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DKG Alaska State Organization - History



1955
Beta Gamma State Chartered: October 15, 1955
Dr. Louise Clement, Northwest Regional Director, installing Officer.
Chapters Chartered:
Alpha – Anchorage      October 15, 1955
Twenty-seven members.
Beta – Fairbanks                  October 15, 1955
Nineteen members.
Gamma – Juneau        October 16, 1955
Fourteen members

State Founders:
Helen Mary Beavers
Adelaide Eversz Carmody
Lillian Cross Good
Mary Demaree Guffey
Emily Barbieri Kemak
Cora Horton Kendall
Elizabeth Oyster LaRue
Genevieve Mayberry
Elma Oleen Olson
Helga Wallin Parent
Leah Webster Peterson
Myrtle Moe Phillips
Agatha Bullard Prator
LauraDunlap Puhr
Alma Yokley Rumph

Beta Gamma State Officers 1955 - 1957
President  – Mrs. Lillian Good
First Vice President
Second Vice President
Corresponding Secretary – Mrs. Adelaide Carmody
Recording Secretary  – Doris Gerdrum
Treasurer  – Maybelle German
Parliamentarian  –

 
1956
International Convention: New Orleans, Louisiana.
State Executive Board – Fairbanks, March 23, 1956
Established membership areas:
Alpha = Third Judicial District
Beta = Fourth Judicial District
Gamma = Immediate area
Ione Engen appointed State Corresponding Secretary.
Selma Weise appointed State Recording Secretary.
Maybelle German elected Editor - State Newsletter, Delta Kappa Gamma News,
Cora Horton elected Assistant Editor.
Voted to collect one time $1.00 per member to contribute to landscaping and furnishing Headquarters Building in Austin.

 
1957
Northwest Regional Conference: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, June 20 – June 23.
State Executive Board  – Anchorage, March 21, 1957
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1957 - 1959
President - Mrs. Agatha Prator
First Vice President - Ethel Oliver
Second Vice President - Helga Parent
Corresponding Secretary –
Recording Secretary – Selma Weise
Treasurer – Maybelle German
Parliamentarian  – Eva Kozloski
Editor – Maybelle German
Publication of the state newsletter to be continued another year.
State officers to rotate among chapters.
Helen Mary Beavers appointed to the International Membership Committee

 
1958
International Convention: Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 11 – 16.
State Executive Board – Anchorage, March 21, 1958
         International Guest -- Margaret Boyd, International President
Delta Chapter – Anchorage: Chartered March 29, 1958
Epsilon Chapter – Ketchikan: Chartered March 30, 1958
Voted to establish a fund at a rate of $2.50 per member to pay state president’s expenses to International Convention in 1960.
State newsletter to be continued.
State Membership Chairman should have a complete record of membership invitations issued and a record of acceptances and refusals.
Agatha Prator appointed to the 1958-1960 International Committee on Teacher Recruitment

 
1959
Northwest Regional Conference: Many Glacier, Montana, June 25 – June 28.
State Executive Board  – Fairbanks, Alaska, Spring, 1959
International Guest – Eunah Holden, Past International President.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1959 – 1961.
President – Helga Parent
First Vice President – Joan McCullough
Second Vice President – Eunice Logan
Corresponding Secretary – Ester Byrnes
Recording Secretary – Irene Emmert
Treasurer – Dorothy Cash
Parliamentarian  – Pearl Shockley
Editor – Marie Stoehner
Maybelle German resigned as editor of state newsletter to take a sabbatical leave.
Mrs. Marie Knape recommended as a State Honorary member to be initiated through Beta Chapter.
Voted to continue the State Newsletter permanently.

 
1960
International Convention: Bal Harbour, Florida, August 9 – August 13.
Helga Parent to serve on the International Committee on Long Range Planning, 1960.
Patricia Oakes appointed NUGGETS  editor.

 
1961
Northwest Regional Conference: Sun Valley, Idaho, June 22 – June 25.
State Executive Board:      Juneau,         October 21, 1961
                                          Anchorage,   October 23, 1961
                                          Fairbanks,              October 29, 1961
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1961 – 1963
President – Eunice Logan
First Vice President – Pearl Shockley
Second Vice president – Audrey Wingfield
Corresponding Secretary – Juanita Garnick
Recording Secretary – Helen Johnson
Tresurer – Dorothy Cash
Parliamentarian – Ethel Peasgood
Editor – Jean Harlow

 
1962
International Convention: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 6 – August 11.
State Executive Board: Fairbanks, March 23, 1962
         International Guest – Ida Mae Ramberg, Northwest Regional Director.
Zeta Chapter, Anchorage: Chartered November 29, 1962
Eta Chapter, Anchorage: Chartered November 29, 1962
Helga Parent appointed to International Membership Committee 1962-1964

 
1963
Northwest Regional Conference: Rapid City, South Dakota, June 27 – June 30.
First Beta Gamma State Convention: Anchorage, March 1963
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1963 – 1965
President – Ethel Oliver
First Vice President – Margaret Boddy
Second Vice President – Myrtle Bryant
Corresponding Secretary – Mary Lauber
Recording Secretary – Josephine Gilman
Treasurer – Dorothy Cash
Parliamentarian – Florence Saunders
Editor: Maybelle German
Theta Chapter, Fairbanks: Chartered September 14, 1963
Approved to invite 1965 Northwest Regional to Anchorage (did not happen until 1967.)
Voted that members pay $1.00 annual publication fee for NUGGETS.
Assessment increased from $2.50 to $5.00 per member per year to fund state president’s travel to visit chapters.

