Meeting Details for 2023-24
Saturday meetings will all start at 10:30 a.m., unless noted otherwise.
September 16, 2023
(NOT the first Saturday in September!)
Sugar Hollow Park
Shelter A (on the right,
just after crossing the bridge)
Time: 10:30 am
Program: Discussion with some 2nd-year teachers about what their first year was like and how Alpha Zeta can help or support new teachers. Welcome, Jayden C and Elizabeth M!
Project: Emory & Henry's new Maker Space. Please bring some of the following items to contribute to the Maker Space that Alpha Zeta is helping to support:
--copy paper, construction paper, pencils, crayons, expo markers, bulletin board supplies, Amazon gift cards, monetary donations.
--Alpha Zeta plans to purchase some uniform storage containers to help keep the Maker Space neat and supplies easily accessible.
Thought for the Day: Heidi M
Hostesses:
Lunch: Covered Dish social. DKG will provide chicken and drinks. Please bring a dish for everyone to enjoy.
(NOT the first Saturday in September!)
Sugar Hollow Park
Shelter A (on the right,
just after crossing the bridge)
Time: 10:30 am
Program: Discussion with some 2nd-year teachers about what their first year was like and how Alpha Zeta can help or support new teachers. Welcome, Jayden C and Elizabeth M!
Project: Emory & Henry's new Maker Space. Please bring some of the following items to contribute to the Maker Space that Alpha Zeta is helping to support:
--copy paper, construction paper, pencils, crayons, expo markers, bulletin board supplies, Amazon gift cards, monetary donations.
--Alpha Zeta plans to purchase some uniform storage containers to help keep the Maker Space neat and supplies easily accessible.
Thought for the Day: Heidi M
Hostesses:
Lunch: Covered Dish social. DKG will provide chicken and drinks. Please bring a dish for everyone to enjoy.
This map shows the location of Sugar Hollow Park, in Bristol, VA.
Virginia State Organization's Fall Board
The September Fall Board will be held in Lynchburg on
September 29-30. Cynthia B. will be attending.
THURSDAY, October 5, 2023
Aubrey's
430 Pinnacle Pkwy
Bristol,TN 37620
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm---
THIS IS A THURSDAY EVENING EVENT!!!!!!!!!
Program: DKG Celebrates Educators!!
Please invite a prospective new member to enjoy this evening of celebrating key women educators at a wonderful location.
Games, prizes, and hors d'oeuvres!
We will gather in the outside seating area.
Project: Pennies for Africa
Thought for the Day: Carol P
Hostesses: All current members!
Appetizers, water, and iced tea will be provided by Alpha Zeta. Individuals may choose to purchase an alcoholic or other beverage.
This map shows the location of Aubrey's in Bristol.
November 11, 2023
Kane St. Smokehouse
744 Kane St.
Gate City, VA 24251
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Program: Jack Stallard
Project: Food Bank. Please bring some non-perishable canned goods to distribute to local food banks in each of our three locales.
Thought for the Day: Carmen S
Hostesses: Ruby R. and Lois Q.
Kane St. Smokehouse
744 Kane St.
Gate City, VA 24251
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Program: Jack Stallard
Project: Food Bank. Please bring some non-perishable canned goods to distribute to local food banks in each of our three locales.
Thought for the Day: Carmen S
Hostesses: Ruby R. and Lois Q.
This map shows the location of Kane St. Smokehouse in Gate City, VA.
The map above shows the location of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.
February 3, 2024
Food City
1320 Little Crk Xing
Bristol, VA 24201
(just off Euclid Ave.)
Time: 10:30 AM
Program: Savannah Harrison will speak about the Isaiah House.
Project: Items needed at the Isaiah House---Please bring these items to the meeting:
* New underwear--all sizes--for children from infants up to 18 years old.
* New pajamas--all sizes
* VISA gift cards
Thought: Peggy L
Hostesses: Melissa C. and Mary B
Lunch: $15 for a box lunch--yummy! Thanks to Food City for putting our meal together.
This map shows the location of Food City.
March 14, 2024--a THURSDAY!
Alpha Zeta will meet at the main branch of the Washington County Public Library in Abingdon.
Alpha Zeta will meet at the main branch of the Washington County Public Library in Abingdon.
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Program: What's Available at the Public Library?--presented by a member of the library staff
Project: New children's books to donate to the Children's Advocacy Center.
Thought for the Day: Charity H
Hostesses: Heidi M and Teresa H
Our meal: DKG will provide a sandwich platter, drinks, desserts, chips, etc. We ask that the members pay $10 to help with the cost of this meal.
This would be a great time to pay your dues for 2024-25! Bring your $110 check made out to Alpha Zeta. Make your treasurer smile!
This map shows the location of the Washington County Public Library in Abingdon.
On April 13, at UVA-Wise, there will be a Leadership Development conference.
Below is the link to the paper and online applications. Sign up and pay the $30 fee before February 17, or the fee increases to $35.
https://www.va-state.org/index.php/14-news/119-2024-leadership-development-seminar
We hope to have a large group of Alpha Zeta
members attending this conference!
May 4, 2024
Happy Birthday, DKG!!
We'll celebrate Delta Kappa Gamma's birthday at Grogan Park in Gate City, VA.
Additionally, we will induct new members and install new officers for the next biennium.
Time: 10:30 am
Hostesses: Kathy M and Linda S
Thought for the Day: Mary C.
Project: Scholarship Basket Raffle
Program:
New Member Induction
Installation of New Officers for the 2024-26 biennium
Happy Birthday, DKG!
We'll celebrate with cupcakes. Please bring your own lunch.
IMPORTANT: Dues need to be paid at this meeting or sent to Judi L. prior to the meeting. Please remember to bring your check for $110, made out to Alpha Zeta.
Happy Birthday, DKG!!
We'll celebrate Delta Kappa Gamma's birthday at Grogan Park in Gate City, VA.
Additionally, we will induct new members and install new officers for the next biennium.
Time: 10:30 am
Hostesses: Kathy M and Linda S
Thought for the Day: Mary C.
Project: Scholarship Basket Raffle
Program:
New Member Induction
Installation of New Officers for the 2024-26 biennium
Happy Birthday, DKG!
We'll celebrate with cupcakes. Please bring your own lunch.
IMPORTANT: Dues need to be paid at this meeting or sent to Judi L. prior to the meeting. Please remember to bring your check for $110, made out to Alpha Zeta.
This map shows the location of Grogan Park, in Gate City, VA