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o"rr^Kappa Gamma promotes professional and personal growth of

women educators and excellence in education.

A publication of ALPHA DELTA STATE OHIO, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

State Convention speaker brings a hometown flair

Judge Nancy Drake Hammond

is a lifelong Ohio resident, born and reared in Lebanon. She earned her B.A. in history from Ohio University, and her J.D. from

and was a staff attorney for the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. Judge Hammond is active in a num-

Sinclair College Advisory Committee;

Fayette County Commission on Aging

Board; and Family and Children First

Counsel, past president. Judge Hammond is an advocate and

The Ohio State University. She has been admitted to practice before the Ohio Bar, the United State District Court - Southern

District of Ohio, and the United States Supreme Court. Residing in Fayette County, fudge Hammond is married to Robert, a local attorney, and they have two grown sons. Matt is married with one son and teaches developmentally handicapped students. Mark is married with one son and another due in early April. He is a personal trainer at OSU and is close to receiving his a degree in
education,

professional and civic organizations including the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Juvenile Court Judges where she served as president, the Ohio Association of Probate Court Judges, and has served in many capacities for the Ohio Judicial Confer-

ber

of

true friend to education and a champion for educators. As Juvenile Judge, she
worked closely with school personnel and was instrumental in the organization and

operation

of the Altemative

School in

ence.

Fayette County.

In her local of

community,

Judge

Hammond is a member of the Chamber

Alpha Delta State members will not only leam from Judge Hammond, but will
be charmed by the message she at our birthday luncheon.

Commerce; Altrusa International;

will

share

Grace United Methodist Church; AAUW;

Having served four terms as the of the Probate and Juvenile Divisions of the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas, Judge Hammond currently serves as a Visiting Judge in the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas,
Judge Juvenile, Probate, General, and Domestic Relations Divisions. In addition to serving as a Judge, she

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

President's Message
Convention-at-a-Glance Leadership Development
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was in private practice, worked on the Board of Arbitrators for Alcoa Aluminum, has been an adjunct professor at the University of Dayton and Southem State General and Technical College, served as an Assistance Prosecutor in Xenia City and Green County, was a Public Defender in Green County, served on the Board of Veterans Appeals in Washington, D.C.,

Workshop Registration
Statehouse Tour Registration Form Legislative Day lnfo and Registration Form Save the Date
Judge Nancy Drake Hammond

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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to International Headquarters, P.O. Box

1589, Austin,

HONORING OUR PAST

TX

78767.

- BUILDING OUR Dr. Norma Kirby, State President

FUTURE

Dr. Norrna Kirby

......,.......

President

6310 Srate Route 4l N.W. washingron C.H., AH *t6A-9442 Alpha Delta {740} 335-0945 E-mail : [email protected]

Emily

Williams
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Firsl Vice-President 6ammaNu

3872 Cherybridge Lane

Dublin.OH 430t6-4382
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Patricia Cermak ......... Seiond Vice-President

Creenhal en Parkway Cleveiand. OH 44t41-1607
95021

Spring is just around the comer, and that means it is almost time for the Alpha Delta State Convention. The 2012 convention will offer an impressive variety of workshops, time to conduct business, the Agora, an art display, the Info Fair, the birlhday luncheon, the banquet honoring our presidents and founders, the necrology service, fabulous speakers, music, Gold Key, scholarship recipients and time for fellowship with friends, both old and new. Al1 of this will occur in the lovely Hilton Hotel just steps from Easton. I hope you are planning to be part of the busy, funfilled wcckend, April 20-221

To the chapter presidents who

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E-mail

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Diana Haskell
8726 Redcloud Court Cincinnati. OH 45219-2317 Home: (5 I J) Cell: (513) 601-3212 E-mail: [email protected]

Treasurer

servcd during the 2010-2012 biennium, thank you for your dedication during lorir' biennium to build the future of your chapter. Along with your fellow officers and leaders, you can be proud of vour bienlrium and your accomplishments. We are looking forward to highlighting you at the Presidents and Founders Banquet ou Saturday, April 21.

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P.O. Box 415

Kalida.

OH 45853
Beta Eta

(419) 532-1762

E-maii: [email protected]
Jane

Meese

Corresponding Secrttary

11467 Highland Park Road Logan. OH 43 I 38-s560

740-385-3499 E-mail : j [email protected]

Alpha Xi

Judith G.

