Ceremonies Committee
The Ceremonies Committee promotes an appreciation of the heritage and traditions of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. (Texas State Rules, adopted 2018). It is the task of this committee to act as a resource to chapters as they prepare and present various ceremonies throughout the year. This committee has access to a large archive of ceremonies for induction, installation, recommitment, and remembrance. Also available are programs for celebrating Founders Day and chapter birthdays. The Ceremonies Book (2011) contains the new, more contemporary ceremonies along with traditional ceremonies.
When thinking of your Chapter's Birthday, Tribute to the Founders, Induction of new members, Memory of a lost sister, and other times the Ceremonies committee is in charge of providing meaningful programs, don't forget to think about the "small stuff." This includes flowers, candles, brass, and more. Below is a handy guide to all of these things as well as some tried and true hints and shortcuts. The packet, linked below, was presented in McAllen this summer by Area 4 members Frances Ziegenhals and Betty Hill. It is worth the read and I promise you will leave saying, "Why didn't I think of that?" Thank you, Frances and Betty, for sharing this great information.
Recommitment Ceremony
As many members across the State return to their first meeting of the year it is the perfect time for members to reflect on their membership. The perfect way to facilitate this reflection is through a recommitment ceremony. But where do you start?
Members of the Ceremonies Committee have some suggested ideas below. Feel free to use any of these or combine them to create a ceremony that appeals to your chapter.
International also has some ideas. Search Ceremonies or Recommitment on the international website (www.dkg.org).
If you create a recommitment ceremony, we would love to add it to our Resources. Please send it to State Ceremonies Chairman Dr. Barbara Derrick.
Other perfect times for a recommitment ceremony is the first meeting in January or as a part of the induction ceremony.
Members of the Ceremonies Committee have some suggested ideas below. Feel free to use any of these or combine them to create a ceremony that appeals to your chapter.
International also has some ideas. Search Ceremonies or Recommitment on the international website (www.dkg.org).
If you create a recommitment ceremony, we would love to add it to our Resources. Please send it to State Ceremonies Chairman Dr. Barbara Derrick.
Other perfect times for a recommitment ceremony is the first meeting in January or as a part of the induction ceremony.
Virtual Recommitment Ceremony (For Zoom users.)
Birthday Celebration Ceremony
Who doesn’t love a birthday party? Did you know that each year it is customary for all DKG chapters to celebrate when they were founded? This practice goes back to Founder Mamie Sue Bastian and the first birthday celebration created by her. Today chapters continue to honor the beginning and founding of their chapter. Birthday celebrations come in all forms and fashions. As Ceremonies Chair, you can decide how you want to celebrate this milestone for your chapter. Do what your members will like. Mix it up and do something formal and lighthearted.
Listed below is a Birthday Celebration that does just that. Thanks to Theta Alpha Chapter and to Emily Hoffman member of State Ceremonies Committee.
We would love to showcase your Birthday celebrations. Please send them to Chair Dr. Barbara Derrick, BLSDerrick@aol.com.
And, Happy Birthday!
Listed below is a Birthday Celebration that does just that. Thanks to Theta Alpha Chapter and to Emily Hoffman member of State Ceremonies Committee.
We would love to showcase your Birthday celebrations. Please send them to Chair Dr. Barbara Derrick, BLSDerrick@aol.com.
And, Happy Birthday!
Ceremony Scripts & Slide Shows
To walk with confidence into the future, they must first understand our heritage. Celebrate DKG!
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DKG: Framed and Reframed (Presentation for Presidents Banquet)
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Tapestry of TSO (Slideshow for chapters)
"The Key" Reorientation
Tribute to Founders Slideshow - 2022 State Convention
Tribute to Founders Script - 2022 State Convention |
Honoring Membership
At the state level honoring members for a specific number of years as a member is the job of the Membership Committee. However, at the chapter level the Ceremonies Committee is often asked to help plan or present this tribute.
Listed below is one ceremony created to honor members who are celebrating 25, 50, or more than 50 years of membership. Feel free to adapt for the number of years you wish to celebrate.
A single red rose along with a certificate is usually given to the members. Another idea is to be sure and capture their stories for your chapter’s archival records.
Listed below is one ceremony created to honor members who are celebrating 25, 50, or more than 50 years of membership. Feel free to adapt for the number of years you wish to celebrate.
A single red rose along with a certificate is usually given to the members. Another idea is to be sure and capture their stories for your chapter’s archival records.
Committee Members
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Katherine Bunce
Kappa Pi, Area 1 Camile Franklin Theta Psi, Area 2 Carla Meuth Lambda Sigma, Area 4 Pamela Bond Epsilon Upsilon, Area 5 Jerrie Dooley Beta Zeta, Area 6 Judith (Judy) Reinhart Alpha, Area 7 Letitia Estep Beta Nu, Area 8 Andrea Fox Nu Gamma, Area 9 Toni McCutchen Kappa Delta, Area 10 |
Virginia Bowers
Epsilon Delta, Area 11 Susan Gordon Zeta Omicron, Area 12 Sharon Daugherty Lambda Xi, Area 13 Nancy Doss Zeta Xi, Area 14 Melissa Mathews Mu Kappa, Area 15 Emily Hoffman Mu Epsilon, Area 16 Mary Lindsay Alpha Delta, Area 17 DiAnn Suggs Lambda Kappa, Area 18 Bonnie Moore, Ex Officio Eta Delta, Area 3 |
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Last revision: November 5, 2023
