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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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