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As I write this article, I’m enjoying these “days of summer”. Even thought the

first day of fall has come and gone, the temperature is near 90o . I can’t help but

notice that things in my garden are still growing. This, of course, makes me think

of Alpha Pi State’s 2013-2015 theme, “Growing and Walking Together.” Just as

garden plants need water, sunshine, and good soil to grow, we as teachers and

DKG members need each other to grow as teachers.

As I visited Alpha Pi State chapters this year, we looked for ways to mentor new

teachers, ways to help one another, and ways to help parents – again, all for the

benefit of the students.

As members of Delta Kappa Gamma, we need to constantly look for ways to im-

prove our chapters and make them grow. We need to make our chapters ap-

pealing and accessible not only to prospective members, but also to our veteran

members. Yes, we want to get lots of new members, but we also want to keep

the members we already have. At your next chapter meeting, brainstorm on

some new and fun ways to make your chapter grow. Then, at our 2015 Alpha Pi

State Convention share these ideas with our sister chapters.

So, in keeping with our theme, teachers, dig into this school year and grow to-

gether with your fellow educators.

Barbara Naumann

SD DKG State Organization President

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International South Dakota Newsletter

November, 2014

President’s Message...

www.deltakapagamma.net

www.dkg.dsu.edu

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Alpha Pi State Convention

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Memories

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All Roads Led to the DKG International Convention in Indianapolis, IN

The 2014 DKG International Convention week was filled with meetings, workshops, and entertainment plus a little bit of shop-ping at the Market with convention vendors. The three keynote speakers informed, inspired, and challenged the audience:

Sarah Sladek, the first keynote speaker who is the founder and CEO of XYZ University, provided concrete and effective steps to attract and retain members of all ages. She is the author of The End of Membership as WE Know It, which specializes in creating future-focus that will successfully reach today’s younger generation.

Ron Rosenberg, the second keynote speaking, is a nationally recognized award-winning expert on marketing and cus-tomer service. He provided techniques, ideas, and clues for remembering names and faces. He put the audience to work by demonstrating creative ways to double a person’s memory.

The third keynote speaker Dr. Ellen J. Kennedy stated that human trafficking is one of the world’s fastest growing crimi-nal activities and challenged the audience to become advocates of innocent people by combating racism and prejudice, prose-cuting perpetrators, and remembering those who have suffered because of injustice. The US Forum speaker was Jones Loflin, who is an author and leadership speaker. He led the attendees through a process to reach consensus and develop an action plan on a legislative issue. Using the process, the regions identified the following key issues: non-educators, especially corporations, controlling education; the detriment of connecting student tests scores to teach-er evaluation/performance pay; human trafficking and its implication of children’s lives and education; performance levels of American students; and safety issues for both students and educators. The high-light of the week for the South Dakota delegation was when Elizabeth Wood was nominated for a position on the DKG International Nomination Committee and was successful in winning the election. Over a hundred workshops were offered for people to attend, participate, and learn.

The DKG International Convention and the Northwest Regional Conference are great places to renew old friendships and to cre-ate new friendships that will last a lifetime. Please consider attending the Northwest Region Conference in Regina, Saskatche-wan, Canada in 2015.

Above, Millie Horter representing Alpha Pi State at the International Executive Board meeting on Monday, July 28, 2014. Right, Dr. Rhonda Anderson, Elizabeth Wood, and Millie Horter at NW Regional Breakfast.

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Tau Chapter

Diana McCann, a member of the Tau Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma since 2010, died

on Friday, September 5, 2014 at Avera-McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. She was a

dedicated and passionate math teacher, coach and 4-H Leader. She taught over 35

years in the Bon Homme School District. She coached many sports teams and was in-

strumental in forming the first female basketball program and team in Bon Homme.

Her Girl's Track Team won a State championship. She received the Presidential Award

for Excellence in Mathematics and served on the State and National Board of Math and

Science during her teaching career. In retirement she and her husband built and man-

aged the Cogan House and RV Park on the bluffs of the Missouri River. The Tau Chapter

will miss her.

