DKG California Announces Convention Speakers

First Woman to Walk Around the World Advises: Take One Step At a Time

Polly Letofsky, the first woman to walk around the world, will share her adventures during the Saturday luncheon session at the 2016 DKG California State Convention in Fresno, April 29 – May 1. She traveled across four continents, 22 countries, and more than 14,000 miles, by foot! Polly’s presentation is sometimes humorous, sometimes serious but always inspirational. She details her journey with humor and honest reflection, the good times and the hardships.

During her awareness campaign for breast cancer, survivors and well-wishers around the world came out to walk with Polly. Every day strangers welcomed her into their homes and shared meals. Across four continents she enjoyed dinner conversations with poets, politicians, country singers, olive growers, pig farmers and the female bomb maker in Australia. The world had embraced her.

Polly’s GlobalWalk has been featured in more than 2,000 newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations around the world, including Good Housekeeping, CNN International, The CBS Early Show, NBC’s Your Total Health, and Fine Living Channel’s Radical Sabbatical. Polly’s GlobalWalk, a documentary, has been aired on PBS around the country. Her book, 3mph: The Adventures of One Woman’s Walk Around the World was awarded Best Memoir at the 2011 National Independent Book Publishers Association Book Award and Best Memoir at the 2011 Writer’s Digest Best Book Awards. Her audio book is available. Polly’s program personifies the spirit of commitment and perseverance that will compel you to conquer life’s challenges, one step at a time.

Inspirational Speaker Declares: Share Your Stories Muriel O'Tuel, an acclaimed keynote speaker who inspires her listeners to leave positive footprints on the hearts of others, consistently motivates a variety of audiences including business, college, school, church, and civic organizations. Dr. O'Tuel strikes chords in hearts and stirs memories as she leads audiences to feel she has walked in their shoes.

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Leading Women Educators

Impacting Education Worldwide

Mission Statement The Delta Kappa Gamma

Society International promotes professional and

personal growth of women educators and

excellence in education.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

President’s Message 2

Newsletter Update 2

Chapter Programs 3

Education Law/ 3

Policy

Scholarships 4

Cornetet Awards 4

Survey 4

Convention News 5-11

Donations 12

Treasure the Past 13

Awards/ 14

Recognition

LIFE 15

In Memoriam 15

World Fellowship 16

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

California Connection Networking Women Educators Statewide and Internationally

February 2016 Volume 69 Number 1

Welcome to the first edition of the California Connection! As promised, the next issue will come to you via email in full color, with links to additional information and video. Special thanks to all the Chapter Presidents for updating a list of email addresses for Chapter members. We hope you enjoy. It has been fun creating the new newsletter.

Registration for the 2016 California State Convention will be done for the first time online. It is so easy. See page 5 for instructions. This process will not only be easier for our members, but will enhance the efficiency of registration for the Convention data base person and registrar. But wait, more sophisticated options are coming……..

Members have asked for electronic payments for State events. Which method of payment do you normally use? Please take a short

survey as described on page 4. The data from the survey will enable the Executive Committee and Finance Committee to make an informed decision about which electronic payments to select. The 2017 Convention registration will certainly be even more efficient and accommodating.

International is even making dreams come true. It you haven’t seen the new, secure International website that is easier to navigate, you must have a look. Take a moment to update your member profile so you can use the members-only area to join the communities that have been formed to allow you to share information regarding membership, mentoring among DKG members, travel, the arts, professional collaboration, book reviews and ideas for publicizing DKG. Our own, Stacey Chicoine, has produced a video to walk you through the process of updating

your profile. Once on the International website, just click on the Communications and Publicity Committee page. You will need your membership ID#, which is on your membership card or can be obtained from your Chapter Treasurer. Your Chapter President has the password.

I look forward to seeing you at the 2016 California State Convention in Fresno. Continue to turn your dreams into reality, inspire and mentor others.

Janis Barr, Zeta Iota DKG California State President

President’s Message

Continuing to Turn Dreams into Reality

California Connection (SPC 1069-5023)

Volume 69, Number 1 February 2016

Email articles to: Julie Drysdale, Editor

chistateeditor@gmail.com

The California Connection is published quarterly by the

California State Organization of

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Annual Chapter dues include $3.00 subscription Chi State website:

www.dkgcalifornia.org

POSTMASTER: Please send address

changes to: Chi State Education Center

808 University Avenue Sacramento, CA.

95825-6723

Update Your Email Address to Receive Digital DKG California State Newsletter

The next issue of the DKG California State newsletter, the California Connection, will be sent to members digitally. An “announcement” email will link you directly to the newsletter page on the DKG California website. Expect to enjoy more color as well as links to the DKG California website and other relevant websites, including the DKG International site.

Most Chapter Presidents have confirmed or updated your email address. Thank you to those Presidents. If you have not confirmed or updated your email address, please contact your Chapter President. To ensure the timely arrival of the California Connection this spring, it is critical that your email address is updated.

If you’d like to read a “hard” copy, simply print the pages you desire. For members who do not have an email account, copies will be mailed via the US Post Office.

Julie Drysdale, Eta, DKG California Connection Editor

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meeting in Washington, DC will cover bullying/cyberbullying, high stakes student testing, human trafficking, mental health/gun violence, and pay equity/fair pay for women. Attendees will hear from experts on these topics and will be able to express their views directly to members of Congress. All DKG members who reside in the United States are automatically members of the US Forum and are eligible to register. Registration forms can be found at U.S. Forum DKG. Early Bird registration ends February 13. Note when registering: Sunday dinner and Wednesday breakfast are not included in the registration fee.

