Compiled
by Elaine Sprinkle in 2001 - Revised by Susan Carswell, 11-01-09; Revised by Toni Bigham 4-25-12
1939-1968
Zeta was the only Delta Kappa Gamma Chapter in Forsyth County. Membership numbered 93. Eta State expansion committee strongly requested that the chapter be divided. At that time, Zeta was divided into three chapters. Zeta would remain the Mother chapter and Beta Mu and Beta Nu, the daughters.
May 11, 1968
Beta Nu officially received its charter on May 11, 1968. The new chapters were honored on charter day with the presence of Mrs. Antoinette Jenkins, Eta State chairman on Expansion, and Eta State President, Mrs. Rosalie Pruett.
The charter members were Grace Barrow, Elizabeth Blakemore, Myrtle Butler, Dorothy Carmichael, Rachel Carter, Grace Efird, Kay Gambrell, Pauline Hiatt, Minnie Hobbs, Ruth Kroushup, Fay Matlock, Mary McMichael, Sadye Penny, Mattie Richard, Moselle Stephenson, Elizabeth Stroupe, Maytrice Walton, Nona Watkins Mary Weaver, and Lina
Woodward.
1969 President: Myrtle Butler
The chapter stressed “unity and cohesion” as their theme with the three chapters.
1970-1972 President: Elizabeth Stroupe
Meetings included discussions between beginning teachers, veteran teachers, and the roles and contributions of
women.
1972-1974 President: Grace Efird
The chapter took a strong interest in the establishment of the Center for Special Education at Salem College
with Dr Lucia Karnes, a Beta Nu member.
1974-1976 President: Miriam Mitchell
Beta Nu supported Crisis Control. Many members attended the 1976 Eta State Convention.
1976-1978 President: Rachel Carter
Rachel Carter strove for “sisterhood”to each other and making an impact concerning our conviction.
Sponsorship to Crisis Control continued.
1978-1980 President: Elizabeth Stroupe
Ways to improve teacher morale was discussed. The chapter published ten ideas for principals to consider for better
teacher-principal relations, spotlighted happenings over a local radio station,and reviewing and writing recommendations concerning the current legislation in NC education.
1980-1982 President: Peggy Buffaloe
Chapter focus stressed carrying out the theme of values, relationships, and goal setting.
1982-1984 President: Leila Punger
Letters were written to the NC governor and other elected officials commending them for making 1983 the “Year of
Education.”Several members wrote newspaper articles promoting education. Research on left-brain/right-brain was a new topic in education and was explain at one meeting. The cost per member of the spring luncheon was $7.50.
1984-1986 President: Grace Efird Hoyle
The chapter recognized outstanding educators and noted the impact of these people on the lives of local citizens. One meeting focused on a panel discussion on Elkind’s THE HURRIED CHILD.
1986-1988 President: Betty Glance
Membership numbered 62 and ways to encourage better attendance was discussed. A $1,000.00 grant from the three chapters for the recruitment of new teachers was established. Dealing with stress was a topic of one of the meetings.
1988-1990 President: Linda Dockery
The Maytrice Walton Scholarship Fund was established, due to a generous private contribution. Members studied Women in American Art at Reynolda House and joined the two other chapters in November to learn about vocational education.
1990-1992 President: Kay McEntire
Membership dues were $36.90 and members who could not attend a meeting were required to either call or write a note stating the reason for the absence. Meetings included a tour of SECCA and a discussion of “How to Work with Difficult People.”
1992-1994 President: Jane Houser
The chapter contributed books to the Battered Women’s Shelter. Meetings included topics on how humor can be used and “Business Community Involvement with Schools.” The 1993 spring luncheon featured a speech on “Year Round
Schooling.”
1994-1996 President: Toni Bigham
A new handbook featuring photographs of the members was completed with the help of Toni Bigham, Judy Dixon, Shirley Atkinson, Suzanne Springthorpe, Jean Watson, and Grace Efird. The chapter purchased lullaby tapes for Brenner’s Hospital. One meeting topic was “Sexual Harassment in the School Setting.”
