A∆K CONNECT: A Game Changer

What’s a game changer? It is a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. In other words, A∆K CONNECT is an engagement strategy and a powerful platform that helps members connect with other members for professional, fraternal and personal content. CONNECT builds communities of members with similar interests that allow for developing relationships, resources and more. It is a place for belonging.

How to become a game changer? Participate. Give back. Build relationships in communities by updating your profile and adding your picture. Here’s how to add a photograph: 1. Login to A∆K CONNECT through the International website by clicking on the link under the “Members Only” tab. You must log in one more time to CONNECT by clicking on the “Sign in” link at the top right corner of the HOME page. It is always best to save your username and password so you don’t have to insert them each time you log in. 2. Scroll down the HOME page and click “Complete Your Profile” under the photo carousel. 3. You are now on the Profile page. Upload a photo by clicking on the “Actions” link on the left side of the page. Click on the gray paper icon and insert a picture from your files.

What is my role as a game changer? Visit the site often, contribute to the site’s progress, share content with others, push for new discussions and provide positive feedback. In other words, become a community participant, a community planner, a community proposer or a community presenter. You may participate as often as you like. Members may receive real-time, daily or weekly email notices of posts. Simply go to your Profile page, click on the ”My Account” tab, click on the “Community Notifications” link and select the type of email notification you prefer from the drop-down menu.

Where can I find other game-changers? A∆K CONNECT has several communities you can join to engage with other game changers. The “A∆K All Member” community includes all members with an email address in the database. There are two new communities: A∆K International Convention 2023 and Educational Symposium 2023. Every region has its community to share information and resources. Check out the other fraternal and professional communities on CONNECT.

Are there any special features available for a game changer? You may want to share ideas and resources by uploading documents, pictures, videos or presentations as a game changer. Here’s how: 1. Go to the “Communities” tab and click the “My Communities” link. Click on the community you want to receive your discussion or file. 2. Click the “Add” button next to the “Latest Discussions” title to send a discussion post. You may attach a file. Write a message in the textbox and click the “Post” button to send. 3. Click the “Add” button next to the “Latest Shared Files” title to send a document. Describe your document in the textbox and include the type of file, such as a standard file, hyperlink, webinar, or YouTube video. Click the “Choose and Upload” button to upload the file.

When can I start? Right now. It is always time to make a difference.

Why do I want to become a game changer? The evidence is undeniable. You can make an impact.

Article compiled by CONNECT committee members Mary Ey, International Executive Board Member; Terry Peyton, Past IVP Gulf Region; Margaret Nieradka, ON Provincial President, ON Sigma

How to Contribute to A∆K Disaster Relief Fund

Many of our A∆K sisters live in areas that were hard hit by natural disasters this year. If you want to make a Disaster Relief donation, you can find the donation form on the International website under Foundation>Donate>Disaster Relief. A “Details” box will appear where you may indicate a particular area to direct your donations if desired. If this field is blank, your donation will be placed in the general Disaster Relief Fund. Checks should be made to A∆K Foundation and mailed to Alpha Delta Kappa, 1615 W. 92nd St., Kansas City, MO 64114. Please write “disaster relief” along with any special instructions on the check memo line. A∆K Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.