The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Florida Rays. Vol. 56 No.2 Mu State Organization of Key Women Educators Winter 2011

Transcription

1 The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Florida Rays Vol. 56 No.2 Mu State Organization of Key Women Educators Winter 2011 Excellent Mu State Fall Workshop/Executive Board Mu State Convention Orlando Airport Marriott April 29-May 1, 2011 Mu State President, Ruth Pridgen invites all members to the 2011 Mu State Convention. Her challenge to every chaper is to bring one more member than was present at the 2010 Fall Workshop/ Executive Board. Much buzzing, excitement, networking and spiritual fellowship were evident at the Mu State Fall Workshop/Executive Board meeting held in September If you were not there you missed an amazing event. Over 240 members were in attendance, workshops were outstanding and speakers, inspirational. As a special favor to Florida, International President, Dr. Jensi Souders assigned Mu State s own, Dr. Beverly Helms as its International Guest. Helms is the International Second Vice President and also serves as Mu State s editor and parliamentarian.she has been Southeast Regional Director, International Member At Large, Chair of the International Communications Committee and was the 2010 recipient of the prestigious International Achievement Award. Dr. Beverly Helms Above, (l to r), Brenda Johnson, Principal, with Meghan Starling and Celeste Stewart, recipients of Cornetet Awards, first timers, workshop presenters at the International Convention in Spokane and luncheon speakers at the Fall meeting. See more from Fall meeting on page 6. Mu State is well known for supporting its members and welcomes the International Guest to the 2011 Mu State Convention.

2 Page 2 FLORIDA RAYS Winter 2011 Mu State Officers In Memoriam Help us continue to save money on printing and mailing the Florida Rays by sending Your name, ID # and address to lindad@dkg.org Do it for your chapter! Thanks Your editor thanks you for your patience and understanding evidenced with every issue of the Florida Rays, but especially this one. The Winter 2011 was done out of state, on a strange laptop and without the benefit of important files and photos that are usually available.thank you. Your support is greatly appreciated. Florida Rays Mu State Organization The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Volume 56 Number 2 Winter 2011 Florida Rays: (USPS ) (ISSN: ) Published 4 times each year by Mu State Organization of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International at 2954 Bonifay - Gritney Road, Bonifay, FL Periodical postage paid at Tallahassee, Florida and additional post offices. POSTMASTER/MEMBERS: Send address changes to: The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, P. O. Box 1589, Austin, Texas Editor Dr. Beverly Helms P.O. Box 728 Bonifay, FL Telephone: helms_b@firn.edu President Ruth Pridgen 1544 LeBaron Ave. Jacksonville repridgen@aol.com First Vice President Carrie Frye 212 Hammock Oak Circle Debary cfrye@att.net Second Vice President Merle Jones 1973 Cane Mill Road Chipley dwmsj@att.net Recording Secretary Gerry Hacker 1216 Cordoba Court Dunedin pianosteel@hotmail.com Corresponding Secretary Sally Finley 5033 NW 99th Terrace Coral Springs sally.finley@browardschools.com Immediate Past Mu State President Barbara Van Diepen 2400 St. Andrews Road Hollywood vandiepen61@bellsouth.net Related Personnel Headquarters Administrative Assistant Kristen Sternberg 189 Oakleaf Circle DeLand ksternberg@cfl.rr.com Executive Secretary Judith Mix 2267 SW 16th Street Okeechobee, mixjutom@embarqmail.com Treasurer Myra Ponder 253 Prado Street Apalachicola mpond@mchsi.com Lucy Auxier Belta Delta Peggy Hand Gamma Delta Clarice Jordan Mu Frienda Lewis Beta Phi Patricia Nord Omicron Katharine Russell Delta Alpha Beatriz Stambler Pi Dorothy Stokes Kappa Nelma Stone Aloha Gamma Jo Alice Tarwater Alpha Xi Presidents Please send Form 6 immediately upon the death of a member to: Lori Smith Lakebrook Drive Orlando, Fl Lori.smith@ocps.net Parliamentarian & Editor Dr. Beverly Helms P.O. Box 728 Bonifay helms_b@firn.edu Mu State Webmaster Dr. Peg Dunn - Snow 3312 SW 51st. Street Ft Lauderdale, FL pegdunnsnow@bellsouth.net

