Tuesday, August 26, 2014

September Meeting


WHEN:  September 13
             Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

 WHERE:  AURORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
                  3420 9th St. W West Fargo, ND

PROGRAM: HOW TO TALK TO DEFENSIVE OR ANGRY PARENTS
                      Peter Moynihan from Solutions in Moorhead

HOSTESSES:
Jolene Beckman- Sternhagen            Mari Borr
Betty Patterson                                   Bonnie Gates


COST: $5.00

Greetings Beta Sisters,

The DKG International Convention in Indianapolis was an eye-opening experience for me. Imagine 1400 women from 17 countries gathered in one room to celebrate, learn, and conduct business. North Dakota answered roll call with a “Ya sure!”along with creative replies and sounds from the other organizations. The membership realized with crystal clarity the need to recruit younger members as the speaker took a count of the various generations present at the meeting. Traditionalists and Baby Boomers tallied up 1380 members while Generation X had 15 members present and Generation Y was represented by 5 members. Fortunately, we have some ideas to spark membership this biennium.
Our theme for the biennium will be to Learn, Lead, and Serve.We are all pros at learning and Verna highlighted our leadership skills the past two years. So, now it is time to Serve. Let’s start brainstorming ways to reach younger teachers, invite past remembers to reinstate their membership, and make a difference in our community. What can you do to enhance and maintain Beta Chapter? I look forward to hearing you ideas!
                                                                                                          Deb Boyer, President

Chapter Dues $70
Checks payable to The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International may be given to treasurer at the chapter meeting or mailed to:
Betty Patterson 118 24th Ave. N Fargo, ND 58102 

Fun in Indianapolis

Faye Miller and Debbie Boyer on tour bus.
The International Convention started with tours. Debbie Boyer and I went on the Shop 'Til You Drop and Life is a Cabaret dinner/show tours. This was followed by general sessions for society business and breakout sessions on a wide variety of topics. The convention schedule allowed time for exploring the city's restaurants, museums, zoo, government buildings, and shopping malls.
Cabaret Show
Debbie has dinner at the Weber Grill restaurant.
Head table shows the flags of the countries, NW Regional Director Lace Brogdon and President Beverly Helms.

ND delegates at general sessions.

Faye Miller, right, helped conduct the voting for Northwest Regional Director.

Verna LaBounty, Debbie Boyer and Peggy Donahue participate in group discussion at the US Forum.

Zentangle breakout session

Our home away from home.

Friday, July 18, 2014

International Convention

Winging off in a week to attend the International Convention in Indianapolis, IN, Debbie Boyer and Verna LaBounty have an exciting schedule of tours and convention events arranged. Look for pictures and travelogue when they return.



Executive Board Summer Planning Session

Beta Chapter Executive Board met on July 17 to plan meetings and activities for the coming year. Dates and places to meet were selected. Program ideas and possible projects were discussed. Here's a "selfie" of Jolene Beckman-Sternhagen, Linda Mankowske, Verna LaBounty, and Debra Boyer.

Plan to attend the September meeting to learn about plans for the chapter.

Having fun doing a "selfie" at the planning meeting.

Beta Chapter Members Attend June Workshop




Alpha Omicron State 2014 Workshop was held in Grand Forks, ND June 18-19 at the Ramada Inn. Dr. Lace Brogden, Northwest Regional Director, Regina, Saskatchewan delighted attendees as the International Guest. Debra Boyer, president of Beta Chapter and Verna LaBounty, state rules committee member enjoyed the workshops, speakers, and entertainment.

State President, Sandra Starr inspired us with her theme, "Strengthen Our Society: Connect!" Zeta and Epsilon Mu Chapters hosted the event.

Jennifer Wallender (at left below) received the Adeline Stevenson Nurse Scholarship from Beta Chapter.

Sandra Starr, Alpha Omicron State President
Dr. Lace Brogden, Northwest Regional Director
Debra Boyer, Beta Chapter President
Debbie shows Lace how to tie her shawl.



Monday, May 5, 2014

Beta Officers for 2014-2016

Beta Chapter elected 2014-2016 Officers.  Jolyn Krabbenhoft presided at the Ceremony of Installation, and Gerry Flaig led the Delta Kappa Gamma Song. Hostesses Debbie Boyer, Jolene beckman, Donna Terbizan and Verna LaBounty provided treats for the meeting.


Debbie Boyer, President; Jolene Beckman, First Vice-President; Linda Manikowske, Second  Vice-President; Donna Terbizan, Recording Secretary; Ann Braaten, Parliamentarian; not pictured Betty Patterson, Treasurer
Jolyn Krabbenhoft, presider

Gerry Flaig, Music Chair

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

May Meeting

May 3
Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Aurora Elementary School
Officers are hosting.
Cost is $5.00.

Program:  Installation of Officers and Initiation of New Member