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Page 1 Volume 1, Issue 1, Summer 2013 ELECTRA PROVINCE PRESIDENT ELECTRA PROVINCE PRESIDENT ELECTRA PROVINCE PRESIDENT Cheryl Neeley, MO Delta Cheryl Neeley, MO Delta Cheryl Neeley, MO Delta ΔΘΧ TABLE OF CONTENTS Officer Messages: Page President 1-2 Vice President 2 Recording Secretary 2 Corresponding Secretary 3 Treasurer 3 Educational Director 3 Immediate Past President 4 National Trustee 4 Scholarship: Donation Report 5-6 Extended Deadline 7 Chapter News: Kansas Alpha 7-9 Missouri Delta 9 Kansas Beta 9-10 Kansas Theta 10 Nebraska Zeta 10 Nebraska Eta 11 Kansas Kappa 11 Dear Electra Province Sisters: As I write this I can’t help but think how fast time has passed and how quickly Conclave 2013 is approaching. Your Electra Province Board members met in January at my home in Independence, Missouri for the traditional Mid-Year Meeting. Thankfully the weather was good for travel, but not too distracting as we got right down to the business at hand. What lovely and dedicated Sisters they all are, fully prepared and ready to share their time and talents to fulfill the duties of their office. A big Thank You to my fellow Missouri Delta Sisters who helped prepare food, host Saturday lunch and dinner, as well as their assistance throughout the weekend. We had the pleasure of a visit from N.E.S.T. Jane Loveless. Unfortunately Electra Province Trustee, Teresa Carter, just couldn’t figure out a way to be in two places at the same time! Many of you know that I had knee-replacement surgery mid-January. I am pleased and thankful to report that everything went very well, thanks to a good surgeon, support from family and friends, and LOTS of physical therapy! Thank you all for your cards, calls, and emails. I returned to work at the end of April and am glad to have things back to normal. Also in April was the big “W” event … the Miller/Neeley wedding. We feel blessed to have Mindy in the family, and know that you join us in wishing Luke and Mindy many years of happiness! Nineteen Electra Province Sisters traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to attend the 2013 National Convention “Circle of Winners” June 28 – 30, hosted by Celaeno Province. Thanks to the hard work of our Celaeno Sisters it was a fun- filled weekend of Sisterhood! Electra Province is slated to host National Convention 2015. At Conclave last October the Missouri Delta chapter was excited to receive approval to be the hosting chapter. After Conclave, each Electra Province Chapter was asked to select a Chapter representative/liaison to attend convention planning committee meetings. The planning committee has chosen “Everything’s Up-to-Date in Electra” as a theme, a little play on the song “Everything’s Up-to-Date in Kansas City.” All Electra Province Sisters attending National Convention in Louisville par- ticipated in presenting a bid to host the 2015 National Convention to the tune of I’m Going to Kansas City, Kansas City Here I Come!” We will keep you posted. This is the time of year most Chapters take a little Summer break, returning to regular Chapter meetings in August or September. Immediate Past President Janelle Clark and the Electra Province Nominating Committee have been busy preparing a proposed slate of officers for Conclave. Please contact Chairman Janelle Clark at [email protected] or call 785.266.4672 with any questions you may have. (continued on Page 2) ELECTRA PROVINCE OFFICERS President Cheryl Neeley MO Delta Vice President Cathie Barber KS Beta Rec. Secretary Mindy Neeley MO Delta Corre Secretary Cheryl McLain KS Alpha Treasurer Sandi Kayne NE Eta Educa. Director Kay Kimball KS Alpha Past President Janelle Clark KS Alpha EP Trustee Teresa Carter KS Beta

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Volume 1, Issue 1, Summer 2013

ELECTRA PROVINCE PRESIDENTELECTRA PROVINCE PRESIDENTELECTRA PROVINCE PRESIDENT Cheryl Neeley, MO DeltaCheryl Neeley, MO DeltaCheryl Neeley, MO Delta

