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
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
New Address: 12710 Research Blvd. Ste.230, Austin TX 78759
www.dkg.org
April Meeting
April 21, 2025: Monday, 5:30 p.m. social, 6:00 p.m. meeting
Location: Lamar Senior Activity Center, 2874 Shoal Crest Ave., Austin, TX 78705
Program: Celebrating Our Educators—Experiences and Achievements
Speaker: Claudia Knowles, Summers in Newfoundland
Recognizing Member Achievements—Outstanding First-Year Teacher Award
Location: Lamar Senior Activity Center, 2874 Shoal Crest Ave., Austin, TX 78705
Program: Celebrating Our Educators—Experiences and Achievements
Speaker: Claudia Knowles, Summers in Newfoundland
Recognizing Member Achievements—Outstanding First-Year Teacher Award
May 3, 2025: Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Program: Founders Day Brunch (sponsored by the Coordinating Council of Austin)
Location: Balcones Country Club, 8600 Research Blvd, Austin, TX
The cost of the luncheon is $35 and due to Marcia Kirkland by April 12.
Program: Founders Day Brunch (sponsored by the Coordinating Council of Austin)
Location: Balcones Country Club, 8600 Research Blvd, Austin, TX
The cost of the luncheon is $35 and due to Marcia Kirkland by April 12.
Officers for 2024-2026 Biennium:
President – Linda Holt
First Vice President – Glenda Ballard
Second Vice President – Debra Wissman
Secretary – Danielle Sanders
Nominations Committee – Norma Jost, Kathleen Mihalik, Pamela Kelly
Directors, Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation – Judy Wallace, Hilda Diaz
President – Linda Holt
First Vice President – Glenda Ballard
Second Vice President – Debra Wissman
Secretary – Danielle Sanders
Nominations Committee – Norma Jost, Kathleen Mihalik, Pamela Kelly
Directors, Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation – Judy Wallace, Hilda Diaz
Meetings and Programs for the 2024-2025 year
See it in the Programs section on this website. https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/meetingsprograms.html
See it in the Programs section on this website. https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/meetingsprograms.html
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Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation Contribution Form (Update September 2023)
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95th TSO Convention 2025
Tuesday, June 24 - Thursday, June 26, 2025
Embassy Suites & Convention Center
Denton, Texas,
It’s time to plan for the Denton Convention. The Texas State Organization 2025 Denton Convention Committee invites all TSO members to Denton on June 24 - 27, 2025. Convention will offer an exciting opportunity to learn, grow, SOAR, network and just have a marvelous time with other Delta Kappa Gamma members. Convention Chair Lezli Collins and Co-Chairs Terri Stretcher and Mandy Story have some exciting things planned. Everyone will enjoy the tour of our DKG TSO Archives at TWU! Members will enjoy free breakfasts and happy hours, informative breakout sessions, vendors, music, installation of state officers, ASTEF fun, and so much more.
Convention Registration:
The Convention Registration Form is available on the TSO website under the Events/Convention section. https://www.dkgtexas.org/2025-convention-denton.html
The print and mail-in version
Reservations
Embassy Suites is now accepting reservations. Reserve your room early. Please reserve ONLY the number of rooms you know you will use. Simply copy and paste the URL below into your browser to access the exclusive rates available for this group:
Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=DFWNTES&arrivalDate=2025-06-23&departureDate=2025-06-27&groupCode=DKC&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2Cen%2CDirectLink
Please note that the entire URL must be copied and pasted for it to work properly. Share this link with anyone who needs to book Delta Kappa Gamma Convention 2025 rates.
Information for registration:
Group rate: DKC (Delta Kappa Gamma Convention)
Arrival date: June 23 or 24, 2025
Departure date: June 27, 2025
Cutoff for reduced pricing: May 23, 2025
Tuesday, June 24 - Thursday, June 26, 2025
Embassy Suites & Convention Center
Denton, Texas,
It’s time to plan for the Denton Convention. The Texas State Organization 2025 Denton Convention Committee invites all TSO members to Denton on June 24 - 27, 2025. Convention will offer an exciting opportunity to learn, grow, SOAR, network and just have a marvelous time with other Delta Kappa Gamma members. Convention Chair Lezli Collins and Co-Chairs Terri Stretcher and Mandy Story have some exciting things planned. Everyone will enjoy the tour of our DKG TSO Archives at TWU! Members will enjoy free breakfasts and happy hours, informative breakout sessions, vendors, music, installation of state officers, ASTEF fun, and so much more.
