Mission ~ The Delta Kappa Gamma Society promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
The Society's Seven Purposes
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 and position of women in education
TO INITIATE, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators
TO ENDOW scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to non-member women educators
TO STIMULATE the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action
TO INFORM the members of current economic, social, political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
The Society Today
• The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG) is today a worldwide organization with a presence of about 82,000 members in 17 countries.
• We work with the United Nations to improve opportunities for education in other countries.
• Our members enjoy benefits and privileges provided as a result of our large scale.
Eta Lambda Chapter of DKG serves women in the Santa Maria Valley and surrounding areas. The chapter was chartered in 1968 and includes active and retired educators in many fields of education. Membership is by invitation and considered an honor.
Webmaster: Jane Peterson
Site updated 7-28-21
The Society's Seven Purposes
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 and position of women in education
TO INITIATE, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators
TO ENDOW scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to non-member women educators
TO STIMULATE the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action
TO INFORM the members of current economic, social, political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
The Society Today
• The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG) is today a worldwide organization with a presence of about 82,000 members in 17 countries.
• We work with the United Nations to improve opportunities for education in other countries.
• Our members enjoy benefits and privileges provided as a result of our large scale.
Eta Lambda Chapter of DKG serves women in the Santa Maria Valley and surrounding areas. The chapter was chartered in 1968 and includes active and retired educators in many fields of education. Membership is by invitation and considered an honor.
Webmaster: Jane Peterson
Site updated 7-28-21