Join us in Nashville!

With over 100 breakout sessions, several outstanding keynote speakers, a variety of Hot Topics Sessions and mini sessions in the Cyber Center, everyone will find something of interest at the 2016 International Convention in Nashville.  Come ready to learn, to network and to experience convention, DKG, and Nashville.

Check out the schedules for all sessions posted under Events on the DKG website, download the DKG App or see the convention program when you get to convention for more details.  Not registered yet?  There is still time!

In addition to meeting representatives from UNICEF (Schools for Africa), visiting with our NGO representatives (DKG and the UN), and attending the Forums (DKG impacting legislation around the world), you can learn more about the "C" in EEC by attending the International Educational Excellence Committee's breakout session.

See you in Nashville!

Let's Meet in Nashville!

Membership Chair for your state organization?  In-coming Membership Chair for your chapter?  Plan to join the International Membership Committee members in Nashville at the 2016 International Convention!  In addition to the committee breakout session, a special session is planned for 10:45 a.m. on Friday, July 8.  Members of the committee, and some Headquarters staff, will be available to answer questions, address concerns and assist you with ideas.  Visit the Events page on the DKG website (Breakout Sessions) or see the
convention program for more details.  See you in Nashville!

REGISTERED YET?

Have you registered yet for convention?  Nashville, TN, will be the site of the 2016 International Convention, July 5 - 9.  In addition to great speakers, informative breakout sessions, fellowship, fun and networking, you can find out about all the new resources available to chapters and state organizations.

Check out the Cyber Center and the Hot Topics sessions for new technology and tips on exploring the DKG website.  Learn how to navigate the members-only area (My DKG) and the DKG communities.

For information about the new Membership Recruitment Plan, strategies for growing your membership and keeping current members engaged, join the International Membership Committee on Wednesday, July 6, at the 2:00 p.m. session.

And State Organization Membership Chairs:  join the committee in a Q & A session to follow up on last summer's training and  catch up on the past year.  That session will be held on Friday, July 9, at 10:45 a.m.

So, make your plans now and join us in Nashville!

The Spotlight is on: MEMBERS!

Do you know a member who has received an award or been honored for an accomplishment?  Has your chapter achieved a goal or developed a strategy for success?  Are members really excited or energized by a new project or activity?

Share it with Nita Scott (nitas@dkg.org) at Society Headquarters and it could be the next story for the new "Member Spotlight" on the DKG website.  Email information, pictures if appropriate, and permission to use the story (and pictures)  on the DKG website and/or in DKG
publications.

And if you have not visited the DKG website to see the latest Member Spotlight, go to www.dkg.org and click on the Member Spotlight icon on the home page.

CTAUN: Reaching for a Sustainable World

International Educational Excellence Committee responsibilities include the promotion of the DGK and United Nations relationship and, therefore, the Committee on Teaching About the UN (CTAUN). 

Several committee members were able to attend the 2016 conference held at the UN Headquarters in New York in January. In addition to “hosting” the second worst snowstorm the city has seen, the conference provided information and resources for members and educators to develop global awareness in schools and communities around the world.

The focus of the conference was: Stewardship for a Sustainable World: 

Education in the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs).  With 17 SDGs, they are amazingly interwoven and include No Poverty, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Affordable and Clean Energy, Climate Action, and Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.  From the panels about ending hunger and to those on taking care of the earth, topics lent themselves to every level of education.  A spotlight moment was given to Christine Leronimo, the author of A Thirst for Home:  A Story of Water Across the World, which would be a great read-aloud in any elementary classroom.

Sustainable Development Goals can only be reached if we all work together: these are values we share as educators and as human beings. For more information and the date of future conferences, visit www.ctaun.org.