Monday, March 20, 2023

Wisconsin Alpha Delta Kappa Newsletter March 2023

Please Note: The published version of this newsletter may be found here.

 

Dear Wisconsin A𝚫K Sisters,

Even if there is still snow on the ground in March, we know that spring is coming! We have so many exciting events to look forward to as sisters of A∆K! I hope to see many of you soon at our Wisconsin State Conference on April 28-29. Your Zeta sisters in Kenosha can’t wait to welcome you!

Another A∆K S/P/N president recently shared the following poem in her newsletter. The poem puts into words the relationship we have with our A∆K sisters~

Sisterhood

Sisterhood is many things.
It’s a warm smile on a cold and rainy day, a friendly hug,
a cheerful hello...
It’s all that a good and lasting friendship is, only better.
It’s treasured.
It’s sacred.
It’s knowing that there will always be someone there for you.
It’s dreams shared, and goals achieved.
It’s counting on others and being counted on.
It is real.

Author unknown

I am so grateful to be part of a wonderful organization filled with such amazing women as each of you! Thank you for everything you do for students, each other, and your community!

With A𝚫K Sisterhood, Theresa

2023 Barbara Beetow Memorial Grant

Congratulations to all of the recipients of the 2023 Barbara Beetow Memorial Grant! A complete list of recipients is attached to this newsletter. The state executive board approved each grant at the state board meeting on January 21. Let’s give a special thank you to sustaining members Beverly Lee and Elsie Goulding, co-trustees of the AΔK Barbara Beetow Grant Fund. They dedicate their time and expertise to make sure each chapter is able to present a Beetow Grant to a well deserving 501(c)(3) charitable organization in their community. Thank you for all you do, Bev and Elsie!

The 2023 AΔK Ernella Hunziker Grant
Applications for the $400 AΔK Ernella Hunziker Grant are now due. Thank you for all of the applications that have been received.

Chapter Bylaw Changes and Altruistic Reports

Thank you very much to each chapter for completing your Chapter Bylaws and Altruistic Reports. If you have any questions about the reports, our state Bylaws Chair is Ruth Tschanz- tschanzr3@gmail.com, and our state Altruistic Chair is Nikki Sturino- nikki22sturino@gmail.com.

Wisconsin AΔK State Conference, April 28-29
Our Wisconsin A∆K State Conference is just around the corner! I have attached the registration form with this newsletter. Each chapter should send one conference registration form with one check written out to Wisconsin Alpha Delta Kappa. Please mail the form and check to our state treasurer, Marlea Steiner, at 6430 Lake Rd, Blanchardville, WI 53516.  Registrations are due March 24. WI Zeta has been hard at work planning a fun, educational, and worthwhile conference for our AΔK sisters from around the state. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Kenosha soon! 

 

 

 

Monday, January 2, 2023

Wisconsin Alpha Delta Kappa State Newsletter, January 2023

Please Note: The published version of this newsletter may be found here. 

 

Dear Wisconsin A𝚫K Sisters,

Happy New Year! The New Year is always a time of reflection of the year that just ended, and anticipation for what the new year may bring. As teachers, January marks the halfway point in the school year. By January you know your students, and your school year has developed its rhythm. January is a natural time to set goals and plan how you will achieve your goals. After a busy fall and holiday season, now is a great time for all chapters to make sure they are on track to meet the goals they set for themselves in their Chapter Needs Assessment. Please let me know if I can assist your chapter with goals or in any other way.

With A𝚫K Sisterhood,  
Theresa

Wisconsin AΔK State Board Meeting-
9:00 am, January 21, 2023, Nitty Gritty, Sun Prairie

Our next Wisconsin AΔK state board meeting is rapidly approaching. It would be wonderful if we could have at least one representative from each of our chapters attend, in addition to all of our board members and committee chairs. Please RSVP to me or Bev no later than January 14. Our alternative date for the meeting in case of bad weather is January 28.

2022 Barbara Beetow Memorial Grant

Thank you to all of our Wisconsin chapters for your completed applications for the 2023 Barbara Beetow Memorial Grant. Recipients of this year’s grants will be announced after the Wisconsin AΔK state board meeting on January 21.

Wisconsin AΔK State Conference, April 28-29

You are invited to attend this year’s Wisconsin AΔK Conference in beautiful Kenosha! WI Zeta has been hard at work planning a fun, educational, and worthwhile conference for our AΔK sisters from around the state. Registration forms will be sent soon.

Dates and Deadlines:
January 21, 2023- Wisconsin 
AΔK State Board Meeting, Nitty Gritty, Sun Prairie

February 15, 2023- Fine Arts Grants Applications deadline

March 15, 2023- Chapter Bylaws Due

April 28-29, 2023 - Wisconsin AΔK State Conference, Kenosha
Registration forms will be sent soon- please plan to attend!

July 13-16, 2023 - International Convention, Kansas City, MO