The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International North Carolina, Eta State Organization Eleven regions, 103 chapters

Eta Data ~ Updates for Chapter Presidents and Editors

Vol. 9, No. 4 “Let’s Sparkle!” October 15, 2017

DKG: Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide

Mark the Dates

Oct. 27 Official birthday of Eta State NC. Happy 83rd birthday, Eta State! Oct. 31 Deadline for chapter members to submit dues to chapter treasurer Oct. 31 Input for ELP Member Survey due to Susan Phipps (see page 2) Nov. 1 Deadline to apply for Lucile Cornetet Seminar Professional Development Award Nov. 10 Deadline for chapter treasurers to submit Report of Dues and Fees to state treasurer Nov. 15 990-N ePostcard due to IRS Dec. 1 Deadline to apply for Golden Gift Leadership Management Seminar Dec. 15 Submission deadline for Bulletin: Collegial Exchange Dec. 15 Deadline for submitting changes to Eta State NC Standing Rules Dec. 15 Deadline for turning in ticket stubs from the NC DKG EF Community Challenge (see page 3) Jan. 3 Deadline for DKG Educational Foundation project applications Jan. 10 Submission deadline for Eta State News

Support Headquarters

As your chapter collects dues this fall, please consider collecting and contributing $2 or $3 per member for Headquarters.

Eta State Headquarters, centrally located in Asheboro, houses official documents for our state organi-zation, provides a place for meetings of chapters and committees, and provides limited lodging for members who are at-tending official business there.

Chapters are asked to support Head-quarters with a $2 contribution per member. The donation helps meet basic expenses of maintaining Head-quarters but does not cover all the costs each year.

Send donations to Eta State Treasurer Ruth Jones at 3607 Wyneston Road, Greenville, NC 27858 and denote Headquarters on the check.

990-N Due Nov. 15

Treasurer’s Reports Due Nov. 10

Fall chapter meetings are in full swing and dues are being collected, which results in retaining or reinstating members. Please work with your chapter treasurer to get dues paid by the end of October. The membership forms 18 (report of dues and fees) and 18A (report of members dropped), plus the dues check, are due to Eta State Treasurer Ruth Jones by November 10. Her address is 3607 Wyneston Road, Greenville, NC 27858, and she asks that treasurers email her to let her know that dues have been mailed.

Chapter treasurers who have not filed 990-N ePostcard with the IRS should do so before November 15 and send confirmation to Ruth Jones at rjonesdkg@gmail.com. Be sure to include the chapter name in the email.

Ruth also reminds chapter presidents and treasurers that there is a new deadline of May 15 for initiate fees this spring. This means chapters should plan initiations in time for the fees to reach Ruth earlier than in previous years.

Presidents Take Note: Remember that dues being paid by Nov. 10 to Ruth and having the 990-N submitted by Nov. 15 are worth 5 points each on your Chapter Achievement Award form! Are you keeping up with all the points your chapter is earning? The form can be found at http://www.ncdkg.org/uploads/8/0/8/5/ 80859646/2017-2018chapterachievementawardform.pdf.

Eta State EEC Project

Wonders of Water

Have you bought your LifeStraw? (http://lifestraw.com/) Have you watched the “Follow the Liters” video on the Lifestraw organization website? (http://lifestraw.com/follow-the-liters/) Have you visited the CTAUN (Committee on Teaching About the United Nations) link on the DKG/UN Relation-ship site on the DKG International website? (http://www.teachun.org/) Have you tried a tip from the “water use it wisely” website? (http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/)

EEC would love to see how chapters and members are acting on the Eta State Wellness Initiative: EEC Project - Wonders of Water. Share with the EEC Chair Dr. Teresa H. Cowan at drthcowan@gmail.com the ways in which your chapter and/or members are venturing into areas of leadership, growing personally and professionally, and being global through local actions (EEC goals for 2017-2018) in an effort to promote wellness.

Tips to promote Eta State EEC Project - Wonders of Water: • Look to save energy and water in your own home or

business and share with others • Check your electric water heater: it is the second-largest

energy expense in your home. Therefore, saving water means saving energy and $$$$. Visit https://www.duke-energy.com/home/products/save-water See if you qualify for a free “Save Energy and Water

Kit” Install the FREE items and start saving water, energy

and $$$ Hints to Editors: Each month, EEC will share items about the Water Project. Please share these in your newsletters to keep your members informed about the state project—and about saving water.

