80 th. Anniversary. We ve Got Spirit! Upsilon State Convention. June 10 12, Hotel Julien Dubuque Dubuque, IA

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1 80 th Anniversary Upsilon State Convention June 10 12, 2016 We ve Got Spirit! Hotel Julien Dubuque Dubuque, IA Designed by Graphic Communications students at Southeastern Community College

2 Table of Contents Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Purposes International Administrative Board International Headquarters Address Upsilon State Founders Upsilon State Past Presidents... 6 Upsilon State Officers Upsilon State Committee Chairs... 8 Upsilon State Area Coordinators Chapter and Area Map Chapter Presidents Convention Responsibilities Executive Board/General Session Rules of Order Schedule Important Dates Chapter Educational Excellence Awards Mini Grant Recipients Lucile Cornetet Professional Development Award Convention Donors and Sponsors Annual Report of President Annual Report of First Vice-President Annual Report of Second Vice-President Annual Report of State Secretary Annual Report of Treasurer Annual Report of Parliamentarian Annual Report of Archivist Annual Report of Communications Committee

3 Annual Report of State Editor Annual Report of Upsilon State Web Master Annual Report of Expansion Committee Annual Report of Finance Committee Annual Report of Leadership Development Team Annual Report of Membership Committee Annual Report of Nominations Committee Annual Report of Rules Committee Annual Report of Strategic Action Plan Annual Report of Achievement Award Committee Annual Report of Educational Excellence Annual Report of Music Representative Annual Report of Scholarship Committee Annual Report of World Fellowship Committee Annual Report of Educational Foundation (EF) Neva Barnhart Leadership Seminar Report The Delta Kappa Gamma Song

4 Mission Statement The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. Vision Statement Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide Purposes To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education To advance the professional interest and position of women in education To initiate, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to non-member women educators To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action To inform the members of current economic, social, political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society 4

5 International Administrative Board Dr. Lyn B. Schmidt Cathy P. Daugherty Jeannette Zúñiga Sandra Smith Bull Marianne Skardéus Dr. Kay L Clawson Dr. Phyllis VanBuren Becky Sadowski Beth Schieber Dr. Beverly H. Helms International President First Vice-President Second Vice-President Executive Director Europe Regional Director Northeast Regional Director Northwest Regional Director Southeast Regional Director Southwest Regional Director Immediate Past President Barbara Whiting Member-at-Large ( ) Dr. Hanna W. Fowler Member-at-Large ( ) Dr. Donna-Faye Madhosingh Tamara Flores Hernández Dr. Gwen Simmons International Headquarters Area Representative (Canada) Area Rep. (Latin America) Parliamentarian P.O. Box 1589, Austin, TX Fax Upsilon State Founders Mrs. Nina H. Brown Miss Lucile Douglas Mrs. Nina M. Goltry Miss May E. Holmes Miss Fay L. Kirtland Dr. Tacie M. Knease All founders are deceased. Mrs. Margaret I. Mann Mrs. Christine Petersen McCormmick Miss Jessie M. Parker Miss Florence B. Prehm Miss Isabel J. Robinson Miss Agnes M. Samuelson 5

6 Upsilon State Past Presidents Nina M. Goltry* Mrs. Florence Prehm* Mrs. Helen Fischer* Ms. Ruth Jackson* Ms. Mabel F. McKee* Mrs. Christine Petersen McCormick* Ms. Estella Williamson* Ms. Marian Speake* Ms. Nell White* Mrs. Ruth Wyatt* Mrs. Neva Barnhart* Ms. Lillian Holmes* Mrs. Margaret Smiley Hill* Ms. Irene Whelan* Ms. Viola Karstens* Ms. Delight Killinger* Mrs. Betty Piercy* Mrs. Mary Speckhart* Mrs. Fern Thompson* Ms. Pat Montgomery* Ms. Betty Cunningham* Ms. Odelia Schrunk Ms. Barbara Van Every Dr. Connie Hoag Mrs. Jan Sowers Ms Janet Hayes Ms. Victoria Holder Dr. Carolyn Rants Ms. Constance Besco Mrs. Carol Iverson Mrs. Ruth Fellers* Mrs. Audry Terpstra Mrs. Peggy Rupe Mrs. Dena M. Higginbotham Dr. Donna Niday Mrs. Angela Pratt Mrs. Mary Zirkelbach *Deceased 6

7 Upsilon State Officers ( ) President Pam Wittkamp, Alpha Iota 2200 Osborn, Burlington, IA H pkwittkamp@ indsvccorp.com First Vice-President Karen Dole, Xi th Street SW Mason City, IA H dolekare@mach3ww.com Second Vice-President Laurie Marple, Alpha 1220 Rustic View Ct. Eldridge, IA H marple854@aol.com Secretary Sherry Craig, Mu 152 Brookline Trail North Sioux City, SD H scrunie@gmail.com Treasurer Sandy Aronson, Alpha Omega P.O. Box 441, Albert City, IA H sandy.k.aronson@gmail.com Parliamentarian Janet Hayes, Tau 4400 Park Ave. #27 Des Moines, IA H mjhayes96@gmail.com Archivist Paula Murrell, Tau 6400 Townsend Avenue Urbandale, IA H pmurrell@mchsi.com Immediate Past President Mary Zirkelbach, Tau 5573 Hardwicke Ct. Johnston, IA H mezirk@gmail.com State Website State Wiki State Facebook Group: DKG-Iowa 7

8 Upsilon State Committee Chairs ( ) Society Business Communications Susan Carlson, Alpha Omega 303 4th St. South Humboldt, IA H sec68@jumpgate.net Editor Nancy Middaugh, Beta Beta P.O. Box 71 Hamburg, IA H sn25midd@gmail.com Web Master Mary Zirkelbach, Tau 5573 Hardwicke Ct. Johnston, IA H mezirk@gmail.com Expansion Sherrie Moore, Iota 5119 Mercedes Bend Waterloo, IA H shermoore2@gmail.com Finance Pam Wittkamp, Alpha Iota 2200 Osborn, Burlington, IA H pkwittkamp@ indsvccorp.com Leadership Development Pam Wittkamp Membership Kristen Merkle, Tau 5713 Dakota Drive West Des Moines, IA H merklebk@yahoo.com Nominations Bette Hauber, Alpha th Avenue Blue Grass, IA H bhauber@msn.com Rules Odelia Schrunk, Alpha 2307 Cameron Dr. Clinton, IA H oschrunk@gmail.com Strategic Action Plan Mary Zirkelbach, Tau 5573 Hardwicke Ct. Johnston, IA H mezirk@gmail.com 8

