February+8,+2012

** Alpha Zeta State-DKG ** ** Xi Chapter ** ** February 8, 2012 ** ** Home of Carol Bennett- Covered Dish Dinner /Initiate’s Tea/ -5:00 **
 * Meeting 6:00 **
 * Welcome Guests **
 * Minutes **
 * **Thought for Today –Jane Flanagan – “Sisters” **
 * **Reading of Minutes – Motion to approve by Janel Schafer; second – Amy Gold Motion carried **
 * **Correspondence –Amy Gold – shared a letter from Sandi **
 * **Treasurer’s Report – Jane Flanagan Motion to approve by Jane Flanagan; Second – Janel Schafer Motion carried **
 * **Committee Reports : **
 * **Membership /Initiation – Carol Bennett- none at this time **
 * **Programs/Personal Growth – Kathy Reichert **
 * o **Sunday, Feb 26, 1PM, Plagido’s winery wine tasting $10 **
 * o **May 8th at library – Spring meeting Linda Zarich’s daughter will share her experiences **
 * o **Golden Feathers in Hammonton on the White Horse Pike, fundraiser shopping and dinner event for possible up-coming activity **
 * **Research/Expansion – Cathy Barrish **
 * **Scholarship – Cathy Barrish – Jane will receive her award/scholarship at convention **
 * **Social – Gail Harris and Natalie Morris- Thanks for organizing our meeting! **
 * **World Fellowship –Randi Levy **
 * **Convention- Judi- Please give forms and checks to Jane **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">*Book room under DKG at Doubletree before Feb 23rd, Pat Kennedy will fix banner and Cathy Barrish will bring banner to convention on Friday **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Community Service projects update. – Jane Flanagan **
 * o **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Jan 21st at rescue mission was enlightening and enjoyable, followed by lunch at White House Subs **
 * o **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Gilda’s Club, Friday, Feb 24- 5:30-7:30, self-esteem month, make snowflakes, put on tree, discuss how we are all unique like snowflakes, if you can make it contact Jane **
 * o **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">March 10th at Linda Zarich’s house we will be compiling the Women’s Center bags from 10AM to 12PM then going to lunch **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Yearbook – Randy Levy – please hand in any changes or updates **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Chapter Chatter- Amy Gold – e-mails are still being kicked back, so check yours so you can stay up-to-date. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">New Business– **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Donated books were categorized and given to Janel who will take them to the convention. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Please give photos to LILA, she is in the process of making biennium book and she does not have pictures from all of the events that we have had over the last two years **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">75th Anniversary of DKG – we need to gather the History of XI Chapter. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Elections/nominations – Natalie handed out ballots, voting took place, Natalie and Patty Carmen tallied votes and in-coming officers will be as follows **
 * o **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">President – Janel Schafer **
 * o **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Vice Pres – Jane Flanagan **
 * o **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Treasurer – Lynn Creelman **
 * o **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Recording Sec. – Linda Zarich **
 * o **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Corresponding Sec – Judi Marzolino **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Checking by-laws about reinstating past members, Cathy Foster can fill out a form and pay dues and will be a full member again. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lila’s Scrap-Away-Getaway on February 24th is looking for donations of baskets/giftcards/raffle/auction prizes **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">Old Business & FYIs – **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">March 7th, Wednesday at 5PM, Fun & Game Night – **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Home of Lou Schultz 120 Iron Forge Road
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">April 24 Executive Board meeting held at the home of Judi Marzolino **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">International Convention **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">New York, New York **July 24-28, __2012__**
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Keep Looking for New Members! **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you are not wearing your pin…$1.00 please! **


 * Motion to Adjourn Carol Bennet Second Amy Gold Motion carried. **