PSI STATE NEWS. Official Publication of the Georgia State Organization. Historic Macon Hosts 2015 Psi State Convention

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1 PSI STATE NEWS Official Publication of the Georgia State Organization Vol. 64, No. 1 ~The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International ~ For Key Women Educators ~ Winter 2015 Historic Macon Hosts 2015 Psi State Convention The historic city of Macon, Georgia will once again host the Psi State Convention. The GOLDEN event will be held on April 17-19, 2015 at the lovely Macon Marriott Centreplex. The site is convenient and centrally located for all our members. The Marriott is preparing for our arrival and hopes to serve us even better than at the last convention. Macon was established in 1823 and is a city with many historic sites, points of interest and antebellum architecture. It has a rich Civil War history, the nation s largest state sports museum along with delicious food. Be sure to sign up for the convention tour and let yourself be transported back in time as you learn more about Macon s history and development. Along with Society business the convention will offer exciting workshops, shopping at the mini mart, good food, fun and fellowship. Throughout the convention members will be honored, chapter awards presented, and scholarships awarded. Highlighting the event will be the Shining Stars of Gold Awards and the installation of the Psi State officers. Becky Sadowski, Southeast Regional Director for will be our honored guest. You will not want to miss a moment of this informative and action packed meeting. It will be a time to Sparkle and Shine with Psi State. Hotel space is limited so be sure to reserve your room very soon. March 12, 2015 is the last day to receive the special Psi State rate. You can find out more information about the property by calling Lenice Dower, at The deadline to register for the 2015 Psi State Convention is March 12, A registration form can be found on our Psi State website, dkgga.weebly.com. Make your plans to attend today! HELP NEEDED!!! Tables displaying the Georgia goodies & treats for members attending Georgia Night are in need of decorations. Psi State would like these decorations to depict and highlight members. To achieve this, we will need help from each chapter. Please submit a framed, collage-type arrangement with your chapter members prominently displayed in the center, with pictures of items unique to your geographic area surrounding the periphery. Or should you prefer, you may submit a framed picture of your chapter members only. Please include the chapter name and geographic location. The framed size may be any size up to and not to exceed 10 x 12. Style and color of the frame is your choice. All framed submissions will be returned to you at the conclusion of the conference. PLEASE bring your chapter s framed picture to the February Executive Board meeting. Your participation in this request will help make SERC Georgia Night a night to remember! Let our Georgia Gold shine with members as the focus of the night! Thank you for your help and willingness to share the beauty of your chapter and state! Virginia M. McChesney Psi State First Vice President SERC 2015 Georgia Night Co-chair

2 2 Psi State News Winter 2015 Golden Greetings from Gail... Dear Sisters, Psi State President, Gail Ford Inside this edition... Conventions 1 Golden Greetings 2 Conventions 3 Golden Opportunities 4 Committee News 5 Slate of Officers 8 Chapter News 10 Psi State 16 Red Roses 17 Committee News 18 Remembrance Program 20 Proposed Changes to Bylaws 22 Proposed Changes to Standing Rules 29 Editor: Michelle Bergozza 1805 Gail Avenue Albany, GA shellb74@gmail.com Happy 2015! I m amazed at how quickly the biennium is passing! I feel so proud to be in the DKG family and fortunate to work alongside Georgia Gold as we prepare for a bright future! Thank you to all for your dedication to our Society! We have so many wonderful things to look forward to in the coming months. Here s what s happening 1. Boylston Memorial Foundation Grant. Applications have been submitted and recipients will be notified soon. Please take advantage of this tremendous opportunity and apply to receive funding for projects in your school or community. Grants for several $500 to $1,000+ proposals for are available. 2. Executive Board and Membership Meeting. Our next meeting will be held February 28th. Please note that we will change venue for this meeting only; we will meet at FOREST HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in Macon. We have much to do to prepare for our upcoming convention and SER conference. One important order of business will be the presentation of our slate of officers for the biennium. You are needed, so please plan to pack your car with members and attend the meeting! 3. Psi State Convention, April 17 19, a. We will Sparkle and Shine in 2015 at the Macon Marriott City Center! If you have not made hotel reservations, please get online today and book your room. A special rate for DKG is valid through March 12th. The direct link to reservations can be found here and on the Georgia website at dkgga.weebly.com. Register today and let s meet the block! Who knows you may be a winner of a Meet the Block prize! b. Convention registration can also be found here and on the Georgia website. Complete your registration form and mail it to Kathy Brown at the address found at the bottom of the form. You will NOT want to miss this event! Our special guest from DKG International Headquarters is Mrs. Becky Sadowski, Southeast Regional Director. We ve planned many interesting workshops to assist you in all areas of your life DKG, school, church, community, etc., so don t miss it! c. Remember, you can nominate Shining Stars of Georgia Gold to be recognized at State Convention! An application can be found online at our dkgga.weebly.org website. The five dollars associated with each nomination will go toward the Psi State Leadership fund. The deadline for submissions is February 14th! Our Georgia Gold sparkles and shines everyday! So, let s nominate our special members and publicly recognize them at our convention, April 17 19! 4. Southeast Regional Conference, July 15 18, a. Yes, it is true! Georgia is the host state for the 2015 SERC, which will be held at the beautiful Westin Resort in Savannah! Our SERC Chair, Mrs. Peggy McCall, Southeast Regional Director, Mrs. Becky Sadowski, and the Georgia Steering committee have planned an event that will be a wonderfully memorable one! YOU are needed to assist in this event to make it an event of a lifetime! If you have not volunteered to help, please do so. It takes our Georgia Gold TEAM to make it happen! I hope you will join the Society as we participate in these great opportunities! Until next time, keep shining, Georgia Gold! Gail.

