The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Welcome:

I am pleased to invite you all to our first virtual convention to be held on Zoom April 23rd and 24th! Since the convention is virtual, you can attend while relaxing in the comfort of your own home! 

It has been two years since we last gathered as a State Organization. Three attempts to meet in-person at The Oregon Garden Resort were thwarted due to COVID-19. This time, however, not even the pandemic will keep us from getting together to enjoy each other’s company and to complete our work. We have a long history of advocacy and service to celebrate!

The Convention Steering Committee has planned a full schedule for the two days, beginning with a social event on Friday evening. Prior to the social gatherIng we will share information on the Alpha Rho Foundation, our newly-formed 501(c)(3) corporation, and schedule hearings on the budget and proposed changes to the Bylaws and Standing Rules. The Unique Boutique will be open to make a purchase or just browse.

On Saturday morning we will meet the candidates running for office for the 2021-2023 biennium. Our International Representative, SE Regional Director Candace Martin, will update us on what is happening at International. Her presentation will be followed by a choice of eight great workshops!

Saturday afternoon we will welcome our new officers and committee members,  adopt the budget for next year, and vote on proposed changes to the Bylaws and Standing Rules. Our Awards Committee will announce the recipients of our State Achievement Awards, and reward chapters who have completed requirements for the Order of the Rose and Rosette Awards. A White Rose Ceremony will honor members who have passed away during the past two years. 

Hats off to our Convention Steering Committee and especially Beta Beta members who stayed with us throughout the entire year and a half long planning process! They have organized an exciting and memorable event for us to enjoy!

Register now! Join in the fun!

I will see you soon,
Darlene
Oregon State Organization President 

Oregon State Organization

Spring Convention 2021

April 23 - 24, 2021

Virtually, on Zoom

Bylaws and New Standing Rules
2021 Bylaws and Standing Rules Proposed Revisions

Come to the Convention

The convention steering committee invites you to attend the memorable 2021 Virtual DKG Oregon State Organization convention, April 23 - 24, on Zoom. Choose informative workshops. Join to enjoy fellow members and help make important decisions for our state organization.
 
Hope to see you there!
 
Brenda Jensen, Convention Chair
DKG Oregon State Organization Vice President

Notes to Newcomers

Refresher for the rest of us!

To help make your first Oregon State Organization Virtual Convention a pleasant and comfortable experience, review the following for tips and information. Have a memorable experience that will support your personal and professional growth as a key woman educator!
 
WHY SHOULD BUSY TEACHERS ATTEND CONFERENCE?

There are outstanding professional and personal workshops and a keynote speaker. Teachers may earn  Professional Development Units that come with your conference registration.
 
REGISTRATION:  Be sure to fill out the Registration Form and mail or email to Brenda Fillmore. Close to the convention, Grace Pitzer, our Zoom Host, will send you TWO invitations; one for Friday and one for Saturday. You will need to do a Zoom Registration for BOTH DAYS. You will then get a "Confirmation" email for each day. Don't lose track of it. Maybe flag it with a color. The active part of each email meeting link will say "Click Here to Join." It will be in blue.
 
TIMING:  Plan to join Zoom ahead of time to be able to visit. The meetings will start on time. It’s important to try to keep things moving and on schedule, especially at business sessions and workshops.
 
VOTING:  All members registered for the convention are entitled to vote on issues during the general business sessions. Following Robert’s Rules of Order procedures, any registered member can address the Chair with comments or ask for information on an issue. They may vote for the new state officers at the afternoon General Meeting. These are the President, Vice President and Secretary. At the Executive Board meeting, all members are welcome and encouraged to attend; however, only chapter presidents, past state presidents, and state officers may vote. At this meeting the vote for the Nominations Committee and the Finance Committee will take place.
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Grace Pitzer: Oregon State Webmaster
DKGOregonState@yahoo.com
Updated 4/5/2021