Just over a month ago, nearly 350 of us gathered in Lexington, Va. to celebrate O∆K’s centennial as part of our Society’s 48th Biennial Convention. Thanks to the tremendous efforts of Executive Director Dr. Tara Singer, Director of Communications and Programs Tracy Lyons and a small army of volunteers, our centennial celebration was truly remarkable….
When you visit our website, odk.org, you’ll notice that things look a little different. We’ve launched a brand new website, and we’re excited to share it with all of you at our Biennial Convention and Centennial Celebration. I’m so excited about the new site—partly because of the fact that it so meaningfully conveys the Omicron…
Planning and organizing and arranging… and changing those original plans. The trials and tribulations of pulling together the logistical details for a once in a lifetime event: OΔK’s centennial celebration. It’s easy to lose sight of just how historic the centennial convention will be for OΔK. Those in attendance will hear from renowned speakers, meet…
The 48th Biennial Convention and Centennial Celebration of Omicron Delta Kappa will convene in 50 days. The national headquarters staff is busily preparing for the arrival of the delegates as well as other students, faculty officers and alumni members. Each day, we have the joy of opening boxes of materials that contain items that will…
Beginning in a little less than a month, numerous OΔK members will be graduating from colleges and universities around the country. I always think that commencement is such a happy time–for students, faculty and families alike. It is a great opportunity to celebrate the shared accomplishments and investments in the future of our next generation of…
Last summer, I wrote about the long range planning process that ODK would embark upon in the next twelve months. At the Board’s summer meeting in Albany, the Long Range Planning Steering Committee met for the first time and adopted seven strategic priorities: Strategic Priority #1: Increase membership and enhance member participation Strategic Priority #2: Advance…
Throughout our busy days, we run from meeting to meeting which often involves giving reports and listening to updates. All the while, we let our minds wander to the next series of meetings and events. At the end of the day, we reschedule the same series of meetings for the next time. It can be quite…
