Daily photo by Jonathan Palmer Clockwise from left, Jan Schubert, Sue Trammel, Pat Tarpley and Ellen Andrew at the Alpha Alpha Founder’s Day.

Alpha Alpha celebrates Founder’s Day

Wendy’s word

Happy Mother’s Day! Today we celebrate the special women in our lives who have helped to shape and mold us into who we are. Whether a mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, friend or sweet loved one, we honor and pay tribute to those who hug, comfort, provide, help, support and, most of all, love.

Thank you to all who fill that “mothering” role. You are cherished and appreciated for who you are and the lives you have impacted. May you enjoy a beautiful Mother’s Day!

Now let’s see what the “chatter” is for today ...

Alpha Alpha

The Decatur Alpha Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held the annual Founder’s Day dinner recently at Decatur Country Club hosted by Pat Tarpley, Bess Stark and Sue Trammel. Pre-dinner celebrations were at the home of Ellen Andrew where the ladies were surprised with limousine transportation.

Those attending included Andrew, Tarpley, Stark, Trammel and her guest Brenda Grissom, Jan Schubert, Donna Haley, Jan Abercrombie, Cindy Nelson and Linda Burchfield.

Trammell opened with the pledge, followed by Tarpley’s reading of the Founder’s Day message from the international office.

Following a tasty dinner of chicken salad, fresh vegetables, fruit, gelatin salad, rolls and peanut butter pie, Andrew recapped the activities of the year. She also presented awards to the following: Stark, Andrew and Schubert for perfect attendance; Tarpley for best program of the year; Schubert for extraordinary service, along with the President’s Award; and Andrew for outstanding leadership received the Woman of the Year Award.

Beta Sigma Phi’s theme for next year, “Sing the Song of Sisterhood,” was announced by Schubert in a letter from Bill Ross, the sorority’s founder.

After the awards presentation, officers for the 2007-08 year were installed. These include Andrew, president; Trammell, vice president; Tarpley, treasurer; Schubert, recording secretary; and Melvye Cooper, corresponding secretary.

Retirement reception

A retirement reception tomorrow afternoon will honor Leon Sheffield teachers Sandra Barrett and Kay Walker, from 3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

With 67 years of combined teaching experience, Barrett and Walker will be recognized along with Principal Barbara Sittason, who also will retire this year.

The reception is open to all former students or community members who would like to come by extend their gratitude and appreciation.

Women’s Chamber

The final meeting of the year for Women’s Chamber of Commerce will be Friday at Decatur Country Club beginning at noon.

Four special ladies will be recognized for their long-standing contributions, maintaining 30 or more years of consecutive membership. Earning the distinction of honorary members will be Betty Dinsmore, Shirley Neill, Martha Barran and Evelyn Vaughn.

Tour of Homes committee leaders Tammy Reeves and Karen Tidwell will recognize the homeowners who graciously opened their homes and helped make the tour a success. A drawing of the homes by Decatur High School art students will be presented to the homeowners, with guests Gary Evans, Decatur High art instructor, and students Katherine Looney, Nathan Roche and Megan Keith on hand to assist with the presentations. A check from Tour of Homes proceeds will be presented to representatives from the Decatur General Oncology Center Serenity Garden.

Other contributions to Princess Theatre, Decatur Public Library, Carnegie Visual Arts Center, PACT and the Decatur Youth Enrichment will be announced.

As members look forward to the upcoming year, Shirley Hammond will preside over the installation of new officers and board members including President Lori Ho-Tung, President-elect Tammy Reeves, Vice-President/Community Service Jeanette Dougherty, Vice-President/Membership Tammy Eddy, Corresponding Secretary Sarah Gray, Recording Secretary Andrea Jean, Treasurer Leah Jones, Attendance Chairs Brenda Hartman and Ronnett Gravitt, Public Relations Chair Shelia Thistle, Hospitality Chair Carol Wren, Programs Chair Sara Page, Hostess Chair Angela Casciano, Historian Harriet Holland and Parliamentarian Lisa Jones.

The luncheon is $11 and reservations may be made by calling Hartman at 351-6581 by Tuesday.

That’s all for now. It’s been great “chattin” with ya! Let me know what is going on in your little corner of the world. Just e-mail me at ddchatterbox@yahoo.com, or call me at 350-5730.

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