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
Would you like to attend a conference?
Check out the opportunities below and then apply for a grant to help with expenses to attend these conventions. Deadline for submission: April 15, 2020. Dr. Phyllis Richards Endowed Leadership Guidelines Dr. Phyllis Richards Endowed Leadership Fund Application (new 2020 form)
Make your plans now to attend. Deep South Texas is gearing up for the 91st Texas State Convention. Volume 5 of the "Convention Keys" is available now to help members begin making plans to attend this wonderful TSO convention.
All issues of "Convention Keys" are available on the convention website under the Resources tab. Convention Keys Volume 6 2020 Convention Website FUTURE EVENT DATES
CTAUN Conference February 28, 2020 UN Headquarters, New York National Legislative Seminar March 15-18, 2020 Washington, DC Williamson County Coordinating Council Founder's Day luncheon May 2, 2020 Lutheran Church in Hutto 91st Texas State Convention June 17-19, 2020 McAllen Convention Center Embassy Suites Hotel McAllen, TX DKG International Convention July 7-11, 2020 Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, PA DKG Ignite: Leaders Empowering Leaders July 19-26, 2020 UT Campus, Austin, TX Area Workshops Fall 2020 2021 92nd Texas State Convention June 16-18, 2021 Denton, TX |
News and HighlightsMarch Meeting
Thursday, March 5, 2020, 6:00 pm Location: Members home Program: Cultural relevant pedagogy Speaker: Zoila Cardenas (PhD. Student at Texas State and Assistant Principal at Wooten Elementary). For our Thursday, March 5th meeting, we will be learning about cultural relevant pedagogy. This topic will be presented to us by Zoila Cardenas current doctorate student at Texas State and Assistant Principal at Wooten Elementary. She will take us through this student-centered approach to teaching in which the students' unique cultural strengths are identified and nurtured to promote student achievement and a sense of well-being about the student's cultural place in the world. February 2020 Highlights
We were inspired by Dr. Glenda Ballard, speaking about the importance of empowering women. Dr. Glenda Ballard brings her 33 years in education to lead the School of Education.
Her challenge to our chapter was to "Empower Someone this Month". This is her presentation to the group in a PDF document. In Memory of Sandy Whitney,
Past State President 1995-1997 
Sandy Whitney, dynamic and dedicated DKGTexas leader, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2019 in El Paso. She was a member of Mu Kappa chapter in Area 15. In addition to serving and leading DKG in Texas for many years, she was also a leader on the International level and a recipient of the International Achievement Award.
Please read more about this truly inspirational woman on the DKGTexas.org home page. |
DKG Collegial Exchange
The Delta Kappa Collegial Exchange was mailed out to members this last week. An official publication of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, it promotes professional and personal growth of members through publication of their writings. Publications focus on research-based and documented works—applied and data-based research, position papers, program descriptions, reviews of literature, and other articles on announced themes or other topics of interests to educators.
Online version: http://magazine.dkg.org/2019/86-2/
Online version: http://magazine.dkg.org/2019/86-2/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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