The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

⧫Honoring Key Women Educators⧫

Vol. 21, No. 1, Fall 2018

Members at International Convention impact the future of DKG

Front row: Dorris Brant (Beta Psi), Maybelle Circle (Alpha Delta), Kathy Chamberland (Alpha Tau), Alicia Rues (Gamma Kappa), Janice Ostrom (Gamma Epsilon); Middle row: Charis Sawyer (Beta Nu), Georgia Klein (Alpha Upsilon), Judy Schwanz (Alpha Xi), Susan Perkins (Beta Rho); Back row: Marian Kaplan (Alpha Upsilon), Shirley Erickson (Beta Nu), Tonia Hunter (Alpha Xi), Cynda Carr (Gamma Iota), Nancy Hall (Beta Eta), Kathryn Hatfield (Alpha Delta); Not pictured: Mary Olson (Alpha Omega)

International President Carolyn Pittman,

Texas State Organization members, and the JW

Marriott staff hosted 2,000 DKG members and

guests at the 2018 International Convention in

Austin, Texas. Carolyn Pittman’s biennial theme,

“Leading Women Educators Impacting Education

Worldwide,” provided a focus for the convention

agenda.

Sixteen Kansas “sunflowers” knew they

would enjoy the activities inherent in an

International Convention. This one offered:

Developing old and new friendships

Attending general meetings

Making an impact on the future of the Society

by casting votes on over 120 amendments to

governing documents

Being inspired by esteemed speakers

Honoring departed sisters at the Celebration of

Life

SEE IMPACTING DKG, P. 2

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IMPACTING DKG

Touring International

headquarters

Experiencing Texas Night

Gaining knowledge at numer-

ous breakout sessions and “Ten-

minute Takeaways”

Enjoying meal events

Shopping, especially at the

DKG Marketplace

Contributing to Society funds

Investigating the local Austin

culture

Attending the Global Aware-

ness Forum

Supporting the U. S. Forum

Celebrating the election of our

2018-2020 international

officers, including:

President: Cathy Daugherty, VA

1st V.P.: Betsy Sadowski, TN

2nd V.P.: Dr. Lace Brogden,

Ontario

SW Regional Director: Marilyn

Gregory, TX

The apprehension some

members felt at the thought of

voting on the multitude of pro-

posed amendments was real.

‘Are we going to have to come

back after the banquet to finish

voting?’ Not with Carolyn

Pittman as our president! Not

with remote voting devices,

which provided immediate

percentages for passage or

defeat of proposals!

In addition to the highlight

of impacting the future of the

Society with consideration of

the amendments, two keynote

speakers, Benjamin Zander and

Nadia Lopez, spoke more than

inspirational words. They

challenged members to affect

change.

Benjamin Zander conducts

the Boston Philharmonic

Orchestra and Boston Philhar-

monic Youth Orchestra. He

authored two books: The Art of

Possibility and Possibility:

Transforming Our Relationship

with Ourselves, Each Other,

and the World.

Some of Zander’s thought-

provoking questions and

comments:

“Why do people sit in the

back of the room? . . . Will you

choose the front or hide in the

back?”

“Everytime you open your

mouth, it’s an option into

leadership.”

“There is no problem that

cannot be solved if you create a

new framework.”

“Give kids something

important to do, and they’ll

come through.”

“Who am I being that my

children’s eyes are not shining?”

“Made a mistake? How

fascinating!!!!”

Nadia Lopez changes many

lives and hearts as the founder

and principal of Mott Hall

Bridges Academy in Browns-

ville, Brooklyn. Her book, The

Bridge to Brilliance: How One

Principal in a Tough Communi-

ty Is Inspiring the World, shares

her quest to make a difference.

The neighborhood had given up

on its children, but she couldn’t.

In 2010, she opened a

STEM-focused school. The area

had the highest crime rate in

New York City. She walked

through housing projects look-

ing for her future scholars.

