Illuminator
Florida Alpha Delta Kappa Vol 1 September 2022
President's Message
September is here, and that means apples and pumpkins, fall colors, and the season of thankfulness. I am thankful for each one of you reading this newsletter. I look forward to seeing you October 1, at our first State Leadership Seminar for Members and Committees. So, who should attend? The answer is easy: everyone. If you are a chapter president, president-elect, membership chairman, or treasurer, you have a session to attend. This is a chance to meet with role-like sisters, ask questions, and collaborate. If you are a district chairman or chairman-elect, you are part of the District Leadership Team Committee. If you are the district Altruistic or Alpha Delta Kappa Month/ Fraternity Education chairman, you are part of a committee, as well. Do you play an instrument or sing? Join the Music Committee. Are you interested in World Understanding? We have a committee for you to join. The Courtesy/Disaster Response Committee would love for members to join them. The Excellence in Education Committee could use a few more volunteers. Carolyn Twaddle would love assistance with the Ways and Means Committee. The Alpha Delta Kappa Collegiate Club Committee is working on establishing clubs on our college campuses. The Leadership Arrangements Committee helps set up, serve snacks, and clean up for each of the four Leadership Meetings. The Bylaws/Policies Committee works to certify the bylaws of every chapter each biennium. Join a committee and help carry out the work of Florida Alpha Delta Kappa.
Liz
Melba Priestley 1932 - 2022
Our Gulf Region Sister and Past Grand/International President, Melba Priestley joined Omega Chapter August 6. Here is a tribute to Melba. Thank you Debby Stubing for creating this beautiful tribute.
Membership Moment
Thank you to the Chapter Membership Chairman who attended the Zoom training this month. If you are the Membership Chairman for your chapter and did not attend the training or have not received any emails from me, please email me at denisefenicle@aol.com as soon as possible so I can get all of the information to you. Remember that your SMART goals and CNA are due October 15th. I am here to support you in this process, so reach out if you need any help.
Denise Fenicle
President-Elect Project
Treasurer's Notes From Joanne
C-1 and Budget
Chapter treasurers should have completed and submitted their Cash Flow audits (formerly known as C-1) to me by June 30. If you have not yet done so, please do ASAP. Also, chapters should have developed and approved their new budget for the biennium or fiscal year (either is acceptable) and a copy submitted to me. If your chapter has not yet done so, please make sure this is on the agenda for your first chapter meeting.
N-990
You should also submit the online 990N as soon as possible. Although, the date certain for having this done is Oct. 15, I advise you to submit it as soon as you have completed your Cash Flow audit, since it covers the same fiscal year ending May 31, 2022. When you have filed this at irs.gov, please print a copy of the confirmation and send a copy to me.
Request
I am requesting that chapter treasurers send all of these documents to me as a hard copy via snail mail. I need to have a hard copy to track and file anyway, and this prevents me using a lot of ink printing each one, and more importantly, losing track of them in my copious email account! As always, please feel free to contact me via email or text, if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks,
Joanne Polk
Opportunities from Alpha Delta Kappa
Innovation Grant Opportunity
Need Help Registering a New Member?
Classroom Grant Deadline Looming
Alpha Delta Kappa Collegiate Clubs
State Leadership Seminar for Members and Committees
Alpha Delta Kappa Month
FLAPPA Scholarship
Chapter Spotlight
Fidelis Nu - Marguerite Byrd and Betty Anne Butler at Gulf Region Conference
District V sisters enjoying the Evening of Entertainment
Sister Anniversaries - September
New Violet Sisters
New Silver Sisters
Beverly Roth - Gamma Pi
Terry Beasley - Gamma Zeta
New Sapphire Sisters
Pat Hall - Epsilon
Alice La Placa - Delta Delta
Karen Audet - Gamma Pi
New Gold Sisters
Frances S. Welch - Gamma Pi
New Diamond Sisters
New Platinum Sisters
Dates to Remember
2022
- September 15 - Classroom Grant Deadline
- September 17 - District III meeting
- September 24 - District IV meeting
- October 1 - State Leadership Seminar for Members and Committees
- October 8 - District II meeting
- October 15 - Chapter Needs Assessment due
- October 15 - 990-N IRS E-postcard deadline
- October 15 - Regional Mini-Scholarship deadline
- October 15 - District VII meeting
- October 22 - District I meeting
- October 29 - Districts V and VI joint meeting St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Lakeland
- November 15 - Innovations Grant Due Online
- November 15 - FLAPPA Scholarship deadline
2023
- January 28 - State Leadership Seminar for Members and Committees
- February 25 - District V meeting
- March 4 - District I meeting
- March 11 - District VI meeting
- July 13 - 16 International Convention Kansas City, Missouri
- September 23 - District III meeting
- October 7 - State Leadership Seminar for Members and Committees
- October 14 - District II meeting
- October 14 - District IV meeting
- October 21 - District VII meeting
2024
- January 27 - State Leadership for Members and Committees
- February 24 - District II meeting
- February 24 - District IV meeting
- March 2 - District III meeting
- March 9 - District I meeting
- March 16 - Districts V and VI meeting
- April 6 - District VII meeting
- April 26 - 28 - State Convention at the Safety Harbor Resort in Safety Harbor, FL
~ Lights of Joy ~
- Congratulations to Gamma Upsilon’s Deborah Scheble who was presented her official hood receiving her Doctorate from Northwestern University on June 25th.
- Congratulations to Gamma Upsilon for celebrating their 50th anniversary on June 4, 2022.
- Marcia Bentley, Beta Mu, became a Glammy to grandson, Willis Ezra Fredd Jr. Born on July 2, 2022
- Tracy Fusilier, Beta Psi, adoption of their two foster children
- Kaelin Baines, Beta Psi - is getting married Sept, 4
~ Lights of Hope ~
- Prayers and Positive thoughts for the following Fidelis Rho sisters and spouses: Tom Clemmons, Roy Reynolds, Keith Manning, Peggy Hagerman, Irma Blankinship, Ruth Cummins, Phyllis Clappe,r Virginia Blanton, and Jean Addington
- Nina Coe, Upsilon - continued healing
- Elaine Whitaker, Fidelis Kappa - son, Marvin - health concerns
- Linn Nelms, Upsilon - Health concerns
Diane Shafer, Beta Mu, Health Concerns
- Marilyn Buchanan, Beta Mu, Health Concerns
- Sarah Straus, Beta Mu, Recovering from Knee Surgery
- Kathy Bussendorf, Beta Mu, Husband's Health
- Glenda Meyer’s, Beta Phi, health concerns
~ Lights of Love ~
- Mary Ann O'Brien, Gamma Pi, loss of sister
Condolences to Theta Chapter - Pat King joined the Omega Chapter
- Sue Huttig, Alpha Rho - condolences for the loss of your brother, Bill.
Condolences to Gamma Upsilon - Elizabeth MacNeil joined Omega chapter
Our hearts go out to Angel Alexander, Beta Mu, loss of her daughter's fiancé
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