KAPPA Keynotes Summer 2016Reatha Andrew – Communications Guru Brenda Coble – Appreciation for Invest in Kappa Initiative Jan Myers – Appreciation for World Fellowship Presentation

Kappa Keynotes TheDeltaKappaGammaSocietyInternational-EtaState-NorthCarolina

RegionVIIIKappaChapter-Charlotte-MecklenburgCounty

Vol.74,No.6 Summer2016

The President ’s Message

DearKappaSisters,

Thepasttwoyearsflewby!IappreciatetheexperienceofleadingKappaandconfidentlyreturnthegaveltoLynneNadelforhersecondtenureasPresident.Mybestmemorywillbegettingtoknowyouallmuchbetter.Atruefriendisthegreatestofallblessings.Thankyou,friends.

Jeannette Carofano Retiring Kappa President 2014-2016 [email protected] 704-814-7197

2015-2016KappaRecognitions

Retiring Officers – Ann McCain, Martha Tillman, Melinda Willison, & Charlene Wertz

Eta State Convention Presenters – Peggy Jackson, Gloria Jones, Martha Tillman, & Cindy Lockerman

Eta State Convention Attendees – Tisa Clark, Debbie Dryden, Peggy Jackson, Melinda Willison,

& Jeannette Carofano Rachel Goodgame – Hostess Extraordinaire

Reatha Andrew – Communications Guru Brenda Coble – Appreciation for Invest in Kappa Initiative

Jan Myers – Appreciation for World Fellowship Presentation Lynne Nadel – DKG Fine Arts Gallery Acceptance Melinda Willison – Eta State Rising Star Award

Clara Hedberg – Golden Rose Appreciation

Best Wishes to our new Kappa Officers and Committees!




Legislative Issues Here is a link to the bills introduced, passed and not-passed at the NC General Assembly 6/29/16. Those that passed are still subject to approval by the senate and governor. http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2015&BillID=H561 Check your email of 6/17/16 from Jeannette Carofano with specific details of possible impacts of the bills being proposed. BesuretoletLynneNadelknowyouwroteyourcongressman,orwillwriteyoursenator,and/orgovernor!

Eta State Convention Highlights for Kappa By Jeannette Carofano

Peggy Jackson led the Ceremony of Remembrance, solemnly recognizing Eta State deceased members. Included were Kappa’s dear sisters Ruth Hester and Mary Hazel Hatchette. Peggy also presided over a workshop on membership issues, titled “To Grow or not to Grow?”

Gloria Jones, Cindy Lockerman and Martha Tillman presented our Beginning Teachers Support Project “Thinking on your Feet” to a packed room with much acclaim.

Kappa received awards for our Newsletter, Website and Distinctive Chapter Achievements. Well done, Kappa!

Congratulations to Melinda Willison, Kappa’s Rising Star. Only 12 members throughout the state received this honor for their dedication to DKG and their promising leadership.

Tisa Clark, Debbie Dryden and Jeannette Carofano also proudly represented Kappa at the convention.

Mark your calendar today for 2017 Eta State Conference, …an event you don’t want to miss!

See you April 28-30, 2017 in Wilmington, NC!

EtaStateMembershipCommitteeKappa’sPeggyJackson,FarLeft

RisingStarsfor2016Kappa’sMelindaWillison,FarRight




Happy Birthday!

…to those celebrating this Spring & Summer: July 5th Jennifer Stanley 22nd Cynthia Lockerman 29th Clara Hedberg 31tst Nancy Lowder August 1st Barbara Koesjan 5th B.J. Godfrey 16th Ruth Hester 19th Vicki Kiziah September 9th Brenda Coble

*Please notify Melinda if your birthday is missing.

Keep In Your Prayers

With Love and Concern… ♥ Debbie Dryden’s husband Paul

undergoing Chemo ♥ Marilyn Michue’s husband Ray in need

of a heart transplant ♥ Betty Bell’s husband’s continued

recovery ♥ Vicki Kiziah’s Husband, Tony,

complications from Agent Orange ♥ Julia’s grandson, Chad, having

malignant tumor removed ♥ Safe summer travels ♥ And all those in distress!