Dropped Members

Presidents Take Note: Remember that if mem-bers are dropped from your chapter, those names should be a part of the chapter minutes or the chapter executive board minutes. Please share this information with your treasurer and work

with her to know which members have paid their dues and who might need encouragement to retain them.

Eta State Vision: “Voices of Influence Empowering NC Women Educators”

Homework Assignment from the

ELP Committee By: Susan Phipps, Chair, Educational Law & Policy Committee

All chapter presidents are urged to set up the groundwork for instant action by members when the NC Legislature goes back into session next May and important education-related issues are being considered during the “short session” of the General Assembly. To prepare, all members are encouraged to make use of the time lawmakers are back home in their districts between now and May to build relationships with them. Inspire chapter members to meet with Senators and Representatives to discuss school issues such as testing, class size, vouchers, educator salaries and benefits, per pupil funding, teacher shortages, equal accountability for any and all schools that receive taxpayer dollars, etc.

The other action chapter presidents need to take at this time is to make sure the chapter has sent in the name, non-school email address, and phone number of a Chapter Legislative Contact person to ELP Chair Susan Phipps at phippss@

charter.net. From time to time the committee will contact these Chapter Legislative Contacts when important educational issues are in the news.

Thank you, Chapter Presidents, for making these preparations now so we will be ready next spring, no matter what Raleigh has in store for us!

2018 Convention Updates

April 27-29, Charlotte

Theme: Let’s Sparkle!

Ad Form Online

The ad form for 2018 Eta State convention program is online now. Chapters are encouraged to consider placing an ad in the program. Ideas for the ads include honoring/memorializing a chapter member or members, celebrating chapter projects and/or causes, and recognizing accom-plishments/honors of members, teams, and committees such as years of professional service, National Board Cer-tification, Teacher of the Year honors, PhD recipients.

Convention Hotel Registration Open

The Hilton Charlotte University Place is taking reserva-tions for the 2018 Eta State NC Convention. The rate of $115 plus taxes is available until April 12 or until the block is filled.

Registration may be made online at http://www.hilton. com/en/hi/groups/personalized/C/CLTHUHF-DKG-20180426/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG or by calling 704-547-7444. Ask for the DKG room block.

Headquarters Brick Project Extended

So close! Only a few more bricks are needed to make the goal of 100 so the project has been extended until the 2018 Eta State Convention. The form and all information can be found on the Forms page of the state website.

Educational Foundation Projects

Come to Boone to Golf in June

Save the Date – June 11, 2018 The Educational Foundation invites you to alert the guys and gals who play golf to form four-person teams for this premier golf outing at the Boone Golf Club. Watch for registration details on November 1 at www.ncdkgef.org.

The Community Challenge

Chapters are reaching beyond members to involve the community in the Foundation’s Community Challenge. Download the 2017 brochure from www.ncdkgef.org and share our story of how Foundation grants are helping

individuals, schools and communities. Return ticket stubs to chapter presi-dents by December 15 to be entered into a drawing for free registration to the 2018 convention. Presidents, be sure to distribute

the tickets to your members! Contact Dr. Barbara Leonard with questions.

Constitution? Bylaws? Rules?

Do the terms Constitution, Bylaws and Rules confuse you? Do you know when it is possible to amend or make incremental changes to these governing documents?

The Constitution is one of DKG’s governing documents at the International level. The Constitution is subject to proposals to amend every four years— in even-numbered years. The North Carolina state organization governing documents are aligned with the Constitution. Eta State Bylaws are open to amendment every two years— in odd-numbered years. At the chapter level in DKG, the governing document for the chapter is referred to as “Rules.” Within its chapter rules, each DKG chapter identi-fies the amendment process and how often proposals to amend are possible.

Standing Rules are also governing documents at the internation-al and state organization levels; these provide details for carry-ing out the mandates of the Constitution and state organization bylaws. The International Standing Rules are open to amend-ment every two years—at each International convention. At the North Carolina state organization level, the Standing Rules are open for amendment each year at convention.

Now is the time for proposals to amend the Eta State Standing Rules. The form for submitting proposed amendments is online at http://www.ncdkg.org/uploads/8/0/8/5/80859646/2018 form_proposed_sr_ changes.pdf. The form should be submitted to Rules Committee Chair Tammy Collum by December 15, 2017 at dkgtammy@gmail.com.

Hints to Editors: Members might appreciate the reminder of the levels of our governing documents, especially since we are asking for proposals for our state Standing Rules.

