ALPHA DELTA KAPPA DECEMBER 2010 - Gedung Kuning

Kathy Hays, Alabama Sigma Chapter
Nominated by Vera Rebman
Kathy has volunteered for the Lion’s Club,
serving as coordinator, vice-president and
program coordinator. She has been a sponsor
for Random Acts of Kindness; tutored for
the Northwest Shoals Community College
Upward Bound Program; trains service dogs;
and serves on the Cherokee Public Library
Board.
Karen Hendrickson,
Michigan Beta Theta Chapter
Nominated by Patricia Krusac
Karen is active making Comfort Prayer
Quilts for the Nardin Park United Methodist
Church. She also teaches quilting to this
group and makes quilts for the Theta Tau
Alumni of Wayne State University. She is
also active in the One Million Pillowcase Challenge.
Mary Herpel, Kentucky Sustaining
Nominated by Barbara Turner
Mary Herpel became a volunteer at St. Nicholas Family
Free Clinic in Paducah, Kentucky in 1995, one year after
the charity was begun. St. Nicholas is a free medical
clinic for working individuals who have no health
insurance. If a family member is working, the entire
family is eligible.
Lynette Hyndman, Iowa Alpha Kappa Chapter
Nominated by Linda Ducommun and her chapter sisters
Lynette goes above and beyond for her students. She
spends extra time creating meaningful experiences
for her elementary students. In the evenings and
weekends, she is always willing to serve in the
community.
Janet Jacobsen, Oregon Iota Chapter
Nominated by Barbara Roberts
Since 2000, Janet Jacobsen has volunteered
countless hours to set up and maintain a
library for The Child Center, a school for
special needs children. This is the second
library Janet has started in her community.
Marita Johnson, Vermont Delta Chapter
Nominated by Pat Graves
Marita was instrumental in starting OSHER
Lifelong Learning which brings programs of
interest to older citizens. She is member of
the Garden Club that tends many beautiful
garden plots in town.
Susette Kelson, California Beta Alpha Chapter
Nominated by her chapter sisters
Susette is on the board of the local chapter of
Hadassah; an emeritus college faculty member;
past president of the Clayton AAUW branch; bylaws
chairman of the Clayton Historical Society; supervisor
for special education student teachers at the Fortune
School of Education; and more.
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Excellence in Action in Altruism
Nancy Kerr-Mueller,
Michigan Eta Chapter
Nominated by Jane Teska
Nancy volunteers three days a week to help in
the classrooms where her sons go to school
in Ferndale, Michigan. She currently is seeking
a Ferndale Board of Education seat.
Sandy Kerr, Michigan Eta Chapter
Nominated by Jane Teska
Sandy volunteers in her grandson’s classroom
in Ferndale, Michigan. She also plans and
coordinates her school’s Pythagorean Project.
Sandy makes all the annual arrangements for
the Schoolcraft college grants to honor the
best math students.
Lenore Kohl, Pennsylvania Alpha Chapter
Nominated by Johanna Price
Lenore volunteers for the Burn Prevention
Foundation of Northeast Pennsylvania,
Lehigh Valley Child Care, the Lehigh Valley
Health Network, and her local Boy Scouts
District. The 2009 Volunteer of the Year,
awarded by the Pennsylvania Association of
School Retirees, Lenore also knits blankets
for foster children, the local hospital and the
women’s center.
Susan LaForge, Kansas Rho Chapter
Nominated by Chapter President Joyce
Schneider
Susan and her husband Jerry are tireless
supporters of our local Ronald McDonald
House. They collect aluminum pop can tabs
for Ronald McDonald House. In addition,
they provide snacks and stuffed animals.
Jo Ann Leibowitz, Texas Gamma Iota Chapter
Nominated by Carol Nelson
Jo Ann Leibowitz is the 2009-2010 president of “The
Contemporaries,” (an organization of women who
provide funding for the Cultural Activities Center in
Temple, Texas). The organization supports
the performing and visual arts, with a major
focus on opportunities for children to
participate in activities that will stimulate a
life-long interest in the arts. Under Jo Ann’s
leadership, this organization raised $90,000.
Diane Lenderman, Michigan Alpha Upsilon Chapter
Nominated by Marcia Giera
A volunteer at the Troy Beaumont Hospital, Diane has
directed at least 25 projects benefitting
the hospital. She’s hosted several foreign
exchange students and has been the foster
parent of three children. As an active
member of her church, Diane mentors
young couples and takes mission trips
with the church. Among other volunteer
activities, Diane is a coordinator for “Meals for
Second-Half Lifeline,” and also knits hats for children
undergoing chemotherapy.