The NSL will be held at the Holiday Inn, National Airport, Crystal City. Room rates are $189 plus tax a night for single to quadruple occupancy. The hotel provides a free shuttle to and from National Airport and the Metro. The deadline for reservations at the special rate is February 12. A performance by the comedy troupe Capitol Steps, a tour of museums and

Educational Excellence Committee

Websites Offer a Variety of Chapter Program Ideas

Do you need a program idea for a Chapter meeting? DKG International presents successful meeting ideas which are linked to dkgcalifornia.org. Additionally, Chapters throughout California continue to implement the goals of Educational Excellence through their activities.

1. Empowering Women Through Leadership Opportunities Sharon Nakata, president of Gamma Lambda, Area IX, includes a segment called “Talk Times” during each meeting to allow Chapter members to share ideas. Working teachers talk about classroom ideas shared on Pinterest or Teachers Pay Teachers, a site where teachers sell original classroom ideas.

2. Promoting Educational Excellence Through Programs and Projects In Area XVII, Tau Chapter is supporting an Early Career Educator who works at a high poverty school. Chapter members who are retired teachers work with individual children helping them to improve their reading skills. By the end of the year, the Chapter will have assisted twelve students.

3. Changing Global Awareness Through Collaboration Worldwide In Area XVIII, Eta Epsilon Chapter featured Opel Singleton at their January meeting. Opel, a member of the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, spoke about human trafficking and heightened the awareness of Chapter members.

The Educational Excellence Committee would like to hear about your Chapter programs. In February a survey will be posted on dkgcalifornia.org. Please complete the survey and we’ll share your excellent ideas.

Daphne Cagle, Alpha Eta, DKG California State First Vice President, Educational Excellence Chair

Education Law and Policy

Voice Your Views on Federal Issues in Washington DC

The 2016 US Forum National Legislative Seminar (NLS) will address many issues important to DKG members. The March 13 – 16

Attend DKG’s US Forum National Legislative

Seminar March 13-16, 2016

Washington, DC

monuments, and 110 in the Shade at the Ford Theater are offered to attendees for additional fees.

This year will be a crucial year in national politics as a new President and members of Congress are elected. DKG members have an opportunity to influence the national agenda. Attend the US Forum National Legislative Seminar and voice your views. Make an appointment with your Congressional Representative for the afternoon of March 15. Let’s bring DKG California’s voices to Washington.

Dr. Kathy Kinley, Epsilon Sigma DKG California State US Forum Representative

Voice Your Views on Federal Issues!

See dkgcalifornia.org for more details

Scholarship Committee

Committee Announces Scholarship Opportunities

Applying for Outstanding Student Teacher Awards is easy:

Choose a student teacher for your Chapter to honor.

March 1: Submit the name of your Chapter nominee to your Area Director for consideration as the Outstanding Area Student Teacher.

March 15: Areas submit one applicant each to Linda Kennedy at lastkar@cox.net to be considered for the State award.

Application forms are available on the California State website: dkgcalifornia.org

Interested in furthering your education, increasing or enhancing your skills by attending a class, conference, or seminar?

Funds are available for Continuing Education awards.

Applications are posted at dkgcalifornia.org.

Now’s the time to take advantage of this opportunity.

If you have questions contact your Scholarship Committee liaison: Sue Hughes, suehughes@aol.com Areas I, II, III, IV, V Joyce Edelson, jedelson28@gmail.com Areas IX, XI, XII, XIII, XIV Linda Kennedy, lastkar@cox.net Areas X, XV, XVI, XVIII Mary Ellen Woodcock, mwoodcock@sbcglobal.net Areas VI, VII, VIII, XVII

Mary Ellen Woodcock, Sigma DKG California State Scholarship Committee

Cornetet Award

Four Californians Receive Professional Development Funds

Congratulations to four Californians who have received a Cornetet Individual Professional Development Award! This award, granted by the DKG International Educational Foundation, provides financial assistance to individual educators, member or non-member, who plan to participate in professional development opportunities through approved professional development providers, including colleges, universities, and professional organizations other than The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. The four awardees include:

Helen Chang, Delta Mu, received $1,100 to attend The Midwest Clinic. Karen Batista, Glendora; Catherine Lindahl, Glendora; and Rebecca Valbuena, Delta Nu, all received $1,590 to attend the 95th National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference.

As of February 2015, $506,890 has been granted as Individual Professional Development Awards which may fund such expenses as travel, lodging, meals, pay for substitutes, and registration fees. Awards may not be used to reimburse for activities already completed, to pursue a degree program, or to fund an educational project. Check the DKG Educational Foundation at the International website dkg.org for the Cornetet Award information and application.

Cornetet Awards will fund participation in:

Conferences

Seminars

Lecture series

National certification

Online courses

Workshops and other non-degree programs Julie Drysdale, Eta, DKG California Connection Editor

APPLY NOW!

Your opinion is valued! What do you think about DKG California offering an online payment option for Convention registration and other events? Please take the Survey on Online Payment Options. The link for this SurveyMonkey survey is available at dkgcalifornia.org and was also emailed to your Area Director and Chapter President. In order to make an informed decision, the DKG California Leadership Team really needs your opinion. Please take five minutes and share your thoughts. If you have already completed the survey, thank you very much for your input!

