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Regular Meeting 10:00 AM

DECEMBER 13, 2014

MID-MO REGIONAL MEETING

Battle High School, Columbia

FEBRUARY 7, 2015 Jefferson City Betty Mudd, Arlene Broeker hostesses

APRIL 18, 2015 Eldon Alice Van Landuyt, Dana Burkle hosteses

APRIL 10-12, 2015 Hilton Garden Inn, Inde-pendence DELTA STATE CONVENTION

JULY 22-25, 2015 Wichita, KS SOUTHWEST REGIONAL CONFERENCE

AUGUST 1, 2015 Lake Ozark Sherri Carter, Lori Means, Bev Kincade hostesses

OCTOBER 3, 2015 California Nancy Lewis, Michele Bilyeu hostesses

President Arlene’s Message

Inside this issue:

October Tau minutes 2-3

Treasurer’s Report 3

Committee Reports 4-5

December Meeting

Information

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Tau tales

VOLUME 12 ISSUE 3

DECEMBER 2014

85 Years and Beyond: Advanc-

ing Key Women Educators

for life

2014-2016 Officers

President Arlene Broeker

Vice President Program Joan

Marsch

Vice President Membership

Angie Wolfe

Secretary Julie Martin

Treasurer Paulette Fischer

Parliamentarian Colleen

Abbott

Greetings Tau Members I would like to take this opportunity to wish each of you a truly blessed Christmas. We have so much to be grateful for—and so many concerns that need our prayers. Let us take the time to appreciate our blessings—country, family, freedom, opportunities, and the friendship of Tau Sisters. And let us keep those who are ill and hurting in our thoughts and prayers. For Tau Chapter, this is a time when we can take stock of our accom-plishments during the past year and make preparations for the year ahead. Our chapter has so many devoted, wonderful members, we are indeed fortunate. We are growing—look for exciting announce-ments in the upcoming months!

At our last meeting Delta State President Nadine Horner commented about the commitment and partic-ipation of Tau members. Let us remember that we identified membership as the focus of our Strategic Action Plan. Please think about outstanding women educators you know and ex-tend an invitation to join Delta Kappa Gamma. In an effort to continue to grow, please submit a recommen-dation for membership be-fore the first meeting of 2015.

I want to thank each of you for the support and encouragement you continue to extend to me. I appreciate you--and wish you blessings and peace during the holiday season. Arlene

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Minutes October 11, 2014 Secretary Julie Martin

TAU

President Broeker called the meeting to order and shared her inspiration for teachers: the list of rules for teachers from 1872. Song leader Charlotte Parsons led us in the DKG song. Roll call was taken. Cards will be sent to Lori Means and Helen Schulte. Broeker shared more information on former member Pat Buchanan; her write up from the Jefferson City Diocese was included in the recent Tau Tales. Jerena East Giffen, an honorary Tau member, was the first female reporter in MO for the UPI. She authored numerous books. A photo from 1954 was recently shared from Judy Stanford as an addi-tion to history section of our website. Ethel Pawley’s husband was honored in the paper about his fraternity planning to honor him for 80 years of service. Broeker introduced our guest Delta State President Nadine Horner who spoke about the upcoming Spring DKG Convention in Inde-

pendence. The theme is “Spice Up Your Life”. There are plans for members to wear “formal” wear at the Saturday evening banquet: a salute to the ‘20s when DKG was formed. Horner reviewed the awards/scholarships available through our organization. Horner of-fered each member a crocheted rose pin. Betty Mudd moved and Gloria Fields seconded to approve the August meeting printed in the Tau Tales. Treasurer’s report: Paulette Fischer passed out membership cards. Last meeting we only had income, no expenses. Dues are con-tinuing to come in. The treasury stands at $1778.28. Correspondence: none received. Old Business: We will contact Michele Bilyeu to encourage her to apply again for a DKG state scholarship. Alice Van Landyt shared the goals of our Tau scholarship committee. Van Landyt also shared specifics about each scholarship available to Tau members. Papers were available for each scholarship. Beverly Kincade is applying.

