rhode Island Alpha Delta Kappa
Oceans of Possibilities
RIADK STATE OFFICERS
and Committee Chairs
Board Members: Committee Chairs:
President Kathryn Desjardins Membership Renee Fleuette
Pres. Elect Wendy Hickey Altuism Wendy Hickey
Past Pres. Patricia McHugh Scholarship Sue Smith
Treasurer Nancy Capineri Budget Nancy Capineri
Rec. Sec. Linda D w y e r Policies & Procdures Sue Smith
Corr. Sec. Elaine Harnad Excellence in Ed. Pat McHugh
Chaplain Anne Schifino Chapter Presidents:
Serg. At Arms Roberta McLear Alpha Elizabeth Keegan
Historian Elizabeth Keegan Eta Kathy Kenwood
Pres. Of Pres. Linda Menard Ka p p a Renee Fleuette/Pauline Hynes
Chapter Membership:
Eta Pam Gibbs
Alpha Linda Menard Kappa Kathy Crowley
IMPORTANT DATES:
January 15 - S/P/N Excellence in Education Application Packet deadline (members nominated by Nov. 15, 2021)
January 15 - H142 S/P/N Presidents’ Report is to be completed online for the period of June 2021 to November 2021.
Form will be sent to Regional IVP from headquarters
January 31 - Regional Professional Development (RPD) Scholarship – For advance study, postgraduate degrees
or National Board certification. For members engaged in education. $3,000 per region, to fund up to two
annual scholarships.
January 31 - Membership Consultant Report to Regional Membership Consultant deadline
January 31 - Dues postmark deadline or incur $5 per member penalty/late fee
February 15 – Fine arts grants – Encourage student enrichment in the fine arts. For Members engaged in
education. $10,000 single grant or divided among two or more recipients.
February 15 - Agnes Robertson Global Outreach (ARGO) Opportunity for professional growth through the
study of other cultures to promote world understanding and develop educational resources. Members
engaged in education. $2,500 annually for one recipient.
March 1 - AΔK Collegiate Club Students Eligible ONLY Assistance for tuition, room & board, and course
materials for students who display potential to be excellent educators. AΔK CC Students approaching or in
the last two years of her teacher preparation at University/ College. $1,000 annually awarded to up to seven
recipients
April 15 - RPD Mini-Scholarships (For activities taking place between May 15-Nov 15) For non-Alpha Delta
Kappa- sponsored conferences, classes, or workshops. MEMBERS engaged or retired from education. $1,500
per Region with up to $500 per scholarship