Xi Chapter May Meeting
May 7, 2015
Meeting held at the Mays Landing Library
The meeting called to order by President Janel Schafer at 4:35.
Welcome to our guest, Mary Ann.
The thought for the day presented by chapter chaplain, Vicky Myers
Welcome to our guest, Mary Ann.
The thought for the day presented by chapter chaplain, Vicky Myers
PRESENT
Anderson, Margaret Bennet Carol Brunetti, Diane Flanagan, Jane Gibbons, Stephanie Hamilton, Francis Harris, Gail Hudson, Helen LaBue, Kristine Lemma, Shari Levy, Miranda Leyrer, Loretta |
AT MEETING
Morris, Natalie Peek, Joanne Prychka, Mary Reichert, Kathleen Rhine, Rosemarie SantaMaria, Sandra Schafer, Janel Schultz, Lou Siegelman, Gail Silver, Debra Zarych, Linda |
ABSENT
Barish, Catherine Barresi, Barbara Carmen, Patricia Creelman, Lynn Falciano, Kathleen Foster, Cathleen Genna, Caroline Johnson, Roslyn Kennedy, Patricia |
FROM MEETING
Parvin, Felecia Petrucci, Michele Reed, Kathleen Stecher, Marylynn Thomas, June Thompson, Patricia Watkins, Kathleen Williams, Lila Witmer, Winifred |
Officer’s Reports:
Treasurer ‘s Report– Stephanie Gibbons – Ending Balance $3,894.64
Motion by Jane Flanagan, Rose Rhine-second-Motion passed.
Vice President – Jane Flanagan No Report
Secretary’s Report - Motion to approve Feb 3rd meeting minutes
Motion by-Diane Brunetti Second- Jane Flanagan Motion passed.
Corresponding Secretary – Winnie Witmer- No report- Send condolences to Judith Gibson’s family. Lou Schultz noted that Judy was our first president of this chapter. Send card to Lila Williams, Sent card to Mary Lynn Stecher.
Parliamentarian – Gail Harris - Motion to approve Bylaws- Loretta Leyrer, Second by Lou Schultz. Motion passed.
Committee Reports:
Membership – Loretta Leyrer
Convention – Sandy Santa Maria
Programs/SEE – Kathy Reichert – Check the calendar for upcoming events. http://dkgalphazetaxi.weebly.com/calendar.html
Fundraising – Scrapbook Day- October 3, 2015 – 9AM to 9PM – Northfield Community School
Outreach and Service –
Leadership Development –Rose Rhine – nothing at this time
Legislative Action – updates by email
Scholarship – No new applications have been submitted- Looking for Fall scholarships
Social Committee – Thank you to Gail Harris and Natalie Morris!
World Fellowship/Yearbook – Randy Levy – send Randy any updates via e-mail
Nominations – Linda Zarych-No Report
Old Business:
New Business:
Tea Cups from Sandy Santa Maria
Meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM
Program – Food and Fellowship
Treasurer ‘s Report– Stephanie Gibbons – Ending Balance $3,894.64
Motion by Jane Flanagan, Rose Rhine-second-Motion passed.
Vice President – Jane Flanagan No Report
Secretary’s Report - Motion to approve Feb 3rd meeting minutes
Motion by-Diane Brunetti Second- Jane Flanagan Motion passed.
Corresponding Secretary – Winnie Witmer- No report- Send condolences to Judith Gibson’s family. Lou Schultz noted that Judy was our first president of this chapter. Send card to Lila Williams, Sent card to Mary Lynn Stecher.
Parliamentarian – Gail Harris - Motion to approve Bylaws- Loretta Leyrer, Second by Lou Schultz. Motion passed.
Committee Reports:
Membership – Loretta Leyrer
- Bio Forms: The following people have updated their bio: Amy G., Barb B., Carol B., Cathy B., Gail H., Helen H., Jane F., Janel S., Judi M., Kathy R., Gail S., Rose R., Karen S., Kathy W., Loretta L., Marylynn S., Michele P., Randy L., Sandi S., Vicki M., and Winnie W.
- Initiation Ceremony- Shari Lemma and Kristin LaBue, Pictures by Gail Harris, Welcome to Xi Chapter.
