News from WI Alpha Delta Kappa

I chose the theme "Flying Together" for the 2024-2026 biennium. Geese are our guiding force behind this theme. They fly further together, support each other when things are tough, take turns leading, cheer progress and are loyal to their purpose. These characteristics follow the guiding principles of Alpha Delta Kappa.

President - Joanne Loy, Psi

President Elect - ???

Immediate Past President - Theresa Ness, Zeta

Treasurer - Marlea Steiner, Omicron

Recording Secretary - Arlene Danielson, Psi

Corresponding Secretary - Mary Rambo, Nu

Chaplain - Marilyn Thompson, Nu

Historian - Kim Gloede, Tau

Sergeant-at-Arms - Nikki Sturino, Zeta

President of Council of Chapter Presidents - Kim Bauer, Delta

Alpha Delta Kappa Month - Marilyn Thompson, Nu

Altruistic - Julie Iorio, Zeta

Audit/Budget - Sonya Stevens, Psi, Diane Grunloh, Psi

Barbara Beetow Grant - Beverly Lee, Sustaining, Elsie Goulding, Sustaining

Bylaws - Ruth Tschanz, Omicron

Candidate Qualifications - Gayle Collins, Zeta

Courtesy/Communications - Carolyn Faren, Delta

Ernella Hunziker Grant - Faith Pfeiffer, Zeta

Excellence in Education - Angela Steinmetz, Nu

Fraternity Education - Jan Kosower, Nu

Membership - Theresa Ness, Zeta

Memorial - Diane Grunloh, Psi

Technology - Kim Gloede, Tau

World Understanding - Kathy Gierhart, Nu

AD Hoc Grant - Joanne Loy, Psi

Happy New Year! 🎉 2025 provides WI Alpha Delta Kappa with much to be excited about. There are many opportunities for chapters and members to participate in activities and meetings that promote the purposes of our organization.

The WI State Executive Board and Committee Chairs will be holding a meeting on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Nitty Gritty in Sun Prairie beginning at 9:00 AM. Any Wisconsin member that would like to attend is welcome. We will be completing the update of the state handbook/policies & procedures manual, approving applications for the Barbara Beetow grant, and planning for the remainder of the biennium.

Remember to visit the WI Alpha Delta Kappa state website and the International website regularly. Both provide information and updates about events, activities and happenings.

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WI Alpha Delta Kappa still needs a member or members to step forward for the position of president elect/co-president elect. With all the exciting chapter happenings that are featured in this newsletter, we need leadership at the state level to encourage these wonderful altruistic and community activities. I am happy to talk with anyone who might be interested about this exciting leadership opportunity. Please reach out to me at: joannemloy@gmail.com or call me at 954-296-6872.

Sonya Stevens and Diane Grunloh, both members of Psi chapter, have stepped forward to take the position of co-Audit/Budget committee chairs. Sonya's experience as a past state president will give her insight on what to be looking for when preparing a biennium budget. Diane has been a member of the Audit committee previously, so she has the experience to know what to look for when the financial documents need to be audited. Thank you, Sonya and Diane, for taking on this committee responsibility for the 2024-2026 biennium.

Thank you to Gamma Delta, Omicron and Nu for submitting these photos to highlight some of the exciting things WI Alpha Delta Kappa chapters are doing. Send photos and descriptions of chapter happenings to Joanne Loy; joannemloy@gmail.com, for future newsletters.

Biennium state goals:

1) 1.2.4 Update Policies and Procedures Manual

2) 2.2.3 Offer a variety of sessions for all attendees at state conference (May 2-3, 2025)

3) 3.2.1 Establish sustainable collegiate club

4) 4.1.2 Encourage participation in projects at the chapter, state Regional and International levels

During the biennium, all WI state members will work together to work toward achieving these goals.

If any chapter has a member who enters the Omega chapter, please send an obituary along with the name and contact information of a family member to Diane Grunloh, Memorial Committee Chair.

