The President s Message. Happy New Year! Time to think about new beginnings- possible new members and new officers!

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1 The President s Message Happy New Year! Time to think about new beginnings- possible new members and new officers! Our annual World Fellowship Program is February 15 th at Jimmie s Restaurant in Mint Hill from 5-7pm. We have a guest speaker, you can choose to order food, we take up a donation for World Fellowship, and we vote on new members. Saturday, March 3 rd is BUNCO at Rachel s from 10am to noon-always a fun time to enjoy each other s company and laugh a lot! Saturday, April 21 st is the Charlotte Joint Initiation luncheon featuring guest speaker Elaine Jenkins (she is terrific!) at Siler Presbyterian Church in Wesley Chapel. The program starts at 9:30am and lunch will be around $ Eta State convention at the University Hilton here in Charlotte is April and will include Sunday morning s Ceremony of Remembrance where all will honor our own Peggy Jackson and her years of service to Kappa and DKG. The Finance Committee has set aside funds to pay for registration for members, and Saturday afternoon Kappa will have a booth to sell pottery as a fundraiser-volunteers needed! As we enter this season of new beginnings, let us REDEDICATE ourselves to Kappa, and continue to honor those who have left us by our actions. Can you offer a ride to a sister who is uncomfortable driving at night? Can you call a sister who you have not seen at a meeting lately? Can you step up to hold an office to lead Kappa? Sing cerely, Lynne Nadel Kappa President lynne11155@aol.com Join Us for Executive Board Meeting January 6 th, 2018 Everyone is invited to join in at Lynne Nadel s home from 12-2pm. See for RSVP invite. Her address is: 8301 Ruby Valley Rd, Charlotte (Blakeney area at Stone Creek Ranch).

2 Kappa December Stocking Project It was a holiday miracle, or possibly just a shining moment reflecting the true generosity of our Kappa sisters. For this year s December service project donations were purchased and hauled in to stuff over 36 stockings, and when those ran out, knitted stocking caps became the new pouches for a variety of treats, toys, winter outer wear, and hygiene products for local kids in need. Thank to everyone who sent items, brought items, and packed the stockings with as many gifts as could be wedged into to the stretchy felt capsules. Despite the lower than normal attendance at the December meeting, more than 42 stockings were prepared, and then distributed at Keeping Hope Alive s 30 th Street outreach on December 12 th. Due to the temperature dropping into the low twenties that evening, participation in the outreach was limited to about 25 there were stockings leftover in combination with others contributed by a private donor due to the temperature dropping into the low twenties that evening, after knocking on some doors to hand out more the remaining stockings from all the donations were then contributed to the SBS classes at Lansdowne Elementary School. The three teachers, their aides, and their students were very thankful, along with parents and kids at the 30 th Street apartments. How amazing to have blessed 42+ kids in need within the community and at a local school.

3 Little Tidbits and General Announcements JANUARY BUNCO CANCELLED! WE RE STILL PLANNING TO MEET FOR Executive Board Everyone is invited to join us at Lynne Nadel s home 12-2ish on Saturday January 6 th, 2018! FEBRUARY WORLD FELLOWSHIP MEETING IS GOING TO BE A BLAST BACK at JIMMIE S RESTAURANT on THURSDAY FEBRUARY 15 th from 5-7pm w/guest Speaker, Betsy Gascamp and International Student, on behalf of Kappa is looking for a Membership Committee Chair. Are you up for the challenge to serve your chapter? Continue to collect and bring in box tops, tabs, and books for the book exchange, and prepare your bragging speeches for our customary fundraising activities at each meeting. Please Melinda Willison with Announcements and Committee Updates for the next newsletter. Everyone is invited to contribute! THANK YOU! THEME: Let s Sparkle

4 CALENDAR of EVENTS Happy Birthday! to those celebrating in the near future: January 11 th Lynne Nadel 11 th Maggie Smith DiPietro 15 th Sally Nicholson February 4 th Cindy Gash 10 th Marilyn Michue March 20 th Ann McCain *Please notify Melinda if your birthday is missing. Keep In Your Prayers With Love and Concern Health of Husbands for Sandy Watkins, Ann McCain, and Marilyn Michue; Good Health for all Kappa Sisters and their families; Happy & Safe start to 2018; love & care to all those in distress! PLEASE MESSAGE MELINDA.WILLISON@GMAIL.COM WITH ANY SPECIAL NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO THIS LIST. Saturday 1/6/18 Board Meeting At the home of Lynne Nadel from 12p 2p Tuesday 2/13/18 Meeting (Purchase from Menu) Jimmie s Restaurant from 5p 7p Program: World Fellowship Speaker Saturday 3/3/18 BUNCO (Kappa Fundraiser) At the home of Rachel Goodgame from 10a 12p $10 to play, & $1 for snacks Saturday April 14 or 21, 2018 Joint Initiation Ceremony TBA tentatively 9:30a-12:30p Guest Speaker: TBD April 27-29, 2018 Eta State Convention, University Hilton Charlotte, NC (Region VII) Saturday 5/19/18 Meeting (Kappa Picnic) Squirrel Lake Park from 10a 12:30p Program: EOY Wrap-Up, Mystery Bags Silent Auction All Members Bring a Potluck Dish to Share Thursday 6/14/18 BUNCO/Board (snacks/lunch) At the home of Rachel Goodgame from 10a 2p $10 to play, $1 for snacks, & $5 lunch EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING Immediately Following Lunch July 16-20, 2018 DKG International Convention, JW Marriot, Austin, TX For more event details, visit the events page on our chapter website: Throughout the Year Keep Checking in on For Kappa Updates! ABOUT NEW YEAR S RESOLUTIONS You can make a wish, or You can make it happen. ~unknown Connect on the State Level at & on the International Level at Join the conversations on social media: Tweets Resolutions require only words. Results require action. ~Tony Robbins

