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1 The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International The Hoosier Newsette Volume 65 Number 3 Inspire Change March 2019 Inside this issue: 2019 Convention...1 From the President...2 Membership...3 FAR Proposed Amendments to Standing Rules & Bylaws Convention Schedule...11 White Roses...12 Your Choices: A flip book to read on your computer Download a.pdf file that can be printed or read on your computer Contact International headquarters to request that a copy be printed and mailed to you. Down by the River April 26-28, 2019 As the trees lay bare of any leaves and the ground hardens in the frigid temperatures, it s hard to think about flowers blooming, birds chirping, and strolling along the beautiful Ohio River in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Think about it! Just a few months from now, Indiana DKG members will indeed gather to celebrate our long, treasured history at the Doubletree Inn. Make your reservation now to join us! A year ago, Council 13 began working to create an enjoyable, educational, and entertaining weekend for all members. Now it s up to you: join us and make April 27 and 28 memorable. Although there are no set tours, there are interesting places galore for you to visit. Information will be available on Thursday night and Friday morning about these opportunities. Why not take an extra day or two to enjoy the sites you may never have known existed? Seize the day! Of course, there will be meetings and workshops on Saturday as well as delicious meals and a poster exhibit of special projects and activities. A local men s group, Safe in the Harbor, will entertain us at our birthday luncheon, and our own Indiana chorus will sing for the installation of the new state officers. Motivational speakers Mike and Kim Pinto will challenge us. Sunday s Ceremony of Remembrance honors our sisters who have passed away. At breakfast our International guest Becky Sadowski will come to the podium, and Golden Key chapters and Women of Distinction will be recognized. Important Dates State Convention April 26-28, 2019 Doubletree Lawrenceburg, 51 Walnut St, Lawrenceburg, IN International Conferences: June Asheville, NC July Des Moines, IA July Costa Mesa, CA July Reykjavik, Iceland July 30-Aug. 1 Mashantucket, CT Fall Executive Board Meeting Saturday, September 14, 2019 La Quinta Inn & Suites Indianapolis South, 5120 Victory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203, United States Members of the Counci 13 Convention Steering Committee : Jo Jones, state president; Alecia Fryman, convention registrar; Nancy Durham; Becky Stacy; Jane Richie; Lois Vogel; Phyllis Nantz; Theresa Rouse; Sherri Zornes, committee chair; and Harriet Hoffman.

2 2 March 2019 Inspire Change State Officers Jo Jones, Mu President (h) (c) Stephanie Walsh, 1st Vice-President Alpha Phi Educational Excellence (h) (c) Rachel Etherington, 2nd Vice-President Kappa Membership (c) Beth Myers, Gamma Mu Secretary Lois Vogel, Mu Parliamentarian (h) (c) Carol Herzog, Alpha Zeta Exec. Secretary (h) ( ) (c) Leslie Hamman, Treasurer Gamma Lambda ( ) (h) (c) Marti Daily, Omega Editor/Webmaster (h) ( ) (c) Henrietta Schaefer, Historian Gamma Mu (h) (c) Jo Ann Manes, Beta Delta Immediate (h) Past President (c) A Weekend Getaway Jo Jones, Indiana State DKG President Imagine a weekend of laughter, great food, lovely people, a few sentimental tears, and no stress. This doesn t need to be part of your imagination it can be real. All you need to do is register for the state convention to be held in Lawrenceburg on April Council 13 has been offering invitations for nearly two years now. The event is nearly a reality with only a few finishing touches needed. It is official now that International 1 st Vice President Becky Sadowski will be our International visitor. She will speak to the members as well as conduct two workshops, one for treasurers and one for presidents. However, she is not the only big name to appear. We also will have Mike and Kim Pinto, who will be our keynote speakers. If you missed the Janet O Neal Leadership Seminar, you missed a great program from them. For the convention, their presentation will be entitled Let s Build Sandcastles Together. They will challenge us with What little tweaks can you make in your world not only to change the world for the better, but also to inspire others to do the same? In this issue of, Stephanie Walsh has published the workshop presenters and topics. After looking through them, you may have a difficult time deciding the two you want to attend. Don t forget that you have another choice: an art project field trip. If you register for this special workshop, you will go home with a beautiful fused glass suncatcher. The workshop does cost an additional $18, but you will have a very nice product to show for your morning adventure. Some of you may think the convention is only for the chapter president. That is a fallacy that I want to squelch. The convention is for everyone. Attending a state convention can help you understand the meaning behind your membership. Sure, there is business that we must deal with, but the fellowship among our members is priceless. Some of you will only want to come for Saturday, but Sunday is a great day to be in attendance. The day starts off with one of the most beautiful traditions that the Society has: The Ceremony of Remembrance. It is the first activity of the day, but it is well worth attending. Afterwards, we will have the brunch and recognition of Women of Distinction; scholarship, minigrant, and travel study recipients; and the Golden Key Chapter Awards. If you haven t registered yet, please do so. Registration forms are available on the state website, from your chapter president, or from me. Come Friday night. We might even have a euchre game going on. The hotel is beautiful, and the rooms are reasonably priced. The convention center is just a few years old, and with the exception of the art project field trip, everything is on one level of the venue. Hollywood Casino is nearby if you would like to try your hand at chance. Lawrenceburg is located in southeast Indiana, but it is easy to get to. The town is not very large either; therefore, you don t need to worry about traffic. I think if you have never been to Lawrenceburg, you will be pleasantly surprised. Here is something to remember: If you can t find anyone to attend the convention with, don t worry. Come anyway. Enough ladies will be in attendance to make you feel welcomed. Here is something else to remember: I really, really want you there. Please don t let me down.

