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ETA STATE NEWS
Published by
The North Carolina State Organization
Volume 73, Number 4
Key Women Educators
Summer 2014
Educational Foundation ad hoc
Committee Reports Progress
By Dr. Judith B. Carlson
T
DKG members take Greenville NC by storm....
~Beth Winstead via Facebook
A
severe storm moving across North Carolina
on Friday did not hamper the 2014 Eta State
Convention. See page 15-16 for a complete report of
the meetings, workshops, music, and fellowship that 342
members enjoyed April 25-27 in Greenville, NC.
Eta State Awards Six Scholarships
By Nancy Griffin, Scholarship Committee Chairman
T
he Eta State Scholarship Committee is pleased to
announce the winners of six scholarships awarded
in 2014 to outstanding Delta Kappa Gamma women
educators.
Kimberly Warr received the
Hunter-Moore scholarship for
doctoral study valued at $4,000.
Kim is from Charlotte and is a
member of Alpha Zeta Chapter.
She is seeking the doctorate in
Educational Leadership at
Wingate University.
Wendy Miller was awarded
the Emmons-Flintom doctoral
scholarship valued at $4,000. Wendy
is from New Bern and is a member of
Alpha Psi Chapter. She is pursuing a
doctorate in Educational Leadership
at East Carolina University.
Continued on page
3
he ad hoc committee has taken
a slow, thoughtful journey that
promises compelling opportunities
for Eta State. We have ventured
an uncharted course. The work
has been daring. We have studied
and perfected the documents
and prepared to seek a commitment from our
membership. The Eta State Executive Board gave a
unanimous endorsement, and the motion to ‘approve
the establishment of an Eta State 501 (c) (3)
Educational Foundation’ was presented and passed
by the membership at the 2014 Eta State Convention
in Greenville, on April 26. An initial Board of
Directors was appointed by President Patricia Taylor,
to be convened after July 1. Getting the Foundation
‘up and running’ will include electing officers;
appointing a treasurer; filing for an EIN number;
filing the documents with the IRS and other required
forms, if granted tax-exempt status as a 501 (C) (3)
organization.
Continued on page 4
Table of Contents
President’s Message
2
Eta State at Work
3-9
Eta State Member News
10
Eta State Chapters at Work
11
Eta State Chapters Celebrate 12-14
Eta State Convention
15-16
International News
17
Editors Choice
“Voices of Influence Empowering North Carolina Women Educators”
18-19
President’s Theme:
Together, We Are Stronger - Committing, Collaborating, Celebrating!
Patricia Taylor
Eta State
Organization
President
2013-2015
I
have been told that as one
begins to age, time goes by
faster. It is very difficult to believe
that a year of the 2013-2015
biennium in Eta State is gone!
Reflecting on this past year, I have
seen evidence of commitment,
collaboration, and celebration in
Eta State. As a result of working together, Eta State continues to grow
stronger in fellowship and service because of our dedication and love
for the Society! At the same time, there is always room for growth in
any organization. This, too, is what makes us stronger!
One thing that I have learned this past year is that leaders do not
know everything! Great leaders come into leadership roles using every
opportunity as a time to learn (this sounds like something “Leroy the
Leadership Guy” would say). The challenges that leaders sometimes
experience are the pathways to new adventures! I have even learned
that some great leaders do not know all the words to the Delta Kappa
Gamma song! Imagine that! I have had many new adventures this year;
I can say, without a doubt that I am a stronger leader because of them.
We have helped each other along the way, and we have accepted and
celebrated each other’s failures and successes. This is what has helped
to mold confident leaders in our Society. This is what has strengthened
our “sisterhood.”
The Eta State officers are grateful for the state, chapter, and
regional leaders who have served us well in 2012-2014. They have
certainly been excellent role models for the future leaders in Eta State!
We welcome the new chapter leaders as they emerge confidently and
ready to lead in 2014-2016. As we embark upon a second year of this
2013-2015 biennium, it is my hope that we will continue to focus on
celebrating each other as well as spreading the excitement of leadership
and of this great Society! Have your “elevator speech” ready in case
someone asks about that “sorority” to which you belong. This gives
us an opportunity to share the good news of this Society (not sorority)
that encompasses 18 member countries and to invite others to come
and share the fun and adventure of service and leadership with women
educators from all over the world! Together, we will continue to grow
and become stronger in education and Eta State!
