On the Record, Issue 2

On the Record
International Convention Newsette
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Issue 2
7 July 2016
Opening night rocks the house
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rom Kai Kight’s mesmerizing performance on the violin to
the pounding rhythms of “That Old Time Rock and Roll,”
Tuesday night’s opening session put the music in Music City.
Kight, the featured speaker, spoke movingly of an epiphany he
experienced during an emotional conversation with his mother. As
his mother spoke of unfulfilled dreams in her own life, the classically-trained musician realized that he could follow his own path and
make his own music. From that moment on, Kight has worked
toward creating a world in which ingenuity is the norm rather
than the exception. To illustrate, he treated the audience to several
of his brilliant and innovative compositions. Kight believes that
music provides a fitting metaphor for life. The performer on the
stage, like each of us, knows that all that lasts is the impact we have
on those who hear our music.
ennessee Night, following immediately after the opening
session, featured an ensemble of talented studio musicians.
Dr. Elaine Alexander, member of the Convention Steering Committee, introduced the members of the band. Alexander’s husband,
Lowell, is an award-winning songwriter who has been in the music
industry for more than 30 years. He recommended these muscians
to the steering committee and to his wife because they have appeared on hundreds of albums and have performed with some of
the biggest names in the music business.
It is safe to say that the band did not disappoint. From classics
like “X’s and O’s” to audience favorite “Live Like You Were Dying,”
the audience clapped, sang along, and eventually got up and danced,
ending the evening with a rousing encore of “That Old Time Rock
and Roll.”
Kai Kight holds the audience spellbound with his intricate
finger work and haunting melodies.
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Formulating maxims to guide us
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Melodie Crittenden Kirkpatrick (left) and Ron Hemby ,
with drummer Steve Brewster, perform “Summertime” at
Tennessee Night.
light bulb, a picture of Nana, a point on a map, five “why’s”, General Patton’s policy (“In case of doubt,
attack!”), a bottle of 7up, and a Burger King crown -- what could these have to do with setting direction
and driving action for your team?
Speaking at Wednesday’s Second General Session, author Mike Figliuolo (One Piece of Paper) shared how he
uses these “story symbols” from his life to trigger his personal maxims or rules of conduct that have an emotional
resonance. Thus, the light bulb triggers his reason for getting out of bed in the morning (to see an “Aha” moment
when an idea resonates with someone) and the picture of his grandmother Nana is the trigger for his moral compass (“What would Nana say?”). These maxims help us be consistent and authentic.
Following his presentation, Figliuolo signed copies of his book in the DKG marketplace until the copies ran out.
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Thanking members
who volunteer for
International duties
Informed voting brings
understanding to DKG election
process
ow does one begin to thank those
members who give of their time,
energy and expertise to serve the Society at
the international level, all without pay? Why,
you have a tea and invite everyone to the
party!
embers
of the
International Executive Board,
who represent all
members in voting
for international
elected positions in
the Society, received
a presentation on
Tuesday explaining
the international
voting process.
The voting
members of the
Executive Board
(elected officers
and other elected
members of the Administrative Board,
past international
presidents and state
organization presidents) elected the
trustees of the DKG
Foundation, with
each board member
having one vote.
Each state
organization has one
vote for every five
active and reserve
members in its state
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President Lyn Babb Schmid
invited members to an Appreciation Tea on
Wednesday, sponsored by Society partner
Boone Chapman. Approximately 100
attended.You can’t have a party without
music and food! Dr. Kay Byers (NE), Nancy
Davis (TN), Shirley Newhart (GA) and Nu
Notes (ND) entertained before, during and
after the tea and guests enjoyed attractive
and tasty finger foods and tea.
Nita Scott, Phyllis Hickey and Dr.
Schmid gave tributes to members serving
on international committees and juries, the
Educational Foundation Board of Trustees,
and the Administrative Board.
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organization. After
receiving information as to voting
preferences from
their members,
state organization
presidents cast
these votes (called
“voting strength”)
for international
positions. Only state
organization presidents vote for the
elected members of
the Administrative
Board. They also are
the only ones who
vote for elected
committee positions.
If there is but
one person nominated for a position,
the president may
cast all her state
organization’s voting
strength for that one
candidate. If there
is more than one
candidate for a
position, the president may cast all her
organization’s votes
for only one of the
Don’t Miss Out!
Have your photo taken with your
state sisters.
Check the Board at Registration
for date and time.
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candidates or divide
the votes between/
among the nominated candidates for
that position. State
organizations can
use their “voting
strength” total for
each elected position.
Regional
directors and area
representatives are
voted on only by
the state organizations represented
by those positions
(e.g. Northeast state
organization presidents vote only for
Northeast regional
director, only
Canadian state organizations vote for
area representative,
Canada). Elected comittee positions are
voted on by all state
organizations.
The voting
takes place on
Friday morning,
prior to the regional
breakfasts, outside
each region’s breakfast location. The
convention Election
Committee oversees
the election, counts
the votes and
announces results at
the end of Friday’s
general session.
