North Central IVP Jane Thompson 7879 W .900 South Pendleton, IN 46064
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International theme: Inspire, Embrace, AchieveThrough Excellence
February 2017 Volume 2 Number 7 Happy February North Central sisters, The love in your heart wasn’t put there to stay; Love isn’t love “til you give it away. Let’s be all about sharing our love for Alpha Delta Kappa this month...sending thank you notes to our officers and committee chairs, participating in the 2017 ΑΔΚ Membership Campaign, supporting altruistic Project T.E.A.C.H in Haiti by passing the hat at an upcoming meeting, reaching out to our ITE students with notes and gift cards and enjoying the bond we share as sisters in Alpha Delta Kappa. The Membership Campaign information is attached. Our 30th International Convention is fast approaching-‐ July 12-‐ 15 in New Orleans at the Hilton Riverside. If you have not already booked a room and sent in your registration form, today would be a good day to do that as rooms are getting filled quickly. What a great month to review membership criteria as a fraternity education activity. I have attached an activity that you can use titled “Touch A Sister.” Let our hearts overflow with love this February!
Jane
Congratulations to the following North Central sisters who have each received a $400 Classroom Teaching Grant for 2017. Lynn Bishop, Michigan Delta
Jessica Marsh, Nebraska Alpha Xi
“Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there”
February 2017 “Membership Matters” by Mary Johnson The Membership campaign for 2017 is well underway. We have included in this Newsletter the “revised” Membership Campaign Flyer which includes the new eligibility criteria of retired educators. Please discard the former flyer and use this revised one. *Please remember to submit all forms for new members. H-‐103 Membership Application and Badge Form H-‐133 Report of Initiation H-‐154 Petition for Reinstatement You can view the monthly S/P/N and Regional New Member Lists via the website by clicking on the Member Center tab on the home page. Next click on new members then click on New Member Lists link. This is a member-‐protected document so you will be asked to log in at this point in order to view monthly new member lists. As you know, The Membership Development Manual is a working document and when revisions are required we will inform you. The updated MDM is dated January 2017 and the listing of revised pages is on the cover page. If you have printed a hard copy of the MDM for your use, please be sure to “download the revised pages” and update your copy of the MDM. The revisions are on pages 19, 40, 49, 54, 82, 85, 111, 137-‐148, 155 and 201-‐203. We want you to have the most accurate information. Feb. 14th is quickly approaching. Give the gift of membership in Α ΔΚ for Valentines’ Day to a special “qualified” educator, retired or working! They will love you for it!!! I am just an e-‐mail away if you have membership questions. Warm hugs, Mary Johnson NC Region Membership Consultant
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States and Provinces sharing a success story from H-‐142 reports:
ILLINOIS-‐ chapters have made Linus blankets INDIANA-‐chapter partnered with local student to collect books for needy children IOWA-‐ state chapters support Camp Hertko, which supports childhood diabetes MANITOBA-‐ chapters filled handbags with toiletries and donated to shelter MICHIGAN-‐many chapters had jewelry parties to support “Women at Risk” MINNESOTA-‐chapter involved in Buddy Backpack to offer weekend student food NEBRASKA-‐chapter supported adult language learners with weekly meals for class NORTH DAKOTA-‐chapter collected hygiene and food items for shelter Blessing Bags WISCONSIN-‐ volunteered for after school programs at local elementary school Think big thoughts...but relish small pleasures
Alpha Delta Kappa
“Strengthen your chapter with new members.” 2017 Alpha Delta Kappa Membership Campaign January 1, 2017-‐‑April 15, 2017
Membership definitely begins with ME! Recruiting and retaining members begins with you and your
Member Enthusiasm. Your enthusiasm for Alpha Delta Kappa will attract others who will want to join you in our organization and remain in our organization. Your enthusiasm and commitment can truly make a difference! Prospective members may include classroom teachers, principals, administrators or anyone engaged in a specialized field of education (e.g. college and technical school faculty). The criteria for membership in Alpha Delta Kappa are that the prospective member be an outstanding educator, have a degree in education or be certified, be actively engaged in education for at least two years and under contract in the field of education. Retired educators who are still involved in education are also eligible. Think of the outstanding women educators you know who meet our membership criteria and would benefit from all Alpha Delta Kappa has to offer! In order for Alpha Delta Kappa to remain a vibrant organization, the challenge is to initiate new members or reinstate former members. New/reinstated members must be initiated/reinstated and all current forms and fees must be received at Headquarters by April 15, 2017. Forms required for new members are: H-‐103 Membership Application form sent to International Headquarters prior to initiation. H-‐133 Report of Initiation sent to International Headquarters immediately following initiation. Form required for reinstatement is H-‐154 Petition for Reinstatement. The membership fee is $25 for Australia, Canada and the United States and $5 for Jamaica and Mexico, plus the badge of choice listed on the H-‐103 membership Application. New members must acquire a membership badge—however, they are no longer required to purchase it from International Headquarters. Current members transferring into your chapter or new chapters do not qualify for the campaign. What Your Chapter Could Win! The December KAPPAN will recognize each chapter that initiates/reinstates four or more new members. In addition, all chapters that initiate/reinstate one or more members will be entered into a state/provincial/national (S/P/N) drawing for a stipend toward the upcoming International convention or regional conference registration. 1-‐3 new members initiated/reinstated = one entry in the drawing 4-‐6 new members initiated/reinstated = two entries in the drawing 7+ new members initiated/reinstated = three entries in the drawing The drawings will be held at International Headquarters. The winning chapters will be notified. The International Vice President for Membership, Regional Membership Consultants, International Vice Presidents of the Regions and S/P/N presidents will be notified of the winning entries.
