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A Newsletter for Members of Tau Chapter, Alpha Epsilon State of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Volume 36 No. 6 March 25, 2019

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

Tau Chapter President

Lynette Farless farless@comcast.net 812-378-2072 (H) 812-350-1790 (C) Co-First Vice-Presidents Karen Garrity garritka@iupuc.edu 812-603-0399 Shirley Riehn sdriehn@wmconnect.com 317-933-6140

Second Vice-President Beth Scholtes bethscholtes@gmail.com 812-603-1104

Recording Secretary / Webmaster

Natalie Lavengood lavengoodnat2016@gmail.com 812-988-9668

Treasurer Joan Houston pjhouston@sbcglobal.net 812-376-8670

Assistant Treasurer Julie Anthers julieanthers@yahoo.com 812-579-6852

Parliamentarian Lynne Fleming lyfleming@sbcglobal.net 812-376-3937

Tau Talk Editor Sue Linder slinder64@mac.com 3242 Westenedge Dr. Columbus, IN 47203 812-379-4394 (H) 812-371-6097 (C)

Inspire Change Alpha Epsilon’s theme for

2017-2019

Tau’s Next Meeting Tuesday April 9, 2019 – 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

BCSC Administration Building – Terrace Room Ø CHANGES: New safety procedures – we will be signing in

and out plus wear a badge while in the building; BCSC current staff must wear their BCSC provided badge.

Ø Program: Members will be making blankets and stuffing critters to be given to Bartholomew County children who are going into foster care. Please bring chopsticks to help with the stuffing. Sheila Turner, our Presenter, will be bringing the animals ready to be stuffed.

Ø Project: Silent Auction fundraiser – see the last page of the newsletter

Ø Hostess Committees: Projects and Nominations

This little red squirrel is bringing you some nuggets of information.

Ø Tauwillbeneedinganew2ndVicePresident.Bethhasbeenahardworking2ndVicePresidentbutisretiringandmovingtoawarmerclimate.TauwillalsobelookingforsomeonetotakeoverDonnaFleming’sjobofsendingcardstoourmemberswhoneedtoknowthatwearethinkingofthemastheydealwithlife’sissues.

Ø HaveyouvisitedanyoftheDKGCommunitiesonthewebsiteyet?Remember,afteryousignin,select“DKGCommunities”onthehomepage.Youwillseethefulllistofthedifferentgroups.Ifyouhavemorequestionsaboutthesecommunitiesorwouldliketostartanewone,contactNitaScottatnitas@dkg.org.

Tau Talk

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Reminder on Tau Dues – This language is in your updated Tau Rules, approved at the October 18, 2018 meeting. • Rulespage#18,ArticleIVFinances,Section1,etof:

e. Note:Thefollowingbylawwilltakeeffectin2019.f. ThemembershipyearisJuly1-June30.Amembershallpayannualduesand

feesnolaterthanJune30forthefollowingfiscalyear.

March 2019

Having just driven back from Florida, it felt hopeful to see the daffodils, redbuds and dogwoods blooming all though Georgia, Tennessee and southern Kentucky. The past two days have been sunny and warm enough to bundle up a bit and go for a walk. Today, the gray is back and I am pondering a question we were given to think about in my church circle yesterday. Perhaps you would enjoy considering it too as spring seems hesitant to unfold in fullness. “In January, we think about ‘resolutions’ - a kind of heavy word. ‘Resolutions’ – the stern advice we give ourselves to stay on the straight and narrow for the next year beginning with bleak winter, cold, snow and ‘mud season’. There is a lightness to spring. Hang up the winter coat. Get outside. Shed the weight. Welcome movement. It’s time to open up: the windows, the doors, the tool shed with the trowels. It’s a time for Openings. So, what now do you want to be open to?” A reading from unknown, possibly Glenn Turner What are you opening your heart to for the rest of this year? For me, it means more opportunities to visit with neighbors who are outdoors in their yards or on their patios reading, gardening, and enjoying the warmth of the sun. Spring opens the opportunity for me to walk outdoors more and consider the possibility of trying some golf. (Perhaps you might join me, but remember I am learning and not a seasoned player.) As spring arrives, some of us in our chapter are packing up and moving to different destinations. They are truly opening to new possibilities. Others of us have challenges in navigating each day, but make the best of what we can do during those moments. Others of us are looking to clean out items in our homes that no longer have a purpose or sentimental meaning, opening new space that feels freeing. So as spring brings to arrive, one realizes that today is really a brand-new day, filled with possibilities to open to be the person she truly is, to live her dreams and convictions. So, despite the forecast, live like it’s spring! Lynette Farless, Tau President