3 Winter 2011 FLORIDA RAYS Page 3 Ruth Pridgen Mu State President Last year we celebrated our 75 th anniversary milestone in Mu State and I asked you to reflect with me on where we want to go in the next 75 years. Now it is time to put action behind those visions and dreams in order to shape the course of the next 75 years. We will be continuing with Strategic Action Planning as we become more efficient in our planning at both state and chapter levels. I have already heard from some chapters who are re-evaluating their chapter s standing rules this year in light of the International Constitution and Standing Rules changes. Chapters have the freedom to set up committees that best serve them. That is one area I urge every chapter to discuss and make specific plans that fit your group. Would it help your chapter work to organize your committees in a different way? Have you always had initiation in the late spring and waited to invite members then? Would moving it forward to have initiation earlier or twice a year, make it possible to bring in new members and get them involved Moving Forward with SPIRIT and Vision Ruth s Reflections during the year? An initiate is more likely to stay involved, if there is not a break of several months, before their first meeting. Our International Constitution has opened up the opportunity for chapters to reach out to early career teachers and invite them to membership. Is your chapter doing this? We know many excellent teachers leave the profession because of the stresses encountered in those early years. We need to find ways to connect with and support them during the stressful times. Perhaps this activity will energize your chapter. What projects are you doing as a chapter? Would a change inspire members to greater participation? Staying relevant is one of those six important parts of having SPIRIT which keeps us moving forward. Strategic Action Planning is key in staying relevant. Once each biennium we meet in convention as a state. The meeting will be April 29-May 1, 2011 at the Orlando Airport Marriott. This convention is especially important. We will review our state bylaws and consider changes that will affect our future. Every member has a vote, so make sure you attend and vote your opinion. The proposed changes are published in this issue of the Florida Rays. Read them carefully and consider how ththey will affect our state organization. Discuss them in a chapter meeting and bring your members to the convention to participate. I believe the state convention is the best of the state meetings, because there are so many opportunities for everyone and so many enjoyable events. Chapter presidents will be recognized at the banquet on Saturday evening. Make sure your president is able to come or has a designee to be in her place. Presidents are expected to represent their chapter and help to conduct the business in the Executive Board Meeting. All members will find something of interest. There will be a variety of workshops on Friday night and on Saturday including a special event for First-timers. The Betty Thornton Arts and Crafts Show provides a venue to display the work of those who love to create. At the banquet on Saturday night, new state officers will be installed, you ll discover the new inductees into the Upcoming Mu State Hall Dates of Fame, and you ll hear and/or produce some of the best musical entertainment ever. On Mu Sunday State Convention we will remember and honor April those 29-May members 1, 2011 who have passed Orlando away Airport during Marriott this biennium. Southeast Regional Conference In addition July 13-16, to the 2011 workshops and some Mariott committee Downtown meetings on Friday evening, Louisville, there Kentucky is an optional buffet and a social hour to which all International Convention are invited. July Come 24-28, meet 2012 other members New from York, across New the York state and enjoy a break before the last month Southeast of school. Regional Bring Conference at least one more July member 10-13, than 2013 you had at Orlando Gaylord Palms Fall Workshop/Executive Board. Important

4 Page 4 FLORIDA RAYS Winter 2011 BETTY THORNTON ARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBIT Mu State Convention April 29- May 1, 2011 Orlando Airport Marriott Hotel REGISTRATION FORM Please print or type one name per form Name Chapter District Address City Zip Phone I plan to enter the following item(s) in the Arts and Crafts Exhibit: (Check all that apply) Painting(s): oil watercolor photography other (Specify) Needlework(s): knitting crochet crewel embroidery sewing other (Specify.) Literary work(s): poetry short story other (Specify) Miscellaneous arts, crafts and/or musical arrangements: (Specify) Send completed form to: Carolynne Fooshee th Street Jacksonville Beach, Fl Deadline for application: March 1, 2010 An acceptance letter and directions will be sent upon receipt of this form. Connie Kostyra - Recognized The Miami Dade School Board recognized DKG member and Mu State World Fellowships Chair, Connie Kostyra as an outstanding employee. The resolution that was passed by the Board commended Connie for her dedication and commitment to the students and parents of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. She has served the school district in various capacities including, administrative assistant to the Superintendent, assistant principal, educational specialist, instructional supervisor, coordinator and director in the School Operations Department. Cornetet Professional Development Awards Both Louise Jones and Geraldine DeFelix received a $500 Cornetet Professional Development Award to attend a conference and enhance their professional expertise. Mu State Personal Growth and Services Committee Standing (l to r), Barbara Thompson, Beverly Stagg, and Chair, Carolynne Fooshee. Seated, Ann Perrine and Nancy Marmesh. Not pictured, Ann Scheib. The Personal Growth and Services Committee is soliciting items for the Betty Thornton Arts and Crafts Exhibit to be held at the Mu State Convention, April 29-May 1, In addition, Beverly Stagg, contact for the Native American Project, requests members involvement in securing applicants for the Native American Project Grants of $1000 each. Native American women who are attending a college or university majoring in Education or who are conducting research into the history of Native Americans in the state of Florida should apply. One award will be made in each of the six Mu State districts. Member/Chapter Information Due to the required inclusion of the Proposed Amendments to the Mu State Bylaws and Standing Rules in this issue of the Florida Rays, chapter and member information is limited. Check the next issue for information you may have sent to the editor, either in your chapter newsletter or as a separate mailing.

