The Leader January 2012

January 13, 2012

The RCC's will begin scheduling calls with chapter officers and counselors soon. So listen for our ring!

Initiation-only chapters, you can receive additional support from Headquarters when you upgrade to the Standard or Advanced Model.

Reminders from Headquarters -

The Spring Mailing, including rebates, will be mailed January 20th. Please keep an eye out for important updates and information. To receive a rebate, your 2010-2011 Annual Financial Report must have been submitted and closed by January 4th. Contact us with any questions.

It's a new biennium for KDP, and that means every chapter must submit an updated Chapter Model Agreement! Please find the agreement and model descriptions in the manage your chapter section of KDP Online. Your RCC can assist you in selecting the model that best reflects your chapter activities.

Southeast Best and Brightest -

Under the vision, "KDP is not just an honor cord; it's an adventure!" the Rho Phi chapter of Troy University at Phenix City is well deserving of its Phoenix Award for Chapter Improvement! Having finished the chapter's Literacy Alive! project for the 11-12 academic year, members are already hot on the heels of planning the 12-13 academic year's program.

The chapter provides books for underprivileged students in the community and further works with the parents providing workshops on literacy so they can assist their children in reading comprehension! Within the chapter, they have increased membership and retention by 425% over the last three years! Their outstanding leadership and chapter programming has certainly had a positive impact on their campus and in their community.

Why Your Chapter Members Need to Attend iLead -

Seven reasons why you and your chapter need to participate in an iLead conference:

1. Learn how to stand out as teacher-leaders.

2. Build confidence in leadership capabilities.

3. Create your own educational vision.

4. Meet and interact with other KDP members and educators in your area.

5. Garner the benefit of belonging to an international organization.

6. Fulfill your chapter's National Bylaws and Chapter Model requirement for attendance at a national event.

7. Earn points for your chapter toward its ACE Chapter Award submission.

The registration deadline for the February 11, 2012 iLead conference in Atlanta, Georgia is January 27. The deadline to register for the March 31, 2012 Chicago iLead conference is March 16. Visit www.kdp.org/ilead.php for detailed information.

Award courtesy of KDP Educational Foundation and ATE

Spring Membership Tip -

As you gear up for Spring initiations, the CS team would like to remind you about KDP's honorary memberships. Honorary membership is for those people in your community who have contributed to education but do not otherwise meet the qualifications for membership. Regardless of position or occupation, it is important to recognize and honor those that have had an impact in the field of education. If you have questions about Honorary Members, refer to Article VI Section 1.6 in our Bylaws or contact your RCC.

Chapter Services Changes -
This month, Kappa Delta Pi will be transitioning to a new database. With this transition, there will be additional capacity for on-line access and submission of information. Soon we will introduce the online submission of new initiate information. With the online submission there will be no need for the carbon copy forms or the excel spreadsheet. If you recently held an initiation and have not yet submitted your initiation forms, it is imperative that they are received at headquarters as soon as possible so they can be entered before the transition.

More information and training opportunities will be available throughout the semester with the launch of the new database. Our primary goal is to provide you with the tools and resources necessary for the transition to go smoothly. Thank you in advance for your attention to the changes taking place and your patience as we move forward.

	National Student Teacher/Intern of the Year - If you are student teaching in the spring, consider applying for the National Student Teacher/Intern of the Year Award. The winner receives $900 and is recognized by both KDP and the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE).
To apply, simply complete the application, required essays, and digital recording of a 30-minute lesson and submit all materials by May 11, 2012. Visit the KDP website for more information on the award criteria and application process.

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KDP Store Sale!

"Teaching is Heart Work" Believe it and wear it! These T-shirts are reduced to $12. Visit the KDP Store to take advantage of this great sale while supplies last!

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