1. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Program Committee

2. Mission Statement   The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

3. The Seven Purposes
To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship
2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education
3. To advance the professional interest and position of women in education

4. 4. To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators
5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to women educators from other countries
6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action
7. To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society.

5. Alpha Iota Program of Work Committee (P. O. W
Alpha Iota Program of Work Committee (P.O.W.) Program Professional Affairs Personal Growth & Services Research Legislation/ U.S. Forum Music Women in the Arts

6. As Chapter President, you are not alone in planning programs!
The Program of Work Committees chaired by your chapter’s First Vice President are your partners in planning program meetings.

7. Getting to know the duties of the Program of Work

8. Personal Growth & Services Committee

9. Personal Growth & Services Including Music and United Nations NGO Begin gatherings with an icebreaker. Develop programs to enrich the personal lives of members. Sponsor the chapter’s service project or charitable activities. Encourage lifelong learning.
Icebreakers set a positive atmosphere for member interaction and should be short.

10. PG&S reminds you to include The Arts in your meetings Music adds spark. Music sets the mood Music teaches and inspires Music brings members together.
The State Music Chairmen made a CD for each chapter. It was available at the Information Fair.

11. Each year a conference for educators is sponsored and held at the United Nations. At the convention in Grand Rapids there will be a presentation about the U.N.
NGO (Non-governmental Organization) Delta Kappa Gamma members are involved with the Committee on Teaching About the United Nations (CTAUN). For more information, please consult their website

12. Icebreakers  
Here are just a few activities from the Program Resource Guide that might help to “break the ice” at chapter meetings.

13. Getting to Know You
With your partner, do the M&M Speak on the next slide.
Randomly mix members up for activities with playing cards.

14. M & M Speak Pass around a bowl of M & M's, and ask each member to take one or two M & M’s. Depending on the colors you chose, discuss two of the following: Red- tell something about family; Yellow- favorite hobbies Blue- favorite thing about DKG; Brown- favorite memory as an educator; Green- favorite flower and animal; Orange- favorite song.

15. Pass out sheets and have attendees look for specific pictures
Pass out sheets and have attendees look for specific pictures. Be sure they introduce themselves!
Photo Scavenger Hunt Sheet   Everyone has at least one picture of their loved ones with them. Fill in the name of someone here who has a particular photo. Don’t forget to ask who is in the photo. You can use your phone camera. Pet Vacation Family Portrait Graduate in cap and gown Bride and Groom Girlfriends Baby/Toddler photo Significant other

16. Professional Affairs Committee

17. Professional Affairs
3 of the 7 Purposes fall under the umbrella of P.A. The Legislation/ U.S. Forum Committee handles the legislative issues for the Professional Affairs Committee.

18. Professionalism
Programs, workshops, and leadership development seminars are just a few of the ways the Professional Affairs Committee can promote professionalism.
It implies pride in work, commitment to quality, dedication to the interests of peers and a sincere desire to help. A real professional is one who cares.

19. U. S. Forum sponsors a Legislative Seminar in Washington, D. C
U.S. Forum sponsors a Legislative Seminar in Washington, D.C. each year.
The Leg/U.S. Forum Committee is charged with initiating, endorsing, supporting, and updating the the state’s membership in regards to desirable legislation that is in the interest of education and of women educators.

20. Plan sessions in which members share their talents with others.
You might consider asking two or three members to do this at each chapter meeting.
Not only does everyone learn something new, but also the bonds of “genuine spiritual fellowship” are strengthened.
Plan sessions in which members share their talents with others.  

21. When you’re starting a new project… When you need some background information… When you want to know what members think…   Who ya gonna call?

22. RESEARCH!

23. The Chapter Research Committee can… Develop a survey/questionnaire Develop an opinion poll
Can learn the interests and preferences of chapter members; The opinion poll can consist of program ideas for the following year and ask members to indicate those they were most interested in pursuing.

24. Sample Research Membership Program Survey 1
Sample Research Membership Program Survey 1. Considering your schedule, what days of the week do you prefer to have our meetings? Choose two. ___Monday ___ Tuesday ___Wednesday ___Thursday ____Rotate days ___ Saturday a.m What time do you prefer meetings? ___4:30 p.m. ___5:00 p.m. ___ 5:30 p.m. ___6:00 p.m ___6:30 p.m. ___ 7:00 p.m. ___No preference  

25. 3.  Keeping in mind the Seven Purposes of The Society, what types of programs would you like to have? ___Just for Fun (mixers, crafts, personal growth, etc.) ___Forum on educational issues ___Programs for retirees ___Book Club/Review ___Classroom issues ___Field trip (Theater, Museum, etc.) ___Professional concerns ___Charity projects ___Legislative issues ___Other Suggestions

26. 4. Do you know of a program or speaker that you would like to recommend for a meeting? Give contact information.  5. Do you have hobby, interest, or expertise in an area that you think would make a good program? ___Yes ___No I will volunteer to do a program: Name______________ Topic_________________

27. 8. Do you have any suggestions for our chapter’s charity involvement
8.  Do you have any suggestions for our chapter’s charity involvement?___________ 9. Do you have any comments you would like to make about our chapter or The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International in general? Please feel free to write below. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

28. Women in the Arts

29. Women In the Arts is now part of P.O.W.
Each October, an Arts retreat is planned at Higgins Lake. Attendees spend time crafting, reading, planning skits, and eating the wonderful food.
Women In the Arts is now part of P.O.W.

30. Planning Tips

31. Having a planning meeting each year helps a chapter achieve success
Having a planning meeting each year helps a chapter achieve success. June provides a good time for a chapter potluck picnic and planning session.

32. Divide the group by committees
Divide the group by committees. Take minutes for the committees and officers to meet and to plan for the year.

33. After all the committees meet proceed with a general meeting to share ideas and get input from the total group.

34. 1. Meeting times and places, calendar, distances, seasonal and weather fluctuations, transportation, mobility of members during the year
2. Programs need to be current, meaningful, and enriching to the three generations of women in your chapter. Veteran retirees, working educators, and young women in the profession will all need programs and projects that address their needs.
Planning Considerations 1. Scheduling Diversity of Membership 3. Planning 4. Contacting/Preparation 5. Evaluation

35. Checklist for the Program Chair ___ Use Program Resource Guide & State materials from workshops to help plan programs. ___ Don’t work alone! ___ Survey the members as to their talents, interests and needs regarding program. ___ Use the chapter newsletter to inform members of upcoming programs.  

36. ___ Plan to involve members:. Icebreaker. Group discussion. Greeters
___ Plan to involve members: Icebreaker Group discussion Greeters Question and answer period Evaluation ___ Incorporate music into your programs as background music or as informal singing by the members.

37. ___ Include an observance of Founders’ Day in May, and ensure that your chapter’s birthday is remembered. ___ Attend Fall Workshops, State Conventions, Regional Conferences, and International Conventions. You can get great ideas for programs at these events!

38. Put people into jobs where they are most likely to meet their own needs as well as those of the organization. Do the little things that show others you value them as individuals. Give the people the information they need to do their job—before they need it.