ETA STATE NEWS

Published by
The North Carolina State Organization

Volume 75, Number 4 Summer 2016

2016 Convention Recap

P reconvention: A group of members met at the

Reynolda House Museum of American Art for a tour
of the renowned home of R.J. Reynolds, founder of R.J.
Reynolds Tobacco Company. Docents lead the tour of the
home, providing a grand idea of family life in the early
1900s. The estate was given nonprofit status in 1965
and became affiliated with Wake Forest University in
2002. After the home tour, the participants spent more
Rising Stars for 2016 time in the gardens and viewing the Ansel Adams: Elo-
quent Light exhibit. The business of Eta State NC called,
Leslie Black Nu and the tour ended with members returning to the hotel.
Deborah Christensen Alpha Zeta Thank you to Sharon Frazier, Alpha Kappa, First Vice-
Debra Clayton Gamma Chi President, for planning the excursion.
Jamie Davis Gamma Lambda
Meredith Pope Fychok Omicron
Deidre Lee-Grier Eta
Dr. Misty Hathcock Beta Tau
Tina Higgins Delta Chi
Wendy Bryant- Motley Delta Rho
Lindsay H. Walker Delta Tau
Tonya Welch Chi
Melinda Willison Kappa
2016 Convention: President Sheila Groves, Beta Delta,
rapped the gavel to call to order the 2016 Eta State NC
Convention in Winston-Salem, NC. The Executive
Board met on Friday afternoon with board members
hearing from some of the officers and committee chairs
continued on page 6

Golden Key Class of 2016

Region I Mary Alice Chapin Alpha Omega
Region II Beatrice Harriett Gamma Epsilon
Region III Margaret H. Bingham Gamma Theta
Region IV Thommi Stammer Delta Iota
Region V Geraldine Gilmore Larson Delta Gamma
Region VI Emily F. Lucas Delta Rho
Region VII Rachel V. Scott Alpha Delta
Region VIII Margaret Peggy Granger Beta Tau Chapter & Member News 11-13
Region X Patricia F. Gibson Nu
Region XI Dr. Barbara H. Capps Alpha Iota
Table of Contents
Presidents Message 2
NC at Work 3-5
Convention 2016 6-9
NCDKGEF 10
International News 14
Convention Photo Gallery 15-16

Voices of Influence Empowering North Carolina Women Educators

 2015-2017 Eta State Theme: 2015-2017 Eta State
Create the Future - Imagine, Inspire, Ignite Executive Board

President
Sheila Groves
Will You Accept Your Responsibility? 1804 Huntington Road
Greensboro, NC 27408
336-274-1079; 336-337-8409 Cell
Across North Carolina DKG chapters svgeta97@gmail.com
are celebrating their accomplishments, inviting First Vice President
outstanding women into membership, and Connie Savell
206 North Roxford Road
installing new officers. As part of each officer Kings Mountain, NC 28086
704-477-0450 Cell
installation ceremony, the membership is given mcdpm59@gmail.com
Sheila V. Groves
a charge: In order to ensure chapter success Second Vice President
Eta State President this biennium, you must cooperate with and Sharon Frazier
23167 NC Highway 48
2015-2017 support these new leaders. Will you accept your Enfield, NC 27823
responsibility? 704-445-3522
jpfskf@aol.com
We are all eager to say Yes we will. Each one of us cares Recording Secretary
about our chapter and we want to support our leaders and contribute to Hilda Parlr
chapter success. 1035 Lake Royale
Louisburg, NC 27549
In a recent issue of DKG NEWS, International President Dr. 919-357-4649 Cell
hildagammatau@gmail.com
Lyn Schmid suggests being a thought partner. Be a listener, give
Immediate Past President
thoughtful, honest feedback to state and chapter officers. Create a Patricia Taylor
positive environment that supports innovative thinking, where leaders 5904 Sandford Road
Wilson, NC 27896
are free to try something new. 252-243-7349; 252-883-4193 Cell
No matter how good our leaders are, they cannot do it all. eta1315pt@gmail.com
Members play an important role. It takes the talent and support of many Treasurer
Ruth Jones
to accomplish goals. What are some other ways we can support our 3607 Wyneston Road
chapter leaders as they begin their biennium? Greenville, NC 27858
252-756-0136; 252-258-6704 Cell
Be informed members. Attend meetings, read newsletters, visit rjonesdkg@gmail.com
chapter, state, and International web sites regularly. This provides a Executive Secretary
Dr. Barbara Perry-Sheldon
valuable perspective on important DKG issues and events. Gathering 183 Emory Mitchell Road
suggestions and insight from a variety of knowledgeable members can Zionville, NC 28698
828-297-3375; 828-964-5340 Cell
be most helpful as our leaders ponder options and make plans. etaexecsecretary@gmail.com
Be reliable members that our leaders can count on to get the job Editor
done in a timely manner. Share experience and special talents. Take the Suzanne Roberts
314 Basswood Court
initiative to join in when help is needed. Be part of the team. Lake Wylie, SC 29710
704-488-8352 Cell
Be a little forgiving. Our new leaders do not need to know suebetatau@comporium.net
everything today. Even missteps are learning opportunities. Be patient. Webmaster
Give ideas time to work. Allow our leaders time to grow. Beth Winstead
1307 Holland Road
In June new chapter presidents, treasurers, Educational Greenville NC 27834
Excellence Committee chairs, and Membership Committee chairs will 252-752-5154; 252-717-4686 Cell
winsteade@ecu.edu
come together to share ideas, to learn new strategies, and continue
Parliamentarian
growing their leadership skills. They will be encouraged to share Betty Marshall, RP
responsibilities and promote teamwork in their chapters. You have 6212 Dresden Lane
Raleigh, NC 27612
promised to cooperate with and support these new leaders. Will you 919-844-0313; 919-593-4671 Cell
bettymarshall6751@gmail.com
accept your responsibility? Yes, I will! I am excited to work with
chapter officers and committee chairmen in their new biennium as they
Please insert Eta State in the
create the future of DKG in North Carolina. sheila subject line when sending an
email to state officers.
Thanks!

