BELOW: Fund-raising Co-Chair Bridget Bishop welcoming participants; Monica Cosgrove introducing the Schmitt Happens Cabaret Show; and Fund-Raising Co-Chairs Bridget Bishop and Linda Kotwas.

ABOVE: The Schmitt Happens duo, Jim and Debbie Schmitt, during their performance at the Alpha Alpha Awards Benefit Gala on September 25.

October 2015 Alpha Alpha Chapter, Pi State, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

As reported in the August Newswheel, Alpha Alpha Chapter had exceeded our $6,000 for our 60th Campaign goal, having raised $6,576.00, almost 10% MORE THAN our goal. Alpha Alpha members and friends gathered in late September at Mayer’s Lake Ontario Winery near Hilton to celebrate their fund-raising success and to add even more funds to the chapter’s scholar awards fund. To help create a festive atmosphere, the Schmitt Happens Cabaret Show, featuring Jim and Debbie Schmitt, entertained those who attended by performing memorable songs from the 1970s. The duo has performed for more than 30 years across Western New York State.

The gala evening also included a buffet dinner, a raffle, and a silent auction; the latter two activities raised $1,057.00 more in added support for the scholar awards fund, bringing our total to well over $7,600.00 to date. A final summation of our fund-raising effort this past year will appear in an upcoming Newswheel.

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Birthdays Say “Happy Birthday” to these Alpha Alpha members: October 6 Marjorie Emler 7 Diane Maurer 12 Sr. Edwardine Weaver 16 Judy Fuller 16 Dawn Jones 29 Jean Fuller November 1 Eileen Wuethrich 6 Joy Kinz 6 Eunice Chesnut 9 Judy Wadsworth 10 Mary Ingersoll 15 Sue Genthner 19 Christine Murray 20 Faith Prather 21 Janet Winter 25 Dina D’Aiuto

Executive Committee meets

The Alpha Alpha Executive Board met at President Pam Eberhardt’s home in September to review the program schedule and discuss initiatives for the coming year. Shown are Monica Cosgrove, Annie Tran Flesch, Gretchen Hughes, Pam Eberhardt, and Mary Ann Geonie. Also there but not pictured were Betsy Balzano, Elaine Leshnower and Donna Noble.

From our President Dear Alpha Alpha Members, It was great to see so many of you, your family and friends Friday evening at Mayer’s Winery. The musical duo, ‘Schmitt Happens’ was very entertaining and made for a fun time. The silent auction included many contributions from businesses in the Brockport area along with members and our own Judy Fuller’s store Simply New York. The entire event drew participants from outside our Chapter and there are now folks who know about the over-riding purpose of Alpha Alpha Chapter, DKG who would not have known otherwise. It was nice to educate some of the public! Our next meeting will be at Brook-Lea Country Club where Laura Delahanty and some of her students will share information and experiences about the Teaching & Learning Institute at East High School. Many of our Award winners have graduated from this Rochester City School District program. Hope to see you October 22. Remember, dues are due. We need to help Annie send our chapter dues in on time. Some of the benefits of membership include scholarships (towards master and doctorate degrees), funding for special projects and also travel stipends. The Pi State and DKG websites offer new and updated information for members. Fall is well under way – teachers are back in their classrooms, students are now in the swing of school, flowers are changing, leaves are falling and the temperature is dropping. It is a time of beginning in the world of education and I hope this new year is full of excitement, new ideas and lots of learning for everyone! Pam

Pam Eberhardt

Annie Tran marries Doug Flesch This past summer, Alpha Alpha Treasurer Annie Tran married Doug Flesch, and the new couple honey-mooned in Italy. The picture below shows them at their wedding.

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Linda Kotwas in Alaska

As these pictures show, Alpha Alpha Member Linda Kotwas recently spent time touring Alaska by land, sea, and air. At the right, she is seen fishing in Pillar Creek, which empties into Monashka Bay on Kodiak Island. She is also pictured in a small airplane and a boat.

Fund raising report Our grand total now BEFORE our September 25 gala celebration was $6,576.00, (almost 10% MORE THAN our original goal). Next month we will report on any added funds raised through the Benefit Gala and the Extra Steps campaign.

