President's Message...
Greetings from Ann:
It
is that exciting time of year when we all converge as educators to do
our part in shaping the future. The back-to-school advertisements
are trying to entice us to buy. Judging by the parking lot at
West Acres, it is working, and we are stimulating our economy!
While
we prepare to stimulate our students’ minds, we must also take
time to stimulate ourselves, both personally and professionally.
On Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7:00 p.m., we will meet at the
Children’s Museum-Yunker Farm, 1201 28 Ave N, Fargo for our Fall
Social. Invite colleagues along to introduce them to our members
and to encourage them to join our membership.
As
a professional honor society of women educators, membership in Delta
Kappa Gamma Society International has many benefits. When you
find professional development opportunities that you wish you could
attend if you had the money, apply for the Cornetet Award. It
provides funds for DKG members to attend non-degree programs that
relate specifically to your professional aspirations and/or current
educational assignment. The award is available to all members who meet
the award criteria.
If
you are enrolled in an advance study, apply for an International
Scholarship awarding $6,000 to members who are working on advanced
degrees. Other state scholarships are also available to you as a
member.
Encourage
international students you know to apply for the World Fellowship
Fund. It provides opportunities for women educators to study in
colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. The
International website provides complete information for the awards and
scholarships that I have mentioned. You will find them at www.deltakappagamma.net.
There
are wonderful opportunities with membership in Delta Kappa Gamma.
In encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities membership
provides. Spread the word about Delta Kappa Gamma and help our
chapter to grow by encouraging your friends to attend the September 3rd Fall Social. I’ll see you all there.
Ann W. Braaten
8/26/2009
