Kappa State News Of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Arkansas March 2016 Vol. 58, No. 2

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1 Kappa State News Of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Arkansas March 2016 Vol. 58, No. 2 Spring Prator Grant Goes to Lisa Deleon Contributed by Deborah Bratton, Kappa State Scholarship Committee Chairman Lisa Deleon, an elementary education major at the University of Central Arkansas, is the recipient of the Spring 2016 Agatha Prator Grant. She will be doing her student teaching experience at Jim Stone Elementary in Conway, Arkansas. In addition to her studies, she is active in campus affairs serving as president of the UCA Teachers of Tomorrow and an Ambassador for the College of Education. She also belongs to the International Literacy Association, the UCA Dance Team, and Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. In a recommendation, a UCA faculty member quoted Lisa s mentor teachers comments that they loved her commitment to their students and to teaching. Lisa plans to use grant money for school expenses such as paying for her teaching license and graduation fees as well as purchasing books and materials to use in her classroom. In the future she intends to pursue a master s degree in reading so she can become a Dyslexia Therapist or Literacy Coach. The Kappa State Scholarship Committee selects a grant recipient each fall and spring semester. To receive the $2500 grant, a student must be an Arkansas woman enrolled in an accredited education program that includes a student teaching experience. The grant is awarded during her semester of student teaching. As evidenced by this spring s recipient, worthy Arkansas teachers-to-be are being helped by DKG. DKG members should take pride in the support provided and promote the grant among college women in their area. Applications for the fall 2016 grant are due on April 1. Specific requirements and applications are available in the forms section of the Kappa State website (kappastate.weebly.com). To the Kappa State women who are being chosen to lead their chapters for the next two years congratulations and thanks for your willingness to serve. May you and your chapters grow and flourish together. I n s i d e t h i s i s s u e : President s Page 2 Chapter/Member News 3 State & International News 4 Dates to Remember 5 The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Purpose 5: To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to non-member women educators

2 DKG Our Journey Together Candi s Comments: One of my favorite parts of my job as your president is visiting chapters around the state. I am always blessed to meet members who have extraordinary experiences and stories about teaching and DKG. I love sharing the story of Delta Kappa Gamma and the benefits of membership in this unique Society with others. Some members have told me that they were recipients of the Lucille Cornetet grant for professional development. They stated that they would not have been able to attend the seminar or conference had it not been for this support. I recently met some young teachers who received Kappa State scholarships and are seeking master s degrees. Other recipients are seeking or renewing National Board Certification. They express their gratitude for these gifts for which all members are eligible. One long-time member told me that she will always feel a sense of grateful indebtedness to DKG for having received a scholarship many years ago when she was pursuing her master s degree. Numerous members have told me that they had attended Kappa State Leadership Seminar long ago and would always remember that wonderful experience. Still too many of our members are unaware of the many benefits of their membership in DKG. Not too long ago I discovered that a member was in need of Emergency Funds, but she was unaware of this benefit. She has since received the $500 check from DKG International. All members who incur property damage due to weather phenomena or natural disaster are eligible for these funds. I know of no other professional organization that offers this kind of benefit. Dear members, we are part of an organization that truly cares for our well-being professional, personal, physical, social and spiritual. We are all on this journey and we are all on it together. I LOVE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA! The more I learn about it, the more I love it. I ll bet you do, too. DKG Candi Martin Kappa State President From the Kappa State Technology Committee: The latest tech tip is one of our member's blogs. Susan Gilley, Director of Instructional Technology at Harrison Public Schools, shares tech tidbits on her blog on a weekly basis when time allows. Please check out her blog and see if you can find some useful tech tips to make your digital life easier. The web address is Save the Date! Saturday, September 24, 2016 Kappa State Fall Members and Executive Board Meeting Second Presbyterian Church Little Rock Call for Executive Secretary Applications The Kappa State Personnel Committee is currently soliciting applications for the position of Kappa State Executive Secretary. Application forms are available from chapter presidents and from Personnel Committee Chairman Mary Catherine Stringfield (thinkers51-mc@yahoo.com). Deadline for applying is March 31. 2