Use the Recruitment Ideas Online

Mary Beth Dailey, Membership Committee Chair, reminds chapters to use the recruitment information under the Resources tab (must be logged in) on the DKG Interna-tional website for ideas to grow and retain members.

The recruitment information includes a sample recruit-ment card and letter plus a detailed step by step plan. Remember a former member can reinstate with no vote and no extra fee.

There is honor in being a DKG sister.

What’s Going On in DKG? Follow DKGSI Blogs to See!

Have you ever wondered what Founder Dr. Annie Webb Blanton might be saying about DKG nowadays? Amaz-ingly, Annie is blogging to share her thoughts!

Founder Annie Webb Blanton (i.e., a voice representing Blanton’s perspec-tive) and seven international commit-tees are blogging with gusto to reach out to inspire all members to connect and engage. The DKG Society Inter-national (DKGSI) blog was born in 2015 and gained steam in 2016. In 2017, the number of blog posts more than doubled. Currently, close to 100 posts are available to view and spark your thinking.

In addition to Annie’s Blog, committees blogging are: • Communications and Publicity—posting technology

tips for chapters and members, ways to publicize DKG, examples of resources on the web, and more

• Constitution—focusing right now on proposals for changes to the Constitution

• Finance—sharing info for treasurers plus ideas for collecting dues, sharing responsibilities and more

• Educational Excellence—writing on the various as-pects of EEC, CTAUN, projects, and more

• Membership—sharing resources for chapter health, recruitment, retention, mentoring, and more

• Scholarship—posting info about available scholar-ships and due dates

• World Fellowship—the newest blog started this month to share narratives from WF applicants.

To follow the DKG blog, click on the blog button on the home page of dkg.org. To be notified when a new blog is posted, go to the blog page and enter your email address in the “Follow by email” box to the left. Hit submit. You will receive an activation message from “Feedburner,” the blog service. Complete that activation in order to be notified of updates and to stay up-to-date!

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 Connie Savell

Convention Dates April 27 - 29, 2018 — Eta State NC Convention,

Hilton Charlotte University Place, Charlotte, NC (Region VI)

July 16 - 20, 2018 — DKG International Convention, JW Marriott, Austin, TX

Educational Foundation

Event

The DKG Educational Foundation is planning a fundraising event on Wednesday of the 2018 International Convention in Austin, Texas.

Save the date, Wednes-day, July 18, 2018 for an evening at the elegant Bullock Museum, and watch for more infor-mation on the Foundation website.

Funds Available Through DKG Educational Foundation

Take advantage of the opportunities to apply for Educa-tional Foundation funds that are available to individuals, chapters and state organizations. Deadlines to apply for the funds are on or before:

• November 1, 2017: The Cornetet Seminar for Profes-sional Development Award is granted to organizations within The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International to sponsor professional development seminars open to all educators.

• January 3, 2018: Up to $10,000 may be awarded to groups or individuals for projects that not only benefit children and education but also encourage intercultural understanding and educational excellence.

• February 1, 2018: Members and nonmembers can ap-ply for Cornetet Individual Professional Development Awards to participate in events and activities that occur between March 15, 2018 and October 15, 2018.

Hints to Editors: Please share in your newsletters so all members are aware of these funding oppor-tunities. Now is the time to start planning for the January and February deadlines.

Let’s Sparkle! One of my goals this year is to encourage savvy leadership. What does it mean to be a “savvy leader?” According to Google Dictionary, it is someone who is knowledgeable as well as someone who has common sense and has the ability to make good judgments. As we approach the 2017-2019 biennium where nominating committees across North Carolina will be seeking officers, I am certain they can identify many “savvy leaders” within their chapters. After all, DKG members are “key women educators” who were invited because of their leadership potential.

The challenge for each nominating committee is to encourage its members to believe they are not only worthy, but capable of holding positions requested. Eta State provides many opportunities for members to develop their leadership potential and it is my hope that every position is filled; that everyone who accepts will be supported and nurtured, and that each one will lead with confidence. Yes, my goal this year is to encourage savvy leadership and YOU are invited to

Sparkle along with me to make this happen!

Connie Connie Phifer Savell

Eta State NC President 2017-2019

DKG Survey

Do you take the survey on the DKG website homepage? This month the question is “Is it im-portant that chapters vote on candidates for membership?” Your choices are Yes, No, or Let’s talk about it. Have you expressed your opinion yet?