International Convention Guidebook_5th Edition

Contents Presidents Message………………….……………..1 Tentative Schedule………………………………2-3 Accessing the Convention…………………………4 Keynote Speakers………………………………….5 Evening of Entertainment…………………………6 Educational Symposium………………………...7-22 Election Procedures………………………………23 Rules of the Convention………………………24-27 Voting Schedule…………………………………..28 Cast Your Vote…………………………………...29 Candidate Bios………………………………...30-42 World Understanding Project Proposals.…...….43-47 Convention Altruistic Project……………………..48 Int’l Altruistic Project Proposal…………………...49 Regional Zoom Meetings…………………………50 Participating in Online Debate……………………51 Int’l Bylaws Amendment Proposals……………52-70 Int’l Resolutions Proposals………………………..71

Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators 1615 West 92nd Street Kansas City, MO 64115

March 5, 2021 (updated April 15, 2021)

Dear Sisters,

It is an exciting time for Alpha Delta Kappa as we prepare for our first International Virtual Convention. BAV Services (www.bavservices.com) is the production management company that will provide our virtual convention platform. Along with the support from their virtual meeting technicians and participant meeting concierge, BAV will provide the website development for a customized virtual meeting platform specific to Alpha Delta Kappa.

I hope you like the digital magazine that we are using for our pre‐convention information and materials. The table of contents will expand each week as more information is finalized. Each item in the table of contents is an active link that will take you directly to the page you want.

Registration opened March 15th and will close on May 1. Thank you for your patience. This extended time has allowed the Education Symposium Committee time to recruit more presenters. I think you will be really pleased with the additional sessions. Registration will be ONLINE only from March 15 ‐ May 1. Due to the nature of credentialing and voting in a virtual session, there will be no exceptions and no refunds. ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER BY MAY 1.

As promised, the registration costs for this professional, high quality, presentation platform have been kept at a minimum. A $100 registration fee entitles you to all business sessions, the Educational Symposium, three keynote speakers, regional celebrations, the Evening of Entertainment, the Memorial Service, Installation of Officers and so much more. An optional registration fee to attend only the Educational Symposium will be $50.

Yes, any member may choose to attend only this special event, July 6‐9 + July 15. Your registration will provide access to the recorded sessions and the ability to watch on your personal schedule! Prospective members should be encouraged to register for this option. There will also be reduced fees for Collegiate Club members and A∆KA members of $25.

A virtual convention presents a number of challenges for conducting business. The rules and procedures of the convention have been adjusted for this setting. As teachers, we know that we must always be flexible. Again, your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated.

I am looking forward to this new adventure with our first virtual International convention as we move forward with infinite possibilities for Alpha Delta Kappa.

With Love in Our Sisterhood,

Judy Judy Ganzert International President

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“Pathways of Possibilities” “Pathways of Possibilities”

Monday, July 5 Monday, 8:00 AM –July 7:005PM EDT 8:30AM AM–– 10:30 AMEDT EDT 8:00 7:00 PM 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT 10:00 AM––11:30 12:00AM NOON 9:00 AM EDTEDT 11:00AM AM– –12:00 1:00NOON PM EDT 10:00 EDT 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT 4:00PM PM –– 4:00 6:00PM PMEDT EDT 2:00 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

Tuesday-Friday, July 6- 9 Tuesday-Friday, Tuesday, July 6 July 6- 9 9:00 AM – July 5:00 PM Tuesday, 6 EDT

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday, July 7 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT Wednesday, July 7

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday, July 8 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT Thursday, July 8

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday, July 9

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

Friday, July 9

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Monday, July 12 12:00 NOON – 2:00 PM EDT

Monday, July 12 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

12:00 – 2:00 EDT 3:00NOON PM – 4:30 PMPM EDT 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT 3:00 5:30PM PM– –4:30 6:30PM PMEDT EDT 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMEDT EDT 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM EDT 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM13 EDT Tuesday, July 1:00 PM – 2:30 2:00 PM EDT

Tuesday, July 13

1:00 4:30 3:00PM PM––2:00 4:00PM PMEDT EDT 3:00 7:00PM PM––4:00 8:00PM PMEDT EDT

REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP SEMINARS Northeast Region REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP SEMINARS Southeast Region Northeast Region North Central Region Southeast Region Gulf Region North Central Region South Central Region Gulf Region Southwest Region South Central Region Northwest Region Southwest Region Northwest Region

EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM LEARNING SESSIONS EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM LEARNING SESSIONS EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM LEARNING SESSIONS

Diversity and Inclusion Pathway Learning Sessions EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM LEARNING SESSIONS Diversity and Inclusion Pathway Learning Sessions EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM LEARNING SESSIONS Learning Pathway Learning Sessions SESSIONS EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM LEARNING

Learning Pathway Learning Sessions EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM LEARNING SESSIONS Leading Pathway Learning Sessions EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM LEARNING SESSIONS Leading Pathway Learning Sessions EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM LEARNING SESSIONS Sisterhood Pathway Learning Sessions EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM LEARNING SESSIONS Sisterhood Pathway Learning Sessions PRE-CONVENTION MEETINGS International Executive Board Meeting PRE-CONVENTION MEETINGS Assistant Sergeant-at-Arm Meeting International Board Meeting Regional Executive Mentors’ Meetings (7) Assistant Sergeant-at-Arm Meeting International Chapter Meeting Regional Meetings (7) First Mentors’ Timers’ Welcome International Chapter Meeting ICP Meeting (S/P/N 3 P’s + Membership Consultants) First Timers’ Welcome ICP Meeting (S/P/N 3 P’s + Membership Consultants) OPENING SESSION S/P/N Leadership Recognition OPENING SESSION FIRST BUSINESS SESSION S/P/N Leadership Recognition World Understanding Keynote Speaker - Avril Benoit FIRST BUSINESS SESSION LITTLE WIGS World Understanding Keynote Speaker - Avril Benoit

Wednesday, Wednesday, July July 14 14 1:00PM PM––3:00 3:00PM PMEDT EDT 1:00

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Thursday, July 15 A∆K’s EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM “OPENING” SESSION Being Bold: Empowered Pathways to Thursday, July 15 Leadership,SYMPOSIUM Sisterhood, and“OPENING” Diversity A∆K’sLearning, EDUCATIONAL SESSION 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

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Friday, 7:00 July PM – 16 9:00 PM EDT

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OPENING Learning, Leadership, Sisterhood, and Diversity A∆KCC Student Presentation Presentation of International Excellence in Education Award OPENING ITE Scholar Presentation A∆KCC Student Presentation KEYNOTE SPEAKER – DR. BERTICE BERRY

Presentation of International Excellence in Education Award EVENING ENTERTAINMENT ITEOF Scholar Presentation (interactive) Dueling Pianos KEYNOTE SPEAKER - TBD EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT (interactive)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

MEMORIAL SERVICE – Open to All Members, Family and Friends Dueling Pianos

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

FOURTH BUSINESSSESSION SESSION THIRD BUSINESS

Friday, July 16

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Mary Anne Radmacher MEMORIAL SERVICE Fine Arts Board Report/Presentations International Altruistic Projects FOURTH BUSINESS SESSION St. Jude’s Report KEYNOTE – Mary AnneCommittees Radmacher Recognition of SPEAKER International Standing Fine Arts Board Report/Presentations A∆KA Update International Altruistic Projects Invitation to Kansas City in 2023 St. Jude’s Report Courtesy Resolution

Recognition of International Standing Committees 7:00 PM EDT

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS A∆KA Update International Address Invitation President’s to Kansas City in 2023

Courtesy Resolution

Monday, July 19 7:00 PM 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS 2021-2023 International Executive Board Meeting/Orientation

12:45 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

2021-2023 International Chapter Orientation

International President’s Address

Tuesday, July 20 12 Noon – 3:00 PM EDT

2021-2023 International Vice Presidents’ Orientation

CONVENTION REGISTRATION

3/3/2021

Before you register you will need to know or have easily accessible: · if you will be a delegate · the Learning Sessions you would like to attend; · your credit card or PayPal information. < REGISTER NOW > All registration costs are in USD.

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How to Update Registration After the Fact Need to make changes to your International Convention registration?

Don’t worry, it’s easy! Click on “Edit registration” (screenshot, below left), and the next screen will let you add or remove items (screenshot, below right).

After May 1st, you must contact Annie Griffin to edit registration.

An email with official credentials will be available after May 1.

REMINDER: Registration closes May 1 (11:59 PM EDT) Registration for ALL ATTENDEES closes on May 1.

Membership Campaign Vouchers Good news!

For any chapter that was awarded a voucher for the 2019 and 2020 Membership Campaigns, Headquarters will honor those for the 2021 Virtual International Convention for one attendee per chapter.

To receive reimbursement: 1.

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You will need a copy of your registration receipt and original voucher.

Print and complete the check request form here Scan and email all 3 documents to agriffin@alphadeltakappa.org no later than May 15, 2021. (Reimbursement requests will not be honored after this date.)

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International Convention Speakers Jacqueline Lougheed World Understanding Lecturer AVRIL BENOIT

Avril Benoît the executive director of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières in the United States (MSF-USA) is the Jacqueline Lougheed World Understanding Lecturer. She has worked with the international medical humanitarian organization since 2006 in various operational management and executive leadership roles, most recently as the director of communications and development at MSF’s operational center in Geneva, a position she held from November 2015 until June 2019. Throughout her career with MSF, Avril has contributed to major movement-wide initiatives, including the global mobilization to end attacks on hospitals and health workers. She has worked as a country director and project coordinator for MSF, leading operations to provide aid to refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Mauritania, South Sudan, and South Africa. Avril’s strategic analysis and communications assignments have taken her to countries including Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Haiti, Iraq, Lebanon, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sudan, and Syria.

From 2006 to 2012, Avril served as director of communications with MSF Canada.

Prior to joining MSF, Avril had a distinguished 20-year career as an award-winning journalist and broadcaster in Canada. She was a documentary producer and radio host with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), reporting from Kenya, Burundi, India, and Brazil on HIV stigma, rapid urbanization, sexual violence in conflict, and political inclusion of women, among numerous other assignments and topics.

Avril Benoit

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

MARY ANN RADMACHER

Mary Anne Radmacher is a writer, artist and motivational speaker. She conducts digital and in-person workshops on living a full, creative, balanced life, and works with individual clients. She has been writing since she was a child, and she uses her writing to explore symbols and find meaning. She is the author of Lean Forward into Your Life, Live Boldly, and ten other books. She has been designing and producing greeting cards, posters and journals for over thirty years and her inspirational products are available internationally.

She is included in the Oxford Dictionary of American Quotations. One of her poems that has circled the globe is, “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow.”

Mary Ann Radmacher DR. BERTICE BERRY

No one defies stereotypes, generalizations or cliches more than Dr. Bertice Berry. Growing up poor in Wilmington, Delaware, the sixth of seven children, Bertice was told by a high school teacher that she was “not college material”. Fortunately, there was another teacher who believed that she was destined for more.

Dr. Berry went on to teach at Kent and demonstrated that she knew a few things about humor as well.

She became one of the most popular teachers at the university; so popular, in fact, larger lecture halls had to be found to accommodate the ever-increasing number of students. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Bertice Berry left Kent to become an award-winning entertainer, lecturer and comedienne. From 1991 through 1994 she won the coveted national Comedian of the Year Award, and was also named Campus Lecturer of the Year and Campus Entertainer of the Year.

Dr. Berry was the host and co-executive producer of her own nationally syndicated talk show. She’s been featured on numerous other television programs. Dr. Bertice Berry is also the best-selling author of an inspirational memoir, I’m On My Way, But Your Foot Is On My Head, and the hilarious bestsellers Sckraight From the Ghetto, You Might Be Ghetto If and the sequel You STILL Ghetto. Her first work of fiction, Redemption Song, is also a best seller and has been praised by critics for it’s ability to entertain, inspire and educate.

Dr. Bertice Berry

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Live! Totally Interactive!

Dueling Pianos!

Thursday, July 15, 2021 - 7:00 PM The Jeff & Rhiannon Dueling Pianos Show is a cutting edge, live streaming rock n’ roll show. Along with their stellar musical entertainment, Jeff & Rhiannon have a high quality, multi-cam stream crew that creates an extraordinary entertainment experience.