 
1964
International Convention: San Francisco, California, August 10 – August 15.
State Executive Board: Anchorage, Spring 1964
         International Guest – Jeanette Fair, Northwest Regional Director.
State Founder Alma Rumph passed away August 10, 1964.
State Scholarship Committee to research criteria for awarding state scholarships

 
1965
Northwest Regional Conference: Vancouver, British Columbia, July 8 – July 11.
State Workshop: Fairbanks, Spring 1965
         International Guest: Madge Rudd, International Executive Secretary.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1965 – 1967
President – Margaret Boddy
First Vice President – Thelma Knowles
Second Vice President – Kathleen Tauberneck
Corresponding Secretary – Joyce Shoemaker
Recording Secretary – Betty Springhill
Treasurer – Dorothy Cash
Parliamentarian – Elizabeth Green
Editor: Maybelle German
First Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
         Helen Fletcher – Zeta
         Millicent Hering – Theta
Recipients received $200.00 each.

 
1966
International Convention: Cleveland, Ohio, August 8 – August 13.
Mrs. Ethel Oliver elected International Second Vice-President 1966-1968.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
Marcelett Henry – Zeta
Pat Hines – Epsilon
 Helga Parent appointed to International Leadership Development Committee 1966-1968.

 
1967
Northwest Regional Conference: Anchorage, Alaska, July 14 – 16.
State Convention: Anchorage, March 18, 1967
         International Guest: Beulah Elliott, Northwest Regional Director.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1967 – 1969
President – Myrtle Bryant
First Vice President – Anne Babski
Second Vice President – Grace Van Sickle
Corresponding Secretary – Junia Love
Recording Secretary – Helen Fletcher
Treasurer – Dorothy Cash
Parliamentarian – Pearl Shockley
Editor: Betty Myser
Marie Knape elected as a State Honorary member.
Iota Chapter, Sitka: Chartered April 1, 1967.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Frances Vadla -- Eta
Alaska Centennial NUGGETS – editors, Millicent Hering, Christine Smith, and Lois Meier.
Voted to limit the Permanent Fund to $1,000.00.

 
1968
International Convention: New York City, New York.
State Convention: Anchorage, March 1968.
         International Guest: Gladys McDaniels, International Treasurer.
Kappa Chapter, Palmer: Chartered March 15, 1968.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
Ethel Brown -- Eta

 
1969
Northwest Regional Conference: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 16 – July 20.
State Convention: Fairbanks, March 1969.
         International Guest: Veda Halvarson, Northwest Regional Director.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1969 – 1971
President – Helen Fletcher
First Vice President – Daisy Lee Bitter
Second Vice President – Dorothy Novatney
Corresponding Secretary – Alma Blunck
Recording Secretary – Evelyn Porter
Treasurer – Maxine Plett
Parliamentarian – Madalyn Palensky
Editor: June Biffle
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Daisy Lee Bitter -- Alpha
June Biffle appointed NUGGETS editor.
Helga Parent to serve on the International Ad Hoc Committee on the Emergency Fund 1969-1970

 
1970
International Convention: Portland, Oregon August 3 – August 9.
State Convention: Anchorage, March 1970.
         International Guest: Ruth Tucker, International Vice-President.

 
1971
Northwest Regional Conference: Duluth, Minnesota, July 14 – July 18.
State Convention: Juneau, March 1971
         International Guest: Dr. Mary Frances White, International President.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1971 – 1973
President – Doris Jeanne Cranfill
First Vice President – Emily Kemak
Second Vice President – Jean Benge
Corresponding Secretary – Rosalind Hermes
Recording Secretary – Teresa Ripley
Treasurer – Maxine Plett
Parliamentarian – Joan McKinnon
Editor: Thelma James

 
1972
International Convention: Houston, Texas, July 31 – August 6.
State Convention: Anchorage, March 1972.
         International Guest: Mrs. Irene Smith, Northwest Regional Director.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Lucille Holden – Epsilon.
Adopted to reimburse chapter president or her proxy for travel one time during her biennium to a state meeting.
Adopted to reimburse elected members of executive board for travel once each year for executive board meetings.
Approved payment for travel to one state meeting per year to include state parliamentarian, state treasurer and state editor.

 
1973
Northwest Regional Conference: Bismark, North Dakota, July 25 – 29.
State Convention: Fairbanks, March 1973
         International Guest: Catherine Scott, Northwest Regional Director.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1973 – 1975
President – Emily Kemak
First Vice President – Wilma Barr
Second Vice President – Leila Robertson
Corresponding Secretary – Louise Condict
Recording Secretary – Jane Behlke
Treasurer – Maxine Plett
Parliamentarian – Margaret Boddy
Editor: Thelma James
Lambda Chapter, Kenai area: Chartered April 28, 1973.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Diane Hesser – Beta.
         State scholarship increased from $500 to $750.
Beta Gamma State Founders Book published, Denney Griffith, editor

 
1974
International Convention: Seattle, Washington August 6 – August 10.
State Convention: Anchorage, March 1974.
         International Guest: Esther Strickland, International First Vice-President.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Kay Pearson -- Epsilon.
Emily Kemak appointed to International Constitution Committee 1974-1976

 
1975
Northwest Regional Conference: Sun Valley, Idaho, July 22 – July 26.
State Convention: Juneau, March 1975
         International Guest: Phoebe Emmons, Past International President.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1975 – 1977
President – Joan McKinnon
First Vice President – June Biffle
Second Vice President – Sandra Buhite
Corresponding Secretary – Louise Condict
Recording Secretary – Viola Shaw
Treasurer – Maxine Plett
Parliamentarian – Leila Robertson
Editor: Anne Babski
Mu Chapter, Kodiak: Chartered May 15, 1975.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Shirley Carlson – Gamma.
Anne Babski appointed as NUGGETS editor..
Approved to increase NUGGETS fee from $1.00 to $2.00 per member per year.