FRATERNITY EDUCATION “Touch a Sister”
Determine focus for this 5 minute activity: Alpha Delta Kappa (chapter, state, region, international) or Personal sister information (family, background education, teaching) Move from general to specific questions DIRECTIONS: Simply ask a sister to touch a sister who meets the prompt you give. Sample pairings: ADK Knows specific membership requirements to join Who is eligible? How many years must candidate have taught? What about recent retirees? Knows S/P/N president’s name Knows ADK official colors Knows ADK flower Has held S/P/N office Knows International publication name PERSONAL Wearing same color Born in same/different state Taught at same/different level Taught same/different subject matter Began career in same system Enjoys same music Wearing badge Holds chapter/state or provincial office Has a grandchild Has similar pet 30 th International Alpha Delta Kappa Convention New Orleans, Louisiana July 12-15, 2017 New Orleans Riverside Hilton
Free (or nearly) in NOLA If you're counting your vacation dollars closely, you've come to the right spot....read on...
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They don't call Mardi Gras "the Greatest Free Show on Earth" or New Orleans "the Big Easy" for nothing. Each area of the city has it's own special offerings, features and adventures. Here are few for travelers on a budget. Click here to print out a list of 30 more free things to do. French Quarter Relax and take in the sights of Jackson Square, enjoy the delightful sounds of street musicians and artists or walk along the Mississippi at Woldenberg Park where you can hear the sounds of the Steamboat natchez and watch ships cruise on the river. St Louis Cathedral: The oldest Catholic cathedral in continual use in the United States, the Saint Louis Cathedral is a pinnacle image of New Orleans and beautiful accent to the historic French Quarter. Visiting the cathedral is free and mass is held daily at 7:30 a.m., 4 and 5 p.m. on Saturday as well as 9 and 11 a.m. on Sunday. 615 Pere Antoine Alley www.stlouiscathedral.org The Cabildo: Built in 1795 as the seat of the Spanish municipal government, the Cabildo became the site of the Louisiana Purchase Transfer and the flagship building of the Louisiana State Museum. Admission is $6 to tour this famous building where the famous Slaughterhouse and Plessy vs. Ferguson cases were handed down. 701 Chartres St. lsm.crt.state.la. Café Du Monde: Powdered sugar on top of warm crispy beignets. What could be better in the morning? How about some café au lait! For just $5 get an order of three beignets at the World Famous coffee house. 1039 Decatur St. www.cafedumonde.com Faulkner House: Journey into the home once owned by literary genius, William Faulkner. Discover where "The Sound and the Fury," and "As I Lay Dying" was written. With free admission, there is time to discover a story in every room. 624 Pirate Alley www.faulknerhouse.net/ Contemporary Arts Center: Come admire the 10,000 square feet of modern gallery space provided by the CAC. Just $5 will open up a world of cultural exhibits, performances and amazing programs! 900 Camp St. www.cacno.org Dueling Pianos at Pat O's: Request your favorite song and watch the dueling pianos go at it! Admission is free, but it wouldn't be a trip to the Big Easy without Pat O'Brien's famous Hurricane drink! 728 St. Peter St. www.patobriens.com/patobriens/ French Market: Nearly three centuries of history, six blocks of unique Flea Market and Farmers Market is free for all to discover the district. Whatever it is you're looking for, you'll find it at the French Market!www.frenchmarket.org Royal Street: Window shopping is always free, while the art and antiques you see are often priceless. French Quarter Guided Tour: Tour the only European-style city in the U.S. at your own pace. Free French Quarter Guided Tour Brochures can be found at the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Laissez les bons temps rouler a New Orleans en juillet!
