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Butler County, Ohio
Meeting Highlights
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Summer Outing
Art Expressions Infinite Tea
Waynesville, Ohio
11:00 a.m.
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Members met at Art Expressions Infinite Tea for a traditional 'tea party.' The building was built in 1815 by Thomas Swift. Mr. Swift hand made the bricks from mud from the Little Miami River. The home was part of the Underground Railroad. |
Each table had a dish of strawberries, an assortment of vegetables for munching
as well as tasty scones for dessert. We were served a tasty berry tea
along with a variety of delicious finger sandwiches.
A delightful afternoon tea was enjoyed by all.
as well as tasty scones for dessert. We were served a tasty berry tea
along with a variety of delicious finger sandwiches.
A delightful afternoon tea was enjoyed by all.
Last updated June 14, 2025
Meeting Highlights
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Pot Luck Supper
Founders Day, Installation and Awards
Home of Judy Warner
Following dinner, Co-Presidents Connie and Judy presented
the Founder's Day tribute.
Officers for the next biennium were then installed by Gail.
the Founder's Day tribute.
Officers for the next biennium were then installed by Gail.
Kathie, Parliamentarian; Debby, Corresponding Secretary; Donna, Recording Secretary;
Joyce, Second Vice-President; Maureen, First Vice-President; Lisa, Co-President;
Janice, Co-President; and Gail, Installing Officer
PRESENTING!
Gamma Xi's board of officers for the next biennium.
Ellen, Kathie, Debby, Donna, Joyce, Maureen, Lisa and Janice
Gamma Xi's board of officers for the next biennium.
Ellen, Kathie, Debby, Donna, Joyce, Maureen, Lisa and Janice
A new tradition for Gamma Xi is passing of the Verdin Bell to the next co-presidents.
Gamma Xi received the Verdin Bell as a present after the October 2023 presentation.
Gamma Xi received the Verdin Bell as a present after the October 2023 presentation.

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Eighteen members along with Anne, Carol's daughter, attended the May 2023 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 2023 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 August 14, 2024.