3 Winter 2015 Psi State News 3 Psi State Mini Market Is Fast Approaching The Psi State Convention is just around the corner so what does that mean? It means that we will now begin developing our Psi State Mini Market! The Non-dues Revenue Committee knows that we have a lot of talented and creative ladies in Psi State, so this is your time to help your chapter shine. I understand life is busy so get to work making your swag! This is an excellent opportunity to raise money for your individual chapter to support your endeavors. By the way, who doesn t like to shop????? Coming soon to the Psi State Webpage will be the Mini Market Application and Guidelines. Psi State needs your chapter to help make our mini market a success. If you have any questions about the mini market, please contact Merrimac Forsyth at merrimacforsyth@gmail.com The Non-dues Revenue Committee hopes to hear from your chapter. Merrimac Forsyth Non-dues Revenue Chair 85 Years and Beyond: Advancing Key Women Educators for Life Southeast Regional Conference in Savannah Check Savannah off your bucket list Endless possibilities will be found at the Southeast Regional Conference July 15-18, The venue, Westin Resort Hotel and Spa, is in the heart of the Savannah River District. The Westin has Southern charm and incredible river views. The property is unique and sports a championship golf course and spa and members staying at the Westin will receive discounts to one or both! Explore Savannah s 22 picturesque squares and parks which are part of General Oglethorpe s original design for the city. Many have been the inspiration and setting for several movies. Quaint restaurants, shops, galleries, museums, and historic homes are waiting for you to tour. Make your own history in Savannah as you step back in time nearly three centuries to one of the oldest and largest historic landmark districts in the country. Enjoy dynamic keynote speakers such as Polly Letofsky. She richly details her journey around the world by foot across 4 continents. You ll also discover new partnerships and possibilities in DKG. Embrace the faces of change throughout the conference, beginning with opening night. Surprises abound as the conference will be like a box of chocolates! Opportunities will be around every corner to advance member connections. Engage with dynamic breakout sessions that embrace Dr. Schmid s theme, 85 Years and Beyond: Advancing Key Women Educators for Life. Strands will focus on the DKG Society, personal and professional growth, technology, and 21st century learning. Experience DKG and be a part of the Society at this regional conference. Make new friends, connections, and experience the change that is in the air!

4 4 Psi State News Winter 2015 Golden Opportunities! International Speakers Fund Executive Board Meeting Forest Hills Methodist Church Macon, Georgia February 28, 2015 Psi State Convention Macon Marriott April 17-19, 2015 Southeast Regional Conference Savannah, GA July 15-18, 2015 Scholarship Opportunities Abound! The Psi State Scholarship Committee encourages members to take advantage of scholarship opportunities available from Psi State scholarships to be awarded in March, The deadline for applying is February 1, Scholarship awards of $2000 each for degreed candidates will be awarded for graduate work at an accredited institution for one academic year. You may find the interactive application forms at the Psi State website and include (1) Information (2) Application (3) Chapter President Recommendation form (4) Professional Recommendation Form (5) Personal Recommendation Form. Follow these steps at the website to obtain the application forms: Psi State Tools Committee Information and Forms Scholarship Application Information. Visit the websites now and learn more about these opportunities for financial support. Speaking Up! Reaching across borders, the International Speakers Fund facilitates exchange of Society speakers among member countries and helps to unite women educators of the world. Members complete an application to become a speaker (due by September 15). Once accepted, they are on a selection list for two years. State organization presidents review the list and apply to the committee for funding to bring the speaker to them. Established in 1982 to celebrate 30 international years of DKG, the International Speakers Fund Committee promotes cultural understanding. This committee administers the International Speakers Fund program according to the guidelines in the International Standing Rules. The committee meets to consider applications to become an ISF speaker and to review requests from state organizations for ISF speakers. Interest from the ISF Fund is used to provide travel expenses for ISF speakers. Two of our Georgia Gold members have been selected as ISF speakers! They are: Leslie Giraldo - Tau Virginia McChesney - Iota Congratulations! We are proud of you! You represent us well!

5 Winter 2015 Psi State News 5 Membership Has Perks! Membership is the heart of DKG. A tiny crack appears in our heart each time a chapter or individual member decides to drop out of DKG. It saddens us all to hear about a chapter giving up. It really makes me sad when individual members decide not to renew their membership. I see in my own chapter ladies making this decision with the main reason being of too busy with other stuff. If our hearts were in it I believe we could find time 4 to 6 times out of 365 days to meet. Ladies, it is where we place our priorities. I say all of this to say, Please rethink your choices of being a member. Our heart can take only so much before that crack becomes a crevice and then a canyon. Psi State needs each of you to be strong. Together we can move mountains. As we begin to see the end of this biennium and with convention right around the corner, think about the membership challenges that were set for you. The Order of the Rose challenge is to maintain your membership in the biennium. Setting the Gold Standard Award has many parts to master its challenge. Reread them and work on any that you have not done. We will be requesting chapters begin submitting this information in February. The Membership Committee has focused on celebrating years in DKG. What a blessing when celebrating the 50 plus years to talk to members who have retained their membership for so long. Four lovely ladies were able to attend the celebration. We then celebrated 35 years. While my intent was not to do certificates because of the number of ladies, I did. My apologies to those that had errors or that I missed. Due to multiple computer problems, I did not get these certificates out to many. I plan to these to district directors and let them out the form so each president can print and give out to their members. In February, we will be celebrating, 20 plus years in DKG. While I am not going to print certificates, the certificate used previously can be used by changing the date and number of years. As I stated earlier, convention is right around the corner and we must begin to prepare for the memorial service. Chapter presidents, we need a picture for the memorial service of those that have passed away during the biennium. The format can be digital or a hard copy. It is important that their name and chapter be attached with the picture. This is a special time to remember our DKG sisters who have passed away and we want each one represented. Along with any ending comes reports. Please download your end of the year necrology report, complete it and send to Judy Scarboro at jjscarboro@bellsouth.net. It has been an honor serving as chair of the membership committee and with the ladies on the committee. They are hard working and ready to step forward and do what is necessary. Submit Your Scrapbooks! The deadline for the last two pages for the Scrapbook was due January 15, The two power point pages should have the same background as the first two pages that have already been submitted. These pages should cover the current chapter president s activities. Global Impact We are excited to highlight news on the Global Impact Committee. It is time for DKG ladies to appreciate how our impact can go beyond our local chapters to reach the international level. We have established two goals for the year. Goal 1: Promote World Fellowship and make chapters aware of what it does. Goal: Support DKG US Forum/CTAUN Connection Help us meet our goals by communicating this great new initiative.

