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Alpha Delta Kappa
Wisconsin Newsletter
April 2022
Dear ΑΔΚ Sisters,
My oh my, here it is April. I'm ready for some warmer and drier weather so I can get in my flower beds and garden. Last month I wrote that by the end of April I had hoped to have my flower beds cleaned out (no) and onions and potatoes planted in the garden (not yet). I am so looking forward to getting in the dirt!
The Regional Conference will be held July 17-21 in Frankenmuth, MI. It looks like it's going to be a great conference. Our Michigan sisters are collecting mittens for their project and are asking for donations. I would be happy to deliver any mittens you wish to donate if you don't plan on attending or if someone from your chapter won't be going. Let's see if we can get lots of mittens to donate!
Our State Convention will be held Friday, April 22- Saturday, April 23. Many sisters have been hard at work to make this a most rewarding, informative, business, and yes, fun convention. New officers will be installed by our special guest, Judy Ganzert, Immediate Past International President. We feel honored to have her are looking forward to her visit.
When I began this journey of state president, I wasn't concerned about conducting the meetings as I have been doing that since I was a farm girl in 4-H. I felt that even though I have been a member of ΑΔΚ for over forty years I still did not know enough to be the state president. I was encouraged to be president elect during the Regional Conference in Winnipeg, being promised lots of help (and a red Wisconsin scarf). And I got it, thanks to all my knowledgeable sisters! I have learned so much more about our organization and my learning isn't over yet. This has been an interesting term to say the least. Covid raised it's ugly head and nixed in-person, face-to-face meetings, chapter and state. Then my health took a nose-dive but after radiation treatment to kill the Trigemial nerve I am pretty much pain free. Still tire easily, but that's improving, too. One of the big pluses of this “job” was that I got to know more sisters, and made more friends. It has been a very rewarding experience, and thank the good Lord we're back to face-to-face meetings!
I would like to thank all the sisters that have served on the State Board, State committees, to those that have held chapter offices, served on chapter committees, and to all who attended any ΑΔΚ meeting or function. Your time, energy, and work are all so appreciated.
So, this is the last newsletter as State President that I will write. I wish you all the best in your chapters and your life. Let's keep Alpha Delta Kappa going strong!
Dates to remember:
- April 22-23 State Convention- Wintergreen Resort, Wisconsin Dells
- July 17-21- North Central Regional Conference, Frankenmuth. MI
Take care and stay safe,
Sonya Stevens
Wisconsin State President
Wisconsin Newsletter
Dear Sisters,
It's hard to believe that March is almost over, and yet, with the exception of a few nice days, March weather has been nasty - too much cold, rain, snow, and wind! Let's hope April will be much better in all ways!
The new International website is up and running. There is a tutorial to watch which may be helpful to you. Signing in is pretty much the same as before. Your user name is your ID # found on the back of your Kappan on your address label. I did have to reset my password but that was not difficult to do.
New chapter officers should be elected by now and installed shortly. Chapter presidents need to fill out form H-107. The form can be found on the International website.
The State Convention will be held April 22-23 at Wintergreen Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Plans are well underway to make this a wonderful convention. Thanks to all the chapters who have volunteered to take on responsibilities needed for a successful convention. There is still time to register, get in touch with your chapter president for details. Friday evening will be the Board meeting and also hospitality time, a great opportunity to meet friends and make new ones. Our sisters are the best! If you can't make it Friday evening, please come to the convention on Saturday. The new officers will be installed and our speaker will be Judy Ganzert, a past International president. I hope to see you there!!
I
wish you all a wonderful April, a meaningful Easter, and a terrific
spring. Just think, a month from now we'll have new chapter and state
officers. And hopefully, I'll have some of my vegetable garden (onions,
potatoes, cold weather plants) planted and the flower beds cleaned out
and ready to enjoy.
News about our sisters:
- Congratulations to our Sapphire sister- Barbara Sathoff, Omicron 4-11-87
- Jan Hulderson, co-founder of Psi chapter and its first president, passed away March 17. Her funeral was held on March 26. Jan served on the state board and several committees.
- My apologies to the chapter that also lost a sister. I have searched for the information but could not locate it. Please email me.