Jeff and Rhiannon are an all-request, interactive show playing songs from the 1950’s up to today’s hits. Their unique style of rock ‘n roll and comedy will leave you laughing, singing and cheering for more! Jeff and Rhiannon have performed over 50 virtual shows throughout the pandemic for companies including Amazon, Microsoft, General Mills and Pluto TV. They encourage interaction and requests via the chat stream, and they inspire people to clap-a-long, sing-a-long, dance-a-long. You may be watching from home, but you’ll feel as if you’re right there with the entertainers and all your Alpha Delta Kappa sisters.

How does this evening benefit the Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation? A portion of convention registrations will be donated to the Foundation, and throughout the program, members may request specific songs. Those requests may be accompanied by optional donations to the Foundation via PayPal or credit card. Requests will be texted to the performers who will announce, e.g., “$20 for Infinite Possibility from Judy G. in Richmond, VA.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU38bboNTZs Donations are frequently posted on the performers’ broadcast stream to celebrate donors’ generosity.

Who knows, you may even see some of the Foundation trustees performing as well. So, gather a fun, safe, group, and come to the Evening of Entertainment. You won’t want to miss this bigger than life performance!

Dueling Pianos

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EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM JULY 6-9, 2021

Being Bold: Empowered Pathways into Diversity, Learning, Leading, and Sisterhood

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Welcome to the first ever Virtual International AΔK Educational Symposium!

As a sign of the times, our Symposium will be a virtually, engaging learning opportunity. Please find our offerings divided into themes for each pathway. Daily you will begin with a kick-off themed video or live event. On our initial day, July 6th, we will be kicking off with a plenary session. This is a session for all attendees to attend live. We know that you will find these offerings engaging, unique, and a showing of the expertise of your fellow sisters. These plenary sessions will happen each day and give inspiration to the themed pathway focus.

Schedule at a Glance: Tuesday, July 6, 2021..............Diversity Pathway Wednesday, July 7, 2021 .....Learning Pathway Thursday, July 8, 2021 .........Leading Pathway Friday, July 9, 2021 ...............Sisterhood Pathway

Directions for Registration: Plenary Sessions and Infinite Possibilities Connections sessions will be added automatically to your registration.

Each day select an offering for the 1:30, 3:00, and 4:30 sessions. All sessions will be recorded so that all convention attendees will have access to other sessions of interest.

Starting Time Zones in Other Time Zones: 7 a.m. Honolulu (no DST) 10 a.m. PDT 11 a.m. MDT Noon CDT 1 p.m. EDT 2 p.m. San Juan AST 4 a.m. the next day in Brisbane (AEST) 5 a.m. the next day in Melbourne (AEST)

All sessions will be recorded so that all convention attendees will have access to other sessions of interest.

CEU Credit Opportunity The Educational Symposium Committee, along with Indiana State University, is very excited to offer the opportunity for CEU credit at the International Educational Symposium. For more information and registration, go to CEU Registration. Simply scroll down to find Alpha Delta Kappa Int’l Convention Educational Sym and then click to register for CEU credit.

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At the end of the workshop (and at the DSACT booth) attendees will have the opportunity to get contact information for their local Down syndrome association. Paula Wolf, Education Manager, Downs Syndrome Association of Central Texas, Jennifer Edwards, Executive Director, Downs Syndrome Association of Central Texas

D-6: As Equals: Empowering Women to Break the Glass Ceiling: As Equals: Empowering Women to Break the Glass Ceiling is to redefine a women’s place in society by breaking the barriers that limits leadership growth within the educational system. La-Shanda West Ed.S., Florida Xi

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D-7: #AlphaDeltaKappaNeedsDiverseBooks: Books give us a chance to see ourselves in them but we also learn about others through them. Join us as we introduce you to a variety of diverse books for all. We’ll also share tips and resources to further your knowledge.

Dedra Van Gelder, Maryland Alpha Beta, Carmen Belanger, Maryland Alpha Beta, and Polly Callahan, Maryland Alpha Beta

3:00 pm (EDT) D-8: Creating a Pathway to Innovate Your Teaching Career: Creating a Pathway to Innovate Your Teaching Career The pandemic has given everyone, especially educators, time to reflect about their teaching careers. Is teaching overseas your new goal? Hear from an expatriate who will share key points on how she created an innovative pathway to her teaching career.

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D-9: Celebrating Differences: Respecting and Embracing Diversity: Be Bold.

Appreciate and welcome differences among all people. The Committee on Diversity and Inclusion invites you to hear of its accomplishments and hopes for the future of Alpha Delta Kappa. “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” AΔK International Steering Committee for Diversity chaired by Susan Pelchat and Su Wade, International Chapter; Members include: Mollie Acosta, International, Kathleen Buligan, Ontario Zeta, Roberta Casabon, Ontario Zeta, Theresa LaMountain-Rohaly, California Beta Omicron, Pippy Rogers, Georgia Beta Omicron, Rosena Kruley, California Beta Alpha, Ruth Shushan, Ontario Upsilon, Sheila Spellacy, Connecticut Pi, Deborah Tinsley, Maryland Nu, and Pat Valle, Washington Alpha Delta, Bettina McWilliams, Illinois Alpha Kappa, Kathy Beatty, Virginia Gamma Epsilon, Wanda Smith, Virginia Gamma Chi

D-10: Empowering Teachers to Change the World: Strengthening a global education strategy in your school is an opportunity to transform your practices in ways that are aligned with the demands of the new world. Perhaps you are thinking that there is already too much on your plate. Believe me, there are easy ways to incorporate global understanding into your classes. Lorraine Castañares, Mexico Epsilon D-11: The Refugee Crisis-and the Lost Boys of Sudan: Here is a Google Docs for classroom teachers who want to explore the plight of refugees around the world with an emphasis on South Sudan and their Lost Boys. There are activities and games that go along with the study.

Chapters can use this for their World of Understanding focus. Linda Stephens, Ohio Alpha Rho

D-12: A Different Mindset in an Educational Environment: Education means learning to think for yourself, learning to make and repair friendships, learning to see other people’s points of view, learning not to be frightened of uncertainty or difficulty. Unfortunately, the system whether in a free school, an academy or a comprehensive school, seems to comprehensively neglect the development of these qualities in the obsession with exam results. Leaders in every country proclaim their commitment to equity, but successful education systems focus on achieving equity in a strong and deliberate way. Dr. Gabriela Simion-Howard Ed.D., Texas Gamma Sigma

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Convention 2021

EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

LEARNING PATHWAY—JULY 7, 2021 12:00 pm (EDT) ALL ATTEND LR-1: Being Bold: Learning and Teaching Through a Global Pandemic Plenary Session: This plenary session will feature a panel of active educators who taught in a variety of positions and formats through the global pandemic. Each region will have a representative on this panel. We will celebrate and share lessons learned and success stories. Please attend to gain insight on what challenges our Alpha Delta Kappa educators experienced during this time. Hosted by: Chloe Woodruff, Indiana Tau

1:30 pm (EDT) LR-2: Nearpod: Take Student Engagement to the Next Level: Learn to use Nearpod to engage students in class as a guided lesson or through distance learning. Bring a device of your choice and a lesson idea. You’ll design a lesson within an hour. We will use the free Nearpod resource version to liven up your lessons. Theresa LaMountain-Rohaly, California Beta Omicron

LEARNING PATHWAY—JULY 7, 2021

LR-3: Instructional Technology-EdPuzzle!: Are you puzzled by new instructional technology? EdPuzzle is a current interactive video-based FREE program for K-12 education.

As a certified EdPuzzle Coach, I have the to share the best practices for use of LR-4: From Aggravation to opportunity Achievement: Strategies for this fabulous tool, but alsoEngagement: to share the impact it Brain has made on my studentsand and their learning.

Positive Student based teaching learning Join me to solve the puzzle! Bridget Lang, Maryland Chi

strategies to build relationships between teacher and students in order to boost From academic achievement.

Fun and interactive presentation.

Kathryn LR-4: Aggravation to Achievement: Strategies for Positive Student Harris, Virginia Azalea Brain basedSigma teaching and learning strategies to build relationships between Engagement:

teacher and students in order to boost academic achievement. Fun and interactive presentaLR-5: Laughter Yoga & Sigma Theatre Games for Classrooms and tion.

Kathryn Harris, Virginia Azalea

Chapters: When your students need a short break (especially on a block LR-5: Laughter Yoga & Theatre Games forgames Classrooms and Chapters: When schedule or ZOOM), you need some quick or exercises to wake up your students need a short break (especially on a block schedule or ZOOM), you need some their brains. Drawing on her experience as a Theatre Arts teacher and a quick games or exercises to wake up their brains. Drawing on her experience as a Theatre Arts Certified Laughter Yoga instructor, Sally Miller shares her bag of tricks. Sally teacher and a Certified Laughter Yoga instructor, Sally Miller shares her bag of tricks. Sally Miller, Virginia Lambda Miller, Virginia Lambda

LR-6:Path Path to Reading: I am an experienced Reading Teacher. work LR-6: to Reading: I am an experienced Reading Teacher.

I work with my IReading with my Reading Instructional to create several presentations staff Instructional Coach to create several Coach presentations for staff and faculty.

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students speak in •today’s difficult world. Perhaps now more C Oto N Vsuccess ENTION J U L Y very 2021

than ever, qualities such as empathy, kindness, gratitude, getting focused,

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EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM Adrianna Uribe, Texas Delta Mu

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Social emotional learning strategies for teachers and emotional students speaklearning to success in today’s veryfor teachers Connected World: Social strategies difficult world. Perhaps now more than ever, qualities such as empathy, kindness, gratitude, students speak to success in today’s very difficult world. Perhaps now m getting focused, being positive, and movement are valuable topics to explore. Sara and Susan than ever, qualities such as empathy, kindness, gratitude, getting focused share research-based strategies for online and offline practices to enhance the positive nature being positive, and valuable topicsAlpha to explore. of these traits.

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LEA3:00 RNIpm NG(EDT) PATHWAY—JULY 7, 2021

3:00 PM (EDT)

LR-8: Google Drive – Basics: This will be a basic introduction to Google Drive. We will look at Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, and Sites and all the uses for each. I will discuss sharing permissions and how to synchronously work on a shared document. Come to get all LR-9: Book Review - GRIT: The Power of Passion and your questions answered and learn aDrive few new – tips.

Jen Robitaille, Maine LR-8: Google Basics: This willAlpha be a basic introduction

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Power Passion and Perseverance: Book Perseverance Angela This presentation will answer the the uses for each.

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by Angela Duckworth. This questions: What is grit? Why is grit important? How can we increase grit? tation will synchronously answer the questions: Whaton is grit?

Why is grit important? How can we increase work a shared Katie Loftus,Epsilon Texas Epsilon Lambdadocument. Come to get all your questio grit? Katie answered Loftus, Texasand Lambda learn a few new tips. Jen Robitaille, Maine Alpha

Perseverance: Book Review - GRIT: The Power of Passion and

LEARNINLR-10: G PA T H W A Y — J U L Y 7 , 2 0 2 1 Best Practices for Distance Teaching/Learning: LR-10: Best Practices for Distance Teaching/Learning: Utilizing the Distance

Learning Utilizing Playbook, athe teaching tool by Learning Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie, weDouglas want Distance Playbook, a teaching tool by Fisher, to provideNancy tips to help ourand teachers engage students create impactful tips lessons.

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Kimberly Norman, Virginian Zeta and Chelsea Fisher; Virginia Zeta as outlined by the aforementioned authors support teaching/learning in any

strategies toKimberly build relationships between teacher and Chelsea students Fisher; in orderVirginia to Norman, Virginian ZetaChanger: and Zeta LR-11: setting.

Teaching for Artistic Behaviors is a Game Want to increase boost academic achievement. Fun and interactive presentation. Kathryn engagement, ownership, and problem-solving skills in your classroom? Empower your stuHarris, Virginia Azalea Sigma dents to explore their creative dreams and continue to teach art skills. We will talk about classroom set up, ways to continue to teach art skills, and how to guide your students toLR-5: Laughter Yoga TheatreBehaviors Games forisClassrooms and LR-11: Teaching for&Artistic a Game Changer: wards artistic exploration. Pam Winter, Missouri Beta Nu Chapter

Chapters: When engagement, your students ownership, need a shortand break (especially on a block Want to increase problem-solving skills in your LR-12: Visual Literacy and the Psychology of Color: The focus of the presentation schedule or ZOOM), youyour needstudents some quick games ortheir exercises to wake up and classroom?