Christine Fuller, Gamma Theta, Leadership Development Committee

Do You Want an Online Payment Option for DKG California Events?

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DKG California State Convention

April 29 – May 1, 2016 DoubleTree, Fresno, California

“Treasure Our Past, Design Our Future”

Incoming Chapter Presidents: Plan now to Attend the New Presidents Training Congratulations to all the California State incoming 2016-2018 Chapter Presidents. Join your fellow new Presidents during the DKG California Convention and learn how to “treasure our past and design our future” in your Chapter, implement Society business, and enhance your leadership skills. You’ll meet with other incoming Chapter Presidents to learn together about the wonderful job that lies ahead of you. Plan now to attend this training on Friday, April 29 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. at the DoubleTree Hotel in Fresno. It is extremely important that all Presidents attend.

Representatives from the California State Executive Committee and Area Directors will provide ideas, information, and suggestions as they apply to leading a DKG Chapter, one of the most important positions in the Society. New Presidents will have additional time to meet with Area Directors who will explain procedures for the President and deepen their understanding of DKG. One comprehensive notebook will be provided for each Chapter.

Registration information for the Presidents’ Training will be found in the Call to Convention Packet which will be emailed to the current Chapter President during March. Be sure to ask her to pass on the registration form so that you can sign up for this informative and worthwhile session. We look forward to meeting each of the new Chapter Presidents as they begin the journey to an exciting presidency!

Marlene Daniels, Eta, DKG California Second Vice President and Sue Noyes, Iota Sigma, California State Corresponding Secretary

You are cordially invited to attend the 2016 DKG California State Convention at the newly remodeled DoubleTree Hotel in Fresno. It’s California State‘s 80th Birthday and we will be celebrating!

You will experience a weekend of relaxation, inspirational speakers, learning, sharing ideas, personal and professional development, renewing friendships with your sisters from all Areas of the state, and meeting new members. Training for next biennium’s incoming Chapter Presidents has also been scheduled.

Professional and personal development sessions have been arranged for Saturday. This is a great opportunity to invite non-member colleagues to experience the Convention, earn college credit, and learn about DKG.

Not only will we be celebrating the California State Organization’s 80th birthday, but we will also celebrate award winners, new initiates, “First Timers” to a State Convention, and the wonderful art gallery. Of course, you’ll enjoy music; shopping at the State Store and vendors; and the LIFE raffle.

Register on line now and book your hotel reservation. I look forward to seeing you in Fresno. Safe travels.

Janis Barr, Zeta Iota, DKG California State President

Register Today Register On Line for DKG California Convention 1. Go to dkgcalifornia.org to access the

registration form. 2. Fill in the form on line. 3. Before clicking on submit, print two

copies of this form. Send one copy with payment and keep one copy for your records.

4. Make check payable to Delta Kappa Gamma Chi State Convention.

5. Send payment to Pat Bringetto, 3120 W. Kearney Blvd., Fresno, CA 93706.

6. After the submit button is selected, a screen will appear with a message "Your response has been recorded."

Hotel Reservations DoubleTree by Hilton 2233 Ventura Street. Fresno, CA 93721

Reservation Number (559)268-1000 Mention DKG California State Convention

as your organization

Standard King (Sleeps 2) $130.23 including tax Standard Double $130.23 including tax (Queen-Sleeps 4) King Suite (Sleeps 3) $181.63 including tax

On a Reading Mission As an entrepreneur the presenter’s goal is to motivate kids to read more and make it financially viable for all. Learn about Kid Scoop News, a reading resource designed to increase the time children spend reading for fun. Presenter: Vicki Whiting

Nineteen Years Teaching in China The presenter will share experiences, amusing anecdotes and inspiring tales of students she gained from teaching English as a second language in a women’s college in China. Presenter: Betts Rivet, Ph.D.

Skype Conversation with Author Daniel James Brown Listen and learn from the author of The Boys in the Boat, a Read Across California book. Presenter: LIFE Foundation

Beginning Calligraphy Participants will learn the basics of calligraphy. Markers will be provided. Each participant will learn a style that suits her. Limit:25. Presenter: Kathleen Nguyen

What Your Students with Autism Want You to Know, But Can’t Tell You Develop a better understanding of these students. Learn strategies to assist these students to be as successful and independent as possible. Presenter: Lisa MacKenzie

Legislative Updates Learn about current updates on legislation from DKG California’s Legislative Advocate Martha Zaragoza-Diaz. Educational Law and Policy Committee

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Plan Now to Attend Special Sessions for

Professional Development and Personal Interests

California State members and guests will be able to choose from a variety of sessions being offered at the 2016 Convention. Beginning on Friday afternoon, April 29, new Chapter Presidents’ Training will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.

On Saturday morning, April 30, three two-hour professional development workshops will run concurrently beginning at 8:30 am. Participants may choose one of the following presentations which will focus on:

the early-career educator

the teacher who faces students with learning and behavior challenges

Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals (DITEP), an aggressive evaluation and detection program resulting in the decline of drug usage in schools.

