The Delta Kappa Gamma Society
International
Epsilon Kappa Chapter
Austin, Texas
Area VII, Chapter 130
Organized October 25, 1958
by Dr. Cora M. Martin and
Mrs. Lalla M. Odom
International Theme:
From Vision to Action: Advancing the Society
International Program Focus:
Passion for Learning: The Essence of Growth
State Theme:
A Kaleidoscope of People, Passions,
Possibilities
Chapter Theme:
G-I-F-T-S: Growth, Inspiration, Fellowship, Talent, Scholarship
Mission Statement:
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society promotes professional and personal
growth of women educators and excellence in education.
Purposes:
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To unite women educators of the world in
a genuine spiritual fellowship
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To honor women who have given or who evidence a
potential for distinctive service in any field of education
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To advance the professional interest and position of
women in education
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To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation
or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women
educators
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To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators
in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to women educators
from other countries
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To stimulate the personal and professional growth of
members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of
action
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To inform the members of current economic, social,
political, and educational issues so that they may participate
effectively in a world society.
*For an explanation of
each of the purposes click
here.
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