Delta
Kappa Gamma
Nu
Chapter, Tau State
Mankato,
Minnesota
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society
International, established May 11, 1929,
in Austin,
Texas, is an international honor
society
of over 150,000 key women educators in fourteen countries.
The Nu Chapter was organized at Mankato, Minnesota,
on March 22, 1953.
The colors are red and gold, and the flower is the red
rose.
The Delta
Kappa Gamma Society International promotes
professional and personal growth
of women educators and excellence in education.
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Our
meeting schedule for 2011-2012:
Sept.
19, 5:00 at Dakota Meadows
Minutes of the Sept. 19, 2011 Meeting
Our Delta Kappa Gamma group met
at 5:00 on Monday, September 19, 2011 at Dakota Meadows for lunch and
socializing.
At 5:30, the meeting was called
to order by President Sandi Ekstam. The minutes were reviewed and
corrections were made. Grace Keir stated that we made less money
in 2011 on our spring tea due to having fewer people. We did not
lose money. Alice DiMeglio moved approval of the minutes and
Marion Cords seconded the motion.
The motion was passed.
Grace Keir presented the
treasurer's report. We need to keep in mind that we have $1,000
budgeted for scholarships and grant in aids. There are also state
DKG dollars available. The scholarship money is available for our
members and the grant in aid is for college women majoring in
education. Dues of $80 for this year should be turned into
Grace Keir by mid October. Beth Christensen moved that we approve
the budget and Betty Wortman seconded the motion. The motion was
passed.
Sandi Ekstam shared Sandy
Friday's thank you note for her retirement gift that she received from
our chapter.
New Business Beth
Christensen went over the programs planned for the year. Our next
meeting will be on October 17 for a cooking lesson and dinner at Kim's
Cuisine in Minnesota Lake. We must have 14 participants for this
to take place. Beth needs all reservations and checks for $25
made out to Kim's Cuisine by October 7.
Sandi sent e-mails to former
members to invite them back into our group. New members will be
initiated at our November meeting.
A few members shared some of
their favorite books that they have read. Drawings were done for
others to win these books.
The meeting ended with a "getting
to know you better" game presented by Beth.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Ione Barron,
Recording secretary
Oct. 17 Cooking lesson
with Kim Ernst of Kim's Cuisine
Nov. 17 Partnering with
North Mankato Taylor Library to hear author, Julie Kramer
Mar. 8 Potluck and final
planning for our Spring Luncheon
April 15 Spring Style Show
and Luncheon
April 23 Margaret Preska
will share about her travels
and involvement with an MSUM elem.
school pilot program in the Middle
East
May 19 Tour of Morgan
Creek Winery
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Officers
of the Nu Chapter
President: Sandi
Ekstam
First
Vice President: Beth Christensen
Second
Vice President: Shirley Ruby
Recording
Secretary: Ione Barron
Corresponding
Secretary: Donna Mertesdorf
Treasurer: Grace Keir
Parliamentarian:
Sandy Kirchhoff
Immediate
Past President: Virjean Griensewic
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