As an alternative to the professional development sessions, members may choose to attend one of the following personal development two-hour workshops on:

art/craft workshop

women’s wellness

Interest Sessions, which are scheduled following the Saturday luncheon, will focus on professional development for the classroom teacher and on the personal interests of Convention attendees.

Convention Interest Sessions

Tai Chi Chi: Movement to Refresh the Body, Mind, and Spirit Participate in a group experience of this moving form of meditation. Easy to do and offers many health benefits. Find “Joy thru Movement” to relax and refresh. Presenter: Linda Braga

Bullying with 21st Century Skills This session will describe how the internet and social media platforms are changing the nature and severity of an ages-old issue. Suggestions for all stakeholders, including the bully, victims and bystanders will be explored. Presenter: Jennifer Campbell

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Finance Committee

Chapters Earn Convention Registration Discount

What happened when your Chapter Treasurer completed and submitted dues by the October 15, 2015 early dues incentive deadline? By completing and submitting Chapter dues by the October 15 due date, sixty-two Chapters received a $20 registration discount to the 2016 DKG California State Convention. This certificate may be used by a Chapter member when registering for the upcoming Convention in Fresno. The certificate must be included with the registration form. Congratulations to these Chapters:

Area I Gamma Tau, Epsilon Beta, Epsilon Zeta, Eta Upsilon Area II Beta Alpha, Beta Omega Area III Delta Zeta, Zeta Beta, Zeta Mu, Zeta Phi, Theta Psi Area IV Alpha Kappa, Gamma Omega, Delta Rho, Zeta Theta, Zeta Psi Area V Zeta Chi, Theta Omicron, Theta Pi, Iota Tau Area VI Alpha Eta, Beta Psi, Delta Xi, Epsilon Chi, Theta Iota, Iota Gamma Area VII Epsilon Xi, Eta Zeta Area VIII Epsilon Delta, Epsilon Phi, Zeta Nu, Eta Psi Area IX Xi, Gamma Lambda, Delta Upsilon, Delta Omega, Epsilon Kappa, Iota Alpha Area X Beta Delta Area XI Lambda Area XII Eta, Gamma Zeta, Delta Epsilon, Delta Psi, Theta Upsilon Area XIV Beta, Rho, Beta Phi, Delta Sigma, Delta Tau, Epsilon Lambda Area XV Zeta Omicron, Alpha Sigma Area XVI Gamma Chi, Eta Iota, Eta Nu Area XVII Tau, Alpha Epsilon, Beta Tau, Epsilon Nu Area XVIII Delta Mu, Theta Zeta

Daphne Cagle, Alpha Eta, DKG California State Finance Committee LIFE Announces Board of Directors Slate of Officer Candidates

The LIFE Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce two applicants willing to serve for a second three-year term. The nominees include Dixie Karlson, Epsilon Tau, currently serving as LIFE Board Treasurer; and Dorothy Anderson, Eta Rho, currently serving as LIFE Board Secretary. Ellen Perkins, Zeta Pi, currently serving as a member-at-large, will step down due to health concerns.

The LIFE Foundation Nomination Committee, consisting of Lisa Jipson, Gamma Sigma; Kathy Ellis, Epsilon Omicron; and Kathleen Heinzinger, Eta Mu; will review the applications and decide on a proposed Slate of Officers for The LIFE Board to be presented Friday, April 29, for a vote at the DKG California State Convention general meeting of members.

Lisa Jipson, Gamma Sigma, DKG California State LIFE Board of Directors

Interest Sessions Continued from Page 6 Women’s Music Survey of popular music, written by women from the American Civil War to 1980s. Participants will get to sing along. Presenter: Kate MacPherson

Preventing Fraud and Scams Learn how to identify the most common frauds and scams. Discussion: strategies used by con artists to get money and personal information. Presenter: Rhonda Byer

Replacing the Limited Vision of Physical Education Let’s reframe the conversation, opportunity, and the impact physical education has on our students, their schools, and their communities Presenter: Michelle Agius

Undocumented Students: The Story They Need You to Know Participants will develop an understanding of the lives of undocumented immigrants at a community college. Sharing what she has learned, the speaker will open your eyes to their reality and dispel myths that are passed on as facts. Open discussion and sharing of perspectives. Presenter: Barbara St. Urbain Go! More Women Travel Humor, information and current travel advice for female travelers. Travel photos and a PowerPoint are included. Presenter: Petti Pfau

Sue Noyes, Iota Sigma DKG California State

Corresponding Secretary

“Building Your Voice” with the

California State Choir

Join the California State

Choir at Convention 2016 in Fresno.

The choir will perform at the Celebration of Life Ceremony and help sing at other general sessions. Members will be sent a practice CD to keep rehearsal time to a minimum. You can sign up by completing the choir form on the California State website and return it to Jeanette Milanez, Visual and Performing Arts Chairman.

Visual and Performing Arts

Apply Now for the Convention Arts and Crafts Show

The Visual and Performing Arts Committee will present the third annual DKG California State Arts and Crafts Show to showcase the talents of state members. This exhibit will take place during the 2016 DKG California State Convention and will be open for viewing on Friday evening and all day Saturday.

Application Process: Work submitted must be original, one-of-a-kind and creative. All media, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional, will be considered, including painting, drawing, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, photography, quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, stained glass and mosaics. All applicants must be current Delta Kappa Gamma members. Members must apply on the official application form and submit a visual image of the work of art (35 mm color slide, a color photo, or digital image). Digital images should be sent as a JPG file. One member may submit up to three different works of art. A panel of jurors will review the images and select those which reflect the most originality and quality. All images will be returned with the notification of the results after April 4, 2016.