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Eta State NC at Work
New Chapter Leader Training
The summer leadership training sessions will be held
between June 24-28 for new incoming presidents,
treasurers, Educational Excellence Committee chairs, and
Membership Committee chairs. Send in your form by
the deadlines listed below.
June 24 in Wilson - Deadline June 8
June 25 in Asheboro - Deadline June 8
June 28 in Black Mountain - May 20
The registration form is on the Eta State Website under
the tab Calender of Events.
http://www.deltakappagamma.org/
NC/2016ChapterLeaderTraining.pdf
CHAPTER TREASURERS, TAKE NOTE!
P hyllis Hickey at Delta Kappa Gamma International
has announced beginning March 2016; the IRS
has a new 990-N filing procedure. It is critical for all
chapter treasurers (both new and experienced) to attend
workshop training sessions in June where further details
will be given on the new procedures. The training will
be in Wilson June 24, in Asheboro June 25, and in Black
Mountain June 28. More information on site locations is
in this newsletter and Eta Data.
Thanks,
Ruth Jones, State Treasurer
Cornetet Individual Professional
Development Award
K athryn Parker of Eta State NC Delta Rho
Chapter has received a Cornetet Individual Profes-
sional Development Award in the amount of $1250.00.
She plans to use her award for the National Board Certi-
fication Renewal program. Congratulations to Kathryn as
she prepares to enhance her teaching credentials.
Next Eta State News Deadline:
July 10, 2016
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Corrections to the 2015-2016 Leadership Directory
Page 2
Dr. Sherry Willis, Alpha Nu
sherryalphahnu@gmail.com (no h)
email should read: sherryalphanu@gmail.com
Page 3
Patricia Taylor, Past President
eta11315pt@gmail.com (extra 1)
email should read : eta1315pt@gmail.com
Page 3
Judy Carlson
Street name in address should read
Laurel Hill Drive, not Laurel Hill Road
The Editor extends apologies to these members.
In Memoriam
~White Roses~
Betsy Nichols Cranford Alpha Nu January 26, 2016
Bobby Jean English Gamma Omega March 4, 2016
Mavis Boston Hedrick Gamma Phi February 24, 2016
Shirley Leona Henkle Alpha Xi January 30, 2016
Joan Horne Delta Upsilon February 18, 2016
Danielle W. James Delta Zeta February 8, 2016
Mary Jordan Long Alpha Xi February 16, 2016
Margaret Phillips Alpha Zeta January 25, 2016
Annie C. Salter Gamma Zeta January 15, 2016
Barbara Timberlake Beta January 30, 2016
PatriciaTyndall Theta January 8, 2016
Reporting the Death of a Member
Chapter presidents are to report the death of a member immediately
to International and to Eta State. The updated interactive report
form (Form 6) is available at www.dkg.org under Forms. It may be
completed online and sent to the Membership Services Administrator
or mailed. A copy is to be sent to Eta State Treasurer, Ruth Bell Jones,
rjonesdkg@gmail.com, Eta State Membership Chair, Carol Maidon,
carol.maidon.dkg@gmail.com, and State President, Sheila Groves,
svgeta97@gmail.com
 and flows. (During the stock market crash of 2008 this
Eta State NC at Work retirement system would have been very debilitating for
retirees.) Money invested by an employee would also be
subject to management fees.
Educational Law & Policy Committee Please do all you can do to head this idea
Susan Phipps, Committee Chair off before it can get any traction. Contact your
Senator and Representative to urge their support for
Heads Up! a Defined-Benefits Retirement System. To find your
Alert! representatives contact information, go to www.ncleg.

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net and click on Who represents me? at the top right
he General Assembly in Raleigh is contemplating
side of the homepage. Find your District numbers
major changes to the NC Teachers and State
for House and Senate on the map, put in the numbers
Employees Retirement Plan. Under consideration is
and see your representatives contact information.
the discontinuation of the Defined-Benefits Retirement
Committee meetings happened before the 2016 session
System and the introduction of a Defined-Contributions
began on April 25, so NOW is the time to act!
System. The difference is stark and has implications for
UPDATE: Although this new law would only
North Carolinas ability to attract high-quality educators
pertain to educators hired after the system is changed
and other workers to our state in the future.
to a Defined Contribution Plan, it has dangerous
The current Defined-Benefits System has state
ramifications for educators on the current Defined
employees contributing 6% of their salaries and the
Benefits Plan. When the new system begins, no more
state contributing another 9.15% for retirement. These
contributions from new educators or state contributions
funds are invested and monitored by the state treasurer
for new hires will flow into the state retirement fund
and results in a guaranteed pension based on a standard
because these funds will be directly invested in the
formula of service time and money invested. The
stock market by the new employees. As time goes by
Defined-Contribution System, on the other hand, has no
there will be less and less in the retirement fund to pay
guaranteed benefits and all the risks and benefits of any
the Defined Retirement Benefits owed to retirees who
investment are shouldered by the employee instead of the
worked under the old plan.
state. Retirement benefits will fluctuate with market ebbs

