News from WI Alpha Delta Kappa

I chose the theme "Flying Together" for the 2024-2026 biennium. Geese are our guiding force behind this theme. They fly further together, support each other when things are tough, take turns leading, cheer progress and are loyal to their purpose. These characteristics follow the guiding principles of Alpha Delta Kappa.

President - Joanne Loy, Psi

President Elect - ???

Immediate Past President - Theresa Ness, Zeta

Treasurer - Marlea Steiner, Omicron

Recording Secretary - Arlene Danielson, Psi

Corresponding Secretary - Mary Rambo, Nu

Chaplain - Marilyn Thompson, Nu

Historian - Kim Gloede, Tau

Sergeant-at-Arms - Nikki Sturino, Zeta

President of Council of Chapter Presidents - Kim Bauer, Delta

Alpha Delta Kappa Month - Marilyn Thompson, Nu

Altruistic - Julie Iorio, Zeta

Audit/Budget - Sonya Stevens, Psi, Diane Grunloh, Psi

Barbara Beetow Grant - Beverly Lee, Sustaining, Elsie Goulding, Sustaining

Bylaws - Ruth Tschanz, Omicron

Candidate Qualifications - Gayle Collins, Zeta

Courtesy/Communications - Carolyn Faren, Delta

Ernella Hunziker Grant - Faith Pfeiffer, Zeta

Excellence in Education - Angela Steinmetz, Nu

Fraternity Education - Jan Kosower, Nu

Membership - Theresa Ness, Zeta

Memorial - Diane Grunloh, Psi

Technology - Kim Gloede, Tau

World Understanding - Kathy Gierhart, Nu

AD Hoc Grant - Joanne Loy, Psi

Happy Spring! As the temperatures begin to get warmer, the flowers begin to bud, and more outdoor activities begin to happen, let us plan to begin an exciting spring with our Alpha Delta Kappa sisters. One way we can do this is by attending the State Conference in Eau Claire, WI on May 2 & 3, 2025. What a great way to meet and share the wonderful things that are happening in our chapters around the state. If you have not sent in your registration yet, please do so as soon as possible. Information about registration, activities and hotel reservations are found later in this newsletter. I look forward to seeing you at the conference!

Remember to visit the WI Alpha Delta Kappa state website and the International website regularly. Both provide information and updates about events, activities and happenings.

wisadk.blogspot.com

alphadeltakappa.org

The chapter secretary or designee should be submitting your chapter meeting minutes to the state president each month. They should be sent each month, but can be sent quarterly. This provides communication between your chapter and the state so that we can all work together to keep WI Alpha Delta Kappa strong!!

Since the beginning of the biennium, WI Alpha Delta Kappa has had a number of members join the Omega Chapter. Thelma Dunnum from Zeta, Edithe Johnson, a sustaining member, Jane Pawlak from Gamma Delta, Susan Scott and Debra Heitkamp from Omicron, and Jane Fay from Psi. We will miss these sisters dearly. Please remember to notify the WI State Memorial Chair, Diane Grunloh, of any sister that joins the Omega Chapter. Diane will need information about the sister for the Memorial Service held at the State Convention in 2026. An obituary and any family contact information you can provide her is greatly appreciated.

Email: jgrunloh@hotmail.com

Diane Grunloh

2155 N Point Comfort Rd.

Oshkosh, WI 54902-7513

Also since the beginning of the biennium, WI Alpha Delta Kappa has initiated three new members and reinstated one. Welcome to Juanita Butler, Kelli Brunton and Kaitlyn Maliszewski, as well as Donna Schluesche, all in the Omicron chapter.

We are all aware of the decreasing number of members in Alpha Delta Kappa across the nation and internationally. Some of the indicators of a struggling chapter are:

1) No recent new members

2) Chapter reluctant to ask for help

3) Difficulty securing officer positions

4) Uncomfortable with technology

International is listening to many of the chapter struggles and concerns and are providing leadership guidance to assist chapters. If your chapter is dealing with any of these issues, please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the WI State Officers. We are here to help you in any way we can.