5 Winter 2011 FLORIDA RAYS Page 5 Nominate Now for Mu State Achievement Award Sarah B. Ferguson Mu State Achievement Award will be given at the 2011 Mu State Convention for 2010 and 2011.This is the most prestigious award Mu State can give to active members of the state organization who are outstanding educational leaders and who have exhibited exceptional service to Delta Kappa Gamma. Chapters must submit nominations to the Awards Committee Chairman, Barbara Van Diepen, on or before February 1, The chapter must endorse the candidate at a regular chapter meeting. The nominee shall be an active member who has contributed outstanding service to our Society. Further guidelines and a nomination form can be found on the state web site. Five members of our state organization, who exemplify dedication and service on the chapter, district and state levels, will be inducted into The Mu State Hall of Fame at the 2011 Convention. Past state presidents, current and immediate past district directors, current elected officers and state organization committee chairs will be involved in the process of identifying Hall of Fame winners. Deadline: February 1, 2011 Send nominations to: Barbara Van Diepen, Chair Mu State Awards Committee 2400 St. Andrews Road Hollywood, FL From the Desk Of... Judith Mix Mu State Executive Secretary The Mu State Fall Workshop & Executive Board meeting involved printing and organizing packets to ensure that everyone had materials. The Yellow Pages were updated, printed and disseminated. We have members visiting or moving to Florida who are interested in visiting or joining chapters. Helping them to locate a chapter in Florida is one of the most pleasant things I have the opportunity to do. I hope these individuals are able to attend the Mu State Convention and introduce themselves so I can put a face with a name. If you have a question or problem, please contact me. If I don t have the solution, I will work to help you find it., Stay in touch. Judith Membershipthe LIFE BLOOD of DKG Attracting women educators to become a part of DKG is not difficult. Retaining members in our chapters can be very challenging. Part of my personal goal this past year was to increase meeting attendance as an important part of retaining members. I want my members to know that each and every member is an important part of our chapter. Without each person there is no Alpha Lambda İn order to accomplish my goal, our chapter set a certain day and time each month that all meetings would be held. We rotated meeting places holding each meeting at a different member s school. Another idea was to have a dinner meeting which all members brought a covered dish-usually some sort of salad. At times I have held drawings for door prizes or had some sort of game as an ice breaker at the beginning of the meeting. Did Alpha Lambda s meeting attendance increase over last year? I am thrilled to say that it did! My hope is that by increasing member attendance at meetings, our membership will thrive and we will attract more women educators who want to be a part of this wonderful society. Debi Morgan Alpha Lambda President Mu State Membership Committee

6 Page 6 FLORIDA RAYS Winter 2011 Reflections of Mu State Fall Workshop/Executive Board September 24-25, 2010 Linda Pinkerton and Deborah Williams, two of the Pages. Top, left to right, Sally Finley, Gerry Hacker, Merle Jones, Carrie Frye and Ruth Pridgen. Violet Noyles, DKG Educational Foundation Awardee, recognized by Dr. Elsie Gross. Beverly Kelley s Glass Etching workshop was fun.. The Dress In Style workshop, conducted by Pace Hill, was standing room only!

7 Winter 2011 FLORIDA RAYS Page 7 Mu State Convention April 29-May 1, 2011 Orlando Airport Marriott Hotel Registration Form Please print or type one name per form: Name: Chapter District Address: City: Zip: Phone: ( ) Please check all that apply: Member First time attending a state mtg Current Chapter President District Director State Officer or Related Personnel:( ) Past State President State Committee Chairman: (Name of Committee) State Committee Member - (Name of Committee) Special dietary needs:(please indicate) Registration $53.00 Make check payable to : Delta Kappa Gamma (includes Luncheon) Late Registration $63.00 Check # (Postmarked after April 10, 2011) Send to: Carolyn McGowan Friday Night Dinner $ Overlook Drive (Optional) Clermont, Fl Banquet $45.00 Phone: Total $ MMCDM1@aol.com Please Note: Unless you indicate below, your attendance at this meeting gives permission for your photo and contact information, if needed, to be used in the Florida Rays or any DKG publication. No, I do not want my photo or contact information used in the Florida Rays or any DKG publication Orlando Airport Marriott Group Reservation 7499 Augusta National Drive The ΔΚΓ Society International Orlando, Florida April 29-May 1, 2011 Phone: or Directions: From the airport: Follow 436 North (Semoran Blvd), turn right at TG Lee Blvd., turn right onto Augusta National Drive. (Courtesy transportation to and from the airport available 24 hours a day.) From I-95: Exit Hwy 528 West (Bee Line Exp.), then exit at 436N, turn right at TG Lee Blvd., turn right onto Augusta National Drive. From I-4 and Florida Turnpike: Exit Hwy 528 East (Bee Line Exp.),then exit at 436 N. (Semoran Blvd.), turn right at TG Lee Blvd., turn right onto Augusta National Drive. Rates: Single-$ Double- $ Triple - $ Quad - $ ( Rooms rates will also include an 12.5% tax) Date of Arrival: Date of Departure: (Check in Time : 3:00 p.m.) Name Address City State Zip Type Credit Card Card Number Expiration Date Each reservation must be guaranteed with a first night s deposit or major credit card. Reservations can also be made by calling Please specify the group name to receive your group rate. Reservations must be received at the hotel by April 7, Any reservations after that date will be subject to availability. Refund Policy: Full refund of deposit will be forfeited unless cancellation is received 48 hours prior to arrival date. Rates effective 3 days before and after depending on availability.