Scholarship Committee
Dr. Kim D. Pemberton, Committee Chair
Congratulations Eta State Scholarship
Recipients!
Lindsay Walker, Delta Tau, received the $4,000 Hunter-
Moore Doctoral Scholarship.
Lindsay is currently pursuing an Ed.D. at
Gardner-Webb University in Educational Leadership.
Congratulations to all of our 2016 Eta State NC

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scholarship recipients and thank you for your dedication
he Scholarship Committee is proud to announce to education. Your Eta State NC sisters recognize your
the awarding of scholarships to four very deserving potential to excel, encourage others, and forge new paths
young ladies during the 2016 Eta State NC Convention in education. So continue to dream big and create a
Presidents Banquet. The 2016 scholarship recipients are: future that many can only IMAGINE.
Meredith Fychok, Omicron, received a Special Projects
Scholarship of $500.
Meredith passed part of the components for
National Board certification, and this scholarship will
allow her to complete the final component.
Elisabeth Harrell, Tau, received the $4,000 Gilbert-
McNairy Doctoral Scholarship.
Elisabeth is in the doctoral program at UNC
Wilmington pursuing an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction.
Malinda Pennington, Mu, received the $4,000 Emmons -
Flintom Doctoral Scholarship.
Malinda is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at North
Carolina State University in the area of Curriculum and L-R Malinda Pennington, Dr. Kim Pemberton, Lindsay
Instruction with an emphasis in Special Education. Walker, Meredith Fychok, and Elisabeth Harrell

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Eta State NC at Work
Rules Committee
Emily Lucas, Committee Chair
T he Rules Committee would like to thank everyone for
reading and studying the 2016 proposed changes to
the Eta State Standing Rules. The entire set of proposed
SR 10 Activities A.4 (b)
(b) Scholarships may be awarded to members for
post-baccalaureate work in two categories: (1) academic
graduate work for which first priority is given those
seeking masters degrees, and (2) non-degree activities
such as special projects, research, special studies and/or
add-on certifications, national certification renewal, or
similar projects at masters or post-masters levels.

Standing Rules changes was adopted at the convention
as printed in the Spring edition of Eta State News and are
listed below. The updated version (4/23/16) of the Eta
State Standing Rules are posted on the Eta State website.
I also want to extend a special thank you to the Rules
Committee members for making sure that the proposed
changes were clear and easy to understand.
SR 4 Finances B.6 (c)
A one-time fee of $49.50 is paid to International for each
honorary member.
SR 4 Finances C.2
(a) cost of printing convention programs and reports;
(b) meeting site technology equipment and services as
needed for general sessionsand board meetings
(c) lodging and meals for the international representative;
SR 10 Activities D.
Headquarters Building
(d) as a meeting and storage place for the North Caro-
lina Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation
APPENDIX IV B. AND C.
B. To be considered for a scholarship to support work
toward a masters degree, an applicant must document
that she is accepted and enrolled in a masters program at
a nationally accredited college or university.
C. To be considered for scholarship funds non-degree
support (e.g. National Board Certification), an applicant
must be engaged in special projects in research or study
at post-baccalaureate, masters, or post-masters levels
and must document involvement in such an endeavor.

SR 4 Finances D.5
A memorial gift of $100 shall be presented to a state
or international fund in memory of state officers and
appointed personnel, regional directors, or state com-
mittee chairmen who pass away during their term of
office. The Eta State Treasurer shall send a letter to
the family of the deceased in notification of the gift.

Mark Your Calendar NOTICES:

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Dont miss a single DKG publication!
September 10 Elon Fall Executive
Board Meeting All photos used in this issue were submitted to
2017 the editor for use in Eta State News. With the
April 28 - 30 Eta State Convention, lighting at the convention hotel , photos are
Wilmington, NC difficult to edit. Please enjoy the photos and
Region IV forgive the quality in many of them.
June 23 - 25 Eta State Leadership
Headquarters painting on page 1 used with
Development Seminar,
permission of Dianne Garner, Alpha Epsilon
Asheboro, NC
July 19 - 22 SE Regional Conference Thank you! Proofers for this issue are: Sheila
Myrtle Beach, SC Groves, Connie Savell, Sylvia Eaglin, Susan
Kuenzel, and Judy Gruebmeyer.

