2023 International Convention Program

International President’s Message

Welcome to the 33rd International Convention - we have over 1500 sisters joining us either virtually or on-site. Kansas City is known as the Heart of America and is home to our Alpha Delta Kappa Headquarters. It refers to itself as the Heartland and has used hearts as the symbol of love for many years. In fact, they have a Parade of Hearts that celebrates Kansas City’s diversity and supports nonprofits by placing local artists’ beautifully designed hearts throughout the city. Check them out at theparadeofhearts.com. How fitting it is that we gather together, both virtually and on-site, to celebrate our almost 76 years of history and Share our Love of Alpha Delta Kappa in the Heartland, Kansas City.

Our 2023 International Convention started in early May when delegates adopted the Rules Governing an International Convention, allowing for greater participation by sisters who are unable to travel to Kansas City. Those who registered by May 1, for either virtual attendance or on-site, had the opportunity to vote online for our International altruistic projects, regional and International officers, and proposed bylaws amendments and resolutions, thus saving time and money. We are fortunate to have more than 275 sisters who are joining us virtually and together we will share many enriching experiences; we will Share the Love of Alpha Delta Kappa. We will learn from more than 140 Educational Symposium presenters, either on-site or via their recorded sessions, which will be excellent chapter program opportunities. I am delighted that we will be able to benefit from every Symposium learning session, not just those we are able to attend on-site. The learning sessions are of amazing quality and I know I would like to attend them all. This year with every session being recorded, you and I will be able to view each session at our leisure. All registered attendees will have access to all Symposium sessions.

I am eternally grateful to the hundreds (literally) of sisters that have given their time and talent to make this convention a very special one. Our Executive Director, Christi Smith, and the Headquarters staff have been remarkable. Thank you all for helping to make this convention one that I know will be memorable for years to come.

We are coming together to celebrate more than 75 years of sisterhood. Agnes, Hattie, Marie and Marion would be proud; our growth in supporting educational excellence, our altruistic works across the organization and our dedication to World Understanding have all served to make our communities and our world better. I am PROUD to be an Alpha Delta Kappa member, and I’m delighted to be with you as we Share the Love. Enjoy!

INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER OF ALPHA DELTA KAPPA

Ann Marie Brown Mollie Acosta

Bev Card Judy Ganzert International International President International Executive Immediate Past President President-Elect Chandler, Arizona Laguna Woods, California Board Chair Alexandria, Virginia Richmond, Virginia

Charlene Lauria Kathleen Buligan

Mary Ey Four-Year Four-Year Four-Year Executive Board Member Executive Board Member Executive Board Member Enfield, Connecticut Toronto, Ontario Westerville, Ohio

Ann Quinlan Mary Ann Gerdes Betty Jo Evers Kim Matthias Four-Year Four-Year IVP for Two-Year Executive Board Member Executive Board Member Membership Executive Board Member Lincoln, Nebraska Grand Island, Nebraska Chandler, Arizona Culpeper, Virginia

INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER OF ALPHA DELTA KAPPA

Debbie Clark

Ann Ainslie

Joyce McAloon International Vice President International Vice President International Vice President Gulf Region North Central Region Northeast Region Metter, Georgia Mears, Michigan Southington, Connecticut

Janet Johnson Rachel Shankles International Vice President InternationalVicePresident Northwest Region South Central Region Lacey, Washington Bismarck, Arkansas

Ginger Greene

Diane Best Christi Smith International Vice President International Vice President Executive Director Southeast Region Weirton, West Virginia Southwest Region Reno, Nevada Kansas City, Missouri

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA FOUNDATION BOARD

OF DIRECTORS

*IEB = International Executive Board

The Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of 3 Past and 3 Current International Executive Board Members + the Executive Director of Alpha Delta Kappa (non-voting member).

Sandra Wolfe

Ann Quinlan Chairman Vice Chairman Past IEB* 2017-2021 IEB*2021-2025 Winchester, Virginia Lincoln, Nebraska

Barbara Stanfield

Kathleen Buligan

Ellen Roderick Past IEB* 2013-2017 IEB* 2019-2023 Past IEB* 1995-2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico Toronto, Ontario Silver Spring, Maryland

Judy Ganzert Christi Smith IEB* 2017-2023 Executive Director Richmond, Virginia Kansas City, Missouri

INTERNATIONAL STANDING COMMITTEES

INTERNATIONAL ALTRUISTIC COMMITTEE

Helen Foster, Chair........................................................................................................................Alaska Alpha

Debby Stubing, Gulf Chair..................................................................................................Florida Alpha Sigma

Barbara De Gortari North Central Chair Indiana Alpha Upsilon

Judith Gilberti,Northeast Chair ..........................................................................................New Jersey Sustaining

Mary Jane Henderson, Northwest Chair..............................................................................Washington Alpha Nu

Adelina Christensen, SouthCentral Chair Texas Epsilon Pi

Paula Davis, Southeast Chair West Virginia Xi

Molly Nottingham, Southwest Chair...........................................................................................Colorado Sustaining

Pam Collins...........................................................................................................................Headquarters Liaison

INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES COMMITTEE

Nancy Harrison, Chair ....................................................................................................................Arizona Iota

Nina Coe, Gulf Regional Historian Florida Upsilon

Marie Gibbons,NorthCentral Regional Historian...........................................................................Minnesota Eta

Deborah Weagley,Northeast Regional Historian .................................................................. Ohio Alpha Lambda

Kris Hinz,Northwest Regional Historian Idaho Sustaining

Susan Nichols, South Central Regional Historian Missouri Alpha Iota

Marjorie Scott, Southeast Regional Historian...........................................................................Maryland Omicron

Mary Henderson, Southwest Regional Historian Arizona Alpha Nu

Paula Henry Headquarters Liaison

INTERNATIONAL BYLAWS COMMITTEE

Mary Lou Beck, Chair................................................................................................................Oregon Epsilon

Pat Banks..........................................................................................................................................Kentucky Chi

Phyllis Kelly................................................................................................................................... Kansas Epsilon

Gayle Lum Hawaii Beta

Bev Murray................................................................................................................................... Ontario Upsilon

Christi Smith.........................................................................................................................Headquarters Liaison

INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS COMMITTEE

Sherry Sublett, Chair.....................................................................................................Alabama Beta Lambda

Sue McDowell, Chair (July 2021- May 2022)................................................................... New Jersey Lambda

Linda Warren..................................................................................................................................Virginia Alpha

