THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
TEXAS STATE ORGANIZATION EPSILON KAPPA CHAPTER #130 AUSTIN, TEXAS AREA 7 Organized in Austin, Texas on October 25, 1958 By Dr. Cora M. Martin and Mrs. Lalla M. Odom, Founders Women Educators … inspire and be inspired
2019 Technology Conference Invitation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lUQ9N9ptUg&feature=youtu.be
International Conference July 17-20 in Costa Mesa, CA.
Leading women educators impacting education worldwide . . . experience this international conference with a Technology theme. Come to the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, California. DKG holds international conferences in the odd numbered years and this summer the International Conference in the southwest area is in Costa Mesa, California. As Southwest Regional Director, Marilyn Gregory is planning this conference which will be held July 17-20, 2019 with the theme - Technology. Speakers, workshops and takeaway presentations will center around technology but other topics will also be offered. Go to the DKG website dkg.org for more information on hotel and online registration. The Hilton Orange County is the main hotel and Southwest, United, American, Delta, and Frontier airlines fly into John Wayne Airport with the hotel van to transport members to and from the airport. Room reservations as well as the conference reservation are online at dkg.org. Sandi Causey is contracted to do the registration and Deb Acevedo-Tamminga will be the music chair in charge of the choir. Plan to attend, learn about technology and support these Epsilon Kappa chapter members. 
BYLAWS AND RULES COMMITTEE
Our Chapters Rules committee members recently updated our chapter rules to align with approved changes to the International Constitution and International Standing Rules. Members may view the updated 2019 Chapter Rules on our website under Our Chapter, Rules and Policies page. https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/chapter-rules-and-policies.html
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News and HighlightsTexas State Organization
90th State Convention Arlington Texas welcomed Cathy Daugherty, DKG International President and current TSO president, Jo Murphy. 
90th TSO State Convention Pictures
From Inspiring speakers to informative sessions and genuine fellowship, this 90th TSO State Convention was a wonderful opportunity to connect with other Key Women Educators.
The DKG News is available on the DKG Home page. dkg.org The online version may be viewed as a PDF or an interactive document for those with Flash.
Lone Star News is available on the homepage of the Texas State website. It contains the Arlington Convention registration form and other important information. TSO Home page. dkgtexas.org The Reporter News is available now! See it in the Newsletter section on this website. https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/chapter-newsletters.html |
Educational Opportunities
Scholarships provide educational opportunities for chapter members. Click on the button below for a quick reference to scholarships and grants timelines and due dates.
Updated Quick Guide -- January 2019
Scholarships provide educational opportunities for chapter members. Click on the button below for a quick reference to scholarships and grants timelines and due dates.
Updated Quick Guide -- January 2019
International Mission: Delta Kappa Gamma promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
International Vision: Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
International Purposes:
1. To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship
2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education
3. To advance the professional interest and position of women in education
4. To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and
of women educators
5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships
to non-member women educators
6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate
programs of action
7. To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate
effectively in a world society.
International Vision: Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
International Purposes:
1. To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship
2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education
3. To advance the professional interest and position of women in education
4. To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and
of women educators
5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships
to non-member women educators
6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate
programs of action
7. To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate
effectively in a world society.
International Theme: DKG–Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide.
Texas State Theme: Bridging yesterday and tomorrow
Epsilon Kappa Chapter Theme: Women Educators … inspire and be inspired
2018-2020 Chapter Goals:
Texas State Theme: Bridging yesterday and tomorrow
Epsilon Kappa Chapter Theme: Women Educators … inspire and be inspired
2018-2020 Chapter Goals:
- Membership: Build membership diversity across all types and levels of educators.
- Connecting: Connecting with our communities to strengthen our chapter, our Society and prospective members.
- Program Development: Support initiatives and programs that inspire and inform members through chapter programs and projects.
- Digital Initiatives: Continue to implement digital publications and resources; explore and create engagement on social media.
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Updated: June 2019
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