3 Inspire Change March Honor Your Members, Build Membership Now, What? Marsha Daugherty, Mu Chapter One might wonder how honoring your own members could possibly lead to building the membership of your chapter. For us, it was just about that simple. When we started honoring three or four members each meeting, our membership started to grow. Are you still wondering why? The members of our chapter are proud of DKG again. As the honorees tell their stories, the rest of us learn just what makes a sister in Delta Kappa Gamma so very special. It is amazing where we have been and what we have accomplished! As I look back, not only have we gained new members, but our attendance at meetings has grown; we send more people to state and international functions; and we have found a new pride in our organization that makes us want to share the good news of being a member of DKG. It seems like we enjoy our meetings more, because we have worked hard to make them more interesting and fun. I would like to encourage each chapter to do three things: Plan meetings that your membership won t want to miss. It shouldn t be all business. Find some way to get your own members to meetings. Appoint a Membership Chairperson that knows how to encourage members to promote DKG and is passionate about it. If we try these things, I really feel like we will see our membership increase all over the state. Ladies, it is time. Here s to increased membership for our organization! Personal Growth / Professional Affairs DKG Fall Arts Retreat November 15-16, 2019 Nancy Hoff, FAR 2019 Chair nancy-hoff@att.net Enjoy 24 hours of crafts, yoga, music, fellowship and food on the lovely grounds of Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th Street, Indianapolis. Here are a few of the crafts we are planning USPS Publication by INDIANA STATE ORGANIZATION THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL MARTI DAILY, EDITOR Indianapolis, IN Published quarterly September, December, March, and June at Alpha Epsilon State 9291 Golden Leaf Way Indianapolis, IN Periodical postage paid at Indianapolis, Indiana and additional mailing offices under Act of March 3, 1879 Annual subscription included in state dues paid to The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: THE HOOSIER NEWSETTE Ms. Marti Daily 9291 Golden Leaf Way Indianapolis, IN

4 4 March 2019 Committee Chairmen Sue Linder, Tau Communications & Publicity Janet Sypnieski, Gamma Finance Carol Winterholter, International Alpha Zeta Projects Dina D Andrea, Janet O Neal Seminar Gamma Mu for Personal Growth dominickd@lcsc.kin.us Jo Ann Manes, Leadership Beta Delta Development jomanes4bks@sbcglobal.net Toni Kolanko, Chi 2018 North CCOT Site Chair toniko88@yahoo.com Glenda Ferguson, 2018 South CCOT Omicron Site Chair tgferguson@frontier.com Saundra Brown, Omega Legislation maka@iquest.net Nancy Durham, Mu Music ndurham1955@gmail.com Shiela Baker, Beta Nominations/ Personnel bakers7935@att.net Mary Anne Schager, Omega Non-Dues Revenue mschager@sbcglobal.net Nancy Hoff, Beta Personal Growth/ Professional Affairs nancy-hoff@att.net Sharon Henderson, Rules Alpha Sigma hendson@embarqmail.com Marjorie Miller, Scholarship Gamma Mu teacher81@msn.com Mary Catherine Palmer, Strategic Action Alpha Zeta Planning mpalmer@centurylink.net Inspire Change Proposed Amendments to State Bylaws and Standing Rules to be presented in Lawrenceburg Sharon Henderson, State Rules Committee These proposed amendments to the Alpha Epsilon State Bylaws and Standing Rules will be presented at the 2019 Alpha Epsilon State Convention in Lawrenceburg on April 27, They are arranged in two (2) groups: Group I. Bylaws (Group ) and Standing Rules (Group ) required changes due to 2018 International Convention action Group II. Bylaws (Group ) and Standing Rules (Group ) submitted to the Rules Committee for consideration GROUP Proposed Amendments to Bylaws ARTICLE I. NAME. Section 1. The name of the organization shall be Alpha epsilon State Indiana of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, hereinafter also referred to as the Society. AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION The name of the organization shall be the Indiana State Organization of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, hereinafter also referred to as the Society. Article I. NAME. Section 1. The name of the organization shall be the Indiana State Organization of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, hereinafter also referred to as the Society. Rationale: The name of the state organization has been changed at the international level. This was done to comply with 2018 convention actions. Fiscal Impact: NONE ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP. Section 1. The CHANGE the name of the state organization membership in Alpha Epsilon State shall be composed of active, reserve and honorary Insert, collegiate after the word reserve members. All membership shall be in accordance with the CONSTITUTION Rationale: Required by 2018 Iinternational Convention action. Fiscal Impact: NONE ARTICLE IV. FINANCES. Section 1. Annual Dues b. Annual dues and the scholarship fee shall be paid between July 1 and October 30. On November 1, members shall be dropped for non-payment of dues and fees. c. All dues and fees shall be collected by the chapter treasurer. State and international dues and fees shall be forwarded to the state treasurer. ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP. Section 1. The membership in the Indiana State Organization shall be composed of active, reserve, collegiate and honorary members. All membership shall be in accordance with the CONSTITUTION AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION: ARTICLE IV. FINANCES. Section 1. Annual Dues b. Annual dues and the scholarship fee shall be b. Annual dues and the scholarship fee shall be paid no later than June 30 for the following paid no later than June 30 for the following fiscal fiscal year. A member who fails to complete year. A member who fails to complete payment of payment of international, state and chapter international, state and chapter dues shall be dues shall be dropped as of October 1. dropped as of October 1. AMEND BY SUBSTITUTING A NEW SENTENCE 2. c. All dues and fees shall be collected by the chapter treasurer. Immediately thereafter, the state and international portions of the dues shall be sent to the state treasurer. c. All dues and fees shall be collected by the chapter treasurer. Immediately thereafter, the state and international portions of the dues shall be sent to the state treasurer. Rationale: Required by 2018 Iinternational Convention action. Fiscal Impact: NONE ARTICLE IV. FINANCES. Section 2. Funds c. A Permanent Fund shall be maintained. Investment incomes may be allocated to the Available fund by vote of the Executive Board. Expenditures shall be authorized by the Executive Board, upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee. AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION: c. An Available Fund Reserve shall be maintained. The state shall set aside up to twenty percent (20%) of its state membership dues until the total of the Available Fund Reserve equals one year s operating expenses at which time the Executive Board may reduce or discontinue further allocations. Expenditures shall be authorized by the Executive board, upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee. ARTICLE IV. FINANCES. Section 2. Funds c. An Available Fund Reserve shall be maintained. The state shall set aside up to twenty percent (20%) of its state membership dues until the total of the Available Fund Reserve equals one year s operating expenses at which time the Executive Board may reduce or discontinue further allocations. Expenditures shall be authorized by the Executive board, upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee. Rationale: Required by 2018 Iinternational Convention action. Fiscal Impact: Part of the dues income must now be allocated to this fund. It will reduce the amount available for the Available Fund. continued on page 7

5 Inspire Change March Nominations Committee Report: Slate for Officers Sheila Baker, Nominations Committee Chair The Nominations/Personnel Committee is pleased to present the following slate of nominees for the election of Indiana State officers at the State Convention in Lawrenceburg in April of President, Jo Jones Jo Jones, Mu, has been highly recommended to serve in a second term as President. Jo has shown her leadership skills in conducting executive and state level meetings. She has attended countless events with local chapters, state and coordinating council events. Jo is well organized, thoughtful, and has a wonderful personality. She will bring experience, enthusiasm, and knowledge to the office. Her theme for the past biennium, Inspire Change, has demonstrated the need for improving our Society, which she has seen accomplished during her first term as President. Jo has shown her loyalty to Delta Kappa Gamma by serving as President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and Corresponding Secretary at her local chapter. At the state level, she has served as President, First Vice President, two biennia as Secretary. She has also chaired the State Membership, Scholarship, and Research Committees. She has attended numerous state, regional, and international conferences and conventions. She is an asset to our Society. Stephanie Walsh, First Vice-President Stephanie Walsh, Alpha Phi, has been nominated for a second term as First Vice President. Stephanie has served her chapter as President and on the Educational Excellence committee. At the state level Stephanie has served on the Rules committee and has acted as a chair at two state meetings. During her first biennium as First Vice President, she exceeded her obligations with proficiency in organizing poster sessions and break-out sessions at the convention and conference. Stephanie has attended numerous board meetings, state events, including the International conventions in Indianapolis, Nashville, and Austin. Stephanie is active in her church, a member of Tri Kappa and a Girl Scout leader. She is a junior high science teacher at Perry Central Jr-Sr High School where she coaches academic teams as well as VEX Robotics Team. She was awarded a Women of Distinction Award at the state convention in Ft. Wayne. Rachel Etherington, Second Vice-President Rachel Etherington, Kappa, has been nominated for a second term for the position of Second Vice President. Rachel has served professionally and efficiently in the past biennium as Chairman of the State Membership Committee. At the state level she has served as the Janet O Neal Chairman and State Conference co-registrar. She has attended state, regional, and international conferences and conventions. She served as the Hospitality chair for the 2014 International Convention in Indianapolis. Rachel was awarded a Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship in Rachel is currently principal at Hibberd Intermediate Program Building in Richmond. She is also an active member of First English Lutheran Church and is a lifetime member of the Richmond High School Alumni Association. Her confidence, organization, and leadership skills have been evident in her position as Second Vice President. Nancy Durham, Secretary Nancy Durham, Mu, has been nominated for the position of Secretary. She has served at the chapter level as President, Parliamentarian, First Vice President, Leadership Development Chairman, Hostess Chairman, and Facebook Manager. At the state level she is now the State Music Chairman and is on the State Convention Steering Committee. She has attended the state conventions in Terre Haute, Indianapolis, and Lafayette. She has also attended the International Conventions in Indianapolis, Nashville, and Austin. She serves on the Ripley County Community Foundation Board of Directors, Music Ministry Director at her church as well as a Sunday School teacher, and Senior Ministries Coordinator. Nancy is a member of the Versailles American Legion Auxiliary where she has been historian and treasurer. Nancy has helped in many community events in Versailles. She has received many teaching awards during her 38 years of teaching. Now that she is retired, she continues to be active in Ripley County Retired Teachers, a substitute teacher, and as on-line instructor for Indiana Virtual Academy. The endorsement for Nancy states, Nancy Durham is very organized and pays great attention to detail. She goes above and beyond what is needed. She is always on time, and gets things done in a timely manner. Nancy is willing to ask for help when needed and take suggestions from others.

