DKG California Leadership Team Announces Powerful New Vision

The DKG California Leadership Team, a group of more than 90 women, including your elected and appointed officers as well as the members of the fifteen committees, met this summer during Leadership Planning Session (SLPS) to plan, learn, and set the direction for DKG California for the upcoming year. The meeting took place at Asilomar State Park and Conference Grounds.

You, too, can become a member of the Leadership Team for the 2017-2019 biennium. Visit dkgcalifornia.org. Go to State Committees, drop down to Nominations, and click on State Committee or Area Director Recommendation to find the form. You may ask your Chapter or a colleague to recommend you, or you may complete the form for yourself. It must be submitted by November 1, 2016.

What does the Leadership Team do during SLPS? Committee members plan for an exciting year ahead and interact with other committees to ensure the Society progresses toward the fulfillment of the Seven Purposes for the coming year. A vision statement for DKG California was created with the idea that everyone will know and be able to articulate the vision of the state organization and it will be used on state documents. Use this vision statement on your publications and make it a part of what you tell new members when discussing DKG California:

The Leadership Development Committee also guided the team in a change process using the book, Our Iceberg is Melting, by John Kotter. The book, an allegory about penguins who need to make a big change, teaches the eight steps for successful change. It is important that the Society continue to change with the times and recognize that need to change when it arises.

The team made great progress toward changing the way documents are created and edited using Google Drive, Docs and Forms. Led by the Communications and Marketing Committee with training from California Webmaster and International Communications and Publicity Committee Member, Stacey Chicoine, the group quickly applied the technology to streamline the process of making the information available for members and Chapter Presidents.

Toni Cook, Gamma Psi, DKG California Executive Secretary/Highlights Editor

IN THIS ISSUE

President’s Message 2

New Videos 2

Membership 3

Int’l Convention 3

Scholarship 4

2017 Convention 5

Nominations 5

LIFE 6

Technology 7, 16

Workshop

Ed Excellence 7-9

Awards/

Recognitions 9

Ed Law/ Policy 9

Leadership

Development 10

Treasure the Past 11

Global Awareness 12

Donations 12

In Remembrance 13

Budget 14-15

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

California Connection Networking Women Educators Statewide and Internationally

September 2016 Volume 70 Number 1

DKG California

Educational

Professional

Making an Impact!

Leading Women Educators

Impacting Education Worldwide

Mission Statement The Delta Kappa Gamma

Society International promotes professional and

personal growth of women educators and

excellence in education.

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As you prepare for new initiates and plan your

programs, remember DKG California is celebrating our 80th birthday on November 26. What better reason for your Chapter to have a party?

Many Chapter Presidents and Membership Chairmen are planning for the initiation of new members at this time of year. There are many tools now to help you. Of course, the warm, caring, informative personality of members is the key to success, but also consider using the following:

1. The Membership Recruitment Plan, posted on dkg.org, was developed by International;

2. The DKG California video, Each One Reach One, to help current members tell their story (A link is provided in the article below.);

3. The DKG California video Be a Member, also linked in the article below, for prospective members; and

4. The updated PowerPoint orientation presentation, Pride in the Big Picture. I have sent information about the presentation to all Chapter presidents. Presenter’s notes are included with this resource.

Plan ahead. Once you have initiated new members, be ready to give them a short term commitment or a one-time event in which to participate. Assign the person who sponsored each new member to connect with her “new initiate” on a regular basis. “How are things going at school?” “Do you need any help in the classroom?” “May I pick you up for the meeting?” Allow new members time to talk at your meeting. Send birthday greetings. Celebrate new members’

achievements and talents as you do with all members in your newsletter or at a meeting.

As you recruit new members, tell your story, share information about the Chapter, State and International experiences that are available to all members, and share the new state organization vision:

DKG California Educational Professional

Making an Impact!

With the talents, creativity and caring of each member in your Chapter, you have the power to inspire and encourage many new initiates. Be a mentor; share your spirit of DKG.

Janis Barr, Zeta Iota DKG California President

Two Videos Produced to Enhance Recruitment/Retention Target

Membership TARGET for the upcoming school year: Double DKG California’s membership

Two new videos are available to assist each member in recruiting just one new member during this school year. The first video, Each One Reach One, will inspire each current member to recruit just one new member. If each current member recruits one member, DKG California’s membership will double!

The second video, Be a Member, is designed to show to prospective members. It features the stories of current members highlighting the benefits of membership. It gives non-members a picture of what the Society is about. A template for business cards to give to a potential recruit is posted on the DKG California website. The card has a quick response (QR) code that can be scanned to lead directly to the video.

Every Chapter is urged to view Each One Reach One, print the business cards for members to share, and then find an excellent teacher you want in your Chapter. Give her the card, or better yet, watch the video with her. Invite her to a meeting and be sure to have a great program. Make her feel welcome and invite her to become a member! Toni Cook

Volume 70, Number 1 September 2016

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Julie Drysdale, Editor chistateeditor@gmail.com

The California Connection is

published four times a year by: California State Organization of

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Annual Chapter dues include

newsletter subscription.

