From Irene Maskaly, DKGNJ State President: Please share with your chapter members and also a gentle reminder to have members update their accounts and mailing preferences on DKG.org. One of the suggestions in the report mentioned was that our members are not taking advantage of their member benefits. I enjoy receiving my Collegial Exchange as a hard copy, some prefer to read online. Directions below. Reminders:
Take care, Irene From Nita R Scott, CAE | Executive Director The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Mail: 12710 Research Blvd. Ste 230 | Austin, TX 78759 512-478-5748 x102 | www.dkg.org Dear International Committee Chairs, Please see the attached document. The Administrative Board has reviewed the Avenue M report and has initiated steps to develop a plan for implementation of the recommendations in the report. Although this is a fluid document which will continue to be modified and adjusted as needed throughout the multi-phased plan recommended by Avenue M, the Board has requested that I share with you the full report along with the first stages of a plan to act upon the recommendations included there-in. This report will be posted on the DKG Website for use by the membership no later than mid-week (it is there!). Please feel free to reach out regarding any questions or concerns. Warmly, Nita ![]()
Since a number of presidents did not get the email prior to the State Meeting on Saturday, September 9, 2023, here are the attachments that were sent out.
The Zeta Chapter invites all sisters to attend.
"A Disability is Not an Inability", an evening with Jessica Cox on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 7:15 pm. The free presentation takes place at the Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753 "Possible Thinking, Achieve the Impossible" Jessica is a motivational speaker and life coach who became the world's first licensed armless pilot, earning her worldwide notoriety. Greetings ladies,
Passing this message on as DKGNJ members have asked if there’s a way to donate to our sisters in Maui. Ingrid was kind enough to reach out to their past state president, Dr. Lori Fujinaka Furoyama, and she said it doesn’t look like any of their members were directly affected. Lori said there are ways to make monetary donations and sent us this verified link. hawaiinewsnow.com below. There is a video and links below the video to the following organizations: American Red Cross of Hawaii, Hawaii Salvation Army, Aina Momona, Kako'o Maui Fund, Donate to teachers affected by the fires, Aloha United Way, Maui Food bank & more. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/08/09/want-help-those-devastated-by-maui-wildfires-heres-how/?fbclid=IwAR0nJTPuSYmw8k6E0jUGfYqqCMVM9utEsLRUTX3oT9bOjXp5dBnvKycsDTs Thank you in advance for your kindness, concern and generosity! With appreciation, Irene The information and nomination form for this award has been updated. Criteria for Nomination/ Selection 2024 (download the file)
The Nomination Form has a Deadline: November 10, 2023 and must be submitted to Barbara Henderson
A message from Dawn Flanders, Ed. S., DKGNJ State Rules and Bylaws Chairperson and Mu Chapter member: Dawn Flanders, Ed. S. is teaching a 1-day course on Digital Threat Assessment through LEAD. The whole-day curriculum information is here: L.E.A.D. – Law Enforcement Against Drugs . You may also contact Dr. Jenna Goggins, Director of Program Initiatives if you have any questions at: Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.) 5 South Main Street Allentown, NJ 08501 C - 731-363-7479 O - 609-259-5000 jgoggins@leadrugs.org Dawn is certified to teach the 1-day class and also has two classes coming up: August 29 - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm DIGITAL THREAT ASSESSMENT® TRAINING (UNION COUNTY, NJ) DIGITAL THREAT ASSESSMENT® TRAINING (UNION COUNTY, NJ)Date: 08/29/2023 Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Where: John H. Stamler Police Academy, 1776 Raritan Road Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 United States August 30 - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm DIGITAL THREAT ASSESSMENT® TRAINING (SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ)
DIGITAL THREAT ASSESSMENT® TRAINING (SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ)Date: 08/30/2023 Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Where: Somerset County Police Academy, 402 Roycefield Rd Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844 United States In light of Gov. Murphy's recently declared state of emergency regarding the flooding and damage caused by severe storms that swept through our region several days ago, keep in mind that one of your benefits of membership is the International Emergency Fund for natural disasters. Go to DKG.org >DKGIEF>Emergency Fund for the information to see if you qualify. Attached is the flyer & form 84 as stated below.
Dawn Flanders, Mu Chapter (the police officer, who taught the self-defense class a few conventions back) is a certified L.E.A.D. Law enforcement against drugs Trainer. It’s in over 40 states now. Here is the link to the website. There are many opportunities for training and professional development.
CTAUN is the Committee for the Teaching about the United Nations. CTAUN has excellent opportunities for teachers, students and citizens to learn about the UN and the challenges of the world. In March they held a webinar about world hunger. They are hosting another webinar in May to discuss violence against children. As educators this should be a topic of great interest.
Go to www.teachun.org to register. Cancelled: May 19th, 2023 CTAUN Conference at the UN "ADDRESSING VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN NOW" Coming in the Fall CTAUN Conference at the UN "ADDRESSING VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN NOW" Initiatives by the UN and Partners Watch this Space for Program Details. Here is the latest newsletter from EEC: The EEC Umbrella, February 2023 |