3 From the of Kappa State Chapter/Member News Kirkpatrick Selected for International Leadership Seminar Dr. LaVonne Kirkpatrick, Kappa State President, has been invited to participate in the 2016 Golden Gift Fund Leadership Management Seminar. The seminar is scheduled for July 17-29, 2016, on the University of Texas campus in Austin. Each biennia, leaders from all parts of DKG International gather for two weeks of intensive training and networking with Society leaders. The roster of past participants is filled with current and past leaders of DKG state and international organizations. Seventeen Kappa State members have attended past seminars beginning with Ruth Couch in 1982 and most recently Sharon Rapp in Congratulations, LaVonne! Enjoy your experience. Contributions to the Kappa State Education Foundation since January, 2016 Dr. LaVonne Kirkpatrick Memorials for Delores "Sissy" Meacham, Gamma Theta by Cathy Long, Gamma Eta Christy Renee Hickman, daughter-in law of Janie Hickman, Beta Omega by Kappa State Executive Committee Journey Together For An Area Meeting This Spring Area 1 April 9, 9:30 2:30 1st Presbyterian Church, Harrison Theme: Answer the Call to Leadership Registration Deadline: April 1 Cost: $16 includes lunch and continental breakfast ADE credit available Leisa Dodson, Chi dodsonleisa@gmail.com Area 2 March 12, 8:30 1:45 ASU, Beebe Campus Theme: Empowered Women Keynote: Dyslexia: What All Educators Need to Know, by Vicki King Registration: $35 by March 4 $40 after March 4 3 hours ADE credit available Jo Jones, Beta Beta jjones@astate.edu Dr. Paula Williams, Zeta pwilliams@smail.anc.edu Sue Cook, Alpha Beta gsue@zianet.com Area 3 April 2, 9:30 3:15 Trinity Baptist Church, Wynne Theme: Spring Into DKG Chapter Registration: $25 by March 23 Individual Registration: none Up to 4 hours ADE credit available Area 4 March 5, 8:30 2:30 First Methodist Church, Magnolia Theme: Garden Party Keynote: A Living History Presentation of Mrs. Verna Garvin by Susan Harpen Registration: $10 3

4 LeaderShip Ahoy! Opportunity awaits Kappa State members seeking professional and personal development. June 23-23, 2016, at Lake Point Convention Center, the latest state leadership seminar offers instruction to equip participants to participate more confidently in modern society. The Leadership Development Committee is developing a curriculum addressing advocacy, technology, problem solving and enhanced understanding of DKG. Committee members include Chairman Leisa Dodson, Amy Chadwick Fisher, Gina Mitchell, Carolyn Pittman, Claudia Smith, Cathy Toney, Heather Trusty, Linda Vailes and Candi Martin. Twelve ADE approved credit hours can be earned in the two day seminar. Expect additional information and application to be posted at kappastate.weebly.com soon after March 19. Complete and mail the application and seminar fee no later than May 20. The application fee ($130) should include $65 secured by the applicant and a chapter matching amount of $65. Chapters, this is a fantastic way to encourage members to enhance their leadership skills and thereby strengthen their chapters. Heading to Nashville Together Want to share in the International Convention fun? Want to do it with your Kappa State sisters? Get on the bus! Plans are underway to charter a bus (or busses) for the trip to Nashville. The charter will leave Little Rock on Tuesday, July 5, stop in the Memphis area to pick up additional passengers and arrive in Nashville in time for the opening session of the 2016 DKG International Convention. It will make the return trip Sunday, July 10, so that all who choose to can attend the banquet and installation of Carolyn Pittman as DKG International President. Reservations accompanied by a non-refundable $50 deposit must be sent to Cathy Toney by March 31. Complete information, reservation forms and Cathy s contact information are posted at kappastate.weebly.com. DKG Educational Foundation Hosts Nashville Event at the Wildhorse Contributed by Cathy Daugherty, International First Vice President Dust off your western wear and boots as you pack for Nashville this summer! The DKG Educational Foundation (DKGEF) will sponsor Call Me Country at the world-famous Wildhorse Saloon during the 2016 DKG International Convention. All DKG members and their guests are urged to purchase tickets when registering for the convention, either online ( or using the registration form found in the Jan./Feb. issue of the DKG News. Welcome to the Wildhorse! Plan to spend Thursday evening, July 7, between 5 and 10 p.m., in the Wildhorse Saloon located in the heart of Nashville s entertainment district. This three-level historic warehouse has been converted into a 66,000 sq. ft. country music dance hall, restaurant, concert hall, and TV production site. Horse sculptures and murals dominate the décor with many positioned for optimal selfie opportunities! The extensive all-youcan-eat buffet on levels two and three features award-winning BBQ selections and numerous side dishes. The first floor features space for performances by a live band and a DJ, as well as line dance instruction for those wanting to kick up their heels. Besides dining seating, the second and third floors include cash bars and a variety of entertainment venues ranging from billiards to shuffle board to big screen TVs. Use your visit to the Wildhorse as an opportunity to wander in and out of all the famous clubs and shops located in the area with a ride home to the Opryland Hotel provided at your convenience. Your ticket ($165) includes: transportation (buses will run every 20 minutes between the Wildhorse Saloon and the Opryland Hotel) access to all levels and activities entertainment DJ, live band, line dance instruction, dance floor dinner buffet a tax deductible donation to the Foundation Purchase tickets for the DKGEF Call Me Country event on the Convention Registration Form and join your friends for a get-down good time at the Wildhorse in Nashville! 4