- Chapter Milestones-Motion to order milestone pins for the 3 members and in the future to use pinmart.com for awards of 25 years or less and DKG award concepts for 30 and above. Motion by Janel Schafer- Second by Lou Schultz-Motion passed.
- 10 year pin- Kathy Reichert
- 30 year pin- Pat Kennedy
- 40 year pin- Helen Hudson
Convention – Sandy Santa Maria
- Presentation of Rose and Key Awards- Rose Award—Stephanie Gibbons----- Key Award—Winnie Witmer
- Xi Chapter was awarded the Alpha Zeta State Chapter Honor Award.
- Of the 320 AZS sisters, registered, there were 11 XI Sisters in attendance and a good time was had by all.
- $6,850.00 was raised from Friday Night’s Basket Auction and $370 was raised from the Book Sales. (Scholarship and Stipend Fund)
- $225 was raised by XI’s Chapter Sales. (We still have a few more ornaments to sell at the October Scrap Book Event.)
- 6 AZS Sisters were honored at Sunday’s Remembrance Ceremony. Sandy Santa Maria sang a solo at the ceremony. (Our sister, Judy Gibson will be honored at the 2016 convention.
- New State Officers were sworn in with Barbara Smith as the new President.
- 2016 Convention dates are: April 8th-10th.
- 2017 Convention dates are: March 31st- April 2nd.
Programs/SEE – Kathy Reichert – Check the calendar for upcoming events. http://dkgalphazetaxi.weebly.com/calendar.html
- May 12th-Tuesday-6:45-8 PM- Game Night with the Noggies.
- May 16th-Saturday 10-1PM- Atlantic City Rescue Mission Lunch Service.
- May 29-Friday 6-10 PM HTEA Retirement Dinner
- June 26th-Friday-5:30-9:30 PM Fire Pit Friday at Willow Creek Winery and Farm.
- July 6-11th Northeast Regional conference , Baltimore, MD
- July 14th-Tuesday XI Day at the Beach in Strathmere
- July 15- Wednesday NJEA Techstock at Stockton
- July 28th- Tuesday Game Night with the Noogies
- August 12-Wednesday, 2 Hour Luncheon Buffet Cruise aboard the River Belle Cruise & Dinner Boat
- August 13th –Thursday TeachMeetNJ at Stockton College
- August 15th Saturday- Atlantic City Resdue Mission Lunch Service.
- August 20th Thursday- 6-9PM, Girls Nigh Out-Sharrott Winery in Hammonton- 370 Sourth Egg Harbor Road, Blue Anchor, NJ 08037
- September 15-Tuesday- 6:45-8PM Game Night with the Noogies- The group is meeting for dinner at Tilton Inn in Northfield at 5:30. Gilda’s Club of South Jersey, New Road, Linwood.
Fundraising – Scrapbook Day- October 3, 2015 – 9AM to 9PM – Northfield Community School
Outreach and Service –
- Linda Zarych, Rose Rhine, and Natalie Morris - Women’s Center. Sisters can work on a bag together. Bags should include sweat pants and a sweat shirt, t-shirt, socks, slip-on sandals, underwear, washcloth, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb or brush, and lotion. We will put labels on the completed bags indicating they are a gift from Xi. An inventory will be done and needs sent out by Sign-Up-Genius. Need wash cloths, tooth brushes, clothes and shoes!!!
- Sandra Santa Maria - Little Dresses for Haiti – Look for an agree-a-date in your e-mail. Janel will host the event.
Leadership Development –Rose Rhine – nothing at this time
Legislative Action – updates by email
Scholarship – No new applications have been submitted- Looking for Fall scholarships
Social Committee – Thank you to Gail Harris and Natalie Morris!
World Fellowship/Yearbook – Randy Levy – send Randy any updates via e-mail
Nominations – Linda Zarych-No Report
Old Business:
- Northeast Regional Conference-Baltimore-July 8-11
- Jackets are $22 each, next batch will be cheaper.
- See Jane Flanagan or Janel Schafer for help installing the chapter app Rose and Key from AppCatch.
New Business:
Tea Cups from Sandy Santa Maria
Meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM
Program – Food and Fellowship