Gebhart 665-0517
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farli*menlarian

7595 Meeker Road

Dalton.
(937)
E-mail

OH

45414-2043
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Ann M. Todd .,.............. 162 I Butlcr Road

Wakeman,
(4401 E-mail

. Editor

8J9-2069
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[email protected]

OH

44R89

Zeta

Beth A. Archer ....... lmmediate Past President I 140 Ellen Drive Zanesville, OH 43701-6012

("740)453-6439

Alpha Psi

E-mail: archerl 140(Eaol.com

The Voice of Alpha Delta State (ISSN 08915636) is published in the months of October, January, April and June by The Delta Kappa Gamma Society lnternational of Ohio at3621
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To the incorning chapter presidents ri'ho rvill be serving during the 2012-2014 bienniurn. rvelcone and thank you for having the confidence to take on the challcngc to continue to build the future of your chapter. Just think, you will be president during the celebration of the 75'r' annivcrsary of Alpha Delta State. In addition to our statL- convcntion. you can register for the DKG International Convention, July 24-28,2012 1n the Big Apple. There rvill be many workshops. time fbr fellowship and sharing, the installation of the new Intemational officcrs. and opportunities to enjoy the sights of NYC. It would be great to share the time with a huge delegation of Alpha Delta State rnembers. Many of your state committees have becn very busy at work, and will infonn members ol their progress in their repofts that will be part of the convention packet. I am so prond of all they are doing to make Alpha Delta State a strong and vibrant organization that promotes personal and professional grorvth of our members and cxcellence in education. I also want to commcnd the chapter ofltcers and chairmen rvho completed their biennial reporls, and their state counterparls who then compiled thc chapter information for the International biennial rcports. Great job! The Leadership Development committee is excited about presenting the Area Chapter Leadership Workshops schedulcd for June 19. 20 and 21.2012. These r.vorkshops are designed to assist all chapter leaders learn about their leadership responsibilities at the chapter level. You will find the registration form in this issue of The Voice. Those chapters who send a team find the experience even more beneficial than those who send just one person. We hope that all chapters will be represented by members of their leadership team at one of the three area workshops. In regard to Ohio's gambling laWs and DKG raffles The suggestion has been made that groups wanting to conduct raffles should offer something for the members' donations such as a candy bar, a pencil or something that shows an exchange for participants' purchase of tickets. The "lucky" ticket selectcd would also be given the special raffle item. The first eight months as your state president have been very busy! Thank you for your support and patience. I am reminded each day how much membership in Delta Kappa Gamma enriches my life. Please call ol1 me if I can help or suppoft you and your chapter in any way. Fondly,

www. deltokoppogamm a. o?g/ OH

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Vet to share stories; inspire members

Dr. Robert Sharp is a lifelong Ohio resident. Born in Niles, he received his B.A. in Zoology and M.A. in Aquatic Ecology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He
then served in the U.S. Air Force for five years as a KC-135 instructor/evaluator navigator with the 17th Bomb Wing of Strategic Air Command and is a Vietnam veteran. He left the Air Force to attend The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, received his D.V.M. degree in 1979 and has practiced in southern Ohio
since graduation.

He married his hometown sweetheart and Miami alumna, Susie Reid. Dr. Sharp and his wife Susie grew up on Lincoln Avenue in Niles. Susie's mom was his music teacher and his dad was her high school principal. The Sharps have been married for 4l years and live in a restored Victorian home in Hillsboro with a variety of animals. They have two children, Amy and Reid. Amy, a Miami University graduate, works daily at the practice. She and her husband Matt have two sons, Charlie and Robbie. Reid, also a Miami University graduate, is completing his last semester of vet school clinic rotations at The Ohio State University and will join Dr. Sharp in his practice after graduation in June.

