$ Chapter Treasurers $Please remember to file the IRS Form 999- e postcard, (It is duebefore November 15th) and send a copy to the State Treasurer,Maureen Watt.

Alphamusings T he Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Vol. 75, No. 1 M ONTANA STATE ORGANIZATION Oc tober 2021

Montana State Organization Officers2021-2023

Lorran Depner (Alpha Gamma), PresidentEva English (Iota), First Vice President

Charmaine Mansheim (Alpha Alpha), Second Vice PresidentCookie Bashor (Rho), Recording Secretary

Maureen Watt (Omicron), Acting Parliamentarian at Exec. Bd:Diane Inbody (Alpha Gamma), Corresponding SecretaryNominations Committee: Nancy Cormier (Alpha Alpha),

Carolyn Burns (Rho), Audrey Collins (Omicron)Officers not listed in the May issue:

Eva English, First Vice President Eva graduated from Hinsdale HighSchool and graduated from NorthernMontana College in Havre in 1988 with aBachelor of Technology in Business anda minor in Information Processing. Sheearned a Master of Arts in Library andInformation Science at the University ofMissouri-Columbia in 1992. She washired at Fort Belknap College (laterrenamed Aaniiih Nakoda College). Eva

retired at the end of September 2021. Eva was initiated into Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma in2005 and has served as chapter president. She has also attended international conventions, regional conferences and stateconventions. She is currently MSO webmaster.

Diane Inbody, Corresponding Secretary Diane graduated from high school inGeraldine MT and attended college inBillings at Eastern Montana College(now MSU, Billings). She attended MSUfor a master’s degree. Diane taughtelementary school in Conrad for elevenyears and then taught for twenty-oneyears at Choteau Elementary School. Sheretired for a few years and then becameTeton County Superintendent of Schools

for nine more years. It was a rewarding career, providing delightfulyears with students and opportunities for learning new things everyyear. Diane was initiated into Rho Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma in1974 and has had the opportunity to fulfill many leadership roles atboth the state and chapter levels. This sisterhood of educators hastaken her many places and allowed her to meet and work with manywonderful women. She treasures you all!

Carolyn Burns, Nominations Committee Dr. Carolyn Burns was elected to serve onthe nominations committee. Carolyn began hermusic teaching career in Shelby in 1980. Sheretired from teaching in 2006 to complete her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from MSU-Bozeman. Carolyn was initiated into RhoChapter in 1985. She has presented research papers at state,regional, national and international musicconferences. She is actively pursuing continuedresearch with children’s music in South Africa. There is much more information about

Carolyn on page four.

Audrey Collins, Nominations Committee Past State President Audrey Collinswas elected to serve on the nominationscommittee. She was initiated intoOmicron Chapter in 1997. She served inleadership positions in her chapterincluding several terms as president. Audrey has a Masters degree ineducational technology. She participatedin the 2018 Leadership ManagementSeminar at the University of Texas. Audrey is currently a member of the

International Non-Dues Revenue Committee. Audrey lives in Drummond and taught first grade in Clinton for31 years. Before she retired in May of 2018, she taught quiltingclasses for elementary students after school. Through a GoldenLegacy mini-grant, these students made quilts for cancer patients.This information taken from A History of Alpha Mu State 1940-2019.

Happy Fall and stay safe!

In this issue . . .President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . 2Dates to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . 2Recruitment Grants . . . . . . . . . 3San Antonio Conference. . . . . . . . . 3Catherine Nutterville & Champion of Ed. 4Scroll of Honor & Executive Bd. Pictures.5Committee Reports . . . . . . . . . 6 & 7

Non-Dues Revenue Committee member . .7 Years of membership. . . . . . . 8 “Those Who Served” Ready. . . . . .8 White Roses of Remembrance . . . . . 9

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DEADLINES AND DATES TO REMEMBER2021 - 2022