Meet your North Carolina Sisters
in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis!
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Eta State News - North Carolina
Voices of
Influence
Empowering NC
Women Educators
2013-2015 Eta State
Executive Board
President
Patricia Taylor
5904 Sandford Road
Wilson, NC 27896
252-243-7349; 252-883-4193 Cell
eta1315pt@gmail.com
First Vice President
Sheila Groves
1804 Huntington Road
Greensboro, NC 27408
336- 274-1079 (Fax same #) 336-337-8409 Cell
svangroves@aol.com
Second Vice President
Connie Savell
206 North Roxford Road
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
704-739-973; 704-477-0450 Cell
mcdpm59@gmail.com
Recording Secretary
Dr. Judith Stover
307 North Main Street
Louisburg, NC 27549
919-496-2180; 919-495-0656 Cell
stoverja@aol.com
Immediate Past President
Linda Little
200 Creekview Road
New Bern, NC 28562
252-514-2123; 252-671-9426 Cell
clittle4@suddenlink.net
Treasurer
Ruth Jones
3607 Wyneston Road
Greenville, NC 27858
252-756-0136; 252-258-6704 Cell
rjonesdkg@gmail.com
Executive Secretary
Ellen Gragg
2528 Washburn Road
Shelby, NC 28150
704-434-6883; 704-472-7430 Cell
gragg@rocketmail.com
Editor
Suzanne Roberts
314 Basswood Court
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
803-631-5054; 704-488-8352 Cell
suebetatau@comporium.net
Webmaster
Beth Winstead
1307 Holland Road
Greenville NC 27834
252-752-5154; 252-717-4686 Cell
winsteade@ecu.edu
Parliamentarian
Dr. Gwen Simmons
867 Castleberry Court
Vass, NC 28394
910-245-2580; 910-308-4091 Cell
simmonsgs@earthlink.net
Summer 2014
Dr. Teresa Cowan was also selected
to receive an Eta State Advanced
Studies/Projects Award of $500 to
complete a special project. She is
also a past recipient of a doctoral
scholarship in 2008. Teresa is from
Asheville and is a member of Alpha
Phi Chapter.
Eta State at work
Continued from page 1
Melanie Sherrill, who is seeking a
Master’s Degree in Library Science
at Appalachian State University, was
the recipient of the Eta State Master’s
Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.
Melanie is from Lincolnton and is a
member of Beta Epsilon Chapter.
Maria Styers also received the
Eta State Master’s Scholarship in
the amount of $1,000. Maria is
from Franklinton and is a member
of Gamma Tau Chapter. Maria is
working toward a Master’s Degree
from East Carolina University in
Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
Luanne Rose was awarded an Eta
State Advanced Studies/Projects
Award of $500 to complete a special
project. Luanne is from Newton
Grove and is a member of Delta Mu
Chapter.
Since 1955, when Eta State began awarding scholarships
to deserving women for educational pursuits, 131
scholarships have been awarded totaling $389,000. The
awarding of scholarships fulfills Purpose Five: To endow
scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in
pursuing graduate study.
The deadline to apply for a 2015 Eta State Scholarship
is February 1 for women who have been a Delta Kappa
Gamma member for a minimum of two calendar years.
In late summer, watch the state website for the first
edition of a special report by the Eta State Scholarship
Committee on the research of immediate past scholarship
winners as well as highlights of continuing legacies of
Eta State winners over the years.
Congratulations to the winners!
Awards Committee
Sharon Frazier, Chairman
The Awards Committee proudly awarded the prestigious
Golden Key Award for notable service to members
serving in various levels of the Society.
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
DKG Gallery of Fine Arts - March 2014
T
he Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Arts &
Humanities Jury is pleased to announce the Spring
publication of 17 new works in the DKG Gallery of Fine
Arts, an online gallery of works of art and letters at www.
dkg.org
“The Season of a Thing” is a poem by Janet
Ford, a resident of Taylorsville, North Carolina, and a
member of Alpha Xi Chapter, North Carolina State
Organization of the Society
Back Row L-R: Karen Rowe Payton - Region II, Sylvia EaglinRegion VII, Joyce Newton-Region VIII, Carolyn Coram-Region
IX.Front Row L-R: Shirley White-Region I, Elaine JordanRegion IV, Gloria Quick-Region V, Hilda Leonard-Region X.