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 Eta State NC Convention
2016
Continued from page 1
reporting on the committee activities of the past year.
The evening session opened with greetings from the
Honorable Allen Joines, Mayor of Winston-Salem.
Harmonious Highlights: Kristine Kiki Neale,
Beta Tau, Eta State NC Music Representative summed
up the WSSU performance by saying, The highlight for
many was the harmonious inspiration provided by the
Winston-Salem State University Singing Rams, under
the very capable direction of Maestra DWalla Simmons-
Burke. The chorus treated the group to an extensive
variety of music, from gospel to opera and back again,
performed with specialized precision and deep emotional
feeling. What unbelievable talent these young men and
women possess and it did not go unnoticed that they
sacrificed a college Friday night to come sing for us!
The concert was made possible in part by a donation
from Gamma Zeta Chapter in memory of Annie Coward
Salter. The next musical sensation was a performance
by the Steel Magnolias of Ashe County. Gamma Delta
members Maurene Blackburn, Becky Burgess, Judy Dan-
cy, and Barbara Miller have performed together for 14
years. It is easy to see why the group is considered Ashe
Countys Favorite Female Quartet. Kiki Neale praised
the Convention Chorus by saying, Congratulations to
the 2016 Convention Chorus for making beautiful music,
for having a willing spirit to work hard, learning togeth-
er, and for bringing me great joy in your cheerful cama-
raderie. Im looking forward to seeing you all next year
in Wilmington! The chorus presented several selections
throughout the weekend. Kiki orchestrated a sing-along
on Friday; the chorus joined her as they sang a spiritual
at the Saturday Presidents Banquet,
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performed two soothing hymns at the Ceremony of
Remembrance, and led a rousting version of Id Like to
Teach the World to Sing at the Sunday Brunch. On Sat-
urday night, Thomasine Hassell, Alpha Psi, performed a
beautiful solo, which took our breath away. The Ceremo-
ny of Remembrance featured a solo by Johanna Owens,
Gamma Lambda, and handbell artist Marcia Wooten, Beta
Delta, playing the Prelude and handbell intervals during
the responsive reading. Kiki accompanied the selections
on the piano.
Awards: Edris Glover, Alpha Pi, presented the
prestigious Golden Key Award to 10 members. The
list and photo are on the front page of this newsletter.
Congratulations to each of the Golden Key winners
who work tirelessly for their chapters. Nancy Tunstall,
Gamma Chi, Chair of the Communication & Publicity
Committee, bestowed 60 newsletter and 44 website
awards to North Carolina chapters for the 2015-2016
award cycle. How thrilling for so many chapters to be
recognized for outstanding communication within their
chapters and other chapters in the state. Congratulations
to the editors and webmasters for their continued
diligence to deliver the information members need. Edris
Glover, chair of the Awards Committee, took the stage to
acknowledge 28 chapters for Distinctive Achievement, 11
chapters for Excellent Achievement, and three chapters
for Superior Achievement. 39 chapters in all met and
exceeded the goals set by Eta State NC for outstanding
achievement. Congratulations to each chapter for their
well-earned recognition. See the chapter listings on page
8. As part of the Birthday Brunch Celebration to honor
our 12 founders, A Rising Star Award was given to 12
outstanding members who exhibit the leadership skills
to carry on the DKG traditions and goals in the future.
Connie Savell led the cheers for the newly selected Rising
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2016
Stars at the final Sunday Brunch. See our Rising Stars on
page 1.
Eta State NC Business: The International
Report was given by the International Guest Barbara
Whiting, DKG Administrative Board Member-at-Large.
Barbara issued a personal invitation from Dr. Lyn
Schmid, International President, to attend the
International Convention in Nashville, TN, July 5-9,
2016. Each member of the Executive Board and
Appointed Board members reported on their activities,
and committee chairs gave reports on the committees
activities. Several committees have reports beginning on
page 3 of this issue. As noted by the Rules Committee,
all proposed changes to the Standing Rules passed and
are now part of the official Standing Rules document.
The Revised Standing Rules are posted on the Eta State
NC website. Tommi Stammer, Delta Iota, and Judy
Busick, Theta, issued an invitation to the 2017 Eta State
NC Convention to be held in Wilmington, NC. Watch
for more details in future Eta Data and Eta State News
issues. The Saturday Presidents Banquet honors state
Chapter Presidents. Sheila Groves, State President, was
pleased to honor the outgoing 2014-2016 Chapter
Presidents in a PowerPoint showing the presidents
photos and three words that describe their chapter. Dr.
Kim Pemberton, Beta Delta, proudly announced the 2016
Scholarship Winners. See page 4 for the details of how
the winners plan to further their educational goals with
the scholarship funds. The convention project for 2016
was Dreams and Kitestrings of Wilkes County. The
organization provides financial assistance to students and
teachers, funds classroom grants, and sponsors
educational events. It is a volunteer-lead non-profit, with
all donations going directly to support projects. Tina
Higgins and Dr. Susan Blackburn, convention co-chairs,
presented Tathel Miller, Executive Director of Dreams
and Kitestrings, with over $2,000 in donations, books,
and other gifts.
Speakers: Past President Linda Little, with humor and
pride, introduced her son, Dr. Gregory Little, as Saturday
evenings guest speaker. Dr. Little is Superintendent of
Mount Airy City Schools, soon to be Superintendent of
Lexington County School District One in Lexington,
SC. He entertained and enlightened the attendees with
stories of life in the Little family and later making the
decision to follow in his parents footsteps to become
an educator, and is now an appreciated leader in North
and South Carolina education. Dr. Littles vision on
Imagine What Could Be left the members to ponder
what can be done with a vision and the will to achieve
the vision. Elaine McRae, Beta Delta, with the flair of
a professional, introduced the Sunday Brunch speaker,
Carol Andrews. If you ever wanted to try out different
career choices, speak to Ms. Andrews. She has served
as a twenty plus year television anchor. After having
a son, Ms. Andrews wanted to spend more time with
him, so staying at home, but not idle, she published two
childrens books, conducted talks and workshops for
business and non-profits organizations and maintained
audio equipment in her home. She briefly returned to
the television anchor desk when her son was older, only
to switch careers again. Ms. Andrews is now training
business and non-profits to navigate social and traditional
media. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and acting/
voiceover talent for different forms of media. In her
spare time, Ms. Andrews released a series of inspirational
greeting cards. She operates all of her business interests
from her home in Winston-Salem.
Miscellaneous Highlights: Convention
attendees enjoyed: Twenty-Six different Breakout
Sessions; Many vendors with luscious goods and
services; Education Foundation Raffle; Leadership
Committee Silent Auction Baskets; outstanding planning
and execution of every aspect of the convention by
Region IX hosts, especially Dr. Susan Blackburn and
Tina Higgins, Co-Chairmen and Carolyn Coram,
Convention Registrar, who wrote a personalized note
to every registered member setting the tone for a very
inviting convention; Souvenir Convention Booklet
worthy of a professional print artist done by Nancy
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2016

