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
Upcoming Events
July 7 -11, 2020 — DKG 2020 International Convention (Changed to Virtual Event) www.dkg.org July 7-10, 2020 Attend events planned throughout those days, both live-streamed and pre-recorded. Programming will also be posted on the website for later viewing by members not able to attend. Interview with our own Epsilon Kappa member, Evelyn Barron Author of Our Heritage Volume IV at DKG: The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (currently scheduled for July 8, 1:00 CDT but check for updates) August 29, 2020 — Area 7 Workshop (Changed to Virtual Event) Key Into DKG with 2020+ Vision, and Zoom Ahead The concern about safety over the still present coronavirus pushed the decision to hold our workshop on a Zoom format.Thanks to TSO Parliamentarian, Connie Rensick for facilitating this opportunity! General Session Area 7 members may attend a general session from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29th on a Zoom link to be sent to members. Send your email address to: Email: kmihalik@airmail.net Deadline July 20. The General Session will have greetings, inspiration, recognition, announcements, information, and a necrology remembrance – altogether the closest we can come to a sisterhood celebration! |
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. 
Sharing great news!!!
Debbie Sansom sent a message to let the chapter know that on June 22nd our Gracie was appointed the new principal at Padron Elementary in north Austin!! As a new principal she will need our support and best wishes. So happy for her! Also, our March speaker, Zoila Cardenas was also named principal of Harris Elementary. We thank Debbie for keeping up with members. https://www.austinisd.org/announcements/2020/06/22/austin-isd-welcomes-four-new-elementary-school-principals *Graciela Esquivel (A former summer school principal and coordinator extraordinaire) has been appointed as the principal of J. D. Padron Elementary School. She most recently served as a compliance coordinator with the Austin ISD Multilingual Education Team and prior to that was the assistant principal of J. C. Langford Elementary School. |
ASTEF Project Stipends and Aspiring Educators for 2020-2021 awards are posted. https://www.astef.org/
Dr. Glenda Ballard recommended this aspiring educator. Jocelyn Quintanilla of St. Edward's University, Austin. She received a $1000 grant.
BECOME A DREAM MAKER
When the ASTEF ad hoc Birthday Committee began discussing ASTEF’s milestone of turning ten years old the discussion turned to, “What does ASTEF do?” Quickly the consensus became, “ASTEF makes dreams come true.” Therefore we are initiating the Dream Maker Convention Challenge and hope you will take the challenge.
Historically, convention is the time when the greatest amount of funds is generated. Typically, $15,000 to $19,000 is raised during this time. This is about half the amount we award in project stipends each year. The ASTEF Projects program helps Texas children, students, and educators by the work of local chapters or individuals who receive project stipends for their worthy projects. To date $212,000 has been awarded in projects. With the necessary cancellation of convention, we need to try and recoup some of these funds.
Would you consider donating money you would have normally spent at convention to ASTEF now and become a Dream Maker? Listed below are four levels of donations and an attached donation form for your use. The Challenge will run to September 30. Those giving will be highlighted on the website and recognized at the Denton Convention in June, 2021.
Dr. Glenda Ballard recommended this aspiring educator. Jocelyn Quintanilla of St. Edward's University, Austin. She received a $1000 grant.
BECOME A DREAM MAKER
When the ASTEF ad hoc Birthday Committee began discussing ASTEF’s milestone of turning ten years old the discussion turned to, “What does ASTEF do?” Quickly the consensus became, “ASTEF makes dreams come true.” Therefore we are initiating the Dream Maker Convention Challenge and hope you will take the challenge.
Historically, convention is the time when the greatest amount of funds is generated. Typically, $15,000 to $19,000 is raised during this time. This is about half the amount we award in project stipends each year. The ASTEF Projects program helps Texas children, students, and educators by the work of local chapters or individuals who receive project stipends for their worthy projects. To date $212,000 has been awarded in projects. With the necessary cancellation of convention, we need to try and recoup some of these funds.
Would you consider donating money you would have normally spent at convention to ASTEF now and become a Dream Maker? Listed below are four levels of donations and an attached donation form for your use. The Challenge will run to September 30. Those giving will be highlighted on the website and recognized at the Denton Convention in June, 2021.
DKG Collegial Exchange
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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