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Tennessee State Organization
of the
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
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The Avenue M Group DKG 2023 Research Report and Administrative Board Implementation Plan is now available.
Access the latest version of Bulletin: Collegial Exchange here.
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Inside International Zoom happens on the first Tuesday of every month.
Save the Date! Join us for the next Inside International Zoom chat on Tuesday, May 6, at 12:30 PM (CT). This session will include an update from the Visionary Network Task Force & more. Stay informed & connected—don’t miss it! https://www.dkg.org/DKGSI/DKGSI/Events/Related_events.aspx
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New International project to replace Schools for Africa – The proposal was made by the International Educational Excellence Committee and passed at the convention to support GIRLS: Girls Initiative to Revitalize Learning and Success This project will be administered through UNICEF.
INSIDE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE ZOOM RECORDING
UNICEF Assistant Director, Global Cause Partnerships, Marisa Ferguson led a discussion on the GIRLS fund, DKG's new international Project. Access here.
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Registration for the International Conference is open. (Must sign in to access) The Conference will be July 31-August 2 in New Orleans. Merlyna Valentine will be keynote speaker. A DKGIEF event on the Creole Queen will be held on Friday, August 1. This will include a paddlewheel adventure on the Mississippi River with dinner and a band.
SOLT (State Organization Leadership Training) will be immediately before the convention from July 29-July 31 for incoming state presidents, executive secretaries, membership chairs, EEC chairs, and treasurers.
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Congratulations to three members of TNSO for receiving International Scholarships:
Lauren Wilmoth, Alpha Epsilon - Dr. Annie Webb Blanton Scholarship for $10,000.00
Chasity Ragsdale, Alpha Rho - Maycie K. Southall Scholarship for $6,000.00
Terry Sharp, Zeta - Eunah Temple Holden Scholarship for $6,000.00
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A series of videos titled Governing Insights which address frequently asked questions about revision of the international governing documents is available on the International website. There are currently seven Visionary Networks which are underway. If any member or group of members would like to facilitate a virtual network, please submit your Facilitator Proposal Form (found on the international website) A marketing document is attached to this newsletter.
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Congratulations to Lauren Wilmouth, Alpha epsilon, whose article “Inoculate Yourself and Your Students Against Misinformation: A Call for an Increase in Media Literacy Education” has been selected for inclusion in the 2025, Volume 91-3 issue of The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin.
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Congratulations to Dr. Beverly Hall-Maughn, Alpha Rho, whose article "Pursuing our Vision with Passion and Purpose" has been selected for inclusion in the 2024, Volume 91-2 issue of The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin.
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Congratulations to Dr. Dorrie Powell, Beta Sigma, whose article, “Where Have All the Teachers Gone? An Exploration of Teacher Shortages and Possible Solutions” has been selected for inclusion in the 2024, Volume 90-3 issue of The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin.
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The DKG International Arts and Humanities Jury
thanks Charmaine Briggs, Rho, for being among the DKG Gallery of Fine Arts entrants of the January 15 – February 15, 2025, submission period. Her 2D
Watercolor , Little Rhody Hydrangea, and Fire Orange Lily have been
accepted into the DKG Fine Arts Gallery, Spring 2025.
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The DKG International Arts and Humanities Jury thanks Dr. Regina Henry, Beta , for
being among the DKG Gallery of Fine Arts entrants of the January 15 – February
15, 2025, submission period. Her AI art “Bear with Sunglasses,” and ‘Princess
and Dragon coming” have been accepted into the DKG Fine Arts Gallery 2025.
Her acrylic painting 'Snowy Sunday Morning' has been accepted as well.
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The DKG International Arts and Humanities Jury thanks Bethany Robbins, Beta Rho, for being among the DKG Gallery of Fine Arts entrants of the January 15 – February 15, 2025, submission period. Her acrylic painting of 'Purple Bouquet' has also been accepted into the DKG Fine Arts Gallery.​
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The International Arts and Personal Growth committee would like to congratulate Jeanette Esch, Alpha, for her photographs, ‘Double Rainbow on
Chickamauga Lake’, and ‘Just the two of Us’, being accepted into the DKG
Fine Arts Gallery for Spring 2024.
The DKG International Arts and Humanities congratulates Kathie Anderson, Alpha Xi, for being among the DKG Gallery of Fine Arts entrants of the August 15 – September 15, 2024, submission period. Her Photography ‘Fall Fairyland’ and her Three- Dimensional Art ‘Fall Fun with Sisters’ have been accepted into the DKG Fine Arts Gallery.
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The DKG International Arts and Humanities Jury congratulates Eileen Carter, Beta Zeta, for being among the DKG Gallery of Fine Arts entrants of the August 15 – September 15, 2024, submission period. Her Photography, ‘Sunset in National Harbor’ and ‘Truck in Flower Garden’ have been accepted into the DKG Fine Arts
Gallery.
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The DKG International Arts and Humanities Jury congratulates Jenni Lusk, Beta Xi, for being among the DKG Gallery of Fine Arts entrants of the August 15 – September 15, 2024, submission period. Her Three-Dimensional Art, ‘Going with the Flow’ and her Photography ‘A View Across the Harbor' have been accepted into the DKG Fine Arts Gallery.
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Spring Arts Gallery submissions are due February 15.
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Congratulations to our Tennessee leaders who have been appointed to International Committees for the 2024-2026 biennium:
Dr. Dorrie Powell - Chair of the Leadership Discovery Centre
Dr. Linda Eller - Arts and Humanities Jury
Nancy Davis - International Speakers Fund
Lynn Caruthers - Non-Dues Revenue Committee
Members who were previously elected to International positions are:
Dr. Dianne Anderson - Finance Committee
Dr. Elaine Vaughan - DKGIEF Board
Nancy Davis - Southeast Regional Representative
Peggy Monroe - Southeast Representative for US Forum
Beverly Smith - Bylaws Revision Task Force
Dr. Beverly Hall-Maughan - International President
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