Tunstall; Convention Treasurer Chris Waters who has

bankers skills; Beth Winstead for media presentations;
and special thanks to the 317 registered attendees
including 65 first-timers and 19 attendees with 40+
years membership in DKG. The passing of the house
netted $1,835 for headquarters funding. Every member
was invited to attend the Presidents Reception, held
before the Saturday Banquet, to enjoy food, drink, and
fellowship.
What a fantastic convention; thank you to each and every
Bowman Waters first Eta State NC Convention!
planner, participant, and attendee!

Dear Ladies,
Its hard to put ink to paper when words of
gratefulness just doesnt seem adequate. As founder
and spokesperson for Dreams and Kitestrings, we want
to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one
of you for your gifts to support our literacy projects
and your kindness shown at Eta State Convention 2016
Breakfast Brunch. For every monetary gift, every book,
every gift card, every bookmark--we are elated and so
appreciative. I know these gifts will encourage and touch
many children and their families and inspire literacy
in their lives. As teachers, educators, and members
of Delta Kappa Gamma, I want to also thank you for
the countless hours and sacrifices you have given and
continue to do so for our children. A teacher is one who
touches many generations to come even though you may
never see the fruits of your labor, they are sown and will
grow. As the school year comes to a close, it often comes
with sadness...but always know your students will walk
away with assurance that someone cared and someone Beth Winstead
Webmaster and Media Whiz!
believed in them. This is the gift which cannot be found
Thank you, Beth
in textbooks, but comes straight from a teachers heart.
And your heart is truly like none other. May God bless
each of you.
See more photos on pages 15-16
With a grateful heart,
Tathel Miller
Founder, Volunteer Director
Dreams and Kitestrings

Silent Auction
Baskets

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 Eta State NC Convention Three Chapters Earn Presidential Award
2016 for Superior Achievement 2015-16

Nu Region X Amanda J. Moose, President

Alpha Lambda Region XI Julia Keyse, President
Newsletter and Website Awards for 2016
Alpha Phi Region XI Michelle Taylor Benigno,
Region I - Newsletter - Mu; Pi; Alpha Kappa; Alpha Omega; President
Beta Upsilon
Website - Mu; Gamma Lambda; Delta Zeta.

Region II - Newsletter - Iota; Omicron; Alpha Psi; Gamma

Epsilon; Delta Xi
Website - Sigma; Alpha Psi; Beta Alpha; Gamma Epsilon

Region III - Newsletter - Alpha Beta; Gamma Theta; Gamma

Iota; Gamma Omicron; Gamma Tau; Gamma Chi
Website - Alpha Beta; Gamma Tau; Gamma Chi

Region IV - Newsletter - Theta; Upsilon; Omega; Delta Mu

Website - Theta; Upsilon; Delta Mu

Region V - Newsletter - Eta; Alpha Pi; Delta Gamma

Website - Eta; Alpha Pi; Beta Iota; Delta Gamma Michelle Taylor Benigno, Marilyn Yoder accepting for Julia Keyse, and
Region VI - Newsletter - Lambda; Tau; Gamma Gamma; Amanda J. Moose
Gamma Kappa; Gamma Sigma; Delta Omicron; Delta Rho
Website - Tau; Psi; Alpha Tau; Gamma Sigma; Delta Omicron; Congratulations to each chapter!
Delta Rho

Region VII - Newsletter - Alpha; Chi; Alpha Delta; Alpha Eleven Chapters Earn Excellence Award
Upsilon; Beta Beta; Beta Gamma; Beta Delta; Beta Xi; Beta for Excellent Achievement
Omicron; Gamma Alpha
Website - Chi; Alpha Delta; Beta Beta; Beta Delta

Region VIII - Newsletter - Epsilon; Alpha Zeta; Alpha Mu; Beta

Sigma; Beta Tau; Delta Pi
Website - Kappa; Alpha Zeta; Beta Tau; Delta Pi

Region IX - Newsletter - Alpha Gamma; Gamma Psi

Website - Zeta; Alpha Theta; Beta Nu; Gamma Psi; Delta Chi
Region X - Newsletter - Nu; Alpha Nu; Gamma Beta; Delta
Sigma; Delta Tau
Website - Nu; Alpha Nu; Gamma Phi; Delta Sigma
Region XI - Newsletter - Gamma; Alpha Iota; Alpha Lambda;
Alpha Phi; Gamma Upsilon
Website - Gamma; Alpha Iota; Alpha Lambda; Gamma Upsilon Excellent Chapter Achievement
Mu - Region I Beta Delta - Region VII
Congratulations to these excellent communicators!
Chi - Region VII Beta Omicron - Region VII
Alpha Zeta - Region VIII Beta Tau - Region VIII
Alpha Iota - Region XI Gamma Phi - Region X
Alpha Nu - Region X Delta Sigma - Region X
Alpha Psi - Region II

Distinctive Chapter Achievement Region V - Eta; Alpha Pi; Delta Beta;

