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The Society Mission and Purpose Committees are used to educate and recognize members and friends of New York State Organization DKG. It is our hope that those who receive our recognition continue membership or become members within our society.
Chair Meghan Ritchie
Committee Members
Meghan Ritchie, Chair, Beta Chi
Julie Rosslee, Alpha Phi
BEA SMALL AWARD Chair:
Joanne Carroll, Alpha Pi
TRAVEL AND STUDY STIPEND Chair:
Lisa Huyck, Rho
SCHOLARSHIP Chair:
Kate Inhelder, Psi
VERNA MULHOLLAND FRIEND OF EDUCATION AWARD Chair:
Sharon Tallman, Chi
NATIVE AMERICAN GRANT(S)-IN-AID Chair:
Julia Schrader, Alpha Lambda
PI STATE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Chair:
Joan Slagle, Beta Omega
FREDERICA HOLLISTER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS AWARD Chair:
Tracy Smith, Alpha Psi
Mary-Martha Harvey, NYSO Webmaster, Ex-Officio
Stacy Liberati, Alpha Tau, NYSO Communications Chair, Ex-Officio
Dr. Anna Marie A. Bonafide, NYSO President, Ex-Officio
Awards
Awards
The NYSO DKG Awards & Grant(s)-in-Aid Committee is dedicated to promoting all New York State Organization Awards and Grant(s)-in-Aid to members and friends of education across New York State. Information is shared through Chapter Presidents, Area Council Chairs, Pi Lights, and the NYSO website. Each Committee Chair maintains a webpage on the NYSO site detailing eligibility, requirements, timelines, and application materials for their specific Award or Grant(s)-in-Aid.
Committee Responsibilities:
● Coordinate the annual Awards Benefit Ticket sales by encouraging member and Chapter participation.
● Conduct drawings at the Spring Executive Board Meeting/Convention for Area Council donations.
● Maintain and publish a Patron List recognizing member and Chapter purchases.
● Publish Area Council donations and drawing winners in Pi Lights.
● Support the NYSO President’s annual goal for Awards Benefit Ticket sales.
Application and Nomination Forms for each Award and Grant(s)-in-Aid are available on the NYSO website.
Contacts:
● For Award- or Grant(s)-in-Aid–specific questions, please contact the appropriate Committee Chair listed on the NYSO website.
● For Awards Benefit Drawing or Area Council donations, contact: Meghan Ritchie, NYSO DKG Awards Committee Chair at
Goals of the Awards Committee
To increase NYSO memberships understanding of available NYSO Awards and Grants-in-Aid
To encourage membership to apply for available Awards and Grants-in-Aid
To raise funds for the Awards and Grants-in-Aid through the sale of NYSO Benefit tickets.
Chair Rosemary Van Wart
Committee Members
Rosemary Van Wart, Alpha Pi
Joanne Carroll, Alpha Pi
US FORUM REPRESENTATIVE
Deborah Bedard, Alpha Epsilon
MUSIC REPRESENTATIVE
Kayla Frumusa, Beta Omega
Laura Lee Daniels, Alpha Nu
Lynne Eckert, Beta Rho
Linda McKeveny, Beta Delta
Marilyn Trainor, Chi
Dr. Anna Marie A. Bonafide, Alpha Nu-C-NYSO President, ex-officio
Educational Excellence
Educational Excellence
The Educational Excellence Committee (EEC) shall promote programs and projects in the pursuit of excellence in education. It shall identify long-term and short-term programs and projects that focus on topics adopted by the Society. The committee shall support programs of action that promote the personal well-being, intellectual growth, and global awareness of educators; encourage a focus on the Arts at State Conventions; and develop strategies that will enable Chapters to encourage members to become leaders. The Committee shall urge Chapters to initiate, endorse and support legislation and suitable endeavors in the interest of education and woman educators such as US Forum, GIRLS Fund (which replaces the former Schools for Africa) and Early Career Educators. One of our tasks as an EEC team is to select and schedule workshops for the spring and fall Executive Board Meetings/ Seminars/Conventions by developing a wide variety of workshops, including those that offer CTLE (Continuing Teacher and Leader Education) professional development credits. Deadlines for submitting Workshop Proposals are November 1 for Spring Executive Board Meetings/Seminars or Conventions and May 1 for the Fall Executive Board Meetings/ Seminars. We also welcome proposals for virtual workshops to be held in between in-person state meetings. The application for Workshop Proposals is available on the NYSO website and should be submitted to Chair Rosemary Van Wart.