Selection Process: A jury process will be established to assure the quality and professionalism of the exhibited work. Notice of acceptance, along with the particulars of the exhibit, will be forwarded to the applicants after the selection process is completed.

Awards: All participants will receive a certificate for recognition of participation. Best of Show, First, Second, and Third Place, and Honorable Mention winners will receive award ribbons.

Calendar: March 4, 2016 Applications must be postmarked April 4, 2016 Jury selection and artist notification of acceptance April 29, 2016 Artwork is due at the California State Convention by 4:00 pm April 29, 2016 Opening reception 5:00-6:30 pm

Jeanette Milanez, Zeta Omicron, DKG California State Visual and Performing Arts Chairman

The annual Order of the Rose Ceremony will be conducted at the May California State Convention for all Chapters that have increased their membership by at least THREE active members.

A Chapter needs THREE new active members initiated between April 16, 2015 and April 15, 2016.

New members may include initiates, reinstated members and transferees.

Chapter Presidents are responsible for filling out and submitting the Order of the Rose Qualification Form (If your Chapter has co-presidents, please list both names on the Qualification Form.)

Download form from dkgcalifornia.org

Email to Dee Simpson at audelia.simpson@gmail.com or mail to Dee Simpson at 928 Cimarron Drive, Redlands, CA 92374.

Absolute Deadline: April 15, 2016.

If your Chapter qualified last spring but was not honored, you may apply to be honored in May. If you plan to mail your application and it will not get to Dee Simpson by the deadline, call Dee (909) 793-9277 so your Chapter is included in the program.

Dee Simpson, Alpha Pi, DKG California State Membership Committee

Membership

Celebrate New Members at the Order of the Rose Ceremony

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Ads! Ads! Ads! Celebrate your Members, Chapter,

Area, or Community

Here’s a wonderful opportunity to place an advertisement in the California State Convention Program. Write an ad that includes but is not limited to the following:

Celebrate your Chapter’s anniversary

Acknowledge the longevity of membership

Honor a member in your Area, Chapter or Community

Remember a member who has passed on

Give a shout out to your new members

By purchasing an ad, you are adding to DKG California’s non-dues revenue as well as paying a meaningful, public tribute.

Full page (8 x 6 inches) $100

Half page (4 x 6 inches) $ 50

Quarter page/business card (2 x 6 inches) $25

Find more information and the ad application online at dkgcalifornia.org. Ads are due March 11, 2016.

Claudette Bowie, Alpha Chi DKG California State Finance Committee

Non-Dues Revenue

Now’s the Time to Recruit Vendors and Purchase Program Ads

Wanted! Vendors from Fresno and Beyond

Ladies! Let’s enlist vendors from the Fresno area and all points north and south to sell their wares at Convention. We need you and your connections. Vendors may be Areas, Chapters, individual members, friends, businesses you support and/or you think would appeal to the tastes and interests of DKG special ladies.

Time is a factor: deadline is March 11, 2016! Application forms are located at dkgcalifornia.org. Simply fill out the form and send to Pat Twyman at pattwyman@gmail.com If you have concerns or questions, contact Pat at 858-278-4731. Then visit the vendors at the Convention and see what’s new along with the return of favorites.

Let’s make our 80th birthday the year we break all records with our non-dues revenue efforts!

Patricia Twyman, Beta Gamma DKG California State Vendor Procurer

All members of DKG California (except those serving on the California State Leadership Team) will be entered in a drawing for a $100 certificate!

By attending the Convention, you are bound to win valuable information, a wonderful Convention experience and new friends! The $100 certificate will allow the winner to attend the 2017 State Convention at a $100 discount! Two awards will be given! Winners must be present to receive the certificate.

Ellen Owens, Chairman, Delta Mu DKG California State Finance Committee

Be a Winner at the 2016 California Convention!

Submit Photos to Celebrate DKG’s 80

th Birthday!

Convention attendees will celebrate DKG’s 80th birthday during the 2016 California State Convention in Fresno!

A PowerPoint presentation is being designed to highlight Chapter, Area, State, Regional and International events through the past 80 years. Submissions may include pictures from meetings, events, and the like.

Scan and email pictures to lmilanez@verizon.net or send them snail mail to Jeanette Milanez, 1310 Tara St., Barstow, CA 92311. As long as copies of pictures are clearly marked, they will be returned to you. Please submit your pictures by April 1.

Jeanette Milanez, Zeta Omicron DKG California Visual and Performing Arts Chairman

Celebrate as your Chapter successfully recruits and reinstates members. Is your Chapter qualified for Order of the Rose? Have you initiated new members or reinstated members? If you have three or more new and/or reinstated members initiated or reinstated from April 16, 2015–April 15, 2016, your Chapter is eligible for Order of the Rose (see article on Page 8).

