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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International The North Carolina State Organization Eleven regions, 97 chapters

Eta Data ~ Our State Update for Chapter Presidents and Editors

Vol. 12, No. 1 July 15, 2020

DKG: Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide

Mark the Dates

July 15 Form 15 due from chapter treasurers to state July 27, 28 Virtual Training for New Chapter Leaders July 30 New Treasurer Training, 7:00 p.m. Aug. 1 Bulletin: Collegial Exchange submissions due Aug. 1 New deadline submission date for NC DKG News Aug. 15 Submission period opens for DKG Gallery of Fine Arts Sept. 1 Cornetet Individual PD Award applications due Sept. 30 Deadline for grants to NC DKG Educational Foundation Oct. 24 Fall Executive Board Meeting Nov. 1 Deadline for submissions for Winter NC DKG News Nov. 10 International Speaker request due Nov. 15 990-N ePostcard due to IRS Nov. 15 Nominations for NC DKG officers due

Special Edition of NC DKG News Highlights Awards

The cancellation of the 2020 NC DKG Convention did not prevent the recognition of award winners!

A special edition of NC DKG News highlighted honorees of scholar-ships, Golden Key, Rising Star, Chapter Achievement, Presidential Chapter, communications awards, and more.

Visit the state website to view the convention showcase videos, slideshow presentations, and the annual reports.

Welcome, New Chapter Presidents and Editors, to Leadership Roles

NC DKG welcomes new and returning chapter presidents and editors to the 2020-2022 biennium. Thank you for agreeing to serve your chapters in these special roles. Eta Data, from the state leadership team, is here to help you.

Presidents, a good place to begin your journey is by studying your chapter rules document. Many questions you may have might be answered in the rules. The Go-To Guide from International also has helpful information about the Society, including the eight chapter mandates in the Constitution. Review Roberts Rules of

Order Newly Revised (RONR) to conduct efficient and parliamentary- correct meetings. Attending the New Chapter Leaders Training will get you started well. (see below, right)

Editors, as you prepare your newsletters, remember to always, without fail, follow copyright laws! Check the guidelines for newsletters on the website from the state Communications and Marketing (C&M) Committee. There is also a link to a Google drive of resources.

Please share your newsletters with President Dr. Teresa H. Cowan, NC DKG News Editor Carol Bostian, C&M Chair Dedra Davis and your regional director. You are also encouraged to share your newsletters with others in your region. Those names appear in the Eta Data email each month to your region.

Zooming with New Leaders

New chapter presidents, Educational Excellence Committee (EEC) chairs and Membership Committee chairs are encouraged to meet July 27 or July 28 by region with state leaders to learn more about the positions. Trainings will be held via Zoom.

Invitations with a registration link went out to all new presidents. The deadline for registering was July 13, but if you have not registered and can attend, contact President Teresa Cowan this week.

Regional directors’ training will be held July 27. New treasurers will train virtually with NC DKG Treasurer Leslie Black on July 30 at 7:00 p.m.

A schedule by region is on the NC DKG website.

EEC Equals Well-Defined Programs

EEC Goals Outlined By: Tobey Worthington, NC DKG First Vice-President

For the new chapter officers, here are the goals that DKG International has established for the Educational Excellence Committee (EEC). As you plan your biennium include these goals so your chapter members will continue to GROW.

Empowering women through leadership opportunities

1. Empower leaders to impact policy and people worldwide.

2. Validate and support members’ passions and talents to lead.

3. Inspire, mentor and strengthen members’ growth as leaders.

Engaging educators in purposeful programs and projects

1. Provide resources for local programs to involve members in policy discussions on education.

2. Impact educator retention through support for early-career and all educators.

3. Collaborate with DKG Forums to empower members in impacting educational legislation, policy and pedagogy.

4. Provide strategies and resources for the integration of programs and projects that provide personal and professional growth, including but not limited to the visual and performing arts.

Creating global involvement

1. Encourage programs/activities that advance increased awareness of and involvement in changing global issues.

2. Promote participation in DKG/UN relationship, including but not limited to the Schools for Africa project.

3. Collaborate with educational, governmental and social agencies to promote literacy, cultural and social integration of refugees and migrants.