November 1 - deadline to apply for International - Cornetet Seminar Professional Development November 15 - Chapter treasurers file IRS 990-e Postcard before this date. Send copy to State Treasurer Maureen Watt.December 11 - Mini-grants applications for Golden Legacy grants due to Lloyd-Ann McMahan December 15 - Applications for DKG Ignite (Golden Gift Leadership) due.December 23 - Deadline for articles for the January 2022 issue of Alphamusings due to Joyce EnglishFebruary 1 - Scholarship Applications dueFebruary 15 - Arts & Humanities Submissions for Spring GalleryFebruary 15 - Applications for International Scholarships due February 15 - Applications for Montana State Scholarships due

2022 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONNEW ORLEANS, LA | July 12-16, 2022

“ProgressNot Perfection”

by

Montana StateOrganization

PresidentLorran Depner

Since July, there have been manymiles traveled, lots of workshops

attended and many hours spent learning about our organization onchapter, state and international levels. To say that I have learned alot would be quite an understatement! I attended the International Conference in Portland the middleof July. While there, I attended workshops on membership,leadership and developed some real camaraderie with women fromother states. It is very comforting to know we are not alone in ourmembership decline - this is a nationwide issue and one that ourinternational officers and committee chairs are working hard torevitalize. The last week of July was the officer training in Atlanta,Georgia. This was an intense two days of non-stop focus on jobduties, expectations, goal setting and discussion with women fromall around the United States and Canada. The sessions were verywell presented, again with a focus on leadership andgrowing/retaining membership. Maureen Watt and I attended, andour only complaint was the fact that we did not get to play “tourist”in this fine city as we flew in on Friday night and flew out earlySunday afternoon. I guess it whets our appetite to go back someday. After Atlanta, I came home to settle in and really begin to focuson what I hope to achieve as your Montana State OrganizationPresident. It was very hard to not take personally the three chaptersthat asked to be dissolved. My regret is I did not get to personallytouch base with these chapters and see if there were alternatives todissolving. I sincerely hope these members retain theirstate/international membership and continue to be members of ourorganization. Most of these women have been decades-longmembers and we need and value their wisdom and expertise as wego forward. Our International President, Becky Sadowski, is very focused onmembership and her plea is simple and has become one of my goalsas well for this biennium. If every member brings in just one newmember or reinstates one member, we will double ourmembership. Doesn’t this sound simple? We are not talkingpercentages or mathematical equations - just bring in onenew/reinstated member. What a celebration it would be to havedouble the women we currently have!! My second goal is to visit each of the chapters in our state.Please invite me - I want to meet you or get reacquainted with oldfriends! If geographically close chapters want to combine for aPresident’s visit - “the more, the merrier.” Finally, my third goal is service-oriented. Please choose a timeof year that works for your chapter: Take your choice of these - doone or all!!* 1. Give to food pantries - collect food/money during a chapter meeting and deliver the boxes to your local pantry.

* 2. Women’s Shelters - Chapter members purchase new purses, take off the price tag but leave other tags, fill each purse with “girly” things such as lotions, cosmetics, costume jewelry, inspirational books, pretty underwear, wallet, flashlight, small Bible, alarm clock and every purse has a phone card. The purses are given to a local women’s abuse shelter to be given to a woman who has had to leave home without her purse.* 3. Local Schools - purchase backpacks and fill with school supplies, mittens/hats, personal toiletry items to be given to students in need. The Executive Board meeting on September 18th was a great day!Those that came the night before enjoyed a bit of culture watchingthe mermaids swim at the Sip and Dip Lounge! There were 14members meeting face to face on Saturday and four more joined usvia Zoom. All committees that have chairmen reported on their goalsand planned activities for the biennium. The budget was approved,and I believe everyone left Great Falls with a pretty good feelingabout the next two years. I thank all that attended the meeting andthank those sending in reports who could not attend. Three months into the biennium, I can truthfully say that I did notknow half of what I thought I did about DKG. The service projects,scholarships and grant opportunities, humbleness and graciousnessof our International leadership, the educational travel opportunitiesto conventions and trainings, recorded sessions from the conven-tions for your chapter use, and networking with women from all overthe world are just a very few of the perks. Most of these above-mentioned items are available at your fingertips on the Internationalwebsite. The address is: https://www.dkg.org/. All it takes is your sixdigit membership number and a created password - it is very userfriendly. I can only hope that I continue to learn and grow with thisnew job description of State President and become worthy of theposition. Thank you for your support and confidence. If you havecomments or questions, please do not hesitate to reach me atsonglady@3rivers.net or call/text 406-470-6107.