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Colors are a form of non-verbal communicaCertified Laughter Yoga instructor, Sally to Miller shares bag of towards tricks. Sally continue to teach art skills, and how guide yourher students artistic tion that can speak volumes in a fraction of a second.

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Pam Winter, Missouri Beta Nu Chapter LR-13: Data is the Key: Data is one of my favorite things to discuss. The school I work LR-6: Path to Reading: I am an experienced Reading Teacher. I work for as an ACE campus our focus is on data tracking and implementation. We have showed Reading Instructional Coach create several their presentations for staff studentswith howmy to track their data and how teachers useto data to restructure teaching. Data LR-12: Visual Literacy and the Psychology of Color: The andtofaculty. servedas as a Professional Interventionist where teachers the focus is the key success. II served a Professional Interventionist where I showed howwas focus of the books presentation would be of color and Guided I will my experiences with theAdrianna Daily 5Uribe, as well asits impact on to use their data.Reading.

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students speak to success in today’s very difficult world. Perhaps now more LR-13: Data is the Key: Data is one of my favorite things to discuss.

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LR-4: From Aggravation Achievement: Strategies for Alpha Sigma LR-14: "Blame it all on my to roots."

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LD-1: Leadership Academy Round Tab

EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

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This program will address researched models of well-being that address the DIVERSITY PATHcurrent WAS-20: Y-stress - JULDesign Y 6, 2are 02and 1 Delivery of Engaging teachers experiencing.

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The strategy relates to a school curriculumbusiness which is designed around the International of Alpha Delta Kappa. You will add to your tool belt the skills to Alpha Baccalaureate, Primary Years Program. Nepal is the country of interest.

S-20: Design and Delivery of Engaging Virtual A∆K Meetings: Presenters improve slide formatting and composition. Tips will be given on actively will show Design you how toand organize virtuallyofpresented slidesVirtual in a lively,A∆K interesting format to enS-20: Delivery Engaging involving sisters D-18: Let's Get Lit: Exploring diversity and equity induring a virtual meeting. Using suggested chapter program gage attendees/members while doing business of Alpha Delta Kappa. You will add to your Presenters Meetings: literature: We will explore the purpose, role, and impact of equitywill audits show you how to organize virtually presented Ideas for classroom instruction will be shared along with outcomes realized. Marcia Shannon, Michigan, Alpha Kappa

ideas can to theslide efficiency, interest, and dynamics your on meetings at tool belt skills add to improve formatting and composition.

Tips while will of bedoing given acslides inthe a lively, interesting format to engage attendees/members chapter levelDelta or beyond.

Laura Oversvee, Washington Alpha and tively involving sisters during a virtual meeting.

Using suggested chapter program ideasAlpha can business of Alpha Kappa.

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Victoria Donovan, Maryland that are a reflection of our times andOmicron displayed at a community art show. the A∆K Foundation helped Victoria lead her students from the Visionary Art Victoria Donovan, Maryland Omicron Museum to interviews with community members to the creating of artworks 5:3that 0 Pare M a(reflection EDT) of our times and displayed at a community art show.

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5:30 pm (EDT) Victoria Donovan, Maryland Omicron D-19: Infinite Possibilites Connections: Join other sisters in post Diversity Pathway day and share your thoughts, connections, and impressions of the day.

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EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

EDEducational UCATIONAL SSymposium YMPOSIUM COCommittee MMITTEE Kris Hinz, Idaho Sustaining Member: KrisKris is currently serving as state Kris Hinz, Idaho Sustaining Member: is currently serving

immediate past president state fraternity chairman. She is currentas state immediate pastand president and stateeducation fraternity education She isofcurrently inShe her spent 27th year of teaching.

She spent level 14 years ly inchairman. her 27th year teaching.

14 years at the elementary teaching at the elementary level teaching 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.

However, she 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. However, she knew she wanted to teach middle school toteach teach6th middle school madeshe theattended move to“back teachin6ththe andknew madeshe thewanted move to grade at theand school grade at the school she attended "back in the day."

Kris loves the day.” Kris loves the craziness of middle schoolers - their awkwardness,craziness fun sense of of middle schoolers - their awkwardness, fun sense of humor, and diving humor, and diving deeper into content. Serving on this committee and collaboratdeeper into content. Serving on this committee and collaborating with the ing with other members has truly been an honor. other the members has truly been an honor.

Lynn Blosser, Missouri Beta Xi. Xi. LynnLynn serves as membership chairmen and Lynn Blosser, Missouri Beta serves as

is chapter co-president elect. is currently in her 30th membership chairmen andShe is chapter co-president elect.year Sheofisteaching currentlyvisual in heran30th year of teaching visual artLynn in aniselementary gifted program.

Lynnadult art in elementary gifted program. passionate about empowering is passionate about empowering adult planning learners and serves onlearning many opportunilearners and serves on many committees professional committees planning professional learning opportunities.

She ties. She loves collaborating with members of the Ed. Symposiumloves committee and collaborating with members of the Ed. Symposium committee and ADK sisters from across the country.

ADK sisters from across the country.

Phyllis Robinette, Colorado Eta. Phyllis is currently serving as her chapter Phyllis Robinette, Colorado Eta. Phyllis is currently serving as her

president, Colorado VP for membership, and AΔK Diversity Committee for SW. chapter president, Colorado VP for membership, and AΔK Diversity She brings her 34 years as a elementary teacher, teacher leadership, and adult learnCommittee for SW. She brings her 34 years as a elementary teacher, teacher ersleadership, to the work of adult this committee.

Shework is excited honored to have collaborated and learners to the of thisand committee.

She is excited with committee to feature the expertise our many to sisters to this andthis honored to have collaborated with thisofcommittee feature the symposium.

expertise of our many sisters to this symposium.

Chloe Woodruff, Indiana Tau. Chloe was introduced to Alpha Delta KapIndiana Chloe was introduced to Alpha pa Chloe throughWoodruff, her involvement as the Tau. chartering president of the Alpha Delta Kappa

Delta Kappa her involvement as the chartering president theteaching Collegiate Clubthrough at Ball State in 2016. Currently she is in her fourth of year Alpha Delta Kappa Collegiate Club at Ball State in 2016.

Currently she is inPresithird grade. She serves as president elect for her chapter and is also the Vice herFor fourth year teaching third grade.

She serves as president for her dent Membership for the state of Indiana.

Chloe’s passionselect are mentoring new chapter and is also the Vice President For Membership for the state of She is teachers and helping charter new collegiate clubs for Alpha Delta Kappa.

Indiana. Chloe's passions are mentoring new teachers and helping charter excited to bring her love for teaching and Alpha Delta Kappa together in her work new collegiate clubs for Alpha Delta Kappa. She is excited to bring her love on the Education Symposium Committee. for teaching and Alpha Delta Kappa together in her work on the Education Symposium Committee.

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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ELECTION PROCEDURES

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he election of officers for Alpha Delta Kappa is a very serious activity charged to the delegates at the International Convention. The selection procedure should be considered within an honor system.

Under the rules we live by, Alpha Delta Kappa members do not campaign for their favored candidates. Because of these regulations, members are reminded that there are things they can do with good intent which can cause serious problems for a candidate. A candidate can be disqualified if the rules are not followed.

1. Information about candidates from the Candidate Qualifications Committee is printed in the KAPPAN. Personal or group letters to promote candidates for International office are not permitted. An announcement of only candidates’ names may be made in chapter, state, provincial, national and regional newsletters.

2. It is not permissible to distribute campaign literature, favors or other material on behalf of, or bearing the name of, a candidate before or during the convention.

3. Lobbying, caucusing, or blanket endorsements are NOT acceptable.

IN ADDITION: Open Houses or receptions honoring candidates are not permitted.

4. CAMPAIGNING PROHIBITED: Gifts, food and flowers may be interpreted as campaigning and are NOT permitted before the election.

Improper activities relating to the election process will be dealt with in the following manner: 1. The complainant(s) must have positive proof verified in writing and signed that there has been a violation of the rules. This must be presented to the Chairman of the International Executive Board or the International President.

2. The complainant(s) must be willing to appear at a hearing before the International Chapter.

3. The candidate is entitled to a hearing before the International Chapter.

4. The International Chapter will consider the facts and make the final determination.

Candidate Protocol: 1. At any event during International Convention (prior to the first balloting session) a candidate may be announced as such.

2. Candidates are encouraged to speak to each other and to pledge support to whoever is successful.

3. NO ELECTIONEERING SHALL BE ALLOWED. All candidates for International office were asked to respond to the following topic in an essay of no more than 100 words: “What do you see as the most important priority for moving Alpha Delta Kappa forward in the next biennium? How would you lead sisters to help accomplish this priority?

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VOTING SCHEDULE Registration

In order to participate in the online debate and voting process, a member MUST be credentialed as a paid registrant for the convention.

March 15......... REGISTRATION OPENS May 1............... REGISTRATION CLOSES

Election of Officers & International Altruistic Projects (not debatable) March 1 ................... Candidates’ bios, World Understanding Project Proposals in KAPPAN and on the International website April 15–May 24 ...... Candidates’ videos of one-minute speeches added to the International website for individual or chapter review on website May 1–14 ................. Credentials Committee review of delegates; questions concerning credentials resolved May 17–24 ............... Voting for Candidates & International Altruistic Projects June 1 ....................... Election Announcement - Videos of elected officers posted

VOTING CENTER OPEN

Monday, May 17 at 1:00 PM EDT and close Monday, May 24 at 12:59 PM EDT. May 17–24..............Voting for Candidates (delegates only) May 17–24..............International Altruistic Project (delegates only)

Consideration of Bylaws, Resolutions and International World Understanding Project Proposals March 15.................. Bylaws, Resolutions and World Understanding Project Proposals posted on website A motion form (JotForm) is available with the Bylaws and Resolutions proposals on the International website.

Deadline to Submit Amending Motions to Bylaws or Resolution Proposals* Available 1:00 PM EDT and until 12:59 PM EDT on the dates specified March 15–May 1...... A motion form (JotForm) is available with the Bylaws and Resolutions proposals on the International website. *Only credentialed delegates may make or second a motion.

Debate/Vote on Amendments from Delegates

Each block will open at 1:00 PM EDT and close at 12:59 PM EDT on the dates specified May 3–5.................... Comment Block #1 OPEN for amendments made by members May 7–9.................... Comments from Block #1 posted to the International website May 10–12................ Comment Block #2 OPEN for Bylaws and Resolutions proposals May 14–16................ Comments from Block #2 posted to the International website May 17–19................ VOTING OPEN for amendments coming from delegates May 21...................... Amendments that are adopted will be included as part of the main motion presented by the committee and posted on the website for consideration by the delegates

COMMENT Period for Bylaws and Resolutions

Each block will open at 1:00 PM EDT and close at 12:59 PM EDT on the dates specified May 24–31................ Comment Block #1 OPEN for Bylaws and Resolutions proposals June 2–30.................. Comments from Block #1 posted to the International website June 4–12.................. Comment Block #2 OPEN for Bylaws and Resolutions proposals June 14–30................ Comments from Block #2 posted to the International website June 15–30................ VOTING OPEN for Bylaws and Resolutions proposals

VOTING CENTER OPEN

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efore casting your vote, you will want to take the opportunity to view and listen to each candidate.

On the following pages, 1-minute videos recorded by each candidate are available for your consideration to help you make your final decisions.

The candidates have prepared their remarks in response to a question developed specifically for each office. The question is printed below the video image on each of the following pages.

Once you have made your choices, you are ready to access the VOTING CENTER* to cast your vote.

VOTING CENTER OPEN Monday, May 17 at 1:00 PM EDT and close Monday, May 24 at 12:59 PM EDT. May 17–24 Voting for Candidates (delegates only) May 17–24 International Altruistic Project (delegates only)

• To access the Voting Center you will need your Delegate Credentials. Once you SUBMIT your ballot, it may not be changed.

• Be sure you review your responses before you click SUBMIT.

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Convention 2021 The International Executive Board is pleased to announce the election of Ann Marie Quinlan, Nebraska Beta and Debby Stubing*, Florida Alpha Sigma as Four-Year Members of the International Executive Board of Alpha Delta Kappa.

Their terms will begin at the close of the 2021 International Convention.