8 Page 8 FLORIDA RAYS Winter 2011 NOW READS #1 ARTICLE I: NAME AND INSIGNIA of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International PROPOSED CHANGE Strike: INSIGNIA Insert: EMBLEMS IF APPROVED, WILL READ ARTICLE I: NAME AND EMBLEMS Section A. The name of this state organization shall be Mu State Florida of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Section C. Insignia 1. The official insignia of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International shall be a key. 2. The key shall be a vertical ellipse. Across its center the ΔΚΓ shall signify key women educators. Above the letters a wreath of laurel leaves shall signify honor. Below the letters a cup shall signify knowledge. Insert: hereinafter also referred to as the Society Strike: Insignia Insert: Emblem Substitute new: 1. The key is the official symbol of membership. 2. The key shall be a vertical ellipse. Across its center the ΔΚΓ shall signify key women educators. Above the letters a wreath of laurel leaves shall signify honor. Below the letters a cup shall signify knowledge. 3.The official seal of the Society shall be a circle. On the circle the shall ΔΚΓ signify key women educators. Above the letters a wreath of laurel leaves shall signify honor. Below the letters a cup shall signify knowledge. The name of the society shall be on the perimeter of the seal. 4. The coat of arms consists of a red shield with a band of gold. Three Tudor roses on the band symbolize the Society s ideals of friendship, loyalty, and helpfulness. The flaming lamp and the open book on the shield signify scholarship and knowledge. The laurel sprays are the traditional symbols of achievement. The official coat of arms is displayed on the Society flag. Section D. Anthem The song composed by Dr. Annie Webb Blanton and Mrs. Cora M. Martin is the official anthem of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Section A. The name of this state organization shall be Mu State Florida of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, hereinafter also referred to as the Society. Section C. Emblem 1. The key is the official symbol of membership. 2. The key shall be a vertical ellipse. Across its center the ΔΚΓ shall signify key women educators. Above the letters a wreath of laurel leaves shall signify honor. Below the letters a cup shall signify knowledge. 3. The official seal of the Society shall be a circle. On the circle the ΔΚΓ shall signify key women educators. Above the letters a wreath of laurel leaves shall signify honor. Below the letters a cup shall signify knowledge. The name of the society shall be on the perimeter of the seal. 4. The coat of arms consists of a red shield with a band of gold. Three Tudor roses on the band symbolize the Society s ideals of friendship, loyalty, and helpfulness. The flaming lamp and the open book on the shield signify scholarship and knowledge. The laurel sprays are the traditional symbols of achievement. The official coat of arms is displayed on the Society flag. Section D. Anthem The song composed by Dr. Annie Webb and Mrs. Cora M. Martin is the official anthem of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.

9 Winter 2011 FLORIDA RAYS Page 9 of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International ARTICLE I. NAME AND INSIGNIA Section E. Official Jewelry shall be the keypin, international, state, and chapter president s pin; founders pin, and International Achievement Award medallion. Standing Rules at the 2010 International Convention #2 ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP Section A. Insert: Membership Section B. Chapters in the state shall have full power to act in matters of chapter membership. #3 ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP Section C. State Honorary Members 1. Honorary members shall be recommended by chapters to the state Membership Committee and elected by the Executive Board. Nominations to be presented shall be submitted to members of the Executive Board at least fifteen (15) days prior to the Executive Board meeting. 2. Initiation of state honorary members may be conducted under the direction of the state Membership Committee at any state or chapter meeting. Change current (B) to (C) Insert new B Section B. Classification 1. An active member shall be a woman who is employed as a professional educator or is retired from an educational position. An active member shall participate in the activities of the Society. 2. Reserve membership shall be granted only to a member who is unable to participate fully in the activities of the chapter because of physical disability and/or geographic location. Reserve membership shall be granted by a majority vote of the chapter. 3. An honorary member shall be a woman not eligible for active membership who has rendered notable service to education or to women, and is elected to honorary membership in recognition of such service. Insert: Chapter Membership Change current (C) to (D) Section E. Official Jewelry shall be the keypin, international, state and chapter president s pin, founders pin, and International Achievement Award medallion. Rationale for items #1 - #4. To be consistent with changes made to the International Constitution and ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP Section A. Membership Section B. Classification 1. An active member shall be a woman who is employed as a professional educator or is retired from an educational position. An active member shall participate in the activities of the Society. 2. Reserve membership shall be granted only to a member who is unable to participate fully in the activities of the chapter because of physical disability and/or geographic location. Reserve member-ship shall be granted by a majority vote of the chapter. 3. An honorary member shall be a woman not eligible for active membership who has rendered notable service to education or to women, and is elected to honorary membership in recognition of such service Section C. Chapter Membership Chapters in the state shall have full power to act in matters of chapter membership. Section D. State Honorary Members 1. Honorary members shall be recommended by chapters to the state Membership Committee and elected by the Executive Board. Nominations to be presented shall be submitted to members of the Executive Board at least fifteen (15) days prior to the Executive Board meeting. 2. Initiation of state honorary members may be conducted under the direction of the state Membership Committee at any state or chapter meeting.

