Chapter Meetings
2023-2024
September 9, 2023 Tailgate Party!
Members decorate tables for their favorite college or NFL team.
Program: Rebecca Hardeman (Clayton County Extension Service)
New Member Initiation
Service Project:
Collect and donate food for Backpack Ministries
Collect books for Free Little Libraries
Meal: Tailgate party (pot luck)
December 2, 2023
Program: Possible performance from Front Porch Players or Stilwell High School
Service Project:
Collect and donate gift cards for the CCPS Homeless Department
Silent Auction for a 4-H camp scholarship
Collect books for Free Little Libraries
Meal: Catered Meal by Dawn Carter
February 3, 2024
Joint meeting with Gamma Alpha
Program: Heart Health Speaker
Service Project: Ferst Readers
Collect books for Free Little Libraries
Meal: Atlanta Hibachi or Heart Healthy Potluck
May 4, 2024
Program: TBD (Anita Thomaston)
Service Project: TBD
Collect books for Free Little Libraries
Meal: Catered Meal by Sweet Auburn BBQ
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Chapter Meetings
2022-2023
September 10, 2022 Back to School Theme
Speaker: Sex Trafficking (#7-Professional & Personal Growth)
Group Planning for November Activities
Service Project: Support for Early Career Educators
Adopt new teachers in an elementary school, assemble and donate gift bags. Members may nominate a school.
Meal: Box Lunches from Chicken Salad Chick (paid with full dues, RSVP required)
November 5, 2022 Tea Party Theme
Groups Decorate Tables
Speaker: Self Defense (#7-Professional & Personal Growth)
Service Project: Support for Our Community
Adopt Two Families with recommendations from CCPS Homeless Education Dept. (Provide food, gift cards, books, etc.)
Meal: Groups bring tea party type finger foods. Bring your favorite tea cup.
February 4, 2023 85 Year DKG Anniversary Theme
Combined meeting with Gamma Alpha
Activity: DKG Themed Quiz Bowl Competition, Speaker: Health Professional
Service Project: GSO 85 for 85 Challenge- Donate 85 books for Ghana
Meal: Soup Potluck
April 22, 2023 Derby Theme
Activities: Decorate hats and conduct a fashion show.
Cindy will read a Derby or hat themed picture book. Teams, represented by their horse, will race by answering questions about the book.
70 Year Alpha Iota Anniversary Celebration
Service Project: Support for Children
70 Year Challenge- Collect and donate 70 books for Free Little Libraries
Meal: Lunch catered by Olive Garden (paid with full dues, RSVP required)
Members bring Derby themed pies for dessert
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2021-2022 Chapter Meetings
August 28, 2021
10:00 - meeting & program
Program: Jonesboro City Update by Ricky Clark, City Manager
Service Projects: Ferst Foundation, School in Liberia, Pen Pal Project, Homeless Project
Location: Morrow United Methodist Fellowship Hall
Sign up for duties and RSVP HERE.
November 6, 2021
10:00 - meeting & program
Program: Genealogy, Maureen Keillor
Service Projects: Samaritan's Purse, School in Liberia
Location: Morrow United Methodist Fellowship Hall
Sign up for duties and RSVP HERE.
February 26, 2022
Joint Meeting with Gamma Alpha and Gamma Psi
Program: Lisa Morgan, GAE President (legislative update)
Service Projects: Donation for Nothing But the Truth, School in Libya, Calvary Refuge Homeless Shelter
Location: Morrow United Methodist Fellowship Hall
Sign up for duties and RSVP HERE.
More information about the meeting.
April 30, 2022
Power of Sisterhood Luncheon
Program: Speaker Corinna Barbee
Service Projects: Sponsoring Children at Spivey Hall Music Camp
Location: Magnolia House, Jonesboro
Sign up for duties and RSVP HERE.