SEE NADIA LOPEZ, P. 3

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Kansas members wore their sunflowers proudly during the international convention. They represented Kansas well as they served in various capacities.

Kathy Chamberland, president

Attended Executive Board

meetings and cast votes on

behalf of Kansas for the new

officers

Maybelle Circle, Executive Secretary

Attended Executive Board

events as requested

Georgia Klein —Completed her six-year

term on the Educational Foun-

dation Board of Trustees

—Co-presented the Founda-

tion’s breakout session,

“Impacting Education World-

wide with DKGEF!”

—Involved with the Founda-

tion’s fundraiser event

Tonia Hunter —Rehearsed with the Interna-

tional Chorus

—Performed with the chorus

at the Celebration Banquet

Kathryn Hatfield Served as a Floor Page

Susan Perkins —Chaired the Convention

Rules committee and gave its

report to the membership

—Served as a Floor Page

—Presented a breakout

session, “Put Your Own

Oxygen Mask on First”

—Co-presented “Be Awesome

on Paper” with Golden Gift

Fund committee members

Members

proudly

represent

Kansas

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Convention 2018 in Austin, Texas, is now in the

books. Old friendships were renewed, new friend-

ships were forged, and society business was

accomplished. And, goodness, was there ever a ton

of society business! Several of us are trying to

compile all that business into a nice neat package

for you to digest. More on that elsewhere.

One of the most interesting discussions took

place over the actual name of the society. There

were amendments and amendments on amend-

ments, but the final decision was that we are still

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International,

also known as DKG.

It is always so fascinating to hear opinions and

thoughts from our sisters and colleagues from our

chapters around the world. Case in point, one

proposed amendment for our name change did not

translate well in Latin America. It made me more

conscious of how we need to respect our sisters

worldwide.

Seeing our society conduct business at this

level makes me want to keep encouraging all of

you to engage in levels of our society beyond your

chapter level. Yes, local chapters are the backbone

of our society, but the state and international levels

are where we grow our roots and wings!

Incoming chapter officers, I wish you produc-

tive and vibrant bienniums. I hope you were able to

attend Leadership Training in Salina. Remember,

you have members at the state level who are ready,

willing and able to help you at any time you need

us. Call, text, or email us. That’s why we’re here.

Sing your song loud and clear. Our students

and colleagues need to hear you!

With a song in my heart!

Kathy

Notes from Kathy

Kathy Chamberland

Phi State President

(Alpha Tau)

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NADIA LOPEZ

The rest is history but also a

beginning for her scholars.

Ms. Lopez inspired mem-

bers with these thoughts:

“Teachers make scholars

feel they count.”

“Scholars have a voice.”

“We liberate children

through education.”

“All of us are accountable to

children.”

Her words to a misbehaving

scholar: “I can’t sacrifice other

children because you don’t have control.” “Be the bridge.” “Mentor others.” “You have been called to do an exceptional job with excep-tional children.” “Remain passionate.” “Invest in you.” “Remember your purpose.” “You are everything this world needs. You are phenomenal. You are brilliant.” “There is no way I can fail. I’m just getting started!”

Share your talent!

Share a project!

Submit your proposal

for a convention

workshop to Kathy

Chamberland,

president, by

November 1, 2018. (Find form at

phistate.weebly.com)

Be progressive. Keep

up with the moving

world while not dis-

carding what in the old

has value. But, don’t

cling to the old when its

worth has passed.

Don’t be a person so set

in your views that noth-

ing can change you.

—Annie Webb Blanton

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We came! We voted! Here’s what we did!

Members present at the final General Meeting at

the 2018 International Convention in Austin re-

moved their remote voting devices (a/k/a “clickers”)

for one last time. They smiled. Some hugged. All

breathed a sigh of relief and experienced a “We did

it!” feeling. With only a two-hour extension of the

schedule, the 1600-1700 members had voted on

approximately 120 proposed amendments to the

International Constitution and Standing Rules.

