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Come to Texas as Communications Services Administrator [08/27/08]
 Austin, Texas, the states capital, also claims to be The Live Music Capital of the World, was selected #2 Best Big City in "Best Places to Live" by Money magazine in 2006, was named the "Greenest City in America" by MSN ("Greenest" referring to a commitment to sustainable living), and was named America's #1 College Town by the Travel Channel. Austin, Texas, the home of International Headquarters, offers balmy winters and hot summers.
Austin, Texas, could be YOUR new home!
The International Personnel Committee is accepting letters of application for a Communications Services Administrator, to be employed at International Headquarters in Austin, Texas. The Administrative Board plans to interview candidates in November and offer a start date in January 2009.
The Personnel Committee will review completed applications in September (with intent to propose interviews for the November 2008 Administrative Board meeting) and continue to receive applications until the position is filled.
Information is available as follows:
(Learn more about Austin at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin,_Texas and http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/
Convention Closeout Sale-- Limited Offers Available [08/07/08]
Take advantage of FREE shipping for Special Convention Treasures—while they last! You can have a CD of handouts from the Convention Workshops, enjoy a new gold charm or order a glass paper weight. These are among the items available for a limited time.
2008 Convention Treasures
2007 Music for Meetings and Ceremonies
2004 Handbook Blow-Out Sale
Leadership Tools On The Net
Members Honored for Earning Doctorates [08/07/08]
 During the 2006-2008 biennium, 40 women earned their doctoral degrees and submitted their documentation. Twelve of these outstanding members were celebrated at the "Wisdom and Passion Luncheon" at the 2008 International Convention. They were introduced and their dissertation titles read to the nearly 1500 attendees who applauded their accomplishments. You may see the complete list of honorees, their chapter and state organization, granting university and title of dissertation.
Membership and Program Ideas from the Biennial Reports [08/07/08]
Are you looking for some new ideas for Membership issues in your chapter? Would you like to know the variety of programs and projects conducted by chapters all over the Society? That is the sort of information gleaned from the Biennial Reports submitted by chapters to their respective state organization chairs. Then these ideas are compiled in order to share them throughout the Society. Feel free to utilize and adapt these ideas so they work for your chapter.
Membership Has Exploded! [08/04/08]
 Congratulations to the 749 chapters who reached the Membership Explosion goal of gaining at least 8 new members during the 2006-2008 biennium! In addition, 290 of these chapters met the second goal of at least 4 of these new members with 3 to 10 years of experience. You may see the entire list of these goal-reaching chapters by viewing the Membership Explosion booklet
that was distributed to convention attendees in Chicago. And look for the next challenge from the International Membership Committee!
2008-.jpg) 2010 Administrative Board Elected [07/29/08]
Dr. Carolyn Rants, Iowa, will serve the Society as its 2008-2010 International President. She has chosen From Vision to Action: Advancing the Society as her theme for the biennium. Her comments at the Presidents’ Banquet Saturday night following her installation will be in the September/October DKG NEWS. Complete 2008-2010 Administrative Board listing available now. Click here for the MS Word Roster and click here for the website page with photos for more information.
Also elected (as nominated) were members of Finance, Nominations and Personnel committees and members of the Educational Foundation Board of Trustees. Click here for more information.
Treasurers: IRS Electronic Filing Necessary [07/14/08]
All chapter treasurers must file an electronic return with the IRS between July 1, 2008, and November 15, 2008. For quick access please follow the following steps:
1. Log onto http://epostcard.form990.org
2. Register
3. Create your Form 990-N (epostcard)
4. Submit
Discover the Society’s Women in the Arts [07/14/08]
 Delta Kappa Gamma is loaded with talented women! Take a few moments and discover the women in your state
organization – and all state organizations – who excel in the various Arts.
This listing is organized in alphabetical order by state.
Find Lifelong Learning Opportunities in YOUR Area [07/01/08]
Lifelong Learning opportunities have been gathered by the Personal Growth and Services Committee and posted on the
PG & S Committee page. The information is organized by states in alphabetical order. Visit the site, and discover the many ways you can add learning to your life!
Let Global Exchange Enhance your Travel [07/07/08]
To promote friendship around the world, specifically in the 16 member countries of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, the Global Exchange program allows members to visit a home in another member’s country. The sign-up page provides members a way to offer their homes to other members. Where in the world do you live? What accommodations do you have? Do you have limits or rules about pets, handicap access, ages? When is your space available? Answer these questions and add whatever information you believe is pertinent to participate in the Global Exchange. Or log on and find a place to visit!
Be a Global Exchange participant. Select For Members, Global Exchange, UserName: GEGuest, Password: GEDKG2008. Contact webmanager@deltakappagamma.org if you need additional information or have questions.
Fireside Chat for Golden Gift Participants [07/07/08]
The Golden Gift Leadership / Management Class of 2008 gathered at International Headquarters in Austin, Texas, on July 1 for a “fireside chat” with International President Dr. Barbara Day and the Headquarters Professional Staff. Brought to the building by members of Austin chapters – their “angel drivers” – Golden Gift participants toured Headquarters, enjoyed a light snack, and shared their thoughts about the Society. Cameras flashed, laughter reigned, and excitement abounded. Click here to see photos.
New Chapter Programs Available [07/01/08]
The International Professional Affairs Committee has posted several new programs ready for use in your chapter. Look for ideas about mentoring new professionals as well as new chapter members. Look for ideas for starting your chapter’s Collaborative Connections project. Look for information about Professionalism. You can download these ideas as handouts for your members or in PowerPoint as a program presentation. Click here to link to the Professional Affairs Committee page.
Learn Parliamentary Procedure from the Masters: Jean Gray and Ardith Inman [06/18/08]
Reserve February 13-16, 2009, to attend a Parliamentary Training Seminar in Chicago, Illinois, if you are one of 30 members chosen to attend this intensive session. Eunah Temple Holden Leadership Fund provided $500 start-up funds for this year’s session. Applicants selected will pay a registration fee, lodging, transportation, and NAP membership examination fee. Information brochures are available under Downloads with Deadlines, scroll down to Parliamentary Training Brochure. Application requests must be postmarked by September 30, 2008
Building the Future for Women Educators and Education [05/19/08]
Informa tion and background about your dues
As a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, you understand that the future of our educational system depends on the development, support and leadership of women educators. You also know that education is a long-term investment, and that even the smallest economic shifts can mean escalating costs, shrinking budgets and difficult financial decisions. We have tried every means to do more with less, but we have come to a point where we must ask our members to step forward and invest proactively in the future of the Society. Click here for information.
Click here to view the 2008 Convention PowerPoint Presentation. The file might take a few minutes to download, please be patient. If you need help viewing the presentation, click here to visit the Microsoft Office website.
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