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Recruitment Grant Recipients Chairman Lorran Depner (Alpha Gamma)

Recruitment grants were awarded during the state convention. “My name is Rachel Ryan and I amfrom Great Falls, MT. I am enteringmy junior year at Carroll College inHelena, MT. I am majoring inmathematics for secondary educationwith a minor in history. After Igraduate, I hope to teach high schoolmath in Montana.”

“ My name is Ivy Semple. I am 20 yearsold and attend the University of Montanapursuing a degree in Elementary Education.As a born and raised rural Montana girl, Iam excited to use my talents and passions tomake a positive impact on the lives of youthand families in Montana. “The goal of earning a college degreewould mean a lot to my family and I, as Iam a first-time generation college student.

As a 2021 Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship recipient I am honoredand appreciate the acknowledgment from this organization ofeducators.”

International Conference in San Antonio, Texas

Audrey Collins (Omicron)

The International Conferencewas held in San Antonio on July22-24, 2021. It was offered in ahybrid model, being an in-personevent but also having on-lineoptions. As an attendee, I wasable to enjoy the workshops,speakers and social events. DKGconferences provide so manyopportunities to grow personallyand professionally and SanAntonio did not disappoint. I was able to connect with members

Audrey Collins in San Antonia, from across the country that I had met

shows the river walk. at other conventions and trainings I can ’t describe the joy in seeing

old friends and in making new ones. I shared a hotel with a completestranger from Texas and we were immediately friends for life! That’sthe power of DKG! There were inspirational speakers, words of wisdom andencouragement from our international leaders, and workshops to addtools to your DKG member toolbox. One highlight for me wasgetting to listen to two different authors of DKG book awards. BothUnveiled Truth by Gail Goolsby and Trauma Doesn’t Stop at theSchool Door by Dr. Karen Gross are on my reading list. I feltprivileged to be able to chat with Gail Goolsby and learn more aboutthe presentations she has offered through Zoom. Dr. Karen Grosswas a dynamic speaker and addressed trauma as something we allneed to gain awareness of and learn how to help those affected bytrauma. The added value in attending a DKG conference is theopportunity to see a few sights along with the regular schedule ofevents. I was able to visit the Alamo, see the Riverwalk and checkout the San Antonio Zoo. I look forward to returning some day andknow that I have DKG sisters nearby that will be happy to be mytour guide.

Audrey enjoying International Conference in San Antonio and Audreywith Gail Goolsby author of Unveiled Truth. Four photos courtesy ofAudrey Collins.

San Antonio Conference Backdrop

International Conference in Portland, Oregon Montana State Organization President Lorran Depner and State TreasurerMaureen Watt having fun at the International Conference in Portland inJuly. Photo courtesy of Maureen Watt.

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Wanted!!Wanted Volume 1 of Those Who Served!

Please contact Maureen Watt 406-560-2031.

Catherine Nutterville RecipientDr. Carolyn Burns (Rho Chapter)

