1. First Timers Hope You Get Hooked Presented by Becky Wood

2. Welcome to Alpha Phi State Convention Take a look at your program agenda Make wise decisions as to what to attend Allow a little free time

3. Major Benefits Make new friends Make new contacts with whom to discuss school issues Learn more about the Society first hand Ask questions about the Society Check on Society benefits

4. Did You Know? Approximately 118,000 members 16 Member Countries 78 State Organizations 2800 Chapters In 2007-2008 more that $3 million for scholarships, grants-in-aid, and other education projects were awarded Headquarters located in Austin, Texas

5. More Did You Knows? Headquarters is open for visitors during working hours. All members who attend conventions have a right to vote – not just delegates. The mission of the society is to promote professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

6. Society Endorsements Support the concept of a monument to be erected at United Nations to honor teachers Work for a safe, peaceful environment where education can flourish Action programs supporting literacy Annual observance of Women’s History Week

7. More Endorsements Emphasis on students learning critical thinking conflict resolution and cooperative learning skills to become responsible and active citizens striving for a peaceful world The performing, literary and visual ars as essential for quality education Quality of education to fulfill each youth’s potential

8. More Endorsements Equality for women The Equal Rights Amendment of the US Constitution

9. Benefits: Personal and Professional Growth Advocacy Recognition Information/Publications Fun and Fellowship Service Opportunities Global Affiliation Leadership Development Insurance Networking No annual fee credit card

10. In Summary In order to get the most for your dues, you must actively participate in the society at all levels – chapter, state, and international.

11. Check out The international website at http://www.deltakappagamma.org The state website at http://www.deltakappagamma.org/WV/ Your chapter website at (if you do not have one, begin developing it)

12. Let the world (including your BOE) know What we stand for That we are no longer a secret society That we advocate rights for children

13. Questions???