1996-1998 President: Dottie Hall
Topics of interest during that biennium included charter schools, multiple intelligences, and education for the upcoming
21st century. Beta Mu, Beta Nu, and Zeta chapters joined together for a Holiday Happening.
1998-2000 President: Judy Dixon
Members contributed money to the Family Services Center (Battered Women’s Shelter.) The director of that organization spoke to members. Geneva Brown, WS/FC Schools school board member, spoke at a breakfast meeting. WFU students shared about technology capabilities for teachers and students.
2000-2002 President: Elaine Sprinkle
The Family Services Center was the continued focus for members’ donations. Speakers addressed stress management and opportunities for learning at Forsyth Tech. Members shared special talents, collections, and adventures at one
meeting.
2002-2004 President: Billie Hoots
Members contributed books for a beginning teacher’s classroom library. Meeting topics included the revitalization of
downtown Winston-Salem and heard gardening tips from a master gardener.
2004-2006 President: Pauline Shepherd
The chapter continued to build a library for a new teacher. Meeting focused on growing personally as well as professionally.
2006-2008 President: Susan Carswell
In the fall (2006), membership numbered 49, including 2 new members (3 members resigned). The chapter’s executive board updated and revised Beta Nu’s Chapter Rules and defined the chapter’s structure to increase participation and attendance at meetings. The Beta Nu News (quarterly publication) was created to provide routine chapter information, increase interest, and maintain awareness. The Elem. School Mission Ministry and the Kids’ Café were the focus of altruism through members’ donations of school supplies. Program speakers (2006-07) mirrored the international theme: “Passion for Learning: Essence of Growth” with programs on Dedicated Mentors and Heart Healthy Living. The
Membership Comm. hosted a spring orientation tea for five candidates. Beta Nu hosted the 2007 joint spring initiation/luncheon. Eta State President, Lynne Leatherwood, attended and WXII-12 news anchor,
Kimberly Van Scoy, was the featured speaker. A spring (2007) survey generated feedback for meeting times and locations and program topics. Efforts throughout the summer generated interest in members participating more actively on committees.
The 2007-08 year welcomed six new members, five by initiation and one by reinstatement. Membership numbered 53: 50 active, 2 reserve, and 1 reserve life (2 members resigned). A new yearbook was distributed with a pictorial directory. Chapter dues remained at $50.00. Program speakers for 2007-08 included: Jo Anne North Goetz (retired teacher, mentor, and author) -- Long Time Coming: My Life and the Darryl Hunt Lesson; Betty Ann Upshaw (Beta Nu Special Projects Comm. Chair) --A Personal Experience: My Peruvian Mission Trip of April 2007and Delivering the Beta Nu School Supplies; and Julia Martin Phipps (a Sappony Tribe member) -- Keeping the Sappony Tribe's Heritage Alive.
The Membership Committee hosted an orientation tea for new members and the annual Joint Chapter Luncheon for Beta Mu, Beta Nu & Zeta Chapters was held at Bermuda Run Country Club.
2008-2010 President: Susan Carswell
Biennium goals were updated, chapter dues increased to $60.00 for active members, altruism was
encouraged with special projects, and “perks” for attending meetings were generated. Ideas for improving meetings were generated from a“spring 2008” membership survey and chapter meetings were scheduled accordingly: Sept. Sat.
breakfast mtg - biennium agenda; Nov. afternoon mtg – refreshments, speaker (Clyde Manning, Dev
Dir of Bethesda Center for the Homeless in WS); and Feb. Sat. brunch mtg - speaker (Bertha Caldwell,
WS/FCS Principal of the Year). Seven new members endorsed and annual chapter awards/recognitions/scholarships presented. Membership numbered 58; 55 active, 2 reserve, and 1 reserve life. Attendance increased at each
chapter meeting. An orientation tea was held for new members and the annual Joint Chapter Luncheon, including an Initiation Ceremony for the three W-S Society chapters, was held on April
18th at Forsyth Country Club.