Kitty Nutting Colorado Alpha Lambda

Elizabeth Elmer..............................................................................................................................Mexico Epsilon

Peggy Wild..........................................................................................................................Indiana Alpha Upsilon

Christi Smith Headquarters Liaison

INTERNATIONAL STANDING COMMITTEES

INTERNATIONAL DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE (DEI)

Pat Valle, Co-Chair.....................................................................................................Washington Alpha Delta

Su Wade, Co-Chair.........................................................................................................Massachusetts Epsilon

Pippy Rogers, Gulf Chair............................................................................................................Georgia Beta Iota

Bettina McWilliams, NorthCentral Chair Illinois Alpha Kappa

Ginger Modla, Northeast Chair Pennsylvania Epsilon

Pat Valle, Northwest Chair...............................................................................................Washington Alpha Delta

Lucy Kubo, South Central Chair.........................................................................................................Texas Sigma

Deborah Tinsley, Southeast Chair Maryland Nu

Rosena Kruley, Southwest Chair..........................................................................................California Beta Alpha

Phyllis Robinette...................................................................................................................Headquarters Liaison

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM COMMITTEE

Phyllis Robinette, Chair.................................................................................................................Colorado Eta

Dawn Hudson Georgia Beta Epsilon

Jen Robitaille Maine Alpha

Chloe Austin........................................................................................................................................Indiana Tau

Phyllis Robinette...................................................................................................................Headquarters Liaison

INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Lesa Meath, Chair.......................................................................................................................Alaska Gamma Victoria Merritt..................................................................................................................South Carolina Upsilon

Valerie Sailors...............................................................................................................................Nebraska Kappa

Nancy Thompson Kansas Alpha Alpha

Kelly Delgado Headquarters Liaison

INTERNATIONAL STANDING COMMITTEES

REGIONAL EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION CHAIRMEN (APPOINTED BY REGIONAL IVPS)

Paula O’Neill (Lead), South Central Chair...............................................................................Texas Beta Chi

Lisa Tilley, Gulf Chair Georgia Delta

Charlotte Halsey, NorthCentral Chair .............................................................................Michigan Alpha Upsilon

Michele Davis, Northeast Chair..................................................................................................Delaware Epsilon

Virginia Howard,Northwest Chair Wyoming Delta

Patricia (Trish) Bush, Southeast Chair..................................................................................Tennessee Alpha Chi

Gina Lopez Ferguson, Southwest Chair Colorado Alpha Iota

Kelly Delgado Headquarters Liaison

KAPPAN

Editor, Joanne Grimm..................................................................................................California Alpha Alpha

Sue Pelchat....................................................................................................................................

Sara Armstrong

Shannon Lorenzo-Rivero

Betty Sherrod................................................................................................................

Connecticut Mu

California Alpha Alpha

Tennessee Chi

Virginia Gamma Omicron

Sue Whelan New Jersey Kappa

Daniel LaBorde Headquarters Liaison

INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Betty Jo Evers, International Vice President for Membership...................................

Debbie Clark, Gulf International Vice President of the Region

Minie Coon, Gulf Regional Membership Consultant

International Chapter

International Chapter

Ann Ainslie, North Central International Vice President of the Region...............................

MaryJohnson, NorthCentral Regional Membership Consultant

Joyce McAloon, Northeast International Vice President of the Region

Alabama Mu

International Chapter

Ontario Psi

International Chapter

Gay Toomy,Northeast Regional Membership Consultant..................................................Massachusetts Epsilon

Janet Johnson, Northwest International Vice President of the Region..................................

Laura Oversvee,NorthwestRegional Membership Consultant

Rachel Shankles, South Central International Vice President of the Region

International Chapter

Washington Alpha Alpha

International Chapter

Nancy Medina, South Central Regional Membership Consultant..........................................

Ginger Green, Southeast International Vice President of the Region

Kathy Beatty, Southeast Regional Membership Consultant

Kansas Alpha Alpha

International Chapter

Virginia Gamma Epsilon

Diane Best, Southwest International Vice President of the Region.......................................

Jeanie Hinck, Southwest Regional Membership Consultant

International Chapter

Colorado Gamma

Phyllis Robinette Headquarters Liaison

INTERNATIONAL RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

Barb Nore, Chair.........................................................................................................................Alaska Gamma

Joan Beard

Barb Corder.........................................................................................................................

Twyla Preising

Missouri Alpha Iota

Kansas Alpha Gamma

Arizona Alpha Nu

Christi Smith Headquarters Liaison

INTERNATIONAL WORLD UNDERSTANDING COMMITTEE

Grete Lima, Chair...............................................................................................................

California Beta Iota

Pat Watkins, Gulf.........................................................................................................................

Candace Cain, North Central Region

Leslie Djang, Northeast Region

Florida Beta Tau

Nebraska Rho

Pennsylvania Eta

Karen Santos, Northwest Region.......................................................................................Washington Alpha Tau

Lucy Kubo, South Central Region

Cathie Perry, Southeast Region

Texas Sigma

West Virginia Eta

Julie Ditton, Southwest Region.........................................................................................International Sustaining

Pam Collins Headquarters Liaison

INTERNATIONAL BOARDS and OTHER COMMITTEES

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA COLLEGIATE CLUB BOARD

Marie Hurst, Chair..............................................................................................................North Carolina Alpha Chi

Lynette Varner.......................................................................................................................Indiana Beta Epsilon

Jennifer Russell Arizona Omicron

Pam Collins and Phyllis Robinette Headquarters Liaison

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA FINE ARTS BOARD

Paula Lindsay, Chair ....................................................................................................................... Florida Gamma Tau

Rebecca (Becky, “BWOK”) Walker.....................................................................................Alabama Beta Kappa

Robin Leebardt................................................................................................................................Arizona Sigma

Kelly Delgado.......................................................................................................................Headquarters Liaison

INTERNATIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION BOARD

Sherryl Longhofer, Chair...........................................................................................................Kansas Epsilon

Judy Tate Virginia Tau

Barb Eason...............................................................................................................................Virginia Alpha Tau

Kelly Delgado.......................................................................................................................Headquarters Liaison

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY BOARD

Su Wade, Chair...............................................................................................................Massachusetts Epsilon

Lynn Blosser Missouri Beta Xi

Jamie Hawkins Nevada Eta

Phyllis Robinette...................................................................................................................Headquarters Liaison

REGIONAL MENTORS TO S/P/N PRESIDENTS-ELECT

Connie Cathey, Southeast Region, Co-Chair (Lead).........................................North Carolina Beta Upsilon

