ALPHA DELTA KAPPA DECEMBER 2010 - Gedung Kuning

highest principles of altruism, remains among the brightest of
educational excellence and stars in the universe.
world understanding for our
The reflection of our first
organization. Our leaders have star illuminates “Educational
maintained a vision inspired by Excellence.” Membership in Al-
one woman, Agnes Shipman pha Delta Kappa is an honor and
Robertson, and three other we must continue to promote
Founders, Marie Neal, Hattie the ideal that we are invited into
Poppino and Marion Southall. membership because others
Arthur O’Shaughnessy stated, recognize us as outstanding edu-
“We are the music makers, we cators. We want to increase our
are the dreamers of dreams . . . focus on the HONOR of belong-
we are the movers and shakers ing and to put in the forefront
of the world forever, it seems.” our educational achievements
Alpha Delta Kappa Excel- so that prospective members
lence in Action illuminates these can visualize the quality of our
reflections:
organization.
Educational Excellence This biennium, two new
Altruism
initiatives for recognizing
World Understanding Excellence in Action have been
Membership
implemented: (1) Recognizing
21st Century Relevance Excellence for Doing Good; and
Look around this ballroom! (2) Making a Better World. The
It is filled with STARS! Aris- responses have been gratifytotle
once said, “We are what ing—check the International
International Vice President, Northwest Region Bev we repeatedly do. Excellence, website to see those recognized.
Quiring
therefore, is not an act but a These initiatives will continue
habit.” In Alpha Delta Kappa, throughout the biennium.
other achievements; (4) Focus excellence is both a tradition and The Excellence in Education
on altruistic projects; (5) Instal- a habit. Excellence in Action will Award in Alpha Delta Kappa was
lation and recognition of our
officers; (6) Stellar speakers and
entertainment; and, of course,
(7) Fellowship with much caring
and sharing.
We have a heartfelt passion
for our organization and its
members. My philosophy about
education is this: “Students do
not care how much you know
until they know how much you
care.” I share the same passion
with you, our members.
Stars are symbolic of excellence
and our members are the
stars who reflect excellence.
Members of each region, your
International Vice Presidents,
the regional officers and the
conference teams are shining
brightly for their excellent
planning in providing these
stellar conferences. Continue
to applaud and praise them in
ensure that Alpha Delta Kappa approved in 2001 and Ø
appreciation for their hard work.
The goals set by our Founders
63 years ago reflect the
Performing in Idaho’s “Spud Sisters” skit are Immediate Past
International Vice President, Northwest Region Carole Lee, left, and
Immediate Past Idaho State President Marjean Waford.
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Excellence in Action for Leadership