The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Mu Epsilon Chapter Yearbook 2012-2013

1. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society InternationalMu Epsilon Chapter Yearbook2012-2013

2. Mu Epsilon Chapter of Cooke County, TexasOrganized September , 1986, Chapter 293 By Jean Arendt Diane Baugh Gladys Bezner Gerri Colwell Sandra Corbett Carol Dyer Leona Fluker Mary Ann Foster Mary Janelle Holland Fonda Huneycutt Nelda Hudspeth Sherian E. Keeling Sara Lester Helen M. Schaefer Marilyn Sherfield Patricia Stewart Joni Sturm Gwen Trubenbach Mary Woody Chapter 293 ` Alpha State-Texas Area XVI

3. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society InternationalMission Statement & Purposes of the Society Mission Statement: The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. Purposes: • To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship • To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in the interest of education and of women educators • To advance the professional interest and position of women in education • To initiate, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators • To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to women educators from other countries • To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action • To inform the members of current economic, social, political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society

4. Society Founders *Dr Annie Webb Blanton Mamie Sue Bastion *Ruby Cole *Anna Hiss *Ray King *Sue King *Dr. Helen Koch *Ruby Terrill Lomax Dr. Cora Martin *Laila M. Odom *Lela Lee Williams International Founders Who Are Also State Founders *Dr. Eula Lee Carter Dr. Clara M. Parker *deceased

5. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International 2012-2014 ThemeSharing Our Visions-Strengthening Our Society INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS, REGIONAL DIRECTORS AND HEADQUARTERS PROFESSIONAL STAFF Available at http://www.dkg.org International Headquarters Mailing Address: P. O. Box 1589, Austin, TX 78767-1589 Street Address: 416 W. 12th St., Austin, TX 78701 Telephone: 1.512.478.5748 Toll Free: 1.888.762.4685 Fax: 1.512.478.3961 Society email: societyexec@dkg.org Web site: http://www.dkg.org

6. Explore the Possibilities: Let Our Vision Light the Way Texas State Officers, Personnel and Committee Chairmen Contact information available at www.alphastatetexas.org Texas State Headquarters Mailing: P. O. Box 797787, Dallas, TX 75379-7787 6220 Campbell Road, Suite 204, Dallas, TX 75248 Telephone: 972.930.9945 and 800.305.3525 Fax: 972.447.0471 Website: www.alphastatetexas.org Email: alphasttx@sbcglobal.net Area XVI Coordinator Dianne Radcliff 226 Rose Hall Court Runaway Bay, TX 76426 940-575-2785 txdrad@embarqmail.com

7. Future Important Dates* • 2013 Texas State Convention June 20-22 Austin, Texas  • 2013 Southwest Regional Conference TBA Missouri State  • 2014 International Convention TBD Indiana State  • 2016 International Convention TBD Tennessee State  *Additional and updated information available online at:  www.alphastatetexas.org www.deltakappagamma.net

8. THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONALMU EPSILON CHAPTER OFFICERS2012-2014 President Brenda Klement Vice-President Phyllis Griffin Secretary, Recording Monica Parkhill Treasurer Pam Enderby Corresponding Secretary Susie Hutchison Parliamentarian Susan Smith

9. Mu Epsilon Chapter Committee Appointments 2012-2014 Society Business: Ceremonials/Necrology Deloris Glenn, chair Monica Mendez-Grant  Constitution/By-Laws Nelda Hudspeth, chair Lisa Moore  Finance/Membership Pam Enderby, chair Susan Smith Program of Works: Program/Music Phyllis Griffin, chair Kathy Ramsey

10. Committees (continued) Legislation/Professional Affairs Monica Parkhill, chair Sharon Pierce Linda Muir Professional Growth/Prof. Growth Jennifer Johnson-Spence, chair Brenda Klement Yearbook/Research Susan Smith, chair Andrea Moon Tracie Shelburne Education Services: Communications/Achievement Awards Susie Hutchison, chair Kay Glascock Student Recruitment/Grants Emily Hoffman, chair Laurie Harvick Vicki Shelburne

