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Get Aboard The DKG Train on

October 8th

by Marj Paradise

I look forward to seeing you all at our first

meeting, October 8th

where our Pennsylvania

State President, Tracey Dusch, will be sharing

information related to activities from around the

state. We have invited sisters from Nu chapter

(Lebanon) to join us in welcoming Tracey to the

area. Come out to hear her as she encourages us

all to “Get aboard the DKG train”… Don’t be left

on the platform!

Also come to help us initiate our newest

members and learn about new programs and

activities for the upcoming two years, like a Chi

bus trip to NYC!!!

Inside this issue, you will find:

Our President’s Message.……..Page 2

International Conference..........Page 3

Save the Date for Fun!.............Page 4

Projects Committee Update…..Page 5

U.S. Forum……………….….....Page 6

Don’t Forget Your Dues……...Page 6

Dates to Remember…..……….Page 7

Sister Spotlight………………...Page 8

What If Monsters Update...….Page 9

April Meeting Minutes… .Pages 10-12

Luncheon Reservations….....Page 13

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA,

CHI CHAPTER NEWSLETTER Editor: Anne Miller

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A big Chi Chapter welcome

to our newest transfer

member,

Charity Welch!

How did this happen? Last I remember, I was saying “Yes” to being Eileen Little’s Newsletter

creator. Next I knew, I was in the second and first Vice President roles and now your President!

Thank you for this great honor.

You will notice that my biennium theme is “Enrichment”. I want us to focus on enriching our DKG

society, our Chi chapter and ourselves. I also want us to get to know each other better and will be

encouraging some social opportunities aside from our meetings. One way that we can spend

meaningful time together is in committee work. You will be contacted by a committee chair soon to

attend a first meeting. For those of you not on a committee, but want to be?? Please let me know!

You can best reach me at mparadise810@comcast.net, or my cell 717.951-2720. Feel free to text. I

can’t wait to hear our new biennium song about “Getting to know all about you”…Tears may be

shed….such a sweet rendition that Kay, Carol and Joan created. Our state President makes a

donation to the Society when she gets emotional, so I may have to follow suit.

My President’s project will involve a Girl Scout council patch that is DKG related. It actually has

DKG embroidered on it. I attended International Convention in Nashville and was delighted to see

this partnership developing. The Girl Scouts from the Nashville area helped to retire the flags at the

closing of convention. A visual I will never forget. Several Chi sisters attended and you can find

their informative articles in this issue of our newsletter. Speaking of conventions. PA State

convention was held in June at Penn State. Please consider joining Chi sisters in the annual event.

Here you will find fantastic professional development opportunities, social events and state business

being conducted. Best of all is the camaraderie of sisters from across our great state. Check out the

photo of Lois and myself as she handed off the Presidency with a rose. Little did we know that we

had chosen the exact color dress for the evening!

I look forward to seeing you all at our first meeting, October 8th

where our Pennsylvania State

President, Tracey Dusch, will be sharing information related to activities from around the state.

Come out to hear her as she encourages us all to “Get aboard the DKG train”… Don’t be left on the

platform!

This is sure to be a great biennium of enrichment because of each of YOU,

Marj

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Our

Chapter

President’s

Message

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From the International Conference

International Convention Chorus by Carol Heintzelman From July 5 thru July 9, Marj Paradise , Sue Fritz and Carol Heintzelman attended the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Convention in Nashville, where they joined the International Chorus. Over 100 women from the United States, Canada and one member from the Netherlands participated in the Chorus. The Chorus rehearsed for four hours over four days to learn three songs, as well as practicing the graces for the Celebration Luncheon and the Closing Banquet. All the hard work paid off, with members enthusiastically applauding the Chorus at the end of its’ “mini-concert” Saturday evening at the start of the Banquet.

Keynote and Featured Speakers By Sue Fritz Keynote and Featured Speakers are one of many avenues for being inspired and challenged at Conventions. The founder of thoughLEADERS, Mike Figlioulo, was the featured speaker on Wednesday July 6th at the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Convention in Nashville. Mike’s presentation was based on his book One Piece of Paper. He clearly impressed his audience as his book sold out at the Marketplace within 30 minutes. Mike defines effective leadership within the context of developing personal maxims for leading yourself, leading the thinking (organization), leading your people (as individuals), and leading a balanced life (between your work and personal lives). These maxims keep you centered and convey to others what matters to you. I was one of many sisters who did not have the good fortune to purchase this book but did avail myself of his second book, Lead Inside the Box. I read this book with the enthusiasm and speed of an engaging novel. Mike provides a multi-faceted evaluation protocol that is the basis for a problem solving template to improve performance. This approach is efficient, effective, and applicable to multiple settings. Consider adding Mike’s books to your reading list. A new book will be published soon.

