December 2014

As you enter DKG Society Headquarters in Austin, Texas, you will see a beautiful holiday tree that is decorated with ornaments from our 78 state organizations representing 17 countries. This is one of the beautiful items in the entry that adds an international spirit to our holiday celebrations.

                        Happy Holidays!

December 2014

Let's celebrate!

Congratulations to 37 DKG State Organizations who reported 100% of their chapters and coordinating councils as filing their IRS 990 for the July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 fiscal year.  To see a full list, check out the Society website at www.dkg.org . Great job!!!

December 2014

On December 5, I attended the 50th celebration of Blanton Elementary School.  It is a pre-k through 5th grade school in Austin, Texas.  It was an exciting event attended by parents, teachers, school personnel, students and some DKG members. One DKG member dressed up as Dr. Annie Webb Blanton and shared her story in both English and Spanish.  The school was alive with active students and parents.  Dr. Blanton would have been very proud!

September 2014

You never know when you may meet an early career educator who evidences a potential for distinctive service in the field of education. When my nephew came to visit, we took a tour of the University of Texas football stadium.  It was fabulous! What made it even more enjoyable was a student that was giving part of the tour. Her enthusiasm glowed.  In conversation, I found out that she would be graduating in December with a double major.  She hoped to be teaching soon.  I, of course, spoke to her about Delta Kappa Gamma.  I invited her to check out our website and think about coming to Society Headquarters for a visit. She did.  We had a wonderful visit!  Her hopes and dreams for the future were inspiring.  She plans to empower young girls and hopes to open her own school.  Everything she learned about Delta Kappa Gamma excited her and she felt it would be an honor to be considered for such a wonderful organization.  We will keep in touch!  My message to you today is to  think openly and positively as you meet the future leaders of tomorrow. Your encouragement may help their dreams become a reality.

July 2014

There is much excitement in the air as we complete the final touches for the 2014 DKG International Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.  I hope your bags are packed and you are ready to go!  Make sure to leave a little room in those suitcases for some of the fabulous bargains that you be sure to find in the Marketplace this year.  We have many vendors and exhibitors that will be traveling to Indianapolis for our big event. You will also have an opportunity to meet many authors who will be selling their books.  I'm sure they will even authograph their personal treasures.  The Marketplace will be located in Griffin Hall.  The hours will as follows:

                                                     Tuesday, July 29         11:30 to 6:00
                                                     Wednesday, July 30    10:30 to 1:00 and 3:15 to 6:00
                                                     Thursday, July 31        12:00 to 6:00

                                                             Hope to see you all in Indy!

May 2014

It is never too early to start searching for additional funding for state organization conferences and conventions. Members in Sweden are busy preparing for the 2015 Europe Regional that will be held in Boras.  They received a grant from The Swedbank in Boras to be used for the 2015 Regional Conference.  Pictured above is Monica Tengling, member of the steering committee along with chapter president, Agneta Lundberg.  The person in the middle is the past mayor of Boras, Maj Steen, who is an honorary member of Chi chapter.

Think about companies in your local area who may help to sponsor an upcoming event!

April 2014

Could your chapter or state organization use any extra money? Could you use some extra money for a special chapter project or to help fund a local scholarship? Have you considered being a vendor at the 2014 International Convention this summer?  This is a fun and exciting way to increase non-dues revenue for your chapter or state organization.  There is still time to register.  Just complete the vendor application at https://www.dkg.org/content/2014-convention-vendor-exhibitor-application . Remember how much our members love to shop!!  If you want to check out the vendors/ exhibitors already registered for the Marketplace at the convention go to the Society website at www.dkg.org or check out the list on you DKG APP.

March 2014

As many may not know, our founder, Dr. Annie Webb Blanton in buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Texas.  Burials began in this cemetery in 1839 and it is the oldest of five city owned cemeteries. A non-profit organization called Save Austin's Cemeteries was founded in 2004 to preserve historic cemeteries in Austin through documentation and education, and to promote historical cemeteries of Austin as local and state cultural resources. I had heard recently about an exciting project this organization was spearheading.
After a recent committee meeting, I brought two of our members over to the gravesite of Dr. Blanton.  It was so exciting to see that next to her grave was a stand with a picture of her and a QR code.  When I scanned the QR code her picture came up as well as some history of her accomplishments.  It was very exciting to see that Delta Kappa Gamma was mentioned in the brief story.  It is amazing where technology can take us!!!

February 2014

                                                                    Let's Celebrate!!!!

Congratulations to all the U.S. state organization treasurers for seeing that the IRS Form 990 was filed for the 2012-2013 fiscal year! We have received verification from 100% of our U.S.state organization treasurers  Hats off to the treasurers for staying on top of this legal obiligation for our organization!!!

January 2014

Have you set some 2014 goals for yourself? Will you be successful?  One of the goals that I had set for myself in 2013 was to learn how to do a Prezi.  Do you know what that is?  Many of us have used various types of formats for presentations.  I often use power point when making a presentation.  Well, this is another tool that can be used.  I decided to try it and prepare a Prezi for some of the 2013 regional conferences.  It was called "Let Your DKG Pride Shine Forth In Your Community." This creative tool allowed me to present the material in a vibrant, moving format right from my iPad. The workshops were filled with eager members who had never seen this type of presentation. It was a very exciting and beneficial topic that was enhanced by use of a Prezi.  I encourage you all to try it. Let me know how it goes!