Volume 87, Issue 2 December 2019

Editors: Sharon Jarvis & Mary Bumstead

Beta Chi Newsletter The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

President’s Message

Dear Beta Chi Sisters,

Over the ground lies a blanket of white… WHAT? ALREADY?!!!! But it’s too early! Like it or not, snow fell prematurely this year, maybe before you’d even bought your Thanksgiving tur-key. In this wonderful season, with its hustle and bustle, we hope you make time to relax and enjoy the beauty and promise it offers. Perhaps you will snuggle in and binge watch the newest Hallmark movies or your favorite holiday clas-sics. Do the following words hold a special memory for you?

“Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Perhaps Christmas means a little bit more.”

“Teacher says every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings!”

“God bless us, everyone!”

“Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth, peace and goodwill toward all.”

“May your days be merry and bright….”

Whatever your own special traditions, let us crawl out from under that cozy blanket to re-member the lonely and less fortunate by sharing our time and our blessings. A call, a text, a visit, a card may brighten someone’s day with the re-minder that Christmas brings light and joy, peace and hope, and love to all.

“….and may all your Christmases be white!”

DKG Love,

Ann and Wendy

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Ohio State Organization

Please call of by Sunday, November 24!

If you will not be able to attend this month’s din-ner meeting, please call Eileen Hazel only on her home phone at 330-856-2218. Speak clearly, and leave your name twice. Thank you.

Program

Call Off

Host Alpha Omega

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Leo’s Ristorante 7042 East Market St. Warren, Ohio 44484

$28.36

Checks payable to Beta Chi

Arrival for the party will be 5:00 p.m. Mingle with old friends, meet new friends.

Raffle Tickets will be sold before dinner which will take place at 6:00 p.m.

Menu

Boneless Center Cut Pork Loin (12 oz) With Winter Fruit Mostarda & Rice

Chef’s Choice for Vegetable Tossed Salad, Rolls

Coffee and Tea Strawberry Dream Cake

Cash Bar Available

Entertainment Alpha Omega & Beta Chi Singers

Girard Swing Band

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Graphics: Microsoft Public Domain

Patricia Shehabi, 330-395-5699

Halloween cards were sent to all reserve members including Denise Bartholomew and Gretchen Reed. Donna Lewis was sent a thinking of you card. A sympathy card was sent to Wendy Scazacs, Gretchen’s daughter, and to Roselyn Gadd on the death of her husband.

Anna Mae Cushna, Katie Hank

The Membership Committee encourages our Sis-ters to be on the lookout for new members.

Joyce Faiver, 330-539-5837

Music practice will take place at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Market Street, Warren.

We will meet with our Alpha Omega Sisters on November 17th and December 3rd from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Make sure you bring your music.

Linda Falatic, 330-872-5713

Just a reminder to make sure to call off if not attending the December meeting. The dinner is expensive and you will have to pay regardless.

Membership

Sunshine Report

Treasurer’s Report

Birthdays

Music

Monthly Meeting ‘Minders

Newsletter Deadline: Send articles

and pictures by the 10th of the month

to Mary Bumstead or Sharon Jarvis.

Thanks!

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Wendy Spoerr will be in touch with those Sis-ters that sign up to help bag jelly beans.

Watch for an email or a phone call in the near future.

Rhonda Accordino November 1

Judith Gaughan November 2

Shirley Stocz November 5

Patricia Shehabi November 6

Sandy Keir November 7

Pam Derda November 15

Carol Klentz November 17

Sandy Bilovesky November 18

Sue Datish November 18

Peggy Boyd December 9

Carol Hart December 13

Denise Bartholomew December 13

Gretchen Reed December 25

Stephanie Gabbard December 29

Joyce Manning January 6

Carrie Sinkele January 8

Juanita Barber January 10

Dee Sullivan January 15

Carole Kyser January 19

Red Rose Column

Special thanks to:

To Debbie Davis and Carol Hart and their commit-tee for a wonderful night of fellowship at the No-vember meeting.

To all the Sisters for their contributions that lead to a successful auction.

To all the Sisters that donated pajamas to Children Services.

To Wendy Spoerr for attending the Ohio Executive Board Meeting in Grove City, Ohio.

To Carole Kyser for her 50 years of dedication to DKG.

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Submitted by Sandy Bilovesky

Peter Allen Inn, November 7, 2019

The meeting was called to order by Co-President Wendy Spoerr. Carol Kyser was honored with her

50 year pin by Linda Falatic with Debbie Davis giving the remarks. The Secretary’s report was

accepted and filed. Linda Falatic reported that the balance as of November 7th was $4,712.45 with

all dues paid.

Wendy reported on the Ohio Executive Board Meeting in Grove City, Ohio. This year the Ohio

Executive Committee will set up the guidelines for Chapter Rules. You now do not have to wait until

induction to be a member as long as you pay dues. Projects discussed for members were Foster

Kids, Schools for Africa, and ADSOEF. Members were reminded to apply for scholarships. Wendy

informed the group about changes in the Gold Key process. It is only necessary to record business

in Chapter minutes.

The Ohio Convention is going to be from March 20th to the 22

nd. Members signed up for bagging

jelly beans for Children’s Rehab. There will be a memorial service for Gretchen Reed in February. Ann Fetrow read a thank you from Childrens Services for the PJs, tote bags, and blankets. Members may continue to bring those articles to future meetings. The December meeting will be held on December 5

th with Alpha Omega. The committee chairpersons are Judy Fatobene and

Shirley Stocz. The committee members are: Peggy Boyd, Pam Derda, Cathi Hawn, Carlie Powell, and Elizabeth Whetson. Ann Fetrow adjourned the meeting.

That Sums It Up!

Scholarships are available for classroom enrichment and personal enrichment. Applications are available from either Sue Smith or Stephanie Gabbard. Some ideas could be workshop registration, course cost for updating licensure, books, supplies, and kits for classroom learning. The grant amount can be anywhere between $50.00 to $200.00. Applications are due by the April meeting.

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Biennium Officers

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Co-Presidents

Ann Fetrow ......................... Wendy Spoerr

1st Vice Presidents

Mary Bumstead ..................... Sharon Jarvis

2nd Vice Presidents

Anna Mae Cushna .................... Katie Hank

Recording Sec .................. Sandy Bilovesky

Corresponding Sec ................. Eileen Hazel

Treasurer ................................ Linda Falatic

Historians

Betty Jean Bahmer .............. Juanita Barber

Parliamentarian ........................ Janet Smart

Past President ..................... Juanita Barber

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Carole Kyser is honored for 50 years as a member of Beta Chi.

Carol Hart selling Raffle Tickets.

Committee Co-chairs are Debbie Davis and Carol

Hart along with members Judy Cross, Roselyn Gadd,

Sandy Keir, Carole Kyser, Joan Miles, and Marilyn

Stanton

Joan Miles selling Raffle Tickets.