The News from Nu Chapter

Texas State Organization

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Nu Chapter # 13 Area 7 Alpha State, Texas Hays and Blanco Counties
Volume 1 No. 2 September, 2015
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of
women educators and excellence in education.
2014-2016 International Theme 85 Years and Beyond: Advancing Key Women Educators for Life
2015-2017 TSO Theme The Heart of the Society is Its Members
Editor: Nadyne Gartman www.nadynedkg@gmail.com

State President Marilyn Gregorys Logo

Meeting Focus: Members and prospective

members will learn more about DKG.
Inspiration: Margie Harmon
Meal: Cookies, nuts, mints, and punch
provided by Nu Officers. Music: The Delta
Kappa Gamma song
Notes: The upcoming Field Trip to Johnson City
Science Mill

(This is an extra meeting time in October

for the purpose listed.)
Sunday, October 4, 2015
San Marcos Public Library, San Marcos, Texas
Reception: 1:004:00 P.M.
Reception for Prospective Members
Program Purpose: To inform prospective
members about the benefits of belonging to
DKG.
Society Purposes: # 1, # 3, # 6.
Program Summary: Past State President Joanne
Davis will provide information about
International President Dr. Lyn Schmids new
initiative.

The red rose is our flower. The chapter

pin is to be worn when attending any
activity where our Society is recognized,
such as chapter meetings or other
organization activities.
Choose a specific day of the week, and
wear your chapter pin over your heart.
Have your elevator speech ready to
share with anyone who asks about it!

BE AWARE OF CHANGE OF TIME AND DATE!

FIELD TRIP!!
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Johnson City Science Mill, Johnson City, Texas
10:00 A.M. tour: Meal to follow
Program Title: Treat Yourself to a Field Trip
Program Purpose: To tour and expand our
knowledge concerning the new facility
Society Purposes: # 1, # 3, # 6, # 7.
Program Summary: Science Mill personnel will
introduce the facility and its purposes.
Meeting Focus: To learn more about the facility
Meal: Members bring sack lunch or enjoy a
Dutch Treat at the Lady Bird Land Caf.
Notes: In November, bring food items for
the World Fellowship Silent Auction.
Instead of the white elephant auction of times
past, we will be auctioning homemade goodies
just in time to help with your Thanksgiving
preparations or Christmas gift giving.

Nancy Newton and Joanne Davis with the

Texas DKG banner at SWRC in Wichita.
Past presidents of TSO
**************
Joanne Davis will be our guest at the
October 4 meeting to introduce DKG to
prospective members

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Theta State Organization Officers

Marilyn Gregory
President
Patti Belknap
1st VP
Cookee Johnson
2nd VP
Shalan Inmon
Rec. Sec.
Sandi Causey
Cor. Sec.
Kathryn Wright
Parliamentarian
Immediate
Nancy Newton
PP/Expansion
Betty Vines
Exec. Sec/Treas
Carolyn Grantham ASTEF Pres.

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
Jenny Turney
Beatrice Ellison
Earnestine Kincaid
Pam Starr
Laverne Rydell
Gracie Rocha

Area 7

Area Coordinator Carol Young Rose

Straight from Sandra

We've all heard the following familiar
phrases---"Their Salad Days," "Going out on
a Limb," "Their Golden Years,"---but, have
you ever wondered about their origins and
what they mean, or how they may apply to
you and DKG?
In Shakespeare's, Anthony and Cleopatra,
Cleopatra is quoted as saying, "My salad
days, When I was green in judgment."
We've all been there, right? We all went
through times of inexperience and
uncertainty in our youth.
We lived
through and survived many experiences
which also helped to enrich us.
In the early years of our Society, I'm sure
our sage Founders felt some form of
inexperience and uncertainty, too, but, they
persevered, and their persistence lead to
the greatness of our organization. Did
they, "Go out on a Limb?" Probably.
Have you? How did it make you
feel---Scared? Worried? Happy with the
outcome?

