What is the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International?
Founded in 1929 in Austin, Texas, the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG) is a professional honor society for key women educators. With approximately 50,000 members in 17 countries, DKG offers members many opportunities such as
• professional development
• leadership training
• scholarships and grants
• networking with educators around the world
• fellowship and learning through a local chapter
• forums for presenting and publishing
• professional conferences and conventions
Membership in DKG provides on a continuous basis a wealth of educational and leadership opportunities through chapter meetings and events, area workshops, regional conferences, state conventions, and international conventions. Through these avenues, members have multiple opportunities to network with and share expertise or receive guidance from other educators, including experienced teachers, principals and other school personnel, retired educators, and even new teachers. Numerous philanthropic events are held each year at the international level and chapter level to help students and their families in need. Members enjoy fellowship, camaraderie, and professional affiliation.
DKG membership is an honor and is offered by invitation from a local chapter. Key women educators who are open to change, who want to be empowered to reach their personal and professional goals, who draw inspiration from others, and who expand their style and talents by embracing diversity, are invited to join DKG. Members belong to a chapter, a state organization, and the international society.
A candidate for membership must be
• employed as a professional educator at the time of her election; or
• retired from an educational position.
Now 17 countries strong:
• professional development
• leadership training
• scholarships and grants
• networking with educators around the world
• fellowship and learning through a local chapter
• forums for presenting and publishing
• professional conferences and conventions
Membership in DKG provides on a continuous basis a wealth of educational and leadership opportunities through chapter meetings and events, area workshops, regional conferences, state conventions, and international conventions. Through these avenues, members have multiple opportunities to network with and share expertise or receive guidance from other educators, including experienced teachers, principals and other school personnel, retired educators, and even new teachers. Numerous philanthropic events are held each year at the international level and chapter level to help students and their families in need. Members enjoy fellowship, camaraderie, and professional affiliation.
DKG membership is an honor and is offered by invitation from a local chapter. Key women educators who are open to change, who want to be empowered to reach their personal and professional goals, who draw inspiration from others, and who expand their style and talents by embracing diversity, are invited to join DKG. Members belong to a chapter, a state organization, and the international society.
A candidate for membership must be
• employed as a professional educator at the time of her election; or
• retired from an educational position.
Now 17 countries strong:
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United States 1929
Canada 1952 Norway 1970 Sweden 1972 Mexico 1974 Finland 1974 Guatemala 1975 Iceland 1975 The Netherlands 1976 |
The Netherlands 1976
Puerto Rico 1976 Great Britain 1977 El Salvador 1978 Costa Rica 1980 Germany 1992 Estonia 2008 Panama 2009 Japan 2012 |
Society Founders
Founded May 11, 1929
Twelve women met in 1929 on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin with noble aspirations to build an organization to promote women in education and bring recognition and respect to their profession. The result of their planning was the founding of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. These Founders created a list of five Purposes which were intended to guide the organization. This number later grew to seven. These Purposes are as relevant today as they were in 1929.
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Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, Austin
August 19, 1870 - October 2, 1945 Miss Mamie Sue Bastian, Houston November 27, 1875 - February 20, 1946 Miss Ruby Cole, San Antonio December 2, 1885 - November 21, 1940 Miss Mabel Grizzard, Waxahatchie March 22, 1888 - July 12, 1968 Dr. Anna Hiss, Austin May 11, 1983 - January 29, 1972 Miss Ray King, Fort Worth July 13, 1888 - January 24, 1979 Miss Sue King, Fort Worth January 8, 1886 - May 4, 1930 Dr. Helen Koch, Austin August 26, 1895 - July 14, 1977 |
Mrs. Ruby Terrill Lomax, Austin
February 7, 1886 - December 28, 1961 Dr. Cora M. Martin, Austin November 27, 1884 - April 23, 1965 Mrs. Lalla M. Odom, Austin April 8, 1874 - April 13, 1964 Miss Lela Lee Williams, Dallas July 20, 1883 - February 18, 1971 The International Founders are also Alpha State Founders. State Honorary Founders Miss Eula Lee Carter Dr. Clara M. Parker All Founders are deceased. |
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