Dr. Sharp's hobbies include: trapshooting, hshing, camping' flying radiocontrolled model airplanes, and motorcycling. He has been riding motorcycles for over forly years and rides about ten thousand miles annually. Rob is a Presbyterian Elder, a Rotarian and Paul Harris Fellow, a member of the' American Veterinary Medical Association, the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, the Amateur Trapshooting Association and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. His book, No Dogs in Heaven?, published by Running Press (an imprint of Perseus Books), is currently in its 5th printing and is available in North America and Europe in both hardbound and trade paperback. His monthly column "Ask a Country Vet" in Counttl, Living magazine is read by millions. Alpha Delta State members will be inspired by Dr. Sharp's story of writing about his experiences as a country vet who must sometimes be a psychologist, a businessman! a hand-holder, a mind-reader, a benefactor and even a CSI detective. Members will quickly realize Dr. Sharp has all the qualities of a great country vet - a love for animals and a love of the outdoors. He is also a people person - very imporlant because the animals usually come tugging a human on the other end of the leash.

Dr. RobertSharp, DVM

Committee goal: Reclaim former members

The Expansion Committee has set a goal

of reciaiming sixty former Delta Kappa

Gamma members. At the 2013 State Convention, the committee will recognize

Assistance available with standing rules

The State Bylaws/Policies and Procedures Committee will be presenting a workshop, You'Chapter's Standing Rules,at our State Convention in Columbus this April. Our committee members look forward to helping you update, revise and rewrite your chapter's standing rules. Please bring a copy of your current standing rules, if you have one. Come any\,vay, even if you don't. Our members hope to see you at our workshop. We look forward to assisting you. If you have not already shared your chapter rules with our committee, please bring a copy with you to the convention. Give them to any committee member or place in the collection box at the registration table. Our committee is continuing the process of revising the Alpha Delta State Bylaws. We welcome member input. Bylaws/Policies and Procedures Committee Members: Judy Blackmon, Delta Omega; Janet Hess, Beta Psi; Sandy Kachurek, Alpha Eta; Donna Myers, Kappa; Beclq Maggard, Delta Omega, Chairman.

those chapters that have been successful in 'reclaiming' one or more of their former members. If your chapter needs additional suggestions to reconnect with former members, the convention workshop, "The Other is Gold," may provide several new ideas. Also, remember you may use one of the sample letters provided in the fall "President's Packet" as a way to reach out to former chapter memnotify commitbers. Don't be left out

tee chairman, Peggy Brooks, at [email protected] to inform

the Expansion Committee of your chapter's successful efforts!

Expansion Committee: Ellen Andrews, Beta Gamma; Nancy Dicken, Alpha lota; Kathryn McClendon, Zeta; Pat Miles, Alpha Theta; and Peggy Broohs,
Sigma, Chairman.

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See article on back page of this issue for fuither information and instructions.

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A dollar is the

difference
Hujambo (Swahili for "Hello"). The Educational Excellence Committee, formerly

Ghapter Leadersh ip Development Workshop Registration

Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future

the Program of Work committee,

has

several responsibilities. This year we will concenhate on the International Schools for Africa Project. Our convention workshop (first session - D) will provide you with information about the schools and

Brought to your area by your Alpha Delta State Officers Galling: Chapter Officers, Gommittee Chairmen and Members
Every member of Alpha Delta State is invited to attend lhe 2012 Chapter Leadership Development Workshops. The workshops are designed to help chapter members build successful chapters. Choose the most convenient date and location from those listed below.

give you the opportunity to experience music, Swahili and dance. You will be provided with ideas to take back to your members to support the "A Dollar is the Difference" theme. Our goal is to generate $5,000 annually to Schools for Africa from Alpha Delta State. Donations support educational needs, buildings, and teachers in eleven countries. Asante
(Thank You). Pat Cermak, Chairman, Educational Excellence Committee

GHOOSE ONE:
Tuesday, June 19,2012 Amish Door Restaurant 1210 Winesburg Street
Wilmot, OH 44689

Wednesday, June

20,2012

St. Michael's Church 312 North Broad Street Kalida, OH 45853 Grace United Methodist Church

Thursday, June21,2012

310 East Market Street Washington Court House, OH 43160

Daily

Schedule: 9:00 AM

Convention Schedule at a Glance*

Hotel check-in begins 4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
....

Registration

12:00 Noon

- Lunch

3:00 PM

Closing

Cost: $20.00

Please make checks payable to Alpha Delta State and mail to:
Tammy Schroeder, Chairman P. O. Box 415 Kalida, OH 45853

Friday, April20,2012

Registration Deadline: May 31, 20'12

Chapter: Address: Phone: E-Mail:

6:00

p.m.

