Welcome to DKG Maryland State Organization
A website with resources to promote professional
and personal growth of women educators.
A website with resources to promote professional
and personal growth of women educators.
Welcome to the new Biennium 2019-2021
President's Theme: Change-The Difference is ONE!
New Announcements
President's Theme: Change-The Difference is ONE!
New Announcements
State of the Society Message for January 2021
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
DKG Maryland State Organization
International Information
In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, DKG Society International planned and
provided a 2020 DKG Virtual Event Convention for its membership July 7 - 10,
2020. Using the city of Philadelphia as the original site, four spectacular days of
professional development, meetings, and exciting events, including the election
of officers were featured. Membership had access to all events, and sessions
continue to be available for member viewing throughout the year. Several DKG
Maryland members took advantage of this opportunity to further learn and grow.
State Information
The DKG Maryland Spring Executive Board meeting was held on March 7th and
business was conducted in its usual fashion. One week later, the coronavirus
restrictions and quarantine regulations in Maryland prevented the organization
from holding its May Leadership Development Conference where the training of
presidents and a roundtable for committee chairs are normally held. In order to
maintain communication with the membership, DKG Maryland invested in a Zoom
account that was made available to its leadership for the purpose of holding
meetings and conducting a variety of tasks and activities. Zoom calls have
become the current method of communication as the inability to have
“face-to-face” contact continues to restrict our interactions. Our September
Executive Board meeting was held via Zoom and was a successful business
meeting which afforded the opportunity for interaction between local members
and those currently residing in other areas of the country who still maintain
membership/contact with the DKG Maryland Organization. A Zoom training
workshop was held in October; a second part is scheduled for December. Dr.
Lace Marie Brodgen, DKG International First Vice President, was the keynote
speaker at the November Leadership Development Conference. Two other
sessions, offered by DKG Maryland members, addressed instructional strategies
for teachers using a virtual and/or hybrid method for instruction.
By the approval of a vote by the Executive Board, the April 2021 State Convention
will be virtual. Plans are being made for the state convention planning committee
to meet and collaboratively create an event which will maintain and celebrate
traditions and address the needs of the current membership. Perhaps the silver
lining to the measures we have had to take to ensure everyone’s safety is that
more members will be able to attend virtually than regularly attend a state
convention.
The First Friday initiative continues in spite of COVID - 19 . DKG Maryland
continues to focus on Maryland’s activities and observable presence in our
communities. Members are encouraged to wear DKG colors and brush up on
their elevator speeches in order to be ready for spontaneous conversation should
the opportunity arise.
We continue to make great strides during this time of loss, illness, uncertainty,
pain, and fear. While membership has shown some decline, we rejoice in the fact
that chapters are welcoming new members and continuing to reach out in their
communities by encouraging teaching staff and assisting however they can.
Chapter leadership continues to embrace the goal of unity(ONE) and promote the
vision, mission and goals of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
COVID-19 has been a teacher. It has forced us to devise other methods of
communicating and interacting with each other. It has caused us to move ahead
in ways we never conceived of before it arrived. And it has shown us that the
DKG Maryland State Organization is composed of some of the brightest and most
creative women in our world. It shows us that we can achieve our vision, mission
and goals in spite of unexpected and devastating situations that could destroy
us, but invigorated and inspired us to achieve.
I am so grateful to each of you for the ONENESS you have shown this year. You
have accomplished so much under very trying conditions and you continue to be
an inspiration as you induct new members, participate in activities, virtually and
via “social distancing,” encourage those of us who are still in the classroom
facing trying situations, and persevere in moving upward. Thank you so much
for all you continue to give and achieve for DKG Maryland State Organization.
Please continue to keep me and Dr. Marilyn Keane,
First Vice President, informed about your chapter
activities. Please send us and newsletter editor Dr. Minnie Young,
a copy of your chapter’s newsletter.
Thank you so
much.
Lorraine Williams Johnson, Theta
2019 - 2021 DKG Maryland State President
State of Society Message
January 15, 2021
=======Extra, Extra, Read All About it! DKG Maryland's State Winter Newsletter is now available! =======
Scholarship deadline January 15, 2021
Mini-Grant upcoming deadlines February 1, 2021, May 1, 2021
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Dear Sisters:
I am hopeful that you, your family, and loved ones are well and following the recommended
guidelines by those in leadership positions.
Sadly, our nation is in a health crisis. And, unfortunately, many of our members fall into the
major high-risk category.
So reluctantly, it has become necessary to protect our membership by cancelling the 2020
Leadership Development Conference.
I will send more information as I converse with the Executive Committee.
Again, please follow the instructions of Governor Hogan and the Center for Disease Control
(CDC) in order to protect your health and that of your loved ones.
Stay healthy.
Until we meet again.
Your DKG Maryland State President,
Lorraine W. Johnson
Click here for the Checklist for Chapter Standing Rules
A Call to Action for First Fridays from President Lorraine Johnson:
Hello Sisters,
Let's celebrate our First Fridays during the 2019-2021 Biennium.
Grab those DKG colors and any clothing items bearing DKG. Let's spark some conversation with our colleagues.
Please let me know if you receive any comments from those around you.
Thank you, Lorraine
The International Achievement Award is given annually to a member in recognition of her distinguished record in the Society at the international level (click here for details).
Click here for the Form 9 International Achievement Award
Mission
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
Vision
Leading women educators impacting education worldwide.
Purposes
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International has seven basic purposes that govern its program of work and study. The activities of each level of the Society implement the purposes of the Society. The seven purposes include
1. To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship
2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education
3. To advance the professional interest and position of women in education
4. To initiate, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators
5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to non-member women educators
6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action
7. To inform the members of current economic, social, political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
Click here for Free Professional and Personal Development Webinars
Mission
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
Vision
Leading women educators impacting education worldwide.
Purposes
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International has seven basic purposes that govern its program of work and study. The activities of each level of the Society implement the purposes of the Society. The seven purposes include
1. To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship
2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education
3. To advance the professional interest and position of women in education
4. To initiate, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators
5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to non-member women educators
6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action
7. To inform the members of current economic, social, political and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society
Click here for Free Professional and Personal Development Webinars