Connect on the State Level at http://www.deltakappagamma.org/NC/ & on the International Level at https://www.dkg.org Join the conversations on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/EtaState/

Tweets by @Eta_State

CALENDAR of EVENTS

2016 July 5 - 9, 2016 — DKG International Convention,

Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, TN

Thursday 9/15/16 — Meeting (Potluck)

Myers Park United Methodist Church 4p – 6p *Non-Working Members Bring a Dish to Share

Tuesday 10/18/16 — Meeting & Tour At The Charlotte Ronald McDonald House @ 1613 E

Morehead St 4:30a – 6:30p

Saturday 11/5/16 — BUNCO (Kappa Fundraiser) At the home of Rachel Goodgame from 10a – 12p

$10 to play & $1 for snacks

Saturday 12/10/16 — Meeting, Service Project, & Potluck @ Sedgefield United Methodist Church

10a – 12p ALL Members Bring a Dish to Share & STAY-TUNED for PROJECT DETAILS

2017 Saturday 1/14/17 — BUNCO (Kappa Fundraiser) At the home of Rachel Goodgame from 10a – 12p


Saturday 2/11/17 — WORLD FELLOWSHIP

Holy Comforter Episcopal Church 10a – 12p

Saturday 3/11/17 — BUNCO (Kappa Fundraiser) At the home of Rachel Goodgame from 10a – 12p


April (TBA) Joint Initiation Ceremony

April 28-30, 2017 — Eta State Convention, Wilmington, NC (Region IV)

Saturday 5/20/16 — Meeting (Kappa Picnic)

Squirrel Lake Park from 10a – 12p *All Members Bring a Dish to Share

Thursday 6/15/16 — BUNCO (Kappa Fundraiser) At the home of Rachel Goodgame from 10a – 2p

$10 to play, $1 for snacks, & $5 lunch EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING Immediately Following Lunch

June 23-25, 2017 — Eta State Leadership Development Seminar, Caraway Conference Center,

Asheboro, NC

July 19-22, 2017 — Southeast Regional Conference, Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Myrtle

Beach, SC

2018 April 28-30, 2017 — Eta State Convention,

Wilmington, NC (Region IV)




Little Tidbits and General Announcements

Keep those Boxtops & Labels Coming This March through June Kappa contributed over 17.6 pounds of pop-tops. That’s at least four nights’ stays at Ronald McDonald House for families of hospitalized children. Ask your family and friends to help with this cause by saving their pop-tops, too, from canned drinks, soups, and other products. Let’s arrive with a load on October 18th! Thank you, Clara Hedberg, for regularly delivering our donations!

Going to International Convention? PleaseletExecutiveSecretaryDr.BarbaraPerry-SheldonknowifyouoranyofyourchaptermembersareplanningtoattendtheInternationalConventioninNashvillenextmonth.Sheneedsthename,emailaddressandcellphonenumberofallattendees.Pleaseemailhertheinfoatetaexecsecretary@gmail.com

Summer Volunteers NeededOne Hour Every Tuesday &/or Thursday throughout JULY only

Casual Reading on the Lawn with Inner City kids in Tryon Hills from Tots to Teens. Aim to keep reading over summer & instill a love for reading with positive experiences.

They receive a caprisun, healthy snack, and they get to keep the donated books. Contact MELINDA for more details & to volunteer call 704-315-4333 or email.

INVESTINKAPPALetterswillbearrivinginJuly.Pleaseconsidermakingatax-deductibledonationtoourtreasurywhensendinginyouryearly

dues.PayingduesearlyisabighelptoyourTreasurer.Thanks!

New Committee Assignments

were selected at the June 16th May-Make-up meeting. If you were not

there, Lynne Nadel will let you know your future committee assignment.