Dr. Carolyn Burns began her music teaching career in Shelby in1980 and was honored to join Rho Chapter in 1985. She taught K-6general music and helped with high school once when the choraldirector left mid-year. She retired from teaching in 2006 tocomplete her Ed. D. in Curriculum and Instruction from MSU-Bozeman. Her research was conducted in a public school, GoodShepherd Primary School (GSPS), with disadvantaged Xhosachildren in 2006. She was presented with a Distinguished ServiceAward for Lifetime Achievement in Music Education by theMontana Music Educators’ Association in 2006 when she returned.Carolyn accepted an Assistant Professor in Music Educationposition in the Music Department at Dickinson State University,ND in 2008. She taught at DSU for six years, but was recruited toteach K-5 music once again in the Dickinson Public Schools forfive more years. During her years with Delta Kappa Gamma in Montana, sheserved as Rho Chapter President and state music chairman (AlphaMu State). When she moved to Dickinson, she became activelyinvolved in Iota Chapter as music chairman, Chapter President andas state music chairman (Alpha Omicron State). She has madeseveral presentations at her chapter meetings and at state DKGconventions in Montana and North Dakota. Dr. Burns’ interest in South African music has taken her toSouth Africa five times. The first time was in 1998 for a two-weekconference in music education. She earned a $500 grant from DeltaKappa Gamma. When she began to work on her doctorate, she wasthe recipient of The Delta Kappa Gamma Catherine NuttervilleInternational Scholarship and The Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha MuState Scholarship in 2003. Through her years of teaching at Dickinson State University,Carolyn was able to initiate courses and present programs for worldmusic. While at DSU, she coordinated lessons about South Africawith other instructors and grade five students. She continued andexpanded her connection with Good Shepherd Primary School overthe next several years. Students at Jefferson Elementary Schoolparticipated in fund raisers that provided books, playgroundequipment, support for their breakfast program, water and waterfiltration system for safe drinking water. Each year, the classeswere able to connect via internet. Rho and Iota Chapters alsohelped with books! In 2020, Carolyn received a Service Award atGood Shepherd Primary School for her educational andhumanitarian work. Carolyn has presented research papers at state, regional, nationaland international music conferences. She is a professional singerand composer. She is actively pursuing continued research withchildren’s music in South Africa. She is so grateful for theopportunities that Delta Kappa Gamma has presented to her.Through Delta Kappa Gamma, she has learned many leadershipskills and has many DKG friends.

Champion of Education RecipientMaureen Watt (Omicron)

Theresa Pierson openedMomma T’s Restaurant inAnaconda in 2016. Asowner/manager she has donemany upgrades and menurevisions in order to meet theneeds of her customers.Recently, due to COVID -19restrictions, she workedtirelessly to meet the everchanging standards. A smalllocal business faces steep challenges in this difficult time. These are her accomplishments to education. Theresa wearsmany hats. She aided the Deer Lodge Booster Club with drama,music and sports contributions. The Cutler Brothers (a communitytheatre group) Rising Star Program for children is another of herventures. She helps the children prepare for performances byrunning lines, sewing costumes, applying makeup, etc. As a single mother, raising her son, she spearheaded TheAmerican Red Cross Children’s volunteer programs and played akey role in the Boy Scout/Girl Scout Program with the donations offood for their projects. She has been an asset to the backpackprogram and Anaconda’s Middle School Got Talent Program inorder to raise money for playground equipment. She has been adedicated parent to the religious education program in her church,again providing cookies, etc. for them. She has provided the Anaconda Retired Educators and DKG’sOmicron Chapter, which comprises, Deer Lodge, Anaconda,Drummond and Phillipsburg with instructional gifts to be given toneedy students. Theresa is a wonderful friend to the community and to all aspectsof education whether formally or informally. Anaconda is a betterplace because she has her business here.

State President Lorran Depner and State Treasurer MaureenWatt attended the International Conference in Portland the middleof July. Two photos in this column courtesy of Maureen Watt.

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GOLDEN LEGACY FUNDSCROLL OF HONOR

from 2020

�Jan Nerem

in memory of Carolyn Pfrimmer and Gerry Bantz

�Ray Fiechtner

in memory of Joyce Fiechtner State President 1989-1991

�Rho Chapter

in honor of Sharon “Cookie” Bashor and RebeccaMarinko, for their DKG work

�Joyce and Eva English

in honor of Jan Nerem for her DKG work

�Joyce English

in honor of Audrey Collins for her DKG work

�Joyce English

in honor of Eva English for her DKG work

�Joyce English

in memory of B.J. Olson

� Donations of $50 can be given in memory of a deceasedmember or in honor of a member of the organization and their

name will be placed in the Scroll of Honor.

Executive Board on Zoom

A screen shot of the Zoom attendees and a picture of all that were presentat the meeting. President Lorran Depner and Diane Inbody (AlphaGamma) in the top middle picture next to Jan Nerem (Omega), Eva English(Iota), Joyce English (State member) and Charmaine ‘Sherry’ Mansheim(Alpha Alpha). Five pictures on this page courtesy of Diane Inbody.

Executive Board September 18, 2021O’Haire Motor Inn, Great Falls

President Lorran Depner conductedthe meeting on Saturday.

