Convention registration rises!

Epsilon Convention 2013 is quicly approaching and registrations are continuing to come in as DKG members prepare to travel to Ruston for our annual meeting. At this time, 228 have registered. If you have not mailed your registration, please do so. I hope to see you all in Ruston.

Emergency Fund - BAG for SER Conference in Orlando

           B.A.G.-“Bring a Gift” for the Emergency Fund

The DKG International Emergency Fund Helps ease the loss and hurt of our members in times of a natural disaster.

We want to keep that fund filled and ready!

You can help by “Bringing a Gift” to Orlando. Contributions for the Emergency Fund will be collected at the Celebration Luncheon at the Southeast Regional Conference.  Not all members are able to attend this conference but would like to participate and this way every member can play a part in this effort.

Here is the Challenge for the SE Region States:

·        Chapter presidents will bring a gift bag to the next meeting and pass it around so members can contribute any change or paper money from their purses.

·        Chapters will then send the funds collected to their state treasurer.  The state treasurer, in turn, will write a check for the total amount collected from your state organization for the Emergency Fund.

·        Each Southeast State Organization Treasurer or her delegate will bring their check to Orlando to present for the International Emergency Fund at the Celebration Luncheon.

·        Collecting money prior to the regional conference has been approved by the International Administrative Board. 

·        Questions? Contact Donnis Poe at donnispoe@yahoo.com

First-Timers Baskets at State

In traveling around the state I ask our members "What is the theme of your chapter basket this year?". Many interesting and fun ideas are being created for this event at our convention in Ruston this year. Some of the ideas include hunting, technology, travels, and of course food. Many of us have traveled to conferences and conventions and I know will agree that this is a unique experience at our convention. So, save your dollars, bring your address labels or stamp and get ready to browse the basket area for that one, two or three baskets that you would like to take home with you. See you in Ruston. Donnis

Hat and Glove Luncheon - Ruston Convention 2013

Ladies,

As you begin to prepare for your travel to Ruston in March don't forget your hat and gloves. The birthday luncheon last year in which members wore hats and gloves was a huge success and the requests have been coming in for this to be a event at this year's convention. So, pass along to your sisters in DKG to bring their hats and gloves to Ruston. See you in March, Donnis

Epsilon State accepts CHALLENGE from SER Director

CHALLENGE 100 members for $100   The SE Region Director CHALLENGES the SE Region states!   The state with 100 members in attendance at the SER Conference in Orlando, July 10-13, 2013 will receive $100 to use to support leadership development, scholarships, a celebration, etc. Second ($50) and third ($25) place winners will be based on the percentage of members attending the conference.

Are you singing in the choir?

Epsilon State Choir Director Gwen Traylor is currently seeking "Voices" for the choir. Are you interested? Did you join the choir last year? The performances were exceptional. Positive  compliments from members about the continuation of the choir have confirmed that the return of the state choir was a good choice.

So, take a moment and send in your information to Gwen Traylor, State Vocal Music Chairman, 1007 Del Mar Boulevard, Hammond, LA 70403, gwen_traylor@hotmail.com. Waiting to see and "hear" you in Ruston.

                                                                         

                                                                      

Epsilon State Convention March 15-17, 2013

Are you going? Our state convention planners are working extremely hard to make this convention a huge success.  A "KEY" to success is your attendance. Why would you not come? You are a member of DKG. You are a member of Epsilon State! Make plans now to attend this special event. You will be treated to workshops that are educational, entertaining and FUN! So, don't delay. Schedule your lodging today. Hotel information is below.

State Flat Rate (1-4 persons)

$77 plus applicable taxes and fees (per night)

 

·        Sleep Inn & Suites (106 South Service Road East) Phone: 318- 232-1100

·        Hampton Inn (1315 North Trenton Street) Phone:  318-251-3090

·        Fairfield Inn & Suites (1707 Roberta Ave) Phone:  318-251-9800   

 

Please tell the reservation agent that you are with Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) to receive the state (conference) rate.