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2020-2021 Chapter Meetings
September 12, 2020
10:00 - meeting & program
Program: Installation of officers, legislative update
Service Projects: Provide materials for members' classrooms, Funds for Libya
Location: Virtual Meeting
November 7, 2020
Time: 9:00 am
Program: Atlanta History Center
Service Projects: Funds for Libya
Location: Virtual Meeting
February 6, 2021
9:30 - 10:00 brunch & social, 10:00 - meeting & program
Program: Women's health speaker
Service Projects: Ferst Foundation, Funds for Libya
Location: Virtual Meeting
May 1, 2021
Program: Presentation by membership
Service Projects: Funds for Libya
Location: Virtual Meeting
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2019-2020 Chapter Meetings
September 7, 2019
9:30 - 10:00 brunch & social, 10:00 - Meeting & Program, 11:45 Lunch
Program: New Member Initiation
Health Care Speaker - Dana Black, Nutrition Coach, Co-Owner of BGB Crossfit, Owner & Founder of Your First 30 and Constantly Varied Nutrition
Service Projects: Coat Drive for Safe Center at Banneker High School, Funds for Libya
Lunch: Pot luck
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
November 2, 2019
9:30 - 10:00 brunch & social, 10:00 - Meeting & Program, 11:45 Lunch
Program: Christmas Card Workshop, Premier Designs Jewelry Fundraiser
Service Projects: Greeting Card and donation to Operation Gratitude, Funds for Libya
Lunch: Holiday Meal Catered by Mom & Me Order by October 17
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
February 1, 2020
9:00 Joint Meeting with Gamma Alpha & Gamma Psi
Program: Dr. Kathy Brown, GSO President, Premier Designs Jewelry Fundraiser
Service Projects: Volunteer for Read Across America Day (3/2), Funds for Libya
Lunch: Catered by Dawn
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
May 2, 2020
Power of Sisterhood Luncheon, Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Postponed Due to the Pandemic
Program: Installation of Officers
Service Projects: Nothing But the Truth, Funds for Libya
Location: Virtual Meeting
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2018-2019 Chapter Meetings
October 6
9:00 - 9:30 brunch & social, 9:30-11:30 Meeting & Program, 11:45 Lunch
Wear your dress, gloves and hat as they did years ago!
Bring your favorite tea cup for sipping.
Program: Chapter History by Joyce and Virginia, Chapter Scrapbooks
Service Projects: Purses with a Purpose, Funds for Libya
Lunch: Salads & Finger Sandwiches Catered by Dawn
Order by September 24
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
December 1
9:00 - 9:30 brunch & social, 9:30-11:30 Meeting & Program, 11:45 Lunch
Program: Silent Auction, Mock Reading Bowl Competition, Sing Christmas Carols
Service Projects: Sponsor children’s wishes from the Angel Tree (Salvation Army), Funds for Libya
Lunch: Holiday Meal Catered by Dawn Order by November 19
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
February 2
9:00 - 9:30 brunch & social, 9:30-11:30 Meeting & Program, 11:45 Lunch
Program: Shar'ron W. Russell
Service Projects: Calvary Refuge Homeless Shelter, Funds for Libya
Lunch: Soup and Salad Potluck
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
May 4
9:00 - 9:30 brunch & social, 9:30-11:30 Meeting & Program, 11:45 Lunch
Program: Sonia Davis, Tour Arts Clayton
Service Projects: Nothing But the Truth, Funds for Libya
Lunch: Order from the menu
Location: Taste of Thailand
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2016-2018
October 7th, 2017, 9:00 brunch, 9:30 meeting
Program: New Member Initiation, Speaker from the Ferst Foundation
Service Projects: Donation to the Ferst Foundation, Books for Classroom Libraries, Funds for Libya
Lunch: Moe’s Southwest Grill, Chicken Fajita Bar, $12, Order due by October 1
Location: Jonesboro United Methodist Church
December 2nd, 2017, 9:00 brunch, 9:30 meeting
Program: Silent Auction, New Member Initiation
