Tau tales 1 DECEMBER 2014 President Arlene s Message Regular Meeting 10:00 AM DECEMBER 13, 2014 Greetings Tau Members MID-MO REGIONAL MEETING Battle High School, Columbia I would like to take this opportunity to wish each of you a truly blessed Christmas. We have so much to be grateful for and so many concerns that need our prayers. Let us take the time to appreciate our blessings country, family, freedom, opportunities, and the friendship of Tau Sisters. And let us keep those who are ill and hurting in our thoughts and prayers. For Tau Chapter, this is a time when we can take stock of our accomplishments during the past year and make preparations for the year ahead. Our chapter has so many devoted, wonderful members, we are indeed fortunate. We are growing look for exciting announcements in the upcoming months! At our last meeting Delta State President Nadine Horner commented about the commitment and participation of Tau members. Let us remember that we identified membership as the focus of our Strategic Action Plan. Please think about outstanding women educators you know and extend an invitation to join Delta Kappa Gamma. In an effort to continue to grow, please submit a recommendation for membership before the first meeting of 2015. FEBRUARY 7, 2015 Jefferson City Betty Mudd, Arlene Broeker hostesses APRIL 18, 2015 Eldon Alice Van Landuyt, Dana Burkle hosteses APRIL 10-12, 2015 Hilton Garden Inn, Independence DELTA STATE CONVENTION JULY 22-25, 2015 Wichita, KS SOUTHWEST REGIONAL CONFERENCE AUGUST 1, 2015 Lake Ozark Sherri Carter, Lori Means, Bev Kincade hostesses OCTOBER 3, 2015 California Nancy Lewis, Michele Bilyeu hostesses 2014-2016 Officers President Arlene Broeker Vice President Program Joan Marsch Vice President Membership Angie Wolfe Secretary Julie Martin Treasurer Paulette Fischer Parliamentarian Colleen Abbott Inside this issue: October Tau minutes 2-3 Treasurer s Report 3 Committee Reports 4-5 I want to thank each of you for the support and encouragement you continue to extend to me. I appreciate you--and wish you blessings and peace during the holiday season. Arlene December Meeting Information 6 85 Years and Beyond: Advancing Key Women Educators for life VOLUME 12 ISSUE 3
TAU 2 Minutes October 11, 2014 Secretary Julie Martin President Broeker called the meeting to order and shared her inspiration for teachers: the list of rules for teachers from 1872. Song leader Charlotte Parsons led us in the DKG song. Roll call was taken. Cards will be sent to Lori Means and Helen Schulte. Broeker shared more information on former member Pat Buchanan; her write up from the Jefferson City Diocese was included in the recent Tau Tales. Jerena East Giffen, an honorary Tau member, was the first female reporter in MO for the UPI. She authored numerous books. A photo from 1954 was recently shared from Judy Stanford as an addition to history section of our website. Ethel Pawley s husband was honored in the paper about his fraternity planning to honor him for 80 years of service. Broeker introduced our guest Delta State President Nadine Horner who spoke about the upcoming Spring DKG Convention in Independence. The theme is Spice Up Your Life. There are plans for members to wear formal wear at the Saturday evening banquet: a salute to the 20s when DKG was formed. Horner reviewed the awards/scholarships available through our organization. Horner offered each member a crocheted rose pin. Betty Mudd moved and Gloria Fields seconded to approve the August meeting printed in the Tau Tales. Treasurer s report: Paulette Fischer passed out membership cards. Last meeting we only had income, no expenses. Dues are continuing to come in. The treasury stands at $1778.28. Correspondence: none received. Old Business: We will contact Michele Bilyeu to encourage her to apply again for a DKG state scholarship. Alice Van Landyt shared President Arlene and guests Delta State President Nadine Horner and Sharon Jones, Alpha Psi member the goals of our Tau scholarship committee. Van Landyt also shared specifics about each scholarship available to Tau members. Papers were available for each scholarship. Beverly Kincade is applying. Reporting for THAT program: Betty Mudd encouraged members to complete the THAT form so she can report our good deeds. Deadline is our Feb. 7 meeting. Tau Teachers Care: Sherri Carter shared an example of the cups with pencil we prepared for all new teachers in the Tau area. A big thank you goes to Gracie Fields for delivering the cups. We made 78 total. A thank you will go to Karen Blevins brother for the pencil and eraser donations he provided. Carter gave a shout out to all the girls who assisted: Bev, Gloria, Gracie, and Karen. We seem to have lots of extra cups; some cracked and have been donated to Osage art teachers. We probably have enough cups to do the same next fall. Included in the cup are pamphlets from DKG International and from our Tau group. Buddy Packs update: Bev Kincade reminded us that she is on the Central MO Food Bank advisory committee. She mentioned that Osage has added numerous students this year to the point the extra food is definitely needed. Many families are in extreme need. The help is greatly appreciated. New Business: Membership recommendations should be submitted for the February vote. Trying to build our membership is a big part of our strategic focus plan. Program: Amendment 3: Wanting to give the group thoughts on the logistics of this amendment, Broeker began the discussion from the MRTA on what we need to do: a. stand up and speak up, b. let your voice be heard, c. be social and stay connected, d. show up to vote. Broeker then shared a letter published in the Jefferson City Tribune written by a retired teacher. Colleen Abbott shared information she gathered at a local Lion s Club meeting concerning Amendment 3. Educators are fearful voters will see only the word tenure and vote yes. It is a lot more than tenure. If this would become a constitutional amendment, this would be very difficult to change. (continued on page 3)
