The Alpha Tau chapter (WV) of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Women Educators held its October meeting at the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland. The meeting was called to order by President Fran Jones.
The Thought for the Day, given by Chaplain Kathy Griffith, was a reading from Walking in Grace. Roll call was taken and minutes were distributed by secretary Mary Lou Martindill. Martindill also read an item of correspondence. President Jones gave the treasurer’s report. President-Elect Michelle Lewis gave an update on the scholarship fundraiser. Committee reports were given.
In other business, the group discussed ways to celebrate Alpha Delta Kappa Month which is held annually during the month of October. An invitation to the upcoming Ohio Valley District meeting was extended by Amy Hannahs, district chair and Alpha Tau Immediate past president.
Susan Gracie and Rita Schmitt, presented a Founder’s Day Program which honored the four creators of the organization.
Members participated in a collaborative altruistic project with the Swaney Memorial Library and the New Cumberland Christian Church. They collected items from a specific list provided by the Yellow Ribbon Girls who then send the collections to service men and women deployed overseas.
The November meeting will feature a “Paint and Dip” project.
Hostesses for the meeting were Diane Bowers, Ginger Greene and Michelle Lewis.