​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 94                                                                                                                                                                        March 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

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY

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APRIL 13, 2019
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THETA MEETING, 9:15 AM

LOCATION:  Carol Cardillo’s home
Co-hostess:  Louise Squatrito and   ?
Inspiration:  Elaine Rohrer
Program:  Planning for 2019-20, bring ideas; Bocce Ball--weather/time permitting

CALENDAR

April 1           New deadline for next NVgram
April 13         Theta Meeting
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

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.

MINUTES

          The February Minutes are attached for your review.

LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

OPERA HOUSE, EUREKA, NV
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JUNE 15, 2015

Due to a conflict in scheduling, the Leadership Workshop has been changed from June 22 to June 15.

             APPLE AWARD

     Washoe Inspire Academy

          Washoe Inspire Academy was selected by our chapter for the 2019 Apple Award for Excellence in Education.  Their early childhood (ages 3-5) hands-on learning approach encourages each child’s natural curiosity and adventures while being alert to trouble spots and refining teaching immediately.  Your generous contributions and assistance in making goody bags is appreciated by the teachers as well as the students.  The award and certificate were presented by Jane Barnes and accepted by Kerry Berry, on behalf of the staff, on February 27, 2019.
Thank you to all our members who participated in the award ceremony.

       PROPER DISPOSAL OF

       ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Why is it important to dispose of electronic devices safely?  Such devices are computers, smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, media players, printers, monitors, external hard drives, and gaming consoles (devices that output a video signal or visual image to display a video game).  When you dispose of, donate, or recycle electronic devices, you may have left confidential information that can be exploited by cyber criminals.  Selecting “delete” or “empty trash” does not permanently remove data.  The files still exist and can be retrieved by someone with the savvy know-how.
            Backing up your data to CDs, DVDs, removable flash drives and hard drives or cloud data services can provide you the means to recover your data if you’re your device is stolen.  Several methods are available to permanently sanitize your devices before passing them on to others or to physically destroy them if you prefer.  U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides detailed guidance on the safe and proper disposal of electronic devices at the following website: 
www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST18-005.
 

2019 STATE CONVENTION 

          NU Chapter hosted a well-organized and entertaining convention March 15-16 at the Gold Dust West in Carson City.  Susan Capistrant, State President, emceed the event and Marilyn Gregory, DKG Southwest Regional Director, was the Keynote Speaker.  Marilyn also made lovely angel pins for every member attending the convention.  Theta Chapter earned the Gold Key and Excellence in Communication Awards.  Ardynne Sprinkle was honored with the Rose of Recognition. 
     The following Slate of Officers were elected:
          President      Cheryl Anderson
          1st VP             Pat Goeppinger
          2nd VP           Karen Laskowski
          Secretary       Maxime Emm
 Nominating Committee elected:
            North             Pat Hutson
            South             Emily Ladner
            Out-lying      Juanita Karr
The following Theta members were in attendance:  Seated – Carol Cardillo, Ardynne Sprinkle, Jane Barnes; Standing – Charlene Harris, Susan Capistrant - State President, Kathy Leonard, Lori Johnson.

    2019 ROSE OF RECOGNITION

        Ardynne Sprinkle joined Theta Chapter in 2006.  She had retired from her position as Director of the Gifted and Talented (GT) Program in the Washoe County School District.    One of her favorite activities was organizing and participating in the WCSD annual Academic Olympics, grades 9-12, where school teams competed on everything from history to math to pop culture to current events.  Ardynne has also been an active participant in Nevada Humanities Young Chautauqua (ages 8-18), where students research, rehearse, perform, and provide their own costumes.  One of her grandsons honored us with one of his performances a few years ago.  Since joining Theta Chapter, she has been instrumental in setting up programs to keep our chapter informed on legislative issues and arranging (prior to elections) for political candidates or a panel of political candidates to make presentations during our meetings.  She is a strong advocate for inviting other chapters to join us for opportunities that will benefit other sisters too.  As she has pointed out, guest speakers like an audience – bigger is often better.
            Ardynne served two terms as Theta President (2012-14 and 2014-16).  Currently, Ardynne is Chair of Theta’s Mini Grant Program that awards up to $500 to any Washoe County School District employee, classified or certified, who seeks assistance for an activity that will directly benefit students.  Ardynne is very creative in suggesting chapter programs and always willing to host or co-host monthly meetings.  Ardynne is indeed a treasure to our chapter.  We all love you, Ardynne.  Congratulations!

                 QUOTE FOR TODAY

          “It’s time to scratch the notion that mothers are always kind, understanding, patient and wise.  Persistence and grit should be given their due weight as maternal virtues!”
          Taken from Adair Lara’s book, Normal is just a setting on the dryer