Ann Quinlan

S/P/N and Chapter: Nebraska Beta Year Initiated: 1982 International Conventions attended: 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999,1997 Regional Conferences attended: North Central 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998,1996, 1988 Gulf, Southeast, Northeast 2018 Chapter President: Nebraska Beta 1988-1990 State President: Nebraska 1998-2000 Leadership Experience International Level: Two-year Elected Member of the International Executive Board, 2017-2019; Excellence in Education Committee Chair, 2003-2005; IEB Leadership and Professional Development Committee, Minutes Review Committee, Rotating Chaplain 2019, 2011 Educational Symposium presenter; 2019 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital visit for Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation, Memphis, TX; 2018 Project TEACH Dedication of Classrooms Delegation to Haiti; 2015 International Page for International Executive Board Chairman Leadership Experience Regional Level: 2010 North Central Excellence in Education Award; 1999-2001 North Central Regional Secretary Leadership Experience State/Provincial/National Level: 2020-Nebraska State Excellence in Education Chair; 2019-2020 State Membership Team; 2016-2018 State Scholarship Committee Chair; 2012-2014 State Membership Chair; 2010 Nebraska State Excellence in Education Award; 2004-2006 State Parliamentarian; 2002-2004 State Publicity Chair; 2000-2002 Immediate Past State President; 2000 Nebraska Alpha Delta Kappa State Hall of Fame; 1998-2000 State President; 1996-1998 State President-Elect; 1994-1996 State Chaplain; 1990-1994 State Altruistic Chair Non-AΔK organizations, officers and/or honors: 2009-present Conference on English Leadership (2009-2012 Executive Committee Member-at-Large; 2019-present Executive Board Secretary); 2013-Journalism Education Association, Lifetime Achievement Award; 2013 Lincoln Southeast High School, Brent Toalson Leadership Award; 2014-2018 National Council of Teachers of English Secondary Section Steering committee; 2019 Phi Delta Kappa, International Study Tour Task Force

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Convention 2021 The International Executive Board is pleased to announce the election of Mary Ann Gerdes, Nebraska Epsilon as a Four-Year Member of the International Executive Board of Alpha Delta Kappa.

Her term will begin at the close of the 2021 International Convention.

Mary Ann Gerdes

S/P/N and Chapter: Nebraska Epsilon Year Initiated: 1998 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2009 Regional Conferences attended: 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008 Chapter President: 2008-2010 Nebraska Epsilon State President: 2014-2016 Nebraska Leadership Experience International Level: International Membership Committee Member, 2019- 2021; International Vice President North Central Region, 20172019; International Choir Member, 2013; Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, 2013; International Choir member, 2011; Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, 2011 Leadership Experience Regional Level: North Central Region Membership Consultant, 2019-2021; North Central Region Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, 2016; North Central Region Workshop presenter, 2016; Choir Member 2016; North Central Region Excellence in Education Committee Member, 2012; Assistant Sergeant-atArms, 2012; Choir member, 2012 Leadership Experience State/Provincial/National Level: Nebraska Parliamentarian, 2020-2022; Nebraska Immediate Past State President, 2016-2018; Nebraska State President, 2014-2016; Nebraska State President-Elect, 2012-2014; Nebraska President of the Council of Chapter Presidents, 2010-2012 Non-ADK organizations, officers and/or honors: P.E.O. Chapter Treasurer 2020-Present, Delegate to State Convention; Order of the Eastern Star, 1980-present; Worthy Matron, 2005, 2004, 1991; Associate Matron, 2003, 2002, 1990; Treasurer, 1982, 1981; Conductress, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015; Associate Conductress, 2012, 2010, 2009, 1988; Sentinel, 2006, 1994; Warder, 1987; Esther, 2006, 1986; Secretary,1984, and 1983, Present; Grand Representative to Mississippi 2006-2007; Beta Sigma Phi, 1969-present; President, 2013 - 2016, President 2009; Wood River Education Association, Nebraska Education Association, NEA, 2004-2014; Wood River School District, 2004—2014; NSEA New Leader Institute Member, 2006; WREA President, 2007-2008; Chief Negotiator, 2009-2014; Negotiating member, 2007-2008; Third City Christian Church Charter Member-Present; Sunday School Teacher, Present; Praise Team Leader, 2004-Present; Courtesy Chairman 2004-Present

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Convention 2021 INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT-ELECT

Ann Marie Brown

S/P/N and Chapter: International Chapter Year initiated: 1991 International Conventions Attended: 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1997 Regional Conferences Attended: 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996 Chapter President: New York Alpha Delta 1996-1998 State President: New York 2002As International President-Elect, what do you think would be the most 2004 effective way to become more welcoming and inclusive not only to new and current members but within our organization as well?

Leadership Experience International Level: International Executive Board 4-Year Member 2017-2021; Past Executive Board Chairman 2017-2019; International Vice President of the Southwest Region 2015-2017; International 2-Year Member 2013-2015; International Membership Committee 2015-2017; International Bylaws Committee Chairman 2011-2013; International Bylaws Committee Member 2009-2011.; IEB Governance Committee-Bylaws & Resolutions Chairman & Liaison 2019-2021; IEB Scholarships & Grants Guidelines Review Committee Chairman & Liaison; 2019-2021; IEB Resolution #3 (2019) Committee Chairman 2019-2021; IEB Funding & Business Partnerships Committee Member 2019-2021; KAPPAN Review Board 2017-2019; Executive Director Succession Plan Ad Hoc Committee 2017-2019; 501 (c)(3) Application & Guiding Documents Preparation 2017-2019; International Chapter Bylaws & Resolutions Committee Chairman 2015-2017; IC Next Steps Forward Ad Hoc Committee Member 2015-2017; IEB Constitution Committee Chairman 2013-2015; IEB Resolution #1 (2013) Committee Chairman 2013-2015; IC Bylaws & Resolutions Committee Member 2013-2015; IC Professional Development Committee Member 2013-2015; International Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms 2011 & 2009; International Balloting Committee Member; ICP Election Committee Member 2001.

Leadership Experience Regional Level: Workshop Presenter at SC Regional Conference 2018; Workshop Presenter at NW/SW Joint & SE Conferences 2014; Workshop Presenter at NW/SW & NE Regional Conferences 2012; SW Regional Conference Sergeant-at-Arms 2010 & 2012; Workshop Presenter at SW Regional Conference 2006 & 2008; Workshop Presenter at NE Regional Conference 2004; NE Regional Secretary 2004-2006.

Leadership Experience State/Provincial/National Level: AZ State Treasurer 2010-2013; AZ State Bylaws Chairman 2004-2010; NY IP State President 2004-2006; NY State President 2002-2004; NY SP-E & State Membership Consultant 2000-2002; NY State Historian 1998-2000.

Non-AΔK organizations, offices and/or honors: Homeowners’ Assoc. Architectural Review Comm. member & Past Chairman 2011-2017; Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike Organizer & participant 2010; American Assoc. of Family & Consumer Sciences Member 1969-present; NYSAFCSE member & Past Regional Coordinator 1974-present; NYS United Teachers member & past delegate 1973-present.

Essay: Strengthening Alpha Delta Kappa through membership growth, inclusion, and leadership development is the most crucial priority moving forward. These action items are the foundations to help accomplish change for future biennia. Stabilizing and increasing membership is achieved through our chapter retention and recruitment strategies. Building diversity in our membership and inclusion of all is essential to endorse the established principles and create an organization more representative of the world of education. And building a welcoming culture is vital for continuing success. Experienced, knowledgeable leaders will provide the pathway to accomplishing vital priorities with the inclusion of members.

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FOUR-YEAR MEMBER INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

Mary A. Ey S/P/N and Chapter: International Chapter Year initiated: 1986 International Conventions attended: 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1997, 1995, 1993, 1991, 1989 Regional Conferences attended: 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992, 1990, 1988, 1986 Chapter President: Ohio Lambda What do you consider to be the most important characteristic of an 1990-1992 effective 4-Year Member of the International Executive Board?

State President: Ohio 2016-2018 Leadership Experience, International Level: 2019-2021 International Vice President for the Northeast Region; 2013-15 International Resolutions Committee Chairman; 2011-13 - International World Understanding Committee Chairman; 2009-11 International World Understanding Committee Member; 2005-07 International Membership Committee (NER); 2003-05 International Membership Committee (NER); 2019-21 IC Sergeantat-Arms; Chairman of IC Prof. Development & Communications Committee; Member of IC IVP Guidelines, IMC, & Handbook & Ceremonies Committees; 2013 Presenter at the Educational Symposium in Washington, DC (Book Discussion: Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness); 2011, Presenter at the Ed. Symposium in Chicago; 2007-09 Ed. Symposium Tri-Chair; Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms at the 1995 and 1991 International Conventions Leadership Experience Regional Level: 2016 House Chairman for the NER Conference; 2005-07 NER Membership Consultant; 2003-05 NER Membership Consultant; 2002 NER Conference Co-Chairman; 1999-01 NER Chaplain; 1989-91 NER Sergeant-at-Arms Leadership Experience State/Provincial/National Level: 2018-20 OH Immediate Past President; 2016-18 OH President; 2014-16 OH President-Elect; 2012-14 OH Membership Consultant; 1998-20 OH Vice President; 1992-94 OH President of the OH Council for Chapter President Non-A∆K organizations offices and/or honors: 2013-Present Member of the Board of Trustees for St. Vincent Family Center, Chairman of the SVFC Program Committee; 2006-12 Member of Columbus Schools Special Olympics Advisory Board; May 2010 Recipient of the Educational Advocate Award by Columbus Area, Inc. Mental Health Board Essay: The most important priority for moving Alpha Delta Kappa forward is creating a relevant and future-oriented organization which promotes the advancement of education throughout the world. As a member of the International Executive Board, it would be my responsibility to stay laser-focused on the mission, vision, and values established by our Founders, while at the same time incorporating new business and technology strategies to meet the needs of today’s educators. It is essential as a Board member that I continually seek input from our membership to guide me in my decision-making for the future of Alpha Delta Kappa.

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Convention 2021 TWO-YEAR MEMBER INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

Kim Matthias S/P/N and Chapter: Virginia Beta Epsilon Year Initiated: 2003 International Conventions attended: 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2009 Regional Conferences attended: 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008 Chapter President: Virginia Beta Epsilon, 2006-2008 State President: Virginia 20162018 Leadership Experience InternaWhat do you consider to be the most important responsibility of a tional Level: 2017-2019 Interna2-Year Member of the International Executive Board? tional Council of Chapter Presidents Chaplain Service at the International Level: 2021 International Convention Floral Committee Chairman; 2019 Educational Symposium Presenter, 2017 Educational Symposium Presenter: 2013 International Convention Floral Committee Co-Chairman Leadership Experience Regional Level: 2019-2021 Southeast Region Chaplain Leadership Experience State/Provincial/National Level: 2018-2020 Virginia Immediate Past President; 20162018 Virginia State President; 2014-2016 Virginia Chaplain; 2010-2012 Rappahannock District President; 2008-2010 Virginia Altruistic Chairman; 2006-2008 Virginia Candidate Qualification Committee Chairman.

Non-AΔK organizations officers and/or honors: 2019-2020 Fauquier county Division Equity Team Member; 2017 The Washington Post Educational Foundation Teacher of the Year Finalist; 2017 Fauquier County Teacher of the Year; 2008-2016 Fauquier County Career and Technical Education Advisory Council Member; 2018 and 2012 Virginia Department of Education Agriculture Education Curriculum Committee Team Member Essay: Reflecting on where we have been must be a priority to effectively plan, lead, and implement actions to where we are going. It is imperative to remember our past while looking forward with clarity, humility, integrity, and a commitment to our mission. Leading with authenticity will continue to be a mainspring in all aspects of my life-teaching middle schoolers, serving Alpha Delta Kappa, and advocating for mental health awareness and education. My myriad experience as state president while working as a full-time classroom teacher solidified my passion, dedication, and ability to lead members across our organization.

