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2021 - 2022
RECOGNITION OF CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT
The Chapter Achievement initiative provides for acknowledgment, recognition, and appreciation in a tangible way for
those chapters who meet the criteria at various levels of achievement. It is a thank you to chapters who have
stretched the potential of their membership to achieve the mission of Delta Kappa Gamma. This document is to be
used as a tool, providing guidance, possibility, and reflection for chapters in NC DKG.
Notes:
(1) Omission of required information throughout the form constitutes zero points (ie. names, dates,
titles, etc.).
(2) An entry can only be used once to earn points.
Activities completed March 2, 2021 – March 1, 2022
Achievement Levels :
Superior 700+
Excellent 575+
Distinctive 450+
Honorable Mention Below 450
**The application must be completed by the chapter president and submitted by March 1st, 2022
Chapter
Region
President
Email
Phone
Date Form Sent to Regional Director
Chapter Activities/Responsibilities
Points
Completed:
(Indicate
Points
Earned)
Chapter Leadership:
(All reports submitted by deadline and to correct person(s)
Chapter membership showed a Net increase (3/2/2021 to 3/1/2022)
Chapter reinstated member(s) in (3/2/2021 to 3/1/2022)
Reinstated Member Name(s)
Chapter inducted new member(s) in (3/2/2021 to 3/1/2022)
New Member Name(s)
Treasurers Report to State Treasurer by 8/1/2021
State Treasurer received all chapter dues and fees by 8/15/2021
Chapter Rules in compliance and submitted digitally to the State Rules
Committee by 10/24/2024. This is a requirement every four years.
Form 990N submitted to IRS by 11/15/2021
Chapter Directory (print or digital) sent to Regional Director by 12/15/2021
Presidents Report to State President by 2/1/2022
Orientation Meeting held for potential members
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Chapter/Member Engagement:
(Chapter/Region/State/International)
Chapter active membership (No. of Members):
Average percentage of attendance at meetings =
Participated in the 2021 NC DKG Virtual Convention (April 23 - 25)
Member(s) Name(s):
Presented at the 2021 NC DKG Virtual Convention(April 23 - 25)
Member(s) Name(s):
Participated as NC DKG Virtual Marketplace vendor during the NC DKG
Virtual Convention(April 23 - 25)
Participated in the 2021 NC DKG Leadership Development Seminar (April 24)
Member(s) Name(s):
Participated in ASK Time Sessions (President/Representative)
Participated in the 2021 DKG Virtual or In-person International Conference
(July 2021)
Member(s) Name(s) and Conference attended:
Attendance: 2021 Fall Executive Board Meeting - Greensboro:
President/Representative (name)
Attendance: New Chapter Leaders Training (Even Years): Member(s)
N/A
Chapter member serves on a NC DKG committee or NC DKG Educational
Foundation committee
Member(s) Name(s):
Member(s) completed the NC DKG Professional Award Survey. (Distributed
by NC DKG Awards Committee 2020 - 2021)
Member(s) Name(s):
Chapter Communications:
First time to have a website and/or newsletter.
Four Newsletters published. List dates (month/year) newsletters were
published.
Website displays the current seal of compliance only.
Website updated quarterly. List dates website was updated.
Promote chapter through social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
Press releases submitted to local news media. *Include dates submitted or
published.
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Chapter Activities:
Chapter member(s) submitted an entry to the DKG Bulletin International
Journal for Professional Educators or the DKG Collegial Exchange.
*Include member name, date submitted, and entry title.
Chapter member(s) published in the DKG Bulletin International Journal for
Professional Educators or the DKG Collegial Exchange.
*Include member name, entry title, publication, and date published.
Chapter or member news submitted to NC DKG News
*Include title and date.
Chapter member(s) submitted an entry to an educational website outside of
DKG.
*Include member name, website name, and date submitted.
Chapter member(s) submitted an entry to a professional journal outside of
DKG.
*Include member name, Journal name, and date submitted.
*If published, include article title and date.
Chapter member(s) submitted an entry to the DKG Gallery of Fine Arts.
*Include member name, category and date.
NEW marketing strategy created for chapter in 2021-2022. See the
Communication and Marketing Tools section on the DKG International
website.
*Include date and a short description.
*Quality Programs: (a minimum of four) focusing on the NC vision statement -
Voices of Influence Empowering NC Women Educators and the 2021-2022 state themes-
“Ready, Set, GROW!” and “Linking: Past, Present, Future”.
*Briefly describe programs.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Chapter member(s) presented program(s) within their chapter.
Include presenter name(s):
Chapter planned and implemented activities related to Beginning Teacher
Support. *Excluding The Buzzing Bee initiative. Provide a brief description
below of your chapters activities.
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Chapter implemented the NC DKG Beginning Teacher Support Committee
initiative: The Buzzing BEE!
Chapter planned and presented information on Schools for Africa (ie.
