Delta Kappa Gamma Explained

Delta Kappa Gamma
Letters:Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: ΔΚΓ
Coat Of Arms:File:The_crest_of_Delta_Kappa_Gamma.png
Birthplace:University of Texas at Austin
Affiliation:Independent
Status:Active
Type:Professional, non-collegiate
Emphasis:Women Educators
Scope:International
Motto:Leading Women Educators
Colors: Red and Green
Symbol:Rose
Flower:Red Rose
Publication:Bulletin Journal
   DKG News
Chapters:500 ?
Nicknames:-->
Address:416 West 12th Street
City:Austin
State:Texas
Zip Code:78701
Country:US

Delta Kappa Gamma (Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: ΔΚΓ) is a professional society for women educators.

History

The society was founded on May 11, 1929, at the Faculty Women’s Club at the University of Texas, Austin, Texas. The idea was conceived by Annie Webb Blanton, member of the faculty of the University of Texas and a former state superintendent of public instruction in Texas. Eleven women educators from Texas were initiated: Mamie Sue Bastian, Houston, Texas; Ruby Cole, San Antonio, Texas; Mabel Grizzard, Waxahachie, Texas; Anna Hiss, Austin, Texas; Ray King, Fort Worth, Texas; Sue King, Fort Worth, Texas; Helen Koch, Austin, Texas; Ruby Terrill Lomax, Austin, Texas; Cora M. Martin, Austin, Texas; Lalla M. Odom, Austin, Texas; Lela Lee Williams, Dallas, Texas.[1]

Organizational structure

The society is structured in three levels: local chapters, state, and international organizations. Its Constitution and Standing Rules govern activities at all levels.Member countries are the United States, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Mexico, Finland, Guatemala, Iceland, The Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Great Britain, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Germany, Estonia, Panama, and Japan.[2]

Symbolism and traditions

The red rose logo was developed in a recent rebranding effort.

The colors of the Society are Red and Green.[3]

Notable members

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History . www.dkg.org . Delta Kappa Gamma Society International . 6 September 2017.
  2. Web site: About Us . www.dkg.org . Delta Kappa Gamma Society International . 19 October 2020.
  3. Usage of various graphical properties is explained on the Society's "Use of Society Graphics PDF", accessed 12 December 2021.
  4. Book: Binheim. Max. Elvin . Charles A. . Women of the West: A Series of Biographical Sketches of Living Eminent Women in the Eleven Western States of the United States of America. 1928. Los Angeles . Publishers Press. August 6, 2017.
  5. Web site: Verenca. Tereza. May 13, 2017. Remembering Barbara Howard: 'They loved her'. live. 2021-04-19. Burnaby Now. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210411164054/https://www.burnabynow.com/in-the-community/remembering-barbara-howard-they-loved-her-3048403 . 2021-04-11 .