Epsilon Order of the Magnolia receive special gifts

During our recent state convention, past presidents received a special gift - a piece of jewelry from Wanda Gunn's collection. Cooper Knecht and Anne Anderson were instrumental in making this special moment happen during our convention. This year's convention was also a special time for the Wanda Gunn Scholarship. The information and guidelines for the "Wanda Gunn Live and Learn Stipend" were shared with the participants. Please take advantage of this special scholarship opportunity.

Wanda Gunn was a success in all aspects of her life. Her beauty, insightful qualities and leadership skills will always be remembered. Thank you Cooper and Anne for your thoughtfulness and generosity in the presentation to members of the Order of the Magnolia. I cherish the blue flower that I received and wear it with honor. Donnis

Omicron Welcomes State President to Birthday Luncheon 2013

Thank you Omicron Chapter for inviting me to attend your Hat and Glove Birthday Luncheon today in Hammond. The luncheon was held at Chapter President Gwen Traylor's home. The decorations, food and friends were all extraordinary. Gwen shared information about the charter members of the chapter and give great insight to members about the impact these great women made in education in our state.

2013 Epsilon Convention Schedule-at-a-glance

 

Epsilon State Delta Kappa Gamma

2013 State Convention

Lincoln Parish Library Events Center (910 N. Trenton Street)

Ruston, LA

Friday, March 15

3:00 9:00 PM Registration (Deliver Chapter Flags by 5 PM)

4:00 8:00 PM Theme Basket Check-In and Display

5:30 6:30 PM Executive Board Dinner

7:00 9:00 PM Executive Board Meeting

Saturday, March 16

7:30 AM 12:00 PM Registration

7:30 1 Hour After Luncheon Marketplace Open

8:30 10:00 AM First General Session

10:20 11:05 AM Workshops Session I

11:15 AM 12:00 PM Workshops Session II

12:30 2:00 PM Birthday Luncheon

(Don your Hats and Gloves for the Celebration)

5:30 PM Assembly of Head Table Guests, Past Presidents, Chapter

Presidents

6:00 9:00 PM Presidents and Founders Banquet

Immediately following Banquet President s Reception

Sleep Inn and Suites Russ Room

Sunday, March 17

8:00 8:45 AM Celebration of Life Necrology Service

Music Begins: 7:45 AM

Doors Close Promptly: 7:55 AM

9:00 11:00 AM Brunch/Second General Session

Convention registration rises!

Epsilon Convention 2013 is quicly approaching and registrations are continuing to come in as DKG members prepare to travel to Ruston for our annual meeting. At this time, 228 have registered. If you have not mailed your registration, please do so. I hope to see you all in Ruston.

Emergency Fund - BAG for SER Conference in Orlando

           B.A.G.-“Bring a Gift” for the Emergency Fund

The DKG International Emergency Fund Helps ease the loss and hurt of our members in times of a natural disaster.

We want to keep that fund filled and ready!

You can help by “Bringing a Gift” to Orlando. Contributions for the Emergency Fund will be collected at the Celebration Luncheon at the Southeast Regional Conference.  Not all members are able to attend this conference but would like to participate and this way every member can play a part in this effort.

Here is the Challenge for the SE Region States:

·        Chapter presidents will bring a gift bag to the next meeting and pass it around so members can contribute any change or paper money from their purses.

·        Chapters will then send the funds collected to their state treasurer.  The state treasurer, in turn, will write a check for the total amount collected from your state organization for the Emergency Fund.

·        Each Southeast State Organization Treasurer or her delegate will bring their check to Orlando to present for the International Emergency Fund at the Celebration Luncheon.

·        Collecting money prior to the regional conference has been approved by the International Administrative Board. 

·        Questions? Contact Donnis Poe at donnispoe@yahoo.com

First-Timers Baskets at State

In traveling around the state I ask our members "What is the theme of your chapter basket this year?". Many interesting and fun ideas are being created for this event at our convention in Ruston this year. Some of the ideas include hunting, technology, travels, and of course food. Many of us have traveled to conferences and conventions and I know will agree that this is a unique experience at our convention. So, save your dollars, bring your address labels or stamp and get ready to browse the basket area for that one, two or three baskets that you would like to take home with you. See you in Ruston. Donnis

Hat and Glove Luncheon - Ruston Convention 2013

Ladies,

As you begin to prepare for your travel to Ruston in March don't forget your hat and gloves. The birthday luncheon last year in which members wore hats and gloves was a huge success and the requests have been coming in for this to be a event at this year's convention. So, pass along to your sisters in DKG to bring their hats and gloves to Ruston. See you in March, Donnis