Meetings and Events
2014-2027
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Delta Beta Chapter
Delta Beta Chapter
North Carolina State Organization
North Carolina State Organization
Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
Welcome to Delta Beta's Biennium: 2025-2027
"A good teacher is like a candle—it consumes itself to light the way for others." Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
"A good teacher is like a candle—it consumes itself to light the way for others." Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Eleanor's life-long dedication to education (51 year career), service and inspiration will live on in the hearts and minds of her DKG sisters. Always in our hearts 🌹
"Dr. Wright was widely admired for her compassion, generosity, leadership and unwavering commitment to academic excellence and special education. Her legacy continues through the Dr. Eleanor Boyd Wright Scholarship in Special Education, which reflects her lifelong dedication to supporting and inspiring future generations of educators." Obituary
We love and miss you
Delta Beta Members mourn the passing of our cherished Delta Beta Member, Eleanor Wright.
2026 Novice Teacher Grant Winners!
2026 Novice Teacher Grant Winners!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Delta Beta Gatherings for Spring 2026
Delta Beta Gatherings for Spring 2026
Pet Therapy
Pet Therapy
March 10, 2026
Leadership
Leadership
DKG Convention April 17-19, 2026
Delta Beta Gatherings for Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
Delta Beta Gatherings for Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
All teachers welcome to join our meetings
All teachers welcome to join our meetings
Contact Robin McMahon: rmcmah01@gmail.com
Nextrex recyclables (1).pdfSAVE PLASTIC FOR DKG HEADQUARTERS
HELP BUILD A BENCH!
Bring your saved plastic to our December meeting
April 29, 2025
April 29, 2025
Delta Beta hosted our spring meeting at the Burwell Historic School site in Hillsborough, NC.
DKG/ Delta Beta members who have 40-50+ years with DKG were honored with flowers, a wooden gavel and block and a sharing of their outstanding biographies. Two teachers who were awarded the Novice Teacher grants attended as well. We enjoyed a festive dinner at Antonia's in Hillsborough.
Please enjoy the pictures below; most of the pictures were taken by Darryl Peebles.
Gatherings for Fall 2024 & Spring 2025
Gatherings for Fall 2024 & Spring 2025
Newsletter by video
Newsletter by video
THANK YOU TO OUR PRECIOUS DELTA BETA MEMBERS !!!
2024 NC DKG CONVENTION!!! APRIL 26-28 DETAILS BELOW
Hotel: Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park
4700 Emperor Blvd, I-40 at Exit 282 (Page Road),
Durham, North Carolina, 27703
Preliminary Agenda (updated 3/19)
October 10th meeting: Advocacy for Public Education
The Rev. Suzanne Parker Miller
The Rev. Suzanne Parker Miller
Alpha Kappa Gamma of Orange & Alamance Counties.pdf"Inspiring presentation on how to support public education"
"Inspiring presentation on how to support public education"
Scroll on the slide show above to learn some quick facts and how YOU can advocate for our public schools and the children they serve.
Advocate for Public Education
Executive Director / Founder
PastorsForNCchildren.org
DKG Fall Newsletter.pdf2023 Fall Newsletter
2023 Fall Newsletter
Enjoy Nan's President's Corner, jot down our meeting times and places and learn more about the NC DKG Convention in Durham in April
DKG Summer Newsletter.pdf2023 Summer Newsletter
2023 Summer Newsletter
2023-24 Meetings and Locations:
Oct 10 - 5pm (Virtual/ Zoom) Topic: Legislative Update; state and federal funding- advocacy for public education
Dec 8- 5pm - IN PERSON SOCIAL - Nantucket Grill 5925 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Mar 12 - 5pm - (Virtual/ Zoom) Mental Health Awareness Month Jenny Moran - Feed NC Nutrition
May 12 - 4pm - IN-PERSON- Induction of new members / Awarding of Novice Teacher grants. Location to be announced
Honoring Our Female Ancesters
Progam facilitated by Ann Buie Loomis
March 12, 2023 @ Historic Burwell House
Video and photography : Jim Buie
Ann B. Loomis
Ann B. Loomis
DKG facilitator for our program:
Time Travel & Tea
Retired language teacher, author of two books: Write from the Start and Celtic Cycles: Guidance from the Soul on a Spiritual Journey
March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023
We are gathering to "create stories and memories of our female ancestors". March is Women's History Month and daylight savings time when "we honor the lengthening of the outer light".