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Officer Messages: Page

President 1-2 Vice President 2 Recording Secretary 2 Corresponding Secretary 3 Treasurer 3 Educational Director 3 Immediate Past President 4 National Trustee 4

Scholarship:

Donation Report 5-6 Extended Deadline 7 Chapter News:

Kansas Alpha 7-9 Missouri Delta 9 Kansas Beta 9-10 Kansas Theta 10 Nebraska Zeta 10 Nebraska Eta 11 Kansas Kappa 11

Dear Electra Province Sisters:

As I write this I can’t help but think how fast time has passed and how quickly

Conclave 2013 is approaching. Your Electra Province Board members met in

January at my home in Independence, Missouri for the traditional Mid-Year

Meeting. Thankfully the weather was good for travel, but not too distracting as

we got right down to the business at hand. What lovely and dedicated Sisters

they all are, fully prepared and ready to share their time and talents to fulfill the

duties of their office. A big Thank You to my fellow Missouri Delta Sisters who

helped prepare food, host Saturday lunch and dinner, as well as their assistance

throughout the weekend. We had the pleasure of a visit from N.E.S.T. Jane

Loveless. Unfortunately Electra Province Trustee, Teresa Carter, just couldn’t

figure out a way to be in two places at the same time!

Many of you know that I had knee-replacement surgery mid-January. I am pleased and thankful to report that everything went very well, thanks to a good surgeon, support from family and friends, and LOTS of physical therapy! Thank you all for your cards, calls, and emails. I returned to work at the end of April and am glad to have things back to normal. Also in April was the big “W” event … the Miller/Neeley wedding. We feel blessed to have Mindy in the family, and know that you join us in wishing Luke and Mindy many years of happiness!

Nineteen Electra Province Sisters traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to attend

the 2013 National Convention “Circle of Winners” June 28 – 30, hosted by

Celaeno Province. Thanks to the hard work of our Celaeno Sisters it was a fun-

filled weekend of Sisterhood!

Electra Province is slated to host National Convention 2015. At Conclave last October the Missouri Delta chapter was excited to receive approval to be the hosting chapter. After Conclave, each Electra Province Chapter was asked to select a Chapter representative/liaison to attend convention planning committee meetings. The planning committee has chosen “Everything’s Up-to-Date in Electra” as a theme, a little play on the song “Everything’s Up-to-Date in Kansas City.” All Electra Province Sisters attending National Convention in Louisville par-ticipated in presenting a bid to host the 2015 National Convention to the tune of “I’m Going to Kansas City, Kansas City Here I Come!” We will keep you posted.

This is the time of year most Chapters take a little Summer break, returning to

regular Chapter meetings in August or September. Immediate Past President

Janelle Clark and the Electra Province Nominating Committee have been busy

preparing a proposed slate of officers for Conclave. Please contact Chairman

Janelle Clark at [email protected] or call 785.266.4672 with any

questions you may have. (continued on Page 2)

ELECTRA PROVINCE OFFICERS President Cheryl Neeley MO Delta

Vice President Cathie Barber KS Beta

Rec. Secretary Mindy Neeley MO Delta

Corre Secretary Cheryl McLain KS Alpha

Treasurer Sandi Kayne NE Eta

Educa. Director Kay Kimball KS Alpha

Past President Janelle Clark KS Alpha

EP Trustee Teresa Carter KS Beta

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Sisters,

Don’t forget that there is still time to do some recruit-ing of new members. If you remember, the theme for Membership this year is “Somewhere Over the Rain-bow”, so we should be looking for colorful personali-ties to complement our current colorful members.

Red – Family members.

Orange – Friends, both old and new.

Yellow – Co-workers.

Green – Neighbors.

Blue – People you frequently come in contact with (hair stylists, cashiers, clerks at stores or shops you visit frequently, etc.).

Indigo – Members of groups you attend (church, bunko, yoga class, quilting group, etc.).

Violet – Everyone else.

I hope to see several Chapters represented at Initiation at Conclave in October.

