2020-2022 Chapter Committees
Society Business and Society Mission and Purposes
Archives - Locate, organize, and preserve memorabilia to ensure the preservation of the history of Delta Gamma, keep file of biographical data, and maintain chapter history.
*Fannie Watson, Becky Wiggins, Sylvia Jackson
Ceremonies and Necrology - Assist in installation of officers, initiation, celebration of Founder's Day
and Chapter birthday, prepare the memorial service following the death of a member; cooperate
with the Program Committee.
*Maggie Bowden, Debbie Leggett, Lavonne Wood
Bylaws and Rules - Keep membership informed about possible constitutional changes and aware of
State Bylaws. Keep Chapter Rules up to date.
*Gail Bounds, Dene Dymke, Beverly Tippett
Communications and Publicity - Publicize chapter and Society activities, publish a chapter newsletter
incorporating news from International and State publications, send chapter news to State
editor/photographer, encourage sending of manuscripts to International Bulletin and other
journals, send articles of monthly meetings to area newspapers.
*Wendy Watson, Carol McMillan, Billie Jean Kay
Finance - Receive requests for funds from other committees, review dues, prepare and submit budget,
supervise expenditures, and provide for audit. Treasurer serves on committee.
*Tommie Thomas, Deborah Evans, Sylvia Jackson
Membership and Nominations - Accept recommendations for new members, investigate and
screen the recommendations, refer to chapter information on nominees, conduct balloting,
conduct orientation and assist with initiation. Solicit suggestions for officers from members;
ascertain that nominated persons will serve, and present names to chapter.
*Colleen Doggett, Ellen Mills, Elaine Snider, Montez McNaughten
Technology and Yearbook - Develop strategies to incorporate technology at the individual and
chapter level, prepare and distribute yearbooks.
*Phyllis Griffin, Deborah Evans, Billie Jean Kay, Becky Wiggins
Achievement Awards - Recognize members who have achieved both in the chapter and in the profession. Consider a major award each year or biennium.
*Elaine Snider, Bobbie Clay, Linda Bordelon
Scholarships - Raise money for state scholarships. Keep members apprised of scholarship deadlines
and encourage chapter members to apply for state scholarships.
*Nora Robinson, Colleen Doggett, Lavonne Wood, Tommie Thomas
Educational Excellence
Global Awareness - Help raise funds for fellowships, explain program to membership, provide
information on recipients and on countries represented. Send cards and greetings to recipients.
*Judy Adkison, Bobbie Clay, Sheryl Graves
Legislation - Study legislation, keep members apprised of educational issues being acted upon at
the state level, encourage members to vote and to write and/or call legislators. Activity must be
germane to purposes of the Society.
*Vicki Beall, Sandra Butler, Nelda Hearnsberger, Virginia Liepman
Music - Provide music for meetings, ceremonies, and fellowship.
*Nora Robinson, Carolyn Hooker, Jannelle Gibson, Phyllis Griffin
Personal and Professional Enrichment - Provide opportunity for personal improvement and growth of members, provide opportunities for community service, and encourage study groups on pertinent
issues. Sponsor grant in aid.
*Billie Jean Kay, Madeline Gill, Dene Dymke
Programs and Service Projects - Plan and coordinate chapter programs and service projects; include as
many members as possible in programs and activities; assist in plans for Founder's Day and birthday.
*Wendy Watson, Nora Robinson, Gail Bownds
Research - Research information pertinent to chapter needs and projects. Work on chapter history.
*Billie Bailey, Tammy Sparks, Judy Adkison
Center I: Billie Bailey
Center II: Fannie Watson Hemphill: Sandra Butler Joaquin: Debbie Leggett |
Tenaha: Nora Robinson
Timpson: Tammy Sparks San Augustine: Dene Dymke |
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