DKG Ignite Leaders Empowering Leaders

DKG Ignite Leaders Empowering Leaders a new application! As the Golden Gift Fund Committee looks at the evolution of the LMS leadership training experience, it is only natural to regard the current application. We are pleased to offer members a simplified application designed to showcase the applicant in new, more modern ways. The redesigned application focuses on one’s accomplishments and more on opportunities to share who “the real you” with a written narrative and a video recording.  The committee seeks to know more about you, the real person applying for this unique experience! This new application process also strives to be more interactive, too. You can find the applicaiton on the DKG website under the apply/submit tab!

Be Informed on the Legislative Process - Part III

 Part III:  Does the DKG US Forum have any resources to help members follow legislation?

Another way to access information about legislation is through the US Forum newsletter, US Forum Connection.  This newsletter contains a list of pending legislation and gives a summary of each bill. Written by Angela O. Bedenbaugh (Mississippi), this free newsletter is available to all members. If you are interested in receiving the US Forum Connection, email Angela at Bedenbaugh.Angela@gmail.com and ask to be added to her newsletter email list.

International Speakers Fund Application Open Now!

Would you like to visit other DKG countries? The ISF Committee facilitates exchange of Society

speakers among member countries.

Here are a few tips for completing a successful application to become an ISF Speaker:

·         You may offer 3 different topics. State organization presidents will be reviewing many possible speakers, so write appealing descriptions. Show enthusiasm for your theme.

·         Offer as many formats of presentation as possible. Offering a workshop, seminar, or discussion group in addition to a keynote makes a speaker more attractive. It could be about the same subject or another topic.

·         Many state organizations are interested in learning about the culture and school system of other DKG countries. Be ready to talk about your country.

·         Complete the form in English. Bilingual speakers are welcome to write their topic description in BOTH English and their native language.

·         Have your reference information ready – you will need the names of your chapter president, state president, and someone who has heard you speak.

·         Follow deadlines – the application is due September 15^th.

Submit your expertise and topics for consideration TODAY!

LINK TO APPLICATION  

Touching Hearts & Minds: DKG and Zimbabwe

 

Malnutrition is one of the worst health problems in Zimbabwe and for years it has been the main concern of a woman leader, Guguletuh Moyo. DKG recognized her leadership efforts to create a better way to help children, not to wait until they are severely malnourished before providing them with nutritional assistance. Instead she wants to develop sustainable nutritional interventions that promote community ownership and use of local resources.

How has DKG recognized her efforts and given a helping hand to children from Zimbabwe? By giving Guguletuh a DKG world fellowship award that will help her to pursue her Ph.D. dream in nutrition in a U.S. university. With the knowledge and skills she is developing, she will fight against the lack of critical mass of Ph.D qualified nutrition scientists in Zimbabwe and forge ahead with her research findings.

Guguletuh told us: “I am thankful to Delta Kappa Gamma for covering a portion of my tuition. Without this support I would not be here, working towards my dream of a research and teaching career.”

At the same time, DKG can tell her, “We thank you for giving DKG the chance to touch your heart and your mind, to give a helping hand to the children of Zimbabwe, and to make us stronger and more devoted to the cause of educating women!”