10 Page 10 FLORIDA RAYS Winter 2011 of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Section D. Reinstatement Reinstatement of membership shall be in accordance with the Constitution, ARTICLE III, Section F. #4 ARTICLE IV: FINANCE Section A. Annual Dues 1. The state annual dues shall be $18.00 for active members and $7.00 for reserve members. Change current (D) to (E) Substitute new Section E. Reinstatement A former member shall be reinstated to membership by the chapter receiving the request. Substitute new 1. Each active and reserve member shall pay annual dues. The state annual dues shall be an amount recommended to the state Executive Board and approved at the state convention Section E. Reinstatement A former member shall be reinstated to membership by the chapter receiving the request. ARTICLE IV: FINANCE Section A. Annual Dues 1. Each active and reserve member shall pay annual dues. The state annual dues shall be an amount recommended to the state Executive Board and approved at the state convention. Rationale for items #1 - #4. To be consistent with changes made to the International Constitution and Standing Rules at the 2010 International Convention #5 ARTICLE IV: FINANCE Section B. Financial Controls 6. The Mu State credit card shall be used by the President, Treasurer, and Executive Secretary only in instances where immediate payment is required and funds for the expenditure have already been budgeted. The full credit card bill must be paid immediately upon receipt. Strike: and Insert: and Headquarters Administrative Assistant ARTICLE IV: FINANCE Section B. Financial Controls 6. The Mu State credit card shall be used by the President, Treasurer, Executive Secretary, and Headquarters Administrative Assistant only in instances where immediate payment is required and funds for the expenditure have already been budgeted. The full credit card bill must be paid immediately upon receipt. Rationale: The Headquarters Administrative Assistant is responsible for the upkeep of the Mu State Headquarters building and grounds. Most expenses are billed to Mu State and paid by the state treasurer, however; small and/or unscheduled expenses require immediate payment. A credit card expedites this procedure. #6 ARTICLE VI: OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL Section B. Duties of Officers and Related Personnel 6. Treasurer shall c. keep a file of receipts, bills, canceled checks, and bank statements. Strike: canceled checks ARTICLE VI: OFFICERS AND RE- LATED PERSONNEL Section B. Duties of Officers and Related Personnel 6. Treasurer shall c. keep a file of receipts, bills, and bank statements. Rationale: Banks keep records electronically and no longer return canceled checks. #7 ARTICLE VIII: BOARDS Section A. State Executive Boards 4. A vote by mail is authorized when necessary. Votes counted shall be the votes received by a stated deadline. Change current (VIII) to (VII) Insert: (postal or electronic) ARTICLE VII: BOARDS Section A. State Executive Boards A vote by mail (postal or electronic) is authorized when necessary. Votes counted shall be the votes received by a stated deadline.

11 Winter 2011 FLORIDA RAYS Page 11 of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International #8 ARTICLE IX: COMMITTEES Section A. Standing committees shall be 1. Society Business Bylaws Finance Headquarters/ Administrative Leadership Development Membership/Expansion Nominations Personnel 2. Program of Work Legislation Personal Growth and Services Professional Affairs Program Research 3. Educational Services Awards Communications Scholarships World Fellowship Section B. General Procedures 1. All committees shall be appointed by the president except the Nominations Committee. This committee shall be elected as provided in ARTICLE VII, Section C.3., and ARTICLE IX, Section C.5.a., of these bylaws. Change current (IX) to (VIII Substitute new Section A. Standing Committees 1. Society Business Bylaws Communications and Publicity* Finance* Headquarters Administrative Leadership Development Membership/ Expansion* Nominations Personnel 2. Society Missions and Purposes Awards Educational Excellence* Scholarship* World Fellowship* * State organization and/or chapters are responsible to international for the work of these committees. Change current (VII) to (IX) Change current (IX) to (VIII) Article VIII. COMMITEES Section A. Standing Committees 1. Society Business Bylaws Communications and Publicity* Finance* Headquarters Administrative Leadership Development Membership/ Expansion* Nominations Personnel 2. Society Missions and Purposes Awards Educational Excellence* Scholarship* World Fellowship* * State organization and/or chapters are responsible to international for the work of these committees. Section B. General Procedures 1. All committees shall be appointed by the president except the Nominations Committee. This committee shall be elected as provided in ARTICLE IX, Section C.3., and ARTICLE VIII, Section C.5.a., of these bylaws. 6. Motions to be presented by a committee at an Executive Board meeting or convention shall be the recommendation of the committee and shall be published as stated in ARTICLE VII, Section A., 1. and Section B.1., of these bylaws. 10. Any member of a state committee who does not participate in committee work during the first year of the biennium may be replaced by another appointee of the president before the beginning of the second year. Change current (VII) to (IX) Substitute new 10. If any member, including the chairman, of an appointed committee is unable to complete her term or does not participate in committee work the President shall appoint a replacement to complete the unexpired term. 6. Motions to be presented by a committee at an Executive Board meeting or convention shall be the recommendation of the committee and shall be published as stated in ARTICLE IX, Section A., 1. and Section B.1., of these bylaws. 10. If any member, including the chairman, of an appointed committee is unable to complete her term or does not participate in committee work the President shall appoint a replacement to complete the unexpired term. Rationale for items # 7 and # 8: To be consistent with the changes made to the International Constitution and Standing Rules at the 2010 International Convention.