Respectfully,

Cathie Barber Province Vice President

Hello Electra Province Sisters!

I am looking forward to seeing all of you in attendance at Conclave in Topeka, KS. I know that our Kansas Alpha Sisters are working hard putting together a wonderful Conclave for us all to enjoy. Please be looking out for Delegate/Proxy forms to be sent to all Chapters around the beginning of August.

On a personal note, I am happy to announce that I got married on April 27, 2013. I am now Mrs. Mindy Neeley! Yes, I married Luke Neeley. He is the son of Cheryl Neeley and the brother of Eileen Neeley, both Missouri Delta Sisters.

I am also now a new member of the Missouri Delta Chapter. What a blessed and wonderful life I have right now!

I hope you all have a very relaxed and enjoyable Summer!!

In Sisterly Love,

Mindy Neeley Electra Province Recording Secretary

RECORDING SECRETARY

Mindy Neeley, MO Delta

VICE PRESIDENT

Cathie Barber, KS Beta

Please be sure to keep Electra Province Vice President, Cathie Barber, informed of any new or potential Sisters. If you have any Membership questions or needs please contact Cathie at [email protected] or call 316.259.5467. Conclave 2013 is not that far way. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have new Sisters to Initiate!

Speaking of Conclave 2013, the KS Alpha Chapter is working hard behind the scenes to plan a spectacular “Carnivale in Kansas.” I hope your Chapter is able to participate in the Achievement Contest “What Is Your Opera IQ?” by Educational Director, Kay Kimball. Perhaps working on an individual, group, or chapter Karaoke performance for the Saturday night Banquet? Can’t wait to see how this all works out and who reveals a hidden talent. What fun!

From time to time we learn of a Sister in need of an encouraging word, a phone call, a cheerful note or card. But sadly we won’t know if you don’t share. Please let us know who these Sisters are. Detailed explanations are not necessary if someone prefers to keep it private. That’s completely understandable and we respect their privacy. We would still like to find a way to brighten their day. Just give a quick call or drop an email to any member of the Electra Province Board so we can be encouraging to our Sisters in need.

Thank you for the honor of representing Electra Province as President this year and all of your Sisterly support. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions, concerns, or just need to talk. We are here for you!

Fraternally,

Cheryl Neeley, Electra Province President 816.225.0510 / [email protected]

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Dear Electra Sisters:

Are things moving too quickly at your house? They sure are at mine. I’ve moved my home, my office and am trying to retire. Add Sorority business to the mix and some days I need a revolving door!

Thank you for your responses to “What is your Opera IQ”. I am looking forward to all of your music and information at Conclave. Let me know if you have special requirements so that we can contact the hotel in advance. I will get back to everyone shortly on the stage measurements. Janelle Clark has made some new frames for the curtains that are light weight and easier to move about. Now, if I could only find the box I packed the curtains in…

I have moved! My new address is: 12 Pepper Tree Lane, Topeka, KS 66611, 785-267-0402, my email is the same, cell is 785-233-4800, just in case you need to reach out to me.

Wasn’t Kentucky fun! We drove with a car load of Sisters full of energy and ideas. We stopped at Santa Claus, Indiana. Didn’t you? And got a winter treat from the distillery. Surely you got that! In any event, I look forward to seeing you here in Topeka on October 4th. Plan on coming in early Friday for dinner and games at the hotel, and please send in those songs for Karaoke!! See you soon, Kay

EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR Kay Kimball, KS Alpha

Dear Sisters: It's time to catch you up on what I have been doing the last 9 months, and NO it is not having a baby.......although two of our sisters did! Congratulatory cards were sent to Jessica McKenzie on the birth of her son and to Maria Gunselman when she welcomed a new baby girl. Congratulations again to both of you.

I've been very busy sending cards to our new National Officers, Thinking of you cards, and Get Well cards to several of our members suffering illness and injury, thankfully all are on the mend. Sadly I have had to send sym-pathy cards to the KS Beta chapter on the loss of Melba Agee and Syble Cocannouer. Also to the MO Delta chapter when they lost a life member, Margaret Carroll. These women will be sadly missed by their chapters and the Province.

