ETA MU COMMITTEE'S WORK FOR THE BIENNIUM
The Finance Committee
Kim Durham (Treasurer), Theresa Foote(previous treasurer), Carol Vieira, Marla Rucobo, Johanna Elms, and Caralyn Mendoza.
The Finance Committee is responsible for:
Kim Durham (Treasurer), Theresa Foote(previous treasurer), Carol Vieira, Marla Rucobo, Johanna Elms, and Caralyn Mendoza.
The Finance Committee is responsible for:
- Recommending the amount of chapter dues and assessments.
- Assisting the treasurer in collecting dues from all the members of Eta Mu so the treasurer can import the information into the DKG International portal, keeping membership current.
- Preparing a budget to present to the executive committee to be voted on.
- Supervising the expenditures
- Providing a monthly reconciliation of bank statements and the ledger
- Making sure the annual financial review (audit) of the accounts of the chapter is completed.
- Filing the annual electronic Franchise Tax Board (FTB) 199N for the fiscal year ending on June 30, between July 1 and October 31.
- Filing the Charitable Organization Renewal forms (CT-TR-1 and RRF-1)
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Chapter Rules Committee
Dawn Pitcock and Sharon Reeve (Co-Presidents), Adele Little (Vice President), Judy Trask (Parliamentarian), Heather Nonaca and Alica Letson (Co-Secretaries)
The Chapter Rules Committee is responsible for maintaining the organizational framework of the local chapter.
- The committee requires a specific composition of leadership, which must include the Chapter President, one Vice President, the Parliamentarian, and the Secretary.
- Together, these members are tasked with the duty of reviewing and revising the Chapter Rules at least once a biennium, specifically during even-numbered years or as mandated by parent, state, and international organizations.
- Following any updates, the committee must forward an electronic copy of the revised Chapter Rules to the California Organization Bylaws, Planning and Procedures Committee to ensure compliance with the broader organization's standards.
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The Communications Committee
Pat Elston, Chair, Sharon Reeve, Janice Freeman, April Huger, Alicia Letson, Sally Price
The Communications Committee is responsible for:
- Chapter publicity in chapter newsletters, local newspapers, and California Connections and Highlights
- Postings on social media to promote chapter activities
- Taking pictures of events for the newsletter and website
- Maintaining a chapter website in accordance with the DKG requirements
- Coordinating work with the Program and Memberships committees
- Creating and updating a chapter brochure each biennium
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The Nominations Committee
Kathleen Heinzinger, Chair, Linda Chrabas and Janice Freeman.
The Nominations Committee is laying the groundwork for future success.
Kathleen Heinzinger, Chair, Linda Chrabas and Janice Freeman.
The Nominations Committee is laying the groundwork for future success.
- The President shall appoint the Chairman of the Nominations Committee.
- The Nominations Committee shall prepare and present a slate of officers at the February 2028 meeting, (even-numbered years).
- No member of the Nominations Committee shall serve more than two consecutive terms.
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The Awards and Recognition Committee
Linda Chrabas and Kathleen Heinzinger, Co-Chairs, Susan Neufeld, Pat Elston, Andrea Cadrett, Rose Anne Walker, and Mary Lou Dieterich
Linda Chrabas and Kathleen Heinzinger, Co-Chairs, Susan Neufeld, Pat Elston, Andrea Cadrett, Rose Anne Walker, and Mary Lou Dieterich
- Informs members of all International, California State and Area scholarships available to them and the due dates.
- Publicizes and awards recruitment grant(s) and student teacher and intern teacher awards.
- Disseminates information for Penne Ferrell and THAT programs.
- Provides non-member grants for classroom needs or special projects.
- Plans for an annual recognition ceremony to recognize accomplishments within the organization, as well as outside of the organization. Certificates issued by the state and international organizations may be presented at this time.
- Nominates members for state, area and chapter awards annually
- Recognizes members’ accomplishments.
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The Global Awareness Committee
Sherry McIntyre and Theresa Foote, Co-Chairs, Wendy Taro, and Judy Trask
- Contacts a World Fellowship recipient if she is enrolled locally and invite her to be a guest at a chapter meeting or send her a card of greeting
- Shares information with the chapters about the International programs as adopted through the United Nations, such as Schools for Africa
- Shares “Save Our Earth” tips with chapter members
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The Program Committee
Joyce Brooks and Adele Little, Co Chairs, Janice Freeman, Marla Rucobo, Denise Carlson-Nieto, Judy Trask, Rose Anne Walker
Joyce Brooks and Adele Little, Co Chairs, Janice Freeman, Marla Rucobo, Denise Carlson-Nieto, Judy Trask, Rose Anne Walker
- Develops a program of meetings and activities for the year that aligns with the Seven Purposes of DKG
- Schedules meetings and locations
- Contacts speakers, provides musical entertainment and/or visual arts presentations
- Contacts hostesses or committees to provide refreshments or meals at chapter events
- Sends invitations (E-vites or e-mail) to all members for each meeting or event
- Organizes a phone tree and transportation as needed
- Welcomes and follows-up with guests and chapter members
- Is responsible for site arrangements, food and cleanup
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Legislative Committee (Educational Law and Policy)
Heather Nonaca, Chair, Melody McGill, Sherry McIntyre
The committee:
- Supports the Adopt-a-Legislator program
- Communicates with the legislators and include them as guest speakers by planning with the Program Committee
- Encourages participation in Legislative Study Sessions
- Keeps members informed of pending legislation
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Membership Committee
The committee:
The committee:
- Develops a plan for membership recruitment
- Seeks prospective members
- Is responsible for orientation and initiation
- Encourages participation by all members
- Prepares the Necrology report
- Maintains current biographical data of all chapter members annually
- Is responsible for ceremonials, re-initiation, and installations
- Presents a single rose to the family of a member when a member of the Chapter passes away
- Sends a card of sympathy when an immediate member of the family (including a mother or father) passes away