9 Society Mission & Purposes Achievement Award Judy O Brien, Beta 29 Kenmore Ave. Council Bluffs, IA H judith.obrien2@cox.net Educational Excellence Carolyn Rants, Mu 2904 S. Cedar St., Apt. 4 Sioux City, IA H carolyn@rants.net Scholarships Roxy Schwartz, Nu Alpha Gamma 407 Main Street Guthrie Center, IA H roxy@iowatelecom.net World Fellowship Beth Ross, Alpha Iota 730 Limerock Dr. NW Cedar Rapids, IA52405 H hawkmom1974@gmail.com Music Representative Nancy Burrow, Nu Alpha Gamma 104 E. Percival Rippey, IA H burrownk@yahoo.com 9

10 Upsilon Area Coordinators and Expansion Committee ( ) Area 1 ~ Area 2 ~ Area 3 ~ Area 4 ~ Area 5 ~ Area 6 ~ Area 7 ~ Area 8 ~ Area 9 ~ Sherrie Moore, Iota Chair 5119 Mercedes Bend, Waterloo, IA shermoore2@gmail.com Colleen Heibner, Alpha Iota Celestia Drive, Burlington, IA wheibner@aol.com Chris Fink, Beta Woodland Tr., Council Bluffs, IA chrisfink@cox.net Lynne Taylor, Alpha Rho Hwy 202, Moulton, IA lynne.taylor@moulton-udell.org Nancy Jones, Alpha Eta 2805 Emerald Drive, Davenport, IA nrjones222@mchsi.com Karen Tussey, Beta Kappa 3277 Hwy 25, Orient, IA ktussey@iowatelecom.net Cinda Welu, Lambda 2609 Broadway, Dubuque, IA tcwelu@mchsi.com Rae Jean Nuehring, Alpha Omega 433 Third Street N, Albert City, IA gbpfan@iowatelecom.net Carol Crane, Epsilon 8020 Heather Bow, Johnston, IA bccrane@mchsi.com 10

11 Area 10 ~ Area 11 ~ Area 12 ~ Area 13 ~ Peg Roemig, Alpha Nu st Avenue, Box 86, Amana, IA proemig@southslope.net Janice Reutter, Eta 2025 Duff, Ames, IA jreutter@yahoo.com Yettee Girard, Alpha Phi rd Street, Canton, SD yetteejo@gmail.com Paula Dal Ponte, Omega 821 S. Main, Centerville, IA paula@gmail.com 11

12 Chapter Presidents Chapter Alpha.... Mary Tofilon Mary Tofilon Beta.... Judy O Brien Dena Higginbotham Gamma.... Susan Brown Susan Brown Delta.... Debra Dittmer Debra Dittmer Epsilon... Wendi Canada & Carol Crane Carol Crane Zeta.... Linda Pierce Cara Schwartz Eta.... Diane Claus Peggi Laursen Theta.... Lori Bruzek Sue Vogel & Deanne Robinson Iota... Pat Yates Cinde Haskins Lambda.... Barb Blinks Sue Bateman Mu.... Sherry Craig Suzanne Bartels Xi.... Laurie Haugen Paula Warren Pi.... Sandy Harris Sandy Harris Sigma Nancy Sliefert Nancy Sliefert & Cindy Joens Tau... Judi Mireles & Kathryn Winslow Yvonne Fielder Phi.... Virginia Dedor Virginia Dedor Chi... Mandie Roberts Sharon Krile Psi.... Mary Harris & Mary Jane Hazelwood Mary Harris & Elizabeth Poock Omega.... Lona Aldrich Lona Aldrich Alpha Epsilon... Mary Hellige Mary Hellige Alpha Eta... Myrna Miller Myrna Miller Alpha Iota.... Jennifer Hawes Bonnie Downes Alpha Kappa.... Kim Hollinrake Shawn Helle Alpha Mu.... Dee Fleischacker Dee Fleischacker Alpha Nu.... Barb Coffman Susan Schaefer Alpha Pi... Kristie Kushe Clara Hinman Alpha Rho.... Lynne Taylor Gena Hanes Alpha Sigma.... Renee Thomas Alpha Phi... Pam Moen Yettee Girard Alpha Chi.... Mary Langr & Charlotte Lindemeier Mary Langr Alpha Omega... Rae Jean Nuehring Susan Carlson Beta Alpha.... Jonelle Kann Barbara Ruff Beta Gamma.... Jaynee Christian Heather Ludwig Beta Zeta.... Judy Thompson & Pat Pettinger Pat Pettinger Beta Theta.... Mary Pieper Sara Kadolph Beta Kappa... Julie Derby Julie Derby Beta Nu.... Pauline Antons Pauline Antons Beta Omicron... Sande Rodemeyer Trudy Dugan 12

13 Chapter Beta Rho....Kelly Wilson Judy Combs & Lori Graves Beta Phi....Pam Gude Pam Gude & Cindy Fredericksen Nu Alpha Gamma...Cathy Clark JoAnn Harmelink 13

