Chapter Programs
Real leaders lead from the core--the center of who they are when they connect to their passion and purpose. A passion for learning embraces the interplay between the science of teaching and learning and the art of teaching and learning--the way we transform ourselves and others to reach our potential through imagination creativity, knowledge, mentoring, and inspiration.
What is passion? Where does the passion for learning originate? How can the passion for learning lead to excellence? Where is it leading us? How do we know about learning and knowing? What can sustain or hamper the working together of different ways of learning and different ways of knowing, both locally and globally?
The great French writer, Honore de Balzac, says that passion is universal humanity. Without it, religion, history, romance and art would be useless. "Passion is the first step to achievement," according to John C. Maxwell. Your desire determines your destiny. Think of great leaders, and you will be struck by their passion: Rosa Parks for fairness, Gandhi for human rights, Dr. Annie Webb Blanton for women’s educational rights, Winston Churchill for freedom, Martin Luther King, Jr. for equality, Bill Gates for technology.
Passion changes you. If you follow your passion - instead of others' perceptions - you can't help becoming a more dedicated, productive person. And that increases your ability to impact others. In the end, your passion will have more influence than your personality.
(2006-2010 Program Manual Overview, pp ix-x)
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September 13, 2010
Program Title: Initiation
Location: The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Headquarters
Special Guest: Dr. Vicki Davis, Alpha State President
6:30 p.m. Arrival and Gathering
7:00 p.m. Ceremony and Celebration
DKG Purpose: To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education.
Program Summary: The initiation of new members will be conducted under the direction of the Ceremonies Committee.
October 4, 2010
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church [Fellowship Hall]
6:15 p.m. Gather, Name Tags, Refreshments (NECROLOGY COMMITTEE)
6:45 p.m. Program and Business Meeting
Program Topic: Sharing the goals of Beginning Educators, the successes of Mid-Career Educators and the wisdom of Retired Educators.
Program Title: Honoring our legacy and building our future through sharing the challenges of each professional stage of educators.
DKG Purpose: To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action.
Program Summary: Members will meet in small groups containing beginning educators, mid-career educators and retired educators. Beginning educators will share a goal or challenge. Mid-career educators will share suggested strategies for reaching the goal or meeting the challenge and retired educators will offer success alerts related to the goal.
November 1, 2010
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church [Fellowship Hall]
6:15 p.m. Gather, Name Tags, Refreshments (COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEES: NEWSLETTER AND TECHNOLOGY)
6:45 p.m. Program and Business Meeting
Program Topic: International Opportunities for Delta Kappa Gamma Members
Program Title: Honoring our Legacy and Building our Future Through Worldwide Society Programs and Projects
DKG Purpose: To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to women educators from other countries.
Program Summary: The chairman of our Worldwide Fellowship Committee will share knowledge about the Worldwide Fellowship Committee, The United Nations Conference related to Education and the Schools for Africa Project sponsored by the Society.
December 6, 2010
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church [Fellowship Hall]
6:15 p.m. Gather, Name Tags, Refreshments (MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE)
6:45 p.m. Program and Business Meeting
Program Topic: Honoring Holiday Music of Delta Kappa Gamma Member Nations
Program Title: Honoring our Legacy and Building Our Future Through International Holiday Celebrations and Music of Delta Kappa Gamma Member Nations
DKG Purpose: To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship.
Program Summary: Our membership will participate in an International Holiday Celebration featuring music from Delta Kappa Gamma member nations and planned by our Music Committee Chairman.
February 2, 2011
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church [Fellowship Hall]
6:00 p.m. COVERED DISH MEAL, Gather, Name Tags ( Paper Goods provided by ARCHIVES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES)
6:45 p.m. Program and Business Meeting
Program Topic: Learning About Delta Kappa Gamma Chapters in Other Countries
Program Title: Honoring our Legacy and Building our Future Through a Global Vision of Delta Kappa Gamma.
DKG Purpose: To inform the members of current economic, social, political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society.
Program Summary: Information gained through personal visits to Delta Kappa Gamma Chapters in other countries will be shared with the membership.
March 7, 2011
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church [Fellowship Hall]
6:15 p.m. Gather, Name Tags and Refreshments (RESEARCH AND COURTESY COMMITTEES)
6:45 p.m. Program and Business Meeting
Program Topic: Resources for Leadership Development
Program Title: Honoring our Legacy and Building our Future Through Opportunities for Leadership Development
DKG Purpose: To advance the professional interest and position of women in education
Program Purposes: To provide an opportunity for Alpha Chapter members to review leadership materials recommended by the Delta Kappa Gamma Leadership Development Seminars.
Program Summary: The members will be in small groups designed to encourage study of one or more examples of leadership materials suggested by the Delta Kappa Gamma Leadership Seminar. Members will share knowledge gained with the total membership after small group studies are made.
April 4, 2011
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church [Fellowship Hall]
6:15 p.m. Gather, Name Tags and Refreshments
6:45 p.m. Program and Business Meeting
Program Topic: Evaluating Current Programs and Planning Future Programs
Program Title: Honoring our Legacy and Building our Future by Evaluating and Planning Effective Programs
DKG Purpose: To initiate, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators.
Program Summary: Members will work at table groups to review the past year’s programs and plan effective programs for the coming half of the biennium. Recommendations will be made for future programming.
May 4, 2011
Location: To be announced.
10:00 a.m. Annual Founder’s Day Celebration
DKG Purpose: To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship.
Program Summary: The luncheon will feature a ceremony honoring our founders and members who have given distinctive service to the society.