Delta Gamma
Region I - Alpha Omega;
Region VI - Tau; Delta Rho
Region II - Omicron; Pi; Beta Alpha;
Region VII - Alpha
Gamma Epsilon;
Region VIII - Kappa; Alpha Delta; Alpha
Region III - Alpha Beta; Gamma Iota;
Upsilon; Beta Beta; Beta Xi
Gamma Omicron; Gamma Tau, Gamma
Region IX - Alpha Gamma
Theta
Region X - Beta Epsilon; Delta Tau
Region IV - Upsilon; Delta Mu
Region XI - Gamma

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D r. Judith B. Carlson, chair of the NCDKG
Educational Foundation Board of Directors,
presided at the First Annual Meeting held at the Eta
State NC Convention last month. Dr. Carlson reported
on the first year of operation, presented the financial
report, and announced a capital campaign to begin in
2017. Representatives of the first four grants given by
the Foundation spoke about their projects and Maxine
McCall, chair of the Grants Awards Committee,
announced that plans for the second round of grants
would be released soon. The slate of members for the
Board of Directors, as presented by Dr. Mary Cauley,
chair of the Nominations Committee, was elected. The
majority of the Board members were appointed in 2014
by then President Patricia Taylor. The twelve member
board will serve rotating terms beginning July 1, 2016.
Newly elected members Dorothy L. Carter, Margaret
L. Church, Dr. Teresa Cowan, and Susan Kuenzel join
Dr. Judith B. Carlson, Chair, Dr. Mary M. Cauley,
Vice Chair, Maxine McCall, Secretary, Betty Marshall,
Treasurer, Dr. Barbara B. Leonard, Louise Lomick, Dr.
Patricia Wood, Sheila Groves, ex officio and Sharon
Frazier, ex officio.
Dorothy L. Carter - Omicron - Sims, NC
Dot is currently serving on the Foundation
Boards Grants Committee as a volunteer.
Dot moderated a Foundation Grants
Committee workshop at the Eta State
Convention recently. She is currently
serving as president of Omicron Chapter.
Margaret L. Church - Alpha Nu - Drexel, NC Margaret
is already serving as a volunteer on the
Foundations Communications Committee.
She is currently a member of the Burke
Womens Foundation. Margaret has
familiarized herself with Foundation
materials and the website. She said, It
is exciting to me that this Foundation
can provide opportunities to various
educational groups who otherwise may not be able to
have their dreams turn into reality.
Dr. Teresa Holt Cowan - Alpha Phi - Asheville, NC
Teresa is currently serving on the Finance
Committee of the Board as a volunteer and
is interested in assisting the fundraising
team. Teresa said that she is comfortable
with doing fundraising, while often others
are not. Teresa also stated that she would
like to ensure that the Board maintains
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geographical diversity and would love to represent the
west as a board member. Teresa stated I was on the
original task force, helping lay the groundwork to make
this Foundation a reality. Thus, the Foundation means a
great deal to her.
Susan Kuenzel - Delta Chi - Millers Creek, NC. Susan is
currently serving on the Communications
Committee of the Board as a volunteer
and is interested in continuing that service
as a director of the Board. Susan stated,
I feel we have started good work and
would like to be a part of continuing to
advance the awareness of the Foundation
to all DKG members and non-members
across the state and region. We need to continue the
work of defining the roles of the committee and deciding
how to best communicate with each other and how to
get the word out about the wonderful opportunities the
Foundation offers.
Emily Weigel - Alpha Psi - Havelock, NC
Emily is particularly interested in
working with nominations on the Board.
Emily stated, . . . I have the honor
of knowing many members statewide
and remain a participant in state and
International gatherings annually. She
also noted that she has served in a wide
variety of roles at state and chapter
levels in three states and has also served as president and
treasurer of her disciplines supervisory organization. She
has also been on boards of directors twice for NCSHLA
and on a variety of committees as well.
Congratulations to the new Board members!
The Foundation announcement of the
raffle winners was much-anticipated at the Sunday
Birthday Brunch. The raffle raised over $2,600 for
the Foundation! The winners are: Susan Phipps - the
Crystal Vase; Melinda Willison - the May NASCAR
tickets; Patricia Pemberton - the other NASCAR tickets;
Gwen Simmons - the Olde Beau package; Mary Cauley -
the Autumn candle mat; Maxine McCall - the Valentine
candle mat; Tanya Brumfield - the week at the mountain
cabin; and will the person who won the Biltmore Estate
tickets, please notify Eta Data Editor Susan Kuenzel?
etadataeditor@gmail.com
The Board thanks everyone who bought raffle
tickets, gave donations, volunteered time and resources,
and helped the Foundation get off to a rousing first year.
 Beta Gammas Initiative for Beginning Teachers
Eta State NC Chapters at Work Submitted by Laura Hines and Nancy Teague, Beta Gamma
Chapter Co-Presidents

D
Alpha Gamma Chapter Holds an Education uring this biennium, Beta Gamma wanted to find
Forum for Members and the Public more substantive ways to support new educators.
For the past two years, we invited a group of new teachers
to our November meeting. Before the meeting, we had
members share Five things I wish I had known as a new
educator. Our Educational Excellence Chairman collated
these ideas into a document to share with the young
women. At the meeting, members verbally shared one
piece of advice which generated a lively discussion. The
chapter gave each new teacher a goody bag of items, from
sticky notes to chocolate, then raffled off a gift certificate
to a local educational supply store. Time was allotted for
the new teachers to ask questions and pick the brains of
the experienced members. It was an enjoyable evening for