Lambda Chapter:

New officers for Lambda include: Lynn Ryan, President; Joyce Welbon, Membership Vice President; Tammy Fender, Program Vice President; Dr. Cecelia Wittmayer, Secre-tary; and Susan Hageman, Treasurer. Members are preparing for the annual Silent Auction which will be held at the December meeting. Proceeds from the Silent Auction go towards the DKG/AAUW Scholarship at Dakota State University. The scholarship is annually awarded to a DSU education major to assist her with educational expenses during the senior year. The scholarship recipient attends one of our meetings so mem-bers can become acquainted with her and offer encouragement and tips on beginning a career as a teacher.

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Xi Chapter

Vicki Barron, retiring Yankton High School art teacher, provided a dynamic student's multi-media show in May. Members enjoyed seeing the talents of former pupils. Amy Miner, YHS, was named Teacher of the Year by Yankton Ed. Assoc. Amy, language arts/drama, was honored for her creative "tableau" or "snapshot" approach. (See newspaper article in this newsletter for details.) Carla Hacecky, another Teacher of the Year nominee, is helping Lincoln Elem. School celebrate S.D.'s 125th birthday. Each class/staff room will focus on a different alphabet letter to highlight S.D. on Nov. 2, 2014. Colleen Chase , Xi president, announces several inviting programs for the year.

Kappa Chapter:

We served the food Banquet in July with everyone bringing the food

and serving the meal to 200 plus guests.

Our fall back to school meeting started with pampering ourselves. The

Lake Area Cosmetology students gave manicures and pedicures to the mem-

bers that would like the service. After our meeting, Teri Cordrey gave a

tour of Lake Area Technical Insti-

tute to our members. She explained

about the new technology in equip-

ment and the collaborations with

businesses to help improve the skills

of the students. What a beautiful

building and amazing equipment!

Our own Joy Halling displayed

her paintings at Starbuck and was

featured as “an afternoon with the

artist”.

October started with South Da-

kota Teacher Retirement presenting

What Women Need to Know about

Finances and Retirement. Several

guests attended the meeting.

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Pi Chapter: We took 33 dozen muffins to 8 area schools for the teachers at the beginning of the school year. At our last meeting we brought school supplies that our members were able to take back to their schools to supplement what they have (such things as markers, crayons, pencils, tablets).

Pollock Woman Earns Educator Honors Dr. Delores Kluckman of Pollock was inducted into the Honored Women Educators of South Dakota in Mitchell on Saturday, August 9. HWE, formally known as the Annie D. Tallent Club, honors outstanding women teachers in South Dakota. Dr. Kluckman began her teaching career in 1960 as a family and consumer sciences teacher in Madison. After several years of middle school and high school teaching, she became Assistant State Supervisor in the Utah State Department of Education, and a teacher educator for the University of Utah, and later a teacher educator at South Dakota State University. She retired in 1998. Her many professional honors include two Carl Perkins Humanitarian Awards, one each from the South Dakota Association for Career and Technical Education and South Dakota Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences, Outstanding Service Awards from South Dakota Vocational Association and South Dakota Associa-tion of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences, four Outstanding Vocational Edu-cator awards, two Outstanding Educator Awards, two Outstanding Vocational Edu-cational Leadership Awards, and several other similar awards. She serves on the Pollock Area Development Corporation, Pollock Community Foun-dation, Pollock Housing and Redevelopment Commission, Pollock Fitness Center and Campbell County Economic Development Boards. For the 2001 Pollock Centennial, she chaired several committees, helped compile a cookbook, and wrote and co-directed a play. Dr. Kluckman served on the 2005 Lewis and Clark committee in several capacities, and, in 2007, she helped promote the reorganization of the Pollock School District into the Mobridge School. She continues to serve on community service committees. Her interests include walking, gardening, collecting cookbooks and Nativity scenes, baking, reading, and traveling.