14 Convention Responsibilities Convention Chair ~ Cinda Welu, Lambda Convention Planning Committee ~ Lambda President Barb Blinks and members: Cinda Welu, Evie McCready, Karen Sudmeier; Phi President Virginia Dedor and members: Arline Davisson, Elaine Reicks, Maxine Losen; Beta Alpha President Jonelle Kann and members Mary Koopman, Sue Leonhart, June Zhiss Registration ~ Evie McCready & Myra Benzer, Lambda Finance ~ Evie McCready, Lambda Publicity ~ Cinda Welu, & Barb Blinks, Lambda & Mary Zirkelbach, Tau Workshops ~ Cinda Welu, Lambda Speakers ~ Barb Blinks, Lambda Tours ~ Cinda Welu, Jan Klenske, Ann Straley, Dawn Pregler, Shari Flatt, & Nancy Thompson, Lambda Hospitality ~ Fran Hedeman & Sue Bateman, Lambda Continental Breakfast ~ Karen Sudmeier, Lambda Decorations, Favors, & Door Prizes ~ Lambda, Phi, & Beta Alpha members Signage ~ Margaret Mills, Lambda Photographer ~ Upsilon State Editor Nancy Middaugh, Beta Music ~ Upsilon State Music Rep. Nancy Burrow, Nu Alpha Gamma Pianist ~ Lois Cipalo, Lambda & Barbara Ruff, Beta Alpha Flowers ~ Barbara Schroeder & Darlene Vanek, Lambda Convention Gift ~ Elaine Reicks, Phi International Guest Hostess ~ Karen Michels, Lambda Founders Day Presentation & Display ~ Beta Alpha Members Scholarships ~ Upsilon State Scholarship Committee Presidents March ~ Lorraine Sewick, Alpha & Nancy Jones, Alpha Eta Ceremony of Remembrance ~ Upsilon State Membership Committee Historical Display ~ Connie Hoag, Mu Chapter Mini-Grant Display ~ Upsilon State Educational Excellence Committee Human Trafficking Display ~ Karen Sudmeier, Lambda Hostess Chapters ~ Lambda, Phi, & Beta Alpha 14

15 Executive Board/General Session Rules of Order All Upsilon State members registered for the convention may participate fully in the business of the General Session, including voting. A quorum for General Session business is a majority of those registered at the convention. Voting members of the State Executive Board include state officers, past state presidents, and chapter presidents or their designated representatives, all of whom must be Upsilon State members. The treasurer, parliamentarian, and area coordinators are ex officio members without vote. A quorum for Executive Board business is a majority of the voting members. Only voting members of the Executive Board may vote on business delegated to the Board by the State Bylaws. When Executive Board business arises, the presiding officer shall notify the members. Chairs of standing committees may make motions related to the business of their committees but may not vote unless they are also Executive Board members. Any member may ask questions or debate during the business of the Executive Board; however, only voting members may vote, using the red voting cards. All main motions shall be presented in writing with three copies given to the presiding officer before the motion is considered. The member may wish to also make a copy for herself. Anyone desiring to present a motion, question, or debate shall rise, move quickly to a microphone, wait to be recognized, and then state her name and chapter. Those seconding motions are not required to rise or give their names. Debate shall be limited to two minutes per speaker on any one motion; no one shall speak more than twice on any motion without the consent of the group. Debate on any one question shall be limited to ten minutes; however, time may be extended by a 2/3 vote. Debate shall be alternated pro and con if both sides are represented. Officers and chairs presenting reports shall adhere to the time limit established by the president. Cell phones shall be silenced during business sessions. 15

16 Friday, June 10, 2016 Registration :00 6:00 pm Hotel Lobby Hospitality :30 5:15 & 7:00-9:30 pm Hotel Room 402 Discover Dubuque Tour.... 1:00 2:00 Meet in Lobby at 12:45 pm Self-guided tour of Hotel Julien Dubuque Spirit of Dubuque Mississippi River Cruise :00 4:30 Meet in Lobby at 2:30 pm State Officers, Area Coordinators, State Committee Chairs Mtg :00 5:30 pm Harbor Gallery Dinner Buffet.... 5:45 6:45 pm Displays... Atrium 16 Harbor Gallery Presiding.... Pam Wittkamp, President Introductions.... Pam Wittkamp, President Collect... Arline Davisson, Phi Mary Stewart s Prayer Keep us, O God, from all pettiness. Let us be large in thought, in word, in deed. Let us be done with fault-finding and leave off all self-seeking. May we put away all pretense and meet each other face to face, without self pity and without prejudice. May we never be hasty in judgment, and always be generous. Let us always take time for all things, and make us to grow calm, serene and gentle. Teach us to put into action our better impulses, to be straightforward and unafraid. Grant that we may realize that it is the little things of life that create differences, that in the big things of life, we are as one. And, Lord God, let us not forget to be kind! Amen Menu Italian Buffet Caesar Salad White Chicken Lasagna, Vegetarian Lasagna Seasoned, Baked Breadsticks Anti-Pasta Display Drink Door Prizes.... Barb Schroeder

17 Workshops 7:00 8:00 Why Public Television Matters Today River Room Mary Bracken 7:00 9: Chapter Presidents Training Harbor Gallery State President Pam Wittkamp & Int l 1 st Vice President Cathy Daugherty 7:00 9: Chp. Membership Chair Training Julien I & II Kristin Merkle & State Membership Committee 8:00 9:00 Water Aquatic Exercises for Arthritis Pool Cinda Welu Saturday, June 11, 2016 Registration....7:30 am 5:30 pm Lobby Continental Breakfast....6:30 9:00 am Hotel Rm 402 Hospitality Room :30 9:00 am & 4:00 5:30 pm Displays...8:00 am 4:00 pm Atrium Morning Workshops Sessions 1 & 2...8:00 9:45 am Chapter Presidents Training ~ Pam Wittkamp.... Grand Ballroom Chapter Membership Chairs Training ~ Kristin Merkle. Julien I Chapter EEC/Program Chairs Training ~ Carolyn Rants Fleur de Lis Session 1...8:00 8:45 am Technology ~ Mary Zirkelbach.... Harbor Gallery Sister Water Project ~ Sister Kathy Knipper, OSF... Julien II Chapter Secretaries Training ~ Sherry Craig... Caroline I Session 2...9:00 9:45 am Leadership ~ Committee Chair Responsibilities ~ Cathy Daugherty... Julien II Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens... Harbor Gallery Spirited Service ~ Sue Lemon, Volunteer Coordinator Chapter Treasurers Training ~ Sandy Aronson.... Caroline I Chapter Parliamentarians Training ~ Janet Hayes... Grand Ballroom 17