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BELOW, TOP ROW: Karen Velyk, Monica Cosgrove, Judy Fuller, President Pam Eberhardt, Janet Winter, and Gretchen Hughes. BELOW, MIDDLE ROW: Sarisa Zoghlin, Elaine Leshnower, Fund Raising Co-Chair Linda Kotwas, and Mary Ann Geonie. BELOW, BOTTOM ROW: Eileen Wuethrich, Vice President Betsy Balzano, Wanda Ward, and Sheila Brady-Root. RIGHT: Wanda Ward reaches for winning benefit ticket in a bag of tickets held by Fund Raising Co-Chair Bridget Bishop.

ABOVE: Vice President Betsy Balzano and Esther Blackman.

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Chapter/regional/international renewal for 2015-2016 is due by OCTOBER 15 to meet the Pi State deadline. Your officers hope that you have found your membership in our chapter to be a worthy use of your time and resources, and that you will continue sharing yourself with the rest of us as a member.

Whether you are an ACTIVE, RESERVE, or HONORARY member, please complete the form below so that we have contact information for the Alpha Alpha directory.

There will be a drawing at our November meeting for a thank-you gift. To be eligible for the drawing, your dues AND this completed form must be received by October 15. Dues for active members this year are $90. Please make checks payable to Alpha Alpha. Please send your dues and this form to: Chapter Treasurer Annie Tran Flesch, 103 Southend Square, West Henrietta NY 14586. . Contact Annie with questions at atra0116@gmail.com or 585-406-3706.

Name _______________________________________ Home Phone _____________________ Address _____________________________________ Cell Phone _______________________ ____________________________________________ Birth month & day _________________ Email address _________________________________________________________________ School district in which you live ___________________________________________________ Educational institution wherein you are employed, or from which you retired ________________ (This information helps to determine eligibility for some of our scholarship awards. Reichel awards recipients must graduate from a Monroe County high school or from a high school outside of Monroe County where a chapter member lives or works, or from which she has retired.)

On which Alpha Alpha committee/s do you serve, or would you like to serve? __________________________________________________________________________

Please note ANY new or changed information! Current job title/position ____________________________________________________

Or, retired from what position?

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Alpha Alpha 2015-2016 Dues Form

Pi State (NYS) The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

As an honor society, the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International can serve as a line on your resume. BUT, you will receive so much more value from your membership dues if you participate in the work of Alpha Alpha Chapter. We are a busy chapter. Opportunities to use your particular talents and interests are plentiful. Here is a description of each of our committees to help you choose how you can best serve Alpha Alpha. Please let President Pam Eberhardt know which committee interests you; contact her at pamlynn@frontiernet.net or 585 889-2754. You may also contact any of the committee chairs. Thanks for your willingness to be actively involved in our chapter.

The Communications Committee publishes the Newswheel, maintains the chapter website, and shares information with outside groups. Contact Lori Burch (520-7512) The Nominations Committee submits a slate of officers willing to serve to be approved by the membership each biennium. Contact Eileen Wuethrich (682-0025) The Standing Rules Committee once every biennium reviews chapter rules to ensure they reflect current practice and conform to International and State rules and by-laws. Contact Bridget Bishop (637-2422) The Membership Committee maintains membership records, encourages recruitment of members, and plans Orientation and Initiation programs and Founders’ Day remembrances. Contact Linda Kotwas (654-7509), Laura Delehanty (451-9290) The Remembrance Committee recognizes accomplishments of members and encourages members in a time of need. Contact Pam Quamo (352-1336)

The Awards & Scholarships Committee encourages our members to apply for State and International scholarships, and oversees the promotion, fund-raising, and selection of our seven student women scholars. Four of these awards are given each year to a student enrolled at SUNY Brockport. Three of these awards are given annually to graduates of the Rochester City School District. Contact Monica Cosgrove (392-8706) The Legislative Committee keeps members informed about legislation affecting education, encourages communications with legislators about those matters, and plans a meeting to discuss governmental topics. Contact Dr. Leah Barrett (406-4632) The Personal Growth and Services Committee and Professional Affairs Committee collaborate to provide programs on issues educators face, to promote respect and cooperation within our profession, and to aid individual growth and develop leadership among members. Contact Anita Mance (586-6507) Aggie Seneway (392-7438) The Finance Committee prepares the annual budget, provides for an annual review of the books, and advises on chapter fund-raising. Contact Elaine Leshnower (442-9180) The World Fellowships Committee seeks donations to the World Fellowships Scholarship Fund by disseminating information and creating opportunities for members to support it. Contact Sue Genthner (637-5103) Glynis Hunt (617-5059)