6 6 March 2019 Inspire Change Workshops 2019 Indiana State DKG Convention Session 1 The White House Christmas Ornaments Presenter: Janet Vesa Janet Vesa will share her collection of White House Christmas Ornaments, first introduced in The ornaments are released by the White House Historical Society, with the purpose of promoting the history of the White House and its residents. Workshop attendees will hear how Janet began her collection and the history behind each ornament, and will have a chance to view each ornament on display. Session 2 Buckets-Hose- Water Cans Presenter: Frank Taff Firefighter, and Walnut Street Fire Hall Museum Owner, Frank Taff will share with workshop attendees the evolution of firefighting. By using actual firefighting tools like buckets, hoses and water cans Frank will explain the early formations of volunteers by Benjamin Franklin to modern firefighting techniques used today. Frank will also discuss how many firefighting terms like fire plug, black ball, hook of hook and ladder came to be used. What s On Your Mind? Presenter: Becky Sadowski International First Vice President Becky Sadowski will lead a workshop for Chapter Presidents and those serving in other leadership roles. Becky will share leadership expectations and devote time to a question and answer session about the biennium. Children s Literature It s Not Just for Kids: Part 2 Presenter: Karen Kinney Books written for children can be used with adults for many purposes. Karen Kinney s workshop will demonstrate how to use children s books as ice breakers. Participants will read children s books and involve the audience as everyone gets to know each other! This workshop will not use any books featured in her April 2017 State Convention presentation. Sierra Leone: Hope for Tomorrow- Education Today Presenter: Sandy Bennett Travel Study Grant recipient, Sandy Bennett will share her experiences of a recent trip to Sierra Leone where she conducted teacher training in reading comprehension strategies for K-5 teachers in the Madina Village School. Sandy spent the first two weeks of their term working with students and modeling strategies so teachers could see them in action. Sandy will share the economic situation, need and goals of Sierra Leone, and how hopeful the parents were to see their children being educated, as they were the children during the Rebel War when 1200 schools were destroyed and were unable to be educated themselves. Building Confidence with the New Dues Processing Procedure Presenter: Becky Sadowski International First Vice President, Becky Sadowski and Indiana State Organization Treasurer, Leslie Hamman will be on hand to answer any questions chapter treasurers may have about the new way to submit their dues, which will begin in July. Feel free to bring your laptop or tablet for a more hands-on experience and have time for guided practice! All treasurers are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. One Day Dreams; Turning Your One Day into Today. Presenter: Jodi Pflaumer Jodi Pflaumer will share her personal journey of turning a One Day Dream of writing and publishing a book into a reality. Jodi will share what she learned through this experience and provide information about self-publishing through Amazon Publishing. In conclusion, she will challenge workshop attendees to reflect on their dreams and inspire them to act on something they have been putting off until one day because without taking action one day may never come. Writing an Ethical Will Presenter: Kathy Crafton In this workshop presenter Kathy Crafton will talk about how the book, One Family s Journey Toward Wisdom-An Ethical Will, transitioned from a mere thought to publication. She will discuss her experience in writing this book with her husband and daughterin-law, but she hopes you will leave the workshop with a yearning to decide what your pen and paper will leave behind. Field Trip THE FRAMERY Ladies who have a creative side might enjoy going to THE FRAMERY, a local shop known for framing and art classes. Participants will create a fused glass sun-catcher. An $18 fee will need to be paid in advance. This fee covers all materials and firing. Registration forms are available on the state website. Items will be returned to you on Sunday morning so you can take your creation home! This is limited to the first 30 participants, and is an extended workshop: it will take place during both workshop session times.