18 Saturday, June 11 (cont.) Human Trafficking Presentation 10:00 10:45 am Grand Ballroom Cathy O Keeffe, Executive Director of Braking Traffik of the Quad Cities Executive Board/General Session Meeting 11:00 am 12:00 pm.... Grand Ballroom Call to Order...Pam Wittkamp, President Presentation of Flags Girl Scout Troop 7810 Tammy Welbes, Leader Pledge of Allegiance 18 Sharon J. Harris, Lt. Col., Retired U.S. Army Nurse Corps, Phi Introduction of Head Table....Karen Dole, First Vice President Welcome to Convention...Cinda Welu, Convention Chair Welcome to Dubuque...Dubuque Mayor Roy D. Buol Report from International Representative Cathy Daugherty, Int l First Vice President Rules of Order....Janet Hayes, Parliamentarian Roll Call of Chapters....Sherry Craig, Secretary Please Stand When Your Chapter Is Called Approval of Minutes of 2015 State Convention & Fall Exec. Board Mtg Sherry Craig, Secretary Appointment of Committee to Review Minutes & Proceedings of 2016 Convention....Pam Wittkamp Correspondence...Sherry Craig, Secretary Treasurer s Report....Sandy Aronson, Treasurer Annual Reports of Standing Committees Reports are found on pages of convention book Society Business Communications...Susan Carlson Archivist....Paula Murrell State Editor....Nancy Middaugh State Webmaster....Mary Zirkelbach Expansion....Sherrie Moore Finance...Karen Dole Budget & State Treasurer Leadership Development....Laurie Marple

19 Founders Day Birthday Luncheon 12:15 1:45 pm Fleur de Lis Presiding....Karen Dole, First Vice President Introductions....Karen Dole, First Vice President Founders Day Blessing....Cinda Welu, Lambda Founders Day Blessing As we gather together, let us pray That our Lord will bless us in every way. As our Founders trusted Him, so shall we, Growing stronger in faith, love, and charity. Bless this food and the friends who are here. Bless who are absent, but oh so dear. Bless our Founders who envisioned us to be Such women that are worthy of our Delta Kappa Gamma Society. Cinda Welu, Lambda Chapter President Gold Bag Freewill Donation to Schools for Africa Luncheon Menu Paradise Salad with Grilled Chicken, Strawberries, Apples, Candied Walnuts & Feta Cheese Served with Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing or Turkey, Bacon Ranch Sandwich on Focaccia Bread Served with Homemade Potato Chips Coffee & Tea Birthday Cupcakes* Founders Day Celebration....Beta Alpha Chapter Members Individually We Are Unique/Together We Are Magnificent Birthday Song....Music Rep. Nancy Burrow Birthday Song This is the birthday; This is the birthday Of Delta Kappa Gamma, of Delta Kappa Gamma This is the birthday; This is the birthday; Delta Kappa Gamma is 87 years old. This is the birthday; This is the birthday. Of Delta Kappa Gamma, of Delta Kappa Gamma This is the birthday; this is the birthday; Upsilon State is 80 years old. *Now you can eat your birthday cupcake! 19

20 Saturday, June 11 (cont.) Presentation of Scholarships....Roxy Schwartz Door Prizes....Barb Schroeder Announcements... Executive Board/General Session Meeting 2:00 4:00 pm.... Grand Ballroom Music...Nancy Burrow Continuation of Annual Reports of Standing Committees Society Business Membership...Kristin Merkle Nominations....Bette Hauber Rules....Odelia Schrunk Strategic Action Plan....Mary Zirkelbach Society Missions & Purposes Achievement Award....Judy O Brien Educational Excellence....Carolyn Rants Scholarship....Roxy Schwartz World Fellowship....Beth Ross Other Reports Education Foundation Report....Connie Hoag Neva Barnhart Leadership Seminar. Susan Carlson Music....Nancy Burrow New Business *Amendments proposed to the Upsilon State Bylaws and Standing Rules (Printed in the Upsilon State News Bulletin) **Amendments to the Upsilon State Bylaws and Standing Rules adopted by the Executive Board *Selection of the Convention Site and Date for 2021 ~ Area 12: Mu, Sigma, Chi, Alpha Phi Appointment of Financial Review Committee.... Pam Wittkamp Appointment of Achievement Award Committee Member for Pam Wittkamp 13 th Annual Creative Expressions Retreat.... Jan Sowers Invitation to 2017 Convention...Area 8: Xi, Alpha Omega, Beta 20 Omicron

21 Registrar s Report...Evie McCready Announcements....Cinda Welu Adjournment....Pam Wittkamp Hospitality Room :00 5:30 pm Chapter Presidents March Rehearsal.. 5:00 pm Julien II Upsilon State Banquet...6:00 pm Presiding....Pam Wittkamp Presentation of Presidents Introduction of Head Table....Pam Wittkamp Fleur de Lis Nancy Jones, Lorraine Sewick & Mary Zirkelbach Collect...Jonelle Kann & Beta Alpha Members Beta Alpha Collect Lord God, let brilliance from Thy Love Extinguish lesser light which leads astray; Banish all thoughts of pretense and Prejudice from our hearts and minds; Teach us to use our better judgment And wisdom in the responsibilities Which lie before us; Grant that we may accomplish work That satisfies and leaves no room for Hatred and jealousy. May our companionship strengthen our Profession as we endeavor to Perform our duties under Thy guidance; Be Thou our guide so that good will Come from all that we attempt; And above all, let us not forget that Thou are the Great Teacher. Sara Seedorff Banquet Menu Mississippi Salad Chicken Cordon Bleu or Roasted Pork Tenderloin Caramelized Carrots Signature Smashed Red Potatoes Coffee & Tea 21

22 Saturday, June 11 (cont.) Introduction of Entertainment....Cinda Welu Entertainment....Dubuque Fiddlers Directed by Ann Duchow Introduction of Guest Speaker....Pam Wittkamp Leadership: The Courageous Choice....Cathy Daugherty Recognition of 50-year Members...Pam Wittkamp & Kristin Merkle Alpha Odelia Schrunk Alpha Epsilon... Nancy Gaunt Beta Alpha... Francis Leeman Beta Nu.... Marcia Richman Achievement Award Presentation....Judy O Brien Past Achievement Award Recipients: 1988 Betty Cunningham 1989 Grace Fern 1990 Delight Killinger 1991 Barbara Van Every 1992 Mary Speckhart 1993 Fern Thompson 1994 Mary Lou Kirk 1995 Dr. Connie Hoag 1996 Odelia Schrunk 1997 Marge Perry 1998 Dr. Carolyn Rants 1999 Vicki Holder 2000 Jan Sowers 2001 Connie Besco Chapter Excellence Award Presentation.... Pam Wittkamp & Karen Dole Door Prizes....Barb Schroeder Closing Remarks/Announcements...Pam Wittkamp 2002 Janet Hayes 2003 Carol Iverson 2004 Ruth Fellers 2005 Marian Ponder 2006 Audry Terpstra 2007 Vera Beebe 2008 Judith Olson 2009 Peggy Rupe 2010 Lorraine Sewick 2011 Nancy Jones 2012 Karen Dole 2013 Dena Higgenbotham 2015 Angela Pratt 22