Reporting for THAT program: Betty Mudd encouraged members to complete the THAT form so she can report our “good deeds.” Deadline is our Feb. 7 meeting. Tau Teachers Care: Sherri Carter shared an example of the cups with pencil we pre-pared for all new teachers in the Tau area. A big thank you goes to Gracie Fields for delivering the cups. We made 78 total. A thank you will go to Karen Blevins’ brother for the pencil and eraser donations he provided. Carter gave a shout out to all the girls who assisted: Bev, Gloria, Gracie, and Karen. We seem to have lots of extra cups; some cracked and have been do-nated to Osage art teachers. We probably have enough cups to do the same next fall. Included in the cup are pamphlets from DKG International and from our Tau group. Buddy Packs update: Bev Kincade reminded us that she is on the Central MO Food Bank advisory committee. She mentioned that Osage has added numerous students this year to the point the extra food is definitely needed. Many families are in extreme need. The help is greatly appreciated. New Business: Membership recommendations should be submitted for the February vote. Trying to build our membership is a big part of our strategic focus plan. Program: Amendment 3: Wanting to give the group thoughts on the logistics of this

amendment, Broeker began the discussion from the MRTA– on what we need to do: a. stand up and speak up, b. let your voice be heard, c. be social and stay connected, d. show up to vote. Broeker then shared a letter pub-lished in the Jefferson City Tribune written by a retired teacher. Colleen Abbott shared information she gathered at a local Lion’s Club meeting concerning Amendment 3. Educators are fearful voters will see only the word “tenure” and vote yes. It is a lot more than tenure. If this would become a constitutional amendment, this would be very difficult to change. (continued on page 3)

President Arlene and guests Delta

State President Nadine Horner and

Sharon Jones, Alpha Psi member

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October Minutes continued

Treasurer Paulette Fischer’s Report November 30, 2014

TAU

Balance on hand 10/11/2014 $1,778.28 Receipts: 10/11 Luncheon 87.00 Silent Auction 150.00 Raffle 21.00 Donation 10.00 Total Recruitment Grant 268.00 Dues: 35 A @ 68 2,380.00 2 R @ 36 72.00 Total Dues 2,452.00

Total Receipts: 2,720.00 Expenses: State & Int. Dues: 44 A @ 53.00 2,332.00 4 R @ 27.00 108.00 2,440.00 Treasurer’s Stipend 100.00 T.H.A.T. Expenses 91.40 Total Expenses: 2,631.40 Balance on hand 11/30/14 $1,458.88

The book exchange and silent auction took place.

A big thank you was given to our hostesses Connie Wyrick and Collen Abbott. Announcements: Broeker gave us an update on the pro-gression of our Tau website. There are plans for us to have the February meeting at Nichols Career Center to meet with our website designing student. We can offer our insight. The next meeting will be the Mid-MO Council Meeting—information will be forthcom-ing through email. We will be hosting this again in 2016, and Debbie Ferguson has volun-teered to chair that event. Reminder: the Delta State Convention is April 10-12. Broeker presented Horner with a copy of the inspiring book, A Teacher’s Wisdom.

The meeting was adjourned and our Grace song was sung.

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Website Report Chair Judy Stanford

TAU

Nominations and Historian Reports Chair Sharon Buster

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Our officers continue to do a superb job for us. We are so grateful

for all those who are willing to serve our chapter in many ways.

Please let me or a committee member know Tau ladies who need a card.

Happy Birthday, January Babies!