6 6 Psi State News Winter 2015 Communication is Key! Communication is vital to our society and to our chapters. In an effort to promote communication, the communication committee has provided the following rubric to reward chapters: Chapters with a website that is certified and linked to International will earn 20 points per biennium. Chapter newsletters issued and a copy forwarded to the communication committee will earn 5 points each, up to 20 points for the first year and 15 points for the second year or 35 points per biennium. Please forward copies digitally. Media releases to local media and a copy forwarded to the communication committee will earn 5 points per article with a with a maximum of 20 points per biennium. Please forward copies digitally. Award Information: Exemplary Chapter=75 points. Merit Chapter=50-70 points. Honorable Distinction Chapters with points. Each Exemplary chapter will be awarded a plaque or a trophy at the Psi State Convention in April. Merit Chapters and Honorable Distinction chapters will be awarded certificates. In order to have plaques or trophies engraved, March 1st, 2015 must be the last day for the communication committee to accept submissions for our contest. Award points have been adjusted accordingly. The Communication Committee is looking forward to receiving chapter newsletters and media releases. Copies of your communication should be forwarded to Betty Richardson.bettyjrichardson@ comcast.net Educational Law and Policy Women Teachers to the Calling: What does Delta Kappa Gamma mean to you and your students? Probably one million things and all of them profound! The Educational Law and Policy Committee encourages you to think about this question and how we can dialog with our legislators, as Psi State Georgia Gold will have a Day at the Capitol in spring We have three sponsors for OUR DAY. They are Nikki Randall, Macon; Amy Carter, Valdosta; and Keisha Waites, Atlanta. We are very appreciative to these legislative leaders who responded to our call. If you would like to thank our sponsoring legislators or share information with them, their s are nikki.randall@house.ga.gov amy.carter@house.ga.gov and Keisha.waites@house.ga.gov If you have not read the Psi State Legislative Newsletter, produced by Ginger Holland, you must do so. It is posted on the dkgga.weebly.com website under Psi State Tools. This edition, posted in September, includes information on our new State Department of Education Superintendent, Richard Woods, 2014 U.S. Forum Update, Common Core Educational Study Committee HR550, and more. Ginger is the perfect person in the perfect place to advocate for us and to provide timely information on matters that affect teaching and learning. She is setting the Gold Standard! If you have information for the good of the order that you feel will further the goals of this committee, please reach out to any one of us. We are here to serve. Cindy Gibson, Chairman (Delta) cgibson@doe.k12.ga.us Leanna Walton (Xi) b22alton@bellsouth.net Sara Seckinger (Iota) sadie080407@yahoo.com Barbara Willis (Beta Rho) Barbara.i.willis@gmail.com Ann Banaszak (Epsilon) abzak82@aol.com Suzette Williamson(Beta Chi) swilliamson@wayne.k12.ga.us Ginger Holland gmholland27@gmail.com With assistance from Toni Kimbrough (Delta) tkimbrough@doe.k12.ga.us Expansion and Chapter Support Committee Please contact Maria Valeri-Gold, Chair of the Expansion and Chapter Support Committee (ECSC), or your district committee member representative, if your chapter needs assistance or information regarding expansion. Members of the committee are as follows: District I, Jane Holmes, holmespaul@ bellsouth.net; District II, Betsy Barb, brookegram@comcast.net; Maria Valeri-Gold, District III, mgold12@comcast.net; District IV, Jennifer Sherrod, j_sherrod@hotmail.com; District V, Judy McClellan, judyeasonmcclellan@yahoo.com; or District VI, Pam Young, rrbbpres@hotmail.com. I also want to thank President Gail Ford, Psi State Membership Chair, Judy Scarboro, District Directors, and committee members for all their hard work this biennium.

7 Winter 2015 Psi State News 7 Georgia Gold Shines at the International Level Dr. Hanna Fowler, Member-at-Large, Dr. Fowler was nominated and elected International Member-at-Large at the International Convention in Indianapolis! We are so proud of her and her many achievements at all levels of our Society! Peggy McCall, International Golden Gift Committee Member, The Golden Gift Fund was established in 1979 to commemorate the Society s 50th anniversary. When money is available, interest from investments and contributions are used to finance the Leadership Management Seminar. The Golden Gift Fund Committee administers the fund income after Executive Board approval of recommended projects. The Golden Gift Fund Committee determines guidelines for use, recommends projects to the Executive Board and determines criteria for selection of Leadership Management Seminar participants. Peggy McCall will serve on the Golden Gift Committee. Setting the Gold Standard Gold is Malleable Malleability is gold s ability to form into a thin sheet by hammering or rolling, the ability to change form without fracture. Gold can be stretched thin without breaking. It can form bonds easily and can transition without shattering! Gold is the most malleable of all metals. We may often feel stretched too thin in our lives. We may resist change or over react to a setback. As I ve gotten wiser (older), I hope that I ve improved in my ability to be flexible. A better sense of perspective seems to come with age. I can only hope for more! DKG women are malleable! We are flexible when necessary; we can change without breaking. The bonds formed by my DKG sisters are strong. My DKG sisters constantly inspire me as I watch and learn how they handle life s issues. I marvel at how they are flexible in times of stress and how we can strengthen each other. Thank you all for being the Gold Standard! If you know of other women educators who would be good DKG sisters please invite them to a meeting! Betsy Box (Beta Nu) Congratulations, Peggy and Hanna! You will represent the Southeast in a golden manner! Psi State Achievement Award 2015 Psi State Members, It is time to make nominations for the 2015 Psi State Achievement Award. The nomination form is on our Psi State website. You may fill it out and it to maryanne718@comcast.net or postal mail it to 718 Livingston Place, Decatur, GA The deadline for receipt is February 16, If you have any questions, contact Mary Anne Barlow at the above address.