Ivette Bender, North Central Region, Co-Chair......................................................................Nebraska Theta

Glad Loreen,Northwest Region, Co-Chair................................................................ Washington Beta Alpha

Carol Robertson, Gulf Region.................................................................................................Louisiana Alpha Psi

Barbara Kramer, NortheastRegion Massachusetts Epsilon

Betsy Ruckman, South Central Region Texas Epsilon Sigma

Kitty Nutting, Southwest Region.....................................................................................Colorado Alpha Lambda

MENTOR TO THE REGIONAL PRESIDENTS-ELECT

Conway Blankenship ...........................................................................................................VA Gamma Kappa

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Julie Ditton, Australia.......................................................................................................International Sustaining

Patricia Opalko, Canada Manitoba Beta

Asrey James, Jamaica Jamaica Zeta

Elizabeth Elmer, Mexico................................................................................................................Mexico Epsilon

Juanita Valentin De Morris, Puerto Rico....................................................................................Puerto Rico Alpha

Pam Collins...........................................................................................................................Headquarters Liaison

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA AGNES ROBERTSON GLOBAL OUTREACH SCHOLARSHIP (ARGO)

Katie Loftus, Chair........................................................................................................Texas Epsilon Lambda

Kim Barham Georgia Beta Chi

Alison Levy.......................................................................................................................................Vermont Beta

Georgia Loutensock..................................................................................................................................Utah Eta

Kelly Delgado.......................................................................................................................Headquarters Liaison

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA CLASSROOM GRANTS COMMITTEE

Robin Miller, Chair................................................................................................................ Texas Gamma Nu

Jennie Johnson Iowa Tau

Mari Page............................................................................................................................California Gamma Mu

Kay Spriggs Alabama Beta Xi

Kelly Delgado Headquarters Liaison

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA FUTURE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Susan Raffo, Chair..............................................................................................................California Beta Rho

Kris Hinz Idaho Sustaining

Leslie Koenck Louisiana Alpha Sigma

Kelly Delgado Headquarters Liaison

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA INNOVATION GRANTS COMMITTEE

Debbie Boswell, Chair......................................................................................................Georgia Beta Gamma

Barbara Cohen California Beta Rho

Carol Peace Tennessee Alpha Theta

Kelly Delgado Headquarters Liaison

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA REGIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Molly Nottingham (Lead), Southwest Chair.........................................................................Colorado Sustaining

Norma Rushing, Gulf Chair Georgia Beta

Nancy Bishop, North Central Chair.............................................................................................Nebraska Epsilon

Linda Bledsoe,Northeast Chair........................................................................................................Delaware Zeta

Susan Rae Long, Northwest Chair .................................................................................................Wyoming Delta

Bonnie Melton, South Central Chair Texas Delta Beta

Liz Gibbs, Southeast Chair.....................................................................................................Tennessee Beta Zeta

Kelly Delgado.......................................................................................................................Headquarters Liaison

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION COMMITTEES

STEERING COMMITTEE

Mollie Acosta......................................................................................................................International President

Ann Marie Brown.......................................................................................................InternationalPresident-Elect

Judy Ganzert Immediate Past International President

Christi Smith.............................................................................................................................Executive Director

Paula Henry.......................................................................................................................................Event Planner

Laura Vervynck Consultant

KathyKollmeyer,LocalHostCommitteeChair................................................................Missouri Alpha Epsilon

MaryAnn Englehart, LocalHost CommitteeVice-Chair...................................................................California Xi

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION LOCAL HOST COMMITTEE

Kathy Kollmeyer, Chair...............................................................................................Missouri Alpha Epsilon

Mary Ann Englehart, Vice-Chair.......................................................................................................California Xi

Paula Henry Event Planner

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CHAPLAIN AND MEMORIAL SERVICE COMMITTEE

Judy Barnhill, Convention Chaplain Tennessee Beta Zeta

Belinda Boyce............................................................................................................................Ohio Beta Epsilon

Mary Ann Shealy South Carolina Rho

Jody Todd.................................................................................................................Tennessee Honorary Member

Suzie Hannah.....................................................................................................................................Headquarters

Paula Henry........................................................................................................................................Headquarters

Daniel LaBorde..................................................................................................................................Headquarters

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION MUSIC COMMITTEE

Belinda Boyce, Chair.................................................................................................................Ohio Beta Epsilon

Mary Ann Shealy South Carolina Rho

FIRST TIMERS’ WELCOME COMMITTEE

Meredith Ching, Chair Hawaii Theta

Carol Ching Hawaii Epsilon

Judy Ching.........................................................................................................................................Hawaii Theta

Phyllis Horita.........................................................................................................................................Hawaii Nu

Katherine Kiyabu...................................................................................................................................Hawaii Nu

Joy Koyanagi.....................................................................................................................................Hawaii Alpha

Ethel Murakami..................................................................................................................................Hawaii Theta

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ALTRUISTIC PROJECT

Mary Ann Englehart, Chair................................................................................................................California Xi

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ALTRUISTIC SALES

Helen Foster, Chair........................................................................................................................

Alaska Alpha

Laurie Goodman California Xi

LOCAL HOST COMMITTEES

Courtesy Committee Chair, Dr. Natalie Precise................................................................

Members: Amanda Ingle and Carol Chappell

Neoma Farrar

Banquet Decorations Chair, Glenda Gremaud

Members: Janice Herring, Cheryl Layton, Glenda Mueller, Kathe Ramsey

Missouri Alpha Epsilon

Missouri Alpha Epsilon

Missouri Alpha Upsilon

Missouri Beta Lambda

Missouri Beta Lambda

Nancy Reisenbichler .........................................................................................................Missouri Beta Lambda

Reception Decorations Chair, Carol Chappell ..................................................................

Missouri Alpha Epsilon

Members: Rosemary Comisky........................................................................................Missouri Alpha Epsilon

House Committee Chair, Brenda Smith..............................................................................Missouri Beta Lambda

Members: Evelyn Boyle....................................................................................................

Missouri Alpha Sigma

JoAnn Reagan...........................................................................................................................Missouri Beta Nu

Janie Gray .................................................................................................................................

