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DKG NEWS Jul/Aug 2022 | Vol. 79 No. 4
from your
Designing DKG Members-at-Large
DEADLINES
Designing for Connection
July 15 embers are valued, listened to, and connected in organiza-
Chapter Treasurer Annual Mtions that are personally relevant and meaningful. As we
Report to state organizations begin to meet in person at DKG events, fewer members may be
August 1 attending than in pre-pandemic years, but the connections contin-
Bulletin: Collegial Exchange ue to be genuine and relevant, often beyond borders. State orga-
submissions nizations, chapters, and international committees are listening to
August 15-September 15 members and creating both face-to-face and online connections.
Arts & Humanities Gallery • Washington State Organization is developing affinity groups
submissions for Fall Gallery with a goal to increase membership and provide relevant profes-
September 1 sional development to address diversity, equity, inclusion, and be-
State Organization Treasurer longing. They will begin with three affinity groups: Black, Hispanic,
annual report (Form 16) and Under 40. Affinity groups can be a place for underrepresented
September 15 members to come together to become less isolated and more
International Speakers Fund
speaker application connected.
• At the Illinois State Organization Convention luncheon, mem-
September 30 bers were invited to choose a table to join based on the “table topic’”
All dues must be entered in the
portal to avoid members being they wanted to discuss. A pre-convention survey had determined
dropped Oct. 1. topics of interest that would be meaningful to members. Members
enjoyed a meal and conversation about a specific topic, and at the
end of the event, a representative from each table shared one or
EVENTS two highlights from their group’s discussion.
• Inspired Leadership: From Heart and Mind is a DKGIEF-spon-
July 12-16 sored Alberta State Organization leadership-wellness event to
2022 International Convention support and attract members and to increase the visibility of DKG.
in New Orleans, LA
At this event, interests and expertise in wellness and leadership
are combined as state organization leadership training develops
in a new way to inspire, refresh, and energize educators.
HQ CLOSED • Author events — in which authors shared their experiences,
family histories, and expertise — had been held in person before
July 4 the pandemic, and some have continued virtually. Members pay a
USA Independence Day minimal amount to attend, supporting chapter and state organiza-
tion scholarship funds.
• Webinars on a variety of topics — including diversity, inclu-
sion, courage, marketing, communication, and global issues — are
being delivered by individuals, groups, and committees.
• Attending virtually and in person, members at the XI Latin
American Conference, Servir y Avanzar, in Costa Rica were inspired
by an impressive glasswork studio tour. See MAL p. 6
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