Zeta State in Mississippi has over 1300 members who are educators, specialists, administrators or other key women in education. Zeta State is comprised of three districts (Northern, Central and Southern) and 38 chapters. Conventions and district meetings are held to support the professional and personal growth of Zeta State members and to focus attention on current educational issues and concerns.
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION was a huge success. We had almost 80 members who attended the Convention in Nashville. Check out some of the fun below.
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Congratulations to Zeta State's
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Linda Lightsey, Alpha Upsilon Chapter, was chosen as Zeta State Star of Mississippi. Linda, a 32-year member, is currently serving as Zeta State Executive Secretary. The Star of Mississippi recipient is someone who consistently works behind the scenes supporting the Society any way she can. Linda will be recognized during the Southeast Regional Breakfast at International Convention.
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Congratulations to Bess Holligsworth for 60 years of DKG Membership!
Tau Chapter honored Bess Hollingsworth during the September 11th meeting for 60 years of service to Delta Kappa Gamma. Bess was initiated into Alpha Chapter in 1956, then transferred to Beta Chapter, and helped charter Tau Chapter in 1961. She served as President of Tau Chapter from 1988-1990. Bess has been a blessing to many DKG sisters through the years. Tau Chapter is honored to recognize Bess for such a prestigious honor.
Congratulations to Jean Ricks for 50 years of DKG Membership!
Sherry Ricks Davis and Jean Ricks
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Jean Ricks of Wesson was recently honored for 50 years of membership in Delta Kappa Gamma at Theta Chapter's September meeting. Jean has served at the chapter, district, state, and international level. She served as Zeta State's President and is currently serving as Zeta State's Parliamentarian. She is also a member of the Order of Magnolia. Jean is a true treasure of both Theta Chapter and Zeta State.
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Congratulations to Bettina Caldwell for 50 years of DKG Membership!
Reba Greer, Janet Conley, Bettina Caldwell
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Bettina Caldwell (right) of Hernando was recently honored at the year-end luncheon of the Alpha Delta Chapter held at the First United Methodist Church in Senatobia on June 4, 2016. Presenting a 50 year Delta Kappa Gamma pin to Bettina are Reba Greer of Oxford (left), Alpha Delta’s newly-elected president, and Janet Conley of Independence (center), Alpha Delta’s immediate past-president. Only a very few women have been awarded this coveted pin as a token of immense pride in the organization and selfless service to Delta Kappa Gamma.
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Congratulations, Dorie Kisner!
Dorie Kisner
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Dorie Kisner, Eta Chapter, was awarded the Teacher of Distinction Award, a community award honoring those educators who go above and beyond the call of duty to educate the next generation of leaders in our community. The annual awards luncheon is hosted by the CREATE Foundation, the Association for Excellence in Education and the Tupelo Rotary and Kiwanis clubs. Teachers are nominated anonymously by their peers, and winners are chosen by an independent group of professional educators. There were more than 60 teachers nominated. Winning teachers received $1,000 each to be spent however they choose, and winning assistant teachers received $500. Dorie teaches computer courses at Tupelo Middle School.
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Thespians at Work
Jennifer Thornton, Lindsay Griffith, Tracey Crawford, Melanie Hays
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Alpha Chi Chapter is blessed with a bevy of thespians. Four members of Alpha Chi, Tracey Crawford, Lindsay Griffith, Melanie Hays, and Jennifer Thornton, recently performed in the local community theatre play "Murder by the Book" in Magee. Several DKG sisters attended the Saturday matinee and were delighted with a wonderful walk through the words of some of the world's greatest mystery authors.
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Looking for Founder's Day Programs
Sandra McKiernon, EEC Research Representative, is collecting Founder's Day programs and/or skits to assemble into a booklet to be shared with all chapters at our 2017 Zeta State Convention. Please send your programs and/or skits to Sandra by December 1, 2016. Sandra's address can be found in your chapter's yearbook. Click here for samples.
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