Gamma Sigma Delta

2005 marked 50 years of the University of Kentucky chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta supporting excellence in Kentucky agriculture. In 2008, the Kentucky Chapter hosted the 51st GSD International Conclave in Lexington. For a complete history of Gamma Sigma Delta, read this document prepared by Navam Hettiarachchy, International Historian, 2006-2008. Also available here is the current newsletter.

Upcoming Events to Note:

Banquet and Initiation Ceremony
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
6:00 pm - Reception
6:30 pm - Dinner
UK Student Center Small Ballroom
Campus

2009 Distinguished Lecturer Series

Dr. Robert Coleman, Animal & Food Sciences
2008 Gamma Sigma Delta Master Teacher Award

Dr. J.D. Green, Plant and Soil Sciences
2008 M. D. Whitaker Extension Award for Excellence

Dr. S. Reddy Palli, Entomology
2008 Thomas Poe Cooper Distinguished Research Award

Dates and Times TBA

Dues
Dues can be paid at any time. $15 and the Dues Notice can be directed to:
David Freshwater, GSD Treasurer
407 C.E. Barnhart Bldg.
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40546-0276.

Members are encouraged to contribute (any amount) to the Gamma Sigma Delta Endowment Fund. For a $500 (minimum) contribution to the Gamma Sigma Delta Endowment fund, you will be designated as a Lifetime Member of Gamma Sigma Delta. Contribution to the Endowment Fund are fully tax deductable on federal and state income taxes in the year the contribution is made. Lifetime members contributing a minimum of $500 to the fund will no longer be asked to pay annual dues to Gamma Sigma Delta.

Chapter Recognition:
Susan Sponcil elected International Officer: President, 2008-2010
Gold Chapter Award 2007-2008, GSD International Executive Committee
Host of 2008 International Conclave, June 2008
Gold Chapter Award 2006-2007, GSD International Executive Committee
Susan Sponcil elected International Officer: President-Elect for 2006-2008
Silver Chapter Award 2005-2006, GSD International Executive Committee
Outstanding Chapter 2004-2005, GSD International Executive Committee
Outstanding Chapter 2003-2004, GSD International Executive Committee
Outstanding Chapter 2002-2003, GSD International Executive Committee
Outstanding Chapter 2000-2001, GSD International Executive Committee
Mary Marchant elected International Officer: Historian for 2000-2006
Outstanding Chapter 1999-2000, GSD International Executive Committee
New Activity Award 1999-2000, GSD International Executive Committee
Outstanding Chapter 1998-1999, GSD International Executive Committee
Honorable Mention, 1996, GSD International Executive Committee

Chapter Grants:
Chapter Enrichment Grant, GSD International Executive Committee, 2006
Barnhart Fund for Excellence, UK College of Agriculture, 2000
Chapter Enrichment Grant, GSD International Executive Committee, 1999