Tennessee Night at the 2016 International Convention by Marlene Reynolds Nashville is an area well known for its contributions to the music world. The vicinity is rich in its musical heritage with the multitude of singers and songwriters that make their home there. It is a destination point for many more who wish to develop their music talents. Dave Cleveland, Wanda Vick Burchfield, Steve Brewster, Ron Hemby, Melodie Crittenden Kirkpatrick, and Blair Masters are names that had little meaning to me until I (and hundreds of others) attended an event at the Gaylord on July 5 hosted by our Tennessee DKG sisters. The above mentioned personalities are well known songwriters/performers in the music world. They entertained us with an absolutely outstanding musical evening. Little did I realize that these people had not only composed some well-known songs but had also performed with some of the biggest names in the recording industry. Their talents, beyond a doubt, did not disappoint. A great evening was enjoyed by all as evidenced by the singing along to remembered tunes, clapping of hands, toe tapping, and the displaying of various dance moves. Their encore of “That Old Time Rock and Roll” was a perfect ending to a perfect performance. Nashville music at its best. Thank you Tennessee DKG sisters for an evening of awesome music!

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Delta Kappa Gamma Chi Chapter

Brunch and Fashion Show

by Pat Jacobs

Ways & Means Committee is thrilled

to have another fashion show.

Clementines Women’s Clothing Store

located at 25 E. Main Street Lititz, PA

has agreed to provide the clothing and

accessories for this fundraising event.

Our own members will be models.

Invite your friends and family to

attend our event.

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Please send reservation and payment

no later than Tuesday, October 11, 2016 to:

Brenda Goddard 2470 Butter Road Lancaster, PA 17601-5335 bjg2470@gmail.com

When: October 22, 2016 Time: 10:30am-2:00pm Where: General Sutter Inn 14 E. Main St. Lititz, PA Ticket Price: $35.00 per ticket Deadline for Ticket Purchases: Tuesday,October 11, 2016 Why: Fundraising event for Chi Chapter

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Projects Committee Update

By Amy Smith

Also, locally, we will be coming

along side of our Girl Scout

organization. Our State project,

“Little Free Library” has been

touched on through our donation to

DVS, but we are looking for ideas to

establish our own space.

As in years past, our International

projects continue in support of

Schools For Africa through our

resource giving and strive to find

new ways of connecting and

supporting our early career

educators.

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Chi sisters our Projects Committee

is full speed ahead as we enter this

new biennium. Locally, we are

continuing our support of DVS.

DVS has expressed a need for

bookbags for all ages and sizes of

children. These are used as their

“welcome” bags. They also could

use more infant toys. The families

of DVS are really enjoying the

Whatif Monster! Deb has shared

that she is going to be speaking

about their Children's Program at

their state's annual conference in

November and the Whatif Monster

is going to be there and

demonstrated! They are so grateful

for those resources!

DVS needs: Bookbags for all ages and

sizes of children.

Infant toys

By Marcia Trach Back to school means the Chi Chapter year is also starting. Your 2016-17 DUES are due by October 15. Celebrations to come!! In 2018, Chi Chapter will be 70 years old! In preparation for a wonderful celebration we are planning ahead! So, although the chapter dues have not changed, we are proposing an assessment of $5 per member towards our 70th Birthday Celebration in 2018! If this passes, the Active dues will be $85, and the Reserve dues will be $40. Please send the dues to our treasurer, Kathy Kuzmiak, 1819 Windsong Drive, Lancaster, 17602. She would be pleased to receive your dues in combination with your October meeting reservation if you are planning to attend.

Dues may be sent with your lunch reservation or separately to our treasurer:

Kathy Kuzmiak

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The term of office of the current Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, will expire at the end of 2016 and the successor will be chosen by a new and more transparent. For the first time, governments have been encouraged to present candidates and for the first time, of the nine candidates four are women. All of the candidates have had the opportunity to introduce themselves and their ideas to the Assembly members and other groups in a series of sessions at the UN and elsewhere. What an exciting time and we will keep you posted on the results.

