Chapter News
Omega Chapter Officers 2018-2020
JUNE CHAPTER MEETING - The June meeting of The Omega Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an organization of key women educators, was held on Tuesday, June 5th at the Ramada Inn in Geneva. Social time begins at 5:00 pm with dinner at 5:30 pm. The evening's program featured the Installation of New Officers for the 2018-2020 biennium, awarding seven area high school seniors with scholarship monies for their post graduate studies in the field of education, and recognizing the retirements of Chapter members.
The new slate of officers for the 2018-2020 Biennium of Omega Chapter, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, were installed at the Chapter's June meeting at the Ramada Inn in Geneva. Pictured L-R are President, Denise Clark; 1st Vice President, Cynthia Lynch; 2nd Vice President, Dawn Scales; Parliamentarian, Lois Ludwig; Secretary, Beverly Lanoue; and Treasurer, Judy Kiehle.
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (May 28, 2018)
The new slate of officers for the 2018-2020 Biennium of Omega Chapter, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, were installed at the Chapter's June meeting at the Ramada Inn in Geneva. Pictured L-R are President, Denise Clark; 1st Vice President, Cynthia Lynch; 2nd Vice President, Dawn Scales; Parliamentarian, Lois Ludwig; Secretary, Beverly Lanoue; and Treasurer, Judy Kiehle.
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (May 28, 2018)
Lydia Sacheli entertains Omega members at the May Chapter meeting,
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 Della Ludwig shares information with Omega members about the Opioid Crisis.
MAY CHAPTER MEETING - The May meeting of the Omega Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an organization of key women educators, was held at Torrey Park Grille in Geneva on Tuesday, May 8th. The evening will remember the founders of Omega Chapter in a Founder's Day Ceremony, as well as paying tribute to all teachers in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week. Della Ludwig, pastor at The Rushville First United Methodist Church and member of Omega Chapter, spoke about The Opioid Crisis and how it is impacting local school districts and communities in Ontario County and in the Finger Lakes region. Lydia Sacheli, a student at Marcus Whitman High School, entertained members of Omega with her original lyrics and music on the guitar and ukulele.
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (May 18, 2018) |
Christine Bennett (L) with Mary-Martha Harvey
APRIL CHAPTER MEETING - The April meeting of the Omega Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was held at CenterPointe Country Club in Canandaigua on Tuesday, April 10th. Judith LaBella from the Elizabeth Wende Breast Care spoke to members about bone density and healthy bones. In addition, Omegan Christine Bennett was awarded a Pi State Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. This scholarship will help fund her final semester of course work in
Educational Administration certification through the University of Rochester. The Pi State Scholarship Award was presented to Christine by Pi State President and Omega member Mary-Martha Harvey.
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (April 2018)
Educational Administration certification through the University of Rochester. The Pi State Scholarship Award was presented to Christine by Pi State President and Omega member Mary-Martha Harvey.
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (April 2018)
Omega's jolly auctioneer, Susan Cunningham and member, Lois Ludwig.
NOVEMBER AUCTION - The Omega Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held its annual scholarship fundraiser on Tuesday, November 14th at King's Catering in Canandaigua. All monies raised are used to provide scholarships to area graduating seniors who will be entering the field of education.
Congratulations to Omega members for raising $4218 at the annual November "Make it, Bake it, or Fake it" auction!! This money will be awarded to 2018 women graduates from area schools who plan to matriculate in the field of education.
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (November 5, 2017)
Congratulations to Omega members for raising $4218 at the annual November "Make it, Bake it, or Fake it" auction!! This money will be awarded to 2018 women graduates from area schools who plan to matriculate in the field of education.
