News from Ohio State Organization
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Believe
:: Belong :: Build
Dearest Members,
“
Nothing ventured. Nothing gained.”
Believe
in the countless opportunities Delta Kappa Gamma has to offer.
Belong
not just as a member, but actively
participate with bold commitment and determination to
build
Ohio’s future
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As we (your State Leadership Team) continue on our DKG journey this biennium, we want to ask each of you this question. Where is your DKG journey currently taking you? To your next chapter meeting? Involvement with your chapter’s Foster Care program/project? To a state function, such as the DKG/Ohio State Convention in March, or to our next International Convention in Philadelphia, PA next July or perhaps as far as Austin, Texas to the Ignite-DKG Leadership Management Seminar? We ask this question because, beyond our primary biennium goal of growing and strengthening Ohio’s chapters, another strategic goal is to increase membership commitment through participation in DKG beyond the chapter level.
Diana
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Diana Kirkpatrick, President
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Experience the joy of giving and receiving through
Alpha Delta State Ohio Educational Foundation
Building from the Heart
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YOU are INSPIRING excellence in our future EDUCATORS!
. . . “Because of your generous donation, you have lightened my financial burden as I pursue my degree, complete student teaching, and learn how to become the best school-based SLP that I can become. Your generosity has truly inspired me, and I look forward to the day when I am able to pay this generosity forward like you have done for me.”
– with
thanks to you
from Marie Dean, 2019 Strickland Student Teacher Grant Recipient
You bless others with your heartfelt giving, and you can receive a blessing through ADSOEF too!
Learn more about these opportunities
HERE
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Scholarship Applications Due
January 1, 2020
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During the month of December, we will continue to focus on our second objective which is to gain and acquire facts about our Foster Care initiative which is the word
K
nowledge.
Share this
K
nowledge about the Foster Care Process with members in your OSO Chapter during your monthly meetings so that they are provided with these important facts.
Did You Know That….
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BEAT MICHIGAN!
THE BUCKEYE/CHERRY CHALLENGE
Have you heard about the Buckeye-Cherry Membership Challenge? The Ohio State and Michigan State Organization representatives attended DKG Leadership Development in Des Moines, Iowa, this summer and our state president Diana Kirkpatrick had an idea for a membership challenge between the two states. During a breakfast meeting, the two teams developed a plan. The goal is to see which organization can increase membership by the greatest percentage. Are you up for the challenge? To help OSO be declared the winner, continue reading the article for more information.
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Theta Chapter supported the Rough Riders Reads program by collecting new and gently used books for the program. The goal of the program is to get books to children and encourage a love of reading and avoid the summer slide.
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Gamma Xi Chapter makes blankets for foster children and donates them through Hope's Closet.
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What a fun and creative evening for a great cause! Delta Iota raised $258.50 to send to Franklin County Children Services Children’s Fund. Each member who participated will have a piece of handmade pottery to be proud of!
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Pi, Beta Psi and Delta Kappa met for Coordinating Council. The program, “Building Futures for Children”, featured Kay Kaebnick as the speaker. The picture was raffled with proceeds going to CASA for advocates to use to assist these children.
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Beta Chi honors member Carole Kyser with a 50 year pin. Congratulations Carole!
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Beta Kappa President Barri Grandey and Past President Nancy Russell display several of the 81 goodie bags to be distributed to Wilson Health ER and Urgent Care.
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Convention Workshop & Breakout Application
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The March 20 - 22, 2020 State Convention is being planned. Do you have a topic that you want considered for a breakout session? This year, all applications will be completed online. Go to the link below to apply.
DEADLINE FOR THE APPLICATION IS DECEMBER 10, 2019
Guidelines for Submitting an application:
- Each application will be considered by the convention committee. Each person submitting an application will be notified of the committee’s decision by December 15, 2019.
- All audio-visual equipment must be provided by the presenter.
- As a professional non-profit organization, DKG/Ohio is unable to reimburse presenters for honorarium, travel, hotel or meal expenses.
- All presenters must register for the convention.
- Each presenter is expected to submit a brief biography after proposal acceptance. This will be used for your introduction.
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A GOOD REASON TO BE AN
EARLY BIRD!
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Last month information was shared for reserving a room at the Embassy Suites in Dublin for the DKG/Ohio State Convention on March 20-22. It has since been discovered that the OHSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament is scheduled for that same weekend in Columbus. A block of rooms is being held for the DKG Convention; however, once the block is filled more rooms can only be added if there are rooms available. With the high school basketball tournament in Columbus, rooms will go quickly. To make a reservation, either call 1-800-220-9219 or book online at
www.columbusdublin.embassysuites.com
and use the group code “DKG.”
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DECEMBER 10, 2019 - Applications due for Convention Workshops & Breakout Sessions
FEBRUARY 1, 2020 - Necrology Report due
MARCH 20 - 22, 2020 - OSO State Convention at the Embassy Suites in Dublin, OH
NOTE: Executive Board will be held on the 21st
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Remembering Our Lost Sisters
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