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THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL

DKG CALIFORNIA-CHI AREA XI

2023-2024 CHI CHAPTER YEARBOOK

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA IS AN INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR WOMEN EDUCATORS

REVISED 10/12/2023

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL 12710 RESEARCH BLVD. STE. 230 AUSTIN, TX 78759 (512) 478 - 5748 (888) 762 - 4685 (512) 478 - 3961

WWW.DKG.ORG

Founded May 11, 1929 FOUNDERS Miss Mamie Sue Bastian Dr. Annie Webb Blanton Miss Ruby Cole Miss Mabel Grizzard Miss Anna Hiss Miss Ray King Miss Sue King Dr. Helen L. Koch Mrs. Ruby Terrill Lomax Dr. Cora M. Martin Mrs. Lalla M. Odom Miss Lela Lee Williams

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PURPOSE OF DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship; To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education; To advance the professional interest and position of women in education; To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators; To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to women educators from other countries; To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action; To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society.

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DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL 2023-2024 ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD PRESIDENT Dr. Debbie LeBlanc FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Connie Rensink SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Beverly Hall EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Nita R. Scott, CAE SOUTHWEST REGIONAL DIRECTOR Susan Perkins IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Becky Sadowski PARLIAMENTARIAN Dr. Helen Popovich

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For the complete list of Administrative Board Members visit dkg.org

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL

MISSION STATEMENT The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

VISION STATEMENT Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide.

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DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA

DKG EDUCATIONAL CENTER 808 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SACRAMENTO, CA 95825-6723 (916) 922 - 5911

(916) 922 - 1402

CA STATE OFFICE RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE ASSISTANT Victoria Henderson chiedctr@sbcglobal.net

2023 - 2025 CHI STATE BIENNIUM THEME Our Compass is on New Horizons

2024 CA STATE CONVENTION THEME Setting Our Courses Together 05

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA CHI STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2023-2025 PRESIDENT Kathlan Latimer kathlanlatimer.president@dkgca.org

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Toni Cook tonicook.pastpres@dkgca.org

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Charlotte Wilmeth-Street charlottewilmethsmith.1vp@dkgca.org

TREASURER Gale George galegeorge.trea@dkgca.org

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Barbara Bearden barbarabearden.2vp@dkgca.org

PARLIAMENTARIAN Gayle Case gaylecase.par@dkgca.org

RECORDING SECRETARY Karen Akana karenakana.recsec@dkgca.org

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Shannon Ramos shannonramos.exc@dkgca.org

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Suzanne Roy suzanneroy.corrsec@dkgca.org

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DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA AREA XI LEADERSHIP TEAM 2023-2025

DIRECTOR Elizabeth Topis, Kappa Alpha

GLOBAL AWARENESS Nadine Shozuya, Kappa Gamma

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Amy Warner, Gamma Iota

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Lyn Almustafa, Gamma Epsilon

RECORDING SECRETARY Marisa Crabtree, Kappa Alpha

L.I.F.E. Lorelie Olaes, Lambda

EEC CHAIR Cora Davis, Gamma Epsilon

FINANCE Sally Davies, Omega

TREASURER Margaret Spinelli, Omega

AREA XI CELEBRATION CO-CHAIRS Madelyne Coopersmith, Gamma Phi Judy Skinder, Gamma Phi

PARLIAMENTARIAN Kay Heineman, Gamma Iota LEGISLATIVE Gayle Wolf-Venet, Gamma Phi Kay Heineman, Gamma Iota

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DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA 2023-2024 AREA XI CHAPTERS’ PRESIDENTS ALPHA Kelorah Franklin kelorahmfranklin@gmail.com CHI Jan Davis jcdavis001@gmail.com Edrieanne Votto ef.votto@verizon.net GAMMA IOTA Amy Warner amerswarner@hotmail.com Carol Rainey crainey127@gmail.com Pat Fountain pfoun69888@aol.com GAMMA PHI Madelyne Coopersmith mjcoopersmith@gmail.com Judy Skinder judy.skinder@gmail.com 08