While being kept very busy with my corresponding secretarial duties as dictated by our President, Cheryl, I have also been keeping up with the Province Roster changes. I want to urge all of the chapters to send any up-dated information you have concerning your members or chapter to me as Conclave will soon be here.

Speaking of Conclave, the KS Alpha chapter has been working hard to bring you a fun-filled week-end October 4th, 5th, and 6th. You don't want to miss this and your significant others really don't want to miss the Saturday morning activities in Lecompton, KS. We look forward to a record turn out...SO JOIN US IN OCTOBER AT THE "CARNIVALE IN KANSAS."

Dear Sisters:

Not so many duties for me at the moment, but please don't forget, I will be asking you for your Membership dues real soon. I have received only two Membership checks this year; sure would like to receive more of these.

Look forward to the Conclave fundraiser this year. Please bring your checkbooks or cash, as we will be sell-ing tickets for an opportunity to have dinner with your favorite Delta Theta Guy and his spouse or significant other.

Hope to see you at Conclave in October!

In Sisterly Love, Sandi

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Cheryl McLain, KS Alpha

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Greetings. Since my ‘reign’ is shortly ending I want to take this opportunity to thank my Sisters for their support. You are the best. I also want to encourage you to consider serving on the Province Board. It is not only a growing, learn-ing and self-enriching experience, it is work combined with FUN. I hope you will consider sharing your time, talents and expertise. Let your Chapter know to nominate you by August 1st. You WON'T regret it. Part of my duties is an attempt to acquire photos of the Bettye Bielfeldt Recipients. Should anyone have a photo of a Sister who has had the honor to receive this award, please notify me. Thanks. I attended the 2013 National Convention in Louisville, KY end of June. It was a fun time. NO doubt with so many wonderful DTC Sisters in one place. What a great opportunity for spreading Sisterhood. May your Summer and all year be filled with wonderful surprises and Sisterly Love. Fraternally, Janelle Clark Electra Province Immediate Past President

ELECTRA PROVINCE NATIONAL TRUSTEE Teresa Carter, KS Beta

Dear Electra Province Sisters:

Wow, it has been almost two years since you gave me the honor of serving as your representative on the National Executive Council. I guess time passes differently for everyone. Two years for someone who is trying to heal from an accident or illness must seem like an eternity, but two years of having fun and working on the NEC seemed to pass like a blink of an eye for me.

During the past two years I have tried to make as many Founders Days and Rush events as possible. Sometimes work or family commitments prevent my coming, but know that I am always there in spirit.

I have been working with the NEC and my Literacy and Community Benefits committee reviewing, revising and revisiting things these past two years. We wrote new guidelines for the Crystal Flame Award, revamped the calculation process on the Literacy Award, and reviewed policies and procedures that applied to each.

Now as we approach the mid-way point of my term and look forward to National Convention in Louisville, I just want to thank you again for the honor to serve as your Trustee. Thank you for inviting me to all your functions.

Thank you too for sending Minutes so I can keep up on all the wonderful happenings in your Chapter. Please let me know if there is anything you would like me to take to the NEC or if you have any questions.

I hope to see each of you over the next two years and as many times as possible!

Hold High the Torch!

Teresa Carter Electra Province National Trustee

ELECTRA PROVINCE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Janelle Clark, KS Alpha

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SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS TO DELTA THETA CHI SORORITY

(a/ka LORETTA CUTLER ELECTRA PROVINCE) SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Reported by Christine Durbin, Electra Province Assistant Scholarship Treasurer

Last entry in a Pleiad was January 1, 2011

3/26/11 Maria Keil honor Cathie Barber

3/28/11 LaVerne Gates honor Cathie Barber

4/18/11 Cathie Barber honor Brenda Thompson, Teresa Carter, Noelle Testa & Leslie Beers 4/18/11 Cathie Barber honor Cindy Whiteley

