Omicron Delta Kappa Keynotes

Omicron Delta Kappa

April 2011

Dear O∆K Member,

As our member campuses are heading into the last few months of the academic year we are reminded of the many acomplishments of our Circles and members. Many are holding awards ceremonies and often O∆K members are recognized for significant accomplishments on campus and in thier community. With the turning of the season, also brings flourishing growth within the Society; Circles are holding initiation ceremonies all over the country, continually adding to our growing circle of honorees.

As we near graduation we thank those finishing their academic careers to pursue opportunities in the world beyond the campus. We urge them to continue to emulate the ideals of O∆K which is adherence to the highest standards of scholarship, service, integrity, character and fellowship.

We are strengthened each and every day in knowing we have sustained these ideals since our founders created them 96 years here in Lexington, Virginia, at our founding site, Washington and Lee University.

Sincerely,

Tom Goodale

Executive Director, Omicron Delta Kappa

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The Omicron Delta Kappa Fellowship Program may be the answer to your questions. The O∆K Fellow serves as a direct line for our Circles to the National Headquarters. Every day the O∆K Fellow works with the undergraduate Circles assisting them in dealing with various issues from recruitment and initiation to social programming and leadership development. The O∆K Fellow also serves as a liaison, ambassador and resource to our undergraduate members, alumni, volunteers and university officials. In the 2009-2010 academic year, the O∆K Fellow made over 70 O∆K Circle visits and 25 extension visits.

Please visit odk.org to read more about the position at O∆K Headquarters and apply today!

2011 Campus Leaders Today, Community Leaders Tomorrow

March 10-13 in Richmond, VA

The CLT2 program is designed to prepare young members of OΔK for service on nonprofit boards of directors. The seventh annual CLT2 program was held Thursday, March 10 - Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the Omni Hotel & The University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. The program provides an opportunity for select OΔK members to learn about board responsibilities, how to match their interests with board service, and how nonprofits contribute to healthy societies. Those in attendance also had the opportunity to visit nonprofit organizations in the Richmond area to proide a real-world context for the experience.

Gift Express - Small can be BIG!

Michael Christakis, Foundation Trustee

As you consider your charitable priorities for 2011, please include a plan of giving back to celebrate and sustain Omicron Delta Kappa as we look forward to the Centennial in 2014. Your gift of any amount will help collegians prepare for a world of possibilities and their Circles to thrive, through programming, Clay grants, scholarships and more. You can make a one time gift by visiting the website. Or consider becoming a monthly sustainer with the convenient ODK Foundation Gift Express by using this Donation Form.

"Gift Express allows me the flexibility of dividing up my annual donation to O∆K into smaller, incremental contributions without the hassle of having to remember to write and mail a check monthly (or annually). I literally set it and forget it!"

--Michael Christakis, Vice President for Circle Standards

& Foundation Trustee

Simply specify the amount to be withdrawn on the Gift Express form and donations will be debited through bank draft from your checking or savings account twelve times a year. Be sure to enclose a voided check. A minimum gift of $19.41 per month is requested. Bank drafts are made on the 15th of each month.

Gift Express helps O∆K go green and saves fundraising costs. If you have questions, please email bobby@odk.org. Thanks!

Faculty Officer Seminar

March 3-4, 2011 in Lexington, Virginia

Fourteen Faculty Secretaries and Advisors representing eleven Circles participated in the Faculty Officer Seminar. Dr. Betsy Holloway, National President and Faculty Secretary at Samford University, served as a co-facilitator, along with Michelle Burke, Faculty Advisor of the Grand Valley State University Circle.

FO 2011

The goal of the seminar is to provide Faculty Officers with the opportunity to share ideas and practical approaches for improving their Circles and the Society. It also serves as a "thank you" to the participating Officers for their service, and provides time for colleagues to enjoy some camaraderie. One participant provided encouraging feedback, telling us this week that, "It was the most beneficial professional development I've done in a long time."

The O∆K Foundation establishes

Mission Statement

At the Board meeting on March 30, 2011, the O∆K Foundation Trustees adopted new Foundation Values and a new Foundation Mission Statement.

O∆K Foundation Mission Statement

To develop a philanthropic community supporting the leadership programs andcapabilities of O∆K and its members.

O∆K Foundation Values

Stewardship: respecting donor intent, effective use of resources

Excellence: in all that it does

Commitment: to the Vision and Mission

In This Issue

O∆K Fellowship Application

2011 CLT2

Gift Express

Faculty Officer Seminar

Foundation Mission Statement

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2011 CLT2 Participants

Doug Allen - Troy University

Sara Anderson - Rollins College

Laura Atencio - University of North Alabama

Meredith Beers - Tulane University

Christine Bennett - Concordia University at Irvine

Audrey Buckland - Missouri Southern State University

Melissa Carnall - Furman University

Nicole Cifra - Grove City College

Sara Conklin - Florida International University

Paige Dixon - Creighton University

Hemdeep Dulthummon - University of Mississippi

Brian Eckenhoff - Grove City College

Kathalene Farley - Eckerd College

Christopher Flanagan - Emmanuel College

Christopher Fontaine - Western New England College

Justin Goettsch - Hastings College

Justin Gray - Grand Valley State University

Jonathan Haas - Samford University

Olivia Haddad - Gettysburg College

Matthew Hibdon - Middle Tennessee State University

Keith Holland - Southeastern Missouri State University

Neil Huben - University of Nebraska Omaha

Laura Kitashima - Georgia Institute of Technology

Alex Lawhorne - Valdosta State University

Gabriella Marcellini - Harding University

Christopher Mortweet - Virginia Polytechnic Institute of Technology

Shelby Powell - Morningside College

Timothy Price-O'Brien - Roanoke College

Victoria Robinson - Pittsburg State University

Kristen Shomber - Westmont College

Kevin Soubly - Hope College

Zacharih Szabo - University of Akron

Tasha Triphan - Colorado Christian University

Kayla Trunecek - University of Kansas

Tescia Veldhouse - Hamline University

Brandon Ward - Western Carolina University

Kenn Yu - Drake University

Wen Zhou - SUNY Oswego

Heather Zimmerman - Florida Gulf Coast University

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