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What a great feeling. My registration for state convention has been mailed. I am on my way to Ruston to visit with my sisters of DKG. Have you sent in your registration? Registration form can be found on our state website.

2014 International Convention - CHANGE

Prepare for Change

 

The 2014 International Convention in Indianapolis will be different. The Constitution and International Standing Rules are subject to amendments by the members in attendance, but there are other changes that you need to know prior to making your travel arrangements. The beginning and ending day, the length of time you are there and the days on which certain activities will occur will be different.

The dates of the convention are July 28-August 1, 2014. That’s five days. The decision was made several biennia ago to schedule the 2014 convention differently than in the past. This decision was made partially due to the scheduling with the hotel, but primarily in order to save our members $40 a night for accommodations. So, there will be changes. And, change can often be painful. Help us by sharing these changes with your members. For example, the International Executive Board meeting will begin on Monday, July 28, with Opening Night that same evening. Traditionally, Tuesday or Wednesday has been opening night. Not so, for Indianapolis. The Executive Board Lunch will be on Friday with the closing banquet that evening, August 1. Members can leave on Saturday, August 2, rather than the traditional departure on Sunday.

More will be shared later. But begin now to alert your members to the changes such as the length, and opening and closing days for the 2014 International Convention.

(President to President Newsletter. December 2012 Issue)

Why not WRITE for the Bulletin!

Have you considered submitting an article to the Bulletin? I have and it is a joy to see your published work. The hours of developing and working on an article coupled with the committee's edits and recommendations are challenging - but rewarding. Check out the upcoming topics, guidelines and requirement for submission at dkg.org. So, sit down and write. You will be surprised at the results.

Chi Chapter attends "Tea Party"

Last evening Peggy King and her husband Ronnie traveled to Morgan City and helped Chi Chapter celebrate Christmas.  Our meeting turned out to be quite grand (and wildly successful).  Chi packed the meeting location with over 75% of the membership in attendance.   There were a couple of impromptu segments and much laughter along the way.  With her characteristic ingenuity, Peggy was not satisfied to only offer brief remarks to the audience.  She presented a complete Christmas “tea party” – a full program where she coaxed the audience into willing participation.  I had to let you know of Peggy’s outstanding performance and kindness at our meeting.  This December meeting will be one remembered for getting everyone’s holidays off to a bright start.  Thank you, Donnis, for approving Peggy’s travel to this chapter meeting.  Peggy was just the “umph” we needed to add to Chi’s “try” in the coming New Year.  Members left the meeting with Peggy’s affirmations ringing in their ears.  See when an Epsilon State representative tells you about the ways your chapter is realizing Dr. Annie’s dream, you know you are doing the right thing.  If Chi did not have the Society vision in sight before last night’s meeting, we certainly do now.  Alecia Rabalais, President

2013 Epsilon State Convention Society Representative - Dr. Hanna Fowler

Epsilon is proud to have Dr. Hanna Fowler serve as the 2013 Convention Society Representative. Dr. Fowler is an extraordinary individual as evidenced in her accomplishments in the Society, her community and life events.

Chapter-Initiated into Alpha Theta Chapter in 1985; served as chapter president of two chapters; currently chapter president of Gamma Omega Chapter; charter member of two chapters, Gamma Tau and Gamma Omega; served in other chapter offices and chaired many chapter committees.

State- Psi State Organization Executive Secretary (2007-2012); past Psi State President (2005-2007); served as First Vice President (2003-2005); District IV Director (1993-1995); recipient of 2009 Psi State Achievement Award; chaired and served on several state committees; participated in Leadership Seminars I (1990) and II (1992); presented at several Leadership Seminar I and II; attended all state conventions since 1987 with the exception of one.

 International and SE Region-Southeast Regional Director (2012-2014); International Membership chair (2010-2012); member of the International Membership committee (2008-2010); member of the World Fellowships committee (2007-2008); led the pre-conference training for 2009-2011 SE State Organization Membership Chairs; served as a member of the SE Region Task Force to Study the International Committee Structure (2007-2010); chaired the Rules Committee at the 2008 International Convention; served as a member of the Committee on Teaching About the United Nations (CTAUN) Atlanta Steering committee (2008-2011); conducted workshops at International Conventions and SE Regional Conferences since 2005. Attended International Conventions and SER Conferences since 1992 and 2 European Regional Conferences.

EDUCATION: Doctorate in Education Leadership; Specialist and Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Specialist and Master of Education in Early Childhood; Bachelor of Science (Art Education).

EMPLOYMENT: GA Department of Education, Division of  Needs Improvement (2004-2011); School Improvement Consultant (2008); Retired from McDuffie County Schools (2004); served as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, Title I resource teacher, assistant principal, and principal (1974-2004).

FAMILY: Married for 34 years to “My Knight in Shining Armor”, Sammy Fowler; 3 fabulous children; 4 wonderful grandchildren; 4 grand dogs; and my crazy; black cat named Res-Q.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Under my leadership as principal: the school received the GA School of Excellence in 2000, the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2001, received the International Reading Association Exemplary Reading Award 2003, 9 teachers recognized as National Board Certified.

OTHER: Member of Thomson First Baptist Church; member of Thomson-McDuffie County Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy; and member of the John Franklin Wren Chapter NSDAR. Likes to shop, fluff the house, and play with Res-Q (my black cat). Loves God, family, country, and DKG! 

Scholarship inspires memory project

The quilt was inspired by our Summer pilgrimage to Florence, Assisi, and Rome. We call it Cathedral Window and included in it some of the religious emblems we saw at the various holy sites we visited as well as the panels naming the fruits of the Spirit. We designed it together, then she did the sewing while I did the crochet work.  Scholarship recipients Terri Meaney and Kathleen DeRouche

South District Meeting Harvey

Approximately 72 members registered for the South District Meeting today at the Four Columns in Harvey. Members enjoyed the day of informative presentations and connecting with members from other chapters.

Authors Constance Adler (My Bayou) and Stacey Schouest (The Very 1st Christmas Tree) were present at the meeting to sign copies of their works. Special thanks to Alpha Delta Chapter and their president Ruth Autin for a great job. Many thanks to Sheri Richardson for a wonderful job as South District Director.