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From ADB p. 12
e. Publication & Media Specialist, Bailey Bauer: Editorial Board with Trisnadi as the supervising liaison.
f. Administrative Support Specialist, Lish Flores: Constitution Committee with Hart as the supervising

liaison.
g. Membership Specialist, Nicole Marrero: Educators Book Award with Stern as the supervising liaison.
h. Web Design & Technology Specialist, Ashely Beran: Arts & Humanities Jury with Trisnadi as the
supervising liaison.
4. Approved a resolution authorizing Executive Director Lucinda Hart, CAE, MBA, to sign a beneficiary claim
form to receive the IRA funds donated to the Society by a member’s estate through Edward Jones. Once
the amount is confirmed, the Administrative Board will determine the appropriate placement of the funds
if it falls within their purview.
5. Approved the Corporate Resolution to update signatory authorization for the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)

accounts, removing Nita R. Scott, adding Lucinda Hart, and retaining Finance Director Peggy Jonas as
signatories.
6. Approved the recommendation from Executive Director Lucinda Hart to allocate a $7,052.21 donation
to a reserved account designated for international events, with the intention of supporting expenditures
such as speakers and fostering the growth of the fund for future needs.
7. Hall-Maughan and Hart will work on a message to the state organization presidents about what Society
representatives will be prepared to present and what is required for state organization presidents to

present. They will send the message to the Administrative Board members to review before sending.
8. Directed International President Dr. Hall-Maughan and Executive Director Hart to draft a message for state
organization presidents outlining the Society representatives’ presentation topics and requirements.
The draft message will be shared with Administrative Board members for review before distribution.
9. Directed International President Dr. Hall-Maughan and Executive Director Hart to collaborate on the
GAPP Amendment Form, which will be sent to the Administrative Board members for edits and approval.
Additionally, a process for addressing violations of the Code of Ethics will be developed, reviewed by
legal counsel, and submitted to the Administrative Board members for final approval.
10. The Revisions Task Force is recommended to revise the governing documents to reflect DKG’s core

identity, identifying elements to retain and remove. Town Hall meetings should be held to gather member
input. The first draft of the proposal is due by October 15, 2025. In 2026, members will not submit
amendments to the Constitution, but are encouraged to suggest what to keep or remove
from the current documents.
International President Dr. Hall-Maughan shared questions for committee chairs to
consider during their work.
• How does this fit with our mission, vision, and strategic plan?

• How will this benefit our members?
• How are we ensuring inclusivity?
• How can we do this better?
• How is what we are doing purpose-drive?
• How are we leading with passion?
• In what ways are we looking forward to the future? See ADB p. 14

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