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA 2023-2024 AREA XI CHAPTERS’ PRESIDENTS GAMMA UPSILON Maria Silver msilverandfamily@gmail.com Eve Somers evesomers@yahoo.com KAPPA ALPHA Elizabeth Topkis etopkis@aol.com Pam Greenstein pamshipgreen@gmail.com KAPPA GAMMA TBD KAPPA ZETA Denise Davis denisemdavis1122@gmail.com LAMBDA Lorelie Olaes lorelie.olaes@gmail.com OMEGA Carol Nichols criucla@aol.com

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DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA AREA XI CALENDAR LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETINGS August 12, 2023 October 14, 2023 December 9, 2023 February 10, 2024 April 13, 2024 June 8, 2024 All meetings held via Zoom

DATES TO REMEMBER FEBRUARY 24, 2024 Area XI Celebration Woodland Hills Country Club MAY 3-5, 2024 DKG California Convention Santa Clara Marriott 10

Additional state events can be found on dkgcalifornia.org

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA AREA XI CALENDAR INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS JULY 9-13, 2024 National Harbor, Maryland JUNE 30-JULY 4, 2026 Aurora, Colorado (Gaylord Rockies) Additional international events can be found on dkg.org

FUTURE EVENTS JANUARY 19-20, 2024 Virtual Leadership Development Seminar California

MAY 3-5, 2024 CA State Convention Santa Clara Marriott

MARCH 10-13, 2024 National Legislative Seminar Washington D.C.

May 2-4, 2025 CA State Convention LA Airport Marriott 11

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA DKG CALIFORNIA - CHI CHAPTER AREA XI CHI CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES CHARTERED NOVEMBER 5, 1938 Women’s Athletic Club Los Angeles, CA

COLORS Crimson Gold

CHAPTER FOUNDER Mrs. Anne Moore

FLOWER Red Rose

CHI CHAPTER OFFICERS 2022-2024 PRESIDENT Jan Davis

TREASURER Connie Semf

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Ann Davenport

PARLIAMENTARIAN Brenda Morton

SECRETARY (Recording and Corresponding) Bonnie Roche-Blair

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Edrieanne Votto

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DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA CHI CHAPTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2023-2024 SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 Jan Davis’ Home State of the Unified's

MARCH 16, 2024 TBD

OCTOBER 7, 2023 Charnock Road Elementary Global Awareness Presentation

APRIL 20, 2024 TBD Reading of Scholarship Applications

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 85th Anniversary Celebration Truxton’s Restaurant

MAY 3-5, 2024 DKG State Convention Santa Clara Marriott

DECEMBER 2, 2023 Emilie Gino’s Home Baby Gifts

MAY 18, 2024 TBD Awarding of Scholarship New Officers Installations

JANUARY 13, 2024 Edrieanne Votto’s Home Jared Boxes Homeless Backpacks FEBRUARY 24, 2024 Woodland Hills Country Club Area XI Celebration

JUNE 15, 2024 TBD 2024-2025 Planning Dates, times, and activities subject to change

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DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA 2023-2024 CHI CHAPTER COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS MEMBERSHIP AND RECRUITMENT Julie Markussen FINANCE Connie Semf NOMINATIONS Brenda Morton CHAPTER RULES AND YEARBOOK Ann Davenport SUNSHINE Molly Temple PROGRAMS Jan Davis Edrieanne Votto Connie Semf LEGISLATIVE Jill Barker

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DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA

