From left to right: Diane Blodgett, Corresponding Secretary, Marilyn Wallace, Recording Secretary, Terri Vest, 2nd Vice President, Cassie Major, 1st Vice President and Pat Lane, President.
Members of the society brought books for New Beginnings, an organization they will be supporting this year.
Delta Chapter Officers 2012-2014
President Pat Lane 223-6896 1st Vice President Cassie Major 2nd Vice President Terri Vest Recording Secretary Marilyn Wallace 229-4582 Treasurer Elizabeth Berini Corresponding Secretary Diane Blodgett
Delta Chapter
Founded May 11, 1963
HISTORY OF DELTA CHAPTER
It has been an era of vast change since our oldest member started teaching in 1908. We have seen the changes in a way of life as well as education. The change from horse and buggy to modern automobiles, mimeograph machines to color copy machines, small one room rural schools to consolidated union district schools and contracts containing the non-marriage clause to negotiated contracts containing fringe benefits.
On May 11, 1963 Delta Chapter was born in Woodstock in the old Woodstock Inn. Twenty four members who had previously belonged to the parent Alpha Lambda State Organization elected to be charter members of the new chapter. They were Faith Linsley, Stella Brooks, Rachael Dix, Elizabeth White, Ruth McGill, Dr. Dorothy Collins Miller, Hope Kjellerup, Priscilla Bedell, Ruby Thornley, Marjorie Wooster Woodbury, Mary Herrick. Dr. Karlene Russell, Florence Briggs, Mary Naylor, Virginia Brown, Norma Bailey, Gertrude Sinclair, Jennie Donaldson, Jean Watson, Frances Kiellly, Rosemary Russo, Aline Ward and Alice Fifield. Added to these 24 were seven new initiates: Charlotte Merriman, Ruth Damon, Louise Hutchinson, Katherine Kerr, Emma Sargent, Virginia Smith and Shirley Aitchison.
The first meeting of the new chapter was held in September, 1963 in Barre, at the home of Elizabeth White. Priscilla Bedell was elected president by the fifteen members in attendance.
The membership has grown from a charter group of thirty one educators in 1963 to 49 active and reserve members in 2005. Delta chapter holds five meetings a year. These meetings are held at local area restaurants and include a business meeting, meal and program.
A highlight of Delta Chapter is in the field of scholarship. Money is available to members to further their education or to work toward an advanced degree. Delta Chapter has set up a scholarship fund in honor of two of its members, Faith Linsley and Stella
Committee Chairs 2010-2012
Communication, Newsletter & Yearbook Editor Jan Danziger
Finance/Budget Elizabeth Berini
Membership Donna Legare
Programs/Projects Sue Klinefelter
Music Linda Dickson
Nominations Sandra Wells
Personal Growth and Services Representative Pat Lane
Professional Affairs Terri Vest
Scholarship Caroline Pellon
World Fellowship Representative Nancy Ewins
Curriculum of Hope Representative Grace Sweet
Public Relations Representative & Historian Marilyn Wallace
Chapter Historian- Marilyn Wallace
Photographer Winnie McCormick
State Newsletter Editor Jan Danziger
Yearbook Editor Jan Danziger
Woman and the Arts Retreat Jan Danziger Members of the society brought books for New Beginnings, an organization they will be supporting this year.
Delta Chapter- 2011-2012 Meetings
Saturday, January 21, 2012
DKG held a meeting at Susanna's Restaurant
in Berlin. Lian Brehm gave a power point presentation of her
trip to Japan.
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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Women and the Arts Retreat
Twinfield Union High School
9:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Planting Hope with Schools in Nicaragua at the Steak House in Barre, Vt. 5:00 p.m.
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Janet Poeton, Delta Member is third from right
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
Alpha Lambda State Spring Convention
Hosted by Delta Chapter
Best Western Inn Wasterbury , VT
Saturday, May 19, 20112
SPRING TEA with HATS AND GLOVES
First Presbyterian Church of Barre, VT
11:00am Container Garden Presentation and Plant Exchange
Bring a Friend or Perspective Member
Share a suggestion for summer reading, and book trade.
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Wednesday, August 08, 2012
FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION
Four Corners School House-East Montpelier
Program: Women and the Arts Workshops
Wednesday October 17, 2012
Aldrich Library Barre, Vt. 5:00pm
Program: "Treat Yourself"
For every program we contribute to Good Beginnings.
Programs are based on current 'themes' from The Delta Kappa Gamma Program Handbook or suggested by the membership at the annual planning meeting in August.
Past Themes Have Included
Women and Challenges
Current Educational Practices in Vermont
The Arts and Technology in the 21st Century
Keys to a Future- A Safe and Caring World
Empowerment Through Literacy and Numeracy
Global Literacy - The Afghanistan Project.
Other past projects, 'Read to Me,' Delta's Friends in Education' 'Hope in a Box' and 'An Oral History of Early Teachers in Vermont' reflect Delta Chapter's continued emphasis on celebrating and encouraging learning and providing educational leadership opportunities.
Delta Chapter Traditions
Rachael Dix and Agnes Shaw made and presented to Delta Chapter a red satin, gold embroidered scarf to be used in initiation ceremonies. It was first used in April, 1973.
In April 1974, the Chapter voted to buy initiation paraphernalia, which included brass candlesticks, a tray and brass bowl. The bowl would not only be used an installation ceremonies but also as a memorial for deceased members. Florence Briggs was the first to have her name inscribed on it.
Norma Bailey and Gertrude Sinclair presented a red leather Bible and in November, 1974, five gold robes were added, thus completing initiation and ceremonial equipment for meetings.
The Delta Crest and Key were first displayed at the Chapter meeting at the Barre Universalist Church in February 1976. The symbols on the crest were cut from colored felt and mounted on a white cloth background. The key was also make of colored felt and mounted on stiff white cardboard for easy display. These have been used at initiation ceremonies. Evelyn Springstead and Agnes Shaw made the crest and key.
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