The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
North Carolina, Eta State Organization
Eleven regions, 103 chapters
Eta Data ~ Updates for Chapter Presidents and Editors
Vol. 8, No. 11
“Create the Future—Imagine, Inspire, Ignite”
May 15, 2017
DKG: Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
New Officers Elected At Convention
Connie P. Savell
will lead Eta
State NC for
the 2017-2019
biennium.
Want to Serve on a
State Committee?
Eta State members are needed to
serve on committees!
Elected to serve
(R to L) with
Connie were Dr.
Teresa Cowan,
First VicePresident;
Elizabeth Miars, Second Vice-President; and Nancy Teague, Secretary.
The installation of the new officers took place at the Eta State NC
Convention, held April 28-30, in Wilmington.
Other highlights of the convention included the presentation of the
Founders Award to Dr. Janis P. Meek, Gamma Chi Chapter; Rising Star
Awards to ten ladies with 9 years or less of DKG membership; and five
Presidential Awards for the top Chapter Achievement honors. In all, 62
chapters received Chapter Achievement Awards.
All the proposed changes to the Standing Rules and Bylaws as presented
by the Rules Committee passed, including making the webmaster a
selected personnel position and making the Rising Star Award a
permanent award.
Hints to Editors: Sharing news of the convention, such as this recap,
will help keep your members informed of state-level activities. See
page 2 for more detailed information.
Share your DKG passion by submitting your name to serve on a state
committee for the 2017-2019 biennium. Eta State has 14 committees,
a Music Representative, Arts and
Humanities Jury Liaison, and DKG/
UN/World Fellowship Representative to fill for the next two years.
Desire to learn and willingness to
attend meetings are the main criteria.
Please submit your form by May
31, 2017 to President-Elect Connie
Savell at her new email address
[email protected].
The form Eta State Committees
2017-2019 is found on the Eta State
website at http://www.ncdkg.org/
uploads/8/0/8/5/80859646/
etastatecommittees2017.pdf.
Hints to Editors: Please
share. Some of your chapter
members might be interested
in serving on a state committee
if they are aware of this
opportunity to apply.
Mark the Dates
May 31
May 31
June 23-25
July 1
July 10
July 15
July 19-22
Aug. 1
Sept. 30
Deadline for Headquarters Brick Sale submissions
Lobbying Day in Raleigh (see page 3)
Eta State NC Leadership Development Seminar
Newly-elected officers begin their terms
Eta State News deadline
Form 15 due from chapter treasurers to state
Southeast Regional Conference, Sheraton Convention Center Hotel, Myrtle Beach, SC
Deadline to submit to the Bulletin: Collegial Exchange
Submission deadline for Chapter Visit Request Form
Eta State Vision: “Voices of Influence Empowering NC Women Educators”
Changes Adopted to Bylaws
and Standing Rules
Beautiful Ceremony of Remembrance
at Convention
The Rules Committee would like to thank everyone for
reading and studying the 2017 proposed changes to the
Eta State Bylaws and Standing Rules. The entire set of
proposed changes, as printed in the spring edition of Eta
State News, was adopted at the convention and are posted
online for your review.
One special event at convention is the Ceremony of
Remembrance honoring the sisters we have lost since last
year. Special music by the convention chorus and a duet
by Pat Taylor and SER Director Linda Navorska. A printed
program lists the names and chapters for each sister.
Emily Lucas, chair of the Rules Committee, also wants to
extend a special thank you to the members of the Rules
Committee who worked to make sure the changes were
properly worded and easy for members to understand.
Those members are Dr. Joyce Brigman, Margaret Church,
Emily Weigel and Betty Marshall, ex officio.
New Eta State News Editor Named
The Executive Board selected Carol Bostian as the new
editor for Eta State News. Carol will start a six-year term
beginning July 1. Carol is a member of Nu Chapter where
she currently serves as president and newsletter editor.
Her skills and expertise will ensure Eta State members
continue to receive a quality publication.
The Personnel Committee joins all Eta State NC members
in expressing appreciation to Sue Roberts for her service
the last six years. Her work was a model of quality.
Webmaster Applications Online
As a result of action taken at convention, the role of
webmaster is now a "related personnel position" recommended by the Personnel Committee and selected by the
Executive Board. Applications for the position are now
online at http://www.ncdkg.org/uploads/8/0/8/5/
80859646/webmaster_application2017.pdf. The Personnel
Committee will receive applications until June 5, conduct
interviews early June, submit name to Executive Board in
June, and have position filled, approved, and ready to
begin July 1.
Awards Given at Convention
The highlight of Friday night’s First General Meeting is the
announcement of chapter and individual awards. This year, the
Communications Committee presented 11 Communications of
Excellence Awards, the first time this award has been given,
recognizing both website and newsletter excellence plus other
areas of communications.
