What is The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International?
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is an international society of over 76,000 key women educators in seventeen countries. The Society was founded 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 three Greek words meaning key women teachers. Envisioned by Dr. Annie Webb Blanton as a medium through which women leaders in education might gain recognition, Delta Kappa Gamma Society was founded at the Faculty Women's Club in Austin, Texas, on May 11, 1929. On August 19 of that year, Texas granted the Chapter and incorporation papers to the central organization in Austin.
From the beginning Dr. Blanton conceived the structure of the society as comprising three levels - the local or chapter, the state, and the national - all loosely integrated and regulated. When units of Delta Kappa Gamma were organized outside the jurisdiction of the United States, the term International supplemented National. The word Society now refers to the overall parent, or central organization, and/or the total membership.
Membership in the Society is by invitation only and considered a prestigious honor. With this honor comes responsibility to commit to an active role in special projects, programs, and organizational activities.
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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is an international society of over 76,000 key women educators in seventeen countries. The Society was founded 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 three Greek words meaning key women teachers. Envisioned by Dr. Annie Webb Blanton as a medium through which women leaders in education might gain recognition, Delta Kappa Gamma Society was founded at the Faculty Women's Club in Austin, Texas, on May 11, 1929. On August 19 of that year, Texas granted the Chapter and incorporation papers to the central organization in Austin.
From the beginning Dr. Blanton conceived the structure of the society as comprising three levels - the local or chapter, the state, and the national - all loosely integrated and regulated. When units of Delta Kappa Gamma were organized outside the jurisdiction of the United States, the term International supplemented National. The word Society now refers to the overall parent, or central organization, and/or the total membership.
Membership in the Society is by invitation only and considered a prestigious honor. With this honor comes responsibility to commit to an active role in special projects, programs, and organizational activities.
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Mission Statement
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
Vision Statement
Leading Women Educators, Impacting Education Worldwide.
The Society's Seven 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.
The Society Emblems
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
Vision Statement
Leading Women Educators, Impacting Education Worldwide.
The Society's Seven 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.
The Society Emblems
The keypin is the official symbol of membership. The key is a vertical ellipse. Across its center the DKG shall signify key women educators. Above the letters a wreath of laurel leaves shall signify honor. Below the letters a cup shall signify knowledge. 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.
The coat of arms consists of a red shield with a band of gold. Three Tutor roses on the band symbolizes the Society's ideals of friendship, loyalty, and helpfulness. The flaming lamp and the open book on the shield signify scholarship and knowledge. The laurel sprays are the traditional symbols of achievement. The official coat of arms is displayed on the Society flag.
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.