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The circle of sisterhood continues Forming the DKG/
GSUSA connection
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a
circular sofa outside an Opryland
ballroom waiting for the DKG
Birthday Luncheon to begin. Robin
Goddard, Nu Chapter, Xi State,
Tennessee, and Margaret Connoly,
Beta Gamma Chapter, Pi State, New
York, became friends there at the
1994 international convention and
Margaret (left) and Robin (right)
THEN (1994)
are reunited in the same place this
week, except this week they are
roommates.
Connoly says that “loyalty and
happenstance” formed the union which
blossomed through the years as both
shared rooms, fun, and many introductions to their state sisters at the Dallas,
Atlanta, and New York international
conventions and more.
Goddard’s daughter, Noelle,
attended school in New York City and is
And NOW, 22 years later.
still a resident there, prompting
Goddard to visit frequently and Connoly to come from upstate down
to the city. In addition to sharing DKG and teaching, both share a
love of shopping, theatre, tucked-away local restaurants, the Plaza,
tea rooms, and museums. They describe themselves as “opposites,”
but introduce yourself to them, and discover how much they share,
as so many DKG sisters do. Next year is a DKG anniversary for both:
50 years for Connoly and 40 years for Goddard.
Be sure to find yourself a sitting area outside a convention
event and start a sister chat. Open your own world to shared
sisterhood with someone who is perhaps the “opposite” of you.
Then revel in Purpose 1 as Dr. Annie Webb Blanton envisioned, and
boast your own full circle of friendship.
Don’t miss the bus to the Wildhorse!
• All buses will board from the Presidential Portico.
• To board the bus, you must present your Wildhorse
Event Ticket (which you received at registration along
with your meal tickets).
• Several buses will begin boarding at 5:00 p.m. and will
leave when full.
• Buses will return approximately 15 minutes later to pick
up remaining passengers.
• From the Wildhorse, buses will run back to the hotel at
30 minute intervals until 10:00 p.m.
• No buses after 10:00 p.m.
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s part of
the alliance between DKG
and the Girl Scouts
USA, scouts can earn
a special patch by
working with a DKG
chapter.
Activities required for the patch
are all centered
around the Society’s
seven purposes. One
of the main purposes of the patch is
to help girls discover
the impact women
have made in education and to explore
career options in the
field.
As girls work
with chapter members, both groups
learn and share
the history of girl
scouting, the history of the Society,
the founders of both
organizations and
the purposes and
missions of each.
Girls complete
projects such as
job shadowing,
interviewing students from other
countries, helping
support early career
educators by making
bulletin boards or
goody bags as well
as by meeting with
legislators or school
board members.
The girls also
research career options, scholarships,
and licensure
requirements of
various areas of
study. Scouts are
encouraged to interview a professional
woman in a position
of leadership.
Research
shows that projects
strengthen our chapters. The alliance
between DKG and
GSUSA is just the
kind of project that
will strengthen our
entire Society as
well.
The alliance
also provides a
group of people
from which to recruit quality educators and, in turn,
quality members.
The intergenerational connections
which result from
this alliance will
help young members
stay connected to
tradition while helping older members
to stay up-to-date on
trends in education.
Finally, this
alliance provides
an excellent avenue
for DKG members to
impact the lives of
young women and
to grow the Society
members of tomorrow.
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The Roving Reporter
Pennsylvania members enjoy lunch at the American
Cafe. From left to right: Pennsylvania state editor Bonnie
Barnes, Karen Tinstman, past state president Sue Stamm,
and Carol Herbert
European members Bjorg
Nakling (left) and Yaila
Merli (right) from Norway
are ready for a week in
Music City.
June Bowers (left),
Nebraska, and Georgia
Klein, Kansas think the
venue is “so beautiful.”
First and second grade
teacher Iida Hyvonen (left)
and secondary English/
Swedish language teacher
Anneli Casey came all the
way from Finland.
Xi State (Tennessee) first
vice-president Sherrie
Collins (left) greets Betty
Oswald from Mississippi.
South Dakota members Dr. Rhonda Anderson, (far left)
International Leadership Committee 2014-2016 and
candidate for Northwest Regional Director, and Elizabeth
Wood, International Nominations Committee 2014-2018
(second from right) present “connections” bracelets to
Tennessee members Cissy Riley (second from left) and
Orlean Bauman (far right).
Members enjoy a session of foot reflexology at the DKG
marketplace.
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Brenda Smith (left) and Elaine Whitford, both from
Alberta, Canada, enjoyed one of the Music City tours
which included a backstage tour of the Ryman Auditorium and a driving tour of several Nashville landmarks,
including the State Capitol and the Parthenon. They
were photographed standing in the “circle” on the Ryman stage where legendary Grand Ole Opry stars have
stood.
The adventure begins! Cecilia Rodriguez Canales (left)
and Mary Frances Wadley (featured in On the Record Issue One) reunite at Nashville’s airport Monday to
continue their friendship of 38 years. Cecilia speaks today
at the Latin American Forum .
On the Record
Staff
Orlean Bauman, Editor
Reporters
Dr. Diane Anderson
Jamie Lawson
Dr. Cathy Meredith
Kay Moss
Dr. Jensi Souders
Michelle Steen
Mary Frances Wadley
Diana Womble
Holley Ziglar
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