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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 and Learners…
inspire, create and empower


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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
416 W. 12th St. | Austin, TX  78701-1817  www.dkg.org


92nd Annual TSO Convention
https://dkgtexas2021convention.weebly.com/
June 17 - 19, 2021
​Denton Convention Center, Denton, Texas

The 92nd TSO Convention will be held at the Denton Convention Center. The center is adjacent to the Embassy Suites Hotel.
For the registration form, schedules and speakers log on to https://dkgtexas2021convention.weebly.com/ and check out the Convention news in the The Key, Volume 4.
Note:
The convention registration form on the website prior to January 21st was incorrect. It said the cost of the brunch was $45.00. The actual cost is $40.00. Please use the one in the Lone Star News or the corrected one currently on the website.

2021 International Conferences
International Conference
July 21-24, 2021, San Antonio, Texas

The final format of the conference (hybrid vs virtual) is pending.
See the Jan/Feb DKG News for more info.
Annie Webb Blanton had a vision for our Society. President Becky Sadowski invites us to celebrate this vision at this International Conference. The San Antonio Marriott River Center Hotel, situated on the vibrant River Walk in downtown San Antonio, TX, offers stunning views of either downtown San Antonio.

International Conference
July 7-10, 2021, Portland, Oregon

Join us in Portland, Oregon for “DKG: A World of Opportunities, Contributions, Impact” for the International Conference. The Marriott Waterfront Hotel adjacent to a waterfront park on the Willamette River will provide for your comfort.

The DKG International website has more information including the latest edition of the DKG NEWS. 2021 Jan-Feb DKG NEWS 78-1
(Adobe PDF File)


Members in the News

Congratulations to Marilyn Gregory! Her photo Buttermilk Falls is in the DKG Art Gallery!
 
Check out new publications posted on the state and international websites dkgtexas.org and dkg.org. Like the Winter 2020 Lone Star News and 2020 Nov-Dec DKG News.

Publications

Our Heritage Volume IV is now available on the DKG website under the Publications tab. dkg.org

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 has Hilda our new Chapter President on page 9 and Evelyn Barron author of Our Heritage Volume IV on page 10.
It is 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
DKG Collegial Exchange is 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. dkg.org

November Chapter Meeting...

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​In case you missed it
November 12 Meeting recording

News and Highlights


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Upcoming Events
Note: this is a change in date and time.

Thursday, March 11, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Zoom Meeting
Program: Number Talks
Speaker: Mandy Partida, STEM K-5 Georgetown ISD



Outstanding First Year Teacher Award 2021

Please review the guidelines and nominate any First Year Teacher that has demonstrated outstanding qualities on your campus or in your district.
Guidelines
Nomination Form (Deadline March 31st)


Chapter Officers for 2020-2022

Please join in welcoming our 2020-2022 chapter officers and in thanking them for their willingness to serve.
 
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


Good News

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Christmas around the world in our PJs. Amazing December meeting.
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Great attendance to our November meeting!

Different approach to be present at schools this year...

During our October meeting we agreed to let our SEE mentees and active teachers know that we are still here to support them. We sent gift cards with the hope that they could either buy something for them or their classroom or for Principals to treat the staff on us!
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Ely Rodriguez  at Caldwell Elementary in Pflugerville ISD.
The campus would like to thank Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation for the gift card we sent in December!  They used a portion of the gift card to provide hot cocoa, cider and tea for their staff on a cold December morning!


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”Breaking News” from ASTEF
https://www.astef.org/
Monthly recurring donations … February Foundation Focus Month … applications for Aspiring Educator Awards — a lot is happening in the Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation!

  • Eliminate the hassle of filling out forms or writing and mailing checks by setting up a recurring monthly donation to the Projects Fund. Go to the ASTEF website — www.astef.org — and click on either the Donate button or the Donate Now tab. Follow the clear directions to initiate your recurring donation. Your selected donation will be automatically charged to your Paypal account or credit card each month.
 
  • Special activities during February will include an online auction during the week of February 21-28 and a special “Golden Ticket” fundraiser. Watch for more information in upcoming publications and on the ASTEF website.
 
  • March 1 is the deadline for submitting applications for Aspiring Educator awards, one of the programs supported by the ASTEF Projects Fund. Applicants may be DKG collegiate members or non-member women who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education or Texas teacher certification. An applicant must be sponsored by a DKG member. Guidelines and application forms are available on the ASTEF website.


Educational Opportunities
Outstanding First Year Teacher Award 2021
Please review the guidelines and nominate any First Year Teacher that has demonstrated outstanding qualities on your campus or in your district.

Guidelines
Nomination Form (Deadline March 1st)


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

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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 Theme: DKG–Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide.

Texas State Theme: YOU are the key


Epsilon Kappa Chapter Theme: Women Educators and Learners… inspire, create and empower

2020-2022 Chapter Goals:
  • Membership: Leverage experienced members to inspire and mentor young educators. Empower our members with multi generational perspectives to strengthen and grow our membership.
  • Connecting: Connecting with our communities to strengthen our chapter, our Society and prospective members.
  • Program Development: Support initiatives that engage, inspire and inform members through chapter programs and projects.
  • Digital Initiatives: Integrate technology into our Programs to enhance communication and operations, guiding members as required.


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Membership Chair: Bernadine Eaton
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Updated: March 2021


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