CHI CHAPTER PAST PRESIDENTS Year

President

1938 - 1941

Miss Mary Virginia Morris

1941 - 1943

Dr. Ella Arciniega

1943 - 1945

Dr. Maryellen Lombardi

1945 - 1947

Dr. Georgia Reed

1947 - 1949

Mrs. Dorothy H. Sullivan

1949 - 1951

Mrs. Virginia Mulrine

1951 - 1954

Mrs. Neil Neal

1954 - 1956

Miss Eugenia Helena O’Brien

1956 - 1958

Mrs. Ruby S. Cruickshank

1958 - 1960

Mrs. Florence Myer

1960 -1962

Mrs. Grace Barnett 15

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA

CHI CHAPTER PAST PRESIDENTS Year

President

1962 - 1964

Mrs. Icey Dora McMurray

1964 - 1966

Mrs. Helen Harter Payne

1966 - 1968

Mrs. Magda Casey

1968 - 1970

Mrs. Helen Howell-Younes

1970 - 1972

Mrs. Marjorie Elliott

1972 - 1974

Mrs. Vivian Hodge

1974 - 1976

Mrs. Virginia Zimmer

1976 - 1978

Miss Eleanor C. Vactor

1978 - 1980

Miss Margaret Briggs

1980 - 1982

Mrs. Harriet Payne Hammons

1982 - 1984

Mrs. Dorothy Losee 16

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA

CHI CHAPTER PAST PRESIDENTS Year

President

1984 - 1986

Mrs. Jane Pollock

1986 - 1988

Mrs. Cassandra Roy

1988 - 1990

Mrs. Connie Semf

1990 -1992

Mrs. Elizabeth “Sally” Erskine

1992 - 1994

Mrs. Kathryn Gentry

1994 - 1996

Mrs. Lillian Baskerville

1996 - 1998

Mrs. Arline Cornell Mrs. Elizabeth “Sally” Erskine

1998 - 2000

Ms. Kathryn Gentry

2000 - 2002

Dr. Suzanne S. Toyryla

2002 - 2004

Mrs. Harriet Payne Hammons

2004 - 2006

Mrs. Jane Pollock

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DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA

CHI CHAPTER PAST PRESIDENTS Year

President

2006 - 2008

Mrs. Ann Davenport

2008 - 2010

Ms. Cynthia (Thea) Jones

2010 - 2012

Ms. Brenda Morton

2012 - 2014

Ms. Brenda Morton

2014 -2016

Mrs. Edrieanne Votto

2016 -2018

Mrs. Edrieanne Votto

2018 - 2020

Mrs. Edrieanne Votto

2020 - 2022

Mrs. Jan Davis Mrs. Edrieanne Votto

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CHI CHAPTER DECEASED MEMBERS

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA

Dr. Maryellen Lombardi Mrs. Olive Jones Honorary Member Mrs. Mary Logare Robberson Mrs. Ann F. Liedendecker Honorary Member Mrs. Arabella Rodman Mrs. Helen Crow Samie Miss Louise Roewekamp Miss Christine Jacobsen Mrs. Emma Webster Miss Dora Dysart Miss Elsie Brown 19

CHI CHAPTER DECEASED MEMBERS

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA

Mrs. Grace Stoermer Honorary Member Miss Bess Reed Peacock Miss Jeannie Dammast Dr. Jessie B. Bailey Miss Vera E. McMurray Mrs. Nora L. Pearson Mrs. Marie L. Kilbride Mrs. Ruth Sanderson Miss Mary Virginia Morris Mrs. Anna Brefalt Mrs. Beatrice Stoner 20

CHI CHAPTER DECEASED MEMBERS

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA

Miss Alma W. Helbig Mrs. Ruby Chruickshank Mrs. Clara Waugh Mrs. Vesta Bruner Honorary Member Dr. Alice Colin Miss Helen Hoyt Miss Lucile Mitchel Mrs. Grace Barnett Mrs. Gloria Colbourn Mrs. Jetta Henderson Mrs. Virginia Zimmer 21