Mary Beatty

Margaret Monk and Sharon Faulkenberry

Registration Gift Bags: Linda Davidson, Amy Holliday, Nancy Lucas, Julie Saunders

Missouri Gamma

Missouri Beta Alpha

Arkansas Alpha Mu

Missouri Omicron

Cheryl Sigel Kansas Iota

Susan Nichols, Missouri Immediate Past State President

Nancy Thompson, SCR President-Elect

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Missouri Alpha Epsilon

Kansas Alpha Alpha

Yvette Keel ...................................................................................................................North Carolina Beta Upsilon

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

Linda Rissel ............................................................................................................................New Jersey Lambda

PARLIAMENTARIAN

Richard Rosenblatt, Rosenblatt & Gosch, Greenwood Village, CO

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA ASSOCIATION

Dave Sadler, President (Sue).............................................................................................................

Keith Lee, Treasurer (Carole) ............................................................................................................

John Snowdon, Secretary and Events Planner (Donna)

Jim Johnson, Golf Committee Chair (Janet)............................................................................

Ron Spriggs, Immediate Past President (Kay).............................................................................

THERS WHO CONTRIBUTED TIME AND RESOURCES TO MAKE THIS CONVENTION POSSIBLE

Dee Elder, Missouri State President............................................................................................Missouri Beta Nu

Nancy Harrison, International Archives Chair....................................................................................Arizona Iota

Flo Daniels...................................................................................................................North Carolina Beta Alpha

Glad Loreen and the Washington quilting team................................................................Washington Beta Alpha

Mary Ellen Pinion................................................................................................................Alabama Alpha Theta

Debby Stubing...................................................................................................................................Florida Sigma

Nancy Thompson...................................................................................................................Kansas Alpha Alpha

And the following chapters: MO Alpha Epsilon, MO Beta Lambda, MO Beta Nu, MO Alpha Iota, MO Beta Xi, MO Upsilon

REGIONAL PRESIDENTS – ELECT

Lottie Roy Gulf Region

Nancy Bishop North Central Region

Judy Hornsby Northeast Region

Helen Foster Northwest Region

Nancy Thompson South Central Region

Carol Peace Southeast Region

Mary Ann Englehart Southwest Region

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA HEADQUARTERS STAFF

Christi Smith Executive Director

Pam Collins Director of Innovation and Strategy

Kelly Delgado Program Coordinator

Daniel LaBorde Digital Communication Coordinator

Suzie Hannah..........................................................................................................Member Services Coordinator

Paula Henry.......................................................................................................................................Event Planner

Phyllis Robinette........................................................................................Membership and Marketing Specialist

Laura Vervynck Consultant

PAST INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTS

PAST INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD CHAIRMEN

Rules Governing an International Convention

Adopted May 13, 2023

ADMITTANCE

1. Each member will use her assigned member ID in order to enter the hybrid convention meeting room.

2. Convention business meetings all begin promptly, as scheduled.

CONVENTION BUSINESS

1. New business shall be brought before the convention by motions that have been processed by the proper committee. Such motions may be reported to the Convention by the committee chairman or a designee with one of the following recommendations: that the motion is “adopted,” or, “not adopted,” or, “considered without committee recommendation.”

2. All motions shall be in written form, including the names, S/P/N, and chapter of the originator and seconder, and sent to the International President by the deadline established in the voting schedule prior to consideration of the motion.

3. All committee and officer reports shall be posted on the International website in advance of the convention.

4. Voting shall be done electronically as provided by the JotForm. Voting for Candidates, Bylaws Amendments, Resolutions, and International Projects will be conducted in advance of the convention unless determined by the Presiding Officer or upon the advice of the Parliamentarian to be done during the hybrid International convention.

5. Applications for International office submitted after the initial deadline set by the Candidate Qualifications Committee must be completed online and received by the Chairman of the Candidate Qualifications Committee no later than February 15. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of this office. The Candidate Qualifications Committee must verify the applicant's eligibility before her name may be added to the ballot.

DELEGATES

1. All members who choose the full registration option for the convention by the published deadline will be granted delegate status and have one vote on all business matters.

REGISTRATION

1. All Registration will be ONLINE ONLY. Once Registration for delegates is closed, there will be no additional opportunities to register as a delegate. NO EXCEPTIONS & NO REFUNDS. Late Registration will reopen for non-delegates on May 2.

a. Patience and understanding are greatly appreciated. This is critical to finalize the confirmation of delegates and prepare for online voting.

2. All attendees will register via the International website online registration form. If you know of someone who does not use the Internet, please reach out to assist them with this process. Headquarters staff will also be available to answer questions and assist members.

DEBATE

1. All debates will be online. The debate will take place over a specified period of time while providing delegates and chapters ample time to consider the issues.

2. Any registered delegate may participate in the debate.

3. Only delegates may make or second a motion.

4. Two blocks of time will be open to offering both a first comment and a rebuttal comment. Each delegate is limited to one comment per issue during each debate block.

5. Each proposal will be posted and considered individually. A separate JotForm will be provided for member responses for each proposal. Each form will include the following:

a. a place to enter the member’s unique ID code

b. a copy of the proposal

c. a space to indicate her name, S/P/N, chapter, and email address on record with AΔK.

d. a multiple-choice option to select if you are commenting in favor of the proposal, against the proposal, or offering a question or point of information

e. a space to write a comment of a maximum of 150 words

6. Amendments from the floor. Any amendments to the printed Proposed Bylaws Amendments or Proposed Resolutions from registered delegates must be received by the International President by the deadline established in the voting schedule. The motion must include the name of the delegate making the motion, her S/P/N, and chapter. The same information must be provided for the member who will second the motion. The motion must be clearly stated and offer a rationale. An electronic motion form will be available on the International website. Attendees will be notified of all motions ruled in order, and a separate debate and voting time period will be established for these proposed amendments.

7. After each debate block is closed, the Presiding officer, along with the Parliamentarian, will receive a spreadsheet that contains the comments. Together they will determine that all comments are in order. Any comment determined to be out of order will be removed from the document. The document will separate the comments into Pro and Con sections.

8. A compilation of the comments will be posted online. All attendees will receive notice that the document has been posted. Sufficient time shall be provided to allow for chapter delegates to discuss these proposals with chapter members.

9. The same process as described above will be repeated for the second comment block.

10. The Voting Center will be for a designated period of time for the purpose of voting on Bylaws and Resolution proposals.

11. The election results can be announced either prior to the Convention meetings or during the Convention. This could be either a video announcement or a written announcement.

ONLINE VOTING

1. Each delegate will be assigned a unique number or code upon full registration. Using this code upon login will allow the delegate the opportunity to vote.

