Forward Movers - Forward Thinkers

 One hundred sixty-three members registered for the Georgia state organization convention in Macon, Georgia, on April 5-7, 2013. Peggy McCall, state organization president, encouraged members to Make Memories in Macon and they did just that.

Two general sessions, an executive board meeting, a birthday luncheon as well as the banquet, 10 workshops, and a great mini market were enjoyed by participants. Ed Grisamore, a columnist for The Macon Telegraph and recipient of the 2010 Will Rogers Humaritarian Award, as well as the 2012 Georgia Author of the Year, was the Friday night keynote speaker.

Sidney Lanier, who was born in Macon in 1842, made a surprise appearance at the luncheon. He entertained members as he talked about his poems and music.

A QR Code Convention Scavenger Hunt provided a new outlet for the techno savy members and significant monetary prizes were given to the winners.

The Celebration of Life Ceremony, conducted by Jo Davis, and the State Membership Committee was most impressive. Three past state organization presidents, Malissa Cox, Mary Crooks and Page Loyd were remembered as well as members from all chapters in the six districts.

Members waiting  to walk to the Celebration of Life Ceremony.

Teachers Change Lives!

 

"The mediocre teacher tells,

The good teacher explains,

The superior teacher demonstrates.

The great teacher inspires."

                                    William Arthur Ward

 

Thanks to all educators

who are impacting education

worldwide.

You are appreciated!

 

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Estonia - Five Years Old!

I have been amazed at the diversity and unity of different state organization conventions at which I have served as the Society representative. Each state organization and its chapters have much autonomy and are different in many ways. However, the unity in the Society's Mission and Purposes is always evident.


In Estonia, a new chapter, Gamma, was installed and 12 members were initiated. An additional member was also initiated into Alpha chapter. Margarita Hanschmidt, state organization president, has mentored, encouraged and provided the leadership to keep this young state organization thriving,  relevant  and attracting both extremely young career educators as well as educators with more years of experience. The state celebrated its fifth birthday in the DKG Society.


Margarita Hanschmidt, Estonia state organization president, cuts the birthday cake

celebrating Estonia's fifth year in the Society.

 

 

New Jersey has largest attendance ever!

I asked state organization presidents to share the great things happening at their conventions. Below are a few of those shared by Roxanne Adinolfi, New Jersey State Organization President. The convention was April 12 – 14, 2013.

ü  President’s membership challenge of 75 new members for the 75^th Diamond Jubilee (exceeded)

ü  First Alpha Zeta Strategic Action Plan (adopted)

ü  Comprehensive Revisions to the 2000 Alpha Zeta State (AZS) Standing Rules (adopted)

ü  Comprehensive Revisions to the 2012 AZS Bylaws (adopted)

ü  Publication (605 pages) Alpha Zeta State 1938-2013 Diamond Anniversary History of the NJ State Organization

ü  343 Registered Attendees at the convention (Largest number ever!)

ü  Keynote Speaker for the convention Stacey Bess Author/Teacher Beyond the Blackboard Lessons on Love from the School With No Name (Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie)

ü  Cindy Reynolds as “Miss Annie” provided interesting information about our NJ Founders and Dr. Annie Webb Blanton

ü  Past State Presidents presented NJ Founders Skit with “Miss Annie”

ü  Dr. Lynda Schmid, DKG Society Representative  qwas featured speaker for birthday luncheon, workshop presenter and initiates orientation presenter

ü  Dual Celebratory Resolution (NJ STATE ASSEMBLY and SENATE) presented to the membership

ü  Congratulatory Letter from NJ Governor Chris Christie