Members may download a ten-page compilation

of the voting results on the International website

(www.dkg.org). Results of particular importance to

our state, chapters and members follow:

Identity and Membership ⚫Our name remains the same: The Delta Kappa

Gamma Society International.

⚫State names will no longer be Greek names. We

will be known as the Kansas State Organization.

⚫Membership will be by invitation. A proposal to

allow membership applications was defeated.

⚫“Inducted” replaces “initiated” for new members.

⚫Inductees become a member when their dues are

paid.

⚫Collegiate membership is a new option for mem-

bership. Collegiate members will be within the last

two years of their undergraduate education degree or

have graduate standing with intent to continue in

education. International dues will be $20; active

member dues ($40) will be assessed when they

become a paid educator. Collegiate members may

be appointed as parliamentarians but may not hold

elective offices.

⚫Chapters determine the method of voting for new

members, as established by each chapter’s rules.

⚫Beginning in 2019, the membership year will be

July 1-June 30. A member will pay annual dues and

fees no later than June 30 for the following fiscal

year.

—For membership or reinstatement commencing

between July 1 and December 31, the member shall

pay induction fee (new member only), dues, and

scholarship fee for the current year.

—For membership commencing on or after

January 1, the member shall pay one-half the

international membership dues. Chapter and state

organization dues may be pro-rated as the chapter/

state organization determines.

—Immediately thereafter, the state organization and

international portions of the dues and fees shall be

sent to the state organization treasurer.

—The international portion of the dues and fees

shall be sent between July 1 and September 30.

—A member who fails to complete payment of

international dues shall be dropped as of October 1.

Scholarship Fund ⚫The scholarship fee paid by a member shall be

divided as follows:

(1) One-hundred percent (100%) to the state organi-

zation fund if the chapter does not maintain a

chapter scholarship fund or twenty percent (20%)

to the state organization fund if the chapter does

maintain a chapter scholarship fund

(2) Eighty percent (80%) will be retained by the

chapter having a chapter scholarship fund.

(Should not be confused with chapter

grant-in-aid funds.)

Format for chapter meetings ⚫All members being notified, chapter meetings may

be face-to-face, through electronic communications,

or through a combination of the two, as long as

members present may simultaneously hear one

another and participate during the meeting

Voting for International Administrative Board members

⚫Voting will take place at international convention

by state organization presidents/designees in lieu of

proposed electronic voting by all members.

New names for International Committees ⚫New committee names: Communication and

Marketing; Educators Book Award; Holden Fund

Amending the International Constitution ⚫Proposals for amending the Constitution may be

considered every two (2) years (instead of every four

years).

SEE AMENDMENTS, P. 11

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Smiles from International Convention

Susan Perkins handled duties as a Floor Page during general meetings. Janice Ostrom signs the guest book at International’s headquarters. Janice Ostrom, Charis Sawyer, Shirley Erickson, Alicia Rues and Kathy Chamberland pose during a break at a general meeting. Charis Sawyer, president of Beta Nu, uses a remote voting device to cast her vote. Janice Ostrom, Susan Perkins, Georgia Klein and Cynda Carr congratulate International President Carolyn Pittman (center) for her successful 2016-2018 biennium. Georgia Klein, Nancy Hall Tonia Hunter and Judy Schwanz relax at the informal gathering for Kansas members.

Mary Olson and Evelyn Lugo, president of Puerto Rico State Organization, portray Angelina

Eberly, “The Woman Who Saved Austin.” (Photo courtesy of Rosa Hernandez)

Kathryn Hatfield serves as a Floor Page.

Greetings from western

Kansas to all of my Phi State

Sisters! I hope your school year

is off to a great start. If you are

no longer in the classroom, I

hope you are reading books,

volunteering, traveling, and, in

general, enjoying retirement. As

summer finishes and fall begins,

I am reflecting on my busy sum-

mer and wanted to share my

experience with all of you! This

past July was a busy month for

me. My son had swimming

lessons, my in-laws visited, and

I attended the Dole Institute of

Politics Conference on the 2018

Elections and Civic Engage-

ment. The highlight of my

month and summer, really, was

attending the Golden Gift

Leadership Seminar in Austin,

Texas. Over the course of two

weeks, I attended classes led by

professors who are leaders in

their fields, visited some of the

important sites in Austin, visited

Fredericksburg, and made

friendships with fellow sisters

that will last a lifetime.

