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
March Meeting Update
The March meeting was very informative and insightful! We were happy to have Karen Ranus, executive director, NAMI Austin as our speaker.
The information she presented and videos she included will help us start the conversation with on mental health. For more information on The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) go to: https://www.namiaustin.org/resources/ Karen Ranus also handed out this handy card. Change the Conversation Card (pdf) A simple card with warning signs, tips on how to talk to someone about mental health and conversation starters. |
News and Highlights
When: Saturday, April 6, 2019, 10:00 am
Where: Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Headquarters Program: Inductions, Awards, Accomplishments, and Recognitions Let’s celebrate each other one another as women and as educators, including honoring chapter members for personal achievements and honoring an outstanding first-year teacher. Outstanding First Year Teacher Please submit your nominations for a first-year teacher who demonstrates enthusiasm, dedication, and knowledge of subject matter. The guidelines and the nominations form are on our website:https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/documents-and-forms.html. Send the nomination form to the chair of the Educational Excellence Committee Luisa Hernandez luisa.hernandez@austinisd.org . "Celebrate"- Personal Achievement Form Send any awards, accomplishments and recognition from this year to share with to our membership. Send to Pam Kelly, our membership chair. pammkelly@gmail.com |
Attending a DKG Conference This Summer?
Apply for a Richards Leadership Grant
Our Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation manages the Phyllis Richards Leadership Fund and awards grants to Epsilon Kappa members who attend DKG leadership events. Several events will be held this summer, including the state organization convention and five international conferences:
The Texas State Organization Convention, June 20-22, Arlington, TX
International Conferences:
To apply for a Richards Leadership Grant, complete and submit the interactive application form posted. The application deadline is April 15.
The guidelines and the application form are on our website:https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/documents-and-forms.html.
Apply for a Richards Leadership Grant
Our Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation manages the Phyllis Richards Leadership Fund and awards grants to Epsilon Kappa members who attend DKG leadership events. Several events will be held this summer, including the state organization convention and five international conferences:
The Texas State Organization Convention, June 20-22, Arlington, TX
International Conferences:
- Arts & Humanities – June 27-29, Asheville, NC
- Leadership – July 10-12, Des Moines, IA
- Technology – July 17-20, Costa Mesa, CA
- Professional Research – July 25-27, Reykjavik, Iceland
- Global Awareness – July 30-Aug. 1, Mashantucket, CT
To apply for a Richards Leadership Grant, complete and submit the interactive application form posted. The application deadline is April 15.
The guidelines and the application form are on our website:https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/documents-and-forms.html.
The DKG News is available online now! Check out this link to the DKG Home page .dkg.org
The online version may be viewed as a PDF or an interactive document for those with Flash. The a printed copy of the LSN is being sent to each member. It contains the Arlington Convention registration form and other important information.
Lone Star News is now available on the homepage of the Texas State website. Check out this link to the TSO Home page. dkgtexas.org It will no longer be mailed so please go online to keep current with what is happening in Texas.
The Reporter News is available now! See it in the Newsletter section on this website. https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/chapter-newsletters.html
The online version may be viewed as a PDF or an interactive document for those with Flash. The a printed copy of the LSN is being sent to each member. It contains the Arlington Convention registration form and other important information.
Lone Star News is now available on the homepage of the Texas State website. Check out this link to the TSO Home page. dkgtexas.org It will no longer be mailed so please go online to keep current with what is happening in Texas.
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
Scholarships
The Texas State Organization (TSO) has scholarships opportunities on the state website at http://www.dkgtexas.org/state-scholarships.html.
Chapter Scholarships
At the chapter level, the Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation also supports member leadership development, including travel to DKG conferences. Applications are due April 15 of each year. View the application and more information on the "Documents and Forms" dropdown page under the "Our Chapter" tab.
The Texas State Organization (TSO) has scholarships opportunities on the state website at http://www.dkgtexas.org/state-scholarships.html.
Chapter Scholarships
At the chapter level, the Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation also supports member leadership development, including travel to DKG conferences. Applications are due April 15 of each year. View the application and more information on the "Documents and Forms" dropdown page under the "Our Chapter" tab.
The 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.
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.
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/
Convention Registration NOTE: This form should be downloaded and then completed in Adobe Reader. 2019 Arlington Convention Registration Form |
TSO Arlington Convention Visual Arts Application
Members are invited to be a part of the Visual Arts Exhibit at the 90th State Convention in Arlington.
Application deadline is April 15, 2019.
The exhibit is an opportunity for Texas members to display their best and most creative endeavors.
Art will be on exhibit only and not for sale. The artist will be responsible for preparing her art to display, setting up and taking down. The artist should bring an easel, if needed since only table will be provided at the convention.
The artist will be able to set-up at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20th in the Champions Ballroom III located in the Sheraton.
If you are interested in sharing your art, please complete the form on the convention website and return it to Kathy Glidewell by the deadline. https://dkgtexasconvention2019.weebly.com/applications.html
The number of displays will be determined by available space.
Members are invited to be a part of the Visual Arts Exhibit at the 90th State Convention in Arlington.
Application deadline is April 15, 2019.
The exhibit is an opportunity for Texas members to display their best and most creative endeavors.
Art will be on exhibit only and not for sale. The artist will be responsible for preparing her art to display, setting up and taking down. The artist should bring an easel, if needed since only table will be provided at the convention.
The artist will be able to set-up at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20th in the Champions Ballroom III located in the Sheraton.
If you are interested in sharing your art, please complete the form on the convention website and return it to Kathy Glidewell by the deadline. https://dkgtexasconvention2019.weebly.com/applications.html
The number of displays will be determined by available space.
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.
Recently Moved and looking for a DKG Chapter to join?
Contact Membership: Pam Kelly pammkelly@gmail.com
Contact Membership: Pam Kelly pammkelly@gmail.com
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