2. Each code will be specific to allow for general voting as well as specific regional voting.

3. Delegates will receive notice when the Voting Center will open and a reminder before the Voting Center is to close.

Notice: Out of respect for other members, all online members will be muted unless they have been recognized by the President to speak.

* Based on Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition: 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.

2023 International Convention Voting Schedule

Registration Required for Delegate Status

In order to vote, a member MUST be fully registered for convention by the May 1, 2023 deadline, for either in-person or virtual attendance.

Practice Voting - May 3 - May 7

February 15 REGISTRATION OPENS

May 1 (11:59 PM CDT) REGISTRATION for DELEGATE STATUS CLOSES

All voting opens at NOON CDT and closes at 11:59 PM CDT on the dates specified

Consideration of Rules Governing an International Convention

May 7 Voting Center Opens - Rules Governing an International Convention - Not debatable per parliamentarian

May 7 - 12 Voting on Rules of an International Convention - requires simple majority

May 13 Results of Voting on Rules Governing an International Convention Announced

Election of Officers & International Altruistic Projects (not debatable)

March 1 Candidates’ bios and International Altruistic Project Proposals in KAPPAN and on the International website

April 1–May 22

Candidates’ videos of one-minute speeches added to the International website for individual or chapter review on the International website

May 15–22 Voting for Candidates & International Altruistic Projects

June 1 (or earlier) Election Announcement - Videos of elected officers posted

Consideration of AΔK Bylaws Proposed Amendments or Resolutions (deadline Oct. 15, 2022)

March 9 Bylaws Proposed Amendments and Resolutions posted on the International website

Deadline to Submit Motions to Amend Bylaws Proposed Amendments or Resolutions*

March 15–May 1 Motion form (JotForm) available to propose amendments on the International website. *Only registered delegates may make or second a motion.

Debate/Vote on Amendments from Delegates

May 2

May 3–5

May 8–9

May 10–12

May 15–16

Motions from delegates that propose amendments to the amendments will be posted on the website

Comment Block #1 OPEN for amendments made by delegates

Comments from Block #1 posted to the International website

Comment Block #2 OPEN for proposed amendments to the amendments, if necessary

Comments from Block #2 posted to the International website

May 17–19 VOTING OPEN for amendments coming from delegates

May 22

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

Debate/Vote on Proposed Bylaws and Resolutions

May 23-27

May 30 - June 16

May 31 - June 5

June 8 –16

June 9-16

Comment Block #1 OPEN for proposed Bylaws and Resolutions

Comments from Block #1 posted to the International website

Comment Block #2 OPEN forproposed Bylaws and Resolutions

Comments from Block #2 posted to the International website

VOTING OPEN for proposed Bylaws and Resolutions

VOTING CENTER OPEN

Tuesday, May 3 - 7 PRACTICE VOTING SESSIONS for delegates, who will receive an email for notices to vote or notify headquarters of issues related to voting

Each block will open at 12:00 NOON CDT and close at 11:59 PM CDT on the dates specified

May 7 - 13

May 15–22

May 15–22

May 17

19

VOTING OPEN for Rules Governing a Hybrid Convention

VOTING OPEN for Candidates (delegates only)

VOTING OPEN for International Altruistic Project (delegates only)

VOTING OPEN for amendments coming from delegates for proposed Bylaws and Resolutions

June 9-16 VOTING OPEN for proposed Bylaws and Resolutions (delegates only)

Email notices will be sent to all delegates that the voting center is open.

2023 International Convention Election Results

International Executive Board

As of June 19, 2023

GULF REGION

Regional Officers

INSERT NUMBERS

REGIONAL PRESIDENT 2023-2024

REGIONAL PRESIDENT-ELECT 2023-2024

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP 2023-2026

NORTH CENTRAL REGION

REGIONAL PRESIDENT 2023-2024

REGIONAL PRESIDENT-ELECT 2023-2024

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP 2023-2026

NORTHEAST REGION

REGIONAL PRESIDENT 2023-2024

REGIONAL PRESIDENT-ELECT 2023-2024

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP 2023-2026

As July 14, 2023

*Fill in the blank with registration totals announced during the First General Session.

NORTHWEST REGION

REGIONAL PRESIDENT 2023-2024

REGIONAL PRESIDENT-ELECT 2023-2024

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP 2023-2026

LOTTIE ROY

KAY SPRIGGS

MINIE COON

NANCY BISHOP

JENNIE JOHNSON

ANN AINSLIE

JUDY HORNSBY

SUE MCDOWELL

GINNA ALLEN

HELEN FOSTER

BARBARA NORE

VIRGINIA HOWARD APPOINTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION

REGIONAL PRESIDENT 2023-2024

REGIONAL PRESIDENT-ELECT 2023-2024

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP 2023-2026

SOUTHEAST REGION

REGIONAL PRESIDENT 2023-2024

REGIONAL PRESIDENT-ELECT 2023-2024

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP 2023-2026

SOUTHWEST REGION

REGIONAL PRESIDENT 2023-2024

REGIONAL PRESIDENT-ELECT 2023-2024

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP 2023-2026

NANCY THOMPSON

CHERYL SIGEL

CAROL JOHNSON

CAROL PEACE

PATRICIA HARDIN

LAURA BEATON

MARY ANN ENGLEHART

JEAN HINCK

JUDITH INGHAM

2023 Adopted Bylaws and Resolution

Proposal Location and Summary Description

Conforming Amendments to the Alpha Delta Kappa Constitution

PageA21 2,Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP (International) Section:5.b, c, e. (1)-(2)

1. Removes the requirement for chapters to vote by ballot for new members, giving chapters more flexibility in voting methods

PageA21 14, Article VII, Title: Officers (International) Section: 1. a. (2)

Adopted

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2. Adds service as a member of the International Executive Board Member as qualification for the office of International President or International President-Elect

PageA21 14, Article VII, Title: Officers (International) Section: 1. a. (4)

3. Provides a pathway for members who have served in membership roles at the Regional or S/P/N levels but may not have served as an S/P/N president to be eligible for the position of International Vice President for Membership.

Page A21 2, Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP (Election Procedures) Section: 5. c.

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Provides election of new members by a majority vote of the chapter instead of a unanimous vote ✓

Page A21 2-3, Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP (Election Procedures) Section: 5. a., b.,

d.– f. New f. and g.

