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.
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 Symbols
The key is the official symbol of membership. The key shall be 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 official seal of the Society shall be a circle. ON the circle 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 name of the Society shall be on the perimeter of the seal.
The coat of arms consists of a red shield with a band of gold. Three Tudor 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.
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 invitation 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. An active member shall be a woman who is employed as a professional educator or has been retired from an educational position.
Web site updated: 10/30/2023
Webmaster: Ginger Chiles
The key is the official symbol of membership. The key shall be 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 official seal of the Society shall be a circle. ON the circle 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 name of the Society shall be on the perimeter of the seal.
The coat of arms consists of a red shield with a band of gold. Three Tudor 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.
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 invitation 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. An active member shall be a woman who is employed as a professional educator or has been retired from an educational position.
Web site updated: 10/30/2023
Webmaster: Ginger Chiles