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 HighlightsGood News
 Lisa Richardson with her "Elementary Teacher of the Year Award" for Area 2 in Austin ISD.
Marcia and Bernadine were at Walnut Creek at the right time! Lisa Richardson had just been handed the "Elementary Teacher of the Year Award" for area 2 from the Austin ISD Superintendent.
TSO Leadership Class 2021
TSO Leadership Class 2021 includes Hilda and Norma our chapter president and vice president. The Leadership Seminar is for up to thirty selected participants. Hilda and Norma were chosen from Society member applicants. This intense seminar, is designed to supplement and enhance leadership, communication, and management skills of Texas State members. The seminar provides opportunities for professional and personal growth and is beneficial to both the individual member and the Society.
Visiting our Members
We had a nice visit with two of our Epsilon Kappa chapter members. Marcia and I visited 101 year old Dr. Phyllis Richards, (left) and 104 year old Julia Mellenbruch, (right) to deliver our newsletter and our well wishes.
More Good News
Congratulations to Norma Jost for receiving a Phyllis Richards Leadership Grant from our chapter foundation. Norma will use the grant to attend the TSO Convention in Denton in June.
The Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation funds our chapter’s SEE Project of support for early-career educators and awards grants to chapter members to attend DKG leadership events. |
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
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
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
November Chapter Meeting...
Good News
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Great attendance to our November meeting!
Christmas around the world in our PJs. Amazing December meeting.
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”Breaking News” from ASTEF
https://www.astef.org/
Monthly recurring donations … February Foundation Focus Month … applications for Aspiring Educator Awards — a lot is happening in the Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation!
https://www.astef.org/
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
Outstanding First Year Teacher Award 2021
Please review the guidelines and nominate any First Year Teacher that has demonstrated outstanding qualities on your campus or in your district.
Guidelines
Nomination Form (Deadline March 1st)
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
Outstanding First Year Teacher Award 2021
Please review the guidelines and nominate any First Year Teacher that has demonstrated outstanding qualities on your campus or in your district.
Guidelines
Nomination Form (Deadline March 1st)
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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