Reach out...
Reach out...
...to our female ancestors and "don't be surprised if she starts sending you messages".
Dutchess' Grandmother
Eula Grey Kornegay Cannon
Photo by Dutchess Maye
Photo displayed in Ayden, S.C. library
Click here for Eula Grey's biography written by her children.
This biography is a treasured piece of literature...the descriptions reflect an era and a personality so unique yet astonishingly identifiable. Eula Grey Cannon lives in many of our grandmothers, and I proudly find pieces of her in my own soul. DKG member
Dutchess' grandmother
Dutchess' grandmother
Eula Grey Kornegay Cannon
Eula Grey Kornegay Cannon
See text above for her biography
Nan's grandmother
Nan's grandmother
Named after her grandmother, Nan explained how her beloved ancestor started a sorority based on charitable works..similar to DKG.
Aileen's mother
Aileen's mother
Her mother had 8 siblings, and she dedicated her life to taking care of her siblings, teaching and raising Aileen.
Delores' grandmother
Delores' grandmother
Dora Hanson worked hard her whole life and had a "superior Alto voice. She used to sing The Old Rugged Cross. "When I hear the words to that song, it brings tears to my eyes...".
Special feature for March 12th meeting:
Meet the teachers who were awarded Delta Beta's Novice Teacher Grant. We look forward to applauding their initiative in advocating on behalf of their students. Excited to meet them!
Time Travel & Tea
Time Travel & Tea
Time Travel and Tea On Sunday, March 12, at 3:00, we will gather at the historic Burwell School in Hillsborough for a journey into the past, present, and future. Did you know that March is Women’s History Month? What a wonderful opportunity this gives us to honor our female ancestors whose voices may not have been heard in their lifetimes. By writing down the stories of our grandmothers, aunts, mothers, or other female family members, we become their voices and vessels in the present. My hope is that we can compile a booklet of these stories to inspire and enlighten current and future educators. Paper and pen will be provided, but you may bring your own journal if you prefer. Ann Loomis will be the facilitator and editor of this creative project. Tea and other refreshments will be offered.
CONGRATULATIONS DELORES SIMPSON
WE ARE SOOO PROUD OF OUR DKG SISTER, DELORES!
A lifetime of Justice, Compassion, Advocacy and Leadership paved the way for this very moment for Delores: February 26, 2023. Delores was awarded the distinguished Pauli Murray award in front of a jubilant audience that packed the Whitted Building in Hillsborough, N.C. DKG leader and friend, Betty Eidenier nominated Delores for this award and then had the honor of reading her introduction to a standing ovation. It was a joyous occasion as well as a call to action for all of us to continue the life's work of Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray as she stated: " “I intend to destroy segregation by positive and embracing methods. When my brothers try to draw a circle to exclude me, I shall draw a larger circle to include them."
Packing Calm Boxes
Packing Calm Boxes
We LOVE our DKG sisters!
Care box supplies including foot cream :-)
Care box supplies including foot cream :-)
DKG member shares her joy
DKG member shares her joy
Thank you note from our DKG sister
Wonderful November meeting learning about Family Reading Partners!! Learn how you can volunteer and/or support this "parent education program that aims to help parents harness the power of shared conversations around children's literature". https://familyreadingpartners.org/
Family Reading Partners
Family Reading Partners
November 15th 5:30pm-6:45pm
Host: Rosemary Campbell
Speaker: Mary Andrews
"Family Reading Partners is a parent education program that aims to help parents harness the power of shared conversations around children's literature. Our trained volunteers model reading and conversational techniques that nurture brain development, language acquisition, and the social/emotional health during the critical growth years from birth to five years. We provide high quality children's books for families' home libraries." https://familyreadingpartners.org/
fall_2022_nc_dkg_news_vol._82-1_color.pdfNC DKG newsletter
NC DKG newsletter
editor: Carol Bostian
Apply for $500 for a learning or literacy project. Applications due by 9/30/22
HELP our teachers - Participate or DONATE to the Educational Foundation
Save the Dates!
NC DKG Executive Board Meeting: September 24, 2007 Embassy Suites, Greensboro
NC DKG State Convention: April 28-30, 2023. Greenville, NC
DKG International Convention 2024 National Harbor, Maryland
2021-2022
May 24th - our last meeting at the Historic Burwell School - so much fun!