The Awards Committee presented 62 Chapter Achievement
Awards: 16 Honorable Mentions, 23 Distinctive Certificates,
15 Excellent Certificates, and 8 Superior Certificates. The five
top chapters in number of points were awarded the Presidential
Award. Read more about all the awards in the upcoming Eta
State News.
The Membership Committee is in charge of the Ceremony
of Remembrance and asks all chapters to please remember
to submit your Form 6 to the Membership
Chair as soon as you are aware of the death
of a member. As the first phase of honoring
our member, her name is included in the newsletter in the White Rose report section. That
report is established from the Form 6 submissions. A tribute is included in the Ceremony of
Remembrance, the second phase of honoring her.
Thank you for your assistance in keeping our
membership rolls accurate by submitting the
forms in a timely manner to ensure our sisters
are honored for their service in both the newsletter and at
the Ceremony of Remembrance. Send Form 6 to Membership Chair Dr. Carol Maidon at carol.maidon.dkg@
gmail.com.
Educational Foundation Announces
Endowment at the Convention
The NC DKG Educational Foundation, in its second annual meeting, announced a Limited Endowment Project
underway with Alpha Nu Chapter. Honoring Burke County educators Betsy and Fred Cranford (Betsy was Alpha
Nu treasurer for 20 years!), the endowment will fund projects for educators in Burke and Caldwell counties.
Grant recipients for 2017 told of the success of their projects during the annual meeting also. Their enthusiasm
for the projects and professional development that the
Foundation made possible was contagious!
The Foundation thanks everyone for purchasing raffle
tickets and shirts during the convention. The successful
nature of both sales is an indication of the support that
members of Eta State have shown...clearly wanting the
Foundation to succeed and to be a part to nurture and
continue growth. Such promise is exciting!
The Foundation continues to seek interested members for committee and Board work. If interested,
contact Chair Dr. Judith Carlson at judithb125@
gmail.com. The Foundation is especially interested in someone to help write grants.
Visit the website at http://www.ncdkgef.org/.
Buy A Brick, Pave the Way
The May 31 deadline for buying an engraved brick is
quickly approaching. Don’t let this opportunity to honor
or remember a member or your chapter slip by!
The “Pave the Way for DKG
Memories” project is being used to
raise funds for Headquarters.
Bricks may be engraved with up to
three lines of 18 characters each.
The cost per brick is $125.
Forms can be found on the Eta State NC website at http://
www.ncdkg. org/uploads/8/0/8/5/ 80859646/ 2016pave
theway.png. Mail forms and payments to Eta State NC
Treasurer Ruth Jones at 3607 Wyneston Road,
Greenville, NC 27858.
Statement of Neutrality Issued
by DKG International
In response to recent events in politics, DKG International
wants to share the Statement of Neutrality.
Key points in the statement relate to the difference between
speaking as an individual and “speaking” on behalf of our
international, nonprofit organization. Our DKG Constitution outlines in more detail the need for a thorough understanding of issues involved and use of those issues instead
of candidates or political parties.
Read the entire Statement of Neutrality on our Eta State
NC website at http://www.ncdkg.org/uploads/
8/0/8/5/80859646/dkg_neutrality_statement.pdf.
Hints to Editors: Please stress this within your
chapter by including reference to the Statement of Neutrality in your next newsletter.
Presidents Take Note: Please be sure your
members without internet access have seen
or heard the Statement.
Presidents Take Note of
These Items of Interest
From Karen Buhrman, Eta State NC World Fellowship Representative: I was so glad to see so
many of you at the state convention. As you prepare
for next year's programs, I am willing to provide a
program about World Fellowship if your chapter
is within 2 hours of Charlotte. If you are interested, please
contact me by email: [email protected]. Thank you.
From Ruth Jones, Eta State NC Treasurer: Initiation
fees for Spring Initiates should be sent to me by June
10. They should be reported on Form 18, accompanied by
Initiate Cards. Mail them to me at 3607 Wyneston Rd,
Greenville, NC 27858. Thank you.
Chapter Visit Request Form Online
The Eta State Officer Chapter Visit Request form is
on the website for you to submit requests for chapter visits. Please send the form to President-Elect
Connie Savell at her new email address cps2017
[email protected] or 206 North Roxford Road, Kings
Mountain, NC 28086. Please try to get these forms
to Connie by September 30. Emphasis on chapters
who have not had visits in the past two years will be
given first priority. The form can be found at
http://www.ncdkg.org/uploads/8/0/8/5/80859646/
chaptervisitrequestform_2017-2019.pdf.
Last Chance for Leadership Seminar
There are only a couple spaces left in the
Leadership Seminar this summer. If your
chapter wishes to send someone,
registration needs to be submitted by
May 23.