TAU 3 October Minutes continued The book exchange and silent auction took place. A big thank you was given to our hostesses Connie Wyrick and Collen Abbott. Announcements: Broeker gave us an update on the progression of our Tau website. There are plans for us to have the February meeting at Nichols Career Center to meet with our website designing student. We can offer our insight. The next meeting will be the Mid-MO Council Meeting information will be forthcoming through email. We will be hosting this again in 2016, and Debbie Ferguson has volunteered to chair that event. Reminder: the Delta State Convention is April 10-12. Broeker presented Horner with a copy of the inspiring book, A Teacher s Wisdom. The meeting was adjourned and our Grace song was sung. Treasurer Paulette Fischer s Report November 30, 2014 Balance on hand 10/11/2014 $1,778.28 Receipts: 10/11 Luncheon 87.00 Silent Auction 150.00 Raffle 21.00 Donation 10.00 Total Recruitment Grant 268.00 Dues: 35 A @ 68 2,380.00 2 R @ 36 72.00 Total Dues 2,452.00 Total Receipts: 2,720.00 Expenses: State & Int. Dues: 44 A @ 53.00 2,332.00 4 R @ 27.00 108.00 2,440.00 Treasurer s Stipend 100.00 T.H.A.T. Expenses 91.40 Total Expenses: 2,631.40 Balance on hand 11/30/14 $1,458.88
COMMITTEE REPORTS TAU 4 Nominations and Historian Reports Chair Sharon Buster Our officers continue to do a superb job for us. We are so grateful for all those who are willing to serve our chapter in many ways. Courtesy Report Chair Karen Blevins Please let me or a committee member know Tau ladies who need a card. Happy Birthday, January Babies! January 2 January 5 January 10 Teresa Dobson Judy Stanford Julie Martin Website Report Chair Judy Stanford Cierra Strickland, a junior at JCHS, completed Tau Chapter s website in October. Wow! It is professional! Socket awarded Tau a grant which pays almost $30.00 a month housing charge. (We will have the expense of having them place it). The flashdrive is now at Socket, Coumbia. I have not received confirmation if they can secure the membership information or how we go about changing/adding information. Cierra, web designer I am hoping that we are set up by our February meeting.
TAU TALES COMMITTEE REPORTS 5 Delta State Scholarship Report Chair Alice VanLanduyt Scholarships and grants being offered for the current academic year are the Harman Scholarship, the Delta State Presidents Scholarship, the Merea Williams Scholarship -OR the Arria Murto Scholarship. All three scholarships for Delta Kappa Gamma members are for six hours of graduate credit. HARMAN TRUST SCHOLARSHIP - $2,500 Six hours of graduate credit toward specialist or doctorate degree DELTA STATE PRESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIP - $2,500 Six hours of graduate work toward a degree and/or certification beyond the master's or its equivalent MEREA WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000 -OR-- ARRIA MURTO SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000 (alternates according to biennium) Six hours of graduate credit at the master's, specialist or doctoral level BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL THREE SCHOLARSHIPS Must be an active Delta State member for a minimum of three years Must have completed a bachelor's degree Show evidence of active participation and of demonstrated leadership in Delta State Show evidence of excellence in scholarship Show evidence of service to the community Complete credit hours at a nationally accredited institution of higher education Complete course work by the end of the spring semester of the year following announcement of the scholarship Must NOT be a current recipient of an International DKG Scholarship Alice Van Landuyt, Chair Dana Burkle Debbie Hiatte REQUIRED MATERIALS Completed application postmarked by March 1 Detailed information sheets and updated application forms are available Official transcripts for all college work (including undergraduate) Copy of official acceptance letter to specialist or doctoral program, if applicable on the Delta State website or you may contact your Tau Chapter Four letters of recommendation (one from chapter president; one from current Scholarship Committee for assistance. principal, superintendent, or appropriate college administer; two from other current teaching colleagues or administrators) - Must be in sealed envelopes with the signature of the person making the recommendation across the seal - May be sent with application. Bradford Grants-in-Aid Two $1000 Bradford Grants-in-Aid are also available. These are available for undergraduate women education majors who have completed at least 75 credit hours. Preference may be given to the relative of a Delta Kappa Gamma member such as a daughter, granddaughter, sister or niece. Information Pertinent to Application Forms may be obtained from your chapter president, the state scholarship chair, the Delta State website, or your Tau Chapter Scholarship Committee. The applicant must be doing undergraduate work in a nationally accredited educational institution. The following items must be sent to the state scholarship chairperson postmarked no later than March 1 preceding the academic year for which the grant is to be awarded: Official transcripts of ALL college work Official proof of enrollment All letters of recommendation requested on the application form The recipient will be notified following the official decision of the Delta State Executive Board. Payment of Grants Following the last drop/add date of the semester in which the grant is to be received, the recipient will provide the state scholarship chairperson with an official verification of enrollment from the appropriate university/college official. The state scholarship chairperson will then forward a copy of the verification form to the state secretarytreasurer with a request for payment of the grant to the recipient.
TAU TALES 6 Tau Chapter, Delta State, Delta Kappa Gamma International December 13 10:00 am Mid-Mo Brunch Helpful Donations Coyote Hills needs: Household items liquid laundry or dishwasher detergent copy paper 60-watt energy-efficient reflective fluorescent light bulbs first aid supplies (gauze, tape, etc.) Miscellaneous socks for girls & boys various sizes, large & small family restaurant gift cards (Olive Garden, Applebee s, Pizza Hut, etc.) fuel gift cards Granny s House Needs: balls of all kinds (soccer, basketball, playground balls (4- sssquare), footballs, etc.) individually wrapped snacks (Little Debbie s, chips, cookies, etc.) drink boxes in individual serving size Judy Stanford, ed. 30 Southern Pine Ln Village of Four Seasons MO 65049 Contact Arlene.broeker@osageconnect.net or call 573.897.3721. We can pay the $15.00 at the door. Phone: 573.964.6271 Email: jastanford@aol.com