8 8 Psi State News Winter 2015 Report of the Ad Hoc Committee to Study District Meetings Committee Purpose: To enhance and improve the design of district meetings that will accomplish the purposes set forth in the Psi State Organization s Bylaws and Standing Rules, will attract better attendance and be more cost effective. Committee Task and Timeline: August Discuss the Purpose of District Meetings in the Psi State Organization s Bylaws and Standing Rules to determine the parameters for redesigning. Develop Surveys for Psi State Organization and State Organizations August/ September Survey Psi State Organization members and former District Directors Survey several states for input on district/area meetings October/November Compile survey information and discuss results November/December Met to determine pros and cons of possible designs based on survey information Submit Bylaws and Standing Rules amendments December January Report to the Executive Committee As you read the following options considered and study the example given, this committee would like to state that we have worked to enhance and improve the design of district meetings. However, we realized we were dealing with the Domino Effect. As we looked at making changes, one change led to another. This committee feels these changes will enhance and improve the structure and function of Psi State Organization. Options Considered: Maintain the September Executive Board meeting but move to October in conjunction with fall training and District Meetings. Eliminate the February Executive Board meeting. In odd-numbered years hold the State Convention in May (Purpose remains the same with an executive board meeting to conduct business, approve the budget, selecting the executive secretary and treasurer). Eliminate District Workshops and hold in even-numbered years a Spring Leadership Training Conference in May (Purpose for training chapter officers and committee chairs, general workshops and executive board meeting). Webinar sessions, Go to Meetings and other venues for conducting business and training. Rationale: Moving the September Executive Board meeting to October would allow more planning time between the summer DKG activities and meeting date. This would require a Bylaws and Standing Rules amendment. Eliminate the February Board meeting prior to the State Convention. The main purpose of this executive board meeting is to approve amendments to the Bylaws and Standing Rules to move on to convention. We propose that the Executive Committee perform this function of approving proposed amendments to Psi State Bylaws and Standing Rules for consideration at the State Convention (this is how the process is handled at International). This would require a Bylaws and Standing Rules amendment. (Continued on page 18)

9 9 Psi State News Winter 2015 Psi State Introduces the Slate of Officers for The Psi State Nominations committee is pleased to present the proposed slate of officers for the Biennium. President- Gail Springstead 1st Vice President- Virginia McChesney 2nd Vice President Kathy Brown Recording Secretary- Alice Bass Corresponding Secretary- Merrimac Forsyth After thoughtful consideration, it is the decision of this committee to support these ladies as they Go for the Gold for Psi State in the biennium. They are excited to bring their talents and enthusiasm to the leadership of Psi State. New opportunities and possibilities abound as a new biennium begins to take form. Please take a moment to read about each of these women. Gail Springstead (President) has been a member of Delta Kappa Gamma since 1996 when she was initiated into Delta Chapter. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, Gail came to Macon to attend Mercer University. Following graduation, she got a job teaching in the Bibb County School system. During her 32 years as a special education teacher and department chair, Gail also earned advanced degrees from Georgia College and UGA. Since her retirement Gail has worked as a SACS facilitator and for the last nine years as a GA TAPP Special Education Supervisor for Middle Georgia RESA. Active at the state level, Gail has served as District Director, Recording Secretary, Membership Chair, and Educational Excellence Chair. She currently serves as Psi State Executive Secretary. At the chapter level she served as Delta President in and currently serves on the Communication Committee. Virginia McChesney (1st Vice President) is an active member of Iota Chapter in District 1 into which she was initiated in She has served as chapter president, first vice president, nominating committee chair, finance committee chair, bylaws chair, and parliamentarian. At the international, state and district levels, Virginia has been district director, personal growth and services chair, 2nd vice president, 1st vice president, and EEC chair. She has sung in choruses at each level, has written and directed choral readings, and presented workshops. She has attended all state leadership drive-in seminars and is a graduate of Leadership 1 and 2. She is a member of the 2014 Golden Gift Leadership Management Seminar class. Virginia, a native Roman, taught SED in Floyd County schools for 37 years. She is a board member of Habitat for Humanity and Three Rivers Singers, The ReStore board chair, an active member of St. Peter s Episcopal Church, Floyd-Rome Retired Educators, and Rome Little Theatre. She also tutors in the high school from which she retired. She has received numerous awards both personally and professionally. Kathy Brown (2nd Vice President) is thrilled to have the opportunity to serve on the Psi State Executive Board for the biennium. She has been teaching as a music educator for 17 years, during which she has taught all grade levels, Pre-K through college. Kathy has been a member of DKG since 2002, and she continues to be amazed by all the wonderfully talented educators of our Society. As a member of Mu Chapter in District III, Kathy has held many positions on committees and on the chapter executive board, including chapter president. Her work on the State Convention Committee and as District III Director has allowed her to work with many wonderful sisters. Her time in Austin, Texas at the Leadership Management Seminar class of 2012 brought Kathy a network of DKG sisters that stretches around the world. During her free time she enjoys reading, knitting, singing in the church choir, and traveling in her 1955 Chevy with her husband, Kelvin. Her goal is to serve the Society at the chapter, State, Regional, and International levels as she works diligently to work, learn and move Psi State and our Society forward. Continued page 9

10 Winter 2015 Psi State News 10 Psi State Introduces the Slate of Officers for Alice Bass (Recording Secretary) has been an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma for 26 years. As a member of Mu Chapter, she has served and chaired several committees. She has held the offices of 1st and 2nd Vice President and President. She is currently the membership chairman of Mu Chapter. At the State level, Alice has served on the Leadership, Programs of Work, Expansion, Nominations, Convention, and the Membership committees. She has been the chairman of the Expansion and the Nominations committees. In 2007, Alice was the District III Director and is currently serving as the Psi State Corresponding Secretary. Alice has attended numerous workshops and seminars at District Meetings, conventions, and Southeast Regional Conferences. She also attended Leadership I and II. She has conducted workshops at several District Meetings and at Executive Board meetings. Alice has been teaching for 34 years. She has taught kindergarten, first, and third grades. She has been a Lead Teacher and is currently an EIP teacher working with grades K-3. Alice has been a Mentor teacher and a supervising teacher for student teachers. She has served on many school committees and leadership teams. Alice has been the Atlanta Journal Constitution teacher of the year for Ruth Hill Elementary, Shane Smith Law Firm s teacher of the month for Coweta County, and a recipient of the Dr. Pearl Nix Scholarship. Alice has been inspired by many women in her life but the most important were her mother Jan, her grandmother Alice, and her Aunt Margaret, who was a teacher and member of DKG. Today Alice draws her strength and inspiration from her family, friends, and the many women in DKG that have touched her life. Merrimac Forsyth(Corresponding Secretary) has been a member since She is a dedicated and enthusiastic member of Iota Chapter in District I. She serves as Chapter President and has also served as First Vice President and chair of the Sunshine Committee. At the state level, Merrimac has served as Non-dues Revenue Chairman for two biennia and conducted a workshop at the State Convention. She has attended Leadership seminars I and II and participated in several District workshops. Merrimac has taught in the Rome City Schools for twenty-two years. She is a third grade Math/Science teacher and serves as team leader, PBIS chairman, a member of Elm Street Leadership team and was honored as the 2011 Teacher of the Year. Merrimac is a member of Riverside Baptist Church where she sings in the choir and serves on the board for the Hour of Grace, Inc. She volunteers her time with Habitat for Humanity, Floyd County Relay for Life, and Noah s Ark Children s Home of Jamaica. Merrimac s motto is... Show up, show up on time, show up with a positive attitude, and show up dressed to play. Attitudes are contagious --- have an attitude worth catching! Along with the slate of officers, the Psi State Nominations Committee is pleased to announce the proposed members of the Nominations Committee. District I - Donna Riordan -Iota District II Yvonne Jett Omicron District III Debbie Ball Epsilon District IV Barbara Maddox Gamma Tau District V Becky Avera- Xi District VI Shelly Foster -Tau