CHI CHAPTER DECEASED MEMBERS

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA

Mrs. Ethel G. Brown International Honorary Member Miss June Oaks Mrs. Reva Spencer Miss Carole Burckhalter Mrs. Dorothy Sullivan Miss Eugenia O’Brien Mrs. Barbara Snodgrass Mrs. Clara Hastings Mrs. Sydney Ball Retzer Honorary Member Mrs. Helen Howell-Younes Mrs. Jacqueline Brown 22

CHI CHAPTER DECEASED MEMBERS

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA

Mrs. Lucile Heckman Mrs. Ethel Turner Mrs. G. Lorraine Lewis Mrs. Hillen Klages Mrs. Helen Hill Ms. Ann Grothaus Mrs. Alma Chandler Mrs. Florence Myer Mrs. Callie Blank Mrs. Helen Gumbinger Miss Margeret Briggs

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CHI CHAPTER DECEASED MEMBERS

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA

Mrs. Marion Bierman Miss Eleanor Vactor Mrs. Helen Harter Payne Mrs. Marjorie Elliot Dr. Carol Alexander Mrs. Esther Walker Mrs. Mildred Younger Mrs. Georgia Payton Ms. Marie Joyner Mrs. Genie M. Swinney Ms. Dolores Raneri

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CHI CHAPTER DECEASED MEMBERS

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CALIFORNIA

Mrs. Dorothy Losee Ms. Arline Cornell Ms. Vivian Hodge Mrs. Harriett Hammons Ms. Barbara Bierman Mrs. Jane Pollock

THE WORLD CHANGES FROM YEAR TO YEAR, OUR LIVED FROM DAY TO DAY, BUT THE LOVE AND MEMORY OF YOU, SHALL NEVER PASS AWAY -AUTHOR UNKNOWN

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JILL BAKER

ANN DAVENPORT

JANICE DAVIS

518 Latimer Road Santa Monica, CA 90402

1910 S. Point View Street Los Angeles, CA 90034-1612

3911 Lyceum Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90066

Counselor, Retired Home Number: (310) 454 - 5177 Cell Number: (310) 995 - 6716 Email: jillbarker995@gmail.com Birthday: February 21

APSCS, Retired Home Number: (323) 938-7658 Cell Number: (310) 508-9380 Email: ann.davenport05@gmail.com Birthday: October 5

Administrator of Operations, Retired Cell Number: (310) 776 - 0962 Email: jcdavis001@gmail.com Birthday: July 31

Joined: May 14, 2022

Joined: April 4, 1984

Joined: November 4, 2000

POPPY GEE

EMILIE R. GINO

CAROL GREENHALGH

1544 Princeton St. Apt. B Santa Monica, CA 90404

7907 Berger Avenue Playa del Rey, CA 90293

124 Privateer Mall Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Administrator, Retired Cell Number: (310) 922 - 0037 Birthday: March 15

Wiseburn School District, Retired Home Number: (310) 823 - 8129 Email: accabq3334@ca.rr.com Birthday: December 31

Teacher, Mar Vista Elementary Cell Number: (310) 591 - 4037 Email: pgee14@msn.com Birthday: January 19

Joined: November 18, 1972 Joined: April 11, 2015

Joined: April 24, 1985

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EVELYN “EVY” HASEGAWA

KARI LEE

JULIE MARKUSSEN

1947 Harding Avenue Altadena, CA 91001

122 N. Kings Road Unit 5 West Hollywood, CA 90069

220 S. Griffith Park Dr. Burbank, CA 91506

Counselor, Retired Home Number: (626) 798 - 9722 Email: evy.hasegawa@gmail.com Birthday:

Principal, Charnock Elementary Cell Number: (310) 710 - 9972 Email: karijchi05@gmail.com Birthday: April 5

Joined: October 21, 1990 Joined: April 11, 2015

Principal, Burbank High Cell Number: (310) 936 - 2302 Email: julieannmarkussen@gmail.com Birthday: October 10 Joined: September 15, 2012

