NC DKG

Executive Board Meeting

September 14, 2024

NC DKG Fall Executive Board Meeting September 14, 2024

9:30 am –4:30 pm�Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh Durham Airport-Empire ABC Room�AGENDA

Reports - 2024 Fall Executive Board Meeting

Call to Order, Greetings, Introductions

Hilda A. Parlér, President

Appointment of the Minutes Review/Approval Committee

Hilda A. Parlér, President

Inspiration�Maria Johnson, Eta

Rules of Order

Sheila Groves, Parliamentarian Pro Tempore

Minutes Approval

Doris Littlejohn, Secretary Pro Tempore

President’s Report

Hilda A. Parlér, President

First Vice President’s Report

Jane “Janie” Webb, First Vice President

Second Vice President’s Report

Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas, Second Vice President

2024-2026 Regional Directors

Region I Dr. Phyllis Broughton, Beta Upsilon

Region II Tracey Ivey, Iota

Region III Dr. Carol Maidon, Gamma Iota

Region IV Diane Pina, Upsilon

Region V Donna Christian, Eta

Region VI Dr. Angela Hill, Phi

Region VII Dr. Janis Antonek, Beta Delta

Region VIII Cindy Lockerman, Kappa

Region IX Adele Ward Byrd, Alpha Gamma

Region X Lisa May, Delta Tau

Region XI Linda Soble, Alpha Lambda

Images

Secretary’s Report

Doris Littlejohn, Secretary Pro Tempore

Treasurer’s Report

Leslie Black, Treasurer

NC Data Editor - Ann Carol Stocks

Goals for the Biennium:

• Become familiar with the publication routine of NC Data
• Provide chapter presidents and newsletter editors with up-to-date information to be used by presidents to conduct chapter business and editors to share in chapter newsletters
• Develop archive of Eta Data and NC Data issues
• Participate in New Leader Training for new chapter officers
• Maintain email distribution lists of NC DKG officers, leaders, committee chairs, chapter presidents, and chapter editors for distribution of NC Data

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NC DKG News Editor-Dedra Davis

Goals for the Biennium:

• Publish a contemporary, professional, informative newsletter for the members of NC DKG on a quarterly basis
• Support state leaders, chapter presidents, editors, and members with communication and marketing needs

Publication Schedule for NC DKG News

NC DKG Webmaster-Deb Christensen

Goals for the Biennium:

• Update the NC DKG website with information about state and international events
• Help chapters create and update their websites to meet DKG International guidelines
• Continue to support and encourage chapters who do not have a chapter website to create one
• Continue to increase the number of DKG International-compliant websites in NC DKG
• Share information about the DKG International website compliance assurance process, which will be due in October 2024.
• Work with NC DKG Ad Hoc Technology Committee to create videos and provide training for members
• Post updates from NC DKG and DKG International to Facebook to keep members informed

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From DKG.org

Awards Committee

Members:

Tobey Worthington, Chair�Aletta Burton�Connie Marks�Christina Wilkins�Jonnetta Woodard�Hilda Parlér, NC DKG President, ex officio

�Goals for Biennium:

• Revise, promote, and oversee the Recognition of Society Excellence (ROSE) Awards
• Revise, promote, and oversee the Golden Key Award nomination process
• Revise, promote, and oversee the Rising Star Award nomination process
• Revise, promote, and oversee the Founders Award nomination)2025) process
• Organize and preside over recognition ceremonies at the NC DKG state conventions

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Descriptions, guidelines, and nomination forms will be on the Forms page of the website soon. A link will be placed on the Awards Committee page to the Forms page. Last year’s ROSE Award information is still on the Forms page and this year will be very similar.

Educational Excellence Committee

Members:

Janie Webb, Chair, NC DKG First Vice President�Dr. Cheryl Wright, Beginning Teacher Support chair�Rhonda Dillingham, Educational Law and Policy chair�Dr. Phyllis Broughton, Leadership Development chair�Tammy Cullom, Membership/Expansion chair�Tracey Reason, DKG/World Fellowship Representative�Melissa Dana, Fine Arts/Music Representative�Dr. Carol Maidon, consultant, Planning Committee chair�Hilda A. Parlér, ex officio, NC DKG President

�Goals for Biennium:

• Emphasize member recruitment, retention, and recognition
• Encourage and promote programs and policies that increase members’ personal and professional growth
• Emphasize member and leadership development
• Identify and promote activities that sustain and support early-career educators

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Leadership Development Committee

The Leader in Me! ��Members:�Dr. Phyllis Broughton, Chair�Ann Aldridge�Dr. Teresa Cowan�Nikki Steckroth�Michele Wall �Janie Webb, consultant, EEC Chair, First Vice President�Ex officio, Hilda Parlér, NC DKG President

Goals for the Biennium:

• Cultivate skills that will encourage members to realize their potential as the leaders they are.
• Promote chapter members to adopt the “Leader in Me” approach.
• Explore resources, models, and web tools to enhance the understanding of promoting leaders.
• Work collaboratively with the Membership/Expansion Committee in leadership support.
• Develop guidelines for the Pauline Longest Leadership Scholarship.
• Plan, organize, and conduct the 2025 NC DKG Leadership Seminar.