Among the classes I attend-

ed were classes on identifying

my strengths and weaknesses as

a leader. I also spent time identi-

fying traits of my personality

that also shape me as a leader

and a participant. Through both

of these sessions, I felt confident

that being a leader in this organ-

ization was something I could

do just by working on certain

skills to help me feel more con-

fident. Two other classes that

were most helpful were story-

telling and public speaking.

Both gave me practical ideas to

help me become a better speaker

and aided me in crafting a

message.

Of course, the History

teacher in me couldn’t help but

feel the optional excursions

were vitally important. We

visited President Johnson’s

ranch in Fredericksburg. I

toured the National Museum of

the Pacific War, went to Presi-

dent Johnson’s museum and

library, and toured Austin. Of

course, as a DKG member,

visiting headquarters was

amazing. We met with Carolyn

Pittman and had a chat about our

concerns and ideas for DKG.

Overall, this was a most

amazing experience. I highly

recommend it for any member

who desires to become a

stronger leader, in general,

and within our organization.

Best wishes to all of you on

a great year in DKG, and I look

forward to seeing many of you

at state convention!

Sarah M. Hoff

Theta Chapter President

2018 Golden Gift Class

“Sisters of Synergy”

Sarah Hoff sings praises for Leadership

Management Seminar experience

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Sarah meets Carolyn Pittman, 2016-2018 international

president

Sarah and Susan Perkins, member of Golden Gift Fund

Committee, pay tribute to Dr. Annie Webb Blanton

State Representative assignments made

Each DKG chapter in Kansas has been assigned a State Representa-tive for 2018-2020. Representatives act as liaisons between the state and our chapters to improve communication and provide contacts for chapters to receive information and have questions or concerns addressed. Each Representative meets with her chapter at least once during the biennium, per expectations of the chapter. Reports are sub-mitted following each visit. Let us “sing a new song” toward strengthening our chapters and membership in Kansas by embracing the State Representative program. (Forms and assignments may be found on the state website’s “Resources” link at phistate.weebly.com.)

Members of 24 chapters

out of 31 chapters (77%) devoted

Saturday, August 11, to attend

leadership training at the Hilton

Garden Inn in Salina. Training

began at 9:00 a.m. for chapter

presidents, Educational Excel-

lence chairs/vice presidents,

recording secretaries, treasurers

and membership chairs.

State leaders participated in

the training: Kathy Chamber-

land, president; Alicia Rues,

vice president/EEC chair; Holly

Lueth, recording secretary;

Janice Ostrom, treasurer;

Maybelle Circle, executive

secretary; Cynda Carr, editor;

Julie Dauber, parliamentarian;

Susan Graham, membership

chair; Kathryn Hatfield, interim

webmaster; Marie Hieger, nomi-

nations chair; and Susan

Perkins, social media chair.

Omicron and Gamma Epsilon

chapters deserve special recogni-

tion for being the only chapters

with all five officers and mem-

bership representative in attend-

ance. Congratulations! Two

chapters had four representatives

present: Alpha Zeta and Beta

Delta. Four chapters registered

three leaders: Kappa, Alpha

Delta, Beta Omega and Gamma

Kappa. Congratulations to these

chapters!

The state organization

reimbursed chapters 15 cents per mile for travel. Chapters are

encouraged to consider reimbur-

sing their members for other

expenses.

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Chapter leaders attend leadership training in Salina

Alicia Rues presents

Betsy Zadoronsky (Alpha

Tau) her winning

door prizes

Spread the news! We have money to share!

