Leadership Development Committee Report
2023 Fall Executive Board Meeting

Good morning, I’m Allyson Gantt, Chair of the Leadership Development Committee.
The responsibilities of the Florida State Leadership Development Committee are to conduct a biennial Leadership Seminar, present breakout sessions at State and District Meetings, and provide leadership opportunities to all members.

The Florida Jesslyn McBride Leadership Seminar is held every two years in June. The next Leadership Seminar will be held June 16-19, 2024, at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary. Seminar sessions address relevant leadership concepts and best practices in today’s educational environment. The seminar also includes time for personal self-reflection and goal setting as well as the opportunity to network and share DKG successes and challenges. 

We are accepting applications in-person this weekend. You can pick up applications at our table in the hall or scan the QR code for a digital form or connect with one of our committee members to learn more. Applications in PDF form and the link to the Google form are also available on the Florida DKG website. Printed copies and the QR code for the Google form will also be available at all the District Meetings in 2024. The deadline to register is April 6, 2024. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by the end of April.

Participants in the Leadership Seminar are asked to pay the $150 registration fee which helps to offset the cost of the seminar, which is covered by our state organization. Many chapters choose to pay for one or two members to attend. If you have ever attended the seminar, you might consider paying it forward for a future participant. Anyone can contribute any amount, either in memory of or in honor of someone, or as a chapter gift.

Help us recruit and develop future leaders for your chapter and our state organization by recommending someone for this special leadership opportunity. Let’s keep DKG relevant and show our members yet another benefit of being a member. 

Leadership Committee Members 2023-2025 Biennium

Allyson Gantt – Chair (District V)
Sarah Watters - District I
Pat Litterick - District II (consultant, past-chair)
Celeste Stewart - District III
Diana Brown - District IV
Glenda Moton - District V
Jackie Greene - District VI

Committee Support:
Nancy Bentz - State Exec. Board Representative as First Vice-President
Carrie Frye - Facility Coordinator & Exec. Sec.
Missy Jones - Technology/AV Coordinator