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
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
New Address: 12710 Research Blvd. Ste.230, Austin TX 78759
www.dkg.org
September Meeting
September 16, 2024: Monday, 6:30 p.m. social, 6:45 p.m. meeting
Location: Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Dr, Austin, TX 78757
Program: Legislative update with Pamela McPeters, Texas Classroom Teachers Association lobbyist
Themes and Goals for 2024-2026, Officer Installations (1st VP, 2nd VP, Secretary)
Join us to start off the school year with a legislative update at the September meeting. Our speaker is Pamela McPeters; she is the public affairs coordinator for TCTA and a veteran around the Capitol for more than two decades. In addition to her work for legislators and committees, she was previously the VP of Public Affairs at TexProtects, where she led efforts to improve children's health, safety and well-being through public policy. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Learning and Development from UT-Austin.
Location: Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Dr, Austin, TX 78757
Program: Legislative update with Pamela McPeters, Texas Classroom Teachers Association lobbyist
Themes and Goals for 2024-2026, Officer Installations (1st VP, 2nd VP, Secretary)
Join us to start off the school year with a legislative update at the September meeting. Our speaker is Pamela McPeters; she is the public affairs coordinator for TCTA and a veteran around the Capitol for more than two decades. In addition to her work for legislators and committees, she was previously the VP of Public Affairs at TexProtects, where she led efforts to improve children's health, safety and well-being through public policy. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Learning and Development from UT-Austin.
Phyllis Richards Leadership Grants
Linda Holt
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Pam Kelly
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Congratulations to Epsilon Kappa members Linda Holt and Pam Kelly for being awarded Phyllis Richards Leadership Grants to attend the DKG International Convention this summer in National Harbor, Maryland. Named for longtime UT professor and Epsilon Kappa chapter member and benefactor Dr. Phyllis Richards, the grants will cover the convention registration fee for each recipient.
Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation will also cover the workshop registration for chapter members attending the Central Regional Area Workshop (RAW) in June. Deadline for applications is May 12. Dr. Phyllis Richards Endowed Leadership Fund Application for Regional Area Workshop (RAW 2024) |
Highlights from the March chapter meeting
The March meeting was packed with a panel discussion from SEL experts, a new member induction, a surprise returning member rejoining Epsilon Kappa, a 25 year pin for Claudia Knowles and the chapter vote on our new officers for 2024-2026 biennium pictured below.
Pictured from left to right are Danielle Sanders, Debra Wissman, Glenda Ballard, and Linda Holt.
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
Pictured left to right are new member Celine Webb and returning member Dr. Linda Webb.
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Celebrating Dr. Claudia Knowles 25 years in Delta Kappa Gamma with chapter president Noma Jost and Dr. Earin Martin presenting the 25 year pin.
Program: Panel Discussion —Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Guest Panelists: Hanna Wankel, Austin ISD, Taylor Sale, Austin ISD,
Moderated by Cara Hamlin
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Meetings and Programs for the 2024-2025 year
See it in the Programs section on this website. https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/meetingsprograms.html
If you are interested in participating 2024-2026 Chapter Committees
This Fall is the right time to consider participating in one or more of our chapters committees. If you are interested please contact the committee chair.
See it in the Programs section on this website. https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/meetingsprograms.html
If you are interested in participating 2024-2026 Chapter Committees
This Fall is the right time to consider participating in one or more of our chapters committees. If you are interested please contact the committee chair.
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Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation Contribution Form (Update September 2023)
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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
Epsilon Kappa, DKG State & International dates
State
95th Annual Convention -- June 23-26, 2025, Embassy Suites and Convention Center, Denton, Texas.
96th Annual Convention -- June 15-18, 2027, Embassy Suites and Conference Center, San Marcos, Texas.
March/April 2024 DKG News for more information. (Members must sign in.)
State
95th Annual Convention -- June 23-26, 2025, Embassy Suites and Convention Center, Denton, Texas.
96th Annual Convention -- June 15-18, 2027, Embassy Suites and Conference Center, San Marcos, Texas.
March/April 2024 DKG News for more information. (Members must sign in.)
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
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.
DKG Scholarships and Grants Quick Guide - 08.22
Scholarships provide educational opportunities for chapter members. Click on the button 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 GIRLS in Africa.
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 GIRLS in Africa.
E- Encourage all members to participate in chapter activities and RISE to be their best.
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Membership Chair: Pam Kelly
Membership Chair: Pam Kelly
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