5 ETA STATE CONVENTION NEWS & UPDATES Visit for everything convention related. You can also register to stay at the hotel C/CLTHUHF-DKG /index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG or by asking for the DKG room block calling at Society Representative and Brunch Speaker Announced for Eta State Convention Dr. Lyn Schmidt Immediate Past President Dr. Lyn Schmidt, from Pennsylvania, was the International President and the 2017 recipient of the International Achievement Award. She is current chair of the DKG Supporting Corporation, a trustee of the Educational Foundation and an Administrative Board member. As international president, she introduced the Membership Recruitment Plan and DKGNext. She has represented the Society at more than 30 state organization meetings, and Eta State is eager to welcome her to North Carolina in April. Edna Thayer The Laughter Lady Award-winning author and nationally acclaimed humorist Edna Thayer will entertain us at the Sunday Brunch with Humor for the Health of It. A nurse for over 40 years, Ms. Thayer will share the benefits of joy and laughter for our health through her fun-filled talk. Upcoming Convention Dates April 27-29, 2018 Eta State NC Convention, Hilton Charlotte University Place, Charlotte, NC (Region VI) July 16-20, 2018 DKG International Convention, JW Marriott, Austin, TX June 27-29, 2019 Southeast Regional Conference, Crowne Plaza, Asheville, NC Mark the Dates Jan. 10 Submission deadline for Eta State News Jan. 10 Advocacy Day in Raleigh Jan. 26 Proposals to present a session at the convention are due Feb. 1 Scholarship Applications due for both Eta State NC and DKG International Feb. 1 Deadline for DKG Gallery of Fine Arts submissions One in nine people worldwide do not have access to safe and clean drinking water! EEC chair, Dr. Teresa Cowan, is spearheading a clean water initiative under Eta State President Connie P. Savell s wellness initiative goal. The chapters earn points for participation in projects like: Follow the Liters to 1 million! Watch the video at lifestraw.com/follow-the-liters/ to learn how individuals, chapters and communities can get involved. Make a commitment to preservation, conservation and a healthy consumption of water. Check out this site for ideas: wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/ Purchase gifts for self or others ( lifestraw.eartheasy.com/) Start a chapter project to promote awareness locally and globally ( Donate to the LifeStraw Safe Water Fund (

6 Looking for New Chapter Members? In the Nov/Dec 2017 edition of DKG: Get Connected! Samantha English, a marketing consultant shared five tips for building DKG membership. 5 Steps to Successful Marketing 1) Identify and Find (Your Target Audience) 2) Grab Attention (of Target Audience) 3) Build the Relationship 4) Follow-up (Invitation to Join) 5) Close the Sale (Initiate New Members) Samatha also narrows the focus to three simple solutions. First, know WHO to target. Secondly, know HOW to offer value. Thirdly, STAND OUT in the newsfeed. Different Generations In addition to the current issue (volume 84-1) of International Journal of Professional Educators focusing on the theme of Culturally Proficient Leaders with articles such as: Food for Thought Learning More about the Generations, and Teaching Side by Side: An intergenerational Case Study, the also including a viewpoint article by Mary Mehaffey entitled Differently Led By Millennials. In her article she points out the movement to recruit members 35 and under to ensure the future of DKG being on the increase, and in doing so the leadership styles of this upcoming generation will be different than some historical patterns within the society. For example she suggests long standing members can expect more transparency, creative risk-taking, the end of standard measures and rituals to keep things fresh and growth oriented, and incorporating a workplace blend to have members Skype or use an app to attend meetings instead of making long drives. These are just a few ideas from Mehaffey s viewpoint. DKG International Keeping You Informed! LEROY The Leadership Guy Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. ~ Carl Bard Visit Our Website at the Chapter at kappacharlottenc@gmail.com the KAPPA President lynne11155@aol.com Or call the Keynotes Editor Melinda.Willison@gmail.com Or call