Wilkes County, Region IX Delta Chi Chapter of NC DKG
PHOTOS
New member induction ceremony from our April 2023 meeting. Twelve new members accepted invitations to join the local chapter and eight members were able to attend the induction ceremony. The Chapter Induction Ceremony took place with First Vice President Dr. Susan Blackburn presiding alongside State President Beth Winstead and Chapter President Lori Holguin as well as other chapter members including Elizabeth Thornton and Chasidi Wellborn.
Dr. Blackburn recognized
former State President,
Linda Little, for her
upcoming birthday.
The Delta Chi Executive Board members met on February 11, 2023. Elizabeth Thornton hosted the breakfast meeting in her home. Many new items were discussed including new service projects as well as awards the chapter is eligible to receive. Another Executive Board Member meeting will be held in the summer 2023 to prepare for the next year.
- 2018 New Members with President Dr. Susan Blackburn
- (standing, right)
- (left to right- top row)
- Karen Church, Paula Farmer, Pamela Huffman, Heather Pardue, Lori Holguin
- (left to right- bottom row)
- Kristine Kennington, Belinda Marino
Andrea Byers (second from left, front row) was honored with the Rising Star Award at the 2017 Eta State Convention.
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Delta Chi member Sandra Burchette was Wilkes County's Principal of the Year for 2017.
Linda Little and Susan Kuenzel authored the updated history of Eta State Organization, unveiled at the state convention in April 2018.
2020-2021 Officers (left to right) Linda Little, Heather Williams, Secretary Rosana Bare, 2nd Vice President Elizabeth Thornton, Co President Tamarah Cornette, Co President Susan Kuenzel, Past President |
WCS Student Services director, April Marr
and Families in Transitions Liaison, Angel Bell
receiving Delta Chi donations for Nichols for Kids
Delta Chi past President, Andrea Byers recognizes Brandy Webb from North Wilkesboro Elementary School for November 2020 Outstanding Bee-ginning Teacher Award
Region IV Director, Dr. Susan Blackburn speaks to Delta Chi about opportunities available to members
Delta Chi member, Amber Faw recognizes colleague Daniel Ferguson from Central Wilkes Middle School to receive the October Bee-ginning Teacher Award.
Ceremony of Life for Etta Idol and Dr. Essie Hayes
Lori Holguin and Linda Bentley read tributes.
Lori Holguin and Linda Bentley read tributes.
Gift bags for Delta Chi members who are still working and meeting the COVID-19 challenges in Wilkes County Schools
Spring 2021
Beginning teachers receiving their BEE-ginning
(BEE-Beginning Educators Excelling) teacher certificates
from the teacher who nominated them.
Spring 2021
October Buzzing Bee-ginning Teacher Chelsea Davis is presented her certificate by Rebecca Ward, fellow Mulberry teacher and Delta Chi member. Chelsea was nominated by Jammie Jolly.
United Way of Wilkes Executive Director/CFO, Clara Hickman, spoke to members during our October meeting.
September Buzzing Bee-ginning Teacher, Courtney Anderson from CB Eller was nominated by Heather Pardue. Tamarah Cornette presented her certificate.