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Chapter Officers
2008-2010

President                                        Mrs. Lorraine Dosher

First Vice-President                            Mrs. Corrie Logan

Second Vice-President                      Mrs. Margaret Hool

Recording Secretary                          Mrs. Donna Johnson

Corresponding Secretary                      Mrs. Debbie North

Treasurer                                            Mrs. Eula McKown

Parliamentarian                                   Mrs. Ruth Haigood

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Chapter Committees

SOCIETY BUSINESS

CCONSTITUTION and BYLAWS
COMMITTEE
Lilian Rathman, Chairman (772-0104)
Ruth Haigood (required), Angela Reiher,
Gail Herring, Dorothy Stallings

BUDGET and FINANCE COMMITTEE
Carolyn Wallace, Chairman (840-3221),
Cynthia Collier, Cindy Damon (through 2012),
Carryovers: Gretta Fisk, Darla Bertino

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Linda Ewing, Chairman (853-2802),
Debbie North, Lynette Hollingsworth

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Barbara Rountree, Chairman (662-3704)
Lou Ayers, Jewel Lockridge (through 2012),
Carryovers: Dorothy Stallings, Gretta Fisk

ARCHIVES COMMITTEE
Mrs. Lilian Rathman, Chairman (772-0104),
 Cindy Damon, Rachel Stanfield

CEREMONIALS COMMITTEE
Margaret Hool, Chairman (829-1142),
Sue Margaret Hughes, Corrie Logan, Sarah Lee

NECROLOGY COMMITTEE
Mrs. Lacreta Carr, Chairman (836-4031)
Annita Maxwell, Mary Colvin

PROGRAM OF WORK 

PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Corrie Logan, Chairman (776-4007)
Members are the chairmen of the following
Committees as well as those of Ceremonials
and Social Affairs.

PERSONAL GROWTH
AND SERVICES COMMITTEE
Lynette Hollingsworth, Chairman (863-5892)
Susan Godfrey, Linda Netherland

PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
Debbie North, Chairman (857-9236)
Gail Herring, Jan Hungate

RESEARCH COMMITTEE
Linda Ewing, Chairman (853-2802),
Carolyn Wallace, Cindy Damon, Treasure Malone

MUSIC COMMITTEE
Cynthia Collier, Chairman (399-0902)
Debbie North, Angela Reiher

LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Carolyn Wallace, Chairman (840-3221)
Sue Margaret Hughes, Lou Ayers

YEARBOOK COMMITTEE
Jan Hungate, Chairman (799-5751),
Gail Herring, Barbara Rountree, Margaret Hool,
Jewel Lockridge

LOCAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE
Corrie Logan, Chairman (776-4007)
Debbie Nortyh, Lois Ohlsson, Darla Bertino

SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Rachel Stanfield, Chairman (666-0616)
Betty Clark, Angela Reiher

TELEPHONE COMMITTEE
Betsy Curry, Chairman (772-5486)
Hellen Yarber. Betty Clark

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Zeta, Mary Clayton (Chapter Member)
Gretta Fisk, Chairman (840-2490),
Jan Hungate, Sara Lee

GRANTS-IN-AID COMMITTEE
Mary Strange: Lynette Hollingsworth (863-5892)
Lena Amsler: Linda Ewing (753-2802)
Christine Peters Barnett: Lilian Rathman (772-0104)
Variel Starr Garner: Cynthia Collier (399-0902)

WORLD FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE
Sarah Lee, Chairman (717-2482)
Joy Pinto, Laura Speegle

 ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS COMMITTEE
Jewel Lockridge, Chairman (662-3354),
Raye Evers, Linda Ewing, Lacreta Carr

Technology/Communication 

TECHNOLOGY
Mrs. Gail Herring, Chairman (863-5323)
Barbara Rountree, Jewel Lockridge

COMMUNICATION
Barbara Rountree, Chairman, (662-3704)
Margaret Hool, L. Ruth Haigood,
 Jewel Lockridge, Gail Herring

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Past Zeta Chapter Presidents

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Zeta Chapter Achievement Award Recipients

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Alpha State Achievement Award Recipients

The following have been recipients of the prestigious Alpha State Achievement Award:

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Zeta Chapter Charter Members

All Zeta Chapter Charter Members are Deceased

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Ideal Delta Kappa Gamma Member

A Brief History of Zeta Chapter

Zeta Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International has a colorful and impressive history.  Since it was the sixth chapter organized by Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, it was given the name "Zeta."  On December 7, 1929, at a luncheon in the Hilton Hotel, Zeta Chapter was installed by Dr. Blanton, the National President and Founder of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society.  There were 32 active and 2 honorary members initiated on that day.  Membership grew to include members from all levels of education and both teachers and administrators.  Zeta has provided two state presidents and numerous other state officers, committee chairmen and members, and area coordinators.  Some Zeta members have represented Alpha State on International Committees. The chapter has long been a highly respected chapter in Texas.

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Scholarship

Zeta Chapter has one scholarship, the Zeta Mary Clayton Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded each spring to a Zeta member desiring to further her education. Guidelines for submitting an application are available from the chairman of the Scholarship Committee.

Grants-in aid

Zeta Chapter has four grants-in-aid. Recipients for each grant-in-aid are selected from McLennan County high school female applicants who wish to complete education required for teaching. Guidelines for submitting an application for a grant-in-aid are sent each spring to area high school counselors in McLennan County .

Mary Strange Future Teacher Recruitment Award

Mary Strange was a charter member of Zeta Chapter and served as the chapter's first recording secretary. Miss Strange was an art teacher and later served as art and writing supervisor for the Waco schools. However, she was recognized by many for her work with the young women at Waco High School . For many years following her death, a longtime friend sent a check annually to Zeta in memory of Miss Strange. This amount was added to by Mrs. Jamie Hoover, sister of Miss Strange, and Zeta members to be awarded to a young woman--a graduating senior--from one of the high schools in McLennan County desiring to pursue a career in the field of education. The award is now supported through contributions by Zeta members.

Variel Starr Garner taught homemaking at Moody High School for many years. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She joined Zeta Chapter in 1972 and held many offices including Zeta president 1984-1986. Upon her death the family established the Variel Starr Garner Future Teacher Recruitment Award to be given to a female high school student in McLennan County who plans to become a part of the teaching profession. This award is granted every other year.

This grant-in-aid bears the name of the late Miss Lena Amsler of McGregor, Texas , the donor and a charter member of Zeta Chapter. It was established in 1973 and grew as a result of the gifts from Miss Amsler during her lifetime and the generous bequest to Zeta Chapter provided in her will in 1979. Zeta Chapter expresses tribute and deep gratitude to the late Miss Amsler who was a devoted teacher, a generous benefactress, and an honored member of Zeta Chapter. Recipients of this grant-in-aid shall be worthy women who have successfully completed their sophomore year of college in the field of education, and for women who wish to return to, or to enter, the teaching profession.

ristine Peters Barnett was a long time principal of Mart Elementary School in Mart, Texas . She began her administrative position as principal in 1926. She was a highly respected educator of McLennan County . Mrs. Barnett, a charter member of Zeta Chapter, established this grant-in-aid by making a gift to Zeta Chapter on April 18, 1980. The intent and purpose of this gift was to offer financial aid to worthy college women who wish to complete their professional training in education and/or assist women in updating their certification to return to teaching or to pursue a higher degree in education.

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