November/December 1996

Health News

The Healthy Chapter has members who are enthusiastic and committed to the purposes of the Society. Look for these indications of a healthy chapter:

1. Has 15 or more active members.
2. Not more than 10% of the chapter members are Reserve members.
3. New members are initiated each year.
4. Initiates at least one member for each member who retires.
5. Orientation programs are held for prospective members.
6. Good attendance at all chapter meetings.
7. Programs have professional substance and are related to Delta Kappa Gamma purposes and goals.
8. All members participate.
9. Executive Board meetings are held regularly.
10. Members attend local, inter-council, state, regional, and international functions.
11. Funds are available to assist the president’s attendance at "other" functions.
12. Members are enthusiastic about Delta Kappa Gamma.
13. Members are willing to serve as officers and committee chairmen.
14. Written and phone communication is excellent.
15. Reports are submitted on time.
16. Chapter Newsletters and Yearbooks are forwarded as requested.

Borrowed in part from Chi State (California) and Berneil Drake (Arizona).