating lightly used women’s clothing to a consignment shop.

The first in-person meeting since October 2019 was held in May 2021 at the Library. The chapter was able to make all budgeted donations and still give two $1000 scholarships thanks to its hard working members.

Danville Delta Kappa Chapter of Tri Kappa and its two Associate Chapters, Alpha and Beta, have a combined membership of 80 women. All three chapters endeavor to help the Danville community in many ways. Danville Delta Kappa celebrates 91 years, Alpha Chapter celebrates 60 years, and Beta Chapter celebrates 50 years.

Tri Kappa is a statewide philanthropic organization promoting charity, culture and education throughout Indiana. There are over 7,500 members statewide. During the last two-year term, Tri Kappa donated approximately $3 million at the local and state levels for philanthropic projects.

Council Approves Rezone, More Expenditures

Bids were opened for a new clearwell (final storage tank) for the Water Dept. expansion project: Preload, with bid of $1,120,823; and DN Tanks with bid of $1,823,00. Water Superintendent Matt Ellison was directed to work with Banning Engineering to review and respond to the lowest and most responsive bid.

A vote was taken on a corrected Resolution 19-2020, that had been assigned a wrong number. The corrected Resolution for Fiscal Policy for annexation by Lennar Homes was approved.

Ordinance 17-2021 for rezoning at 569 N CR 300 E by Lennar Homes. The ordinance had been introduced last week and sent back to the Plan Commission to look at possible changes. A representative of the company explained the changed that had been made and that they were approved for recommendation by the Plan Commission. The ordinance was passed, 4-1, with Councilman Gearld voting “nay.”

Ordinance 22-2021 for annexation of property at 2104 E. Main St. was introduced.

Ordinance 24-2021 to amend the cell phone allowance for the new Stormwater employee was approved. The following Capital Expenditures were approved: - New vehicle for additional Stormwater employee:

$29,329. - Matching Funds in the amount of for Community

Crossing Grant by Public Works: $14,911. - New awning for Bosstick Gym: $26,643. - $85,000 for Wayfinding signs for the roundabout at Main St. and CR 200E, using monies from an older TIF District.

- New vehicle for Police Department: $25,139 (with trade-in).

DDP Art Projects Flourish Downtown

The art crop looks good this year, thanks to the Downtown Danville Partnership.

Above, the newly completed “greeting postcard” mural by North Elementary art teachere Katie Pourcho is completed and can be seen on the south wall at the northwest corner of S. Jefferson and W. Marion.

At right, Mary McCartney is shown in the processof turning an electrical utility box on the south side of the court house into a fanciful bookcase.

To learn more about the Partnership, visit discoverdowntowndanville.org

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Forget-Me-Nots

Check out our Summer Fragrance Clearance 30% off all Swan Creek Candles. Stock up now!

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Gallery On The Square

We will be painting the town on Saturday. Watch for easels popping up around town. The artists will be recreating our town on canvas.

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Seize the Night Designs will be closed Friday August 13th and Saturday August 14th. Thanks for your understanding!

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Locker Room Sporting Goods- We have new designs in!! Stop in and see us. Athletic jackets in stock also.

Have a great week.

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Danville Dips

With school starting again Dips will close at 9pm Sunday through Thursday. Still open until 9:30 on Friday and Saturday.

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