11 11 Psi State News Winter 2015 Georgia Chapters Shine! Alpha Epsilon Alpha Epsilon sisters gathered at the Historic Windsor Hotel in Americus on December 6 to celebrate the 65th birthday of our chapter. The chapter was chartered November 19, 1949 with 12 charter members at the Windsor Hotel. As the 37 sisters entered the Americus-Sumter Room, violin music was provided by a member s son. After enjoying a breakfast buffet, members learned more of the founding of our chapter as Joan Cordell lead members in sharing information about the charter members. Other highlights of the celebration were the presentation of a $1000 scholarship to an education major at Georgia Southwestern State University and the awarding of the Delta Kappa Gamma key to two initiates. Gail Ford, PSI President, challenged the sisters to continue the legacy and to strive to shine as Georgia Gold. The celebration concluded with singing Happy Birthday and the Delta Kappa Gamma song with music played on the violin. Joan Cordell leads members in sharing about charter members. Alpha Eta On Thursday, September 4th, members of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Alpha Eta chapter, were treated to a performance and informative program by Julie Rosseter-Sweeney. Julie, an award winning violist, played three classical pieces for the viola, ending with Ashokan Farewell the theme song for Ken Burns 1990 Civil War television miniseries. Following her solo performance, Julie explained the mission of her Kazanetti String Quartet s collaborative efforts with the Putnam County School System. Kazanetti, also the resident quartet for Eatonton s Plaza Arts Center, has worked with Putnam students since The primary mission with the school system is to expose students to orchestra music, educate through creative avenues, and enhance cultural experiences through regular performances. Pictured with Mrs.Rosseter-Sweeney are Geni Specht, President of the Alpha Eta Chapter and Holly Parker, who secured the September program. The Alpha Eta Chapter is made up of Putnam, Jasper, and Morgan County educators. Delta Kappa Gamma promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. Alpha Iota The Alpha Iota Chapter would like to welcome our three new members; Claudia Bowers, Martha Tolcher and Lynne Vidiksis. The chapter recently made a donation of school supplies, batteries, hand sanitizer, paper products and bread to Rainbow House, a shelter for abused and neglected children. Members are working on a Inspiration for Life Cookbook to raise funds for scholarships. The book will include not only recipes, but inspirational passages, bible verses and humorous stories. We hope to have it published in time for the Psi State Convention in April.

12 Winter 2015 Psi State News 12 Georgia Chapters Shine! Frances Greiff Beta Kappa Beta Kappa Chapter dedicated its Yearbook to Frances Greiff and presented the book to Frances at its Christmas Tea meeting on December 7th at the home of member Patsy Belcher. Frances has been a member of Beta Kappa since l973. She wisely guided countless students in setting and reaching high goals and has achieved numerous honors throughout the years in her role as an educator of English and journalism. She volunteered for seventeen years delivering Meals on Wheels and diligently mentored E.S.O.L students for many sessions. This multi-talented member, also an accomplished artist, has opened her home in recent years to provide art instruction for other artists. 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 in his wife s honor to support various educational needs as noted by chapter members. An Open Door Adoption Agency Presents to Alpha Delta Every day brings a new story of hope and transformation to an Open Door Adoption Agency. Such were the words of Lauren Fielding, Director of Development of An Open Door Adoption Agency of Thomasville, Georgia. She and Jane Gilbert, Director of Domestic Adoptions, recently presented an enlightening program to members of the Alpha Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. This agency has been in operation for twenty-seven years and has found loving homes for more than 2,000 children. They have been blessed with a record number of international adoptions and a plethora of domestic adoptions as well during this past year. It was such a blessing to hear of lives that have been changed forever adoptive parents, birthmothers and children alike. And there are so many more changed lives to come. In 2015, the agency will launch a campaign for The Open Future Endowment, a $2 million fund that will provide scholarships to families and birth mothers, and sponsor adoption programs in new countries and the adoption of Georgia foster care children. With more than 7,700 children in the GA foster system, the fund could not be more needed, and agency directors are excited to present it. This agency is definitely Celebrating the Past, Looking to the Future, as is the Alpha Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. More information can be found at Alpha Chi The Alpha Chi chapter held their annual Horne- Williams Recruitment Grant auction this past November. The grant is named in honor of two of the founding members of the Alpha Chi Chapter, Mrs. Dot Horne and Ms. Elizabeth Williams. The monies raised from the auction are presented to two deserving female high school graduates who have indicated a desire to pursue a career in education. Alpha Chi raised $3,484 at this year s auction with the help of auctioneer, Mr. Eric Vaughn. Items auctioned included holiday goodies, cakes, gift certificates, and an autographed bat and batting glove from Giants baseball player, Buster Posey. The grants will be presented by Chapter President, Lisa Goodin, in April.

