1. Delta Kappa Gamma Overview & Orientation
Slides prepared by:
Goldie McClure & Jane Zornik, Idaho
Revised by Stacey Chicoine, California

2. 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.

3. The Society Mission Statement:
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

4. History Lesson International Chi State May 11, 1929 Austin, Texas
Annie Webb Blanton
12 Founders
Chi State
November 26, 1936
Los Angeles, CA
Eta Zeta Chapter
September 24, 1966
Visalia, CA

5. Purpose One
To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship.

6. Purpose Two
To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education.

7. Purpose Three
To advance the professional interest and position of women in education

8. Purpose Four
To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators.

9. Purpose Five
To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to women educators form other countries.

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

11. Purpose Seven
To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society.

12. Membership Qualifications Is by invitation only
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
Is by invitation only
Represents a broad cross section of educational interests

13. Types of Membership Active Reserve Honorary
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

14. 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
Support of the mission and purposes

15. Benefits of Membership
Leadership training
Leadership opportunities
Travel
Scholarships
Fellowship
Publications
Professional development

16. Society Structure Chapter State Organization Regional International
Local level
State Organization
State, province or territory
Regional
NW, SW, NE, SE, Europe
International
14 member countries
Headquarters in Austin, Texas

17. Society Symbols Cup Crest Lamp Key Ellipse Crimson and Gold Open Book
Red Rose
Wreath of Laurel

18. Society Documents Governing Documents Guidance Documents International
Constitution
Standing Rules
State Organization
Bylaws
Chapter
International
- Handbook
State Organization
- Policy Manuals

19. Websites International State Chapter www.deltakappagamma.net
Chapter

20. Eta Zeta Programs of Work
Scholarship Grants to Student Teachers
Literacy Projects
Environmental Education Projects
Internet LINK

21. Eta Zeta Fellowship Just be together and talk with one another.
Mrs. Jean Gray, International President, suggests "it is important that the chapter provides opportunities for members to...
Just be together and talk with one another.
Discuss issues important to the group.
Celebrate each other's successes.

22. Eta Zeta Fellowship Support each other in difficult times.
Do meaningful work together for the benefit of others.
Really keep up with one another - not letting anyone just fade out of the picture.

23. Eta Zeta Fellowship
Step out together and join other members beyond the chapter unit.
Gain new knowledge ... opportunities for the group to speak in 'one voice' or take action on an issue dear to the hearts of the group."

24. Service
Delta Kappa Gamma provides many opportunities for personal and professional growth as well as opportunities to serve our communities and one another.