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
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
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News and HighlightsThe Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
90th Anniversary Founders’ Day Luncheon 1929 – 2019 WHEN: May 4, 2019, TIME: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm WHERE: Under the Oaks Cafe The University of Texas Joe C. Thompson Conference Center 2405 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, Texas PARKING: Complimentary in Thompson Conference Center Lot 40 Make your reservation for this great event. We will be presenting our Outstanding Educator Awards. Our Guest Speaker is Jody Conradt, the 1976-2007 University of Texas Women’s Basketball Coach. Luncheon reservation is $25 paid to treasurer Marcia Kirkland. Looking forward to a special 90th Founders' Day celebration. 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 on the homepage of the Texas State website. It contains the Arlington Convention registration form and other important information. TSO Home page. dkgtexas.org The Reporter News is available now! See it in the Newsletter section on this website. https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/chapter-newsletters.html |
It's Dues Time Once Again
Traditionally Epsilon Kappa members have paid dues for each school year in October. However, Delta
Kappa Gamma operates on a fiscal year beginning on July 1. At the 2018 DKG International Convention
held in Austin last summer, members voted to change the time frame for collecting dues to May/June of each
year. Henceforth, we will no longer be collecting dues in the fall (that’s the good news!).
Membership dues for the 2019-2020 school year must be paid by May 30. Active dues remain at $90, and
members are encouraged to make tax-deductible contributions to the Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation as well. Please complete the dues form below and mail to Marcia Kirkland.
2019-2020 dues form here: 2019_2020_chapter_dues_form.pdf
Traditionally Epsilon Kappa members have paid dues for each school year in October. However, Delta
Kappa Gamma operates on a fiscal year beginning on July 1. At the 2018 DKG International Convention
held in Austin last summer, members voted to change the time frame for collecting dues to May/June of each
year. Henceforth, we will no longer be collecting dues in the fall (that’s the good news!).
Membership dues for the 2019-2020 school year must be paid by May 30. Active dues remain at $90, and
members are encouraged to make tax-deductible contributions to the Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation as well. Please complete the dues form below and mail to Marcia Kirkland.
2019-2020 dues form here: 2019_2020_chapter_dues_form.pdf
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
Cornetet Awards Help Educators Participate in Professional Development
Chapter members who need financial assistance to participate in professional development opportunities not offered by DKG might be interested in applying for a Lucile Cornetet Individual Award for Professional Development! The Award is granted to educators to participate in professional seminars, workshops, lecture series, national board certification (initial certification only), on-line courses, and other non-degree programs. For more details and to apply, visit www.dkgef.org and click on the “Apply” tab. Deadline: May 1.
Chapter members who need financial assistance to participate in professional development opportunities not offered by DKG might be interested in applying for a Lucile Cornetet Individual Award for Professional Development! The Award is granted to educators to participate in professional seminars, workshops, lecture series, national board certification (initial certification only), on-line courses, and other non-degree programs. For more details and to apply, visit www.dkgef.org and click on the “Apply” tab. Deadline: May 1.
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June 20 - 22, 2019
Arlington Convention Center 1200 Ballpark Way Arlington, Texas 76011 |
Arlington hosts the 90th TSO Convention
Dr. Jo Murphy and the members of Area 10 invite members to Arlington, Texas, “The City of Dreams,” June 20 – 22, 2019. This will be the first Texas State Organization convention held in Arlington. Convention Website and Newsletters Now Available. https://dkgtexasconvention2019.weebly.com/
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Convention Registration
NOTE: This form should be downloaded and then completed in Adobe Reader.
2019 Arlington Convention Registration Form
NOTE: This form should be downloaded and then completed in Adobe Reader.
2019 Arlington Convention Registration Form
2019 Unifying Project for TSO Convention
CASA of Tarrant County will be accepting donations from chapters across the state. The donations will be distributed to CASA programs in the counties that make up Area 10.
Here are some ways our chapter can help:
Gift Cards to:Target, Amazon, Walmart and Visa/Mastercard
Younger Children:
Children’s books, coloring books, action figures, educational toys/games and art sets
Preteen and Teen Girls:
Manicure sets, nail files, nail polish, hand cream, lotion, lip gloss, bath wash,books, journals, colorful pens and small purse/wallet
Preteen and Teen Boys:
AXE shaving cream, deodorant, comb, brush, books, journals, key chain and wallet
Contact Kathy Mihalik about donations to the 2019 Unifying Project kmihalik@airmail.net
CASA of Tarrant County will be accepting donations from chapters across the state. The donations will be distributed to CASA programs in the counties that make up Area 10.
Here are some ways our chapter can help:
Gift Cards to:Target, Amazon, Walmart and Visa/Mastercard
Younger Children:
Children’s books, coloring books, action figures, educational toys/games and art sets
Preteen and Teen Girls:
Manicure sets, nail files, nail polish, hand cream, lotion, lip gloss, bath wash,books, journals, colorful pens and small purse/wallet
Preteen and Teen Boys:
AXE shaving cream, deodorant, comb, brush, books, journals, key chain and wallet
Contact Kathy Mihalik about donations to the 2019 Unifying Project kmihalik@airmail.net
International Conference July 17-20 in Costa Mesa, CA.
DKG holds international conferences in the odd numbered years and this summer the International Conference in the southwest area is in Costa Mesa, California. As Southwest Regional Director, Marilyn Gregory is planning this conference which will be held July 17-20, 2019 with the theme - Technology. Speakers, workshops and takeaway presentations will center around technology but other topics will also be offered.
The Hilton Orange County is the main hotel and Southwest, United, American, Delta, and Frontier airlines fly into John Wayne Airport with the hotel van to transport members to and from the airport. Room reservations as well as the conference reservation are online at dkg.org. Sandi Causey will be contracted to do the registration and Deb Acevedo-Tamminga will be the music chair in charge of the choir. Plan to attend, learn about technology and support these Epsilon Kappa chapter members.
DKG holds international conferences in the odd numbered years and this summer the International Conference in the southwest area is in Costa Mesa, California. As Southwest Regional Director, Marilyn Gregory is planning this conference which will be held July 17-20, 2019 with the theme - Technology. Speakers, workshops and takeaway presentations will center around technology but other topics will also be offered.
The Hilton Orange County is the main hotel and Southwest, United, American, Delta, and Frontier airlines fly into John Wayne Airport with the hotel van to transport members to and from the airport. Room reservations as well as the conference reservation are online at dkg.org. Sandi Causey will be contracted to do the registration and Deb Acevedo-Tamminga will be the music chair in charge of the choir. Plan to attend, learn about technology and support these Epsilon Kappa chapter members.
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: Bridging yesterday and tomorrow
Epsilon Kappa Chapter Theme: Women Educators … inspire and be inspired
2018-2020 Chapter Goals:
Texas State Theme: Bridging yesterday and tomorrow
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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