The second year of the biennium began with 7 new members, 1 reinstated member, and 3 resignations; current
membership at 62; 60 Active, 2 Reserve, and 1 Reserve Life (3 members resigned). An increase in chapter dues was approved, as International dues were substantially raised in the previous year – Active $74.00, Reserve $35.00, and Reserve Life $25.00. Goals were revisited and five chapter meetings were planned. (Speakers/Programs: Aug 29th at Helen Barnhardt’s home – speaker, Hannah McCrae Young, “CheeReaders;” Oct 1st at Bo Ty Florist – speaker, Karl Hastings, “Holiday Baskets Made Easy;” Nov 12th at Knollwood Baptist Church – speaker, Justin Gomez, Marketing Director for the Winston-Salem Downtown Partnership; Feb 6th at Big Shotz Tavern –speaker, President Susan Carswell,“Six Years of Beta Nu History in Pictures;” and Apr 17th at Forsyth Country Club – speaker, Dr Ann Lambros,Beta Nu member and Assistant Dean for Education and Director of the Center of Excellence for Research, Teaching, & Learning at WFU School of Medicine). An emphasis was placed on membership goals; establishing clear
chapter standards for governing membership growth and mentoring to new members. Altruism emphasized two
projects; collections of school supplies for local students in need at members’ individual schools and donations of domestic supplies for the Bethesda Center for the Homeless. The chapter would host an annual spring orientation for new members. Beta Nu would host the 2010 Annual Joint Spring Luncheon at Forsyth Country Club,
including an Initiation Ceremony for new members and an Installation Ceremony for the 2010-2012 chapter officers of Beta Mu, Beta Nu, & Zeta Chapters, respectively.
2010-2012 President Toni Bigham
Biennium goals were updated in the fall of 2010. The first year of the biennium began with 57 members; 54 Active, 2 Reserve, and 1 Reserve Life (5 members resigned). Chapter dues remained the same – Active $74.00, Reserve $35.00, and Reserve Life $25.00. Four meetings were planned and held in community locations: “Healthful Living”(Presenter: Nancy Hoover) at Graylyn International Conference Center on August 28; ““”Financial and Estate Planning” (Presenter: Mike Wells) at Big Shotz Tavern on February 5; “Celebrating the Arts” (Presenter: Tour
Guide) at the Southeast Center for Contemporary Art on October 28;
Becoming Elizabeth Lawrence (Presenter: Emily Wilson), Annual Joint Chapter Luncheon at
Forsyth Country Club on April 16. Altruistic projects focused on collecting school supplies for local students in need and the joint partnership between UNICEF and The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International project “Schools for Africa”.
The Membership Committee hosted an orientation tea for potential new members. Three new members were
initiated at the 2011 Annual Joint Chapter Luncheon on April 16 at Forsyth Country Club.
The second year of the biennium began with 60 members: 54 Active, 5 Reserve, and 1 Reserve Life.
Chapter dues remained unchanged: Active $74.00, Reserve $35.00, and Reserve Life $25.00. Four meetings were planned and held in community locations: “History of Graylyn” (Presenter: John Noble, Butler at Gaylyn) at Graylyn International Conference Center on August 27; “Fall, Glorious Fall” (Presenters: Ginny Adams, Danielle Mooney) at
House of Plants on October 20; “Program Offerings at the Children’s Home that Serve Families and Children”(Presenter: Ted Burcaw, Principal of the Kingswood School) at the Children’s Home on February 4; “The Influence of Poetry” (Presenter: Dr. Susan Calovini, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Dean of Salem College), Joint Chapters Luncheon at Forsyth Country Club on April 14. Chapter initiatives during 2011-2012 included the revision of chapter rules to align to international and state bylaws/rules changes; a review of chapter
goals and the development of a Beta Nu Strategic Action Plan for 2012-2014; a focus on early career teachers and the DKG/UNICEF “Schools for Africa” Project as the altruistic efforts; emphasis on recognizing members for membership by
five year increments (12 recognized at February meeting and each received a certificate and red rose); chapter website development with a target completion date of December 2012. Carolyn McKinney was nominated as our Golden Key Award recipient for Region IX and was selected as the Region IX winner. Elizabeth Stroupe reached the milestone of 50 years of membership in the Society and was honored with letters from the international and state presidents and recognized at the Joint Chapter Luncheon. Two new members were initiated at the April 14 Joint Chapters Luncheon and officers for the 2012-2014 biennium were installed.