May 24th - our last meeting at the Historic Burwell School - so much fun!
Initiation of new officers for the 2022-2024 Biennium
..."this short documentary follows the life and career of one of the biggest proponents of preserving the history not just of the Burwell School, but of the entire Town of Hillsborough." Click here for more information
..."this short documentary follows the life and career of one of the biggest proponents of preserving the history not just of the Burwell School, but of the entire Town of Hillsborough." Click here for more information
Thank you Carrie for an excellent tour! We are present-day educators inspired by Mary Claire Engstrom and her vision of education 200 years ago!
Dutchess Maye @ NCDKG convention.MOV NC DKG 88
NC DKG 88
Dutchess Maye shares her experience at the NCDKG convention in Asheville April 29- May 1, 2022
Notice the special thank you to Delta Beta Chapter!
March 29 Meeting: Inspiring talk on leadership by Dr. Tuck Thomas
Feb-May 2022 - Newsletter.pdfSpring meetings
Spring meetings
Tuesday, March 29 @ 5:30 on Zoom
Speaker: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas
Tuesday, May 24 @ 5:30 in-person
Historic Burwell School, Hillsborough
Dining on the front lawn
Dates /Times Topics Notes
Sept. 28, 2021 5:30pm Professional learning Approved eduCrate proposal
Jan. 25, 2022 5:30pm Legislation & Advocacy Teacher/ advocate Sally M.
Mar. 29, 2022. 5:30pm Leadership & Grants Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas
May 24, 2022. 5:30pm Dinner/ speaker TBA Initiation officers & members
Location: Historic Burwell House, Hillsborough
We will miss our DKG sister, Esther Irby who passed 10/19/2021, five days before her 100th birthday
We will miss our DKG sister, Esther Irby who passed 10/19/2021, five days before her 100th birthday
Thank you to Eleanor who organized and directed the remembrance/ birthday celebration for Esther.
Thank you to Eleanor who organized and directed the remembrance/ birthday celebration for Esther.
2020-2021
Creating a Vibrant Community
Creating a Vibrant Community
by "zooming"
by "zooming"
July 8, 22 and Aug 5 - Virtual social time; we had tea, played virtual games and each member chose a Q (quarantine buddy).
Sept 15 - Presenter Dutchess Maye who introduced us to virtual learning tools such as an emoji classroom
Nov 10 - Presenter Ann Loomis introduced personality styles : understanding ourselves and others
Feb 16 - Presenter Judy Wearne shared much-needed self-care activities
April 27- Members met at Ixtapa Mexican restaurant in Hillsborough, and we had a memorable evening! See the video linked at the top of this page.
2019-2020
2018-2019
Oct 4, 2018: La Fiesta Restaurant - Welcome Alpha Alpha from Alamance County
Dec 4, 2018: WeatherVane restaurant - Family Reading Partners / Orange County Literacy Program
Feb 5, 2019: Smith Middle: Healthy eating and wellness
April 13, 2019: Irongate Winery : New member initiation and wine tasting
2017-2018
Sept. 19
Grant writing w/ PSF Lynn Lehmann
Sept 19
Healthy eating at Smith Middle
December 2017
What is DKG?
Members enjoying Sheila Groves' presentation
Feb. 20 Novice teacher grants in aide awards at Sheraton Hotel
Feb 24 at Book Harvest
Sorting books for children and families
April 17 at the Burwell Historic School site
May 16
A day of Advocacy
DKG members march in Raleigh together
We march for our students and for respect for our profession
Gathering supplies for new teacher gift baskets
2016-2017
Barbara Day @ International Convention
Barbara Day @ International Convention
July 5-7, 2016 in Nashville Tennessee
Augustine Literacy Project
Augustine Literacy Project
Feb 23: Guest speaker: Debbie McCarthy
School Morale discussion
School Morale discussion
April 27 at the Historic Burwell School
Initiation
Initiation
Historic Burwell School
2015-2016
Christmas @ Barbara Day's house
Christmas @ Barbara Day's house
Fellowship extraordinaire!
Leadership
Leadership
Dec 9: Schools for Africa and United Nations Plans for the Millennium Development Goals
April 26:
Initiation of new member, Gloria Shanklin
2014-2015
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