Beta Kappa

Banter

Dec. 2019

Jan. 2020

Beverly Utz

President

Thanks to everyone that made our November meeting

a special one. We learned by our speaker, Kim

Brainard, that movement trumps sitting, talking

trumps listening, images trump words, writing

trumps reading, shorter trumps long, and different

trumps same. Our state president, Eileen Little,

joined us for our eventful meeting. Thanks for those members that

volunteered for a position in 2020-2022, As we know, we are still

seeking a president. I have enjoyed my almost four years. In order

for us to continue, it is important that someone takes the position.

Remember, we discussed two people could consider a co-president

position. We welcome our new member, Laura Young.

Merry Christmas!

Beverly Utz

CHAPTER website:

www.betakappapa.weebly.com

STATE website:

www.dkgpa.weebly.com

Delta Kappa Gamma International

www.dkg.org

State Convention in State College,

June 12-14, 2020

The incoming Chapter President should

plan to attend the leadership training

starting Thursday evening, June 11,

2020. Leadership Seminar for members

and incoming Chapter Presidents will be

different this year. The leadership committee shared

the idea of having the Leadership Seminar in connec-

tion with State Convention. Incoming Chapter Presi-

dents would be invited to come to State College on

Thursday, June 11, 2020 for a meet & greet at

7:00PM. Then Friday, June 12, 2020 their day would

include breakfast, a morning session, lunch and an

afternoon session ending at 4:00PM. PA State would

pay for ½ of their room on Thursday evening, and

breakfast and lunch on Friday. During the Saturday

workshop sessions at State Convention there would

be training during the morning and afternoon. Thus,

Incoming Chapter Presidents would receive 10 ½

hours of training (ACT 48 hours available). We are

thinking that combining Leadership Seminar/

Incoming Chapter Presidents training with State

Convention would be more convenient to busy

schedules. Incoming Chapter Presidents would regis-

ter for State Convention and there would be a sepa-

rate registration for their Leadership training. It is

the hope that more Incoming Chapter

Presidents would be available to attend.

December

18 Anita Schulze

27 Beverly Utz

31 Esther Sanders

January

7 Gretchen Mackey

9 Jane LeVan

21 Jennifer Kane

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The officers of Pennsylvania State of

the Delta Kapa Gamma Society Inter-

national acknowledged Beta Kappa’s

gift to the State Scholarship Fund in

memory of Glendora Moul.

Officers for 2020-2022

President—

1st V. President—Laura Young

2nd V. President—(Membership) - Liz Fair

Corresponding & Recording Secretary—Tammy Deardorff

Treasurer—Kristine Reynolds

Schedule for December 11, 2019

1:30-3:00 Peg Lady Beverly Utz

4:30-6:00 Louise Garverick Jane Feister

6:00-7:30 Jane Little Deborah Yargar-Reed

7:30-9:00 Ann Ratay Tammy Deardorff

Brenda Newman

Salvation Army Kettle Campaign

In order to make the 2020 International Convention a success, five state or-

ganizations are currently recruiting volunteers and making assignments for the

event. If you are interested in taking part in this exciting experience, please use

the following link to be included:

https://goo.gl/7a7ypG

New York City Getaway July 12- July 16, 2020

When you attend the 2020 International Convention in Philadelphia, PA, con-

sider taking a side trip to New York City after the event. Enjoy round-trip train

travel from the convention hotel and 4 nights’ stay in the City. Visit the Museum

of Modern Art, 9/11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Empire State

Building, Broadway shows, Midtown, and Central Park. More information can

be found on the DKG website at Events > Go Ahead Tours. Click on the New

York City banner.

Newsletter—Brenda Newman

Chairpersons—

Ann Ratay

Carol Hozman

Gayle Griffie

November 16, 2019 Meeting and Induction of Laura Young.

Louise Gar-

verick, Liz

Fair, Eileen

Little, Laura

Young, Bev-

erly Utz,

and Gayle

Griffie

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APPLE HARVEST

Apple Harvest 2019

Thanks to everyone that helped

reach our goal. Missing from the

photos are Sally Becker, Esther

Sanders, Jennifer Kane and Amanda

Kane.

UPCOMING DATES

December 11, 2019—Salvation Army Ring the

bell—two people for 4 time slots

January 11, 2020 — 9 am -Executive Board Meet-

ing - Gettysburg Family Restaurant, 1275 York

Road, Gettysburg

March 14, 2020-9 am-Fairfield Middle School,

Fairfield, STEM Program

April 25, 2020—9 am—Dobbin House, Gettysburg,

Installation of Officers with Omega as the hostess.

Thursday, May 14, 2019 - 5:30 pm WEST - Beta

Kappa Executive Board/meeting—Hoss’s, Cham-

bersburg

June 12-14, 2020- Pennsylvania State Organiza-tion Convention, Nittany Lion Inn, State College, PA July 7-11, 2020 – International Convention, Mar-

riott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA

July 2022-International Convention-New Orleans

2020 International Convention

The Downtown Marriott Hotel in Philadelphia was selected as our 2020

Convention Hotel.

The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown is situated in the heart of a vi-

brant downtown district just 15 minutes from Philadelphia Internation-

al Airport (PHL). A skywalk conveniently connects it to the local transit

station, Jefferson Station.

Tuesday’s opening session on July 7 will begin at 6 p.m. with the bienni-

al procession of the flags representing the many countries and cultures

of members in our Society. Welcomes delivered by such U.S. historical

personages as Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross will set the tone for a week

devoted to historical sights just outside the doors of the Marriott Down-

town Hotel, site of the convention. Shortly after 7 pm, the ticketed

event at the Reading Terminal Market directly across from the hotel’s

main entrance begins. You will be able to choose to eat from the many

food vendors. You will be entertained by local musicians and browse the

sales stalls. Tickets for the opening night event at the Reading Terminal

Market will be available for purchase on the convention registration

form, scheduled for posting on the DKG website by January 6. The hotel

room block will be available for reservations December 1.

July 7-11, 2020 –

International Convention,

Marriott Downtown, 1201

Market St., Philadelphia,

PA

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