Happy Thanksgiving to Alpha Chi Sisters!

Hostesses for November: Mary, Charlene, Sue & Celia

Proud to support TARC our state Altruistic project!
Sue, Nancy, Barbara, Celia

What a great time Alpha Chi shared together playing Bunco for TARC, our state altruistic project.  Fun was shared by all that attended our November meeting at Rasco.  The competition ended up having more ladies loose various categories than those that won!   Our annual Christmas party was discussed, and will be held at the Picket Fence in Lake Jackson on December 1st at 6:00. The meeting will be short and will be followed by a Dutch Treat dinner. 

Barbara & Rita sorting Pecans!

The biggest news Alpha Chi is happy to share is the Pecan Fundraiser is in full swing, the Pecans arrived and have been distributed to everyone who placed orders.  There are extra pecans to sell, so feel free to keep selling---the profit we make from the pecan sales will go toward scholarships for seniors at Brazosport and Brazoswood High School Seniors that want to pursue teaching degrees.

"FALL" into Founder's Day Celebration, Pecan Sales & Alpha Delta Kappa Month

Alpha Chi celebrated Alpha Delta Kappa Month with a pumpkin activity led by Sharon Roeder & Linda Burns.  October is recognized as Alpha Delta Kappa Month and teachers have shared various ways they have  shown their campus that Alpha Chi is active and supportive. We are gathering Pecan orders for our major fund raiser this month.  One  of our projects is offering a Pecan Pie along with two bags of pecans for a silent auction that will be held at the Lake Jackson Museum Fund raiser, all proceeds will go to the museum. 

We are definitely embracing our biennium theme, "Connections...Moving Forward Together."

Many Davis, Rasco Middle School Assistant Principal, presented the program "World Understanding: Hispanic Culture."



She shared personal experiences, ideas, and  successful strategies that she has used in her teaching and administrative roles.


District X President Sharon Talasek



District X held Founder's Day at Southshore Harbor in League City and was hosted by Beta Theta.  Barbara, Jacque, Cindy and Coni attended the luncheon and meeting.  The guest speaker was Dr. Carroll Lassiter who shared various healthy ways to live a longer life.  Sharon Talasek, District X President presided over the Founder's Day celebration.

Guest Speaker

Alpha Chi is honoring our past and present leaders along with our members who are willing to make a commitment, and step outside their comfort zone and assume responsibilities for bettering the future of education.

Barbara & Jacque at Founder's Day Luncheon

                                                                

Cindy Magee wins door prize at Founder's Day!

Looking forward our meeting November 3rd at Rasco Middle School.  Bring a prospective member to join us for our annual Bunco night!

                                                                  

"Moving...forward together" for Alpha Chi Sisters!

What a great evening to kick off our  year with BISD new Superintendent Dr. Karin Holacka sharing her vision for "Future Education."  Dr. Holacka was excited about sharing her Visionary steps for BISD to our members and guests.  Brenda R. presented Dr. Holacka with a gift from  Elaine's for her presentation. Alpha Chi President  Jacque  Matula opened the meeting with a warm

Dr. Holacka



Barbara and Mary



 welcome to the members along with two Fidelis Sisters who were special guests.


• The 2011 District X Founders  Day will be held at Southshore Harbour Country Club in League City, October 8th.  If you are interested in attending and riding in a carpool to League City, send your $22.00 to Coni Skidmore before Sept. 30th.  However, if you decide to attend after Sept. 30th the lunch and registration fee will be $25.00. 
•   Rita Cundieff will be heading up the annual Pecan Sales in October, and members will be getting their fliers and information around Sept. 12th.  




President Jacque Matula with food items for the
BackPack Buddies.


•   Mini Scholarship applications for workshops are available on line or you can get them from Coni, due by Oct. 15.  If you are interested in continuing your degree, you can turn in the application for the Regional Professional Development Scholarship that is due Jan. 15th.



Jacque presented  Awards and Recognitions  to several members, and announced

Our new Motto will be "Moving...forward together."` 



 A huge Thank You to the Members who brought food items for the BackPack Buddy Program.

 



 



Winners!

















Alpha Chi enjoys lunch together in the summer!

