March 28, 2024

Pi, Beta Kappa Chapters continue convention planning

STUART — Sherri Nissen, Pi Chapter, and Lois Frederick and Karen Tussey, Beta Kappa Chapter, of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, met Feb. 21 at the All Saints Catholic Church, Stuart, as part of a planning committee for the Delta Kappa Gamma Upsilon State Convention to be held in June of 2015 at the West Des Moines Marriott.

The main theme of the convention is “Moving and Growing with a Passion for Teaching.” In addition to the general sessions, several workshops are being planned for attendees. Topics include: iPad technology, the versatility of hostas, eating healthy, and tourism— Raccoon River Bike Trail.

Van Harden, author, inventor, teacher, and radio personality, will be the keynote speaker at the Sunday morning inspirational brunch.

Nissen is serving as tour chairperson; Tussey, communication chairperson; and Frederick, workshop co-chairperson of the convention. They and Joan Lienemann had attended a previous planning meeting in January. The next planning meeting will be held May 9.