DR. ANNABETH HIND (Nu)

Scholarship Committee chair

Committee members: Sandy Daugherty (Beta

Delta), Esther Cromwell (Beta Omega), Kathy

Chamberland, president— ex officio

Do you have a chapter member pursuing a

graduate degree? Do you have chapter members

who have never attended a state convention or

international conference/convention? Do you have

a creative member who is innovative in her class-

room? Do you have chapter members who love to

learn as a Road Scholar? Our Kansas State Organ-

ization would love to share money for their learn-

ing opportunities!! Applications are available on

the state website (phistate.weebly.com).

Postmark by January 1, 2019

Post-Doctoral Study ($3,000)

Doctoral degree ($3,750) Specialist degree ($2,250) Master’s degree ($1,500)

Due February 1, 2019

First Time Convention/Conference Award (Three for $200; must be a member for at least one year before applying) Innovation in the Classroom Award (Three for $300)

Due February 15, May 15, August 15 or November 15

Helen D. Bobbitt Hostelship Award/Road

Scholar (Eight for $300)

Reviewed on first-come, first-served basis: Professional Enrichment Award (Five for $300)

Continuing Education Award (Five for $300)

National Board Certification (Two for $1,000);

NBC renewal (Two for $500)

We welcome and honor

our new member (Membership changes 5-24-18 through 8-1-18)

Beta Nu Jayne Dey, Lenexa

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DO YOU KNOW . . .?

Mail to DKG Int’l should be sent to the

street address and not to the P.O. box.

Please use: 416 W. 12th St.

Austin, TX 78701

Membership Initiative In Memoriam

Our beloved sisters honor us with their legacy

of memories, love, friendship and leadership.

Romona Adams Beta Sigma, Hugoton

April 17, 2018

Nancy Ayers Alpha Psi, Mulvane

May 23, 2018

Carol Chatelain Alpha Upsilon, Prairie Village

June 9, 2018

Erma Lee Nuss Gamma Epsilon, Topeka

July 3, 2018

Sally Cauble (Beta Eta—Dodge City)

serves as District 5 representative on the

Kansas State Board of Education. She began

her first term on the Board in 2007.

In addition to serving as our state presi-

dent, Kathy Chamberland (Alpha Tau—

Sedan) continues to serve on the USD 286

Board of Education.

As the elected District 6 Kansas State

Board of Education member, Gamma

Epsilon president Deena Horst (Salina) was

elected to serve as Assistant Legislative

Coordinator, District Representative for

Coalition of Innovative Schools, and Board

of Directors for Kansas State High School

Athletic Association.

Susan Perkins (Beta Rho—Wichita)

served on the leadership team of Sedgwick

County’s Relay for Life as Bring the Fun/

Entertainment Lead.

Priscilla Taggart (Gamma Theta —

Wichita), president of Kansas Association of

Retired School Personnel, presided at its state

convention in June. Sandy Daugherty (Beta

Delta—Russell) served on the State Conven-

tion committee and Chris Hutton (Upsilon—

Arkansas City) was recognized as District 5

Director.

Honoring

our

members

SUSAN GRAHAM (Alpha Theta)

Membership chair

School bells will be ringing soon, and I am

sure that plans are being made for the first DKG

chapter meeting of the year. We, the Kansas

Membership committee, urge all members and

chapters to make a renewed and energetic effort to

“re”-member your chapters and make membership

meaningful for all members. Build a connection

with “in-service” teachers by mentoring them or

helping them in their classrooms. Plan meaning-

ful meetings. Be concise and to the point with

your business meetings but also take time to

“have fun” and to have “informational” meetings

as well. Be aware of the climate and structure of

your meetings. Have you considered having dif-

ferent meeting locations and times to accommo-

date those members who have conflicts with the

“traditional” locations and times? Involve your

members in meaningful projects. Ask those new

members what they would consider an important

and relevant project and then get everyone who

can participate involved.

