From Vision to Action: Advancing the Society
This is the theme for the 2008-2010 Biennium.
What is your vision for the Society? Why did you join?
I joined 46 years ago when I had just completed my fifth year of teaching because a colleague whom I admired invited me to join. I had recently started teaching in my hometown of Hastings, Nebraska and I was thrilled to be asked to participate in this organization by individuals who had been my instructors as I had been growing up.
I did a survey of Generation X members (ages 25-44) in the Northwest Region in 2006. 68% of the members who answered the survey were asked to join by people they knew and 52% replied that they were asked to join by someone they admired. Why did you join?
In this same survey, 87% of the members felt that chapter programs were interesting. They like relevant programs. So program chairs, what are your plans for the coming year? Here are some of the suggestions given.
- Workshops relevant to life--not just Society practicies and policies
- Nutrition
- Women's health issues
- Scrapbooking
- Stress management, relaxation tips, juggling multiple responsibilities
- Technology updates
- Hands-on activities
Did you know that our website offers lots of program ideas? Check it out.
Carolyn
3 comments:
Carolyn,
i am so excited! I have just created a blog for my chapter!! Thanks for the motivation you are providing!
june from Maine
Carolyn,
It was wonderful to have you attend Upsilon State's Fall Executive Board Meeting in September. Your Elevator Speeches are very helpful and we will use them to tell others about Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
Best Wishes,
Mary Zirkelbach, Tau Chapter
Upsilon State Secretary
Hi Carolyn,
My first adventure into the world of blogs. Thanks for inspiring me.
At our Tau State fall board meeting we worked on elevator speeches. More to be done but it sure stimulates healthy discussions and creativity.
I am wondering how our leadership Development Committee might make use of a blog.
Barb Whiting
MN
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