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Membership/Expansion Committee

Members:

Tammy Cullom, Chair�Rev. Charlotte Brendel�Dr. Rhonda Hager�Linda Soble�Nikki Van Skike�Carolyn Vincent�Ex officio�Hilda Parlér, NC DKG President

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NC DKG Membership and Expansion Committee

RECRUIT

*Provide Best Practices ,,to Recruit and Retain

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*Increase Collegiate ..Membership

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*Provide Diversity ..Survey for Chapters

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*Explore Counties ..with ,,no NC DKG ..Chapters

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RECOGNIZE

*Provide ideas for ..recognizing chapter ..members

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*Recognize chapters ,,who contribute to the ..President’s ..Membership Challenge

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*Honor our Deceased ,,Members and their ,,Families

RETAIN

*Assist in planning ..robust programs for ..member engagement

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*Provide clear ..guidelines for assisting ..Under Involved ..Chapters

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*Distribute, collect and ..analyze Chapter Exit ..Survey for members ..who resign

Finance Committee

Members:

Connie Savell, Chair

Judy Busick

Suzi Cabe

Sheila Groves

Ex officio

Hilda Parlér, NC DKG President

Ex officio without vote

Leslie Black, NC DKG State Treasurer

Consultant

Elizabeth Miars, NC DKG Executive Secretary

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Goals for the Biennium:

• Carry out the responsibilities of the committee as described in the NC DKG Bylaws and NC DKG Standing Rules
• Monitor NC DKG finances against adopted budget
• Recommend to the Executive Board actions regarding financial matters of the state organization

Finance Committee

Report

Headquarters Committee

Members:�Mary Beth Dailey, Chair �Thommi Hendricks�Dr. Angie Kern�Diane K. Pina�Wendy Bryant Motley�Mary Beth White, Local headquarters contact�Ex officio without vote:�Leslie Black, NC DKG State Treasurer�Elizabeth Miars, NC DKG Executive Secretary�Ex officio:�Hilda Parlér, NC DKG President

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Nominations Committee

Members:

Dr. Judith Carlson, Chair�Valerie Boyd�Rebecca “Becky” Keesler�LaToya McCrimmon�Mary Pickett�Hilda Parlér, NC DKG President, ex officio

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Goals for the Biennium:

• Assume the responsibilities as described in the NC DKG Bylaws and Standing Rules
• Share pertinent information and publicize leadership positions.available at both state and international levels through the NC DKG News, NC Data, and the NC DKG website
• Design a distinctive logo for use in our publicity
• Communicate with NC DKG Regional Directors to identify members poised for leadership positions
• Seek prospective younger members who show leadership qualities in order to help sustain NC DKG
• Invite, receive, and evaluate nomination forms submitted for leadership positions

Personnel Committee

Members:

Doris Littlejohn, Chair� Tonya Allison� Dr. Mary Cauley� Jordan Watford Lupton� Paula Tautfest� Hilda Parlér, NC DKG President, ex officio

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Goals for the Biennium:

• Keep members abreast of opportunities in State leadership when vacancies occur and encourage them to accept leadership roles
• Communicate with related personnel and each standing committee chair regarding their responsibilities as outlined in the NC DKG Bylaws
• Make recommendations concerning personnel policies when necessary to the NC DKG Executive Board
• Screen applicants and recommend candidates for related personnel positions when a vacancy occurs
• Explore a logical succession plan for a related personnel position
• Offer support to all designated personnel

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Ad Hoc Technology Committee

Members:�Deb Christensen, Chair�Leslie Black�Dedra Davis�Stephanie Hinson�Ashley Taylor Layton�Ann Carol Stocks�Hilda A. Parlér, ex officio, NC DKG President

Goals for the 2023-2025 Biennium:

• Provide Google Applications training for NC DKG members
• Create Google Application resources and training materials
• Continue to review, evaluate, and add to Google Workspace guidelines as needed
• Develop a description and responsibilities for an NC DKG Technology Committee
• Develop an evaluation process for the use and effectiveness of Google Workspace

Notes:

• Will hold a training session on October 1, 2024, with all ncdkg.org email holders
• NC DKG Gmail accounts are required to be used by all members they have been provided for. Reimbursements will not be approved unless submitted through NCDKG accounts
• Will survey attendees of the NC DKG Fall 2024 Executive Board Meeting regarding future training

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Scan me to complete the survey!

NC DKG 2024 Financial Literacy Seminar

Dr. Carol Maidon, Representative

International Amendments Affecting States and Chapters

July 2024 DKG Adopted Amendments

Article XIV, Section 1 Automatic Update

The Rules Committee is authorized to make any changes necessary to bring NC DKG Bylaws and Standing Rules into compliance with the amendments to the International Constitution and Standing Rules. The Rules Committee will notify the membership of amendments subsequent to the convention in the fall edition of the state newsletter and on the state website.

Sheila Groves, Parliamentarian Pro Tempore

NC DKG Educational Foundation

Sharon Frazier, Chair

Invitation to the 2025 NC DKG Convention,

Charlotte, Region VIII

Cindy Lockerman, Chair

Announcements

Hilda A. Parlér, President

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Lunch Buffet Procedure

Elizabeth Miars, Executive Secretary

Adjournment of Business Meeting

Hilda A. Parlér, President

Lunch at 11:30

Regional Directors Meet With Chapter Presidents

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Technology Training

DKG Member Login

Profiles/Chapter Connect

Deb Christensen, Webmaster

Ad Hoc Technology Committee

Create/Update DKG.org Profile

Chapter Connect for Presidents

YouTube Video from DKG.org

NC DKG Finances

Follow the Money!

Leslie Black, Treasurer

Connie Savell, Finance Committee Chair

Membership

Maintain + 1 Challenge

Member Strategies

Tammy Cullom, Membership/Expansion Chair

Carolyn Vincent, Committee Member

NC DKG 2025 Leadership Development Seminar

Dr. Phyllis Broughton, Chair

Dr. Teresa Cowan and Nikki Steckroth, Committee Members

2025 Convention Planning Committee

Cindy Lockerman, Chair

2025 Convention Planning Committee

Cindy Lockerman, Chair