 
1976
International Convention: St. Louis, Missouri, July 27 – July 31.
State Convention: Anchorage, March 1976.
         International Guest: Dr. Vi Marie Taylor, International Headquarters Staff.
Nu Chapter, Eagle River: Chartered March 18, 1976.
Beta Gamma State Articles of Incorporation were accepted as presented.

 
1977
Northwest Regional Conference: Omaha, Nebraska, July 12 – July 16.
State Convention: Sitka, April 1977
         International Guest: Miss Bernice Conoly, International First Vice-President.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1977 – 1979
President – Betty Myser
First Vice President – Blanche Gerber
Second Vice President – Nadyne Draper
Corresponding Secretary – Monica Mills
Recording Secretary – Elizabeth Richardson
Treasurer – Maxine Plett
Parliamentarian – Joan McKinnon
Editor: Anne Babski
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Madelyn Poland – Mu.

 
1978
International Convention: Chicago, Illinois, July 23 – July 30.
State Workshop: Ketchikan, April 1978.
         International Guest: LeOra Held, International Secretary.
Anne Babski retired as NUGGETS editor.

 
1979
Delta Kappa Gamma Golden Anniversary Celebration: Dallas, Texas,
July 23 -- 26
State Convention: Anchorage, April 1979
         International Guest: Miss Janice Nerem, Northwest Regional Director.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1979 – 1981
President – Jane Behlke
First Vice President – Carolyn Rooker
Second Vice President – Elizabeth Richardson
Corresponding Secretary – Dianne Davis
Recording Secretary – Patricia Bickar
Treasurer – Maxine Plett
Parliamentarian –
Editor:
Lisa Rudd initiated as State Honorary member, April 21, 1979
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
         Beverley Fonnesbeck – Eta
Earlene Brown -- Epsilon.
NUGGETS was temporarily edited and published by Madelyn Poland, Jane Behlke, and Dianne Davis

 
1980
International Convention: Detroit, Michigan, July 27 – August 2.
State Workshop: Juneau/Fairbanks, March 1980.
         International Guest: Dr. Gloria Little, International President.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Nancy Henry -- Eta
Jean Moulton appointed NUGGETS editor
Deadline for applications for Beta Gamma State Scholarship changed to
March 1st.

 
1981
Northwest Regional Conference: Madison, Wisconsin, July 13 – July 16.
State Convention: Kenai, April 1981
         International Guest: Miss Bernice Conoly, Past International President.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1981 – 1983
President – Wilma Barr
First Vice President – Elizabeth Richardson
Second Vice President – Patricia Bickar
Corresponding Secretary – Sandra McGowan
Recording Secretary – Dianne Davis
Treasurer – June Cloyd
Parliamentarian – Joan McKinnon
Editor: Jean Moulton
First Statewide Fall Teleconference held.
State Permanent Fund raised to $1025.00
Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson, Lambda Chapter, selected to attend Golden Gift Leadership/Management Seminar.

 
1982
International Convention: Atlanta, Georgia, August 1 – August 8.
State Workshop: Sitka/Anchorage, May 1982.
         International Guest: Miss Sarah Tobolowsky, International President.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
         Carolyn Rooker – Alpha
         Donna Dyrdahl – Epsilon
First State Executive Board Teleconference held.
Jane Behlke appointed to International Professional Affairs
Committee 1982-1984

 
1983
Northwest Regional Conference: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, July 26 – 27.
State Convention: Kodiak, April 1983
         International Guest: Dorothy Elliot, Northwest Regional Director.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1983 – 1985
President – Elizabeth Richardson
First Vice President – Patricia Bickar
Second Vice President – Dianne Davis
Corresponding Secretary – Sandra McGowan
Recording Secretary – Rita Dougherty
Treasurer – June Cloyd
Parliamentarian – Joan McKinnon
Editor: Jean Moulton
Xi Chapter, Valdez: Chartered May 28, 1983
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
         Joanna Kuntz – Theta
         Trena Richardson – Lambda
         Charlotte Hatfield – Mu
State By-Laws approved April 23, 1983.

 
1984
International Convention: Las Vegas, Nevada, July 30 – August 3.
State Workshop: Ketchikan/Palmer, March 1984.
         International Guest: Carol Mueller, Southwest Regional Director.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
         Alice Bosshard – Xi
         Carlene Moberg – Xi
         Dorothy Moore – Xi
         Judy Normand -- Xi

 
1985
Northwest Regional Conference: Portland, Oregon, July 8 – July 11.
State Convention: Juneau, April 1985
         International Guest: Dr. Theresa Fechek, Acting Executive Director.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1985 – 1987
President – Patricia Bickar
First Vice President – Dianne Davis
Second Vice President – Sandra McGowan
Corresponding Secretary – Trena Richardson
Recording Secretary – Anna Smith
Treasurer – June Cloyd
Parliamentarian – Joan McKinnon
Editor: Jean Moulton
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
         Juanita McCallon – Gamma
         Carlene Moberg -- Xi
Beta Gamma State Standing Rules adopted April 20, 1985.

