Be Someone's "Someone"

I love my job and the wonderful opportunity I have to meet people every day from around the world.  The amazing women who are DKG!  Today I chatted with DKG member and author, Dede Rittman.  We talked about the joys of teaching and the influence we each have on the world around us.  She has published a book providing insight for student teachers and is realizing in a real way how powerful words of encouragement can be.  Read more about her book and learn from her insights and experiences through her blog at http://www.bunnyteacher.blogspot.com/ . 

In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday we celebrate in the U.S. this week, take a moment and think about this:  Has someone influenced you in a powerful and positive way? If so, have you said thank you?  And go ahead - play it forward today.  Be that someone for someone else. 

There's a Member in Membership

It's that time of year again.  Schools are back in session, the seasons are changing and, in fact, the holidays are quickly approaching.  As a member of DKG, you may be wondering who you might recommend for membership or perhaps you are already planning an initiation for your chapter.  Eligible and deserving women educators are all around you - in the schools, universities and other institutions of your communities. 


However, when the ceremony is over and you are celebrating new membership, remember there's a "member" in that word.  Studies show that most members and customers maintain a connection to an association or company because of personal relationships. We have so many avenues for maintaining personal connections these days - letters and phone are now joined by texting, email, and social media in various forms - that it breaks my heart to hear that members drop out of DKG because they do not feel connected to other members or do not feel a part of the chapter.  And, according to our surveys, they do just that for just that reason. 


So, whether by phone or Facebook, reach out to each other today.  Remember Purpose number 1?  It's about  "genuine spiritual fellowship" and it's important.