Barb Arnone sent this clipping from the Cumberland Times News that was published on Sunday, October 20, 2019.  Eta Chapter President Kim Sloan was a member of the Leadership Allegany! Class of 2020.

Barb Arnone sent this clipping about Mildred Watkins from the Cumberland Times News dated October 9, 2019, Wednesday.  

Cumberland Times News, October 9, 2019
Submitted by Mrs. Florence Saku and Dr. Kay Sheehe. 

Eta Chapter and Alpha Alpha Chapter had a joint meeting on September 28, 2019 at 10:00 am at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Frostburg, MD.  Kim Sloane, Eta Chapter President, and Cindy Downton, Alpha Alpha Chapter President, welcomed everyone and introduced the officers in each chapter.  For the opening ceremonies, everybody sang "This is How It's Spelled-A" to the tune of Bingo which went, "There is a great society, Called Delta Kappa Gamma: D-E-L-T-A K-A-P-P-A G-A-M-M-A and that is how it's spelled, A!"  

Michelle Saville, Eta, provided inspiration by reading the book, "Each Kindness," by Jacqueline Woodson.  Florence Saku, Eta, led the ice breaker by sharing about how one person made a difference in her life: Kim Sloane who invited her to join DKG.  Everyone shared their stories with a partner.  

The two chapters went on separate rooms for chapter meetings and then reconvened for lunch.  During the Eta Chapter meeting, Kim Sloane shared how (mis)adventurous it was to secure the #1 balloons for the meeting.  

To welcome DKG State President Lorraine Johnson, everybody sang, "She'll be Coming Round the Mountain."  Lorraine then gave her message on being the ONE and being ONE with the group.  She also mentioned how, being from New Orleans, she appreciated seeing the mountains of Maryland and thanked Immediate Past State President Sharon Darling for driving with her to Frostburg.  Cindy Downton and Kim Sloane then presented gifts to Lorraine Johnson.  Cindy Downton presented a chopping board made from the different woods found in Garrett County.  Kim Sloane presented a basket of local items and a treasure box painted depicting four seasons of the Mountains of Maryland.  The treasure box was painted by Mildred Watkins, Eta.  

The DKG Blessing written by Betty Hepler was sung, and everyone shared a meal.  There were 16 members in attendance from Alpha Alpha Chapter.

It was a beautiful day.  There was a clear sky and the sun was shining.  Leaves were beginning to change to autumn hues.  The timing was perfect for DKG State President Lorraine Johnson's visit to Western Maryland.

It was a wonderful turnout of 22 sisters at the June luncheon at Cumberland Country Club.  It was certainly a time of celebration for the 90th birthday of Delta Kappa Gamma and the  60th birthday of our Eta Chapter.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kim Sloane.  An inspirational message was provided by Michelle Saville.  She read the book, “I Wish You More” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Lom Lichtenholt.  She then presented it to Jayla Evans, our scholarship recipient.  Jayla graduated from Allegany High School and will be pursuing a degree in Education at West Virginia University.     For an ice breaker, we shared our stories.

Florence Saku was installed as Second Vice President.  

To celebrate Eta’s 60th birthday, Kim prepared a PowerPoint presentation showing the photographs of the founders of Eta Chapter.  Members role-played with scripts, also prepared by Kim.  It was wonderful to learn more about the women behind Eta Chapter.

We also celebrated membership anniversaries through the presentation of “rockers” - pins that show years of membership.  Kim Sloane and Judy McKenzie, 5 years; Donna Carter, Sandy Stevens, and Dottie Turner, 20 years; Karen Bonner, 25 years; Nancy House, 35 years; Marilyn Stevenson, 40 years; Jane Belt, 45 years; Doris Giornesto, 50 years, and Gladys Fajerty, 55 years.   
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Here’s hoping for another special year with our sisters.

by Sue Morgan

For the past two years, Eta Chapter has had a "partnership" with Westernport Elentary school.  A cadre of, mostly retired, members has volunteered for individual or small group activities  in Kindergarten and First Grade classes  once a week.  We had a presence at the school, but each person only had to go once a month.   The staff has gotten to know us especially since this year we provided treats for American Education Week.   Because of the Greek letters, the staff equates us with a Sorority rather than a Society, hence the sign.  We haven't gotten any new members, but we're hopeful that some of the staff will join is in the future. 

Kely Griffin conducted the June 9 meeting at the Cumberland Country Club.  The officers for the 2018-2020 Biennium were sworn into office.