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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!
*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).
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Adopted May 13, 2023
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
As of June 19, 2023
GULF REGION
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
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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#4
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)
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#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)
#7
#8
#9
#10
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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.
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#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)
#15
#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.
✓
#18
#19
#20
#21-22
✓
✓
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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#1
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
#1 Submitted by the Vermont Alpha Delta Kappa Executive Board
Requests a study by the International Executive Board to eliminate voting for new members
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! 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.
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:
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?
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
“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.)
Trang
Hoang, ITE Alumni, WA Alpha DeltaTrang 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
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 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.
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
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)
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.............................................
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.
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.
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
Gulf Region July 13 – 16, 2024
CrownePlazaAtlantaPerimeter At Ravinia
Atlanta, Georgia
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
East Tower
East Tower