Mary Lewis Smith-Region XI not shown.
Summer 2014
Be sure to visit the gallery to see Janet’s
poem and all 17 entries in the display for this quarter.
Chapter Achievement Awards Begin on Page 5
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Eta State at Work
Continued from page 1
It is a new beginning
and a glorious moment as we
anticipate the ability to enhance
our financial strength. We will
be able to accept grants as well
as personal donations and gifts
to support educational projects
at both the state and chapter
levels. The next step is for the
Executive Board at the 2015 Eta
State Convention to ratify the
establishment of the Foundation
by amending the Eta State Bylaws
to include the Enabling Act for
the Foundation. All members of
Eta State will become members of
the Foundation. All authority is
vested in the Foundation Board of
Directors.
We are making history and
hope each member will honor this
accomplishment. Keep abreast
of the progress being made, and
genuine thanks to all who have
expressed support in reaching this
landmark goal of establishing an
educational foundation for Eta
State.
Eta State Headquarters
Painting by Dianne Garner,
Alpha Epsilon Chapter
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 the Eta State Treasurer Ruth Bell Jones,
rjonesdkg@gmail.com, Eta State Membership Chair Dr. Barbara Perry-Sheldon,
bpsheldon@aol.com, and President Patricia
Taylor, eta1315pt@gmail.com.
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New Chapter Officer Training
Training includes: President, Treasurer, EEC and Membership
Site A. June 20, 2014, St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1608 E. Pine
Street, Goldsboro, NC 919-734-7714 church, Ellen’s cell # 704-472-7430,
Check map quest for directions.
Site B. June 21,2014 Bethel Friends Meeting, NC Highway 42, Asheboro
(Turn off US 64 E at Blockbuster, go 2 miles past the Eta State Headquarters)
**Deadline for Asheboro and Goldsboro sites is June 2, 2014.
Site C. June 24, 2014 Christmount Christian Assembly, 222 Fern Way, Black
Mountain (Exit 64, Hwy 9 off I 40) Emergency # 828-669-8977
**Deadline for registration at Christmount is May 23, 2014.
Make checks to: Eta State Treasurer. Please mail form and checks to:
Ellen W. Gragg, Executive Secretary,
2528 Washburn Road, Shelby 28150.
Forms are on the state website.
http://deltakappagamma.org/NC/2014ChapterTrainingWorkshopMemo.pdf
In Memoriam
~White Roses~
Florence Wike Brookshire
Sara Poteat Bryant
Virginia Baird Cox
Vivia Reeves Creech
Mary Edith Wilkerson Currin
Katherine Furr
Genevieve Hodgin Gay
Cara Diane Gordon
Doris Gurley
Margaret Adams Harris
Peggy Casey Kennedy
Gladys P. Lowry
Lorelle Franck Martin
Mildred Eaton Modlin
Sara Frances Parker
Rosemary Pollock
Opal Lopp Smith
Julia English Spicer
Gail Bright Strickland
Toula Yeapanis VanHooser
Pauline H. Warren
Ethel Wayne
Elizabeth Bridgers Wilkerson
Alpha Xi
Gamma Omega
Chi
Alpha Beta
Beta Pi
Beta Phi
Iota
Alpha Theta
Beta Lambda
Alpha
Sigma
Beta Theta
Delta Lambda
Beta Chi
Beta Beta
Beta Phi
Gamma Alpha
Gamma Omega
Delta Theta
Delta Omicron
Alpha Xi
Omega
Delta
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January 22, 2012
December 22, 2012
January 23, 2014
September 28, 2013
May 27, 2013
February 18, 2014
August 5, 2013
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Summer 2014
Eta State at Work
Chapter Achievement Awards
T
he Award Committee developed a new Chapter
Achievement Award three years ago. The first year
Alpha Lambda was the only chapter to earn the highest Presidential Award for superior performance in their
chapter activities. The second year two chapters, Alpha
Lambda and Gamma Chi, won the Presidential Award .
At the 2014 Eta State Convention, the Awards Committee
proudly announced eight chapters earned the Presidential
Award.