Convention Registration
Leadership Dinner

8:00 p.m. Chorus Rehearsal

following reception

(by invitation) .......... Reception immediately

Saturday, April 21, 2012

8:15 a.m. .. Executive Board Meeting 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. ..... General Session

Wellness sessions 6:00 a.m. ...... Registration 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. ..... Breakfast Bar

Member in Delta Kappa Gamma is a gift. Your ieadership is a gift to Delta Kappa Gamma.
Confirmation and directions will be sent after your registration is received.

l0:40 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. l0:40 a.m.

...........Agora and Info Fair

Alpha Delta State

- ll:25

a.m. .......... Workshop Session I Name Address Phone

Tour of-Pre-Convention Ohio State House l:00 P.M. Friday, April 20, 2012

Workshop

......... Workshop Session II Birthday Luncheon 12:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m. . ,... Chapter President Line up 6:00 p.m. Presidents/Founders Banquet

l1:35 a.m. -12:20p.m.

Chapter

E-mail

Sunday, April22,2012
Necrology Service 8:15 9:15 a.m. .......... Inspirational Breakfast

Send registration to: Mrs. Joyce St.Clair, 1283 Ashwood Ct., Lancaster, OH 43 130 Or E-Mail: [email protected]

a.m.

Ifyou have questions, contact Joyce by phone: 740-974-3421.

Directions and parking suggestions will be sent after your registration form is received.

* Times subject to change

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Check out the new website for The Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation at DKGEF.ORG to learn more about The Seminar for Purposeful Living to be held July 19-21 in Washington D.C. Learn about educational projects and professional development awards for which your chapter and you may apply. Virginia Koch, ADS Liaison, The DKG Educqtional Foundation

Hats off to Chapters!

Completing reports is not high on most people's lists of things to do. I must tip my hat to our chapter personnel for completing and retuming the 2012 Biennial Reports by the February 1 deadline. I must also tip my hat to the Alpha Delta State chairmen and officers for compiling and sending the state reports to Intemational Headquarters by the March I dead-

Chapters 'fatten' World Fellowship fund

Remember all those pennies, loose change and holiday stockings you filled in the past two years to benef,rt the World Fellowship Fund? They really do add upl In addition to contributions from chapter treasuries and fundraisers such as raffles and auctions, the grand total sent to the World Fellowship Fund during 2010-2012 was $8,253.05. This was from 60 of the 92 chapters reporting to World Fellowship Chair, Becky Leighty. There were a few chapters that indicated they had contributed some money during this biennium, but they did not have firm figures to report. Therefore, this amount is a little lower than the actual amount contributed. Thanks so much for your generosity, members of Alpha Delta State! This money is used to fund scholarships (also known as endowments or fellowships) for graduate students in foreign countries desiring to do graduate work in either the USA or Canada. Deserving students are chosen by the Institute of International Education (IIE) in cooperation with the Fulbright Fellowship organization. Hence, the word "fellowship" in World Fellowship really stands for scholarship or endowment. Contributions for our chapters ranged from $10 to $970. That is not a typo! A chapter with only 38 members contributed $970 from individual donations over the two-year period. Congratulations, Gamma Zeta! A total of 22 chapters contributed

line. World Fellowship, Membership,

Necrology, Finance, Educational Excellence, Communication/Publicity, Scholar-

ship and Presidents' repofts were included. The information from these reports will be used at the state level as we
plan the summer chapter leadership workshops and other state meetings. Thanks for your great response!

Dr. Norma Kirby, Alpha Delta State

President

lnsurance available
Several chapters have inquired about pur-

$100 or more over the biennium. They are Beta, Gamma, Epsilon, Zeta, Tau, Phi, Alpha Zeta, Alpha Sigma, Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma, Beta Zeta, Beta Kappa, Beta Nu, Beta Upsilon, Beta Chi, Gamma Zeta,Gamma Xi, Gamma Pi, Gamma Sigma, Gamma Phi. Delta Theta, Delta Phi, and Delta Omega. Since Alpha Delta State was not assigned a World Fellowship graduate student this year, we have been supporting the A. Margaret Boyd graduate student who received a similar scholarship using funds from A. Margaret Boyd Foundation instead of World Fellowship along with her Fulbright Scholarship. She is Gesnita Nugraheni from Indonesia. She is attending the University of Toledo. Chapters in the Toledo area especially have been in contact with Gesnita. Other chapters throughout the state have "adopted" students in other states who are profiled in the World Fellowship page of the DKG website. They have sent cards, notes ofencouragement, etc. as they have found out about the needs oftheir students. Beclq, Leighty, Chairman, Alpha Delta State World Fellowship

