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Jan/Feb 2022 | Vol. 79 No. 1

         Preparing for Our Future


         By Becky Sadowski

         2020-2022 International President


                                    cknowledging that we are  these discussions is a great way to guide decisions re-
                              Aa member-driven organi- garding programs and projects that will “fit” the needs
                              zation includes understanding  of your members.
                              that the work of our organiza-
                              tion is accomplished by women         Do you inspire other DKG
                              educators who are willing to         members? Are you someone

                              serve. Society members at all       who makes an effort to bring
        three levels are encouraged to connect, collaborate, and       out the best in others?
        contribute as they seek to make a difference.
            To serve means to give of yourself whether by your   Some of you are aware that every month I have the
        time, talents, leadership, ideas, or support of the many  amazing opportunity to participate in a Zoom session
        other  opportunities  provided  through membership  in  with new members throughout the Society who have
        DKG. A wonderful aspect of service is that while it may  joined DKG  in the previous month.  Remember, I am

        benefit someone or something else, the person who  having conversations with women who have only been
        is serving also benefits. Carrying out the mission of  involved in the organization for a few weeks! At some
        our organization provides members the opportunity to  time  during the 1-hour Zoom,  I try to ask two ques-
        grow and make a difference in someone’s life or even  tions: “Why did you decide to join DKG?” and “What
        in the world.                                         do you hope to experience as a member?” Listening
            It’s exciting that chapters across the Society con- to them describe how they feel about being a member
        tinue to invite women educators to become members  and what they look forward to in their membership is
        and then assume the responsibility of helping support  so inspiring. Personally, it has given me a fresh insight

        and encourge them as they pursue their passion for  into the expectations of members and has motivated
        service. Do you inspire other DKG members? Are you  me to work harder to share that important information
        someone who makes an effort to bring out the best in  with leaders at the chapter, state organization, and in-
        others?                                               ternational levels.
            One of our responsibilities as members is to identi-  In the  last year I have been  asked many times
        fy women who will join us on our journey and assist us  to speak  about  DKG  with groups that  aren’t  familiar
        not only in carrying out our mission to serve but also  with our organization and its Founders. As I prepare

        in ensuring our sustainability. Inducting members and  for these opportunities, I am always reminded of the
        increasing the size of your chapter is a first step. What  women who worked to ensure that we would be able
        will you provide in your chapter life that will give those  to enjoy the benefits as well as the responsibilities of
        new members a strong sense of being connected in an  DKG membership. Their wisdom, courage, and forward
        organization that strives to remain relevant almost 100  thinking led the way. Now it is our turn to demonstrate
        years after it was founded? Discussing this topic with- our own passion for service and excellence.
        in your chapter is critical. The information revealed in



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