Add to your calendars: In February, Lynette sent us all a flyer on DKG’s 2019 Fall Arts Retreat being held on November 15 and 16, 2019. Remember you may bring a non-DKG friend with you to this retreat. The retreat is being held at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat

President’s Message

One of DKG’s Purposes: To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action.

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House, 5353 E. 56th Street, Indianapolis. You will be able to enjoy 24 hours of crafts, yoga, music, fellowship, and food on the grounds of Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House. Oh yes, Lynette is one of the session leaders! She will be leading short chair yoga stretching sessions between three sessions of the retreat.

Tau member, Sabrina Rawlins, introduced her husband John at our March meeting. John, who is the Director of Admissions for Brown County Senior Living, shared information with our group on a topic that has impacted many of our members, Alzheimer’s. Tau has lost members who had suffered with Alzheimer’s. In other Tau families, our members have had to learn about this disease in order to help their family members who were diagnosed as having Alzheimer’s. Some of the information on Alzheimer’s that John shared with our members included: what causes Alzheimer’s; what are ways to reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia; and the impact of physical exercise and diet on Alzheimer’s.

Tau Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Minutes – March 7, 2019

BCSC Administration Building

First vice-president Shirley Riehn opened the meeting with a welcome to all. She thanked the professional affairs and Marjorie Hooten Fund committees for preparing the refreshments. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Since our last meeting, we lost long-time members Luella Webb and Patty Unrue to death. Mary Ann Robbins shared memories of Luella and Vera Brown shared memories of Patty. Other members contributed memories also. Sabrina Rawlins introduced our speaker, her husband John, who is the Director of Admissions for Brown County Health and Living Community. He spoke about Alzheimer’s disease. John showed a short video which gave statistics about numbers of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and the alarming expected increase in those numbers in the coming years. He emphasized that there is no cure at this time, but

Tau Business

Keep this information in mind: Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900

TDD: 866.403.3073

Sabrina and John Rawlins

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researchers are making strides towards finding a cure. He gave strategies that could be beneficial in lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s. The 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be September 29. Shirley then opened the business meeting. -The October minutes were approved as corrected (Lyon changed to Lion). Joan Houston reported a balance of $3489.42 in the treasury. Tau donated $50 to the Alzheimer’s Association in appreciation of John’s speaking to our group. Joan also reminded members that dues are due by June 30. -Sabrina suggested sending cards to Jolinn Bodkins. -Julie Anthers gave an update on the Marjorie Hooten Fund. MHF will pay $5000 for the elementary summer conference featuring speaker Deanna Nibarger. The conference will be June 11-12. Volunteers will be needed. Julie also reported that as of January $3700 had been approved for grants. MHF will limit grants for the rest of the year to 10 teachers or $2000. The January statement showed a balance of $126,248 in the fund. -The scholarship report was tabled until next meeting. -Shirley announced that we will have two leadership openings to fill. Beth Scholtes will be moving so we will need a new membership chairman. Donna Fleming will also be moving, and we will need someone to send cards. -The next meeting will be April 9 at 4:00 at the Ad Building. We will be helping Sheila Turner make stuffed creatures and blankets to be given to foster children. We will also have our silent auction fundraiser. -The meeting was adjourned. Submitted by Joan Houston, (for Natalie Lavengood, Secretary)

TREASURER’S REPORT March 7, 2019 Balance – January 16, 2019 $3564.42 Receipts Expenses Memorials (Patty Unrue) 25.00 Program donation (Alzheimer’s Association) 50.00 Balance – March 7, 2019 $3489.42 Submitted by Joan Houston, Tau Treasurer

Marjorie Hooten Fund Report January 2019

Money Market Checking Account Income

Interest on Money Market Checking $1.05 Dividend from Income Fund (Deposited quarterly) Capital Gains

