On October 17th members enjoyed meeting with the other chapters in District 4 for the annual Founders' Day Banquet held at Drusilla Place Catering and hosted this year by Alpha Lambda.The fun theme was Going Gatsby. Attendees enjoyed learning about the origin and mission of Kelli's Kloset and were pleased to present the organization with a $500 donation.

Today, November 1st, is the last day to apply for a classroom grant. If you apply, be sure to let Ellyn know so you can receive your violets.

In addition to observing ADK month by attending the Founders' Day banquet, ADK was also promoted by the delivery of Skinny Syrups to Seventh Ward Elementary in Denham Springs on behalf of ETA chapter. The syrups were set up at the school's coffee bar along with information about Alpha Delta Kappa and our chapter. It's not too late to celebrate ADK at your school. If you do something, make sure to send a picture and description to Ellyn, so that she can record your violets and it can be included in our report to the state and national office. Below is a flyer that you may want to use.

Let's give a big cheer to our own, Pam Hughes! She has been nominated for an Excellence in Education Award. According to alphadeltakappa.org, the "Excellence in Education Award recognizes members of Alpha Delta Kappa for their outstanding contributions to education. To be eligible, the nominee must be an active member and be actively engaged in the education profession and be under contract in teaching, administration or some specialized field of education. Nominated by a colleague or parent, nominees’ adjudication is based on professional dedication, knowledge, skills, professional achievement and success, school/community collaboration, contributions to the educational process and active involvement in Alpha Delta Kappa." We are so proud of Pam and hopes she gets selected!

We are planning a fall project to help the Capital Area Family Violence Intervention Center. They are in need of basic toiletries and also towels. We are going to fill like new Ipsy bags with sample size essentials such as toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, floss, small comb, etc. The bags are approximately 7.5 x 4 inches. We have about 40 bags that we can fill. The center will gladly take any extra supplies or full size items that won't fit into the bags, so if you prefer to donate full size items or if you can't find sample size items, full size will be fine.They are also in need of new bath towels. We will assemble the toiletry sets and place with a towel at the November 11 meeting. If you have any questions, call or text Stacey at 225-963-4394.

At every meeting, each sister is expected to wear her Alpha Delta Kappa badge. If you forget to wear it, you should donate at least $1.00 to the "pot", which will be donated to the food bank in addition to donations from members that will be collected in November and March.

We raised $150 for the Children's Hospital by raffling a gift basket at Founders' Day. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the basket and/or bought a ticket and to Debbie for putting it together. We will also raise funds for the hospital with a gift card tree raffle at the state convention and from the proceeds of our annual Christmas auction.

Our annual Christmas auction is coming up next month. You will need to bring at least a $25 gift (item to be auctioned) or bring $25 to spend. Of course, more is welcome! You may bring as many gifts as you would like and spend as much money as possible! :) This is always fun and entertaining and a chance to grab a few Christmas gifts, home decor items, etc. All proceeds will go to the OLOL Children's Hospital.

This year we will again award sisters for various levels of participation. Sisters will earn "violets" as they complete the activities listed below. The sister with the most violets at the end of the year will receive a prize from the Violet Store. The prize will be a magnetic badge unless the winning sister already has one in which case another Violet Store prize will be awarded. The current totals earned so far this year are in the document below the activities.

Activities:

-one violet awarded for responding to the rsvp for each meeting

-one violet awarded for each meeting you wear the badge to

-one violet awarded for wearing pearls or ADK colors to a meeting/event

-one violet awarded for posting on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter (send screen shot to Ellyn)

-one violet awarded for posting on state Facebook page (send screen shot to Ellyn)

-five violets awarded for attendance at each meeting

-five violets awarded for doing something for ADK month in Oct. (treats to a school, etc.)

-five violets awarded for submitting an ADK grant

-five violets awarded for winning an ADK grant

-five violets awarded for hosting a meeting

-five violets awarded for doing an extracurricular activity at school/community outreach (retired members)

-ten violets awarded for each prospective member brought to a meeting (Only those eligible to join will count for points.)

-other violet worthy activities may be added as the occasions arise

Aug. 12 - Planning Meeting at City Cafe 5:30

Sept. 21 - Walk to End Alzheimer's 8 registration 9 ceremony 9:30 walk at Highland Park

Oct. 17 - Founders' Day Banquet 6 p.m. at Drusilla Seafood

Nov. 11 - assemble bags for Capital Area Family Violence Intervention Center 5:30 at Ellyn's

Dec. 16 -******* Christmas auction 5:30 at Susan's - Bring salad or dessert. ******

Jan 13 - A Pocket Full of Posey's Creative Designs door hanger $35 plus the cost of meal at Las Palmas in Prairieville 5:30

Mar. 13-15 - State Convention in Kenner

April 20 - Initiation at Jeanie's or Michele Blank's

We would like to spotlight a different member each month in our newsletter, so we can get to know each other better. Please complete the form and get the information to Stacey to help us do this.

Check the membership list attached below and make sure the information listed for you is correct. Please email ellyn.braud@apsb.org if any corrections need to be made.

New members no longer need to have two or more years of experience in order to be inducted. Teachers who have graduated and met the requirements for certification and are under contract with a school are now eligible to join. Also retired teachers are now eligible for membership.

Email: ellyn.braud@apsb.org
Website: www.alphadeltakappa.org
Location: 10511 Shadow Lake Drive, Geismar, LA, United States
Phone: 225-717-0507
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1447797708809982/

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