Wisdom To Share Passion To Care

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Wisdom To Share Passion To Care

• Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
• Regional Conferences 2007
• Constitution Committee

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The New Black Book and You
Constitution
and
Standing Rules
Wisdom to Share from the Constitution Committee
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Constitution Committee
20062008 Biennium
Gloria Redston Great Britain
Dr. Elsie D. Gross Florida
Jean Gray, Maryland International Parliamentarian
 
Sandra Smith Bull Executive Coordinator ex officio
Dr. Barbara Day, International President, ex
officio
Beth Schieber Oklahoma
Audry Terpstra Iowa
Alice L. Carrier, Vermont Chairman
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The Constitution Committee

• The Constitution Committee shall receive all
  proposals for amending the Constitution and the
  International Standing Rules, make
  recommendations for changes to the Administrative
  Board, and present approved proposals to the
  international convention for vote.
• Notification of proposed changes to the
  Constitution and the International Standing Rules
  shall be published no later than the March/April
  issue of the D K G  NEWS.  After each
  international convention, the committee shall
  ascertain that the Constitution, International
  Standing Rules, and Handbook are in concordance. 
  The parliamentarian shall serve as a consultant.
  (Constitution, Article VIII)

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How Governing Documents Help Members, Chapters,
and State Organizations
Governing Documents 4-B
Society Documents take the mystery out of the
governing process
I dont remember the page number, but it was on
a white sheet of paper.
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• Wisdom to Share from the Constitution Committee
• Whats New?
• Whats Available?
• In printed format to purchase
• Constitution/International Standing Rules (2006)
• Handbook (2004) with 2006 Update Insert

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• On CD to purchase
• Constitution/International Standing Rules (2006)
• Handbook 2006 Update (entire Handbook updated to
  reflect changes and provide additional current
  information)
• On the International Society Website to download
• Constitution/International Standing Rules (2006)
• Handbook 2006 Update
• Handbook 2006 Update Insert

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The Constitution

• Belongs to the members
• Can only be changed by members at a convention

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2006 Constitutional Changes

• Article III.B Active membership now includes
  retired educators who have been retired no
  more than two years.
• Article IV.C Honorary fee is now 50.00
• Article VI.C.9 (6) Treasurer must now submit
  books for annual audit/financial review
• Article VIII Our Society no longer has a
  Travel and Study Committee now we have travel
  links on the Society website (www.deltakappagamma
  .net)

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International Standing Rules

• Through the ISR, International implements the
  Constitution
• The ISR may be amended at each convention the
  next opportunity is 2008

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2004 and 2006 Changes in International Standing
Rules

• SR 2.51 We now have two new annual
  scholarships each scholarship is now 6,000.
• SR 6.01 Past state president or founder serving
  as executive secretary, treasurer (if under
  remunerative contract), or parliamentarian may
  now vote on ballot votes.
• SR 9.61 Installation and initiation ceremonies
  may be adapted to meet the needs of state
  organization and chapter.
• SR 10.31.a Golden Gift Fund committee awards
  special stipends to members to develop skills and
  meet specific educational and professional needs.
  Cornetet Individual Awards fund conference
  attendance.
• Other 2006 votes affecting members
• For 2006-2008, two issues of the Bulletin and one
  issue of the D K G NEWS will be published on
  the Society website each year.
• The 2014 International Convention will be held in
  Indiana.

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The Constitution and Standing Rules Allow for
Diversity and Uniqueness in State Organizations
and Chapters

• The Constitution
• Article III.B C Chapters determine who will
  become members and the method for voting for new
  members.
• Article VI.A.2 3 State organization and
  chapter officers may vary because second
  vice-president and corresponding secretary are
  optional.
• Article VII.B.1 The state may determine such
  other voting and non-voting members of the state
  executive board. Executive board composition
  varies from state to state.
• Article VII.C.1 Each chapter may determine
• the composition of chapter executive board.
• Article VIII.A.2 State organization and
  chapters
• determine their own committee structure to
  carry
• out the duties assigned and the
  responsibilities.

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• Article IX.A.2.a State convention is optional
  in even-numbered years.
• Article IX.A.3 Chapters may determine the
  number of meetings to be held each year. Four
  meetings a year are required.
• Article X.9 Chapters may maintain a scholarship
  fund (are not required to do so).
• International Standing Rules
• SR 2.4 Chapters and state organizations may
  offer grants-in-aid.
• SR 9.61 Initiation and installation ceremonies
  may be adapted to meet
• the needs at state organization and
• chapter level.

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Amending the Constitution and International
Standing Rules

• the Constitution every four years
• the International Standing Rules at each
  International Convention

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How a Proposed Amendment becomes an Adopted
Amendment
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Remember Proposed Amendment Must Be Postmarked
by October 1, 2007
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
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• Questions and Answers

Remember Proposed Amendment Must Be Postmarked
by October 1, 2007