Recording Secretary Sharon“Cookie” Bashor was kept busyrecording the business of themeeting. In the background (right toleft) Madalen Sugrue (Omicron),Audrey Collins (Omicron), Lloyd-Ann McMahan (Mu) and MaryMeissner (Omega)

State Treasurer Maureen Watt(Omicron) reading her report.

President Lorran Depner had timeto visit with Mu Chapter memberJoanne Reynolds.

Vision StatementDelta Kappa Gamma

Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide

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COMMITTEE REPORTS:Membership

2nd Vice President Charmaine Mansheim (Alpha Alpha)

Greetings fellow sisters in Montana State Organization DKG. I hope you are all safe and healthy. Theway we live our lives in this world now is very different. I am your new membership chair. If I can help in anyway email me at mansheimc@yahoo.com or textme at 406-489-0111. If I don’t know the answer I will find someone who does know the answer.Presidents, would you send me the name of your membership chair (2nd VP)? Thanks. That way I can keepthem up to date on everything. Add me to your contact list too. A big job not only in Montana but with all of DKG is keeping and retaining not only members, butwhole chapters. Sadly we had three chapters dissolve in our state. When you seek out someone to be a member or even present members , review what it means to belongto DKG! Why did you join? Why do you stay involved? There is a recruitment plan on the InternationalDKG website - go to membership tool. Many ideas to get you going! I wonder if these working womenwho are not going back to work would be interested in DKG. Key in on them! They don’t have to be aclassroom teacher - any type of teaching may do - a class on nutrition, a piano teacher, or preschoolteachers. Don’t forget the college student that received your scholarships - see where they are and ask themto join. When you mentor new members - recognize leadership, encourage to have a project in mind, teachabout the organization, take time to invest in them, choose a mentor, instruct on how to use the web page,create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Our presidents theme is “PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION”. We need to meet the needs of thesewomen of this century. We might have to do some changes of our meetings, when and where we meet.Good programs are a draw–I know you have heard this many times, but I guess if we can make it work itis worth repeating!!!! This is information for your members you have now. Liven things up!!!! I would like everyone to start, or finish, your membership profiles. When Jan Nerem was doing thebook, Those Who Served, she had to search many places to find information. Make sure you put their DeltaKappa Gamma activity in your tributes so it can reported on Form 6.

State ConventionConvention Chairman Charmaine Mansheim (Alpha Alpha)

We had the hotel reserved in Billings and was ready to start with meal planning and then everythinghappened!!! Those who attended had fun and we got lots done! I like to think if we could have had it inperson we would have had much better attendance. It was interesting to see how chapters made it work tohave a meeting. It seemed like it helped to keep them together. Thanks to all who helped. Especially my co-leader, Cindy Osland. She did so much that I could notdo. She is great with the computer and a camera. Everything you saw from Billings was due to herexpertise. Thanks to Lorran for stepping up this past biennium and for taking over the duties ofpresident–thanks for setting up all the Zoom meetings where we planned it all. It was a team effort. Thanks for the gift cards. I already used my gas cards. It was a different convention, but was relaxing,cheap and fun. See you all in Bozeman in 2023!!!!!

Golden Legacy Grant AwardChairman Lloyd-Ann McMahan (MU)

Carol Shipley representing Omega Chapter applied for the matching mini-grant to benefit the YWCAof Great Falls. She states that, “The YWCA Great Falls has been serving our community and region ofMontana since 1916, when we met trains of young women from the countryside with jobs in the big cityof Great Falls. We provided meals and a safe place to sleep.” The mission of the Mercy Home Shelter Program and the Y’s Buys Thrift Store have continued to servethe community and became a part of the YWCA in 1994 when they began serving women and childrenvictims of domestic violence. Available are licensed counselors at no cost, a clean facility andtransportation. The van that is used for transportation to medical appointments and for other urgent needsis in need of a tune up to keep the van in good working order. The other request is to be able to buy small gifts in celebration of the children’s birthdays and holidays.Having birthday bags and gift cards for these children would give the children a sense of belonging andsupport, plus easing the parent’s worries about buying gifts.

