THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
TEXAS STATE ORGANIZATION
EPSILON KAPPA CHAPTER #130
AUSTIN, TEXAS
AREA 7
Organized in Austin, Texas on October 25, 1958
By Dr. Cora M. Martin and Mrs. Lalla M. Odom, Founders
TEXAS STATE ORGANIZATION
EPSILON KAPPA CHAPTER #130
AUSTIN, TEXAS
AREA 7
Organized in Austin, Texas on October 25, 1958
By Dr. Cora M. Martin and Mrs. Lalla M. Odom, Founders
Women Educators and Learners…inspire, create and empower
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
New Address: 12710 Research Blvd. Ste.230, Austin TX 78759
www.dkg.org
Highlights from the March chapter meeting
The March meeting was packed with a panel discussion from SEL experts, a new member induction, a surprise returning member rejoining Epsilon Kappa, a 25 year pin for Claudia Knowles and the chapter vote on our new officers for 2024-2026 biennium pictured below.
Officers for 2024-2026 Biennium:
President – Linda Holt
First Vice President – Glenda Ballard
Second Vice President – Debra Wissman
Secretary – Danielle Sanders
Nominations Committee – Norma Jost, Kathleen Mihalik, Pamela Kelly
Directors, Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation – Judy Wallace, Hilda Diaz
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May Meeting
May 9, 2024: Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Austin Public Library, Yarborough Branch, 2200 Hancock Dr.
Program: Celebrations and awards, officer installations, inductions
May 9, 2024: Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Austin Public Library, Yarborough Branch, 2200 Hancock Dr.
Program: Celebrations and awards, officer installations, inductions
Phyllis Richards Leadership Grant applications due – April 15, 2024
As a member of Epsilon Kappa Chapter, each of us is also a member of the Epsilon Kappa Educational
Foundation. Because of the generosity of long-time chapter member Dr. Phyllis Richards, the Foundation provides modest grants for chapter members to attend DKG leadership events.
The guidelines and an interactive application form for a 2024 grant are posted below.
Dr. Phyllis Richards Endowed Leadership Guidelines
Dr. Phyllis Richards Endowed Leadership Fund Application (new 2024 form)
Please use the form below to attend the TSO Regional Area Workshop 2024
Dr. Phyllis Richards Endowed Leadership Fund Application for Regional Area Workshop (RAW 2024)
To apply for a grant, complete the application form and submit it to ekedfound@aol.com. Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2024.
Members of your Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation Board look forward to receiving your application.
Foundation. Because of the generosity of long-time chapter member Dr. Phyllis Richards, the Foundation provides modest grants for chapter members to attend DKG leadership events.
- 2024 TSO Regional Area Workshop June 22, 2024, McNeil High School
- 2024 International Convention: July 9-13, 2024, National Harbor, Maryland (D.C. Area)
- 2025 TSO Convention at the Embassy Suites and Conference Center in Denton, Texas June 23-27
- 2027 TSO Convention at the Embassy Suites and Conference Center in San Marcos, Texas June 14-18
The guidelines and an interactive application form for a 2024 grant are posted below.
Dr. Phyllis Richards Endowed Leadership Guidelines
Dr. Phyllis Richards Endowed Leadership Fund Application (new 2024 form)
Please use the form below to attend the TSO Regional Area Workshop 2024
Dr. Phyllis Richards Endowed Leadership Fund Application for Regional Area Workshop (RAW 2024)
To apply for a grant, complete the application form and submit it to ekedfound@aol.com. Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2024.
Members of your Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation Board look forward to receiving your application.
Updated Quick Guide -- November 2023
dkg_scholarships_and_grants_quick_guide_nov_2023_epsilon_kappa.pdf
dkg_scholarships_and_grants_quick_guide_nov_2023_epsilon_kappa.pdf
Meetings and Programs for the 2023-2024 year
See it in the Programs section on this website. https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/meetingsprograms.html
If you are interested in participating 2022-2024 Chapter Committees
This Fall is the right time to consider participating in one or more of our chapters committees. If you are interested please contact the committee chair.
Educational Excellence: Cara Hamlin
Scholarship/World Fellowship: Earin Martin
Archives: Marilyn Gregory
Communications and Marketing: Kathy Mihalik
Finance: Debbie Sansom
Membership: Pam Kelly
See it in the Programs section on this website. https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/meetingsprograms.html
If you are interested in participating 2022-2024 Chapter Committees
This Fall is the right time to consider participating in one or more of our chapters committees. If you are interested please contact the committee chair.
Educational Excellence: Cara Hamlin
Scholarship/World Fellowship: Earin Martin
Archives: Marilyn Gregory
Communications and Marketing: Kathy Mihalik
Finance: Debbie Sansom
Membership: Pam Kelly
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Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation Contribution Form (Update September 2023)
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Texas State Organization's 2023 - 2025 committees
Epsilon Kappa chapter is well represented in our state organization. We congratulate and support our members in their work for this next biennium. They will certainly SOAR!
Eula Lee Carter Memorial Fund
Committee Chair
Hilda Diaz
Leadership Orientation for State
Personnel (LOSP)
Marilyn Gregory
Music
Norma Jost
Personal & Professional Enrichment
Pam Kelly
Programs and Service Projects
Linda Holt
Epsilon Kappa chapter is well represented in our state organization. We congratulate and support our members in their work for this next biennium. They will certainly SOAR!
