Gamma Delta Chapter
Alleghany and Ashe Counties
North Carolina
Organized May 1, 1976
"Each for all and all for each"
Minutes/News
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Next chapter meeting is scheduled for September 18th @ Blue Ridge Developmental Center (WCC-Sparta Campus) 9:00 a (wear pin and bring notebook)!
Hostess Committee: Cindy Atwood, Barbara Lyon, Linnea Miller, and Susan Murphy
Delta Kappa Gamma Mission
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
Gamma Delta Chapter Mission
The Gamma Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma seeks to honor and unite women educators for fellowship, professional growth, and service to the educational community.
Purpose
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To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship
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To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education
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To advance the professional interest and position of women in education
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To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators
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To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to women educators from other countries
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To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action
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To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
Symbols
Motto: "Each for all and all for each."
Colors: Red and Gold
Flower: Red Rose
Emblem: The Delta Kappa Gamma Pin
Crest or Coat of Arms:
The top portion of the crest represents leadership. The cup of knowledge and the laurel wreath on the crest represent achievement. The torso below the laurel represents inspiration. The lamp of learning, the rose, and a book are also found on the crest.
