ALPHA DELTA KAPPA DECEMBER 2010 - Gedung Kuning
ALPHA DELTA KAPPA DECEMBER 2010 - Gedung Kuning
ALPHA DELTA KAPPA DECEMBER 2010 - Gedung Kuning
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Fraternal Fellowship in Action<br />
Excellence in Leadership<br />
Virginia poCahonTas disTriCT ChapTer presidenTs MeeT<br />
The district chapter presidents<br />
met in the home of District<br />
President Sharon Klevesahl on<br />
June 19, <strong>2010</strong> to learn about being<br />
effective chapter leaders and to<br />
share ideas for the new biennium.<br />
District goals were shared and<br />
chapters were encouraged to:<br />
“Imagine” and “Envision” turning<br />
possibilities into realities; “Spread<br />
the Light” by expanding leader-<br />
ship and membership in Alpha<br />
Delta Kappa; “Endeavor” to make<br />
the world a better place through<br />
Virginia Pocahontas District chapter presidents and members<br />
“Excellence in Action”; and “Strive” to fulfill the Founders’ dreams while enjoying the fellowship of sisterhood and take<br />
advantage of opportunities to grow and learn.<br />
Mar yland Tau ChapTer honors Mayor, new of fiCers<br />
Chapter President Becky Hopkins welcomed Salisbury Mayor Jim Ireton to the chapter’s<br />
April meeting. After speaking about his experiences as a teacher and mayor, the Chapter<br />
presented him with an Alpha Delta Kappa appreciation gift.<br />
On May 18 at Grist Mill Gardens, Jan Conway installed <strong>2010</strong>-2012 Maryland Tau Chapter<br />
officers: Past President Becky Hopkins; President Jane Morgan; Recording Secretary<br />
Linda Truitt; Corresponding Secretary Joyce Townsend; and Treasurer Sue Erskine.<br />
Virginia delTa ChapTer MeMber leads grandparenTs’ group<br />
“When Betty Ford tragically lost her daughter, she found herself helping to care for<br />
her grandson,” said fellow Virginia Delta Chapter member Sharon Austin. “With an everchanging<br />
21st century and the challenges it posed for raising children, Betty searched for a<br />
group of like-minded grandparents who also found themselves caring or helping to care for<br />
their grandchildren. At that time, little did Betty realize that she would be the inspiration<br />
and provide the leadership for the new grandparents’ group.”<br />
Excellence in Action for Leadership<br />
Immediate Past Chapter<br />
President Becky Hopkins<br />
and Mayor Jim Ireton<br />
Betty’s journey began at the local government level with County Senior Advocate Debbie Leidheiser. When Leidheiser<br />
informed Betty that no such grandparent organization existed and suggested that she start one, Betty accepted. Betty,<br />
Leidheiser and county resident Becky Brooke planned the new group throughout spring and summer 2009.<br />
The three found an appropriate meeting place with a meeting room for grandparents and space for child care. Betty<br />
met the first group of 18 on October 1, 2009. Since that time, the group has held regular monthly meetings on the first<br />
Thursday of each month. Betty seeks input from the grandparents in attendance to learn their needs. Meetings typically<br />
consist of discussion, help and occasional guest speakers. The group fills a need for grandparents who desire information<br />
and an understanding from others having the same experience. Almost two years after its inception, the group<br />
continues to meet and held its first celebration, a picnic, in June <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
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