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???