12 Page 12 FLORIDA RAYS Winter 2011 of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International #9 ARTICLE IX: COMMITTEES Section C. Duties of Committees 15. Awards Committees 1. Bylaws Committee 12. Communications Change current (15) to (1) Strike: Committees Change current (1) to (2) Strike: Committee Change current (12) to (3) Insert: and Publicity Insert new: 4. Educational Excellence a. The state Educational Excellence Committee shall keep the members informed of current vital issues and support desirable legislation in the interest of education and of women educators at all levels. b. The U.S. Forum representative shall serve on this committee. c. The committee shall support and promote the international programs and projects relating to personal growth of members and services to others. d. The committee shall assess the needs of Native Americans in the state of Florida and make recommendations to the Executive Board for action. e. The Educational Excellence Committee shall designate a coordinator of the Emergency Relief Fund and activities when need arises. f. The committee shall encourage programs of selective recruitment and retention of qualified educators and shall foster activities designed to improve the professional status of women. g. The committee shall establish criteria for selection of grant-inaid recipients and cooperate with chapters that are involved, and will follow guidelines recommended by donors. h. The state committee shall assist chapter committees in developing worthwhile programs. ARTICLE VIII. COMMITTEES Section C. Duties of Committees 1. Awards 2. Bylaws 3. Communications and Publicity 4. Educational Excellence a. The state Educational Excellence Committee shall keep the members informed of current vital issues and support desirable legislation in the interest of education and of women educators at all levels. b. The U.S. Forum representative shall serve on this committee. c. The committee shall support and promote the international programs and projects relating to personal growth of members and services to others. d. The committee shall assess the needs of Native Americans in the state of Florida and make recommendations to the Executive Board for action. e. The Educational Excellence Committee shall designate a coordinator of the Emergency Relief Fund and activities when need arises. f. The committee shall encourage programs of selective recruitment and retention of qualified educators and shall foster activities designed to improve the professional status of women. g. The committee shall estab lish criteria for selection of grant-in-aid recipients and cooperate with chapters that are involved, and will follow guide lines recommended by donors. h. The state committee shall assist chapter committees in developing worthwhile programs.

13 Winter 2011 FLORIDA RAYS Page 13 of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International #9 Article IX: Committees (continued) #10 ARTICLE IX: COMMITTEES Section C. Duties of Committees 2. Finance b. The state president and state treasurer shall serve as ex-officio members. i. The state music representative shall provide appropriate music for state meetings and direct the Mu State Chorus at the Convention. She shall cooperate with the president, treasurer, and Convention chairman in obtaining permission to use copyrighted music and lyrics. Change current (2) to (5) Substitute new b. Members of Mu State, as appointed by the state president shall constitute the Mu State Finance Committee. The committee shall consist of one member from each of the six (6) districts, the Mu State President (ex-officio member with vote), the Mu State Treasurer (ex-officio member without vote), and the Mu State Executive Secretary (ex-officio member without vote). Insert new c. The finance committee members, with the exception of the state president and the state treasurer, shall serve four (4) years with staggered terms. Three members shall be appointed at the beginning of each biennium. At the beginning of the biennium, the president shall appoint three (3) members of the current finance committee to serve two (2) more years. Three (3) new members will be appointed for four (4) years ( ) and three (3) new members appointed each biennium thereafter as three (3) members leave. The Mu State President shall appoint as chairman for the biennium one (1) of the continuing members. Insert new d. Finance committee members, with the exception of the ex-officio members, may not serve consecutive terms. i. The state music representative shall provide appropriate music for state meetings and direct the Mu State Chorus at the Convention. She shall cooperate with the president, treasurer, and Convention chairman in obtaining permission to use copyrighted music and lyrics. Rationale for items # 9 - # 11: To make committee structure at the state level similar to that at the International level, when appropriate,.but also retain flexibility needed by the state.. ARTICLE VIII: COMMITTEES Section C. Duties of Committees 5. Finance b. Members of Mu State, as appointed by the state president shall constitute the Mu State Finance Committee. The committee shall consist of one member from each of the six (6) districts, the Mu State President (ex-officio member with vote), the Mu State Treasurer (exofficio member without vote), and the Mu State Executive Secretary (ex-officio member without vote). c. The finance committee members, with the exception of the state president and the state treasurer, shall serve four (4) years with staggered terms. Three members shall be appointed at the beginning of each biennium. At the beginning of the biennium, the president shall appoint three (3) members of the current finance committee to serve two (2) more years. Three (3) new members will be appointed for four (4) years ( ) and three (3) new members appointed each biennium thereafter as three (3) members leave. The Mu State President shall appoint as chairman for the biennium one (1) of the continuing members. d. Finance committee members, with the exception of the ex-officio members, may not serve consecutive terms. e. No actions of the Finance Committee shall conflict with policies or actions of the Society in accordance with the Constitution, the International Standing Rules, and Mu State Bylaws.

