Operational Guidelines
Operational Guidelines adopted by the general membership, and approved by the International Executive Board in October, 2021, outline purposes and mission, membership, finances, organizational structure, duties of the Steering Committee Leadership Team, committees, election procedures and meeting structure.
Click here to read the current Guidelines .
DKG Neutrality Statement
Click here on Neutrality for a copy of the DKG statement.
Amending the U.S. Forum Operational Guidelines
The Operational Guidelines may be amended at General Meetings of the Forum by a simple majority of members present. Amendments may be proposed by any U.S. Forum member, the Steering Committee, a standing or ad hoc committee, or by a majority vote of attendees at the National Legislative Seminar.
​ Proposed amendments shall be submitted on Form K and submitted to the Steering Committee Chair at least 75 days in advance of the International Convention or Conference,and published on the Forum website at least 60 days prior to the convention/conference. A majority vote of attendees is required to adopt an amendment. Amendments take effect immediately upon adoption unless a proviso states otherwise.
Click here to download a copy of Form K
Amendments for Consideration August 2025
The proposed amendments to the Operational Guidelines to be discussed and voted on at the
U.S. Forum General Meeting on August 2, 2025 are available by clicking on this link
after May 20, 2025:
Proposed Amendments to US Forum Operational Guidelines 2025
.