Service Projects: Donate food for Children to Nothing But the Truth, Books for Classroom Libraries, Funds for Libya
Lunch: Blondine
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
February 17th, 2018, 9:00 brunch, 9:30 meeting
Program: Card Making Workshop, Premier Jewelry Fundraiser
Service Projects: Donate clothing and household items to Haven House, Books for Classroom Libraries, Funds for Libya
Lunch: soup and salad potluck
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
May 5th, 2018, 8:30 - 9:15 breakfast, 9:15- 11:00 meeting, 11 - 11:15 travel, 11:15 - 12:00 Arts Clayton Tour
Program: Initiation of Officers & New Members, Speaker from Arts Clayton, Tour of Arts Clayton
Service Projects: Sponsor a student for Summer Art Camp, Donate backpack and bags for children (FCS), Books for Classroom Libraries, Funds for Libya
Lunch: Order from the Menu
Location: Golden Corral, Jonesboro
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October 8, 2016 – Morrow United Methodist Church
9:00 – Prospective member brunch
9:30 - Social
10:00 – Legislative Update, Elyse Boylston Grant Update, Set up MyDKG profiles,
Initiate Officers, Chapter Business
12:00 – Taco Salad Bar by Moe's Southwest Grill, $10, RSVP with meat choice (chicken or
ground beef) by September 30
December 3, 2016 - Morrow United Methodist Church
9:00 – Set up silent auction
9:30 – Social
10:00 – 80 Year Psi State Founders Ceremony, New Member Initiation,
Silent Auction, Chapter Business, Christmas Carols
11:45 – Lunch Catered by Shane's Rib Shack, Menu - chicken and pork, macaroni & cheese, green beans, peach cobbler, tea, $12.00, RSVP by November 18
February 4, 2017 – Taste of Thailand, 8562 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro
10:00 - Assemble Purses with a Purpose, Prospective Member Info, Collect Clothing for Zaban Couples Center
10:30 – Speaker, Joan Smith, Food Demo by Sida Cordoba, Chapter Business
12:00 - Lunch
May 6, 2017 – Mesquite Mexican Grill, 835 Industrial Blvd. McDonough (Hwy 20)
10:00 – Chapter Business
11:30 – Lunch
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2014-2016
October 4, 2014 - Installation of New Members
Service Project: Bring Donations for Rainbow House
Lunch: VN Pho
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
December 6, 2014 - Fellowship with 3 Other Chapters
Program: Christmas Sing-a-Long
Lunch: Catered by Blondine
Service Project: Silent Auction
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
February 7, 2015 - Education Update
Program: CCPRI
Lunch: Catered by Blondine
Service Project: Donation for Women's Shelter
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
April 25, 2015 - Field Trip
Program: Picnic
Lunch: Catered by Blondine
Service Project: Summer Scholarship for a Child
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
September 26, 2015 - Invite Prospective Members
Program: Dr. Betsy Box, founding director of the Bedford School
Lunch: Catered by Blondine
Service Project: School Drive - Liberia & Kilpatrick Elementary
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
December 5, 2015 - Fellowship with 3 Other Chapters
Program: Initiation, Concert
Lunch: Catered by Blondine, RSVP by Nov. 30
Service Project: Silent Auction
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
February 6, 2016 - Joint Meeting
Program: Joint Meeting
Lunch: Box Lunch Catered by Blondine, RSVP sandwich choice by January 22
Service Project: Dress for Success Clothing Drive
Location: Jones Memorial UMC, 5320 Phillips Drive, Morrow
April 30, 2016 - Field Trip
Program: Atlanta History Center
Lunch: Swan House
Service Project: Summer Scholarship for a Child
Location: Swan House, Atlanta History Center
October 7th, 2017, 9:00 brunch, 9:30 meeting
Program: New Member Initiation, Speaker from the Ferst Foundation
Service Projects: Donation to the Ferst Foundation, Books for Classroom Libraries, Funds for Libya
