DKG MD State Conference 2026 Memories and Photos

Dear DKG Maryland Sisters,

​The State Conference is over, but I hope many of you found it as enjoyable as I did. The morning began with a great marketplace, not big but full of a variety of items. It included DKG note cards, photo magnets, pre-orders for DKG pin ribbons, books, jewelry, craft items and red roses, to name a few.  I hope it was a successful day for the vendors.
Congratulations to 6 DKG Maryland sisters who have completed requirements for a doctoral degree and 6 DKG Maryland sisters who have earned National Board Certification over the past 6 years. These ladies were recognized at the luncheon.
Our music committee offered beautiful music for the day. Their song, "I Made it Through the Rain" by Barry Manilow, was beautiful. I know it moved some of us to tears.
Look for articles in the newsletter about the messages from our speakers and workshop leaders.
Members were updated on the DKG International bylaw/standing rule changes by Northeast Regional Director, Eileen Little. 
Our morning speaker, Angela Crenshaw, Director of the  Maryland Park Service, mesmerized everyone as she spoke of the soon-to-be 96 state parks in Maryland. She spent time working at the Harriet Tubman Museum, and so she shared stories of Harriet Tubman. It was very obvious that she truly loved her job, as her enthusiasm spread through the room
Norina Bentzel explained how she published her book through Amazon, and in the afternoon, told of her experiences in a school attack during February 2001 and her recovery from that attack.  Her experiences were detailed in her book: Glorious Sadness: Faith, Love, Hope Trumps School Attack.
Sarah Keller, Zeta, and Erin Myers, Pi, presented a workshop titled Special Education- Who, What, and How to Survive.  They shared their experiences in the special education classroom.
I hope your day was worthwhile. Please enjoy the pictures from the days.

Warm Regards,
Janey Snyder
DKG MD State President, 2025-2027

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