Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Top Ten List for the 2008-2010 Biennium

Number 10--The crepe myrtle trees in full bloom in June in Austin. They are gorgeous! Living in Austin provided me with a new environment and a warm winter.

Number 9--H3, the third volume of Our Heritage in a modern DVD/CD format. Thanks go to authors Dr. Constance Hoag and Odelia Schrunk.

Number 8--Outstanding international committee members who were creative and hard working. They could think outside the box. And to think I did not know all of them personally when I asked them to serve. I knew I could count on all our members.

Number 7--Friendly, knowledgeable staff at headquarters who provide excellent customer service. They are all terrific on the telephone. Call some time and check them out. You will be impressed.

Number 6--2008-2010 Strategic Action Plan that was the product of Administrative Board planning and provided the road-map for the biennium. You can check it out on the Web site.

Number 5--A marketing approach that created a crisp, clean, contemporary logo and family of literature look to all Society publications, both print and online.

Number 4--The new Web site and DKG Network. We are moving forward in the digital age.

Number 3--Proposed revision of the Constitution and International Standing Rules. Many members provided input into the process. The Revision Team did a great deal of listening and research to produce the revision document.

Number 2--We all Created the Buzz through elevator speeches, press releases and monthly tips. More people know about DKG now thanks to many great ideas.

Number 1--The over 100,000 tremendous members of the Society. From 70+ year members to new initiates we are a powerful group! Let's continue to use this power to influence the personal and professional development of educators and promote excellence in education. We are Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide!

It has been my pleasure to serve as your international president this biennium!
Carolyn