OTTAWA – Omicron member, Alaina Weatherford a third and fourth grade language arts teacher and reading specialist at Rutland Elementary School, presented the program, Book Talk, for the Nov. 19 meeting of Omicron Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held at Pitstick Pavilion. She is currently the president of the Starved Rock Reading Council. She shared new book titles for children in kindergarten through adults. The books included ideas for the classroom, personal enjoyment and some great ideas for Christmas gifts.

The business meeting was conducted by President Mary Sue Myers. After general announcements the election of officers for the 2020-2022 biennium was held: Co-presidents, Heather Reardon of Ottawa and Linda Ernst of Princeton; First Vice President, Paula Freepartner of Seneca; Second Vice President, Judy Hooper of Ottawa; Recording Secretary, Marilee Applebee of Seneca; and Corresponding Secretary, Mary Jo Farrell of Ottawa.

Myers recognized the following Omicron members: Stephanie Benson who is serving as the president of the Illinois Reading Council; Marilee Applebee for her presentation to the Alpha Delta chapter (Livingston County area) on the Holocaust; and Janice Kaufman treasurer of Omicron Chapter for over 25 years.

Omicron stipends were presented to members Tracey O’Fallon of Ottawa; Cindy Christensen of Gardner; and Kristy McDonnell of Morris. The $200 awards are to be used for the betterment of their classrooms or schools.

Applications for the chapter Grant-in-Aid for $1,000 for college juniors will be due by Dec. 31, 2019.

The next meeting will be March 17 at Seneca High School.