2012-2014 President Toni Bigham
Biennium goals were updated in the fall of 2012. The first year of the biennium began with 62 members. Dues remained the same – Active $74.00, Reserve $35.00. Five meetings were planned and held in community locations:
“Sharing: Mission Trip to Africa” (Presenter: Carolyn McKinney, Beta Nu Member) at Graylyn International Conference Center on August 18; “Goodwill’s Training Program” (Presenter: Goodwill Staff Member) at Goodwill Industries on
October 18; “Getting to Know You”, (Host Chapter: Beta Nu for this Joint Chapters Meeting – Music by Josh Gardner) at New Philadelphia Moravian Church in the Fellowship Hall on November 29; “Wellness” (Presenter: Karen Bartoletti) at the MEDSA Center in Old Salem on February 2; “Believe” (Presenter: Tyronna Hooker, 2011 NC Teacher of the Year) at the Joint Chapters Luncheon at Forsyth Country Club on April 13. Chapter initiatives included ongoing monitoring of Beta Nu’s Strategic Action Plan; purchased 251 flash drives with a Beta Nu inscription and gave to the new teachers in the WS/FCS; supported the DKG/UNICEF “Schools for Africa”Project through donations and a program dedicated to this initiative at a meeting; supported the Ashley Elementary School’s Summer Book Club through donations of books and volunteer assistance; initiated the “Order of the Rose”to recognize and honor members who had served as Beta Nu presidents; initiated a Beta Nu website that was certified and included as a link on the Eta State website. Susan Edge was selected as our Golden Key Award nominee for Region IX. Three new members were initiated at the Joint Chapters Luncheon on April 13. Beta Nu received three recognitions at the Eta State Convention: Chapter Achievement Award at the “Distinctive” level, certificates for “Excellence in Newsletters”and the website.
The second year of the biennium began with 64 members. Dues remained the same – Active $74.00, Reserve $35.00.
Five meetings were planned and held in community locations:“Presentation on the Book, FARTHER ALONG” (Presenter: Kay Windsor from Zeta Chapter) at Graylyn International Conference Center on August 17;
“NC Legislation – Public Education “ (NC Legislative Panel, Dr. Elaine Jenkins, Eta State
Chairman of the Law and Educational Policy Committee served as moderator) at Knollwood
Baptist Church on October 17; “Proposed Educational Foundation” (Presenters: Dr.
Judith Carlson, Maxine McCall) at Lewisville Library on November 19 (Joint Chapters Event sponsored by Zeta Chapter); “New Winston-Salem Museum” (Presenter: Museum Staff) at the New Winston-Salem Museum on February 1; “Sharing and Writing Narrative Poems”(Presenter: Terri Kirby Erickson, local author) at the Joint
Chapters Luncheon at Forsyth Country Club on April 12. Chapter initiatives during 2013-2014 included ongoing support for the DKG/Eta State SEE (Support Early Career Educators) Project by providing a “Breakfast in a Bag” for
200 new teachers and collecting school supplies for new teachers that were donated to the WS/FCS Educators Warehouse; Five new members; providing information and collecting dues for “Schools for Africa”; donating books and
volunteers for the Ashley Elementary School Summer Book Club. Five were initiated at the Joint Chapters Meeting and the following officers installed for the 2014-2016 biennium: President – Cydney Conger, First Vice-President – Susan Carter-Hope; Second Vice-President – Nancy Hoover; Secretary – Cynthia Curtis. Beta Nu received recognition at 2014 Eta State Convention for the following: Chapter Achievement Award at the “Excellent”level, Excellence in Newsletters and the Beta Nu website. Carolyn Coram, Beta Nu’s nominee for the Golden Key Award was recognized
as the Region IX winner. Charter member Elizabeth Stroupe passed away one week after her 100th birthday and was honored at a “Ceremony of Remembrance” at the April Joint Chapters Luncheon and at the Eta State Convention. During the year we had four resignations and one reinstatement. We end the biennium with 65 members (60 – Active, 5 – Reserve). One additional prospective member will be initiated at the August 2014 meeting.
updated 9/16
by Elaine Sprinkle in 2001 - Revised by Susan Carswell, 11-01-09; Revised by Toni Bigham 4-25-12
1939-1968
Zeta was the only Delta Kappa Gamma Chapter in Forsyth County. Membership numbered 93. Eta State expansion committee strongly requested that the chapter be divided. At that time, Zeta was divided into three chapters. Zeta would remain the Mother chapter and Beta Mu and Beta Nu, the daughters.
