Gamma Alpha Bulletin
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"Get Smart"
Gamma Alpha Sisters, My biennium is almost over and after we have the annual audit in July I am officially "Past President". During the last two years I have been able to get involved with the Society not just at the chapter level but on a state committee, as well. It has also been a learning experience for me. I presented a workshop entitled "Communication Tips and Computer Tricks" at the State Convention. Just ask Esther or Cindy how much I learned doing this! The first purpose of the Society is "to unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship." The many friendships I have made within our chapter will be cherished. I have met chapter presidents at Fall Workshops, Leadership Development training and Coordinating Council meetings. I don’t feel like a stranger at State functions because of my involvement. My advice is to get involved at both the Chapter and State levels. Gamma Alpha was well represented at the Convention in Battle Creek. Eight chapter members attended the three-day event. Dr. Johnnye Summerville received a dissertation award at the Presidents’ Banquet that I accepted for her. Congrats, Johnnye! I am eagerly looking forward to the next biennium with Grace at the helm. Many ideas were discussed on our journey to and from Battle Creek and there are some positive changes in the works. I hope to see lots of faces at the June 28th planning meeting. Jackie |
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Teachers open doors. You enter by yourselves. Chinese Proverb Pictures from the State Convention and the Birthday Dinner Gamma Alpha Bulletin: GAB
"Can We Talk?"
Johnnye Summerville went behind bars for Muscular Dystrophy Association. Johnnye was taken from school to a mock lock-up at Applebee’s in Westland until she posted $1000 to benefit MDA. Donations from staff, students and friends helped to get Johnnye released in time for lunch. The bars probably looked good compared to elementary lunch duty with over 400 youngsters! One of our snowbirds, June Chartrand, returned from Phoenix on May 13. June sent me a quick e-mail message. "After a rather wild journey we have arrived safely in Michigan. We encountered dust storms in Northern Arizona, tremendous winds (blowing the semi trucks over!) in eastern Colorado and Kansas, tornadoes in Illinois and highway construction all over! Our email address remains the same in Michigan as it was in Arizona and we are open for business again. Cheers and best wishes to all of you. June is off to South Africa until the end of July. Jackie Smart was named one of four Wayne-Westland YMCA Teachers of the Year. RemindersThose who are holding receipts must get them to Grace before the end of June. Recommendation for Membership form is enclosed. Start seeking new members now. In order to achieve maximum involvement from new members we are considering changing our usual timetable for membership. Specifics will be in fall newsletter. |
