Hello, my name is Bjørg Nakling from Norway, Europe. I am a member of the the International World Fellowship Committee as the representative of the European region. I feel that the work that is done in this committee represents the heart of DKG. We put into action what DKG is all about! It is important that members in Europe engage themselves in the different committees!
We represent few members but we represent so many cultures! We make a difference!
As one of our responsibilities, this committee reviews approximately 60 applicants for a World Fellowship award to non-members outside USA and Canada. Many women from Europe have been granted an award. The first ones came from Germany in 1946!
Where does the money for these awards come from? Not from our dues! Chapters and state organizations raise them. Individuals also donate money and gift money in their wills. From 2021 through 2022 $83,500.00 were awarded to deserving women. For some reason, chapters in Europe do not raise a cent. Maybe it is time to do something about that! We do make a difference in our own lives when we know we are giving an outstanding woman educators the possibility to receive a Master or a Doctorate degree. Talk to your chapter, call me if you need me to come and tell about the work that the committee does. Invite someone who has received an award who may be from your country. I can help you find one.
Maybe this is what your chapter needs to revitalize!
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