 
1986
International Convention: Indianapolis, Indiana, August 5 – 9.
State Workshop: Anchorage, April 1986.
         International Guest: Mrs. Deloris Britt, Northwest Regional Director.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
         Margaret Amman – Eta
         Carlene Moberg – Xi
Emily Kemak elected Northwest Regional Director 1986-1988.
State Honorary Member, Lisa Rudd passed away.
HISTORY OF  ΔΚΓ IN ALASKA compiled by Helen Fletcher. A copy was presented to each chapter.
Sandra McGowan appointed to the International Scholarship
Committee 1986-1988

 
1987
Northwest Regional Conference: Calgary, Alberta Canada, August 4 – 7.
State Convention: Fairbanks, April 1987
International Guest: Miss Jane Posten, International Communications Services Director.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1987 – 1989
President – Sandra McGowan
First Vice President – Anna Smith
Second Vice President – Kati Rogness
Corresponding Secretary – Dianne Davis-Coursey
Recording Secretary – Trena Richardson
Treasurer – June Cloyd
Parliamentarian – Carolyn Rooker
Editor: Jean Moulton
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Tressa Whitten – Zeta

 
1988
International Convention: Baltimore, Maryland, July 19 – 24.
State Workshop: Wasilla, April 1988.
         International Guest: Mrs. Joyce Gillie, International First Vice-President.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
         Macey Jo Kimpton – Eta
         Susan Louise Korpela – Mu
Mrs. Eleanor Houts, Beta chapter, selected to attend Golden Gift Leadership/Management Seminar.

 
1989
Northwest Regional Conference: Rapid City, South Dakota, August 2 – August 5.
State Convention: Sitka, April 1989
International Guest: Dr. Barbara Baker, Past International President.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1989 – 1991
President – Dianne Davis-Coursey
First Vice President – Kati Rogness
Second Vice President – Trena Richardson
Corresponding Secretary – Marilyn Townsend
Recording Secretary – Lois Rhodes
Treasurer – June Cloyd
Parliamentarian – Carolyn Rooker
Editor: Jean Moulton
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Karen McCain – Eta
State Executive Board voted to extend an invitation to host the Northwest Regional Conference in Anchorage.
Approved state dues increase of $2.00 allocated to state travel fund.
Stipend of $50.00 for state committee chairmen attending state convention approved.
Beta Gamma State By-Laws Dissolution Clause Amendment approved April 22, 1989.

 
1990
International Convention: New Orleans, Louisiana, July 31 – August 4.
State Workshop: Ketchikan, April 1990.
         International Guest: Mrs. Joyce Cozzo, International Parliamentarian.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Suzanne Cary -- Gamma
Mrs. Carolyn Rooker, Alpha chapter, selected to attend Golden Gift Leadership/Management Seminar.

 
1991
Northwest Regional Conference: Bellevue, Washington, July 17 – July 20.
State Convention: Anchorage, April 1991
International Guest: Dr. Marolayne Stevenson, Northwest Regional Director.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1991 – 1993
President – Carolyn Rooker
First Vice President – Polly Dewey
Second Vice President – Lois Rhodes
Corresponding Secretary – Pat Turner
Recording Secretary – Patricia Hines
Treasurer – Mary Ann Curtis
Parliamentarian – Karen McCain
Editor: Dianne Davis-Coursey
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Karen Baker – Zeta
Beta Gamma State Founder Adelaide Carmody died January 1991 and Genevieve Mayberry passed away April 19, 1991.
Beta State Founder and Past State President, Agatha Prator died May, 1991.
Jean Moulton retired as NUGGETS editor.
Beta Gamma State extended the invitation to host the 1999 Northwest Regional Conference in Anchorage.
State Convention approved establishing the first state achievement award to be given in 1993
Beta Gamma State By-Laws and Standing Rules amended at State Convention April 21, 1991.

 
1992
International Convention: Louisville, Kentucky, July 21 – July 25.
State Workshop: Homer, April 1992.
         International Guest: Mrs. Jacklynn Cuppy, Area Representative Canada.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Carol A. Mitchell – Epsilon.
Mrs. Emily Kemak appointed to serve as Chairman of the International Constitution Committee 1992 -- 1994.

 
1993
Northwest Regional Conference: Billings, Montana, August 4 – August 7.
State Convention: Juneau, April 1993
International Guest: Mrs. Ori Brunson, Northwest Regional Director.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1993 – 1995
President – Polly Dewey
First Vice President – Eleanor Houts
Second Vice President – Lois Rhodes
Corresponding Secretary – Kathy Schmidtman
Recording Secretary – Kati Rogness
Treasurer – Mary Ann Curtis
Parliamentarian – Marianne Sorenson
Editor: Dianne Davis-Coursey
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
         Cheryl Girardot – Iota
         Loucrecia Watson-Collins -- Nu
Dr. Juanita McCallon, Gamma Chapter, awarded a Golden Gift Study Stipend.
State Founder, Mary Guffey, died January 16, 1993.
First State Leadership Development Team funded for 1993-1995.
Suzanne Cary, Gamma Chapter, selected as 1993 Alaska Teacher of the Year.

 
1994
International Convention: Nashville, Tennessee, July 26 – July 30.
State Workshop: Kodiak, April 1994.
         International Guest: Ardith Inmann, International Parliamentarian.
Omicron Chapter, Homer: Chartered May 14, 1994.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Claudia Jo Hambright Hall – Beta.
Executive Board voted to authorize the first video-teleconference for the State Executive Board Meeting, Fall 1994.
Carolyn Rooker appointed to International Travel/Study Committee 1994-1996.

