Page 10 - 2022_NEWS_79-1_JanFeb

Jan/Feb 2022 | Vol. 79 No. 1
DKGIEF Just Say YES to Stepping

Online Auction into Chapter Leadership

s your chapter selects its next slate of officers, what will
Planned AYOU say when asked to serve on the leadership team for

he DKG International Educators Foun- the next biennium? Answering YES may improve your negotiation
Tdation (DKGIEF) will sponsor an on- and communication skills, give you greater self-confidence both in
line auction during fall 2022. DKG Strategic DKG and other life experiences, and enhance your understanding
Outreach Director Phyllis Hickey welcomes of the Society. If asked, consider it an honor that your chapter has
members contacting her with ideas for bestowed on you and decide whether the time might be right for you
donations of items worth at least $100 or to accept that honor. The members have confidence in your leader-

more for this planned auction. Consider ship skills and abilities to lead the chapter forward over the next 2
donations of vacation getaways, tickets to years. Consider their request, and accept the nomination if your life
an event, handmade products, and other circumstances allow…just say YES!
desirable items that could be shipped to All DKG members have leadership skills, and working with your
the recipients. If you have an item in mind chapter leadership team will surely enhance those skills. Remem-
to contribute, contact Hickey at phyllish@ ber, you will be a part of a team working together for the good of the
dkg.org. chapter. Know that your members will support your efforts, and past

DKGIEF supports effective educational leadership team members will be there to mentor you. If you are
projects, the educational and charitable ac- unsure what your responsibilities may involve, talk with current or
tivities of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society past leadership team members. You will also find helpful informa-
International, and professional growth of tion regarding the responsibilities of positions on the DKG website.
educators worldwide. Please provide an Go to www.dkg.org > Resources > Chapter Tools > Chapter
item for auction and participate in the sale Leader Guidelines to access helpful publications that explain the re-
itself to support education worldwide. sponsibilities of positions. Under the Chapter Tools tab is a Chapter
Leaders Calendar so you can easily find important deadlines. The
Arts & Humanities President’s Page, a newsletter for chapter presidents, provides help-

Jury Webinar ful information for all chapter leaders.
The responsibility for the well-being of the chapter rests with

January 15 at 11:00 a.m. CT ALL of its members. What can YOU do?
Artists opportunity: Live webinar • Be supportive of your new leaders by being open to new
showing how to complete the Fine Art methods and ideas.
Gallery Submission Form and provid- • Help leaders to grow and develop in their new roles.
ing time to ask questions. • Be willing to serve on committees as requested by your
leadership team.
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone • Support and thank leaders for their service to your chapter.
or Android device. Please click this The DKG International Leadership Development Committee
URL to join: https://us06web.zoom. hopes that many women will step forward and accept a nomination
us/j/81830275259?pwd=WFk1RGM- to serve their chapter! By saying YES, you will not only help your

0KzVpSitUNjZXdC9QanR6dz09 chapter but be greatly enriched as well. Your members will enthusi-
Passcode: AHJ2022 astically support you!

10