Celebrate your members’ achievements! A very accomplished and dedicated educator, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma as well as several other professional organizations, once remarked to me,

DKG International First Vice President to Address DKG California Convention Cathy P. Daugherty, 2014-2016 International First Vice President, currently serves the Society as a member of the Educational Foundation Board of Trustees, a DKG/NGO representative to the United Nations and chair of the Administrative Board’s Strategic Plan Committee, Educational Excellence Reorganization Committee, and Membership Study Committee. She has been a member of Alpha Alpha Chapter in Virginia since her initiation in 1989 and is a graduate of the 1997 Golden Gift Leadership Management Seminar in Austin. Cathy has held leadership positions at the Chapter and State organization levels serving as Virginia State organization Editor (1997-2003), President (2003-2005), and Executive Secretary (2005-2008). She is currently the state’s Parliamentarian.

At the International level, Cathy has served as Southeast Regional Director (2008-2010). She has also chaired the Educational Excellence and Professional Affairs Committees and served as a member of the Program of Work Committee. Cathy chaired the Administrative Board sub-committee charged with proposing the Society’s first International project. She was point-person for the Schools for Africa (SFA) project from its official adoption at the 2010 International Convention through July 2014, authoring all issues of the SFA Newsette. She is a frequent presenter, trainer, and Society representative to state organizations.

Cathy, a part-time Latin instructor and supervisor of Latin student teachers at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, retired from Hanover County Public Schools in 2007 where she served as both teacher and supervisor for World Languages. She maintained a presence in the public school setting through the school year 2014-2015 as mentor to beginning teachers at a local middle school and reader for the Scholarship Committee of the National Latin Exam (NLE). Cathy has written articles and made numerous presentations on classical subjects, especially those relating to pedagogy and teacher training.

Membership Matters

It’s Time to Celebrate California’s 3 R’s: Recruit, Retain, Reinstate!

During this biennium, DKG California State members are celebrating the 3 R’s of Membership: Recruit, Retain,

Reinstate. How can your Chapter celebrate the 3 R’s? By celebrating as your Chapter grows with new and reinstated members, by acknowledging the efforts and achievements of members who have retained their membership in the Society, and lastly, by honoring the memory of those who have left us.

“The only group who has ever given me any award is DKG.” DKG members are outstanding educators. Make sure your Chapter members are recognized!

The Celebration of Life ceremony, a special time of remembering and celebrating the lives of DKG Sisters who have passed away, is held each year at the State Convention. This year Anne Stone, Celebration of Life Chairman, will facilitate the ceremony during Convention on Sunday morning, May 1. For more information, please contact Anne Stone by email at nanastone@cox.net.

Filing of forms 6 and 2 by Chapters will ensure deceased members are included in this year’s ceremony. Fill out Form 6 and submit it upon the death of a member. These forms provide the information needed to plan the Celebration of Life ceremony. Form 2, the annual necrology form, was due February 1, but if your Chapter has not submitted it, do it now. Send forms to Carla Peterson at carla5850@aol.com or mail to 9060 Green Valley Road, Sebastopol. CA 95472.

Carla Peterson, Eta Upsilon DKG California State Membership Committee

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Members’ Mall: Talk with the Pros

What is the role of various DKG California State Leadership Team committees? How can the committees help Areas and Chapters flourish? Visit Members’ Mall on Saturday morning, April 30, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. The knowledgeable and friendly members of the state-wide committees will answer questions or address concerns about each committee’s work and responsibility to Areas and Chapters.

Bring Your Business Card

Bring your personalized business card that reflects your professionalism as a member of DKG or your position as an educator. Members are encouraged to use business cards as they reach out to non-members in identifying who they are as an educator and/or member of DKG. During your visit to Members’ Mall, drop your “business card” into the designated receptacle to enter a drawing. Only business cards that reflect your DKG and/or professional educator affiliation will be eligible to win the drawing.

Sue Noyes, Iota Sigma DKG California Corresponding Secretary

Inspirational Speaker Declares: Share Your Stories

Continued from Page 1

Dr. O’Tuel's stories are like a craftsman’s toolbox. You never know what she will pull out or how she will wield it, but the results are something to behold. Her wisdom and wit are intertwined in a way that teaches and inspires while the audience is entertained. Her stories might leave you laughing or crying but they will never leave you.

For more than a decade, Dr. O’Tuel, a member of the National Speakers Association, has motivated a variety of audiences, including many DKG International State Organizations such as Costa Rica, Norway, and Estonia. Author of Footprints on the Heart, The Caring Path to Prosperity, a personal and professional growth book, Muriel

is currently writing Heartprints Are Forever, a book about aging, generational differences, and leaving a positive legacy that lives forever. Dr. O'Tuel advocates we live today the legacy we wish to leave for tomorrow.

Dr. O’Tuel earned her BA in English from St. Andrews Presbyterian College in North Carolina, a Master's Degree in counseling from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in counselor education and psychology from the University of South Carolina. She has taught at all school levels from elementary through university. Dr. O’Tuel is a mentor to tomorrow’s leaders and an example to others, spreading joy wherever she goes.

Bring any books you have read and have enjoyed to the California State Convention!

These wonderful books can be purchased by others at the annual Buck a Book sale! You too will have the opportunity to gift yourself with new books! All proceeds will go to the General Fund to help balance the state budget!

Ellen Owens, Delta Mu California State Finance Committee

BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!If you have books,

bring them to Buck a Book !