7 Inspire Change March GROUP Proposed Amendments to Bylaws (continued from p. 4) ARTICLE VI. OFFICERS. Section 8. Elections AMEND BY INSERTION OF A NEW a and reletter the remaining ARTICLE VI. OFFICERS. Section 8. Elections a. The Nominations/Personnel Committee shall prepare the ballot and items.: a. The officers, except the treasurer, shall be elected by the members conduct the election. b. If there is but one nominee for an office, the election may be by voice vote. c. If there is more than one nominee for any office, the election shall be by ballot. A majority of votes cast elects. a. The officers, except the treasurer, shall be elected by the members at the state convention in odd-numbered years. at the state convention in odd-numbered years b. The Nominations/Personnel Committee shal preepare the ballot and conduct the election. c. If there is but one nominee for an office, the election may be by voice vote. d. If there is more than one nominee for any office, the election shall be by ballot. A majority of votes cast elects. Rationale: Required by 2018 Iinternational Convention action. Fiscal Impact: None GROUP Proposed Amendments to Standing Rules DELETE item (4) and renumber remaining items. SR 2. DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL. a. President (4) Represent the state at the Seminar on Purposeful Living. (5) Send a floral tribute or a single red rose and/or a money contribution (not to exceed twenty-five ($25.00) dollars to a Delta Kappa Gamma fund in the case of the death or serious illness of current state officers, immediate relatives of current state officers, or past state presidents. (8.) Attend International Convention and the Northeast Regional Conference as official representative of Alpha Epsilon State. INSERT A NEW (5) and renumber remaining items. (5) Be responsible for providing leadership development in the Indiana State Organization. AMEND Item (8) (8) Attend International Convention and an International Conference as official representative of the Indiana State Organization. SR 2. DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL. a. President (4) Send a floral tribute... (5) Be responsible for providing leadership development in the Indiana State Organization. (6) Be responsible for convention/conference... (7) Appoint chairman for state meetings... (8) Attend International Convention and an International Conference as official representative of the Indiana State Organization. Rationale: (4) There is no longer a Seminar on Purposeful Living; (5) & (8) Required by 2018 Iinternational Convention action. (no NE Regional Conf.) Fiscal Impact: Would result in savings for the cost of the Seminar.. SR 2. DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL. c. Treasurer (1) Maintain the Available Fund, the Scholarship Fund, and the Permanent Fund as separate accounts. AMEND BY DELETING the Permanent Fund and INSERTING an Available Fund Reserve (1) Maintain the Available Fund, the Scholarship Fund, and an Available Fund Reserve as separate accounts. SR 2. DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL. c. Treasurer (1) Maintain the Available Fund, the Scholarship Fund, and an Available Fund Reserve as separate accounts. Rationale: Required by action at 2018 Iinternational Convention. The Permanent Fund is no longer required because we have no state-owned office. It is to be replaced by an Available Fund Reserve. Fiscal Impact: This will require contributions from the dues income to this fund until it reaches its required amount. SR 6. FINANCES. a. The state annual dues shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) for active members and eight dollars ($8.00) for reserve members. A subscription to is included in the state annual dues. INSERT the words and collegiate after the word reserve in the first sentence. a. The state annual dues shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) for active members and eight dollars ($8.00) for reserve and collegiate members. SR 6. FINANCES. a. The state annual dues shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) for active members and eight dollars ($8.00) for reserve and collegiate members. A subscription to is included in the state annual dues. Rationale: Establishes the dues for collegiate members to be the same as those for reserve members. (b) Proviso is no longer necessary. Fiscal Impact: Collegiate membership dues would add more members and increase dues income. SR 6. FINANCES. Rationale: Required by actions at the 2018 International Convention Fiscal Impact: This could potentially result in additional dues income. INSERT A NEW ITEM b.; reletter remaining items b. for membership or reinstatement commencing between July 1 and December 31, the member shall pay dues and fees for the current year. For membership commencing between January 1 and June 30, the member shall pay one-half (1/2) of the international and state dues. SR 6. FINANCES. b. for membership or reinstatement commencing between July 1 and December 31, the member shall pay dues and fees for the current year. For membership commencing between January 1 and June 30, the member shall pay one-half (1/2) of the international and state dues. continued on p. 8

8 8 March Inspire Change GROUP Proposed Amendments to Standing Rules (continued from p. 7) SR 6. FINANCES. c. The Permanent Fund shall be maintained to equal thirty (30%) percent of the Available Fund annual income. Excess monies may be transferred to the Available Fund upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, the approval of the Executive Committee and the notification of the Alpha Epsilon State Executive Board. AMEND ITEM (C) BY SUBSTITUTION c. Up to twenty percent (20%) of state dues shall be set aside to maintain an Available Fund Reserve until the total of the Fund equals one year s operating expenses at which time the state Executive Board may reduce or discontinue further allocation. Expenditures shall be made as authorized by the made as authorized by the executive board upon the executive board upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee. recommendation of the Finance Committee. Rationale: Required by actions at the 2018 International Convention Fiscal Impact: This will require the budget to alloate part of the dues income to this fund rather than all dues being placed in the Available Fund Budget.. ARTICLE XIII. AMENDMENTS Section 3 3. All proposed