May 11, 1968
Beta Nu officially received its charter on May 11, 1968. The new chapters were honored on charter day with the presence of Mrs. Antoinette Jenkins, Eta State chairman on Expansion, and Eta State President, Mrs. Rosalie Pruett.
The charter members were Grace Barrow, Elizabeth Blakemore, Myrtle Butler, Dorothy Carmichael, Rachel Carter, Grace Efird, Kay Gambrell, Pauline Hiatt, Minnie Hobbs, Ruth Kroushup, Fay Matlock, Mary McMichael, Sadye Penny, Mattie Richard, Moselle Stephenson, Elizabeth Stroupe, Maytrice Walton, Nona Watkins Mary Weaver, and Lina
Woodward.
1969 President: Myrtle Butler
The chapter stressed “unity and cohesion” as their theme with the three chapters.
1970-1972 President: Elizabeth Stroupe
Meetings included discussions between beginning teachers, veteran teachers, and the roles and contributions of
women.
1972-1974 President: Grace Efird
The chapter took a strong interest in the establishment of the Center for Special Education at Salem College
with Dr Lucia Karnes, a Beta Nu member.
1974-1976 President: Miriam Mitchell
Beta Nu supported Crisis Control. Many members attended the 1976 Eta State Convention.
1976-1978 President: Rachel Carter
Rachel Carter strove for “sisterhood”to each other and making an impact concerning our conviction.
Sponsorship to Crisis Control continued.
1978-1980 President: Elizabeth Stroupe
Ways to improve teacher morale was discussed. The chapter published ten ideas for principals to consider for better
teacher-principal relations, spotlighted happenings over a local radio station,and reviewing and writing recommendations concerning the current legislation in NC education.
1980-1982 President: Peggy Buffaloe
Chapter focus stressed carrying out the theme of values, relationships, and goal setting.
1982-1984 President: Leila Punger
Letters were written to the NC governor and other elected officials commending them for making 1983 the “Year of
Education.”Several members wrote newspaper articles promoting education. Research on left-brain/right-brain was a new topic in education and was explain at one meeting. The cost per member of the spring luncheon was $7.50.
1984-1986 President: Grace Efird Hoyle
The chapter recognized outstanding educators and noted the impact of these people on the lives of local citizens. One meeting focused on a panel discussion on Elkind’s THE HURRIED CHILD.
1986-1988 President: Betty Glance
Membership numbered 62 and ways to encourage better attendance was discussed. A $1,000.00 grant from the three chapters for the recruitment of new teachers was established. Dealing with stress was a topic of one of the meetings.
1988-1990 President: Linda Dockery
The Maytrice Walton Scholarship Fund was established, due to a generous private contribution. Members studied Women in American Art at Reynolda House and joined the two other chapters in November to learn about vocational education.
1990-1992 President: Kay McEntire
Membership dues were $36.90 and members who could not attend a meeting were required to either call or write a note stating the reason for the absence. Meetings included a tour of SECCA and a discussion of “How to Work with Difficult People.”
1992-1994 President: Jane Houser
The chapter contributed books to the Battered Women’s Shelter. Meetings included topics on how humor can be used and “Business Community Involvement with Schools.” The 1993 spring luncheon featured a speech on “Year Round
Schooling.”
1994-1996 President: Toni Bigham
A new handbook featuring photographs of the members was completed with the help of Toni Bigham, Judy Dixon, Shirley Atkinson, Suzanne Springthorpe, Jean Watson, and Grace Efird. The chapter purchased lullaby tapes for Brenner’s Hospital. One meeting topic was “Sexual Harassment in the School Setting.”
