Issue 4 May 2018

Why I’ll Be in Sights and Sounds of Austin: By Mandy Story, Fun for a Good Cause! TSO Communications and By Dr. Lyn Schmid, Publicity Committee Chair, Immediate Past Iota Omicron Chapter, International President, State Organization Educational Foundation board member One of the greatest highlights of my time in Deep in the heart of DKG has been my inclusion in the 2014 Golden Texas, an entertaining and Gift Leadership Management Seminar. Prior to tasty evening awaits amigas and amigos in the this, I had never participated in international Lone Star Ballroom of the JW Marriott Hotel. On or regional events: I was perfectly content to Wednesday night, July 18, the DKG Educational enjoy my DKG Texas sisters. I never dreamed Foundation will sponsor its Texas-spirit-filled that in the course of two weeks, I would meet fundraising event, Sights and Sounds of Austin. 30 women from around the world and develop Entertainment may include festive special friendships that continue today. mariachis and colorful folkloric dancers. We To reconnect with my Golden Gift sisters is have discovered the next Texas star in a young one of the main reasons I now attend woman musician from Austin who will thrill international conventions. While social media you with her songs and musicality. is wonderful for staying connected, the Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with a cash bar and opportunity to see our group in person, give hors d'oeuves of local specialties. A deluxe Taco and receive hugs, and catch up is worth the cost Bar will set the scene for a fun-filled casual of attending. evening. Be sure to get your ticket for the door Another reason I enjoy attending is the prizes as you enter! sessions DKG sisters from all over the world Did you not get enough line dancing at the present. Learning about their experiences in Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville?! Well, step right our shared profession, or exchanging ideas up at the end of the evening, and either learn or between states and countries for promoting refine your skills. membership and Society participation is a rare Tickets are $155 and are available on the type of professional and personal development. International Convention 2018 Registration What began as a short application to the website page. Proceeds support DKGEF grants. Leadership Management Seminar has led to If you have already made a reservation for lasting friendships and my eyes being opened to the Sights and Sounds of Austin event and the knowledge and information Society would like to help the Foundation by arriving members possess. I urge you to travel to Austin early to set up the event, please email Dr. and create your own convention experience! Karen M. Duke at [email protected]

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Austin Tours and Strolls starting point at the hotel and walk with the group to the point of interest. At the By Joan Hester, destination visitors may linger or walk back with Convention Co-Chair the local member. Some destinations include Congress Avenue, the Congress Avenue bridge’s In Convention Times bat viewing, the Ladybird Lake walking trail, the #2, I listed many ideas and historic lobby, the Paramount websites for tours and Theatre, the new Austin Public Library, local sights. For a few street art, Second Street shopping and dining, opportunities, you might live music venues, Avenue, the need to make reservations ahead of time. Mexic-Arte Museum, and more. The is available for self- An "Austin Table" near registration will be guided tours Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-10:00 loaded with brochures about our city. Stop by p.m. The Capitol offers free guided tours and "ask a local" for her favorite taco stop, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Two tours listening room, vintage shopping dive, hidden with recommended reservations are the place for a cool beverage, or fun place to watch Women in Texas History tour Monday-Friday at people. We will have members waiting to point 11:15 a.m., and the Heroes of the Texas you to some real Austin favorites. Revolution tour Monday-Friday at 2:15 p.m. We are so excited to show you our city and (512-463-0063) For groups of 10 or more, call the variety of options it offers! 512-305-8402. More information is online at www.tspb.texas.gov. LAST-MINUTE REMINDERS The Texas Governor's Mansion is also available for tours. Visitors must make reservations at least a week in advance. Tours By JoAnn Brooks, are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 2:00 2018 International p.m.-4:00 p.m. (512-305-8524) More Convention Chair information is online at www.tspb.texas.gov. The LBJ Library is a little farther from the hotel, but worth the effort. It is open daily, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and tickets are available online at lbjlibrary.org. Visit the JW Marriot website for available The Bullock Texas State History Museum is restaurants, Starbucks, parking, other home to galleries, artifacts, exhibitions, special amenities, and their pricing. events, two theaters, and much more. More No live flower corsages will be available for info is online at www.thestoryoftexas.com. purchase, but a Marketplace vendor will be The is a favorite for selling silk rose corsages. many. For some the draw is the permanent Texas is hot in July, so pack sunscreen. Hotels collection pieces; for others it is the ever-changing can be cool, so pack a sweater or jacket. exhibitions. The newly installed Ellsworth Kelly's Bring your own convention tote bag. Austin intrigues many. More information is online Pack your DKG ribbon/pin, comfortable at www.blantonmuseum.org walking shoes, chargers, snacks. Downtown Strolls will be another opportunity to experience . Credits: Marylin Nease, editor. Camille Kirkbride, These are informal walks to places of interest masthead graphic art. JoAnn Brooks, Joan Hester, just blocks from the JW Marriott. Local DKG Dr. Lyn Schmid, Mandy Story, photos. members will meet a group at a designated

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