6/22/11 KS Alpha honor Janelle Clark

6/23/11 Maria Keil honor KS Beta

9/15/11 Emily Johnson honor Cindy Whiteley

9/15/11 Maria Gunselman honor Cindy Whiteley

9/15/11 Debby Gunselman honor Cindy Whiteley

9/15/11 Mindy Miller honor Cindy Whiteley

9/15/11 Corinne Anderson honor Cindy Whiteley

9/15/11 Candace Moore honor Cindy Whiteley

10/1/11 Maria Keil honor Jim & Teresa Carter

10/1/11 Jan Ingham honor, in lieu of Conclave flowers

10/8/11 Chris Durbin honor Mary Kreager

10/9/11 Mary Kreager honor KS Theta Chapter

10/9/11 Mary Kreager honor Chris Durbin

10/9/11 Mary Kreager honor Cindy Whiteley

12/19/11 KS Alpha in lieu of Christmas Cards

12/19/11 MO Delta in lieu of Christmas Cards

1/00/12 Syble Cocannouer, Chris Durbin, NE Zeta, Merle Schlines, David Vallmer, J. Scheiblhorer, Bill & Janet Vodker, Jean Matza, Cindi Cook ALL IN MEMORY OF RUBY COHN 3/1/12 MO Delta honor Chris Durbin

2/17/12 Electra Province memory Ruby Cohn

3/24/12 Cindi Cook honor Cathie Barber

4/13/12 Jane Loveless honor Sandi Kayne

4/25/12 Sandi Kayne honor Deb Ourecky

4/27/12 Chris Durbin memory Diana Allen’s Father, & Cindy Whiteley, Debby Gunselman & Marie Gunselman for Sister Christy

7/12/12 Chris Durbin honor Cathie Barber, Sandi Kayne, Kay Kimball & Royce Dent

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7/14/12 Chris Durbin honor Janelle Clark

8/9/12 Chris Durbin memory Ruth Hightower

8/16/12 Maria Keil honor Cindi Cook

10/1/12 MO Delta memory Ruth Hightower

10/1/12 MO Delta honor Chris Durbin 10/10/12 Carol Taylor, Cindi Cook, LaVerne Gates, KS Beta Chapter Syble Cocannouer ALL IN MEMORY OF EVELYN KIRKPATRICK

12/1/12 KS Alpha honor Janelle Clark, Kay Kimball & Cheryl McLain

11/17/12 Chris Durbin honor Jane Loveless

12/18/12 KS Alpha in lieu of Christmas Cards

12/1/12 Vicki Lignitz honor KS Theta Chapter

07/7/13 Cindi Cook, Syble Cocannouer and

KS Beta Chapter ALL IN MEMORY OF MELBA AGEE

03/14/13 Teresa Carter memory Melba Agee

Teresa Carter honor Cathie Barber

03/21/13 Cindi Cook honor Cathie Barber

3/23/13 Chris Durbin honor Cheryl Neeley

5/15/13 KS Beta honor Cathie Barber

6/20/13 Electra Province, Sandi Kayne, NE Zeta Chapter, Cindy Whiteley, Bob Cohn, & Chris Durbin

ALL IN MEMORY OF SYBLE COCANNOUER

8/2/13 KS Alpha honor Kay Kimball, Cheryl & McLain & Janelle Clark

SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS TO DELTA THETA CHI SORORITY

(a/ka LORETTA CUTLER ELECTRA PROVINCE) SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Reported by Christine Durbin, Electra Province Assistant Scholarship Treasurer

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Dear Electra Province Sisters:

Sadly, as of the publication of The Pleiad, no applications have been received. To make every possible effort for a student meeting the above qualifications, we are extending the scholarship application deadline to Septem-ber 25, 2013. The application is attached for your convenience and can be found at www.deltathetachi.org.

