Volume 3 - Issue 11 | May15, 2024 | |
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A Word or Two from the Board of Directors
It’s May…it’s May…time is literally flying by! We simply cannot believe we are into May already. Where did the time go? Didn’t we just get started with our seventh year as a Foundation? Now, with a month and a half remaining, it’s time to put the finishing touches and complete 2023-2024 for ADSOEF. Here are the latest happenings and possibly the last to occur (for this year that is) for ADSOEF:
- The BOD recently met and approved another candidate for the A. Margaret Boyd Overseas Fellowship at Kent State University. We approved in March a recipient for the University of Cincinnati. The BOD is extremely proud and excited to fund two candidates for 2024-2025. Cheers to our Scholarship Committee!
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ADSOEF celebrated many successes at our Annual Meeting on April 6. Be sure to view the YouTube video of the OSO Executive Board Meeting /ADSOEF Annual Meeting. Many thanks to the OSO Communications and Marketing Committee for this production. See if you can spot yourself among the many snapshots taken! Looking Back (click on Looking Back to view the video)
- The Educational Services Committee has received two more applications to fund and is looking for Board approval at the BOD meeting on May 20.
- The Governance Committee is still hard at work revising required procedure documents, hoping to finish and receive approval for all by the June 17 board meeting.
- The OSO/ADSOEF Scholarship Committee has all but completed their responsibilities for the year and is ready to meet in late June to get a head start on their eighth year with ADSOEF.
We have said this before, but believe it is well worth repeating…Thank you for your unwavering support of ADSOEF. ADSOEF would not be what it is today without YOU !
With warmest regards and much respect,
The ADSOEF Board of Directors
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Educational Services Project Receives
a Stamp of Approval!
The Educational Services Committee is excited to announce that the Board of Directors approved an Individual/Classroom/Community Project at the March meeting. Congratulations to Julie Lombardo, Beta Rho! She is the project leader her daughter, Monica Lombardo Todisco, and was awarded $500.00.
The project is titled Media Arts Equipment. Monica is a Media Arts teacher at Circleville High School and will use the funds to purchase a Cricut machine, heat press, and various supplies. Her students will now be able to take their sketches and computer designs to the production stage and make products with the designs embossed on them!
Please look for photos and a final report in a future newsletter edition.
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Our Seeds Have Burst into Bloom!
When the ADSOEF Fundraising Committee set the goal of $8,600.00 for the 2023-2024 campaign in honor of the Ohio State Organization's 86th birthday, the committee members knew this was a lofty goal. We were confident, however, that DKG members across Ohio would rise to the occasion. Not only did our members achieve that goal, but they generously surpassed the targeted $8,600.00 by several thousand dollars. At the Birthday Luncheon $2,285.00 was collected. As of April 30, 2024, the amount donated during the 2023-2024 fundraising campaign stands at $17,885.38.
The ADSOEF Fundraising Committee wishes to extend a huge THANK YOU for your support and generous donations which have provided funding for grants, fellowships, classroom and community projects, and scholarships. Each one of you has been busy Planting Seeds for the Future of education, and the committee appreciates your efforts. We also want to remind you this year’s campaign continues on until June 30, 2024. If you were unable to attend the Esther H. Strickland Birthday Luncheon in April, today is the perfect time to donate in honor or memory of a special person in your life. Working together, our planted seeds are bursting into beautiful blooms for the future of education!
The ADSOEF Fundraising Committee,
Joan Avery, Chi
Holly Buente, Gamma Pi
Nancy Russell, Beta Kappa
Linda Diltz, Beta Rho, Co-chairman
Barb Zirke, Alpha Psi, Co-chairman
ADSOEF Contribution Form
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Chapter Mentoring…a Grand Story to Tell!
Pay close attention to the first gal on the left in the picture below. Her name is Kaitlin Jones from Gamma Lambda chapter. Kaitlin is one of the younger members in Gamma Lambda. She has been working for the past three years as an educational aide. This past fall she passed all required Praxis exams and is currently interviewing for her first teaching position. Sandra Procaccio made a donation on behalf of Gamma Lambda Chapter at the April 6 Birthday Luncheon to honor Kaitlin Jones as a new and young incoming educator. According to Sandra Procaccio, President of Gamma Lambda, Kaitlin has worked hard and deserves to be honored!
Congratulations to Kaitlin and cheers to Gamma Lambda chapter for constantly giving her support in her educational journey. What an inspiration it is to other chapters to reach out so to speak, in their own schools when classified staff members continue training at their own expense to reach a goal, lean into the dream, and make positive steps along the way. ADSOEF applauds Gamma Lambda members for inspiring, supporting and honoring young educator Kaitlin Jones!
