Fall Newsletter, 2019: Volume 4: No. 4
Mark Your Calendar!
- December 13, 2019 ~April Showers - Community Service Project - 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Charlotte Davis’s home, 542 Broadmoor Ave, San Leandro.
- December 15, 2019 ~Let’s Break Bread Together - Cultural Event - 4:00 PM at the Paramount Theater, 2025 Broadway, Oakland.
- January 26, 2020 ~Educational Excellence - 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Metro Lighting 2240 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley.
- March 19, 2020 ~Jared Boxes - Community Service Project - 750 Fargo Ave, San Leandro
- April 2, 2020 ~Books on B
- April 25, 2020 ~WPA Murals & Brunch at Beach Chalet in SF - 9:45-12:30
- May 1 - 3, 2020 ~DKG California Convention - Exploring New Pathways - Santa Clara Marriott Hotel
- May 30, 2020 ~Founders’ Day
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Scholarships, Grants and Awards
Scholarships, grants and awards are available to Delta Kappa Gamma members and friends.
SAVE THE DATE! DKG California Convention
May 1 - 3, 2020 - Santa Clara Marriott Hotel
DKG California Convention - Exploring New Pathways
Speakers, Breakout Sessions, Professional/Personal Development, Fun and Fellowship
Area III News
Carol’s Corner
Hello, DKG Epsilon Omega Sisters!
Just a reminder to Save the Date for our 2020 Convention in nearby Santa Clara! I look forward to seeing many of our chapter members and friends. If you have been to Convention, you know how fun and inspiring it is to be with amazing women while you spend time together, make new friends, and learn about a variety of topics during the break-out sessions. If you have not been before, this is the year to attend! Because this Convention is in our area, we are looking for folks willing to volunteer for various tasks during the Convention to help make it a great success! Please consider signing up; you can email me at carol_ann_boyd@yahoo.com or write to let me know at 3625 Dimaggio Way, Antioch, CA 94509.
Chapter News
September 19th Meeting
Welcome to DKG Epsilon Omega 2019-2020!
On one of the last beautiful afternoons of summer, we had our first meeting of the year. Many Epsilon Omega members gathered at the lovely home of Debbie Wendel. The upcoming year’s budget was discussed in detail. Items were explained and then voted on. The budget was approved by all members present. Then the proposed calendar items were discussed and approved. Detailed calendar events will be shared with the membership by the president.
When the meeting adjourned, an Italian-themed meal was enjoyed by all. The executive committee provided delicious lasagna, salads, drinks, etc. It was a pleasant gathering.
October 16, 2019
New Teacher Baskets
On October 16, 2019, we completed another successful project of creating baskets to say “Welcome” to our new San Lorenzo Unified educators.
Thanks to Pat Brajkovich for making the majority of purchases for our baskets and Charlotte Davis for the use of her house for the assembly process. We had so many donations that are baskets were overflowing and some of our supplies were stored for use in next year’s basket creations. Forty baskets were created and delivered. I had a chance to speak with one new teacher at Bay School who was very appreciative of her basket.
~Cindy Crawford
October 19, 2019
Area III Fall Conference
This year’s Area III Conference was well worth attending! Our guest speaker, Ms. Kari McAllister, gave an extremely informative talk on Transgender, Health, Bullying, and the things that connect us.
Kari’s presentation talked about how to become more aware of ourselves and others and break down the barriers that can keep us apart. Kari’s talk was related to her personal experiences and the difficulties in making the choice to be her authentic self. The audience gave her a standing ovation at the end of her presentation.
The Conference was held at the Crow Canyon Country Club, Danville on October 19th.
Mary Mallet was presented with a chapter honoree award by Sue Noyes, DKG CA State President (blonde hair) and Olithia O'Toole, Area III officer.
We enjoyed brunch, bidding on several silent auction items, and participating in a raffle to win some terrific baskets created by all Area III chapters in attendance. A new prize was given for the two chapters with the greatest number of members in attendance. Epsilon Omega had the second highest number in attendance and won a box of chocolates.
In Memory
Sadly, Yolanda Minor’s wonderful mother has passed away. I so enjoyed seeing her at Cheryl Wozniak’s meeting and also at the Relay for Life events.
Her viewing was Monday, October 28th from 12:00 - 4:00 at C.P. Bannon and her funeral was Tuesday, October 29th at 11:30 at St. Benedict's Church in Oakland.
Respectfully Yours,
Mary Ann Davis
Upcoming Events and Meetings
December 13, 2019
April Showers - Community Service Project
4:00 - 6:00 PM at Charlotte Davis’s home, 542 Broadmoor Ave, San Leandro.
RSVP by email cdavis@eljay.org , voicemail 510-635-2851, or text 510-914-3512.
This is a good meeting to introduce a prospective member to the work of Delta Kappa Gamma. Please invite a friend.
If you are bringing basic hygiene supplies, please try to have them pre-sorted in advance so they can be placed in the larger bags with like items when you arrive.
There is a real need for undergarments for men. (New boxer shorts are a special treat. Sizes 34 and 35 are the most requested sizes.) There is also a need for socks, (two pair are given to each guest). Don’t forget gloves, hats, and caps; they are also appreciated.
You may wish to bring items for our Jared Boxes to this meeting. We are collecting things for newborns. These will be assembled on March 19, but we collect items all year.
You may bring appetizers to share while we work. If you would like to bring food, please limit to appetizers or beverages in smaller amounts. Please be sure to take the leftovers home to make the clean-up work easier for our hostess.
December 15, 2019
Let’s Break Bread Together - Cultural Event
4:00 PM at the Paramount Theater, 2025 Broadway, Oakland.
Sylvia Parker will be singing. This year Aretha Franklin will be honored.
January 26, 2020
Educational Excellence
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Metro Lighting 2240 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley.
Spotlight on Educational Excellence: Health & Well-Being
The physical, social-emotional, and mental health and well-being of every student is of great concern to all educators. In January 2016, the California Healthy Youth Act became law. In May 2019, the California Department of Education adopted the new California Health Framework. In August 2019, Assembly Bill 34 on Bullying and Harassment Prevention was expanded. On September 9, 2019, a proposal to update AB 1767 on Pupil Suicide Prevention to include education for kindergarten through sixth grade was passed. In nearly every area of student health, state laws, school policy, and instructional practices are changing in response to increased needs in all areas of student health.
On January 26, 2020, Dr. Cheryl Wozniak, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for Piedmont Unified School District, will present highlights from the new laws, the K-12 Health Standards, and the California Health Framework. Come join the discussion and share your insights and expertise on these important topics.
Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share.
RSVP to cheryllwozniak@gmail.com by January 20
March 19, 2020
Jared Boxes - Community Service Project
750 Fargo Ave, San Leandro
Chapter Newsletter Editor
Lori Rutkowski (McCaughtry)