#5

1. Updates terminology (prospective member replaces candidate)

2. Clarifies responsibilities of chapter officers in the election process of new members

3. Removes references to the ballot and unanimous voting per previous amendments

Page A21 3-4, Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP Section: 6. a. (3)

✓

#6

Provides that members of the International Executive Board will be members identified as members of International (The label International Chapter is retired at the conclusion of the 2023 convention)

PageA21 4, Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP (Sustaining Member) Section: 6. c. (1) (b)

- 6. c. (2)

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#8

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Provides clarity for updating the membership status or change of address for sustaining members in alignment with current practice. ✓

Page A21 5-6, Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP (International Teacher Education (ITE)

Honorary Member) Section: 6. e. (3) c.

Provides that S/P/Ns may initiate an unlimited number of ITE Honorary students (note: The S/P/N will pay dues for these members per #11) ✓

Page A21 7-8, Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP (Reinstatement) Section: 9. a.-d.

Clarifies and simplifies the process for reinstating a member ✓

Page A21 8, Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP (Termination of Membership) Section:10

d

Changes the date that membership will be terminated for non-payment of dues from May 1 to March 1 unless a waiver is granted by the Executive Director ✓

#11

Page A21 9, Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP (Dues, Fees and Assessments) Section: 12

Establishes March 1 as the date that members with delinquent dues will be charged a reinstatement fee.

Provides clarification that Life members may be required to pay S/P/N and chapter annual dues and that honorary members shall pay no dues, fees or assessments because the S/P/N or chapter is responsible for their dues.

Page A21 13, Article VI, Title: INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BODIES BOARD

AND REGIONAL COUNCIL Section: 2. a. - b.

✓

#12

Realigns the language of this section to align with the Constitution of Alpha Delta Kappa (March 2023-Amended), specifically the members of the single governing body and the rank order of the members of the International Executive Board

Page A21 14, Article VII, Title OFFICERS (International) Section: 1. a. (1) - (3)

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#13

Establishes all members of the International Executive Board as Officers of A∆K and clarifies the eligibility requirements for these officers

Page A21 14, Article VII, Title OFFICERS (International) Section:1. b. (1) and (2)

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#14

Clarifies and aligns the process for the nomination of candidates for International office with current practice, specifically those offices which remain vacant after the application deadline.

PageA21 14-15, Article VII, Title OFFICERS (International) Section: 1. c. (2), (3), (4) & (5)

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#16

#17

Clarifies and aligns the process of electing International officers with the current practice of electronic balloting prior to the in-person convention

Page A21 22, Article VIII, Title COMMITTEES (International) Section: 1. b. Aligns the list of International Standing Committees with current practice

Page A21 23, Article IX, Title INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Section: 2.- 4.

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#19

#20

#21-22

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Aligns International Convention activities with current practice using both virtual and inperson proceedings. Establishes that the process of determining official delegates shall be established in the International Policies and Procedures Manual ✓

Page A21 24, Article XI, Title REGIONS, REGIONAL LEADERSHIP AND REGIONAL CONFERENCES Section: 2. b. (1)

Clarifies that S/P/N officers may offer as a candidate for regional office so long as she will have completed her service by the time of the regional installation ✓

PageA21 25, Article XI, Title REGIONS, REGIONAL LEADERSHIP AND REGIONAL CONFERENCES (Duties ofOffice) Section: New 3.

Defines the roles and responsibilities of the Regional Officers. (RP, RPE, & RVPM)

Page A21 28, Article XX,Title AMENDING OF BYLAWS Section: 1.

Clarifies and aligns the process of amending the International Bylaws with the current practice of electronic voting prior to the in-person convention

Editorial Amendments – adopted in gross

Page A21 1-29, Articles III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, XI, XX

21. The references to “International Chapter” and International Vice Presidents for the Regions” are deleted to align with approved changes to the Constitution of Alpha Delta Kappa (March 2023-Amended) and the Bylaws of Alpha Delta Kappa (Amended 2021) as specified in the Provisos.

Page A21 10 11, Article IV, Title CHAPTER ORGANIZATION Sections: 4, 5, and 7

22. Removal of the statement Guidelines and forms are available from Headquarters or may be printed from the website. To align with current practice

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International Bylaws Committee Resolution (Motion):

Submitted by the International Bylaws Committee

As Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised recommended, a resolution has been submitted to authorize editorial changes; RONR (12th ed.) 57:19

2023 Proposed Resolution - Results Summary

#1 Submitted by the Vermont Alpha Delta Kappa Executive Board

Requests a study by the International Executive Board to eliminate voting for new members

NATIONAL ANTHEMS

HIMNO NACIONAL DE MÉXICO

ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR

Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free. We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by sea. Our land abounds in Nature’s gifts Of beauty rich and rare.

In hist’ry’s page, let ev’ry stage Advance Australia fair.

In joyful strains then let us sing, “Advance Australia Fair.”

O CANADA

O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all of us command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free!

From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free!

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

JAMAICA

Eternal Father, bless our land. Guard us with thy Mighty Hand.Keep us free from evil powers. Be our light through countless hours.

To our Leaders, Great Defender, Grant true wisdom from above.

Justice, truth, be ours forever,Jamaica, land we love. Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, land we love.

Chorus:

Mexicanos al grito de guerra, El acero aprestad y el bridón. Y retiemble en su centro la tierra, Al sonoro rugir del cañón. Y retiemble en su centro la tierra, Al sonoro rugir del cañón.

Verse:

Ciña oh patria, tus sienes de oliva, De la paz el arcángel divino, Que en el cielo tu eterno destino Por el dedo de Dios se escribió. Mas si osare un extraño enemigo, Profanar con su planta tu suelo, Piensa, oh patria, querida que el cielo Un soldado en cada hijo te dio; Un soldado en cada hijo te dio.

Repeat Chorus:

THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER

Oh, say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the

perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?

And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh say, does that star spangled banner yet wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Lamp of Alpha Delta Kappa

To Alpha Delta Kappa, We pledge our loyalty; To sisters who are always true, We’ll ever faithful be;

The sacred lamp of learning upon our altar stands; Its radiant glow will e’er bestow a light to all the lands.

