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The Meaning of "DKG"
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, founded in Austin, Texas, May 11,1929, is an educational, honor, professional organization for women educators. The name is a combination of the initial letters of three Greek words:
Διδασκοτικι (dĭ des kō' tee ki') = teacher
Κλειδουχι (klĭ doo' kī) = key
Γυναικεσ (gee nī' kāys) = women
The word "Society" designates the comprehensive international organization. The terms "state" and "state organization" designate states, territories, provinces and comparable political divisions in countries where the Society is organized.
Membership is by invitation and is extended to those women educators whose distinguished contributions and achievements in the field of education and to their communities are identified as outstanding. The nurturing environment of the Society encourages all members to grow and reach the highest levels of professional and personal accomplishments their many unique talents allow. Members are committed to fulfilling their potential for greatness, for creativity, for leadership and for service through appropriate programs of action.
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, founded in Austin, Texas, May 11,1929, is an educational, honor, professional organization for women educators. The name is a combination of the initial letters of three Greek words:
Διδασκοτικι (dĭ des kō' tee ki') = teacher
Κλειδουχι (klĭ doo' kī) = key
Γυναικεσ (gee nī' kāys) = women
The word "Society" designates the comprehensive international organization. The terms "state" and "state organization" designate states, territories, provinces and comparable political divisions in countries where the Society is organized.
Membership is by invitation and is extended to those women educators whose distinguished contributions and achievements in the field of education and to their communities are identified as outstanding. The nurturing environment of the Society encourages all members to grow and reach the highest levels of professional and personal accomplishments their many unique talents allow. Members are committed to fulfilling their potential for greatness, for creativity, for leadership and for service through appropriate programs of action.