Xi State Organization
Leadership Links
Founded in Nashville, TN, 1935
Beverly Smith, President 2013-2015
April, 2014
Training Opportunity for Chapter Leaders
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East TN chapter training was held March 29 in Knoxville. Future trainings will be held for Middle TN in
Murfreesboro (Apr. 12), and West TN in Jackson (Apr. 26).
Sessions are held for chapter presidents, program/EEC chairs, rules, treasurers, communications, and
membership.
You are encouraged to come to a training, even if it’s not in your area of the state.
If necessary, email your registration form to Michelle Steen at mnsteen@bellsouth.net ASAP. You will
need to pay the registration fee when you come to the training.
Chapter Rules Revisions/Updates
 Congratulations to the 24 chapters who have updated their rules and had them approved this year!! Six
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more chapters have submitted and are working to make necessary changes and have them approved this
spring.
Only 11 chapters remain who are due for review this school year but have not submitted their
updates/revisions. The Xi State Rules Committee will work those chapters even though the time for
submission is growing short. If those 11 chapters are not submitted this spring, they will be added to next
year’s list.
Twenty chapters are due for review in 2014-2015 and 15 are due for review in 2015-2016. If your chapter
wants to get a head start on your updates, have a member from your chapter attend the half-day rules
session in Middle or West TN this month. Be sure that person brings your current chapter rules with them
to the session.
Time to Brag!!
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It’s time to tally those points, sisters! The deadline for the Maycie Award for Chapter Excellence is
April 15, and we want to see how your chapter shines.
Form is available on the Xi State website and is also included with this newsletter.
Submit forms to Donna Campbell (campbelld1013@gmail.com).
Chapter Displays for Xi State Convention
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Who: Xi State Chapters
Theme: Focus on the Real Common Core
What: Create a tri-fold or other display to showcase your officers and/or special projects
MAKE IT EYE CATCHING
Why: To show other chapters who you are and what you are about
Materials Needed: White tablecloth/covering for your assigned table.
When: Thursday, June 5; set up time 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Where: Convocation Hall (Sewanee)
Please pick up your chapter name plate on Thursday as you set up your display. Name plates will be in a
box at the front of the hall. Return the name plates to the box in front of the hall when you take down your
display on Friday.
Contact Edna Clemons with questions at clemonse@mailcity.com
Silent Auction Items for Xi State Convention
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Encourage members to start gathering items for baskets, individual items, or monetary donations. There is
no “theme” this year.
If no chapter members are attending the Xi State convention, the chapter may still participate by sending a
donation to Xi State treasurer, Nancy Davis.
Proceeds benefit Xi State Leadership Programs.
The chapter raising the most money will receive a trophy!
International Convention Event
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“Start Your Engines!” at the TN breakast in Indianapolis. Remind your chapter members who are planning
to attend the International Convention this summer that the TN breakfast will be held on July 30th at
6:45 a.m.
Mail your $30 payment to Sherrie Collins, 112 Clinch View Drive, Corryton, TN 37721 or plan to pay at
the Xi State convention in June.
Deadline: June 14
Looking for a Fun-Filled Weekend?
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Save the dates (Sept. 19-20) for the Arts Retreat in the beautiful Sequatchie Valley in Dunlap, TN. Dine at
The Cookie Jar; listen to music associated with the valley. AHHHH!
Registration form is available on the Xi State website.
Who Are Your New Chapter Officers?
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Communication is key! That’s why it’s important that each chapter submit a Report of Chapter Officers
Form for the 2014-2015 biennium.
Form is attached to the email and should be submitted to both International and Xi State.
International Survey
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International President Dr. Beverly Helms invites all DKG members to respond to the online survey
regarding the services provided by the Society Headquarters during this biennium.
The survey will remain on the Society website until May 30. Go to
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CD8FGBP
Educational Excellence Newsletters
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Be sure to check out the International EEC newsletters posted on the Xi State website under Xi State
Resources.
These web addressess are provided for your convenience:
 Xi State website www.xistate.org. Many of the cited documents are available under Forms.
 International website www.dkg.org
Attachments to This Email:
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Registration form for Chapter Officer Training
Maycie Award for Chapter Excellence form
Report of Chapter Officers form
Rules Submission List