Beta Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Meeting Minutes May 2, 2009
Program: Camp Casey-A Camp for Children with Cancer
Beta
Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met Saturday, May 2, 2009, at North Town
Grill in Fargo. Alpha Omicron State President, Dottie Schmelling
was present for her chapter visit.
Beta’s meeting was called to order by Ann Braaten, president with twenty (20) members present and 2 guests.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes of March 7, were accepted as published in the Beta Bits.
Treasurer’s Report: Collette Folstad reported a balance of $1,280.27 with total assets of $31,830.27.
Correspondence: There was no correspondence.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Membership and Courtesy:
Our newest member, Mary Anderson was initiated at this meeting.
Mary is a FACS teacher in West Fargo. Jolyn Krabbenhoft
reported that the committee recommended we extend nominations for new
members as the flood prevented us from meeting in April.
Invitations to membership can be made until the September meeting
when we will vote on acceptance. A new member tea will be hosted
in September with an initiation ceremony in October for any new
additional members.
Scholarship: The Adeline Stevenson Nurse Scholarship recipient will be announced at the State Convention in June.
Finance:
Collette Folstad recommended that we switch our accounts to State
Bank and Trust after researching the advantages. The membership
voted to make the switch.
Literacy:
“Spark a Reader”: Yvonne Timian, Maureen Scott,
Linda Coons, and Debra Boyer suggested using the remaining Golden Grant
money (approximately $197) to buy zoo passes to be used by the children
at the Y-Shelter. The committee will look into the feasibility of
that idea.
Music: Gerry Flaig informed us that Jodi Stende, and 8th grade student in West Fargo, was the recipient of the Kegel Music Award. Jodi is a clarinet player as well as a singer.
Rules:Chapter Standing Rules :
Connie
Knain moved to accept the revisions to the standing rules as presented
by the committee. Verna LaBounty seconded the motion. The
motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jolyn Krabbenhoft has applied for a Golden Grant to
purchase blank books for the campers at Camp Casey. The children
who have/ had cancer will be encouraged to write and illustrate their
own cancer story.
Jolyn also encourage us to consider participating in the Flat Annie Blanton project
started by Xi chapter in Cedar Park, Texas. A likeness of Annie
would be sent to various chapters to provide members an opportunity to
learn about other chapters and their members. Debra Boyer agreed
to create a Flat Annie for our chapter and begin the process of sending
her on her journey to other chapters.
Announcements:
The Alpha Omicron State Workshop is June 12-13, 2009 in Mandan.
State
President, Dottie Dixon enticed us to travel to Mandan for the
Victorian Mystery Tea and other entertaining events. We will be
Swarming to new Heights as we Celebrate Vision to Reality. Go
learn how to start “buzzing” about The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International.
“Activate Your Vision”
2009 Northwest Regional Conference, Red Lion Hotel on the Columbus River
Portland, Oregon, July 29-August 1, 2009
Fall Social, Sept 3, 2009, 7 p.m.
Yunker Farm, 1201 28 Ave. N. Fargo. ND
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Boyer, Secretary
8/26/2009