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Convention 2021 INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

GULF REGION

Debbie Clark S/P/N and Chapter: Georgia Alpha Beta Year Initiated: 1999 International Conventions attended: 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2009 2007 Regional Conferences attended: 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006 Chapter President: GA Alpha Beta, 2006-2008 State President: Georgia 2018How would you, as International Vice-President of the Region, 2020 encourage members of your region to be more actively involved as Leadership Experience Internaeffective members and in the leadership of Alpha Delta Kappa? tional Level: Service at the International Level: Singing in the International Choir Leadership Experience Regional Level: 2019-2021 Gulf Co-Chaplain Leadership Experience State/Provincial/National Level: 2018-2020 GA State President; 2016-2018 GA President-Elect; 2014-206 Golden Isles District Chairman; 2012-2014 Courtesy and Hospitality Chairman; 20102012 GA Chaplain; 2008-2010 GA President of the Council of Chapter Presidents Non-AΔK organizations officers and/or honors: 2019-2021 Bulloch Retired Educators Association Secretary; 2018-2019 BREA President-Unit of Distinction; 2013-2016 Bulloch Co. Foundation for Public School Trustee; 2010 WTOC Top Teacher for Portal Middle High School; 2018-present member of El Bethel Baptist Church— Choir, SS teacher, VBS teacher, Pastor Search Committee Essay: I believe the most important priority is meeting the needs of the membership. During the past biennium technology became crucial in continuing chapter, state, region, and International meetings. Many of our younger members taught older members how to use these tools. Continuing to improve these skills as well as learning other innovative practices can ensure that our younger members needs can be met. Plus using the wisdom and skills of our old members insures their involvement in the chapter. I will continue to learn new technologies and skills by asking my daughter-in-law, a young teacher and sister to assist me.

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Ann Ainslie S/P/N and Chapter: Michigan Alpha Upsilon Year initiated: 2002 International Conventions attended: 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2007 Regional Conferences attended: 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010 Chapter President: Michigan Alpha Epsilon 2006-2008 State President: Michigan 20122014 How would you, as International Vice-President of the Region, Leadership Experience, Internaencourage members of your region to be more actively involved as tional Level: None effective members and in the leadership of Alpha Delta Kappa?

Leadership Experience Regional Level: North Central Region Secretary, 2013-2015 Leadership Experience State/Provincial/National Level: Michigan Alpha Delta Kappa: Policies and Procedures Update Committee 2016; Budget and Finance Committee 2010-2022 Non-A∆K organizations, offices and/or honors: The Village Club, Classes Committee 2008-2012, Membership Committee 2012-2014 Essay: Alpha Delta Kappa faces a “generation gap.” The common thread across all generations of teachers is a love and respect for learning. Our top priority for 2021-2023 is balancing the needs and interests of all members. I will suggest and try to develop ideas for chapter programs that use the resources of chapter members on topics such as balancing virtual and in-person instruction. Such a program will give all members an opportunity to learn, laugh, and opine. Learning new things while discussing how some things never change will form a multigenerational common bond between chapter sisters.

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Joyce McAloon S/P/N and Chapter: CT Alpha Gamma Year initiated: 2001 International Conventions attended: 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005 Regional Conferences attended: 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004 Chapter President: Connecticut Alpha Gamma 2020, 2016, 2012, 2006, 2002 How would you, as International Vice-President of the Region, State President: Connecticut encourage members of your region to be more actively involved as 2018-2020 effective members and in the leadership of Alpha Delta Kappa?

Leadership Experience, International Level: International Convention Salt Lake City Utah - Balloting Committee 2015 Leadership Experience Regional Level: NER Workshop Chairman 2019-2021, NER Recording Secretary 2015-2017, NER Convention Booklet Chair 2013-2015 Leadership Experience State/Provincial/National Level: IPP/State Membership Consultant 2020-2022, CT President’s Award Winner 2017, CT State President -Elect 2016-2018, CT State Corresponding Sec. 20142016, CT Alpha Delta Kappa Month Chair 2012-2014, CT State Historian 2010-2012, CT Recording Sec. 2006-2010, CT President of Presidents’ Council 2004-2006 Non-A∆K organizations, offices and/or honors: SouthingtonEducation Foundation - Board DirECtor 2017-present, Relay For Life of Southington (American Cancer Society) ---Event Lead 2007-present,Sandra C. Labaree New England Volunteer Values Award Winner (American Cancer Society) 2014, CT Elementary Science Teacher of the Year 2005-2006, Walmart Teacher of the Year 2005 Essay: The important priority for moving forward is Leadership. Every sister is a leader in her own way. We need to encourage our sisters to a full understanding of their leadership. As leaders, each of us have an important part to play. Our sisters make a difference and have lots to give. By providing that sense of leadership, they will see their worth and the worth of our organization. In turn, they will recruit more sisters by sharing the benefits of our organization. My part would be to encourage and develop our leaders as an integral part that makes our success.

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Janet Johnson S/P/N and Chapter: Washington Epsilon Year initiated: 1972 International Conventions attended: 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2003, 1989, 1985, 1983 Regional Conferences attended: 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2000 Chapter President: Oregon Tau 1980-82 and Washington EpsiHow would you, as International Vice-President of the Region, lon 2010-2012 encourage members of your region to be more actively involved as State President: Washington effective members and in the leadership of Alpha Delta Kappa?

2016-2018 Leadership Experience, International Level: International Standing Committees: Bylaws and Resolutions Committee 2019-2021 Leadership Experience Regional Level: NW Regional Membership Consultant 2013-2015, NW Regional Altruistic Chairman 2017-2019, presenter at NW /SW Conference 2018, NW/SW Regional Conference Treasurer 2019-2021 Leadership Experience State/Provincial/National Level: WA State President Elect 2014-2016, WA State Rules Chairman 2012-2014, WA State Convention Chair 2010, Elected OR State Corresponding Secretary 1986 Non-A∆K organizations, offices and/or honors: Marysville Methodist Church 2008present, Mad Hatters 2009-present, Sisterhood of Quilters 2009-2019 Essay: Recruitment, recruitment, recruitment. With the current conditions, Alpha Delta Kappa needs to make recruitment along with new technology our major focus. We must have relevant programs and meetings as young teachers are very busy. We need to provide them with opportunities for fellowship, leadership, and professional excellence. Innovative meetings are important to both new members and to retain experienced members. It is important that we continue to promote both our educational and charitable projects and scholarships.

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Rachel Shankles S/P/N and Chapter: Arkansas Alpha Epsilon Year initiated: 1982 International Conventions Attended: 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003 Regional Conferences Attended: 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1994, 1984 Chapter President: Arkansas Alpha Epsilon 2002-2004, 1986-1988 How would you, as International Vice-President of the Region, State President: Arkansas 2008encourage members of your region to be more actively involved as 2010 effective members and in the leadership of Alpha Delta Kappa?

Leadership Experience International Level: International Standing Committees: International World Understanding Committee Chairman 2019-2021; International Membership Committee 2015-2017 Service at the International Level: St. Jude’s Tour Trip 2020, 2018, 2016; Haiti Dedication Trip 2016; Convention Newsletter Committee 2011; ICP Program Committee 2009; ICP Secretary 2008; Presenter at all conventions since 2003 Leadership Experience Regional Level: SCR website 2020-2022; SCR Regional Membership Consultant 2014-2018; Regional Conference Presenter since 2006; SCR Secretary & Newsletter 2008-2010; SCR Conference Technology Chairman 2002; SCR Excellence in Education Chairman Leadership Experience State/Provincial/National Level: AR Corresponding Secretary 2020-2022; AR Leadership Conference 2016; AR Convention Chairman 2016; Excellence in Education Award 2010; AR President 2008-2010; AR Recording Secretary 2006-2008; AR Corresponding Secretary 2004-2006 Non-ADK organizations, offices and/or honors: First Christian Church-member, deacon, elder, Bazaar chairman, Chi Rho Teacher, CWF President, ARLA-President-Elect and conference chairman, AR Library Association 2021, Community of Interest for school librarians 2020 chairman for 3rd time, Rheta Patrick Award 1997, Journal column 1988-2013, Pandemic Response Committee of ARLA 2021, AAIM 1988-2013=Conference chairman twice, Past President twice, Lifetime Member Award 2015, Leadership Award, Library Media Program of the Year twice, Librarian of the Year, Membership chairman, Listserv supervisor, Presenter at conferences; Began a multitype library organization within our county named WeDewey that still exists today.

Essay: I am still teaching but boy has the field changed since 1971. We have to adopt new traditions. Moving Alpha Delta Kappa forward will take doing away with some things that are no longer pertinent to our group and begin new things in new ways. The world we live in is very different from when Agnes began our organization. A priority for next biennium is to streamline all forms that have to be turned in and use the online forms for them. The members need technology help with all that’s changing and we have to provide that training.

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Ginger Greene S/P/N and Chapter: West Virginia Alpha Tau Year Initiated: 2002 International Conventions attended: 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2009 Regional Conferences attended: 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008 Chapter President: West Virginia Alpha Tau 2006-2008 State President: West Virginia 2016-2018 How would you, as International Vice-President of the Region, encourage members of your region to be more actively involved as Leadership Experience Internaeffective members and in the leadership of Alpha Delta Kappa? tional Level: International Convention Educational Symposium presenter 2019; International Convention Educational Symposium presenter 2017 Leadership Experience Regional Level: SER Sergeant-at-Arms 2019-2021; SER Conference Educational Symposium presenter 2016; SER Conference Courtesy Committee Chairman 2014 Leadership Experience State/Provincial/National Level: WV Immediate Past President 2018-2020; WV Membership Consultant 2018-2020; WV Candidate Qualifications Committee Chairman 2018-2020; WV Council of Chapter Presidents presenter 2019; WV Fall Leadership Conference presenter 2018; WV State President 2016-2018; WV President-Elect 2014-2016; WV Alpha Delta Kappa Month Chairman 2012-2014; WV Corresponding Secretary 2010-2012; WV Membership Service Award 2010; President, WV Council of Chapter Presidents 2008-2010; WV Ohio Valley District Chairman 2008-2010 Non-AΔK organizations, offices and/or honors: First Christian Church Board Vice-Chairman 2018-2020; Elder 2014-present; Christian Education committee member Essay: The most important priority for moving Alpha Delta Kappa forward is membership. We must continue to provide a relevant organization for new and current members. It is imperative that we listen to our members.

With their time at a premium, we must offer programs and opportunities that encourage growth and enrichment while having some fun! This requires us to be flexible and think outside the box. Working together with our Southeast Region sisters, I will encourage the sharing of strategies and ideas that support and sustain our members. Seeing the value of membership in our organization keeps it strong.

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Diane Best S/P/N and Chapter: Nevada Beta Year Initiated: 2005 International Conventions attended: 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011 Regional Conferences attended: 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010 Chapter President: Nevada Beta 2008-2010 State President: Nevada 20162018 How would you, as International Vice-President of the Region, Leadership Experience Internaencourage members of your region to be more actively involved as tional Level: None effective members and in the leadership of Alpha Delta Kappa?

Leadership Experience Regional Level: None Leadership Experience State/Provincial/National Level: NV Past State President/Membership Chair 2018-2020; NV Policies/Procedures 2018-2020; NV State President 2016-2018; NV President-Elect 2014-2016; NV Corresponding/Recording Secretary 2012-2014; NV Chaplain 2010-2012; NV State Convention Committee 2010 Non-A∆K organizations, offices and/or honors: Grand Organist for Order of the Eastern Star 2014, 2018; Worthy Matron, Order of the Eastern Star 2012; Daughters of the Nile, pianist 2000-2020 Essay: It is imperative that Alpha Delta Kappa increase its membership. The founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics once said that, “Nothing happens until somebody sells something.” Our members need to sell our wonderful organization to other teachers. Every chapter needs to have an effective recruiting plan. Have a friendly chat with our overwhelmed teachers, and follow-up with Alpha Delta Kappa materials and phone calls.

Organize activities and invite teachers to attend. Recognize and reward recruitment efforts. Encourage members to travel to our Regional and International meetings for recruitment training sessions. We need everyone’s effort and teamwork to increase membership.

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MEMBERSHIP

Betty Jo Evers

S/P/N and Chapter: International Chapter Year initiated: 1973 International conventions attended: 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1997, 1995, 1993, 1991, 1989, 1987, 1985 Regional conferences attended: 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992, 1990, 1988, 1986, 1984 Chapter President: Arizona Iota 1986-1988 State President: Arizona 1990-1992 Leadership Experience InternaGrowth is important to preserve Alpha Delta Kappa; how would you tional Level: International Vice encourage sisters to grow their chapter and develop new chapters – President for Membership 2019including sponsoring Collegiate Clubs?