1996-1998 President: Dottie Hall
Topics of interest during that biennium included charter schools, multiple intelligences, and education for the upcoming
21st century. Beta Mu, Beta Nu, and Zeta chapters joined together for a Holiday Happening.
1998-2000 President: Judy Dixon
Members contributed money to the Family Services Center (Battered Women’s Shelter.) The director of that organization spoke to members. Geneva Brown, WS/FC Schools school board member, spoke at a breakfast meeting. WFU students shared about technology capabilities for teachers and students.
2000-2002 President: Elaine Sprinkle
The Family Services Center was the continued focus for members’ donations. Speakers addressed stress management and opportunities for learning at Forsyth Tech. Members shared special talents, collections, and adventures at one
meeting.
2002-2004 President: Billie Hoots
Members contributed books for a beginning teacher’s classroom library. Meeting topics included the revitalization of
downtown Winston-Salem and heard gardening tips from a master gardener.
2004-2006 President: Pauline Shepherd
The chapter continued to build a library for a new teacher. Meeting focused on growing personally as well as professionally.
2006-2008 President: Susan Carswell
In the fall (2006), membership numbered 49, including 2 new members (3 members resigned). The chapter’s executive board updated and revised Beta Nu’s Chapter Rules and defined the chapter’s structure to increase participation and attendance at meetings. The Beta Nu News (quarterly publication) was created to provide routine chapter information, increase interest, and maintain awareness. The Elem. School Mission Ministry and the Kids’ Café were the focus of altruism through members’ donations of school supplies. Program speakers (2006-07) mirrored the international theme: “Passion for Learning: Essence of Growth” with programs on Dedicated Mentors and Heart Healthy Living. The
Membership Comm. hosted a spring orientation tea for five candidates. Beta Nu hosted the 2007 joint spring initiation/luncheon. Eta State President, Lynne Leatherwood, attended and WXII-12 news anchor,
Kimberly Van Scoy, was the featured speaker. A spring (2007) survey generated feedback for meeting times and locations and program topics. Efforts throughout the summer generated interest in members participating more actively on committees.
The 2007-08 year welcomed six new members, five by initiation and one by reinstatement. Membership numbered 53: 50 active, 2 reserve, and 1 reserve life (2 members resigned). A new yearbook was distributed with a pictorial directory. Chapter dues remained at $50.00. Program speakers for 2007-08 included: Jo Anne North Goetz (retired teacher, mentor, and author) -- Long Time Coming: My Life and the Darryl Hunt Lesson; Betty Ann Upshaw (Beta Nu Special Projects Comm. Chair) --A Personal Experience: My Peruvian Mission Trip of April 2007and Delivering the Beta Nu School Supplies; and Julia Martin Phipps (a Sappony Tribe member) -- Keeping the Sappony Tribe's Heritage Alive.
The Membership Committee hosted an orientation tea for new members and the annual Joint Chapter Luncheon for Beta Mu, Beta Nu & Zeta Chapters was held at Bermuda Run Country Club.
2008-2010 President: Susan Carswell
Biennium goals were updated, chapter dues increased to $60.00 for active members, altruism was
encouraged with special projects, and “perks” for attending meetings were generated. Ideas for improving meetings were generated from a“spring 2008” membership survey and chapter meetings were scheduled accordingly: Sept. Sat.
breakfast mtg - biennium agenda; Nov. afternoon mtg – refreshments, speaker (Clyde Manning, Dev
Dir of Bethesda Center for the Homeless in WS); and Feb. Sat. brunch mtg - speaker (Bertha Caldwell,
WS/FCS Principal of the Year). Seven new members endorsed and annual chapter awards/recognitions/scholarships presented. Membership numbered 58; 55 active, 2 reserve, and 1 reserve life. Attendance increased at each
chapter meeting. An orientation tea was held for new members and the annual Joint Chapter Luncheon, including an Initiation Ceremony for the three W-S Society chapters, was held on April
18th at Forsyth Country Club.