5 What s Up Right Now at dkg.org? Dates to Remember Kappa State Area Meetings»Area 4 Meeting Garden Party March 5, st United Methodist Church, Magnolia»Area 2 Meeting Empowered Women March 12, 2016 ASU Beebe Campus»Area 3 Meeting Spring Into DKG April 2, 2016 Trinity Baptist Church, Wynne»Area 1 Meeting Answer the Call To Leadership April 9, st Presbyterian Church, Harrison National Legislative Seminar March 13-16, 2016 Holiday Inn, National Airport, Arlington, VA KS Leadership Seminar June 22-23, 2016 Lake Point Convention Center International Convention July 5 9, 2016 Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, TN KS Fall Executive Board and Members Meeting September 24, nd Presbyterian Church, Little Rock Southeast Regional Conference July 19-22, 2017 Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel Myrtle Beach, SC Video Invitation to Nashville Convention information and registration List of 2016 Golden Gift Fund Leadership Management Seminar Participants including LaVonne Kirkpatrick Spring 2016 Bulletin: Early- Learning Environments March/April DKG News March/April Presidents Page March/April Get Connected at kappastate.weebly.com? Area meeting information including some programs and registration forms Information for bus to DKG International Convention in July Deadlines March 4 Early Registration for Area 2 Meeting March 8 Kappa State s 81st Birthday March 23 Chapter Registration for Area 3 Meeting March 31 Applications for Kappa State Executive Secretary March 31 Reservations for bus to Nashville April 1 Agatha Prator Application Deadline for Fall Semester April 1 Registration for Area 1 Meeting April 10 Items for May Kappa State News May Chapter Officer Reporting Form to Kappa State and International May 1, September 1, February 1 Applications for Cornetet Professional Development Awards (dkgef.org) May 20 Kappa State Leadership Seminar Applications June 30 Kappa State Scholarship Application Deadline Accessing the Members Area of dkg.org requires 1. ID 6 digit Member ID found on membership card, mailing label from DKG International publication (drop the last digit) or from chapter treasurer 2. Password obtain from chapter president or state officers/ related personnel Kappa State News is published online the first of each odd numbered month at kappastate.weebly.com. Send articles, comments and questions to Norma Brown at Stephens Rd. Siloam Springs, AR or brownfarms@centurytel.net 5