2011 Women of Distinction

Colleen Armor - Alpha Upsilon	Bridget Mayak - Alpha Delta
Frances Bassett - Beta Kappa	Simone Miller - Alpha Phi
Ellen Brosnan - Theta	Susan Mullen - Alpha Zeta
Marge Buzogany - Alpha Nu	Cindy Reynolds - Beta Rho
Rosalie A. Dibert - Theta	Joan Roy - Alpha Zeta
Nancy Fondrk - Upsilon	Judith L. Schaffer - Alpha Upsilon
Louise Garverick - Beta Kappa	Mary Jane Schultz - Beta
Mary Beth Girardi - Upsilon	Jill Shirey - Omega
Barbara Giuffrida - Beta Pi	Lynn Sibley - Alpha Theta
Doris M. Goerlitz - Phi	Taska Smola - Upsilon
Lisa Hoffman - Alpha Nu	Arlene Troutman - Nu
Rosemary Hulsman - Theta	Annie Laurie Williams - Pi
Barbara K. MacDonald - Alpha Xi
2011 Women of Distinction Presentation.
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The following criteria have been established to create a consistent recognition for Alpha Alpha State members. Consider the following criteria in order to complete the nomination form to nominate one of your chapter members for the 2011“Woman of Distinction” Award:

• Recognition must be for an honor or distinction received or service performed beyond The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
• Recognition will be given on an annual basis during the State Convention. This year’s candidates shall have received their honors between May 15, 2010, and April 10, 2011.
• The nominee must be a contributing/participating member in good standing with her chapter (including Active, Reserve, Honorary members).
• A complete nomination form will be filed with the chairman of The Professional Affairs Committee by April 20, 2011, in order to be recognized at the 2011 convention. Nominations for candidates receiving awards after the stated deadline may be resubmitted for recognition during the following year’s convention.
• All applications to Woman of Distinction, received in a timely manner will be reviewed and evaluated by the Professional Affairs Committee to determine those applicants with the highest distinction as only a limited number of applicants will be honored.
• Included in the application form must be a description of the nominee’s distinction and how this distinction has fulfilled one or more of the seven purposes of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Please support your recommendation with specific examples.
• All Album of Distinction awardees will be honored at the Friday Night Reception on June 10, 2011, at the State Convention. Award winners and their Chapter Presidents (or a designee) are expected to attend.
• A wallet-size color photo (jpeg preferable) of the nominee must be included with the nomination form. Please do not send newspaper photographs.
• Any member can file a nomination form on behalf of another member.
• All awardees will be notified of their selection by May 15, 2011, in time to register for the Convention.

Please complete the Nomination Form found in the Keystonian, online or check with your Chapter President and submit it no later than April 20, 2011 us at State Convention to acknowledge, celebrate, meet, and greet the recipients of the 2011“Woman of Distinction” Award.

 

Toward the end of The Presidents’ Banquet on Saturday evening, suspense filled the air. Everyone anxiously awaited the announcement. Who would receive the most prestigious award in the state? After a long listing of her qualifications, Haddie Weber was proclaimed as the 2011 recipient, the 22 nd Delta Kappa Gamma woman to be bestowed with this honor. Joy, smiles, cheers, applause then filled the room as Haddie approached the podium and accepted her award.

A member in Delta Kappa Gamma since 1984, Haddie Weber has enthusiastically shared her talents with this organization. This retired music educator, current piano teacher, and church organist has served DKG as pianist at state conventions and regional conferences and as a vocalist in many state, regional, and international choruses. She also acted as The State Music Committee Chairman from 1991-93 and led workshops on music at state area conferences.

As Judith Schaffer stated, “Haddie never says NO when asked to take on a task!” Over the years, she has filled many leadership positions in Alpha Phi Chapter, including several terms as President. She also served Alpha Alpha State as the 2003-05 Recording Secretary, as Chairman of Communications, World Fellowship, and Projects Committees and as a member on numerous other committees. She has just completed a term on the Pennsylvania Expansion Team.

Haddie has fervently supported the good works of Delta Kappa Gamma. She not only established in her chapter an annual scholarship for a female education major, but also leads fund-raising efforts to maintain it. For the state, she presented workshops on DKG collaborations with ABC Quilts, Parents Anonymous, and America’s Promise.

In so many ways, Haddie has been a cheerleader for active membership in DKG. She created a chapter newsletter contest and designed a brochure for the state. According to Sarah Moreno, President of Alpha Phi Chapter, “She has worked tirelessly to bring new membership into our chapter, has assisted new officers in keeping alive our traditions, and brings back from conventions a sense of purpose to our members.”

Our 2011 Alpha Alpha State Achievement Awardee is a petite powerhouse with limitless enthusiasm, amazing humility, and impeccable style. In short, she graciously wears a vast variety of hats (along with adorable high heels) and is an invaluable asset to Delta Kappa Gamma. Congratulations, Haddie!

submitted by Melody Hannegan, Achievement Award Committee Chairman