New forms are attached to the Kappa website in the archives Volunteer Form to track hours and earn the chapter points

Kappa Grant Guidelines and Application Web Release Permission Form (*new members- please complete)

Chapter Convention Expense Reimbursement Form

2015-2017 THEME: “Create the Future—Imagine, Inspire, Ignite”




Educational Foundation Preparing for Second Round of Grants

The Foundation will again be offering grants in two categories: ♦ Professional/Personal Growth Grants ♦ Learning/Literacy Grants Proposals are to be submitted via email to the Grants Review Committee Chair and must be received no later than September 30, 2016. Announcement of grant recipients will made by November 20, 2016.

Proposal Forms and the email address for submitting proposals will be posted on the Foundation website in July. The URL is http://www.ncdkgef.org/.

“The Foundation is excited to partner with Foundation members and Eta State chapters to make possible educational projects that demonstrate creativity and collaboration with teachers, schools, community agencies meeting educational needs,” said Grants

Review Committee Chair Maxine McCall.

Cornetet Individual Professional Development Grants Available

DKG members needing funds for individual professional development are encouraged to apply for a Cornetet Grant through DKG Educational Foundation. Of the 45 applications reviewed in May, only 13 were DKG members. Applicants are encouraged to read instructions carefully. Nearly half the applications were disqualified due to incomplete or missing information. This is a wonderful opportunity for members to gain professional development in areas of their choosing. NC has been fortunate in the past to have a number of grants awarded to Eta State members. Now it is your turn! The grant application can be found at http://www.dkgef.org/awards.html.

June 2016 Eta Data http://www.deltakappagamma.org/NC/EtaDataJune2016.pdf

TrainingTeachersinWar-TornandImpoverishedRegions

ByMelindaWillison

There are a vast number of needs throughout the world. As educators, we can narrow our focus on to determine the impact we can have on the educational needs. One organization, Operation Orphan offers such opportunities. I was first connected to the founder of this Britain-based organization through a mutual friend who served with her first hand. After spending a couple of years tracking the work of the organization and the outcomes, I am excited to seek an opportunity to serve with them as well. One of the ways they involve supporters of their mission is through Global Expeditions. Four are currently on calendar for the upcoming school year. One of which, I am submitting my own application for the possibility of serving in April 2017 and would like to invite you to pursue it as well.

In Sierra Leone, Africa, the team selected will spend their time training teachers at a local school established by Operation Orphan to train the teachers in strategies that will improve student learning. It will also include spending time with the children outside of the school setting as well. It is in a rural area and will be a rigorous itinerary, but well worth the sacrifices. Check out the following link for more information: http://www.operation-orphan.org/get-involved/coming-up/?category=expeditions




This Summer in Nashville Join Eta State members and others from

around the world at the international convention July 5-9, 2016 in Nashville.

Dr. Barbara Perry-Sheldon, Eta State Executive Secretary, asks you to let her know if you plan to attend. She will have a sign-up sheet available at the Eta State

Convention or you can email her at [email protected].

Do you need a getaway? A few seats have opened up on the

trip to Ireland, England and Scotland. Call 1-800-438-7672.

http://www.dkg.org/DKGMember/Go_Ahead_Tours.aspx

DKG International Keeping You Informed

Read, Share, and Write Articles for Submission! http://www.dkg.org

Visit Our Website at http://kappacharlottenc.weebly.com

Email the Chapter at [email protected]

Email the KAPPA President [email protected]

Or call 704-814-7197 Email the Keynotes Editor

[email protected] Or call 704-315-4333

LEROY “The Leadership Guy”

"Being a good leader isn’t about having power over

others, but about instilling power in others.” ~ Jessica Bohn

Documents

KAPPA Keynotes Summer 2016Reatha Andrew – Communications Guru Brenda Coble – Appreciation for Invest in Kappa Initiative Jan Myers – Appreciation for World Fellowship Presentation