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www.dkgcalifornia.org

POSTMASTER:

Send address changes to Chi State Education Center

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President’s Message

It’s Time to Prepare for New Initiates

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3. Meet an author like

Judith Viosrt.

If you were unable to attend the 2016 DKG International Convention in Nashville in July, you missed an event chocked full of new ideas, outstanding speakers, interesting Society business and a great opportunity to meet new friends and renew friendships from women around the world. The following links will provide you with more information.

1. Learn Leadership Development from dynamic speakers

like Mike Figliuolo. Photos by Stacey Chicoine, Eta Zeta Chapter, and Suzanne Lewis/ Theta Omega Chapter

Membership Committee

Ask the Membership Doctor: Rx for Chapter Ailments

Not all treatments work the first time, nor in the same way with different bodies. You may need to try the treatment for a few months before trying a different strategy. There are others who can help

you as you consider your selection and/or next steps. Below you will find a variety of symptoms and treatments. Feel free to invite your Area Director or a member of the DKG California Membership Committee to be an observer of your progress or a support mechanism for discussing trials, successes and modifications. For additional ideas, please see Attracting and Supporting Members.

Symptom of an ailing Chapter: Repetition in leadership positions Treatments:

Make co-positions with one member who has served before and one who is new to leadership.

Include members-at-large on the board so they will learn about the positions and will be prepared to accept when asked to take a leadership role.

At a program, have the current President and Vice Presidents tell what they do, so members are more aware that the position is doable.

Symptom: Lengthy meetings Treatments:

Consider streamlining the business portion of a meeting to keep it moving and completed in a timely manner.

Send out the business meeting agenda before meeting and encourage revisions and/or comments to the agenda prior to the meeting.

Symptom: No new members in the past 3-5 years Treatments:

Contact your Area Membership Chairman or an Order of the Rose Chapter for ideas they used to recruit new members.

Contact a local school or two for names of outstanding teachers.

Recruit from a CRTA division and other professional educational organizations such as ACSA or National Councils in content areas.

Volunteer THAT hours in local schools.

Present survival kits to new teachers (examples: Snickers bars, Tylenol, Diet Coke, and school supplies or gift cards to Office Depot.

Membership Committee

Four Reasons Why You’ll Want to Attend the Next Regional or International Convention

2. Learn a new project from

a Girl Scout executive.

Email Nita Scott at

nitas@dkg.org for more

information.

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4. Represent DKG

California and vote

on important issues.

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Submit your Chapter and/or Area newsletter to the DKG California Communications/Marketing Committee’s Newsletter Competition. Ask you Chapter President for more information or check on-line. Be sure to review the Newsletter Award Rating Sheet located in the President’s Packet to ensure you have met all the criteria.

Due Date: December 15, 2016

Scholarship Committee

Attention Special Ed Teachers! Here’s a Scholarship Just for You

The Dorothy M. Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund is awarded to a DKG California member for graduate study in

the field of special education. The interest from Dorothy’s generous bequest is dedicated to the stipend that bears her name. Dorothy was initiated into a DKG chapter

in Alliance, Ohio in 1942 and became a member of Gamma Kappa Chapter in California in 1958. For 22 years, Dorothy taught vision-impaired students in Glendale, California. Dorothy remained active in her local community and continued to receive cards and phone calls from former students until her death on September 22, 1997. For further information on applying for this stipend, contact a member of the DKG California Scholarship Committee.

Student Teachers Earn Awards; Could They become Future Members?

Eighteen student teachers, one from each Area, received the 2016 Outstanding Student Teacher Award. With an invitation from you, these women could become future DKG members. Consult your Area Director for contact information. Congratulations to these student teachers!

Area I Holly Couling Epsilon Pi

Area II Lauren Wollard Beta Alpha

Area III Siobhan Flaherty Epsilon Omega

Area IV Jessica Whyte Zeta Theta

Area V Alanah Waples Delta Lambda

Area VI Siobhan Hall Epsilon Chi

Area VII Alyssa Salas Sigma

Area VIII Jacuelynne Garcia Epsilon Delta

Area IX Kaitlin Nagao Gamma Lambda

Area X Kristina Gourley Beta Delta

Area XI Alma Patricia Cid Omega

Area XII Kelsey Schafer Beta Iota

Area XIII Margaretha Gonzalez Beta Mu

Area XIV Cecilia Montanez Delta Sigma

Area XV Jessica Larson Epsilon Sigma

Area XVI Brianna Gage Eta Nu

Area XVII Lindsey Cunningham Tau

Area XVIII Dena Holt Gamma Theta

To nominate and recommend

Your next step is…

Members:

Step 1: Read the Guidelines for nominating sisters for State Officers or the State Nominations Committee. Step 2: Nominate sisters for State Officers and the State Nominations Committee. Step 3: Recommend sisters for State Committees or Area Director positions. Step 4: The Guidelines as well as the nomination form for elected positions and the State Committees or Area Directors recommendation form are found on the DKG California website.

