Handouts that were submitted will be linked with the session title.
Nibbles & Network
Table 1: Collegiate Communities - Becky Johnen (handout)
Table 2: Orienting first-time convention goers to the event - Kristine Sheffer and Stephanie Benson
Table 3: Society Business: World Fellowship - Rose Colosimo
Table 4: iPad Ninja - Sue Allen (handout)
Table 5: Society Business: Chapter Secretaries - Amy Dobbins and Greta Marie Taft
Table 6: International Benefits, Opportunities, Resources - Yvonne Bowser
Table 7: The Excitement of Traveling Near and Far - Beverly School
Table 8: Society Business: Scholarships/Enrichment Grants/State Achievement- Susan Martin and Nancy Schnelli
Table 9: Planning for the Future - Amy Snyder
Table 10: Society Business: Historical Records - Carolyn Sutton
Table 11: Tips and Tricks for Apple Products - Linda Nickerson
Table 12: Society Business: Nancy Grove Visionary Grant for Classroom Teachers - Tracey Dusch
Table 13: Building Community Through Book Clubs - Marcie Erickson
Table 14: Society Business: Nominations - Eileen Little (handouts)
Table 2: Orienting first-time convention goers to the event - Kristine Sheffer and Stephanie Benson
Table 3: Society Business: World Fellowship - Rose Colosimo
Table 4: iPad Ninja - Sue Allen (handout)
Table 5: Society Business: Chapter Secretaries - Amy Dobbins and Greta Marie Taft
Table 6: International Benefits, Opportunities, Resources - Yvonne Bowser
Table 7: The Excitement of Traveling Near and Far - Beverly School
Table 8: Society Business: Scholarships/Enrichment Grants/State Achievement- Susan Martin and Nancy Schnelli
Table 9: Planning for the Future - Amy Snyder
Table 10: Society Business: Historical Records - Carolyn Sutton
Table 11: Tips and Tricks for Apple Products - Linda Nickerson
Table 12: Society Business: Nancy Grove Visionary Grant for Classroom Teachers - Tracey Dusch
Table 13: Building Community Through Book Clubs - Marcie Erickson
Table 14: Society Business: Nominations - Eileen Little (handouts)
- State President. 1st Vice President. 2nd Vice President.
- Recording Secretary. Corresponding Secretary. Finance Committee
AM Workshops (*Means Act 48 credit available)
Title: Caring for Self While Caring for Others
Presenter: Amy Snyder
Most people do caregiving in addition to their other responsibilities. The added
responsibility of caregiving may cause physical and emotional stress. This session will
explore healthy self-care strategies for not only those who care for others but also for
general self-care.
Title: The Evolution of Chapters in 2024 and Beyond
Presenter: Pat Carpenter
This session will focus on sharing success stories that chapters are having with projects,
fundraisers, social activities, and recruitment as well as fielding questions from those
finding challenges in 2024.
*Title: Leadership
Presenter: Lyn Schmid
Title: Society Business: Treasurers and Finance
Presenters: Suzi Blazosky and Trish Dilick
Title: Society Business: Communications
Presenters: Kristin Hills and the Communications Committee
Title: Society Business: Membership
Presenter: Kristine Sheffer
Presenter: Amy Snyder
Most people do caregiving in addition to their other responsibilities. The added
responsibility of caregiving may cause physical and emotional stress. This session will
explore healthy self-care strategies for not only those who care for others but also for
general self-care.
Title: The Evolution of Chapters in 2024 and Beyond
Presenter: Pat Carpenter
This session will focus on sharing success stories that chapters are having with projects,
fundraisers, social activities, and recruitment as well as fielding questions from those
finding challenges in 2024.
*Title: Leadership
Presenter: Lyn Schmid
Title: Society Business: Treasurers and Finance
Presenters: Suzi Blazosky and Trish Dilick
Title: Society Business: Communications
Presenters: Kristin Hills and the Communications Committee
Title: Society Business: Membership
Presenter: Kristine Sheffer
PM Workshops (*Means Act 48 credit available)
*Title: Leaders Who Inspire: How to Have Conversations That Matter
Presenter: Anne Clifford
This presentation will explore evidence-bases strategies to inspire motivation and evolution
to those we mentor.
*Title: AI: Friend or Foe?
Presenter: Sue Allen
In this session we will look at the history of AI and how it is influencing your life today as
well as how it can be used in the classroom. This session is appropriate for anyone
interested in learning more about AI.
Title: International Roundtable
Presenter: Cyndy Moore
*Title: Goal-Setting for Presidents and Others
Presenter: Royce Boyd
In this session we will define and provide examples of S.M.A.R.T. goals. With help from
others, participants will then write three goals: a personal growth goal, a professional
growth goal, and an organizational goal.