Use the membership resources available. It is

easy to find them on the DKG website:

www.dkg.org>Tools> Chapter Tools. In order for

membership in Kansas to “grow,” chapters need to

“re-member” themselves by inducting (a

“vocabulary” change made at convention) new

members. Use the orientation resources, especially

the “Pride in the Big Picture” information and the

“A Journey for Life” brochure. Another way to

“grow” your chapter is to reach out to members

who have dropped their membership; there is no

fee for reinstating members. It never hurts to ask.

We don’t have all the details yet, but there will be

a new category of membership—“collegiate mem-

bership.” Another change was made regarding the

definition of an active member—“…a woman who

is or has been employed as a professional educator

at the time of her election.” You might also con-

sider working with the treasurer to find a way to

make payment of dues less of a burden for your

members.

As this new biennium begins, keep “singing”

the DKG membership song, but let’s learn some

“new verses” as we work together to revitalize the

DKG membership in Kansas. Refer to the

Membership Page in the Leadership Manual for

complete and updated information. And, as always, contact us if you have questions.

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Are You Still Singing the Membership Melody?

JUDY BRANDEN (Beta)

Achievement Award chair

Committee members: Kim Oatney (State), Pat

Lisowski (Nu), Corina Ouellette (Beta Omega),

Kathy Chamberland, president—ex officio

All Kansas members have an opportunity to

“Sing a Song of Celebration” and nominate a

member for the 2019 Achievement Award. There

are many women from across the state who have

been active at all levels of our Society and who

would be very strong candidates for this award.

Do you know a member who meets the criteria?

⚫ Ten or more years of membership

⚫ Six years of active participation in our state

organization

⚫ Outstanding contributions to our state

Honor her by submitting the Achievement

Award nomination form from the Phi State

website by February 1, 2019.

Sing a Song of Celebration! Nominate a member

for the Achievement Award

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Do you have a voice in nominating and

recommending Kansas leaders

for 2019-2021? Yes! Yes! Yes!

Leaders needed:

❖ President

❖ Vice President

❖ Recording Secretary

❖ Nominations Committee (5 members)

(See Nominations Recommendation Form on the Resources link on the state website:

phistate.weebly.com)

Other leaders needed:

❖ Chairmen and committee members

(See Recommendation Form for Appointed Positions

on the Resources link on the state website: phistate.weebly.com)

Nominations/Recommendations are due November 1 to Marie Hieger

(mjhieger@rsplaza.com)

TINA BREWER (Alpha Sigma)

Rules chair

Committee members: Julie Dauber (Beta Delta),

parliamentarian; Kathy Chamberland, state

president (officio)

In the past, Chapter Rules needed to be up-

dated every four years. However, due to important

amendments passed at the 2018 International

Convention in Austin this summer, we suggest all

chapters will need to update their Chapter Rules

this biennium and send to the state Rules chair.

(The amendments to the International Constitution

and Standing Rules may be found on the website

www.dkg.org.) Members/officers/State Repre-

sentatives who attended the convention will

provide assistance to chapters.

Kansas State Organization will also be up-

dating our current Bylaws and Standing Rules. If

you would like to propose an amendment, please

compete the form that is available on our website:

http//phistate.weebly.com/resources. Proposed

amendments are due by November 1 so they can

be printed in the Winter Sunflower.

After all of the International and state govern-

ing documents are finalized, chapter presidents

should complete their inventory of chapter

materials. They should include:

• International Constitution and Standing

Rules (will be updated soon to reflect the

changes made this summer)

• Go-To-Guide for Chapter Members

(This Handbook will also be updated.)

• State Bylaws and Standing Rules

(available on the Resource link at

phistate.weebly.com)

• Updated Chapter Rules

Thank you, in advance, for all of your hard

work and dedication to education and DKG.

Nominate! Nominate!

Nominate!

Amendments, Revisions

needed at state, chapter levels

If you like to attend DKG events, write and take pictures – you could be the

next Kansas Editor! Stipend and perks included, with on-the-job-training for the successful candidate.

