Alpha Delta Kappa
Beta Xi Newsletter *********** April 2016
The Tubman Twenty
I rode to Washington, D.C., on a plane with Coretta S. King. She boarded last. The flight attendant asked two gentlemen in the first seat on the plane to please let her have that seat and then take hers further back. The men did so without hesitation. The irony of that situation did not escape me as the white guys moved back on the airbus. Wouldn't Mrs. King, Rosa Parks, Sojourner Truth, and others like American educator Mary McLeod Bethune be so proud with this week's announcement that Harriet Tubman will be on the front of the $20 bill. As teachers we are just one in that classroom, and yet, just one like the special women mentioned here makes a difference everyday. You are so special; you are blessed. When the new $20 is introduced in the yr 2020,, let it be a reminder that you are a strong woman who is an example to others. KS
Our Next Meeting
Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2016.......... Time: 6:15
Hostess: Kay Spriggs .........................Co-hostess: Anne Henderson
Address: 1202 India Road .................Phone: 745-5226
Topic: Organ Donation ..................... Focus: Altruism
Speaker: Laura Eason from EAMC
Special Presentation: Pinning of 3 new members -- Michele Buxton, Melanie Smyly, and Mandi Edwards. MMM
Hostess: Kay Spriggs .........................Co-hostess: Anne Henderson
Address: 1202 India Road .................Phone: 745-5226
Topic: Organ Donation ..................... Focus: Altruism
Speaker: Laura Eason from EAMC
Special Presentation: Pinning of 3 new members -- Michele Buxton, Melanie Smyly, and Mandi Edwards. MMM
Upcoming Roadtrips
State Convention in B'ham When: TODAY - Sun./ Who's Going: President Karen Stillwell & President-Elect Kay Spriggs
Southeast District Meeting in Montgomery When:June 14/ Who's Going: New Officers for training and any other members who want to go/ Cost: $20/ Deadline: May 27/ Time: 9am to 2pm/ Chapter Needs: 2 silent auction items + school supplies or gift cards
Gulf Regional Conference in Jackson, Miss. When; June 29 - July 1 Who's Going: Kay Spriggs & you if you'd like
Southeast District Meeting in Montgomery When:June 14/ Who's Going: New Officers for training and any other members who want to go/ Cost: $20/ Deadline: May 27/ Time: 9am to 2pm/ Chapter Needs: 2 silent auction items + school supplies or gift cards
Gulf Regional Conference in Jackson, Miss. When; June 29 - July 1 Who's Going: Kay Spriggs & you if you'd like
Courtesy Committee Review
Purpose : To help with food during an illness or passing of members ,,,,,,,,,,..............,,...... Chairman & Co-Chair.: Gail & Susan
Money Designated: $150 on a Beta Xi sister who passes, $25 for a book in memory of a spouse or child, $25 in memory of a parent to international, and a card for the loss of a brother, sister, or grandparent
Money Designated: $150 on a Beta Xi sister who passes, $25 for a book in memory of a spouse or child, $25 in memory of a parent to international, and a card for the loss of a brother, sister, or grandparent
Earth Day
Earth Day is today. What will you do to help our environment? A plastic bag can take 500 years to degrade in a landfill. Please recycle.