Diane's contact information is:

Email: jgrunloh@hotmail.com

Diane Grunloh

2155 N Point Comfort Rd.

Oshkosh, WI 54902-7513

My teaching career began in 1978, armed with a degree in Social Work and Elementary education from UWEC. Later, I added graduate studies focused on Reading, earning my 316 Reading Licensure. I taught 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades in the classroom and, for a period of years, all grades through the Title I Program.

I joined Alpha Delta Kappa in 2008 largely because of the altruistic focus of AΔK. I served on the Nu executive board from 2010-2024 as secretary and president. I have served o the WI Alpha Delta Kappa State Board since 2012 as Sergeant at Arms, President of the Council of Chapter Presidents, and Corresponding Secretary, Ernella Hunziker Grant Chair and Candidate Qualifications committee.

I've had a life-long love of sharing my time and resources with various organizations; church, Boy Scouts of America, Mayo Health Systems (I recently completed crocheting my 200th prayer shawl.), Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association, China Service Ventures, Altoona Compassion Coalition, World Relief, Collective Arts-Eau Claire, Luther Park Bible Camp Feed My People Food Bank and Trinity Women's Giving Circle.

I have sung in choirs (UWEC, church, community) from early childhood to present. I've taught Sunday School and Confirmation, as well as served in various areas at church. I routinely bake treats for a group home across the street from where I reside. My husband and I belong to the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association, where we meet with other Wisconsin land owners, foresters, and DNR personnel to learn about and engage in managed forest practices at our tree farm in Waupaca County. We have traveled to several countries during our retirement, on mission trips and tours, expanding our world understanding.

My husband, Gary, and I have been married 51 years. We have 3 sons and daughters-in-law, and 9 grandchildren ranging in age from 10 months to 13 years.

I taught one semester in Waupun after graduating mid-year, one year in Broadhead and the rest of the time in Monroe, my high school alma mater, for a total of 35-1/2 years of teaching mostly business education and at first PE. I have a Bachelors and Masters of Education from UW Whitewater. I have been a 50 year member of the Women of the Moose, having served as chairs, Sr. Regent and Past Regent and hold the highest local degree of College of Regents. I have been a 50 year member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. I have been secretary, president elect, president, director and many chairs of the organization. I am currently District Treasurer and State Scholarship Chairman.

I have been in Alpha Delta Kappa for over 50 years also. Locally, I have been secretary, president-elect, president, past president and many chairmanships. I am currently Corresponding Secretary for WI Omicron chapter in Monroe. I have been WI State Secretary several times, President Elect, State President, Immediate Past State President and currently State Treasurer for my third term. I have attended numerous State, Regional and International Conferences and Conventions. I am a regioneer because of attending many of those events.

I have received the CAROL award from the Wisconsin Jaycette Organization. I have enjoyed all my organization work and love volunteering in these great organizations. I have met so many exceptional, wonderful, talented, friendly women over the years.

After growing up in Minnesota, I came to Kenosha to teach in the brand new Bilingual Program in 1977 for two years. I then moved to Racine for the rest of my teaching career. I piloted both Bilingual Programs and became the Elementary Coordinator in Racine for a few years. I also taught learning disabled and regular ed, as well as teaching-prep in the UW system. My favorite part of teaching was hands-on science, including starting gardens at several of my schools. I retired from teaching in 2013.

I am married and have two daughters and 9 grandchildren.

I joined WI Alpha Delta Kappa Tau chapter in 2005. I have served in most of the officer and committee positions. I have enjoyed teaching AΔK members several technology topics such as cell-phone use and how to start a website. Some of these were in person and some were via ZOOM to sisters as far away as Hawaii.

I love being a part of my small chapter and wider state organization. These women are my dear friends.

Saturday, January 18, 2025 - State Board Meeting, 9:00 AM Nitty Gritty, Sun Prairie

(Alternate date - Saturday, January 25)

January 31, 2025 - State Membership Consultant Report due

March 15, 2025 - Ernella Hunziker Award application due to Faith Pfeiffer

March 15, 2025 - Chapter and State Altruistic report due

March 15, 2025 - Chapter Bylaws due

April 1, 2025 - Chapter and State review goals

May 2 & 3, 2025 - Wisconsin State Conference, Eau Claire

July 10-15, 2025 - International Convention, Austin, TX