What is Delta Kappa Gamma?
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was organized May 11, 1929 in Austin, Texas. Dr. Annie Webb Blanton and eleven other women educators believed there was a need to unite women educators in efforts toward better professional preparation, recognition of women's work in the teaching profession, and scholarships for those needing aid in improving their professional preparation.
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was organized May 11, 1929 in Austin, Texas. Dr. Annie Webb Blanton and eleven other women educators believed there was a need to unite women educators in efforts toward better professional preparation, recognition of women's work in the teaching profession, and scholarships for those needing aid in improving their professional preparation.
Our Founding Members
On May 11, 1929 Dr. Annie Webb Blanton met with eleven friends who were women educators. On this afternoon in Austin, Texas the seeds were planted for cultivating a new organization of/for women teachers. A constitution was drafted, the seven purposes established and ceremonial practices developed for initiating new members. The women called the organization Kappa Gamma Delta. As the ideals and philosophy of the society were being put into practice, the women decided to change the name of the organization to The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Dr. Blanton wanted it to be clear that DKG was NOT a sorority but a philanthropic "society."
On May 11, 2014, DKG we'll celebrate 85 years of excellence. From the first chapter in Texas (Alpha Chapter of 12 members), the organization encompasses 18 countries and has over 150,000 members. DKG is the largest women educators' organization in the world.
On May 11, 1929 Dr. Annie Webb Blanton met with eleven friends who were women educators. On this afternoon in Austin, Texas the seeds were planted for cultivating a new organization of/for women teachers. A constitution was drafted, the seven purposes established and ceremonial practices developed for initiating new members. The women called the organization Kappa Gamma Delta. As the ideals and philosophy of the society were being put into practice, the women decided to change the name of the organization to The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Dr. Blanton wanted it to be clear that DKG was NOT a sorority but a philanthropic "society."
On May 11, 2014, DKG we'll celebrate 85 years of excellence. From the first chapter in Texas (Alpha Chapter of 12 members), the organization encompasses 18 countries and has over 150,000 members. DKG is the largest women educators' organization in the world.
Click on the link below to see a video about DKG's 12 founding members
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr9DvUxWdkY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr9DvUxWdkY
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Headquarters in Austin, Texas
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Headquarters Building was built in 1956 as the international office of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, an organization founded in 1929 to improve women’s opportunities in the field of education. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Headquarters Building continues to serve its original function today. The building is important to educational history as it is the international headquarters of a significant organization that supports the role of women in education through scholarships and fellowship programs.
Click on the link below and take a Video Tour of DKG Headquarters in Austin, Texas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTYLIAWvC1w
Click on the link below and take a Video Tour of DKG Headquarters in Austin, Texas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTYLIAWvC1w
THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL BIENNIUM THEME:
Sharing Our Vision ---- Strengthening Our Society
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International President:
Becky Sadowski
2021-2023
www.dkg.org
Sharing Our Vision ---- Strengthening Our Society
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International President:
Becky Sadowski
2021-2023
www.dkg.org
THE CA STATE BIENNIUM THEME:
Living Out of Our Imaginations:
Invitation to a New Beginning
California State Organization President:
Toni Cook
www.dkgca.org
For DKG California Members' Resources
including Master Calendar-Directory-Deadlines-Shop DKG
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i_emOiprVvEDDLGg81WA_wO2edH0WNCtyFNdHpX5wNQ/edit
Living Out of Our Imaginations:
Invitation to a New Beginning
California State Organization President:
Toni Cook
www.dkgca.org
For DKG California Members' Resources
including Master Calendar-Directory-Deadlines-Shop DKG
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i_emOiprVvEDDLGg81WA_wO2edH0WNCtyFNdHpX5wNQ/edit
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Updated on January 21, 2023
Website created by Weebly.com/October 2013
Webmaster: JACKIE WAYMAN
mailto:[email protected]
714 812 1702
http://gammazetachistate.weebly.com
Updated on January 21, 2023