Beta Zeta Buzz January 2011

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Lucille is shown here at theNovember meeting sharing

her memories of the early

work getting a University

Center established in

Fredericksburg.

Winter Edition of Lone Star News Online

Winter Lone Star News Online

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Carolyn Otto - 2 Tammy Vitek - 3Cheryl Moore-2 Helen Weiss - 4Beverly Harrell - 4 Catherine Davis - 17Donna Itz - 6 Vondell Jordan - 25Debby Hardin - 6Jane Nielsen - 19Glenda Fritz - 28Carolyn Kuhlmann - 28

LucilleRecognized Far andWide

What a treat to open the San Antonio ExpressNews on Dec. 28th and see Lucille Rochs peeking out fromthe bottom of page one! The caption said it all, NoSlowing DownFormer S.A. teacher Lucille Rochs hasbeen a Fredericksburg community leader in herretirement years. Directed to the Metro section, thereader is treated to pictures and a wonderful story on theimpact our own Lucille has made in both San Antonio andFredericksburg.

The article chronicles her past work at Edgewoodand Northeast ISDs, San Antonio College and Sul RossUniversity as well as her past and continuing leadershiphere at our hospital, the Child Welfare Board, theUniversity Center, City Council, the Needs Council,Golden Hub, and the list goes on. Lucille has always hada knack for seeing a need and translating it into a viablesolution to meet that need. Her giving nature isunparalleled in our community.

If you missed the article in the SA paper, click hereto read it in full:

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http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/state/article/At-95-she-s-Hill-Country-civic-leader-923028.php


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Beta Zetas Joanne Davis, State Editor/Photographer, has done a fabulous jobon the winter edition of Lone Star News now posted on the Texas State DKG websiteat http://www.alphastatetexas.org/lonestarnews/winter2010.pdf. Sixteen color pagesare filled with great news, program ideas, convention info, and much more. Thanks somuch for all your work on the Lone Star News, Joanne.

Click on this link and check out these items: Scholarships-- deadline is March 1 for member scholarships and grants as well

as aspiring educator scholarships.

Capital RallyFeb 3. DKG members will visit their state representatives andsenators to discuss current issues.

Conference information and activities at state level of DKG. Read it today!

Thoughts from our Young Friends at the Boys and Girls Club(Excerpts from a Thank You Note to Beta Zeta)

We want to say Thank You. We wish you a Merry Christmas. We love our club and teachersand games and. . .I think we should say thank you three more times. (3rd grader)

Thank you, thank you, thank you from the members, staff, and board of theBoys and Girls Club of Fredericksburg.

Questions and answers:

Why do we give presents? Because Jesus was a present to Mary and Joseph. . .that started itall. (5th grader)

Where was the first Christmas? I am not sure, but it was far away. There were lots of animals,a donkey, sheep and a dog. Oh wait, I dont think there was a dog. I think it was a cat. (reallyconcentrating) Yeah, it was a cat. (3rd grader)

Why do we celebrate Christmas? Because Christ was born. Christ is part of Christmas. SeeC-h-r-i-s-t is first, then m-a-s. Im not sure why they added mas, but its about Christ. (4th

grader.)

If you could ask the donors a question, what would you want to know? Where do they live andcan they come play with us? Do you like to play outside? Can you run fast? Do they wearglasses? You have to be careful outside not to break your glasses. Would they like to comeread to us? We can read to them! I hope they have a Merry Christmas and get to eat turkeyand pumpkin pie.

From a 2nd grader: I think we should have a big party for the people who give money to the club

because I think they work so hard for enough money for their kids and us too. I think they are tired and Ithink it would make them happy like they make us. And the planning began. .. the kids were soanimated and full of excitement thinking at what would make you happy! ..Enjoy your party:

Invitation: A big heart, a picture of baby Jesus and a peace sign. Decorations: A cake in the middleof the room. It will be dark when they come and we will yell SURPRISE and throw confetti. They willlove that. Music: Fiesta music. . .but slow. Deck the Hallsmy mom likes that one and shes older.Food: Pizza, ice cream and tropical punch. Chocolate chip cookies, a chocolate chip cake, apple

juice, water. and chocolate chip cup cakes. Entertainment: They are grownups like our parents, right?Then they want to see things we made and what we learned and that we eat healthy snacks and do ourhomework. They like that. It makes them smile. Dress code: Very fancy, with flowers and real poufy.The donors should dress like Princes and Princesses. Party favors: We can have a big box and theycan crawl inside and choose a prize that we made. Give them stars they can put on their trees.

What a wonderful party!
http://www.alphastatetexas.org/lonestarnews/winter2010.pdfhttp://www.alphastatetexas.org/lonestarnews/winter2010.pdf


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Beta Zeta closed out 2010 with a November meeting and a December Christmas party.

In November, members learned about the Hill Country University Center and higher educationopportunities in Fredericksburg. Member Jerrie Dooley who is the admissions advisor at Texas Tech atFredericksburg presented the program and led the tour of the new building that houses TTU, ACC, andConcordia. The Beta Zeta scholarship recipient, Noel Ottmers Clark was presented. She graduatedfrom Texas Tech 2 weeks after the meeting and now holds EC-6 and ESL certification.

In December, Lindy Haleys beautiful historic home was the setting for the Christmas party.Members enjoyed tasty treats and lively conversation. Tammy Vitek provided the music on piano for the

sing-along that has become a Beta Zeta holiday tradition.


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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Beta Zeta Chapter Minutes

November 22, 2010

Meeting was called to order by President Tammy Vitek and she thanked Jerrie Dooley,

Texas Tech Admissions Advisor and Hill Country University Center for hosting the meeting.

During the business meeting an inspiration was given by Janie Immel. Guests were

introduced and included our Beta Zeta Scholarship recipient, Nicole Ottmers-Clarke, and her

four children. Nicole had 6 days left of student teaching in Harper Elementary and was

scheduled to graduate Dec. 18 from Texas Tech. Thank you to hostesses Karen Loeffler,

Elizabeth Bispo, Helen Usener, Suzanne Wessels, Jo Dodd, Lindy Haley, Rita Travis, and

Linda Runkel.

Minutes were approved as attached to newsletter for October 25, 2010 meeting. TishaClements filed Treasurers Report for audit; there is a balance of $1,437.46. Janet Hext read a

thank you note from Linda Runkel. Jo Dodd of Personal Growth and Services Committee

thanked members for contributing to help family for Thanksgiving and donating to Boys and

Girls Club. Communications Chair, Jerrie Dooley, asked members to send articles for

newsletter and is looking for book reviews. Janet Hext reported that 36 members were in

attendance at the new Hill Country University Center. Lucille Rochs distributed pamphlet from

Alpha State with legislator contacts and encouraged us to go to Capital Day with Delta Kappa

Gamma February 3rd. Karen Loeffler reminded us that Lindy Haley would host December 13th

Christmas Party in her historic home.

New Business- Catherine Davis is looking for our Charter. (She reported at December

gathering that it had been found.)

A blessing prayer was given by Catherine Davis, and we closed business meeting with

a song led by Lindy Haley.

Jerrie Dooley led a tour of the Hill Country University Center as our program.

Respectfully submitted,

Amy ONeil, Secretary

Tammy Vitek, President


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