 
1995
Northwest Regional Conference: Des Moines, Iowa, July 19 – 22.
State Convention: Fairbanks, April 1995
40th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of Beta Gamma State.
International Guest: Miss Jessie Sim, Past International President.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1995 – 1997
President – Daphne Hofschulte
First Vice President – Jeanne Fiske
Second Vice President – Linda Van Goor
Corresponding Secretary – Lois Lester
Recording Secretary – Pat Turner
Treasurer – Mary Ann Curtis
Parliamentarian – Jane Behlke
Editor: Dianne Coursey
Carolyn Rooker, Alpha Chapter, awarded State Achievement Award.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Claudia Jo Hambright Hall -- Beta
Past State Presidents Ethel Ross Oliver and Eunice Logan passed away
First State Chorus performed at convention under the direction of Wendy Ward.
Beta Gamma State By-Laws were amended at the convention.
State dues increased $5.00 to $22.00 active members, $9.00 reserve.
Leadership Development Team funded for 1995-1997.
Beta Gamma State Presidents Book published by Research Committee, Carolyn Rooker, Chairman.
Polly Dewey prepared and presented a tribute to the International Founders at the Northwest Regional President’s Banquet in Des Moines, assisted by state members and friends

 
 
1996
International Convention: Columbus, Ohio, July 23 – July 27.
State Workshop: Valdez, April 1996.
         International Guest: Mrs. Anne Thompson, Northwest Regional Director.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Melodie Mackey – Xi.
Beta Gamma State Founder, Elma Olson passed away November 22, 1996.
Sandra McGowan elected to International Nominations Committee 1996 – 2000,
Polly Dewey appointed to International Scholarship Committee 1996 – 1998.

 
1997
Northwest Regional Conference: Lincoln, Nebraska, July 30 – August 2.
State Convention: Anchorage, April 1997
International Guest: Dr. Ruby Mathews, Past International President.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1997 – 1999
President – Kati Rogness
First Vice President – Kathy Monterrosa
Second Vice President – Joyce Hilyard
Corresponding Secretary – Bryn Nelson
Recording Secretary – Shirley Kaltenbach
Treasurer – Mary Ann Curtis
Parliamentarian – Jane Behlke
Editor: Dianne Coursey
Mrs. Sandra McGowan, Zeta Chapter, awarded State Achievement Award.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
         Lynn Johnson – Beta
         Shirley Kaltenback – Theta
Beta Gamma State By-Laws and Standing Rules were amended.
Final approval given to donate Beta Gamma State archival materials to University of Alaska, Fairbanks Library
Beta Gamma State: An Historical Record published by State Research Committee, Carolyn Rooker Chairman.

 
1998
International Convention: Dallas, Texas, July 14 – July 18.
State Workshop: Sitka, April 1998.
         International Guest: Evelyn Barron, International Second Vice-President.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
         Judy Judge – Delta
         Rachel Bates -- Kappa
Beta Gamma State Founder, Cora Horton Kendall, passed away in Anchorage on September 7, 1998.
Daphne Hofschulte appointed to serve on the International Professional Affairs Committee 1998 -- 2000.
Carolyn Rooker appointed to serve on the International World Fellowships Committee 1998 -- 2000.
Cindy McCallon appointed as the Northwest alternate to the U.S. Forum Committee 1998 – 2000.

 
1999
Northwest Regional Conference: Anchorage, Alaska, July 21 – July 24.
State Convention: Anchorage, April 23 – 25, 1999
International Guest: Jacklynn Cuppy, Northwest Regional Director.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 1999 – 2001
President – Eleanor Houts
First Vice President – Lois Weatherall
Second Vice President – Judy Ireton
Corresponding Secretary – Lois Rhodes
Recording Secretary – Bryn Nelson
Beta Gamma State elected Nominations Committee 1999 – 2001.
                  Southeast – Patricia Hines
                  South Central – Donna Dart
                  Fairbanks – Pat Turner
Treasurer – Mary Ann Curtis
Parliamentarian – Jane Behlke
Editor: Dianne Coursey
State Founder, Elizabeth La Rue, passed away.
Mrs. Patricia Bickar awarded the Beta Gamma State Achievement Award.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
         Rachelle Bates – Kappa
         Cynthia Curran – Kappa
State Standing Rules amended April 24, 1999, Section X A. 1.
Approved the adoption of the State Plan for Renewal.
Approved the adoption of the Mission Statement for the Beta Gamma State Project.
“Women of Alaska” Project introduced by State History Committee.

2000
International Convention: Toronto, Canada, July 25 — July 29, 2000.
State Workshop: Chena Hot Springs, April 2000.
International Guest: Margot Salinas de Resendez, International Second Vice-President.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
         Kathy Hayden – Xi
         Valerie Dawn White -- Mu
Pi Chapter chartered November 12, 2000 by Eleanor Houts, State President, and Kati Rogness, state Membership and Expansion Chairman.
Approved the adoption of the Beta Gamma State Literacy Project: the placement of books for children on Alaska Airline flights.
Kati Rogness appointed to the International Educator’s Book Award Committee 2000 – 2002
Dephne Hofshulte appointed to the International Leadership Development committee 2000 – 2002.

