THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL FOUNDED MAY 11, 1929 SOUTHEAST REGION PSI STATE ORGANIZATION BETA KAPPA CHAPTER

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1 THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL FOUNDED MAY 11, 1929 SOUTHEAST REGION PSI STATE ORGANIZATION BETA KAPPA CHAPTER DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA ORGANIZED MAY 24, 1965 DISTRICT II BIENNIUM ( YEAR-UPDATE)

2 DEDICATION IT IS WITH A SENSE OF LOVE, PRIDE, AND APPRECIATION THAT THIS YEARBOOK IS DEDICATED TO OUR LOYAL MEMBER FRANCES TRAXLER GREIFF Frances has been a member of Beta Kappa Chapter since 1973 and continues as a valuable reserve member. In her role as an educator of English and journalism in Atlanta and DeKalb County for twenty-six years, she achieved many honors including 1991 Teacher of the Year at Druid Hills High School. She served as adviser to the newspapers in Cross Keys High School and in Druid Hills High where she also sponsored National Honor Society. Having earned a bachelor's degree from Florida State University and a master's degree from the prestigious Madill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Chicago, Frances wisely guided countless students in setting and reaching high goals. Being ever sensitive to the needs of others, she volunteered for seventeen years delivering "Meals on Wheels." Additionally Frances diligently mentored E.S.O.L. students for many sessions in a Clarkston area location. This multi-talented member, also an accomplished artist, has opened her home in recent years to provide art instruction for other artists. As a writer, Frances' articles have been published in Progressive Farmer, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sunday Magazine, and in Floridays Magazine. In 2000, PRINTER LADY was published, after having been illustrated as well as written, by author Frances. This book gives an interesting and well-written account of Sara Hillhouse, first female Georgia newspaper editor. Ongoing proceeds from book sales lend support to various educational needs as noted by chapter members. Additionally, Frances' support to the field of education and to Beta Kappa continues through the Frances Traxler Greiff Award, set up in recent years by her husband, the late Professor George R. Greiff in his wife's honor. Our chapter sisters appreciate the foresight and generosity of Frances, her husband, and their three children all of whom are very successful in their professional fields.

3 INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION

4 FOUNDING DATE: MAY 11, 1929 NAMES OF FOUNDERS: DR. ANNIE WEBB BLANTON MAMIE SUE BASTIAN RUBY COLE MABEL GRIZZARD DR. ANNA HISS RAY KING SUE KING DR. HELEN KOCH RUBY T. LOMAX DR. CORA MARTIN LAILA M. ODOM LELA WILLIAMS WEBSITE ADDRESS:

5 INTERNATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD PRESIDENT-DR. LYN B. SCHMID 1st VICE-PRESIDENT-CATHY P. DAUGHERTY 2nd VICE-PRESIDENT-JEANNETTE ZUNIGA (Interim)EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-SANDRA S. BULL

6 REGIONAL DIRECTORS EUROPE-MARIANNE SKARDEUS SOUTHEAST-BECKY SADOWSKI NORTHEAST-DR. KAY L. CLAWSON SOUTHWEST-BETH SCHIEBER NORTHWEST-DR. PHYLLIS VAN BUREN

7 IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT-DR. BEVERLY HELMS MEMBER-at-LARGE ( )-BARBARA L WHITING whitings@att.net MEMBER-at-LARGE-DR. HANNA W.FOWLER hwf11849@gmail.com AREA REPRESENTATIVE (CANADA) DR. DONNA-FAYE MADHOSINGH dmadhosingh@yahoo.com AREA REPRESENTATIVE (LATIN AMERICA) TAMARA FLORES HERNANDEZ tamaritaflores@hotmail.com PARLIAMENTARIAN-DR. GWEN SIMMONS simmonsgs@earthlink.net

8 INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS International Convention July 5 July 9, 2016 Nashville, TN International Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center Northeast Regional Conference July 8, 2015 Baltimore, MD Hyatt Regency Baltimore Regional Southeast Regional Conference July 15, 2015 Savannah, GA The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa

9 Southwest Regional Conference July 22, 2015 Wichita, KS Hyatt Regency Wichita Northwest Regional Conference July 29, 2015 Regina SK Saskatchewan Hotel Europe Regional Conference August 5, 2015 Boras Grand Hotel Conference Center & City Spa

10 STATE INFORMATION PSI STATE BIENNIUM THEME:

11 PSI STATE WEBSITE ADDRESS: STATE FOUNDERS

12 MRS. JOSEPHINE BAGGOTT MRS. MARGARET HARRIS BLAIR MISS ELISE BOYLSTON MRS. RUTH WEEGAND DAVIS MISS MELVILLE DOUGHTY MISS DOROTHY HAINES MISS ETHEL MASSENGALE MRS. NANCY PORTER MISS JOSIE SLOCUMB MISS CHARLOTTE GAGE SMITH MISS MARGARET SOLOMAN MISS MAY TAYLOR MRS. EVA L. THORNTON FOUNDING DATE NOVEMBER 28,1936

13 Psi State Officers President Gail Springstead 1st Vice President Virginia McChesney 2nd Vice President Dr. Kathy Brown Recording Secretary Alice Bass Corresponding Secretary Merrimac Forsyth Treasurer Jonnie Ghetti

14 Executive Secretary Dr. Hanna Fowler Parliamentarian Jo Davis Immediate Past President Gail Ford

15 Psi State District Officers District I Donna Riordan driordan1@aol.com District II Linda Byrd ladybyrd@gmail.com District III Tina Marsh tmar320@gamail.com District IV Patricia Croft patriciacroft3@comcast.net District V Lisa Goodin lgoodin63@gmail.com District VI Lorelei Faucette lorelei3337@hotmailcom

16 Psi State Committee Chairs Bylaws and Standing Rules Diane Sharpe Communications Betty Richardson Expansion/Chapter Support Janice Cochran Finance Susan Hitt Global Impact Jeannie Stroebel History Sharon Barrow International/State Projects Judy Hulsey

17 Leadership Development Martha Noyes Membership Gwen White Nominations Kim Hobbs Scrapbook Missy Collins Executive Board Reservations Denise Klesick State Convention Judy Scarboro Melissa Rawlins

18 SOCIETY MISSION & PURPOSES Achievement Award Mary Anne Barlow Educational Excellence Dr. Kathy Brown Elise Boylston Memorial Foundation Dr. Corrine Daniel Literacy Liaison Marie Boatright Technology Merry Willis Music Dr. Cindy Gibson Non-Dues Revenue Gina Luck Professional Development Susan Woods Personal Development Becky Avera Scholarships

19 Marie Boatright Strategic Action Committee Dr. Lynn Skinner Educational Law Ginger Holland Psi State News Editor Leslie Giraldo Webmaster Sandra Yerby Executive Board Facilities Maria Valeri-Gold

20 PSI STATE MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS State Executive Board Meeting September 26, 2015, Macon, GA Psi State Legislative Day at the Capitol January 12, 2016, Atlanta, GA Psi State 2016 Leadership Institute February 20, 2016, Macon, GA Psi State DeltaHostel March 11-13, 2016, Thomasville/Colquitt, GA Spring Leadership Training April 29-30, Warner Robins,GA Leadership Seminar I June 3-5, 2016 International Convention July 5-9, 2016, Nashville, TN

21 CHAPTER INFORMATION

22 BETA KAPPA CHARTER MEMBERS JULIA ARCHIBALD * PATSY BELCHER ** FRANCES BENNETT * ESTHERE BLAKESLEE * POLLY DAVIS BURNEY * HELEN BYRD * JULIET CLACK * KAY DAVIS DUNN ** CLEO EDENFIELD * CAROLYN GILLESPIE NOREEN GREEN * JEWELENE JONES * PAT LEONARD * VIRGINIA MCKATHEN * BETTY ROWE ** SARA JO SIRMANS * PATRICIA WILBER * * Deceased **Active

