The local chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International provided refreshments for the New Teacher Orientation on Aug. 15 at Stearns Education Center.
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. New teacher support is a focus of the organization which is present in 17 countries around the globe.
Purposes of Delta Kappa Gamma are:

TO UNITE women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship
TO HONOR women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education
TO ADVANCE the professional interest and position of women in education
TO INITIATE, ENDORSE AND SUPPORT desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators
TO ENDOW scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to non-member women educators.
TO STIMULATE the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action
TO INFORM the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society

– article submitted
by Judy Banks