Back Row L-R: Tobey Worthington-Mu, Donna Rudisill-Nu,
Marilyn Yoder-Alpha Lambda, Dr. Sherry Willis-Alpha Nu,
Peggy Granger-Beta Tau Front Row L-R: Hilda Parlèr-Gamma Tau, Nancy Tunstall-Gamma Chi, Ann Cannon-Beta Tau,
Mary D. Sharpe-Beta Delta
Presidential Achievement Awards
Mu
Nu
Alpha Lambda
Alpha Nu
Alpha Iota
Alpha Upsilon
Alpha Phi
Alpha Psi
Beta Alpha
Delta Zeta
Delta Rho
Delta Sigma
Delta Mu
Delta Tau
Distinctive Ahievement Awards
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Zeta
Theta
Kappa
Omicron
Pi
Rho
Upsilon
Alpha Gamma
Alpha Delta
Alpha Epsilon
Alpha Theta
Alpha Omicron
Alpha Tau
Beta Beta
Beta Theta
Beta Omicron
Beta Sigma
Beta Phi
Gamma Alpha
Gamma Gamma
Gamma Epsilon
Gamma Theta
Gamma Kappa
Gamma Omicron
Gamma Sigma
Gamma Psi
Delta Gamma
Delta Omicron
Delta Chi
Congratulations, Eta State chapters, for a job well done!
Next year, the Awards Committee would like to have 106
chapters eligible for an achievement award!
Beta Delta
Beta Tau
Gamma Tau
Gamma Chi
Execellent Achievement Awards
Delta
Beta Upsilon
Eta
Tau
Chi
Alpha Beta
Alpha Zeta
Beta Nu
Beta Xi
Gamma Iota
Gamma Lambda
Gamma Phi
Eta State News 2014 Deadlines:
July 10, October 10
Summer 2014
Successful leaders cannot work in isolation. “Unity is
strength . . . when there is teamwork and collaboration,
wonderful things can be achieved.” ~~Mattie Stepanek
Leroy, the Leadership Guy
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http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2013/May/03/
lawsuit-challenges-observation-rules-in-Medicare.aspx
Eta State at Work
Education Law and Policy Committee
By Dr. Elaine Jenkins, Chairman
T
he results of the Education Law and Policy
Committee Survey distributed to Eta State Members
can be seen on the Eta State website. Powerpoint or a
Powerpoint reader must be installed on your computer to
see the results.
http://www.deltakappagamma.org/NC/ELAP%20
Powerpoint.pdf
Thank you for your participation.
A Very Important Announcement!
A Critical Medicare Issue
(This problem was recently covered in an NBC Evening
News segment.)
Question: What is the difference between simply being
“admitted” to a hospital and “admitted for observation”?
Answer: Possibly thousands of dollars!
“Admitted for observation” is not covered by Medicare
Part A because this is not considered a traditional hospital
admission. If, as a result of this classification, a patient
requires rehabilitation, not only is the hospital stay not
reimbursable, but any rehabilitation costs are not covered
by Medicare either. Also, medication prescribed while
in the hospital when “admitted for observation” is not
covered by Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage). Finally, if the patient “admitted for observation” is
subsequently admitted to a nursing home, the cost of the
nursing home care may not be covered or reimbursed;
because the person was not considered to have been admitted to the hospital.
If you or a loved one is admitted to a hospital, the status “admitted” or “admitted for observation”
is determined by the admitting doctor when the patient
enters the hospital. Failure to get this clarified IMMEDIATELY during the admission process can be extremely
expensive. Even if the status is changed from “admitted
for observation” to “admitted” after the patient enters the
hospital, there can be dire financial problems.
For more information on this subject, go to
http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/ which is the site of
The Center forMedicare Advocacy, Inc. and/or
http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2013/May/03/
lawsuit-challenges-observation-rules-in-Medicare.aspx.
The Center for Medicare Advocacy can be
reached by telephone at (860) 456-7790. A New York
Times blog estimates that “the number of seniors entering the hospital for observation increased 69 percent over
five years, to 1.6 million in 2011.”
