Upper Cravens Hall, University of the South

1

Awards Luncheon

XI STATE AWARDS LUNCHEON

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015

UPPER CRAVENS HALL, UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH

The Xi State Organization Awards Luncheon was held in Upper Cravens Hall at the University of the South on Friday, June 5, 2015 and began at 11:45 a.m. (CDT).

Diane Homan, Alpha Epsilon, welcomed members to the Awards Luncheon on behalf of Alpha Epsilon chapter.

The Xi State Chorus directed by Julie Hughes, Alpha Xi, and accompanied by Janice Enck, Alpha Lambda, presented a musical blessing.

Following the luncheon, Beverly Smith, Xi State President, welcomed everyone thanked Alpha Epsilon and Alpha Delta chapters for the decorations.

Dr. Beverly Hall, Alpha Rho, Membership Chair presented the membership awards on behalf of the Xi State Membership committee. Hall began the awards by recognizing members for their longevity in the Society.

She recognized 10, 20, 30, 40-year members:

10 Year (2005):

20 Year (1995):Dr. Kathie Harned, Paula Marshall

30 Year (1985):Teresa Moore Brown, Carol Burden, Edna Clemons, Dr. Annette Gregory

40 Year (1975):

Hall then presented awards to Alpha Lambda for having the highest number of its members in attendance at convention and to Alpha Xi for having the highest percentage of its membership at convention. Hall continued with a special recognition of Alpha Lambda chapter with the highest percentage of growth last year.

President Smith made special recognition of 50+ year members: Rose Dover, Alpha Xi, 1958; Ernestine Eldridge, Alpha Xi, 1958; Frances Hunter, Delta, 1959; Eloise Litz, Alpha Xi, 1960; Lois Jones, Beta, 1962; JuliaHouseholder, Gamma Nu, 1962; Cleo Blackwell, Alpha Iota, 1964; Janella Carpenter, Alpha Omega, 1964; Avis Foreman, Epsilon 1964; Ethel Hatcher, Beta Chi, 1964;Dorothy Holder, Alpha Omega, 1964; Elwana Justice, Alpha Tau, 1964; Jane Modrall, Alpha Pi, 1964; Ann Moran, Rho, 1964; Carrie Morton, Alpha Xi, 1964; and Mary Pilkinton, Beta Rho 1964. Those members who are celebrating 50 years this year are (1965):Emma Atchley, Gamma Nu; Helen Billingsley, Beta Gamma; Harriet Bond, Alpha Xi; Dr, Sara Folis, Alpha Sigma; Irene Griffith, Beta Zeta; Sara Jo Hudson, Alpha; Annie Laurie James, Tau; Grace Kite, Alpha Xi; Dorothy Knisley, Alpha Alpha; Barbara Lee, Alpha Epsilon; Rebecca Nielsen, Beta Omega; Dr. Willene Paxton, Gamma; Thelma Scott, Beta Gamma; Iva Shields, Gamma Zeta; and June Wilcox, Beta Gamma.

Xi State Awards Committee Chair Donna Campbell, Beta Pi, presented Chapter Excellence Awards to the following chapters:

Honorable Mention: Alpha Iota, Alpha Omega, Beta Delta, Beta Mu, Gamma Alpha, Gamma Theta

Bronze Chapters: Mu, Nu, Alpha Beta, Beta Epsilon

Silver Chapters: Tau, Alpha Pi, Beta Beta, Beta Eta, Beta Xi, Beta Rho, Beta Omega, Gamma Eta

Gold Chapters: Zeta, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Pi, Rho, Upsilon, Phi, Alpha Alpha, Alpha Gamma, Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Lambda, Alpha Nu, Alpha Xi, Alpha Rho, Alpha Phi, Beta Zeta, Beta Kappa, Beta Pi, Beta Sigma, Beta Upsilon, Beta Phi, Gamma Zeta, Gamma Lambda, Gamma Mu, Gamma Nu

Xi State Scholarship member, Susan Young, Beta Beta,presented the following scholarship:Catherine Jones, Xi, Maycie K. Southall Scholarship ($3000)

Xi State Vision Foundation Chair, Dr. Kathleen Kester, Beta,announced the new Visionaries: Iota Chapter, Alpha Lambda Chapter, Beverly Smith, and Marjorie Casteel.

She also made these Vision Foundation Awards: Doris Ann Hendrix Project Grant Recipient: Lynn Cole, Kappa, “Bullying Prevention Curriculum, Grades K-6”; Marilyn Ivey Project Grant Recipient: Marsha Rains, Omega, “Colonial Capers”; Vision Foundation Project Grant Recipients: Dr. Mary Elaine Vaughan, Alpha Epsilon, “Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk: Applying Real-World Science and Mathematics”; and Tammy Williamson, Alpha Lambda, “Califone, Got It Student Response System”and the Liz Whorley Bradley Professional Growth Award to Audra Flippo, Alpha Rho, “National Association of Agricultural Educators,” National Conference, New Orleans.

Linda McCrary presented an award to Lindsay Mullins, Alpha Lambda from the Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation Cornette ?????

Elaine Warwick, Rho, presented information regarding the U.S. Forum in Savannah, GA on July 17, 2015.

Xi State Special Events Chair, Dr. Elaine Vaughan, Alpha Epsilon, gave Silent Auction information.

Xi State Second Vice-President, Lynn Caruthers, Phi, made announcements.

President Smith recognized the members of the Xi State Organization Convention Steering Committee,table hostesses and pages, and the workshop presenters. She also announced that $1,556 was donated today during the luncheon for scholarships.

The luncheon ended at 1:19 p.m. (CDT).