Your Name

Chapter and Area Contact Information

www.your chapter website

Register On Line Today! DKG California State Convention

Fresno April 29 - May 1

Visit dkgcalifornia.org

for Your Generous Donations

Penne Ferrell Fund Drysdale’s Dazzling Diamonds In memory of Dr. Kristine Drake 2011-2013 Area Directors Marlene’s Magnificent Monarchs Donation Marlene Daniels In honor of Karen Harmon's retirement Marlene Daniels In honor of Bette Caldwell's retirement Judy Kearns In honor of Karen Harmon's retirement Judy Kearns In honor of Liz Groelle's birthday Chi State Leadership Team In honor of Bette Caldwell Eta Chapter In memory of Hjoris Leon Area VII Donation Omicron Chapter In memory of Geri Fillhart Scholarship Fund Mary Craig In memory of Gail Snowdy, Past President, Beta Lambda Iota Chapter In memory of Helen Merica Area VII Donation Emergency Fund Theta Kappa Chapter In honor of all Past Theta Kappa Chapter members

General Fund Marilyn Stalder-Burke In honor of Sandra Rushing’s birthday Marilyn Stalder-Burke In honor of Mary Doris Beaumont's birthday Marilyn Stalder-Burke In honor of Carol and Ken Carlson's anniversary Marilyn Stalder-Burke In honor of Irene Kasai's birthday Judy Kearns In honor of Marylu and David Mesa Marilyn Stalder-Burke In honor of Judy Kearns’ birthday Ellen Owens In honor of 2015-2017 California State Finance Committee California State Finance Committee In memory of Marylu Mesa’s mother-in-law Judy Kearns In memory of Marylu Mesa’s mother-in-law Marylu Mesa In memory of Janice Michaelson's mother Judy Kearns In memory of Janice Michaelson's mother Judy Kearns In memory of Sandy Carder’s sister, Paula Carder World Fellowship Enrichment Epsilon Nu Chapter Members In memory of Avenell Moffeit Zeta Pi Chapter Donation

Education Center Archives Ellen A. Owens In memory of Letty Yamada’s mother-in-law Judy Kearns In memory of Letty Yamada’s mother-in-law Kathy Retzloff In memory of Sandy Carder’s sister, Paula Carder Nancy Summy In memory of Sandy Carder’s sister, Paula Carder

Education Outreach to Other Countries Nancy Weiss In memory of Gerrick Yamada's mother Carol Carlson In memory of Marge Chesney Eta Chi Chapter Donation

California Connection February, 2016 Page 13 of 16 pages

DKG News Through the Years

Have you ever wondered why The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was kept secret for decades? The story behind DKG’s one-time “secret” is fascinating and well worth sharing with other women educators, especially with women you’re recruiting.

Throughout the nineteenth century, college men formed groups to discuss current events, literature and professional topics. By the early 1920’s there were eighteen male national honor, academic or professional organizations. Forming clubs with like-minded peers, members could explore academic interests in greater detail. Women were not allowed to become members.

Each club was established to build brotherhood among members, cultivate strengths, promote their profession, and provide assistance. These organizations were motivated by the thought that as college men, members were more highly educated than their peers who were not members. Since Greek and Latin languages exemplified intellectual standing, Greek letters were used for the name.

Women members of the teaching profession were treated as a class of public servants without social or economic status. Dr. Annie Webb Blanton’s vision was to elevate the women of the education profession to the same standards as the two male teacher organizations, Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Delta Kappa.

In 1929, Dr. Blanton began to see her vision come to life when, along with fellow women educators, ideas for the structure of a women educator’s organization and the purpose and procedures were developed gradually through frequent secret meetings and a great deal of letter writing. These women developed the constitution and established the organization which they knew must be kept secret.

Using Greek letters which meant “key women educators”, The Kappa Gamma Delta Society was chosen for the name. Within a few weeks, Dr. Blanton learned that a national aeronautic fraternity had the same name. With the need for changing the name, the founders decided to rearrange the letters to Delta Kappa Gamma to preserve the essential meaning, key women educators, but still keep the meaning a secret. Incorporation and charter for the Society was granted August, 1929. Dr. Blanton succeeded in organizing Delta Kappa Gamma, this once secret Society, to support women teachers dealing with unjust discrimination. The Founders risked their security and loss of employment by working within this new organization to bring about change. Today, we pay tribute to the Founders for their courage and bravery, for their strength of purpose which has inspired those of us who have followed, and for their dedication and faith in the capacity of women for united effort in fellowship and educational excellence

Mary Lou Willett, Iota Gamma, Education Center Management Committee, Archivist/Librarian

Treasure the Past …

Naming the Society: A Once-secret Story

July, 1981 Sylvia Young, known as an idea person, assisted Eleanor Taylor, Chairman of the new Financial Development Committee, with the production of items, mainly scarves and stationery, to sell at state functions. This idea is now known as the DKG California State Store.

July, 1985 A moving van arrived at the Chi State Office, housed in a rented office on J Street in Sacramento to move furniture and equipment to the newly purchased Chi State Education Center on University Avenue. All funds for this new office were raised by members.

January, 1997 Chella Gonsalves, Beta Sigma Chapter, Area VII, whose Teacher and Child art is displayed in the foyer of The Education Center, had four drawings selected for inclusion in the Spring, 1997 issue of The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin.

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Enjoy more color, hot links to forms,

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It’s time for you to join in the Awards/Recognition Committee’s great fishing expedition. Get your tackle box in order and continue to record all the criterion points on the Honor Chapter Award

form. Update the information, survey your Chapter, and be sure to keep score on the form so you can be an award winning Chapter. Chapters should troll along and fill this form in as the year progresses.

