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Alphamusings T he Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Vol.
72, No. 3 M ONTANA STATE ORGANIZATION M arch 2019
Montana State Organization WelcomesJune Bowers,
Member-at-Large
to the State Convention in Great Falls. June Bowers is a 42 year
member ofDKG and the 2016-2020 Member-at-Large. She believes that a
member mustshare their time, talents, energy andresources with the
Society in order torecognize and reap the benefits given bythe
Society. Living her beliefs, June hasparticipated at all levels of
the Society,including chair of the Personal Growthand Services
Committee, MembershipCommittee, and the Arts & HumanitiesJury.
In addition, she has served as NW
Regional Director and president of the Nebraska State
Organization. Residing in Falls City, NE, June is an active member
of IotaChapter and is an involved citizen of Falls City serving as
presidentof the District 56 School Board, director of the Methodist
ChurchChoir, treasurer for the SE Area Nebraska Retired School
Personneland also works as a substitute teacher. “I challenge each
of you to be a part of building the success andfuture of The Delta
Kappa Gamma Society International! DKG ismoving forward while
embracing our vision of being LeadingWomen Educators Impacting
Education Worldwide.”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Plan to attend the Montana State
Organization ConventionConvention Chairman Rebecca Marinko,
State 1st Vice President
Plans are coming together and the State Convention
PlanningCommittee is excited to invite you to the 2019 Montana
StateOrganization Convention at the Hilton Garden Inn in Great
Falls onApril 26-28. In addition to inspirational speakers and
programs, theconvention will also include an induction ceremony to
welcome newmembers to DKG and a training session for chapter
treasurers toaddress changes being made at the international level.
The international representative, June Bowers, is a vibrant,dynamic
speaker who is sure to provide wisdom and motivation forconvention
attendees. Plan to arrive early on Friday to enjoy the formal tea
beingprovided by Omega Chapter at Central Christian Church at
1025Central Avenue. There are also plans in the works to hold
theSaturday evening banquet at a special Great Falls location. Call
now and make your room reservations. The Hilton GardenInn
experienced an internal communication glitch earlier, but thathas
been resolved and the reservation block is now available at
(406)452-1000. It will be open right up to the convention
date.Registration forms for the convention will available on the
statewebsite shortly. See you soon!!
The 2019-2021 Biennium Nominees for the Montana State
Organization
Leadership Positions are: Chairman Mary Meissner (Omega)
p p p p p p p p p p p p p p President: Rebecca Marinko (Rho)
First Vice President: Lorran Depner (Alpha Gamma)Second Vice
President: Mavis Peterson (Omega)
Recording Secretary: Sharon “Cookie” Bashor (Rho)Corresponding
Secretary: Genelle Hocevar (Delta)
p p p p p p p p p p p p p p These candidates are dedicated long
time members of DKG.Each of them has served as president of their
chapter. Each of themhas served on the state level as an officer or
committee chairman.Add advanced degrees and endorsements to their
list ofaccomplishments along with enthusiasm for this
organization.
You will not be disappointed in this slate of officers!
PresidentRebecca Marinko (Rho) First Vice President is currently
Lorran Depner (Alpha Gamma)
First Vice President has served in many capacities and her music
abilities have always been appreciated.
Second Vice President Mavis Peterson (Omega) has been chairman
of the Personal Growth and Recording Secretary Services Committee.
Sharon ‘Cookie’ Bashor (Rho)
Is currently the chairman of the History Committee.
Corresponding Secretary Genelle Hocevar (Delta) is chairman of
the State Scholarship Committee.
Nominations from the floor will be accepted at the
StateConvention.
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DEADLINES AND DATES TO REMEMBERFor 2019
April 12 - Deadline for early registration for State
ConventionApril 23 - Deadline to have articles in the May 2019
issue of May Alphamusings.April 26-28 - Montana State Organization
State Convention - Hilton Garden Inn - Great Falls A block of rooms
are available at the Hilton Garden Inn (406) 452-1000June 30 - End
of the 2017-2019 bienniumJuly 10-12, 2019 - Leadership Conference
formerly known as the Northwest Regional Conference, Des Moines,
Iowa
CONNECTING, MOVING
FORWARD AND FOCUSING ON MEMBERSHIP”
by
Alpha Mu StatePresident
Audrey Collins
Spring Ahead....Hopefully, SOON! This sentiment leads me to
perhaps the most important part ofmy theme, MOVING FORWARD. I hope
that you areconsidering this aspect for all of your chapters. I
would suggestthat we can look for new members, new leaders and new
ideas. I’ve shared many suggestions for new members and I amhearing
some encouraging reports. We have chapters gainingnew members,
which is very exciting. I love to think that thereare new women
enjoying the many benefits of DKGmembership! We have also had a
positive report fromInternational regarding our membership. Our
total membershiphas not increased, but the rate of decrease has
improved. I viewthat as a first step for our state to build upon.
