first timers hope you get hooked presented by becky wood
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First Timers
Hope You Get Hooked
Presented by Becky Wood
Welcome to Alpha Phi State Convention
Take a look at your program agenda
Make wise decisions as to what to attend
Allow a little free time
Major Benefits
Make new friends
Make new contacts with whom to discuss school issues
Learn more about the Society first hand
Ask questions about the Society
Check on Society benefits
Did You Know?
Approximately 118,000 members
16 Member Countries
78 State Organizations
2800 Chapters
In 2007-2008 more that $3 million for scholarships, grants-in-aid, and other education projects were awarded
Headquarters located in Austin, Texas
More Did You Knows?
Headquarters is open for visitors during working hours.All members who attend conventions have a right to vote – not just delegates.The mission of the society is to promote professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
Society Endorsements
Support the concept of a monument to be erected at United Nations to honor teachers
Work for a safe, peaceful environment where education can flourish
Action programs supporting literacy
Annual observance of Women’s History Week
More Endorsements
Emphasis on students learning critical thinking conflict resolution and cooperative learning skills to become responsible and active citizens striving for a peaceful worldThe performing, literary and visual ars as essential for quality educationQuality of education to fulfill each youth’s potential
More Endorsements
Equality for women
The Equal Rights Amendment of the US Constitution
Benefits:
Personal and Professional GrowthAdvocacyRecognitionInformation/PublicationsFun and FellowshipService OpportunitiesGlobal AffiliationLeadership DevelopmentInsuranceNetworkingNo annual fee credit card
In Summary
In order to get the most for your dues, you must actively participate in the society at all levels – chapter, state, and international.
Check out
The international website athttp://www.deltakappagamma.org
The state website athttp://www.deltakappagamma.org/WV/
Your chapter website at (if you do not have one, begin developing it)
Let the world (including your BOE) know
What we stand for
That we are no longer a secret society
That we advocate rights for children
Questions???
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