Nu Welcomes You

to the 2025 WI State Alpha Delta Kappa Conference

Friday, May 2 & Saturday, May 3

Eau Claire, WI

Hotel Accommodations

Lismore Hotel

333 Gibson Street

715-835-8888

Double queen rooms $147 plus 13.5% sales and city tax

Parking ramp discounted to $5 per day

Book before April 2 to get this rate

Booking for May 1 and 2 at this rate

Direct booking link:

WI ALPHA DELTA KAPPA BOOKING LINK

Group Code is ADC

Corporate Acct is WI Alpha Delta Kappa

Friday, May 2, 2025.

Lake Street Methodist Church

337 Lake Street

Eau Claire, WI 54701

12:00 Tea Party hosted by Nu chapter

Tours of Eau Claire Children’s Museum

Pablo Performing Arts Center

Tours of Eau Claire with Nu sisters

6:00 Hospitality with pizza hosted by Omicron, Psi and Delta

7:00 State Board meeting

There will be no charge for anything on Friday so the only costs to attendees will be $50 registration and hotel accommodations.

Registrations are due by Friday, March 28 and are $50.

Each chapter should send their registrations to Marlea Steiner at

6430 Lake Rd. Blanchardville, WI 53516 by March 28. Registration is nonrefundable once it is sent to the state treasurer.

The hotel and Lake Street Methodist are close to each other and have good parking and accessibility.

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Lake Street Methodist Church

337 Lake Street

8:15-9:15 Registration, Sales, Raffle, Continental Breakfast

8:30-9:15 Council of Chapter Presidents Meeting

9:15-10:00 Opening Session

10:00-11:00 First Breakout Session

11:00-11:15 Break

11:15-12:15 Second Breakout Session

12:15-1:15 Lunch and Keynote Speaker

1:15-1:30 Break

1:30-2:15 Third Breakout Session Whole Group Chair Yoga with Ellen Dovre

2:15-2:30 Break and Raffle Drawing

2:30-3:15 Closing Session

These Breakout Sessions will be repeated in the morning.

A Salvage Quilting by Alice Weickelt Salvage quilts are made from the stuff you throw away. You will see a series of quilts and hear each one’s unique story.

B Bee Keeping by Dan Strehlau You will learn about the life of honey bees and basics of bee keeping. Topics covered will include the hive, terminology, and equipment needed.

C Bugs by John Hempel. You will see an expo of a worldwide exotic insect collection which includes up to 1500 of the largest, most beautiful, and most interesting six legged creatures that exist.

Box Lunch Options from Eau Claire Cheese and Deli

#1 715 Sandwich-roast beef, turkey, Monterey Jack cheese

#2 Veggie Sandwich-cheese, lettuce, tomato, pepper, cucumber

(check their website for complete description)

Please bring one or two unwrapped $20 items from your chapter for our raffle.

If you have a chapter scrapbook, feel free to display it on the archive table.

Please indicate on the registration form if you need a sales table.

For anyone interested in adding on to their experience,

Guys and Dolls will be performed by the UWEC theater department at the Pablo May 1-4. Tickets are about $20 for seniors.

Go to pablocenter.org to order tickets.

Please indicate names of sisters to be recognized with the following symbols:

FT First Timer attending a state conference

R Retiree

Si Silver sister (25 years)

Sa Sapphire sister (35 years)

G Golden (50 years)

V Violet (10 years)

If you have any questions, please contact:

Frances Thurston 317-774-6241 thurstonfrances@yahoo.com (hotel)

Kathy Gierhart 715-379-0790 kathygierhart@yahoo.com

Marilyn Thompson 715-563-0020 randmthompson@sbcglobal.net

Registrations are due Friday, March 28 to Marlea Steiner.

WI Alpha Delta Kappa still needs a member or members to step forward for the position of president elect/co-president elect. With all the exciting chapter happenings that are featured in this newsletter, we need leadership at the state level to encourage these wonderful altruistic and community activities. I am happy to talk with anyone who might be interested about this exciting leadership opportunity. Please reach out to me at: joannemloy@gmail.com or call me at 954-296-6872.

At the state conference, chapter presidents will be selecting the recipients for the Host Chapter grant. This an another way for chapters to earn altruistic monies to support your chapter projects and activities.