23 2016 State Chapter Excellence Award Recipients Gold Alpha Beta Epsilon Zeta Eta Theta Iota Lambda Mu Xi Sigma Tau Alpha Epsilon Alpha Iota Alpha Nu Alpha Pi Alpha Rho Alpha Phi Alpha Omega Beta Gamma Beta Zeta Beta Theta Beta Kappa Beta Omicron Beta Rho Beta Phi Nu Alpha Gamma Silver Gamma Delta Phi Omega Alpha Chi Beta Alpha 23

24 Sunday, June 12, 2016 Sunrise Yoga by Nancy Thompson, Lambda Registration....8:00 9:00 am 6:45 7:45 am Ceremony of Remembrance Rehearsal. 8:00 am (The Grand Ballroom is closed except for those practicing.) Ceremony of Remembrance...8:30 am Membership Committee Inspirational Brunch....9:15 am Presiding....Laurie Marple Introduction of Head Table....Laurie Marple Collect...Sue Leonhart Gracious Lord, Grant us now thy grace we pray, For Thy many blessings As our Upsilon State Sisters gather here today. We thank you for our blessings, Lord, Your bounty of friendship and love, Health and strength and food. May love s spirit guide us. Help us to aspire and attain The mission of Delta Kappa Gamma. Take our gratitude, gracious Lord, For Thy bounty which we share. May Delta Kappa Gamma live forever Neath Thy guidance and thy care. Mary Koopman & Sue Leonhart, Beta Alpha Lobby Grand Ballroom Grand Ballroom Grand Ballroom Breakfast Buffet Fresh-baked Breakfast Pastries, Bagels with Cream Cheese Sliced Seasonal Fruit Croissant Sandwich with Eggs, Sausage, and Cheese Orange, Apple, Cranberry Juices Coffee & Herbal Tea Introduction of Speaker....Barb Blinks Inspirational Speaker....Beth Peterson Life After Lightning 24

25 Final Registrar s Report.... Evie McCready Closing Remarks.... Cinda Welu Door Prizes.... Barb Schroeder Closing the Convention.... Pam Wittkamp The Delta Kappa Gamma Song... Nancy Burrow Important Dates June 24 26, 2016 July 5 July 9, 2016 September 24, 2016 June 9 11, 2017 June 28 Jul 1, 2017 September, 2017 June 8 10, 2018 July 16 20, th Annual Creative Arts Retreat Quilted Steeple, Lone Rock International Convention Gaylord s Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN Fall Executive Board Meeting Airport Holiday Inn, Des Moines Upsilon State Convention Music Man Square, Mason City Northwest Regional Conference, Spearfish, SD Fall Executive Board Meeting, date and place tba Upsilon State Convention, Marriott Hotel, West Des Moines, IA International Convention JW Marriott Hotel, Austin, TX 25

26 Recipients of Chapter Educational Excellence Awards Alpha: Ken Krumwiede for his service to education as a teacher, administrator, consultant, and school board member Gamma: Kylie Stanczyk, 6th grade reading teacher Megan Sorenson Moore, elementary art teacher Rachel Groztke, high school language arts teacher Holly Carter, 2nd grade teacher Mu: Dr. Shirley Neugebauer-Luebke, Mu Chapter member and founder and music director of the Siouxland Youth Chorus Ron Demers as accompanist of the Concert Choir for 21 years Dr. Luebke and Mr. Demers have given many dedicated years to the musical education of youth. The Siouxland Youth Chorus recently received a Gold Award as the Chicago Heritage Music Festival. This award earned the Chorus an invitation to sing at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Beta Kappa: Debra Bauer, a kindergarten teacher at Nodaway Valley Community Schools Mary Brown, a second grade teacher at Orient-Macksburg Community Schools Recipients of the 2016 Mini-Grants Alpha ~ Warmth and Comfort during Winter Months Mu ~ One Milkweed Seed at a Time Sigma ~ Raise the Roof with Rhythm Alpha Omega ~ Backpack Meals for Kids Beta Omicron ~ Board Books for Babies Nu Alpha Gamma ~ Remembering One Room Schoolhouses 26

27 Recipient of Lucile Cornetet Individual Professional Development Award Kelsey Fish, a non-member, received $1959 to attend I Teach K! Kindergarten National Conference. Kelsey is a kindergarten teacher at Shellsburg Elementary School. Dubuque & Northeast Iowa Convention Donors & Sponsors The chapters of Area 7 would like to thank the following for their generous contributions to this convention. Alliant Credit Union Brown s Auto City of Dubuque Clarke University Clermont Chamber of Commerce Community Savings Bank DARSPA~ Keyboard DKG ~ Area 7 Chapters: Lambda, Beta Alpha, Phi DKG ~ Upsilon State & Int l Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Dubuque Carnegie-Stout Public Library Dubuque Convention & Visitors Bureau Dupaco Community Credit Union Dubuque Fiddlers Eagle s Country Market Eposy River Tiles Freddie s Popcorn Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa Hotel Julien Dubuque Hy-Vee Food Stores IntegrUS Credit Union IPTV Kane Family Dentistry Kuempel Hardware Loras College Lowe s Home Improvement Mercy Hospital National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium NE Iowa Travel Northeast Iowa Com. College Our Iowa Magazine River Lights Bookstore Sisters of St. Francis Sister Water Project Spirit of Dubuque Riverboat Cruises Stone Cliff Winery at Star Brewery The Jule 3M Corp. Tri-State Tourism UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital University of Dubuque Upper Iowa University Walgreens Walmart Younkers 27