Dates to remember:
- April 22-23 State Convention Wintergreen Resort, Wisconsin Dells
- July 17-21 North Central Regional Conference, Frankenmuth, MI
Take care and stay safe,
Sonya Stevens
Wisconsin State President
Wisconsin Newsletter
Dear Sisters,
As February comes to a close we can “see” spring. It may be several weeks before the ground starts to thaw, but thaw it will, and before you know it we'll be out digging in the dirt. I am so looking forward to doing that! It may take me longer to accomplish all that I want to do, but we'll get 'er done!
Plans for our state convention are well underway. Thanks to the chapters that have volunteered to take over the necessary duties/responsibilities.
The chapter presidents should be receiving the state convention registration form shortly. This should be filled out and sent in no later than March 15. Hopefully, we will have a great turnout for this convention. Due to COVID we have not had an in-person convention or conference for the past two years. Let's make this one one to remember and to renew old friendships and make new ones.
An altruistic suggestion: Michigan is collecting mittens for an altruistic project, and will collect them at the North Central Conference in Frankenmuth in July. If you or your chapter would like to do this, we could deliver the mittens in July either as a group or individually, whatever and however you wish.
If you haven't checked out our state website yet it's fairly easy to access.
Thanks to Joanne Loy for all her hard work setting up the website and updating it.
Information has been sent out for the NC July conference in Frankenmuth, MI. I hope to see many of you there! It looks like it will be a wonderful, learning, and fun time.
News about our sisters:
- Joanna Anderson, Psi chapter, passed away unexpectedly on January 31. Her funeral was held on February 11.
- Congratulations to our Violet sister Sharon A. Asselin, Nu chapter.
Dates to remember:
- March- Chapter officers named
- March 15- Ernella Hunziker Grant applications due to Mary Rambo
- March 15- Chapter Altruistic Report due to State Altruistic Chair Jan Kosower
- April 10- State Convention Registration deadline
- April 22-23 State Convention at the Wintergreen Resort, Wisconsin Dells
- July 17-21 North Central Regional Conference, Frankenmuth. MI
Take care and stay safe, Sonya StevensWisconsin State President
Something to ponder: “The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy,” ---Henry Ward Beecher
Wisconsin Newsletter
Dear Sisters,
As
January goes, we've had very cold weather. I'm happy that at least we
have a snow cover for the plants. The birds have been keeping us busy
keeping the feeder full. I do enjoy seeing the different kinds of birds,
and the feeder is outside the computer room, so I can look out for
inspiration and an excuse to take a short break!
Our
State Board meeting was held on Saturday, January 22. I feel that we
had a very successful meeting. The State Convention will be held April
22-23 at the Wintergreen Resort in Wisconsin Dells. I encourage you to
attend. Come Friday and get to know your sisters from around the state a
little better- always a fun time. Most of the planning is completed,
and thanks to all the sisters who have volunteered to make this
convention a success.
Now
for the most wonderful, peachy-keen news!! Theresa Ness, Zeta chapter,
will be our State President! Joanne Loy, Psi chapter, will be our
President-Elect! I am so, so happy about this and I know that I have a
lot of company. Thank you Theresa and Joanne! Because of your
willingness to serve, Wisconsin will continue to do great things!
According
to new International rules, chapter officers need to be installed by/on
their April meeting. The deadline for the form of new officers is due
May 1.
There
is still time to make reservations for the Regional North Central
Conference to be held in Frankenmuth, MI, July 17-21. When you call,
1-855-652-7200, use Group #12R29J for a better room rate.
I
hope you will plan on attending our State Convention at the Wintergreen
Resort in Wisconsin Dells. It is a fun and learning experience, and
meeting and getting to know sisters from around our state is an added
bonus!
News about our sisters:
Congratulations for our Sapphire sister- Doris Traaholt, Sustaining member.
Dates to remember:
- April 22-23 State Convention at the Wintergreen Resort, Wisconsin Dells
- July 17-21 North Central Regional Conference, Frankenmuth, MI
Take care and stay safe,
Sonya Stevens
Wisconsin State President
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Wisconsin Newsletter
Dear Sisters,
It appears that we around Fond du Lac will not have a white Christmas this year. But, one can only hope!
Our State Board meeting will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022,
at the Nitty Gritty in Sun Prairie. I am hoping that every chapter will
be represented at this meeting. We start at 9:00, break for lunch, and
finish shortly after. Not only do we conduct business but we usually
manage to have a few laughs along the way. The bad weather day is
January 29. I sincerely hope you can make it!