13 13 Psi State News Winter 2015 Georgia Chapters Shine! Sigma The November 8th meeting for the Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma was held at Mayor Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta, GA. Our meeting included a recognition and awards presented to members with several years of dedication to DKG including Norma Ann Sumner (33 years), Sue Holland (35 years), Betty Paulk (36 years) and Jane Bonner (46 years). DKG has received a $100 Flannery O Connor Level sponsorship donation for the upcoming Southeast Regional conference that will be in July Members were challenged to collect or match the donation by getting other business or personal donations. The World Fellowship Committee hosted the program with two key note speakers from Valdosta State University speaking on International Studies. A wonderful PowerPoint slideshow engaged members and educated them on the importance of including those in attendance at the university to volunteer at schools or speak. In addition, this group assists with international trips and local activities to help the community and schools understand the importance of learning and working with people from around the world. The meeting included the presentation of newly printed yearbooks to all members. Fundraisers for college scholarships and donations to school media centers were discussed. Raffle tickets for a Date Night held around Valentine s Day were given to all members to start selling. The drawing includes a $300 Steel s Jewelry Gift Certificate, Austin s Steakhouse dinner for two, a dozen roses, 2 movie tickets, and cheesecake by the Cheesecake Diva. The highlight of the meeting included a fund-raiser auction. Beautifully knitted scarves, delicious cakes, handcrafted items, homemade jellies, children baskets, books, coffee, gift certificates and wonderful Christmas gifts were included to make the silent auction a success raising $400 to be donated to 3 school libraries to assist with the media program. Epsilon Rolls for a Cure! On October 16th, several members of Epsilon Chapter, Columbus, Georgia participated in the Bunco for Breast Care Night held at the Sara Ruth Carrol Auditorium at St. Francis Hospital. This event was not only for a good cause but had special meaning for our members. The auditorium was named in honor of our beloved Delta Kappa sister and past Epsilon president, Sara Ruth Carrol. Joining Delta Kappa Gamma in 1967, Sara Ruth had been a long-time volunteer for St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary and her passing in January 2013 has been felt greatly in our chapter as well as in our community. Epsilon sisters Diane Sharpe, Wendy Highnote, Carol Lee, Ann Banaszak, and Emily Wilson spent the evening rolling for a cure. Laura Chandler ended up being the big winner at the Epsilon table by rolling just the right combination of numbers. Prizes, a light dinner, and good fellowship made for a fun evening! Portrait of Sara Ruth can be seen in the background with (l-r) Emily Wilson, Dianne Sharpe, Laura Chandler, Carol Lee, Ann Banaszak, and Wendy Highnote.

14 Winter 2015 Psi State News 14 Georgia Chapters Shine! Gamma Beta Gamma Beta chapter participated in the 3rd Annual Harmony Jubilee Festival. The chapter joined other local artist at the Artisan Market and our Gamma Beta members donated their favorite baked goods, candy, and drinks to be sold as a fundraiser. Thanks to Jeannette Achord, LeaAnne Davis, Kathy Lovett, and Wanda Watson for working the booth at the event. Thanks also to all who donated items for the booth. The money raised will be used for our Hazel and Martha Watson Scholarship fund. The fundraiser earned approximately $250. The Gamma Beta chapter gives a $500 grant to a high school senior or current college student pursuing a degree in Education. At our meeting on December 1st, Gamma Beta will host an Invite a Friend night to introduce prospective members to Delta Kappa Gamma. We will also be having a Silent Auction to raise the remainder of the funds for the scholarship. Wanda Watson works at the Harmony Jubilee. Iota Lends a Helping Hand On August 30th, several members of Iota Chapter served the Rome/Floyd County Community by volunteering time through Habitat for Humanity with a Brush with Kindness project for a local family. Members met early on Saturday to put the finishing touches on a local house. Everyone showed up, showed up on time, showed up with a smile, and showed up dressed to paint! Painting was done on the porch ceiling, the porch, the steps into the house, and a closed in back room. All enjoyed their time of work and fellowship while letting the community know that they were cared about. At the end of the day, many members shared an interest in pursuing other projects with Habitat for Humanity. The project was completed with a heart full of happiness. Members participating were Merrimac Locklear Forsyth, Sara Seckinger, Maggie Oyler, and her grandson, Thomas Oyler, Ronda Ware, Renee Pinkard, Judy Hulsey, Barbara Barfield, and Virginia McChesney.

15 15 Psi State News Winter 2015 Georgia Chapters Shine! Beta Beta Dr. Jean Bridges was awarded her 50 year pin as a Delta Kappa Gamma Sister. Dr. Bridges first joined Delta Kappa Gamma in 1964 and transferred to the Beta Beta chapter in Dr. Bridges was one of the first professors at what is now East Georgia State College in Swainsboro. She has been an active member of the Beta Beta Chapter, serving as the chapter president during the 1976 biennium. Beta Nu Setting the Gold Standard Recognizing Value Our Beta Nu year is off to a great start with our meeting on September 6. Using the theme of Setting the Gold Standard in Georgia, we recognize the value of our group, our activities, and our worth to others. Value as worth and merit- It s easy to recognize the value of gold. It is a standard that is recognized worldwide and culture-wide. Sometimes, though, the value of other experiences are hidden and we have to look for it and uncover it. We found a real gem in the Global Village Project. Most of us have been aware of the persecution and fear faced by many people in far-away countries; I have to say that I have never really thought about the educational needs of the refugee girls. Global Village recognizes the value of a good education in rescuing these girls from their circumstances. Their mission, ensuring that these girls with interrupted schooling have access to the education needed to pursue their dreams, demonstrates their recognition of the value of each girl and her education. They are giving something of great value for free. Our ladies donated $1,735 to their art program! Gail Greenway (Beta Beta President (right), Dr. Bridges, Charlotte Bridges Xi Xi sisters worked to fill coffee mugs with small items for new teachers. The Early Educators Workshop was a huge success!! In all, 176 mugs were delivered to teachers who have taught three years or less, in Lee, Dougherty, Terrell, and Calhoun counties. A special thank you goes out to the ladies who delivered the completed mugs to the various schools with early educators: Becky Avera, Barb Hunt, Kay Griffin, Mavis Johnson, Michelle Bergozza, and Claire Allen! Value as sacrifice- Bedford School student, Amanda Baltaian and her mother, Cookie, expressed their gratitude for the financial help we provided for Amanda. The Bedford School works exclusively with children who have been professionally diagnosed as having specific learning differences. Even though she struggles financially, Cookie recognizes the value of education and is willing to make sacrifices for Amanda s education. Because she demonstrates this in her actions, Amanda understands the importance of sacrificing luxuries now in order to reach her goals later. Value of service- Our new initiate, Candy Kindberg, has chosen to join us because she sees the value in the DKG purposes. Our guests who came to the meeting were invited because they exemplify the same standards in their personal and professional lives. Value of leadership- Being chosen as a leader is an humbling experience. Our group really shows that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts! Psi State develops skills through workshops such as the Leadership Institute three of us attended in August. The session was facilitated by Dr. Lace Brogden, Asociate Professor of Education at the University of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada. Dr. Bogden is the Northwest Regional Director and member of the DKG Administrative Board. Her theme for the leadership training was Understanding Leadership as Personal Praxis. To value, to regard or esteem highly I admire Pat Cunningham Smith as a charter founder of Beta Nu. Her leadership and dedication for 40+ years is an inspiration to all of us. She is an example of strength and humility, a true gold standard! I value the support and camaraderie we all share. The bond we share is the strength of our chapter. I am excited as we enter the next biennium.