28 Annual Report of the President Goals: Fulfill responsibilities as written in governing documents Represent the Society at meetings, President s Visits, and chapter visits Keep chapter presidents informed of responsibilities and due date Encourage members to develop leadership skills through workshops Make chapters and their members feel connected to Upsilon State Adopt an Upsilon State Project that will continue into future bienniums Adopt an Upsilon State Vision Statement Make chapters and their members feel connected to Upsilon State Encourage members to develop leadership skills Attend international convention and International Executive Board Meeting in Nashville, TN Accomplishments: Planned and conducted meeting for state officers, area coordinators, and committee chairs in Johnston July 17, 2015 Attended training for state organization presidents at the Northwest Regional Conference in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, July 26, 2015 August 1, 2015 Coordinated a card shower for Iceland State Organization for its 40 th birthday Planned and conducted Fall Executive Board Meeting in West Des Moines September 26, 2015 Secured venue for 2016 Fall Executive Board Meeting Attended birthday celebrations for the following chapters: Omega, Alpha Omega, Nu Alpha Gamma Visited the following areas for the official President s Visit: 3, 8, 9, 10, 11 Visited Theta and Alpha Epsilon chapters Assisted Area 7 with planning the 2016 state convention in Dubuque via and three face-to-face meetings Wrote two articles for The Upsilon State News Bulletin Sent five newsletters to chapter presidents, state officers, committees, and past state presidents with resources and forms Compiled data from reports of chapter presidents and committees and submitted Upsilon State Report to International Chaired Finance and Leadership Development committees Accepted resignation of Expansion Committee Chair, appointed replacement, appointed Area 4 Coordinator Corresponded with 2021 State Convention host chapter presidents and area coordinator to select a site 28

29 Appointed Educational Excellence Committee to recommend an Upsilon State Project for approval Planned and conducted leadership training for chapter presidents Prepared and distributed 2016 chapter excellence award form, compiled points and created certificates for Chapter Excellence Awards Attended the international convention and International Executive Board Meeting in Nashville, TN Recommendations: Work with Membership Committee to retain and grow membership Encourage members to take leadership roles at all levels of the Society Continue to support the Neva Barnhart Leadership Development Seminar Pam Wittkamp, Alpha Iota Upsilon State President 29

30 Annual Report of First Vice-President Goals: Attend and participate in state and international meetings Serve as a member of the Upsilon State Educational Excellence Committee Encourage chapters to submit program books for review Fulfill duties of the first vice president and assist the state president as needed Accomplishments: Served as a member of the Upsilon State Educational Excellence Committee Served as a trainer at the 2015 Neva Barnhart Leadership Management Seminar, June 2015 Attended the state officers and committee chairs meeting in July Attended the 2015 Northwest Regional Conference in Regina, Saskatchewan, July 28 Aug. 1, 2015 Organized the Iowa Night at the Northwest Regional Conference Attended the training of the State Webmasters, representing Upsilon State Webmaster Participated in the Upsilon State Leadership Development Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, and Finance Committee face-to-face and virtual meetings and correspondence Attended the Upsilon State Fall Executive Board Meeting, September 26, 2015 Corresponded with chapters and reviewed thirty (30) chapter program books and updates Attended the Upsilon State Legislative Day at the Capitol Attended the 60th Birthday Celebration of Omega Chapter in October Met with Area 9 chapters in December to visit possible sites for the 2018 Upsilon State Convention Recommendations: Encourage chapters to send program books/updates in a timely manner Continue assistance to the president as needed Karen Dole, Xi Upsilon State First Vice President 30

31 Annual Report of Second Vice-President Goals: Prepare, distribute, and accept registrations for 2015 Fall Executive Board meeting Arrange accommodations, food, and facility for the 2015 Fall Executive Board Meeting Fulfill the duties of the second vice-president and assist the president and first vice-president as needed Accomplishments: Attended Upsilon State Convention in Des Moines, June 12 15, 2015 Attended State Officers, Coordinators, & Committee Chairs Meeting in Johnston, July 17, 2015 Assembled envelopes for chapter presidents for 2015 Fall Executive Board Meeting, collated and distributed materials for chapters not attending Coordinated 2015 Fall Executive Board Meeting registration in Des Moines, September 26, 2015, served as registrar, and organized registration table Purchased first-timers gifts and created door prizes for 2015 Fall Executive Board meeting Assisted with exploration of location options for Fall Executive Board meeting 2015 Recommendations: Continue to seek an alternative location for Fall Executive Board meetings Continue support of Delta Kappa Gamma at all levels Continue assistance to the president and first vice-president as needed Laurie Marple, Alpha Upsilon State Second Vice-President 31

32 Annual Report of Upsilon State Secretary Goals: To promote the Seven Purposes of Delta Kappa Gamma Keep accurate records of state meetings Correspond as directed by the Upsilon State President Help plan for the future of Upsilon State Accomplishments: Attended the 2015 State Convention June 12 14, 2015 in West Des Moines Attended the State Officers, Coordinators, and Committee Chairs meeting July 17, 2015, in Johnston Prepared minutes from the Executive Planning Meeting, July 17, 2015 Attended the 2015 NW Regional Conference in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, July 28 August 2, 2015 Participant of the state Strategic Action Plan Committee, August 2015 Attended the 2015 Fall Executive Board Meeting, September 26, 2015 Recorded and prepared for distribution the minutes and proceedings of the Upsilon State Executive Board Meeting, September 26, 2015 Attended the 2016 State Convention in Dubuque June 10 12, 2016 Recorded and prepared for distribution the minutes and proceedings of Upsilon State Convention, June 10 12, 2016 Prepared materials and held a training session for chapter secretaries at the Upsilon State Convention, June 10 12, 2016 Recommendations: Continue the use of technology to record and prepare minutes in a timely manner for distribution Streamline the minutes of meetings by attaching such documents as the program for the convention, rather than duplicating the information in the minutes Sherry Craig, Mu Upsilon State Secretary 32