Cost Details:Tune up for Shelter Van - $250

Birthday bags and gift cards for six children - $150

Montana State Officers2021-2023

President: Lorran Depner281 22nd Road NorthwestDutton MT 59433home (406) 466-5638cell (406) 470-6107songlady@3rivers.net

1st Vice-President:Eva English PO Box 963Harlem MT 59526-0963(406) 353-7171evaenglish@yahoo.com

2nd Vice-President:Charmaine Mansheim 3886 Avenue CBillings MT 59102-7573(406) 371-5754mansheimc@yahoo.com

Recording Secretary:Sharon “Cookie” Bashor 835 Granite AvenueShelby MT 59474

(406) 450-1677 cookiebashor@yahoo.com

Corresponding Secretary: Diane InbodyPO Box 1484Choteau MT 59422-1484(406) 466-2104inbodyr@3rivers.net

Treasurer:Maureen Watt1112 Heather DriveAnaconda MT 59711-2634home (406) 563-2031cell (406) 520-2031

maureen.watt@bresnan.net

Acting Parliamentarian (atFall Executive Board): Maureen Watt1112 Heather DriveAnaconda MT 59711-2634home (406) 563-2031cell (406) 520-2031maureen.watt@bresnan.net

Immediate Past President:Rebecca Marinko,2622 16th Ave . S..Apartment 7Great Falls MT 59405 (406) 897-4901marinkordkg@gmail.com

Webmaster:Eva EnglishPO Box 963Harlem MT 59526-0963(406) 353-7171evaenglish@yahoo.com

State EditorJoyce English,PO Box 216Hinsdale MT 59241-0216(406) 364-2349joyceenglish@yahoo.com

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By-Laws and Standing Rules:Chairman Cindy Osland (Alpha Alpha)

As we are starting a “new” year, we have a new Rules Committee: Cindy Osland (Alpha Alpha), Cookie Bashor (Rho), and MaureenWatt (Omicron). One of our goals will be to examine the Standing Rules and By-Laws and revise them as needed to comply withinternational changes and current practices. We challenge each chapter to do the same! We will be sending out more information withan email to each chapter sometime this fall. Thanks!

Professional AffairsChairman Diane Inbody (Rho)

As the Professional Affairs chairman, I am asking each and every member to personally reach out to sophomore and junior womenin education and invite them to apply for a recruitment grant. Applications have always been sent to Montana colleges with EducationDepartments and will continue to be, but that has met with limited success. There are three $500 recruitment grants available. Please helpthe Montana State Organization award these recruitment grants to deserving women. Your help is appreciated.

CommunicationsChairman Jan Nerem (Omega)

Have you ever mentioned Delta Kappa Gamma to a family member of fellow teacher? And the response was, “What is that?” And whatwas your response? When Dr. Carolyn Rants (Iowa) was international president (2008-2010) , she encouraged members to develop an ‘elevator talk’–short,but sweet. Here are a few ideas:

1. We are an organization of women who are passionate about education and women’s issues.2. Within our community we (offer recruitment grants to high school seniors), (have projects such as books for babies, etc.)3. Have programs that help us to grow personally and professionally.

Get your ‘elevator talk’ ready for the next time someone asks, “And what is that?”

DKG International Non-Dues Revenue Committee presents at San Antonio Conference Member of International Non-Dues Revenue Committee Audrey Collins (Omicron)

The Non-Dues Revenue Committee has the task of looking for and sharing resources that generate funds for the Society and/or providebenefits to Society members. Audrey Collins was appointed to serve on this committee for the 2020-2022 biennium. One committeemember is appointed from each region. As a member, she has attended committee meetings virtually (on Zoom) and worked with others on the committee to inform everyoneof benefits available. Articles have been published in the DKG News, the Collegial Exchange and the DKG website Blog. They alsopresented workshops at the International Conferences. Audrey Collins and committee co-presenters, Chairman SW Marilyn Gregory and SE Kathye Blackburn, gave an interactivepresentation of the many discounts, insurance options and benefits available. Attendees were also able to share ways that their chaptersand state organizations have raised funds outside of dues sources. Audrey reports that she would be happy to share this information at a chapter program if anyone is interested. You can contact Audreyat collins@blackfoot.net if you would like to learn more.

