Dear Sisters,
It
seems like every month goes faster. Now we are into the holidays and a
very busy time of the year for most folks. Somehow we all manage to
get through this time of year, whether it be very busy or not so busy.
We need to remember and reflect on what is good and positive in our
lives, and we can all find many things to be thankful for. For me, I am
most thankful for my wonderful family; we're not perfect, but I think
we're pretty great! Then there are my friends, same as my family. I'm
also so thankful that I have my “Daily Bread”- a warm/cool home, more
than enough to eat, plenty of clothing, good health (with some
reservations), an education, our lab Chief, living in America, and of
course my ΑΔΚ sisters, and I could go on and on.
Founders'
Month in October was celebrated in many different ways in our chapters.
Ceremonies, speakers, and luncheons are a few of the ways we
celebrated. My Psi sisters and I were invited to attend a Founders'
Month luncheon in Kenosha, hosted by Zeta chapter. Two other sisters
from Psi, Diane Grunloh and Bev Verch, joined me in traveling to
Kenosha. We had some fun trying to figure out my new navigation system
and thank goodness Bev knew how to do the job on her phone. We had a
wonderful time, good food, a great speaker, and we got to see and visit
with sisters we knew and sisters we got to meet for the first time.
I
would like to thank the chapter secretaries who have been sending me
the minutes of their monthly chapter meetings. I find the minutes very
interesting and informative of what our chapters and sisters are doing
around the state. The minutes are printed and saved.
Sisters
who have not logged on to the International website in five years will
need to update their password. If you need help I'm sure that someone
in your chapter can assist you.
We
need a State President-Elect. Please consider stepping up to do this
important and fulfilling job. I can honestly say that at the beginning
of my term I wasn't so sure about my decision, but now I am glad that I
had this opportunity. I have learned so much and got to meet so many
sisters that it truly has been a wonderful experience. There are many
more sisters in our state that are as qualified, or more so, than I am.
Please, please give this some prayerful consideration.
Again,
I would like to visit your chapter whether it be in person, by Zoom, or
??. Just contact me and I'll be there if at all possible!
The
North Central Regional Conference will be here before you know it. A
conference is a great time to meet sisters from all over our region, to
learn new things, and to have a great time. Get your reservations in
soon!!
Contact me with news of a sister or yourself so I can add it to the newsletter.
News about our sisters:
Our sister Sandi Thiede, Tau Chapter, passed away. Our sympathies to her family, friends, and ΑΔΚsisters.
Get Well wishes to Pat Kaiser, Psi Chapter, who is winning the battle of the Delta virus.
Congratulations to our Silver Sister- Carolyn K. Berg, Nu Chapter.
Dates to remember:
2021
November 23 Founders' Month report due to Sue Carey
December 1 Barbara Beetow applications due to Bev Lee or Elsie Goulding
2022
January 1 International dues due
January 22 State Board meeting. Bad weather date will be January 29 at the Nitty Gritty
April 22-23 State Convention at the Wintergreen Resort, Wisconsin Dells
July 17-22 North Central Regional Conference in Frankenmuth, MI
Take care and stay safe,
Sonya Stevens
Wisconsin State President
Something to Ponder: May your troubles be less and your blessings be more.- Irish Blessing