chasing liability insurance since they have been asked to provide proof of coverage by the owners of the facility where they meet. In today's economy. insurance is more important than ever and
must be affordable. From the information

regarding insurance from International, reduced rates are offered on the chapter

insurance package, including general liability, accidental, bonding, identity theft, property and directors/officers liability policies. These rates are a direct
result ofpursuing the best possible insurance packages available. Do your part today and make sure your chapter has the protection it needs. For more informa-

Plan to attend Leadership Development

Would you like to be a better leader for your chapter? Would you like to help build a more vibrant chapter? Would you like to know more about Alpha Delta State? Are you a chapter officer? Are you a new DKG member? Have you accepted a leadership
role in your chapter? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, the Area Chapter Leadership Workshops are the place for you. At the workshops, you will have an opporfunity to meet with other chapters' leaders and with your state officers to explore ways to build your leadership skills and build a more efficient, vibrant chapter. During the workshops, these topics and more will be discussed: expectations of chapter officers, educational excellence, gold key, strategic action plans, standing rules, parliamentarian guidelines for conducting meetings, recruiting and maintaining membership, orientation and reorientation. The workshops will be held on June 19 in Wilmot, June 20 in Kalida and June 21 in Washington Court House. Choose the one most convenient for you and join us for a day of fellowship and leaming! The deadline for registration is May 31. Registration form available in this issue. Tammy Schroeder, Chairman, Leadership Development Team

tion, call AIM (Association

Insurance Management, Inc.) at l-8000-876-40044.

PLANS ARE BEING MADE FOR

The First Capital

Biennial Seminar 2013

Thursday, June L9-21

,20!3

Experience the rich history of

Ohio's first capital

Chillicothe

Watch for details in future issues of The Voice

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Membership ideas are shared

Is your chapter looking for new members? Many chapters have found ways to attract new members other than inviting fellow teachers. One chapter has a "Bring a Friend" to a meeting. This has been very successful for them. Another chapter conducts an education workshop for members and nonmembers with PDUs available. They have Delta Kappa Gamma Membership Brochures available. Do any of your members volunteer outside of a school setting? Perhaps there are other retired teachers volunteering there also. Remember, the 2010 International Convention voted to eliminate the two-year restriction for retired teachers to join Delta Kappa Gamma. For more ideas on attracting new members, come to lhe One is Silver membership workshop at state convention. One key to retaining members is to show them that they are appreciated. Chapters do this in various ways. One chapter gives a rose to a spotlighted member every month. Another gives a rose to recent retirees. One chapter gives a cup and saucer to mernbers for long time service. Bragging about a member at a meeting and in the nern,sletter always makes a member feel special. For more ideas on retaining members, come to the The Other Gold membership workshop at state convention' A big thank you to all chapters for taking the time to complete the Chapter Biennial Membership Report. Your ideas are wonderful and will be shared at state convention and this summer during the Leadership Workshops. Thank you for all you do to keep Delta Kappa Gamma growing.

NEXT DEADLINT FOR THE VOICE

MAY L,2OT2
Forward articles and pictures to: Ann Todd, Editor
atodd @western-rese rve.o rg

Mission in Haiti
Since my retirement in2006,I have made several mission trips to Haiti, and was eagerly awaiting my return to LaCroix Mission. Twenty fellow missionaries and

were scheduled to fly into Port au Prince, Haiti, on January 19, 2010 ... but it was not to be. On January 12, a devas-

tating earlhquake shook Haiti and changed it forever. Reports of death and
destruction flooded the news media. My husband and I anxiously awaited news of the children we sponsor. Our two girls in northern Haiti were safe. Our college student sulived, but his home, his university and his college instructors did not. Our mission team, reduced to nine members. arrived in Port au Prince in

Phi; Vicki

Membership Committee: Linda Diltz, Beta Rho; Katyn Kern-Lezear, Gamma Quinter, Beta Kappa; Marilyn Slusser, Delta Kappa; Emily l4tillian,

Gamma Nu, Chairman.