It is also said that the "Golden Years" apply

to those of a certain age; usually those are
defined by AARP as, Senior Citizens. With
DKG being 86 this year, it is certainly
experiencing its "Golden Years." And, we
must remember that these "Golden Years"
are also the ones when some of us are at
the peak of our abilities. We are never too
old to learn and DKG continues to offer us
many opportunities for learning new things
and keeping up with our ever changing
world.
Will this year mark your, "Salad Days" in
DKG? Will it be your year to, "Go out on a
Limb" for DKG? Will you reap the benefits
of your DKG, "Golden Years?" I think you
should try for all three. I have a feeling
you will be glad you did.

Each year of every DKG biennium begins

our" Salad Days" as new officers,
committees and members are introduced.
Do we sometimes flounder? Perhaps, but,
by working together we are introduced to
teamwork and teamwork leads to
success--just count all the ways our chapter
has grown this past year and looks forward
to new growth. Everyone has had a vital
part in how our chapter has grown and I
thank you.

NU MEETING DATES, 2015-2016

Monday, September 14, 2015, FBC, Kyle, 6:00 P.M.
Sunday, October 4, 2015, San Marcos Public Library, 1:00
P.M.
Saturday, October 17, 2015, Science Mill, Johnson City,
10:00 A.M.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015, Chapel in the Hills,
Wimberley, 6:00 P.M.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015, Wimberley Life Care, 5:00
P.M.
Saturday, January 23, 2016, Tri-Chapter Social
New Braunfels, 11:00 A.M.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016, Horizon Bay, San Marcos,
6:00 P.M.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016, Miller Middle School, San
Marcos, 5:30 P.M.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016, Episcopal Church Hall, Blanco,
6:00 P.M.

How can DKG members take care of their

own? The answer might be very simple.
Contact members personally
Acknowledge every member's
past/present/future contributions
Affirm all members' value
Seek the opinions of all members on changes
they would like to see
Involve members in a program, project or activity
Invite members to share a talent, skill or idea

Nu Chapter Officers

Extend a personal invitation to each member to

state, regional and international meetings

Pres:

Ensure that each member has an opportunity to

"serve" each biennium

Sandra Morales

1st. VP:
Loretta Eiben
nd
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VP:
Charlotte Evans
Rec. Sec: Kathy Carriker
Cor.Sec:
Robin Estepp
Treasurer: Tonda Frady
Immediate Past President/
Parliamentarian: Dr. Barbara Pevoto

Share international information with all members

to increase the feeling of being in the loop
Recognize some members may need/want
something but won't ask
Encourage members regardless of their
presumed emotional/professional strength
Connect with those who rarely participate,
appear uninvolved, or who sit alone at meetings
Treat all members as you would like to be treated
Used by permission of Beverly Helms Past
International President

Regional/International Events
87th Texas State Convention
Frisco Convention Center
Frisco, Texas
June 23 - 25, 2016
88th Texas State Convention
Hyatt Regency Houston
Houston, Texas
June 22 - 24, 2017

Regional/International Events
2016 International Convention
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention
Center
Nashville, Tennessee
July 5-9, 2016
Southwest Regional Conference 2017
Hawaii
Steve, Biscuit and I had a wonderful 5100 mile
trip in our motor home over 26 days in June and
July. We travelled through twenty-one states
and visited ten groups of family and friends in
Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York,
Vermont, and New Hampshire. Our ultimate
destination was Maine, a state I had never
seen. We enjoyed Acadia National Park, Bar
Harbor, a visit to LL Bean, and, of course, some
lobster and local brews. Our next big trip will
take us to a couple of the seven states still on
my list to visit North and South Dakota. (Both
pictures were taken in Acadia National Park,
Maine.) Shared by Susan Pulis.

2018 International Convention

JW Marriott Austin
Austin, Texas
July 16-20, 2018
(Those members interested in helping with
this convention, please contact JoAnn
Brooks at joannbrooks@verizon.net.)

Just a sample of one of the handmade items which will be

auctioned at the November meeting! These will be
handcrafted by Melynda Caudle for the auction.
Melynda is Nadynes daughter.

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Nadyne Gartman: Delta Kappa Gamma has
been a major part of my life for almost forty years.
I previously held all offices in my local chapters
as well as several at the state level including
state president NM 2007-2009.
At this time I am serving as
Past-President Theta (NM) State, Theta State
Webmaster, Lambda NM Webmaster, Nu
Chapter TX Webmaster, Nu TX News Editor
and TX Liaison US Forum. You see how easy
it is to say, Yes. to your Nominating
Committee!

CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
U.S. GOVERNMENT CONTACT
INFORMATION can be obtained
through Congressional
Switchboard 1-866-327-8670 [this is a
toll free number]. You can contact
your Congressman and Senator
through this number without paying
long distance charges.

FILL YOUR BUCKET WITH CASH AND

SAVINGS Through Non-dues Revenue
You can raise money for chapter projects without
increasing dues or fees. You can get support from
sources other than members. You can support
DKG at no cost extra to you. You can find good
buys and discounts available to DKG members.
Here are some practical, innovative, and proven
strategies for filing your bucket with cash and
savings.

Email access and addresses

http://www.house.gov/ for members
of the House of Representatives
http://www.senate.gov/ for members
of the U.S. Senate
White House 1-202-456-1111
FIVE CONSTITUENT CONTACTS
WILL CAUSE A LEGISLATOR TO PAY
SERIOUS ATTENTION TO A GIVEN
ISSUE. (US FORUM)

Support for Chapter Projects from Sources

Other than Chapter Members
(Choose sources that will appeal to your chapter
and work in your community.)
Apply for a DKG grant.
1.Educational Foundation project grants
2. State organization grants to chapters
(From NDRC handout)

DKG newest chapter in Panama.

Welcome to our new sisters. Jeannette
Zuniga shared the picture.

Treasurers Report
Tonda Frady-Treasurer

Tonda presented the proposed 2015-16

budget, and it was accepted unanimously.
Our dues have not increased this year. We
have a scholarship fund as well as a
grant-in-aid fund in the budget.
We have begun several non-dues revenue
projects this year. Way to Go, Nu!

Chapter dues are due now. $83.00

Active, which may be paid in three
installments and $40.00 Reserve. Dues
need to be in by 11/1/15.
Tonda appreciates your attention to this
matter.
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Loretta Eiben flew back and forth to

Florida several times to help her son and
his family with relocation plans after
many years in the service of our country.
On one of those trips while baby sitting
with three grandchildren, the house was
struck by lightning. Can you imagine
several days with teens and pre-teens
with no electronics?

Henrietta Smith took grandchildren

to Yellowstone and Jackson Hole. By
taking the grandchildren to all these
places she has an excuse to visit our
national parks.

Evelyn Barrett had an interesting

summer as a nurse for her husbands
dog that has been diagnosed with
diabetes. Seems the shots must be
given, but husband cant do it.
At a recent chapter meeting we decided
to learn more about our members and
the things which made them happy.

Mary Nabers was thankful for DKGs

gift after the flood. Marys
granddaughter graduated from medical
school and got her first choice of a place
to practice.

Cheryl Blake shared the frightening

experience of her husbands heart attack
on what should have been her first day of
school. Thankfully he has recovered!

Jenny Turneys daughter was

accepted into medical school.

Sandra Morales has been asked to

apply to be an International speaker for
DKG.

Susan Pulis is touring the country with

her husband and their dog in their motor
home. She is keeping us updated along
the way with pictures and reports. You
will see the first of her reports in this
newsletter.
Some of us spent the summer either
taking, or getting over, bronchitis and
other similar maladies.

Barbara Pevoto was recognized in

her church newsletter for her volunteer
work with St. Vincent de Paul Society of
St. Marys Catholic Church. The church
has been very involved with assisting the
flood victims.

Ruth Spear won the door prize

made by Susan Pulis.

Possible Annie Project

For our December project
we need to make six fleece
blankets and neck pillows
for the residents of Life
Care, a facility in Wimberley.
It takes two yards of fleece
for each blanket. The
fabric is available at
Wal-Mart or one of the other
fabric shops. So far I have
made four of the blankets
and eight of the pillows. If
you wish to purchase one of
these blankets for $6.50
instead of making your own,
contact Nadyne. The pillows
Will be my gift.

Maggie Bains came back to

Wimberley to celebrate her 93rd
birthday! She is a 50+ year
member of DKG. She looks as
lovely as ever. Thanks to Tonda for
the picture.