The
Regional North Central Conference will be held in Frankenmuth, MI, July
17-21, 2022, at the Bavarian Lodge Inn. You can still make
reservations. When you call, 1-855-652-7200, use Group # 12R29J for a
better rate. Talk with your sisters about carpooling, and/or ask about
it at our January Board meeting. I understand that the Bavarian Lodge
Inn is very family friendly, with lots to do for the children. So, it
could be a family vacation!
For most of us, the tree is up and decorated, cookies and candy made, presents bought, wrapped, and under the tree, cards and letters mailed, room decorations done, outside decorations finished, concerts and programs are being enjoyed, stockings are hung, (well in our case, we need to wait until the last minute as we have a naughty pup that just may go looking for candy in someone else's stocking!), and the meal is planned and preparations are being made (our turkey is being brined). I hope I didn't leave anything out! Now, we need to remember the real reason this is all, or some of it being done, and that is to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Christians and non-Christians seem to love this time of year, and we also need to remember to share in the love, joy, and peace of this most important event.
News about our sisters:
Congratulations to our Sapphire sisters-Patricia Kaiser, Psi Chapter and Marilyn G. Thompson, Nu Chapter.
Dates to remember:
2022
- January 22- State Board meeting, 9:00 am. Nitty Gritty Restaurant, Sun Prairie. Bad weather date is January 29.
- April 22-23- State Convention, Wintergreen Resort, Wisconsin Dells
- July 17-21- North Central Regional Conference, Frankenmuth, MI
Take care and stay safe,
Sonya Stevens
Wisconsin State President
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Wisconsin Newsletter
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. Chapter presidents, please remind the chapter secretary to send me the monthly minutes. I do enjoy reading them and have learned so much about our wonderful sisters.
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.
- Our sister Sandi Thiede, Tau Chapter, passed away. Our sympathies to her family, friends, and ΑΔΚ sisters.
- 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.
- 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 Restaurant, Sun Prairie
- 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
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Wisconsin Newsletter
Dear Sisters,
As you can see this is an addition to my original newsletter.
Well, my State Board agenda with my notes and the large manila envelope with the Kathryn Saunders applications have decided to play Hide and Seek with me, and they're winning. I have torn this place apart looking for them and no luck. Thanks to PP Gayle Collins and Board secretary Arlene Danielson, I have been helped to fill in most of the blanks.
So...add:
Committee Reports:
d. Barbara Beetow Fund- add Elsie Goulding to send applications, ask questions.
h. Kathryn Saunders Grant- The $400.00 grant was awarded to Gamma Delta, Ironwood Chapter. Because of the generous donation from Carol Faren the other four applicants will each receive $225.00. Omicron-Monroe, Zeta-Kenosha, Fidelis Epsilon-Superior, and Psi-Fond du Lac. Thank you so much Carol!
News about our sisters:
- Faith Pfeiffer had shoulder surgery.
- Alice Kranig's brother passed away.
- Marlea Steiner was is the hospital for several days and had surgery.
I apologize for “losing” my notes. I'm sure that one of these days they'll turn up. I'm not sure if I'll give them a lengthy time out or hug them. The jury is still out.
Wisconsin Newsletter
It was great to have my first person-to-person Board meeting as State President. How wonderful it was to see sisters we haven't seen for two years or more! I feel that we had a very productive Board meeting on October 9. What would have made it even better would have been to have more representation from all chapters. We had a good lunch, good visits, and did good business! I certainly hope that we'll have more sisters join us for the January meeting, at least one or more from each chapter would be great.
Bev Card, IEB Chairman, shared in September 2021 “Bylaws Approved at the 2021 Convention” and I am using some of Beverly Fletcher's notes, Iowa Vice President for Membership. Thank you Beverly.
New in Alpha Delta Kappa:
1) Retirees must have been in teaching, administration, or some specialized field of education.
2) Allows electronic meetings.
3) States may have co-officers and service meets eligibility for future office.
4) Chapter membership chairman registers new members online-eliminates application fee. There are more items, of course, but I wanted to highlight these.
Information has been sent out concerning the Barbara Beetow Fund. The applications must be a 501(c)(3) organization. Chapters may submit more than one application. The applications are due December 1st. Contact Bev Lee for more information if needed.
Sue Carey has sent out the Chapter Reporting form for Founders' month activities. Be sure to record and report your activities. The due date for her to receive your report is November 23.
Arlene Danielson, Psi Chapter, has taken the position of State Candidate Qualifications. Thank you so much, Arlene.
