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Sep/Oct 2024 | Vol. 81 No. 5

ACTIONS OF THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL

CONVENTION IN NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND

2022-2024 Administrative Board Actions

he following are the major actions taken by the 2022-2024 DKG Society International Administrative Board
Tduring its meeting on July 8, 2024, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor,
Maryland, USA.
1. The approval of an additional vendor was approved as a Consent Agenda item.

Context of the Action: The use of a Consent Agenda provides for a more efficient use of meeting time while
maintaining appropriate oversight. Consent Agenda items are available for review prior to the meeting and
often include the ratification of actions approved via email or other electronic means. Consent Agenda
Items may be pulled for discussion by request of any board member.

2. The Board Policy Manual was accepted and approved as presented in its final draft.
Context of the Action: Because there have been many changes in operations due to the sale of the building

and the transition to a stronger use of GAPP (guidelines, policies, and procedures), the board policy manual
and the former handbook required some review, revision, updating, and consolidation. After work by an
appointed team of board members and evaluation and editing by the board, the new Board Policy Manual
was presented for formal approval. The manual will be reviewed and revised as appropriate by future
boards each biennium.

3. The Administrative Board approved (by consensus) the following resolution to be presented by a board
member at the 2024 International Convention:
Resolution: that the International President appoint a committee to work in consultation with the

association’s attorney to prepare a revision to the DKG Constitution and International Standing Rules for
consideration and voting by the 2026 International Convention.
Context of the Action: With the increasing number of proposed amendments to the governing documents
each biennium and the feedback from members regarding the time spent at convention focusing solely on
the amendments, the Administrative Board feels it is time to consider a revision of the governing documents.
This revision would involve a committee of members and legal counsel to develop bylaws based on best
association practices and the needs of DKG in the future. With appropriate governing documents that do

not need constant amendment, convention activities can focus on business of a different nature. The
revised document would be presented to the 2026 International Convention for approval.

4. Recommendations for the next 2024-2026 Administrative Board were approved by consensus:
• At the request of the International Issues Task Force, the Board recommends the 2024-2026
Administrative Board review the strategic plan and, to embrace and safeguard the international nature
of DKG, weave it’s recommended strategies throughout the DKG Strategic Plan. See ACT p. 10

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