What Did Your “Little Voice” Say to YOU?

Each of us has heard that little voice saying, “you can do (fill in the blank).” But are we listening? Are we cultivating our own potential by finding the right environment for generating growth? Following our inner voice can be the first step toward real change! Change fosters growth.

NC DKG chapters are experiencing change as they begin a new biennium. Chapter changes can pave the way for chapter growth. But remember—change can be difficult and growth is often a challenge.

Here are Five A’s to ensure change fosters growth at the chapter level. The Five A’s are driven by member engagement.

Members should:

1. Acknowledge what drives change

2. Agree with plans for change

3. Accept their roles in change

4. Act collaboratively to generate change 5. Assume positive results of change

I used this quote recently: “It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day, that’s where transformation happens. That’s how change occurs.” - Jillian Michaels

Question to ponder through this time of change: Where are you placing your efforts in the upcoming biennium? How will you transform your membership to aid chapter growth?

State Perspective and Connections

With President Dr. Teresa H. Cowan NC DKG President

Parliamentary True or False? It is necessary to summarize matters discussed at a meeting in the minutes in order for the minutes to be complete.

False. Not only is it not necessary to summarize matters discussed at a meeting in the minutes, it is improper to do so. Minutes are a record of what was done at a meeting, not what was discussed at the meeting.

Annual Calendar 2020-2021 2020 July 1 Beginning of new biennium July 7-10 DKG International Virtual Event July 15 Form 15 due from chapters to state treasurer July 27, 28 New Chapter Leaders Training online Aug. 1 Bulletin: Collegial Exchange submissions due Aug. 1 NC DKG News deadline Aug. 15-Sept. 15 Arts & Humanities Gallery submission window open Sept. 1 Deadline for applications for Lucile Cornetet Individual

Professional Development (PD) Awards Sept. 15 International Speaker recommendation due Sept. 30 NC DKG Educational Foundation Grants applications due Sept. 30 Deadline to enter dues into portal to avoid members being

dropped Oct. 1 Bulletin: Journal submissions due Oct. 24 Fall Executive Board Meeting Oct. 27 NC DKG Founders Day Oct. 31 Deadline to submit Form 72 Society Website Compliance Assurance form Nov. 1 Deadline for Lucile Cornetet Seminar PD Award Nov. 1 NC DKG News deadline Nov. 10 International Speaker request due Nov. 15 Deadline to submit nomination form for state officers for the

2021-2023 biennium Nov. 15 990-N ePostcard due to IRS Dec. 15 Bulletin: Collegial Exchange submissions due 2021 Jan. 3 DKG Educational Foundation project applications due Jan. 15 Regional Directors annual report due Jan. 15-Feb. 15 Arts & Humanities Gallery submission window open Feb. 1 Nominations for Founders Award due Feb. 1 Lucile Cornetet Individual PD Awards applications due Feb. 1 Chapter President Annual Report and Chapter Necrology

Annual Report due Feb. 1 Scholarship applications due for NC DKG & DKG International Feb. 1 NC DKG News deadline Feb. 15 Arts & Humanities Gallery submissions due Mar. 1 Chapter Achievement Awards, Golden Key Award, and

Rising Star Award nominations due Mar. 1 Requirements for the Newsletter Excellence, Website

Excellence and/or Communications Excellence Awards due Mar. 1 Bulletin: Journal submissions due Apr. 23-25 NC DKG Convention, Asheville Crowne Plaza and Resort May 1 Deadline for applications for Cornetet Individual PD Awards May 1 NC DKG News deadline May 11 DKG Founders Day May 15 Bulletin: Journal submissions due June 30 Membership dues due to chapter treasurers July International Conferences (three dates and locations)

Presidents Take Note: Printing this list and keeping it with your DKG materials will help you stay on track! Watch page 1 of each month’s Eta Data and the website for updates to this calendar.

