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PI LAMBDA THETA GAMMA GAMMA CHAPTER

Pi Lambda Theta is an international honor society and professional association for men and women in the field of education. Gamma Gamma Chapter, associated with Indiana University Kokomo Division of Education, selects candidates for membership based upon high academic standing, interest in education, and promise of growth and service to the profession.  Local chapter members include IU Kokomo faculty/staff, local school administrators/teachers, librarians, staff of social service agencies, and pre-service teachers. Initiation ceremonies are held each May and September.

                                 

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                                             Region II October 2007: Minutes

GAMMA GAMMA OFFICERS for 2007/2008

 

                                                              

President Elizabeth (Liz) Douglass  
Vice-President Todd Dwigans  
Student Vice-President Richard Arcari  
Recording Secretary Suzi Morgan  
Corresponding Secretary Jennifer Martin  
Treasurer Shelly Ray  
Newsletter Editor Marsha Berry  
Immediate Past President Lora Reed  
Faculty Advisors

Dr. Shirley Aamidor and

Charlotte Miller

 
     

 

Liz Douglass, Gamma Gamma Chapter President

 

Gamma Gamma Officers 2007 and 2008

 

Todd Dwigans, Gamma Gamma Vice-President

President
Gamma Gamma Officers 2007/08
Vice-President
Liz Douglass
Arcari, Martin, Morgan, Douglass, Ray
Todd Dwigans

                         

Description of Gamma Gamma:

Gamma Gamma has provided professional conferences and programs for over twenty years for students, area teachers, and administrators.  On an individual basis, members of Gamma Gamma serve as mentors to students and beginning teachers.  In addition, they serve at the regional and international levels by accepting officer positions and participating on committees.  Gamma Gamma President, Elizabeth Douglass, was installed in July 2007 as the International President and chairs the International Board of Directors.

RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN FUTURE EDUCATORS

       
Dean Cantu presents keynote address. Pi Lambda Theta audience

 

 
  Dean Cantu presents  Thetans welcome scholarship recipients    
  the keynote address.  and their family members.    
       
Honored Scholarship Recipients
Honored Scholarship Recipient    

 Front Row: Kema Deck, Todd

 Robertson, Brook Arthur

 Brittany Ravas    

 Back Row: Cindy Wilson, Danielle

 Hopper, Jessica Firkus, Heidi Pearcy

     

Enhancing Student and Staff Morale: Break-out Sessions

Janelle Quinn and Melissa Burkhalter

 

Claudette Renfro

 

Liz Douglass

 
Enhancing Student and Staff Morale
Creating a Principle Centered
Striving for Excellence
 
In and Out of the Classroom
School and Classroom
Elizabeth Douglass
 
Janelle Quinn and Melissa Burkhalter
Caludette Renfro
Grade 4 Western Teacher
 
Grade 3 Western Teachers
Pettit Park Principal, Kokomo Center
Gifted/Talented Coordinator
 

Fall Semester Initiation

New Initiates    
Front Row: Molly Menges, Valerie Eikenberry, Cynthia Hale    
Back Row: Brian Thomas, Beth Willis, Steven Hanny, Christine House, Candy Fraser    

Presentation of Award

Judy Cannon and Liz Douglass    
Judy Cannon receives a plaque from Liz Douglass. Region II renamed its Outstanding Region II    
Award the Carol Cannon Distinguished Pi Lambda Thetan Award in Recognition of Outstanding    
Contributions to Great Lakes Region II and to the Profession.  Carol was a veteran Thetan and    
active member at both the chapter and region levels. As an additional honor, Carol was named    
the first recipient.  Judy accepted the award posthumously.    

Spring Semester Events/Initiation

Meet and Greet for Possible New Members New Members Lora Reed and Liz Douglass
Meet and Greet
New Initiates, April 2008
Thank you, Lora!
Candidates for membership share lunch
Emily Pier, Billy Ratliff,
Past President Reed
with Thetans in the Art Gallery.
Michelle Walsh
receives President's
   
pin from Liz.

Events/Meetings Scheduled for 2007/08:

September 12 Recognizing Excellence in Future Educators Kelley Student Center 130 B
  Speaker: Dr. D. Antonio Cantu Business Meeting, 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.
                   Dean, IU Kokomo Division of Education Initiation and Recognition, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
  Special Focus: Recognition of Scholarship Recipients  
     
September 22 Great Lakes Region II Business Meeting Best Western Luxbury Inn, Fort Wayne
  More >> 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
     
October 9 Gamma Gamma Chapter Initiation 4:30 p.m.
    CuLab
     
October 9 Enhancing Student and Staff Morale Kelley Student Center Room 130
  26th Annual Fall Education Conference 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
  Keynote: Elizabeth Douglass - A Talented School Co-sponsors with Gamma Gamma:
  Break-out Sessions: IU Kokomo Division of Education
  Enhancing Student and Staff Morale In and Out of the Classroom IU Kokomo Alumni Association
 
Melissa Burkhalter&Janelle Quinn, Grade 3 Western Teachers
EdSAC and meshEd
 
Creating a Principle Centered School and Classroom
Kokomo Area Reading Council
 
Claudette Renfro, Pettit Park Principal, Kokomo Center
 
  Striving for Excellence  
  Elizabeth Douglass, Grade 4 Western Teacher and  
  Gifted/Talented Coordinator  
     
October 13 Indiana State Museum Educator Open House Open House 9:00 a.m. - Noon
  Tour museum, meet staff, learn about educational Gamma Gamma will arrange a car pool.
  programs and events.  
  Registration is required.  Call 317-232-1637 by September 29.   
     
March 4, 2008 Meeting was cancelled due to weather.  
  Totes for Tots Center for Early Childhood Education
  Speaker: Dr. Marilyn Skinner Business Meeting, 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.
  Thetans will assist with tote assemby Speaker, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
  as a Service Learning Project.  
  Focus: New Candidate Orientation  
  Possible candidates for membership will be invited to attend.  
     
April 9, 2008 PLT Meet and Greet Noon to 1:00 p.m.
  Candidates for membership invited to attend. IU Kokomo Art Gallery
     
April 17, 2008 Totes for Tots Center for Early Childhood Education
  Speaker: Dr. Marilyn Skinner 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Speaker
  Thetans will assist with tote assemby 6:00 to 6:45 Create Totes for Tots
  as a Service Learning Project. 6:45 Initiation and Installation
  Special Focus: Initiation and Installation of Officers  

International Pi Lambda Theta Vision Statement:

We see Pi Lambda Theta becoming the internationally recognized honor society in education: a forum for exchanging and developing ideas, fostering individual leadership, promoting professionalism, and recognizing excellence wherever it is found. 

International Pi Lambda Theta Vision Statement:

Pi Lambda Theta's mission is to honor outstanding educators and inspire them to be effective leaders who address critical issues in education.

International Pi Lambda Theta Core Values:

Primary:  Integrity, Excellence, Respect

Secondary: Camaraderie, Inclusiveness, Continuity

Newsletters: Chapter

August 2007

Newsletters: International

September 2007

October/November 2007

December 2007/January 2008

Record of Past Officers, Events , and Activities

Summary of 2006/07

Summary of 2005/06

For Additional Information Contact:

Gamma Gamma Faculty Advisor: Dr. Shirley Aamidor

International Office of Pi Lambda Theta