Keep up the goodwork building your chapters! As we work to add new
members, we must also focus ongrowing new leaders. I’ve said it
before, but I’ll say it again. Ourorganization cannot move forward
without LEADERSHIP.Providing these opportunities is one benefit of
membership butwe must encourage individuals to take advantage of
what isavailable to them. We can’t expect to recruit ready-made
leadersbut we should be nurturing them. These paths are very
individualand may move along a path of chapter responsibilities and
officesto state involvement in committees and projects.
Ultimately,wouldn’t it be great to be in a position where we
aren’t“recycling” chapter presidents and we have a list of names
ofwomen looking for opportunities to serve as committee chairsand
officers for the state organization. I think this is a worthygoal
for all of us. New ideas are vital to the survival and success of
ourorganization. We must respond to changes in expectations of
ourmembers and potential members. The field of education is notwhat
it used to be. Demands placed upon teachers are not whatthey used
to be. Our organization cannot be what it used to be.Each chapter
needs to respond to change and create change in itsown way.
International has many tools available to assist inprocessing
change and strengthening chapters. Your state officersand leaders
will also support these efforts if you call upon them. In closing,
I encourage each of you to think about newmembers, new leaders and
new ideas. Make your own “to do”list, dream sheet, whatever works
for you to reflect on whatyou’d like to accomplish/help
facilitate/participate in, etc. in yourDKG membership. Consider
what you can do to improve yourchapter, what connections you want
to build or re-kindle, what
you can gain from attending State Convention April 26-28 inGreat
Falls, what resources you might want to utilize from
theinternational website...the possibilities are endless. As
always, please get in touch with me if there is anything I cando to
assist you or encourage you in your DKG journey.
Montana State Organization 2019-2021 Biennium
Nominees for the Nomination Committee
Nancy Cormier (Alpha Alpha) Leola Tusler (Alpha)
In this issue . . .Convention News 1
Nominees for 2019-2021 Biennium 1 & 2 President’s Message
2
Dates to Remember 2 Committee Reports 3 & 4
White Roses 5State Convention Registration form 6
http://www.dkg.org
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Reminders from the State TreasurerMontana State Organization
Treasurer Maureen Watt (Omicron)
Dues Processing Procedure... Training for chapter treasurers
will be provided at State Convention. All chapters should have
arepresentative there to learn about the dues processing. This
should be the chapter treasurer or the personwho will be doing the
processing. You will need your membership number to start. If you
don’t knowit, you may contact me at 406-563-2031 or
[email protected]. The chapter treasurer needs to have
access to the DKG website. Here are the steps that you mayfollow:
The DKG website available to all of our members (www.dkg.org)
already includes an accountset up for you. Simply sign in where
prompted or use the “sign in” button in the top right side of
thewebsite. Your username is your six digit member ID and the
default password is dkg2014society. Once you have logged in, please
change your password to a preferred one in the My Account areaunder
the My DKG tab. You can also create a profile, choose to be a part
of the social communities andaccess the members-only directory. You
can also verify your contact information, including email,
andmodify it where necessary.
Effective November 6, 2018 Because of changes in security
standards and system upgrades, users must modify their passwordsto
meet the new security requirements. Passwords MUST now include
seven (7) characters - includingat least one letter and one number.
I would encourage all treasurers to log onto the website and choose
Chapter Connect in the redportion of the page. You will see four
PowerPoint Presentations. The three that you need to review
are:Overview New Dues Training for US Treasurer, Treasurer Practice
Site, Dues Processing and theTreasurer Practice Site-Add, Transfer
and Reinstate. This will help you to learn about the new process.At
the convention, I will be available to help you get started.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:Membership
2nd Vice President Doris Tollefson (Alpha Zeta)
Chapters should be well into their DKG year with projects and
activities happening right and left.Hopefully, new members have
been invited and initiated. It would be a meaningful gesture if
your newmembers were invited to attend the state convention in
Great Falls on April 26-28. It would be evenbetter if someone could
bring a whole car load of members to the convention. They are fun
and arelearning experiences not only for long time members but also
for new members. Has your chapter updated member biographical data
sheets recently? If you cannot remember the lasttime they were
updated, then it is time to drag them out and update them. If
Member Biographical DataSheet is a foreign term for you, then your
chapter certainly needs to complete one for each member. Theforms
can be downloaded from the DKG website. If you have not visited the
DKG website, this is what you need to do to find Form 82, the
MemberBiographical Data Sheet. Log in to the “Member Home” part of
the website by clicking on those wordsat the top of the Home Page.