A lpha Gamma Chapter (Avery and Watauga Counties)

decided during planning meetings last summer
that the public needed to have a clear picture of what is
all of us, and this year, two of the beginning teachers were
initiated into Beta Gamma Chapter. We are excited about
the enthusiasm and energy they will bring to the chapter.
happening in our public schools, both the successes and
the roadblocks. To address that need, members began
working to host a Regional Education Forum on the ASU
campus on March 17, 2016, with a distinguished panel of
educators from all levels of public education. Panelists
who answered the call were: Dr. June Atkinson, NC
Superintendent of Public Instruction and DKG member;
NC Teacher of the Year, Keana Triplett; Dr. Robin Groce,
Interim Dean of ASUs Reich College of Education; Dr.
Scott Elliott, Watauga County Schools Superintendent;
Dr. David Burleson, Avery County Schools
Superintendent; Caleb Marsh, Caldwell Community
representative; Allison Sparks, Watauga County Teacher
of the Year; and Michelle Dellinger, Avery County
Teacher of the Year. Former Eta State President Linda
Little was the moderator of the discussion and current New initiates in Beta Gamma Chapter
president Sheila Groves was in attendance along with AnJanette Hunt and Nina Fuller
hundreds of others.
Response to the Forum, entitled A Snapshot
of Public Education in North Carolina, was uniformly
positive with informative articles in local papers for
citizens who were unable to attend. Chapter president
Susan Phipps praises the team spirit and hard work of
the chapter in preparing for the event. She hopes other
chapters that are located near UNC system campuses will
consider holding similar educational discussions for the
public.

L-R Ereka Williams, AnJanette Hunt,

Nina Fuller, Kimberly Erwin

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 Eta State NC
Chapters & Members Shine D elta Chi member Susan
Kuenzel, has been honored with
the highest award for National Board
work in North Carolina through the
NBCT Caucus of NCAE. Susan was
presented a leaded crystal star with the
inscription In Recognition of Outstand-
ing Contributions to the NCAE National
Board Certification Support Program in
North Carolina. The award is named for Karen Garr,
a former president of NCAE, who was instrumental in
helping create National Board support programs across
NC, worked for NBPTS, and was the first recipient of
the recognition later named in her honor. This is only the
fifth year the award has been given.

D elta Kappa Gamma members of Region V served as

T
ushers for the Seventh Annual Duke Regional Spell- he DKG Arts & Humanities Jury is pleased to
ing Bee. This event was hosted by the Office of Durham announce the selection of the following North
and Regional Affairs and held at Dukes Baldwin Audi- Carolina artists and their works for the May DKG
torium, Saturday, March 19, 2016. Fifty-nine spellers Gallery of Fine Arts:
from Durham Public Schools, Orange County Schools,
and local charter, private, parochial, and home schools Carol Bostian, Nu: Riding the Rails, Swiss Farm Still
participated. Life, and Dramatic Denali photographs;

Barbara Baker of Beta Iota Chapter coordinated DKGs Lynne K. Nadel, Kappa: Multicolored Bowl, Lidded
ushering of this annual event. Container, and Green Gold Coffee Cup pottery;

Patricia T. Pemberton, Delta Rho: Rag Woven Wall

Hanging textile;

D elta Rho member Sue Cox is the recipient of the

Dave Jones Award for the Advancement of Youth
Readership. The North Carolina
Amy Winston: Gamma Upsilon :Garet watercolor;
Rejoice in the Lord Always sculpture;
Press Association gives the award
to an educator who uses newspapers Congratulations to Carol, Lynne, Patricia, and Amy! See
to create lesson plans to advance these and works of other artists at the following link:
reading, writing and civic learning.
http://www.dkg.org/DKGMember/DKG_Gallery_of_
The annual NCPA Awards
Fine_Arts.aspx
Ceremony was January 25 on the
campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. Dave Jones was the
former president of the Journalism Foundation at UNC-
Chapel Hill and president of the NCPA.

Source: Sanford Herald

C ongratulations to Sue Roberts, Beta Tau for hav-
ing an article published in the Bulletin: Collegial
Exchange. The article titled, Bringing DKG Purposes
Alive at Eta State (NC) Conventions: A Challenge to the
Other State Organizations, is in the 2016, Volume 82-4
issue. See page 28-29 of the edition.
Send member and chapter
achievements to http://www.dkg.org/DKGMember/Publications/Bulletin/
Sue Roberts, Editor Magazine/82-4/Bringing_DKG_Purposes_Alive_at_Eta_
suebetatau@comporium.net State_NC_Conventions.aspx