For further information, contact:

Susan Sutton Personnel Committee Chair

1408 E. 11th

St., Concordia KS 66901-5502

babyitch@nckcn.com

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Educational Excellence: Join Us in Singing to

Empower, Engage and Create

ALICIA RUES (Gamma Kappa)

Vice-President/Educational Excellence Chair

(EEC)

Committee members: Kate Perkins (Alpha Tau),

Jennifer Stanfield (Beta), Lori Branine (Alpha

Psi), and Kathy Chamberland, state president

It feels most appropriate to be singing that

song, “The Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer,” but

maybe we should add hot and dry! Whatever it

calls for, I know that your chapters have been

diligently working to empower, engage, and create

chapter programs that address the professional and

personal growth of women educators.

Thank you for your commitment, valuable

time, and teamwork to see that your chapters will

experience a wide variety of relevant and

thought-provoking programs!

Sing a Song of Organized, Appropriate Communication

KATHRYN HATFIELD

(Alpha Delta)

Communications Chair

Committee members: Susan

Perkins (Beta Rho), Cynda

Carr (Gamma Iota), Maybelle

Circle (Alpha Delta), Kathy

Chamberland, state president

Communication is a multi-

faceted subject with numerous

areas and skills. It is commonly

described as the transmission of

a message or information by

speaking or writing. Whether

we speak or write, our thoughts

need to be well-organized and

presented in a manner that is

appropriate for our audiences.

Even in this era of nearly instant

messaging, when we can and

should reply almost immediate-

ly, the old-school idea of brevity

is applicable: “When in

doubt . . . leave it out.”

DKG communicates with us

through its publications and

presence on the Internet. Take

time to visit the KS website at

http://phistate.weebly.com and/

or the International site at

www.dkg.org to locate valuable

information.

A new addition to the Inter-

national website was announced

in a recent copy of the society’s

President’s Page: “the Society,

like the earth, is indeed at a

critical stage. Thus, in an effort

to sustain both the planet and

the future of the Society, the

decision was made by the

Administrative Board to elimi-

nate print versions of the DKG

News and provide all issues of

this publication online only.

Members can access the DKG

News (beginning with the Sept-

Oct 2018 issue at www.dkg.org

by signing in with the member

ID# as username and default

password.”

If your chapter president

does not have the password,

please contact me at

kathrynh@bluevalley.net.

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AMENDMENTS

New allocation for $10.00 induction fee The induction fee shall be allocated:

Chapter..................................................U.S. $7.50

State Organization.................................U.S. $2.50

International scholarship awards

Applicants pursuing doctoral studies need a

minimum of three years as an active member.

Those pursuing other graduate studies require at

least one year of active status before application is

made.

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Phi State Organization, Kansas, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Circulation Chairman

Marie Hieger

600 East Elm, #106

Salina, Kansas 67401

NON-PROFIT

ORGANIZATION

PERMIT NO. 122

U. S. POSTAGE

PAID

October 17, 2018 Phi State’s 82nd birthday

October 31, 2018 Dues due to chapter treasurer

November 1, 2018 ⚫Nominations for 2019-2021 state

officers and Nominations Committee

Members, and Recommendation Form Appointed Positions due to

Marie Hieger

⚫Bylaws & Standing Rules proposed

amendments due to Tina Brewer

⚫State convention workshop proposals due to President Kathy Chamberland

November 10, 2018 Dues due to Janice Ostrom, treasurer

November 15, 2018 ⚫Hostelship applications due to Dr.

Annabeth Hind (Jan.-March Elder-

hostels/Road Scholars)

⚫IRS electronic Form 990-N due to IRS December 1, 2018 ⚫Copy of chapter yearbook (print or

digital) due to Alicia Rues

January 1, 2019 Postmark deadline for scholarship

applications to Dr. Annabeth Hind

March 29-31, 2019 State convention, Wichita Marriott

Kansas

Sunflower

ed Printing, Salina, Kansas

DKG promotes

professional and

personal growth of

members and excellence

in education.