23 Beta Kappa Officers First Row: Kay Reagan, Barbara Porter, Charleanne Sher, Linda Byrd Second Row: Jane Webster, Mary Leonard, Janet Sullivan Mary Shearon

24 OFFICERS President-Mary Leonard First Vice President-CharleAnne Sher and Jane Webster Second Vice President-Kay Reagan Recording Secretary-Barbara Porter Corresponding Secretary-Mary Shearon Parliamentarian-Linda Byrd Treasurer-Janet Sullivan COMMITTEES Society Business Communications *Mary Shearon Finance *Janet Sullivan, Jane Webster Membership/Necrology *Patsy Belcher, Kay Dunn Davis Nominations *Linda Byrd, Betty Richardson, Sue Scott Programs of Work Programs *CharleAnne Sher, Jane Webster Personal Growth *Betty Rowe, Jane Williams, CharleAnne Sher Professional Affairs/Literacy *Mary Shearon, Adrienne Mey Educational Services Scholarship/Achievement Awards/Grants *Vyneta Davis, Janet Sullivan Communications/Web Master *Linda Byrd World Fellowship *Kay Reagan

25 Special Services Leadership Development *Jane Webster, Staci Robbins Yearbook *Kay Reagan Newsletter *Mary Leonard Scrapbook/Photographer *Barbara Porter Installation * Betty Richardson, Sherry Hatcher Initiation *Jane Williams, Sue Scott Music * Peggy Woods History *Kay Dunn Davis, Julia Wynne By Laws and Standing Rules *Carolyn Robison Auditor *Sue Scott *Denotes Chairperson of the Committee

26 BETA KAPPA DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, PROGRAM TOPICS, AND SERVICE PROJECTS August 29, :30am-Luncheon/Speaker at Patsy Belcher's Home at 2499 Williamswood Court, Decatur, GA Inspiration: Staci Robbins Theme: Impact Our Members and Our Community Hostesses: *Betty Richardson, Vyneta Davis, Patsy Belcher, Peggy Woods, Carolyn Robison, Mary Leonard, Barbara Porter, Kay Reagan Program: Mary Starck from the Decatur Women's Resource Center will speak to us on the needs of the Center, the ways in which Beta Kappa has helped the women and children who seek assistance, and ways in which Beta Kappa can continue to assist the Center. Please bring your checkbook to pay your dues. Dues for active members are $85 and reserve members are $35. Please make checks payable to Beta Kappa. Service Project: Beta Kappa will present a check to the Women's Resource Center. October 24, :30am-Greater Atlanta Christian School, 1575 Indian Trail Road, Norcross, GA in the "Wista Worthen Room-Initiation of new Beta Kappa members and Silent Auction. Inspiration: Carolyn Robison Theme: Impacting Our Members and Impacting Our Community Hostesses: *Jane Webster, Jane Foster Williams, Mary Leonard, Julia Wynne, Leila Lawlor, Staci Robbins, Janet Sullivan, Mary Shearon Program: A speaker from Georgia cares, the agency connecting services and treatment care for victims of child sex trafficking, will discuss the needs and services provided by the agency. Service Project: Bring items for the Silent Auction.. December 13, :00-4:00 pm Christmas Tea at Anne Letbetter's Home 2348 Echo Cliff Court, Atlanta, Ga Inspiration: Anne Letbetter Theme: Impacting Our Members, Our Community, and Our World