Many DKG sisters around the globe are closely aware of the crisis facing refugees. In response to a February 2016 UN briefing to share the current status of refugees worldwide and look for ways to stop the need to leave and to settle those who have left plans were made to take more action. On September 19, 2016, a High Level Summit on Refugees and Migrants will be held to address the national, regional and global approach to this problem and to develop an action plan. Students from Syria and many other troubled areas including Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Central and South America are displaced and unsettled. As we continue to work with these students in our classrooms it will be helpful to be aware of the direction the UN is taking to find relief.

US FORUM --- Keeping you in the know! By Melissa Ostrowski

Don’t forget to Pay Your Dues!

Active Dues: $85.00 (International=$40; State=$17; Chapter=$22; State Scholarship=$1, Anniversary-$5)

Reserve Dues: $40.00 (International=$20; State=$7; Chapter=$7; State Scholarship=$1, Anniversary-$5)

Submission Dates for Chi Chapter Newsletter:

August 31, 2016. Newsletter due out 09/10/2016

October 31, 2016. Newsletter due out 11/11/2016

January 6, 2016. Newsletter due out 01/14/2017

March 3, 2017. Newsletter due out 03/13/2017

September 1, 2017. Newsletter due out 09/11/2017

November 1,2017. Newsletter due out 11/10/2017

January 5, 2018. Newsletter due out 01/14/2018

March 9, 2018.. Newsletter due out 03/17/2018

IMPORTANT DKG/CHI DATES

Seminar of Purpose “Pride of Pittsburgh” September 23-25, 2016 Chi General Meeting (President Tracey visit) October 8, 2016 9:00 AM (MU) Fashion Show (General Sutter/Clementines) October 22, 2016 Executive Board October 25, 2016 4:30 (RES) Chi General Meeting December 2, 2016 5:30 PM (MU) Executive Board Meeting January 3, 2017 4:30 (RES) Chi General Meeting February 4, 2017 9:00 AM (MU) Executive Board Meeting February 28, 2017 4:30 (RES) Chi General Meeting April 8, 2017 9:00 AM (MU) State Convention June 2017 (Penn State) Executive Board Meeting August 28, 2017 4:30 (RES) Chi General Meeting October 7, 2017 9:00 AM (MU) Executive Board Meeting October 24, 2017 4:30 (RES) Chi General Meeting December 1,2017 5:30 PM (MU) Executive Board Meeting January 2, 2018 4:30 (RES) Chi General Meeting February 3, 2018 9:00 AM (MU) Executive Board Meeting March 6, 2018 4:30 (RES) Chi General Meeting April 14, 2018 9:00 (MU)

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All Chi meetings are held at Millersville University (MU) All Board meetings are held at Rohrerstown Elementary School (RES)

Sister Spotlight by Marj Paradise

Born in Harrisburg to a family including a sister who is 4 years younger and a brother who is 6 years younger, this Chi Sister joined us in 2014. She thanks Pat Jacobs for that. She went to Millersville State College for Elementary Education and also took some graduate classes at Penn State. She substituted until he son started kindergarten, and then taught at Ross Elementary School for 28 years! She taught 2nd, 3rd and a split 2/3 before settling back in 3rd grade! She has a son, Jeff Kenderdine, who is the CEO of YMCA. In addition, she gained a daughter-in-law who is a teacher and is blessed with two wonderful grandsons. One graduated from Pitt in May and started Grad school there for Physical Therapy. The other is a student at Manheim Township. What is her favorite food? Italian and all kinds of cheeses. She loves to travel to the beach and England, and hopes to do much more of it. (as a side note- she does a FANTASTIC job as co-chair of Ways and Means!!)… Hats off to Brenda Goddard!

This Chi Sister was born in Lancaster and attended Hempfield High School. She is the youngest of 4 having 1 sister and 2 brothers. She went to Penn State for a B.A. in Psychology and then on to Millersville for an M.Ed in Language and Literacy. Additional certifications are ESL and Reading Specialist. Initially, she taught preschool for 6 years when her children were young. Now, she has been teaching ESL for the last 9 years at E.R. Martin School. Since 2010, she has been a consultant for WIDA and the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) in Washington, DC. Here, she helps to write, develop and review test items for the nationwide ACCESS test that ESL students take annually in most U.S. states. Anything potato is her favorite food and to vacation, she prefers the Caribbean!! Her daughter is 14 and her son is 12. She also has 5 cats because she kept the whole litter that she rescued!!! This sister came into Chi in 2010. She ran her first 5K in April and plans to run a 10K in November….Wow….. Go Anne Miller!...and thank you for our fabulous Chi newsletter!!!

