The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Iota Chapter, Pennsylvania
Organized March 1, 1947
Updated: 21-Oct-2014
Membership Qualifications
Members include educators in both private and public sectors: teachers, college and university professors, administrators and supervisors, librarians and educational specialists. Membership is available to educators who have retired within the past two years. Membership is also available to any women who receives payment for teaching.
Selection is based on professional qualifications, leadership potential and personal qualities. A candidate for membership must be employed at the time of her election; or retired from an educational position. To make a recommendation for membership, please use the Recommendation for Membership form.
Those who accept the invitation to join commit themselves to taking an active part in programs, special projects and organizational activities.
Chapter Rules
Members are expected to participate regularly at chapter meetings and to assume certain financial obligations as well. Dues are determined in accordance with the Constitution, the International Standing Rules, state organization bylaws and chapter rules. There are also nominal annual assessments to support programs and projects.
The rewards of membership bear a direct relationship to each individual's commitment. Programs are designed to create a stimulating environment for the professional and personal growth of each member as well as to focus group attention on current educational issues and to allow formulation of alternatives and solutions.