ALPHA DELTA KAPPA DECEMBER 2010 - Gedung Kuning

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA DECEMBER 2010 - Gedung Kuning ALPHA DELTA KAPPA DECEMBER 2010 - Gedung Kuning

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2011 EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM Wednesday, July 13 Mary Lou Carney, noted children’s author and inspirational speaker, will speak to the International Council of Presidents and later to Educational Symposium attendees. Her presentations will inspire and challenge you with ways to make a positive difference, every day. A former teacher, Mary Lou is the author of more than 20 books, including “Bubble Gum and Chalk Dust.” She has created and edited three national magazines for children and teens, as well as launching three youth websites. Mary Lou is senior editor at Guideposts magazine, a publication read by more than three million people every month. Mary Lou will be available to sell and sign copies of her work. SESSION 1: 10:00–10:50 AM 1. Three Views of India Carolyn Armentrout, VA Alpha Sigma Barbara Haney, VA Mu; Fredericka Pendergraph, VA Beta Delta Three separate trips to India, each journey taken for a different reason, result in multiple images and impressions of the world’s largest democracy. Compare, contrast, and share scenes that simultaneously awaken the senses and delight the soul. Join us to gain some insights into a fascinating country! 2. Two Classic Midwest Authors Come to Life Ivette Bender, NE Theta The classic works of Willa Cather and Carl Sandburg, noted authors from Nebraska and Chicago, who are often taught in the classroom and who are well known in the international literary world, will be presented in a way that demonstrates relevance and World Understanding today. Learn how Cather’s great books, “O Pioneers,” “My Antonia,” and “The Song of the Lark,” as well as Sandburg’s “Chicago Poems” impact us today. 3. Student Voices Jane Callery, CT Alpha Increase student discourse and innovative thinking in your classroom by learning how to implement inquiry logs and free digital resources to promote active and authentic engagement in the learning process. Learn how to use logs, chats, and electronic posts to keep students thinking long after the school day has ended. 4. Yell and Tell – Saving Children’s Lives Jean Davidson, WI Yell and Tell is a safety awareness program that teaches children what to do if they see a dangerous situation. There are four simple steps that children learn: SEE IT, FEEL SCARED, YELL HELP AND TELL the first big person they see. The six programs available are: water/lakes, water/ pools, fire, poison, guns and child enticement. Come learn how you can bring this important program to the children of your community. 5. You’re Nowhere Without It! Annie Evans, VA Zeta Participants will learn ways to embed geographic literacy into cross-curricular learning activities. Ideas will also be presented for use at chapter meetings for World Understanding. Participants will receive free resources from the National Geographic Society Education Foundation and learn ways to support geographic literacy in their communities. 6. Book Discussion: “The Cellist of Sarajevo” Mary A. Ey, OH Lambda Participants will explore Steven Galloway’s thought-provoking novel about four citizens of war-ravaged Sarajevo and the conflicts that each of the characters experience as a result of the war. After a mortar attack kills 22 people waiting innocently in line to buy bread, an unnamed cellist vows to play at the point of the impact for 22 days. The novel brings to life conflict both in a city at war and in the people who are forced to live a life of constant danger. All participants are asked to read the novel prior to attending the Educational Symposium. 7. How to Run a $uccessful Plant $ale Dot Gillespie, NH Mu The Mu Chapter has held a one-day perennial plant sale each spring for the past five years. Profits have increased steadily from $850 the first year to $3500 this past year. The workshop will discuss the popular plant types and sources of materials, pot sizes, soil, getting the word out, setting up for the sale, and pricing plants. Participants will get a written sheet of instructions and view a gallery of photos. Come learn how dirt cheap plants earn big bucks! 8. Waking the Teacher Leader in You Deborah L Hayes, TN Nu The workshop is an interactive presentation which moves through a brief look at the history of teacher leadership to current practices and obstacles. Participants will explore the many opportunities for teacher leadership while reflecting on personal/professional goals. 6 Excellence in Action in Leadership

9. Beyond Four Walls: The Digital Classroom Katie Loftus, TX Epsilon Lambda Our students live in a different world—a digital one. From cell phones to social networking to the Internet, our students are plugged in. No matter how scary technology may seem, we must venture into this world. Learn to use digital tools to expand your classroom beyond its walls. 10. The Encourager: Finding and Motivating Those Potential S/P/N Officer Candidates Ruth Ann Morgan, MN Delta and Janet Robb, MN Alpha Alpha Just think, a complete slate of S/P/N officers to present to the membership! Get an early start on “snagging” those potential candidates for office in 2012. We will share our strategies for searching out and encouraging those willing to offer for leadership positions. Come prepared to share your methods. 11. Welcome to the Alpha Delta Kappa Primary School Charles (Bud) Bruton, PA Walk with your Alpha Delta Kappa sisters that traveled to Vietnam in April 2011! Visit our Alpha Delta Kappa Primary School and meet the teachers and children! Share in the enthusiasm and world understanding for Project S.A.V.E! Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of this special project. 12. What’s My Line? Susan Rodda and Ann Hudson, International Chapter Come and learn about the various officer positions in Alpha Delta Kappa. Discover the similarities and differences of their duties at the chapter, S/P/N and International levels. 13. Everything is Negotiable: Planning Events for Alpha Delta Kappa Judy Tate, VA Tau You will receive a step-by-step guide for obtaining the most value for the dollar when negotiating with hotels, conference centers and restaurants. Whether planning a chapter luncheon, Founders’ Day event, S/P/N convention or a daughter’s wedding, you will gain “behind the scenes” knowledge to enhance your negotiating skills and confidence. 14. Lessons Learned Liz VanDaveer, WA Alpha Upsilon Strategies and projects designed to capitalize on teaching and learning styles will be presented. During this time of educational reform, meaningful classroom instruction can still be fun and fulfilling for all learners. Workshop materials are based on 38 years of classroom experience in secondary schools. 15. Let’s Have A Heart-to-Heart Talk Nancy M Watkins, VA Sigma On May 16, 2010, at age 56, I had a heart attack. Prior to that, I thought I was pretty healthy! Let me share my experience and what I’ve learned about women and heart disease while on my journey back to wellness. Knowledge is power against this silent killer. 16. Book Discussion: “The Help” Kay Yogi, HI Zeta “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett is about three women in 1960’s Mississippi whose determination to start a movement of their own forever changes a town and the way women—mothers, daughters, caregivers, friends—view one another. This book discussion will focus on that movement and the relationships formed. As a prerequisite, we ask that each participant read the book prior to attending the symposium. SESSION 2: 11:00–11:50 AM 17. Creating Excellence in Alpha Delta Kappa Membership International Membership Committee Enjoy learning new and exciting methods for recruiting and retaining your chapter membership. Make your chapter a “Chapter of Excellence” as you explore hands-on activities to take back to your chapter membership. 18. How to Find Your Roots—Basic Genealogy Almina Barksdale, UT Eta An update of family history and genealogical resources for beginners and experienced researchers. Discover how easy it is to find your roots. Learn about the newest software and how to locate helpful research data links. Learn how a diary or journal can connect you to your descendants. 19. Pack Light—Leave Those Giant Bags at Home Vivian Bowden, FL Alpha Nu Why are you breaking your back with all of those giant bags? Learn how to pack light with great points to follow. A small carry-on will keep the stress out. We will have fun planning what to take on a trip by plane or car. 20. Book Discussion: “A Woman in Berlin, Eight Weeks in a Conquered City” Billie Darrow, TX Sigma This diary was written by a 34-year-old German journalist, who was in Berlin when an area of the city was under Russian control. Due to the nature of the events in the book, she wished to remain anonymous. As a prerequisite, we ask that each participant read the book prior to attending the symposium. 21. An Experience of a Lifetime: “Three Cups of Tea” Betty Ehret, AZ Xi How can peace be attained in this world? Greg Mortenson, author of “Three Cups of Tea,” believes in educating women to establish world peace. Come participate in a discussion of how one man’s undertaking changed lives. Be inspired to help in your community or around the world. 22. Different Strokes for Different Folks Betty Jo Evers, AZ Iota All children learn at different paces, at different times and in different ways. Learn how to distinguish each step of the teaching sequence during small group reading to maximize every student’s learning. Different strokes for different folks will be shared. Excellence in Action in Leadership 7

9. Beyond Four Walls: The Digital Classroom Katie Loftus, TX Epsilon Lambda<br />

Our students live in a different world—a digital one. From cell phones to social networking to the Internet,<br />

our students are plugged in. No matter how scary technology may seem, we must venture into this world.<br />

