2017-2018 RECOGNITION OF CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT This initiative provides for acknowledgment, recognition, and appreciation in a tangible way for those chapters who meet the criteria at various levels of achievement. It is a thank you to chapters who have stretched the potential of their ship to achieve the mission of Delta Kappa Gamma. This document is to be used as a tool, providing guidance, possibility and reflection for chapters in Eta State. Activities completed March 1, 2017 March 1, 2018 Achievement Levels : Superior 600+ Excellent 47+ Distinctive 30+ Applications must be completed by the chapter president and sent to the Regional Director postmarked by March 1st, 2018. Chapter Region President Address Email Phone Number # of active s # of reserve s # of honorary s Date Form Sent to Regional Director Chapter Activities/Responsibilities Points Chapter Leadership: (All reports submitted by deadline and to correct person(s) Treasurer s Report to State Treasurer by 7/1/2017 State Treasurer received all chapter dues and fees by 11//2017 Form 990N submitted to IRS by 11/1/2017 Chapter Directory (print or digital) to Regional Director by 12/1/17 Necrology Reports to State Membership Chairman by 2/1/2018 President s Report to State President by 2/1/2018 Current Chapter Rules approved and submitted (print or digital) to Rules Committee by 2/1/2018 Chapter Membership showed a Net increase (3/1/17 to 3/1/18) Chapter Reinstated (s) in 2017-2018 Reinstated Member Names: pts for each Completed: (Indicate Points Earned) Orientation Meeting held for potential s Chapter Initiated new s in 2017-2018 Page 1 of
Chapter Representation: Attendance at New Chapter Officers Training (Even Years) Attendance at 2017 Fall Executive Board Meeting - Elon Attendance at 2017 Convention Executive Board Meeting Wilmington President s attendance at the Eta State Presidents Banquet at 2017 Convention Wilmington President s attendance at the 2017 Convention Sunday Birthday Brunch - Wilmington Chapter serves on a state committee Member(s) Name(s) Page 2 of pts for each representative - President - pts or Representative - pts President - pts or Representative - pts pts each 1 pts max Chapter Communications: Four Newsletters published 20 Four Chapter Newsletters published for the FIRST time 2 State approved chapter website 20 Press releases submitted to local news media attach copies Chapter Activities/Responsibilities: Chapter ( ) submitted an entry to the DKG Bulletin. *Please include copy with date Chapter news submitted to the Eta State News. *Please include copy with date Chapter ( ) submitted an entry to an educational website. *Please include copy with date Chapter ( ) submitted an entry to a professional journal. *Please include copy with date Chapter ( ) submitted an entry to the DKG Gallery of Fine Arts. *Please include copy with date Chapter ( ) submitted an entry to the DKG Collegial Exchange magazine. *Please include copy with date NEW publicity strategy created for chapter in 2017-2018. (See Strategies for Improving Publicity on International website.) *Please include a copy with date. pts each - *Quality Programs: (a minimum of four) focusing on the NC vision statement - Voices of Influence Empowering NC Women Educators and the state theme- Let s Sparkle. *Briefly describe programs. (1) (2) (3) (4) Chapter ( ) presented the program. NA
Chapter participated in a Let s Sparkle Wellness Challenge Community Project(s): Give a brief description of a chapter project(s) involving chapter donations. *Please attach information. Give a brief description of a chapter project(s) involving chapter volunteer service. *Please attach information and include the number of volunteer hours. Chapter Strategic Plan: Chapter Strategic Plan with goals and specific actions. Chapter Attendance: Chapter active ship (No. of Members) Average percentage of attendance at meetings = Attendance at Eta State 2017 Convention Wilmington Attendance at Eta State 2017 Birthday Brunch Wilmington 2017 Convention Workshop Presenter- Wilmington Name(s) of Presenter(s): 2017 Convention Workshop Facilitator- Wilmington Name(s) of Facilitator(s): Attendance at Southeast Regional Conference or International Convention Member(s) Name(s): 1 1 pts = 60%+, pts = 40%+, pts = 20%+ pts per pts per pts per workshop 30 pts max pts per workshop pts max pts per 40 pts max State or local official invited to a chapter meeting. Chapter communications with state/local officials. *Please attach examples Eta State Officer attended a meeting. Eta State President invited to a multi-chapter meeting/event. (2 or more chapters) *Each chapter attending receives points Regional Director attended a meeting. Chapter attended Eta State Leadership Seminar. Name(s) of (s) pts each 1 pts max Chapter participated in the Convention Chorus. Name(s) of participant(s) pts each 1 pts max Page 3 of
Scholarships: Chapter submitted an application for a State/International Scholarship. Chapter submitted an application for a North Carolina DKG Educational Foundation Award. Chapter submitted an application for an International Leadership Management Seminar or Stipend. Chapter submitted an application for the Lucile Cornetet Award for Professional Development. Applicant s Name Contributions to International Activities: Any International Fund (Educational Foundation, Emergency, Leadership Management, International Speakers, etc.) $ World Fellowship $ Schools for Africa $ Contributions to Eta State Activities: Chapter Grant/Award to a Non- (Number given: ) Chapter Grant/Award to a Member (Number given: ) Contributions to Eta State : Eta State Headquarters Fund $ Eta State Headquarters Brick Purchase (Number purchased: ) pts per grant given - 1 pts max pts per grant given - 1 pts max 20 pts if $2 per OR 30 pts if $3 per pts per brick 30 pts max Pauline Longest Leadership Fund $ 1 The North Carolina Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation $ 1 pts OR 30 pts for a chapter donation of $0+ Eta State Scholarship Fund $ 1 Page 4 of
Support of International/Eta State Activities: Chapter recognized s at various ship milestones. For example, recognition of s for 2 years, 30 years, 40 years, etc. of ship. *Please provide a brief description of your chapter s recognition efforts. Chapter nominated a ( ) for the 2018 Golden Key Award Chapter recognized s with or fewer years for outstanding contributions to the work of DKG. *Those taking leadership roles, attending events beyond the chapter level, and making significant contributions to chapter/state/international programs and projects. Provide a brief description of your chapter s recognition efforts. Chapter nominated a ( ) for the 2018 Rising Star Award Chapter planned and implemented activities related to Beginning Teacher Support. *Provide a brief description Chapter planned and presented information on the Schools for Africa Project. *Provide a brief description Chapter planned and implemented events/activities to support Educational Excellence Committee Pick Your Passion initiative. *Provide a brief description 1 1 Total Points Earned: Signature of Chapter President: Signature of Regional Director: **In addition to the Superior, Excellent and Distinctive achievement levels, a Presidential Chapter Achievement Award will be given to five () chapters who score at the Superior level and earn the highest number of points. Awards will be presented at the 2018 Eta State Convention. Page of