Areas, Chapters, or individual members may submit these forms. But, remember, all forms must be received by the Nominations Committee no later than November 1, 2016.

Chapter/ Area Newsletter Editors

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VISIT YOUR EDUCATION CENTER WHAT: Tour of the DKG California Education Center

WHERE: 808 University Avenue Sacramento, California

WHO: Members of DKG

WHEN: Monday-Saturday

WHY: Learn the history of DKG, how to use the available resources, and/or hold a Chapter meeting. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Email: Letty Yamada at

LFYDKG@yahoo.com

Member Ideas Needed for 2017 Convention Professional Development and Interest Sessions

Professional Development Sessions As a professional educator, currently working or retired, do you have an idea, interest, need, or focus you would like incorporated into the 2017 Convention program for professional development? Great ideas were implemented for the 2016 Convention from members’ suggestions such as the STEM program, DITEP

as presented by CHP officers, and how to address students with special needs. DKG California would like to present programs for California’s teachers and students in teacher training programs. Your recommendations for presenters or ideas that would be of special interest to educators would be welcomed.

Interest Sessions Convention interest sessions are planned with you, the member, in mind but your input is needed for an interesting and meaningful choice of sessions. The varied program at the 2016 Convention was great and plans are being made to offer an equally interesting and an even greater variety in 2017. If you have a special interest, idea, focus, or talent you would like incorporated into the interest session program, complete an application by November 1, 2016. Applications for both Professional Development and Interest Sessions are available on the DKG California website: dkgcalifornia.org. Deadline for applications: November 1, 2016. For questions or further information, contact Sue Noyes, Iota Sigma, at dkgca.record@gmail.com.

2017 DKG California Convention

Save the Date! May 5 – 7, 2017

Los Angeles Airport Marriott

Click here for more information.

Keynote Speakers

Professional Development Workshops

Interest Sessions

Nearby Attractions

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Apply Now to Serve on the Board of Directors

All members of DKG California are automatically members of The LIFE Foundation and are eligible to serve on its Board of Directors. Application forms are posted on the LIFE Foundation webpage. Applications are due by November 1. You are the key to the success of LIFE. You can make contact with LIFE at: LIFEgrants@yahoo.com

Board Member Stars in “Be a Member” Video

The LIFE Foundation Board Member Kelly Franklin was interviewed at the 2016 DKG California Convention. Her "DKG Story" was shared with a panel of members being interviewed and recorded by a professional videographer. She is part of the living history of a long tradition of outstanding women educators.

What a wonderful way for The LIFE Foundation to be represented within the larger DKG California Society. View “Be a Member.”

Time for Tea: A Pick-Me-Up for LIFE

Although the first printing of the Time for Tea book has sold out, a second printing may be picked up during the 2017 DKG California Convention in Los Angeles in May 2017. If you are interested in purchasing a book, you may pre-order by contacting Adele Bloom, 2 Mimosa, Irvine, 92612 or at adelebloom@gmail.com.

The price remains the same at $50 per book. Remember: all profits go to LIFE. Thanks to Adele Bloom for her hard work. This beautiful little book makes tea time for you and your friends as easy as 1, 2, 3!

LIFE Meets One Goal; Sets a Second

Congratulations! Your generous donations, both large and small, met the goal set by The LIFE Foundation board last year. DKG California members donated $17,116.09. Pat yourselves on the back! LIFE Foundation awarded 21 LIFE grants and two Helene Going Green awards for a total cost of $11,490.

A second goal was set to decrease the percentage of board expenses. In keeping with that goal, a motion was passed during the May board meeting to decrease the reimbursement for board member mileage from 25 cents per mile to 14 cents per mile. The board will report this saving in May 2017.

Donna Fleisher, Epsilon Chi Dixie Karlson, Epsilon Tau

The LIFE Foundation

DKG California Highlights: A Quick and Easy Update About Chapters and Events

Do you receive the DKG California Highlights that’s emailed regularly? This one-page document is a short blast highlighting a variety of accomplishments featuring

a Chapter, individual member, outstanding event, or information pertinent to all members. The reviews from those who currently read it have been positive and soon all members will receive the DKG California Highlights. It is no longer necessary to sign up.

Here are some things recipients have said about the DKG California Highlights:

It’s colorful.

It’s short.

It’s positive.

It’s informative.

It’s great for program ideas.

Look for an email from DKG California in your inbox and read the good news about activities around our state. The intention is to send an enjoyable and informative message; however, if you decide that you do not want to receive these messages, you may opt out.

Toni Cook, Gamma Psi, Highlights Editor

DUES PAYMENT INCENTIVE PLAN

Chapters with dues payments that are correct, forms

complete and postmarked no later than October 15, 2016 will receive a $20 discount coupon for one member’s registration at the 2017 DKG California Convention. Make sure you include Form 18 and Form 18-A; Liability and Insurance Fee; as well as Initiation and Reinstatement Forms if applicable.