Words:CarolynSouthall

Music: Richard Southall

Copyright: 1951

2023 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION SCHEDULE

“Crowning Your Talents and Windows to Our Future”

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Educational Symposium Plenary Session #3.........Imperial/Colonial Ballroom

9:45 AM

11:00 AM

10:45 AM Learning Session IV See P.37

12:00 PM Educational Symposium Plenary Session #4.........Imperial/Colonial Ballroom

Keynote Speaker – Jane Enright, Author

JANE ENRIGHT is an ordinary person who has survived some extraordinary things. An inspiring and humorous award-winning Canadian author and wellness expert, Jane is a former kindergarten teacher, university lecturer, and the CEO of Everything at My Super Awesome Life Inc. She is the winner of the 2022 Canadian Book Club Award for Best Book, Spiritual, Health & Wellness, and the 2022 Silver Medal from Living Now Evergreen Book Awards, to commemorate world-changing books published in this new millennium for her compelling, riveting memoir entitled Butter Side Up: How I Survived My Most Terrible Year & Created My Super Awesome Life. Butter Side Up is also a 2023 Bedside Reading Best Beach Book. Jane is also the author of the acclaimed wellness playbook Jane’s Jam: Inspiration To Create Your Super Awesome Life.

12:15 PM – 2:15 PM Lunch on Your Own, Food Trucks Located on Central Street between 12th and 13th - West side of the street.

12:15 PM – 2:15 PM Little Wigs and Immediate Past S/P/N Presidents’ Teatime (by Invitation)

Barney Allis Lobby/Tea Room

Friday, July 14 (cont.)

2:30 PM

5:00 PM OPENING SESSION............................................Imperial/Colonial Ballroom

Procession of International Chapter

Call to Order Mollie Acosta, International President

Presentation of Colors Girl Scouts of NW Missouri and NE Kansas Council

National Anthems and International Pledge of Allegiance

Linda Rissel, International Convention Sergeant-at-Arms

S/P/N Leadership Parade

Thought for the Day Judy Barnhill, Convention Chaplain

Alpha Delta Kappa Chorus Belinda Boyce, Director

2023 International Convention Chair’s Welcome Kathy Kollmeyer

Letters from Missouri Governor and Kansas City Mayor Mary Ann Englehart, International Convention Vice-Chair

Welcome from Kansas City Schools Dr.LaTanyaFranklin

Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

Welcome from Kansas City Marriott Downtown

AΔKA President’s Welcome Dave Sadler

Convention Altruistic Project: Ronald McDonald House Charities, Kansas City

Charles Brown II

AΔK History Vignette Betty Nan Caroll

RECOGNITIONS

Past International Presidents, Mentors, HQ Staff PresidentMollie

Violet, Silver, Sapphire, Diamond, Golden, Platinum Members, First Timers’

All Sincers, Jetaneers, DoDo Ann Marie Brown

AΔK History Vignette Judy Ganzert

Regional Excellence in Education Award Recipients

Lesa Meath International Excellence in Education Chair

AΔK History Vignette Barb Stanfield

Announcements Yvette Keel, International Convention Program Coordinator

5:15 PM – 6:15 PM Practice for Chorus / Musicians................................................Imperial Ballroom

7:15 PM

Altruistic Sales.............................................................. Royal Exhibit Hall

PM

7:30 PM Dinner on Your Own Friday, July 14 (cont.)

Jacqueline Lougheed World Understanding Lecturer

Trang

Hoang, ITE Alumni, WA Alpha Delta

Trang was an Alpha Delta Kappa ITE scholar from 2019 - 2021; she graduated from the University of Washington with a major in Education Policy, Organizations and Leadership. Before that, she worked as a Teachers' Coach in an education NGO, Teach For Vietnam, where she led their inaugural cohort of leadership fellows in teaching at public schools as well as community engagement projects. Her extensive exposure to this field across different sectors (NGO, public and private sectors) at both grass root and systemic levels is fueled by her passion to advocate for the educational quality of underrepresented communities in rural areas. After coming back to Vietnam in the fall of 2022, Trang continued to work in education as an Education Marketing Project Manager for a technology company. Her focus is to assess market opportunities for educational programs, especially those in coding and creativity, as well as to localize their marketing assets to ensure relevancy for Vietnam. She is also in charge of growing a local educator community in Vietnam that can leverage the power of technology to empower students’ learning in a digital era.

International Executive Board Report Bev Card, Chair

Past Executive Board Chairmen Recognition Bev Card, Chair

Executive Director’s Report Christi Smith

AΔK History Vignette Jane Stringfellow

World Understanding Report Grete Lima, Chair

World Understanding Project C.H.E.A.R. Cam Johnson, PA Eta

AΔK History Vignette June Carpenter

Announcements Yvette Keel 12:15 PM

2:15 PM Regional Luncheons – “Share the Love”

Gulf Region *Basie B/B1

North Central Region Truman A/B

Northeast Region Barney Allis Lobby/Tea Room

Northwest Region 12th Street Room

South Central Region *Basie C/C1

Southeast Region *Basie A/A1

Southwest Region Trianon A/B/C/D

Saturday, July 15 (cont.)

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Opening Thought Judy Barnhill, Convention Chaplain

Alpha Delta Kappa Chorus Belinda Boyce, Director

AΔK History Vignette CeCe Hall

Recognition of International Standing Committees President Mollie

International Membership Committee Report Betty Jo Evers, IVPM

AΔK Foundation Board Introductions/Report Sandy Wolfe, Chairman

AΔK History Vignette Jane Miller

Regional Altruistic Projects Reports

International Vice Presidents of the Regions

International Altruistic Report HelenFoster,Chair

AΔK History Vignette June Bellamy

Report of Mentors to S/P/N Presidents-Elect/Presidents Connie Cathey, Lead Co-chair

Installation of Regional Officers Mollie Acosta, Ann Marie Brown, International Vice Presidents

10:30 AM –12:00 PM

THIRD GENERAL SESSION.............................Imperial/Colonial Ballroom

Opening Thought Judy Barnhill, Convention Chaplain

Alpha Delta Kappa Chorus Belinda Boyce, Director

Fine Arts Board Report Paula Lindsay, Chair

AΔK History Vignette Colleen Jacobson

International Altruistic Project Update – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Beth Perkins

International Altruistic Project Update – Alzheimer’s Association

Melissa LaBonge, ALZ and Pippy Rogers, GA Beta Iota

AΔK History Vignette Ellen Roderick

International Excellence in Education Recipient Lesa Meath, International EiE Chair

AΔKA Update Dave Sadler

Invitation to 2025 International Convention, Austin, TX

Texas Sisters

Courtesy Resolution Barb Nore, International Resolutions Chair

12:00 PM Lunch On Your Own 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM International Chapter Photos (2021-2023 and 2023-2025 Members) 5:30 PM

6:45 PM International Chapter Reception Kansas City Convention Center, Bartle Hall

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM BANQUET – “Celebration of Love” Kansas City Convention Center, Bartle Hall

2023 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

International Educational Symposium Chair Phyllis Robinette, CO Eta

Phyllis Robinette is a teacher leader, Alpha Delta Kappa member and staff member who has trained teacher leaders from across the nation in teacher leadership. She is a member of Colorado Eta and Colorado President Elect. She is proud of the work of the 2021-2023 Educational Symposium Committee and the talents they shared recruiting, training, and supporting the 140+ presenters of the symposium.