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The joint Gamma Lambda and Phi Christmas Brunch on December 9, 2023. Featured from left to right: Kaitlin Jones (Gamma Lambda Chaplain and member of Gamma Lambda Scholarship Committee), Sandy Procaccio (President, Gamma Lambda), Ginny Snyder (Recording Secretary, Gamma Lambda), and MaKayla Rogers (Gamma Lambda Social Media Chairperson and Gamma Lambda Scholarship Committee).
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Planting Seeds for the Future! | |
Joan Ballbach
In memory of Marge Edwards,
Delta Chi
Marily Slusser
In memory of Richard Hancock
Virginia Koch
In memory of Bill Harkins
Diana Kirkpatrick
In memory of Bill Harkins
Ellen Smith
In memory of Diana Buffenbarger
Patricia Cermak
In memory of Florence Woodward
Barbara L. Murray
In memory of Mary Tsmouris
Ana Kitts
In memory of Diana Buffenbarger
Rebecca Doak
In memory of Marilou Coverstone
Delta Mu Chapter
In memory of Jean Wimer
Darlene Malaska
In honor of Irene Tunanidas, Mu
Joan Avery
In honor of Adrienne Horger
In honor of Julie Reid
Holly Buente
In honor of Dr. Lois Harkins
Dr. Lois Harkins
In honor of Jane Meese
Deborah VanArsdale
In honor of Mu Chapter
Donna Myers
In honor of Sandy Berry
Alice Penrose
In honor of President Melodie McGee
Patricia Cermak
In honor of Barbara Smith
Mary Kathryn McClendon
In honor of Helen Payne
Beth Archer
In honor of Sue Loader
Sandra Procaccio
In honor of Kaitlin Jones
Melissa Hackett
In honor Holly Buente
Barb Zirke
In honor of Linda Diltz
Carmel Jenkins
In honor of Kelsie O'Hanlon
ADSOEF Fundraising Committee
In honor of Deb Lussier
Anonymous
In honor of Beta Sisters
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Claudia Stephens
Angeline Walls
Janet Kidd
Terri Duesing
Dr. Ruth Brooks
Sue Loader
Chris Snoddy
Linda Lawwill
Judy Warner
Linda Diltz
Janet Hess
Jeanne Bennett
Dr. Norma Kirby
Linda Harrison
Connie Girard
Anonymous
Karyn Kern Lazear
Anonymous
Joyce Jones Weinkam
Anonymous
Dr. Norma Kirby
Phyllis Gibbs
Annie Roegner
Anonymous
Cynthy Kleman
Brenda Southworth
Rita Francis
Roberta Leach
Lexa Freshly
Tamara Schroeder
Jere K. Gardner
Hannah Fairbanks
Sue Samoviski
Lyndi Ross
Brenda Armstrong
Sandy Royer
Gamma Nu Chapter
Alpha Phi Chapter
Alpha Iota Chapter
DKG Ohio State Organization
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Dear Members of ADSOEF and OSO
I first want to express my sincerest gratitude to the Alpha Delta State Ohio Educational Foundation and the Ohio State Organization. I am a recipient of the Esther H. Strickland Student Teaching Grant. This grant has greatly helped financially during student teaching. By receiving this grant, I was able to focus my full attention on supporting my students in the classroom and learning how to be the best teacher I can be. With this grant, I no longer had to work a part-time job in the evenings and on the weekends to pay for my college expenses. Rather than working, I was able to devote that time to lesson planning, networking, and well-needed rest.
Click to continue reading Karley Becker's letter.
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Into the Future…Important Dates to Remember!
May 15, 2024 - 6:30 PM
Governance Committee Meeting
May 20, 2024 - 7:00 PM
ADSOEF Board of Directors Meeting
June 15, 2024
Foundation Matters arrives in your mailbox
June 17, 2024 - 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Scholarship Committee Meeting
Hilliard Library
June 17, 2024 - 7:00 PM
ADSOEF Board of Directors Meeting
June 18, 2024 - 1:00 PM
Fundraising Committee Meeting
July 14, 2024 - 1:00 PM
Fundraising Committee Meeting
July 15, 2024
Foundation Matters arrives in your mailbox
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Brenda Armstrong, OSO State Member
2023-2025
Linda Diltz, Beta Rho
2023-2025
Debra (Debbie) Frazier, Beta Rho
2021-2024
Dr. Lois Harkins, Alpha Lambda
2021-2024
Treasurer
Millie Holzer, Beta Zeta
2021-2024
Diana Kirkpatrick, Alpha Delta
2023-2025
Chairman
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Sue Loader, Alpha Psi
2023-2025
Vice Chairman
Tammy Schroeder, Beta Eta
2023-2025
Barbara Smith, Zeta
2023-2024
Christine (Chris) Snoddy, Alpha Lambda
2021-2024
Secretary
Melodie McGee, Gamma Nu
2023-2025
Ex-officio Ohio State Organization Liaison
OSO President
Dr. Norma K. Kirby, Alpha Delta
ADSOEF Registered Statutory Agent
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