Surveys and Angels

Just enjoyed a wonderful Texas State Convention and was installed as a member of the State Nominations Committee.
International Representative and President, Dr. Barbara Day, shared her vision and initiatives for the future with those attending in Amarillo. Speaking about our president’s award from UNICEF, our philanthropic efforts, and leadership training efforts, she drew load applause when she shared recent survey results.
Armed with summaries from Tennessee and Texas, she noted both states had the same top seven items of interest in educational importance. It was no surprise that teachers wanted equitable pay and respect from their communities. Results from all the survey compilations will be shared by the Research Committee later this summer.
Dr. Day also shared the legend of the Sewanee, TN, angels. See www.sewanee.edu.

Getting Started

Your notes of congratulation have been encouraging and heartwarming. Thank you! (Photo at left is me in New Orleans.)
We have a busy summer ahead with five regional conferences, full of seminars and workshops to share information. Not all sessions with deal with Society business. Strands of emphasis range from World Issues to Personal Growth. General sessions do not include business meetings and entertainment selections look great. Regional Directors have also found some of the best speakers to inspire, educate, and entertain you. Leadership sessions for incoming state organization presidents, executive secretaries, Program of Work chairmen, membership chairmen, editors and treasurers have been "in the works" for some time. The preparations are expertly done. Delivery promises to be terrific. Wonderful experiences, sights and friendships await you at our regional conferences. Register now! http://www.deltakappagamma.net

Why DKG?

Why DKG and not the Greek letters? This BLOG doesn't have a Greek letter option, so DKG it is. The only place in the Society's Constitution and Standing Rules which mentions this preference is Appendix III, Guidelines for Sale of Items. This means that I'm asking you to understand this use because Symbols or Greek were not options for this site. It is also much easier in email and text messaging... Time for allowing use of either?

Corlea

Come to New Orleans!

It would be wonderful to see many of you at our Regional Conferences! Southeast is only weeks away in fantastic New Orleans! Rebuilt, renewed and ready! New Orleans Riverside Hilton and our Louisiana members are preparing informative workshops, outstanding speakers, and Mardi Gras-like festivities for us. Because the June 27-30 date is such an early SE Regional this year and registration information was delayed for many members, the Administrative Board voted to waive the late registration fee for this event. Join us for this wonderful event in downtown New Orleans, where famous restaurants and the French Quarter welcome visitors with a special Cajun flare. AND- The Chamber of Commerce, Event Planner Associations, and recent conferences/conventions report the city is “just like we remember.” I look forward to meeting you in New Orleans the last week in June !
See what's happening at http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/

Introductions

When the Administrative Board offered me the position as Executive Coordinator, I was very humbled and honored. They are an outstanding group of leaders. To be selected by them is indeed high praise!

My pledge to you: To serve you diligently-- with enthusiasm, with the knowledge of the Society’s collective wisdom, and with my heart.