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (November 5, 2017)
NOMINATIONS INFORMATION AVAILABLE - At the September 2017 Chapter meeting, the Omega Nominations Committee made a presentation that included information about nominations for the upcoming Biennium. They distributed job descriptions for the various positions as well as a nominations form. (Click on red links to access this information)
SEPTEMBER CHAPTER MEETING - The Omega Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an organization of key women educators, held its September meeting on Tuesday, September 19th at the Gateway Grille in Canandaigua. Following the 6:15 p.m. dinner, members divided into groups to discuss the Chapter's three summer reads: Hillbilly Elegy:A Memoir of a Family and a Culture in Crisis, by JD Vance, Mindset, the New Psychology of Success, by Carol S. Deck, Ph.D., and Mindsets in the Classroom, by Mary Cay Ricci.
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (September 1, 2017)
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (September 1, 2017)
JUNE CHAPTER MEETING - The Omega Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma International Society held its June meeting on June 6th at Ray's in Canandaigua. The evening featured the five area Omega Chapter scholarship winners.
The Omega Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International has awarded Omega Scholarships of $750 to five area graduating seniors who are planning to pursue a degree in education. The recipients for 2017 were Paige Boor, Geneva High School, enrolled in the FLCC Childhood Education/Special Education/Transfer Program; Skylar Guest, Canandaigua Academy,enrolled in FLCC Transfer/Art Education; Alexandra Blazey, Canandaigua Academy, enrolled in Primary/Elementary Childhood Education/Special Education at St. John Fisher College; Kayli Krossber, Marcus Whitman HS, enrolled in the FLCC Early Childhood Education/Transfer Program, and Anna Socha, Phelps-Clifton Springs HS, enrolled in Early Childhood/Special Education, Daeman College. Congratulations to each of this year's scholarship recipients!
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (May 29, 2017)
The Omega Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International has awarded Omega Scholarships of $750 to five area graduating seniors who are planning to pursue a degree in education. The recipients for 2017 were Paige Boor, Geneva High School, enrolled in the FLCC Childhood Education/Special Education/Transfer Program; Skylar Guest, Canandaigua Academy,enrolled in FLCC Transfer/Art Education; Alexandra Blazey, Canandaigua Academy, enrolled in Primary/Elementary Childhood Education/Special Education at St. John Fisher College; Kayli Krossber, Marcus Whitman HS, enrolled in the FLCC Early Childhood Education/Transfer Program, and Anna Socha, Phelps-Clifton Springs HS, enrolled in Early Childhood/Special Education, Daeman College. Congratulations to each of this year's scholarship recipients!
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (May 29, 2017)
2017 Omega Scholarship Recipients are pictured as follows from left to right: Anna Socha, Kayli Krossber, Skylar Guest, Paige Boor, and Alexandra Blazey.
OMEGA GETS SOCIAL - The Omega Book Club just finished reading The White by Deborah Larsen. It is a well-documented fictional narrative of the life of Mary Jemison, first white woman on the Genesee. A field trip to the Seneca Art and Culture Center (Ganondagon) is planned to learn more about the Seneca. This center was started by Mary's descendant Peter Jemison. The field trip will be on June 28 at 10 am. The cost is $6 for adults and $5 for seniors. We plan to have lunch together afterward. The guided tour will include an excellent film on the "Genesis" of the Seneca, guided listening to the Seneca Thanksgiving, a tour of the gallery, and a tour of the Long House replica.
RSVP to Maggie W. as soon as possible. The deposit is due June 7.
RSVP to Maggie W. as soon as possible. The deposit is due June 7.
CONGRATULATIONS MARY-MARTHA! - Congratulations to our Omega sister, Mary-Martha Harvey for her recent induction as 72nd president of Pi State. We are so proud!
MAY CHAPTER MEETING - The Omega Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held its May meeting on May 9th at the Holloway House in Bloomfield. Members of Omega Chapter were pleased to have Jane Falter, a career coach with 30 years experience in human resources management, review the major concepts of Mindset, the New Psychology of Success, by Carol S. Dweck, PhD. She differentiated between a "fixed mindset" and a "growth mindset," and helped members explore how to apply the principles of the latter to their own lives and to their lives as educators.
