U.S. Forum Steering Committee
2024-2026
The role of the U.S Forum Steering Committee is to identify and address major issues of concern to U.S. Forum members and provide current information regarding pending legislation affecting women, children and education. They work with state Forum representatives, state presidents, interested members and international committee representatives and officers. In addition, the Committee plans and organizes the 2026 National Legislative Seminar.
Pat Bennett-Forman
Steering Committee Chair
Dr. April Coleman
SW Region Representative
Peggy Monroe
SE Region Representative
Tara Heikila
NW Region Representative
Sharon Welch
NE Region Representative
Linda McCrary
Forum Treasurer
International President Dr. Beverly Hall-Maughan serves as liaison between the Forum Steering Committee & International DKG.
Standing Committees
The Forum has two standing committees comprised of members outside the Steering Committee: the FINANCIAL REVIEW and the ELECTIONS committees. Both are described in the US Forum Operational Guidelines. Persons interested in serving on these committees are invited to contact the Steering Committee chair.
Ad Hoc Committees
Other committees on which any member may serve include the LEGISLATIVE TRACKING and the RESOLUTIONS committees. Interested persons are invited to contact the Steering Committee chair.
​ Members may also participate in providing
workshops, webinars, news articles, and blog
comments. We are open to your ideas.