A∆K Calendar

A∆K Dates and Deadlines

March ..................... H-107 Report of Chapter Officers due immediately following chapter elections Women’s History Month March 1 ....................Future Educator Scholarship Applications deadline (for A∆KCC Students only) Making a Better World Initiative deadline March 13 ................................................... Daylight Savings Time Starts March 15 ........Chapter Altruistic Report deadline - submit electronically March 17 .........................................................................St Patrick’s Day March 20 .......................................................................... Start of Spring April........ H-107 Report of Chapter Officers due immediately following chapter elections April......H-134 & H-155 S/P/N Convention Reports due within 7 days after the S/P/N Convention April 1....................... KAPPAN submissions deadline (June publication) April 15......................International Altruistic Project Proposals deadline S/P/N Altruistic Report to Regional Altruistic Chairman deadline Regional Mini-Scholarship deadline April 30................................. International Membership Campaign ends May ......H-134 & H-155 S/P/N Convention Reports due within 7 days after the S/P/N Convention May 1 ......................H-107 Report of Chapter Officers FINAL deadline Suspension of membership on May 1 for nonpayment of dues Chapter Needs Assessments Opens May 3 .................................................................................Teacher’s Day May 8 ..................................................................................Mothers Day May 15 ................................Regional Altruistic Reports to International Altruistic Chairman deadline May 30 ............................................................................. Memorial Day June ......H-134 & H-155 S/P/N Convention Reports due within 7 days after the S/P/N Convention June 1 ..................... Northwest-Southwest Conference in Hawaii Opens June 15 .. H-142 S/P/N President’s report to IVP for the Region deadline June 21 ................................ “The Longest Day” Alzheimer’s Association June 30 .. H-114, Annual Chapter Highlights Summary to HQ deadline June 30 ................................Chapter Needs Assessment (CNA) deadline Chapter Treasurer’s financial forms due to Headquarters State Treasurer Financial forms to Headquarters

The Benefits of Attending a Regional Conference

Regional conference season is upon us. Honolulu, Hawaii, is the site of the Northwest-Southwest conference opening on June 1. Conferences in July are South Central, Wichita, KS; Gulf, Jacksonville, FL; North Central, Frankenmuth, MI; Northeast, Atlantic City, NJ; Southeast, Wilmington NC. International President-Elect Ann Marie Brown answers the question, “Why Attend a Regional Conference?”

The benefits of attendance at a regional conference involve connections, providing leadership and officer training, network development and travel throughout the region. Melba Priestly, International President (1995-97), explained, “Conventions are for business and conferences are for learning. While both offer fellowship and meeting new and greeting old friends, conferences offer many topics of interest which can easily satisfy everyone in attendance.”

Ivette Bender, International Executive Board Chairman (2011-13), confirmed Melba’s explanation. “The first time I attended my regional conference, I was impressed with the presenters and appreciated the variety of learning sessions. I always return home after a regional conference full of innovative ideas and with renewed energy for Alpha Delta Kappa, which I share with my local chapter.”

Mary Ey, IVP NER (2019-21), attended her first Northeast Regional Conference in July, 1986, one month after being initiated. “I was so excited to attend a session for first-timers with Grand President Mayme Chinn who made me feel so welcome. After meeting her and so many wonderful sisters at the conference in Hartford, CT, I was hooked. I have attended every Northeast Regional conference ever since.”

Debby Stubing, IVP Gulf (2015-17), shared a similar experience. “I had only been initiated into my chapter for a few years when I accepted the position of chapter president-elect. My knowledge of A∆K was limited, and I did not know the chapter president’s responsibilities. My friend encouraged me to attend the Gulf Regional Conference that summer. I attended all the workshops presented to increase my knowledge and skills as a chapter president. Upon the conclusion of Melba Priestley’s workshop, I walked out, saying to myself, “I can do this.” Attending workshops at your regional conference expands your knowledge of our beloved organization. It allows you to develop new skills and provides the opportunity to network with educators in your region.”

Ginger Green, IVP SER (2021-23), said, “ I encourage everyone to attend your regional conference, if possible. In addition to all the conference events, you may enjoy traveling to areas that you might not visit on your own. Now, more than ever, we need to capture those special moments that can only be experienced as we “Share the Love of A∆K.”

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Photo by Betty Sherrod, VA Gamma Omicron, representing “Shared Connections,” the theme of this issue.

Front Cover

On the cover, the 2020-2022 biennium themes of the states, provinces and nations connect with the International theme showing how the many parts of Alpha Delta Kappa connect. There is one piece needed to complete the puzzle picture. That piece is you.

Original design by Jana Kerns, design artist of Kansas City, MO.

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