Just a thought . . .
Those who are born wise are the
highest type of people; those who
become wise through learning
come next; those who learn by
overcoming dullness come after
that. Those who are dull, but still
wont learn are the lowest type of
people. . . . I wont teach a man
who is not anxious to learn, and I
will not explain to one who is not
trying to make things.
Confucius in the Analects

On the Road to Recovery

Maggie Bains broke her shoulder last weekend and
surgery was not advised. Keep her in your
thoughts and prayers. She would appreciate card
and notes.

Sample of blankets and pillows for Life

Care, Wimberley, Project

Maggie Bains
SPJST Senior Living
505 East Lane Drive, # 103
Taylor, Texas 76574

Membership Initiative Drawing

Loretta Eiben won the drawing for
those who brought Membership
Prospect Cards. This program was
started by International President Lyn
Schmid. Loretta received a vintage
DKG pillbox given by Nadyne
Gartman.

summer of 2015 with my two grown

daughters and my terrific daughter- in- law.
Wed planned our trip for almost two years.
We settled on two weeks divided into four
day stays in London, Paris, and Amsterdam
with a one day stop in Brussels.

The Joy of Travel

By Kathy Carriker
Travel has been something Ive enjoyed
since I was a small child. I loved to go to San
Antonio, barely an hours drive from my
home in Austin, to see cousins, to play in
their large back yard full of tree house forts
and to venture out to their ranch just west
of San Antonio where wed play cowboys
and Indians riding bareback through the
Wild West.
My Father and Mother were
adventuresome. We enjoyed long trips in
our Chevy pickup with a covered shell on
the back. In those days, Id ride on a
mattress in the back for miles looking out
the small window at the changing
landscapes. Wed camp for the night under
starry skies. Dad would wake before
daylight and drive a hundred miles or more
before Mom and I would beat on the back
glass for him to pull over and let us in the
front with him. Simple times, fun times with
no air conditioning or electronics of any
kind to distract us from the joys of being
together. Some of you may have had
experiences much the same.

We walked, ate, walked, toured, talked, ate,

and then walked some more! We enjoyed
the public transit in every city and the
Eurostar train from London to Paris blasting
through the countryside and under the
English Channel at speeds topping 180 mph!
We enjoyed castles, museums, Roman
baths, Stonehenge, and Mama Mia while
in the United Kingdom. France brought us
shopping, an early morning professional
photo shoot compliments of daughter
Karen outside the empty Louvre, flea
markets, a day trip to Versailles, views from
the Eiffel Tower, the Catacombs filled with
skeletal remains of millions of humans,
touring, delicious cuisine, and nice wines.
Brussels was a quick stop with melt in your
mouth Belgian waffles, to die for

Fast forward fifty years! Ive had many

wonderful adventures all over the world in
those years but my BEST TRIP EVER was this
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chocolates, cold beers, lace and lovely

architecture. Amsterdam was a bustle of
beautiful humanity on swift moving silent
bikes and small cars, the Anne Franke
House, the Gay Pride Parade, art museums,
and lovely canals to float down.
Not only the wonderful sights we saw
together, but also the joy of being with the
women I love most in the world, made this
MY PERSONAL BEST TRIP EVER. I will cherish
the memories of this trip forever and look
forward to more traveling with these three
lovely women in years to come.

The daughters and daughter-in-law with Kathy.

Amsterdam Canal taken by Kathy Carriker and

other pictures used by permission.

Meditation Hugs Gracie Rocha.

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in London, also played a part. Intelligence men

were reluctant to reveal that they were following
U-Boat movements, fearing the Germans would
change their code. Thus the top people in
England knew that U-20 was patrolling just off the
coast of Ireland directly in the path of the
Lusitania and took no precautions to convoy the
liner with destroyers or to inform the captain how
critical the situation was.
Two major roles were two captains, Capt.
William Thomas Turner of the Lusitania and Kptlt.
Walther Schwieger of U-Boat 20. Both were
dedicated to their jobs, Turner an experienced
captain toward the end of his career in charge of
the pride of Britain, and Schwieger a thirty-year
old with the daring and expertise to make the best
use of a relatively new war machine, the
submarine. Larson explains many details of
everyday life aboard the magnificent cruise ship
and the cramped submarine.

