Wisconsin
Alpha Delta Kappa
2022-2024 Written History
International, Regional, Wisconsin
International President: Molly Acosta/Ann Marie Brown
International Theme and logo: Share the Love/Bridge to the Future
International Executive Board Chairman: Christi Smith
International Altruistic Projects: St. Jude, C.H.E.A.R., Alzheimer’s Association
Regional
Regional International Vice President: Nancy Bishop
Regional Theme and logo: Rockin' Around the Region
Wisconsin
Wisconsin State theme: Be the Difference with Alpha Delta Kappa
Wisconsin logo:
Wisconsin State Officers:
- President: Theresa Ness, Zeta
- President-Elect: Joanne Loy, Psi
- Immediate Past President/State Membership Consultant: Sonya Stevens, Psi
- Recording Secretary: Arlene Danielson, Psi
- Corresponding Secretary: Mary Rambo, Nu
- Treasurer: Marlea Steiner, Omicron
- Historian: Joanne Loy, Psi
- Chaplain: Marilyn Thompson, Nu
- Sergeant at Arms: Mary Ann Salter, Psi
- President of the Council of Chapter Presidents: Kris Bauer, Delta
Wisconsin Chapters and Chapter Presidents:
- Delta: Kelly Lynaugh
- Fidelis Epsilon: Mary Vana
- Gamma Delta: Jennifer Burla
- Nu: Kathy Gierhart
- Omicron: Eleanor Stalder
- Psi: Joanne Loy
- Tau: Kim Gloede
- Zeta: Kay Schultz
Wisconsin Committee Chairs:
- AΔK Month: Sue Carey/Marilyn Thompson, Nu
- Altruistic: Nikki Sturino, Zeta
- Audit/Budget: Dorit Bergen, Delta
- Barbara Beetow Fund: Bev Lee, Sustaining – Elsie Goulding, Sustaining
- Bylaws: Ruth Tschanz, Omicron
- Candidate Qualifications: Theresa Ness, Zeta and Joanne Loy, Psi
- Courtesy/Communication: Carolyn Faren, Delta
- Ernella Hunziker Grant: Faith Pfeiffer, Zeta
- Excellence in Education: Frances Thurston, Nu
- Fraternity Education: Jan Kosower, Nu
- Memorial: Diane Grunloh, Psi
- World Understanding: Julie Iorio, Zeta
- Technology: Kris Bauer, Delta
Awards
Host Chapter Grants:
- Delta
- Zeta
- Nu
- Psi
Kathryn Saunders Grant:
2023
$400 to Thread by Thread, Tau
- Faith Food Pantry, Fidelis Epsilon
- Playing Field, Delta
- Babes and Books, Nu
- Monroe School District, Omicron
- CARE Inc, Psi
- Lakeview Tech Ham Radio Club, Zeta
2024
- $100 each to:
- Meadowridge Public Library, Delta
- Harbor House Crisis Center, Fidelis Epsilon
- Carnegie Library, Gamma Delta
- Babies N Books, Nu
- Monroe High School Fine Arts Festival, Omicron
- Winneconne Public Library, Psi
- Rebby's Closet, Tau
- Third Grade Field Trips, Zeta
Barbara Beetow Fund:
- WI Future Problem Solving Program, Inc., Delta
- Harbor House Crisis Shelters, Fidelis Epsilon
- Emberlight Arts Inc., Gamma Delta
- Children's Museum of Eau Claire, Nu
- Family Services of Southern WI and Northern IL, Omicron
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Psi
- Friends of the Center Alliance Ltd., Sustaining
- Friends of the Center Alliance, Sustaining
- Racine Public Library Foundation, Inc., Tau
- The Kenosha Creative Space, Zeta
- The River Food Pantry, DeltaFaith United Methodist Crisis Shelter, Fidelis Epsilon
- Theatre North, Gamma Delta
- Red House of Hope, Nu
- Fowler Memorial Free Dental Clinic, Omicron
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Psi
- Ashland Historical Society Inc., Sustaining
- Journey 21 Inc.., Sustaining
- HALO-Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization, Tau
- Kenosha Public Library Foundation, Zeta
Wisconsin State Convention
Wintergreen Resort and Conference Center
Wisconsin Dells, WI
6:30-8:00 PM Registration
6:00-9:30 PM Hospitality Room
7:00 PM Executive Board Meeting
Recognition & Awards
Installation of State Officers
Keynote Speaker: Ann Ainslie, North Central Region IPP and Vice President for Membership
Proceeds from Raffle:
North Central Regional Conference, Frankenmuth, MI - July 2022
WI Chapter Anniversaries
International Convention - July 2023
State Board Meeting, Jan. 2023
North Central Region Officers visit
Chapter Happenings
Gamma Delta
Fidelis Epsilon
Golden Sister Shirley Mackey
Sarah Gaynor, Mary Vana, Kathy Empie, Shirley Mackey, Janet LeBard, Paulette White
Nu
Delivering Birthday Bags to Dave West Nursing Home
Card making for food pantries & nursing homes
Doing bulk packing at Feed My People
Omicron
Parkside School Treats for Teachers
Mayor Donna Douglas signing Proclamation for October Alpha Delta Kappa Month
Psi
Members celebrating chapter's 45 years
Author Janie Niedfeldt presents her local non-fiction books
Tau
Chapter Altruistic Projects: (Not one theme for the biennium)
Numerous donations to the following, both monetary, non-monetary, and volunteer time:
1. Money for books for Judge Cafferty's youth offenders project
2. Cleaning supplies for H.A.L.O. Homeless Shelter
3.
Hygiene bags for Homeless shelter and Veterans Outreach (each including
toothbrush, full-size toothpaste, soap, washcloth, and deodorant,
4.
Birthday Bags - gift bag containing cake mix, frosting, plates, cups
and napkins (and any extras a sister wishes to include such as
decorations, party favors, etc.) to be given out at the Food Pantry for
any family with a child having a birthday coming up
(Note:
the Hygiene Bags and Birthday Bags have become on-going projects and
many chapter members bring one or two of these to each meeting.)
5. Meal prepared and served, plus craft project for Harmony Club (Senior Day Care)
6. Specific items donated to Cops & Kids after school tutoring program: books, paper, paper towels, etc.
7. Travel-size toothpaste for sensitivity training activity for children participating in Peace Learning Circles
8. Easter Baskets for children participating in the EASY After School Education program
9. Candy for Trunk and Treat at Roosevelt Elementary School
10. Monetary and clothing donations for Roosevelt family whose house burned down
11. Monetary donations for Maui fire victims
12. Holiday decorations and volunteer time for the holiday give-away at the food pantry four Thursdays in November
13. Clothing, shoes and coats donated to Thread-By-Thread clothing ministry (free)
14. Furniture donations to Feather-a-Nest program for people recently out of homelessness
15. Monetary donation to Shepherd's College (post-secondary education for special-needs adults)
16. Diaper Drive
17. Monetary donations and grant written for the Racine Public Library
Kim taught a website-building class to A∆K Presidents and Historians in Hawaii.
Welcoming new members at an Open House (food provided by H.S Culinary Academy students)
%201_'23.jpeg)
Assembling Hygiene Bags for food pantries
Zeta