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Executive Director The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Application Deadline – March 31, 2015

The Human Resources Committee of the International Administrative Board announces the search for an execu-tive director to be employed at Society Headquarters in Austin, Texas. The committee of the board will review applications in April 2015. The Administrative Board will interview qualified applicants on May 16, 2015. The ef-fective date of employment is September 1, 2015. All interested and qualified members of the organization are encouraged to apply. The executive director is employed by the Administrative Board and reports to the international president. This position is the manager of Society Headquarters’ functions and serves as liaison between the elected officers and the Society Headquarters professional staff. The executive director is an ex-officio non-voting member of the Administra-tive Board and the International Executive Board. She is a voting member of the Educational Foundation Board of Trustees and DKG Supporting Corporation Board of Directors. The executive director provides strategic manage-ment and continuity for the Society's mission performance and goal attainment. This position requires extensive knowledge of the Society, demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, and ability to provide guidance to Society Headquarters employees. Minimum qualifications include: active membership in the Society for five years or more; a Master’s degree or higher; extensive knowledge of the Society; skills in leadership, management and administration; evidence of skills in writing and public speaking; verifiable leadership experience at the chapter and state organization levels including, but not lim-ited to, participation in state organization conventions, regional conferences and international conventions.

Applications packets are available upon request. The packet includes an application/experience form, position description, qualifications, terms of employment, including salary and related benefits, and the position search timeline. To request an application packet, call or contact: Chair, Human Resources Committee Telephone: 512.478.5748 The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Toll-free: 888.762.4685 PO Box 1589 (Canada and US) Austin, Texas 78767-158 Fax: 512.478.3961 Email: sarahs@dkg.org

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Executive director search announced Have you been an active member for five or more years? Hold a Master’s degree or higher? Have extensive knowledge of the Society; skills in leadership, management and administration? Provided leadership at chapter and state organization levels? Demonstrate skills in writing and public speaking? If these areas of expertise de-scribe you, you need to apply! The Human Resources Committee of the Administrative Board has announced the search for an executive di-rector to be employed at Society Headquarters in Austin, Texas. Application packets are available upon request. The packet includes an application/experience form, position description, qualifications, terms of employment including salary and related benefits, and the position search timeline. The application deadline is March 31, 2015. To request an application packet, call or contact Chair, Human Resources Committee Telephone: 512.478.5748 The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Toll-free: 888.762.4685 P.O. Box 1589 (Canada and U.S.) Austin, Texas 78767-1589 Fax: 512.478.3961 Email: sarahs@dkg.org

Pigs in a Blanket

2 (8 ounce each) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls Fully cooked cocktail smoked sausage links (I use “Little Smokies”)

Directions: Heat oven to 375. Separate dough into triangles; cut each triangle lengthwise into thirds. Place sausage on shortest side and roll to opposite points. Bake at 375 on ungreased cookie sheet until golden brown. Serve warm with choice of BBQ sauce.

Announcements:

Scholarship News: Scholarship Committee on the International and State level have money available for mem-bers future studies. Check out the international and state site for information. There are also hostelship funds available for travel. Check it out as deadline for "study money " is Feb. 1 and it isn't too soon to begin the process. Questions -contact Jan Skott at-5xgrannyjanny@gmail.com or 605-380-5061.

Scholarship Information is now available on the

Alpha Pi State Website

www.dkg.dsu.edu

From International DKG:

Please visit the website at www.dkg.org, read the Society administra-

tors' blogs and follow them on Twitter.

Important: Items for February Newsletter are due January 15.

Please send original pictures rather than copies of newspaper clip-

pings. I am sorry, but I cannot always convert those pictures to put

into the newsletter. Also, please send captions for pictures as that

adds interest and helps us get to know each other. Let’s try to get a

submission from all chapters for the next newsletter!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Theresa Weigel, Editor theresa.weigel@k12.sd.us 605/996-1591 Crystal Pauli, Webmaster crystal.pauli@dsu.edu 605/636-9323

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