When Dr. Rita King (NY) took me and International President Carolyn Rants through security to receive our special UN passes, we were impressed that our organization had so much clout. We have five seats on the NGO (Non-Government Organization) committee which allows our representatives entry into the United Nations secure areas (like representatives from various countries). Rita then took us through some her favorite spots in "the city." We had to look in windows at Tiffany, Cartier and other names. St. Peters Cathedral awed us and The Plaza impressed us.
But the main events included meeting with directors of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF and talking about our support of the Afghanistan Teaching Project and attending the CTAUN Conference. Ann Marie Carlson serves as CTAUN chair and also chaired the conference. Impressive speakers fill the day, complete with electronic connections to Africa and Canada. Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea, received standing ovations. It was worth the trip and the registration fee!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Newsletters share member successes
Want to feel good about what members of our Society achieve? Read about these outstanding women featured in their state organization newsletters.
Southern Illinois University Foundation named Dr. Charlotte West (Alpha Kappa, IL) as one of its 2008 Inspiring Women. A nationally respected pioneer in women’s in intercollegiate athletics, Dr. West was the first woman member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. She served on the NACDA executive committee and was inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame. She was also the first Woman Administrator of the Year National Association of Collegiate Women’s Athletic Administrators, and first recipient of the Honda Award for outstanding achievement in women’s intercollegiate athletics.
The Nebraska Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance recently recognized Karen Ricker (Zeta, NE) as Nebraska Outstanding Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. The award honors Ricker for leadership, energy and innovative instruction.
Janice Moen (WA) celebrated the success of her original score We Sing for the Children, performed by the Convention Choir in Chicago and recorded on CD. Both a children’s choir and an adult trio perform the song on the CD, which also has comments from Clay Aikens, Afghanistan teachers and ???. Janice spearheaded production of the song in collaboration with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.
Rosemary Gerig (honorary member of Gamma Lambda, IN) recently published her first book, ABC of ACD. The children’s book provides a brief history of the classic cars manufactured in Auburn, IN, features Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs.
The University of Dubuque honored Pauline Tobiason Antons (Beta Nu, IA) as an outstanding alumnae. She received the 2008 Service to Community award for demonstrating a clear commitment to serving her community through notable volunteerism, an outstanding act of selflessness, and a demonstrated pattern of service to humanity.
Sally Cauble (Beta Eta honorary member—KS) represents District 5 on the State Board of Education and serves on the Youthville Board of Trustees. Youthville serves children in the state’s foster care system.
Kim Houtz (Alpha Delta—KS) was named the Kansas Outstanding Biology Teacher by the National Association of Biology Teachers. She was invited to an honors luncheon in October in Memphis, Tennessee. Kim was also selected to participate in a Kansas State University research project last summer in the fields of biology, chemistry, nutrition, geology, and kinesiology. The National Science Foundation and Howard Hughes Medical Institute funded the research. KSU plans to create a website of the lesson plans generated by the participants.
Jennifer Stanfield (Beta—KS) has been named the Southwest District Outstanding Elementary Music Educator by the Kansas Music Educators’ Conference.
Glenda Torkelson (Alpha Kappa—KS has been named Ms. Kansas Senior America 2008. Glenda has been the Kansas State Chaplain for the Daughters of the American Revolution. She volunteers in her community, is active in her church, and belongs to many civic and professional organizations.
Read your state organization's newletter to find more outstanding women!
Southern Illinois University Foundation named Dr. Charlotte West (Alpha Kappa, IL) as one of its 2008 Inspiring Women. A nationally respected pioneer in women’s in intercollegiate athletics, Dr. West was the first woman member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. She served on the NACDA executive committee and was inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame. She was also the first Woman Administrator of the Year National Association of Collegiate Women’s Athletic Administrators, and first recipient of the Honda Award for outstanding achievement in women’s intercollegiate athletics.
The Nebraska Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance recently recognized Karen Ricker (Zeta, NE) as Nebraska Outstanding Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. The award honors Ricker for leadership, energy and innovative instruction.
Janice Moen (WA) celebrated the success of her original score We Sing for the Children, performed by the Convention Choir in Chicago and recorded on CD. Both a children’s choir and an adult trio perform the song on the CD, which also has comments from Clay Aikens, Afghanistan teachers and ???. Janice spearheaded production of the song in collaboration with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.
Rosemary Gerig (honorary member of Gamma Lambda, IN) recently published her first book, ABC of ACD. The children’s book provides a brief history of the classic cars manufactured in Auburn, IN, features Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs.
The University of Dubuque honored Pauline Tobiason Antons (Beta Nu, IA) as an outstanding alumnae. She received the 2008 Service to Community award for demonstrating a clear commitment to serving her community through notable volunteerism, an outstanding act of selflessness, and a demonstrated pattern of service to humanity.
Sally Cauble (Beta Eta honorary member—KS) represents District 5 on the State Board of Education and serves on the Youthville Board of Trustees. Youthville serves children in the state’s foster care system.
Kim Houtz (Alpha Delta—KS) was named the Kansas Outstanding Biology Teacher by the National Association of Biology Teachers. She was invited to an honors luncheon in October in Memphis, Tennessee. Kim was also selected to participate in a Kansas State University research project last summer in the fields of biology, chemistry, nutrition, geology, and kinesiology. The National Science Foundation and Howard Hughes Medical Institute funded the research. KSU plans to create a website of the lesson plans generated by the participants.
Jennifer Stanfield (Beta—KS) has been named the Southwest District Outstanding Elementary Music Educator by the Kansas Music Educators’ Conference.
Glenda Torkelson (Alpha Kappa—KS has been named Ms. Kansas Senior America 2008. Glenda has been the Kansas State Chaplain for the Daughters of the American Revolution. She volunteers in her community, is active in her church, and belongs to many civic and professional organizations.
Read your state organization's newletter to find more outstanding women!
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