Learn to use digital tools to expand your classroom beyond its walls.<br />

10. The Encourager: Finding and Motivating Those Potential S/P/N Officer Candidates<br />

Ruth Ann Morgan, MN Delta and Janet Robb, MN Alpha Alpha<br />

Just think, a complete slate of S/P/N officers to present to the membership! Get an early start on “snagging”<br />

those potential candidates for office in 2012. We will share our strategies for searching out and encouraging<br />

those willing to offer for leadership positions. Come prepared to share your methods.<br />

11. Welcome to the Alpha Delta Kappa Primary School Charles (Bud) Bruton, PA<br />

Walk with your Alpha Delta Kappa sisters that traveled to Vietnam in April 2011! Visit our Alpha Delta Kappa<br />

Primary School and meet the teachers and children! Share in the enthusiasm and world understanding for<br />

Project S.A.V.E! Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of this special project.<br />

12. What’s My Line? Susan Rodda and Ann Hudson, International Chapter<br />

Come and learn about the various officer positions in Alpha Delta Kappa. Discover the similarities and<br />

differences of their duties at the chapter, S/P/N and International levels.<br />

13. Everything is Negotiable: Planning Events for Alpha Delta Kappa Judy Tate, VA Tau<br />

You will receive a step-by-step guide for obtaining the most value for the dollar when negotiating with<br />

hotels, conference centers and restaurants. Whether planning a chapter luncheon, Founders’ Day event,<br />

S/P/N convention or a daughter’s wedding, you will gain “behind the scenes” knowledge to enhance your<br />

negotiating skills and confidence.<br />

14. Lessons Learned Liz VanDaveer, WA Alpha Upsilon<br />

Strategies and projects designed to capitalize on teaching and learning styles will be presented. During this<br />

time of educational reform, meaningful classroom instruction can still be fun and fulfilling for all learners.<br />

Workshop materials are based on 38 years of classroom experience in secondary schools.<br />

15. Let’s Have A Heart-to-Heart Talk Nancy M Watkins, VA Sigma<br />

On May 16, <strong>2010</strong>, at age 56, I had a heart attack. Prior to that, I thought I was pretty healthy! Let me share my<br />

experience and what I’ve learned about women and heart disease while on my journey back to wellness.<br />

Knowledge is power against this silent killer.<br />

16. Book Discussion: “The Help” Kay Yogi, HI Zeta<br />

“The Help” by Kathryn Stockett is about three women in 1960’s Mississippi whose determination to start<br />

a movement of their own forever changes a town and the way women—mothers, daughters, caregivers,<br />

friends—view one another. This book discussion will focus on that movement and the relationships formed.<br />

As a prerequisite, we ask that each participant read the book prior to attending the symposium.<br />

SESSION 2: 11:00–11:50 AM<br />

17. Creating Excellence in Alpha Delta Kappa Membership International Membership Committee<br />

Enjoy learning new and exciting methods for recruiting and retaining your chapter membership. Make your<br />

chapter a “Chapter of Excellence” as you explore hands-on activities to take back to your chapter membership.<br />

18. How to Find Your Roots—Basic Genealogy Almina Barksdale, UT Eta<br />

An update of family history and genealogical resources for beginners and experienced researchers. Discover<br />

how easy it is to find your roots. Learn about the newest software and how to locate helpful research data<br />

links. Learn how a diary or journal can connect you to your descendants.<br />

19. Pack Light—Leave Those Giant Bags at Home Vivian Bowden, FL Alpha Nu<br />

Why are you breaking your back with all of those giant bags? Learn how to pack light with great points to follow.<br />

A small carry-on will keep the stress out. We will have fun planning what to take on a trip by plane or car.<br />

20. Book Discussion: “A Woman in Berlin, Eight Weeks in a Conquered City” Billie Darrow, TX Sigma<br />

This diary was written by a 34-year-old German journalist, who was in Berlin when an area of the city was<br />

under Russian control. Due to the nature of the events in the book, she wished to remain anonymous. As a<br />

prerequisite, we ask that each participant read the book prior to attending the symposium.<br />

21. An Experience of a Lifetime: “Three Cups of Tea” Betty Ehret, AZ Xi<br />

How can peace be attained in this world? Greg Mortenson, author of “Three Cups of Tea,” believes in<br />

educating women to establish world peace. Come participate in a discussion of how one man’s undertaking<br />

changed lives. Be inspired to help in your community or around the world.<br />

22. Different Strokes for Different Folks Betty Jo Evers, AZ Iota<br />

All children learn at different paces, at different times and in different ways. Learn how to distinguish each<br />

step of the teaching sequence during small group reading to maximize every student’s learning. Different<br />

strokes for different folks will be shared.<br />

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