CHAPTER INFORMATION

BETA KAPPA CHARTER MEMBERS JULIA ARCHIBALD *

PATSY BELCHER **

FRANCES BENNETT *

ESTHERE BLAKESLEE *

POLLY DAVIS BURNEY *

HELEN BYRD *

JULIET CLACK *

KAY DAVIS DUNN **

CLEO EDENFIELD *

CAROLYN GILLESPIE

NOREEN GREEN *

JEWELENE JONES *

PAT LEONARD *

VIRGINIA MCKATHEN *

BETTY ROWE **

SARA JO SIRMANS *

PATRICIA WILBER *

* Deceased

**Active

Beta Kappa Officers

Kay Reagan, Mary Leonard, Jane Webster, CharleAnne Sher, Stace Robbins,

Sue Scott, Barbara Porter, Leila Lawlor

OFFICERS President-­Staci Robbins

First Vice President-­CharleAnne Sher and Jane Webster

Second Vice President-­Kay Reagan

Recording Secretary-­Barbara Porter

Corresponding Secretary-­Leila Lawlor

Treasurer-­Sue Scott

Parliamentarian-­Mary Leonard

COMMITTEES 2016-­2018

Society Business Communications and Publicity * Staci Robbins

Finance *Sue Scott, Janet Sullivan

Membership/Necrology *Adrienne Mey

Nominations Linda Byrd, Mary Leonard, Betty Richardson

Society Mission and Purpose

Educational Excellence *Jane Williams, Caitlin Vanker

Programs *CharleAnne Sher, Jane Webster, Barbara Porter

Personal Growth and Services Peggy Woods

Scholarship/Achievement Awards/Grants *Vyneta Davis, Janet Sullivan

World Fellowship *Kay Reagan, Mary Shearon, Chi Ekwenye Hendricks

Special Services

Leadership Development *Mary Leonard, Leila Lawlor

Yearbook *Kay Reagan, Darcy Huber

Newsletter *Staci Robbins

Scrapbook/Photographer *Barbara Porter, Linda Byrd

Sunshine *Adrienne Mey, Julia Wynne, Laura Markert

Installation/Initiation * Jane Webster, Sherry Hatcher

Webmaster Shelley Hoster

Music/Art * CharleAnne Sher, Linda Byrd

History * Julia Wynne, Kay Davis Dunne, Betty Rowe

By Laws and Standing Rules *Betty Richardson

Auditor *Carolyn Robison

*Denotes Chairperson of the Committee

BETA KAPPA DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, PROGRAM TOPICS, AND

SERVICE PROJECTS (***Prize giveaway at EVERY meeting, but you must be present to win!***)

Meeting Schedule

2016-2017

Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 11:30am

Greater Atlanta Christian School: 1500 Ignite Conference Center,1575 Indian Trail Rd. Norcross, GA 30093

First Meeting and Initiation of New Beta Kappa Members

Inspiration: CharleAnne Sher

Hostesses: *Betty Richardson, Staci Robbins, CharleAnne Sher, Kay Reagan, Leila Lawlor, Barbara Porter, Janet Sullivan, Sue Scott, Mary Leonard

Program: Lunch catered by Bambinelli’s and Initiation of New Members

Service Project: Monetary Donations for World Fellowship

Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 11:30am

Luncheon and Silent Auction at Greater Atlanta Christian School

Inspiration: Vyneta Davis

Hostesses: *Sherry Hatcher,Jane Williams,Julia Wynne, Janet Sullivan,Mary Shearon

Program: Mary from the Women’s Resource Center will talk to us

Service Project: Letters to soldiers for “The Bert Show’s Big Thank You”

Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 2:00pm

Christmas Tea at Kay Reagan’s home, 2022 Springview Trail, Tucker, GA 30084

Inspiration: Julia Wynne

Hostesses: *Jane Webster, Anne Letbetter, Linda Byrd, Kay Davis Dunn, Adrienne Mey, Betty Rowe

