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Butler County, Ohio
Meeting Highlights
Induction Ceremony
Sunday, April 14, 2024 2:00 pm
West Chester Presbyterian Church
8930 Cincinnati-Dayton Road
Gamma Xi's officers inducted three new members; Jennifer King and Kathy Lach.
Christy Williams was not able to be present for the Induction Ceremony.
A short business meeting was held following the Induction Ceremony.
Potential officers for the next biennium (2025- 2026) were introduced.
Members voted and the new officers will be installed at the May meeting.
New officers are Lisa Smallwood and Janice Kehm, Co-Presidents;
Maureen Schwab, First Vice-President;
Joyce Jones Weinkam, Second Vice-President;
Donna Sliney, Recording Secretary and
Debby Hill, Corresponding Secretary.
Congratulations to each of the new officers!
The June outing will be at the Hawthorn Hill Mansion, June 5 at 10:00 am.
Each member is asked to register.
Https://www.daytonhistory.org/visit/dayton-history-sites/hawthorn-hi$16.00ll/
If the website does not let you register (or says the slots are full),
call 1-937-293-5151 ext. 127. The fee is $16.00.
A reception for the new members was held afterwards
at the home of Roberta Stagge.
Thank you to the hostess committee:
Roberta Stagge, Elaine Anthony, Julie Schieve,
Judy Warner, Joyce J. Weinkam, Kathie Baxter,
and Lisa Smallwood, Chairman.
Christy Williams was not able to be present for the Induction Ceremony.
A short business meeting was held following the Induction Ceremony.
Potential officers for the next biennium (2025- 2026) were introduced.
Members voted and the new officers will be installed at the May meeting.
New officers are Lisa Smallwood and Janice Kehm, Co-Presidents;
Maureen Schwab, First Vice-President;
Joyce Jones Weinkam, Second Vice-President;
Donna Sliney, Recording Secretary and
Debby Hill, Corresponding Secretary.
Congratulations to each of the new officers!
The June outing will be at the Hawthorn Hill Mansion, June 5 at 10:00 am.
Each member is asked to register.
Https://www.daytonhistory.org/visit/dayton-history-sites/hawthorn-hi$16.00ll/
If the website does not let you register (or says the slots are full),
call 1-937-293-5151 ext. 127. The fee is $16.00.
A reception for the new members was held afterwards
at the home of Roberta Stagge.
Thank you to the hostess committee:
Roberta Stagge, Elaine Anthony, Julie Schieve,
Judy Warner, Joyce J. Weinkam, Kathie Baxter,
and Lisa Smallwood, Chairman.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Pot Luck Supper
Awards, Founders Day, Installation
Home of Judy Warner
More information will be in the next Newsletter.
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Eighteen members along with Anne, Carol's daughter, attended the May Potluck,
Founders' Day and Awards celebration.
Members had submitted interesting 'life' tidbits to Kathy.
Members guessed who belonged to each of the 'tidbits'. :-)
The meeting began with a tribute to Founders' Day.
Membership Longevity Awards
were presented to
Elaine for 25 years membership,
Carol for 50 years membership
and to Gabrielle for 40 years membership.
Congratulations Ladies!
Eighteen members along with Anne, Carol's daughter, attended the May Potluck,
Founders' Day and Awards celebration.
Members had submitted interesting 'life' tidbits to Kathy.
Members guessed who belonged to each of the 'tidbits'. :-)
The meeting began with a tribute to Founders' Day.
Membership Longevity Awards
were presented to
Elaine for 25 years membership,
Carol for 50 years membership
and to Gabrielle for 40 years membership.
Congratulations Ladies!
Joyce, Second Vice-President, was presented
with the Outstanding Service Award.
Congratulations Joyce!
Towards the end of the meeting, Becky said
that Carol had been her mentor teacher.
Memories...
Co-President, Connie's name was chosen for
free membership for 2023 - 2024!
The June Outing will be on Wednesday, the 21st
at 2:00 at Music Hall.
Stay tuned for more information including
meeting time and place.
Following the Joint Meeting, Gamma Xi members presented a group reading at the
Celebration of Life held at the United Methodist Church in Middletown
for long time member Dixie Davis, who passed away Saturday, March 11.
Readings included;
The Gift of a Teacher's Heart by Paula J. Fox,
A Teacher's Dash by Linda Ellis and
A Teacher Dreams by Mary Oler (Texas Honorary Member).
Dixie belonged to Gamma Xi for more than 50 years.
She held leadership positions including Chapter President.
DKG was very important to Dixie.
Necrology Service for Member Ruth Phelps
Ruth was an active Gamma Xi member for 43 years.
She held leadership positions including Parliamentarian, Treasurer and
First Vice-President (2008 - 2016).
"Most of us end up with no more than five or six people that remember us.
Teachers have thousands of people who remember them for the rest of their lives."
Andrew A. Rooney
Gretchen Osner began the ceremony by reading Ruth's obituary.
Sylvia Miner read "The Gift of a Teacher's Heart" by Paula J. Fox.
Gail Nash read a piece from Dr. Seuss's Oh, The Places You'll Go!
Gabrielle Strand read a short piece entitled "Presence."
Martha Henry finished the readings with "A Teacher Dreams."
Teachers have thousands of people who remember them for the rest of their lives."
Andrew A. Rooney
Gretchen Osner began the ceremony by reading Ruth's obituary.
Sylvia Miner read "The Gift of a Teacher's Heart" by Paula J. Fox.
Gail Nash read a piece from Dr. Seuss's Oh, The Places You'll Go!
Gabrielle Strand read a short piece entitled "Presence."
Martha Henry finished the readings with "A Teacher Dreams."
PRESENCE Some people enter our lives Like deer Slipping in and out Of the woods. Ruth touched our earth And as we stop To look at her She disappears as quietly As she came. But, we feel blessed For having experienced Her gentle presence. And we give thanks That the world Is a better place Because of the joy That she brought. Sr. Joan Metzner MM Joyce Weinkam started the members in sharing memories of Ruth |
Thanks to the Refreshment Committee: Kathie Baxter, Jo Ann Johnson, Becky Leighty, Lisa Smallwood and Gabrielle Strand.
Last updated March 22, 2024.