April Meeting

The Whys and Whats of Gifted Education

Jolene Beckman-Sternhagen will present a program on the gifted program that she teaches in the West Fargo District.


Meeting Notes:
Saturday 9:30 a.m.
Aurora Elementary School
Finance Committee is hosting.
Cost $5.00

March Meeting

March 1, 2014

Saturday. 9:30 a.m.

Aurora Elementary School

3420 9th St. W, West Fargo, ND 

Program: Travel to Peru

      Debbie Boyer, Jolyn Krabbenhoft and Ginger Deitz

Cost: $5.00 

Hostess:  Literacy/Scholarship Committees

    Bonnie Gates, Robyn Williams

    Ann Braaten

Invite women teachers to Beta meetings. 

Let them see DKG’s professional support network in action.

Verna’s Viewpoint…

   All of you are probably as tired as I am of being cold. The below zero temps and wind chills have made January and February seem long. The morning paper reminded me that March is often our most wintery month. I didn’t need to hear that.

   The Rules Committee has finished its work. Thank you Jennette, Muriel, and Connie. The Nomination Committee begins their task of seeking leadership for Beta Chapter for the coming biennium.

   This prompts me to consider my reasons for accepting various leadership positions:

   ....flattered to be asked by persons who thought I had talent and ability to offer,    
   ....travel opportunities,

   ....an interest in the work of the committee or office,

   ....my turn, or

   ....no good reason why I couldn’t say yes.

   In retrospect, leadership is a challenge and the reward comes from moving the chapter forward and helping members develop and network through programs and projects. I hoped members would be inspired by projects. Chapter business can be dull and routine, but it gives us a solid foundation. Joy comes when members participate enthusiastically.

    Please consider answering the leadership call. Working together Beta members fulfill the goals of DKG and embody the best in the educational profession.

February Meeting Highlights

Sarah Kennedy (right) from Fraser Ltd. described the Stepping

Sarah Kennedy

 Stones Resource Center and its services for homeless 

young people in the F-M community.

Erica Hewitt (below) speaks about her path to teaching as she receives the chapter SEE early educator award. She teaches at Bennett Elementary School.

Verna LaBounty and Mari Borr were hostesses for the meeting.

Muriel Brown and Jennette Dittman

Debbie Boyer, Erica Hewitt, and Jolyn Krabbenhoft

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