Executive Board in Great Falls September 18, 2021.

Back row: Joanne Reynolds (Mu), Lloyd-Ann McMahan (Mu), Rosanne Jones (Upsilon), Rita Fish (Mu), Maureen Watt (Omicron), Pam Bredberg(Mu), Judy Peach (Delta) Front row: Mary Meissner (Omega), Madalen Sugrue (Omicron), Audrey Collins (Omicron), Cookie Bashor (Rho), KathyStuart (Delta), Lorran Depner (Gamma), Diane Inbody (Gamma). Not pictured, attended by Zoom: Charmaine Mansheim (Alpha Alpha), Jan Nerem

(Omega), Eva English (Iota), Joyce English (State member). Picture courtesy of Diane Inbody (Rho).

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Years of Membership In Delta Kappa Gamma

2021 State Convention60 YearsPat Searle, BetaNola T. Balich, Gamma

50 YearsMaureen Crossman, BetaLorraine L. Marsh, GammaJoAnne Mueller, MuAudelle Estes, MuLloyd-Ann McMahan, MuBillie Collins, UpsilonElizabeth S. Thorsud, UpsilonPauline Oldenburg, PhiMarolane Stevenson, PhiAnne Baack, Omega

40 YearsBonnie Mae Hellman, IotaDonna L. Beasley, MuLinda Majerus, ZetaDelores A. Moseman, ZetaLinda Jean Palmer, OmicronJanice M. Carter, RhoJudy Ann Doyle, UpsilonPriscilla D. Laird, Alpha Alpha Betty Lou Ranney, Alpha AlphaJan Marjorie Edmister, Alpha ZetaJoyce English, Alpha ZetaPenny Sue Lind, Alpha ZetaDoris Nicholson-Whitley, Alpha ZetaDoris L. Tollefson, Alpha ZetaValeria Schmauch, Alpha Zeta

30 YearsLaVonne Borgreen, ZetaJodi Ervin, GammaJoyce Olson, IotaPaulette Cronk, IotaSheila Ann Peterson, KappaBobbie Bateson, MuJulie Wagner, MuMary Lynn McKenna, OmicronRosemarie Silzly, OmicronRebecca J. Marinko, RhoJudy Ann Eslick, UpsilonS. Colleen Lulf, OmegaShelly Ann Johnson, Alpha GammaCarol C. Idland, Alpha GammaAnita J. Freeman, Alpha Zeta

20 YearsMargaret Willhite, Beta Kathryn Craig, DeltaJamie R. Hanson, KappaBetty J. Truscott, KappaMyrna F. Weber, KappaLinda Rinaldi, ZetaLinda J. Clark, ThetaPatsy Olmstead, MuJanice Farkell, RhoMaryLou Ratzberg, UpsilonRuth Anne Wilson-Jones, PhiMary Meissner, OmegaHeidi A. Owens, OmegaKristie Lynn Rutledge, OmegaJo-Ann B. Nunley, Alpha AlphaCindy K. Osland, Alpha AlphaSue Carter, Alpha AlphaAnke H. Davis, Alpha GammaAlice Flowers, Alpha Gamma

10 YearsRhonda Long, ZetaJean M. Rogan, ZetaLisa J. Stroh, IotaJill M. Page, KappaMarta Ferguson, OmegaKathleen Prody, OmegaAlicia Marie Manning, Alpha AlphaAndrea Prevost, Alpha Alpha

“THOSE WHO SERVED” ReadyJan Nerem (Omega)

When Virginia Speck served as president of Alpha Mu State inthe mid-fifties she saw to it that deceased members were recognizedin a publication. It was determined that obituaries, which had beenprovided by chapters, be published each decade as a part of thestate’s history. Volume 6 of THOSE WHO SERVED has been compiled,printed and a copy mailed to twenty-five chapter presidents.Chapters who had dissolved had members represented and theyreceived a copy of the book. Copies were also sent to the currentelected officers and related personnel and one was sent to each paststate president. Ask one of these members to see their book. Thebook will also be available on the Montana State Organizationwebsite. Virginia Speck, past state president (1951-1953) printed the firstvolume of THOSE WHO SERVED. Published every decade orthereabouts, Virginia Speck is honored among the pages of thecurrent volume. Her long and productive life serves as a guide forpresent and future leaders to focus their energy and commitment. Jan Nerem wrote to the State Executive Board for theirSeptember meeting: “It was an honor for me to edit this publication.They are friends, mentors, supporters and members. God bless thememory of each of them.”