A new screen will appear, and type in your member number found on
yourmember card you received when you paid your dues. Then create a
password, if you have not alreadydone so, using at least seven (7)
characters including at least one letter and one number. Once you
areon the Member Home page, click on Forms; then click on
Membership, and finally Form 82. Downloadthe form and make copies
for every member in your chapter. Have every member fill out this
form and return it to the chapter president or the
membershipchairman. You can take time at a meeting to complete Form
82, and after that once a year, update theforms. Mailing addresses,
email addresses, and phone numbers change, and by updating Form 82,
your information is correct and up-to-date. Also, make sure that
your emergency contact information iscurrent. It is important to
know who to contact in the case of an emergency. As you may or may
not know, DKG now offers a new membership category: Collegiate
member. Forthose chapters in or near areas that have colleges,
universities or centers for higher learning, this is agreat
opportunity to tap into a new and refreshing resource. Offering
membership to young womenpursuing a career in education not only
helps grow our membership but also shows support to youngwomen who
often need some support. Expanding our circle of membership
certainly makes it an excitingtime to be in DKG.
Alpha Mu State Officers2017-2019
President:Audrey Collins, OmicronPO Box 394Drummond MT
59832-0394(406) 288-3162(406) 544-7479
[email protected]
1st Vice-President:Rebecca Marinko, Rho2622 16th Ave. S.Great
Falls MT 59404(406) 897-4901
[email protected]
2nd Vice-President:Doris Tollefson, Alpha ZetaPO Box 296Hinsdale
MT 59241-0296(406)[email protected]
Recording Secretary:LaVonne Borgreen, Zeta120 Sunset
StreetLewistown MT 59457-2225(406) 538-4301
[email protected]
Corresponding Secretary: Ruth Anne Wilson-Jones, Phi276 Noland
DriveHamilton, MT 59840-3429(406) [email protected]
Treasurer:Maureen Watt, Omicron1112 Heather DriveAnaconda MT
59711-2634(406) 563-2031
[email protected]
Parliamentarian:
Immediate Past President:Joan Micheletti, Tau2939 St. Johns
AveBillings MT 59106-6643(406) [email protected]
Webmaster:Eva English, IotaPO Box 963Harlem MT 59526-0963(406)
[email protected]
State EditorJoyce English, Alpha ZetaPO Box 216Hinsdale MT
59241-0216(406) [email protected]
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Expansion Chairman Madalen Sugrue, (Omicron)
The Expansion Committee stands at the ready to carry out
theduties assigned to them to assist in establishing new chapters
andsupporting existing chapters. Our state has not established a
new chapter in a very long timeand we have had chapters dissolve
before any intervention couldoccur. Membership is an undeniable
challenge. However, withchanges in our governing documents made at
our last internationalconvention, collegiate membership is now a
possibility. This may bean avenue to consider when looking for
members. It could be a wayof establishing a chapter in an area
where none currently exist orstrengthening a chapter that is
struggling. The Expansion Committeewould encourage you to consider
this option. We would also invite everyone to utilize the resources
availablefrom International to strengthen your chapter. Here is a
link from theDKG website that would go a long way in assessing and
buildingchapters:
https://www.dkg.org/DKGMember/Resources/ChapterStrengthening.aspx.
You can find it on the website by logging in asa member, going to
Tools, clicking on Chapter Tools, clicking onChapter Strengthening
and scrolling down to Strategies for aPositive Chapter Environment.
It’s very comprehensive and hassome great ideas. There are many
other resources there as well.There really is no reason to
re-invent the wheel! As always, our committee, along with the
membershipcommittee, and state offices are available o assist you
and supportyour chapter in any way possible. Please call upon us if
we can beof any help.
HistoryChairman Sharon ‘Cookie’ Bashor (Rho)
Chapter Presidents, please remind your history/scrapbook
chairthat the second page of the scrapbook for the State
President’s bookis due by State Convention or before if you have it
finished. Manythanks for those that have already sent the first
page! Now, we all need to get organized and finish up our DKG year
ina positive productive manner by getting the scrapbook
pagescompleted. My goal is to have each chapter represented in
thePresident’s book. Could you please help by gathering materials
andcompleting the required pages. If you have questions, please
contactme at [email protected].
