|
|
One thing learned throughout this pandemic is that it is important to stay in touch with each other. As you complete special programs, activities, events, etc. in your chapters, please share photos of these activities with TSO Webmaster Debbi Ball to display in this slide show. Make sure you have the necessary release forms in your chapter files. Please do not send these forms with the pictures. Include the name of the chapter, the name of the event, and the date. Start sending those digital images now. |
Lone Star News - Winter Edition
The winter edition of the LSN is an online edition only.
To open this interactive version, click the image to the left or the link below. Click the arrows on each side to scroll through the pages.
To download the file as a pdf, click on either link and then click on the cloud icon at the bottom of the page. A pdf will be generated; click the print or download icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
Lone Star News - Winter Edition, 2021
To open this interactive version, click the image to the left or the link below. Click the arrows on each side to scroll through the pages.
To download the file as a pdf, click on either link and then click on the cloud icon at the bottom of the page. A pdf will be generated; click the print or download icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
Lone Star News - Winter Edition, 2021
International Headquarters - Sale of Building
The process of selling our headquarters building in Austin has been completed; the sale was final on September 1, 2021. The International Administrative Board met in August to determine a plan for the transition to a new office space. The Board determined it would be in the Society’s best interest to lease office space for the immediate future. If future ownership is considered, a constitutional amendment would be required in order to purchase an existing building in lieu of land development or construction. An ad hoc committee was appointed to approve potential lease options.
Because the building is a permanent asset, the proceeds from the sale were deposited into the Permanent Fund of the Society. The Constitution defines in Article IV how monies in the Permanent Fund may be used and will be the guide for any future use of the sale proceeds.
As the managing authority of both the building and its contents, the Board also authorized the consideration of appraisal firms to value and possibly sell redundant items in the building. A previously appointed ad hoc committee, consisting of board members, members, and staff, is working on a recommendation regarding archiving, preserving and keeping, moving, selling and/or disposing of the furnishings and other items in the building. The recommendation from that committee will be considered by the Board during its next meeting.
Member feedback is welcomed. Under a lease agreement, the building will be occupied by DKG for six (6) months after the sale, giving the society time to consider viable options. However, we also realize that time will not allow us to move too slowly. And so, our journey to a new site continues forward with increasing momentum.
Because the building is a permanent asset, the proceeds from the sale were deposited into the Permanent Fund of the Society. The Constitution defines in Article IV how monies in the Permanent Fund may be used and will be the guide for any future use of the sale proceeds.
As the managing authority of both the building and its contents, the Board also authorized the consideration of appraisal firms to value and possibly sell redundant items in the building. A previously appointed ad hoc committee, consisting of board members, members, and staff, is working on a recommendation regarding archiving, preserving and keeping, moving, selling and/or disposing of the furnishings and other items in the building. The recommendation from that committee will be considered by the Board during its next meeting.
Member feedback is welcomed. Under a lease agreement, the building will be occupied by DKG for six (6) months after the sale, giving the society time to consider viable options. However, we also realize that time will not allow us to move too slowly. And so, our journey to a new site continues forward with increasing momentum.
Denton Convention News
TSO 2021 Denton Convention Gift Cards to CASAPast State President Patti Belknap reports that DKG members donated $6,150 in gift cards to CASA during the Denton Convention. "With only 674 in attendance this shows the incredible generosity of our members" said Belknap. |
TSO 2021 Denton Convention PhotosPhotos taken during the 2021 Denton Convention are displayed in the Photo Gallery under the Resources>Photo Gallery tab. Photos are courtesy of Carol McMillan, TSO Editor. |
TSO 2021 Denton Convention Breakout SessionHandouts from the 2021 Denton Convention breakout sessions are available for your download under the Resources tab. Some presenters did not provide handouts for their session. |
TSO Members Contribute "TEXAS-SIZE" to Emergency Fund
During the 92nd TSO Convention, Past State President Patti Belknap reported on the Texas members who had benefitted from the International Emergency Fund through the past year's weather challenges. During the Celebration Brunch, TSO members responded with a Texas-size THANK YOU by collecting and donating $4,821.35 to the Emergency Fund. Thank you TSO members for your contribution. Donations are always welcome to the International Emergency Fund.
STAR 2022 Registration Now Open
Registration for the STAR event is now open and can be accessed at this link. Mark your calendar for January 14-16, 2022 at Camp Allen. The registration link is also located on the Women in Arts Committee page.
|
This site is administered by Debbi Ball, Webmaster
Contact: dkgtexas@gmail.com Last revision: November 22, 2021 |
|
