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Goldie McClure & Jane ZornikGoldie McClure & Jane ZornikIdahoIdaho

The SocietyFounding 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.

History Lesson

• International– May 11, 1929– Austin, Texas– Annie Webb Blanton– 12 Founders

• State– When?– Where?

• Our HeritageVolume I & IIVolume III (being

developed)

Seven Purposes1. 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

Purposes3. 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

Purposes5. To endow scholarships to aid

outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to women educators form other countries.

6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action

Purposes7. 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

only

• Represents a broad cross section of educational interests

• Qualifications– Professional preparation– 3 or more years of

experience as professional educator

– Employed in educational work at time of election

– Professional proficiency– Contributing member of

community

Types of Membership• Active

• Employed in Educational work• 3+ years of experience

• Reserve•Unable to participate--physical disability

and/or geographical location

• Honorary•Not eligible for active membership•Notable service to education or women

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

•Payment of dues and fees•Purchase of a keypin•Support of the mission and purposes

Benefits of Membership

• Scholarships• Fellowship• Publications• Professional

development

• Leadership training

• Leadership opportunities

• Travel

Society Structure• Chapter

– Beta Kappa

• State Organization – Pi State

• North Central Area Council

• Region– NW, SW, NE, SE,

Europe

• International– 14 member

countries– Headquarters in

Austin, Texas

International Opportunities

• Selected educational projects• International Scholarship Fund• Golden Gift Fund• Eunah Temple Holden Leadership Fund• International Speakers Fund• Emergency Fund• Achievement Award• Educator’s Award• World Fellowship Fund• Grants-in-Aid• Educational Foundation

Society Symbols

• Crest• Key• Crimson and Gold• Red Rose• Wreath of Laurel

• Cup• Lamp• Open

Book• Ellipse

Publications• The Bulletin

Society Journal

News Society Periodical

• State & Chapter Newsletters

Society Documents

• International– Constitution– Standing Rules

• State Organization– Bylaws– Standing Rules

• Chapter– Standing Rules

Governing Documents

Guidance Documents

• International- Handbook

• State Organization- Policy Manuals

Websites• International

– www.deltakappagamma.org• State

– http://deltakappagamma.org/NY/• Chapter

– http://deltakappagamma.org/NY-betakappa/

New Member Information Kit

andHelpful Hints

• Wearing your keypin correctly• It’s a bird. It’s a plane.

It’s a SOCIETY!• Using , not DKG

It’s All Greek to Me• Chapter and State

naming system• Greek alphabet• Getting the

computer to type

ΨΠ

Κ

Σ

Φ

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Get-Togethers• International Conventions

– 1 site, even numbered years

• Regional Conferences– 5 sites, odd-numbered years

• State Conventions– required once a biennium

• Chapter Meetings– required minimum of 4 meetings per year

Important Dates• International Convention 2004

– Minneapolis, Minnesota– July 27-31

• Regional Conference 2005 - Cleveland, Ohio

- August 3-6

• International Convention 2006– San Diego, California– July 18-22

??? Questions ???• State Membership Committee

• International Membership Committee

• Orientation Guide