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DKG NEWS Jul/Aug 2022 | Vol. 79 No. 4

trative Board, the box was opened and the documents inside were disclosed. It is the intent of the Board that

the box and its contents will be preserved and displayed in 2029 at the Centennial Celebration. The Executive
Director will explore options for preserving the items and displaying them at the 2029 event.
7. Approved a 5% cost of living increase to all staff and adjusted the salary guidelines appropriately.
Context: The Administrative Board approves the salary guidelines for the staff employed at Society Headquar-
ters. With the rising cost of living in the Austin, Texas, area and considering that the last cost of living increase
was applied to Headquarters salaries in 2017, the Administrative Board approved a cost of living increase as
recommended by the Finance Committee within the parameters of the proposed budget for 2022–2024. This
increase will be effective July 1, 2022, in accordance with the beginning of the new budget period.
8. Accepted professional staff salaries for 2022–2024 as presented.

Context: Per the Constitution in Article XI Section B. 3., the Administrative Board determines the terms of
employment, including salaries, for all professional staff.
9. Accepted the proposed executive director salary as amended.
Context: Per the Constitution, Article XI Section B. 3., the Administrative Board determines the terms of em-
ployment, including salaries, for all professional staff.
10. Approved contracts with the Editor as presented.
Context: Legal agreements on behalf of the Society are executed by the international president in conjunction

with the corporate secretary (executive director) when authorized by the appropriate board. The referenced
contracts will provide appropriate oversight and management of the DKG News and the Bulletin publications.
11. Adopted the recommendations as amended and presented by the ad hoc Leadership Lab committee.
Context: The ad hoc Leadership Lab committee developed a plan for curating content on an ongoing basis
that can be made available via the DKG website with a focus on leadership and leadership development.
This “Leadership Discovery Centre” will be available to both members (full content behind password) and
non-members (limited content, used as a marketing tool).

Did You Know?

laska (AK) is the 49th of the 50 United States and is by far the largest in size although
Aits population is the second smallest. Alaska has a longer coastline than all of the
rest of the states put together. Because the 180th meridian passes through the state, AK
technically lies in both the eastern and the western hemispheres. Central and northern Alas-
ka are known for having 24 hours of daylight in the summer. Because roads are scarce in
AK, small planes are essential for receiving supplies and for connecting towns and villages.

AK is also known for its abundant wildlife and extremely cold temperatures.

Photos courtesy of Gara Williams & Mary-
anne Allan (DKG: Alaska)

Photos depict polar bear, baby seal, ice art,
and a floatplane

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