amendments to the Bylaws shall have been approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Board before being submitted to the convention. GROUP Proposed Amendments to Bylaws SR 6. FINANCES. c. Up to twenty percent (20%) of state dues shall be set aside to maintain an Available Fund Reserve until the total of the Fund equals one year s operating expenses at which time the state Executive Board may reduce or discontinue further allocation. Expenditures shall be AMEND ITEM BY SUBSTITUTION 3. All proposed amendments shall have been submitted to the Executive Committee for a recommendation to adopt or not to adopt prior to publication in. ARTICLE XIII. AMENDMENTS Section 3 3. All proposed amendmenrts shall have been submitted to the Executive Committee for a recommendation to adopt or not to adopt prior to publication in. Rationale: This would allow all members at the convention to decide the merit of proposals rather than requiring prior Executive Board approval. Fiscal Impact: None ARTICLE XIII. AMENDMENTS AMEND BY INSERTING A NEW SECTION 4 and renumber the subsequent items. Section 4. The Rules Committee shall automatically update these Bylaws as required by the actions of the international convention. Such amendments shall be reported to the membership both in and on the state website. ARTICLE XIII. AMENDMENTS Section 4. The Rules Committee shall automatically update these Bylaws as required by the actions of the international convention. Such amendments shall be reported to the membership both in The Hoosier Newsette and on the state website. Section 5. Interpretation...Executive Board at its next regular meeting. Section 6. The adopted amendments... otherwise. Section 7. Upon reprint of amended bylaws..the international Constitution Committee Rationale: State documents must comply with the CONSTITUTION. This would allow required changes to be made by the Rules Committee rather than requiring state convention action. All changes would be reported to the membership. Fiscal Impact: This would result in a saving for when printing proposed amendments. GROUP Proposed Amendments to Standing Rules SR. 1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION b. Coordinating Councils (4.) The Executive Committee and its election shall be (4) The Executive Committee of the council shall be the chairman, determined by the Council Standing Rules. who shall be an immediate past president, a vice-chairman, a secretary, and a treasurer. The chairman, vice-chairman and secretary shall be elected from the membership of the council. The treasurer shall be appointed from the membership of the council. Other officers deemed necessary shall be appointed by the council chairman. Submitted by: Council 1 Rationale: Allows each coordinating council to determine its Executive Committee and election procedures.. Fiscal Impact: NONE. SR. 1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE b. Coordinating Councils (4.) The Executive Committee and its election shall be determined by the Council Standing Rules. continued on p. 9

9 Inspire Change March GROUP Proposed Amendments to Standing Rules (continued from p. 8) SR. 2 DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL d. Immediate Past President (3) Attend the Northeast Regional Conference to assist and advise the president and to participate in formal presentations and consider attendance at the International Convention. (5) Shall serve as the state liaison with the Coordinating Council Chairmen. AMEND ITEM (3) BY SUBSTITUTION (3) Attend an International Conference if asked to participate in formal presentations and consider attendance at the International Convention. INSERT A NEW ITEM (6) (6) Shall be responsible for the updating of Coordinating Council Standing Rules each biennium and submitting them to the Rules Committee for approval. SR. 2 DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL d. Immediate Past President (3) Attend an International Conference if asked to participate in formal presentations and (4)Shall serve as chairman of the Leadership... (Shall serve as the state liaison with the... (6) Shall be responsible for the updating of Coordinating Council Standing Rules each biennium and submitting them to the Rules Committee for approval. Rationale: (3) Regional Conference has been changed to Int l Conference; formal presentations are no longer made. (6) Rules need to be updated every two (2) years because the CONSTITUTION can now be amended every 2 years. Fiscal Impact: Would result in a savings of the stipend for the immediate past president.. SR. 2 DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL DELETE THIS ITEM g. Executive Secretary (8) Order flowers or request a designee to order flowers for the president, the immediate past president, past international presidents, and Administrative Board members from Alpha Epsilon State at regional conferences and International conventions. Submitted by: Carol Herzog, Executive Secretary Rationale: Since there are no formal presentations, we have discontinued this practice. Fiscal Impact: The cost incurred for the flowers. SR. 2 DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL g. Executive Secretary (1) thru (10) SR. 2 DUTIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES INSERT A NEW ITEM (c) and reletter the remaining items a. Society Business (6) Non-Dues Revenue (c) The committee shall be represented at all state (a) The committees shall consist of three (3) members, one of whom meetings. shall serve as chairman. (b) The committee shall assist the Executive Committee in identifying advertisers, sponsors, and vendors for state conferences and conventions. (c) The committee shall select and implement non-dues revenue sources to benefit the state organization. (d) The committee shall obtain Executive Committee approval for non-dues revenue actions. Rationale: To offer the attendees the opportunity to purchase the items. Fiscal Impact: The mileage cost incurred for the committee members to attend. SR. 2 DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL a. Society Business (6) Non-Dues Revenue (a) The committees shall consist... (b) The committee shall assist... (c) The committee shall be represented at all state meetings. (d) The committee shall select... (e) The committee shall obtain... SR. 2 DUTIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES a. Society Business (7) Rules (c) The