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
Message from our
International President There is nothing like a fresh haircut after nine weeks without one to evoke gratitude, especially when you are an “every three-week” haircut girl. So, today with my hair blessedly short again I’m all about GRATITUDE! But there’s more than clipped locks to be grateful for from my vantage point. Following a weekend Administrative Board (AB) meeting that was totally conducted via ZOOM, gratitude could simply be about checking that event off a “To Do” list. But that wouldn’t give the work of that group full credit! With over thirty-five actions taken (a few procedural, but most substantive) your Board members personified gratitude in the thoughtful consideration they gave to items ranging from the sale of our Headquarters property in Austin to the cancellation of the 2020 convention to the formation of a committee to begin planning a centennial celebration in 2029. But most telling was the discussion AB members had on the last afternoon of our series of five working sessions, the time devoted to how the Society might look post COVID-19, if indeed there will be a post to this experience. Some members worried about a decline in membership. Some delighted in the new technology skills members were acquiring. Some reveled in innovative approaches being introduced toward staging future international events. It was a meaningful discussion and left all of us with HOPE for the future. For that reason alone, GRATITUDE is an appropriate feeling going forward. Cathy P. Daugherty | International President The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International 416 W. 12th St. | Austin, TX 78701-1817 www.dkg.org 
Upcoming Events
May 2, 2020—Williamson County Founders Day Luncheon (CANCELLED) June 17-19, 2020 --91st Texas State Convention (CANCELLED) TSO Executive Committee met via Zoom on Friday, April 17, 2020 and voted to cancel our 91st TSO Convention in McAllen. Please read the linked document from Patti Belknap our TSO President for 2019-2021. Letter from Patti Belknap July 7 -11, 2020 — DKG 2020 International Convention (CANCELLED) See the ad in the Lone Star News about the Bluebonnet Bash, Wed July 8th. That is a time for all Texans to meet up! August 29, 2020 — Area 7 Workshop at Concordia University Our Area 7 Workshop is designed for all members to enjoy. It is a necessary training for officers and committee chairs, but also an enrichment and fellowship time for others. We will need a “come-together” time, I expect, after all this social distancing. This year our Area Workshop takes on additional importance as we begin a new year with new officers. Concordia University is a very peaceful campus setting with great meeting rooms and plentiful technology for our sessions. Registration fee is $15.00 to be sent by June 15th and a $20.00 fee at the door. The registration fee is not refundable, but substitutions will be allowed. The price includes a light breakfast prepared by the Concordia Food Service to be served at 8:45 to 9:15. I think you will enjoy having food catered. Please send your registration form and workshop fees to Marcia Kirkland by June 15th. link to Area 7 Workshop flyer link to Area 7 Workshop registration form |
News and HighlightsChapter Officers for 2020-2022
Congratulations to the following individuals who were elected at our March meeting.
President: Hilda Diaz 1st Vice President: Norma Jost 2nd Vice President: Gracie Esquivel Secretary: Debra Wissman Nominations Committee: Kathy Mihalik, Earin Martin, & Debbie Sansom Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation: Martha Dolman, Sue Bires, Judy Wallace, and Kathy Mihalik Please join in welcoming our 2020-2022 chapter officers and in thanking them for their willingness to serve. March 2020 Highlights
We had a wonderful Thursday evening meeting, learning about cultural relevant pedagogy. Presented to us by Zoila Cardenas current doctorate student at Texas State and Assistant Principal at Wooten Elementary. She helped us explore our unique relationships to our own communities and how our cultural identity influences our place in the world.
Chapter Dues
It's that time again --- collection of Epsilon Kappa chapter dues....still $90! link to DUES FORM Please always feel free to add a tax-deductible donation to our Epsilon Kappa foundation. Each member can choose one of three methods to send the money to Marcia Kirkland: 1) Mail a check made out to Epsilon Kappa directly to Marcia Kirkland along with the dues form. 2) Use PayPal by the following method: Send money to a friend ebarron106@aol.com 3) A new method....using Venmo --- thanks to Linda Holt's being patient and encouraging me to learn this new easy way of exchanging funds. You can find me if you would like to pay using your venmo app by using: Username Marcia-Kirkland-2.....or Email flhollandhaven@aol.com Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about paying your dues at this time. I have already been contacted by a couple of members and we will handle all individual problems....no Epsilon Kappa friend should have to worry about paying dues at this time --- but please be sure to contact me. DUES FORM |
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/
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.
The print version of Lone Star News has arrived in your mail and is full of information. It is also available online at https://www.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 print version of Lone Star News has arrived in your mail and is full of information. It is also available online at https://www.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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