Ellen Owens, Delta Mu, Finance Committee

What’s New in LIFE (Literacy Is For Everyone)?

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Communications/Marketing Committee

Register Today for Technology Workshop

Moving ahead in the world of technology, the DKG California Communications/Marketing Committee will offer the fourth annual Technology Workshop Saturday, October 22, from 8:15 am – 3:45 pm. The workshop will be held at National University in Costa Mesa and will include several topics:

Beginning Newsletter Design

Intermediate Newsletter Design

Beginning Google Docs

Intermediate Google Docs

Beginning Websites

Intermediate Websites

DKG International Website and Apps (My Profiles and Communities)

Resources on the DKG California Website

Social Media Tools, Facebook and Twitter

Educational Applications

Newsletter workshops will feature Microsoft Word and Weebly will be used for webpage workshops. Each workshop will be 90 minutes in length and will

be geared to participants’ skill levels. This workshop is open to DKG members and non-members. Cost for the day (which includes continental breakfast, a catered lunch, and workshop sessions and materials) is $80.00 per person. Participation is limited to 48 individuals. Go to the DKGCalifornia.org website for the registration form. Questions? Please contact Bette Caldwell, Communications/Marketing Committee Chairman at bette4dkg@aol.com.

Bette Caldwell, Lambda, Communications/Marketing Chairman

Designing bulletin boards, organizing files, preparing reading materials: the to do list is never-ending for teachers. As this article is being written, teachers throughout the state are getting ready to greet a crowd of new faces when the school bell rings. DKG members have the experience and enthusiasm to assist teachers in getting the year started. How have Chapters assisted teachers?

Teacher Bags

Over the years, Delta Nu, Area XIII, members traditionally filled red bags with materials for teachers and dropped them off at school sites. But they were concerned the new teachers were not making the connection with DKG. Members decided to contact the new teachers personally which led to Delta Nu granting the Penne Ferrell Award to two new teachers. Other Chapters that provide gift bags to new teachers include:

Eta Upsilon/Area I Alpha Omega/Area III Beta Alpha/Area II Delta Lambda/Area V

Gamma Omicron/Area XVI

Sisters Helping Other Sisters Two years ago Beta Omicron, Area XII, members discovered that Chapter members needed to change classrooms and grade levels so they established “DKG Sister Day.” They put up bulletin boards, sharpened pencils, prepared nametags and student folders, distributed books, cleaned cupboards and made copies. Additionally, Delta Lambda Chapter, Area V, helps their members by giving a red rose and $50 to all teachers in their Chapter. Do you know a new teacher or a member who could use your help? Think of the influence DKG could have on educators if members helped teachers succeed!

Daphne Cagle, Alpha Eta, First Vice President Educational Excellence Chairman

Educational Excellence Committee

Members Help Teachers Prepare for New School Year

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Are you ready to STEP up to the plate and reach out to an emerging professional in the field? The Support Team for Emerging Professionals (ST4EP), formerly known as the Early Career Educators Committee, offers resources and opportunities designed

for educators who are in the early stages, first through third year, of their careers.

The STEP Committee strives to raise awareness of this critical need in the field, developing and providing tools and resources to DKG members to reach out and connect with emerging professionals. DKG members represent a powerful statewide team of experienced and skilled educators, who, whether retired or working in the field, are accomplished and high-achieving women. They have a genuine passion for learners, learning, teaching, and the well-being of the local and global community. DKG members are also part of a very strong international network of educators who are knowledgeable and resourceful leaders.

STEP has developed and compiled a number of tools and resources that are available on the DKG California website by clicking on the “Support Team for Emerging Professionals” link in the “Potential Members” section of the homepage. Be sure to visit the site regularly to check these resources and refer emerging professionals to this site.

Tools and Resources for Emerging Professionals

List of educational websites

List of electronic resources

List of grants and awards offered through DKG, including the Penne Ferrell Literacy Award

List of professional learning opportunities, including the professional development sessions offered through DKG

Offering and reporting volunteer service, including the reporting link for Teachers Helping Another Teacher (THAT) program hours

Tips for educators at all levels Tips for chapters on strategies to connect with

emerging professionals Marine Avagyan, Epsilon Epsilon, STEP Chairman

Visual and Performing Arts Committee

Past Chi State President Advises: Keep Music in Your Life

Most children run home after school to play. But not Past Chi State President (2011-2013) Sandy Rushing! In the sixth grade, she looked forward to going home to practice her clarinet for an hour every day! With the encouragement of her mother, Sandy used a Klose’ Clarinet Method Book to teach herself to play.

With talent and tenacity, Sandy became a fine clarinetist who played first chair in high school in Monroe, Louisiana. She also led the marching band as the drum major. Performing in President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration parade ranks as one of Sandy’s most cherished memories. Another favorite is playing the “1812 Overture” during an outside performance where a cannon was shot off during the concert.

