Another highlight of the October meeting was the initiation of Sue Riedlinger, counselor at Alpena High School, and Kaye Lynn Mazurek, retired German teacher in Wall Lake, Michigan. The Alpha Xi Chapter looks forward to working with them as to achieve the goals of Delta Kappa Gamma.

Other business addressed were approval of the budget, a report on the participation of members at Green School during the recent Harvest Days celebration, suggested gifts to bring to the December meeting for Hope Shores Alliance, and the delivery of staff appreciation gifts for employees in the Alpena, Atlanta, Hillman and Roger City Schools. This year, staff received pencils with the note “You Do the Write Stuff.”

Applications for new teachers in the Alpena, Atlanta, Hillman and Roger City Schools were also distributed for delivery to these locations. Any new teacher in these districts is eligible for a $100 grant from Alpha Xi to purchase materials for their classroom. New teachers are encouraged to apply. Further information can be obtained at 989-471-5304.

At the conclusion of the meeting, a five-year membership pin was awarded to Lisa Hilberg in recognition of her contribution to the society.

Courtesy Photo Pictured are new members of the Alpha Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, Sue Riedlinger and Kaye Lynn Mazurek.

The group’s next meeting will be held on Dec. 12 at the Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan.

Courtesy Photo Melissa LaCombe, above left, presents a five-year membership pin to Lisa Hilberg at the October meeting of the Alpha Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma.