TNDKG
Tennessee State Organization
of the
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Chapters will now receive points towards the Maycie Chapter Excellence Award for attending virtual events.
Golden Gatherings Zoom
Volunteering and Gardening Insights - Passcode: p2w%uu#q
Hosted by Linda McCrary, featured Dee Dee Reeves speaking about the benefits of volunteering and encouraging participants to start with small commitments before taking on larger roles. Various opportunities highlighted such as youth, social services, and environmental work, and tips shared on flower gardening and native Tennessee plants. Attendees shared personal experiences, and the meeting concluded with an announcement of a travel workshop on April 22nd led by Winona Playburn.
2026 Legislative Symposium
Virtual Workshop on Navigating the Tennessee Legislative Website
Updates on legislative news and events will. Instruction on navigating the legislative website to get information on proposed legislation and how to contact your legislators.
Virtual Fall Instant Pot
Presenter: Sherrie Collins, Beta Pi
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Vision Foundation Virtual Event
Facilitators: Vision Foundation Board of Directors
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Virtual New DKG Panel
Facilitators: The Planning Committee
Panelists: Tessey Bell, Alpha Nu Chapter; Abbi Hill, Pi Chapter; Amanda Pugh, Beta
Eta Chapter; Chasity Ragsdale, Alpha Rho Chapter
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Leadership Development Q&A, Chapter History,
Awards Maycie Q&A, ChapterYearbooks Q&A,
Communications Q&A
Presenters: Committee Chairs/Members, State Officers, Related Personnel
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Zoom Workshop with Jill Speering
Jill is the author of Rubies in the Rubble: An Educator’s Transformation from Painto Prominence, from Abuse to Absolution. At the State Convention in June, Jill will share her personal transformation that led to exquisite outcomes for children across the state of Tennessee.
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Zentangle Valentines
Presenter: Megan Dyer with Introduction by Susan Jonely
Video.
A New Look at Leadership
Presenters: Leadership Development Committee
Video
Living with Chronic Illness
Presenter: Dr. Beth Madison
Video
Christmas Crafting
Presenter: Becky Sanderson, Gamma Iota
Video
Supply List
Thanksgiving Instant Pot
Presenter: Sherrie Collins, Beta Pi
Video
DKG DEI Session: Dr. Belle Wheelan
Dr. Belle Wheelan discusses DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) within organizations. Canada, El Salvador, Iceland, Finland, Mexico, and the United States are just a few of the countries who participated in this webinar. There are attachments distributed by Dr. Wheelan for the webinar. Questions for discussion include the following:
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How do we gain buy-in from other members about focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion? What can we do to be truly heard?
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How do we know which terms are welcoming and validating versus those terms that are not as welcoming to others?
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What is the first step that every chapter no matter where they are can take to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Professional Liability Informational Event
Hosted by the Tennessee Alpha Rho Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International