Mission Statement The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
Vision Statement Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide
Purposes 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 particpate effectively in a world society.
AMENDED CHAPTER STANDING RULES ALPHA GAMMA CHAPTER, ALPHA STATE TEXAS ADOPTED April 29, 2014
Alpha Gamma Chapter shall operate under the International Constitution, the By-laws of Alpha State Texas, and the Chapter Standing Rules that have been adopted by the chapter. The Chapter Standing Rules have been developed and revised by the membership as provided in Section XII.
The purpose of Chapter Standing Rules is to give the membership at the chapter level the right to make decisions related to the programs and activities of the Society, and yet abide by the International Constitution and the State By-laws. I. NAME The name of the chapter shall be Alpha Gamma Chapter, Alpha State Texas of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
II. PURPOSE The purposes of the chapter shall be the seven purposes of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE II. They are also listed in the chapter yearbook.
III. MEMBERSHIP 1. Kinds of membership: Active, Reserve, and Honorary as described in Article III of the International Constitution. Reserve status may be granted only to retired members who have physical disabilities and/or because of geographic location.
2. Membership limitation Alpha Gamma shall have no limits allotted to their amount of new members elected each year.
3. Selection Deadline for distribution of Form 11 for recommendations of new members shall be the March meeting. Forms must be returned to the membership chairman at least one week prior to the April meeting.
In the event that 8 members are not selected, nominations can be opened again at the August meeting to be voted on in September.
All candidates for membership shall be screened by the Membership Committee before being presented to the chapter for election at the April meeting.
4. Invitations mailed or delivered in person to prospective members The official invitation and a copy of the CIRCULAR OF INFORMATION (both secured from headquarters) shall be mailed or delivered to the prospective members within the week following election. 5. Orientations After receiving the invitation, the candidates shall attend an informal discussion prior to the initiation. At least one officer shall meet with the group to explain the program of work, financial obligations, attendance policies, and other specifics of the Society. Every effort shall be made to acquaint them with the Society before they accept. Orientation shall be an on-going process.
6. Initiation Initiation shall be held each year in October, and the chairman of the Ceremonials Committee shall be responsible to work with the president in planning the appropriate procedure.
7. Attendance All members shall be expected to attend meetings regularly. It is suggested that a member notify, in writing, the recording secretary the reason for her absence, preferably before the meeting, or as soon as possible afterward.
8. Resignations All resignations shall be presented in writing to the chapter president and passed upon by a vote of the membership. The date of the request and the chapter action shall be recorded in the chapter minutes.
9. Disposition of the key upon resignation When a member resigns or is dropped, the chapter shall send a letter to that member informing her that she should surrender her key to the chapter for the current purchase price. If she does not, she is expected to refrain from wearing it. A reclaimed key shall be sold only to a chapter member who has lost hers.
IV. FINANCES 1. Governing rules Articles IV and X, number 9 of the International Constitution, shall govern all of Alpha Gamma’s finances.
2. Dues Dues for Alpha Gamma Chapter shall be determined by the chapter at the September meeting and shall include state and international dues as established by these organizations.
3. Reserve dues for incapacitated members In the event a reserve member becomes incapacitated, the chapter shall pay her dues, if necessary.
4. Additional assessments for specific purposes If the chapter decides by majority vote of those present and voting to support a specific program or project, the chapter may assess the members a given amount for support of the program or project.
Additional assessments shall be for one year only.
5. Budget The budget shall be developed by the Finance Committee and shall be presented to the membership for changes, additions, deletions, and approval. Expenses approved in the budget shall be paid upon presentation of a claim on the chapter approval form. All claims must be approved by the president before being paid by the treasurer. All claims shall be filed.
Any expense not provided for in the budget must be presented to the chapter for approval. The treasurer shall make a written and oral report at each chapter meeting.
All expenditures of Alpha Gamma Chapter shall be limited to Alpha Gamma projects related to the work of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
Budget items shall include:
a. Dues and fees to State and International
b. Meeting places
c. Postage and telephone
d. Printing and supplies
e. Yearbook and supplies
f. Scrapbook and supplies
g. Programs
(1) Speakers’ honorariums and/or travel expenses
(2) Refreshments
h. Floral arrangements
i. Memorial gifts
j. Awards
k. Incoming and outgoing presidents’ expenses to state convention.
On even numbered years, at least $300 shall be paid to the incoming and outgoing chapter presidents to cover a portion of their expenses at the state convention.
On odd numbered years, $350 shall be paid to the current chapter president.
In the event either is unable to attend the state convention, the expenses of the next officer in line shall be paid by the chapter.
l. Miscellaneous
m. President’s pin
6. Audit The Finance Committee shall provide for an annual audit of the accounts of the chapter.
7. Memorials In the event of the death of a member, a gift of $25.00 shall be sent in her memory to an appropriate Delta Kappa Gamma fund (chapter, state, or international level); or a spray of red roses shall be sent to the funeral service.
