Greetings!
As we prepare for the celebration of 97 years as a highly respected and revered national leadership honor society we are overjoyed knowing that with each and every Circle a difference is being made in the lives of our members, their host institutions and others. As we are in the holiday season we receive many notes of appreciation from individuals and community organizations about the random acts of kindness by O∆K members. Leadership is many things to many people. Remembering the less fortunate with a measure of empathy and a smile and warm handshake does so much. We take pride in the 97 years we have continued to emulate what the founders came together to build, a community of leaders in higher education.
From the staff of Omicron Delta Kappa in Lexington, Virginia, we extend our warm wishes for the joys of the season!
Sincerely,  Thomas G. Goodale O∆K Executive Director |
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The Circle is on it's way!
Watch your mailbox for the latest edition of The Circle magazine arriving this week.
We bring you this issue to remember our heritage and the great athletes that have been tapped into our membership. We also honor those students today that represent us on courts, fields, tracks and even in the pool. They are leaders amongst their peers and heroes to young children everywhere. Also included is a look back into our archives at one student-athlete that was initiated into O∆K on December 3, 1914. Our Clay Grant recipients are highlighted and we recognize one Circle in particular that teaches leadership through athletics. We also take a moment to recognize our Faculty Officers, whom we often forget are the drivers of the bus to that big game, that national championship, or even that service project down the road.
We hope you enjoy this edition dedicated to Leaders in Sports!
Once you have it in your hands, send us your feedback.
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O∆K Founders Day
Celebrate our 97th year on December 3rd
The National Headquarters is hosting a Founders Day Celebration on Friday, December 2nd at 10am. Included in the celebration will be a keynote address by W&L President, Kenneth Ruscio and a portrait unveiling of Founder, Rupert Latture, that will hang in the lobby of the train station.
Contact your local Circle and see what they have planned for this special occasion.
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O∆K Fellow exhibits at NASPA Conference
The Fellow connects at The Western Regional Conference in San Diego, CA
Last week, Kelly Jezierski, exhibited for three days at the NASPA Western Regional Conference to help extend our presence on the West Coast. It was the largest regional conference to date, with over 700 attendees. Kelly connected with Student Affairs professionals and students from dozens of schools, where we hope to one day have an O∆K Circle.
If you're interested in helping with an O∆K Circle in your area, contact Kelly.
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Save the Date!
The 2012 National Leadership Summit & Convention
Join us at our 47th biennial convention in Charlotte, NC
on campus at The University of North Carolina Charlotte, July 26- 29, 2012. This four-day conference
will focus on leadership, fellowship and networking amongst your peers. New officers for the Society will be elected and business will be attended to. Registration
will open in early spring on the O∆K website. We hope to see as many of you as possible in Charlotte this summer!
Do you live in the Charlotte area and are interested in
serving on the convention committee? |
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Centennial Preparations
We are excited to announce that centennial preparations are underway!
With our 100 year anniversary just around the corner our Centennial Committee is looking to celebrate our success, increase our visibility and celebrate our love for this great Society. What better way to begin preparations than with YOU--our Members. We would love to celebrate every member that has been inducted into the Society, but in order to do so we need your help.
Find those lost O∆K members and get them involved. Direct them to the website to update their information, or send us an email with their contact information and we will contact them ourselves.
Want to get involved with planning? Contact Dan Beeman, Centennial Chair today! |
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From the O∆K Foundation
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Foundation Scholarship Applications
Now Available! Apply by March 1, 2012
Planning to continue your education after graduation? You're in luck, the O∆K Foundation awards 20 scholarships each year to members pursuing graduate degrees. Applications are now available on the O∆K website.
Apply Today! |
| Gift Express | Looking for an easy way to support O∆K?
As the end of the year approaches, take this opportunity to further the O∆K Ideal and the work of the Foundation. No amount is too small to do great things when combined with all the gifts of others! Spread your giving throughout the year by enrolling in Gift Express, the monthly sustainer program, or make your annual
gift online today.
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IRA Charitable Gifts
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Support O∆K through
your IRA!
Now through December 31, 2011, tax-free distributions of up to $100,000 per taxpayer can be made from IRAs to charities by individuals 70½ and older.
Note that the transfers to charity can be made from a traditional IRA or Roth IRA. These distributions can also be used to satisfy annual required minimum distributions (RMDs). Certain other requirements may apply. Check with your attorney, accountant, or other professional consultant for details.
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The Laurel Crowned Circle Award
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February 1, 2012
The Laurel Crowned Circle Award is awarded to an outstanding person who has exemplified the ideals of Omicron Delta Kappa. Not more than one Laurel Crowned Circle Award shall be awarded during a year.
Nominations for the 2012 recipient of this award shall be submitted online, either by a Circle or by an individual member of the Society.
Nominate someone today! |
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