Woven Words

August is filled with so many "new" events in Alpha Delta Kappa. The beginning of our chapter meetings, recruitment of new members, and officer training. And let me tell you, we had a fantastic officer training. During the three Saturdays in which ZOOM meetings were held, 250 Florida sisters were trained. It was very exciting to see so many eager to learn about their new role for this upcoming biennium. Thank you for those attending and making connections with your Florida Executive Board. If you could not attend, follow this path for the resources you need to fulfill your duties: www.alphadeltakappa.org >Members Only>Resource Library>Chapter Officers>Chapter Training Tools.

Life is a grand tapestry, a narrative that unfolds with each passing moment. It's a story we don't write alone; rather, it's a co-creation, an intricate weaving together of experiences, relationships, and shared moments. These "new" events this August in Alpha Delta Kappa are the beginning of this biennium's tapestry. Enjoy the experiences, relationships, and moments that are yet to come!

Caroline

This new shirt will be available for purchase at Leadership Seminar October 2024. The short sleeve shirts are $14.00 and long sleeve shirts are $17.00. They range in sizes small to 3XL. If you would like to order ahead to ensure a shirt, contact Terry Woodlief- teresa.woodlief@gmail.com or Alice Malin- amalin1@nefcom.net

One of my goals is to visit as many Florida chapters as I can over the next 3 biennia. If you haven't already, please let me know when your chapter usually meets. Also, if you are holding any special events, I would love to attend, if possible.

As you are planning for this biennium, remember to keep our state altruistic project in mind, Pace Center for Girls. Visit pacecenter.org for locations and information on how you can support your local Pace Center.

Happy September, Sisters! I want to take a moment to thank everyone who attended the Chapter Membership Chairman training on either Aug. 10 or 17. We had great sessions. As your meetings resume this fall, there are two important points to attend to.

• Special deal for initiation: Remember that anyone initiated between September 1 and December 31 will pay their International, State and Chapter Dues. Their International dues are then good through Dec. of 2025. That's up to 15 months of dues for the price of 12!
• It's time for the Chapter Needs Assessment preparation. The CNA is due on a JotForm on the International website by October 15. Some of you have already completed this...CONGRATULATIONS! You can find the forms and tutorials on the International Website by following this pathway:

www.alphadeltakappa.org > Members Only > Resource Library > Chapter Officers > Chapter Documents and Forms > Chapter Needs Assessment

In this folder you will find tutorials and sample forms. I suggest printing out the sample, filling it in at your chapter meeting, and then completing the online form. Print the form before submitting, then print the confirmation email for your records. Let me know if you need assistance! I'll be glad to help!

Florida's Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship House, on the campus of Florida State University got a makeover this summer. Following the renovations of all the bathrooms, the kitchen was totally remodeled this summer: new cabinets, new countertops, new faucets and all new appliances including 2 high end LG stoves and 5 new refrigerators.

Before the reno began, the girls empited all the cabinets and got rid of any items the Scholarship House and the State Exective Board deemed unworthy of a new kitchen atmosphere.

For this reason, the Scholarship House Committee is asking for gift cards to purchase some of the new kitchen items, including countertop appliances, new kitchen textiles, cooking utensils and new pots and pans. We have seached online at Target, Walmart and Amazon for items needed. Please check you budgets and insure there is a line item to support the "House" and mail gift cards to Cheryl Jackson, 4104 Alpine Way, Tallahassee, FL 32303 or bring gift cards to State Leadership. The committee thanks you for all you do to support our girls!

The Florida Past State Presidents’ Scholarship was created years ago to honor our past state presidents. Last biennium, we presented scholarships to students during the first half AND the second half of the biennium. Our state board has decided to again offer the scholarship(s) for both years of this biennium. However, this will not be possible unless we have the funds to do so. So, we

are asking all of our sisters to dig deep into their purses and please donate to this worthy cause. Your donations will depend on the number of scholarships that we can present.

Send your donations to State Treasurer Missy Decker, 7833 Feather Oaks Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32277. Make checks payable to FL Alpha Delta Kappa and make a note in the memo line that your check is for the Past State Presidents’ Scholarship fund. If you know someone who could use a $1,000 scholarship for the 2025 school year, by all means, make sure you send them the attached application. The applications are due by November 23, 2024. Share it with your family, friends, neighbors, etc. if you think they are deserving of our scholarship. The winner(s) will be announced at the January 2025 State Leadership Seminar.

Patty Jones

Florida Past State Presidents’ Scholarship Chairman

• Chapter minutes should be sent to Debbie King and chapter newsletters should be sent to Caroline Gilmore.
• Heros, share how you celebrate inviting prospective members to a meeting.
• There is no longer an Alpha Delta Kappa Month form for chapters to complete. This decision was made at the Executive Board Retreat in June 2024. The purpose of the Alpha Delta Kappa Month Committee is to assist in developing State public relations projects for Chapter use and assist chapters, districts, and the State Executive Board with fraternity education. For further information, refer to Florida Policies and Procedures, Section IV.B.1.
• Attached are the new Chapter Distinction Checklist and Disaster Relief Forms for 2024-2026.

2024

• 9/21 - District III
• 10/5 - State Leadership Seminar, Ocala
• 10/12 - District I
• 10/19 - District II, District IV, and District VII
• 10/26 - District V and District VI

2025

• 1/25 - State Leadership Seminar, Ocala
• 2/22 - District II
• 3/1 - District I
• 4/5 - District VI
• July 10-13 International Convention, Austin, TX

October Alpha Delta Kappa Month

Oct 1-World Understanding Project Application – deadline *NEW

Oct 1-KAPPAN submissions deadline (December publication)

Oct 1-Classroom Grant Application deadline

Oct 15-Proposals for International Bylaws Amendments and Resolutions – deadline (JotForm)

Oct 15-International Altruistic Project proposals for next biennium – deadline (JotForm)

Oct 15-Chapter Needs Assessment (CNA) deadline - deadline (JotForm)

Oct 15-990-N E-Postcard deadline

Oct 15-Leadership Academy applications for participants and mentor’s deadline

Oct 15-Regional Mini Fall Scholarship application deadline