Program: Holiday refreshments and sisterhood

Service Project: Monetary Donations for Women’s Resource Center

Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 11:30am (Location TBD)

Beta Kappa Hosts Book Swap with Alpha Rho and Omicron Chapters

Inspiration: Sister from Alpha Rho or Omicron Chapter (TBD)

Hostesses: *CharleAnne Sher, Darcy Huber, Caitlin Vanker

Program: Kay Stewart, co-author of Life’s Transitions: Invitations to Wholesomeness will speak

Service Project: Collect gently used magazines and books for the VA

Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 11:30am

End of the Year Luncheon, Restaurant Location TBD

Inspiration: Mary Leonard

Hostesses: *Staci Robbins, Sue Scott, Shelley Hoster, Laura Markert

Program: Sisterhood and Celebration

Service Project: Sunshine Bags for Police/Firemen

BETA KAPPA CHAPTER PAST PRESIDENTS

1966-­68 JEWELENE JONES

1968-­70 CLEO EDENFIELD

1970-­72 KAY DAVIS DUNN

1972-­74 BETTY GREEN

1974-­76 MARIE DIPAOLA

1976-­78 FRANCES BENNETT

1978-­80 HELEN DYER

1980-­82 JOAN JOHNSTON

1982-­84 MARY HIERS

1984-­86 CAROLYN ROBISON

1986-­88 POLLY DAVIS BURNEY

1988-­90 BLANCHE BROWNE

1990-­92 SALLY MOSTELLER

1992-­94 JANE FOSTER WILLIAMS

1994-­96 ANNE LETBETTER

1996-­98 VYNETA DAVIS

1998-­00 BECKY NAYLOR

2000-­02 SHERRY HATCHER

2002-­04 BETTY RICHARDSON

2004-­06 WANDA CHASTAIN

2006-­08 SUE SCOTT & ANNE LETBETTER

2008-­10 BETTY RICHARDSON

2010-­12 SEALY HARPER

2012-­14 LINDA BYRD

BETA KAPPA CHAPTER PAST PRESIDENTS

2014-­2016 Mary Leonard

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

Loyalty and trust e’er heeding, Mindful of our sisters’ needing

Aid and guidance from those leading, Helpful may we be.

To Delta Kappa Gamma Faith we pledge forever!

Hand in hand, our loyal band, Forward, moving ever!

Onward! Tis our sisters need us, Courage, Faith, and Honor lead us! Wrongs in truth and justice heed us!

Firmly shall we stand

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Delta Kappa Gamma Song

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

We for others stand!

To us pioneers have given, We return their gifts to Heaven, Work for others is the leaven That inspires our band!

Oh, Delta Kappa Gamma In thy fold we gather, Unity and liberty

Shall be our watchwords ever!

Education e'er we'll further, Each is bound to each as brother With this faith in one another

We shall win for aye!

Congratulations Beta Kappa

Awards and Special Recognition at the State Convention

*Exemplary Communication Award-­Newsletters, Media Releases, and certified Website

*Psi State Order of the Rose

*Award for Excellence

*Acknowledgement of Schools for Africa Contribution

*Psi State Setting the Gold Standard Chapter Award

*Acknowledgement of Supporting Early-­Career Educators Project

*Outstanding Program at the Chapter Level for the 2013-­2015 Biennium

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Congratulations Staci Robbins

2015 Montclair Elementary Teacher of the Year

Member of ASCD's 50 Top Emerging Leaders

Linda Byrd

Lucile Cornetet Individual Award for Professional Development

Math Plus Conference

Summer of 2015

Elementary Educator of the Year 2015-­2016

CUE16 Conference

Betty Richardson Delta Kappa Gamma International Star of the Southeast

Award

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Congratulations and Red Roses to

Beta Kappa Members Serving Psi State

LINDA BYRD

PSI STATE DISTRICT II DIRECTOR 2015-­2017

BETTY RICHARDSON

PSI STATE COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR 2015-­2017

STACI ROBBINS

PSI STATE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER 2015-­2017

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SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND AWARDS DELTA KAPPA GAMMA INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

DEADLINE: February 1, 2017

This foundation seeks to help children and education by preventing bullying and encouraging anger management.

