Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Our Founders' Bios

Here are individual bios of our very interesting and devoted founders.  Alpha Delta Kappa was founded in 1947 by Agnes Shipman Robertson, Marie Neal, Marion Southall and Hattie Poppino, visionary women who saw a need to recognize and support the professional efforts of outstanding women educators.  Since 1947, over 125,000 women educators around the world have discovered the many opportunities provided by membership in Alpha Delta Kappa - opportunities for recognition of commitment to educational excellence, for personal and professional growth and for collectively channeling their energies toward the good of schools, communities, the teaching profession and the world.


 

 

 





 

 

Friday, May 6, 2022

Wisconsin A∆K Written History 2020-2022

 Wisconsin
Alpha Delta Kappa
2020-2022 Written History


International, Regional, Wisconsin

International President: Judy Ganzert/Molly Acosta
International Theme and Logo: Pathways of Possibilities/Share the Love


 

International Executive Board Chairman: Bev Card
International Altruistic Projects: St. Jude, C.H.E.A.R., Alzheimer’s Association
Regional International Vice President: Ann Ainslie
Regional Theme and logo: Step Forward Together



Wisconsin State theme: Travel  Learn  Grow
Wisconsin logo:


Wisconsin State Officers:
President: Sonya Stevens, Psi
President-Elect: Theresa Ness, Zeta
Immediate Past President/State Membership Consultant: Gayle Collins, Zeta
Recording Secretary: Arlene Danielson, Psi
Corresponding Secretary: Alice Kraning, Omicron
Treasurer: Marlea Steiner, Omicron
Historian: Joanne Loy, Psi
Chaplain: Marilyn Thompson, Nu
Sergeant at Arms: Faith Pfeiffer, Zeta
President of the Council of Chapter Presidents: Carol Murray, Nu

Wisconsin Chapters and Chapter Presidents
Delta: Kristin Bauer and Terry Meissen
Fidelis Epsilon: Gail Johnson and Mary Vanna
Gamma Delta: Jennifer Burla
Nu: Mary Rambo
Omicron: Sandra Bestul
Psi: Sonya Stevens
Tau: Karen Sedgwick and Theresa Klaus
Zeta: Theresa Ness

Wisconsin Committee Chairs
AΔK Month: Sue Carey, Nu
Altruistic: Jan Kosower, Nu
Audit/Budget: Jan Hulderson, Psi – Diane Grunloh, Psi – Joanne Loy, Psi
Barbara Beetow Fund: Bev Lee, Sustaining – Elsie Goulding, Sustaining
Bylaws: Ruth Tschanz, Omicron
Candidate Qualifications: Arlene Danielson, Psi
Courtesy/Communication: Carol Faren, Delta
Ernella Hunziker Grant: Mary Rambo, Nu
Excellence in Education: Marilyn Thompson, Nu
Fraternity Education: Melva Tschanz, Omicron
Huff Award: Alice Kranig, Omicron
Memorial: Margaret Oliver, Tau
World Understanding: Nikki Sturino, Zeta
Technology: Joanne Loy, Psi

Awards   
Host Chapter Grants:
  • Omicron
  • Delta
  • Nu
  • Zeta

Huff Award: Chapter with most points

  • Omicron 2021
  • Nu 2022


Kathryn Saunders Grant: $250 each
  • Faith United Methodist Food Pantry, Fidelis Epsilon
  • Awkward State Drama Club, Gamma Delta
  • Multicultural Outreach, Omicron
  • Grace Welcome Center, Zeta
  • Pier Elementary PTO, Psi


Barbara Beetow Fund:
2021- Each 501c3 organization received $500

  •     Project 1649 Inc., Chi
  •     WI Future Problem Solving Program, Inc. Delta
  •     Harbor House Crisis Shelters, Fidelis Epsilon
  •     Stand in the Light Memory Choir, Inc., Nu
  •     School District of Monroe, Omicron
  •     Care Inc., Psi
  •     Friends of the Center Alliance Ltd., Sustaining
  •     Shoes That Fit-Lake County Chapter, Sustaining
  •     Safe Haven of Racine Inc., Tau
  •     District Council Kenosha St. Vincent de Paul Society, Zeta

2022 - Each 501c3 organization received $1,000

  • WI Future Problem Solving Program, Inc., Delta
  • Madison Public Art Project Inc., Delta
  • Faith United Methodist Church, Fidelis Epsilon
  • Collective Choir, Nu
  • Fowler Memorial Free Dental Clinic, Omicron
  • Blackhawk Vocational Technical District Education Foundation, Omicron
  • Pier Parent Teacher Organization, Psi
  • Mahala’s Hope, Psi
  • Ashland Historical Society Inc., Sustaining
  • Friends of the Center Alliance Ltd., Sustaining
  • Zachariah’s Acres Inc., Sustaining
  • Bethania Lutheran Church – Thread by Thread, Tau
  • ELCA Outreach Center Inc., Zeta
  • Boys and Girls Club of Kenosha, Zeta


Altruistic Projects
Alzheimer’s Association - $2,079.00
WI Alpha Delta Kappa Altruistic Report
                                                                 2021           2022          Total
    Chapter Volunteer Hours                  $8,038      $13,117      $21,155
    Chapter Monetary Donations        $111,043    $132,020    $243,063
    WI State Monetary Donations          $6,200      $15,200      $21,400
    
Wisconsin State Convention
April 22-23, 2022
Wintergreen Resort and Conference Center
60 Gasser Road
Wisconsin Dells, WI

Friday, April 22, 2022            
        Saturday, April 23, 2022    
4:30 PM Registration             
       7:30-9:00 AM Registration
5:00 PM Hospitality Room     
        8:00-8:45 Council of Presidents Mtg.
7:00 PM Executive Board Mtg.
     9:10-3:00 Convention

Keynote Speaker: Judy Ganzert, Immediate Past International President

Proceeds from Silent Auction: $406.00
    Donated to C.H.E.A.R., International Altruistic Project



Submitted by: Joanne Loy, WI State Historian
Date: May 6, 2022