2020-21 Calendar of Events
Beta Programs for 2020-2021
We plan to hold our programs for September-December 2020 and possibly into this Spring 2021
on Zoom because of the restrictions of Covid-19. All our meetings will be the second Thursday
of the month at various times, except for The Teacher Panel, Saturday, November 7 at 10:00.
Thursday, September 10 at 4:00-Book Discussion
This summer we read Kathryn Snow Smith’s first and just released book, Rules for the Southern
Rulebreaker: Missteps and Lessons Learned. Our Zoom session consisted of a discussion of
Snow Smith’s book along with questions we wanted Katherine to answer October 8 and some
Beta Business. Kathryn is the daughter of our Nancy and A.C. Snow. She was a journalist for
twenty years, and decided she wanted to try writing a novel.
Thursday, October 8 at 4:00-Zoom with our author, Kathryn Snow Smith
We gave questions to Catherine that members asked at the September meeting, and you will have
another opportunity to discuss the book and ask her questions. We also will find out about her
journey and how she went about writing her book.
Saturday, November 7 at 10:00-Teacher Panel on “How is School Different This Year?”
We have four teachers of different grade levels who will share with us how this year of teaching
has gone so far with the different circumstances.
Thursday, December 10 at 4:00-Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Lynne Thornton will be setting this up with the help of her “elves.” Winner will receive a gift
certificate.
Thursday, January 14 at 4:00-“Tips on Health as We Age” Zoom Session with Dr. Casey
Baldwin, a Clinical Geriatric Pharmacist. She is an adjunct professor at Campbell in the School
of Pharmacy and works for Council on Aging with Resources for Seniors.
Thursday, February 11 at 4:00- Quail Ridge Books Zoom Session with Sandra Griffin.
We will have a book talk about the new books that have come out this year with Sandra Griffin
leading the discussion.
Thursday, March 11 at 4:00-NC Art Museum picnic and touring the sculptures
If we are able because of Covid-19 lessening, we will get a guide to walk us around the museum
to see the highlights and have a picnic.
Thursday, April 15 at 10:00—Umstead Park-picnic and visiting some of the park.
We will work on mobility issues.
April 23-25, 2021, NC DKG Convention, Crowne Plaza, Asheville, NC
Thursday, May 13 at 6:00-End of the Year Banquet-TBA
Summer International Conferences
We plan to hold our programs for September-December 2020 and possibly into this Spring 2021
on Zoom because of the restrictions of Covid-19. All our meetings will be the second Thursday
of the month at various times, except for The Teacher Panel, Saturday, November 7 at 10:00.
Thursday, September 10 at 4:00-Book Discussion
This summer we read Kathryn Snow Smith’s first and just released book, Rules for the Southern
Rulebreaker: Missteps and Lessons Learned. Our Zoom session consisted of a discussion of
Snow Smith’s book along with questions we wanted Katherine to answer October 8 and some
Beta Business. Kathryn is the daughter of our Nancy and A.C. Snow. She was a journalist for
twenty years, and decided she wanted to try writing a novel.
Thursday, October 8 at 4:00-Zoom with our author, Kathryn Snow Smith
We gave questions to Catherine that members asked at the September meeting, and you will have
another opportunity to discuss the book and ask her questions. We also will find out about her
journey and how she went about writing her book.
Saturday, November 7 at 10:00-Teacher Panel on “How is School Different This Year?”
We have four teachers of different grade levels who will share with us how this year of teaching
has gone so far with the different circumstances.
Thursday, December 10 at 4:00-Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Lynne Thornton will be setting this up with the help of her “elves.” Winner will receive a gift
certificate.
Thursday, January 14 at 4:00-“Tips on Health as We Age” Zoom Session with Dr. Casey
Baldwin, a Clinical Geriatric Pharmacist. She is an adjunct professor at Campbell in the School
of Pharmacy and works for Council on Aging with Resources for Seniors.
Thursday, February 11 at 4:00- Quail Ridge Books Zoom Session with Sandra Griffin.
We will have a book talk about the new books that have come out this year with Sandra Griffin
leading the discussion.
Thursday, March 11 at 4:00-NC Art Museum picnic and touring the sculptures
If we are able because of Covid-19 lessening, we will get a guide to walk us around the museum
to see the highlights and have a picnic.
Thursday, April 15 at 10:00—Umstead Park-picnic and visiting some of the park.
We will work on mobility issues.
April 23-25, 2021, NC DKG Convention, Crowne Plaza, Asheville, NC
Thursday, May 13 at 6:00-End of the Year Banquet-TBA
Summer International Conferences
- July 7-10, 2021, Portland Oregon
- July 21-24, 2021, San Antonio, Texas
- July 28-31, 2021, Tampere, Finland
