DKG Ribbon Color

Many members will ask "Why is your ribbon black? I thought that the ribbon was suppose to be red!" My response is that the ribbon can be any color. Traditionally, the majority of ribbons are red. Either to symbolize the red roses or the traditional red seen in the shield/graphics of the society. However, DKG does not require a specific color for the ribbon. Ribbons purchased from Epsilon State supporting the Florence Amy Fund are red. Black is another color that I wear and have seen worn by many members of Epsilon and other states along with white. So, in selecting your color of ribbon, know that you have a choice.

Epsilon Fall Tour 2011: Northwest District Meeting

Epsilon State Officers traveled to Mansfield for the Northwest  District this weekend at the First United Methodist Church. Approximately 70 registered for the meeting which consisted of informative and interesting committee reports and officer presentations. Officers agree that the committee presentations have elevated to a higher level with graphics/props/increased enthusiasm about their particular areas. Great job committee members! Presentations consisted of sessions on Google, Mansfield Female College, and the BackAlley Theater.

Deborah Mullinix was recognized as the Rose-in-bloom. Special thanks to Kennie Barkley, Northwest District Director and Mu Chapter for your dedication and enthusiasm as members of DKG. Epsilon State Officers are looking forward to continuing the journey of REACHing all members of our state as we prepare for the NE District Meeting October 29.

Hats and gloves "ON" at Epsilon State Convention

A special component of Epsilon State Convention 2012 is the inclusion of hats and gloves at the Birthday Luncheon on Saturday. Epsilon members attending SER in Louisville this summer shared in the enthusiasm and discovery of the many styles of hats worn. Our state has embraced this concept and I ask that members begin preparing for this special time at the convention. Use your imagination, large, small, short or tall we will definitely see them all! Flowers, netting, feathers and bows will all be welcomed.

Gloves are also a welcome addition. So, pull out those hats and gloves or if you are like me - start checking out websites or borrow from someone else. Somethings the most cherished items are those shared among friends or in this case - Sisters.  Look forward to seeing you (and your hats) at state convention.

MAPP Series 18: CAN with emphasis on "N"

Networking  - Networking is the sharing of information/resources/energies for the benefit of oneself and others

• Attend chapter meetings
• Share D&D Weekly emails with your school personnel
• Share "Red Rose Alerts" with your school personnel
• All educators are interested in legislation that affects education in Louisiana
• Present workshops at the chapter, district, state, regional and international levels - Share resources with fellow educators
• Coordinate a meeting with another chapter in the district. Share resources/talents/locations. Many chapters in rural areas may not have the selection of various sites (Restaurants/Libraries/etc.) in which to meet. EXTEND the hand of sisterhood to other chapters and INCREASE the joy of being a member in DKG.
• Have a meeting and assign members different items of discussion (Red Rose Alerts, D&D Weekly, Donnis' Dialogue, The Deltion, DKG International, etc.)

MAPP Series 17: CAN with emphasis on "A"

Action strategies/activities

1.     Programs and Projects with Purpose: The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International – Program of Work Reunion  (found on www.dkg.org)

2.     50 Uses for a Live Chapter Meeting

3.     Seventy-five Project Pearls

4.   Self-Appraisal Checklist

MAPP Series 16: CAN with emphasis on "C"

Program Committee

·         Develop chapter Program of Work that focuses upon Society Purposes, Mission

·         Plan Program of Work to include projects, activities, and programs related to personal growth, service to others, professional affairs, legislation, research, music.

·         Plan year’s program using adopted international theme found in program manual.

·         Adjust focus to meet local needs, interest.

·         Use various programming techniques to present ideas to stimulate thinking that may develop into action.

·         Encourage maximum member participation by having as many different members as possible take part in programs.

·         Plan for observance of Founders Day, chapter birthday.

·         Prepare, distribute chapter yearbook to members.

·         Provide for use of programming.

·         Provide for use of music as integral part of programming.

·         Use music to enhance appreciation of Society’s goals and to give dignity, beauty to programs.

 

Personal Growth and Services

 ·         Recognize members’ needs, recommend programs, projects to aid individual growth.

·         Develop leadership among members.

·         Encourage participation in study groups concerned with economic, social, political, educational issues.

·         Encourage members to reach beyond themselves, their communities to help create genuine spiritual fellowship among women educators of the world.

·         Provide opportunities for developing better human relationships within community.

·         Encourage members to reach beyond themselves in service to communities.

Professional Affairs 

·         Develop interest, participation in activities designed to improve professional status of women educators.

·         Further a program of selective recruitment of teachers and cooperate with other groups in recruitment and retention of qualified educators.

·         Encourage chapter interest in the improvement of the professional status of women.

Research

·         Encourage research of interest to those responsible for Program of Work as they design chapter programs, create chapter projects.

·         Suggest coordination with other chapters in cooperative research projects related to Society Purposes.

·         Invite persons doing relevant research to discuss findings are chapter meetings.

·         Assess needs within communities represented by members; suggest systematic studies of local problems.

·         Publicize pertinent research in area of program theme, current educational trends and issues.

Epsilon Fall Tour 2011: Southeast District Meeting

Epsilon State Officers enjoyed a wonderful time with members of the Southeast District this weekend as we traveled toWalker Baptist Church. Approximately 75 registered for the meeting which consisted of informative and interesting committee reports and officer presentations. Dr. Mary Manhein of the LSU FACES Lab led members through a presentation which focused thw many fascinating aspects of her job in identifying remains. Dr. Manhein is also an author with fiction and non-fiction works.

Representative Pope was honored to receive the Friends in Education Award of Delta Kappa Gamma. District Director Diane Vickers was recognized as the Rose-in-bloom. Way to go ladies! Beta Tau Chapter received the "Highest Attendance Award". Golden Rose Awards were presented to members age 55 continuing to teach. Rho Chapter received the highest amount of Golden Rose awards. Great job Rho!

Special thanks to Diane- Southeast District Director and Beta Gamma Chapter for your dedication and enthusiasm as members of DKG. Epsilon State Officers are looking forward to continuing the journey of REACHing all members of our state as we prepare for the NW District Meeting October 22.