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
 2019-2021 TSO President, Patti Belknap. dkgtxpres@outlook.com
Texas State Theme:
YOU are the key Each member is important to the organization and welfare of Delta Kappa Gamma and the Texas State Organization. This important and fundamental idea is emphasized in the 2019-2021 theme: YOU are the key. Unlock the door to cooperative strategic planning through: Knowledge of the Societies mission, purposes, and traditions Engagement in purposeful programs and projects to increase member involvement Yearlong involvement in recruiting, mentoring and leading Support from officers, mentors, and others to increase stronger members and chapters Did you Know? The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Information Corner
2020 International Scholarship Application
I have heard that some of you are thinking about either a masters or a doctoral degree! The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International annually offers scholarships to members of the Society to enhance the fulfillment of its fifth purpose, "To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study…." Awards are made for the academic work during the period beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Scholarships will not be awarded for work completed or degrees received prior to July 1, 2020. Basic Requirements (from Standing Rule 13.62) Contact the following individual at the Society’s phone number for a digital copy or download it from the website www.dkg.org . Phyllis Hickey Business Director phyllish@dkg.org Phone: 512-478-5748 Ext. 115 DKG Ignite!
The 2018-2020 Golden Gift Fund Committee is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Leadership Management Seminar (LMS) with a new look to meet the ever-changing needs of DKG members. The original vision behind the LMS and the Golden Gift Fund will continue, as will DKG’s partnership with the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas. This updated leadership training comprises enhancements in several areas: a new length, a new name, a new design, a new application, and a new experience! This updated curriculum offers insight into new ways of exercising leadership, utilizing effective strategies to address the extraordinary demands placed on leaders today, and supporting ethics, values, and high principles. These changes will enhance and enrich the training for future leaders in our Society and profession. DKG Ignite! will empower, motivate, and “ignite” participants to realize their potential. The 1979 Golden Anniversary theme that led to the development of the original LMS lives on through DKG Ignite!: “We have defined our purposes; let us continue to shape our destiny.” Apply by December 1, 2020, on the DKG website www.dkg.org . Technology Conference in Costa Mesa, CA. Japan members present flags each with 1000 cranes to share with schools and promote peace.
Congratulations for a successful Conference!
Marilyn Gregory, Southwest Regional Director, organized the Costa Mesa event with a little help from her friends. The conference had experts in the field of game-based learning, social media and student presented robotics. Read more in the Fall 2019 Lone Star News. |
News and HighlightsOctober Meeting
Tuesday, October 8th, 2019, 6:00 pm Location: Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Headquarters, 416 W. 12th St., Austin, TX 78701 Program: Induction of two new members. Join us as we chart our chapters future with our past State President, Dr. Jo Murphy. We will also honor members that we’ve lost, and celebrate birthdays. Speaker: Jo Murphy. Past State President. Publications
Welcome to the new biennium for 2019-2021 Check out the Fall 2019 updated publications
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 91st State Convention in McAllen, Texas Convention Keys newsletter has all the information you need to plan ahead for this State Convention. 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 September Highlights
On September 7th, Mr. Larry Yawn walked members through where we are now in terms of legislature. The following are some key points that he mention:
-The house bill issued has been the most comprehensive in 30 years. Even though it was a significant bill, it still has not replenished the 5 billion that they took in 2011. -This house bill funded full PK in Texas for all students that qualify. The future of PK funding is still unpredictable. Mr. Yawn encouraged us to be persistent for it to continue to be funded. -The law about taking away your teaching certificate if you do not pay your loans was revoked. Please read the full article in the October/November newsletter section on this website. https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/chapter-newsletters.html
Larry Yawn, speaker at September meeting
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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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: YOU are the key
Epsilon Kappa Chapter Theme: Women Educators … inspire and be inspired
2018-2020 Chapter Goals:
Texas State Theme: YOU are the key
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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