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WHITE ROSESOF

REMEMBRANCE“A Moment to Remember...

A lifetime to Honor.”

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Evelyn Poole Emerson, Alpha Alpha Chapter, August 8, 2021

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Evelyn Poole Emerson1925 - 2021

Evelyn was born on the homestead west of Roundup, Montana.She was the seventh child of nine children. She married inDecember 1944. She raised three daughters. In December 1956 shebecame a widow. She continued her education at Eastern MontanaCollege were she earned her Bachelors Degree. During the summersshe would return to Tennessee. There she attained a Master’sDegree and an Educational Specialist Degree from Peabody Collegein Nashville. Evelyn was a teacher for 40 years. She began her teaching careerin rural schools in the area: Big Horn, Blue Creek and Elder Grove. In Billings she taught at Eastern Elementary, North Park andGarfield Schools. Evelyn was a foster parent, fostering over 50 children andadopting a daughter. She described herself as independent. Othersalso described her as a strong, caring, generous, encouraging,giving and determined woman who had an un-waving love of God. She loved playing games, was an avid bird watcher, raised manyburn animals, constantly furthered her education, and could play amean harmonica. She quilted over 300 quilts in the last 20 years. Evelyn joined Delta Kappa Gamma on April 21, 1963. She wasa charter member of Alpha Alpha. She was still a member at thetime of her death. She was president of Alpha Alpha in 1976-78 andParliamentarian in 1978-80.

submitted by Charmaine Mansheim (Alpha Alpha)

Montana State Organization Virtual ConventionJune 15-16, 2021

President Lorran Depner, Joyce English (Alpha Zeta), Maureen Watt(Omicron), Charmaine Mansheim (Alpha Alpha), Cindy Osland (AlphaAlpha), Cookie Bashor (Rho), Lori McCurdy (Upsilon), Rita Fish (Mu),Helen Popovich (International Representative), Audrey Collins (Omicron),Rosanne Jones (Upsilon), Carolyn Burns (Rho), Joan Sleeth (Alpha Alpha), Pat Tibbs (Phi), Jan Nerem (Omega), Eva English (Iota), Lloyd-Ann McMahan (Mu).

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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional andpersonal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

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The members of the Alpha Mu State of The Delta Kappa Gamma SocietyInternational promote quality education and the professional developmentof Montana women educators.

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416 W 12th St, Austin, TX 78701 512 / 478-5748 FAX: 512 / 478-3961

web site address: www.dkg.org

Address to go directly to the Montana web site:http://alphamustate.weebly.com

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Scanned and uploaded to the MSO websiteWebmaster Eva English (Iota)

Those Who Served - Volume II(The following two volumes had to be broken into two parts due toWeebly size restrictions)

Those Who Served - Volume III Part 1Those Who Served - Volume III Part 2Those Who Served - Volume IV Part 1Those Who Served - Volume IV Part 2Those Who Served - Volume VThose Who Served - Volume VI Fifty Years in Montana-researched and prepared by Editor

Ethel Picton for the 50th Anniversary of Alpha Mu State in 1990 Before Now: A History of Alpha Mu State - 1940-2019-a

continuation of Fifty Years in Montana with information on the statefounder, past presidents, Catherine Nutterville Achievement Awardrecipients, scholarship and recruitment recipients plus otherinformation

Deaths during the last Biennium

Betty Jean “BJ” Olson, Past State PresidentDawn Marie Ruf, (Alpha)

Geraldine “Gerry” Bantz (Alpha)Marilyn Vanina (Beta)

Donna Gruel Tarantino (Delta)Rose Rauch (Delta)Eva Larson (Theta)

Frances Sunwell (Theta)Maxine Dronen (Iota)

Carolyn Pfrimmer (Lambda)Margaret “Meg” Brookshier (Alpha Mu)