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
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
In Person Chapter Meeting
Arrive early for refreshments in the Library at 5:30!
Thursday, April 14, 6:00 PM
Place: In-person, Padron Elementary - Austin ISD, 2011 W. Rundberg Lane,Austin
Program: Officer Installations, Achievement Award Presentation
Speaker: Nancy Varljen, DKG Area 7 Coordinator
April is our month to celebrate chapter members and install new officers. This is our last chapter
meeting before the summer break, so plan to attend. Enjoy some fellowship and support our incoming
2022-24 officers. Hopefully congratulate the recipient of the Epsilon Kappa Chapter Outstanding First-Year
Teacher Award. We will also honor a chapter member with the coveted Chapter Achievement Award,
awarded in even-numbered years.
Arrive early for refreshments in the Library at 5:30!
Thursday, April 14, 6:00 PM
Place: In-person, Padron Elementary - Austin ISD, 2011 W. Rundberg Lane,Austin
Program: Officer Installations, Achievement Award Presentation
Speaker: Nancy Varljen, DKG Area 7 Coordinator
April is our month to celebrate chapter members and install new officers. This is our last chapter
meeting before the summer break, so plan to attend. Enjoy some fellowship and support our incoming
2022-24 officers. Hopefully congratulate the recipient of the Epsilon Kappa Chapter Outstanding First-Year
Teacher Award. We will also honor a chapter member with the coveted Chapter Achievement Award,
awarded in even-numbered years.
Apply Now for Richards Grant
If you are planning to attend either the 93rd Texas State Convention or the International Convention in New Orleans, you may be able to receive a Richards grant to assist with your expenses. To apply for a grant, complete the
application form and submit it to ekedfound@aol.com. Applications must besubmitted by April 18, 2022.
application form and submit it to ekedfound@aol.com. Applications must besubmitted by April 18, 2022.
Dr. Phyllis Richards Endowed Leadership Guidelines (Update March 2022)
Dr. Phyllis Richards Endowed Leadership Fund Application (new 2022 form)
Dr. Phyllis Richards Endowed Leadership Fund Application (new 2022 form)
Upcoming Events
Texas State Events
93rd Texas State Convention
Lubbock, Texas
June 15-18, 2022
Regional/International Events
International Convention
New Orleans, Louisiana
July 12-16, 2022
For additional information about conferences, please visit DKG Upcoming Events. (Members must sign in.)
Lone Star News - Spring Edition
The LSN is an online edition only.
To open this interactive version, click the image to the left or the link below. Click the arrows on each side to scroll through the pages.
To download the file as a pdf, click on either link and then click on the cloud icon at the bottom of the page. A pdf will be generated; click the print or download icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
Lone Star News - Spring, 2022
Texas State Events
93rd Texas State Convention
Lubbock, Texas
June 15-18, 2022
Regional/International Events
International Convention
New Orleans, Louisiana
July 12-16, 2022
For additional information about conferences, please visit DKG Upcoming Events. (Members must sign in.)
Lone Star News - Spring Edition
The LSN is an online edition only.
To open this interactive version, click the image to the left or the link below. Click the arrows on each side to scroll through the pages.
To download the file as a pdf, click on either link and then click on the cloud icon at the bottom of the page. A pdf will be generated; click the print or download icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
Lone Star News - Spring, 2022
Members Dues
It's time again. Collection of Epsilon Kappa chapter dues, still $90!
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. Make out to Epsilon Kappa and send to
Marcia Kirkland along with the dues form.
2) Use Venmo. If you would like to pay using your venmo app start by using:
Username: Marcia-Kirkland-2
3) Use PayPal. Make sure to choose correct option.
Send money to a friend ebarron106@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. Link to PDF file.
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. Make out to Epsilon Kappa and send to
Marcia Kirkland along with the dues form.
2) Use Venmo. If you would like to pay using your venmo app start by using:
Username: Marcia-Kirkland-2
3) Use PayPal. Make sure to choose correct option.
Send money to a friend ebarron106@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. Link to PDF file.
Chapter Officers for 2022-2024
Please join in welcoming our 2022–2024-chapter officers and in thanking them for their willingness to serve.
President: Norma Jost
1st Vice President: Iliana Barrera-Lubman
2nd Vice President: Linda Holt
Secretary: Danielle Sanders
Past President: Hilda Diaz
Nominations Committee:
Hilda Diaz, Debra Wissman, & Debbie Sansom
Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation:
Glenda Ballard, and Gracie Esquivel
President: Norma Jost
1st Vice President: Iliana Barrera-Lubman
2nd Vice President: Linda Holt
Secretary: Danielle Sanders
Past President: Hilda Diaz
Nominations Committee:
Hilda Diaz, Debra Wissman, & Debbie Sansom
Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation:
Glenda Ballard, and Gracie Esquivel
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 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
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 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
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”Breaking News” from ASTEF
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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
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 and Learners… inspire, create and empower
2020-2022 Chapter Goals:
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
Membership Chair: Bernadine Eaton
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