Beta Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Meeting Minutes February 20, 2009
 
 
 
 
Program:  A Celebration of Women and Their Music at the Fargo Theatre
Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Zandbroz Variety Store.   Beta’s meeting was called to order by Ann Braaten, president with nine (9) members present.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes of November 7, 2009, approved as read.
Treasurer’s Report:  Collette Folstad reported a balance of $1,902.46 with total assets of $31,131.10.  
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Membership and Courtesy: We were reminded to invite new members and bring them to the March meeting.  We will invite prospective members to the April 10 meeting at the Comstock House.  This will replace the orientation tea. New members will have the opportunities to ask questions and learn more about the organization.
Unfinished Business:
Deb Boyer reported that Flat Annie had been sent to Ohio and to Texas.  Deb also emailed a organization in England and one in Minnesota as potential visits for Annie.  She is waiting to hear from them.
An invitation will be sent to Tau (Whapeton) and Zeta(Mayville) to attend our May meeting when State Pres. Karen Walz visits.
Beta is looking for a new editor for Beta Bits.  Verna LaBounty is willing to mentor the volunteer as she transitions into publishing the newsletter.
 
NEW BUSINESS:
We will be creating “May Baskets” for the YWCA Shelter for the May meeting.  
Connie Knain has yellow permission cards for members to sign to allow the use of their pictures on the websites as well as the newsletters.
The nomination committee of Jo Cavins-Ginger Dietz- and Verna LaBounty are seeking interested parties for the new slate of officers.
 
Announcements:
March 6-The meeting begins at 9:00 at Barnes and Noble.  Pick up a coffee and a treat on your own and head to the left side of the building for our meeting.  The program will begin at 10:00.  It is open to the public and is entitled “Finding Your Passion in Today’s Job Market”.  Remember to bring guests and recommendations of new members to this meeting.
June 11-12 Alpha Omicron State Workshop in Valley City
 
Meeting was adjourned,
    Respectfully submitted,
     Debra Boyer, Secretary
 
 
                                  
                                                
03/03/2010