October 2012

Hats off to women leaders!  We impact many lives and it is often good to remind each other of this fact.  This month I attended The Texas Conference for Women.  I was joined by my colleagues Corlea, Linda, Nita and Beverly, our DKG 2012-2014 International President. The theme of the event was Imagine.  Women were motivated to dream the possibilities, achieve the reality and make a difference.  Texas First Lady Anita Perry welcomed thousands of women representing all generations and careers to the Austin Convention Center for a day full of  inspirational keynote speakers and dynamic breakout sessions. Keynote speakers included Charlotte Beers who was named "The Most Powerful Woman in Advertising" and Cathie Black, a well-known media executive, named to Fortune magazine and Forbes as one of the "Most Powerful Women in Business". The day was energizing and thought provoking! 

September 2012

Final preparations are being made for the Austin CTAUN Conference which will be held at the Joe C. Thompson Center at The University of Texas at Austin on Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 9 to 4. The conference titled Promoting Tolerance: Solutions for Change is a conference for educators, students and concerned citizens.  It will include keynotes, panelists, breakouts and an info fair addressing local and global social, educational and legal trends and solutions.



 This is a wonderful opportunity for various organizations to work together to promote a common interest. The Austin Steering Committee includes representative from the following organizations:

Committee on Teaching About the United Nations

 

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

 

GlobalAustin

 

College of Liberal Arts

College  of Education

The Unversity of Texas at Austin

 

America Association of University Women

 

Austin Independent School District

 

Central Texas Model United Nations

The University of Texas

 

Hemispheres

 

Noethwest Austin Rotary Club

 

United Nations Association Austin

 

Registration is only $50 and includes a box lunch. 

Student registration is $25 and includes a box lunch.

(Additional fee of $10 and no box lunch for registration after September 10)

Six continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours available.

For registration and information visit www.teachun.org



August 2012

The International Convention in New York City was very exciting as over 2,000 gathered at the Sheraton on 7th Ave. for inovating speakers, shopping, dynamic breakout sessions, shopping, broadway shows, shopping, inspirational general sessions, shopping and  a wonderful Marketplace!  Plans are already in motion for the Regional Conferences next summer which will be in Cheyenne, WY; Orlando, FL; Branson, MO; Portland, OR and Amsterdam in The Netherlands.  Start planning!  Think ahead also to the 2014 International Convention at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.

July 2012

 
The Iowa State Organization Convention held in Council Bluffs was a huge success!  Energetic leadership training for new chapter officers, great speakers, and wonderful breakout sessions allowed for much personal and professional growth.  There are so many great happenings in Iowa.  The excitement is contagious!


While in Iowa, I visited Sioux City and learned much about the area.  It was fascinating and is a place you should visit.  It will surprise you!

     

June 2012

Thanks to the Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation, I was a recipient of a Lucile Cornetet Professional Development Award.  This enabled me to attend the Flawless Business Operations seminar that was held in Washington, D.C.  This course was designed to help me:

• Address HR components critical to a successful and diverse work environment;
• Discuss the impact of ROI planning objectives, measurement tools and reports;
• Administer the event budget within the context of the overall association;
• Examine criteria for internal and external partnerships;
• Prepare for crisis, disasters, and emergencies that may occur at our meetings;
• Analyze legal and liability issues and likely implications.

This was the third course I have taken in a series of four for The Business of Meetings Certificate Program. Many thanks to the Board of Trustees for the Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation for making this possible.  I encourage you all to check out the wonderful work of the foundation by going directly to their website at www.dkgef.org . Perhaps you will consider applying for an award!

May 2012

I had the honor of attending the Indiana State Organization Conference.  It was a wonderful and exciting conference.  The members in Indiana are fabulous and they are anxiously awaiting our arrival!  They will be hosting the 2014 International Convention in Indianapolis. During my visit to Indiana, I had the opportunity to visit the J.W. Marriott, the site of the 2014 Internatioanl Convention.  This is a brand new, gorgeous hotel in an ideal location, convenient to many places in downtown Indianapolis. The staff is anxiously awaiting our arrival.  While there, we had an opportunity to tour this wonderful, modern facility. Think of yourself relaxing in this comforting environment, enjoying the wonderful fellowship of Delta Kappa Gamma members, actively participating in professionl breakout sessions, listening to wonderful speakers, making decisions that will impact the future of the Society and maybe even doing a bit of touring around the area. It is never too early to start planning and saving for this event. Mark your calendar for July 28-August 1, 2014.

April 2012

The American Society of Association Executives held their Great Ideas Conference in Colorado Springs.  Corlea, Linda, Nita and I came away ignited after attending this energizing event. This educational opportunity included more than 80 exceptional learning opportunities and two powerful general sessions featuring John Kao and Carmine Gallo. We, the DKG adminsitrative staff, connected at breakfast with Carmine Gallo.  Carmine is a former CNN business anchor and writes Your Communications Coach for Forbes.com. He is the author of The Inovation Secrets of Steve Jobs and the newly released, The Power of Foursquare. His keynote address entitled Standing Out in the Markeplace: Inspiring Lessons From Apple, Foursquare, and Other Creative Brands motivated his audience to unlock their creative potential and foster an environment that encourages innovation. Do we do this in our families? Do we do this with our friends? Do we do this in our classrooms?  How about with our co-workers? Take time to reflect over this thought.  Think of the endless possibilities and creative potential.