Convention Registration:
The Convention Registration Form is available on the TSO website under the Events/Convention section. https://www.dkgtexas.org/2025-convention-denton.html
The print and mail-in version
Reservations
Embassy Suites is now accepting reservations. Reserve your room early. Please reserve ONLY the number of rooms you know you will use. Simply copy and paste the URL below into your browser to access the exclusive rates available for this group:
Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=DFWNTES&arrivalDate=2025-06-23&departureDate=2025-06-27&groupCode=DKC&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2Cen%2CDirectLink
Please note that the entire URL must be copied and pasted for it to work properly. Share this link with anyone who needs to book Delta Kappa Gamma Convention 2025 rates.
Information for registration:
Group rate: DKC (Delta Kappa Gamma Convention)
Arrival date: June 23 or 24, 2025
Departure date: June 27, 2025
Cutoff for reduced pricing: May 23, 2025
Texas State Organization's 2023 - 2025 committees
Epsilon Kappa chapter is well represented in our state organization. We congratulate and support our members in their work for this next biennium. They will certainly SOAR!
Eula Lee Carter Memorial Fund
Committee Chair
Hilda Diaz
Leadership Orientation for State
Personnel (LOSP)
Marilyn Gregory
Music
Norma Jost
Personal & Professional Enrichment
Pam Kelly
Programs and Service Projects
Linda Holt
Epsilon Kappa chapter is well represented in our state organization. We congratulate and support our members in their work for this next biennium. They will certainly SOAR!
Eula Lee Carter Memorial Fund
Committee Chair
Hilda Diaz
Leadership Orientation for State
Personnel (LOSP)
Marilyn Gregory
Music
Norma Jost
Personal & Professional Enrichment
Pam Kelly
Programs and Service Projects
Linda Holt
Future State and International Dates
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 Look for the October issue 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 Look for the October issue 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
Educational Opportunities
Scholarships provide educational opportunities for chapter members. Click on the link below for a quick reference to scholarships and grants timelines and due dates.
DKG Scholarships and Grants Quick Guide - 08.22
Scholarships provide educational opportunities for chapter members. Click on the link below for a quick reference to scholarships and grants timelines and due dates.
DKG Scholarships and Grants Quick Guide - 08.22
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:
S.O.A.R.: SOAR to new heights
S - Seek new members and opportunities
O - Open your heart, mind, and attitude
A - Act to serve and share
R - Reach to renew, respond, and relate
S.O.A.R.: SOAR to new heights
S - Seek new members and opportunities
O - Open your heart, mind, and attitude
A - Act to serve and share
R - Reach to renew, respond, and relate
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: SOAR to new Heights
Epsilon Kappa Chapter Theme: Rise to Lead and Inspire Others
2024-2026 Chapter Goals:
R- Recruit new members to join and current members to attend.
I- Inform yourself and others with information on chapter, state and international levels.
S- Support projects including “supporting early-career educators (SEE)” and UNICEF GIRLS Fund.
E- Encourage all members to participate in chapter activities and RISE to be their best.
Texas State Theme: SOAR to new Heights
Epsilon Kappa Chapter Theme: Rise to Lead and Inspire Others
2024-2026 Chapter Goals:
R- Recruit new members to join and current members to attend.
I- Inform yourself and others with information on chapter, state and international levels.
S- Support projects including “supporting early-career educators (SEE)” and UNICEF GIRLS Fund.
E- Encourage all members to participate in chapter activities and RISE to be their best.
Recently Moved and looking for a DKG Chapter to join?
Membership Chair: Pam Kelly
Membership Chair: Pam Kelly
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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is not responsible for anything posted to this site and makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of information contained in such material. The views expressed on this site do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is not responsible for, and disclaims any liability in relation to, anything posted by contributors to, or users of, the site.
(Spanish)
La Sociedad Internacional Delta Kappa Gamma no es responsable de lo publicado en este sitio web de las socias y no puede garantizar la exactitud o integridad de la información contenida en dicho material. Las opiniones expresadas en este sitio no necesariamente representan ni reflejan las opiniones de La Sociedad Internacional Delta Kappa Gamma por lo que no se hace responsable y renuncia a cualquier responsabilidad legal en relación con cualquier cosa publicada por los contribuyentes o usuarios del sitio.
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