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…
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News and HighlightsSeptember Chapter Meeting...
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
Sharing great news!!!
Our September meeting via ZOOM was a huge success! Thank you to all our members who joined us!!
Members in ActionThis last spring and summer have given us the opportunity to rethink how we approach education. Send us your stories. What changes did you make to adapt to new challenges in education. From all sectors of education including administration, programs, K-12 classrooms, college. Send information to webmaster.
Upcoming Events
October 8, 2020 — October Meeting Time: 6:00 pm Location: ZOOM Meeting Program: “Women”-- Celebration of women’s suffrage and the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment • Celebrating Epsilon Kappa’s 62nd Birthday • Induction and Remembrance Speaker: Patti Belknap, Current State President |
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.
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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