Kappa Alpha Chapter Photos - 2023
December 7 - We had a great time playing The Night Before Christmas Cookie Exchange Game!
November 14 - Silent Auction for Scholarships.
We enjoyed delicious food, great fellowship, and fantastic auction gifts!
We enjoyed delicious food, great fellowship, and fantastic auction gifts!
October 10 - Meeting at El Gallo
September 5 - Welcome Back Meeting at El Gallo
April 12, 2023 R & R CraftHouse Grill
February 7 - Valentine's Celebration of KA Sisters at El Gallo Mexican Restaurant
December 9, 2022 - Holiday Cookie Exchange
October 11, 2022 - Lanier Theological Library and The Stone Chapel
Several members were able to attend a very informative and interesting private tour of The Stone Chapel located on the Lanier Theological Library grounds. The Chapel is a reconstruction of a 500 A. D. church in Turkey using photos of the original church ruins taken in 1909 as well as an analysis of the site by an Harvard student published in 1971. Members viewed the library on their on since it is a true quiet zone.
For additional information, visit the library website for lectures, visitor times, and images.
www.laniertheologicallibrary.org/
May 4, 2022
December 7, 2021 - Members had a wonderful time playing the Christmas cookie passing game set to the poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore.
November 9, 2021 - Welcome back! We had a great time catching up on summer activities.
May 4, 2021 - Kickerillow-Mischer Preserve - Face to face gathering of a few members to and discussion time
February 9, 2021 - Zoom Meeting - Book Talk Share Session - Members and a visitor shared short blurbs about their favorite books
Kappa Alpha Chapter Photos - 2020
November 10, 2020 - Zoom Meeting - Happy 45th Birthday to Kappa Alpha and Recipe Swap
October 13, 2020 Kappa Alpha Social at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
September 1, 2020 Zoom Meeting
Linda Bennett Pennell, author and this month's guest speaker, introduced her new book, All That Glitters. Many members can't wait to begin reading this historical and suspenseful novel!
Linda Bennett Pennell, author and this month's guest speaker, introduced her new book, All That Glitters. Many members can't wait to begin reading this historical and suspenseful novel!
July 14, 2020 - 4:00 PM ZOOM Meeting - How are you?
Members sang Happy Birthday to Connie Cope's mom, Mrs. Peg Cavanaugh, who will turn 99 on Thursday!
Members sang Happy Birthday to Connie Cope's mom, Mrs. Peg Cavanaugh, who will turn 99 on Thursday!
March 3, 2020 - Guest DKG Area Coordinator, Julie Eisenhauer
Guest Speaker, Sheri Harrah, Plants for All Seasons
Guest Speaker, Sheri Harrah, Plants for All Seasons
February 11, 2020 - Guest Speaker - John Akard, Jr., Attorney-CPA - Financial Planning
December 2, 2019 - Annual Scholarship Auction!
November 12 - Happy Birthday Kappa Alpha! We celebrated 44 years!
October 8 - Fallen Warriors Memorial and Art Gallery
September 28, 2019 - Delta Kappa Gamma workday at the Houston Food Bank
Laurie Harris, Karen Womack, and Carla Upchurch joined our area's Delta Kappa Gamma group and other groups to work at the Houston Food Bank (the country's largest food distribution center). During 3 to 3 1/2 hours, they sorted and packed 19 palettes weighing 20,000 pounds which will serve 17,000 people (over half are children). Afterwards, they joined the group for a luncheon to meet the new state president. They said "It was a wonderful experience ~ the employees at the food bank were very friendly and well organized. #helpie"
Laurie Harris, Karen Womack, and Carla Upchurch joined our area's Delta Kappa Gamma group and other groups to work at the Houston Food Bank (the country's largest food distribution center). During 3 to 3 1/2 hours, they sorted and packed 19 palettes weighing 20,000 pounds which will serve 17,000 people (over half are children). Afterwards, they joined the group for a luncheon to meet the new state president. They said "It was a wonderful experience ~ the employees at the food bank were very friendly and well organized. #helpie"
September 3, 2019 - Welcome back!