Playing the clarinet for Irvine Valley College Wind Symphony, in school talent shows and at DKG State Conventions has been gratifying for Sandy as well as for her audiences. Sandy liked to share the many pieces of her clarinet with her kindergarten students and in talent shows she performed “The Incredible Shrinking Clarinet,” taking one piece after another off as she played, ending with only the mouthpiece.

Sandy did not play the clarinet in college, and looking back, she wishes she had not let those four years pass without music. Being turned away from playing the clarinet in one community college class motivated her to persist until she found her niche at Irvine Valley College. Now a member of this group for more than 35 years, Sandy believes music is a positive outlet and plans to keep music in her life. Former students she once invited to her concerts now invite her to their concerts validating the influence of Sandy’s love for music.

Support Team for Emerging Professionals (ST4EP)

Shares Resources for Developing Educators

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Awards and Recognitions Committee

A New Year…A New Fishing Expedition

Let’s go fishing! The Awards and Recognitions Committee wants to catch some Fantastic Innovative Service Honorees. In other words, FISH! The committee trying to lure you to submit nominations for the three California State Distinguished Service Awards, including the Distinguished Career/Professional Service, Distinguished Public Service, and Distinguished Service to DKG California. All awards will be presented to outstanding women and community members who have made significant contributions to DKG California, their profession or their community. The community award may go to a non-member.

The committee has our tackle, rods and bait, but we need you to help us reel in the fish worthy of these awards. You will need to guide us to the best fishin’ hole! Please navigate us to a great catch by sending in nominations for these awards.

Autumn is also the season of the Hostelship Award. This award is for any member who likes to travel, learn, and explore. An amount up to $450 can be yours when you submit an application for the DKG California Hostelship Award. To catch this award, you will need to go to the DKG California website. Check out the criteria for the award, travel and collect memories to share when you return. Once you come home, go back to dkgcalifornia.org and fill out the Hostelship Award application.

Forms for all the awards are posted on dkgcalifornia.org. The most important thing to remember is that our fishing license on this trip will expire on December 1, 2016. Please don’t delay or flounder! This fishing expedition will not be complete unless you are on board!

Kathleen Nguyen, Delta Xi, Awards and Recognitions Committee

Educational Law and Policy

Committee Announces 2017 Legislative Study Session

Join your Chi State sisters at the 2017 Legislative Study Session June 20-22, 2017 in Sacramento. Meetings will be held at the Residence Inn by Marriott, just across the street from the Capitol grounds and a convenient location for visiting California legislators and attending State Assembly and Senate Committee hearings. DKG California Legislative Advocate Martha Zaragoza-Diaz has planned a lineup of speakers as well as advice for navigating the Capitol and meeting with legislative contacts. Applications for stipends to attend this event are available from the DKG California Scholarship Committee and are due April 15, 2017. Early bird registration for the study session is May 15, 2017. The final registration deadline is June 5, 2017. Participants may make hotel reservations by calling (916) 443-0500 and asking for the special DKG rate. Encourage your Chapter members to join you and make the experience a highlight of the summer! Hazel Powell and Olithia O’Toole, Educational Law/Policy

DKG California Legislative

Study Session 2017

June 20 – 22

For more information, contact Carolyn Clark. clarkloop@mac.com (916) 422-6150

Registration deadline June 5, 2017 Legislative Study Session

Awards deadline April 15, 2017

Marriott Residence Inn Downtown Sacramento

Organized for you by the DKG California Educational Law/Policy Committee

Visit your Legislators

Tour the Capitol, DKG California Education Center, STRS Headquarters

Connect with your Assembly Members and Senators

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Leadership Development

Committee Announces January Seminar: “Getting Up on the Right Side of the Bed Every Day”

Do you ever stumble out of bed in the morning? Do you forget to set your objectives for the next day the night before? Or do you forget to use your calendar to set your To Do List for the day? Is your vision unclear and unfocused? Then plan to attend the Leadership Development Seminar in Sacramento during the Martin Luther King weekend, January 14 and 15, 2017.

Helen Horyza’s presentation, “Getting Up on the Right Side of the Bed Every Day,” will include activities that focus on leadership qualities you might take for granted, the problems you create that result in stress and conflict, your power to set and express your objectives, your brilliance channeled through effective feedback, and your unlimited supply of courage.

Remember, one does not need to be a DKG member to attend. Do you have a young teacher you would like to sponsor for the weekend? Is there a member in your chapter with whom you would like to share this information? Perhaps a colleague from school has expressed an interest in DKG activities and this would be an entry point for her.

You can find the registration form and hotel information at dkgcalifornia.org. Before the days slip by, be sure to send in your check and registration form, and to make your reservation at the hotel.

This event is only four months away. Have you registered and made your hotel reservation yet? Don’t let the time slip by and miss this opportunity.

Marilyn Thompson, Iota Epsilon, Leadership Development Committee Chairman

Two DKG Californians Attend International Leadership Management Seminar

The DKG International Leadership Management Seminar, sponsored by the DKG International Golden Gift Fund, took place this July at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business in the Executive Education Program. Thirty participants were selected from all five regions of DKG and five different languages were represented. Two DKG California members, Diana Sawin, Zeta Zeta Chapter, and Toni Cook, Gamma Psi Chapter, were among the attendees.

