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Alpha Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma holds fall meetings

By The Alpena News 1 min read
Courtesy photo Allison Poli, current Alpena High School history teacher, and Tracey Urlaub, whose professional career has included All Saints Title 1 teacher (current), APS Special Education Teacher, and Dean of Students pose for a photo pose for a photos after becoming members of the Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. Courtesy photo Allison Poli, current Alpena High School history teacher, and Tracey Urlaub, whose professional career has included All Saints Title 1 teacher , APS Special Education Teacher, and Dean of Students pose for a photo after becoming members of the Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma.

ALPENA -- The Alpha Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a society of women educators, met at Long Rapids First Congregational Church on September 15th. On October 22nd, Alpha Xi met at the 19th Hole.

The highlight of the September meeting was the installation of two new members. Alpha Xi welcomed Allison Poli, current Alpena High School History Teacher, and Tracey Urlaub, whose professional career has included All Saints Title 1 teacher (current), APS Special Education Teacher, and Dean of Students. Alpha Xi currently has 40 members representing area communities.

At the October meeting, Valerie Williams, Executive Director of Hope Shores Alliance, was the guest speaker. Williams updated the attendees on how the shelter and services have expanded. The current shelter has capacity to house 12 families, with 800-1200 people receiving services each year. Services provided include legal advocacy housing location, access to housing, transitional support, help with rent, guidance on budgeting, sexual assault nursing support, etc. Survivor Autonomy is the belief of Hope Shores Alliance, which services Alpena, Oscoda, Iosco, Alcona, Presque Isle, and Montmorency counties.

Alpha Xi next meets on Dec. 7 at the Besser Museum of Northeast Michigan.

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