January 2015

A new year will bring exciting changes and new beginnings for many. We are looking to  

showcase your most successful chapter project in a new display at Society Headquarters.  Send a picture (jpeg file, please) with a one line descriptive caption to societyoper@dkg.org.  Please include your name, chapter name and state organization.  With this new addition, visitors to headquarters will enjoy sharing in the achievements of DKG members the past 85 years, today and beyond.

December 2014

As you enter DKG Society Headquarters in Austin, Texas, you will see a beautiful holiday tree that is decorated with ornaments from our 78 state organizations representing 17 countries. This is one of the beautiful items in the entry that adds an international spirit to our holiday celebrations.

                        Happy Holidays!

December 2014

Let's celebrate!

Congratulations to 37 DKG State Organizations who reported 100% of their chapters and coordinating councils as filing their IRS 990 for the July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 fiscal year.  To see a full list, check out the Society website at www.dkg.org . Great job!!!

December 2014

On December 5, I attended the 50th celebration of Blanton Elementary School.  It is a pre-k through 5th grade school in Austin, Texas.  It was an exciting event attended by parents, teachers, school personnel, students and some DKG members. One DKG member dressed up as Dr. Annie Webb Blanton and shared her story in both English and Spanish.  The school was alive with active students and parents.  Dr. Blanton would have been very proud!

September 2014

You never know when you may meet an early career educator who evidences a potential for distinctive service in the field of education. When my nephew came to visit, we took a tour of the University of Texas football stadium.  It was fabulous! What made it even more enjoyable was a student that was giving part of the tour. Her enthusiasm glowed.  In conversation, I found out that she would be graduating in December with a double major.  She hoped to be teaching soon.  I, of course, spoke to her about Delta Kappa Gamma.  I invited her to check out our website and think about coming to Society Headquarters for a visit. She did.  We had a wonderful visit!  Her hopes and dreams for the future were inspiring.  She plans to empower young girls and hopes to open her own school.  Everything she learned about Delta Kappa Gamma excited her and she felt it would be an honor to be considered for such a wonderful organization.  We will keep in touch!  My message to you today is to  think openly and positively as you meet the future leaders of tomorrow. Your encouragement may help their dreams become a reality.

July 2014

There is much excitement in the air as we complete the final touches for the 2014 DKG International Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.  I hope your bags are packed and you are ready to go!  Make sure to leave a little room in those suitcases for some of the fabulous bargains that you be sure to find in the Marketplace this year.  We have many vendors and exhibitors that will be traveling to Indianapolis for our big event. You will also have an opportunity to meet many authors who will be selling their books.  I'm sure they will even authograph their personal treasures.  The Marketplace will be located in Griffin Hall.  The hours will as follows:

                                                     Tuesday, July 29         11:30 to 6:00
                                                     Wednesday, July 30    10:30 to 1:00 and 3:15 to 6:00
                                                     Thursday, July 31        12:00 to 6:00

                                                             Hope to see you all in Indy!

May 2014

It is never too early to start searching for additional funding for state organization conferences and conventions. Members in Sweden are busy preparing for the 2015 Europe Regional that will be held in Boras.  They received a grant from The Swedbank in Boras to be used for the 2015 Regional Conference.  Pictured above is Monica Tengling, member of the steering committee along with chapter president, Agneta Lundberg.  The person in the middle is the past mayor of Boras, Maj Steen, who is an honorary member of Chi chapter.

Think about companies in your local area who may help to sponsor an upcoming event!