*Title: Society Business: Rules and Parliamentarians
Presenters: Karen Ball, Rose Ann Fulena, and the Rules Committee
Title: Society Business: EEC
Presenters: Marcie Erickson and the EEC Committee
Presenter: Anne Clifford
This presentation will explore evidence-bases strategies to inspire motivation and evolution
to those we mentor.
*Title: AI: Friend or Foe?
Presenter: Sue Allen
In this session we will look at the history of AI and how it is influencing your life today as
well as how it can be used in the classroom. This session is appropriate for anyone
interested in learning more about AI.
Title: International Roundtable
Presenter: Cyndy Moore
*Title: Goal-Setting for Presidents and Others
Presenter: Royce Boyd
In this session we will define and provide examples of S.M.A.R.T. goals. With help from
others, participants will then write three goals: a personal growth goal, a professional
growth goal, and an organizational goal.
*Title: Society Business: Rules and Parliamentarians
Presenters: Karen Ball, Rose Ann Fulena, and the Rules Committee
Title: Society Business: EEC
Presenters: Marcie Erickson and the EEC Committee
2024 Chapter Presidents' Training
AM SESSION
*Title: Incoming Chapter Presidents’ Training
Presenters: Dr. Lyn Schmid and the Leadership Committee
Information to prepare chapter presidents for their biennium will be shared.
PM SESSION
*Title: Reflective Leadership
Presenter: Anne Clifford
The presentation will guide participants to consider how “Reflective Leadership” can boost
our confidence and effectiveness as leaders. Topics covered will include: enhancing self-
awareness through our values, fostering meaningful relationships, and embracing
flexibility.
Title: Traveling on Avenue M
Presenter: Cyndy Moore
DKG International commissioned a marketing company to survey members and determine
recommendations for action to help our states and chapters flourish as an organization.
Participants will hear first-hand how our chapters and state organization can use this data
to continue the conversation on how to plan for DKG’s future.
*Title: Incoming Chapter Presidents’ Training
Presenters: Dr. Lyn Schmid and the Leadership Committee
Information to prepare chapter presidents for their biennium will be shared.
PM SESSION
*Title: Reflective Leadership
Presenter: Anne Clifford
The presentation will guide participants to consider how “Reflective Leadership” can boost
our confidence and effectiveness as leaders. Topics covered will include: enhancing self-
awareness through our values, fostering meaningful relationships, and embracing
flexibility.
Title: Traveling on Avenue M
Presenter: Cyndy Moore
DKG International commissioned a marketing company to survey members and determine
recommendations for action to help our states and chapters flourish as an organization.
Participants will hear first-hand how our chapters and state organization can use this data
to continue the conversation on how to plan for DKG’s future.
2024 Chapter Leadership Seminar
AM SESSION
*Title: Reflective Leadership
Presenter: Anne Clifford
The presentation will guide participants to consider how “Reflective Leadership” can boost
our confidence and effectiveness as leaders. Topics covered will include: enhancing self-awareness through our values, fostering meaningful relationships, and embracing flexibility.
Title: Traveling on Avenue M
Presenter: Cyndy Moore
DKG International commissioned a marketing company to survey members and determine
recommendations for action to help our states and chapters flourish as an organization.
Participants will hear first-hand how our chapters and state organization can use this data
to continue the conversation on how to plan for DKG’s future.
PM SESSION
Title: From Vision to Action: Hands-On Projects with a Purpose
Presenters: Amy Dobbins, Suzi Blazosky, Royce Boyd
Insights on how to gain perspective on fostering communities at both the state and chapter
levels will be shared. Participants will have the opportunity to translate ideas into tangible
actions through multiple hands-on projects which are crafted to benefit community
organizations at national, state, and local chapter levels.
*Title: Reflective Leadership
Presenter: Anne Clifford
The presentation will guide participants to consider how “Reflective Leadership” can boost
our confidence and effectiveness as leaders. Topics covered will include: enhancing self-awareness through our values, fostering meaningful relationships, and embracing flexibility.
Title: Traveling on Avenue M
Presenter: Cyndy Moore
DKG International commissioned a marketing company to survey members and determine
recommendations for action to help our states and chapters flourish as an organization.
Participants will hear first-hand how our chapters and state organization can use this data
to continue the conversation on how to plan for DKG’s future.
PM SESSION
Title: From Vision to Action: Hands-On Projects with a Purpose
Presenters: Amy Dobbins, Suzi Blazosky, Royce Boyd
Insights on how to gain perspective on fostering communities at both the state and chapter
levels will be shared. Participants will have the opportunity to translate ideas into tangible
actions through multiple hands-on projects which are crafted to benefit community
organizations at national, state, and local chapter levels.