The Irene Mutch Thomson Electra Province Scholarship is for students who will attend a college or university in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri or Nebraska and is majoring in the fine arts (music, art, dance, or theatre).

Please contact your area high schools, community colleges, family and friends so that a student can benefit from the $1650 scholarship award.

Mail completed applications for consideration to: Cheryl Neeley, 12007 Markham Road, Independence MO 64052.

Please don’t delay … pick up the phone or send an email today. Surely you know someone who has a student who could qualify for this scholarship. We won’t know until we ask. Who knows, someone out there might be waiting to hear from you! Let’s help make a difference for a young student and give them the opportunity to put these funds to good use!

Yes, the September 25 deadline is a fast turn-around, but together we can do this! Thank you.

IRENE MUTCH THOMSON ELECTRA PROVINCE SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline Extended to September 25, 2013

Wow, since October 2012…. Kansas Alpha’s have been doing their usual activities. Party, Party, Party !!! Ha. Ha. Ha. Every 3 months we celebrate our Sisters birthday by going out to dinner.

Electra Province CHAPTER NEWS

KANSAS ALPHA — Janelle Clark Pleiad Reporter

Washburn University backpack workers, Pat & Jean. We help the Washburn University Ichabod shop during their busy time – when students return to school.

We check the backpack(s) while students shop for their books and accessories. Much like a coat check station.

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Electra Province CHAPTER NEWS

KANSAS ALPHA (continued)

KS Alpha’s enjoyed our Christmas meeting at the Presbyterian Manor where Sister Peggy resides.

It was well attended and celebrated.

We were entertained by the Capital City Men’s Barbershop Chorus.

Sister Mori was the recipient of a beautiful quilt made by her Big Sister Pat.

Doesn’t Sister Peggy look great with her daughter, Marianne?

The Alpha’s January meeting was held at the Topeka Public Library. What a wealth of information that build-ing holds. We were educated and entertained by Brian Adams who spoke about ‘Famous Kansans’. On June 21, 2013, Superhero Superman was inducted into the 2013 Kansas Hall of Fame. Superman grew up in the fictional setting of Smallville, a town that was later determined to be in Kansas.

Fans of the superhero movies and comics believe the location is Hutchison, KS. You may be able to view a slideshow of Superman’s notable comic appearances at CJonline.com.

February -KS Alpha’s met at McFarland Restaurant for a History presentation on the Crawford building by historian/author Deb Goodrich-Bisel.

Sisters Cheryl McLain & Kay Kimball & myself were unable to attend because we were at the Province Board Mid-Year meeting hosted by our President Cheryl Neeley. What a hard working and fun weekend it was. AND boy-oh-boy did we accomplish A LOT of tasks. Wait till Conclave OCTOBER 4,5,6 in Topeka KS.

March meetings were given by Sisters Kay Kimball and Cheryl McLain.

Kay gave a wonderful power point presentation on her Mediterranean Cruise.

She made us feel as if we were there with her.

April & May were months for medical information. We were educated on Alzheimers’ and, and, and,……Hmmmmmmmmmmmm what was that other topic? Hmmmmmmmm OH YEAH ----- we reviewed CPR and got to demonstrate the Heimlich technique on me!! Well only one Sister pretended to perform it on me. They didn’t want my supper to come up!

Sister Cheryl gave us a book review on The Red Thread as well as hav-ing the author, Eleanor Liu attend our meeting. Mrs. Liu also gave us a demonstration on Tai Chi.

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The Missouri Delta’s first adventure after Conclave was to Independence, KS where Christine Durbin, Doris Waller, Judy Hurlbert, and Jane Loveless hand-delivered Annette

Matheson’s Electra Province Past Presidents Award. Annette, affectionately known as “Rommie,” now shares a home in Independence, KS with her brother, Bernard (Bernie). Another road trip is planned soon!