State BOE meeting to highlight Legislative Day

Each year for our state legislative endeavor, we select a different educational opportunity to offer our members a better understanding of the organizations that provide services to women educators and education. Alpha Delta State Legislative Day will be held Monday,May 14,2012. We attending a State Board of Education meeting conducted at the Ohio School for will be the Deaf, 500 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio. The meeting will begin at 8:30 A.M. It is an event you can join at whatever time is convenient for your travel. We will eat lunch at a local eatery and that cost will
be on your own. Please respond to Joyce St. Clair if you are planning on attending the Alpha Delta State Legislative Day using the form below. Joyce St. Clair, Alpha Delta State Legislative Advocate
I

April. Crumbled buildings, tent cities, amputees, long lines of Haitian women
waiting for water and food rations-these are scenes I will never forget. LaCroix Mission, located in northern

Haiti, was not structurally

damaged.

School remained in session. Team members helped with school construction. We built school desks that convert into pews for church services. Some team members

worked

in the medical clinic; others

worked in classrooms.

2012 ALPHA DELTA STATE LEGISLATIVE DAY

Name Address E-Mail

Chapter,

Since the earthquake, Haitians around Port au Prince are encouraged to migrate north so LaCroix Mission population is expanding beyond its means. As large families with children move into the LaCroix area, there is a frantic search for shelter. Families are divided among several homes. Class sizes in the mission school average 38-40 students per class.
Supplies and educational materials are limited or nonexistent, but LaCroix teachers maintain disciplined classrooms and
students excel.

Home Phone
t
I

Cell Phone

Anticipated Arrival Time

i Send information

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to:

Mrs. Joyce St.Clair 1283 Ashwood Ct. fancaster, ohio 43130

You may also register at the Alpha Delta State Convention

April20-22,20L2

I appreciate the support of the A. Margaret Boyd Foundation. All monies received will be donated to the LaCroix Mission School.
Joan Ballbach, A. Margaret Boyd
Foundation recipient, Delta Chi

! Or E-Mail: [email protected]

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Chapters are invited to display their chapter scrapbook at the State Convention on Saturday, April 21, 2A12, at the Hilton at
Easton in Columbus, Ohio.

Two tables have been reserved for the display. Please contact Beth Archer by e-mail at archer'[email protected] or by phone, 740-453-6439, before Saturday, March 31, to register your scrapbook.

Boyd Trustees to evaluate dossiers

The A. Margaret Boyd Board of Trustees will meet on May 19 to evaluate and rank

Ann Todd to attend Golden Gift Seminar

Recently, the Intemational Golden Gift Fund Committee met in Austin to select the Golden Gift Recipients who will be attending the Leadership/Management Seminar at the University of Texas, Austin, July I - July I 1, 2012. Our own Ann Todd, Editor of The Voice and a member of Zeta Chapter, has been one of 3l ladies selected to attend. This ten-day experience will provide Ann with classes in effective decision making, networking, leadership styles, presentation skills, comrnunication skills, etc., tar-rght by professors of the McCombs Business School at the University of Texas at Austin. Ann cuuently teaches business courses at Westetn Reserve Middle/High School where she also serves as the varsity volleyball assistant coach and 8th grade boys' basketball coach. Shc completed her undergraduate work at Findlay College ancl eamed a Master of Arts with school counselor licensure fiom Heidelberg Coilege. She and her husband, Jiur, have three children: Seth and Kristen, 21, and Nolan, 18. Thcy operate a generation family farm ofroughly 800 acres and have a flock ofsheep. The International Golden Gift Fund Committee is proud to coniinue to fund major expenses associated with the unique and stimulating experience for personal and professional growth. Alpha Delta State rvill benefit from Ann's participation in the LeadershiptManagemenl Seminar.

of intemational students requested from the Institute of Intemational Education. Two Alpha Delta State memdossiers

bers submitted applications before

February

the

deadline. These applications

will also be considered at the meeting. The current A. Margaret Boyd recipient, Gesnita Nugreheni, from Indonesia, is a student at the University of Toledo.
She reports this is a busy semcster for her as she is writing her thesis. She is very appreciative of all of the cards, notes and gift cards sire has rcceived from Alpha Delta State members. We hope Gesnita will bc ablc to attcnd stale convcntion. Em i ly Wil liarns, Sel ections Chairncur

Alpha Nu member part of medical study

Veneta Thropp, a 64-year nember of Alpha Nu was featurcd on February 29, 2012. on NCB 4 (Columbus) at 7:00 PM. At age 95. Veneta underwent an experimcntal procedurc to stretch her heart valve at The Ohio State University Ross Heart Center. She is only the 9th person to have this procedure which is part of ar.r
experirnental study. February was National Heart Month.