2021; International Executive Board 4-year member 1999-2003; International Chaplain 1995-1997; SWR Grand Vice President 1993-1995; International Membership Committee 2017-2021, Chairman 2019-2021; Educational Symposium Committee, Chairman Salt Lake City 2013-2015; International Mentor SW Region 2013-2015; International Mentoring Committee, Chairman 2016; Candidates Qualification Committee 2007-2009; International Bylaws Committee 19971999; Speaker Bureau Committee Chairman 2001-2003; Planned Giving Committee Chairman 2001-2003; State/ Chapter Financial Responsibilities Chairman 1999-2003; International Theme Committee 1999-2001, 1995-1997, 1993-1995, Chairman 1999-2001, 1995-1997; Feasibility Study Resolution #4 Committee 1999-2001; Form Review Committee 1999-2001; International Policies & Procedures Committee 1995-1997; International Website Committee Chairman 1995-1997; Treasurer Committee Chairman 1995-1997; International S/P/N Convention Guidelines Chairman 1995-1997; International Expansion Study Committee 1995-1997; Form Review Committee 1993-1995; Grand Chapter Minutes Approval Committee 1993-1995; Delegate to WTOCP 1986; Educational Symposium Workshop Presenter 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 1007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1997, 1995, 1993, 1991,1989; International Membership Committee Training Seminar 2019; International Convention Credentials Committee 2013; ICP Registrar and Courtesy Committee 1991; International Convention Program Coordinator 1989 Leadership Experience Regional Level: SW Region Vice President 1993-1995; SW Region Conference Workshop Presenter 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992, 1990, 1988, 1986; SW Region Conference Secretary 1990; SW Region Conference Co-chair 1988 Leadership Experience State/Provincial/National Level: Arizona State Fraternity Education Chairman 2020-2022; Arizona State Budget Chairman 2000-2022; Arizona State Excellence in Education Chairman 2015-2017; Arizona Immediate Past State President 1992-1994; Arizona State President 1990-1992; Arizona State President-Elect 19881990; Arizona State Treasurer 1986-1988; Arizona State Altruistic Chairman 1984-1986 Non-A∆K organizations offices and/or honors: 1988-2020 Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity Alumni Association-Member; 1990-2020 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member; 1996-2020 International Literacy Association - Member: author and presenter at multiple International Conventions; 2006-2020 Arizona Educational Foundation-Member: Past Arizona State Teacher of Year/ Ambassador for Excellence; 2006-2020 Who’s Who in Professional Women-Honored Essay: The most important priority to moving Alpha Delta Kappa forward is assuring our longevity as an organization.

How? Provide technology training to keep our sisters connected on all levels so that they feel comfortable with open communication; provide updated membership tools and simplify reports; encourage our sisters to focus on ongoing recruitment of early career educators who bring new ideas and energy to their chapter; provide support and assistance to existing chapters in the area of retention, and charter new chapters and collegiate clubs to assure our longevity.

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efore casting your vote, you will want to take the opportunity to read about each of the three proposals found on the next three pages.

Once you have made your choice, you are ready to access the VOTING CENTER* to cast your vote.

All Alpha Delta Kappa members may vote to select one of these deserving projects as the 2021-2023 International World Understanding Project. VOTING TAKES PLACE BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND JUNE 30. The announcement of the new International Project will take place at the International Convention in July. Donations may be sent to the Foundation after the International Convention. The targeted goal for the selected project is $50,000.

VOTING CENTER OPEN Tuesday, June 1 at 1:00 PM EDT and closes Wednesday, June 30 at 12:59 PM EDT.

ALL MEMBERS HAVE ONE VOTE!

• To access the Voting Center for the World Understanding Project you will need your member ID number (the 5-digit number above your name on the back of your KAPPAN magazine or find it on your profile page in the international directory) • Once you SUBMIT your ballot, it may not be changed.

• Be sure you review your responses before you click SUBMIT

*Voting Center link coming soon

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International Convention Altruistic Project

Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas Our International President Judy Ganzert has chosen the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas (DSACT) to be our 2021 International Convention Altruistic Project. Contributions for this project may be made online or as a part of your convention registration process.

Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes delays in physical and intellectual development. It occurs in approximately one in every 700 live births. Individuals with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome 21 that affects some or all cells. It is the most frequently occurring chromosomal disorder and is unrelated to race, nationality, religion, or socioeconomic status. Although children and adults with Down syndrome share some common features, they look more like their immediate family members than like each other.

The mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas (DSACT) is to provide education, support, and resources to individuals with Down syndrome, their families, professionals, and the community while building public awareness and acceptance of the abilities of individuals with Down syndrome. DSACT’s vision is a world in which all members, including those with Down syndrome, are accepted, valued for their uniqueness, respected for their abilities and contributions, and assured the opportunity and choice to create their own path to fulfillment and success. For almost 30 years, DSACT has provided support, education, and resources to the Central Texas Down syndrome community.

How can you contribute? Round up your individual and chapter contributions for DSACT. Even if you cannot attend the convention, your altruism and spirit of participation will be there. An easy way to contribute is through the DONATE button on the International website or the DSACT website. Credit and debit cards only can be accepted online. It you contribute this way, please put in the comment section that you are an Alpha Delta Kappa member in order to credit AΔK for the donation. Another way is to send a check to Paula O’Neill (address in our directory) and include your email address, so that your donation can be confirmed. Ask a math teacher for a definition of “round up,” and you will get a very different meaning from what you will hear from a cowboy. We ask that you consider the math teacher’s definition when you consider your contributions. Gather donations at chapter meetings this spring and send a “rounded up” amount with your convention representative.

During the Educational Symposium, the DSACT Executive Director, Jennifer Edwards, will present a session offering guidance for the classroom, brochures, and hand-outs to share. E-blasts on our website will offer more information from now until the convention.

For questions regarding the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas donations, please contact Jennifer Edwards at jennifer.edwards@dsact.org or (512) 323-0808, or visit www.dsact.org." When making your donation, be sure to indicate you are from AΔK in the additional comments" section at the bottom of the form!

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International Altruistic Project Proposals Alpha Delta Kappa shall support two International Altruistic projects.

Final selections of the International Altruistic Project(s) shall be determined by the delegates to the International Convention.

A. Alzheimer’s Association

B. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

International Policies and Procedures.

When there are three proposals, delegates to the International Convention will vote to choose projects A and B, A and C, or B and C. When there are more than three proposals, the International Executive Board will narrow the choices to three before announcing the proposed projects.

VOTING CENTER OPEN Monday, May 17 at 1:00 PM EDT and close Monday, May 24 at 12:59 PM EDT. May 17–24 .............International Altruistic Project (delegates only)

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rior to debating and voting on the Proposed Amendments to the A∆K Bylaws, Amended 2019, all members will have the opportunity to ask questions of the members of the International Executive Board and the International Chapter and to allow for members to gain a better understanding to these proposed changes.

Regional Zoom Meetings have been scheduled to provide such opportunities. In order to maximize our time together at these meetings, please use the JotForm on the International Convention webpage or use this link to submit your question in advance of the meetings. https://form.jotform.com/210856596898074 Questions will be answered by members of the International Executive Board and International Chapter and will be compiled into a Q & A document that will be posted on the International and Regional websites. There will also be time to ask additional questions during the Zoom meetings.

Please feel free to attend any of these Regional Zoom Meetings: Monday, April 12........................GULF Region...................................................... 7:00 EDT/6:00 CDT Tuesday, April 13 ........................NORTHEAST Region ......................................................... 7:00 EDT Wednesday, April 14 ..................NORTH CENTRAL Region............................... 8:00 EDT/7:00 CDT Thursday, April 15 ......................NORTHWEST SOUTHWEST Regions................................ 7:00 MT Tuesday, April 20 ........................SOUTHEAST Region........................................................... 8:00 EDT Thursday, April 22 ......................SOUTH CENTRAL Region.................................................6:00 CDT

ZOOM REGIONAL MEETINGS This information will be used for all Regional Meetings: Join Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85307910155?pwd=NStrdjZMekM4RUlXU2lXcWQ1Ny8zZz09 Meeting ID: 853 0791 0155 Passcode: Founders4 The Zoom invitation link will be posted on the International and Regional Websites as well as on Alpha Delta Kappa CONNECT.

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Convention 2021 DEFINITIONS Conforming Amendment • An amendment that is written to allow the bylaws to mirror the content and intent of the Constitution of Alpha Delta Kappa. The rules established in the Constitution supersedes the rules of all other documents. Only the International Executive Board has the authority to amend the Constitution.

• Because recent changes have been made to the Constitution and because the Constitution is the highest governing document in Alpha Delta Kappa, it is necessary to amend the Bylaws so that the two documents match.

• Only the delegates at an international convention have the power to amend the Bylaws.

• After a conversation with our official parliamentarian, she has confirmed that CONFORMING amendments are not debatable or amendable.

Proposed Amendment • An amendment that is written to change an aspect of the Bylaws.

• Only the delegates at an international convention have the power to amend the Bylaws of Alpha Delta Kappa.

in gross • To decide a group of recommendations as a single question.

Editorial Amendment • An amendment written to correct article and section designations, punctuation, and cross-references and/or to make such other technical and conforming changes as may be necessary to reflect the intent of the assembly.

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Convention Convention 2021 2021 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE A∆K BYLAWS, AMENDED 2019 International Convention 2021

Striking or deleting wording is denoted by a strike through.

Inserting, adding, or substituting new wording is denoted by underlining.

Information only: The 2019-2021 International Executive Board (IEB) researched, deliberated, and conducted focus group discussions to restructure the organization's governance. These Constitutional amendments were strategically made in this biennium to move the organization forward. Input was accumulated from research as early as 2015, based on the Road to Relevance, Coerver & Byers, and with previous guidance from an employed consultant. Other changes were made to conform to Internal Revenue Service requirements for 501 (c)(3) organizations and for the call of electronic meetings.

Amendments to Conform to the Constitution:

International Executive Board has amended the Constitution (Amended April 14, 2021).

International Bylaws must be amended to conform to the Constitution. The Conforming Amendments #0.5 - #8 will be considered by a single motion (in gross) to adopt. Separatevotes may not be demanded on conforming amendments. Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (12th ed.) 51:48n11

Proviso language appears in italics and will not exist in the final International Bylaws following implementation of the timeline. # 0.5 Conforming

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The corporation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, and other exempt purposes specified in Section 501(C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and its activities shall be subject to the limitations that are from time to time describedin the Articles of Incorporation and Constitution. Subject to the foregoing, the mission and principle purpose of the corporation shall be:

a. To honor outstanding women educators. b. To strengthen the education profession through commitment to diversity and inclusion practices that respect and value each person for their unique qualities. c. To nurture relationships and networking opportunities. d. To enrich personal and professional development. e. To support altruistic projects, grants and scholarships with time and resources. f. To embrace cultural differences and make an impact through world understanding.

Rationale: This conforming amendment was not included earlier because Constitutional changes require a 30-day period between the time of its initial presentation to the International Executive Board and the final vote. The 30-day period ended April 14th.

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Section 3. To be eligible for membership, a woman who is retired must meet the following requirements: a. Shall have been in the education profession in teaching, administration, or some specialized field of education.

Reassign a. and b. as b. and c. respectively.

Section 5. Election procedures for membership in an established chapter shall be as follows: a. The candidate shall be sponsored by one (1) and endorsed by two (2) active members of the chapter and shall be personally known to her endorsers. b. The name and qualifications of each proposed prospective member with the signatures of her endorsers shall be presented on Form H-151 at a regularly scheduled business meeting of the chapter. At this time opportunity shall be provided for the members to discuss her qualifications before her name appears on the ballot.

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Proviso: Effective at the conclusion of the 2023 International Convention.

Section 1. The International Executive Board shall consist of those members designated in Article IV of the Constitution. The International Executive Board shall be the sole governing body of Alpha Delta Kappa (at the conclusion of the 2023 International Convention).

Proviso: The Regional Council will be effective at the close of the International Convention 2023. The Regional Council will be composed of the International President, International President-Elect, the Immediate Past International President and the 2023-2024 Regional Presidents. See chart in Conforming Amendment #6.

Section 3. The Regional Council shall consist of the Regional Presidents, International President, International President-Elect, and Immediate Past International President.

The Regional Council shall:

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1. a. Eligibility (1) A candidate for an International Office shall have been an active member for at least eight (8) ten (10) consecutive years from the date of initiation or the date of her reinstatement to the date of election; shall be an active member at the time of her nomination; shall have within the last ten (10) years attended two (2) International conventions and two (2) regional conferences prior to her nomination; shall be registered and attending the Convention at which she is nominated.