33 Annual Report of Treasurer Goals: Collect dues Pay bills/complete reports Assist chapter treasurers Conduct financial review Help prepare budget Accomplishments: Collected dues Paid bills/completed reports Provided information to chapter treasurers Conducted financial review Helped prepare budget Attended Northwest Regional Convention in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Recommendations: Encourage chapter treasurers to attend training sessions Enlist help of chapter presidents in collecting dues Use services of International member Phyllis Hickey Encourage contributions to Iowa s International Student Grant Fund Sandy Aronson, Alpha Omega Upsilon State Treasurer 33

34 Annual Report of Parliamentarian Goals: Serve as advisor to the officers and members of the State Executive Board Serve as ex officio member of the Rules Committee and attend committee meetings Prepare the Rules of Order for meetings of the State Executive Board and General Session Serve as parliamentarian at the fall 2015 State Executive Board session and the 2016 Upsilon State convention General Session Serve as a member of the committee which will review and approve minutes and proceedings of the state convention and the fall State Executive Board session Assist the Rules Committee in the preparation of proposed amendments to the Upsilon State Bylaws and Standing Rules to be considered at the 2016 state convention Assist the president during the workshop training of incoming chapter presidents and parliamentarians at the 2016 state convention Hold a workshop session during either the fall 2016 meeting or the 2017 state convention for chapter parliamentarians and other interested members on how to participate effectively in meetings Identify members who have the interest and knowledge to become state parliamentarian Update the inventory of the parliamentarian s file Prepare tips for chapter parliamentarians for the wiki page (Personal goal: Attend my 50 th Upsilon State Convention) Accomplishments: Served as parliamentarian for the fall 2015 meeting of the State Executive Board Attended the meeting of the Rules Committee on September 26, 2015 Assisted the Rules Committee in the preparation of proposed amendments for consideration at the 2016 state convention Served as a member of the committee which reviewed and approved the minutes and proceedings of the fall 2015 State Executive Board meeting Prepared materials for incoming chapter presidents and parliamentarians attending the workshop training session held during the 2016 state convention Updated the inventory of the state parliamentarian s file Prepared tips for chapter parliamentarians for the organization s wiki page 34

35 Recommendations: Include chapter parliamentarians in the training workshops held at the 2016 state convention Hold a workshop during the day of the fall Executive Board meeting and/or the 2017 state convention on effective meeting participation with parliamentary procedure Encourage those with knowledge of the organization s governing documents and Robert s Rules of Order to consider the position of state parliamentarian Janet Hayes, Tau Parliamentarian 35

36 Annual Report of Archivist Goals: Update files of newsletters since 1991 Update files of programs from Ceremonies of Remembrance Accomplishments: Updated newsletters from 1991 to the present Added to files of programs from Ceremonies of Remembrance Recommendations: Continue to update files of convention booklets since 1991 Paula Murrell, Tau Upsilon State Archivist 36

37 Annual Report of Communications Committee Goals: Identify and post communication resources to be used for recruiting new members Transition the distribution of The Upsilon State News Bulletin to digital transmission while considering how to address the unique needs of our members Ensure state committees post and share content and due dates to the webmaster to be published on the state webpage Accomplishments: Met at the 2015 Fall Executive Board Meeting Completed the first digital distribution of The Upsilon State News Bulletin Completed a survey of how the digital distribution of The Upsilon State News Bulletin went Updated a data base of membership for each chapter Recommendations: Encourage chapters to use the state website/wiki to gain information from the 2016 State Convention and the 2016 Fall Executive Board Meeting Encourage chapters to use brochure template (Chapter Brochure Template) on state website/wiki to make a chapter brochure for distribution throughout communities Encourage chapters continue to submit DKG news to community newspapers Continue to use social media- Facebook and Twitter Encourage chapters to submit to the Communication Committee information to be published both in The Upsilon State News Bulletin and also on the webpage Susan Carlson, Chair, Alpha Omega Lori Bruzek, Theta Nancy Middaugh, Editor, Beta Susan Schaefer, Alpha Nu Toy Waterman, Epsilon Mary Zirkelbach, Web Master, Tau 37

38 Annual Report of State Editor Goals: Publish two issues of the Upsilon State News Bulletin (one online, one hardcopy) Work closely with the webmaster to post News Bulletin on the website Accomplishments: Attended the 2015 State Convention in West Des Moines In an effort to save printing and mailing costs, your editor was directed to post the winter 2015 on the website only. Another advantage was all of the photos could be in color Published and mailed 1,190 copies of the spring 2016 issue and posted on website Worked with Webmaster Mary Zirkelbach to post both issues on the website Responded to requests and questions of members Updated several addresses at International Recommendations: If the organization goes ahead with only making the News Bulletin available on the website, a method needs to be arrived at that guarantees all members are notified it is posted. Also, we need to make sure that members without computer access receive copies. Mary Zirkelbach worked very diligently to make sure every chapter was notified, but we both believe there were glitches. Please continue to send news items about accomplishments of your chapter or its individual members for use in Chapter Tidbits columns. Articles and photos may be adjusted for space available. Upcoming deadlines are October 1, 2016, and February 1, Use the following to contact your state editor: Nancy Middaugh, Editor, P.O. Box 71, Hamburg, IA sn25midd@gmail.com Nancy Middaugh, Beta Editor 38

39 Annual Report of State Webmaster Goals: Keep Upsilon State website and wiki current Inform Upsilon State membership of DKG resources on the Internet Increase the number of chapter websites linked to International website Increase the number of chapters with presence on the Internet Accomplishments: Posted information, updates, forms, and publications at the request of officers and committee chairmen on state wiki, website, and Facebook page Became an administrator of the Upsilon State s Facebook Group Created an informative Weebly website with text, images and links to resources Applied for and received certification for new website Maintained database with file of members permission forms Provided training to state team on how to use the state wiki Introduced the new website to state team and chapter presidents Conducted two online surveys on 1.) chapter websites and 2.) distribution of the winter Bulletin Compiled updated addresses of all Upsilon State chapter members and posted on Dropbox Presented workshop 9/26/2015 on use and development of chapter websites and social media Attended the 2015 Upsilon State Convention and Fall Executive Board meeting in West Des Moines Presented workshop on communicating with members via technology at 2016 Upsilon State Convention Recommendations: Request input on information that should be on state website Continue to support state team to utilize the wiki Post news on Facebook and Website Mary Zirkelbach, Tau Webmaster State Website State Wiki State Facebook Group: DKG-Iowa 39

