Fidelis Gamma enjoys education rap
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WEIRTON -- The Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators met Sept. 3 at Eat ‘n Park in Weirton, with 15 members present.
Co-President Carolyn Allison called the meeting to order and gave the welcome. Co-President Ruth Fuller lit the memory candle. Chaplain Elaine McClung led the Pledge of Allegiance, shared an inspirational reading, gave a prayer and the blessing for the meal.
Allison and Fuller shared information on the leadership conference at Summersville Arena and Conference Center on Aug. 8.
Fuller presented information on the chapter needs assessment, which lays out goals the chapter has set for the biennium. Recording Secretary Patty Ferris read the August minutes. Treasurer Susan Cullinan gave the financial report, and Corresponding Secretary Eileen Snyder gave a report on cards sent to members.
Alpha Delta Kappa Month will be celebrated in October, so ADK Chairman Shirley Washam presented her plans for the event. Each member is requested to bring to the next meeting a bag with an item beginning with an A, D or K to share with the group.
Altruistic Chairman Patty Ferris gave a report on member volunteer hours, monetary donations and nonmonetary donations. Membership Chairman Cullinan gave information on membership and community projects. Publicity Chairman Fuller reported that articles are sent to four papers and an online site. She thanked the members for collecting the articles.
Fraternity Education Chairman Nancy Conley led the group in a “Founders’ Day Rap,” which refreshed the chapter’s memories of the founders’ history. She gave additional information on the vision, mission and purpose of the organization.
Fuller reminded members that the October and November meetings will be held at noon at Dee Jays Restaurant, located at 380 Three Springs Drive.
Fidelis Gamma will host the Ohio Valley District Meeting Oct. 24 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1016 Ridge Ave., New Cumberland. Allison and Fuller continued plans for the event by filling duties with member volunteers.
Under new business, Allison and Cullinan discussed the distribution of dues, and the chapter accepted the presentation.
Fuller presented information on the achievement award checklist, “PEARLS.”
September birthdays are Donna Roman -- 7, Patty Ferris -- 17 and Bonnie Queses -- 20.
Allison thanked the hostesses, Patty Ferris, Donna Durkin and Shirley Washam for the table decorations. The hostesses for October will be Elaine McClung, Liz Pugh and Lola Bender.
The meeting was adjourned with singing “The Lamp of Alpha Delta Kappa.”