The Historical Records and Scrapbook Committee maintains scrapbooks and biennial histories, and prepares chapter pages for the state scrapbook as requested. Contact Judy Fuller (271-4361) The Arts & Music Committee may present a program encouraging understanding of the arts or work with other committees to integrate the arts into all our programs. Contact Bridget Bishop (637-2422) The Helen E. Quinn Award Committee oversees the selection of an honoree and plans the award presentation dinner. Contact Sarisa Zoghlin (392-9447) The Educational Excellence Committee promotes educational excellence through programs and projects, supporting programs that promote the well-being, intellectual growth and global awareness of women educators and developing strategies that will encourage members to become leaders. Goals include establishing an international speakers bureau and exploring ways to improve the lives of forgotten children, motivating them to learn. Contact Dr. Margie Lovett-Scott (328-7049) Dr. Faith Prather (244-3705).

Please consider supporting Alpha Alpha in ways that could include any of the activities listed or pictured here. Helping to identify scholar award recipients, to organize meeting programs, serving at registration tables, and/or providing rides to other members are just some of the ways to be involved.

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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Alpha Alpha Chapter

Minutes of May 6, 2015 Lake Shore Country Club

Founder’s Day and 60th Anniversary Dinner ATTENDANCE: B.Balzano, J.Banker, S.Brady-Root, R.Callard Szulgit, J.Cantleberry, V.Clark, M.Cosgrove, J.Dudley, P.Eberhardt, E.Farley, J.Fenton, R.Freedman-Baum, Judy Fuller, S,Genthner, M.Geonie, G.Hughes, M.Ingersoll, L.Keefer, L.Kotwas, E.Leshnower, M.Lovett-Scott, A.Mance, M.Merle, D.Noble, A.O’Toole, M.Pietrzykowski, P.Quamo, A.Tran, J.Wadsworth, Sr.E.Weaver, F.Whited, E.Wuethrich; Initiates: Jill Harris, Kory Hart, Dr. Lesli Myers GUESTS: Pi State President Dr. Joyce Tang, Earl Ingersoll, Rosalie Mower-Gabbert, Mary Martha Harvey, Alice Young, Mary Welch, Aneesah Willis BUSINESS MEETING:

COMMITTEE REPORTS, continued:

Elaine proposed to include $200 as part of our budget to be used to pay for the dinner of our scholar recipients. Motion by: R.Callard Szukgit. Seconded by: D. Noble. Motion carried.

60th Anniversary Campaign: (Linda Kotwas) We are two-thirds of the way towards meeting our goal of $6,000. Joan Fenton reported that the Step for Scholars campaign will continue until September 2015. OLD BUSINESS: Mary Ann Geonie attended the Pi State Convention in Uniondale, NY as a representative for President Pam Eberhardt. “Invigorating Pi State” was the theme throughout the weekend led by Dr. Joyce Tang. It is our responsibility as members to increase our membership, get involved and stay connected within our chapters which will result in DKG growing to reach the goal of 100 years old. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Planning Meeting: May 28, 2015, 4:30, Alumni House, Brockport (Executive Board, Committee Chairs) Breakfast Meeting: May 30, 2015 Cooper Hall, Brockport, 8:30 AM Northeast Regional Conference: July 8-11, 2015, Baltimore MD ADJOURNMENT: President Eberhardt adjourned the meeting at 9:42 PM. Mary Ann Geonie, Secretary, May 9, 2015

CALL TO ORDER: President Pam Eberhardt called the meeting to order at 8:08 PM. Pam recognized Judy Wadsworth for receiving The Woman of Distinction Award for 2015. Congratulations Judy! APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The March 25, 2015 minutes were accepted as written. Motion by: D.Noble. Seconded by: R. Freedman-Baum. Motioned carried. TREASURER’S REPORT: (Elaine Leshnower) presented report for Annie Tran Flesch. Checkbook Balance as of February 28, 2015 $9,534.49 Checkbook Balance as of March 31, 2105 $8,511.99 Operating Fund Balance as of March 31,2015 $8,908.25 As of June 30, 2014 Brockport Endowment Funds Summary: $177,584.21 FLACE Funds Summary: $23,813.94 COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Financial: (Elaine Leshnower) The 2015-2016 proposed budget was presented, Motion by: R.Callard Szulgit. Seconded by: D.Noble. Motion carried. Elaine proposed to move $6,000 from the checking account to FLACE account to the unrestricted FLACE account. Motion by: R.Callard Szulgit. Seconded by: D. Noble. Motion carried.

