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KDP Convo 2011 includes a variety of workshops and networking functions, as well as many special events and programs for chapter leaders, members, and Counselors. This year’s events also include special celebrations in recognition of the Society’s 100-year anniversary! After October 15, 2011, you must register onsite in Indianapolis or by phone at 800.284.3167. |
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| COUNSELORS LOUNGE Thursday & Friday, Nov. 3 & Nov. 4, 8:00 a.m.–5 p.m. The Counselors Lounge is the perfect place to take a well-deserved break during Convo without having to go back to your hotel room. The lounge is a great place to network, share ideas and stories, prepare for presentations, or pick up free snacks throughout Convo. SECRETS OF CHAPTER SUCCESS I & II Thursday, Nov. 3, 8:00 a.m.–noon These pre-Convo training and development sessions are great opportunities for new and experienced Counselors to learn from one other and gain new perspectives to move chapters forward. I – Are you looking for ways to improve chapter operations? Want to meet fellow Counselors and swap ideas? This session focuses on ways for Counselors with one to three years of experience to increase efficiency in chapter operations, use International Headquarters staff to the fullest, know resources for chapter programming, and be able to translate your services as a KDP Counselor to the Chair, Dean, or Chancellor of your institution. This program requires registration, but is free for all Counselors. II – Have you been a Counselor for four or more years? Do you need to get energized and infuse some new ideas into your chapter programming? Then Secrets of Chapter Success II is for you! Explore ways to empower your officers and avoid burnout. This is a great opportunity to learn from other pros just like you. This program requires registration, but is free for all Counselors. COUNSELORS & OFFICERS BUILDING HEALTHY CHAPTERS TOGETHER Thursday, Nov. 3, 3:45–5:45 p.m. New in 2011! Counselors and chapter officers gather together to discuss how to build a healthy chapter. The discussion includes successful program ideas, improving member engagement, and tips for increasing recruitment and retention. Facilitators also will share the new dynamic officer guidebooks and chapter resources, and participants will use an appreciative inquiry experience to discover what a healthy, sustainable chapter lives. REGIONAL MEETINGS Thursday, Nov. 3, 6:15–6:45 p.m. Meet other KDP members from your area of the country during this special session. Hear about important updates from your Regional Chapter Coordinator, grow your professional network, share ideas, and identify future collaboration opportunities. REGIONAL SOCIALS Thursday, Nov. 3, 7:00–9 p.m. NEW in 2011! Looking for a reason to get out of the hotel during Convo? Hoping to explore our host city? Would you like to find a place to reconnect with old friends, meet new people, or make new professional contacts? We’ve got it! Regional Socials are the place to be! Come to the Regional Socials on the first night of Convo to meet others in your region. Based and developed on your feedback, the Regional Socials are set up so that each region has a designated location to get together; but, of course, you are free to visit other regions throughout the evening. The Socials promise to be exciting, so make it a point to stop by. This is also a good time to introduce yourself to your Regional Chapter Coordinator! COUNSELORS LUNCHEON Friday, Nov. 4, 12:15–1:30 p.m. In honor of you, the counselor, we cordially invite you to attend this free luncheon. Come and celebrate the achievements of Counselors across the nation, meet fellow Counselors, and build new relationships. This special recognition event is open to counselors only, however you may call Headquarters to request guest tickets at $45 each. Counselors are required to register for the luncheon using the Convo registration form. PASSPORT TO CHAPTER SUCCESS POSTER SESSION Friday, November 4 – 3:00–4:15 p.m. UPDATED for 2011! New this year is the opportunity to view presenting chapters’ tri-fold posters outside of the scheduled poster presentation time. So if you don’t have time to interact with all of the poster presenters, or if you miss the session to attend other workshops, you will still have the chance to gather new ideas from the posters. You will discover new ways to make your chapter a success. Pick up new ideas for effective chapter management, the 3 R’s (recruitment, retention, and renewals), and creative programming from 40–60 chapters, including ACE-winning chapters, which you can take back to your campus. • Click Here for Descriptions of Passport to Chapter Success Posters BUSINESS MEETING/DELEGATES Saturday, Nov. 5, 8:00–10:15 a.m. Place your mark on Kappa Delta Pi’s history! Each biennium, delegates at the Business