​THETA THOUGHTS

Theta Chapter, Nevada State
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

Volume 95                                                                                                                                                      April/May 2019

President:             Jane Barnes
1st Vice Pres.:      Lori Johnson
​2nd Vice Pres.:     Terrie Camenisch

Recording Sec’y:   Kathy Leonard
                              Kellie Crosby-Sturtz
​Corres. Sec’y         Charlene Harris

Parliamentarian:    Carol Mueller
Treasurer:              Susan Capistrant
Past President:       Ardynne Sprinkle
​Communications:  Carol Cardillo

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ARTS/CRAFTS FAIR
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MAY 4, 2019
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          Our annual Arts & Crafts Fair will be held at Moana Nursery, 9am-3pm.  This is our annual fundraiser for the mini grants.  Susan, Chairperson, is still seeking vendors (only $35 a space) and assistance from our chapter members.  Vendors will begin setting up at 7am.  Please spread the word on social media to your friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, etc.  Anyone can reserve a spot by calling Susan at 775-322-6386.

MEMBERSHIP DUES:  $70

​Reserve Membership Dues: $30

Please remember to bring your check or cash to the APRIL or MAY meetings.  Dues deadline for chapter members is June 30.  If you cannot attend either meeting, please send your dues directly to Sue, Treasurer.  Earlier is better than later.  Thank you.

LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

OPERA HOUSE, EUREKA, NV
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JUNE 15, 2019

EVERYONE WELCOME---CONTACT SUSAN

MINUTES

          The April Minutes are attached for your review.

MAY 18, 2019

THETA MEETING, 9:15 AM

LOCATION:  Terrie Camenisch’s home
Co-hostess:     Everyone brings Pot Luck
Inspiration:    ?
Program:       Founders’ Day Celebration
                       No speaker; lots of fun
Yes! White Elephant Exchange Again

CALENDAR

May 4            Arts/Crafts Fair
May 18         Theta Meeting
May 24         7 pm, Reno Pops Concert, UNR
June 15         NV State Leadership WKSP
                     All members are encouraged to attend and learn.
July 6             Next Nevadagram article due
July 16-20    DKG International Convention (formerly known                          as SW REGIONAL CONFERENCE) COSTA                                MESA, CA.   Theme:  Technology
July 13        7:30 pm, Reno Pops Concert, ARTOWN

MAY DAY HISTORY

          May Day began as an ancient Northern Hemisphere Spring Festival celebration with dances, singing, and cake.  In the late 19th century, May 1 was designated International Workers’ Day to honor workers.  In certain areas in the U. S., May baskets are still filled with flowers or treats and left on someone’s doorstep (ring the bell and dash away quickly).  Maypole dances and treats are popular with elementary students.
          Bryn Mawr College in PA has a long tradition of celebrating May Day on the Sunday after the last week of classes.  Activities and schedule of events may vary but generally the day begins with a group breakfast, a parade, Maypole Dancing, cultural dancing, traditional Greek plays, music displays, a large concert on the Merion Green, a movie The Philadelphia Story, and seniors singing their last song of the year on the Senior Steps.
          How would you like to celebrate May Day this year?  Would you like to bring a little sunshine into someone else’s life anonymously?

ANOTHER MINI GRANT

APPROVED ON 4/13/19

          Two teachers, Mrs. Strader and Ms. Vigil from Veterans Memorial Elementary School in Reno who co-teach autistic students, submitted a proposal for field trip expenses on April 19 to the Discovery Museum in Reno.  The proposal was approved at the April meeting and Ardynne promptly delivered a check to the school.