The registration form may be found at http://
www.ncdkg.org/leadership-development-committee.html.
Lobbying Day is May 31; Large Attendance is Urged
By: Susan Phipps, Chair, ELP Committee
Public education in North Carolina needs as many supporters as possible during this legislative session. There are powerful efforts
to cut education funding in order to give vouchers for private school tuition and to give tax cuts to high income North Carolinians.
The Educational Law & Policy Committee encourages all chapter presidents to alert members that on Wednesday, May 31, Delta
Kappa Gamma sisters will gather at the North Carolina Legislative building in Raleigh at 9:00 a.m. at the foot of the main staircase
just inside the front door. All participating members are urged to make appointments with their House and Senate representatives
before going to Raleigh.
The goal for the day is to familiarize Legislators with Delta Kappa Gamma and its legislative priorities
and to explain to them why greater funding for education is both necessary and wise. Copies of DKG’s
White Paper will be available that day for distribution to all legislators. There will also be information
and statistics about our priorities available to participating sisters.
Any member planning to go to Raleigh who would like to receive the White Paper and the information
sheets before May 31 can email Susan Phipps at [email protected] to request the materials. See you
there!
Eta State NC President Sheila Groves
@SheilaVGroves1
https://www.facebook.com/
groups/EtaState/
[email protected]
Something to think about...
Eta State members gathered in Wilmington at the
2017 convention to Ignite the Pride, Ignite the
Purpose, Ignite the Power of women educators
across the state.
Region IV welcomed us with open arms, creating an
inviting atmosphere for fellowship, enlightenment,
inspiration, and fun! Many thanks to chapter
presidents and chapter volunteers who worked
throughout the year to make convention an event to
remember! Special thanks to Chairmen Thommi
Stammer and Judy Busick, Treasurer Connie
Marks, Registrar Elizabeth Miars, and Regional
Director Mary Ann Styons for their leadership,
patience and attention to every detail.
Energized by fresh ideas, innovative resources, and
genuine fellowship, we leave convention with a new
attitude. We dedicate new energy to completing
chapter projects and sharing the mission of DKG in
our schools and communities. We look to new state
officers and personnel for motivation and guidance.
Will we also challenge ourselves to accept new
roles and seek new opportunities in our Society?
sheila
Notice to Eta State Officers, Committee Chairmen
Any state officer or state committee chairman who has an expense reimbursement request is asked to send it to President
Sheila Groves prior to June 10. Time is needed for Sheila to
approve and sign them and send them to the treasurer to get
checks written prior to June 30. Those requests related to the
Leadership Seminar should be sent as early as possible when
the Seminar ends. Requests not made by June 30 may be denied.
International Website:
https://www.dkg.org
Eta State NC Website:
www.ncdkg.org
For comments or questions regarding Eta Data,
please contact Editor Susan Kuenzel or
Eta State NC President Sheila Groves
Southeast Regional is Nearby!
The Southeast Regional Conference this summer will be
within driving distance, so plan to attend! The Grand
Strand of Myrtle Beach will be filled with DKG ladies
July 19-22.
Make room reservations by
calling 1-888-6278203 and ask for the SE
Regional Conference.
The registration form for
the conference is available
on the DKG website at
www.visitmyrtlebeach.com
https://www.dkg.org/
DKGCon_SE/DKGCon_SE/Registration.aspx. You must
be logged in to see this page.
If you are planning to attend and did not give your name
to Eta State NC Executive Secretary Dr. Barbara PerrySheldon at the convention, please email her at etaexec
[email protected]. There are 45 names on the list
already! Join the fun. Register today.
One Source for All DKG Blogs
Have you noticed the yellow blog graphic on the home
page of the DKG website? That’s a link to http://dkgsi.
blogspot.com/, a uniblog for all the DKG International
committees’ blogs and even a blog from Founder Annie
Webb Blanton! Subscribe to be notified when new blogs
are posted. It’s a great way to keep current with DKG.
Dr. Merz Named Interim ED
Dr. Judy Merz, editor of the Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin and communications and marketing
consultant to DKG, has been appointed
by President Carolyn Pittman to be the
interim Executive Director from June 1 to
December 31, 2017, replacing Sandra
Bull Smith who is retiring. Read more
about it on the DKG website.
Convention Dates
June 23 - 25, 2017 — Eta State NC Leadership
Development Seminar, Caraway Conference
Center, Asheboro, NC
July 19 - 22, 2017 — Southeast Regional Conference,
Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Myrtle
Beach, SC
April 27 - 29, 2018 — Eta State NC Convention,
Charlotte University Hilton, Charlotte, NC
(Region VI)
July 16 - 20, 2018 — DKG International Convention,
JW Marriott, Austin, TX