Beta Lambda, California
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
About Us
Beta Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma
WHO: Beta Lambda is the local chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International which promotes personal and professional growth of women educators and excellence in education.
WHAT: The Society has seven general purposes that members strive to achieve annually; these purposes are incorporated in our local goals and projects.
WHEN: The International Society was established in 1929; Beta Lambda was organized in 1950.
WHERE: The Beta Lambda chapter incorporates Glenn, Butte and Tehama counties.
WHY: Beta Lambda members are dedicated professionals devoted to enhancing education and fostering literacy. Our professional growth is on-going, and we wish to share this with the community.
HOW: Our local projects, at the present time, include:
Children’s Literacy—Partner with Tehama Reads to distribute free books to Tehama County children.
Children’s Fair—Purchasing books to distribute at the annual Children’s Fair and other events, in partnership with the Tehama Reads.
Scholarships and Grants—Offering financial aid to deserving female high school and college students pursuing a career in education.
Support for Aging-Out Foster Youth—Useful items in “Getting Started Baskets” and/or “Personals Kits” distributed through Foster and Homeless Youth Services of the Tehama County Department of Education.
Annual Dues are currently $85. Various scholarships are awarded at every level of the society. There are also non-member educational grants available.
WHO: Beta Lambda is the local chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International which promotes personal and professional growth of women educators and excellence in education.
WHAT: The Society has seven general purposes that members strive to achieve annually; these purposes are incorporated in our local goals and projects.
WHEN: The International Society was established in 1929; Beta Lambda was organized in 1950.
WHERE: The Beta Lambda chapter incorporates Glenn, Butte and Tehama counties.
WHY: Beta Lambda members are dedicated professionals devoted to enhancing education and fostering literacy. Our professional growth is on-going, and we wish to share this with the community.
HOW: Our local projects, at the present time, include:
Children’s Literacy—Partner with Tehama Reads to distribute free books to Tehama County children.
Children’s Fair—Purchasing books to distribute at the annual Children’s Fair and other events, in partnership with the Tehama Reads.
Scholarships and Grants—Offering financial aid to deserving female high school and college students pursuing a career in education.
Support for Aging-Out Foster Youth—Useful items in “Getting Started Baskets” and/or “Personals Kits” distributed through Foster and Homeless Youth Services of the Tehama County Department of Education.
Annual Dues are currently $85. Various scholarships are awarded at every level of the society. There are also non-member educational grants available.
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 |