The Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators met at Eat ‘n Park Restaurant in Weirton, WV, on June 4, 2026, with Co-Presidents Carolyn Allison and Ruth Fuller officiating. There were 16 members in attendance. Allison lit the Memory Candle in remembrance of those sisters who could not be with us at the meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to recognize members’ birthdays.
Chaplain Elaine McClung led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and she shared a devotional reading entitled, “Sit Still.” Secretary Patty Ferris read the May minutes, and they were approved. Under Corresponding Secretary, Eileen Snyder received a thank you note from our outgoing President, Susan Cullinan. She also received a postcard from WV State Correspondence recognizing Jant Benzo for the “Backpack Program” sponsored in Follansbee, WV. Treasurer Susan Cullinan gave the financial report.
Patty Ferris gave the Altruistic Report.
Fuller announced the new committee chairpersons:
1. Courtesy – Yvonne Santin and Bonnie Queses
2. Altruistic – Patty Ferris
3. By-Laws – Crystal Baranowski and Donna Durkin
4. Fraternity Education: Bonnie Queses and Nancy Conley
5. Photographer – Sandra Anderson
Ruth announced the birthdays of all members. Cupcakes were served to honor the birthdays.
Allison and Fuller presented a hanging basket of flowers and a card to the Past President, Susan Cullinan. Cullinan displayed the Alpha Delta Kappa Violet Award for good reporting and record keeping.
Allison suggested for the August meeting,, that members bring in a small antique- something that is special to us or belonged to a relative. We will decorate our tables with the items. Allison showed a precious cup and saucer from her father.
The hostesses for the meeting were Ruth Fuller, Carolyn Allison, and Eileen Snyder. The next meeting will be August 6, 2026. The meeting was adjourned with the singing of “The Lamp of Alpha Delta Kappa.”
_______________________________________________________e Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women
Educators met at Eat ‘n Park Restaurant in Weirton, WV, on June 4, 2026, with Co-Presidents Carolyn
Allison and Ruth Fuller officiating. There were 16 members in attendance. Allison lit the Memory Candle in
remembrance of those sisters who could not be with us at the meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to
recognize members’ birthdays.
Chaplain Elaine McClung led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and she shared a devotional reading
entitled, “Sit Still.” Secretary Patty Ferris read the May minutes, and they were approved. Under
Corresponding Secretary, Eileen Snyder received a thank you note from our outgoing President, Susan
Cullinan. She also received a postcard from WV State Correspondence recognizing Jant Benzo for the
“Backpack Program” sponsored in Follansbee, WV. Treasurer Susan Cullinan gave the financial report.
Patty Ferris gave the Altruistic Report.
Fuller announced the new committee chairpersons:
1. Courtesy – Yvonne Santin and Bonnie Queses
2. Altruistic – Patty Ferris
3. By-Laws – Crystal Baranowski and Donna Durkin
4. Fraternity Education: Bonnie Queses and Nancy Conley
5. Photographer – Sandra Anderson
Ruth announced the birthdays of all members. Cupcakes were served to honor the birthdays.
Allison and Fuller presented a hanging basket of flowers and a card to the Past President, Susan
Cullinan. Cullinan displayed the Alpha Delta Kappa Violet Award for good reporting and record keeping.
Allison suggested for the August meeting,, that members bring in a small antique- something that
is special to us or belonged to a relative. We will decorate our tables with the items. Allison showed a
precious cup and saucer from her father.
The hostesses for the meeting were Ruth Fuller, Carolyn Allison, and Eileen Snyder. The next meeting
will be August 6, 2026. The meeting was adjourned with the singing of “The Lamp of Alpha Delta Kappa.”
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****SENDING PICTURES SEPARATELY. PLEASE ATTACH PICTURES
First Picture: Birthday celebration with cupcakes.
Second Picture: Past President , Susan Cullinan sharing the Violet Award.
Third picture: Janet Benzo-recgonition for the Backpack Program.
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Submitted by
Patty Ferris, Recording Secretary
724-777-2258
Thank you.Looks great!Love it! FIDELIS GAMMA CELEBRATES MEMBER’S BIRTHDAYS
The Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women
Educators met at Eat ‘n Park Restaurant in Weirton, WV, on June 4, 2026, with Co-Presidents Carolyn
Allison and Ruth Fuller officiating. There were 16 members in attendance. Allison lit the Memory Candle in
remembrance of those sisters who could not be with us at the meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to
recognize members’ birthdays.
Chaplain Elaine McClung led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and she shared a devotional reading
entitled, “Sit Still.” Secretary Patty Ferris read the May minutes, and they were approved. Under
Corresponding Secretary, Eileen Snyder received a thank you note from our outgoing President, Susan
Cullinan. She also received a postcard from WV State Correspondence recognizing Jant Benzo for the
“Backpack Program” sponsored in Follansbee, WV. Treasurer Susan Cullinan gave the financial report.
Patty Ferris gave the Altruistic Report.
Fuller announced the new committee chairpersons:
1. Courtesy – Yvonne Santin and Bonnie Queses
2. Altruistic – Patty Ferris
3. By-Laws – Crystal Baranowski and Donna Durkin
4. Fraternity Education: Bonnie Queses and Nancy Conley
5. Photographer – Sandra Anderson
Ruth announced the birthdays of all members. Cupcakes were served to honor the birthdays.
Allison and Fuller presented a hanging basket of flowers and a card to the Past President, Susan
Cullinan. Cullinan displayed the Alpha Delta Kappa Violet Award for good reporting and record keeping.
Allison suggested for the August meeting,, that members bring in a small antique- something that
is special to us or belonged to a relative. We will decorate our tables with the items. Allison showed a
precious cup and saucer from her father.
The hostesses for the meeting were Ruth Fuller, Carolyn Allison, and Eileen Snyder. The next meeting
will be August 6, 2026. The meeting was adjourned with the singing of “The Lamp of Alpha Delta Kappa.”
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
****SENDING PICTURES SEPARATELY. PLEASE ATTACH PICTURES
First Picture: Birthday celebration with cupcakes.
Second Picture: Past President , Susan Cullinan sharing the Violet Award.
Third picture: Janet Benzo-recgonition for the Backpack Program.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Submitted by
Patty Ferris, Recording Secretary
724-777-2258
Thank you.Looks great!Love it!