May 7, 2019 - Founder's Day Banquet and Scholarship Dinner
Congratulations Scholarship Recipients:
Priscilla Lim, Jillian Forrest, Diana Perez, and Cathy Rivard
Congratulations Scholarship Recipients:
Priscilla Lim, Jillian Forrest, Diana Perez, and Cathy Rivard
February 13, 2019 - Reports, 2019 Plans, and Technology Speaker - Amy Kainer
December 4, 2018 - Holiday Scholarship Auction!
November 13, 2018 - Fellowship Meeting!
September 4, 2018 - Welcome Back Sisters!
Years of Education - Least to Greatest
LaDonna Williams - 8 years (far left) Donna Gibbon - 49 years (far right)
LaDonna Williams - 8 years (far left) Donna Gibbon - 49 years (far right)
May 1, 2018 - Founders' Day Banquet - Hearthstone Country Club
Associate Superintendent, Roy Garcia, pictured with this year's scholarship recipients:
Victoria Carlson - Cypress Creek High School
Maria Cruz - Cypress Lakes High School
Tatyana Lynch - Langham Creek High School
Michaela Roll - Cypress Ranch High School
Associate Superintendent, Roy Garcia, pictured with this year's scholarship recipients:
Victoria Carlson - Cypress Creek High School
Maria Cruz - Cypress Lakes High School
Tatyana Lynch - Langham Creek High School
Michaela Roll - Cypress Ranch High School
April 10, 2010 - New officer installation and new Kappa Alpha members: Paula Ledbetter and Ana Martin
March 6, 2018
February 13, 2018 Finding Joy
December 5, 2017 - Holiday Scholarship Auction
November 14 2017 - Happy 42nd Birthday to our Kappa Alpha Chapter
May 2, 2017 - High School Grant-In-Aid dinner and awards ceremony and member recognition.
IN-GRANT FUNDING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Kennidi Andrews ~ Cy-Ranch H.S.Kelsi Filkins ~ Cy-Wood, H.S.Carsyn Whitley ~ Cy-Ranch H.S.
IN-GRANT FUNDING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Kennidi Andrews ~ Cy-Ranch H.S.Kelsi Filkins ~ Cy-Wood, H.S.Carsyn Whitley ~ Cy-Ranch H.S.
April 11, 2017 - Induction of New Members - Lauri Baker, Diana Blackshear, Lori Davis, Gail Drago, Erica Henry, Sandra Windham, Reinstatement of member - Joyce Simmons, and guest speaker Patty Banzhaf from RCW Nursery
February 14, 2017 - Let The Games Begin Social
December 6, 2016 - Annual Kappa Alpha Chapter Dinner & Auction
Auctioneer - Dave Cope
This annual auction benefits students of CFISD High Schools and Reach Unlimited by offering scholarships and assistance.
Thanks to all who brought and bought auction items and to Dave Cope for his great auctioneer enthusiasm. Everyone had a great time but we all missed Barbara and Jack.
Take care and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Auctioneer - Dave Cope
This annual auction benefits students of CFISD High Schools and Reach Unlimited by offering scholarships and assistance.
Thanks to all who brought and bought auction items and to Dave Cope for his great auctioneer enthusiasm. Everyone had a great time but we all missed Barbara and Jack.
