Our Louisiana Adventure Log
Oh, the places Alpha Delta Kappa will take you!
January 2023
Our 2022 year-in-review below says it all. I am so lucky to be part of this organization and honored to be your state president.
What an incredible adventure 2023 has in store for Louisiana Alpha Delta Kappa!
Wishing all sisters a year filled with new adventures and good fortune,
Leslie
Louisiana Alpha Delta Kapp will help educators to
- flourish as innovative leaders,
- deepen their love of learning, and
- build a caring community.
Adventure Dates
January 1, 2023 - International dues, State dues are sent to State Treasurer Karen Bush, and district dues to the district chairman/treasurer. ( See December 2022 State Newsletter for District Treasurers' addresses)
January 1, 2023 - KAPPAN submissions deadline ( March publication)
Saturday, January 21, 2023 - State Leadership Zoom Conference 10 am to noon. See details below.
January 31, 2023 - Regional Professional Development (RPD) Scholarship of $1500 via Kaleidoscope.
February 15 - Agnes Robertson Global Outreach (ARGO) Scholarship Application deadline.
February 15 - Fine Arts Grants Application deadline
March 15 - Chapter Bylaws due to State Bylaws Chairman Karen Evans at karenpevans1@gmail.com.
March 15 - Chapter Altruistic Report submission deadline. Contact Barbara Stainback at babsmc1073@gmail.com with any questions.
Just a reminder:
Send a monthly chapter newsletter to State President Leslie Koenck at lkoenckadk@gmail.com)
Submit meeting minutes (if a meeting is held) to President-Elect Angie McEachern at
Forward pictures of chapter activities when applicable to Historian Leana Benoit at leonab@cox.net.
Send Omega sister information when deemed needed to Chaplain Holly Wood at
Winter "Leader"land - State Leadership Conference
Dress snuggly warm, and bring a cup of hot chocolate, coffee, or tea. We might need fans on us (depending on our Louisiana weather), but we can still enjoy our sisterly love and friendship as we learn.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82788843040?pwd=UENaL1BjQkw1N1UxdWIzSkRGNGs5UT09
Meeting ID: 827 8884 3040
Passcode: Leadership
Fraternity Education
We want to recognize one Louisiana chapter as it celebrates its Chapter Anniversary in January 2023. Congratulations to the sisters of LA Upsilon in Bossier, 60 years, on January 12, 2023. Thank you for your continued support and loyalty to our Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority. Enjoy your anniversary!
Be sure to send your chapter’s pictures of your anniversary celebrations to our state historian, Leona Benoit, at leonab@cox.net.
Feel free to contact me regarding Fraternity Education issues atbmleblanc@eatel.net.
Scholarships
Louisiana Agnes Miller Memorial Mini Scholarship of $250 Deadline April 15 to State Scholarship Chairman Jane Crews at janecrews@prodigy.net
Apply for the Louisiana ADK Mildred McCormick Memorial Scholarship of $600 per semester for a full-time Jr or Sr enrolled in education. A local chapter must sponsor the applicant. Apply by April 15 to Scholarship Chairman Jane Crews at janecrews@prodigy.net.
For more information, go to www.laalphadeltakappa.org/scholarships.
Louisiana Challenge
A∆K Connect:
I challenge our Louisiana sisters to sign in to the A∆K Connect site. Use this link to assist you in logging in and completing your profile. (www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAkqpMT_qDg)Also, join the Gulf community and watch our membership grow! This youtube video might help you. (www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgYKUzA8yFg).
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Leslie Koenck.