May 1996

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

The following is excerpted from a pamphlet about our organization. This may be helpful to new members (and some old ones, too).

Delta Kappa Gamma is a professional honorary society of women educators. The Society promotes professional and personal growth of its members and excellence in education.

Established in 1929, DKG has attained major objectives in improving opportunities for qualifies women employed at every level of education as well as in advancing the status of women educators. To this purpose, the Purposes set forth by the Founders continue to embody the spirit of the Society. The Purposes continue to be as valid in today’s contemporary world as when first adopted:

To unite women educators of the world in genuine spiritual fellowship
To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education
To advance the professional interest and position of women in education
To initiate, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education
To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to women educators from other countries
To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action
To inform the members of current economic, social, political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society.

A candidate accepting the invitation to membership is initiated as a member of a chapter, a state organization and the international Society. Membership in DKG carries with it responsibility as well as honor. Those who accept the invitation to join commit themselves to taking an active part in programs, special projects and organizational activities.

Rewards of membership bear a direct relationship to each individual’s commitment. Programs are designed to create a stimulating environment for the professional growth of each member as well as to focus group attention on current educational issues and to allow formulation of alternatives and solutions.

Within this framework, Gamma Alpha carries out our own programs and projects. We try to develop presentations and activities that fit the needs of our members, our communities and the talents of our members. We also try to have fun.

State conventions and workshops are held annually. International conventions are held biennially and alternate with regional conferences.

The international Society awards a number of scholarships to members who are enrolled in advanced study programs. Our State organization awards scholarships to members, as well. Our chapter, Gamma Alpha, gives a scholarship to women starting their careers in education each year. There is also a World Fellowship Fund to provide opportunities for women educators to study in colleges and universities not located in their countries. (In the G.A.B. section is the name and address of a scholarship recipient to whom we are requested to write notes of encouragement.)

There are innumerable opportunities for professional growth. Each member is encouraged to participate and contribute to making the Society’s programs and activities meaningful for the advancement of education. Every Delta Kappa Gamma member becomes a leader for education.