May+8,+2012

**Xi Chapter ** **May 8th, 2012 ** **Agenda **
 * Alpha Zeta State-DKG **
 * 1) **Flag Salute **
 * 2) **Welcome DKG President Roxanne Adinolfi **
 * 3) **A few words from our Alpha Zeta State President **
 * 4) **Thought for Today **–Jane Flanagan
 * 5) **Approval of Minutes: **Janel Schafer – Minutes sent by email
 * 6) **Correspondence **–Amy Gold
 * 7) **Treasurer’s Report – **Jane Flanagan
 * 8) **Committee Reports: **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Membership /Initiation: Thank you to Carol Bennett for your service to the chapter, and the initiate’s tea was splendid as usual. This committee will be led by Loretta Leyrer in the new biennium. Some upcoming events would be great opportunities to bring potential members.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Programs/Personal Growth: Kathy Reikert – Refer to the Calendar of Events XI 2012-2013. Thank you for organizing our trip to Plagido’s, it was enjoyed by all who attended, there and after! Looking forward to Sharrott winery on June 9th!
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Fundraising: Lila Williams – There will be no scrapbooking event this year due to a sufficient balance of funds. It is suggested that we plan on holding the event bi-annually.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Outreach & Service:
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Women's Center – Linda Zarych – Thank you those that gathered to build the bags.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Rescue Mission and Gilda’s Club – Jane Flanagan – Since our past experiences were so enjoyed by the sisters who participated; future dates have been added to our calendar.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">World Fellowship: Randi Levy – nothing at this time
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Legislative Action: Janel Schafer – Updates will continue to be sent as received by e-mail.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Scholarship <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> andResearch/Expansion: <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Kathy Barish – Don’t forget the next round of applications are due in September. We will take over Toni Aurelia’s gift next Spring - $50 for an 8th grader. Next year will also begin a $250 scholarship for a senior who plans on majoring in education, dedicated to the memory of all passed Xi chapter members. If interested in being a part of this committee, contact Kathy B. More information will be available at our next meeting.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Convention: Lou Schultz – All sisters who attended had a tremendous time.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Highlights include: Basket raffle (Lou’s creations for this year were beautiful!), Friday night happy hour, Lunch at McCormick and Schmick’s, shopping, Saturday night pajama party, and Sunday lunch at Harold’s
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Archives: *new* Chair – Lou Schultz
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Members – Kathy Barish, Monica Taylor, Helen Hudson, Pat Kennedy, Caroline Genna, Francis Hamilton, and Sandra SantaMaria
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Social – Gail Harris and Natalie Morris- Thanks for all of your hard work!
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Presentation of Awards: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Teacher of the Year – Amy Gold
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Scholarship winner – Jane Flanagan
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Rose Award – Janel Schafer
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Key Award – Gail Harris
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Installation of Officers Ceremony: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Led by membership chair Carol Bennet and Alpha Zeta State President Roxanne Adinolfi
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">XI Outgoing Officers: Biennium 2010-2012 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">President- Judi Mazolino
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Vice-President- Lila Williams
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Treasurer – Jane Flanagan
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Recording Secretary – Janel Schafer
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Corresponding Secretary - Amy Gold
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">XI Incoming Officers: Biennium 2012-2014 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">President- Janel Schafer
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Vice-President- Jane Flanagan
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Treasurer – Lynn Creelman
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Recording Secretary – Linda Zarych
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Corresponding Secretary- Judi Marzolino
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Program: **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Stefanie Zarych – Stefanie will be sharing her experiences in Haiti
 * 2) **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Old Business: **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">None at this time
 * 3) **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">New Business: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Calendar of events for 2012-2013
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Pin Ribbon holder- Orders are being taken, see sign-up board circling the room
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">National Convention: NYC July 23-27
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Motion to Adjourn **

<span style="font-family: georgia,serif; line-height: 24px;">**Download a copy of the agenda and 2012-2013 calendar here - **