We had special gatherings for Thanksgiving and Christmas, no Chapter meetings January/February due to unpre-dictable weather. The next adventure was hosting January Mid-Year meeting for the Electra Province Board. March found us celebrating our 77th Founder’s Day and an Honorary Tea for Cheryl Neeley, as Electra Province President. We were pleased so many of our Province Sisters could join in the celebration! Before we knew it, it was time for the Miller/Neeley April wedding! Then Junes National Convention where our very own Christine Durbin was announced as the new N.E.S.T. We continue to meet during the Summer months, and are currently busy working on our Conclave Achievement program, rehearsing for Initiation ceremony, and getting ready for Conclave in October ... see everyone soon in Topeka for “Carnivale in Kansas.”

The Kansas Beta Chapter has had some happy and

sad times these last few months. We were saddened by

the death of our Sister Melba Lee Agee. Melba was a 60

plus year member of Kansas Beta and her passing is a great loss. On a happier note on May 14th we welcomed

two new pledges Vickie Williams, new little sister of Lenore Warne and Angie Hall, new little sister of Province

Educational Director Kay Kimball.

The Betas started out the year with a “Snow Social.” Because the holidays are so busy, we decided to wait until

after them to have a party. Hence, the name “Snow Social.” January is when we normally have snow in southern

Kansas; however the day was almost tropically mild. The clubhouse was decorated in white, blue and silver.

Tables with white cloths had center pieces of bare tree branches hung with icicle ornaments. Several soups were

severed as well as side dishes prepared by all the Sisters. The Sisters played a wild game of dominos while the

DTC guys were busy putting together a small intricate wooden puzzle. We were joined by one guest and her

husband. The highlight of the evening was the snow pudding made by Sister Leslie Beers and her husband Rolf.

No it is not made from snow. No I can’t describe it, it has unique flavor and texture all its own. Yes, it was Rolf’s

grandmother’s recipe and yes it was wonderful!

From January through April the Beta’s enjoyed the 23rd (we think) Annual Melba Lee Agee Famous Women

Series presentation. This year we learned about the unique life of Coco Channel and how she almost single

KANSAS BETA Chapter News

MISSOURI DELTA Chapter News

KANSAS ALPHA Chapter News (continued)

April showers bring May flowers and another reason to … PARTY PARTY PARTY

Pajama Party and was it ever FUN!

June –

Flower arrangement program and end of the Sorority Year.

Installation of New Officers.

And beginning of summer fun!

Janelle Clark, KS Alpha

Pleiad reporter !!

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handedly took women out of corsets and into and towards the fashions of today. We battled the elements with

ice, snow and severe thunderstorms, missing a couple of meetings along the way. But we came together with Sisters from all of Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Oklahoma to celebrate our 69th Founders Day. What a blast with Cheryl McClain severing as Traveling Rep. Her presentation with blindfolded Province and National officers was so much fun.

May brought us back to partying again. This time it was Cinco de Mayo and the food was delish. The social committee outdid themselves with taco soup, enchiladas, seven layer dip, queso, chips and lots and lots of margaritas. Several Sisters also brought side dishes all the way from guacamole to homemade burritos.

The Betas are wrapping up our year with presentations on genealogy, dancing and a history book work night.

And several of us made the trip to Louisville to enjoy an exciting and fun National Convention!

Jan Davis’ new grandson – James William was born in early April several weeks before he was expected. After a rough start with two extended stays in the NICU in St. Louis, James is now home with his sister, Lydia and brother, Henry.

Bess and husband, Ralph Brewer, are on a cruise to Alaska – Our chapter will be eagerly waiting for Bess to share the highlights of their trip. Dana and husband, Roy, are moving to Florida – Dana started her new job July 1. Roy is staying behind to get the house sold. We will miss Dana!

Tour of Helping Hands Humane Society on June 17th – The KS Theta’s toured the newly relocated and renovated Helping Hands Humane Society. The Humane Society was established around 1890 for the welfare of children as well as animals, the Foster Humane Society was to “look to the welfare of every living creature.”

On May 4, 1938, the Shawnee County Humane Society was chartered as a non-profit organization. In 1965, the shelter legally changed its name from the Shawnee County Humane Society to the Helping Hands Humane Society. Its goal was not only to serve Topeka and Shawnee County, but a wider regional area as well.

