Delta Kappa Gamma Epsilon Chapter
Mission Statement
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is an organization that promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
The Seven Purposes of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society
- To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship.
- To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education.
- To advance the professional interest of women in education.
- To initiate, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and women educators.
- To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to women educators from other countries.
- To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action.
EPSILON SISTERS ATTENDING 2010 CONVENTION
EPSILON PROGRAMS FOR 2010-2011
Friday,October 1, 2010-5pm- Bring items for backpacks for DASI and DARC-Tony’s Pizza and Pasta, Hardyston Mercantile Mall. Route 94, Hardyston, NJ
Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010- 11 AM Meeting –Mattars Restaurant, Allamuchy, NJ Bring new or gently used children’s books to donate to local hospitals // Bring toys for children(Age groups to be announced, and pantry items.
Initiates Tea-1-3 PM January 23, 2011 (snow date January 30th) Barbara Henderson’s House, Chester, NJ
Initiates educated on protocol of convention and what is DKG all about.
Saturday, March 12, 2011- 11 AM Michaels, Rt 23, Hamburg, NJ
· Linda Zwart-Power point presentation
· Bring Mother’s Day Gifts for DASI and DARC
· Invite prospective initiates to attend.
· Budget sub committee ideas and actions. Vote on findings.
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Convention. March 25, 26, 27 , 2011 Doubletree in Somerset Make reservations early!
Saturday, May 14, 2011 (12 noon) Riverton Hotel and Restaurant, Bangor, PA(Across Bridge from Belvidere) Reveal Secret Sisters/Receive new secret sister
***Planning meeting for 2011-2012---10 AM Hampton Diner. June 27, 2011- Only committee chairs to attend.
.****NORTHEAST REGIONAL CONFERENCE***July 20-23, 2011 Hershey Pennsylvania. More information on this conference will follow. This will be worthwhile conference and it is close for us to attend.
Friday,October 1, 2010-5pm- Bring items for backpacks for DASI and DARC-Tony’s Pizza and Pasta, Hardyston Mercantile Mall. Route 94, Hardyston, NJ
- Budget meeting-disbursements
- Hand in forms on nominating new initiates
- Discuss bazaar of roses sale items.
- Professional growth, a new updated direction, budget subcommittee.
- Establish a Maureen Komlo Scholarship Committee.
- Pay dues. $76.00 for the year (active)
Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010- 11 AM Meeting –Mattars Restaurant, Allamuchy, NJ Bring new or gently used children’s books to donate to local hospitals // Bring toys for children(Age groups to be announced, and pantry items.
- Our chorus to sing holiday songs (Suzanne Hunt/Melva Cummings)
- Mystery Gift Auction among ourselves, to raise money for convention basket.
- Budget sub-committee ideas and actions.
- Vote on initiates.
- Rose and key awards.
Initiates Tea-1-3 PM January 23, 2011 (snow date January 30th) Barbara Henderson’s House, Chester, NJ
Initiates educated on protocol of convention and what is DKG all about.
Saturday, March 12, 2011- 11 AM Michaels, Rt 23, Hamburg, NJ
· Linda Zwart-Power point presentation
· Bring Mother’s Day Gifts for DASI and DARC
· Invite prospective initiates to attend.
· Budget sub committee ideas and actions. Vote on findings.
·
Convention. March 25, 26, 27 , 2011 Doubletree in Somerset Make reservations early!
Saturday, May 14, 2011 (12 noon) Riverton Hotel and Restaurant, Bangor, PA(Across Bridge from Belvidere) Reveal Secret Sisters/Receive new secret sister
- Summer Book Exchange (rest going to local hospitals or nursing homes)
- Possible speaker on adult smoky the bear.
***Planning meeting for 2011-2012---10 AM Hampton Diner. June 27, 2011- Only committee chairs to attend.
.****NORTHEAST REGIONAL CONFERENCE***July 20-23, 2011 Hershey Pennsylvania. More information on this conference will follow. This will be worthwhile conference and it is close for us to attend.
Introduction – What We Do
Delta Kappa Gamma promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. Formed in 1929, its founders believed that an organization of women teachers, selected from among the best in the profession and united by common purposes, would have an opportunity for rendering real service to education. Organized at the local, state and international levels, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
- Offers educationally sound, relevant programs that enhance individuals’ professionalism and the quality of community life.
- Recognizes and celebrates achievements of women educators.
- Offers opportunities to enhance leadership development at local, regional and international levels.
- Funds support to members seeking educational advancement and diverse learning opportunities.
- Advocates for educational excellence through its projects and activities.
- Presents innovative professional development opportunities for all educators.
- Gives financial support to outstanding educational/community projects and to women students outside the United States and Canada pursuing professional careers.
- Supports international networking across all fields and levels of education.
- Provides members with fellowship, friendship and support.
- Offers mentors to women educators, providing mutual support and interaction in all educational fields and at all levels.
Members are committed to fulfilling their potential for greatness, for creativity, for leadership and for service through varied programs of education.
EPSILON'S 2010 NEW INITIATES
Information about our symbols.
The Symbol
The Society symbol used throughout this history is the key of Delta Kappa Gamma which is the golden ellipse. It is emblematic of the two foci from which the orbit of the activities of the society are drawn—organization and work of each for all.
Across the center, the ellipse bears the Greek letters, Delta Kappa Gamma. Above them, a wreath of laurel leaves symbolizes the distinction that those who wear the key have achieved and must continue to deserve. Below the letters, the scyphus symbolizes the cup of knowledge.
The Colors
The colors of the Society are crimson, representing the courage of those who achieve leadership in the educational profession, and gold, signifying for a member faith and loyalty to fellow members and to the purposed of Delta Kappa Gamma.
The Flower
The official flower is the red rose denoting the maturity and beauty of mind and spirit, characteristic of a dedicated teacher.
The Crest
In the crest, the three Tudor roses stand for friendship, loyalty and helpfulness: the laurel symbolizes achievement; the open book, knowledge; the lamp, scholarship; the cup, motivation to learning through presentation of the vessel of knowledge.
CURRENT OFFICERS OF EPSILON CHAPTER
President - Linda P. Adams
First Vice President - Barbara Henderson
Second Vice President-Angela Sepe
Recording Secretary- Janice Sund
Corresponding Secretary- Pat Steege
Treasurer- Susan Green
Parliamentarian- Susan Davis
Chaplain- Gail Shawger
Immediate Past President- Susan Davis
PHOTOS FROM DECEMER 11, 2010
MEETING
OUR GENEROUS DONATIONS TO FOOD PANTRIES, TOYS FOR TOTS, AND BOOKS FOR HOSPITALS.
OUR KEY WINNER ELAINE GERTH RECEIVING A ROSE FROM KATHLEEN MORRISON.
SUE VIENNE WON THE ROSE AWARD WAS NOT PRESENT AT MEETING.
THE SISTERS HAD A RAFFLE TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE CONVENTION BASKET.
WAS A FUN AFTERNOON AS ALWAYS.
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INITIATE'S TEA, JANUARY 23, 2011
WE HAVE 8 NEW INITIATES!
WE HAVE 8 NEW INITIATES!
EPSILON'S BANNER MADE BY MAUREEN KOMLO AND CAROLYN WILLIAMS