11. MU EPSILON CHAPTERDirectory of Members2012-2013 Pam Enderby Kay Glascock Deloris Glenn Phyllis Griffin Laurie Harvick Emily Hoffman Susie Hutchison Nelda Hudspeth Jennifer Johnson-Spence Brenda Klement

12. Chapter Member Directory(continued) Monica Mendez-Grant Andrea Moon Lisa Moore Monica Parkhill Sharon Pierce Kathy Ramsey Susan Smith Linda Sharp Tracie Shelburne Vicki Shelburne

13. Achievement Award Recipients Scholarships • Susan Smith • Sheri Robison Monica Parkhill Mini Grants • Mary Woody • Mary Woody Spirit of Delta Kappa Gamma • Mary Ann Foster • Patsy Wilson • Frances Moses • Gail Roane • Betsy Fleitman • Nelda Hudspeth • Loretta DeBorde • Della Turner • Brenda Klement • Deloris Glenn • Phyllis Griffith

14. Mu Epsilon Grant-In-Aid Recipients 1990 Amy Williams Lindsay 1991 Sheila Huddleston Valley View 1993 Suzanne Hellinger Lindsay Andrea Burchette Valley View 1994 Missy Manley Lindsay 1995 Tamara Neighbors Valley View 1996 Alissa Stiles Callisburg Melissa Stiles Callisburg 1997 Julie Zimmerer Lindsay Andrea Goodwin Muenster 1998 Kimberly Strum Muenster 1999 Elizabeth Luttmer Lindsay 2000 Bonnie Wilson Callisburg 2001 Rachel Lively Lindsay 2002 JaqueBezner Lindsay 2003 Amy Sue Kirchenbauer Valley View 2004 Lori Kaparek Lindsay 2005 Joanie Erwin Lindsay 2006 Nora Rico Valley View 2007 Kimberly Dobson Callisburg Hannah Davidson Valley View 2008 KimberySchumaker Lindsay 2009 Hope Zachary Valley View 2010 Marlee Bell Valley View 2011 Dana Schumacher Era 2012 Lana Heers Muenster

15. MU EPSILON CHAPTER MEETINGS FOR 2012-2014INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM THEME: “SHARING OUR VISIONS-STRENGTHENING OUR SOCIETYSTATE THEME: “EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES: LET OUR VISION LIGHT THE WAY” DATE: 10/15/2012 TIME: 5:30 p.m. PLACE: Pavillion at Leonard Park/Birthday Celebration DEVOTIONAL: Nelda Hudspeth TITLE: Frank Buck Zoo/BirthdayCelebration *PURPOSE: #6 To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action. PROGRAM: Members listened to zoo representative to learn about our local zoo and resources to use with curriculum. COMMITTEE REPORTS: membership, finance SERVICE PROJECTS: Books For Abigail’s Arms: bring books for local shelter; VISTO: food/money drive for local food bank DATE: 11/26/2012 TIME: 5:30 p.m. PLACE: Amigo’s Restaurant DEVOTIONAL: Susan Smith TITLE: Premier Jewelry Fundraiser *PURPOSE: #5 To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to women educators from other countries. PROGRAM: Premier Jewelry Fundraiser COMMITTEE REPORTS: Legislation, finance SERVICE PROJECTS: Books For Abigail’s Arms: bring books for local shelter; VISTO: food/money drive for local food bank

16. DATE: 01/14/2013 TIME: 6:30 p.m. PLACE: Edelweiss Restaurant DEVOTIONAL: Sharon Pierce TITLE: Tea Party Social *PURPOSE: #1 To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship. PROGRAM: Tea Party Social/Joint Meeting with Gamma Sigma chapter COMMITTEE REPORTS: finance SERVICE PROJECTS: Books For Abigail’s Arms: bring books for local shelter; VISTO: food/money drive for local food bank DATE: February TIME: TBA PLACE: TBA DEVOTIONAL: Monica Parkhill TITLE: Master Gardening *PURPOSE: #3 To advance the professional interest and position of women in education. PROGRAM: A local Master Gardener will inform us about techniques and resources for local gardening. COMMITTEE REPORTS: finance, scholarship SERVICE PROJECTS: Books For Abigail’s Arms: bring books for local shelter; VISTO: food/money drive for local food bank