16 Winter 2015 Psi State News 16 The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Psi State Convention ~ April 17-19, 2015 Macon Centreplex & Macon Marriott City Center ~ Macon, Georgia Please complete a Registration Form for each convention attendee and guest. Last Name First Name Title Address City State Zip Home Phone Cell Phone Name Tag Should Read: District Chapter Photo Release: I grant permission to Psi State Organization of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International to use my photograph in the Psi State News and/or on the Society website. Yes No Initials: Please mark all that apply: Chapter Member Current State Officer Current District Director Current State Committee Chair Current Chapter President Past State President First-time Attendee Guest/Non-member Will sing with Choir Special Dietary needs: For DKG MEMBERS ONLY: All Meals MUST be purchased in advance. Prices include tax and gratuity. Event Cost Total Registration Price includes attendance at all General Must be postmarked and completed for each attendee by March 12th (meals not included) Sessions, Workshops, and Meetings $75 $75 President s Luncheon (open to all) Saturday, April 18, Noon $30 President s Banquet (open to all) State President s Breakfast (for State Officers, District Directors, Editor, Webmaster, State Committee Chairs, & Past State Presidents) Saturday, April 18, 7:00pm Salmon or Herb-Roasted Chicken Sunday, April 19, 10:00am (by invitation only) Macon Tour (open to all) Saturday, April 18, 3:00-5:00 pm $20 Red Rose Corsage for Banquet Saturday, April 18, 7:00pm $10 FOR GUESTS ONLY (non-members): President s Luncheon Saturday, April 18, Noon $35 $40 $20 President s Banquet Saturday, April 18, 7:00pm $45 Macon Tour Salmon or Herb-Roasted Chicken Saturday, April 18, 3:00-5:00 pm $20 Total Please make check payable to: Psi State with Convention on the memo line. Registration must be postmarked by March 12, 2015 (non-refundable after that date). Mail form and check to: Kathy Brown, 112 Farrington Drive, Newnan, GA 30263

17 17 Psi State News Winter 2015 White Roses In loving memory of our Psi State Sisters With candlelight and roses, With song and thoughts so true, We honor you who ve left us, And pledge ourselves anew; To carry on the service, Significant of love, Inspired by true devotion, And blessings from above. May Delta Kappa Gamma, In memory so dear, Prove worthy of our sisters, And kindle hope each year; Renewed with faith and courage, Our work will never cease, To guide with truth and learning Toward everlasting peace. ~Irene Reese~ Red Roses Honor and Celebrate Rebecca Strickland, Xi Chapter, gave birth on November 12, 2014 to a beautiful baby girl! In Loving Memory Dorothy Brown (Beta Nu) Mobley Ross (Alpha Theta) Donna Rogers (Omega) Virginia Morgan (Xi) Carol Pryor (Rho) Nellie Rae Gordon (Upsilon) Myoko Chang (Lambda) Wanda McLaughlin (Alpha Alpha) Elizabeth Nixdorf (Epsilon) Shirley Maddox (Alpha Upsilon) Mary Hiers (Lambda) Frances Grief (Beta Kappa) Eula Kirkland (Iota) Thank You! Dear Georgia Gold, Thank you for the many calls, cards, visits, messages, flowers and especially the prayers received for the recent passing of my mother. I am humbled and overwhelmed at the outpouring of love and support given me. It is so wonderful to belong to this wonderful organization and be a part of the DKG family. Thank you Dear Sisters. You are truly GOLD to me. My love and sincere thanks, Gail Ford

18 18 Psi State News Winter 2015 Ad Hoc Committee Continued Eliminate District Workshops for training of chapter officers and committee chairs. Moving training sessions to the Spring Leadership Training Conference would allow District Directors to assist the president in the chapter president s training and meet and work directly with chapter presidents in their districts. Planning for a district meeting is an event coordinators job. The duties and responsibilities of district directors should be focused on supporting chapters in their respective districts. (Leadership)This would require a Bylaws and Standing Rules amendment. The SLTC would also allow for longer training sessions where attendees can share and talk with each other. There would be a possibility of chapters working as teams during the district meetings to plan activities for the coming year Eliminate the February Executive Board meeting in even numbered years. Hold a Spring Leadership Training Conference in May for the purpose of training chapter officers and committee chairs, general workshops and an executive board meeting). This day should be designed in such a way that District Directors not only assist in the training but meet with their districts. Spring Leadership Training Conference in May (Purpose for training chapter officers and committee chairs, general workshops and executive board meeting) would allow more time for chapters to elect incoming officers, for incoming officers to select chapter membership, communication and Educational Excellence chairs. This later date would also reduce the amount of time between election and assuming office. The State Convention should be designed to allow for a District Meeting to be designed by the District Director and as one of the actions would be the election of the District Director and Nominations Committee. This would give more leadership for District Directors. Example of a biennium: 2015 July/August Regional Conference Planning session for state officers and committee chairs 2015 August/September Planning and Organizing for Fall Workshop/Executive Board 2015 October Fall Workshop/Executive Board 2016 February Leadership Institute moved from August to February and change focus 2016 May Spring Leadership Training Conference 2016 June Leadership Seminar I 2016 Summer International Convention 2016 July/August State planning session 2016 October Fall Workshop/Executive Board 2017 February Leadership Institute 2017 May State Convention 2017 June Leadership Seminar II Definition of District Directors: Each District Directors shall: 1. Act as a catalyst for member involvement in helping to bring the Psi State and International activities to the members at the local level. This shall be her primary focus. 2. Serve as a voting member of the state executive board during term of office. 3. Assist in the planning and implementation of the Spring Leadership Training Conference held in even-numbered years. 4. Provide an opportunity for monetary gifts to be made to the Psi Sate Emergency Fund, Leadership Fund, or Scholarship Fund at the District Meeting held during the Spring Leadership Training Fund and at the district meetings held at the biennial state convention held in odd-numbered years. (Continued on page 19)

