Gamma Gamma Program Schedule 2023-2024
2023
SEP 14 BUNCO GAME NIGHT
Come and spend time with your Gamma Gamma sisters playing this fun dice game. No experience necessary!
Hostesses: Educational Excellence/Scholarship
Arrangements: Mary Balk
3:30 – Set-up/Social/Meeting
4:30 – Let the games begin.
Reflection: Mary Balk
LOCATION: Our Redeemer’s United Methodist Church, 1600 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg
SERVICE PROJECT: Gift cards in small denominations for mentors to give mentees
OCT 10 CENTER FOR SUCCESS – JAN FITZSIMMONS
Jan Fitzsimmons, a new member of DKG and President of Center for Success, will speak about the work focus of the center. She also will promote the “Summit on Teacher Leadership”, March 1-2, 2024.
Hostesses: Communication
Arrangements: Rose Marie Mincey, Linda Szymkowiak
3:30 – Set-up/Social/Meeting
4:30 – Presentation
Reflection: Honie Quinn
LOCATION: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 930 W. Higgins Rd., Schaumburg
SERVICE PROJECT: N/A
NOV 9 TEACHERS SUPPORTING TEACHERS: ADDRESSING TEACHER
BURNOUT AND DEMORALIZATION
Followed by a FRIENDSGIVING POTLUCK CELEBRATION
Arrangements: Presentation: Emilee Baldwin, Karyn Baldwin, & Denise Pawelczek
Potluck Organizers: Kris Beaudette, Marcy Dubinski
3:30 – Set-up/Social/Meeting
4:30 – Presentation
5:30 – Potluck Dinner
Reflection: Karen Mirro
LOCATION: St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg
SERVICE PROJECT: School Supplies donations (Watch for information about what is
needed.)
DEC 5 DKG ANNUAL HOLIDAY AUCTION
This is our big fundraising event for the year! Bring an item for the live auction, or get creative and put together a fun basket for the silent auction. Cash donations are also welcome. Invite friends to join us!
Hostesses and Arrangements: Auction and Program Committees, Linda Szymkowiak
3:15 – Set-up/Social/Silent Auction
3:45 – Meeting
4:00 – Live auction
5:00 – Dinner
Reflection: Glenda Klein-Mali
LOCATION: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 930 W. Higgins Rd., Schaumburg
SERVICE PROJECT: Items to auction or cash donations to raise money for recruitment grants – Donations (checks) for SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA
2024
JAN 11 PAN AM BETTY – LESLIE GODDARD
Portrayal of the life of a flight attendant in the 1960’s
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Speaker via Zoom (Enjoy in the comfort of your own home.)
Arrangements: Linda Stolt
FEB 10 GERIE’S CAFE COFFEE OUTING
This will be a casual social meet up for coffee at a cafe employing people with different ability levels.
Come if you can! One of the founders, Natalie Griffin, spoke to our group in 2021.
Arrangements: Karen Mirro
10:00 am
LOCATION: Gerie’s Cafe, 1802 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL
MAR 14 AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM AND AT HOME Ag in the Classroom & At Home is a refreshing and engaging educational program designed to teach about how our food comes to our tables. This will include hands-on activities that can easily be replicated in classrooms and at home.
Hostesses: Membership
Arrangements: Karyn Baldwin
3:30 – Set-up/Social/Meeting
4:30 – Presentation
Reflection: Sharon Froehlich
LOCATION: St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg
APR 11 CANDIDATES FOR MEMBERSHIP ‘GET-ACQUAINTED TEA’ – EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
New member candidates will meet Executive Board members and learn about the history and purposes of the society. Following the tea, Executive Board members will participate in a planning meeting.
4:00 – Social for new members, sponsors, and Executive Board
6:00 – Executive Board Meeting
Arrangements/Contact: Executive Board
Hostesses: Executive Board
LOCATION: Home of Madelynn Brossard, 2024 Tiffany Dr., Schaumburg
APR 19-21 LAMBDA STATE CONVENTION – All Virtual
MAY 9 GAMMA GAMMA’S ANNUAL SPRING CELEBRATION OF MEMBERSHIP
Please join us in celebrating another great year! The afternoon will begin with the induction of new members and Chapter recognitions. Next will be the awarding of recruitment grants, Literacy Award, and Chapter scholarships. This is the final celebration of the year and a wonderful opportunity for everyone to spend time together while celebrating Chapter successes and accomplishments. Please make a point to attend and help celebrate award winners and each other. We hope to see all members at this banquet!
3:15 – Set-up/Social 4:15 – Installations/Initiations 5:15 – Dinner/Program
Arrangements/Contact: Rose Marie Mincey, Karen Mirro Hostesses: Executive Board
Reflection: TBD
LOCATION: Bridges of Poplar Creek, 1400 Poplar Creek Dr., Hoffman Estates
SERVICE PROJECT: Donations for the Kenneth Young Center
NOTE: A flier will be sent to members in early April with details regarding dinner menu, cost, and RSVPs. Prompt responses are always appreciated!
JULY DKG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION – Details to follow
SEP 12* THE CASE FOR KINDNESS
The speaker will address the topic of kindness.
Hostesses: Society Business
Arrangements: Honie Quinn
3:30 – Set-up/Social/Meeting
4:30 – Presentation
Reflection: Rose Marie Mincey
LOCATION: *St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg
SERVICE PROJECT: TBD
*Tentative
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