14 Page14 FLORIDA RAYS Winter 2011 of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International #10 (con t from pg 13) Article IX:COMMITTEES Section C. Duties of Committees 2.Finance #11 ARTICLE IX: COMMITTEES Section C. Duties of Committees 3. Leadership Development 4. Membership/Expansion 5. Nominations 6. Personnel 7. Legislation 8. Personal Growth and Services 9. Professional Affairs 10. Program 11. Research 13. Scholarships Insert new e. No actions of the Finance Committee shall conflict with policies or actions of the Society in accordance with the Constitution, the International Standing Rules, and Mu State Bylaws. Change current (3) to (6) Change current (4) to (7) Change (5) to (8) Change (6) to (9) Strike: 7. Legislation Strike: 8. Personal Growth and Services Strike: 9. Professional Affairs Strike: 10. Program Strike: 11: Research Change (13) to (10) Strike: Scholarships Insert: Scholarship (On page 13) ARTICLE VIII: COMMITTEES Section C. Duties of Committees 6. Leadership Development 7. Membership/Expansion 8. Nominations 9. Personnel 10. Scholarship Rationale for items # 9 - # 11: To make committee structure at the state level similar to that at the International level, when appropriate, but also retain flexibility needed by the state. #12 ARTICLE IX: Section C 16. State Headquarters Administrative Committee a. Members of Mu State, as appointed by the state president, shall constitute the Mu State Headquarters Administrative Committee. The committee shall consist of one member from each of the six districts, the Mu State president (ex-officio member with vote), the Mu State treasurer (ex-officio member without vote) and the Executive Secretary (exofficio member without vote). b. Committee members, with the exception of the state president and the state treasurer, shall serve for six years in staggered terms. Two members shall be appointed at the beginning of each biennium. A chairman shall be appointed from the remaining four members. Headquarters Administrative Committee members, except ex-officio members, may not serve consecutive terms. The chairman of the Headquarters Administrative Committee shall have had at least two years of experience on the Headquarters Administrative Committee. The Change current (16) to (11) Strike: Executive Secretary Insert: Headquarters Administrative Assistant ARTICLE VIII: Section C 11. State Headquarters Administrative Committee a. Members of Mu State, as appointed by the state president, shall constitute the Mu State Headquarters Administrative Committee. The committee shall consist of one member from each of the six districts, the Mu State president (ex-officio member with vote), the Mu State treasurer (exofficio member without vote) and the Headquarters Administrative Assistant (ex-officio member without vote). b. Committee members, with the exception of the state president and the state treasurer, shall serve for six years in staggered terms. Two members shall be appointed at the beginning of each biennium. A chairman shall be appointed from the remaining four members. Headquarters Administrative Committee members, except exofficio members, may not serve consecutive terms. The chairman of the Headquarters Administrative Committee shall have had at least

15 Winter 2011 FLORIDA RAYS Page 15 of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (con t from pg 14, column 1) chairman shall be appointed by the state president in odd-numbered years and shall serve a two-year term. b. Should the chairman of the Headquarters Administrative Committee be unable to complete her term, the state president shall appoint a new chairman from the committee to complete the unexpired term. Should a committee member be unable to complete her term, the state president, after consultation with the Headquarters Administrative Committee chairman, shall name a replacement to comp unexpired term. Strike: Should the chairman of the Headquarters Administrative Committee be unable to complete her term, the state president shall appoint a new chairman from the committee to complete the unexpired term. Should a committee member be unable to complete her term, the state president, after consultation with the Headquarters Administrative Committee chairman, shall name a replacement to complete the unexpired term. (con t from pg 14, column 3) two years of experience on the Headquarters Administrative Committee. The chairman shall be appointed by the state president in odd-numbered years and shall serve a two-year term. Rationale: Included in new VIII B 10. #13 ARTICLE IX: Section C e. The Mu State Executive Board delegates to the Headquarters Administrative Committee the authority to supervise the Executive Secretary, the salary and payroll taxes to be paid from the available fund. Strike: Executive Secretary Insert: Headquarters Administrative Assistant ARTICLE III: Section C e. The Mu State Executive Board delegates to the Headquarters Administrative Committee the authority to supervise the Headquarters Administrative Assistant, the salary and payroll taxes to be paid from the available fund. Rationale: When the the duties of the Executive Secretary position was divided into two positions, (Executive Secretary and Headquarters Administrative Assistant) a change in role and responsibility occurred. #14 ARTICLE IX Section C 14. World Fellowships a. The state World Fellowships Committee shall assist in promoting the work of the international committee b. The state committee shall create an awareness of the World Fellowships program. Section D. Ad Hoc Committees Ad Hoc Committees shall be appointed by the president as authorized by the Executive Board. Each committee shall function only as long as deemed necessary by the Executive Board. Change current (14) to (12) Strike: Fellowships Insert: Fellowship Insert: The terms Ad Hoc, Task Force, and Special Committees shall be synonymous. ARTICLE VIII Section C 12. World Fellowship a. The state World Fellowship Committee shall assist in promoting the work of the international committee. b. The state committee shall create an awareness of the World Fellowship program. Section D. Ad Hoc Committees Ad Hoc Committees shall be appointed by the president as authorized by the Executive Board. Each committee shall function only as long as deemed necessary by the Executive Board. The terms Ad Hoc, Task Force, and Special Committees shall be synonymous. Rationale: Items #14-#16 are to be consistent with changes made to the International Constitution and Standing Rules at the 2010 International Convention.