Take care and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
November 1, 2016 - Chapter Birthday Celebration and Guest Speaker, Donna McGee - Schools in Guatemala
September 6, 2016 - Meet New Members and Committee Sign Ups
Founder's Day Dinner May 3, 2016
Guests - Roy Garcia - CFISD Associate Superintendent
Risa McCann - Area Coordinator
Lauren Black - REACH Unlimited
In-Grant Funding Scholarship Recipients
Amy Brandon ~ Cypress Woods High School
Allison Steen ~ Jersey Village High School
Shannon Whitaker ~ Cypress Ranch High School
Guests - Roy Garcia - CFISD Associate Superintendent
Risa McCann - Area Coordinator
Lauren Black - REACH Unlimited
In-Grant Funding Scholarship Recipients
Amy Brandon ~ Cypress Woods High School
Allison Steen ~ Jersey Village High School
Shannon Whitaker ~ Cypress Ranch High School
April 12, 2016 - Induction of Officers and New Members
March 8, 2016 - Barbara Crook led the "These Shoes are Made for Teaching" program
February 9, 2016 - Speaker - Louise Hayes, PH.D of www.BrainGrowthandRepair.com - Improving student memory in the classroom
2015
December 10, 2015
Kappa Alpha members gave assistance and support at the Jingle Bell Rock Party sponsored by REACH.
Kappa Alpha members gave assistance and support at the Jingle Bell Rock Party sponsored by REACH.
December 1, 2015 - Holiday dinner and auction to raise funds for scholarships.
Head Auctioneer - Jack Crook
Auctioneer assistants - Rook Taylor and Dave Wimberly
Head Auctioneer - Jack Crook
Auctioneer assistants - Rook Taylor and Dave Wimberly
September 8, 2015 - Committees met, planned and set goals for the new DKG year and reviewed survey results.
Welcome to Connie Cope's mother, Peg Cavanaugh, our newest honorary member.
will meet, plan, and set goals. Signup for food andgrant-in-aid items. Check your personalinformation on listMembers
Welcome to Connie Cope's mother, Peg Cavanaugh, our newest honorary member.
will meet, plan, and set goals. Signup for food andgrant-in-aid items. Check your personalinformation on listMembers
May 5, 2015 - In-Grant Funding Scholarship Presentations
Victoria Anne Adams ~ Cy-Fair H. S.
Ayesha Suhail Farouqui ~ Cy-Creek H. S.
Victoria Anne Adams ~ Cy-Fair H. S.
Ayesha Suhail Farouqui ~ Cy-Creek H. S.
April 14, 2015 - Initiation ceremony of new Delta Kappa Gamma members and Celebration of Shirley Kirk’s life.
March 17, 2015 - Saint Patrick's Day Meeting - New Member Applications, Fundraiser Options and Games!
February 10, 2015 - Becky Cook, Instructional Technology Director for CFISD, showed the top ten computer apps for personal productivity.
January 13, 2015 - Captain D. A. Coleman from the Harris County Sheriff’s Department gave specialized tips
on how women can be safe when out and about in our homes, our neighborhoods,
and shopping centers.
2014
November 11,2014 - November Auction
Delta Kappa Gamma members and guests bid on auction items benefiting future CFISD scholarship recipients. Wonderful Guest Auctioneer - Jack Crook
Delta Kappa Gamma members and guests bid on auction items benefiting future CFISD scholarship recipients. Wonderful Guest Auctioneer - Jack Crook
October 14, 2014 - STAR Retreat Preview given by Carolyn Mashburn
September 2 - Dress for Professional Success
Chico's new fall fashions presented by Kristin Gvist and Sonya Sheets
May 6 - Founders' Day Dinner and Scholarship Presentations
February 11 - Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital - Emily Flores
January 14 - Star Furniture Design - Warren Martin and Keyoy Mack
2013
November 12 - Grant in Aid Fundraiser Auction
Auctioneer - Jack Crook
Auctioneer - Jack Crook
October 8 - The Honorable Allen Fletcher, Texas House of representatives, District 130 provided a summary of the 83rd Texas Legislature.
April 9 - New Member Induction Ceremony - Sherma Duck, Ashley Dulaney, Michele Kersey, Stella Villalovoz
March 20 - Delta Kappa Gamma Week of Caring - June Metcalf delivers cookies to Kirk Elementary
2012
Kappa Alpha Annual Banquet
Stone Chapel and Lanier Theological Library
Guest Wood Sculptor - James Phillips