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (May 1, 2017)
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (May 1, 2017)
APRIL CHAPTER MEETING - The April meeting of the Omega Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was held on Tuesday, April 11th at Torrey Park Grille in Geneva. The evening featured a Victor senior student (grandson of an Omega member), who will be performing a variety of musical selections.
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (April 4, 2017)
MARCH CHAPTER MEETING - Cancelled due to snow storm.
OMEGA GETS SOCIAL! - Sharry Cirulli, Sally Maxson, Evie Bottorf, Mary Cherniss and Dawn Scales met in Dade City, Florida for lunch at the Black Eyed Pea. We came from four different parts of Florida to have lunch and chat. So good to see each other South of the Border!
Auctioneer Susan Cunningham accepts and raises bids.
NOVEMBER AUCTION - The Omega Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held its Annual Scholarship Fundraiser on Tuesday, November 15th at Club 86 in Geneva. It was an evening full of camaraderie and good cheer as members bid upon delicious culinary delights, exquisite handmade wood and craft items, stunning oil and watercolor paintings, and a variety of unique attic treasures, all for the benefit of the Omega Scholarship Committee. Thanks to the auction committee's hard work, and to the participation and generosity of members, a record of more than $4000 was raised. This money will fund the scholarships awarded to deserving high school women who, upon graduation, plan to matriculate in the field of education. Kudos to all who helped make Auction 2016 such an overwhelming success!!
Omega sisters learn about using Google docs from Della Ludwig.
OMEGA GETS SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP - Omega Past President Della Ludwig presented a technology workshop through our Omega Gets Social program. Attendees learned about Google Docs and Photos. We were walked through the various aspects of the system from making specific files to sharing docs that could be edited in real time. Those present saw many ways Omega could utilize the program from sharing our newsletter to committees members interacting with each other. All attendees agreed the workshop was very informative and left us wanting to learn more about what Google has available.
OCTOBER CHAPTER MEETING - The October meeting of the Omega Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society was held on Tuesday, October 18th at the Clifton Springs Country Club in Clifton Springs. John Peck, School Resource Officer from Red Jacket CSD, was the featured speaker. "Bags of Gratitude" were assembled by members for local police officers in the surrounding communities.
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (October 4, 2016)
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (October 4, 2016)
SEPTEMBER CHAPTER MEETING - The September meeting of the Omega Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was held on Tuesday, September 20th at Kings Catering in Canandaigua. Discussion of the summer read, Life in a Jar, by Jack Mayer, as well as Business and Committee meetings took place during the meeting.
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (September 10, 2016)
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (September 10, 2016)
PAST PRESIDENTS LUNCHEON - A luncheon for Past Presidents of the Omega Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society was held on August 17th at Nolan's Restaurant in Canandaigua. Pictured from Left to Right: Marguerite Wiegand, Deb Trombino, Lois Ludwig, Mary-Martha Harvey, Della Ludwig, Lynda John, Linda Coons and June Renner.
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (September 15, 2016)
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (September 15, 2016)
OMEGA GETS SOCIAL! - Omega members are taking time this summer to enjoy one another! Several Omega sisters met at the Wine Bar. Marilyn Nicholson, Jeanne Guastaferro, Jan Wright, Phyllis Frantel, Dawn Scales, Karen Busby, Kerry Smartt, Liz Hezel, Maggie Wiegand and Mary Cherniss had a great time and laughed a lot. Great setting + great friends = a time to remember!
NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED - Installation of officers for the 2016-18 biennium took place during the June Chapter Meeting. From L to R: Mary Cherniss and Kerry Smartt, Chapter Co-Presidents, Linda Smith and Mary Martha Harvey, Co-Parliamentarians, Beverly Lanoue, Secretary, Judy Kiehle, Treasurer, Adelle Miller-Wadsworth, 2nd Vice President, Sally Maxson, 1st Vice President.
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (June 13, 2016)
Submitted by Gail Burr, Omega Communications and Publicity Chair (June 13, 2016)
