Coming up: The Future!

A group of young members met recently at DKG Headquarters in Austin, TX, to focus on DKG and the future.  Out of that group grew DKGnext! Even the name makes me stop to think about what may be next for DKG.

I was honored to be included in some of the discussions that took place during that meeting. How inspiring, challenging, exciting, energizing and magnetizing it was to hear them talk about their hopes and concerns for our great Society. As one member wrote in a follow up to the meeting,

We want to create a group of forward thinking members to explore and analyze the best ways we as a Society can recruit, retain, and support our membership. We want to find ways to merge our traditions with new innovative ideas and diverse opinions to create a culture that attracts key women educators.

You can read her thoughtful words at www.dkg.org by clicking on the Rotator item "DKGnext!" (https://www.dkg.org/content/dkgnext-0#node-7749)  I encourage you to check it out - I think you will be inspired, too.  And, after you think about it, post a comment here and tell me what you would hope to be next for DKG!

Young California Members Share Insights about DKG Membership

Visit the DKG California State Organization website (Chi State)  and click on the box for the "Enlightening  Video of the Young DKG Members Panel Sharing Their Perspective During the Chi State Convention."   As six young panelists discuss membership in DKG you will laugh, you will cry and you will be inspired. The full video lasts a little over a half hour, but you will enjoy every minute!  Research shows the new generation of members and employees want engaging experiences with opportunities for leadership.

Check out the Chi State website and resources like the XYZ University for more ideas about attracting and engaging young members.  XYZ University CEO Sarah Sladek will be a keynote speaker at the 2014 International Convention in Indianapolis - will you be there?