2015 Psi State Convention Bulletin

Sparkle and Shine at the 2015 Psi State Convention

Pre-Convention Issue #2
February 2015

2015 Psi State Convention

April 17-19, 2015
Macon Centreplex and Macon Marriott City Center
Macon, Georgia
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Convention Schedule at a Glance

Friday, April 17, 2015

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Sunday, April 19, 2015

4:00-5:00pm

Pre-Convention
Seminar

7:00-8:00am

8:30-9:30am

Ceremony of
Remembrance

4:00- 7:00pm

Convention Registration

8:00-10:00am

Second General Session

9:45-10:45

State Presidents
Breakfast (by invitation)

Reception Honoring
International Guest,
Becky Sadowski

10:30-11:30

Workshops/Mini Market

10:45-11:45

2015-2017 Officers
Planning Meeting

11:40-12:10

District Meetings

Chapter Presidents
Parade and Chorus
Rehearsals

12:30-2:00

Birthday Luncheon

2:10-2:30

Executive Board

2:30-3:00

Mini Market

3:00

Tour

5:00

Chorus and Necrology

Service Rehearsals

5:45

Installation Rehearsal

7:00

Presidents Banquet

8:00pm

8:35pm

Convention Registration

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Reserve your Room Today

If you have not reserved your hotel room, visit the link below to reserve a
Queen/Queen or King room for only $124/night. To be guaranteed this price, you
must register by March 12, 2015. Space is limited, so be sure you reserve your
room today. Parking is free at the hotel and the convention center.

You can find more information about the property or you may register by calling Lenice Dower, at
866-882-4465. (Mention Delta Kappa Gamma when calling. )
Going online, see link: Book your group rate: Delta Kappa Gamma Society Intl >>
Macon Marriott City Center
250 Coliseum Drive
Macon, Georgia 31217

.Take 1-75 South to Macon

.Then take Hwy. 16 East to exit 2
.At the end of exit ramp, take a left and
the Macon Marriott City Center is on the left

Come and let your Georgia gold shine. Help us set the gold
standard high in DKG!
Do not let walking problems keep you from attending the 2015 Psi State Convention!
Rememberthere is driving access from the hotel to the Centreplex. Save yourself some
steps.

Register Now for the 2015 Psi State Convention

If you have not registered, be sure and do so today. Convention registration must be
postmarked by March 12, 2015. A registration form must be completed for each convention
attendee.
Pease contact Ann Fitzgerald at annjofitz@aol.com or 706-866-4320 for more information
about convention registration. (A registration form is attached to this newsletter.)

Macon Tour
Saturday, April 18, 2015
3:00-5:00 pm
Come join us as we tour Macon with a personal tour guide.
Highlights of the tour include stops at the Cannonball House and
Mulberry United Methodist Church. If you have not registered,
please do so today. Space is limited. (Cost: $20.00)
(Picture is courtesy of Cannonball House Website.)

Psi State Pre-Convention Seminar

4pm to 5pm April 17, 2015 Macon Centreplex Room 303
Navigating the Tiers of Certification, presented by Dr. Robin L. Smith

Where do you fit in Georgia's new tiered system? This session explores the
transformation of Georgia's certification system to the new four-tiered system and how RESA
can support initial and continuing certification of professional educators.
(Registration form is found in this issue.)
Come join us at the first Pre-Convention Seminar.

Workshops
These fast paced, information packed workshops will include something for everyone. So pack

your paper, pens, iPads or laptops and come prepared to attend these
learning packed sessions.
Workshops:
1. Golden Opportunities- Learn about all the Golden Opportunities available to
our members through the innovative leadership workshops, professional development
seminars, and easily accessible grants.
2. Technology Tips for Teachers- Members of the Technology
Committee will share many tips for using and navigating technology in
your personal life. Be prepared to be amazed.
3. It Doesnt Take Barbells to Strengthen a Chapter - Energize your chapter
with new ideas about how to pinpoint chapter strengths and weaknesses and build on the
chapters strengths. Join this session to learn about growing membership and engaging
members to ensure a strong, vibrant chapter
4. Classy Communications- Bring your laptops and enjoy a hands-on session filled
with communication tips. You will learn how to create a chapter website and how to
publish creative chapter newsletters.
5. Like a Girl- Navigate through a multimedia journey of images, clips and text as you
learn what it means to do things like a girl. You will experience what power females
havenot only as girls throughout the world but as members of Delta Kappa Gamma.
6. A Week as Missionaries on a Navajo Reservation- Come join two Psi State
members as they share their journey as educators and missionaries on a weeks trip to
visit the Navajo. They will share their experiences and glimpse of real life on a
reservation.