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Total Income $1.05 Expenses Grants $705.00 Scholarships (members) Total Expenses $705.00 Starting Balance $2,553.36 Income over Expense -$703.95 Current Balance in Money Market $1,849.41 Income Fund as of 01/31/19 $124,398.88 Money Market + Income Fund $126,248.29

YTD 43 Grants (non-members) $13,170.00 1 Scholarships (members) $200.00

December Grants Presentation / Q&A by Barbara Handt Indiana’s Poet Laureate $200.00 Kaila Lifferth Indiana Music Educators Conf. $200.00 Mallory Diener Indiana Music Educators Conf. $200.00 Allison Hein Indiana Music Educators Conf. $105.00 Submitted by Julie Anthers

Mom Decorah, the female bald eagle from the Raptor Resource Project in Decorah, Iowa, would like to make sure our Tau members understand what Delta Kappa Gamma Society International’s Greek letters, DKG, mean. Oh yes, Mom Decorah knows that this information has been in Tau Talk before, but she also knows that we have some new members. :-) DKG or DKG: The D or D stands for Didaskotikai meaning Teachers; K or K, stands for Kleidouchai meaning Key; and G or G which stands for Gynaikes meaning Women. Remember DKG members are Leading Women Educators Impacting Education

Worldwide.

Upcoming Date: BCSC’s 5th Annual Summer Conference

The Power of Praise June 11-12, 2019 at Columbus North High School

Tau will be looking for members to help with registration and serving lunch.

If you are currently a Tau member and an elementary teacher, you will be hearing from Deanna Nibarger, the Social and Emotional Behavior Coach in MSD Washington Township. The first day will be addressing the calming of the brain and self-regulation. The second day will be addressing writing block and argument literacy.

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To our Tau Sisters who have birthdays in February and March, we hope each of you have a fantastic birthday!

April May 19 Nancy VanWye 11 Lynne Fleming 21 Marcia Gilpin 13 Nancy Woodruff 23 Debbie Thomas 18 Mary Clark 19 Karen Nading 22 Yvonne Achterberg 25 Jane Johnson

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Update Your Tau Directory

Email Changes / Corrections / Additions: Ø DonnaFleming:drfleming62@gmail.com;Headsuptoall,DonnaandJimwillbemoving

thissummer.

Phone Number Changes: Address Changes/Corrections:

CongratulationstoTaumembersLisaHainesandNoraMitchellalongwithfellowfirstgradeteacher,RobMusillami,whowereabletocreateasensorypathatL.FrancisSmith

Elementaryalongtheirfirstgradehallway.ThethreeteachersreceivedhelpfromSteveSmith,ownerofSmithBrothersPrecisionAirSystems,tohelpfulfilltheirdreamofcreatingthesensorywalk.IfRobMusillami’snamesoundsfamiliar,heisthehusbandofTaumemberandfellowSmithteacher,Carmella.

PleasekeepPattyUnrue’sfamilyinyourheartsastheyrememberherlife.

DoyouknowsomeonewhoisamemberofDeltaThetaTau?FranSimmermakerhasLuellaWebb’spinforthatorganizationthatwasfoundafterLuellapassed.LikeourDeltaKappaGammapinsshouldbereturnedtoDKG,wewouldliketoreturnLuella’sD Q T pin to the organization.

Keeping Up With Our Tau Sisters

Remember to use this address for Delta Kappa Gamma Society International 416 West 12th Street

Austin, TX 78701

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TauSisters,ifyouknowofamemberwhoissick,isgrievingbecauseoflosingalovedone,needstobecheeredup,orforanyspecialreasonthemembermightneedtoknowwearethinkingofthem,pleaseletDonnaFlemingknowat812-343-1369oremail

Donnaatd.r.fleming@comcast.netandDonnawillsendacard.Donnareallyappreciateseveryone’shelpinkeepingherup-to-datewithourmemberswhoareinneedofacard.

IfyouareworkingonaspecialprojectthatyouwouldliketoshareinTauTalk,pleaseemailtheinformationtoSueatslinder64@mac.comorcall812-371-6097.Picturesoftheprojectarealwayswelcome.Ifyouhavechangestoyourname,address,school,phone,ore-mailaddressyouneedtosendthechangestothefollowing:

1. MartiDailyatm-daily@comcast.netortoMsMartiDaily,9291GoldenLeafWay,Indianapolis,IN46260-5071–MartineedsyouremailchangesonlysothatshecansendyouyourelectronicversionofTheHoosierNewsette.