40 Annual Report of Expansion Committee Goals: To monitor chapter status by collecting Health of Chapter forms from each chapter each year of the biennium To distribute list of strategies to address chapter concerns and to share successes To encourage chapter members to use Health of Chapter form to develop and implement positive strategies to strengthen their chapter To visit each chapter in their area by Area Coordinators each year of the biennium To continue the Expansion Committee goal of emphasizing strengthening chapters Accomplishments: Expansion Committee held a workshop at 2015 Fall Executive Board Strategies brainstormed at the workshop compiled Strategies to Address Chapter Concerns and to Share Chapter Successes compilation was distributed with October issue of Pam s Pages Area Coordinators visited assigned chapters and were available as resources to chapters As of March 27, 2016, 29 Health of Chapters forms have been collected by the Expansion Chair Regular was conducted between Expansion Chair and Area Coordinators Recommendations: Continue yearly visits to each chapter by designated coordinator Continue use of Health of Chapter form Consider changes in area designations Develop a reorientation activity for coordinators to distribute during visits Continue ongoing goals Peggy Rupe, Chair, Beta Rho Area 1: Sherrie Moore, Iota Area 2: Colleen Heibner, Alpha Iota Area 3: Chris Fink, Beta Area 4: Peggy Rupe, Beta Rho Area 5: Nancy Jones, Alpha Eta Area 6: Karen Tussey, Beta Kappa Area 7: Cinda Welu, Lambda Area 8: Rae Jean Nuehring, Alpha Omega Area 9: Carol Crane, Epsilon Area 10: Peg Roemig, Alpha Nu Area 11: Janice Ruetter, Eta Area 12: Yettee Girard, Alpha Phi Area 13: Paula Dal Ponte, Omega Kristin Merkel, ex-officio, Tau 40

41 Annual Report of Finance Committee Goals: Supervise the financial affairs of Upsilon State and keep financial standing in good order Investigate if Upsilon State is receiving the best possible income from investments Investigate purchasing an LCD projector for use at state meetings Prepare and distribute a budget for Recommend the Executive Board approve Sandy Aronson as Upsilon State Treasurer for Accomplishments: Prepared budget for Approved the purchase of an LCD projector Recommended the approval of Sandy Aronson as Upsilon State Treasurer for Recommendations: Make chapters aware of Focus on Finance and encourage them to use the DKG Finance Committee PowerPoints in a chapter meeting to learn about DKG finances Investigate if Upsilon State is receiving the best possible income from investments Find innovative ways to reduce the budget Discover new forms of non-dues revenue Pam Wittkamp, Chair, Alpha Iota Sandy Aronson, Alpha Omega, Ex-officio Cathy Clark, Nu Alpha Gamma Karen Dole, Xi Jane Evans, Alpha Iota Colleen Walter, Tau Mary Zirkelbach, Tau 41

42 Annual Report of Leadership Development Team Goals: Encourage members to apply for the 2016 Golden Gift Leadership Management Seminar Encourage chapter members to take leadership roles Plan and arrange training workshops for the chapter presidents, secretaries, treasurers, program/educational excellence chairs, and membership chairs at the 2016 convention in Dubuque Plan and arrange training workshops for all other chapter committee chairs at the 2016 Fall Executive Board Meeting Help the Neva Barnhart leadership Seminar Coordinator plan the 2017 Neva Barnhart leadership Seminar Accomplishments: First Vice President Karen Dole, Xi, was selected to attend the 2016 Golden Gift Leadership Management Seminar President Pam Wittkamp sent a memo to all Iowa DKG members encouraging them to accept chapter leadership roles for the biennium Five committee members provided training at the 2016 convention Pam Wittkamp, Karen Dole, Sherry Craig, Kristin Merkle, and Judith Olson Recommendations: Encourage chapter committee chairs to attend training at the 2016 Fall Executive Board Meeting Encourage members to apply for the 2017 Neva Barnhart Leadership Seminar Raise funds for the 2017 Neva Barnhart leadership Seminar Encourage all members to attend state, regional and international meetings and conventions Pam Wittkamp, Chair, Alpha Iota Sherry Craig, Mu Karen Dole, Xi Laure Marple, Alpha Kristin Merkle, Tau Sherrie Moore, Iota Judith Olson, Chi 42

43 Annual Report of Membership Committee Goals: Create and plan the Ceremony of Remembrance for the 2016 State Convention Plan training for new membership chairs at the 2016 State Convention Develop a membership resource sections on the state website to help retain/get new members Honor 50 year members Look at developing a digital membership file for chapters Accomplishments: Involved all members in the 2016 Ceremony of Remembrance Planned training for new membership chairs for the 2016 State Convention Developed training sessions for new membership chairs to help state membership grow Honored 50 year members at the state convention Recommendations: Help chapters continue to keep members active in our society Develop a membership resource section on the state website to help retain/get new members Look at developing a digital membership file for chapters Continue to find ways to grow our membership Kristin Merkle, Tau, Chair Connie Gillaspie, Alpha Rho Barb Blinks, Lambda Connie Hoag, Mu 43

44 Annual Report of the Nominations Committee Goals: To generate a slate of officers for the upcoming biennium by January 2017 To continue to actively encourage chapters and area coordinators to solicit recommendations for state officers and committee members To continually be visible at state meetings and conventions to help identify and encourage potential leaders Accomplishments: Updated the Wiki page for the new biennium Met online with committee to begin goal formation in August 2015 Distributed nomination forms at the 2015 Fall Executive Board Meeting Met with committee at the 2015 Fall Executive Board Meeting Developed an informational form on the duties and expectations of the state board to be handed out at the state convention Recommendations: All chapters take a good look in their chapter for members that have an interest in becoming more involved at the chapter level, and at the active members that may want to get involved in leadership at the state level Nominations chair speak to the state president about using 5 minutes of her leadership training time with the new presidents to personally invite them to follow up with the first recommendation Bette Hauber, Chair, Alpha Carolyn Goold, Alpha Phi Peg Roemig, Alpha Nu Karen Tussey, Beta Kappa Patricia Yates, Iota 44