ADK Fidelis Gamma Chapter gets updated on projects

WEIRTON -- The West Virginia Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Women Educators Organization met Nov. 4 at Garden Grill Steakhouse in Weirton.

President Diane Higgins opened the meeting with a welcome to the members. Lynn Dunlevy, Jerry DeFilippo's sister, attended as a guest. Chaplain Bonnie Queses gave the "Thought for the Day." She shared a story entitled "An Encounter at McDonald's" from the "Top 100 Motivational Stories, The Best Inspirational Short Stories and Anecdotes of All Time." Queses followed the presentation with a prayer.

Secretary Ruth Fuller read the October minutes with a correction noted. Treasurer Carolyn Allison gave the financial report, reminding members that dues and birthday fund money are to be paid by Dec. 1.

To celebrate Alpha Delta Kappa Month, Chairman Susan Cullinan delivered two baskets of treats to the teachers in Brooke County. The schools receiving the baskets were Brooke Primary North and Brooke Intermediate North.

Allison reported that in October, members donated a love offering collected for teachers in Waverly, Tenn., following a devastating flood in their area. An Amazon card was purchased and sent to Principal Vivian Spencer at Waverly Elementary School.

Higgins shared that a commendation from the W.Va. Department of Education was received recognizing Alpha Delta Kappa for its work done as educators and sisters in the field of altruism.

Altruistic Chairman Margo Polk reported the volunteer hours, monetary and non-monetary contributions made in the month of October.

Member Nancy Conley's grandson, Hunter Sweat, is in the service and located in Qatar, Western Asia. Members donated snacks and treats to be sent to him.

Fraternity Education Chairman Liz Pugh presented a participation activity for members to complete.

It was noted that the chapter's scholarship will be presented to a Brooke County student going into the education field.

Under unfinished business, Higgins reminded members to pay Alpha Delta Kappa dues before Dec. 1.

Allison read thank-you cards from Brooke Intermediate North School, Follansbee, and Maternal Child Services at Weirton Medical Center.

Higgins announced the Tri-Chapter Christmas brunch will be held Dec. 4. Registration is at 10:30 a.m. For the brunch beginning at 11 a.m. at Froehlich's Classic Corner, 501 Washington St., Steubenville.

The reservation is $20 due to Fran Jones before Nov. 26. Fidelis Gamma members will hold a meeting following the event.

Members were encouraged to continue saving Christmas card fronts for Oak Glen Middle School math projects and all-occasion card fronts.

There will be no meetings in January and February. Meetings will resume in March.

Using the Thanksgiving theme, hostesses for the meeting were Sandy Anderson, Janet Benzo and Nancy Deters. Hostesses for the March 3 meeting will be Higgins and Susan Cullinan.