Kappa Chapter
Alpha Nu State, Idaho
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

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The Mission of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International  is to promote
professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
May 11, 1929, the society was founded by twelve women educators in Austin, Texas.
April 18, 1940, Alpha Nu State, Idaho was established in Lewiston, Idaho.
May 11, 1957, Kappa Chapter was established in Payette, Idaho.

"Ever, Moving Forward from our Golden Anniversary"

2012 - 2013 Meetings:
Our theme for the year will be:
"Forward Moving, Ever!"

Monthly meetings will be held at 9 am, on the second Saturday, unless otherwise specified.  Brunch will be prepared, at a cost of $5 per person, unless otherwise specified.  Potential new members are welcome to attend as visiting guests at any chapter meeting.

April 14: “Founder's Day Celebration”  & "Honor Outstanding Teachers"
 225 N. 9th Street, The Portia Club, Payette
We celebrate “the orignial twelve,” female teachers who believed that women teachers deserved the same educational opportunities, the same pay, and the same respect as men working in the field of education. As we honor them, we remind ourselves that current activism must keep pace with that of the Founders on issues faced by educators today.
Wear an elegant party hat, if you have one. Loaners will be available.
Entertainment will be featured. Cake will be served!
Purposes: To honor and recognize distinctive service to education; to promote a genuine spiritual fellowship among women educators.

August 9: End of Summer Potluck Picnic
At the home of Lynda Hall in Fruitland. 6 pm
Visiting with our new members, sharing summer adventures, and reliving the high points of our successful social gathering at the state convention in Caldwell.
Purpose: To promote a genuine spiritual fellowship among women educators.

September 10: “Snake River Heritage Center” Weiser
State Visitation by 2nd Vice President, Sue Haffner.
Rev. Edward Paddock, Jane Slocum, and Thomas Maryatt saw great possibilities when they founded the Intermountain Institute in 1899. This institute offered young people a chance for an education if they were willing to work for five hours a day for the privilege of studying. Today, the Heritage Center is located in Hooker Hall, a building which has played an on-going historic role in the education of Washington County's youth.
Purpose: To honor and recognize distinctive service to education.

October 8: “Ola School- Blending Tradition and Technology” 
Fruitland Elementary School, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue Amy McBryde is the energetic K-6 teacher at the one-room Ola Schoolhouse, located in a far corner of the Emmett School District, one of our area's best-kept secrets. The school recently celebrated its 100th year. Amy will share with us about the school's blend of country school tradition and modern technology, and about the projects which have inspired her students to become lifelong learners.
Purpose: To stimulate personal and professional growth of members.




November 12: “Hot Lunch Sure Isn't What it Used to Be!” NewPlymouth
Meeting at the Apple Bin in downtown Fruitland.
We're all concerned about the rise in childhood obesity and the number of our students who have been raised on convenience foods. Altha Snell, assistant director of food services for the Weiser School District will speak to us about the new U.S.D.A. Regulations, and how they are affecting the menus and portions being served in our school lunches.
Purpose: To inform members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues.

December 10: “Backpack Party” No-host -118 Main Street, Nyssa, Oregon
Kappa Chapter's annual Christmastime gatheringat Marilynn's Pickets and Patchwork, where we assemble “quiet bags” for children at area domestic violence shelters. This great project is made possible by many hands working together. Along with items for the backpacks, members are invited to bring a plate of fingerfood to share.
Purpose: To promote a genuine spiritual fellowship among members, while providing service to the community.

January 14: “The McKinney Vento Act”  90 S. 9th Street-Payette
County Historical Museum In 1987, Congress enacted legislation to ease the struggles of homeless families in .America.
Ramona Lee, Fruitland's Director of Special Education, will share with us about how this legislation has affected children in our schools, especially those who frequently change schools due to housing issues.
Purpose: Promoting awareness of legislation in the interest of education.

February 11: “Parenting a Bi-lingual Child” Fruitland Elementary School on Pennsylvania Avenue - Mia Park will share with us her strategies and experiences in preparing her child for school success in a second language, while honoring the family's language spoken at home.
Purpose: To inform members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues.

March 10: “Breaking Down Barriers” Weiser Pioneer Elementary School Library, on Pioneer Road in Weiser. Terry Basford is the Career Pathways Coordinator at Treasure Valley Community College. She has created a hands-on program, held during the summer, which introduces young women to non-traditional careers, such as building construction, manufacturing, heavy equipment operation, renewable energy, and computer information technology.
Purpose: To advance the position of women in education (and elsewhere in the workforce.)
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The Chapter President's goals for Kappa Chapter are:

  • To move forward with growth
  • To cultivate established friendships and make new ones
  • To educate new members and remind all members about aspects of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
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Kappa's Projects Theme: "Project Comfort" 

  1. Assemble the fabric backpacks for Project Dove and Rose Advocate at Christmas:
  2. Add comfort items:  knitted hats, books, school supplies, tooth brushes, cuddly stuffed animals.
  3. Donate clothing for Project Dove's Unique Boutique.
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E-mail to Kappa Chapter: Kappa President.
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Last update 3/28/2012. by Campbell & Derie
Visit other Delta Kappa Gamma Pages: 
Chi Chapter, Upsilon Chapter,
Omicron Chapter, Theta Chapter

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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
has seven basic purposes which govern its program of work and study.

  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.