Come see what Delta Kappa Gamma has to offer you!

You will sparkle and shine and increase your knowledge too!

Mini Market
The mini market will be open for business during the convention. This is your
chance to display and sell items to raise money for your chapter. We will have plenty
of vendor spaces.
The new guidelines and application form are available on the Psi State website.
You may contact Merrimac Forsyth for more information:
merrimacforsyth@gmail.com
Merrimac Forsyth1710 Wilkerson Road
Rome, GA 30165

Start saving your money now! Remember, DKG members were born to shop!

Sparkle and Shine at the 2015 Psi State Convention

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Psi State Convention ~ April 17-19, 2015

Macon Centreplex & Macon Marriott City Center ~ Macon, Georgia
Please complete a Registration Form for each convention attendee and guest.
Last Name

First Name

Address

Title

City

Home Phone

Cell Phone

State

Zip

Email
District

Chapter

Name Tag Should Read:

Photo Release:
I grant permission to Psi State Organization of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International to use
my photograph in the Psi State News and/or on the Society website.
Yes
No Initials: _______
Please mark all that apply:
Chapter Member
Current State Committee Chair
First-time Attendee
Special Dietary needs:

Current State Officer

Current Chapter President
Guest/Non-member

Current District Director

Past State President
Will sing with Choir

For DKG MEMBERS ONLY: All Meals MUST be purchased in advance. Prices include tax and gratuity.
Cost
Event
Registration
Must be postmarked and completed for each
attendee by March 12th
Presidents Luncheon (open to all)
Presidents Banquet (open to all)

State Presidents Breakfast (for 2013-2015 State

Officers, District Directors, Editor, Webmaster,
State Committee Chairs, & Past State Presidents)
Macon Tour (open to all)
Red Rose Corsage for Banquet

Price includes attendance at all General

Sessions, Workshops, and Meetings
(meals not included)
Saturday, April 18, Noon
Saturday, April 18, 7:00pm
Salmon or
Herb-Roasted
Chicken
Sunday, April 19, 10:00am
(by invitation only)

Presidents Luncheon
Presidents Banquet

Macon Tour

$75

$75
$30
$40

$20

Saturday, April 18, 3:00-5:00 pm

$20

Saturday, April 18, 7:00pm

$10

FOR GUESTS ONLY (non-members):

Saturday, April 18, Noon
Saturday, April 18, 7:00pm
Salmon
or
Herb-Roasted
Chicken
Saturday, April 18, 3:00-5:00 pm

$35
$45

$20

Total
Please make check payable to: Psi State with Convention on the memo line.
Registration must be postmarked by March 12, 2015 (non-refundable after that date).
Mail form and check to: Kathy Brown, 112 Farrington Drive, Newnan, GA 30263

Total

Psi State (Georgia) Pre-Convention Seminar Registration Form

4pm to 5pm April 17, 2015 Macon Centreplex Room 303
Navigating the Tiers of Certification, presented by Dr. Robin L. Smith
Where do you fit in Georgia's new tiered system? This session explores the transformation of Georgia's certification
system to the new four-tiered system and how RESA can support initial and continuing certification of professional
educators.
Dr. Robin L. Smith began teaching in Kottweiler-Schwanden, Germany, at a small
Montessori School in 1992. Twenty-three years later and still loving education,
Dr. Smith is the Professional Learning Coordinator for the Middle Georgia Regional
Education Service Agency (RESA), which serves the eight Middle Georgia school
systems with a wide variety of services such as school improvement, leadership,
and professional learning. Dr. Smith has taught in a range of academic settings
including the elementary, middle, and college levels. She studied Early Childhood Education at Mercer University,
Supervision and Administration at Georgia College and State University, and Curriculum and Instruction at Argosy
University in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Smith is a member of Gamma Omicron chapter.

$5.00 for DKG Members $10.00 for Non-Members

Make your checks payable to Psi State. In the memo line, please include Convention Pre-Conference.
Your registration form and check should be post-marked by April 3, 2015 and mailed to Kathy Brown,
112 Farrington Drive, Newnan, Georgia, 30263. No refunds will be remitted after April 3, 2015. All
participants must pre-register, including those assisting with the session
NAME
Last

First

Middle Initial

State

Zip Code

ADDRESS
Street or PO
Box

City

PHONE
Home

Cellular

E-MAIL
DIETARY
RESTRICTIONS

All questions regarding this session can be directed to Gail Ford, Psi State President
(psisis09@yahoo.com).