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Members of Chi Chapter of DKG Society International, recently raised nearly $400 from member donations to purchase 50 copies of the book, Jonathan James and the What-If Monster, along with an accompanying plush version of the monster himself for the Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County Children’s Reading Program.

Usborne Books, who published the book authored by Michelle Nelson-Schmidt, and manufactured the monster, matched the Chi Chapter donations. The book and plush toy will be part of welcome packets given to children in the emergency shelter. Aimed at children who may be experiencing uncertainty, the book encourages them to be courageous, confident and to try things – particularly new things. Marty Althouse, DVS volunteer says, “It’s really about the power of positive thinking on a child’s level.” Coming together to unpack the books and monsters at the shelter were (l-r) Deb Manning, DVS Children’s Program coordinator; Lindsey Albright, Usborne Books representative; Marty Althouse, DVS volunteer; Amy Smith, Chi Chapter's Project Chair; and Lois Brown, Chi Chapter President. (Taken from the summer 2016 DVS Newsletter)

This Monster Brings Comfort and Hope

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Chi Chapter 8th General Membership Meeting, 2014-1016 Biennium

Millersville University, April 9, 2016 Initiation Service: Three new members were initiated to DKG Chi Chapter. The new initiates are: Susan Allen, Elaine Fulton, Dr. Kelly Walsh Opening Ceremonies: Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 9:06AM. Thought for the Day : Anne Miller presented about teaching 80 Years ago. Adoption of Agenda : Marj Paradise made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Marsha Trach provided a second for the motion. The Agenda was adopted with no corrections or additions. Reading of the Minutes: The minutes from February 2016 were approved as written and will be filed as presented. President's Report: President Lois Brown recognized the following Chi Chapter Membership Anniversaries: 55 years – Joan Stemen; 20 years – Carol Hoover; 15 years – Gisele Siebold; 10 years – Barbara Andrews, Wendy Bertoli, and Marjorie Paradise; 5 years – Susan Fritz, Christine Kowalski, Melissa Ostrowski, and Nancy Val Kambouroglos. Treasurer's Report: Kathy Kuzmiak reported that the current checking balance is $12,409.99. The current savings account balance is $6007.59. Things to Crow About: Susan Fritz presented the following items as submitted by members:

Congratulations to Ann Berrios on her new position. She is the new Supervisor of Special Education for Downingtown Area School District.

Melissa Zipper’s twins turned 5 in March. It doesn’t seem that long ago she was attending meetings as a pregnant lady!

Anne Miller has been a consultant with WIDA since 2016. WIDA is most well known for their work on the annual ESL assessment – the ACCESS test – that is given to ESL students in 33 of the 50 states in the USA. She has been accepted as a co-presenter for the WIDA National Conference in Philadelphia this coming October. Her proposal is entitled: Educators and ACCESS 2.0: Building bridges between the test and the classroom.

Kris Strohm and her husband Ryan are overjoyed to announce the birth of their son, Adam Wesley on February17

Sister Spotlight: Marj Paradise highlighted sisters Brenda Goddard and Anne Miller. Society Business: Finance: Marcia Trach would like to meet with a committee to develop guidelines for using the money in the savings account that came from the Certificate of Deposit. She noted that Judie Wynn has been in assisted living at Willow Valley but currently is in Skilled Nursing. Membership/Necrology: Linda Young reported that Dr. Nancy Hoop passed away on March 6, 2016. Alpha Alpha State President Tracey Dusch lost her mother after Easter. A card expressing our sympathy was sent on behalf of Chi Chapter. Six names were presented as prospective members. All were approved. Educational Excellence: Personal Growth: Marj Paradise indicated that there were sign-up sheets for committees for the new biennium. She thanked Chris Kowalski for coordinating the basket and Melissa Zipser for arranging the program for today’s meeting. Chi Chapter's Founders' Day will be celebrated today between lunch and dessert. . Professional Affairs/US Forum Liaison: Gisele Siebold reported that

The Paycheck Fairness Act has been introduced in every session of Congress for at least ten years. In

this session of Congress, the bills are H.R.1619 and S.862. These bills would allow employees to learn what other workers in similar positions are being paid.

