Transcript Delta Kappa Gamma 101

Delta Kappa Gamma 101
The Society
Founding Premise:
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was
founded to bring together qualified women educators
serving in a broad spectrum of educational fields to pursue
professional projects.
Mission Statement:
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society
International promotes professional
and personal growth of women
educators and excellence in education.
DKG History
International
May 11, 1929
Austin, Texas
Annie Webb Blanton
12 Founders
State (ZETA)
◦ April 21, 1934
◦ Jackson, Mississippi
Chapter
(Alpha Upsilon)
1983
Gulfport, Mississippi
Our Heritage
Volume I & II & III
Seven 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
Purposes
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
Purposes
5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding
women educators in pursuing graduate
study and to grant fellowships to nonmember women educators.
6. To stimulate the personal and professional
growth of members and to encourage
their participation in appropriate
programs of action
Purposes
7. To inform the members of current
economic, social, political, and educational
issues so that they may participate
effectively in a world society
The activities of each level of the Society
implement the Purposes of the Society.
Membership
•
•
Is by invitation
Represents a
broad cross
section of
educational
interests
•
Qualifications
• Employed in an educational
position or as a self-employed
educator
• Retired from an educational
position
• Live in one of 18 countries
where DKG is established
Types of Membership
• Active
• Employed in educational work
• Retired from educational position
• Reserve
•Unable to participate in chapter
activities
of any chapter because of physical
disability and/or geographical
isolation
• Honorary
•Not eligible for active membership
•Notable service to education or
women
Society Symbols
Red Rose
Colors:
Crimson & Gold
Society Symbols
Key Pin
Golden ellipse; across center are
the Greek letters DKG; wreath
of laurel symbolizes distinction;
cup represents knowledge
Society Symbols
Coat of Arms
Consists of red shield with band
of gold; 3 Tudor roses symbolize
friendship, loyalty, and
helpfulness; flaming lamp and
open book signify scholarship
and knowledge; laurel sprays
symbolize achievement
Society Structure
•
Chapter
- Local level
•
District
- Southern
- Central
- Northern
•
State Organization
state, province, territory, or
comparable political division
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Region
- NW, SW, NE, SE, Europe
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International
- 18 countries
- Headquarters in Austin, Texas
Membership Responsibilities
 Personal commitment to the Society
 Active participation at all levels
 Attendance, program participation,
acceptance of leadership responsibilities
 Assistance at
 Chapter meetings, conferences,
workshops, project activities
 Payment of dues and fees
 Purchase of a keypin
 Support of the mission and purposes
Benefits of Membership
 Leadership
 Scholarships
training
 Leadership
opportunities
 Fellowship
 Publications
 Professional
development
International Projects
S.E.E. – Supporting Early-Career Educators
• being available to support for
phone calls and visits,
• helping with lesson plans and
bulletin board ideas,
• offering advice on classroom
management and parent-teacher
relations, and
• providing support in any way that
is appropriate and practical.
International Projects
SFA – Schools for Africa
•Build and rehabilitate 1,000 schools
•Create schools that offer a safe and protective
environment where children can learn and play;
•Provide access to clean water and separate
sanitation facilities for boys and girls in those
schools;
•Supply exercise books, pens, proper furniture
and other school and sports materials;
•Train 100,000 teachers to provide
children with quality education and basic
life skills;
•Educate children about proper hygiene
and HIV prevention; this
knowledge is passed on to siblings,
parents, and the community at large.
Publications

The Bulletin
Society Journal

DKG News

State & Chapter
Newsletters
Society Periodical
Society Documents
Guidance Documents
• International
- Handbook
• State Organization
- Policy Manuals
Governing Documents
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International
◦ Constitution
◦ Standing Rules
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State Organization
◦ Bylaws
◦ Standing Rules
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Chapter
◦ Chapter Rules
Get-Togethers
International Conventions
1 site, even numbered years
Regional Conferences
5 sites, odd-numbered years
State Conventions
1 site, odd-numbered years
Chapter Meetings
6 meetings per year
Important Dates
State Convention 2013
Gulfport, Mississippi
April 5-6
SE Regional Conference 2013
Orlando, FL
July 10-13
International Convention 2014
Indianapolis, IN
July 29-Aug 2
Websites
International
www.dkg.org
State
www.zetastatedkg.wikispaces.com
Chapter
www.alphaupsilon.net
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