PSI STATE SCHOLARSHIPS

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Three scholarships (THE EVA GARDNER, THE EDNA EARL JESSIE, AND THE ANNIE FRANCES FLANIGAN) are given annually to fulfill the Society's fifth purpose "To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study."

ELYSE BOYLSTON MEMORIAL FOUNDATION AWARDS

DEADLINE: JANUARY 2, 2017

The Elise Boylston Memorial Foundation assists Psi State members of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International by supporting educational research, to develop special projects related to the improvement of education and to encourage personal and professional growth in education in the state of Georgia.

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Lucile Cornetet Award

DEADLINES: February 1, 2017

The Cornetet Seminar Awards are granted to organizations within the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International to sponsor professional development seminars that are open to all educators, both Delta Kappa Gamma members and non-­‐members.

PSI STATE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

DEADLINE: December 1, 2016

Psi State Achievement awards are given to Delta Kappa Gamma members based on service to Chapter, State, Region, and International and for outstanding service in promoting the purposes of Delta Kappa Gamma.

FRANCES TRAXLER GREIFF AWARDS

APPLICATIONS ARE CONSIDERED AS RECEIVED

Frances Traxler Greiff Awards are awarded to assist Beta Kappa members or non members to fund various educational needs as noted by chapter members. The award is funded by the sale of Printer Lady, written by Frances Greiff, a Beta Kappa member. Interested individuals should complete the Beta Kappa Application form found at http://psibetakappa.weebly.com/

RUTH BORN CHEEK AWARD

The Ruth Born Cheek Award is funded by the Beta Kappa budget. It was established to aid high school graduates pursuing a degree in an education field. Beta Kappa members nominate young ladies for this grant-­‐in-­‐aid. The deadline for the Ruth Born Cheek Award is March 31st. The Award is voted on by Beta Kappa members and Awards will be announced in April. Interested individuals should complete the Beta Kappa Application form.

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Chapter Rules BETA KAPPA CHAPTER PSI STATE, GEORGIA

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL Revised 11-­20-­15/Approved 4-­23-­16

ARTICLE I NAME

The name of this chapter shall be Beta Kappa Chapter, Psi State Organization, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.

ARTICLE II OBJECT/PURPOSES

The objectives/purposes of Beta Kappa Chapter shall be the seven Purposes of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International and those of the Psi State Organization. Any additional chapter objectives must be consistent with the Constitution and Psi State Bylaws. A succinct statement expressing who we are as members and what we do as an organization, such as: Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide is to be used on all chapter communications to members and to the public.

ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP

Membership is in accordance with the Constitution. The chapter has authority to act in matters of membership.

Section 1. Members. The membership of Beta Kappa Chapter shall be composed of active, reserve, and honorary members. An active member shall be a woman who is employed as a professional educator or has been retired from an educational position. An active member shall participate in the activities of the Society. A reserve member, so requesting, shall be restored to active membership. No chapter vote is needed. A former member shall be reinstated to membership by the chapter receiving the request. No chapter vote is needed;; she pays current dues and fees. Membership records are kept at the chapter level. Section 2. Election of New Chapter Members. The yearly number of initiates shall be determined by the vote of the active members who are in good standing. Election of new members will be by a two-­thirds majority of members present. No voting will be done by proxy. Only members in good standing may vote on new members. Either the chapter president or the membership chairman will mail invitations to the newly-­selected women and will be responsible for organizing the initiation ceremony. Section 3. Orientation of New Members. The chapter president and officers whom she selects will provide an orientation before the installation of newly-­elected members. Section 4. Termination of Membership. Termination of membership shall be in accordance with the Constitution.

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Section 5. International Dues. International active dues shall be $40.00 and international reserve dues shall be $20.00.