19 19 Psi State News Winter 2015 Ad Hoc Committee Continued 5. Serve as a member of the State Minutes Approval Committee to read, correct, and approve the minutes of each state executive board meeting. 6. Visit each chapter in her district during the biennium or send a representative; each chapter president should extend an invitation to the district director to visit her chapter. 7. Serve as a member of the Chapter Excellence Award Committee and help select, along with the Psi State First Vice President, the recipient of the award for chapter excellence according to established criteria. The suggestions of the committee will be reflected in proposed amendments for the Psi State Organization s Bylaws and Standing Rules. John Kotter states in his book A Sense of Urgency: You know your organization needs to change. You may even know what the change needs to be: a new strategy, a new IT system, an acquisition or reorganization. But somehow, change comes too slowly, or it feels like you re pushing a boulder up a hill, or the implementation of that great new idea has stalled again. What s missing and is needed in almost all organizations today, is a real sense of urgency a distinctive attitude and gut-level feeling that lead people to grab opportunities and avoid hazards, to make something important happen today, and constantly shed low-priority activities to move faster and smarter, now. A Rose/Flower in Rememberance This program is designed to be presented when a chapter wants to celebrate the importance of Psi State Founders. The colors of the roses were chosen after extensive research of the meanings of color in the language of flowers and the availability of artificial flowers from major craft suppliers. The following list of flowers are also appropriate, although less readily available and, therefore, more expensive. Charlotte Smith: support golden rod Dorothy Hains: scholarship purple iris or cherry tree Elise Boylston: creativity acanthus or yellow rose Ethel Massengale: warmth Gerbera daisy or peppermint Eva Thornton: dedication sunflower Joseph Baggott: music reeds with panacles Ruth Davis: activity bouvardia or thyme Josie Slocumb: action hollyhock Margaret Blair: professionalism mother in law s tongue Margaret Solomon: leadership laurel or burgundy rose May Taylor: loyalty statice or alstroemeria Melville Doughty: organization oak leaves or anthurium Nancy Porter: cooperation white and red rose Mildred English: devotion red peony (Continued on page 20)

20 20 Psi State News Winter 2015 A Rose/Flower in Remembrance A Rose in Remembrance Written by Virginia M. McChesney, Iota Georgia s Founders: fourteen were they. Women determined to pave the way. Women with a vision so very clear: To found the State Society we hold so dear. Let us take a moment to create a bouquet To honor our Founders on this their day. Born in Mississippi was our Charlotte Smith. Her expertise in drawing and all art was certainly no myth. The support of the programs of DKG was a project she chose to carry. In Psi State, she would shine as first in charge of the treasury. A green rose represents her support. Miss Dora Hains began to teach in nineteen hundred two. Of the founding of Delta Kappa Gamma she did not then have a clue. When Psi State s organization was founded in nineteen thirty six, Her commitment to scholarship, education, and the Society were things she chose to mix. A purple rose represents her scholarship. Well known to all in Psi State for her generosity, Elise Boylston was also known for her creativity. An artist and a writer her works brought her to the fore. As for her gifts to Psi State, one could not ask for more. A lavender rose represents her creativity. A Founder with a lovely smile, Ethel Massengale s warmth to all was evident. Although she was our first historian, Her tour of service to Psi State started as First Vice President. A yellow rose represents her warmth. What a dedicated leader our first Psi State President was! If she were still with us, Eva Thornton would probably write on the Buzz. The things she did to further DKG are too great to number. Her dedication to Society, church, and community we will forever remember. An orange rose represents her dedication. Josephine Baggott from Atlanta she did hail. A teaching career of 39 years, of music she knew every detail. About the Purposes of DKG, Josephine deeply cared. Her talent of performing music with both Psi State and her community she shared. A pink rose represents her gift of music. Music was an art that Ruth Davis did truly love. Her active participation in musical arts fit her like a glove. In Delta Kappa Gamma, Ruth found a place for action. Her contributions to Psi State gave her great satisfaction. A fuschia rose represents her activity. A woman of action Josie Slocumb would be when she became a Psi State Founder. Her love for our Society kept her working so it would not flounder. For 45 years as an educator in Georgia she did serve. For her dedication and dependability, the honors she received she did deserve. A red rose represents her action. Margaret Blair was introduced to DKG by an Alabama founder: her sister. The enthusiasm for growing the Society, she did share with her. As Psi State s first Recording Secretary, Margaret did excel. And as a clothing and textiles professor at UGA for years she did quite well. A red rose represents her professionalism. Margaret Solomon, Maggie by her friends was known. The responsibilities as an educator for 40 years she would own. To Psi State her abilities of leadership she would show. Through her participation both she and Psi State would grow. A burgundy rose represents her leadership. Chosen as Psi State s second treasurer, May Taylor would ably be. And to hold every office in Alpha Chapter, she would over time agree. A member of several other organizations, to Delta Kappa Gamma May was most loyal. Her determination to see Psi State grow, no other activities could foil. A pink rose represents her loyalty. A middle school and high school teacher, Melville Doughty chose to be. Her contributions to Psi State are not hard for us to see. Her organizational skills helped her as our second Psi State President. She was active at many DKG levels until she moved to Florida to be a resident. A terra cotta rose represents her organizational skills. Nancy Porter was from Alabama and back to it she went But while she was in Georgia her time was quite well spent. In her, cooperation was a notable trait.we regret she left DKG at such an early date. A red and white rose represents her cooperation. (Continued on page 21)

21 21 Psi State News Winter 2015 A Rose/Flower in Remembrance The devoted Mildred English knew DKG should grow To further the beliefs of the Society she loved so. From North Carolina to Georgia she then came. Her receiving the first International Achievement Award given a Psi State sister was only part of her fame. A white rose represents her devotion. The rose reflects the beauty of both mind and spirit. The Founders of Psi State must have seen the beauty in it. By bringing forth these flowers on this special day, We show grateful appreciation to our Founders in this way. Instructions: First create your arrangement so you have an idea of what the finished product might look like. I chose a metal urn, put Styrofoam in the bottom and then added fern so the finished product would look more arrangementlike. Using labels, identify which rose/flower goes to which Founder. Ask 14 sisters as they enter the meeting to portray a Founder and put her rose/flower in the arrangement when the rose color/flower is announced. You might want to include the Psi State Brief History as part of this remembrance celebration.