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:

• Tuesday, November 28th at 4 PM CST . The Avenue M Report is now available online and will be the topic in a first series of Town Hall meetings open to all via zoom.
• Deadline: December 15th to submit a proposal for the opportunity to present at the 2024 International Convention at National Harbor MD, July 9-13, 2024.
• Update profiles & communication preferences: go to DKG.org > log in (if this is the first time, create an account, membership number is the username & create a password) > go to the first header on the left "My DKG' then click on "My Account"  > Publication Options" are on the bottom right. Make sure to save your profile, preferences  & updates when you make a change. If anyone has problems please contact me. I have zoomed with members, even doing it for them as they watched...whatever works for our members!

May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
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)

1.  Nomination shall be made by Chapter and will be limited to one per Chapter for each presentation year.  A chapter does not have to make a nomination.
2. Nomination and presentation will be made in the even-numbered years.  
3. Award selection will be based on active membership in Alpha Zeta State for at least 10 years.  This award may be granted posthumously.
4.  Eligibility to receive the Dedicated Service Award is now open to the past state presidents five or more years after leaving office.  Please check this if you are nominating a past president from any chapter.
5. A written narrative by the Chapter President or her designee shall accompany the nomination, describing personal character traits of the nominee in performance of Delta Kappa Gamma activities and her commitment to the Society. (See attached form.)
6. A standing committee of three to five members shall be appointed to review nominations and recommend a recipient for said award based upon the above criteria.  (See E above) Chapters that have a nominee for the award will not be represented on the committee.  In the event the committee does not make a selection, no recommendation will be made to the Executive Board, and the award will not be presented that year.
7. The name of the recipient recognized for Dedicated Service, her Chapter, and the year of the award will be so inscribed on the Dedicated Service Award plaque, which shall be displayed in the Delta Kappa Gamma Room at Georgian Court, Lakewood. NJ, or new location.
8. Please let me know if your chapter is not recommending a nominee for this year.

The Nomination Form has a ​Deadline: November 10, 2023   and must be submitted to  Barbara Henderson    

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

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.​