Alpha Bits
The
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Alpha
Mu Chapter –
Volume No. 10
Issue No. 2 Winter 2009
Presidential
Bits from Jill
Happy
New Year to Alpha Mu sisters,
In
the midst of a struggling economy, a difficult job market and shrinking
education dollars, we need to pause, remember and celebrate the shining moments
and events that we have in our lives.
Our
families, our mental and physical health, our friends and people in our
communities are all part of our very busy lives. The generosity and sharing that take place in
the corners of each of our days can be acknowledged, treasured and appreciated.
From
the strangers who help to dig out our cars when we get stuck, to the folks who
collect for the Salvation Army during the holidays, there are so many people
that help us through some of our more difficult days. We smile and weep through the birth of
babies, school success, sports wins and losses, and the milestones that we
reach, and we are a part of events that will never come again.
Through
the illnesses of our family and friends and the grief of the passing of those
we hold dear, celebration of our lives continues.
Treasure
the giggles of our children, the discoveries of youth and the smiles and
greetings of colleagues, every day.
I
wish each one of you good health, peace and serenity throughout 2009 and
beyond.
Program
Pointes from Lisa
Hello
again DKG sisters and Happy New Year!
Though it’s hard to believe that 2008 has come and gone, I am very
excited about our upcoming events in 2009.
I
recently sent an email outlining our next event at Super Suppers, Saturday, Jan., 24, 12 noon.
http://www.supersuppers.com/menu/index.php?pp=58261ae7&l=1004&s=75025
Please
do not hesitate to call if you need information or are having difficulty
navigating the website. I am sure we
will have lots of fun together, while creating wonderful meals to enjoy on these
cold, snowy winter days.
Don’t
forget to put the Circare Giving Spree on your calendar. We will gather for a wine and cheese
reception on Monday, February 2, 6:30 to
8:00 p.m. Remember we will enjoy a discount
on merchandise all week long, one that we can pass along to friends and family. Circare will give
us a portion of the proceeds from items that are purchased using our special
DKG savings code. I will send out more
detailed information as the event gets closer.
Focus Meeting #3 is a
Continental Breakfast on Saturday, February 28, 9:00 a.m. Jenny Laethem
graciously offered to host the event at the Macomb ISD in Macomb Mall. In addition, Brenda Crane will display her
lovely accessories; creations by Michigan-based company “Butterfly Boutique
Worldwide! Visit www.butterflyboutique.com to
preview their unique items. A percentage
of the sales go directly to DKG.
Thank
you again to Jackie Rentenbach for opening up her
home to us for the Holiday Tea. We
greatly appreciate her generosity! I
hope you had a blessed holiday season.
Ann’s
Allocations
The balance in our checking
account as of January 10, 2009, is $2,629.78.
We currently have 49 members: 47 active, 1 Reserved, and 1 Honorary.
Second
Thoughts from VP Krista
Any
changes in the directory should be directed to me at Krista.mikehall@yahoo.com .
Membership
Matters from Deborah
We are so pleased to have four new Delta Kappa Gamma members.
We wish to extend a warm welcome to Brenda Crane, Barbara Stabile, Diane Bolohan and Debra Stendel.
Please take some time to get to know these fine women at some of
our upcoming events. They have much to contribute to our organization and
your fellowship would be invaluable. Also, remember that Alpha Mu chapter now initiates new members throughout the year so
please feel free to submit names of potential new members to me anytime.
My email address is debloomhuff@comcast.net .
$ for Scholarships Report from Jackie
Thank you to the members of the Scholarship,
Communications and Finance Committees for making our Fashion Show at Talbots a success.
We raised $790 for the scholarship fund.
It was a delightful evening of good fellowship, nice prizes, delicious
desserts and lovely clothes.
Please patronize these local businesses that
donated prizes:
AJ Nails and Spa Bucci Restaurant
Circare Gift Shop
DiNoto’s Genuine Italian Carryout
Edwin Paul Spa Huck’s
Blind Fish Restaurant
Johnny B’s Cookies Something
Special on the Hill
TCBY
Our Scholarship Fund has a total of $990 including donations from the
Christmas Tea. We will contact local
high schools in early spring about selecting young women to receive our DKG
college scholarships.
Communication
Counts from Marcy and Sandy
We
send get well wishes to these friends and members. May Krager
is recovering from a ruptured ulcer that happened just before Christmas. Betty
D. had a heart attack January 5. She is
feeling better and resuming some of her regular activities. Her
Mentorship Memo
from Jane
On November 20, 2008, Katie McPharlin,
was honored as this year’s mentee at a tea at my
home. Katie, a 2003 graduate from Grosse
Pointe North and 2007 graduate of
As seasoned teachers we will provide support and
fellowship, a gift certificate to a teacher store and membership in the
Michigan Reading Association to Katie.
Happy
Birthday
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January 13
Deborah Bloomhuff 19
Kathy Trupiano 20
Kathleen Hilton 21
Denise Homuth Ann Guibord |
February 1 Elaine Christensen 2 Debra Stendel |
March 23
Susan Harris 28
Jane Lucido |
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April 6 Jean Rusing Noel 20
Judy Morlan 24
Suzanne Sommerville 29
Susan Bearance |
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Mark Your
Calendar
Super Suppers, Saturday, January 24, 12:00
noon,
Circare Giving
Focus Meeting #3,
Continental Breakfast, Saturday, February 28,
Executive Board Meeting follows breakfast
Pot O’ Gold Jewelry
Party, Sunday, March 15, 959 N. Renaud, GPW, 4:00 p.m.
Focus Meeting #4, Spring
Dinner, Wed., May 6,
1636 N. Renaud, GPW, 5:00-7:00 p.m.