V. ORGANIZATION
1. Alpha Gamma Chapter boundaries The boundaries of Alpha Gamma Chapter have been set by Alpha State. Only persons living or teaching within the boundaries may be invited into membership. The boundaries of Alpha Gamma Chapter are Johnson and Somervell Counties.
2. Expansion The organization of a new chapter shall be considered when membership reaches 100 members.
VI. OFFICERS
1. Chapter officers Alpha Gamma officers shall be a president, first vice-president, second vice-president, recording secretary, and corresponding secretary, all elected and a treasurer selected by the Executive Board.The parliamentarian shall be appointed by the president.
2. Duties of the officers In addition to the duties assigned in the Constitution, the first vice-president shall be chairman of the Program Committee; the second vice-president shall be Membership chairman.
3. Slate of officers A slate of officers shall be presented by the Nominations Committee at the March meeting of even-numbered years.
4. Election of officers The election of officers shall take place at the March meeting.
VII. EXECUTIVE BOARD
1. Membership The Executive Board shall consist of the elected officers, all standing committee chairmen, and the immediate past president. The treasurer, with vote, and the parliamentarian, without vote, shall be ex-officio members.
2. Meetings The Executive Board shall meet two times each year upon the call of the president. During the first year of the biennium, at least one planning meeting shall be held to acquaint each person with her duties and to make plans for programs and activities for the coming year. Additional meetings may be called by the president.
During the second year of the biennium, at least one planning meeting shall be held. A second meeting shall be held to give out report forms and to organize reports that are to be sent to international and state headquarters.
The president may call a meeting of the Executive Board at any time one is needed. VIII. COMMITTEES
1. Standing Committees a. Society Business
(1) Archives
(2) Chapter Rules
(3) Ceremonies
(4) Communications
(5) Finance
(6) Membership
(7) Necrology
(8) Nominations
(9) Yearbook
b. Society Mission and Purposes
(1) Achievement Awards
(2) Scholarships
c. Educational Excellence
(1) Global Awareness
(2) Legislation
(3) Music
(4) Personal and Professional Enrichment
(5) Programs and Service Projects
(6) Research
d. Special Committees
(1) Social
(2) Scrapbook
(3) Telephone
2. The Nominations Committee shall be composed of five (5) members, and one of the five shall be a past president. The committee shall be nominated by the Nominations Committee and elected by the membership at the time the officers are elected. The chapter president shall not be a member of the committee.
3. Special or Ad Hoc Committees
If the need arises for a special or ad hoc committee, such a committee shall be appointed by the president with the approval of the Executive Board.
IX. MEETINGS
1. Number of meetings each year
The chapter shall have at least 4 meetings each year.
2. Telephone Committee
The Telephone Committee shall contact members prior to the meeting and shall report reservations to the chairman of the social committee.
3. Quorum
A quorum, at any regular or called meeting, shall consist of 20% of the members on the official membership list.
X. PUBLICATIONS
1. CONSTITUTION and Handbook
Alpha Gamma Chapter shall provide each new member a current copy of the CONSTITUTION and the Chapter Standing Rules.
Alpha Gamma Chapter shall provide each officer a current copy of the CONSTITUTION and the Handbook.
XI. SPECIAL FUNDS AND/OR PROJECTS
1. Special scholarships
Alpha Gamma Chapter shall contribute $1.00 per member yearly to special scholarships.
2. Scholarship grants
Alpha Gamma has voted to be a scholarship chapter. The number and amount of each scholarship shall be determined by the chapter Scholarship Committee.
3. The Alpha Gamma scholarship fund shall be kept in an interest-bearing savings account on which checks may be written.
XII. AMENDMENTS
1. Additions
Additions may be made to Alpha Gamma Chapter Standing Rules by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of chapter members present and voting at any regular meeting provided the proposed addition has been presented at the previous meeting.
2. Changes
Changes may be made in Alpha Gamma Chapter Standing Rules by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of chapter members present and voting at a regular meeting, provided the proposed change has been presented at the previous meeting.
III. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Chapter Parliamentary Authority
All chapter meetings and proceedings are governed by ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER, NEWLY REVISED (current edition). In instances when ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER, NEWLY REVISED is not consistent with the Constitution of the Society and the Chapter Standing Rules, the CONSTITUTION and Chapter Standing Rules shall be the final authority.
XIV. DISSOLUTION
In the event of dissolution of Alpha Gamma Chapter, the net assets of the chapter shall be distributed as follows:
1. All liabilities and obligations shall be paid and satisfied or adequate provision shall be made thereof.
2. All assets and property remaining, after cost and expense of dissolution, shall be surrendered to the Alpha State organization.