The second year of the biennium began with 7 new members, 1 reinstated member, and 3 resignations; current
membership at 62; 60 Active, 2 Reserve, and 1 Reserve Life (3 members resigned). An increase in chapter dues was approved, as International dues were substantially raised in the previous year – Active $74.00, Reserve $35.00, and Reserve Life $25.00. Goals were revisited and five chapter meetings were planned. (Speakers/Programs: Aug 29th at Helen Barnhardt’s home – speaker, Hannah McCrae Young, “CheeReaders;” Oct 1st at Bo Ty Florist – speaker, Karl Hastings, “Holiday Baskets Made Easy;” Nov 12th at Knollwood Baptist Church – speaker, Justin Gomez, Marketing Director for the Winston-Salem Downtown Partnership; Feb 6th at Big Shotz Tavern –speaker, President Susan Carswell,“Six Years of Beta Nu History in Pictures;” and Apr 17th at Forsyth Country Club – speaker, Dr Ann Lambros,Beta Nu member and Assistant Dean for Education and Director of the Center of Excellence for Research, Teaching, & Learning at WFU School of Medicine). An emphasis was placed on membership goals; establishing clear
chapter standards for governing membership growth and mentoring to new members. Altruism emphasized two
projects; collections of school supplies for local students in need at members’ individual schools and donations of domestic supplies for the Bethesda Center for the Homeless. The chapter would host an annual spring orientation for new members. Beta Nu would host the 2010 Annual Joint Spring Luncheon at Forsyth Country Club,
including an Initiation Ceremony for new members and an Installation Ceremony for the 2010-2012 chapter officers of Beta Mu, Beta Nu, & Zeta Chapters, respectively.
2010-2012 President Toni Bigham
Biennium goals were updated in the fall of 2010. The first year of the biennium began with 57 members; 54 Active, 2 Reserve, and 1 Reserve Life (5 members resigned). Chapter dues remained the same – Active $74.00, Reserve $35.00, and Reserve Life $25.00. Four meetings were planned and held in community locations: “Healthful Living”(Presenter: Nancy Hoover) at Graylyn International Conference Center on August 28; ““”Financial and Estate Planning” (Presenter: Mike Wells) at Big Shotz Tavern on February 5; “Celebrating the Arts” (Presenter: Tour
Guide) at the Southeast Center for Contemporary Art on October 28;
Becoming Elizabeth Lawrence (Presenter: Emily Wilson), Annual Joint Chapter Luncheon at
Forsyth Country Club on April 16. Altruistic projects focused on collecting school supplies for local students in need and the joint partnership between UNICEF and The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International project “Schools for Africa”.
The Membership Committee hosted an orientation tea for potential new members. Three new members were
initiated at the 2011 Annual Joint Chapter Luncheon on April 16 at Forsyth Country Club.
The second year of the biennium began with 60 members: 54 Active, 5 Reserve, and 1 Reserve Life.
Chapter dues remained unchanged: Active $74.00, Reserve $35.00, and Reserve Life $25.00. Four meetings were planned and held in community locations: “History of Graylyn” (Presenter: John Noble, Butler at Gaylyn) at Graylyn International Conference Center on August 27; “Fall, Glorious Fall” (Presenters: Ginny Adams, Danielle Mooney) at
House of Plants on October 20; “Program Offerings at the Children’s Home that Serve Families and Children”(Presenter: Ted Burcaw, Principal of the Kingswood School) at the Children’s Home on February 4; “The Influence of Poetry” (Presenter: Dr. Susan Calovini, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Dean of Salem College), Joint Chapters Luncheon at Forsyth Country Club on April 14. Chapter initiatives during 2011-2012 included the revision of chapter rules to align to international and state bylaws/rules changes; a review of chapter
goals and the development of a Beta Nu Strategic Action Plan for 2012-2014; a focus on early career teachers and the DKG/UNICEF “Schools for Africa” Project as the altruistic efforts; emphasis on recognizing members for membership by
five year increments (12 recognized at February meeting and each received a certificate and red rose); chapter website development with a target completion date of December 2012. Carolyn McKinney was nominated as our Golden Key Award recipient for Region IX and was selected as the Region IX winner. Elizabeth Stroupe reached the milestone of 50 years of membership in the Society and was honored with letters from the international and state presidents and recognized at the Joint Chapter Luncheon. Two new members were initiated at the April 14 Joint Chapters Luncheon and officers for the 2012-2014 biennium were installed.