Several Alpha Chi Sisters met this summer for lunch.  It was great catching up with everyone and listening to travels, inservice, going to the beach, keeping grandchildren, getting children ready for school and college!  Linda Malvern was our adventuresome Sister, by ordering the "Fried Donut Hamburger!"  Yes, that is right---and we have photos to prove it.  She said it tasted just like a fried donut with  hamburger, cheese and condiments on it!
Our President, Jacque, Coni, Donna, Barbara and  Darla met this summer to lay out some
plans for the upcoming year. Alot of ideas were shared and hopefully can be incorporated into many of our meetings.  Thanks to Donna our programs for the 20111-2012 year are going to be fun, interesting and very healthy! 
Our first meeting will be September 1st at Rasco Middle School at 6:30 P.M. and our guest speaker will be the BISD new Superintendent Dr. Karin Holacka.  Please plan on joining us for a great speaker and meeting.

Springtime for Alpha Chi

Alpha Chi welcomes three new pledges Kathleen Lindsey, Sharon Roeder and Cindy Magee. March and April meeting hosted the Initiation and Pledge ceremonies for our three new members.  Our members have been donating to the Blessing Basket for the past 3 months for the Women's Shelter Mother's Day party that will be catered for them.  The Scholarship committee met to determine the winning applicants from Brazoswood and Brazosport High Schools.  This year Alpha Chi will award two $1,000. scholarships and two $500. grants to students who will pursue teaching degrees.
Alpha Delta Kappa's Spring meeting will be held on Saturday, April 30th in East Columbia at Bethel Presbyterian Church.  The International Alpha Delta Kappa Convention in Chicago-July 13-16, 2011. Ride Amtrak with your Texas Sisters to Chicago. 

March hostesses:  Jacque, Jonsi, Nancy & Donna

                                            

March door prize winners:  Mary, Jonsi, Mary, Celia, Nancy & Coni

March Pledge Ceremony with Kathleen Lindsey, Sharon Roeder and Cindy Magee

  Alpha Chi President:  Jacque Matula

April door prize winners:  Charlene, Robin, Cindy, Donna, Sue and Linda

                                                   
                        

Hostess for April:  Charlene Laxton, Linda Malvern and Cindy Volk

Welcome to Alpha Chi Kathleen, Sharon & Cindy! 

           Please come join us for the final meeting of the year May 5th at Rasco Middle School, guest speaker will be Sara Richards, from The Country Village in Angleton.  She will speak on Alzheimer's & Aging.  Scholarship awards will be announced and sign up sheets will be available for hostess for 2011-2012.

TECHNOLOGY TAKES OVER FEBRUARY MEETING

Members enjoyed logging onto the new Alpha Delta Kappa Website during the February meeting at Rasco Middle School.  Lap Top computers were available for members to log on to the new website and actually go on a Scavenger Hunt for Alpha Delta Information.  Members competed with each other on various questions and historical facts pertaining to ADK.  There were prizes awarded to the team that got all the questions correct!  Members also enjoyed feasting on the lovely Valentine treats provided by the Freeport Intermediate hostesses.  A fun night was had by all including the eight door prize winners!!!  Best Wishes for speedy recovery goes to Nancy Gardner and Hunter Matula who are both recovering from back surgeries!

 Door prize WINNERS!!

Isn't Technology great?

February Hostess

Technology Savy!!

Technology Scavenger Hunt!

Fun was had by all!!!

TECHNOLOGY WIZARDS!!!

Special guests were Kathleen Lindsey and Sharon Roeder, who will be installed as pledges in March. A special thank you to all members for a successful Pecan Sale for 2010----we did it!!! Thanks to each and every one of you fro selling pecans and supporting Alpha Chi in our Alturistic projects!

Happy New Year Alpha Chi 2011

Alpha Chi has been busy with Altruistic projects! One in particular was gathering items for the Backpack Buddy Program.  Terri Willis, Director of the Dream Center, spoke about their Outreach Programs that cater to the Brazoria area.  The Dream Center helps to renew lives, Rebuild hope and restore dreams in those who are less fortunate than others.
Alpha Chi provided non-perishable food items for students weekend backpacks.
Linda Burns has been teaching all members new and old traditions of Alpha Delta Kappa through her Fraternity demonstrations and sharing information we all have benefited from.

Alpha Chi members

Linda Burns Fraternity Education

Gina receives award for membership!

Bunco for TARC Winners!

We are anxious for March to invite our new members for the Pledge Ceremony to be held at Rasco Middle School.  Be sure to join us!

Alpha Chi is delving into: World Understanding – 

               to earn awards for ADK, Alpha Chi services

• Activities would involve:

• Inviting foreign exchange students to our meetings

• Sisters speaking about places they have traveled to at our meetings