(2) A candidate eligible for the office of International President or International President-Elect shall have served a term as an International Vice President of a Region or as a Regional President.

(4) A candidate eligible for the office of International Vice President for Membership shall have served a full term as a Regional Membership Consultant, or Regional Vice President for Membership, or as an International Vice President of a Region, or a Regional President, or as a State/Provincial/National vice president for membership/ S/P/N membership consultant. # 4 Conforming Page #

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Convention2021 2021 Convention Convention, and the Regional Council. Serve as a goodwill ambassador of Alpha Delta Kappa; work in close cooperation with Headquarters; plan the agenda for and preside at International Chapter meetings; appoint committees; serve on the International Executive Board during her terms as International President-Elect and Immediate Past International President; work with the International Vice Presidents of the Regions Regional Council in coordinating the regional conferences; attend all regional conferences and other professional meetings as required; vote only to make or to break a tie, unless the vote is by ballot; visit the Convention site; prepare the Convention program and proofread it, if feasible; preside at the International Convention at the conclusion of her term of office.

Proviso: At the close of 2023 International Convention the new designation of Regional

President shall substitute for this following stricken section in Article VII, and the office of International Vice President of the Region will be retired. See # 5 Conforming Article XI regarding Regional Leadership. Election of the first Regional Presidents-Elect shall occur in 2022.

(4) The International Vice Presidents of the Regions shall be the chief officers of the region and shall conduct the business of the region; serve as members of the International Chapter; serve as liaison between the International Membership Committee and states, provinces and nations in the region; attend state, provincial and national conventions in their regions as authorized by International Chapter; attend and preside at the regional meetings held at the International Convention; work in close cooperation with the International President to determine goals for the region and make plans for their implementation. Each International Vice President of a region shall act in an advisory capacity to the state, provincial or national presidents of the region; appoint a regional sergeant-at-arms, a regional historian, a regional chaplain and a regional secretary to serve during her term of office and instruct them in the discharge of the functions which ordinarily are associated with their respective offices; be in charge of arrangements for a regional conference at which she shall preside, for which she may appoint a regional conference treasurer.

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2021 – International Vice President for the regions (IVP) attends 2022 S/P/N conventions and plans 2022 regional conference, completes term at the 2023 Int’l Convention; Regional Membership Consultants (RMCs) - Appointed, serve 2021-2023 2022 – RPE elected online, installed at conference, trains with IVP until 2023 (3-yr total commitment) 2023 – RP installed, finishes conference planning, and leads 2024 regional conference 2023 – RPE & RVPM elected (RMCs with one term may offer) elected online by regional delegates, installed at Int’l Conv (RPE – 3-yr total commitment) *2024 – installed as RP, attends S/P/N conventions and leads 2026 regional conference *2024 – RPE elected online, installed at conference (4-yr total commitment); RVPM elected 2026 – installed as RP, attends S/P/N conventions, leads 2028 regional conference ; RVPM elected

*The pattern repeats from here.* Once established, the Regional President (RP), Regional President-Elect (RPE) and Regional Vice President for Membership (RVPM) serve concurrently.

Beginning with elections in 2024, the RP/RPE will be 4-year total commitments. The RVPM may offer for two terms.

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Section 2. Regional Executive Boards. The elected officers of each Regional Executive Board shall be the Regional President, Regional President-Elect, and Regional Vice President for Membership. Additional regional officers may be appointed (see Regional President Guidelines - currently IVP- Guidelines). a. The regional elections shall be held prior to regional conferences in the evennumbered year. The term of office shall be two years. Installation of elected regional officers shall be at the regional conferences. (During the transition, the election of the first Regional Presidents-Elect shall be in 2022. Installation as Regional Presidents shall be at International Convention 2023. The Regional Conference for which they will serve as Regional President shall be in 2024.) b. Election of Regional Presidents-Elect and Regional Vice Presidents for Membership shall be by a majority vote within their respective region as determined by the rules for the election of officers.

(1) Eligibility: A candidate for a Regional President-Elect shall have been an active member for at least eight (8) consecutive years from the date of initiation or the date of her reinstatement to the date of the election; shall be an active member at the time of her nomination; shall have within the last eight (8) years attended two (2) International conventions and two (2) regional conferences prior to her nomination; shall have served a term as a chapter president and shall have completed a term as a state, provincial or national president; shall be registered and attending the conference at which she shall be installed.

(2) A candidate for Regional Vice President for Membership shall have served as a State/Provincial/National president or as State/Provincial/National vice president for membership/ S/P/N membership consultant.

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Convention 2021 Convention 2021 (3) Vacancies shall be filled by appointment from the International President. c. A member who has served a full term as Regional Vice-President for Membership (or Regional Membership Consultant) may offer to serve a second term but is limited to two full terms unless appointed to complete a partial term. d. The Regional Presidents-Elect and the Regional Vice Presidents for Membership shall serve on the International Membership Committee. e. The Regional Presidents, the Regional Presidents-Elect and the Regional Vice Presidents for Membership shall serve on the International Council of Presidents.

Renumber current Section 2 as 3 and Section 3 as 4. # 7 Conforming

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CHAPTER MEETINGS

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Section 3. Regular and Special Meetings Held Electronically—Meetings, conferences and conventions shall be conducted through the use of electronic meeting services designated by the presiding officer that support anonymous voting, if required, and support visible displays identifying those participating, identifying those seeking recognition to speak, showing (or permitting the retrieval of) the text of pending motions, and showing results of votes. These electronic meetings shall be subject to all rules adopted by the Board, or by the organization, to govern them, which may include any reasonable limitations on, and requirements for, Board members' participation.

Any such rules adopted by the Board shall supersede any conflicting rules in the parliamentary authority but may not otherwise conflict with or alter any rule or decision of the organization. An anonymous vote conducted through the designated electronic meeting service shall be deemed a ballot vote, fulfilling any requirement in the bylaws or rules that a vote be conducted by ballot.

Rationale: The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions for meeting face to face necessitated the use of electronic methods to conduct meetings in the organization. RONR (12th ed.) p. 638-639 has added provisions for electronic meetings. See Proposed Editorial Amendment #25 for Section 1 and Section 2.

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DISSOLUTION OF THE ORGANIZATION

Section

The Internal Revenue Service requires upon the dissolution of the corporation's states, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any chapters within, the assets of the state or chapter(s) having assets which remain after payment of its obligations has been made or provided for, and after return, transfer, or conveyance of assets held upon condition requiring such return, transfer, or conveyance, shall be transferred to one or more nonprofit organizations whose purposes are substantially similar to those for which the corporation is organized and which at the time of such distribution are described in section 501 (c) (3) of the Code and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of the Code.

Rationale: The Internal Revenue Service requires language, found in the current Articles of Incorporation of Alpha Delta Kappa and Constitution, to appear in the Bylaws of Alpha Delta Kappa for the process of disbursement of funds to follow in the event of dissolution of the state or chapters. *Shall become Article XXI if current Article XX—Suspension of Bylaws to delete is adopted.

The Proviso language in italics will be deleted in the International Bylaws as the restructuring timeline is achieved.

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Convention 2021 Convention 2021 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE A∆K BYLAWS, AMENDED 2019 International Convention 2021

Striking or deleting wording is denoted by a strike through.

Inserting, adding, or substituting new wording is denoted by underlining.

Proposed Amendments: #9

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6. g. (2) & (NEW) (3)

g. LIMITED MEMBER If a member becomes permanently incapable of fulfilling her obligations and responsibilities as an active member of Alpha Delta Kappa, a chapter may request her membership status be changed to that of limited member. Such a change in status shall be decided by Headquarters and shall be based on the information received from her chapter's executive board.

(1) A member shall be considered incapable of fulfilling her obligations and responsibilities if she has permanent physical or mental challenges that prevent her from participating in chapter activities.

(2) A member with limited status shall be exempt from any financial obligations to Alpha Delta Kappa and shall receive publications until her chapter has notified Headquarters that it is no longer feasible for these publications to be received.

(3) A member with limited status, or her chapter may choose to purchase a yearly subscription for the KAPPAN. (4) Status as a limited member shall remain in effect until the member joins Omega Chapter.

(5) A member must not have an outstanding dues balance to be considered for limited status.

Rationale: Limited members have no financial obligations, therefore the cost of publishing and mailing the KAPPAN becomes the obligation of the organization. With over 900 current limited members, it is cost prohibitive at no charge. Limited members should have the option of receiving the KAPPAN via the website (free) or purchasing a subscription that would cover the costs. Chapter members are encouraged to share print copies of their personal issues of the magazine with members of limited status who do not purchase a subscription.

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OFFICERS (Duties of IVP of the Regions)

1. f. (4)

(4) The International Vice Presidents (IVPs) of the Regions shall be the chief officers of the

region and shall conduct the business of the region; serve as members of the International Chapter; serve as liaison between the International Membership Committee and states, provinces and nations in the region; attend state, provincial and national conventions in their regions as authorized by International Chapter; attend and preside at the regional meetings held at the International Convention; work in close cooperation with the International President to determine goals for the region and make plans for their implementation. Each International Vice President of a region shall act in an advisory capacity to the state, provincial or national presidents of the region; appoint officers and committee chairmen as defined in the IVP Guidelines a regional sergeant-at-arms, a regional historian, a regional chaplain and a regional secretary to serve during her term of office and instruct them in the discharge of the functions which ordinarily are associated with their respective offices positions; and be in charge of arrangements for a regional conference at which she shall preside, for which she may appoint a regional conference treasurer

Rationale: Rather than stating specific regional offices in the Bylaws, the reference to the IVP Guidelines will allow for more current assignment of positions and duties, appointed in the region.

Amendments #11 - #14 will be considered by a single motion (in gross) to adopt.

Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (12th ed.) 51:48 b #11

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Section 2. State, provincial or national (S/P/N) officers shall be president, president-elect, immediate past S/P/N president, secretary, and treasurer,. historian, chaplain and immediate past S/P/N president. The offices of historian, chaplain, corresponding secretary and sergeantat-arms may be optional. The eligibility for all state, provincial or national officers must be as defined in International Bylaws. A president of the state/provincial/national council of chapter presidents, vice president for membership, other vice president(s) or secretary(s) may be elected if authorized by respective governing bylaws and/or policies and procedures manual which shall define the eligibility for and responsibilities of such offices. (Vice presidents do not automatically succeed to the office of president.)

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Convention 2021 Convention 2021 Rationale: The immediate past S/P/N president is moved in order of precedence. Two offices were changed to optional to reduce the number of offices required on the S/P/N executive board.

The offices of historian and chaplain, as amended, were changed to be optional offices. #12

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(8) The historian shall collect all information pertinent to the history of the S/P/N Alpha Delta Kappa; assemble items of interest in for the archives book, including both a written and a pictorial history, and display the book the archives at state, provincial or national and regional meetings; send to the regional historian and International Historian any requested material appropriate to be considered for inclusion in the regional or International archives; advise chapter historians; arrange and supervise the display of archives at the convention.

(10) The chaplain shall have charge of devotions thoughts for the day at all meetings; may prepare or assist with the memorial program; and may assist in the installation of new officers; prepare devotions or prayers at the request of the president.

Rationale: Duties of the historian were adjusted to reflect current practice. Duties of the chaplain, as amended, were revised to be more welcoming of all members regardless of their religious affiliation. #13

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Section 3. Each chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa shall have a president, president-elect and/or vice president, immediate past president, secretary, and treasurer and immediate past president.

The offices of corresponding secretary, historian, sergeant-at-arms and chaplain shall be optional.

Rationale: The immediate past chapter president is moved in order of precedence.

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(8) The chaplain shall have charge of devotionsthe thought for the day at chapter meetings, installations and other fraternal functions events.

Rationale: Duties of the chaplain, as amended, were adjusted Duties of the chaplain, as amended, were revised to be more welcoming of all members regardless of their religious affiliation. # 15

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d. Election and installation of state, provincial or national officers.

(1) The election shall be held at the S/P/N convention in the even-numbered years no later than June 30.

(2) Election procedures shall be specified in the bylaws and/or policies and procedures manual and a majority of the delegates registered and voting shall elect. (a). In the event the candidate qualifications committee presents an incomplete slate of candidates, a member without eligibility willing to be nominated for a vacant office may be accepted as a candidate by the following process: i.

