1. Message from the International President to the Reorientation Presenter(s) Your international Membership Committee is so pleased to have you use this reorientation presentation with your members. This presentation covers a number of topics about the Society including structure, the Founders, the history and insignia of the organization, and the projects, programs and activities encouraged by the Society. The presentation is designed to be used in one of two ways: 1.each slide or group of slides can be used as a short segment for an on-going reorientation (see next slide for names of groups that can be used), or 2.in its entirety as a longer, complete program for a chapter meeting. The first slide of the presentation is slide 4. This slide and slides 2-3 are for you, the presenter, so please become familiar with the notes that accompany each slide, and understand the method of presentation as explained to you on the next slide. Please use the slides as written, without changes. It is our belief that this presentation will be most helpful for all members. Please give us feedback on the outcome of your reorientation using the new process. Jensi Souders, International President, 2010-2012

2. Sections to use for Short-Segment Reorientation at Multiple Meetings Slides 4-8: Honor of Membership/ Mission/Vision/Purposes Slides 9-10: Why we were founded Slides 11-18: Membership Review Slides 19-24: Programs/Projects/Communication/ Events Slides 25-27: Insignia/Traditions and Change/ Educational Foundation

3. Note to the Reorientation Presenter It is very important that you, the presenter, read and print out all information included in the notes section (if they are not visible now, go to VIEW, then select Notes Page) of the PowerPoint presentation before conducting your reorientation session. Then, when you use the information in your presentation (slide show view), you will bring clarity, emphasis and essential detail to each slide without overburdening the members. Suggestions to the presenter are italicized in notes.

4. Sustaining Pride in the Big Picture …a reorientation for all DKG members

5. The Honor of Membership Someone noticed your work. Someone noted your standards. Someone believed in your potential. Someone sought your association. Someone sponsored your invitation. Someone honored you. Remember that person’s confidence in you. Take pride in your continuing membership. Take every opportunity to honor your fellow members.

6. Mission

7. Vision

8. Purposes

9. Our Founders Women of courage and vision who designed our future

10. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International  Founded to  Bring together qualified women educators serving in a broad spectrum of educational fields  Strengthen qualified women educators serving in a broad spectrum of educational fields  Pursue worthwhile projects

11. As a member of DKG you belong to  A chapter  A state organization  The International Society

12. Networking Scholarships and Grants Publications Conferences/ Conventions / Seminars Benefits of Membership

13. Members contribute to the Society by… Participating Sharing Seeking out opportunities Paying dues and fees Becoming involved Accepting leadership roles

14. Membership Review Active

15. Membership Review Reserve Membership

16. Membership Review Honorary Membership Photo courtesy of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General

17. Membership Review Transfer

18. Membership Review Reinstatement

19. Programs Focused programs on educational excellence help fulfill the Society’s mission

20. Projects…Projects…Projects! Support of early-career educators Impacting Education Worldwide

21. Society Communication International Web Site (www.dkg.org)www.dkg.org Social Network (www.dkgnetwork.org) DKG NEWS The Bulletin State organization and chapter Web sites State organization and chapter newsletters

22. Meetings and Events Chapter Meetings State Organization Conventions State Organization Area Meetings and Leadership Training

23. Meetings and Events Regional Conferences International Conventions International Leadership Management Seminar New York City, site of the 2012 International Convention

24. Meetings and Events The Educational Foundation’s Seminar in Purposeful Living Latin American Leadership Conference Forum Meetings and Activities Washington D.C., site of the 2012 Seminar in Purposeful Living

25. Insignia Key Pin Crest Logo

26. Traditions and Change The Delta Kappa Gamma Song Initiation ceremonies Celebration of Life Birthday celebrations Social events

27. The Educational Foundation The Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation supports and encourages intercultural understanding and educational excellence.

28. Our vision and mission encompass the world. The work of impacting educational excellence and promoting the professional and personal growth of women educators has no geographical borders. Rejoice and celebrate that you are a member of an organization that makes such a difference in the lives of so many.

29. You are designing our future as an organization.

30. Sustaining Pride in the Big Picture The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International The Reorientation Guide is a presentation of the 2010-2012 International Membership Committee with special thanks to members of the International Headquarters Staff. Except where otherwise noted, publication content is protected under a Creative Commons License and may be duplicated for non-commercial purposes without prior permission.