Membership Qualifications
Members include educators in both private and public sectors: teachers, college and university professors, administrators and supervisors, librarians and educational specialists.
Selection is based on professional qualifications, leadership potential and personal qualities. An active member shall be a woman who is employed as a professional educator or has been retired from an educational position. An active member shall participate in the activities of the Society
Members are expected to participate regularly at chapter meetings and to assume certain financial obligations as well. Dues are determined in accordance with the Constitution, the International Standing Rules, state organization bylaws and chapter rules. There are also nominal annual assessments to support programs and projects.
The rewards of membership bear a direct relationship to each individual's commitment. Programs are designed to create a stimulating environment for the professional and personal growth of each member as well as to focus group attention on current educational issues and to allow formulation of alternatives and solutions.
Members include educators in both private and public sectors: teachers, college and university professors, administrators and supervisors, librarians and educational specialists.
Selection is based on professional qualifications, leadership potential and personal qualities. An active member shall be a woman who is employed as a professional educator or has been retired from an educational position. An active member shall participate in the activities of the Society
Members are expected to participate regularly at chapter meetings and to assume certain financial obligations as well. Dues are determined in accordance with the Constitution, the International Standing Rules, state organization bylaws and chapter rules. There are also nominal annual assessments to support programs and projects.
The rewards of membership bear a direct relationship to each individual's commitment. Programs are designed to create a stimulating environment for the professional and personal growth of each member as well as to focus group attention on current educational issues and to allow formulation of alternatives and solutions.
Do you know someone who is a prospect for Alpha membership? Fill out the attached Prospect Card and send it to Membership Chair, Claire Swanson.
Did you get the New Member Packet?
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an organization of more than 75,000 key women educators in 17 countries, welcomes you. You were invited to membership because educators in your chapter recognized your potential as an outstanding educator and leader. Download the packet here and find out everything about your membership, including how to submit to the Bulletin and the Exchange, as well how to apply for scholarships/stipends, and much more.
Pay your dues online:
Alpha dues are $75.00 for regular members and $37.50 for those who have applied for and been granted reserve status. The online payment includes the service fee.
