WALDEN UNIVERSITY • PHI DELTA KAPPA • CYBERSPACE CHAPTER
Newsletter • January to March 2002

ON-LINE DISCUSSION WITH THE TOKYO CHAPTER OF PDK
During the middle of February a very special event occurred, namely, the Walden Cyber Chapter and the Tokyo Chapter of PDK held a virtual on-line discussion marking another giant step forward for our chapters. The issues covered were topical and very interesting. The discussion covered technology and the use of technology in the classroom, with comparison between Japan and the United States. The need for teachers to stay abreast of technology for instruction purposes, and how some students have a better grasp of technology than do the teachers was also discussed.
The following comments were provided by the Tokyo PDK President:

"On behalf of all of us at PDK-Japan, I would like to thank you for participating in our first annual online meeting. We realize that it has been short, but, at the same time, appreciate your interest and your efforts. Like too many activities in this busy world of ours, this one is ending quickly. We hope that you have enjoyed it. I know that we have. What I hope is that this online meeting can serve as a motivator for all of us in the future. I personally get tired of traveling to meetings, but always enjoy the camaraderie found with the other people who attend the meetings. This concept of online meetings is designed to bring people and ideas together from wherever in the world they are found, and especially to meet and "talk" with people from all over the world about topics of mutual concern."

"Special thanks to Dr. Marilyn Simon for helping us to get this meeting underway and to keep it going. Also, I would like to thank Cheryl Birt, PDK-Japan President-Elect, and Andre Elliott, for their excellent efforts on behalf of PDK-Japan."

Lowell Jacobson, President, PDK-Japan, Las Vegas, February 20, 2002

NEW MEMBERS:
Vice President of Membership Sandi Gardner, announces that we have two new members:

• Dr. William W. Garry, of Virginia Beach, VA (DRBILLGARRY@Juno.com)
  Mr. Garry is transfering his PDK lifetime membership to our chapter.
• Richard G. Bush, of Ypsilanti Township, MI (rbush2295933MI@comcast.net)
  Richard Bush also is donating to the PDK Education Foundation.

Everyone please join in welcoming these inspirational members!

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
President Craddock reminds us of our ongoing membership drive–please think of those that you associate with and invite them to join. Let us make our chapter, not only the best, but also the largest!

NATIONAL’S PROGRAMS AND FUND RAISING
President Craddock has asked that members be reminded of our efforts as a chapter to participate in PDK’s national programs for chapter recognition, and this includes the need to participate in fund-raising activities to meet our financial obligations to National. By doing this we can achieve honor status once again!

UPCOMING MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Our Chapter’s next membership meeting will be held from March 30 through April 5th. Let’s all participate, don’t depend on others, don’t wait for others, jump right in and take part, be an active participant in your Chapter! Reminds me of the PBS fund raising events, so few in communities participate yet many enjoy the benefits. Get involved!

SUMMER SESSION:
The annual Walden Summer Session is fast approaching. Our chapter is currently planning to have representatives at the summer session to invite individuals to join our chapter. If you are going to be at summer session please drop an email to John Craddock at cossack@gte.net.

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