 
2001
Northwest Regional Conference: Boise, Idaho July 25 – July 28.
State Convention: Juneau, April 27 – 29, 2001
International Guest: Jensi Souders, International Member – at – Large
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 2001 – 2003
President – Mary Ann Curtis
First Vice President – Sarajustine Black
Second Vice President – Lois Lester
Corresponding Secretary – Donna Dart
Recording Secretary – Lynda Ault
Treasurer – Kathy Kiddell
Parliamentarian – Jane Behlke
Editor: Judy Ireton
Kati Rogness, Zeta Chapter awarded the Beta Gamma State Achievement Award.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
         Mary Clare Andrews – Pi
         Jackie Martin – Pi
Executive Board approved the chartering of Pi Chapter, Fairbanks.
Approved holding the leadership development sessions for new chapter officers during the state workshop in April 2002.

 
2002
International Convention: Little Rock, Arkansas, July 30 – August 4.
State Workshop: Alyeska Prince Hotel, Girdwood, Alaska, April 26 – April 28, 2000.
International Guest: Mrs. Barbara Sharrard, Northwest Regional Director.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Rebecca Paul – Omicron
April 2002: approved dissolution of Xi Chater, Valdez.
Approved proposal for the sale of the initiation paraphernalia belonging to Xi chapter to the highest bidder. Bids due to the state treasurer no later than September 15, 2002.
Accepted and distributed copies of the newly revised and printed Beta Gamma State Founder’s Book, prepared by Carolyn Rooker, state historian.
Mrs. Judy Ireton, Eta chapter, selected to attend Golden Gift Leadership/Management Seminar.
Fall, 2002:
Approved funding to establish the Beta Gamma State Website linked to the International website with one state chapter website, Epsilon chapter in Ketchikan
Accepted the bid from Eta chapter to purchase the initiation paraphernalia formerly belonging to Xi Chapter.
Sandra McGowan appointed to the International Expansion Committee, 2002 -2004
Daphne Hofschulte appointed as chairman to the International Leadership Development committee, 2002 – 2004.

 
2003
Northwest Regional Conference: Bismark, North Dakota, July 30 – August 2.
State Convention: Ketchikan, April 25 – 27, 2003
International Guest: Mrs. Julia Burke, Northwest Regional Director.
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 2003 – 2005
President – Jeanne Fiske
First Vice President – Barbara Sell
Second Vice President – Evvalynn Barnes
Corresponding Secretary – Lynda Ault
Recording Secretary – Rosalie Schuette
Nominations Committee: Daphne Hofschulte, Margaret Campisi, Biz Robbins
Treasurer – Kathy Kiddell
Parliamentarian – Jane Behlke
Editor: Judy Ireton
Past State Presidents Sandra McGowan and Betty Myser passed away.
Mrs. Dianne Coursey, Beta Chapter awarded the Beta Gamma State Achievement Award.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
         Sherilynn Pahkamaa  – Pi
         Margaret O’Leary – Mu
Beta Gamma State new chapters chartered:
Rho Chapter – Anchorage – May 5, 2003
Sigma Chapter – Fairbanks – February 2, 2003
Approved major editing, updating to be in agreement with International Constitution and Standing Rules changes, and amending of the Beta Gamma State By-Laws and Standing Rules.
Approved a one biennium voluntary payment of $2.00 per member per year to cover $800.00 premium per year for liability coverage of state organization and chapters. Payment to be sent to state treasurer by separate check along with International and State dues in November.

 
2004
International Convention: Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 27 – July 31
75th Anniversary of the Society
State Workshop: Anchorage Hilton Hotel, April
International Guest: Dr. Beverly Helms, Southwest Regional Director
Daphne Hofschulte, Beta Chapter, awarded State Achievement Award.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Sally duBois – Kappa
Approved appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee to study the formation of new chapters and develop policy recommendations to amend the state by-laws and standing rules. Will report to the executive board at the state convention meeting in April 2005.
Chairman, Dianne Coursey, Beta; Barbara Sell, Eta; Amy Budge, Omicron; Lois Lester, Nu; Lois Wetherall, Gamma; Kathy Kiddell, Eta; Lynda Ault, Beta; Jeanne Fisk and Jane Behlke, ex officio.
Kati Rogness appointed to the International Expansion Committee.
Geri Benshoof elected from the Northwest Region of the International U.S. Forum Committee.
Mary Ann Curtis elected to the International Finance Committee.

 
2005
Northwest Regional Conference: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 25 – July 31, 2005
State Convention: Anchorage, April 15 – April 17
International Guest: Dr. Carolyn Rants, Northwest Regional Director
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 2005 – 2007
President – Mrs. Geri Benshoof
First Vice President – Mrs. Gayle Hammons
Second Vice President – Mrs. Lynda Ault
Corresponding Secretary – Rosalie Schuette
Recording Secretary – Carol Kajikawa
Treasurer – Kathy Kiddell
Parliamentarian – Jane Behlke
Editor: Judy Ireton
Beta Gamma State Founder and Past State President, Helga Parent, passed away on March 9, 2005.
Jane Behlke, Theta Chapter awarded the Beta Gamma State Achievement Award.
No State Scholarship were given.
Beta Gamma State ByLaws and Standing Rules were amended to establish policies regarding founding of new chapters, costs, etc.
An Ad Hoc Committee will be appointed by the incoming state president to research and recommend changes to the state literacy project and the design for a logo for this project.

 
2006
International Convention: San Diego, California, July 18 – July 22, 2006.
State Workshop: Theta Chapter, Fairbanks.
International Guest: Mrs. Jean Gray, Past International President.
Mary Ann Curtis, Eta Chapter, awarded State Achievement Award.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Jeanne Ringstad  – Pi
Ad Hoc Committee appointed: to explore the possibility of a state wide “Virtual Chapter”, Eleanor Houts, chairman.
An Ad Hoc Leadership Mentoring Committee was appointed to assist chapters in need of help. Committee will report in October 2006 to the state executive board.
Kati Rogness appointed to International Scholarship Committee.
Daphne Hofschulte appointed chairman, International Research Committee.
Mary Ann Curtis continues to serve on the International Finance Committee.