2. BethScholtesatbethscholtes@gmail.comortoBethScholtes,5550TreelineDr.Columbus,IN47201

3. Sueatslinder64@mac.comortoSueLinder,3242WestenedgeDr.,Columbus,IN47203.4. SendForm27ChangeofAddresstoDeltaKappaGammaSocietyInternational.The

formisontheDKGwebsite,www.dkg.org.GotoFormsthenMembershipforForm27.Ifyouneedaform,pleaseletBethorSueknow.

DKG Conferences (These used to be known as the Regional Conferences.)

• Arts&Humanities,Asheville,NC–June27-29,2019• Leadership,DesMoines,IA–July10-12,2019• Technology,CostaMesa,CA–July17-20,2019• ProfessionalResearch,Reykjavic,Iceland–July25-27,2019• GlobalAwareness,Mashantucket,CT–July30–Aug.1,2019

Alpha Epsilon State • StateConvention–April26toApril28,2019

o DoubleTreebyHiltono 51WalnutStreeto Lawrenceburg,IN47205

• DKGFallArtsRetreat–November15&16,2019o OurLadyofFatimaRetreatHouseo 5353E.56thStreeto Indianapolis,IN

Tau Chapter • April9,2019Tuesday

o BCSCAdministrationBuilding,TerraceRoom–4pmto5:30pmo BereadytostuffcritterstobegiventoBartholomewCountyFosterChildren

§ Bringchopstickstohelpwiththestuffingoftheearsandtailsofthecritters.o ThiswillalsobeoursilentauctiontimetohelpraisefundsforTauChapter’s

treasury.§ Seeflyerthatisattachedtothisnewsletterformoreontheauction.

• May9,2019Thursdayo EastHighSchoolFamilyConsumerSciencesArea–4:15pm

Dates to Remember

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o Program:4:30pmScholarshipAwards;Dinnertofollowat5:00pm;TauProgramandAwardsafterdinnerat5:45pm

• JoanwillbecollectingTauDuesforthe2019-2020yearatthismeeting.Remember,therewasachangemadebyInternationalthispastsummerinthedatestocollectduesfromthemembers.Regulardues:$75;Reservedues:$40

Hosana#safariLIVE

Keep these supplies in mind when it is your committee’s turn to host one of Tau’s meetings.

Ø Plan for about 40 people • Food items: sweet, salty, sugar free

(fresh veggies) o The April meeting is also Tau’s

Birthday celebration so think about cupcakes

• Service Utensils (both for serving and for eating)

• Plates • Napkins • Cups • Drinks • A table covering

DKG Social Media Accounts Check these out:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/dkgorg • Twitter: @DKG_SI • Instagram: @DKGSI • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/delta-kappa-gamma-society-international • Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/DKGSI/ • You Tube: www.youtube.com/user/DKGAustin •

Websites • DKG Society International: www.dkg.org • Alpha Epsilon State: www.dkgindiana.org • Tau Chapter: www.deltakappagamma.org/IN-tau/

Tau’s Next Meeting Thursday, May 9, 2019

Columbus East Family Consumer Science Area

Time: 4:15 pm – register; 4:30 pm Scholarships Awarded;

5:00 pm Dinner; 5:45 pm Tau Program and Awards

Project: Donations for Family

Consumer Sciences to help cover entry fees and travel expenses for

students chosen for National Competition

Hostess Committees: Program

and Ceremonies

Photographs by Sue Linder Screen Shots: Courtesy of WildEarth

Safari (#safariLIVE)

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Delta Kappa Gamma Fundraiser April 9, 2019 Goal of $500

Proceeds for: DKG World Fellowship, DKG Projects, New Tau Member Initiation, Guest Program Donations, Unexpected Expenses,

New Teachers

Silent Auction • Gently Used and New Purses, Bags, Billfolds containing a piece

of jewelry or Gift Card of at least $10 value • Desserts, Pies, Cookies

• New Hand-Crafted Items

Ø Those not wishing to bring an item for auction might consider a tax-deductible donation of $10-$20 to help us meet our goal of $500. Usually there are 30+ people at our meetings.

Ø Please note money spent for auction items is not tax-deductible.

Photos from Bing-Creative Commons