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New Year, New Daring Opportunities: A Call to Action

Jessica Tufts, 2nd Vice-president—Membership Chair

The start of a new year Daring to Lead:
brings with it an opportunity Leadership is not confined to a title; it's a mindset.
for reflection and growth. Our As DKG members, someone saw in you the ability and
state has been working hard potential to be a leader amongst educators. I encourage
behind the scenes to support each member to step into a leadership role, whether big
chapters and members, but or small. Take the initiative to lead a project, organize an
we know the true heart of the event, or spearhead a new initiative. Your unique skills
organization lies within the chapters and the individual and perspectives are invaluable assets that can contribute
members. As we embrace this new year, you are encour- significantly to the growth and success of your chapter,
aged to be daring. and in turn, the growth and success of the state and
Daring to Dream: organization as a whole.
Every great accomplishment begins with a dream. Daring to Learn:
Our founders had a dream and look what has been In the spirit of professional and personal growth,
accomplished because of it. I challenge each member let's challenge ourselves to learn something new this
to dream big this year. Consider the untapped potential year: attend workshops, engage in training sessions, or
within yourself and your chapter and envision the impact explore new educational methodologies. By expanding
we can make in the lives of our members and the broader our knowledge base, we not only enrich ourselves but
educational community. What bold initiatives could we also contribute to the intellectual vibrancy of our chapter.
undertake? What transformative changes could we The State Convention in April is a wonderful time to learn
bring about? something new!
Daring to Collaborate: Daring to Recruit:
Our strength lies in our unity, and this year pre- Chapter vitality, and in turn state vitality, depends on
sents an excellent opportunity for collaboration. Reach our membership. I encourage each one of you to be
out to your fellow members (both in your chapter and daring in your efforts to recruit new members. Share
outside it), share your ideas, and foster a culture of your positive experiences with DKG, highlight the benefits
open communication. By pooling our collective talents of being a part of our community, and invite educators
and resources, we can not only enhance the chapter's you admire to join us. By expanding our membership,
vitality but also foster a sense of camaraderie among we enhance the diversity and dynamism of the chapter
all members. and state.
The membership committee and executive officers
Welcome New Members are here to support you and your chapter in any way that
Congratulations and welcome you need, but you must act and ask. Let’s push forward
to our newly inducted members. into the new year as daring women educators!
Rhonda Widmer Beta Upsilon Grand Coulee
Renee Zilla Beta Upsilon Grand Coulee White Roses
Sasha Tiffany Psi Kennewick of Remembrance
Amae Merrill Theta Yakima
Kacey Royce Theta Yakima We have lost two members since
Kelly Bermingham Eta Spokane November 2023. They will be honored in the
Celebration of Life at the 2024 State Convention.
Stephanie Menefee Alpha Tacoma
Melissa Salveti Eta Spokane Joy Gault Mu Clark
Cheryl Slagle Eta Spokane Mary Lou Knox Beta Sigma Seattle
Crystal Hines Eta Spokane

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