Delta Kappa Gamma Committees - 2013-2015
Leadership Development (Membership & Expansion)
Rena Entus, CHAIR Linda Phelan Judy Szamosi Beverly Townsend Yocheved Sonenberg, ex-officio |
Duties
To encourage members to seek suitable prospective members; to accept recommendations for new members; to refer for chapter/provincial vote the names of those qualified for membership; to prepare for and participate in the initiation ceremony and the necrology service. To assist provincial and chapter officers and others with leadership responsibilities; to organize training or information sessions for incoming officers. |
Provincial Convention (ad-hoc committee)
Rena Entus, CHAIR
Barbara Angus Cathy Bannan Sidorenko Estie Kleinfeld Estelle Fainsilber Beverly Townsend Yocheved Sonenberg,ex-officio |
Duties
To plan the program, food service, locale, gifts, etc. for the Provincial Convention or Annual General Meeting |
Professional Affairs
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Duties
To develop chapter interest and participation in activities designed to improve the professional status of women educators. Requires two representatives to attend monthly meetings of the Montreal Council of Women. |
Finance (appointed)
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Duties
To propose the amount of Provincial dues and assessments; to prepare the state supervise investments; to prepare for an Annual audit of the accounts of the Province. The Provincial Treasure is to receive dues and scholarship fees amounts from each Chapter and transmit appropriate amounts to International. |
Chapter Treasurer's Duties (appointed)
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Duties
To serve on the Provincial Executive Board ensure that dues are paid promptly. To forward the proper amounts to the Provincial Treasurer to cover dues and scholarship fees. To pay all Chapter bills promptly as they come due. To maintain accurate records of the Chapter finances and present to the Executive Board an annual report and proposed budget for the Chapter. |
Communications
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Duties
To develop and maintain the website; to publish the Gamma Gamut; to update and present the current Yearbook; to correspond with International and with the Canadian Area Representative; to correspond with members as to ensure that the meetings and activities are announced. |
Educational Excellence
Cathy Bannan Sidorenko, CHAIR
Magda Grzechowiak Anne Marie Gitto Laurin Daniela Livni Linda Phelan Yocheved Sonenberg, ex-officio |
Duties
To plan programs and activities that advance excellence in education, empower women and increase global awareness. To focus the programs and activities on personal growth, service to others, professional affairs, legislation, research, music. |
Scholarship & World Fellowship
Barbara Angus, CHAIR
Beryl Ball Phyllis Bennett Valerie Delacretaz Huguette Drouin Rena Entus Yocheved Sonenberg, ex-officio |
Duties
To establish criteria for awarding Provincial Scholarships; to select and maintain contact with recipients; to report to the chapter/province. To oversee the management of scholarship funds. |
Parliamentarian (appointed)
Dr. Mildred Burns Parliamentarian Emeritus
Barbara Angus (in training) |
Duties
To maintain proper procedures in meetings; to ensure that business complies with the Constitution and Standing Rules, Provincial By Laws, and decisions taken by previous Executive Boards. |
Provincial Award
Estie Kleinfeld, CHAIR
Beryl Ball Linda Blackwell Phelan |
Duties
To solicit nominations for the Provincial Woman of the Year Award; to select the Award recipient; to arrange for the plaque and the presentation at the Annual Meeting. |
Support for Early Career Educators (SEE)
Barbara Angus, CHAIR
Judith Kronick Beverly Townsend Terry Saba Yocheved Sonenberg, ex-officio |
Duties
To provide opportunities for mentoring and supporting teachers in their formative years. |
Nominations
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Duties
To solicit from members suggestions for officers; to ascertain that the nominated person will serve if elected; present to chapters in even-numbered years (to Province in odd numbered years) nominations for elective officers. |
Music
Georgie Crawford, CHAIR
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Duties
To lead the members in singing and encourage members to learn the anthem. Provide copies of songs for use in the meetings. |
Hospitality Committe Convenor
Judy Szamosi, CHAIR
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Duties
To solicit members to serve on monthly hospitality committees and to provide the membership with a schedule of service on those committees. Duties of Monthly Convenor To co-ordinate the chefs and organize the meal; see that the division of responsibility is equitable: to collect money & check on numbers attending. To decide with the Committee how to divide the responsibility for the $100 minimum ($20 per person). Duties of the Hospitality Committee To arrange for the oven to be turned on, set up tables and buffet, plug in coffee and hot water before meal, wash dishes and return items to cupboard, clean kitchen and wash counters. |