 
2007
Northwest Regional Conference: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada,
July 18 – July 21
State Convention: Sitka, April 13 – April 15.
International Guest: Dr. Helen Popovich, International Member – at – Large
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 2007 – 2009
President – Sarajustine Black
First Vice President – Colleen Brown
Second Vice President – Gayle Hammons
Corresponding Secretary – Donna Dart
Recording Secretary – Carol Kajikawa
Treasurer – Kathy Kiddell
Parliamentarian – Susan Stitham
Editor: Judy Ireton
Beta Gamma State Founder, Leah J. Peterson, passed away September 30, 2007.
Eleanor Houts, Beta Chapter awarded the Beta Gamma State Achievement Award.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipients:
         Patricia Carlson  – Beta
Stacey Brennan  – Alpha
General Membership approved the updating of the Beta Gamma State Strategic Plan for Renewal.
Membership approved placement of the  Beta Gamma State Membership Directory on the secured website set up on the link of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International website.
State Executive Board approved the creation of the Beta Gamma state Virtual Chapter – Tau
Maryann Allan, Pi chapter, was selected to receive an International Scholarship for graduate study.

 
2008
International Convention: Chicago, Illinois July 22– July 26, 2008.
State Workshop: Kappa, Wasilla, April 18 – April 20, 2008.
International Guest: Dr. Barbara Day, International President.
Geri Benshoof, Beta Chapter awarded the Beta Gamma State Achievement Award.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship – No Recipient
Beta Gamma State Founder and Past State President, Emily Kemak, passed away July 3, 2008. Helen Fletcher, Past State President, passed away July 20, 2008.
State Executive Board voted to discontinue the state literacy project, “Books on Board: in cooperation with Alaska Airline. Approved.
Ad Hoc Committee continues to study the position of corresponding secretary – Donna Dart, Chairman.
Ad Hoc Committee was appointed to study the duties of the state historian and prepare a proposed amendment to the state standing rules to list the duties of the historian and present this for action at the state convention, 2009. Carolyn Rooker, chairman; Judy Ireton, Geri Benshoof, Kati Rogness.
Second Vice-President, Gayle Hammons will gather bids from jewelers to craft 5 additional medallions for the state achievement award and present them at the Fall 2009 Executive Board Meeting.

 
2009
Northwest Regional Conference: Portland, Oregon, July 27 – August 1
State Convention: Kenai, Lambda, April 24 – April 26
International Guest: Glenda Reynolds, Northwest Regional Director
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 2009 – 2011
President – Judy Ireton
First Vice President – Colleen Brown
Second Vice President – Vicky Newlun
Recording Secretary – Catherine Boutine
Treasurer – Kathy Kiddell
Parliamentarian – Cherilyn Ansley
Editor: Aldean Kilbourn
Jeanne Fiske, Zeta Chapter awarded the Beta Gamma State Achievement Award.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
         Vicky Newlun – Epsilon
50 year Membership Certificate presented to Madelyn Palensky, Epsilon
Amendments to State By-Laws and Standing Rules:
  1. Approved adding specific duties for State Historian.
  2. Failed to Approve giving the state achievement award only once per biennium
  3.  Approved to eliminate the state executive board position of corresponding secretary.
  4. Failed to approve proposed guidelines for establishing a Virtual chapter.
  5. Approved adding any unused scholarship funds to carry over in the state bank account.
Approved the motion to increase the amount of annual state dues from $22.00 to $24.00.
Approved the motion to donate $500.00 for the literacy project “Teacher to Teacher: El Salvador sponsored by Beta Chapter.
Announced that Tau chapter, the Virtual Chapter would not be formed at this time.
Ann Ibele of Zeta Chapter received a Cornetet Professional Development Award from International.
Sarajustine Balck of Epsilon Chapter appointed to represent Alaska for the Educational Foundation.
Daphne Hofschulte, Beta, appointed to serve on the International Ad Hoc Revision Committee for the Constitution and Standing Rules.

2010
International Convention: Spokane, Washington, July 20 – July 24, 2010.
State Workshop: Anchorage, Area Council, April 18 – April 20, 2008.
International Guest: Phyllis Hickey, Business Services Administrator.
Kathy Kiddell, Eta Chapter awarded the Beta Gamma State Achievement Award.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
Patricia Carlson – Beta
Fall Executive Board Meeting:
Approved motion to donate old computer/scanner used by state editor to non-profit organization.
Beta Gamma State By-Laws have been updated to be in compliance with changes made to the International Constitution and Standing Rules per changes made at the International Convention, July 2010.
Gayle Hammons, Iota, selected to attend Golden Gift/Leadership Management in Austin, summer 2010.
Mary Ann Curtis appointed chairman, International Non-Dues Revenue Committee 2010.