committee shall be responsible for reviewing and recommending state Bylaw amendments or revisions to the Executive Board and also presenting the approved proposals to the convention or conference for a vote. (d) The committee shall be responsible for reviewing the state Standing Rules and recommending Standing Rule amendments or revisions to the Executive Board members from Alpha Epsilon State at regional conferences and International conventions. AMEND ITEM (c) by deleting to the Executive Board and presenting the approved proposals (c) The committee shall be responsible for reviewing and recommending state Bylaw and Standing Rule amendments to the convention or conference for a vote. DELETE current ITEM (d) INSERT A NEW ITEM (d) (d) The committee shall update the Bylaws and Standing Rules as required by International Convention actions. The Executive Board and the membership shall be notified of any updates by publication in the next and on the state website. SR. 2 DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL a. Society Business (6) Non-Dues Revenue (c) The committee shall be responsible for reviewing and recommending state Bylaw and Standing Rule amendments to the convention or conference for a vote. (d) The committee shall update the Bylaws and Standing Rules as required by International Convention actions. The Executive Board and the membership shall be notified of any updates by publication in the next and on the state website. (e) The committee shall submit notification of proposed changes for publication in. Rationale: (c) This will allow the members in attendance to consider all proposals without prior Executive Board approval. (d) This would allow required changes to be made by the Rules Committee rather than requiring conference/convention action. Fiscal Impact: This would reduce printing costs for when publishing proposed amendments. continued on p. 10

10 10 March SR. 2 DUTIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES a. Society Business (7) Rules Inspire Change GROUP Proposed Amendments to Standing Rules (continued from p. 9) Rationale: (c) This will charge the Rules Committee with the responsibility of correcting technical and grammatical errors.. Fiscal Impact: NONE SR. 3 DUTIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES a. Society Mission and Purposes (4) Legislation (a) The committee shall be composed of three (3) members, one of which shall serve as the chairman. The Chairman shall serve on the Educational Excellence Committee. INSERT A NEW ITEM (f) SR. 2 DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL (f) Following a state converence/convention, the committee a. Society Business (7) Rules shall make editorial changes as required in punctuation, (f) Following a state converence/convention, the committee shall numbering, cross referencing; and make such other technical make editorial changes as required in punctuation, numbering, cross or conforming changes as may be necessary to reflect the referencing; and make such other technical or conforming changes as intent of the convention decisions in the adopted may be necessary to reflect the intent of the convention decisions in amendments to the Bylaws and Standing Rules. the adopted amendments to the Bylaws and Standing Rules. AMEND ITEM (a) BY SUBSTITUTION SR. 3 DUTIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES (a) The committee shall be composed of one (1) member. She a. Society Mission and Purposes (4) Legislation shall serve on the educational Excellence Committee. Rationale: (c) This more accurately describes the current functioning of the committee. Fiscal Impact: This will result in a savings of expenses for committee meetings. (a) The committee shall be composed of one (1) member. She shall serve on the educational Excellence Committee. SR 6. FINANCES b. Beginning in 2016, the Finance Committee may recommend that the state active and reserve dues be adjusted based on the United States of America Social Security Administration s Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) average for the previous 2 years, rounded up to the nearest whole dollar. Rationale: The effective date is no longer needed. Fiscal Impact: SR 6. FINANCES DELETE the words Beginning in 2016,. INSERT the words and collegiate after reserve SR 6. FINANCES b. The Finance Committee may recommend that the state active, reserve, and collegiate dues be adjusted based on the United States of America Social Security Administration s Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) average for the previous two (2) years, rounded up to the nearest whole dollar. INSERT A NEW ITEM (4); renumber remaining items (4) Mileage expenses shall be allowed for the Nominations/Personnel committee members to attend state Executive Board meetings. Submitted by: Sept Executive Board motion Rationale: It is important for these members to attend these meetings in order to identify potential future leaders.. Fiscal Impact: Mileage expenses for the five (5) members to attend the meetings. SR 6. FINANCES (4) Mileage expenses shall be allowed for the Nominations/Personnel committee members to attend state Executive Board meetings. (5) Mileage expenses...at an approved meeting. (6) Mileage expenses for retiring and newly elected... (7) Mileage shall be allowed Coordinating Council... SR 6. FINANCES g. Other Expenses (2) Expenses for the president for International Convention and for the Seminar on Purposeful Living shall be budgeted biennially as follows: (c) Allowance shall be made for official convention meals (the Birthday Luncheon, Regional Breakfast and President s Banquet) and meeting meals (3) Expenses not to exceed the budgeted amount shall be given to the first vice-president, treasurer, executive secretary and editor to attend the International Convention. (4) Expenses for the president to attend the Northeast Regional Converence shall be budgeted biennially as follows: (c) Allowance shall be made for official conference meals (the Birthday Luncheon, Regional Breakfast, President s Banquet) and meeting meals. (2) DELETE and for the Seminar on Purposeful Living (2) (c) Amend by Substitution: (c) An amount shall be designated for meals. (3) Delete the first vice president and insert vice presidents (4) DELETE the Northeast Regional Converence and insert an International Conference (4) Amend by Substitution (c) An amount shall be designated for meals. Submitted by: Sept Executive Board motion Rationale: It is important for these members to attend these meetings in order to identify potential future leaders.. Fiscal Impact: Mileage expenses for the five (5) members to attend the meetings. SR 6. FINANCES g. Other Expenses (2) Expenses for the president for International Convention shall be budgeted biennially as follows: (a) Reimbursement for rom shall be one half... (b) Mileage expenses shall be paid... (c) An amount shall be designated for meals. (3) Expenses not to exceed the budgeted amount shall be given to the vice-presidents, treasurer, executive secretary and editor to attend the International Convention. (4) Expenses for the president to attend an International Converence shall be budgeted biennially as follows: (b) Mileage expenses shall be paid... (c) An amount shall be designated for meals. continued on p. 11

