SUSTAINING_PRIDE_IN_THE_BIG_PICTURE

Message to the ReOrientation Presenter(s) This presentation covers a number of topics about the Society including structure, the Founders, the history and insignia of the organization, and the projects, programs and activities encouraged by the Society. The presentation is designed to be used in one of two ways: 1. each slide or group of slides can be used as a short segment for an on-going reorientation (see next slide for names of groups that can be used), or 2. in its entirety as a longer, complete program for a chapter meeting.

The first slide of the presentation is slide 4. This slide and slides 2-3 are for you, the presenter, so please become familiar with the notes that accompany each slide, and understand the method of presentation as explained to you on the next slide.

Sections to use for Short-Segment Reorientation at Multiple Meetings • Slides 4-8: Honor of Membership/ Mission/Vision/Purposes • Slides 9-10: Why we were founded • Slides 11-18: Membership Review • Slides 19-24: Programs/Projects/Communication/ Events • Slides 25-28: Insignia/Traditions and Change/ Educational Foundation/DKG Supporting Corporation

Note to the Reorientation Presenter It is very important that you, the presenter, read and print out all information included in the notes section (if they are not visible now, go to VIEW, then select Notes Page) of the PowerPoint presentation before conducting your reorientation session. Then, when you use the information in your presentation (slide show view), you will bring clarity, emphasis and essential detail to each slide without overburdening the members.

Suggestions to the presenter are italicized in notes.

Sustaining Pride in the Big Picture …a ReOrientation for all DKG members

The Honor of Membership Someone noticed your work. Someone noted your standards. Someone believed in your potential. Someone sought your association. Someone sponsored your invitation. Someone honored you. Remember that person’s confidence in you. Take pride in your continuing membership. Take every opportunity to honor your fellow members.

Mission

Vision

Purposes

Our Founders

Women of courage and vision who designed our future

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

 Founded to  Bring together qualified women educators serving in a broad spectrum of educational fields  Strengthen qualified women educators serving in a broad spectrum of educational fields  Pursue worthwhile projects

As a member of DKG you belong to  A chapter  A state organization

 The International Society

Benefits of Membership Networking Scholarships and Grants Publications Conferences/ Conventions / Seminars

Members contribute to the Society by… • • • • • •

Participating Sharing Seeking out opportunities Paying dues and fees Becoming involved Accepting leadership roles

Membership Review Active

Membership Review Reserve Membership

Membership Review Honorary Membership

Photo courtesy of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General

Membership Review Transfer

Membership Review Reinstatement

Programs

Focused programs on educational excellence help fulfill the Society’s mission

Projects…Projects…Projects!

Support of early-career educators

Impacting EducationWorldwide

Society Communication International Website (www.dkg.org) Social Network (www.dkg.org ) DKG NEWS The Bulletin State organization and chapter Web sites

State organization and chapter newsletters

Meetings and Events

• Chapter Meetings • State Organization Conventions • State Organization Area Meetings and Leadership Training

Meetings and Events

• Regional Conferences • International Conventions New York City, site of the 2012 International Convention

• International Leadership Management Seminar

Meetings and Events

• The Educational Foundation’s Seminar in Purposeful Living • Latin American Leadership Conference

Washington D.C., site of the 2012 Seminar in Purposeful Living

• Forum Meetings and Activities

Insignia

Key Pin

Seal

Logo

Crest

Traditions and Change

The Delta Kappa Gamma Song Initiation ceremonies

Celebration of Life Birthday celebrations Social events

The Educational Foundation

The Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation supports and encourages intercultural understanding and educational excellence.

The DKG Supporting Corporation

The DKG Supporting Corporation, with 501(c)(3) IRS status, allows you to make tax-free donations to any of the Society funds under its umbrella.

Our vision and mission encompass the world. The work of impacting educational excellence and promoting the professional and personal growth of women educators has no geographical borders. Rejoice and celebrate that you are a member of an organization that makes such a difference in the lives of so many.

Sustaining Pride in the Big Picture The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Prepared by the 2010-2012 International Membership Committee

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