2011
Northwest Regional Conference: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, July 27 – July 30
State Convention: Eagle River, Nu Chapter April 8 – April 10.
International Guest: Sandra Bull, Member Services Administrator, Interim
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 2011 – 2013
President – Gayle Hammons
First Vice President – Judy Jasperson
Second Vice President – Colleen Brown
Recording Secretary – Leslie Scranton
Treasurer – Joan Lower
Parliamentarian – Geri Benshoof
Editor: Aldean Kilbourn
Marlin Collins, Beta Chapter, awarded the Beta Gamma State Achievement Award.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient:
Joy Kennedy Grubis – Theta

2012
International Convention: New York, New York, July 24 – July 28, 2012.
State Workshop: Homer, Omicron, April 20 – April 21, 2012.
Pat Dart, Zeta Chapter awarded the Beta Gamma State Achievement Award.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship No Recipient.
In keeping with the New International Constitution we now have an Educational Excellence Committee to take the place of the Program of Work committee.
Chair  Claudia Hall – Beta
Karen Murdock – Omicron
Cherilyn Ansley – Rho
Dorothy Orr -- Delta
An Ad Hoc Achievement Awards committee is to discuss whether or not and how to best continue giving out the Achievement Award (since gold is so high).
Chair  Mary Ann Curtis – Eta
Vickie Newlun – Epsilon
Marlin Collins – Beta
Geri Benshoof – Beta
Dissolution of Rho Chapter

2013
Northwest Regional Conference: Cheyenne, WY July 31 – August 3
State Convention: Fairbanks, Beta Chapter April 12 – April 13.
International Guest: Nita Scott, Member Services Administrator
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 2013 – 2015
President – Judy Jasperson
First Vice President – Judi Westfall
Second Vice President – Jennifer Schmidt
Recording Secretary – Claudia Pierson
Treasurer – Joan Lower
Parliamentarian – Geri Benshoof
Editor: Aldean Kilbourn
Judy Ireton, Eta Chapter, awarded the Beta Gamma State Achievement Award.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship Recipient: No recipient
Dissolution of Lambda Chapter and Pi Chapter

2014
International Convention: Indianapolis, Indiana July 28 – August 2, 2014.
State Workshop: Anchorage, Zeta and Delta, April 11 – April 13, 2014.
Barb Sell, Eta Chapter, awarded the Beta Gamma State Achievement Award.
Beta Gamma State Scholarship: No Recipient.
Dissolution of Alpha, Sigma Chapter

2015
Northwest Regional Conference: Regina, Saskatchewan July 29-Aug 1, 2015 State Convention: Anchorage, Eta Chapter April 17-19, 2015
International Guest. Dr. Phyllis Van Buren, Northwest Regional Director
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 2015-2017
President - Judy Jasperson
First Vice President - Helen Gonion
Second Vice President - Amy Budge
Recording Secretary - Cherilyn Ansley
Treasurer - Joan Lower
Parliamentarian - Geri Benshoof
Editor - Aldean Kilbourn

Webmaster - Maryanne Allan
Beta Gamma State Achievement Award: No Recipient
Beta Gamma State Scholarship: Kelly McBride, Kappa
Dissolution of Tau Chapter

Past State President Doris Cranfill passed away

2016
International Convention: Nashville, Tennessee July 5-9, 2016
State Workshop: Eagle River, Nu Chapter April 15-16, 2016
International Guest: Dr. Lyn Babb Schmid

Considering decreasing membership and wishes of Society members, a committee was formed to recommend changes in the timing of the State Workshops and Conventions beginning with the State Convention in 2017
Committee Members: Barb Sell, Judy Jasperson, Daphne Hofschulte, Geri Benshoof, Judy Ireton, Joan Lower, Aldean Kilbourn
Teacher-to-Teacher Alaska to El Salvador project is being retired
Beta Gamma State Achievement Award: No Recipient

Beta Gamma State Scholarship: No Recipient
Dissolution of Kappa Chapter, Delta Chapter
Past State President Sarajustine Black passed away
Fall: Executive Board solicited Chapter members' input and voted to waive by-laws to allow an on-line meeting in odd-numbered years
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2017
Northwest Regional Conference: Spearfish, South Dakota June 28-July 1, 2017
State Convention: On Line April 22, 2017
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 2017-2019
President - Colleen Brown
First Vice President - Amy Budge
Second Vice President - Cynthia Miller
Recording Secretary - Cherilyn Ansley
Treasurer - Joan Lower
Parliamentarian - Dianne Coursey
Editor - Aldean Kilbourn

Beta Gamma State Achievement Award: No Recipient
Beta Gamma State Scholarship: No Recipient


2018
International Convention: Austin, Texas July 29-Aug 1, 2018
State Leadership Conference: Homer, Omicron Chapter April 21-23, 2018

International Guest: Carolyn Pittman, International President
Beta Gamma State Elected Officers 2018-2020

Beta Gamma State Achievement Award: Judy Jasperson
Beta Gamma State Scholarship: No Recipient

2019
International Conference: Des Moines, Iowa July 7-11 2018
State Convention On Line: April 27, 2019 DKG Alaska
Elected Officers 2018-2020
President - Cynde Hill
First Vice President - Gara Cefeske
Second Vice President - Cherilyn Ansley
Recording Secretary - Gretchen Klein, 
Marlin Collins
Treasurer - Joan Lower
Parliamentarian - Dianne Coursey
Editor - Jennifer Kueter, Jeri Pickerel
Webmaster - Maryanne Allan
DKG Alaska Achievement Award: No Recipient
DKG Alaska Scholarship: Naona “Peaches” Wallin


2020
International Convention Virtual Event: July 7-10, 2020*
State Leadership Conference via Zoom: April 20, 2020*
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International Guest: Nita Scott via Zoom
DKG Alaska Achievement Award: Aldean Kilbourn
Past State President Patty Bickar passed away

*Global Pandemic of COVID-19 Virus caused world-wide shut downs, suspension of travel, business closures, etc.

 

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