Book Review by Mary Nabers

Dead Wake by Erik Larson
The track lingered on the surface like a long pale
scar. In maritime, vernacular this trail of fading
disturbance, whether from ship or torpedo, was
called a dead wake. Thus, on p. 241, just as
U-Boat 20 fires a torpedo at the massive liner
Lusitania, Erik Larson explains his title.

The really interesting part, however, is about the

passengers. Most survivors wrote something of
the experience or had kept a diary, and many of
those who perished had written letters or diaries
that were later found. Little details of daily
activities on board the ship give an insight to
another day, when travel was for enjoyment
rather than just to get somewhere in the shortest
possible time, though it took only a week for the
transatlantic trip on the Lusitania.
In all,
nearly 1,959 souls, passengers and crew, were
aboard the ship, including 189 Americans. Only
764 of these survived. Among the dead were 123
Americans. Britain thought that America would
immediately declare war and join England and
France in the conflict. It took almost two years,
however, for Wilson to ask Congress for the
declaration of war, after Germany declared
unrestricted war against any boat in the Atlantic,
even neutral ships and torpedoed a number of
American merchant ships and smaller liners.

It would seem since everyone knows of

the 1915 sinking, and the sub-title eliminates all
doubt (The Last Crossing of the Lusitania), that
there could be little suspense in exploring and
explaining how such a tragedy could happen.
How wrong that assumption is. Erik Larson is a
masterful storyteller who brings events and
people to life.
Larson traces the political isolationism of
the United States while also describing the
personal events that influenced President
Woodrow Wilsons indecision and ultimate
action.
Another major player was Winston
Churchill, Lord of the Admiralty, who was eager
to bring the US into the WWI. His desire may
have contributed to the loss of the Lusitania, for,
though it was a British liner, it carried many
Americans. Room 40, a secret decoding room

On p. 3, setting out to sea, Unmistakable

and invulnerable, a floating village in steel, the
Lusitania glided by in the night as a giant black
shadow cast upon the sea.

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Then on pages 276-277: As the ships bow

nosed down, its stern rose, exposing its four giant
propellers, which glinted gold in the sun.One of
the most disconcerting sights reported by
survivors was of hundreds of hands waving
above the water, beseeching help. But soon
there was quiet. The time that had elapsed
since the impact of the torpedo was eighteen
minutes.
Dead Wake is a thoroughly researched
retelling of the last voyage of the Lusitania, so
well written that it is a fascinating chapter of
history as well as real life drama.
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Carol Grimm with her August Birthday bag.

The October meeting will be a treat for

teachers: a field trip with no students and
a chance to brown bag it if you like.
On Saturday, the 17th we will meet at the
Hill Country Science Mill at 10:00 a.m. in
Johnson City for a guided tour of that
facility.
Two real scientists became
interested in the old abandoned mill that
had been built in the 1800s. They
turned it into a very unique and
interesting site. I have heard nothing
but good reviews from young and old.
For lunch you may choose to eat a
sandwich, wrap, soup or salad at the
Lady Bird Lane Cafe there . The cooks
formerly worked at Silver K.
The Science Mill is in downtown
Johnson City at the (only) traffic light in
town.
You may preview it on line at the Hill
Country Science Mill. Admission is
$8.00 for adults and $6.00 for seniors (65
& older). Shared by Joan Winters.
Joan Winters with her September birthday

Jenny won the Non Dues Revenue raffle.

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Non-Dues Revenue Fund

Each month we will have a raffle with
proceeds to go to a different fund.
Different members have volunteered to
supply the raffle item.
September was supplied by Nadyne
and went to Scholarship Fund.
November Silent Auction will benefit
World Fellowship. Loretta will bring
Raffle basket to benefit Schools for
Africa.
December Sandra will bring raffle
basket to benefit Eula Lee Carter
Fund.
April basket will be brought by Kathy
and it will benefit ASTEF.

Visiting with friends,old and new.

Mary, Ruth, and Betty

Evelyn with goody bags for active

teachers who were not present.
Robin and Gracie problem solving.

Joan with her September birthday bag.

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Source for forms and answers:

http://www.dkgtexas.org
Read the minutes on our webpage.
www.nuchaptertxdkg.weebly.com
Previous pictures are the Web Site
All graphics from Microsoft Clip Art,
Google Images, or DKG web file
Pictures used by permission.

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