Send the completed form to your Area Director by March 1, 2016! Your Chapter will be honored at the 2016 Convention breakfast on Sunday and in the Convention program. Three ways to honor Chapter members are:

Outstanding Service to the Chapter for a member who has served in a leadership role in at least two capacities.

Public Service for a member who is making an outstanding contribution in the area of public service with an emphasis on youth and education.

Career/Professional Service for a member who has established an educational program or project, making a positive impact on the profession.

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This is a Chapter decision, but the committee would like to honor your members in the California State Convention Program. Please send a copy of your honorees to your Area Director by March 1, 2016.

Area Service Awards are also a way to recognize a member for outstanding service at the Area level:

Service to Area

Professional Service

Public Service

Honorees will be recognized in the California State Convention Program. Submit this form to the person listed by March 1, 2016.

The Community Service/Youth at Risk Project Recognition form is due on March 1, 2016. This recognition is a way for Chapters to meaningfully reach out to their communities to alleviate some of the hardships facing youth and families. Projects should emphasize the importance of literacy and the many forms it can take.

Send a description of the project to the Awards and Recognition Committee so that you too can be recognized in the California State Convention program. All the forms needed for submission can be found at dkgcalifornia.org.

Kathleen Nguyen, Delta Xi DKG California State Awards and Recognition Committee

Awards and Recognition

Still Fishing! Cast your Lines too!

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California Connection February, 2016 Page 15 of 16 pages

Circles of

Giving

Silver $50-75 Gold level $76-100 Platinum $101-50 Platinum Plus level $151+ Amalia Solorzano Ellen Owens Dr. Herb Bartlett Jr. Merrily Spaziano Leslie Moss Adele Bloom Kathy O’Leary Sally Davies Kathy Ellis Dorothy K. Johnson Stacey Chicoine Steve Hodges and Family Barbara Rothmann Pat Feist

Take the challenge! Make a tax deductible donation in 2016.

Hallie McGaughy Adams, Theta Epsilon Chapter, Area XVIII, July 17, 2015, Palm Desert

Kathleen Allen, Beta Mu Chapter, Area XIII, September 2015, Chico

Darlene Everidge, Delta Upsilon Chapter, Area IX, October 1, 2015, Tehachapi

Geraldyne “Geri” Fillhart, Omicron Chapter, Area XIII, August 11, 2015, Arcadia

Anne Krause, Beta Lambda Chapter, Area II, August 3, 2015, Red Bluff

Dorothy Jue Lee, Gamma Chapter, Area VIII, October 9, 2015, Ventura

Hjordis Leon, Eta Chapter, Area XII, September 2, 2015, Somis

Doris “Dee” Pawley, Alpha Sigma Chapter, Area XV, September 22, 2015, Claremont

Sue C. Schiffer, Epsilon Omega Chapter, Area III, September 4, 2015, Danville

Ernestine “Ernie” Smith, Gamma Tau Chapter, Area I, August 12, 2015, Santa Rosa

Diana Thayer, Eta Rho, Area IX, October 1, 2015, Valencia

Louise Van Dommelen, Delta Sigma Chapter, Area XIV, August 18, 2015, Fullerton

Jeannette Ward, Gamma Theta Chapter, Area XVIII, August 12, 2015, San Jacinto

Louisa Williams, Beta Rho Chapter, Area IV, April 26, 2005, San Mateo

In Celebration of Her Life

Our DKG Sisters are still with us in our hearts.

Circles of Giving Return for LIFE’s 16th Anniversary

The Chi State LIFE Foundation continues to acknowledge any individual who donates more than $50 per year! Those donors who contribute to the LIFE 2015-2016 fiscal year’s goal of $15,000 will join the Circles of Giving and will be noted in the LIFE semi-annual published donor list. These tax deductible contributions can be made at any time during our fiscal year and will be tallied by LIFE accountant/treasurer, Dixie Karlson and her assistant, Kelly Franklin. Once individual donations reach these levels, recognition will be noted.

Donations made May 1, 2015 – November 10, 2015

Photograghed in Italy by Gabriel Solis https://www.facebook.com/gabrielkoSoundArt/

California’s World Fellowship Student Performs on Three Continents

In the fall of 2014, World Fellowship student Gunta Liepina arrived from Latvia to study for a Master of Dance Arts Degree at the University of California Irvine. Her family visited her for Christmas Break and she returned to Latvia for the summer of 2015. While home for the summer, Gunta traveled to Rome, Italy to participate in the Festival Two Lands, One Voice, a collaboration among students from University of Rome Tor Vergata and Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. The company performed at the Brazilian Embassy on Via della Conciliazione in the Trasteve area of Rome.

Upon Gunta’s return to Irvine in the fall of 2015, she was chosen to travel to Beijing to perform at the International Creative Dance Seminar. Gunta is now back to her regular classes, adhering to a practice and performance schedule, and enjoying Southern California life-style until graduation this spring.

Several Chapters have hosted Gunta at Chapter meetings and some members have attended her performances. Gunta attended the Area XVI Hands Across the Border luncheon in October. She will keep members apprised of future performances. If you would like to send Gunta a card, consult your Chapter President or Global Awareness Chairman for her address.

Debbie Williams, Nu DKG California State Global Awareness Chairman