February Meeting

February 1, 2014

Saturday. 9:30 a.m.

Aurora Elementary School

3420 9th St. W, West Fargo, ND 

Program: Homeless Teens in the Community & How to Help Them - Chris Johnson of Stepping Stones, Fraser Ltd

Cost: $5.00 

Hostess:  Communication Com.

    Mari Borr

    Verna LaBounty

Verna’s Viewpoint…

In November, I welcomed Alpha Omicron State president Sandy Starr to our meeting.  She reminded us to recruit, retain, and reinstate to build our membership. Any month, any meeting is the right time to invite women educators to join us at our meeting. 

Ruth Hoglund shared a letter from International congratulating her on her 50 year membership. I salute her dedication to the Society; she’s a terrific role model for all of us.

Beta begins the second half of our year with a lineup of terrific programs. Thank you, Debbie Boyer, for your work. I look forward to initiating new members and installing new chapter leadership. An exercise in leadership traits in women will show characteristics both unique and common to each woman. DKG members are leaders. Thank you to the Rules Committee (Jennette, Muriel and Connie) for revising our chapter rules. The revision is being submitted to the state committee for approval.

Let’s renew our fellowship at the Februrary meeting.

Ruth Hoglund Honored

Congratulations Ruth!

Alpha Omicron President Sandra Starr is pictured with Ruth Hoglund who celebrated 50 years as a DKG member. She received a letter of from International citing her dedication to the Society. To honor her membership she made a contribution to the Kegel Music Fund.

Fleece Blanket Making Project a Success

At the November meeting, members wielded scissors and honed knotting skills to turn out 17 blankets for the YWCA Women's Shelter. State President Sandra Starr participated in the project.

November Meeting

November 2, 2013

Saturday. 9:30 a.m.

Aurora Elementary School

3420 9th St. W, West Fargo, ND 

Program: Fleece Blankets

Bring Fleece pieces and scissors.

Purpose #3

Cost: $5.00 

Hostess:  Rules

     Connie Knain

     Jennette Dittman

     Muriel Brown

Welcome

 Sandra Starr, Pres.

Alpha Omicron State

Verna’s Viewpoint…

I’m excited.

Alpha Omicron State President, Sandy Starr is coming to visit Beta Chapter. Each member will have an opportunity to meet and get to know Sandy as fleece blankets are snipped and tied. Working on a project together affords time to exchange ideas, share experiences, and visit.

I’m excited.

Each Beta member will have an opportunity to take Your Personal Leadership Plan at http://skirtstrategies.com/ If you can’t attend the meeting or you want to do this ahead of time, please go to the website and take this assessment. It’s free. Find it at the lower right hand side of the page. While at the page, check out an article. At the meeting I will share October’s “5 BE”s of women’s power. 

I’m excited.

It’s time to look at the new educators (0-5 years of experience) in your schools as possible recipients of Beta Chapter’s Early Educator Award. I will send you the official invitation (nicely done by Debbie Boyer) in January so they can be invited to the February meeting. Remember they must come to the meeting to be eligible for the award. 

It’s time to fill out the Recommendation for Membership  form (attached) and send it to Jolyn Krabbenhoft.

I’m excited to see all of you on November 2. 

Verna LaBounty, President

Vlabounty@gmail.com

Beta Chapter October Meeting

Saturday, October 5,   9:30 a.m.

Program: Breadsmith

Cost: $5.00

Please pay chapter dues, $70, as soon as possible to Betty Patterson. Bring your checks to the meeting or mail them to her at 118 24th Ave. N., Fargo, ND 58102

Driving Directions for Aurora Elementary 

The school is located at the western edge of West Fargo. For a visual of directions click here 32nd Avenue to 9th St. W (not be confused with 9th St E) in West Fargo and turn left (south) on 9th until you see the school on your right.Turn right on 33rd Avenue (doesn’t show on map) and park on the west (back) side  of the school building.

State Executive Board Meeting

Beta members, Connie Knain, Debbie Boyer and Verna LaBounty attended the Alpha Omicron State Executive Board Meeting in Mandan on September 21, 2013.

Registration for the meeting - Karen Walz, Lisa Olson, and Jean Thompson

Verna LaBounty serves on state Rules Committee.

Connie Knain, Sandy Starr and Peggy Donahe
confer about state history.

President Sandra Starr; Parliamentarian, Diana Schneider; Secretary Jan Repnow;
and Esther Eustice prepare for the meeting.

Techies (Callie Lehr, Debbie Boyer, and Vicki Roehl)
help get computer and projector to work.

Success! Sandy Starr shows the DKG website.

Fun at the Gastro Pub and Billiards

Beta members met at the Gastro Pub for food, fellowship and pool. The photos tell the tale of fun and games.

Donna Terbizan, Ann Braaten, Betty Patterson

Gerry Flaig and Connie Knain

Betty Patterson, Collette Folstad, Joan Wolff