Volume 95 - Issue 2 | August 2022
Cathy Tenney, Editor
A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DEBBY CANTER
"I feel like in a world where we all try to figure out our place and our purpose here, your passions are one of your most obvious guides."
- Nick Woodman

The DKG International Convention in New Orleans did not disappoint! I was privileged to take part in the executive board meeting and happy to serve as a floor page during the general sessions. I always learn more about our Society every time I attend a conference or convention and this one was no different. There were 120 proposed amendments to the DKG Constitution, and we didn’t quite make it through half of them. It was great to see so many members voice their opinions and show just how passionate they are about DKG. Stay tuned for the changes voted by the membership in attendance and how it relates to the Bylaws of OSO.

Julie Barber Edwards, Beta Chi

Beta Chi member, Julie Barber Edwards has been inducted as a. member of her graduate school Hall of Fame. Julie has been recognized for her volunteer work. She most recently traveled to the Cheyenne River region of South Dakota doing art therapy with the children of the Lakota and Sioux tribes. She stays on the reservation to help children cope with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Julie travels annually to the Lakota Nation as an art teacher volunteer.

Diana Haskell, Gamma Phi

Gamma Phi member, Diana Haskell who is our Ohio State Organization Treasurer was installed as a member of the International Finance Committee during the 2022 DKG International Convention in New Orleans.

REVISED GUIDELINES FOR
CHAPTER YEARBOOKS
July 2022
Please review the Chapter Yearbook Guidelines as there have been a number of changes made including new DKG International officers, updated ADSOEF Director's list, updates to OSO committee chairs as well as important upcoming dates to name a few.
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
August 15, 2022 - DKG Gallery of Fine Arts Submission Window Opens

September 15, 2022 - DKG Gallery of Fine Arts Submission
Window Closes

September 21, 2022 - Clip Art & Photos-Legal Use
7 p.m. via Zoom

October 22, 2022 - OSO Fall Executive Board Meeting @ 10 a.m.
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and Family Life Center
3220 Columbus Street, Grove City, OH 43123

October 31, 2022 - Deadline for Chapter Webmasters to submit
Form 72 (Society Website Compliance Assurance)

April 14-16, 2023 - OSO State Convention***
Dublin Embassy Suites
***Due to a scheduling conflict at the Dublin Embassy Suites there is a change in the dates of the OSO State Convention.***
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING COMMITTEE
Pictures Needed
The Communications and Marketing Committee has been busy planning various projects for the 2022-2023 year. We would like to feature OSO chapters across the state as they meet for the first time this fall in our first video. We need you to send us a picture or two of your first meeting and be sure to include members of your chapter but not a posed group photo. Send your photos to editor@dkgohio.org by September 30, 2022. Be sure to identify your chapter in the subject line.

We will also be hosting several forums this fall that we hope will be of interest to our members. The first forum will be on Wednesday, September 21 at 7 p.m. with Eileen McNally regarding copyright and the using clipart and photos legally.

The second forum will be Canva for Beginners on Thursday, October 6 at 7 p.m. with Cathy Tenney and Eileen McNally. The third will be Canva The Next Step on Thursday, October 27 at 7 p.m. with Cathy and Eileen followed by a fourth forum Canva Questions on Thursday, November 10 at 7 p.m.

More information will be shared in the September issue of The Voice along with registration links. We look forward to having you join us!
ATTENTION CHAPTER WEBMASTERS
Beginning August 1, 2022, through October 31, 2022, all chapter webmasters MUST review their websites. They must make sure it is up to date and all information is correct. After checking, webmasters will access Form 72 (Society Website Compliance Assurance) on the International website. Upon completion of the online form, International will send a new 2022-2024 Compliance Seal, usually within two weeks. This seal will replace the 2020 - 2022 seal.

Questions? Contact Eileen McNally, OSO Webmaster emcnally2535@gmail.com.

REMEMBER: Deadline is October 31. 
RECENT INTERNATIONAL CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT CHANGES

Submitted by Meier Bauer, OSO Past State President
Added Arts and Humanities Jury as a standing committee under Society Mission and Purposes with four appointed members.
 
Expansion Committee, responsible for establishing state organization(s) in new countries, merged into Membership and Expansion Committee composed of six members and a chair. The committee is to assist state organizations with membership growth and expansion of chapters and assist with expansion into other  countries when requested by the Administrative Board.
Chapter News From Around Ohio
Beta Rho Chapter members helped member, Ruth Tootle celebrate her 100th birthday on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at The Pickway Country Club. Pictured left to right are President Rita Painter, Ruth Tootle, and member Linda Morr.
The Beta Alpha Chapter toured The Roseberry, a historic home in Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia for their June meeting. Pictured are members who attended: front row, left to right are Debbie Rhodes, Kaye Adkins, Deborah Kerwood, Beth James.  The back row, left to right are Debbie North, Cathy Greenleaf, Bambi Roush, Marty Roderick, Vickie Powell,  and Helenlu Morgan.
Beta Upsilon Chapter created the Summer Social Series to allow sisters to visit local destinations and connect with each other outside of meetings. Our first event was a shared meal at Do Good Restaurant in Osgood. The tips from the meal benefit a local cause each month. The second event was a tour of the One Room Schoolhouse of local author Michelle Houts who is seated in the picture on the right. We toured the restored schoolhouse, learned the history of the school, and also learned the writing and editing process for children's books. Michelle offers presentations to schools, and we appreciate her willingness to share with us!
Sharon Scheindegger mans the Beta Delta book table at the Newark 4th of July event.  Beta Delta Chapter Book Distribution Committee gathers new children’s books from many sources and then gives them away free of charge at various events during the year.
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