International Educational Symposium Committee Members: Chloe Austin, Indiana Tau

Chloe Austin, formerly Chloe Woodruff, is a proud Indiana Tau sister. Chloe was the chartering president of the first Alpha Delta Kappa Collegiate Club at Ball State University in March of 2016. She is currently serving her second term as the Indiana Vice President for Membership and her second term on the International Educational Symposium Committee. Chloe is in her sixth year of teaching and currently teaches in a 2nd and 3rd grade split high ability classroom outside of Lafayette, Indiana. Chloe married her husband, Jordan, in May of 2022, and they got their puppy, Buzz, this past summer.

Dawn Hudson, Georgia Beta Epsilon

Dawn has 33 years in education with 12 as a high school science teacher, the rest as district administrator including Director of Secondary Education, Instructional Technology, Science Director, Grants Administration and writing, Title IIA and Professional Learning. She is proud to serve on International Education Symposium committee.

Jennifer Robitaille, Maine Alpha

Jen joined Maine Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa in 2013. Since then, she has held the roles of chapter president, president-elect, treasurer, state president-elect, treasurer, secretary, northeast region technology Chair, and international educational symposium committee member. She works for the Maine Department of Education focused on inclusive mathematics education after many years as an elementary math coach and middle school math and science teacher.

Educational Symposium by the Numbers:

• 140+ Presenters

• 4 Walkways – Foundation, Innovation, Leadership, and Inclusivity

• 5+ Presenter trainings

• 40+ Committee Meetings

• 4 Lifelong friendships created

2023 Educational Symposium Sessions

International Presidents and Past Executive Board Chairmen ......Basie

F-9 Creating Comfort with Fidget Aprons.................................................................

L-3 Leading with Love

Street Room

D

Mindfulness Techniques for ADK Sisters...................................Lester Young A/B (West Tower)

Moving Beyond Human Division ...................................................................................

B

Relationship Building in a Busy Classroom....................................................................

F-8 The Aging Brain: 50 Shades of Gray Matter

E

C IN-7 Student Authors! Strategies for Student Made Books.....................................................

Moten A/B (West Tower)

IC-4 Understanding the Holocaust ............................................Mary Lou Williams A/B (West Tower)

F-10 AΔK CONNECT 101

Lee A/B (West Tower)

IC-7 Behold the Dreamers A Book Study .............................................................................Truman A

IC-6 Dots and Dots of Reading: Braille Plus Fun

Kirk A/B (West Tower)

L-4 Oh, the places you can go!.....................................................................Basie C/C1 (West Tower)

IN-9 Teaching STEM to inspire our youth..............................................................................

B

IN-8 Test Kitchen: Engaging children with math, science, and the art of cooking.....Basie B/B1 (West Tower)

SESSION IV

Pushing Back on Book Banning..................................................................................................

Working with Children in Museums

Climbing Mt. MOJO – Engaging Membership with a Mini Game

DEI Meet and Mingle.....................................................................................................

Gamification! Let Them Make the Games they Play!......................................Julia

Laughter is "FUN"- damental to good health.......................................................Basie

Let's Talk Story!

Sensory Integration: how it impacts learning to read and write.............................................................

The Culturally Responsive Classroom

Walking For A Love One to End Alzheimer's.............................................

International Convention Altruistic Project

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City (RMHC-KC) is to reduce the burden of childhood illness on sick children and their families. We accomplish this by:

✓ Providing comfortable lodging convenient to local health care facilities

✓ Creating a caring and uplifting environment

✓ Undertaking resource and fund development activities that support our facilities, programs, and services

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City alleviates the worry and expense of finding a close, comfortable and affordable place for a family to stay while their child receives the medical care they need. That can make a world of difference to a child bravely battling an illness or recovering from a serious injury. It costs RMHC-KC $100 a night to house a family.

All families at RMHC-KC are caring for a critically ill child; the families we serve also have diverse backgrounds, experiences and cultures.

Definitions of Special Groups

All Sincer: You are an All Sincer if you have attended all International conventions since your initiation and this is at least your third International convention.

DoDo: You are a DoDo if you were a provincial chairman.

First Timer: You are a First Timer when you attend your first International convention.

Jetaneer: You are a Jetaneer if you have attended any seven International conventions, not necessarily consecutively.

Little Wig: You are a Little Wig if you are a past International Chapter member.

Violet Sister: You are a Violet Sister if you have been an Alpha Delta Kappa member for 10 or more years, not necessarily consecutively.

Silver Sister: You are a Silver Sister if you have been an Alpha Delta Kappa member for 25 or more years, not necessarily consecutively.

Sapphire Sister: You are a Sapphire Sister if you have been an Alpha Delta Kappa member for 35 or more years, not necessarily consecutively.

Golden Sister: You are a Golden Sister if you have been an Alpha Delta Kappa member for 50 or more years, not necessarily consecutively.

Platinum Sister: You are a Platinum Sister if you have been an Alpha Delta Kappa member for 70 or more years, not necessarily consecutively.

Common Acronyms in Alpha Delta Kappa

AΔKA: Alpha Delta Kappa Association (Men’s Association)

AΔKCC: Alpha Delta Kappa Collegiate Club

ARGO: Agnes Robertson Global Outreach Scholarship

HQ: AΔK Headquarters, located in Kansas City, Missouri

ICP: International Council of Presidents

IEB: International Executive Board

IMC: International Membership Committee

ITE: International Teacher Education

2024 Regional Conferences

Gulf Region July 13 – 16, 2024

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North Central Region July 19 – 22, 2024

Embassy Suites byHilton Des Moines Downtown Des Moines, Iowa

Northeast Region July 25 - 28, 2024

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Northwest/Southwest Joint June 28 – July 1, 2024

Bellevue Hyatt

Bellevue, Washington

South Central Region July 7 – 10, 2024

Embassy Suites NW Arkansas Hotel Spa & Convention Center Rogers, Arkansas

Southeast Region June 22 – 25, 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Convention Center Charleston, South Carolina

2025 International Convention

July 10 – 13, 2025

JW Marriott Austin

Austin, Texas

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