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From DIR p. 5
How We Will Move Forward
Over the past year, we have begun reviewing our governing documents with a focus on simplicity, clarity,
and alignment with our goals. This process is rooted in transparency, shared leadership, and active feedback. In
August, at the 2025 International Conference in New Orleans, Bylaws Revision Task Force Chair Dr. Alejandrina
Mata presented the program Blank Page to Bylaws, and our General Session Town Hall featured updates from
committees and task forces, helping connect the work of many to our shared goals. Be on the lookout for future
online Town Halls and Inside International topics that will continue these important conversations and keep
members informed along the way.
The Role of Our Members
Members play a vital role in shaping DKG’s future. Your perspectives, questions, and ideas help ensure
that changes reflect the needs of today’s women educators. Whether through formal feedback, participating in
discussions, or engaging in chapter conversations, every voice matters. Members and state leaders help bridge
those conversations, keeping members informed and involved.
Looking Ahead
What makes DKG stable is not avoiding change. It is leading through it together. I believe deeply in the future
of this organization and in the power of its people. Together, we will guide DKG into a second century that is
vibrant, inclusive, and relevant.

DKG INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS FOUNDATION COLUMN
DKGIEF & You: Benefits and

Opportunities

he DKG International Educators Foundation (DKGIEF) offers a wide variety of
Tbenefits to both members and non-members. Taking advantage of the opportunities
provided by the Foundation allows women around the world to grow personally and professionally. In addition,
there are a variety of ways member and non-members can help support the Foundation’s work, to give those
opportunities back to their communities.

DKGIEF Benefits
DKGIEF manages nine dedicated funds that each offer benefits for DKG, such as professional development
opportunities, educational project grants, scholarships, leadership development, emergency funds, and

networking with members worldwide.
Cornetet Award Fund – The Cornetet Award Fund provides individual and seminar
professional development resources. These awards enable individual members to fund
their professional development or financially assist groups, such as state organizations or
regions, who wish to host seminars and other professional development events.
The Cornetet Individual Professional Development Award (CIPD) provides funds
for individual professional development. Up to $2,000 in CIPD awards are available to
DKG members and non-members who are employed educators. Applicants may apply for
funds to participate in conferences, seminars, lecture series, online courses, workshops, and other non-degree

programs.
The benefit of CIPD funding was shared by Dr. Lina Marie De La Garza (Alpha Nu, Texas), “My higher education
See DKGIEF p. 7

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