The classes were highly engaging and professors were familiar with the needs and challenges of DKG and those of the participants. Topics varied from leadership, ethics and emotional intelligence to negotiation, advocacy and speaking on your feet. There were many opportunities to work in teams, small groups, and interact with other members of the group. Participants learned about themselves through various assessment tools; however, it was emphasized that good leadership requires focusing on the needs of those who are being led. Another major take-away was increased knowledge of the Society and its history. The group visited DKG International Headquarters, learned about the workings of the Society, and interacted with the administrators, including President Lyn Babb Schmid. Another special event was a ceremonial visit to the grave of DKG Founder Annie Webb Blanton.

The next seminar will take place in 2018 and any interested member is encouraged to research the information on http://www.dkg.org and consider applying. The only requirement is that the applicant is a member at the time of application. The selection committee looks for service commensurate with the length of membership and leadership potential. It’s not too early to begin preparing to apply for this amazing learning experience that will make an impact for years to come. Toni Cook, Gamma Psi, DKG California Executive Secretary

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Treasure the Past

Nancy Martin Made a Difference

Nancy Martin, Chi State President, 1979-1981, made significant contributions to education and The Delta Kappa Gamma Society. Reflecting on her unique journey and the imprint she left behind, we’re reminded of Robert Frost’s words in the Road Not Taken. Nancy was courageous who took the road less traveled.

Nancy’s career in education was distinguished, serving as a teacher, vice principal, and resource specialist in the San Leandro Unified School District. Through her counseling, encouragement, friendliness and support, Nancy provided her students excellence in education.

Nancy’s service to DKG began in 1964 when she joined Zeta Phi, Area III. She served her Chapter well as a mentor and worked diligently to encourage each member to become actively involved in furthering the Society’s Purposes. She held a strong belief in the personal and professional value of being a member of the Society. Serving as State President for the 1979-1981 biennium, Nancy was a visionary. She was instrumental in establishing the guidelines for the purchase of the Education Center by establishing an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate the possibility of a permanent office in Sacramento. Concerned about the need for members to become more knowledgeable politically, she was involved with planning a program to give members a first-hand experience with the legislative process which led to the Legislative Study Session. She reached out in fellowship to women educators in Mexico. This program led to the first DKG Chapters in Baja. Recognizing the need to preserve the state’s history, Nancy was a strong supporter in the preservation of the Society’s archival materials and the development of the library.

During the state’s fiftieth anniversary year, leaders expressed their dreams and expectations for the future of Chi State. Nancy expressed a desire to see two things happen: an “endorsement to support a foundation to award grants” and “a program of leadership development to provide opportunities for individuals to develop and use their full potential in all stages of their life”. The LIFE Foundation grew from this vision as well as a Leadership Development program designed to meet the needs of members.

Nancy also made contributions to DKG International. She served on the Leadership Development, Research, and Professional Affairs Committees. In 1983 she was chosen to be Facilitator of the Eunah Temple Holden Leadership Fund Workshop and served as Southwest Regional Director for the 1984-1986 biennium. She was the recipient of both the Distinguished Service to Chi State Award and the International Achievement Award.

This humble lady’s life was a unique journey that always produced quality. She encouraged and mentored members to use their ability and skills to attain new heights as active members and teachers of excellence. Nancy Martin has shown by her examples that we, as valued members of the Society, can be leaders in any capacity. This is her legacy to us. “And that has made all the difference.”

Editor’s Note: Thank you to Marylou Willet, Iota Gamma, DKG California Librarian and Archivist, for submitting the articles on this page.

1961 The theme of the Silver Anniversary at the California Convention, “Conquest of Inner Space,” was introduced in a keynote speech by Grace Knoles, Chi State President. It was a plea, said Grace, “… for building bridges until we can communicate not only with other people but with the interior of ourselves. Do we feel deeply enough the contradiction between what we say and what we do?”

1986 “The most recent achievement and the crowning jewel of Chi State’s accomplishments during these first fifty years is the Chi State Education Center in Sacramento. The building is functional, in a lovely part of the city, and has a prestigious address. It has one purpose only – service to members.” Chi State President (1985-1987) Mary Buckley’s ‘The State of Chi State’ speech is included in the collection of speeches entitled “In Our Own Words.”

2011 At the 75th Birthday Luncheon during the 2011 Chi State Convention, attendees received a glass paperweight etched with a drawing of the Education Center created by Grace Powell, 1987-1989 Chi State President. The donor of this elegant gift was Nancy Martin, 1979-1981 Chi State President, who wanted to honor those who completed the multitude of tasks necessary to bring the dream of an Education Center to fruition.