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The convention survey is now available on the Eta
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Summer 2014
Region V
Eta State at Work
Eta
Communications and Publicity Committee
Newsletter and Website Awards
Beta Pi
Delta Gamma
Region VI
Phi
Psi
Alpha Tau
Psi
Delta Omicron
Delta Rho
Beta Delta
Beta Xi
Beta Omicron
Gamma Alpha
Chi
Beta Gamma
Beta Delta
Gamma Lambda
Alpha
Chi
Alpha Delta
Alpha Upsilon
Delta Zeta
Beta Beta
Delta Nu
Newsletters
Excellent
Newsletters
Participation
Website
Region I
Mu
Pi
Tau
Gamma Gamma
Gamma Sigma
Delta Omicron
Delta Rho
Alpha Omega
Beta Upsilon
Alpha Kappa
Region VII
Mu
Gamma Lambda
Delta Zeta
Beta Theta
Beta Gamma
Region II
Omicron
Sigma
Delta
Beta Lambda
Alpha Psi
Delta Xi
Alpha Psi
Region VIII
Epsilon
Kappa
Beta Alpha
Alpha Zeta
Gamma Epsilon
Alpha Mu
Gamma Mu
Beta Sigma
Beta Tau
Region III
Alpha Beta
Alpha Omicron
Gamma Eta
Gamma Theta
Beta Tau
Beta
Xi
Delta Epsilon
Alpha Beta
Gamma Tau
Gamma Chi
Delta Pi
Region IX
Zeta
Alpha Gamma
Gamma Delta
Alpha Theta
Beta Nu
Gamma Iota
Alpha Theta
Gamma Psi
Gamma Omicron
Beta Nu
Delta Chi
Gamma Tau
Gamma Psi
Gamma Chi
Delta Chi
Region IV
Theta
Upsilon
Region X
Beta Phi
Upsilon
Delta Mu
Nu
Rho
Alpha Epsilon
Omega
Alpha Nu
Delta Mu
Beta Epsilon
Nu
Alpha Nu
Gamma Phi
Gamma Phi
Delta Sigma
Delta Tau
Region XI
Alpha Iota
Alpha Lambda
Gamma
Alpha Iota
Alpha Lambda
Alpha Phi
Congratulations to all chapters who earned awards!
Summer 2014
Gamma Upsilon
Eta State News - North Carolina
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Eta State Notices
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International
North Carolina State Organization
Suzanne Roberts, Editor
suebetatau@comporium.net
Eta State News
A publication of Eta State – North Carolina
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Published quarterly
Deadlines:
July 10, October 10
Our Mission
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society
International promotes professional
and personal growth of women
educators and excellence in
education.
Eta State Educational Foundation Takes the Next Step.
A
s the International DKG organization celebrates 50 years with its foundation, it is exciting to know that Eta State will form its first foundation.
Below is the announcement by Patricia Taylor, Eta State President in regard to
the Foundation:
“Congratulations on your recent appointment to the Eta State Educational
Foundation Board of Directors. Thank you for agreeing to serve on this
distinguished board! It is with excitement that I announce the names of the
members serving on the board of directors. The following members will serve
a two year term, beginning July 1, 2014.”
Dr. Judith Carlson, Alpha Gamma; Maxine McCall, Alpha Nu; Dr. Barbara
Leonard, Gamma Alpha; Betty Marshall, Gamma Theta; Dr. Suzanne Irwin,
Gamma Delta; Louise Lomick , Beta Epsilon; Dr. Patricia Woods, Alpha Mu;
Dr. Mary Cauley, Sigma; Patricia Taylor, Mu - Eta State President (ex-officio
with vote) Sheila Groves, Beta Delta - Eta State First Vice-President (ex-officio without vote unless acting as substitute for Eta State President when need
arises) Connie Savell, Delta Tau - Eta State Second Vice-President (ex-officio
without vote)
Notice:
All photos used in this edition of Eta State
News were submitted to the editor by DKG
members.
Leroy the Leadership Guy is a copyrighted
photo; please do copy into other
publications.
Mark Your Calendar
2014
New Officer Training 2014-2016
President, Membership, Treasurer & EEC
Committee Chairs attend one session
June 20
June 21
June 24
Goldsboro
Asheboro
Black Mountain
July 28-August 1 International Convention
Indianapolis, IN
2015
April 24-26
Eta State Convention
Chapel Hill, NC
July 15-18
Southeast Regional
Savannah, GA
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Dr. Judith B. Carlson published an article titled’ “Powerful Personal Communication: A Review of Lives Divided: My Family Torn Apart by WWII
and the Russian Gulag, by Birgitta Gottlieb McGalliard, in the Spring 2014,
Volume 80-3 issue of The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin. They are members
of Alpha Gamma Chapter.
The Bulletin is located at dkg.org in the Library section. A link to the The
Bulletin is also on the Eta State website in the News for Members section.
Please complete the convention survey at the link below:
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Summer 2014