DKG HAS OPI

I read something recently (I believe it was from Sarah Sladek and XYZ University) and discovered that OPI was more than the name of a nail polish.  The acronym, OPI, stood for Optimum Positive Impact.  As I read, I realized that Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) definitely  has optimum positive impact. Shortly thereafter, I tweeted that DKG has OPI and to check my next blog. Well, needless to say, the blog has been slow in coming.

Our vision statement, Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide, is more than a statement.  We are impacting education, and so much more, every day. I encourage you to share the many ways we impact the world for both members and non-members. One example is our World Fellowships that are granted to non-member women educators who come to the US or Canada for graduate study. The DKG Educational Foundation provides funds for non-members as well as members to engage in projects and activities around the world as well as participate in professional development opportunities.

There are more benefits of belonging to our organization than this blog can hold. Scholarships, leadership management, professional development, global affiliation, networking, opportunities to publish and serve in a leadership role, make a difference and enjoy genuine spiritual fellowship with 85,000 plus other members, are just a few.

I challenge you to read the DKG NEWS, visit the Society website at www.dkg.org, and attend the International Convention in Indianapolis, July 28-August 1, 2014, to explore the OPI of DKG.

What Follows the Nominations Slate?

 The slate of leaders, selected by the International Nominations Committee, for elected positions of the Society for 2014-2016, and, in some cases beyond,  is posted on the Society website at www.dkg.org.

The next steps are spelled out in the governing documents. International Standing Rule 8.081 requires the Nominations Committee to share its report (the slate) with the members who are in attendance at the convention in Indianapolis, July 28-August 1, 2014. Following the report, the international president shall call for nominations from the floor for each elected position. Any member who is registered and in attendance may make a nomination from the floor subsequent to the report of the Nominations Committee.

Any individual, chapter, or state organization making an early decision to nominate a candidate from the floor may (1) present to the international president by December 1, the name, photograph, and brief summary of the proposed candidate's qualifications for a selected office for publication in the January/ February DKG NEWS and on the Society Web site. The name of a proposed candidate must have previously been submitted to the Nominations Committee and not selected for the current election; (2) place the candidate's name in nomination at the convention when the president calls for nominations from the floor.

Consistent with ISR 8.081,  there shall be no nominations or seconding speeches.

Voting for all international officers, members-at-large, area representatives, and members of elected committees shall be held on the day preceding the last day of the convention between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Voting would occur on Thursday, July 31, 2014.

Each state organization president, or official designee as she may name, shall cast the ballot for the state organization after presenting proper identification. Each state organization president or her official designee shall be entitled to cast one (1) vote for each five (5) active and reserve members, or major fraction thereof,  within the state organization.

On a separate ballot, each voting member of the international Executive Board shall cast one (1) vote for a nominee for each position to be filled on the Board of Trustees of The Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation.

$1,000 for YOU?

     

Time is running out.

The DKG Educational Foundation is celebrating 50 years of giving to educate the world. In recognition of that milestone, 50 (fifty) $1,000 awards will be given to fund projects for the classroom, school or community involving learners in an educational environment. All employed educators are eligible to apply. Midnight on November 15, 2013 is the deadline to have your applications in to the Educational Foundation.

 

     To access the online interactive application click here. Read the instructions, fill out the appropriate page, get a professional recommendation and submit the application for consideration to LCPD@dkg.org . It's as easy as that! Contact Lynette Hancock, the Educational Foundation Assistant, at lynetteh@dkg.org if you have questions.

Where are the Proposed Amendments?

October 1, 2013, was the deadline for the receipt of proposed amendments to the Delta Kappa Gamma Constitution and or International Standing Rules. The Constitution Committee met on October 15-16, 2013, with Dr. Helen Popovich, Michigan, as chair. The committee reviewed the proposals and edited them for correct form before presenting them to the Administrative Board for review.

The Administrative Board meets on  November 7-9, 2013. One item on the agenda is to approve the constitutional amendments to be submitted for vote by the international convention in Indianapolis, July 28- August 1, 2014.

All proposed amendments will be published no later than the March/April issue of the DKG NEWS with the recommendation of the Administrative Board to adopt, to not adopt or no recommendation. (Constitution, Article XVI. Section B.5.)

Keep up with everything that is happening in DKG by visiting the Society website at www.dkg.org, reading the DKG NEWS, checking out our blogs, or contacting us.  We would love to hear from you.

Why Blog?

       Due to a variety of reasons I have not blogged as frequently as I should or would like. Even though I am pleased many individuals read and comment on my blogs, I am rewarded if only one person does. And, often, the blog is an opportunity for me to get something off my mind and on the table.

      Following the Florida (Mu State DKG ) meeting in September,  I received a card signed by many of the members.  One of the members wrote that she reads my blogs. So, Elizabeth, this one is for you! It's short but you are one of the main reasons I blog. I promise to be more productive and provide more incentive for you to read them.
     
      Have a great weekend and continue to read my blogs.

DKG Members on ELLEN Show

On Monday, September 9, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. central time, Shelly McMillan and Amy Simpson, principals from Moore, Oklahoma will appear on the Season 11 Premiere of  the ELLEN Show. Shelly is currently a member of Alpha Chi Chapter and we hope Amy's membership is soon reinstated.

Both were invited to attend the show for a long needed vacation and asked to sit in the audience. Of course they get recognized by host, Ellen DeGeneres, and presented a very significant check to assist in replenishing the supplies that were lost due to the Tornadoes that destroyed their schools.

Thanks to Belinda Clift, Alpha Chi chapter president, for sharing the link below with me. It gives a sneak preview of the two educators on the show.

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Free Registration for 2014 Convention

Strengthening Efforts are Worth Money

We are collecting ideas or ways chapters are being strengthened and steps state organizations have taken  and continue to take to strengthen their chapters.

You can share those wonderful ideas and win a free registration to the 2014 International Convention in Indianapolis, July 28 - August 1, 2014.

Send specific ideas or information about how you have been involved in strengthening your own chapter or, if you are a state organization president, how your state has strengthened its chapters. Your name will be entered in a drawing for one of five free registrations to the International Convention in 2014. Your thoughts are worth money to us!

Send your ideas, suggestions to dianeb@dkg.org  Your name will be entered into a drawing and your registration fee to the next international convention could be pre-paid.