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UPDATE: CANADA

s Area Representative Canada, I have been hoc ones. For the International Speakers Fund, we
Aproud to participate in productive meetings of chose applicants to match with requesting states.
the International Administrative Board. We hired the On the International Issues Task Force, we initiated
new Membership Director and are in the process of intercultural exchanges between chapters. I am proud

hiring a new Executive Director. We also scrutinized to say many Canadian chapters are coupled with those
the Constitution, proposing some sections move to in other countries for an exchange of friendship in
GAPP and outlining potential revisions for others. many forms. For example, over the last few years, New
These proposed amendments will be voted on at the Brunswick and Maine have crossed borders once a
2024 International Convention in Maryland. year for meetings.
I also attended most Inside International meetings It’s the people who make DKG wonderful. I had
and Round Table discussions held via Zoom. I highly an opportunity to meet fellow members at large
recommend members attend both. They are a pivotal gatherings, such as the stimulating leadership
place where any member can hear about ongoing or training event in Dallas this past June. Incoming state

upcoming initiatives and provide their input. organization presidents and other executive members
As Area Representative, I have been able to meet from around the DKG world met to learn key skills. The
many members in Canada. I had the opportunity to 2023 International Conference in Detroit showcased
visit DKG chapters in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the beautiful city and included wonderful presentations
attend their meetings, and see their lovely cities and that ended with the whole dance floor rocking to the
schools. With other chapters via Zoom, I attended Dueling Pianos. Members also met in Finland. How
book clubs, a talk about the history of people of color wonderful to be immersed in a slightly different culture

in New Brunswick during Black History Month, and and experience the graciousness of the Europeans.
a talk in Winnipeg for International Women’s Day. As always, the more I get to know DKG on all levels
Canada area leadership also hosted two cross-Canada and the more people I meet in person or on Zoom, the
Zoom meetings. One involved the eight presidents of more I love it. May all have the chance to grow with
Europe’s state organizations and seven new provincial/ DKG.
state organization presidents from Canada and Alaska. Lorna Berlinguette, Area Representative Canada
I sat on two major committees and several ad

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