MusicChairman Lorran Depner (Alpha Gamma)
DKG has a wonderful history of song using music as a basis
formeetings and ceremonies. There have been many songbookspublished
that cover every aspect of membership in theorganization. Whether
it is honoring our country and flag, officerprocessions, break
time, meal time, ceremonies, or the end of day.DKG has used music
to help events run with continuity. Our statehas very talented and
capable vocalists and instrumentalists thathave dedicated hours to
providing music over the years for theseevents. The music committee
is going to work hard making suremusic is a big part of the
upcoming convention, providing thisseamless continuity for the
event. There are plans for a Convention Choir and music is
beingselected that goes along with our convention theme. Depending
oninterest at our rehearsal, we will prepare selections for a
banquetperformance or if we lack participation, we will brainstorm
alternatemusical activities to enhance our time together.
DKG is a changing organization. It is up to us as key
womeneducators to keep up with these changes and adapt as
necessary.Music is needed at our events - it is uplifting for the
body and souland it is at the root of who we are. Change is
inevitable - let us useour voices and instruments to bring everyone
together for thecommon purpose of our organization.
ScholarshipsChairman Genelle Hocevar (Delta)
Congratulations! The Scholarship Committee awarded twoMontana
State Organization Scholarships in the amount of$1,000.00 to Leesa
Halcro and $1,000.00 to Megan Schaak of Delta Chapter in Great
Falls. Leesa Halcro is enrolled in graduate classes through
theUniversity of California, San Diego Extension Program. She
islearning best practices in classroom management,
updatedtechnology and more paths to help students think, read and
writelike historians. Megan is in her second year of her Masters
Degree in the area ofLearning and Technology. Megan has learned new
tools andtechniques to increase technology integration skills
whileincorporating Instructional Design Principles. Both applicants
are very involved at the chapter level andcontribute a lot of their
time to education and their community. TheScholarship Committee was
very impressed with these two finerecipients. A special thank you
to the Scholarship Committee, Kathy Stuart(Delta), LaVonne Borgreen
(Zeta) and Cathy Stone (Alpha) for theirtime in this process.
Purposes ofTHE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY
INTERNATIONAL1. To unite women educators of the world in
genuinespiritual fellowship.2. To honor women who have given or who
evidence apotential for distinctive service in any field
ofeducation.3. To advance the professional interest and position
ofwomen in education.4. To initiate, endorse and support desirable
legislationor other suitable endeavors in the interests ofeducation
and of women educators.5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding
womeneducators in pursuing graduate study and to grantfellowships
to non-member women educators.6. To stimulate the personal and
professional growthof members and to encourage their participation
inappropriate programs of action.7. To inform the members of
current economic, social,political and educational issues so that
they mayparticipate effectively in a world society.
https://www.dkg.org/DKGhttps://www.dkg.org/DKGhttps://www.dkg.org/DKGhttps://www.dkg.org/DKGhttps://www.dkg.org/DKGhttps://www.dkg.org/DKGhttps://www.dkg.org/DKGmailto:[email protected].
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2019 ConventionApril 26-28
Hilton Garden Inn in Great Falls.Find the registration form for
the convention on page 6
and on line at: http://alphamustate.weebly.com Make your room
reservation at the Hilton Garden Inn
by calling (406) 452-1000
WHITE ROSES OF
REMEMBRANCE “A Moment to Remember...
A lifetime to Honor.”
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Jewel Halverson, Alpha Alpha,
February 9, 2019 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Jewel Halverson1932-2019
Jewel ‘Julie’ Halverson was born May14, 1932. She grew up on a
ranch inGrove Creek Valley near Fishtail,Montana, the youngest
child of Martinand Ida Mattson. She had many pleasantmemories of
her early education startingin a typical Montana rural
one-roomschool. She had a culture shock as herparents retired from
the ranch and moved
to Billings. Her education continued at Lincoln Junior
High,Billings Senior and Eastern Montana College. Her parents
werevery pro-education and strong school supporters. Both Julie and
herolder sister ended up as teachers. During college, she was
active in drama and editor of thecollege newspaper. Julie met her
future husband, Earl, in collegeand they married on August 16,
1952. After Julie and her husbandEarl moved to Harlowton, Montana,
she wasn’t allowed to teach inthe same school system as her
husband. She worked as a steno clerkand other jobs before becoming
a stay-at-home mom for their sonMark and their daughter Lori. Earl
was a longtime principal atLincoln and Lewis and Clark Junior High
Schools. Wanting herchildren to have the same higher education
opportunities, Juliereturned to EMC in the seventies, specializing
in Early ChildhoodEducation. She embraced the non-traditional
student role andbecame known as the “Lollies” (little old ladies).
