ZETA STATE LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT SEMINAR Members of Zeta State are invited to apply for the Zeta State Leadership/Management Seminar to be held June 14-17, 2015. No fewer than sixteen (16) and no more than twenty (20) participants shall be selected. If there are fewer than 16 applicants, the seminar will be cancelled. Exciting workshops are being planned on a variety of topics, including communication skills, professional image, goal-setting, women and the law, and personality analysis. Well qualified, professional presenters will lead informative and interesting sessions to help you develop your personal and professional leadership skills. Each seminar participant will pay a registration fee of $75.00. Other expenses will be paid by Zeta State. Participants will be housed and all meals will be provided. Selection criteria include membership in good standing; evidence of active participation in the work of the Society commensurate with length of membership; and willingness to use acquired skills for the benefit of the Society and education. Age will not be a factor in the selection process. The Leadership Development Committee will make the selection of participants. All applicants will receive notification of their status—accepted, not accepted, or placed on an alternate list. The seminar will be an informative and enjoyable growth experience for Zeta State members. Interested persons should complete and submit the application, following carefully the instructions given on the Application Process page. Zeta State Leadership/Management Seminar Approved April 2005 Revised October 2014 Leadership Management Seminar Application Process 1. Complete the application (Form 11, Revised October 2014). Applications may be computer generated but must follow the format of the attached form. 2. Give the recommendation form to your chapter president, immediate past chapter president, or chapter president’s designee. This form should be included in the mailed application. 3. Send the application and recommendation forms and a check for $75.00 payable to Zeta State* by April 1, 2015, to the chairman of the Zeta State Leadership Development Committee: Karen Fayard 778 Whitney Biloxi, MS 39532 COMPLETE INFORMATION IS VITAL TO YOUR APPLICATION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS OF THIS PROCESS. *If you are not selected for the seminar, your $75.00 check will be returned to you. If you are selected for the seminar, no refunds will be made after the seminar participants are announced. Zeta State Leadership/Management Seminar Approved April 2005 Revised October 2014 Form 11 Zeta State Leadership/Management Seminar Application Page 1 of 4 Application for 2015 Zeta State Leadership/Management Seminar The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Please type or print. Use additional sheets if necessary. _____________________ Date of application Ms. Miss Mrs. Dr. __________________________________________ First name Middle Home Phone __________________ Bus. Phone__________________ Last Street Address_____________________________________ Fax number ___________________ City, State, Zip _____________________________________ E-mail _______________________ Chapter________________________________ Date of Initiation_____________________________ EDUCATION College or University Location Degree Date _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ SOCIETY INVOLVEMENT Offices_________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Committees_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Services___________________________________________________________________________________ Conventions Attended: (Give year(s) of the meeting(s)) District____________________________________ Regional Conference_______________________________ State______________________________________ International Convention____________________________ Approved April 2005 Revised October 2014 Form 11 Zeta State Leadership/Management Seminar Application Page 2 of 4 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Current/Previous employer ____________________________ City Title _____________________ ______________________ Years _________ Major Responsibilities_____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/AWARDS _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ In what ways will you be willing to share with other members of Zeta State and with your chapter and district the skills acquired at this Seminar? _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Name three characteristics that best describe you (three words only). a._______________________ b.______________________ c. ._______________________ Additional significant life experiences not covered elsewhere (please be specific). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Approved April 2005 Revised October 2014 Form 11 Page 3 of 4 For office use only: Postmark Date:__________ ID Number: _____________ THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL ZETA STATE LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT SEMINAR RECOMMENDATION FORM Please type or print. Ms. Miss Mrs. Dr. __________________________________________ First name Middle (Applicant’s Name) Last Ms. Miss Mrs. Dr. __________________________________________ (Referent’s Name) First name Middle Last _________________________________________________________________ (Referent’s Address) Street/P.O. Box ________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Business Phone____________________________ Home Phone_____________________________ 1. How long have you known the applicant? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 2. From your point of view, what are the applicant’s principal strengths? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 3. What has the applicant done to evidence leadership potential or professional competency to be endorsed for this award? (Be specific.) _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 4. Rate this applicant in comparison to other professional educators: Outstanding _____ Average _____ Superior _____ Not able to determine _____ Good _____ (Please explain below) ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Approved April 2005 Revised October 2014 Form 11 Page 4 of 4 5. In addition to the information indicated above, we would appreciate any additional comments that you might share to assist with the selection process. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Complete the following as applicable: CHAPTER PRESIDENT (Or Immediate Past President or President’s Designee) ___________________________________ (Print or Type Name) ___________________________________ (Signature) ___________________________________ (Title) ___________________________________ (Date) MAIL RECOMMENDATION FORM TO: Karen Fayard, Chairman Zeta State Leadership Development Committee 778 Whitney Biloxi, MS 39532 DEADLINE: POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN APRIL 1, 2015 THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. Approved April 2005 Revised October 2014