Dear Sisters,
This week Autumn will officially began. Just where did Summer go? I must admit I do like Fall. The little nip in the air, beautiful fall colors, and the pollen is toast after we get a frost! The last part is wonderful for us allergy sufferers. There are many other wonderful things about Fall, too numerous to mention. And, I am still picking raspberries, not many, but enough to put on my cereal a few times a week!
We are now back to monthly meetings. It seems so wonderful to actually see and visit with my chapter sisters face to face. It also seems like we have more input in our meetings. This makes me happy!
Remember that the Kathryn Saunders Grant application is due to me by September 30. I sent out the application form to the chapter presidents some time ago. If you have any questions or need the form just email me.
I hate to sound like a broken record (I'm showing my age!) but I am not receiving monthly secretary reports from all chapters. As State President I am to read, record, and save the chapter minutes. Chapter presidents, please remind the chapter secretary to send me the monthly minutes. Thank you.
Saturday, October 9, will be our State Board meeting. The meeting will be held at the Nitty Gritty in Sun Prairie. We will have coffee and sweet rolls/donuts prior to the start of the 9:00 meeting. Around 11:30 we will order lunch (on your own). After lunch we will finish the meeting. Face masks were required when Jim and I went there last week. Also, there is parking on the street and there is a parking lot on the side of the building. You need to walk along a “courtyard” to get to the restaurant's door. We will have a private room in which to conduct our meeting. Thanks to Bev Lee for all the time and work she has put into getting us a new meeting place.
****RSVP to me by Thursday, September 30, with your plan to attend or if you cannot attend. We'd like a general count so that the restaurant can prepare for us.
We still are in need of a President-elect. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve your sisters and your state. If you would want my help, I'd be happy to help you. Please call or email me or Gayle Collins with any questions or letting us know you are willing to step up and be our next president!
I have received a few invitations to attend chapter meetings or ceremonies. I would like to attend your meeting, whether in person or by Zoom. Just let me know.
When you have any news concerning a fellow sister, let me know and I'll put it in the Newsletter with their permission, of course.
Next month, October, is Alpha Delta Kappa's Founders' Month. Let me know what your chapter did to celebrate.
I have been remiss on keeping up to date with sisters' anniversaries. If I missed someone, or have something inaccurate, please let me know. These anniversaries are for the rest of 2021.
50 years-Golden:
4-1-1971 Mary V. Schroeder- Delta
6-2-1971 Marilyn Reardon- Gamma Delta
35 years-Sapphire:
6-4-1986 Lois Hill- Fidelis Epsilon
9-4-1886 Kathryn M. Czupryoski- Delta
9-4-1986 Karen P, Falkner- Delta
10-16-1986 Rose M. Barry- Zeta
12-4-1986 Patricia Kaiser- Psi
12-8-1986 Marilyn G. Thompson- Nu
25 years-Silver
5-28-1996 Barbara K. Field- Nu
11-11-1996 Carolyn K. Berg- Nu
10 years-Violet
6-7-2011 Lisa R. Hendrickson- Omicron
6-7-2011 Nichole R. Jordan- Omicron
6-7-2011 Phyliss M. Ziegler- Omicron
6-16-2011 Theresa H. Ness- Zeta
9-10-2011 Colleen M. Leyer- Tau
9-26-2011 Kristen Mueller-Semo- Gamma Delta
Congratulations to you all!!
Dates to Remember:
September 30- Kathryn Saunders Grant Applications due
Saturday, October 9, 9:00 am- State Board Meeting, Nitty Gritty, Sun Prairie
April 22-23, 2022- State Convention, Wintergreen Resort, Wisconsin Dells
July 17-26, 2022- North Central Regional Conference, Frankenmuth, MI.
Take care and stay safe,
Sonya Stevens
Wisconsin State President