Knickers for New Life, etc.). *Provide a brief description below:
Chapter planned, implemented, and submitted events/activities to the EEC
Resource page that support the Educational Excellence Committee. Refer to
NC DKG & DKG International website. *Provide a brief description below of
your chapter events/activities:
Chapter submitted Mentor Tips. Refer to NC DKG website. *Provide a brief
description below of your chapter events/activities:
Chapter hosted special virtual event(s) to promote member engagement (ie.
game night, murder mystery, book club, etc).
*Include description:
Chapter promoted member engagement through the use of unique outreach
methods (ie. handcrafted postcards to members, masks, poetry, flocking,
monthly/seasonal contacts, etc ).
*Include description:
Chapter/member participated in DKG virtual opportunity beyond NC DKG
not related to conventions or conferences (US Forums, DKG art sessions,
etc).
*Include member(s) and session title:
Preserve chapter history through scrapbook or digital format.
Chapter Community Project(s): Not individual/personal service
Give a brief description below of a chapter project(s) involving donations
(include estimation of number of donations):
Give a brief description below of a different chapter project(s) involving
chapter volunteer service. *Include the project title and # of members
involved.
Chapter Strategic Plan:
Chapter Strategic Plan reflects goals and specific actions of the NC DKG
Strategic Plan. Date approved by chapter:
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Correspondence and Invitations Beyond the Chapter:
State or local official invited to a chapter meeting. (ie. House of
Representative)
* Include name(s) of official and date(s):
Chapter communications with elected officials (local/state/national).
*Include name(s) of official and date(s).:
NC DKG President or her designee, state officer or related personnel
participated in a meeting.
*Include date and name of attendee:
NC DKG President or her designee participated in a multi-chapter
meeting/event.
(2 or more chapters) *Each chapter attending receives 10 points
* Include date and name of attendee:
Regional Director participated in a meeting/event.
*Include date and name of attendee:
Prospective member(s) attends DKG events (ie. chapter meeting, chapter
social event, convention, chapter presentation, etc.)
*Include member name(s) and guest(s):
Scholarships/Grants:
Chapter member submitted an application for a NC DKG State/International
Scholarship.
Applicant’s Name:
Chapter member submitted an application for a NC DKG Educational
Foundation Grant.
Applicant’s Name:
Chapter member submitted an application for DKGIgnite.
Applicant’s Name:
Chapter member submitted an application for the Lucile Cornetet Award for
Professional Development.
Applicant’s Name:
Chapter member submitted an application for a DKG Educational Foundation
Project Award.
Applicant’s Name:
Chapter Grant/Award to a Non-member
Chapter Grant/Award to a Member
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Contributions:
Any International Fund (Educational Foundation, Emergency, DKGIgnite,
International Speakers, etc.)
Fund name and date submitted:
World Fellowship:
Date submitted:
Schools for Africa:
Date submitted:
NC DKG Headquarters Fund
Date submitted:
Chapter contributed to the 2021 NC DKG Convention project (Knickers for
New Life).
Pauline Longest Leadership Fund (Must be made directly to NC DKG
Educational Foundation website www.ncdkgef.org or mailed to Foundation
Treasurer, Betty Marshall.)
Date submitted:
NC DKG Scholarship Fund (Must be made directly to NC DKG Educational
Foundation website www.ncdkgef.org or mailed to Foundation Treasurer,
Betty Marshall.)
Date submitted:
NC DKG Educational Foundation (Must be made directly to NC DKG
Educational Foundation website www.ncdkgef.org or mailed to Foundation
Treasurer, Betty Marshall; beyond Pauline Longest Leadership Fund or NC
DKG Scholarship Fund.)
Date submitted:
Chapter Awards and Recognitions:
Chapter recognized members at various membership milestones. For
example, recognition of members for years of membership. Provide a brief
description below of your chapters recognition efforts.
Chapter recognized members with 10 or fewer years for outstanding
contributions to the work of DKG. *Those taking leadership roles, attending
events beyond the chapter level, and making significant contributions to
chapter/state/international programs and projects. Provide a brief
description of your chapters recognition efforts.
Chapter submitted a Founders Award nomination
Name:
N/A
Chapter submitted a nomination for 2022 Golden Key Award
Name:
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Chapter submitted a nomination for 2022 Rising Star Award
Name:
Chapter submitted a nomination for 2022 Beginning Teacher Award
Name:
Chapter submitted a nomination for NC DKG Member Spotlight
Name:
Total Points Earned: ________________________
Chapter President has reviewed the application.
Regional Director has reviewed the application.
**In addition to the Honorable Mention, Superior, Excellent and Distinctive achievement levels, a
Presidential Chapter Achievement Award will be given to the top five (5) scores. Chapter recognition
will be at the 2022 NC DKG Convention. Digital Badges will be provided for all levels of achievement.
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