October+11,+2011

**Xi Chapter ** **October 11, 2011 Minutes **
 * Alpha Zeta State-DKG **
 * Atlantic County Library Mays Landing - 5:00 PM **
 * 5:45 Meeting **
 * 6:30 Program: 30th Birthday Celebration – BRING A GUEST PLEASE!!!! Display of pictures, President’s books, and memorabilia of XI’s past 30 years… I need everyone’s help…Please bring in your photos and books for the display! **
 * Agenda: **
 * **Thought for the Day: Jane Flanagan made us all smile with "How to Stay Young." **
 * **Welcome & Introduce Visitors: none **
 * **Vote for the approval of Minutes: Motion by Lila Williams, Kathy Barrish second, vote approved. **
 * **Correspondence: Amy Gold ( **Please Update emails) We are invited back to Gilda's Club
 * **Treasure’s Report- Dues are due $65 - a small price to pay for the valuable fellowship, professional opportunities, and connecting with old friends and acquaintances. Report given. Motion to approve Helen Hudson, second Pat Kennedy; vote passed. **
 * Committee Reports: **
 * **Membership /Initiation – Carol Bennett- Encouraged members to invite educators in various roles. Carol is looking for someone interested in taking over her position that she can train over the next year. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Programs/Personal Growth – Kathy Reichert, Janel Schafer - Spring meeting Floral Design class in Hammonton, dinner first at Chinese restaurant. Possible presentation by Linda Zarich's daughter about her volunteer work in Haiti and donation to her work. Group will gather a box of items to send with her on her next trip this fall. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Research/Expansion – Cathy Barrish **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Scholarship – Cathy Barrish (Deadlines) Elizabeth M. Bozarth Award, due Dec. 1st, www.deltakappagamma.org Margaret Able Scholarship in process of being created, more news to come. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Social – Gail Harris and Natalie Morris- Thanks for organizing our meeting and successful e-mail sign-up process. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">World Fellowship – Randi is taking over this committee. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Convention- Lou, Schultz - We are in charge of yearbook and display boards. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Legislation/Professional Affairs- Call the committee to stop changes to Medicare and Social Security. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Yearbook-Randy Levy - Jane is handing out Yearbooks, give updates to Randy. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Exhibits/Record Book – Lila Williams thanked those that gave pictures and encouraged more donations. Please remember to identify photos, location and those present. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Chapter Chatter- Amy Gold - Looking for fundraiser and good works by chapters. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Fundraisers & Sister to Sister– Lila Williams <span style="color: red; font-family: 'times new roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">New Date for scrapbook event Nov.5th **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">(Come ready to sign up for a duty for the event) Mark your calenders! Be sure to sign up to donate or volunteer time and encourage friends to come and participate. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Service Projects: Linda Zarych & Natalie Morris - Women's Center, slip on sandals and sweat suits in XL and XXL. Jane gave a report of our night at Gilda's over the summer, Noogieland would like us to come back. On Saturday, January 21st we are going to volunteer at the Rescue Mission preparing and serving a meal to the residents. **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">New Business: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">We now have money in our account, what do we want to do with it? **
 * 1) **OC teacher passed leaving a teen daughter in need. Amy will get back to us with more info.**
 * 2) **Scholarship fund - Tony Aurelia $200, should we create a HS scholarship to future teacher. Kathy Barrish will contact Oakcrest guidance for more info.**
 * 3) **More to Rescue Mission**
 * 4) **Donate to Gilda's**
 * 5) **Tutoring program - in conjunction with HTEA, PTA, community groups, NHS, Big Brother/Big Sister. Janel will contact HTEA, Hess admin.**
 * Discussion tabled until next meeting and more information can be collected.**
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">NY City Food Tasting Oct 22 $49.…1 ticket for sale, Contact Jane Flanagan or Lila Williams bus from Tom's River 7:45 or 8:00, tour at 11:00, 3 hours of Greenwich Village. Some are returning, early some will stay. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Baskets… Lou is creating baskets based on all things DKG. 2 pin guards available for 15.50 each. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Old Business & FYIs: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Next meeting at Janel's on Thursday, December 1st, 5PM. We will be collecting for catered dinner from Marcello's. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Book Swap $1.00 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">International Convention **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">New York, New York **July 24-28, __2012__**
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Convention: March 23, 24, 25, 2011 **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Doubletree in Somerset/ Discussion **__Start saving now so we can all share in the events.__**