16 Page 16 FLORIDA RAYS Winter 2011 #15 of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International ARTICLE VII. MEETINGS Section A. Convention 2. Every member who is registered may vote. A roll-call vote shall be taken when sustained by a majority vote of those present or when requested by five chapter presidents. Only a chapter president or her representative shall respond on a roll-call vote. See ARTICLE IX, Section A.2.c. of the CONSTITUTION. Change current (VII) to (IX). Strike: her representative Insert: an official designee Strike: Section A.2.c Insert: Section B.2 ARTICLE IX. MEETINGS Section A. Convention 2. Every member who is registered may vote. A roll-call vote shall be taken when sustained by a majority vote of those present or when requested by five chapter presidents. Only a chapter president or an official designee shall respond on a roll-call vote. See ARTICLE IX, Section B.2. of the Constitution. Section B. Executive Board Meetings 1. There shall be an Executive Board meeting each fall and preceding the biennial convention for the purpose of conducting business as is delegated to it by ARTICLE VIII, Section A.2., of these Bylaws. Motions to be presented by committees shall be submitted of members of the Executive Board at least fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting. 2. Only members of the state Executive Board may vote on items at this time. ARTICLE VIII, Section A. 1. of these bylaws defines membership on this board. #16 ARTICLE X. ACTIVITIES Section C. Funds 1. The Available Fund shall be the operating fund and shall require a budget. This fund shall consist of dues, contribution, and miscellaneous income. Expenditures may be made as authorized by the Executive Board, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee. 2. The Permanent Fund shall be maintained as authorized by the Constitution, ARTICLE X. 8. and the Executive Board, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee. Expenditures may be made for capital purchases, approved by the Finance Committee and authorized by the Executive Board. Strike: VIII Insert: VII Insert: or official designees Strike: VIII Insert: VII Insert: The budget shall be adopted annually by the Mu State Executive Board. Strike: X.8. Insert: IV, F.3 Insert: Investment income from the state Permanent Fund may be allocated to the Available Fund by vote of the state Executive Board. Section B. Executive Board Meetings 1. There shall be an Executive Board meeting each fall and preceding the biennial convention for the purpose of conducting business as is delegated to it by ARTICLE VII, Section A.2., of these bylaws. Motions to be presented by committees shall be submitted of members of the Executive Board at least fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting. 2. Only members of the state Executive Board or official designees may vote on items at this time. ARTICLE VII, Section A. 1. of these bylaws defines membership on this board. ARTICLE X. ACTIVITIES Section C. Funds 1. The available fund shall be the operating fund and shall require a budget. This fund shall consist of dues, contribution, and miscellaneous income. Expenditures may be made as authorized by the Executive Board, upon recommendation of the finance committee. The budget shall be adopted annually by the Mu State Executive Board. 2. The Permanent Fund shall be maintained as authorized by the Constitution, ARTICLE IV, F.3, and the Executive Board, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee. Expenditures may be made for capital purchases, approved by the Finance Committee and authorized by the Executive Board. Investment income from the state Permanent Fund may be allocated to the Available Fund by vote of the state Executive Board.

17 Winter2011 FLORIDA RAYS Page 17 of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International #16 (Article X: Activities, cont) 3. The Scholarship Fund shall be a permanent fund established from the scholarship fees and contributions as authorized by the Constitution, ARTICLE X, 9. The interest may be used for scholarship awards or for reinvestment as directed by the Executive Board upon recommendation of the Scholarship Committee. Section D. The Achievement Award 2. The Achievement Awards Committee shall be responsible for the final selection of the recipients. If there be but one nominee for each award, the committee shall decide whether to meet face-to-face or teleconference. ARTICLE XIII DISSOLUTION In the event of a dissolution of Mu State or the dissolution of a chapter within Mu State, such dissolution shall be carried out in accordance with the incorporation statues of the State of Florida by which this state organization was chartered. Strike: X,9. Insert: IV, F.2 Strike: teleconference Insert: either Insert: electronically Insert: Section A. State Organization Insert: Section B. Chapter 1. Before a chapter is dissolved, the approval of the state organization executive board must be obtained. 2. Careful consideration shall be given to the manner in which those desiring to maintain membership transfer to other chapters. International procedures must be followed. 3. Any remaining funds in the chapter account shall be sent to the state organization treasurer and deposited in the available fund. 4. Chapter paraphernalia, Society publications, and chapter records shall be retained in the state organization archives and made available. 5. The charter must be returned to the state organization to be forwarded to the Society Headquarters. 3. The Scholarship Fund shall be a permanent fund established from the scholarship fees and contributions as authorized by the Constitution ARTICLE IV, F.2. The interest may be used for scholarship awards or for reinvestment as directed by the Executive Board upon recommendation of the Scholarship Committee. Section D. The Achievement Award 2. The Achievement Awards Committee shall be responsible for the final selection of the recipients. If there be but one nominee for each award, the committee shall decide whether to meet either face-to-face or electronically. Rationale: Items are to be consistent with changes made to the International Constitution and Standing Rules at the 2010 International Convention. #17 ARTICLE XIII DISSOLUTION Section A. State Organization In the event of a dissolution of Mu State or the dissolution of a chapter within Mu State, such dissolution shall be carried out in accordance with the incorporation statues of the State of Florida by which this state organization was chartered. Section B. Chapter 1. Before a chapter is dissolved, the approval of the state organization executive board must be obtained. 2. Careful consideration shall be given to the manner in which those desiring to maintain membership transfer to other chapters. International procedures must be followed. 3. Any remaining funds in the chapter account shall be sent to the state organization treasurer and deposited in the available fund. 4. Chapter paraphernalia, Society publications, and chapter records shall be retained in the state organization archives and made available.