January 2 Teresa Dobson January 5 Judy Stanford January 10 Julie Martin

Courtesy Report Chair Karen Blevins

Cierra Strickland, a junior at JCHS, completed Tau Chapter’s website in October. Wow! It is professional! Socket awarded Tau a grant which pays almost $30.00 a month housing charge. (We will have the expense of having them place it). The flashdrive is now at Socket, Coumbia. I have not received confirmation if they can secure the membership information or how we go about changing/adding information. I am hoping that we are set up by our February meeting. Cierra, web designer

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COMMITTEE REPORTS

Scholarships and grants being offered for the current academic year are the Harman Scholarship, the Delta State Presi-dents Scholarship, the Merea Williams Scholarship –-OR—the Arria Murto Scholarship. All three scholarships for Delta Kappa Gamma members are for six hours of graduate credit. HARMAN TRUST SCHOLARSHIP - $2,500 Six hours of graduate credit toward specialist or doctorate degree DELTA STATE PRESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIP - $2,500 Six hours of graduate work toward a degree and/or certification beyond the master's or its equivalent MEREA WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000 –-OR-- ARRIA MURTO SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000 (alternates according to biennium) Six hours of graduate credit at the master's, specialist or doctoral level BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL THREE SCHOLARSHIPS

Must be an active Delta State member for a minimum of three years Must have completed a bachelor's degree Show evidence of active participation and of demonstrated leadership in Delta State Show evidence of excellence in scholarship Show evidence of service to the community Complete credit hours at a nationally accredited institution of higher education Complete course work by the end of the spring semester of the year following an-

nouncement of the scholarship Must NOT be a current recipient of an International DKG Scholarship

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Completed application postmarked by March 1 Official transcripts for all college work (including undergraduate) Copy of official acceptance letter to specialist or doctoral program, if applica-

ble Four letters of recommendation (one from chapter president; one from current

principal, superintendent, or appropriate college administer; two from other cur-rent teaching colleagues or administrators) - Must be in sealed envelopes with the signature of the person making the recommendation across the seal - May be sent with application. Bradford Grants-in-Aid Two $1000 Bradford Grants-in-Aid are also available. These are available for undergraduate women education majors who have completed at least 75 credit hours. Preference may be given to the relative of a Delta Kappa Gamma member such as a daughter, granddaughter, sister or niece. Information Pertinent to Application

Forms may be obtained from your chapter president, the state scholarship chair, the Delta State website, or your Tau Chapter Scholarship Committee.

The applicant must be doing undergraduate work in a nationally accredited educational institution. The following items must be sent to the state scholarship chairperson postmarked no later than March 1 preceding

the academic year for which the grant is to be awarded: Official transcripts of ALL college work Official proof of enrollment All letters of recommendation requested on the application form

The recipient will be notified following the official decision of the Delta State Executive Board. Payment of Grants

Following the last drop/add date of the semester in which the grant is to be received, the recipient will provide the state scholarship chairperson with an official verification of enrollment from the appropriate university/college official. The state scholarship chairperson will then forward a copy of the verification form to the state secretary-treasurer with a request for payment of the grant to the recipient.

Delta State Scholarship Report Chair Alice VanLanduyt

Alice Van Landuyt, Chair Dana Burkle Debbie Hiatte

Detailed information sheets and up-dated application forms are available on the Delta State website or you may contact your Tau Chapter Scholarship Committee for assis-tance.

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Phone: 573.964.6271 Email: jastanford@aol.com

Tau Chapter, Delta State, Delta Kappa Gamma International

Judy Stanford, ed. 30 Southern Pine Ln Village of Four Seasons MO 65049

TAU TALES

December 13 10:00 am Mid-Mo Brunch

Contact Arlene.broeker@osageconnect.net

or call 573.897.3721. We can pay the

$15.00 at the door.

Helpful Donations

Coyote Hills needs:

Household items

liquid laundry or dishwasher

detergent

copy paper

60-watt energy-efficient reflec-

tive fluorescent light bulbs

first aid supplies (gauze, tape,

etc.)

Miscellaneous

socks for girls & boys—various

sizes, large & small

family restaurant gift cards

(Olive Garden, Applebee’s,

Pizza Hut, etc.)

fuel gift cards

Granny’s House Needs:

balls of all kinds (soccer, bas-

ketball, playground balls (4-

sssquare), footballs, etc.)

individually wrapped snacks

(Little Debbie’s, chips, cookies,

etc.)

drink boxes in individual serv-

ing size