Meeting consider proposed changes to the bylaws from which KDP functions worldwide. You are encouraged to be part of the process; be active in deciding the policies impacting the next 100 years of operation! Delegates who have been credentialed will have the opportunity to hear about updates concerning the Society and vote on pressing matters. Each chapter is allowed one delegate and two alternate delegates, and must complete the Delegate and Alternate Certification Form by September 30, 2011. To become credentialed, delegates must be registered for and participate in the online delegate training prior to attending Convo. The online training will take place on October 11th at 6:00 PM. Because delegates will be voting at the Business Meeting on proposed changes to the Constitution and Bylaws, be sure to review the changes ahead of the meeting, share them with other chapter members, and solicit their input. Not a delegate? Not a problem! If you are a member of Kappa Delta Pi, you have an invitation to join the Business Meeting and see firsthand what changes are going to be made and hear the updates about our great Society! Please be aware that only delegates will be able to vote on Society matters. Delegates will not be able to confer with other chapter members during the Business Meeting. Alternates and non-credentialed members must remain quiet in the general seating area, and no reentry to the meeting is permitted. Questions concerning delegates and the Business Meeting should be e-mailed to Patrick Griffith at patrick@kdp.org or call (317) 829-1528. |
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Come celebrate Awards for Education Excellence given to chapters and individual members for significant contributions to the Society and the field of education. Award winners will be recognized during various Convo programs, such as the Opening Session and the Closing Banquet. Information about awards and applications can be found here |
| DECADES DANCE Saturday, November 5 – 9:00–11:00 p.m. Come celebrate 100 years of KDP at the Convo Counting Down the Decades Dance! Following the Closing Banquet, the Decades Dance is part of the KDP Centennial Celebration Saturday night. Chapters are invited to participate by preparing a dance from one of the decades in the past 100 years. Here are some possibilities: the Waltz from 1911; the Charleston from the 1920s; the Rumba from the 1930s; the Jitterbug from the 1940s; Rock ’n Roll from the 1950s; the Twist from the 1960s; Disco dancing from the 1970s; Breakdancing from the 1980s; the Macarena from the 1990s; and modern dance since 2000. Is your Chapter interested in representing a decade by showcasing a dance and modeling steps for attendees to join in? You might want to consider choosing the decade when your Chapter was chartered. Participating Chapters will collaborate with the Dance Coordinator to choose a song and then prepare dance routines including props and costumes. Click here to download the participation form. NEW CHAPTER STIPEND At a crossroads about your decision to attend Convo this year? KDP offers all new chapters installed December 1, 2009 to October 15, 2011 a $150 stipend for the chapter delegate to attend Convo! This rebate is the equivalent of a one-night stay at the conference hotel. Rebates will be mailed after Convo. REGIONAL ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE Each chapter delegate registering for the Business Meeting will receive a point for his/her region. The region with the largest percentage of representation at the Business Meeting will win exciting Convo benefits for all members of that region! KDP “YouTube” CONVO CONTEST |
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Back by popular demand, KDP’s second “YouTube” Convo Challenge. Grab your moment in the spotlight! Show that you have the most creative KDP chapter in the nation! While you are at the Crossroads of Excellence, create a 3-4 minute video that highlights different aspects of Convo in an entertaining way. The winning submission will be highlighted at the Celebration Banquet on Saturday evening. Deadline for submissions is Saturday, November 5 at noon. So, bring your video, digital, or phone cameras to capture your Convo creativity! • Click Here for Competition Rubric |
| CAREER FAIR Saturday, Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m. The Career Fair during Convo brings together school administrators and candidates, and also is a live showcase of the online KDP Career Center. For administrators, the event provides an efficient and economical way to assist employers looking for qualified candidates in all educational fields. For job seekers, the fair provides licensed candidates a one-stop opportunity to contact a large number of employers to initiate the application process. KDP has partnered with the American Association for Employment in Education (AAEE) to offer this event. |
