2021-2023 BIENNIUM
The goals and activities of the Legislative Committee are aligned with the following
Purposes of Delta Kappa Gamma:
Purpose 4: TO INITIATE, ENDORSE, AND SUPPORT desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors
in the interests of education and of women educators.
Purpose 7: TO INFORM the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society.
The members of the Legislative Committee remind you to…...
Purposes of Delta Kappa Gamma:
Purpose 4: TO INITIATE, ENDORSE, AND SUPPORT desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors
in the interests of education and of women educators.
Purpose 7: TO INFORM the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society.
The members of the Legislative Committee remind you to…...
VOTE for the candidates who will best support education and women educators in Florida!
Primary Election Date-Tuesday, August 23
General Election Date -Tuesday, November 8
Primary Election Date-Tuesday, August 23
General Election Date -Tuesday, November 8
Legislative Committee Members
Vivian Posey, Chair - District III
Donna Heald - District I
Ruth Paine - District II
Beth Hess - District III
Diana Brown - District IV
Deanne Ugalde - District V
Maria Metge - District VI
Vivian Posey, Chair - District III
Donna Heald - District I
Ruth Paine - District II
Beth Hess - District III
Diana Brown - District IV
Deanne Ugalde - District V
Maria Metge - District VI
Florida Legislative Session 2022-DKG Was There for You!
In February, the DKG Legislative Committee visited with members of the Florida House of Representatives and the Senate to advocate on behalf of the concerns of Florida DKG members.
Many thanks to these elected officials who made time in their busy day to meet with us!
Representative Angie Nixon District 14
Representative Nick DiCeglie* District 66
Representative Anna Eskamani District 47
Representative Robin Bartleman* District 104
Representative Allison Tant District 9
Representative Geraldine Thompson District 44
Representative Daryl Campbell District 94
Senator Lori Berman* District 31
Senator Shevrin Jones District 35
Senator Audrey Gibson District 6
Senator Loranne Ausley District 3
Senator Jason Brodeur* District 9
Although the 2022 Legislative Session has now closed, there are still many things that concerned DKG advocates can be doing!
Here are some suggestions to continue your Advocacy on behalf of women, children, and education throughout the year:
1. Begin or maintain your relationship with your representative or senator, (either U.S or Florida) by sending messages (phone, email, or U.S. mail) to express your concerns, ideas, or offer congratulations for decisions that you feel will benefit all. Keep the messages short and to the point!
2. Don’t ignore certain policymakers because they do not belong to your political party. Everyone has an important voice and power.
3. Write your own message rather than using an electronic form that you receive online. The form letters do not carry the weight of personally written messages.
4. Help the members of your chapter to stay informed and to become advocates. Remind them of the power that can be found in numbers. (One phone call may not make a difference, but 20 will).
5. Participate in rallies or marches to support an issue that you care about. Ask others to join you-remember, “showing up” sends a powerful message to lawmakers!
“Life always begins with one step outside your comfort zone.”
Shannon L. Adler
In February, the DKG Legislative Committee visited with members of the Florida House of Representatives and the Senate to advocate on behalf of the concerns of Florida DKG members.
Many thanks to these elected officials who made time in their busy day to meet with us!
Representative Angie Nixon District 14
Representative Nick DiCeglie* District 66
Representative Anna Eskamani District 47
Representative Robin Bartleman* District 104
Representative Allison Tant District 9
Representative Geraldine Thompson District 44
Representative Daryl Campbell District 94
Senator Lori Berman* District 31
Senator Shevrin Jones District 35
Senator Audrey Gibson District 6
Senator Loranne Ausley District 3
Senator Jason Brodeur* District 9
Although the 2022 Legislative Session has now closed, there are still many things that concerned DKG advocates can be doing!
Here are some suggestions to continue your Advocacy on behalf of women, children, and education throughout the year:
1. Begin or maintain your relationship with your representative or senator, (either U.S or Florida) by sending messages (phone, email, or U.S. mail) to express your concerns, ideas, or offer congratulations for decisions that you feel will benefit all. Keep the messages short and to the point!
2. Don’t ignore certain policymakers because they do not belong to your political party. Everyone has an important voice and power.
3. Write your own message rather than using an electronic form that you receive online. The form letters do not carry the weight of personally written messages.
4. Help the members of your chapter to stay informed and to become advocates. Remind them of the power that can be found in numbers. (One phone call may not make a difference, but 20 will).
5. Participate in rallies or marches to support an issue that you care about. Ask others to join you-remember, “showing up” sends a powerful message to lawmakers!
“Life always begins with one step outside your comfort zone.”
Shannon L. Adler