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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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