The delegates will vote, by ballot, to accept the nomination of the candidate by a two-thirds (2/3) vote. If adopted, the name of the candidate shall be added to the slate of candidates.

Previous notice shall be provided. (b). If the slate of candidates has only one person nominated for each office, the state, provincial or national president declares the election effective by unanimous consent or acclamation. ii.

Rationale: This new section above was suggested to be added to the S/P/N bylaws at the 2020 S/P/N conventions. The addition to the International Bylaws will provide guidance for S/P/Ns that use policies and procedures manuals and the International Bylaws as their governing documents. Some S/P/Ns have difficulty finding candidates eligible to fill a slate of officers. This amendment will provide the opportunity for a willing candidate without all the eligibility requirements to provide leadership service. Although only nomination of eligible candidates is strongly encouraged, this proposed amendment offers a solution, without suspension of bylaws, when eligible candidates are not willing to be nominated for a vacant office. Other officers or experienced members may mentor this novice officer in her duties.

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(3) An officer shall be installed at the convention at which she is elected and shall assume the duties of her office immediately following her installation. In the event a candidate cannot attend the convention at which officer elections are to be held a two-thirds (2/3) vote will be required to add her name to the ballot. If elected, that officer’s name will be read in the officer installation ceremony. Any exception to this ruling shall be affected only through the suspension of the bylaws and/or policies and procedures manual.

Rationale: This new section was suggested to be added to the S/P/N bylaws at the 2020 S/P/N conventions. The addition to the International Bylaws will provide guidance for S/P/Ns that use policies and procedures manuals and the International Bylaws as their governing documents.

Sometimes a candidate is unable to attend the convention for legitimate reasons (for example, a family event conflict, illness, pre-planned travel, etc.) and yet she is still eligible for nomination as an officer. This would allow the candidate to be on the election ballot while in absence at the convention. This proposed amendment provides a solution to a situation rather than the alternative of suspending the bylaws. #17a NEW

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(3) (A candidate for president or president-elect shall have served one (1) term as a chapter president and shall have served at least one (1) term on the respective executive board as an elected officer or as president of the council of chapter presidents.

(4) Any office may be shared by two members. Service as a co-officer shall qualify as a prerequisite for future office.

(5) (4)State, provincial or national presidents and presidents-elect shall not hold a chapter office.

Rationale: Some S/P/Ns use co-officers to fill an office that might otherwise be vacant. This statement provides that flexibility in the eligibility of members serving in co-officer positions. The language as suggested is stated with eligibility requirements of state/provincial/national officers.

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2. h. (5)

(5) The vice president for membership shall serve as the S/P/N membership consultant; collaborate with the Regional Membership Consultant and the International Vice President of the Region; evaluate S/P/N membership information; promote the formation of new chapters; serve as a delegate to the International Convention; and assist with chapter recruitment and retention efforts.

Rationale: Since membership is crucial this will encourage vice president for membership at the S/P/N level to be an elected position. The International Chapter assigned delegate status for the vice president for membership in the Rules of the Convention. #17 b NEW

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c. The term for a chapter officer shall be for two (2) years or until her successor shall have been elected. (Fidelis chapter officers are exempted.)

(1) Any office may be shared by two members. Service as a co-officer shall qualify as a prerequisite for future office.

(1) (2)A chapter officer who has served a full term may succeed herself for one (1) consecutive term.

(2) (3)A chapter officer who has served less than a full term may succeed herself for one consecutive term.

Rationale: Some chapters use co-officers to fill an office that might otherwise be vacant. This statement provides that flexibility in the eligibility of members serving in co-officer positions. The language as suggested is stated with other qualifiers of eligibility for chapter officers.

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Convention 2021 Convention 2021 #18

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COMMITTEES

1. a. (3) & b.

(3) The chairman of each of the following standing committees shall present a report of the activities and recommendations of the committee at International convention: Altruistic, Archives, Bylaws, Candidate Qualifications, Educational Symposium, Excellence in Education, Living Memorial Scholarship, Membership, Resolutions, and World Understanding. b. The following shall be designated as standing International committees: Altruistic, Archives, Bylaws, Candidate Qualifications, Educational Symposium, Excellence in Education, Living Memorial Scholarship, Membership, Resolutions, and World Understanding.

Rationale: The name of the Living Memorial Scholarship was changed to Agnes Robertson Global Outreach (ARGO). The removal of standing committee status would align this scholarship with most of the other scholarships and grants committees. #19

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SUSPENSION OF BYLAWS

1. & 2.

ARTICLE XX—SUSPENSION OF BYLAWS Section 1. In the event that it becomes expedient to suspend the International Bylaws or state, shall not be applied to any voting which requires balloting.

Section 2. In the event that it becomes expedient to suspend the chapter bylaws, a threefourths (3/4) vote of a quorum of the chapter membership shall be required. This suspension shall not be applied to any voting, which requires balloting. provincial or national bylaws, a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the delegate assembly shall be required. This suspension Rationale: The 2019 International Convention Professional Registered Parliamentarian, strongly suggested that bylaws should not be suspended. She suggested that reasons for suspension have an alternative solution written into the bylaws. Alpha Delta Kappa Bylaws follows the content and composition of Bylaws as referenced in Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (12th ed.)

56:16—56:57, except for this article on suspension of bylaws. Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR) does allow for the occasional need for suspending bylaws as necessary with a two-thirds vote. Removing Article XX would align our bylaws with the suggested content and composition of bylaws in Robert’s Rules of Order.

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Convention2021 2021 Convention Editorial Amendments: Amendments #20 - #26 will be considered by a single motion (in gross) to adopt.

RONR (12th ed.) 51:48b The Editorial Amendments will be adopted without further discussion. #20 - Ed.

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MEMBERSHIP Chairman

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(1) Remit the membership application fee with the Membership Application Form to International Headquarters upon the initiation of each new member. The chapter membership chairman will assist new members with the online join process. The badge shall be acquired for presentation during the initiation ceremony.

Rationale: Conforms to current practice. #21.- Ed.

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Section 8. Resignation a. An active chapter member who desires to resign from Alpha Delta Kappa shall notify her chapter president, chapter treasurer, or the chapter membership chairman who shall inform the chapter members. The chapter president, chapter treasurer or the chapter membership chairman shall resign the member on the electronic/online member’s Directory profile.

Rationale: A member could be active or active on leave and the process of notification of resignation is the same process. Sustaining member resignation process is included in Section 8 b. #22 – Ed.

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e. The membership fee for prospective members shall be set by the International Executive Board.

Rationale: Alpha Delta Kappa no longer charges a membership fee for new members.

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CHAPTER ORGANIZATION

Section 1 c., d. & e.

c.

Upon receipt of the applications for membership, the membership fee and the badge/international pin orders, Headquarters shall extend an initiation invitation to each prospective member. d. A new chapter may be installed, and a charter granted when a minimum of twelve (12) prospective members have been initiated or reinstated. e. Alpha Delta Kappa members who transfer into the new chapter or are reinstated at the time of organization shall be included in the charter members and be counted as part of the minimum requirement of twelve (12) members.

Reassign d. – f. as c. – e.

Rationale: Statement c is no longer current practice. Statements d and e were intended, last biennium, to include any reinstated/transfer members in the minimum of 12 members counted for a new chapter. These statements make this process clearer. # 24 - Ed.

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INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS

Section 1 & 2 b

Section 1. The state, provincial or national presidents, presidents-elect, immediate past presidents, vice presidents for membership and the International President-Elect, shall comprise the International Council of Presidents. This Council is not a policy-making body.

Section 2. b. It shall be the purpose of the International Council of Presidents meeting to bring together the president, the president-elect, and immediate past president and vice president for membership of each state, province, or nation to exchange ideas and to promote the purposes of Alpha Delta Kappa.

Rationale: The vice president for membership has been included in the International Council of Presidents due to the importance of membership to the organization.

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CHAPTER MEETINGS

Section (NEW) Section 1 & 2

Section 1. Regular and Special meetings of International, regional, and states, provinces or nations shall be held to fulfill the purposes set forth in Article II of the Bylaws and designated in the respective policies and procedures manual.

Section 2. Chapter Meetings. The purpose of the chapter meeting shall be to encourage fellowship among Alpha Delta Kappas; to share in programs related to the ideals and purposes of the organization; to conduct chapter business; to elect and install officers.

Rationale: These changes have evolved from the experience with the COVID pandemic and how the organization continues to do business. The Conforming Amendment #7 from the March 2021 Constitution, Article IV, Section 9. j. (1) on Electronic Meetings, was added to International Bylaws Article XVI, Section 3, on Electronic Meetings to accommodate the use of Zoom type meetings held this biennium. The change to delete Chapter from the title to reflect Meetings, in general. New Section 1 is added to expand meetings to include International, regional, and S/P/N meetings. Section 2 heading is added to address the original language for chapter meetings. Section 3 is the Conforming Amendment # 7 on Electronic Meetings. # 26 - Ed.

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PUBLICATIONS

Section 3

Section 3. The KAPPAN, is the official magazine of the organization,. It shall be published six (6) times annually. It shall be mailed to each active member and to each honorary member and distributed as determined by the International Executive Board.

Rationale: The KAPPAN publication has been adjusted to be reflective of the necessity and costs of the preparation, printing and distribution of the magazine. The KAPPAN is also available on the Alpha Delta Kappa website in digital format and issues are archived.

International Bylaws Committee Resolution (Motion):

Resolved, That the Executive Director and International Bylaws Committee Chairman be authorized to correct article and section designations, punctuation, and crossreferences and to make such other technical and conforming changes as may be necessary to reflect the intent of the assembly.

Rationale: Robert' Rules of Order Newly Revised; which is the parliamentary authority of the organization, suggests adopting a resolution to authorize editorial changes; Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (12th ed.) 57:19.

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2021 PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 2021 - 1 Submitted by California Executive Board Whereas, Attendance at a regional conference or an international convention is required for a pearl; Whereas, The leadership in California has encouraged chapters to achieve seven pearl status; Whereas, Traveling to attend the Regional Conference or the International Convention is often cost prohibitive, especially for our younger sisters with families to support; Whereas, It is very difficult for working teachers in year-round schools or schools with early start dates to take five days off of work in the middle of a work-week when regional conferences and International conventions occur; Whereas, Many sisters, for financial reasons, are forced to choose between attending a state convention or attending a regional conference, which occur in the same year; Whereas, State/Provincial/National (S/P/N) presidents can easily inform International Headquarters of the chapters that attended a state convention in the same way S/P/N presidents inform International Headquarters of chapters that submit other required forms by the due date, thus earning a pearl; and Whereas, State/Provincial/National executive boards encourage sisters to attend the S/P/N convention to increase their leadership and awareness of the business of the S/P/N as an incentive to become more involved at the S/P/N level and potentially beyond; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the International Executive Board conduct a feasibility study of adding to the pearl criteria attendance at a S/P/N convention as an alternative to attendance at a regional conference.

2021 - 2 Submitted by Tennessee Executive Board Whereas, Past State/Provincial/National Presidents have shown their commitment and dedication to Alpha Delta Kappa through their service and leadership in their perspective states/provinces/nations; and Whereas, Past State/Provincial/National Presidents continuously serve in leadership capacities using their presidency as a springboard into further state/provincial/national, regional, and international service; and Whereas, Past State/Provincial/National Presidents participate through leadership, mentoring, and instruction in Alpha Delta Kappa Regional Conferences and International Conventions because of their investment in the organization; and Whereas, Many Past State/Provincial/National Presidents serve as one of the two delegates allotted to chapters for voting at International Conventions; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That Past State/Provincial/National Presidents should be extended the privilege to vote as recognized delegates from their perspective states/provinces/nations at International Conventions; and Resolved, That Past State/Provincial/National Presidents should be honored for their respective state/ provincial/ national service and their continued commitment to the life and health of Alpha Delta Kappa; and Resolved, That by extending this responsibility, more chapter representatives will be encouraged to attend and vote at International Conventions; and Resolved, That the International Executive Board study the feasibility of adding Past State/Provincial/ National Presidents as voting delegates at International Conventions.

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We look forward to all being together for the 2022 Regional Conferences as the kick-off for a year-long celebration of A∆K’s

75th Anniversary culminating in 2023 with the

International Convention at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown Kansas City, MO

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