27 Hostesses: *Sherry Hatcher, Anne Letbetter, Linda Byrd, Kay Davis Dunn, Adrienne Mey, Betty Rowe, Sue Scott, CharleAnne Sher Service Project: Bring a gently used purse and toiletries for the Women's Resource Center. Bring a monetary donation for the World Fellowship Organization. February 6, 2016 Book Swap at 11:00 am with Alpha Rho/Omicron at Pleasantdale Elementary School, 3695 Northlake Drive, Doraville, GA Inspiration: Alpha Rho will designate one of its members. Theme: Reading Impacts the World Beta Kappa Officers will provide brunch items. Program: Book Swap hosted by Alpha Rho and attended by Beta Kappa and Omicron chapters. (Bring-A Book/Take-A-Book) Speaker TBA Service Project: Bring books for children at Women's Resource Center and bring donations for Schools of Africa project. April 25, 2016 at 11;30 am-catered Luncheon/Installation of New Beta Kappa/Alpha Rho/and Omicron Officers, Greater Atlanta Christian School, GACS 1500 Center, Ignite Conference Center, 1500 Indian Trail, Norcross, GA Inspiration: Leila Lawlor Theme: Impacting Our Members and Impacting Our Community Hostesses for Setup and Greeting: *CharleAnne Sher and Beta Kappa Officers Program: Gail Springstead, newly elected Psi State President, and Linda Byrd, newly elected District Director, will address the group and the installation of new officers will take place. Service Project: Chapter members will create "Bags of Sunshine" to be given to community helpers/gacs personnel in appreciation for services rendered.

28 BETA KAPPA CHAPTER PAST PRESIDENTS JEWELENE JONES CLEO EDENFIELD KAY DAVIS DUNN BETTY GREEN MARIE DIPAOLA FRANCES BENNETT HELEN DYER JOAN JOHNSTON MARY HIERS CAROLYN ROBISON POLLY DAVIS BURNEY BLANCHE BROWNE SALLY MOSTELLER JANE FOSTER WILLIAMS ANNE LETBETTER VYNETA DAVIS BECKY NAYLOR SHERRY HATCHER BETTY RICHARDSON WANDA CHASTAIN SUE SCOTT & ANNE LETBETTER BETTY RICHARDSON SEALY HARPER LINDA BYRD

29 Congratulations Beta Kappa Georgia Gold at the State Convention April 2015 Psi State Order of the Rose Certified Chapter Website Award Exemplary Communication Award (Plaque) Award for Chapter Excellence Acknowledgement of Schools for Africa Contribution Application for the Outstanding Program at the Chapter Level Setting the Gold Standard Chapter Award Congratulations Staci Robbins 2015 Montclair Elementary Teacher of the Year

30 BK Members Honored for Participation CharleAnne Sher, Janet Sullivan, Betty Richardson, and Mary Leonard attended the BK Executive Board Meeting in Atlanta in January '15 Betty Richardson and Mary Leonard attended the DKG Legislative Day at the Capitol in Feb. '15 Linda Byrd, Betty Richardson, and Mary Leonard attended the Psi State Convention in Macon in April '15 Staci Robbins and Linda Byrd attended Leadership in Macon in June '15 CharleAnne Sher, Jane Webster, Kay Reagan, Barbara Porter, Janet Sullivan, Linda Byrd, Betty Richardson, and Mary Leonard met in June '15 as BK Executive Board to plan for the BK Year Betty Richardson and Mary Leonard attended Southeast Regional Conference in Savannah in July '15 Linda Byrd, Betty Richardson, and Mary Leonard attended Executive Board Meeting in Macon in September '15 Betty Richardson and Mary Leonard attended the DKG Legislative Day at the Capitol in Feb. '16 Congratulations Linda Byrd Lucile Cornetet Individual Award for Professional Development Math Plus Conference Summer of 2015

31 Congratulations and Red Roses to Beta Kappa Members Serving Psi State LINDA BYRD PSI STATE DISTRICT II DIRECTOR BETTY RICHARDSON PSI STATE COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR STACI ROBBINS PSI STATE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER

32 SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND AWARDS DELTA KAPPA GAMMA INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION DEADLINE: February 1, 2016 This foundation seeks to help children and education by preventing bullying and encouraging anger management. PSI STATE SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2016 Three scholarships (THE EVA GARDNER, THE EDNA EARL JESSIE, AND THE ANNIE FRANCES FLANIGAN) are given annually to fulfill the Society's fifth purpose "To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study." ELYSE BOYLSTON MEMORIAL FOUNDATION AWARDS DEADLINE: JANUARY 2, 2016 The Elise Boylston Memorial Foundation assists Psi State members of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International by supporting educational research, to develop special projects related to the improvement of education and to encourage personal and professional growth in education in the state of Georgia.