ARTICLE IV FINANCES

Section 1. Annual dues. The state annual dues shall be an amount determined in accordance with Psi State Standing Rules. The president and treasurer of the chapter will review and determine chapter dues, fees or special assessments based on state, national, international, and chapter needs. Chapter members may vote to pay an amount in addition to dues and fees for the support of a chapter or state organization project. Only the chapter can assess itself to support projects of its choice. Agreement to financially support chapter or state organization projects should be recorded in chapter minutes. Annual dues shall be paid between July 1 and October 31 of each year. On November 1, members shall be dropped for non-­payment of dues and fees. All dues and fees will be collected by the chapter treasurer. State, national, and international dues and fees will be forwarded to the state treasurer. Section 2. Financial controls. The finance committee shall submit a proposed budget annually, including any grant-­in-­aid, scholarships, and/or other projects, for adoption by the chapter. All expense vouchers shall be approved by the president before payment is made by the treasurer. An annual audit/financial review shall be done by a member who is not a chapter officer.

ARTICLE V ORGANIZATION

Beta Kappa's written chapter rules are consistent with the Constitution, Psi State Bylaws, and Psi State Standing Rules. Beta Kappa may participate in a coordinating council. The chapter is represented on Psi State Board. Business of the chapter is conducted in a manner consistent with the Constitution and the Bylaws of Psi State Organization. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International may also be known as the Society, Delta Kappa Gamma, DKG or by the Greek letters. The official jewelry may be worn on a ribbon or other manner as desired. Members are expected to wear Society jewelry in ways that demonstrate the respect and honor they have for their membership.

ARTICLE VI OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL

Section 1. Types of Officers. The elected chapter officers, all of who must be members of the Society, shall be a president, a vice president, and a secretary (all elected), plus the option of a second vice-­president, and/or a corresponding secretary (all elected). The chapter treasurer will be selected by the executive board. The chapter treasurer shall maintain a record of receipts, bills and bank statements. The president will appoint the parliamentarian. Chapter personnel, all of who must be members of the Society, shall be defined in the chapter rules. It is desired that the appointed parliamentarian be a member. (Chapters with need for a specially trained parliamentarian may utilize the service of a non-­member who has the desired skills.) The treasurer and parliamentarian will serve without vote, in accordance with the Constitution. The chapter president will represent the chapter at the Psi State Executive Board meetings. If the president is unable to attend the Psi State Executive Board meeting, she will select someone from the chapter to represent her. Section 2. Nominations and Election of Officers. A slate of officers will be determined by and presented to the membership by a nominating committee. The nominating committee is comprised of the three most immediate past presidents who are able to serve. The nominating committee will secure the permission of each prospective officer before submitting her name on the slate of officers. Nominations will also be taken from the floor.

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Elections are held in even-­numbered years and procedures are consistent with the Constitution. Election to office will be by a 2/3 vote of active attending members in good standing. Reserve and honorary members do not vote. If only one candidate has been nominated, the vote may be a voice vote. If more than one candidate has been nominated, the vote must be by written ballot. Section 3. Duties of Officers. The duties of officers must be consistent with those listed in the Constitution. Section 4. Terms of Office. All officers will serve a two-­year (2) term. No officers except the treasurer may serve in the same office longer than two terms in succession. All officers will take office on July 1 following their elections;; therefore, installation of officers must occur before July 1. The president's pin is presented by the chapter at the installation. When a vacancy occurs in elective or appointive positions, the succession of elected officers is consistent with the Constitution. If a vacancy occurs other than the presidency, the president shall name a successor. If the office of president becomes vacant, the first vice president completes the term of office. In the event that the vice-­president should become unable to complete the term of office, a new president will be elected by the members.

