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Fidelis Gamma celebrates ADK month

WEIRTON -- The Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators met at Dee Jay’s Restaurant Oct. 3.

President Carolyn Allison called the meeting to order, welcomed the members and lit the memory candle -- remembering the sisters that were absent. Chaplain Elaine McClung led the pledge to the flag, shared an inspirational reading and gave a prayer and blessing for the meal.

Recording Secretary Patty Ferris read the September minutes. They were accepted. Treasurer Susan Cullinan gave the financial report. Corresponding Chairman Eileen Snyder gave the card and letter report.

Alpha Delta Kappa Month Chairman Shirley Washam celebrated the event with an appreciation letter to all Fidelis Gamma past presidents, including Co-Presidents Allison and Ruth Fuller, along with a pot of yellow miniature mums. Each member brought a gift beginning with one of the letters A or D or K to share with another member. Washam purchased books to be presented to the Swaney Memorial Library and Brooke County library in the name of Alpha Delta Kappa Month.

Allison reminded members to send their reservations for the Ohio Valley District Meeting to Cullinan, and final plans for the event were made at the meeting. The decorating committee will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 to finalize and prepare for Oct. 24 OV district meeting.

Cullinan reminded members to send their dues to her on or before Nov. 10.

Allison thanked the hostesses, Liz Pugh, Elaine McClung and Lola Bender. October birthdays are Lola Bender and Eileen Snyder.

The meeting was adjourned with the singing of “The Lamp of Alpha Delta Kappa.”

The next meeting will be Nov. 5 at Dee Jay’s and the hostesses for the meeting will be Janet Benzo, Nancy Deters and Sandi Anderson.