Billings Schoolsintroduced kindergarten in 1975; she was one of the
40 teachershired. It was a wild beginning at Newman School. Julie’s
energy,enthusiasm and positive attitude helped her stay in this
challengingposition for 20 years. Julie retired from the classroom
in 1995. Julie belonged to many professional organizations: The
DeltaKappa Gamma Society International, NEA, BEA, Midland
EmpireReading Council and National Reading Council. She was an
activepart of many district committees: art, social studies,
computer,science, English, report card revision and library review.
She wasa trainer for the Second Step program for both teachers and
parents.Julie received the District Golden Apple Award in 1987.
This wasespecially gratifying because the nomination came from the
schoolhousekeeper who collected letters from countless former
students.It was amazing to find out what students remembered
aboutkindergarten. Julie was a lifelong learner, active after
retirement in Sow andGrow Garden Club, Audubon, Zoo Montana
horticultural board,
Global Grannies and water exercise. She was an avid reader and
acrossword puzzle maniac! Julie and her husband Earl
enjoyedretirement in Billings and celebrated 66 years together.
Juliepromoted education through her fun, story-filled life.
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Mission StatementThe Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
promotesprofessional and personal growth of women educators
andexcellence in education.
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The members of the Alpha Mu State of The Delta Kappa Gamma
SocietyInternational promote quality education and the professional
development ofMontana women educators.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Communicate with International
Headquarters:
888 / 762-4685 (toll-free in Canada, U.S.) 512 / 478-5748 FAX:
512 / 478-3961
web site address: www.dkg.org
Address to go directly to the Montana web
site:http://alphamustate.weebly.com
Alpha Mu State is now on Facebook! “LIKE” and follow us for all
updates: Alpha Mu State, The Delta Kappa
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MONTANA STATE ORGANIZATION
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Vol. 72, No.3, March 2019
Joyce English, Editor, PO Box 216, Hinsdale MT 59241
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Montana State Organization Convention Registration
April 26-28, 2019 -- Hilton Garden Inn, Great Falls, Montana
“Honor the Past, Embrace the Future”
Name _____________________________________ Chapter
__________________________________
Address _________________________________________City/Zip Code
_________________________
Email address or phone number for registration confirmation
__________________________________
Mail registration to: Kathy Stuart, 805 E 50th St S, Great
Falls, MT 59405
Make checks payable to: Montana State Organization - DKG
Members attending must pay the registration fee even if they do
not stay for all events.
_____ Registration postmarked by April 12,
2019………………………………………………………………………….$50
_____Registration postmarked after April 12, 2019
……………………………………………………………………….$75
Please check the functions you will attend:
_____Friday Night Social - Tea Party Hosted by Omega Chapter
………………………………………………….…No Charge
_____Past State Presidents, State Officers, and Catherine
Nutterville Award Recipients Dinner…….…………………….$ 17
(By invitation only)
_____Saturday Breakfast……………………………………………………………………………….………
……………$13
Creamy yogurt served with granola, fresh fruit, muffin &
coffee or tea
_____Birthday Luncheon ……………………………………………………………………
………………….……………$15
Deli Sandwich Buffet, seasoned homemade potato chips, tossed
green salad & birthday cake
_____Banquet Buffet……………………………………………………………………………………
……………………$30
Roast beef with gravy, chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes,
tossed salad, fruit salad,
dessert & coffee or tea
_____Sunday Breakfast ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…….
$17
Scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, fruit Danish &
coffee or tea
Total Enclosed…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..$
_______
Note any dietary restrictions here:
________________________________________________________________________
Tax and gratuity are included in each meal per Hilton Garden Inn
policy. No meal reservations added after April 20th .
Cancellation Policy:
A. People who must cancel will receive a refund for unguaranteed
functions provided written request or a phone call,
followed by a letter of confirmation, is received by the
registration chairman prior to April 15, 2019.
B. Processing fee of $10 will be retained on all cancellations,
regardless of when they are received.
Check one of the following:
_____State Officer/Related Personnel _____Past State President
_____State Committee Chairman
_____Member _____Chapter President _____Chapter Committee
Chairman
_____Guest _____Retired Guest (Registration fee is waived, they
may pay for meals only)
Name of guest: _______________________________________
We will offer renewal units for the workshops.
Room Reservation: Call Hilton Garden Inn directly at
406-452-1000 and press 0 on the menu to go directly to the right
department.
Ask for the Delta Kappa Gamma room block. Rates for a standard
room: $139 per night.
Joyce English, Editor, PO Box 216, Hinsdale MT 59241
[email protected]