A big THANK YOU to all WI chapters!! All state chapters submitted their altruistic reports and bylaws to International. This achievement shows the wonderful leadership that each chapter has. Pat yourselves on the back for a job well done. You rock!!!

Barbara Beetow grant recipient, Shannon Camlek, shown with Mary Rambo, Nu chapter. Shannon started Home4Healing, a nonprofit that pays part of the housing expense for those who suffer from cancer, to offset their housing expense.

Thank you to Gamma Delta, Zeta, Psi, and Nu for submitting these photos to highlight some of the exciting things WI Alpha Delta Kappa chapters are doing. Send photos and descriptions of chapter happenings to Joanne Loy; joannemloy@gmail.com, for future newsletters.

Congratulations to all of the 2025 Barbara Beetow Grant recipients!

Wi Alpha Delta Kappa is proud to announce the wonderful non-profit organizations that received $630 each to support their programs and services.

Chapter should begin thinking about how they would like to show support for one of International's altruistic projects, the Alzheimers Association. We will be discussing how the state will encourage chapters to become involved at the state conference.

The 2025 International Convention is being held in Austin, Texas in July. Both in person and virtual registrations are available. More information can be found on the international website. This is where members will be able to vote on the new international officers, bylaws changes, and World Understanding projects. In order to be a Delegate, you must be registered for International Convention no later than May 1st. Let your voice be heard!!!

Originally from Cottage Grove, Theresa received her bachelor's in Elementary Education from UW-LaCrosse. She also has a master's degree from National Louis University in Curriculum and Instruction with an ESL Endorsement. She began her teaching career as a first grade teacher. After 5 years, she became an ESL resource teacher and found this to be her passion.

She stepped away from teaching to have two daughters. Once they were in elementary school,Theresa returned to teaching as an ESL resource teacher for another 15 years. She retired in 2020.

She became a member of Alpha Delta Kappa in 2011. Theresa was her chapter president in 2020-2022 and the Wisconsin State President from 2022-2024.

She lives in Kenosha with her husband, David. They enjoy volunteer work, traveling, and taking care of their 96 year old tudor style home. Their daughter, Erica, received a Fullbright Award to teach English at the University of Cartegena, Columbia. She and her husband went to visit her for two weeks in January. Their daughter, Leah, is a mechanical engineer for Abbott in Minneapolis.

Bev grew up on a Holstein dairy farm in Alma, WI. She graduated from Mondovi High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from UW-Madison in BBA/Business Education. She taught business education at Oconomowoc High School from 1963-69 and 1971-98. In retirement, Bev has held leadership positions in local Retired Educators Association, Oconomowoc Area Senior Center and the Oconomowoc Woman's Club.

She became a charter member of WI Alpha Beta. In 1978, she attended her first International Convention with Kathryn Saunders. State offices and committee chair positions she held include: Secretary of WI Presidents’ Council followed by President of Council, Sergeant-at-Arms, Recording Secretary, Audit/Budget, Treasurer, Ernella Hunziker, and currently the Barbara Beetow grant.

She will be celebrating her 60th wedding anniversary with husband, Bill in July. They have one son, Stephen, married to Kathleen and two grandsons, Alex and Chase. Bev stated: "In retrospect, I am always a mentor and humble leader".

Elsie is a 1970 graduate of Carthage College and taught art at elementary schools in the Lake Geneva School district from 1970-1992.

She joined the WI Theta chapter on October 10, 1976. Some of the leadership positions she has held at the chapter level include, Corresponding Secretary, Historian and Treasurer. At the state level, she has held many committee positions; Bylaws, Fraternity Education, and Ernela Humziker grant. She has held the position of the Barbara Beetow grant co-chair since 2006.

April

• Chapters and S/P/N teams to revisit CNA goals – NO FORM IS DUE (Spring/Summer timeline)

April 1

• KAPPAN submissions due

April 15

• Regional Mini Spring Scholarship application deadline

May 1

• Early Bird registration for International Convention due

May 2 & 3

• Wisconsin State Conference, Eau Claire

June 30

• H-114 due to International