On the International Educational Excellence Committee link at www.dkg.org, there are ideas for programs that "advance excellence in education, empower women and increase global awareness." For further information, please contact Chair Rosemary Van Wart.
Goals of the Educational Excellence Committee
Empower women through leadership opportunities.
Engage educators in purposeful programs and projects
Increase professional growth opportunities through CTLE workshops
Fulfill initiatives established by New York State Organization Executive Committee
Chair Julia Schrader
Committee Members
Julia Schrader, Chair (Alpha Lambda)
Celia Bradford (Pi)
Becky Henderson-Howie (Gamma Epsilon)
Karen Larkin (Psi)
Susan Summerfield (Pi)
Pat Turner (Alpha Theta)
Dr. Anna Marie A. Bonafide, NYSO President, Ex-Officio
Native American Grant(s)-in-Aid
Native American Grant(s)-in-Aid
The Native American Grant(s)-in-Aid is awarded to a Native American woman attending a two- or four-year college who is planning to work in the field of education or other service-related field. She must have at least one Native American parent and be listed on a tribal roll. Originally started as a temporary project in 1967 to assist Native American girls who were hoping to enter the teaching profession, it has been a NYSO DKG Standing Committee since 1975. Recipients apply for additional grants as they continue their progression in studying teaching or a service-related field.
Application may be found on the NYSO State Website, www.dkgnystate.org.
For further information, contact NYSO DKG Native American Grant(s)-in-Aid Chair, Julia Schrader.
Goals of the Committee
To encourage New York State Native American women to apply for the NYSO DKG Native American Grant(s)-in Aid
To select nominees for the Grant(s) and inform nominees of their selection
To encourage recipients to reapply if they continue to meet grant requirements
To publicize grant(s) award recipient(s) in Pi Lights and on the State website
To raise awareness among educators about the grant(s)-in-aid program
Chair Joan Slagle
Committee Members
Joan Slagle, Chair (72-Beta Omega)
Karen Butters (60-Beta Mu)
Sandra Geiss (22-Chi)
Eileen Kerins (30-Alpha Zeta)
Jeanne Schenk (43-Alpha Tau)
Dr. Margie Lovett-Scott (25-Alpha Alpha)
Dr. Anna Marie A. Bonafide (Alpha Nu), New York State President, Ex- Officio
Pi State Achievement Award
Pi State Achievement Award
This award honors a NYSO member who has demonstrated outstanding achievement at the state level. A tutor rose gold pin and certificate are given at the Spring Executive Board meeting or NYSO State Convention. Applications to nominate a candidate may be found on the NYSO website or obtained from this committee’s chair. The postmarked deadline for submitting the application form to the Chair is February 15 th. Electronic submission of the application is preferred. Chapters are encouraged to apply for the Award as early as possible. For further information contact the Chair of the Achievement Award Committee, Joan Slagle.
Goals of the Achievement Award Committee:
To encourage nomination of members who have provided outstanding contributions to education and rendered exceptional service to the society at the state level.
To select the most deserving member nominated.
To provide information about this award through Pi Lights articles, the NYSO DKG Website, emails and phone calls.
Chair Katie Inhelder
Committee Members
Katie Inhelder, Chair, Psi
Patricia Hershberger, Alpha
Deborah Hutchinson, Beta Omega
Dr. Colleen Kelly, Gamma Alpha
Jane Tanner, Chi
Dr. Anna Marie A. Bonafide, NYSO President, Ex-Officio
Scholarship
Scholarship
The NYSO Scholarship Committee is here for you. This Committee promotes interest in and support for scholarships both at the State and International levels in keeping with one of the seven purposes of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society: to endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators to pursue graduate study. We have expanded that to include other educational goals. Through the generosity of past NYSO members' bequests and the interest accrued from them, as well as Chapter and member contributions, there is money available each year so that the NYSO DKG can offer several scholarships.
These scholarships are available for:
● Graduate study
● Research
● Enrichment study
● Continuing education
● Master's degree study
● Doctoral degree study
● Road Scholar (created by Elderhostel) travel
● Conferences
● National Board Certification.
The Scholarship Committee administers the A. Evadna Crawford, the Phoebe Mersereau Eldredge, the Georgia I. Hartmann, the Jeanette Johnson, the Edna B. Mack, the Jennie Snapp, the Ruth E. Williams Scholarship, the Iona M. Keeler Funds, and the Gladys L. Mersereau Scholarship. Applicants must be active members in good standing for at least 2 years. The maximum award amount is $3000. The DKG member status is waived for applicants of the Gladys L. Mersereau Scholarship. Applications must be postmarked by February 15. The application is available on the NYSO DKG website. For further information, contact Katie Inhelder, Scholarship Committee Chair.
Goals of the Committee
To inform members of the availability of NYSO DKG Scholarships
To create application and rating sheets which are practical and updated
To identify and select scholarship recipients who are key women educators and who will represent the Delta Kappa Gamma Society in a positive manner
To support the sharing of information by scholarship recipients in a Pi Lights article within one year of receipt of the scholarship
Chair Lisa Huyck
Committee Members
Lisa Huyck, Chair, Rho
Alice Looney, Omega
Jean B. Sekel, Pi
Joan Slagle, Beta Omega
Cynthia Zhe, Beta Tau
Dr. Anna Marie A. Bonafide, NYSO President, Ex-Officio
Travel & Study Stipend
Travel & Study Stipend
The Travel & Study Stipend Committee will award travel and study stipends to active and retired educators and promote interest in Society Seminars, Conferences, Regionals, or Conventions. No one award is to exceed $1000.00. Every effort will be made to present one stipend to a retired member of the NYSO DKG and one to a NYSO DKG member currently employed in the education profession. All sections of the application must be completed to be considered. The application is due February 15. The application is available on the NYSO website.
Goals of the Awards Committee
To encourage all NYSO members (including Executive Officers and State Committee members) to apply for the Travel & Study Stipend
To distribute the brochure to all Chapters to encourage application for this award
To encourage the recipients to share their experiences in an article for Pi Lights as well as Chapter, Area, and State meetings
To motivate members who are first-time participants to attend Regional and International Conferences
Chair Beryl Szwed
Committee Members
Beryl Szwed, Chair, Beta Mu
Sue Genthner, Alpha Alpha
Dana Mundell, Alpha Psi
Joyce Tang, Alpha Phi
Dr. Anna Marie Bonafide, Alpha Nu NYSO President, Ex-Officio
World Fellowship
World Fellowship
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International established the World Fellowship Fund in 1946 as a project to aid women in war-torn countries and now provides opportunities for women from foreign countries to pursue graduate studies in the United States and Canada. To date more than 963 women from over 122 countries (DKG,2019) have received fellowships to enable them to pursue advanced study in the United States and Canada. The International World Fellowship Committee grants World Fellowships in accordance with the Constitution and International Standing Rules when sufficient funds are available. They maintain contact with the World Fellowship recipients for the duration of their studies when possible. Currently there are 13 recipients with 11 more extended study grants. Our Committee, as in other states, has the added opportunity to encourage members to welcome and develop connections with recipients studying in New York State.
More information available from the International World Fellowship Committee may be found at https://www.dkg.org/category/committees/world-fellowship. For further information on the NYSO World Fellowship Committee, please contact Chair Beryl Szwed.
Goals of the NYSO World Fellowship Committee
Encourage NYSO Chapters to be advocates for World Fellowship and for the World Fellowship Fund.
Raise awareness of the contributions of the World Fellowship to the growth of key women educators.
Develop and extend communication with World Fellowship recipients to enhance mutual understanding.
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