Southeast Area Conference: Founders' Day Celebration
Envisioned by Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, DKG was founded on May 11, 1929 in Austin Texas. Eleven women educators representing various professional positions, were initiated by Dr. Blanton and Alpha Chapter was installed on June 3, 1929. The Founders believed that there was a need for an organization in which women educators might be united for efforts toward better professional preparation, recognition of women’s work in the teaching profession, and scholarships for those needing aid in improving their professional preparation. On March 24, 2018, chapters in the Pi State Southeast Area Council came together at the Three Village Inn in Stony Brook, Long Island to celebrate the Founders of Delta Kappa Gamma.
The activities of the event included the following:
1. The Thought for the Day was presented by Prof. Joyce Tang, Past Pi State President. 2. Immediate New York (Pi State) President Deborah Bedard tested the members' knowledge of DKG. 3. Dr. Valerie Latakia, President Alpha Phi, introduced the members. 4. Dr. Marjorie Schiering, Professor of Education, Malloy College, presented her latest book, "What Is Right With You!!!"