Eula Lee Carter Memorial Fund
Committee Chair
Hilda Diaz
Leadership Orientation for State
Personnel (LOSP)
Marilyn Gregory
Music
Norma Jost
Personal & Professional Enrichment
Pam Kelly
Programs and Service Projects
Linda Holt
Epsilon Kappa, DKG State & International dates
State
95th Annual Convention -- June 23-26, 2025, Embassy Suites and Convention Center, Denton, Texas.
96th Annual Convention -- June 15-18, 2027, Embassy Suites and Conference Center, San Marcos, Texas.
International
2024 International Convention -- July 9-13, 2024, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD
March/April 2024 DKG News for more information. (Members must sign in.)
State
95th Annual Convention -- June 23-26, 2025, Embassy Suites and Convention Center, Denton, Texas.
96th Annual Convention -- June 15-18, 2027, Embassy Suites and Conference Center, San Marcos, Texas.
International
2024 International Convention -- July 9-13, 2024, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD
March/April 2024 DKG News for more information. (Members must sign in.)
Chapter Officers for 2022-2024
Please join in welcoming our 2022–2024-chapter officers and in thanking them for their willingness to serve.
President: Norma Jost
1st Vice President: Linda Holt
2nd Vice President: Eva Ornelas
Secretary: Danielle Sanders
Past President: Hilda Diaz
Nominations Committee:
Hilda Diaz, Debra Wissman, & Debbie Sansom
Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation:
Glenda Ballard, and Gracie Esquivel
President: Norma Jost
1st Vice President: Linda Holt
2nd Vice President: Eva Ornelas
Secretary: Danielle Sanders
Past President: Hilda Diaz
Nominations Committee:
Hilda Diaz, Debra Wissman, & Debbie Sansom
Epsilon Kappa Educational Foundation:
Glenda Ballard, and Gracie Esquivel
Publications
Our Heritage Volume IV is now available on the DKG website under the Publications tab. dkg.org
The DKG News is available on the DKG Home page. dkg.org The online version may be viewed as a PDF or an interactive document for those with Flash.
Lone Star News is available online at https://www.dkgtexas.org/
The Reporter News is available now! See it in the Newsletter section on this website. https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/chapter-newsletters.html
The DKG News is available on the DKG Home page. dkg.org The online version may be viewed as a PDF or an interactive document for those with Flash.
Lone Star News is available online at https://www.dkgtexas.org/
The Reporter News is available now! See it in the Newsletter section on this website. https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/chapter-newsletters.html
DKG Collegial Exchange is an official publication of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, it promotes professional and personal growth of members through publication of their writings. Publications focus on research-based and documented works—applied and data-based research, position papers, program descriptions, reviews of literature, and other articles on announced themes or other topics of interests to educators. dkg.org
Educational Opportunities
Scholarships provide educational opportunities for chapter members. Click on the button below for a quick reference to scholarships and grants timelines and due dates.
DKG Scholarships and Grants Quick Guide - 08.22
Scholarships provide educational opportunities for chapter members. Click on the button below for a quick reference to scholarships and grants timelines and due dates.
DKG Scholarships and Grants Quick Guide - 08.22
BYLAWS AND RULES COMMITTEE
Our Chapters Rules committee members recently updated our chapter rules to align with approved changes to the International Constitution and International Standing Rules. Members may view the updated 2019 Chapter Rules on our website under Our Chapter, Rules and Policies page. https://www.epsilonkappatx.com/chapter-rules-and-policies.html
Texas State Theme:
S.O.A.R.: SOAR to new heights
S - Seek new members and opportunities
O - Open your heart, mind, and attitude
A - Act to serve and share
R - Reach to renew, respond, and relate
S.O.A.R.: SOAR to new heights
S - Seek new members and opportunities
O - Open your heart, mind, and attitude
A - Act to serve and share
R - Reach to renew, respond, and relate
International Mission: Delta Kappa Gamma promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
International Vision: Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
International Purposes:
1. To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship
2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education
3. To advance the professional interest and position of women in education
4. To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and
of women educators
5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships
to non-member women educators
6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate
programs of action
7. To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate
effectively in a world society.
International Vision: Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
International Purposes:
1. To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship
2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education
3. To advance the professional interest and position of women in education
4. To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and
of women educators
5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships
to non-member women educators
6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate
programs of action
7. To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate
effectively in a world society.
International Theme: DKG–Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide.
Texas State Theme: SOAR to new Heights
Epsilon Kappa Chapter Theme: Honoring the Past, Nurturing the Present, and Exploring the Future.
2022-2024 Chapter Goals:
Texas State Theme: SOAR to new Heights
Epsilon Kappa Chapter Theme: Honoring the Past, Nurturing the Present, and Exploring the Future.
2022-2024 Chapter Goals:
- Academics - Anything and Everything to support all Women Educational Leaders
- Technology – Current and Future technology support and enhance Teaching and Learning
- Membership & More - Making it PERSONAL through Mentoring, Nurturing, Connecting and Networking
- Wonder & Fun - Grow our Chapter as a Community of Learning for the Future
Recently Moved and looking for a DKG Chapter to join?
Membership Chair: Pam Kelly
Membership Chair: Pam Kelly
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