2012-2014 President Toni Bigham
Biennium goals were updated in the fall of 2012. The first year of the biennium began with 62 members. Dues remained the same – Active $74.00, Reserve $35.00. Five meetings were planned and held in community locations:
“Sharing: Mission Trip to Africa” (Presenter: Carolyn McKinney, Beta Nu Member) at Graylyn International Conference Center on August 18; “Goodwill’s Training Program” (Presenter: Goodwill Staff Member) at Goodwill Industries on
October 18; “Getting to Know You”, (Host Chapter: Beta Nu for this Joint Chapters Meeting – Music by Josh Gardner) at New Philadelphia Moravian Church in the Fellowship Hall on November 29; “Wellness” (Presenter: Karen Bartoletti) at the MEDSA Center in Old Salem on February 2; “Believe” (Presenter: Tyronna Hooker, 2011 NC Teacher of the Year) at the Joint Chapters Luncheon at Forsyth Country Club on April 13. Chapter initiatives included ongoing monitoring of Beta Nu’s Strategic Action Plan; purchased 251 flash drives with a Beta Nu inscription and gave to the new teachers in the WS/FCS; supported the DKG/UNICEF “Schools for Africa”Project through donations and a program dedicated to this initiative at a meeting; supported the Ashley Elementary School’s Summer Book Club through donations of books and volunteer assistance; initiated the “Order of the Rose”to recognize and honor members who had served as Beta Nu presidents; initiated a Beta Nu website that was certified and included as a link on the Eta State website. Susan Edge was selected as our Golden Key Award nominee for Region IX. Three new members were initiated at the Joint Chapters Luncheon on April 13. Beta Nu received three recognitions at the Eta State Convention: Chapter Achievement Award at the “Distinctive” level, certificates for “Excellence in Newsletters”and the website.
The second year of the biennium began with 64 members. Dues remained the same – Active $74.00, Reserve $35.00.
Five meetings were planned and held in community locations:“Presentation on the Book, FARTHER ALONG” (Presenter: Kay Windsor from Zeta Chapter) at Graylyn International Conference Center on August 17;
“NC Legislation – Public Education “ (NC Legislative Panel, Dr. Elaine Jenkins, Eta State
Chairman of the Law and Educational Policy Committee served as moderator) at Knollwood
Baptist Church on October 17; “Proposed Educational Foundation” (Presenters: Dr.
Judith Carlson, Maxine McCall) at Lewisville Library on November 19 (Joint Chapters Event sponsored by Zeta Chapter); “New Winston-Salem Museum” (Presenter: Museum Staff) at the New Winston-Salem Museum on February 1; “Sharing and Writing Narrative Poems”(Presenter: Terri Kirby Erickson, local author) at the Joint
Chapters Luncheon at Forsyth Country Club on April 12. Chapter initiatives during 2013-2014 included ongoing support for the DKG/Eta State SEE (Support Early Career Educators) Project by providing a “Breakfast in a Bag” for
200 new teachers and collecting school supplies for new teachers that were donated to the WS/FCS Educators Warehouse; Five new members; providing information and collecting dues for “Schools for Africa”; donating books and
volunteers for the Ashley Elementary School Summer Book Club. Five were initiated at the Joint Chapters Meeting and the following officers installed for the 2014-2016 biennium: President – Cydney Conger, First Vice-President – Susan Carter-Hope; Second Vice-President – Nancy Hoover; Secretary – Cynthia Curtis. Beta Nu received recognition at 2014 Eta State Convention for the following: Chapter Achievement Award at the “Excellent”level, Excellence in Newsletters and the Beta Nu website. Carolyn Coram, Beta Nu’s nominee for the Golden Key Award was recognized
as the Region IX winner. Charter member Elizabeth Stroupe passed away one week after her 100th birthday and was honored at a “Ceremony of Remembrance” at the April Joint Chapters Luncheon and at the Eta State Convention. During the year we had four resignations and one reinstatement. We end the biennium with 65 members (60 – Active, 5 – Reserve). One additional prospective member will be initiated at the August 2014 meeting.
updated 9/16