DKG News

Through the Years

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The 18th Annual Committee on Teaching About the United Nations (CTAUN) will be held at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York City

on January 27, 2017. The topic is "Refugees: The 21st Century Challenge." Presentations will be made by UN and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), including DKG representatives and refugees themselves. Details about CTAUN conferences, CTAUN's close ties with DKG, and resources for teachers are available at ctaun.org. Margaret Renn, CTAUN Liaison

Penne Ferrell Fund Olithia O'Toole Donation Anita McKean Donation Dorothy Baciocco Donation Margie Armstrong Donation Ellen Owens In memory of Lois Sherwood

Scholarship Fund Veronica Thomas In memory of Mary Ellen Woodcock’s mother, Ottilie Woodcock Linda Crawford, Claudette Bowie, Donation Carolyn Clark, Kathy Simpson, Janice Allen and Gale George Marlene's Marvelous Monarchs In honor of Marlene's Marvelous Monarchs Alicelynn Cockrill In memory of Linda Kennedy (Delta Kappa Chapter, Area XII)

Emergency Fund Delta Lambda Chapter Donation

Education Center Archives Delta Xi Chapter In memory of Gloria Williams

General Fund Ellen Owens In memory of Nancy Martin

World Fellowship Delta Lambda Chapter Donation Alpha Nu Chapter Donation

Thank you for your generous donation!

DKG Published Authors Needed for Archives

Are you a published author? The DKG California Education Center Management Committee (ECMC) wants to celebrate you! It’s time to add newly published authors from 2013 to 2016 to the Authors’ Archive which is posted on the DKG website. Send your name, Area, Chapter, book title and year published to Kathy Retzloff at kretzloff@att.net or Letty Yamada at LFYDKG@yahoo.com by June 1, 2017. Do not include thesis or curriculum text. The Authors’ Archive is posted on the DKG California website.

Kathy Retzloff, Iota Sigma, Chapter, ECMC

Global Citizenship:

It’s Everyone's Responsibility

California Connection September 2016 Page 13 of 16

From Our International Guest

Thanks to DKG California members for including me on your guest list at your "Hit a High Note" event in Nashville during the 2016 DKG International Convention. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and have one of your bandanas to prove it! It was great to reconnect with so many of you and to meet California members I had not known previously. California members definitely work hard for the Society, but know how to enjoy each other's fellowship – a winning combination you have mastered. Thanks again!

Cathy Daugherty, Immediate Past DKG International

First Vice President

Name Chapter Area Date City

Shelia Boyer Eta Zeta VII May 7, 2016 Porterville Shirley Brady State Member June 8, 2016 Laguna Hills Delia Gear Gamma Epsilon XIV May 12, 2016 Santa Ana Josie Madrid Theta Upsilon XII June 7, 2016 Hacienda Heights Nancy Martin Zeta Phi III July 23, 2016 Alameda Thelma Nesvig Gamma Tau I May 9, 2016 Spokane, WA Grace Niemcziek Delta Gamma III May 9, 2016 Castro Valley Marjorie Pape Epsilon Epsilon IX June 28, 2016 Glendale Lena Preston Alpha Sigma XV May 18, 2016 Ontario Musya Sakovich Epsilon Beta I July 5, 2016 San Francisco Lois Sherwood Zeta Zeta III July 20, 2016 Antioch

Remembering Our Sisters

“Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that is how I will remember you all.”

- Laura Ingalls Wilder

Memorable Member Quotes

Where Do You Fit in This Puzzling World?

Editor’s Note: The Education Center Management Committee collects memorable quotes from members and houses them in Sacramento. You may use them in your newsletters, inspirations and the like.

“… I like to view the world as a gigantic jigsaw puzzle in which each individual holds her own unique piece to the puzzle. Each piece is a different size and shape. Some people are expected to accomplish grandiose and important tasks that impact the world, while most of us have more modest deeds to do. When we connect with people, nurture, encourage, and help them discover their piece of the puzzle, they are able to fit that piece into the big puzzle, to make their contribution as it were, and the world benefits from it. When the opposite occurs, when a person feels disconnected and not valued, the consequences can be tragic, as we know all too well.

“Let’s reflect on our own situation and decide what we can do—within our classrooms, within our chapters, and among our families and friends—to reinforce those connections with others, to help them see and appreciate their strengths so they can put their piece into the puzzle to make the world a better place.”

Brenda Morton, 2014 Area XI Conference

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2016-2017 DKG California State Budget

Budget Actual Budget

2015- 2016 6/30/2016 2016-2017

ACTUAL ENDING BALANCE (6/30) 26,484.00 26,484.00 30,128.00

Encumbered Funds 6,112.00 6,112.00 4,509.00

Ending Balance (Available funds) 20,372.00 20,372.00 25,619.00

MEMBERSHIP DUES Active Members @$24 (5265) (4913) (4955) 126,360.00 117,912.00 118,920.00

Reserve Members @ $10 (474) (419) (400) 4,740.00 4,190.00 4,000.00

FEES Initiates @ $2.50 (192) (185) (175) 480.00 462.50 438.00

Insurance Service Charge @ $1 5,574.00 5,332.00 5,355.00

REGISTRATION FEES State Convention ( @ 59 ) (@65) (@65) 31,500.00 31,505.00 32,500.00

