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Florida DKG Convention 2021

To be held on April 30th - May 1st
At Lake Mary Marriott and available virtually via Zoom
Must be Registered as a Zoom Participant to receive the links!

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Convention Agenda At A Glance

Friday, April 30th, 2021
3:00 - 6:00 Registration
3:30 - 5:30 FL DKG Educational Foundation
4:30 - 5:30 Committee Meetings as Scheduled: Personnel, Awards, Membership/Expansion, World Fellowship, and Communications
5:30 - 6:00 Workshop Presenters and Zoom Helpers
6:00 - 6:15 Installation Rehearsal
6:15 - 6:55 District Meetings with Directors
7:00 - 9:00 pm Awards Ceremony
  • Star of the Southeast
  • Legislative
  • Media
  • Communication Awards
  • Florida DKG Educational Foundation Grants
  • Scholarships
  • Hall of Fame
  • Sarah B. Ferguson Achievement Award
  • Ceremony of Remembrance
Social Hour (Immediately following Awards Ceremony)

Saturday, May 1st, 2021
7:30 - 8:30  Registration
8:30 - 9:45 Executive Board Meeting ** General Session
10:00 - 11:45 Breakout Sessions ** See below
12:15 - 2:15 Luncheon
  • Introduction of District Directors
  • Installation of New Officers
  • Speaker - TBA
  • Remarks from Dr. Nancy Henning
  • Remarks from President, 2021-2023

Breakout Sessions
Must be registered to receive Zoom link


Breakout Session 1: 10:00 am

"Why Should the Presiding Officer Use a Script?"
Presenter: Sam King, PRP

During this session attendees will learn why a script benefits everyone, how to write a script and how to use a script during a meeting.


"Developing Intercultural Competence and Global Mindedness Through Short-Term Teaching Abroad"
Presenter(s): Mary Kay Pieski, Ph.D and Teresa Wojcik, Ph. D

A Global Perspective and Intercultural Competence in the 21st century is a must for all educators facing students from all over the globe in their classrooms.  Strategies to develop intercultural competence will be presented.

"Virtual Travel Abroad and in United States Leads to a Level of C.A.R.E via the Power of Engagement Book Talk"
Presenter(s): Terry Stanilonis and Rebekah Richey
The state-wide book talk on the Power of Engagement incorporates the use of video footage to enhance the book talk experience with virtual travel as we discover the key to engagement.  Meet the book talk participants as they share their experiences, concerns, and ideas for engaging members.
“You Can't Break It (I Promise)”        
Presenter: Angie Wright-Nash
This will be a workshop about the transition from traditional to virtual methods for communication, meetings and marketing for chapters, including the use of virtual meeting platforms, social media outlets, and tools for making life easier.

"Destination Moon: ETA 2024" (A self-guided exploration - No ZOOM)
Presenter: Missy Jones

Want to teach your students more about the moon and our return in 2024?  Have you wondered what the surface of the moon feels like?  Stop by for free exploration of the moon’s surface, its craters, texture and check out all the moon has to offer.

Breakout Session 2: 11 am

“DKG Voices Making a Difference in Education"
 Presenter(s): Dr. Vivian Posey, Maria Metge, Donna Heald, Kathy Raiford, Beth Hess, and Merle Jones
Engaging with state legislators to improve the lives of teachers, students, and families can be challenging, but it is an activity with great potential to change legislation and policy in our state.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to improve your own skills as an advocate for change and view videos of some of the interesting conversations with Florida legislators during the 2021 DKG Legislative “Virtual Rally Day.”

"My Experiences as a World Fellowship Recipient"             
Presenter:  Saniya Ashraf (from Pakistan)
This session is about how the World Fellowship Scholarship has provided me the mental and financial support that helped me in my educational endeavors and provided me the opportunity to evolve as an educator.  Also, learn of my journey to come to the U.S.
"Developing Intercultural Competence and Global Mindedness Through Short-Term Teaching Abroad"
Presenter(s): Mary Kay Pieski, Ph.D and Teresa Wojcik, Ph. D

A Global Perspective and Intercultural Competence in the 21st century is a must for all educators facing students from all over the globe in their classrooms.  Strategies to develop intercultural competence will be presented.

"Destination Moon: ETA 2024" (A self-guided exploration - No ZOOM)
Presenter: Missy Jones

Want to teach your students more about the moon and our return in 2024?  Have you wondered what the surface of the moon feels like?  Stop by for free exploration of the moon’s surface, its craters, texture and check out all the moon has to offer.
“Mighty Women”
 Presenter(s): Pat Litterick, DeeDee Rice, Sarah Watters, Darlene Laird, Allyson Gantt
Be inspired by stories of amazing women of the world and of DKG that will educate and encourage us to be “mighty leaders.”  Handouts of resources and much more.

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  • Homepage
  • State Officers
  • Committee Pages
    • Awards Committee >
      • Florida State Sarah B. Ferguson Achievement Award
      • Florida State Hall of Fame Recipients
    • By-Laws
    • Communications >
      • Florida Rays Newsletter
      • Florida State Facebook
    • Educational Excellence >
      • Florida DKG Educational Foundation
      • DKG Educational Foundation
      • Florida Department of Education
    • Finance Committee
    • Leadership Committee
    • Legislation >
      • US Forum Connection
      • DKG US Forum >
        • DKG US Forum Facebook Page
    • Membership Committee
    • Nominations Committee
    • Personnel Committee
    • Scholarship Committee
    • World Fellowship
  • District Pages
    • District I >
      • District I Master Calendar
    • District II >
      • District II Master Calendar
    • District III >
      • District III Master Calendar
    • District IV >
      • District IV Master Calendar
    • District V >
      • District V Master Calendar
    • District VI >
      • District VI Master Calendar
  • Photos
    • Fall State Ex Meeting 2019
    • 2018 Fall Workshop Pictures
    • 2018 International Convention Photos
    • 2017 Fall Workshop Photos
    • 2017 SERC Photos
    • 2017 Convention Photos
    • 2016 Mu State Fall Workshop
    • 2016 International Photos
    • 2015 SERC Conference Photos
    • 2015 Mu State Convention
    • 2014 International Convention
    • 2014 Mu State Fall Workshop & Executive Board Meeting
    • 2013 Mu State Fall Workshop & Executive Board Meeting
    • 2013 Mu State Officers and Personnel Training Session
    • 2013 Southeast Regional Conference
    • 2013 Mu State Convention
    • 2012 DKG NYC Convention and Seminar for Purposeful Living/ Washington DC
    • 2012 Georgia Leadership Institute
    • 2012 Jesslyn McBride Leadership Growth Seminar >
      • 2011 Jesslyn Mc Bride Leadership Growth Seminar
    • 2011 Mu State Fall Workshop and Executive Board Meeting
    • 2011 Southeast Regional Conference
    • 2011 Mu State Convention
  • Contact Us
  • State Master Calendar
  • DKG International Facebook
  • DKG International Website
  • DKG Society State and Chapter Websites
  • DKG Song
  • Past State Presidents
  • Florida DKG Educational Foundation
  • State Convention 2019
  • AAH Convention 19
  • Fall Workshop 2020
  • Convention 2021
  • Fall Executive 2022