The newest authorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) is the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Provisions of ESSA take effect October 1, 2016. The 2016-2017 school year is a transition year. During this time states must develop and submit plans for use of federal money with the new plans taking effect as of August 1, 2017.

If you are seeking an easy and inexpensive way to remove the smell of smoke from books, insert a brand name (not generic) clothes dryer sheet in the middle of the book and place the book in a sunny spot in a window for several of days.

Projects: Amy Smith reported that the Usborn representative, Lois Brown, and she participated in a ceremony donating 50 sets of Jonathan James and the Whatif Monster books and the Whatif Monster plush toys to the Domestic Violence Shelter. Visual And Performing Arts: Kay Gontner led singing for the President's Song and DKG Song. Carol Hoover provided the piano accompaniment. Scholarship/ Grant In Aid: Chris Kowalski reported that there are four applications for the grant. A $900 scholarship will be awarded. World Fellowship and ETC: Amy Smith provided information from Cori Feyock. There is no report for World Fellowship. The ETC is about Stress Release. One suggestion is to use adult coloring books. Special Committees: Ways & Mean: Anna Nissley reported that there will be a Fashion Show and Brunch on October 22, 2016. State Convention: Gisele Siebold volunteered to coordinate collection of items for the Chi Chapter basket for State Convention. New Business: Marj Paradise presented a gift to outgoing President Lois Brown in recognition of her biennium. Installation of New Officers Beth Gunnion presided over the installation of the officers for the 2016-2018 biennium. The meeting was adjourned at 10:33 AM The program, “Safety for Women”, was presented by Lt. Tammy Marsh of the East Hempfield Township Police Department. Eight percent of all rapes occur in the workplace; only 14% of rapes are stranger rapes. Fifty percent of the people on online dating sites are liars. Be alert for romance scammers who gather information from you to establish a connection and then use that connection to ask for money. She advised the following:

Be aware of your surroundings.

Ask for help if you feel something is wrong. Trust your instincts.

Avoid stairwells in buildings. Take the elevator.

Close your garage door immediately after driving into your garage.

Leave only the car key (not any keys to your home) when having your car serviced or parked by a valet service.

Don’t use Craig’s List due to the dangers of meeting with someone you do not know.

Access your credit report. You are entitled to a free report from each of the three main credit reporting agencies. If you stagger the requests, you will be able to check your credit report three times a year at no cost. (www.annualcreditreport.com)

Dates to Remember: Joint Board Meeting/Job Transfers Home of Marj Paradise May 24, 2016, 4:30 PM PA State Convention State College, PA June 10-12, 2016. All members are invited to attend. DKG International Conf. Nashville TN July 5-9, 2016. All members are invited to attend. 2016-18 Exec Bd Meeting TBD August 2016 Seminar of Purpose Pittsburgh PA September 23-25, 2016. All members are invited to attend Next Luncheon Meeting MU in Bolger Center Saturday, in October 2016, 9 AM for Members and Guests Fashion Show & Brunch General Sutter Inn, Lititz Saturday, October 22, 2016 __________________________________________________

Susan S. Fritz, Secretary

First Chi Chapter Meeting, 2016-2018 Biennium Enrichment

“Get Aboard the DKG Train” Bolger Center at Millersville University in Old Main

Saturday, October 8, 2016 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

*Initiation *Business Meeting * Chi Chapter Camaraderie Program:

Join us in welcoming DKG Pennsylvania State President, Tracey Dusch and our

sisters from Nu Chapter in Lebanon

Luncheon Menu: Chicken Sesame

Red Skin Oven Browned Potatoes

Fresh Steamed Broccoli

Assorted Crusty Dinner Rolls with butter

Tossed Salad with Ranch or Lite Italian Dressing

Dessert: Sour Cream Apple Pie

Coffee, Tea, Ice Tea

COST: $20

Please return this form by Friday, September 30th to make your reservation to:

Kathy Kuzmiak, 1819 Windsong Lane, Lancaster, PA 17602; (717) 299-3458

Member Name: ____________________________________________________________

Check all that apply:

_______ Yes, I will attend the October 8th Meeting and Lunch. Enclosed please find my

check for $20.00 made out to “Chi Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma”.

_______ I will be bringing a guest. (Please include an additional $20.00 in your check.)

_______ I am enclosing my Active Member Dues of $85.00. (Reserve Members - $40.00)

The total amount I am enclosing is $___________________.

_______ I am unable to attend the meeting. (Regrets may be sent to kkuzmiak@aol.com)

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