The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is an international society of over 130,000 key women educators in fourteen countries. The Society was founded on     May 11, 1929, in Austin, Texas, to promote equal status for women, to work for school legislation, and to provide financial assistance for women in their educational careers. Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, a member of the faculty of the University of Texas and a former state superintendent of public instruction, led twelve women educators in the founding of the society. They chose the name of the society based upon the initial letters of the three Greek words meaning key women teachers.

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Mission Statement

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

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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 women educators from other countries
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.




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Society Symbols


Crest or Coat of Arms
The top portion of the crest represents leadership. The cup of knowledge and the laurel wreath on the crest represent achievement. The torso below the laurel wreath represents inspiration. The lamp of learning, the rose, and a book are also found on the crest. Finally, the Greek name of our society complete the crest.
 

Keypin
The keypin is given to each member upon initiation. It is the emblem of Society membership and is worn only over the heart. No other pin, piece of jewelry, or name tag may be worn above the keypin. It is not to be worn pinned to scarves or on collars. Upon resignation or other situation which results in non-membership, the pin should no longer be worn.



Flower
The red rose is the official flower of the Society and is used in all ceremonies and for special occasions. Each member is presented a red rose upon her initiation.


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Membership


Membership in the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International shall be by invitation. Members initiated into the Society become members of chapters, state organizations, and the international Society. Recommendations for invitations to membership are submitted by members on the official Recommendation for Membership form. an individual is not a member until she has been initiated.

 

A broad cross section of educational interests should be represented in the membership of each chapter. Diversification of expertise, from preschool through university in both public and private schools, expands the perceptions of members. Active members shall be women who are employed in educational work at the time of their election and have had three years of experience as professional educators.


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Publications

Members of the Society receive numerous quality publications. they are kept informed and updated on Society business, initiatives, opportunities, and activities.

The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin is published quarterly by the international office. It is a professional journal containing articles submitted by members. It keeps members apprised of current educational issues and concerns.

The Delta Kappa Gamma News is published six times a year and serves as the international newsletter of the Society.

The Zeta Data is the Zeta State newsletter keeping Mississippi members informed of activities, state updates, and chapter activities.

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 Updated  November 15, 2006