33 Lucile Cornetet Award DEADLINES: November 1, 2015; February 1, 2016; May 1, 2016 The Cornetet Seminar Awards are granted to organizations within the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International to sponsor professional development seminars that are open to all educators, both Delta Kappa Gamma members and non-members. PSI STATE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS DEADLINE: TBD Psi State Achievement awards are given to Delta Kappa Gamma members based on service to Chapter, State, Region, and International and for outstanding service in promoting the purposes of Delta Kappa Gamma. FRANCES TRAXLER GREIFF AWARDS APPLICATIONS ARE CONSIDERED AS RECEIVED Frances Traxler Greiff Awards are awarded to assist Beta Kappa members or non members to fund various educational needs as noted by chapter members. The award is funded by the sale of Printer Lady, written by Frances Greiff, a Beta Kappa member. Interested individuals should complete the Beta Kappa Application form found at RUTH BORN CHEEK AWARD The Ruth Born Cheek Award is funded by the Beta Kappa budget. It was established to aid high school graduates pursuing a degree in an education field. Beta Kappa members nominate young ladies for this grant-in-aid. The deadline for the Ruth Born Cheek Award is March 31st. The Award is voted on by Beta Kappa members and Awards will be announced in April. Interested individuals should complete the Beta Kappa Application form.

34 Chapter Rules BETA KAPPA CHAPTER PSI STATE, GEORGIA DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL Revised /Approved /Updated ARTICLE I NAME The name of this chapter shall be Beta Kappa Chapter, Psi State Organization, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. ARTICLE II OBJECT/PURPOSES The objectives/purposes of Beta Kappa Chapter shall be the seven purposes of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International and those of the Psi State Organization. Any additional chapter objectives must be consistent with the Constitution and Psi State Bylaws. A succinct statement expressing who we are as members and what we do as an organization, such as: Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide is to be used on all chapter communications to members and to the public. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Membership is in accordance with the Constitution. The chapter has full authority for the administration of membership. Section 1. Members. The membership of Beta Kappa Chapter shall be composed of active, reserve, and honorary members. An active member shall be a woman who is employed as a professional educator or has been retired from an educational position. An active member shall participate in the activities of the Society. A reserve member, so requesting, shall be restored to active membership. No chapter vote is needed. A former member shall be reinstated to membership by the chapter receiving the request. No chapter vote is needed; she pays current dues and fees. The chapter has the authority to act in matters of membership. Membership records are kept at the chapter level. Section 2. Election of New Chapter Members. The yearly number of initiates shall be determined by the vote of the active members who are in good standing. Election of new members will be by a two-thirds majority of members present. No voting will be done by proxy. Only members in good standing may vote on new members. Either the Chapter President or the Membership Chairman will mail invitations to the newly-selected women and will be responsible for organizing the initiation ceremony. Section 3. Orientation of New Members. The Chapter President and officers whom she selects will provide an orientation before the installation of newly-elected members. Section 4. Termination of Membership. Termination of membership shall be in accordance with the Constitution.