The Nebraska Zeta Sisters have been

busy these past months both individual-

ly and as a group. The Ollie Webb

Center is a facility and organization that

provides services and programs for developmentally challenged adults. Last fall we had a program on their Next

Chapter Book Club. Five of us have become NCBC facilitators. We meet weekly with our respective groups

where we share and assist group members with reading books they would be unable to read independently.

Charlotte’s Web, A Christmas Carol, The Time Machine, The Voyages of Doctor Doolittle and other

classics are enjoyed by both our readers and non-readers. Our Holiday Party in December netted $129.00 in

donations that were given to Ollie Webb Center to help purchase more books for the growing number of NCBCs

forming in the Omaha Metro Area.

We have had several guest speakers who enlightened us on the topics of Special Olympics, Heartland Family Services Career Closet and Acupuncture. In July, we and our Delta Theta Guys visited the Joslyn Art Museum exhibit, “Renoir to Chagall; Paris and the Allure of Color”. We ended the morning with lunch and good conversation at the museum’s cafeteria.

A salad pot luck luncheon was held at the home of Karen Tichy in honor of our 28th Founders’ Day. We were honored to have Life Member, Nadyne Millar, in attendance. Reminiscing was the highlight of the celebration. Stories of past Achievement Contests, Beloved Sisters, and shared memories carried us well into the afternoon.

Among our personal lives, we again found support in times of sorrow and stress: Carla Horton and Ruta Jaudegis lost their mothers this summer. And we shared joy in the births and “soon to be” births of new grand-children: Emma, granddaughter of Connie and Mike James, Ronan, grandson of Mary and Dick Kreager, and Andrew, grandson (due August, 11) of Karen and Charlie Tichy.

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KANSAS BETA Chapter News (continued)

NEBRASKA ZETA Chapter News

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KANSAS KAPPA Chapter News

The Kansas Kappas wrapped up 2012 with our Christmas Party, Secret Sister reveal, and gift exchange.

We had a fun time shopping for holiday gifts for our “adopted grandparents” from Rolling Hills Health Center in

Topeka, Kansas.

We started off the Spring with some fun occasions -- our Chapter celebrated Mindy Neeley’s wedding with a

bridal shower in March. In April, we had a shower for Maria Gunselman and Jessica McKenzie in honor of their

babies-to-be, both due in June!

The Kappa’s continue to collect items for the Willow Women’s Shelter and to raise money for another sewing

machine for families in need in Latin America.

NEBRASKA ETA Chapter News Sandi and Jon Kayne are spending the Summer together for the first time in 23 years, as he has no Summer classes to teach.

The biggest thing in Julie Livingston’s life is finishing her year as President of a 200 member Rotary Club, Suburban Rotary. It has been a huge job for Julie this past year! She and Dwight spent five days vacationing in Laguna Beach, CA. Teresa Silence has been getting to know the Methodist Hospital inside and out. We are hoping and praying that this time was the perfect fix, and she won’t need to visit there for a long time! Alma and Joey Santos are head over heels about having two grand-children. Alma also got brave and entered a knitted shawl she made this past Spring in the Sarpy County Fair—and it took First Place!!

Melissa Kemling and Loretta Oliver were able to spend some enjoyable time together in July. Deb and Steve Ourecky are very busy with the Czech Festival fast approaching, and working on their house in Wilber. Deb Ourecky, Alma Santos and Sandi Kayne enjoyed National Convention in Louisville, KY (bourbon cream is awesome!).

Delta Theta Chi Sorority, Kansas Alpha Chapter Presents:

2013 ELECTRA PROVINCE 82nd CONCLAVE

October 4, 5 and 6, 2013

At the Capitol Plaza Hotel 1717 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS

Conclave Chairperson: Kay Kimball 785.267.0402 H [email protected]

“CARNIVALE IN KANSAS”

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