17. DATE: March TIME: TBA PLACE: TBA DEVOTIONAL: Kathy Ramsey TITLE: Armchair Yoga *PURPOSE: #7 To inform the members of current economic, social, political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society. PROGRAM: Members will learn about the stress relieving aspects of yoga. COMMITTEE REPORTS: scholarship, finance SERVICE PROJECTS: Books For Abigail’s Arms: bring books for local shelter; VISTO: food/money drive for local food bank DATE: May TIME: TBA PLACE: TBA DEVOTIONAL: Jennifer Johnson-Spence TITLE: Initiation/Observance of Founder’s Day *PURPOSE: #2 To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in the interest of education and of women educators. PROGRAM: Initiation of new members/Founder’s Day Program COMMITTEE REPORTS: scholarship, finance SERVICE PROJECTS: Books For Abigail’s Arms: bring books for local shelter; VISTO: food/money drive for local food bank *denotes programs using the International theme

18. Mu Epsilon Chapter Past Presidents 1986-1988 Patricia Stewart Mary Ann Foster 1988-1990 Brenda Pierce 1990-1992 Leona Fluker 1992-1994 Patsy Wilson 1994-1996 Frances Moses 1996-1998 Susan Smith 1998-2000 Beverly Neal 2000-2002 Betsy Fleitman 2002-2004 Valerie Vaughan 2004-2006 Sherry Bryant 2006-2008 Susan Smith 2008-2010 Nelda Hudspeth 2010-2012 Brenda Klement 2012-2014 Brenda Klement

19. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society InternationalMu Epsilon ChapterCharter Members MemberStatus Jean Arendt Inactive Diane Baugh Inactive Gladys Bezner Inactive Gerri Colwell Inactive Sandra Corbett Inactive Carol Dyer Inactive Leona Fluker Inactive Mary Ann Foster Inactive Mary Janelle Holland Inactive Fonda Huneycutt Inactive Nelda Hudspeth Active Sherian E. Keeling Inactive Sara Lester Inactive Helen M. Schaefer Inactive Marilyn Sherfield Inactive Patricia Stewart Inactive Joni Sturm Inactive Gwen Trubenbach Inactive Mary Woody Inactive

20. Mu Epsilon Chapter Service Project Our chapter is aware of the low literacy rate in our county. We see many children begin school without a good vocabulary or a print knowledge at all. This is always a concern we have as teachers. In cooperation with the Gainesville chapter, Gamma Sigma, we collected bags and books for a project entitled Read to Me! These are bags with a child’s book that are given to each new mother at the local hospital. Canvas bags are purchased from a craft store. Then we write Read to Me on the side of the bag. We meet to write on the bags and fill them with a book. This is a project that has been in place for several years and hopefully will continue to provide literacy support for children in our county. It is great to see those bags around town. We hope those moms see the writing too as a reminder to spend time with their child enjoying books.

21. The Delta Kappa Gamma Song Women teachers to the calling, Firmly rally, never falling, Duty ne're upon us palling, Staunch, courageous, we! Loyalty and trust e'er heeding, Mindful of our sisters needing Aid and guidance from those leading, Helpful may we be! To Delta Kappa Gamma Faith we pledge forever! Hand in hand, our loyal band, Forward, moving ever! Onward! 'tis our sisters need us, Courage, Faith and Honor lead us! Wrongs in truth and justice heed us! Firmly we shall stand! Guardians of the faith yet sleeping, For our sisters watch e'er keeping, Deeds of others now we're reaping, We for others stand! To us pioneers have given; We return their gifts to Heaven; Work for others is the leaven That inspires our band! Oh, Delta Kappa Gamma In thy fold we gather; Unity and Liberty Shall be our watchwords ever! Education e'er we'll further; Each is bound to each as brother, With this faith in one another, We shall win, for aye!