Lunch: Moe’s Southwest Grill, Chicken Fajita Bar, $12, Order due by October 1
Location: Jonesboro United Methodist Church
December 2nd, 2017, 9:00 brunch, 9:30 meeting
Program: Silent Auction, New Member Initiation
Service Projects: Donate food for Children to Nothing But the Truth, Books for Classroom Libraries, Funds for Libya
Lunch: Blondine
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
February 17th, 2018, 9:00 brunch, 9:30 meeting
Program: Card Making Workshop, Premier Jewelry Fundraiser
Service Projects: Donate clothing and household items to Haven House, Books for Classroom Libraries, Funds for Libya
Lunch: soup and salad potluck
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
May 5th, 2018, 8:30 - 9:15 breakfast, 9:15- 11:00 meeting, 11 - 11:15 travel, 11:15 - 12:00 Arts Clayton Tour
Program: Initiation of Officers & New Members, Speaker from Arts Clayton, Tour of Arts Clayton
Service Projects: Sponsor a student for Summer Art Camp, Donate backpack and bags for children (FCS), Books for Classroom Libraries, Funds for Libya
Lunch: Order from the Menu
Location: Golden Corral, Jonesboro
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October 8, 2016 – Morrow United Methodist Church
9:00 – Prospective member brunch
9:30 - Social
10:00 – Legislative Update, Elyse Boylston Grant Update, Set up MyDKG profiles,
Initiate Officers, Chapter Business
12:00 – Taco Salad Bar by Moe's Southwest Grill, $10, RSVP with meat choice (chicken or
ground beef) by September 30
December 3, 2016 - Morrow United Methodist Church
9:00 – Set up silent auction
9:30 – Social
10:00 – 80 Year Psi State Founders Ceremony, New Member Initiation,
Silent Auction, Chapter Business, Christmas Carols
11:45 – Lunch Catered by Shane's Rib Shack, Menu - chicken and pork, macaroni & cheese, green beans, peach cobbler, tea, $12.00, RSVP by November 18
February 4, 2017 – Taste of Thailand, 8562 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro
10:00 - Assemble Purses with a Purpose, Prospective Member Info, Collect Clothing for Zaban Couples Center
10:30 – Speaker, Joan Smith, Food Demo by Sida Cordoba, Chapter Business
12:00 - Lunch
May 6, 2017 – Mesquite Mexican Grill, 835 Industrial Blvd. McDonough (Hwy 20)
10:00 – Chapter Business
11:30 – Lunch
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2014-2016
October 4, 2014 - Installation of New Members
Service Project: Bring Donations for Rainbow House
Lunch: VN Pho
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
December 6, 2014 - Fellowship with 3 Other Chapters
Program: Christmas Sing-a-Long
Lunch: Catered by Blondine
Service Project: Silent Auction
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
February 7, 2015 - Education Update
Program: CCPRI
Lunch: Catered by Blondine
Service Project: Donation for Women's Shelter
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
April 25, 2015 - Field Trip
Program: Picnic
Lunch: Catered by Blondine
Service Project: Summer Scholarship for a Child
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
September 26, 2015 - Invite Prospective Members
Program: Dr. Betsy Box, founding director of the Bedford School
Lunch: Catered by Blondine
Service Project: School Drive - Liberia & Kilpatrick Elementary
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
December 5, 2015 - Fellowship with 3 Other Chapters
Program: Initiation, Concert
Lunch: Catered by Blondine, RSVP by Nov. 30
Service Project: Silent Auction
Location: Morrow United Methodist Church
February 6, 2016 - Joint Meeting
Program: Joint Meeting
Lunch: Box Lunch Catered by Blondine, RSVP sandwich choice by January 22
Service Project: Dress for Success Clothing Drive
Location: Jones Memorial UMC, 5320 Phillips Drive, Morrow
April 30, 2016 - Field Trip
Program: Atlanta History Center
Lunch: Swan House
Service Project: Summer Scholarship for a Child
Location: Swan House, Atlanta History Center