REMAINING 2015 – 2016 ALPHA ALPHA MEETINGS

October 22, 2015 Professional Affairs/Personal Development, Brook Lea CC (see flyer on page 7) November 16, 2015 Educational Excellence/World Fellowship, Home of Dr. Lesli Myers December 6, 2015 Social at Home of Rosemary Callard-Szulgit January 23, 2016 Legislative Breakfast, St. John Fisher College March 23, 2016 Helen E. Quinn Award Dinner/Book Raffle, Ridgemont CC April 16, 2016 New Member Orientation, Home of Elaine Leshnower May 4, 2016 Founder's Day/Initiation/Installation/Recognition, Lakeshore CC June 4, 2016 Awards Breakfast, NY Room, SUNY Brockport

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Shown above and below are Laura Delehanty and TLI students.

Registration is required. To register, complete and send this form with your payment by October 16.

Name _______________________________________ Phone ______________

Guest _______________________________________

Dinner choices ($25.00 per person; place a checkmark by your choice): ___ Grilled Salmon with Raspberry Sauce ___ Classic Chicken French with Lemon Buerre Blanc ___ Fettuccini with Alfredo Sauce topped with Fresh Vegetables

Dinners include house salad, baked potato (salmon and chicken dishes only), fresh vegetable, rolls/butter, coffee, decaf coffee, tea, and cookie tray.

Send this form with a check payable to Alpha Alpha Chapter to – Anita Mance, 103 Park Drive, East Rochester 14445. For more information, contact Anita at 586-6507 or Aggie Seneway at 392-7438 or aseneway@rochester.rr.com.

From Buffalo Rd. turn south onto Pixley Rd. Cross RR tracks and Hinchey Rd at stop light. Follow chain link fence on left (golf course boundary) around curve. Just before overpass find small blue Brook-Lea sign on left.

From Chili Ave. turn north onto Pixley Rd. Go past Westside Drive. Go under the overpass; look to the right or the small blue Brook-Lea sign.

PARKING Turn up winding drive through trees. At split in road, take left turn to parking lot for front entrance.

Thursday, October 22, 2015 Brook-Lea Country Club 891 Pixley Road, Rochester 5:30 pm – Gathering and Sharing 6:00 pm – Dinner 7:00 pm – Program and Meeting

Join us as Alpha Alpha member Laura Delehanty shares her insights as Lead Teacher of this special program at East High School. Students from the school will be joining Laura to share their thoughts. RESERVATION FORM:

The Personal Growth and Services Committee and Professional Affairs Committee present --

Alpha Alpha Chapter, Pi State, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

October 2015

Alpha Alpha questions? Seek answers at http://WWW.dkgalphaalpha.org

INSIDE 1 – Fund-raising celebration

2 – From our president; Annie Tran marries Executive Committee meets

3 – Fund-raising celebration

4 – 2015-16 membership form

5 – How shall I serve?

6 – Minutes of May 6 meeting Remaining 2015-16 meetings

7 – October 22 meeting REGISTRATION Form

NEXT NEWSWHEEL DEADLINE: October 24 At any time, please forward items you’d like included in the Newswheel to the editor at the email address listed above.

Alpha Alpha scholar featured Alpha Alpha scholar Christine Walker, who graduated from the College at Brockport in 2009, is the subject of a mailing by the Brockport Foundation and The Fund for Brockport. A reproduction of the mailed flyer is shown at the right. As the page notes in the lower left corner, Christine is now a Visual Arts Teacher at the Atlanta (Georgia) Area School for the Deaf. To learn more about the Fund for Brockport, contact Nicole Dumbleton at 585-395-5880 or ndumblet@brockport.edu.

Judy Wadsworth, Editor judithw@frontiernet.net

2014-2016 Alpha Alpha Officers President Pamela Eberhardt 889-2754 1st Vice President Betsy Balzano 594-0314 2nd Vice President Lori Burch 520-7512 Secretary Mary Ann Geonie 637-0045 Treasurer Annie Tran Flesch 406-3706 Parliamentarian Gretchen Hughes 865-2822 Past President Donna Noble 377-0715