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 Eta State NC
Chapters & Members Shine
Chapter Members Achievements
Nu (Region X, Catawba) Kerri Wimberly has
been asked to present the Tribute for past International
President Dr. Dorothy Johnson at the International
Convention in Nashville. The Tribute will take place
at The Celebration of Life ceremony. Dr. Johnson was
Kerri's great aunt.
Sigma (Region II, Lenoir) Coleman Becton,
Agriculture Teacher at Kinston High School, has been
awarded a $2,400 grant from the AgCarolina Fund for
Rural NC. This grant will enable Kinston High School to
purchase a hydroponic growing system for its agriculture
program which will help provide hands-on experience in
the horticulture industry. Congratulations Coleman!
Chi (Region VII, Guilford and Davidson) Tonya
Welch received the Presidents Award at GTCC. This
award is given to eight candidates nominated by their
peers. The Presidents Awards are for employees who
make outstanding or innovative contributions to the
college.
Alpha Gamma (Region IX, Avery and Watauga)
Lori Tyler was awarded a $10,000 Delta Kappa Gamma
International Scholarship for her doctoral work at Ap-
palachian State University. Congratulations Lori, Alpha
Gamma is thrilled for you and proud of you!
Alpha Iota (Region XI, Cherokee, Clay, Gra-
ham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain) Congratula-
tions to Suzanne DesLauriers, who has been re-elected
as program coordinator for the Southern Appalachian
Artist Guild.
Alpha Lambda Receives Superior Chapter
Achievement
Submitted by Marilyn Yoder
S heila Groves presented the Presidents Award to
current Alpha Lambda president, Julia Keyse, at the
chapters annual spring luncheon. Julia was unable to
attend the 2016 Eta State NC Convention in Winston-
Salem. Alpha Lambda has received the superior rating
for the Chapter Achievement Award for the past 5 years.
A point person facilitates the chapters efforts to reach
the superior level each year.
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Beta Iota (Region V, Durham and Person) Con-
gratulations to Jenny Umbarger, co-president of Beta
Iota Chapter of DKG! Region V is very proud of her for
being named Employee of the month for Durham Public
Schools!
Gamma Chi (Region III, Warren) Congratula-
tions to Erin Simons, an exceptional resource teacher,
whospear-headed efforts to establish a program to allow
educators at her school to develop stronger relationships
with students and their parents through home visits. She
and co-worker Lauren Konicki wrote a grant proposal
and received a $5,000 National Education Association
Student Achievement Grant to enable them to establish a
Home Visit Project at Vaughan Elementary School.
Delta Mu (Region IV, Sampson, Wayne, Harnett)
Bridgett Wise has been named teacher of the year for
Hargrove Elementary School for 2016.
Delta Rho (Region VI, Lee) Kathryn Parker,
NCDPIs School Library Media Consultant in the Divi-
sion of Digital Teaching and Learning, has been named
president of the Council of State School Library Consul-
tants (CoSSLC). This organization is composed of state-
level school library professionals as well as retirees of
those positions. As of December, 2015, Amanda Bullard
completed all requirements and was granted her doctoral
degree at UNC Wilmington. Amanda was a recipient of
an Eta State scholarship and Delta Rhos scholarship.
The UNC School of Education honored Lisa M. Chap-
man with an Alumni Achievement Award at their 14th
Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner. Lisa is the senior
vice president and chief academic officer of the 58 Com-
munity Colleges in North Carolina. She is in charge of
Programs and Student Services. Lisa was the executive
vice president of Central Carolina Community College.
Delta Sigma (Region X, Lincoln) Delta Sigma is
very proud to claim the 2015 Lincoln County Woman of
the Year as one of its very own! Jill Eaddy received this
prestigious honor at the Chamber of Commerce Banquet
in November, 2015.
President Sheila Groves and Julia Keyse

International at Work
International Convention
Nashville, Tennessee
July 5-9, 2016
Hotel and Convention Registration is open.
Go to dkg.org then click on Events and then Convention
You must be registered on the member portal to gain
access to the convention registrations.
Why Wait??
June 5th is the deadline for early registration
When you register, be sure to let Barbara Perry-Sheldon
know you are going.
Barbara Perry-Sheldon <etaexecsecretary@gmail.com>
The International Scholarship Committee awarded
$182,000 this biennium.
If you are studying for a masters or doctoral degree, be
sure to check out the scholarships, you might qualify!
The Eta State NC Organization also offers
scholarships.
International scholarship information:
http://www.dkg.org/DKGMember/Committees/Society_
Mission_Purposes/Scholarship.aspx
Eta State NC scholarship information:
http://deltakappagamma.org/NC/scholarship.htm
Amazon Smile Gives Back to DKG
R emember as you shop on Amazon, you can
earn 0.5% of your eligible purchase price for
DKG Supporting Corporation by shopping at smile.
amazon.comsame Amazon, same deals, but DKG
benefits too.
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DKG Educational Foundation Hosts Nashville
Event at the Wildhorse
D ust off your western wear and boots as you pack for
Nashville this summer! The DKG Educational Foundation
(DKGEF) will sponsor Call Me Country at the world-famous
Wildhorse Saloon during the 2016 DKG International
Convention. All DKG members and their guests are urged to
purchase tickets when registering for the convention, either
online (www.dkg.org) or using the registration form found in
the Jan./Feb. issue of the DKG News.
Plan to spend Thursday evening, July 7, in the
Wildhorse Saloon located in the heart of Nashvilles
entertainment district. This three-level historic warehouse
has been converted into a 66,000 sq. ft. country music
dance hall, restaurant, concert hall, and TV production site.
Horse sculptures and murals dominate the dcor with many
positioned for optimal selfie opportunities! The extensive
all-you-can-eat buffet on levels two and three features
award-winning BBQ selections and numerous side dishes.
The first floor features space for performances by
a live band and a DJ, as well as line dance instruction for
those wanting to kick up their heels. Besides dining seating,
the second and third floors include cash bars and a variety of
entertainment venues ranging from billiards to shuffle board
to big screen TVs. Use your visit to the Wildhorse as an
opportunity to wander in and out of all the famous clubs and
shops located in the area with a ride home to the Opryland
Hotel provided at your convenience.
Your ticket ($165) includes:
transportation (buses will run every 20 minutes be-
tween the Wildhorse Saloon and the Opryland Hotel)
access to all levels and activities
entertainment DJ, live band, line dance instruction,
dance floor
dinner buffet
a tax deductible donation to the Foundation
Purchase tickets for the DKGEF Call Me Country
event on the Convention Registration Form and join your
friends for a get-down good time at the Wildhorse in
Nashville!
Photos from 2016 Eta State NC Convention
Photos from 2016 Eta State NC Convention