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 19,000.00 7,265.47 11,000.00

TRANS. OF OPERATIONAL RESERVE 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SUPPORT 4,000.00 4,000.00 6,000.00

TOTAL ANTICIPATED INCOME 221,138.00 200,150.97 211,341.00

CODE BUDGET CATEGORIES Budget Expended Budget

2015-2016 6/30/2016 2016-2017

SOCIETY MISSION & PURPOSES 7010 Educational Excellence 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00

7010.01Educational Excellence Support 9,112.00 4,151.82 7,509.00

7011 Housing Coordinator 200.00 512.21 250.00

7012 Visual & Performing Arts 300.00 144.46 300.00

7013 Support Team 4 Emerging Professionals 150.00 0.00 100.00

7020 Awards & Recognitions 275.00 170.93 200.00

7030 Educational Law/Policy 200.00 59.23 200.00

7031 Legislative Consultant/Advocate 18,540.00 15,450.00 19,022.00

7040 Global Awareness 250.00 0.00 150.00

7045 Scholarship 150.00 58.00 150.00

TOTAL SOCIETY MISSION & PURPOSES 34,177.00 25,546.65 32,881.00

PLANNING & TRAINING MEETINGS 7070 Workshops 1,000.00 1,450.92 3,000.00

TOTAL PLANNING/TRAINING 1,000.00 1,450.92 3,000.00

TOTAL ALL 7000 ACCOUNTS 35,177.00 26,997.57 35,881.00

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CODE BUDGET CATEGORIES Budget Expended Budget

MANAGEMENT & GEN OPERATIONS 2015-2016 6/30/2016 2016-2017

8101 Salaries 33,500.00 36,172.96 34,000.00

8103 Payroll Taxes 4,500.00 3,664.77 5,000.00

8104 Professional Fees 7,000.00 7,011.35 6,000.00

8105 Office Supplies 2,500.00 2,702.97 3,000.00

8106 Telephones 2,700.00 2,690.91 2,700.00

8107 Postage & Shipping 2,500.00 2,656.08 2,500.00

8108 Occupancy 13,500.00 12,306.52 13,500.00

8109 Office Equipment 1,500.00 1,002.25 2,000.00

8110 Commercial Printing 400.00 374.00 300.00

8111 Travel 50.00 98.75 100.00

8112 Property Taxes 6,500.00 6,165.70 6,500.00

8115 Membership Dues 5.00 0.00 5.00

8116 Ad Hoc 50.00 0.00 100.00

8117 Insurance 18,700.00 19,447.00 20,500.00

TOTAL GENERAL OPERATIONS 93,405.00 94,293.26 96,205.00

SOCIETY BUSINESS

8120 President's Expenses 600.00 701.80 600.00

8121 Other Officers' Expenses 250.00 49.00 200.00

8122 Executive Secretary's Expenses 100.00 0.00 50.00

8130 Treasurer's Expenses 200.00 40.35 100.00

8140 Area Coordinator 500.00 367.34 250.00

8150 International Meetings 4,000.00 3,582.92 2,500.00

8160 Convention/State Support 13,000.00 8,482.79 13,000.00

8161 Convention/Local Arrangements 20,561.00 21,406.00 22,000.00

TOTAL SOCIETY BUSINESS 39,211.00 34,630.20 38,700.00

SOCIETY BUSINESS COMMITTEES

8210 Membership/Expansion 1,000.00 831.47 1,000.00

8221 New Chapter Support 100.00 0.00 100.00

8230 Finance 4,000.00 4,236.14 4,000.00

8231 Financial Development 250.00 0.00 100.00

8240 Nominations 150.00 300.00 700.00

8250 Executive 7,000.00 5,949.80 7,000.00

8260 Education Center Management 2,500.00 1,915.91 2,500.00

8261 Archives 200.00 200.00 200.00

8280 Leadership Development 400.00 98.75 200.00

8290 Communications/Marketing 400.00 363.11 400.00

8300 Bylaws/Policies and Procedures 200.00 206.28 200.00

TOTAL SOC. BUS. COMMITTEES 16,200.00 14,101.46 16,400.00

TOTAL ALL 8000 ACCOUNTS 148,816.00 143,024.92 151,305.00

TOTAL ALL 7000 & 8000 ACCOUNTS 183,993.00 170,022.49 187,186.00

TOTAL INCOME 221,138.00 200,150.97 211,341.00

Ending Balance 37,145.00 30,128.48 24,155.00

Encumbered Funds 10,112.00 4,509.00 10,509.00

ENDING BALANCE (Available funds) 27,033.00 25,619.48 13,646.00

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National University

3390 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa

ONE-DAY TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP

Saturday, October 22, 2016

8:15 am-3:45 pm

Working with Google Docs, Drive and Tools Educational Apps

Creating a Chapter Newsletter Website Creation

Plus other Exciting Topics

Reservation Link Click Here

Cost of the workshop is $80 which includes three workshops, snacks and lunch

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PERMIT 1890