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Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Alpha Tau Chapter 

February 26, 2011 Minutes
•	The Alpha Tau Chapter met Saturday, February 26 at 9:30 am at Church House Banquets in Halfway. President Vanessa Maze called the meeting to order at 9:35. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Singing Grace before brunch.
•	Hostess Janet Locke reported 22 members in attendance.
•	Program: Assessment for Learning—presented by Janet Locke and Carolyn Nixon from Willard Schools
•	Cay Sergent moved to accept the November 2010 minutes, motion was seconded by Myrna Walker. No vote was taken.
•	Treasurer’s report: Cay Sergent
o	Tisha Clawson moved to accept the report, motion was seconded by Nita Cornell; motion carried.
•	Correspondence: none
•	Committee Reports:
o	Scholarship: Vanessa told of Debby Dryer’s application for the Alpha Tau scholarship. Bev Jenkins made a motion to grant Debby’s request, Faye Peters seconded; motion carried.
o	Membership—Vanessa stated that new members can be recommended at any time during the year. Faye informed that Delta State rules have changed allowing new members to be initiated at any time. Possible procedure for changing by-laws discussed.
o	State Committees—Faye Peters and Julie Yowell discussed proposed changes to a system in alignment with International  regarding a switch to Convention/Conference on a rotating annual basis to save Delta State and members expenses. 
•	Faye told of the main speakers making presentations at Delta State Convention.
•	Unfinished Business: none
•	New Business:
o	Cay Sergent briefly discussed the possibilities of a scholarship in honor of Patsy Meadors. Deena DeMuri will be present at the next meeting with a formal proposal on which action may be taken. 
•	Announcements:
o	Thank you for participation in Grants-in-Aid
o	Reminder of Project Honor at the April meeting; plan to pay for your guest’s meal
o	Delta State Convention, April 15-17 at Truman Hotel in Jefferson City
o	Delta Kappa Gamma song
•	Meeting adjourned 11:15