ARTICLE VII MEETINGS

Beta Kappa Chapter will have at least four regular meetings a year. (Regular meetings are meetings where business is conducted.) August, October, December, February, and April or May are the usual months in which meetings are held. Additional meetings/excursions may be scheduled to carry out the program of the chapter. Such programs will be approved by the executive board. The programs for these meetings will be decided by the program committee. All members are welcome to suggest programs. A quorum is 2/3 of the attending active members in good standing. A quorum is required to conduct business.

ARTICLE VIII EXECUTIVE BOARDS

The chapter executive board will be comprised of all currently-­elected officers, the immediate past president, and other such voting members as may be determined by the chapter. The treasurer and parliamentarian shall be ex-­officio members. The parliamentarian is "without vote". The treasurer is designated "with" or "without vote". The treasurer will be without vote if under remunerative contract for her services. Committee chairmen may be added, but do not have voting privileges. (Voting members are elected by the members, not appointed). The Executive Board, which meets at least twice a year, but may meet more often, will function according to the Constitution. The chapter executive board may meet through electronic communication as long as all the members may simultaneously hear one another and participate during the meeting. A quorum for the Executive Board will consist of a majority of the voting members.

ARTICLE IX STANDING COMMITTEES

Standing committees include at least those for which the chapter has constitutional responsibility or includes an alternate structure for accomplishing the assigned work.

Section 1. Standing Committees. Society Business Finance Leadership Development Nominations

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Program of Work Programs Personal Growth and Services Professional Affairs Research Educational Services Scholarship Communications World Fellowship Other Elected or Special (ad hoc)l Committees Yearbook Scrapbook/Photographer Webmaster Sunshine Installation Initiation Music History Auditor Bylaws and Standing Rules Membership/Necrology Section 2. General Procedures. Committees shall be appointed by the president. Exceptions are listed in the chapter's Chapter Rules. The nominations committee may be elected. The president is ex-­officio on all committees except Nominations. Provisions are made for accomplishing tasks requiring immediate action. Detailed duties of each committee is specified in the chapter's Chapter Rules or in a supportive document. Committee chairmen and members shall be guided in the completion of their duties by the Handbook of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, latest edition. The chapter may fulfill their constitutional responsibilities by establishing committees as needed. The chapter decides how it will organize its committees in order to accomplish its constitutional responsibilities. Establishment of committees to do the work is one such choice.

ARTICLE X ACTIVITIES Any chapter publication will include names of the publication and number of issues per year. The president will approve all publications. Any special funds and/or awards may be created by the executive board and must be approved by the chapter membership. The Society offers up to twenty-­nine annual international scholarships for graduate study. Members applying for international scholarships may pursue any field of graduate study. International scholarships may be granted for pursuing a first masters. The applicant is required to: (1) have completed a bachelor's degree, or (2) be accepted and enrolled in a graduated program of a nationally accredited institution of higher education, preferably pursuing a doctoral degree.

ARTICLE XI AMENDMENTS

These chapter rules may be amended by a two-­thirds vote of active members in good standing who are present, provided notice of proposed amendments has been presented to members at least one meeting prior to voting.

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ARTICLE XII DISSOLUTION

Before a chapter is dissolved, the approval of the Psi State Executive Board must be obtained. Careful consideration shall be given to the manner in which those desiring to maintain membership transfer to other chapters. International procedures must be followed. All chapter liabilities and obligations shall be paid and satisfied or provisions made thereof. Any remaining funds in the chapter account shall be sent to the Psi State treasurer for state or international projects. The chapter's paraphernalia, the Society publications, and the chapter records shall be retained in the state archives and made available for use. The charter must be returned to the Psi Executive Secretary to be forwarded to International Headquarters. The Psi State Executive Board shall decide whether the Greek name shall be reused or not.

ARTICLE XIII PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (current edition) shall govern the proceedings of the chapter in all cases not provided for in the Constitution, the International Standing Rules and the Psi State Bylaws and Standing Rules. Adapted from the Delta Kappa Gamma Handbook 2006, Appendix 1 2007-­2009 Psi State Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee Revised to include new Constitutional changes* 2011-­2013 Psi State Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee