2022 International Convention Blog

It’s almost time for the 2022 DKG International Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Are you ready??? Your transportation to New Orleans and the Sheraton Hotel is arranged. Your registration for both the hotel and convention is made. Now what?   If you have not already done so, download the DKG App on your phone. The agenda is there, speakers are listed, proposed amendments are posted and there is even a contest for earning badges for using the app.   In the app, you can select events to create your schedule. The app will keep you on track with all the events you want to attend and will also push notifications to you about changes in the convention schedule. Of course, you will want to attend all the General Meetings. This is where the business of our Society will take place. Have you explored the list of break-out sessions? You have a variety of sessions to meet your needs so mark the ones which interest you. You don’t want to miss your regional breakfast or the Celeb

One of the high points of the International Conventions are all the new friends you will make.   But how do you get to know one another beyond what’s on the nametags? The usual ideas come to mind like exchanging business cards, sitting with new people at meals, and chatting with your neighbors at breakout sessions. But will you remember them next year or even a month from now? How can you make a connection that lasts? If you really want to make a connection beyond the convention, you will have to go the extra mile. It’s about quality, not quantity. When you have a conversation with a fellow DKG sister, try to find mutual interests or commonalities. Ask open-ended questions. What level of education do you work in? What motivated you to come to the convention? Share stories. How did you become a DKG member? What led you to the field of education? Tell me about your favorite memory as an educator. Like any relationship, you need to keep the connection alive. While at the convention,

What do these words have to do with DKG? A lot of fun! The DKG App is your digital connection to all things Convention. So, how does the App work for you while in New Orleans at the 2020 Convention? Here’s some pointers that get you on the Leaderboard and “in the Know”. Badges are easy and achievable points. Get badges when registering for convention, sharing your first photo, sharing at least five comments on the activity feed and so much more. Checking-in at convention events (arrival at breakouts, takeaways, general sessions, events, etc.) will offer you opportunities to move on up on the Leaderboard. Upload opportunities are endless!    How do I get the App? Easy! Once you’ve registered for the Convention you will receive a text with the link to download the App. Once downloaded you can start gathering those points on the Leaderboard. So, the question is “Do I have to download the App”? Of course not! Participation in the App is optional. However, who wants to miss out on the late