11 Inspire Change March GROUP Proposed Amendments to Standing Rules (continued from p. 10) SR 6. FINANCES g. Other Expenses AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION SR 6. FINANCES g. Other Expenses (5) Stipends, not to exceed the budgeted amount shall be given to the (5) Stipends, not to exceed the budgeted amount shall be given to the (5) Stipends, not to exceed the budgeted amount shall be given to the vice-presidents, immediate past president, treasurer, executive secretary, editor and webmaster to attend the Northeast Regional vice-presidents, immediate past president, (if asked to participate vice-presidents, immediate past president, (if asked to participate in in formal presentations), treasurer, executive secretary and editor formal presentations), treasurer, executive secretary and editor to conference. to attend an International conference. attend an International conference. Rationale: The NE Regional Conference has been replaced by an International Conference. Align financial support of immediate past president with the proposed amendment to SR 2 DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL, d. Immediate Past President. Fiscal Impact: Could result in savings of a stipend for the immediate past president to attend an International Conference. SR 8 AMENDMENTS a. Proposals for amending the Standing Rules shall be considered at each annual conference/convention. DELETE the words shall and SUBSTITUTE the word may. DELETE the word annual. a. Proposals for amending the Standing Rules may be considered at each conference/convention. INSERT a new item b; reletter the remaining items b. The Rules Committee shall automatically update these Standing Rules as required by actions of the international convention. Such amendments shall be reported to the membership in both and on the state website. Rationale: This would allow the Rules Committee to make the required changes and requires the notification of the members of those changes. Fiscal Impact: NONE SR 8 AMENDMENTS a. Proposals for amending the Standing Rules may be considered at each conference/convention. b. The Rules Committee shall automatically update these Standing Rules as required by actions of the international convention. Such amendments shall be reported to the membership in both The Hoosier Newsette and on the state website. c. Proposals may be submitted...by the date advertised by the Rules Committee by any member, committee, board, or chapter. d. All proposed amendments will be published in The Hoosier Newsette... e. Vote to amend must be by a majority vote of the members present. f. The adopted Standing Rules shall take affect.. g. Amendment proposals that have not been published Alpha Epsilon State Convention Tentative Schedule Friday, April 26 Tours on your own. Ladies in lobby to help. Registration 3:00 9:00 Meet and have fun 7:00 10:00 State Officers/Committee Chairmen Meeting 7:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday, April 27 Registration 6:00 a.m-noon Breakfast and Executive Board Meeting 7:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Officers, past presidents, and all chapter presidents meet to conduct state business. Opening Session 9:00 9:45 Workshops 10:00-10:50 11:00-11:50 Birthday Luncheon 12:00 2:15 Speakers: Mike and Kim Pinto Entertainment: Safe in the Harbor 2nd General Session 2:30 4:00 Chorus Rehearsal 4:00 5:00 Chapter Presidents Processional Rehearsal 5:00 Founders Banquet 7:00 9:30 President s Reception 9:30-11:00 Meet Mike & Kim Pinto in Lawrenceburg! Dina D Andrea Chairman, Janet O Neal Seminar for Personal Growth Committee Our Slam Dunk Saturday is over but if you weren t able to attend, you still have a chance to meet Mike and Kim Pinto, our main speakers from that day. Mike and Kim will be our keynote speakers at convention. Come get a little taste of our day in November. Mike and Kim will share their high energy and wisdom with us all. Mother Theresa says: You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together we can do great things. Isn t this what membership in Delta Kappa Gamma is all about? See you in Lawrenceburg. Sunday, April 28 Registration 8:00 a.m. -9:15 a.m. Ceremony of Remembrance 8:30 9:00 Honors Breakfast 9:15 12:30

12 12 March 2019 The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Indiana State Organization Alpha Epsilon Marti Daily, State Editor 9291 Golden Leaf Way Indianapolis IN Inspire Change Periodicals Postage Paid at Indianapolis, Indiana Published quarterly by Alpha Epsilon State Indiana The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. Postmaster: Send address changes to M. Daily, 9291 Golden Leaf Way, Indianapolis IN White Roses A life that touches others goes on forever... Chapter Presidents Report of the Death of a Member (Form 6) should be prepared by the chapter president immediately upon the death of a member. Copies are to be sent to International (mem@dkg.org); State Treasurer (hammanleslie@yahoo.com); and to the State Membership Chairman (rachelet@rcs.k12.in.us). Theta Rachel French November 22, 2018 W. Lafayette Tau Luella Webb November 9, 2018 Fishers Patty Unrue January 24, 2019 Columbus Alpha Pi Barbara Sprunger September 23, 2018 Berne Gamma Lambda Velma Gilliland October 28, 2018 Kendallville Want to Go Green? If you would like to receive your Hoosier Newsette by instead of the printed copy, please send your address to: Marti Daily, State Editor IndianaDKG@gmail.com Please do NOT use a school address; often local filters block the newsletter.