35 Section 5. International Dues. International active dues shall be $40.00 and international reserve dues shall be $ ARTICLE IV FINANCES Section 1. Annual dues. The state annual dues shall be an amount determined in accordance with Psi State Standing Rules. The President and Treasurer of the Chapter will review and determine chapter dues, fees or special assessments based on state, national, international, and chapter needs. Chapter members may vote to pay an amount in addition to dues and fees for the support of a chapter or state organization project. Only the chapter can assess itself to support projects of its choice. Agreement to financially support chapter or state organization projects should be recorded in chapter minutes. Annual dues shall be paid between July 1 and October 31 of each year. On November 1, members shall be dropped for non-payment of dues and fees. All dues and fees will be collected by the chapter treasurer. State, national, and international dues and fees will be forwarded to the state treasurer. Section 2. Financial controls. The Finance Committee shall submit a proposed budget annually, including any Grant-in-Aid, Scholarships, and/or other projects, for adoption by the chapter. All expense vouchers shall be approved by the president before payment is made by the treasurer. An annual audit/financial review shall be done by a member who is not a chapter officer. ARTICLE V ORGANIZATION Beta Kappa's written chapter rules are consistent with the Constitution, Psi State Bylaws, and Psi State Standing Rules. Beta Kappa may participate in a Coordinating Council. The chapter is represented on Psi State Board. Business of the chapter is conducted in a manner consistent with the Constitution and the Bylaws of Psi State Organization. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International may also be known as the Society, Delta Kappa Gamma, DKG or by the Greek letters. The official jewelry may be worn on a ribbon or other manner as desired. Members are expected to wear Society jewelry in ways that demonstrate the respect and honor they have for their membership. ARTICLE VI OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL Section 1. Types of Officers. The elected chapter officers, all of who must be members of the Society, shall be a president, a vice president, and a secretary, plus the option of a second vicepresident, and/or a corresponding secretary. The chapter treasurer will be selected by the executive board. The chapter treasurer shall maintain a record of receipts, bills and bank statements. The president will appoint the parliamentarian. Chapter personnel, all of who must be members of the Society, shall be defined in the chapter rules. It is desired that the appointed parliamentarian be a member. (Chapters with need for a specially trained parliamentarian may utilize the service of a non-member who has the desired skills.) The treasurer and parliamentarian will serve without vote, in accordance with the Constitution. The chapter president will represent the chapter at the Psi State Executive Board meetings. If the president is unable to attend the Psi State Executive Board meeting, she will select someone from the chapter to represent her. Section 2. Nominations and Election of Officers. A slate of officers will be determined by and presented to the membership by a nominating committee. The nominating committee is comprised of the three most immediate past presidents who are able to serve. The nominating committee will secure the permission of each prospective officer before submitting her name on the slate of officers. Nominations will also be taken from the floor.

36 Elections are held in even-numbered years and procedures are consistent with the Constitution. Election to office will be by a 2/3 vote of active attending members in good standing. Reserve and honorary members do not vote. If only one candidate has been nominated, the vote may be a voice vote. If more than one candidate has been nominated, the vote must be by written ballot. Section 3. Duties of Officers. The duties of officers must be consistent with those listed in the Constitution. Section 4. Terms of Office. All officers will serve a term of two years. No officers except the treasurer may serve in the same office longer than two terms in succession. All officers will take office on July 1 following their elections; therefore, installation of officers must occur before July 1. The President's pin is presented by the chapter at the installation. When a vacancy occurs in elective or appointive positions, the succession of elected officers is consistent with the Constitution. If a vacancy occurs other than the presidency, the president shall name a successor. If the office of president becomes vacant, the first vice president completes the term of office. In the event that the vice-president should become unable to complete the term of office, a new president will be elected by the members. ARTICLE VII EXECUTIVE BOARD The Chapter Executive Board will be comprised of all currently-elected officers, the immediate past president, and other such voting members as may be determined by the chapter. The treasurer and parliamentarian shall be ex-officio members. The parliamentarian is "without vote". The treasurer is designated "with" or "without vote". The treasurer will be without vote if under remunerative contract for her services. Committee chairmen may be added, but do not have voting privileges. (Voting members are elected by the members, not appointed). The Executive Board, which meets at least twice a year, but may meet more often, will function according to the Constitution. The chapter executive board may meet through electronic communication as long as all the members may simultaneously hear one another and participate during the meeting. A quorum for the Executive Board will consist of a majority of the voting members. ARTICLE VIII STANDING COMMITTEES Standing committees include at least those for which the chapter has constitutional responsibility or includes an alternate structure for accomplishing the assigned work. Section 1. Standing Committees. Society Business Finance Leadership Development Nominations Program of Work Programs Personal Growth and Services Professional Affairs Research Educational Services Scholarship Communications World Fellowship

