Our Chapter History - Gamma Chi Chapter
Gamma Chi received their Charter on June 2, 1956. Initiation was held at Cafe del Rey Moro in Balboa Park. Charter members were Eckoe M. Ahern, Hazel A. Bole, Betty Bolling, Edith Curry, Margaret L. Danoch, Marcia C. Gookin, Noreen Hadel, Catharine V. Holland, Helen Kriel, Leola M. Leahy, June Mason, Ann Matthews, Evan Quicksall, Lois Richie, Minnie Rushing, Margaret Spengler, Vera Steinhoff, Emman M. Tait, Irene L. Vita, and Annabelle M. Wells.
Gamma Chi is part of Area XVI and includes both active and retired educators who live or work primarily, but not exclusively, in East San Diego County. Detailed chapter information is available to chapter members in the Members Only section.
Gamma Chi is part of Area XVI and includes both active and retired educators who live or work primarily, but not exclusively, in East San Diego County. Detailed chapter information is available to chapter members in the Members Only section.
Our Society, Delta Kappa Gamma History
The Society was founded on May 11, 1929, at the Faculty Women's Club in Austin, Texas. Founders were Dr. Annie Webb Blanton (originator), Mamie Bastian, Ruby Cole, Mabel Grizzard, Anna Hiss, Ray King, Sue King, Dr. Helen Koch, Dr. Cora Matin, Lalla M. Odom, Ruby Terrill (Lomax), and Lea Lee Williams.
Charter and Incorporation were granted on August 19, 1929. The first unit outside of the United States was in British Columbia, Canada, on June 12, 19953. The original charter was amended on June 12, 1953, to permit unlimited international expansion. In August 1956, the term "inter-national" officially replaced "national" in the Constitution, as applied to the chief officers and organization. The International Office Building, in Austin, Texas, was dedicated on August 3, 1956.
Membership benefits include leadership training, scholarships, grants, insurance offerings, group discounts and networking opportunities through attendance at conferences and conventions. A juried professional journal, newsletter and other publication are also provided to members.
Membership is by invitation only and considered a prestigious honor. Members are empowered with new knowledge and professional development targeted towards reaching their full potential.
As a group of more than 125,000 strong, DKG members are women educators impacting education worldwide.
Women of today's Delta Kappa Gamma Society International serve as change agents. Members span the spectrum of generations and educational involvement and are known as Key Women Educators. Members reach beyond standard expectations, strive for excellence in education and work as a collaborative force.
Charter and Incorporation were granted on August 19, 1929. The first unit outside of the United States was in British Columbia, Canada, on June 12, 19953. The original charter was amended on June 12, 1953, to permit unlimited international expansion. In August 1956, the term "inter-national" officially replaced "national" in the Constitution, as applied to the chief officers and organization. The International Office Building, in Austin, Texas, was dedicated on August 3, 1956.
Membership benefits include leadership training, scholarships, grants, insurance offerings, group discounts and networking opportunities through attendance at conferences and conventions. A juried professional journal, newsletter and other publication are also provided to members.
Membership is by invitation only and considered a prestigious honor. Members are empowered with new knowledge and professional development targeted towards reaching their full potential.
As a group of more than 125,000 strong, DKG members are women educators impacting education worldwide.
Women of today's Delta Kappa Gamma Society International serve as change agents. Members span the spectrum of generations and educational involvement and are known as Key Women Educators. Members reach beyond standard expectations, strive for excellence in education and work as a collaborative force.