Gamma Alpha loses charter members

Neva Locker, 85, of Carrollton passed away February 6,20\2, in the Cleveland Clinic after a trvo nonth illness. She was a charter member of Gamma Alpha Chapter in Canton. Neva graduated from Capital University in 1948 with a degree in music. She tanght instrumental and vocal music at Magnolia School. In 1951 , she organized The Carroll Tones chapter ol Sweet Adclines for r.vhich she wrote and produced 25 annual musicals. Mrs. Locker was inducted into the Carrollton Schools Alumni Foundation's Hall of Fame. She rcceived the Carollton Civic Club's Distinguished Scrvice Arvard, Carrollton Music Study Club's Musician of the Year Award, Canollton Chamber of Commerce Golden Shovel Award and a 55 year Delta Kappa Gamma service au'ard. Catherine Hope Marquardt. passed away at the age of 91. Hope retired fi'om Hoover High School in North Canton as an English teacher, having worked for the district for 34 years. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, AARP, Ohio Retired Teachers Association and Delta Kappa Gamma Socicty International. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, golf and traveled extensively following retirement. Jeanne Leed, Gamma Alpha Communicetions Commiltee Chairman

Joyce St. Clair, Alpha Nu

SGT Nixon serving in Kuwait; Member of Beta Lambda

In April 20 1 1, SGT Melanise Nixon became a member of Beta Lambda chapter. Having supporled Loyce Hopkins in various DKG activities, and having been a guest at several DKG events. Melanise was ecstatic to become a member. In a letter prepared by Nixon, she reflects on attending the Skyrocketing to Leadership Seminar, specifically the presentation by motivational speaker Beth Terry. Shortly after attending the seminar, Melanise was deployed to Kuwait to serr,ie a one year tour of duty as a pharmacy technician, setting up hospitals in the area. SGT Melanise Nixon would welcome any correspondence. Her address is: 325th Combat Support Hospital, Pharmacy Dept., APO-AE 09366.

Venta Thropp

Visit online at:

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Ann M. T
The Voice of Al 3621 Butl Wakeman, OH 44889
Please join us at the Easton Hilton, April20-22,2012 ... we look forward to visiting with all of you! C ome

Tg Co\ vention!
It is your

PRESORT STD US POSTAGE PAID ELYRIA, OHIO PERMIT NO.50

in!

itation to:

renew friE ndships as well

as develop new ones

attend workshops a![d leam while making networking connections, dine with friends, hear inspiring guest
speakers

listenl o beautiful music, visit the! nfo. Fair, AGORA, an art filled display and shop
and the Easton Center, earn the GqLD KEY award and have an amazing week-end of FIIN aN d FELLOWSHIP!
Diana L. Kirkpatrick, Convention Coordinator

Chapter photos wanted for Anniversary celebration

It is not too early to schedule the photo session for Project 201 3. The goal of our project is to collect a group photograph of every Alpha Delta State chapter during the 20ll-2013 biennium. The photographs will become parl of a display at the 2013 State Convention, our 75th Anniversary celebration. So far, five chapters, including Pi, A1pha Tau, Gamma Sigma, Delta Tau and Delta Upsilon, have submitted photographs. Chapters are reminded the photo may be black and white or color and may be up to 8xl0 in size. It is not necessary to employ a professional photographer, but using a tripod is very helpful. Plan your photo session for a meeting with high attendance. Consider using a blank wall or a clear sky as background. Arrange members on steps so everyone can be seen. Do not make the group look into the sun. Print the chapter name on the back of the photograph in pencil. A separate sheet with first and last names of members, in order of arrangement, should be included.

While February 1,2073, is the Project 2013 deadline, photographs may be sent any time to Beth Archer, 1140 Ellen Drive, Zanesville, OH 43701 or you may present them in person. Photos should not be e-mailed.
Beth Archer, State Historian

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28,2012

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