37 Other Elected or Special Committees Yearbook Scrapbook Telephone/ Sunshine Initiation Music History Auditor Bylaws and Standing Rules Membership/Necrology Section 2. General Procedures. Committees shall be appointed by the president. Exceptions are listed in the chapter's Chapter Rules. The Nominations Committee is elected. Committee chairmen and members shall be guided in the completion of their duties by the Handbook of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, latest edition. The chapter may fulfill their constitutional responsibilities by establishing committees as needed. Each chapter decides how it will organize its committees in order to accomplish its constitutional responsibilities. Establishment of committees to do the work is one such choice. Elected or special (ad hoc) committees may be established as needed. The president is ex-officio on all committees except nominations. Any task requiring immediate actions shall be accomplished by polling the executive board before the president takes action. ARTICLE IX AREAS OF ACTIVITY Any chapter publication will include names of the publication and number of issues per year. The president will approve all publications. Any special funds and/or awards may be created by the executive board and must be approved by the chapter membership. The Society offers up to twenty-nine annual international scholarships for graduate study. Members applying for international scholarships may pursue any field of graduate study. International scholarships may be granted for pursing a first masters. The applicant is required to: (1) have completed a bachelor's degree, or (2) be accepted and enrolled in a graduated program of a nationally accredited institution of higher education, preferably pursuing a doctoral degree. Beta Kappa Chapter will have at least four regular meetings a year. (Regular meetings are meetings where business is conducted.) August, October, December, February, and April or May are the usual months in which meetings are held. Additional meetings/excursions may be scheduled to carry out the program of the chapter. Such programs will be approved by the Executive Board. The programs for these meetings will be decided by the Program Committee. All members are welcome to suggest programs. A quorum is 2/3 of the attending active members in good standing. A quorum is required to conduct business. ARTICLE X AMENDMENTS These chapter Rules may be amended by a two-thirds vote of active members in good standing who are present, provided notice of proposed amendments has been presented to members at least one meeting prior to voting. ARTICLE XI DISSOLUTION Before a chapter is dissolved, the approval of the Psi State Executive Board must be obtained. Careful consideration shall be given to the manner in which those desiring to maintain membership transfer to other chapters. International procedures must be followed. All chapter liabilities and

38 obligations shall be paid and satisfied or provisions made thereof. Any remaining funds in the chapter account shall be sent to the Psi State treasurer for state or international projects. The chapter's paraphernalia, the Society publications, and the chapter records shall be retained in the state archives and made available for use. The charter must be returned to the Psi State Executive Secretary to be forwarded to International Headquarters. The Psi State Executive Board shall decide whether the Greek name shall be reused or not. ARTICLE XII PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (current edition) shall govern the proceedings of the chapter in all cases not provided for in the Constitution, the International Standing Rules and the Psi State Bylaws and Standing Rules. Adapted from the Delta Kappa Gamma Handbook 2006,Appendix Psi State Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee Revised to include new Constitutional changes* Psi State Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee

39 Delta Kappa Gamma Song Women teachers, to the calling Firmly rally, never falling, Duty ne er upon us palling Staunch, courageous, we! Guardians of the faith yet sleeping, For our sisters watch e er keeping Deeds of others now we re reaping, We for others stand! Loyalty and trust e er heeding, Mindful of our sisters needing Aid and guidance from those leading, Helpful may we be. To us pioneers have given, We return their gifts to Heaven, Work for others is the leaven That inspires our band! To Delta Kappa Gamma Faith we pledge forever! Hand in hand, our loyal band, Forward, moving ever! Oh, Delta Kappa Gamma In thy fold we gather, Unity and liberty Shall be our watchwords ever! Onward! Tis our sisters need us, Courage, Faith, and Honor lead us! Wrongs in truth and justice heed us! Firmly shall we stand Education e'er we'll further, Each is bound to each as brother With this faith in one another We shall win for aye!