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common goals. Such conventions will allow more time to Even if there is
encourage fresh perspectives, provide networking opportunities,
member relationships. Additionally, such conventions will offer nothing inherently
and enhance member engagement, all aimed at building stronger

valuable learning experiences about educational trends and
leadership strategies and will promote professional development ‘wrong’ with the
to expand knowledge and skills. In these ways, the revision of
our governing documents will help reinforce the culture and current processes,
values of our Society.

Apart from requiring excessive attention this revision
and energy with ‘piecemeal’ amendments, will provide an

what is ‘wrong’ with the current governing
documents? opportunity to

Goals and priorities naturally change over time as
organizations evolve. As we assess all our governing processes in examine every
the course of revising our documents, we will be able to identify
areas that require adjustment to allow us to respond proactively article and section
to new challenges. By embracing flexibility and reforming
outdated practices, we can remain agile and resilient, key qualities
for any organization wishing to adapt to shifting circumstances. for efficiency and
A complete revision will allow members to review all
governing processes within our Society, identifying challenges, effectivenesss.
inefficiencies, or barriers that need addressing. It will include
assessing how the organization functions in critical areas such as
governance, membership, decision-making, and voting, among others. Even if there is nothing inherently
‘wrong’ with the current processes, this revision will provide an opportunity to examine every article and
section for efficiency and effectiveness.
For example, since the founding of DKG, there have been numerous technological advancements. It
would be beneficial to assess our current membership processes to determine whether we should continue
relying solely on existing members to invite new ones or explore new tools and platforms that allow
potential members to apply for membership directly. Another important consideration might be exploring
a different approach to planned leadership, such as introducing a president-elect position to facilitate
a smoother transition of leaders. This could promote long-term planning and stability in the event of
unexpected presidential departures due to illness, resignation, or other reasons. These two examples
illustrate the importance of thoroughly reviewing and analyzing each article and section of our governing
documents to evaluate their alignment with our current organizational needs.

Why refer to the governing documents as International Bylaws
instead of the Constitution and International Standing Rules?

The term “constitution” refers to a formal document that remains consistent with the Articles of
Incorporation and Charter, meaning it does not change (NAP, 2023). In contrast, the term “international
bylaws” is more in line with the practices of similar nonprofit organizations that function globally.

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