Message from the International President to
the Reorientation Presenter(s)
Your international Membership Committee is so pleased to have you use this
reorientation presentation with your members. This presentation covers a number
of topics about the Society including structure, the Founders, the history and
insignia of the organization, and the projects, programs and activities encouraged
by the Society. The presentation is designed to be used in one of two ways:
1. each slide or group of slides can be used as a short segment for an on-going
reorientation (see next slide for names of groups that can be used), or
2. in its entirety as a longer, complete program for a chapter meeting.
The first slide of the presentation is slide 4. This slide and slides 2-3 are for you, the
presenter, so please become familiar with the notes that accompany each slide,
and understand the method of presentation as explained to you on the next slide.
Please use the slides as written, without changes. It is our belief that this presentation
will be most helpful for all members. Please give us feedback on the outcome of
your reorientation using the new process.
Jensi Souders, International President, 2010-2012
Sections to use for Short-Segment
Reorientation at Multiple Meetings
• Slides 4-8: Honor of Membership/
Mission/Vision/Purposes
• Slides 9-10: Why we were founded
• Slides 11-18: Membership Review
• Slides 19-24: Programs/Projects/Communication/
Events
• Slides 25-27: Insignia/Traditions and Change/
Educational Foundation
Note to the Reorientation Presenter
It is very important that you, the presenter, read and print out all
information included in the notes section (if they are not visible
now, go to VIEW, then select Notes Page) of the PowerPoint
presentation before conducting your reorientation session.
Then, when you use the information in your presentation (slide
show view), you will bring clarity, emphasis and essential detail
to each slide without overburdening the members.
Suggestions to the presenter are italicized in notes.
Sustaining Pride in the Big Picture
…a reorientation for all DKG members
The Honor of Membership
Someone noticed your work.
Someone noted your standards.
Someone believed in your potential.
Someone sought your association.
Someone sponsored your invitation.
Someone honored you.
Remember that person’s confidence in you.
Take pride in your continuing membership.
Take every opportunity to honor your fellow members.
Mission
Vision
Purposes
Our Founders
Women of courage and vision who designed our future
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
 Founded to
 Bring together qualified women educators
serving in a broad spectrum of educational
fields
 Strengthen qualified women educators serving
in a broad spectrum of educational fields
 Pursue worthwhile projects
As a member of DKG you belong to
 A chapter
 A state organization
 The International
Society
Benefits of Membership
Networking
Scholarships and Grants
Publications
Conferences/ Conventions / Seminars
Members contribute to the Society by…
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Participating
Sharing
Seeking out opportunities
Paying dues and fees
Becoming involved
Accepting leadership roles
Membership Review
Active
Membership Review
Reserve Membership
Membership Review
Honorary Membership
Photo courtesy of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General
Membership Review
Transfer
Membership Review
Reinstatement
Programs
Focused programs on educational excellence
help fulfill the Society’s mission
Projects…Projects…Projects!
Support of early-career educators
Impacting EducationWorldwide
Society Communication
International Web Site (www.dkg.org)
Social Network (www.dkgnetwork.org)
DKG NEWS
The Bulletin
State organization and chapter Web sites
State organization and chapter newsletters
Meetings and Events
• Chapter Meetings
• State Organization
Conventions
• State Organization
Area Meetings and
Leadership Training
Meetings and Events
• Regional Conferences
• International
Conventions
New York City, site of the 2012
International Convention
• International Leadership
Management Seminar
Meetings and Events
• The Educational Foundation’s
Seminar in Purposeful Living
• Latin American Leadership
Conference
Washington D.C., site of the 2012
Seminar in Purposeful Living
• Forum Meetings and Activities
Insignia
Crest
Key Pin
Logo
Traditions and Change
The Delta Kappa Gamma Song
Initiation ceremonies
Celebration of Life
Birthday celebrations
Social events
The Educational Foundation
The Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation
supports and encourages intercultural understanding and
educational excellence.
Our vision and mission encompass the world.
The work of impacting educational excellence and promoting the professional and personal
growth of women educators has no geographical borders.
Rejoice and celebrate that you are a member of an organization
that makes such a difference in the lives of so many.
You are designing our future as an organization.
Sustaining Pride
in the Big Picture
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
The Reorientation Guide is a presentation of the 2010-2012 International Membership Committee
with special thanks to members of the International Headquarters Staff.
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