Celebrate Teachers

The stress of school facility closings was especially hard on our working members. They had to learn a whole new way of teaching in a short peri-od of time. Brighten their day by honoring them with a donation to the NC DKG Educational Founda-tion. By participating in the statewide 101 Donations Challenge, you can celebrate them and support the Ed-ucational Foundation at the same time. Donation forms can be found at https://www.ncdkgef.org/101-challenge.html. All contributions should be sent to Betty Marshall, Foundation Treasurer, 1112 Anchor Court, Raleigh, NC 27615.

Headquarters Convention Project This year $3,310 was received for

the convention project from regis-trations and host chapter donations. These donations were in lieu of per-sons/chapters seeking full refunds.

Take Note Two committee chair changes:

• Donna Rudisill, Awards Com-mittee, [email protected]

• Brenda Reese, Beginning Teacher Support Committee, [email protected]

Region II is the first

region to have 100%

of their rules sub-

mitted to the Rules

Committee! Kudos to

those 12 chapters and Region II’s imme-

diate past RD Veda McNair. Way to go!

Kudos to Region II

Convention Dates

April 23 - 25, 2021 — NC DKG Convention, Asheville Crowne Plaza and Resort

July 7-10, 2021— International Conference, Portland, OR

July 21-24, 2021— International Conference, San Antonio, TX

July 28-31, 2021— International Conference, Tampere, Finland

July 12-16, 2022 — International Convention, New Orleans, LA

International Website: https://www.dkg.org NC DKG Website: https://www.ncdkg.org

For comments or questions regarding Eta Data, please contact Editor Susan Kuenzel or NC DKG President Dr. Teresa H. Cowan

How Does Your Membership ?

Now is the time to develop new ideas for actively recruiting potential members who will (hopefully) be returning to classrooms in the fall. What activities will attract women educators to your chapter and provide support for them as they navigate new techniques for instruction in various classroom environments?

International Conferences Dates Set

Plans are beginning for the 2021 International Conferences.

International leaders send wishes for members “to stay

safe and healthy so that we can meet next summer” in

Portland, OR (July 7-10, 2021); San Antonio, TX (July 21-

24, 2021); and/or Tampere, Finland (July 28-31, 2021).

Locations have been selected for the three following

conventions but dates have not been finalized for all.

• July 2022 International Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana

• Summer 2024 International Convention, Gaylord National, DC Area National Harbor, Maryland

• Summer 2026 International Convention, Gaylord Rockies, Aurora, Colorado

Becky Sadowski Elected New International President

Rebecca “Becky” Sadowski of Tennessee has been elected DKG’s 2020-2022 International President. She will serve with Dr. Lace Marie Brogden (Canada) as First Vice President and June Bowers (Nebraska) as Second Vice President. Candace “Candi” Martin of Arkansas will be the Southeast Regional Director.

President Sadowski’s theme will continue to be “Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide.” In her President’s Acceptance Speech, she said her focus is “you—our members.” You can watch her entire acceptance speech online.

The new elected officers, committee and board members for 2020-2022 were installed during the digital highlight Virtual Event of the convention that was cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns. See the other officers and complete elected slate at https://www.dkg.org/DKGMember/Elected_Officers_2020_2022.aspx.

Dr. Judith Carlson (Alpha Gamma Chapter), a past NC DKG president, was elected as a director for the DKG Educators Foundation. Dr. Helen Popovich, of Florida and current International Parliamentarian, was named the 2020 Achievement Award Winner during Friday’s events.

The activities of the Virtual Event will continue to be linked to the DKG website. This includes a workshop presen-tation by Dr. Patricia Fecher (Gamma Kappa) on July 7.

Hints to Editors: Remind your members that they can watch the Virtual Event and workshops once logged onto the DKG website. Encourage participation on the International level!

Website Compliance Form

Chapter and state websites wishing to continue to be linked to the international website need to complete compliance renewal by October 31. Webmasters need to complete the Google form for reasserting compliance between August 1 and October 31. The form may be found at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJyh-f1MpbNoV70TdrR8BtOwy0_EaHrvLyNQxBozP757DGCw/

viewform.

Presidents Take Note: Please share with your webmasters. If you do not have a website, the NC DKG C&M Committee will be happy to help.

Becky Sadowski, 2020-2022 International President