KAPPA ALPHA CHAPTER MEETINGS FOR 2012-2013

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM THEME: Sharing Our Vision Strengthening Our Society STATE THEME: Explore the Possibilities: Let Our Vision Light the Way
DATE September 4, 2012 * TIME 4:30-6:30 p.m. LOCATION Bleyl MS Library PROGRAM TITLE Dress for Professional Success DESCRIPTION Coldwater Creek Trunk Show Review service project PURPOSE To get ideas on dressing professionally To receive an update on our service project To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship To advance the professional interest and position of women in education To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship To raise money for high school Grant-in-Aid scholarships To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship To celebrate our chapters birthday To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship 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 educations To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate 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 honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education To inform the membership of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society To recognize high school females who are entering the field of education To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education. To endow scholarships

October 9, 2012 * November 13, 2012 Chapter Birthday Celebration * January 15, 2013 *

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Bleyl MS Library

A Cut Above the Rest Tis Better to Give than Receive

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Bleyl MS Library

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Bleyl MS Library

If You Can Dream It, You Can Achieve It Backup Plan: Throw the Dice Exploring the Vision of Educations Future

February 12, 2013 *

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Bleyl MS Library

Mr. Phillips, a chainsaw sculptor, will demonstrate how he turns a piece of wood into a work of art Enjoy a dinner and fellowship Each member will bring an item to be auctioned to raise money Cake to celebrate our chapters birthday Our president, Andrea Barnes, will be sharing her personal love of travel and how this love impacts her classroom and her students If Dr. Anthony is called to Austin, we will play Bunco Dr. Anthony, along with our sister chapter, will speak about new educational legislation

March 19, 2013 * April 9, 2013 *

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Bleyl MS Library

Sharing the Light of Experience Rose Additions

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Bleyl MS Library

Continue with the states Unifying Project theme of caring by making inspirational cards and writing motivational notes to deliver to current teachers Installation of new members

May 7, 2013 Founders Day Celebration *

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Cy-Fair HS Culinary Arts

Founders Day Celebration

Celebrate and remember the lives and accomplishments of our Founders. Honor recipients of the High School Grant-in-Aid Awards with scholarships. Acknowledge fellow members who have demonstrated distinctive service to our chapter

* denotes programs using one or more of the Societys seven purposes Various members will give the inspiration/meditation moment Each month: all committees will report ~ which covers DKG purpose #4 and #7 at every meeting Hostesses ~ signup will be available at meetings, phone tree will remind each month

~~ Service Project for 2012-2013: Reach Unlimited ~~