Joanne Loy is continuing to work on the state website. The address is: wialphadeltakappa.blogspot.com Check it out!!
Chapter presidents please remind the secretary to send me the monthly minutes.
I hate to sound like a broken record (some of us know what that means, and it means that we're a tad older) but we still need a State President-Elect. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve your sisters. If you have any questions contact me or Gayle Collins. We would be more than happy to help you in any way that we could.
Again, I'd love to visit your chapter, please contact me.
When you have any news concerning a sister, including yourself, please let me know and I'll put it in the newsletter with permission, of course.
News about our sisters:
Carol Faren's husband Jim passed away. His funeral was held October 19. Our deepest sympathies go out to Carol.
Dates to remember:
2021
- November 1- Excellence in Education nominations due to Marilyn Thompson
- November 23- Founders' month report due to Sue Carey
- December 1- Barbara Beetow applications due to Bev Lee
2022
- January 22: State Board meeting; bad weather date will be January 29 at the Nitty Gritty, Sun Prairie
- April 22-23: State Convention at the Wintergreen, Wisconsin Dells
- July 17-22: North Central Regional Conference in Frankenmuth, MI
Something to ponder: Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower, Albert Camus
Alpha Delta Kappa
Wisconsin Newsletter
September 2021
Dear Sisters,
This week Autumn 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 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
- 6-7-1911 Lisa R. Hendrickson-Omicron
- 6-7-1911 Nichole R. Jordan-Omicron
- 6-7-1911 Phyliss M. Ziegler-Omicron
- 6-16-1911 Theresa H. Ness-Zeta
- 9-10-1911 Colleen M. Leyer-Tau
- 9-26-1911 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
Alpha Delta Kappa
Wisconsin Newsletter
August 2021
Sadly, summer is on its way out, however, colorful fall is right around the corner. School will be starting soon, and I want to wish all those working in education a most wonderful, peachy-keen, successful year! I always have mixed feelings about the start of school since I retired. I miss the “kids” and the people that make a school special. On the other hand, I really love retirement. I never thought I'd be so busy when I retired. I had visions of sitting around reading, playing on the computer, gardening, going out to eat, etc. But... I found myself being with family and friends more often and in a more relaxed manner, being more active in church and other organizations, and of course, Alpha Delta Kappa. This is a great life, even though getting older has its challenges at times.
I hope your chapter was able to get together this summer. Our Psi chapter had two outings (thanks to our great summer outing committee). The first was to the Paine Art Center in Oshkosh to view the Shoe Through the Ages exhibit and lunch, and the second outing was to the Butterfly House in Appleton and lunch. A great time was had!!
October is Founder's Month. There is a great deal of information on the ΑΔΚ International website, ways to celebrate, activities, etc. Check it out!
Our chapter is planning face-to-face meetings for the coming year. I certainly hope that we can do so and also that your chapter is able to do so, too. I would like to attend one of your meetings and look forward to meeting more of my sisters. Please contact me with details.
Chapter presidents please remind the chapter secretary to send me the minutes of your meetings. Thank you.
Our State Board fall meeting will be held on Saturday, October 9, and I'm hoping that representatives from each chapter will attend. We start with coffee and sweet rolls/doughnuts, proceed to the business meeting, take a lunch break (on your own-and I hear that the Nitty Gritty has very good food!), and finish the meeting. We try to finish by early afternoon. For those of you who have not attended a state board meeting, we'd love to see you there! And for those that have, we'd love to see you all again! I'm looking forward to seeing you all.
We are still in need of a president elect. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve. Please call/email me or Ann Ainslee, our new NCR IVP with any questions you may have. I'm sure that our immediate past president, Gayle Collins, would also be willing to answer any questions you may have. If you know of someone that would fill this position, please talk to her and encourage her to serve.
I would like you to
share any news, good or not so good, of our sisters and/or chapters in
the newsletter. Just email me the information and I will include it in
the newsletter with your permission.
Dates to remember:
- 9:00 am, Saturday, October 9, 2021-State Board Meeting, Nitty Gritty, Sun Prairie
- April 22-23, 2022-State Convention, Wintergreen Resort, Wisconsin Dells
- July 17-20, 2022-North Central Regional Conference, Frankenmuth, MI
I wish you all a very happy Labor Day!
Take care and stay safe,
Sonya Stevens
Wisconsin State President
