ALPHA DELTA KAPPA DECEMBER 2010 - Gedung Kuning
ALPHA DELTA KAPPA DECEMBER 2010 - Gedung Kuning
ALPHA DELTA KAPPA DECEMBER 2010 - Gedung Kuning
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International Vice President,<br />
Southwest Region Pat Pursell<br />
in Chicago, Illinois. My work<br />
for the Convention began three<br />
years ago in San Diego!<br />
My thoughts to each of you: (1)<br />
Continue a service attitude; (2)<br />
Focus on priorities; (3) Understand<br />
the soft stuff—recognition<br />
and praise light the way for our<br />
members; (4) Embrace humor<br />
and optimism; (5) Excellence is<br />
not an act; it’s a habit; (6) Take<br />
risks; (7) Reinforce core values;<br />
(8) Earn trust; (9) Take action;<br />
and finally (10) Aim for the heart<br />
because—“They don’t care how<br />
much you know until they know<br />
how much you care.”<br />
One of my favorite Willow<br />
Tree figurines is the “Bright<br />
Star—Reflecting a Light from<br />
Within.” As I look out at you<br />
and meet other Alpha Delta<br />
Kappa sisters as I travel, the star<br />
qualities from within each of you<br />
are reflected. YOU are the “Stars Reflecting<br />
Excellence.” I would like to close with this<br />
poem, Aim for a Star by Helen A. Marshall:<br />
Aim for a star! Never be satisfied<br />
With a life that is<br />
less than the best;<br />
Failure lies only<br />
in not having tried—<br />
In keeping the soul suppressed.<br />
Aim for a star!<br />
Look up and away,<br />
And follow its beckoning beam.<br />
Make each Tomorrow<br />
a better Today—<br />
And do not be afraid to dream.<br />
Aim for a star!<br />
And keep your sights high!<br />
With a heart full of faith within,<br />
Your feet on the ground, and your<br />
eyes on the sky,<br />
Alpha Delta Kappa sisters,<br />
You will continue to reflect your<br />
star from within.<br />
Thank you for welcoming me three years<br />
ago and at each regional conference. I recognize<br />
the starry roles you play and commend<br />
your dedication to Alpha Delta Kappa. You will<br />
shine forever within my heart.t<br />
International President Jane Miller<br />
shows off her new boots at the<br />
Southwest Regional Conference.<br />
The International Vice Presidents of the Regions, from left: Edwina Aaron, Gulf; Patricia Pursell, Southwest; Bev Quiring,<br />
Northwest; Ruth Ann Griggs, Southeast; Judith Devokaitis, Northeast, Sherryl Longhofer, South Central; and Lynette Varner,<br />
North Central<br />
Excellence in Action for Leadership<br />
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