BRENDA MORTON

CYNTHIA M. RAMIREZ-ROUSSEL

FRANCES RAMIREZ

2014 W. 43rd Place Los Angeles, CA 90062

468 N. Hollywood Way Burbank, CA 91505

8519 Wisner Avenue North Hills, CA 91343

Principal, Retired Home Number: (323) 792 - 4282 Cell Number: (310) 849 - 0730 Email: bjoymor@gmail.com Birthday: June 4

EL Instructional Specialist, MMED Cell Number: (818) 825 - 0892 Birthday: November 18

Local District Director: Support Services Senior High, Retired Home Number: (818) 892 - 4727 Email: fbaramirez@aol.com Birthday: June 22

Joined: May 7, 2016 Joined: May 8, 1991

Joined: October 1, 1994

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BONNIE ROCHE-BLAIR

LINDA ROUSSEL

CONNIE SEMF

3548 Ashwood Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90066

9625 South 6th Avenue Inglewood, CA 90305

12631 Presnell Street Los Angeles, CA 90066

Counselor, Retired Home Number: (310) 931 - 2610 Cell Number: (310) 699 - 7776 Email: bonniejrb@aol.com Birthday: February 25

Principal, Thomas Riley High Home Number: (323) 756 - 8060 Cell Number: (323) 868 - 1472 Email: linda.roussel3@gmail.com Birthday: January 29

Principal, Retired Cell Number: (310) 780 - 3051 Email: conniegonewild@gmail.com Birthday: June 26

Joined: April 11, 2015

Joined: January 28, 2017

Joined: April 12, 1977

DR. EVE H. SHERMAN

MOLLY TEMPLE

EDRIEANNE VOTTO

2107 Linnington Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90025

3166 S. Sepulveda Blvd.

Unit 27 Los Angeles, CA 90034

1845 Glendon Avenue Apt. 305 Los Angeles, CA 90025

Teacher, Palms Elementary Cell Number: (310) 359 - 3059 Birthday: January 25 Email: missmollytemple@gmail.com

Teacher Retired Home Number: (310) 569 - 8529 Email: ef.votto@verizon.net Birthday: May 21

Joined: May 14, 2022

Joined: May 15, 2012

Local District Director: Support Services, Retired Home Number: (310) 470 - 4672 Cell Number: (310) 413 - 7500 Email: evesherman25@gmail.com Birthday: September 24 Joined: May 8, 1991

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GLORIA WALLACE

DR. JO-ANN YUN

8603 Airdrome Street Los Angeles, CA 90035

P.O. BOX 741665 Los Angeles, CA 90004

UCLA Transportation, Retired Cell Number: (310) 500 - 9483 Email: hunni13bear@yahoo.com Birthday: June 15

Principal, Kingsley Elementary Cell Number: (323) 806 - 3211 Email: jxy5062@lausd.net Birthday: August 10

Honorary

Joined: May 7, 2016

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DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SONG

Women teachers, to the calling, Firmly rally, never falling Duty ne’er upon us palling,

Guardians of the faith yet sleeping, For our sisters watch e’er keeping Deeds of others now we’re reaping, We for others stand!

Staunch, courageous, we!

To us pioneers have given, Loyalty and trust e’er heeding We return their gifts to Heaven, Mindful of our sisters needing Work for others in the leaven Aid and guidance from those leading, That inspires our band!

Helpful way we be!

Oh, Delta Kappa Gamma, The Delta Kappa Gamma In thy fold we gather, Faith we pledge forever!

Unity adn liberty, Hand in hand, our loyal band Shall be our watchwords ever!

Forward, moving ever!

Education e’er we’ll further, Onward! ‘Tis our sisters need us, Each is bound to each as brother, Courage, Faith and Honor lead us!

With this faith in one another, Wrongs in truth and justice heed us!

We shall win, for aye!

Firmly shall we stand!

-Annie Webb Blanton and Cora M. Martin

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