22. Mu Epsilon Chapter Rules Article I Organization The name of this organization shall be Mu Epsilon of the Alpha State Organization of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Article II Object The object of Mu Epsilon shall be to carry out the policies and programs of work of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Article III Membership The membership of Mu Epsilon shall be composed of active, reserve, and honorary members who serve in Callisburg, Muenster, Lindsay, Era, Valley View, Walnut Bend, or Sivells Bend School Districts. Memberships is also open to the faculty of North Central Texas College and other members who reside in Cooke County. Article IV Finances Section A-Where applicable , the Constitution, Article IV and Article IX, Sect. C-8, shall govern Mu Epsilon finances. Section B-Annual dues shall be required of active and reserve members on all levels of the Society. 1. International dues shall be an amount determined in accordance with International Standing Rules. 2. State dues shall be an amount determined in accordance with state organization by-laws. 3. Chapter dues shall be an amount determined in accordance with the rules set by the chapter. Section C-An additional one dollar per member shall be paid for Alpha State Scholarships. Section D-The chapter’s assessments may be amended by a proposal of the chapter Finance Committee. The chapter assessment shall be determined by two-thirds of the membership of the chapter. Section E-The chapter Finance Committee shall submit annually a proposed budge for adoption by two-thirds of the membership of the chapter. Section F-All expenses shall be approved by the chapter president prior to payment. All checks shall be signed by the chapter president and treasurer. Section G-A biennial audit report shall be submitted to the chapter.

23. Article V. Organization Section A-Mu Epsilon Chapter shall govern the conduct of its business in a manner consistent with Constitution, Article V, Sect. B: Alpha State, Texas, Bylaws, Official Manual and Chapter Rules. Section B-Mu Epsilon Chapter shall participate in activities of Area XVI as assigned by the State Executive Board. Section C-The officers of Mu Epsilon shall have a president, a vice president and a secretary; elected in accordance with the Constitution, Article VI, Section C-3. the incoming president shall appoint a parliamentarian and the executive board shall appoint a treasurer. Section D-Nominations for officers and a three-person nomination committee shall be made in even-numbered years. Elections shall be conducted in accordance with the Constitution, Alpha State Bylaws, and the Handbook. See Constitution, Article V!, SectionD-2. Section E-When a vacancy occurs in the office of president, the vice president shall become president. When a vacancy occurs in the other elective or appointive positions, the chapter president shall name a successor. Article VI. Meetings Meetings shall be held at a designated date, time and location during each of the following months: October, November or December, February, March, April or May. Article VII Committees Section A-All Committees shall be appointed by the chapter president except the Nominating Committee. The president shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nomination Committee. Section B-Overall responsibilities of each committee are specified in the Handbook of the Delta Kappa Gamma society International and the Official Manual. Section C-Mu Epsilon may establish standing committees and special committees to carry out the projects authorized by International Headquarters, Alpha State, and the local chapter. Article VIII. New Members Section A-Nominations for new members shall be submitted to the Membership Committee prior to the March chapter meeting. Section B-Voting for new members shall be at the March meeting. Section C-A chapter-wide orientation and re-orientation shall be held prior to the April meeting. The initiates shall be required to attend the meeting. Section D-The initiates shall pay the chapter dues and initiation fee of $10 in April at the time of initiation. Section E-Members are required to purchase the key pin immediately after initiation. Article IX. Additional Policies

24. Section A-the Executive Board shall meet twice a year. The meeting shall be open to all members. Section B-the vice president shall be chairman of the program committee. Section C-A record of absences shall be kept by the secretary. Notices of absences should be given to other members from that school district or to the president. Section D-A biennial fund-raising event shall be conducted. The proceeds shall be used according to the needs of the chapter as determined by the Executive Committee. Section E-each member shall pay an additional $10 assessment each year with their chapter dues to be invested in a savings account. The investment shall be used as determined by the Executive Committee. The recruitment grant shall be no less than $250. A higher grant can be awarded by a vote of the chapter. The grant shall be given to a female student, from a member school, who plans to become a teacher. Section F-The Scholarship Committee shall carefully screen the students to determine the recipient of the chapter’s recruitment grant. Section G-A stipend of $300 shall be given to the chapter president to defray expenses incurred in attending the Alpha State convention. Section H-In the event of the death of a member, a memorial of $5.00 will be made to the recruitment grant by each member. Section I-the chapter shall maintain a scrapbook of chapter activities. Section J-The chapter shall attempt to purchase the key pins of deceased members. Section K-The chapter rules may be amended by a two-thirds vote of members present at a chapter meeting. Section L-A quorum shall consist of those members present and voting.