DKG-Texas State Organization

Below are some photos from the TSO Regional Conferences that occurred yesterday in various locations across Texas. We encourage you to share your photos with us. The Lonestar Editor and TSO Webmaster will be posting a comprehensive collection of conference photos.

This is the LAST week to register for convention! Be sure to mark your calendars and start planning for an unforgettable trip in beautiful Aurora, Colorado from June 30th – July 4th, 2026! Registration prices will increase after May 31st.
Remember you cannot register after June 23rd, so secure your spot now!
To learn more, and start your convention journey, head to www.dkg.org/2026Convention

The DKG U.S. Forum invites you to attend the webinar on School Choice tomorrow June 16th at 6:30 PM CST. Registration is required to join in on this Zoom. Registration link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nl26SocuTfqOtadOH3lV7w

The spotlight is on Bill Staples this month!🌟🤩
DKGSI wanted to shine some light on all the hard work our team at International HQ does for DKG. Our Staff Spotlight will shine on one of our Office Manager Bill Staples! Bill has been with DKG International since February 2017 and practices martial arts on the side! So, let’s all thank Bill for all his hard work and dedication in keeping the office and DKG running. 🔥

The Educational Excellence Committee has over 60 project submissions this year! These amazing projects help support local communities and Teachers. To learn more about these amazing projects head to www.dkg.org > About > Impact Spotlight.

DKG International wants your help with a quick survey. This simple two question survey wants to know “What made you become an educator?”
Link to survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9R6SYKQ

The time is soon, the countdown is now...

Join your friends and DKG sisters from across your region for fellowship, learning, training, and celebrating at your Regional Conference on June 20, 2026.

Conferences are being held at central locations across the state. Information is provided in the spring issue of the Lone Star News.

Learning: ASTEF-Dare to Dream/ACT Session
ASTEF is the funding arm of Texas State Organization of DKG
Come learn about what we do, how we do it, and WHY!!
Learn how you can benefit from Scholarships and Leadership Opportunities
Learn how you can earn project stipends to support education, students, educators, and promote innovation in education!
Check your Regional Conference schedule and join us for this informative session!

Donating: ASTEF-Red Bag Campaign
ASTEF has been designated as the Unifying Project for all Regional Conferences.
All donations will go directly to support the Project & Aspiring Educator funds.
Each member is challenged to donate at least $5.00. (If you are unable to attend, send your investment with a friend!)
Red bags will be placed on tables during lunch to collect your donations.
Cash is encouraged, or make checks payable to your Regional Conference Treasurer. (Directions will be provided.)
Donation amounts will be announced at the end of the day. Which region will donate the most? Will it be yours??

Celebrating:
the number of future teachers who received an Aspiring Educator Grant this year.
the amount of money awarded in TSO scholarships!
the chapters in your Region as they are announced and receive their Project Stipend Award!! (At least one chapter in every region applied & was selected!!)

Don't forget! Today is the first Tuesday of the month so you know what that means...

Join us tonight at 5:30PM CT for our last Inside International meeting before the 2026 International Convention in Aurora, Colorado 🌄 Bring your questions and your curiosity - and most importantly - bring yourself! We look forward to seeing everyone.

Join the virtual meeting by visiting www.dkg.org/VirtualEvents 🌹

🚨The first episode of DKG’s new podcast, Educated Women Uplifted, is OUT NOW! 🚨
The first episode is about the Kidney Registry where we speak with Samantha Hill, Vice President of Marketing with National Kidney Registry, as she delves into the personal and practical aspects of kidney donation.
To start listening you can find this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or on DKG’s YouTube account. YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7cajm1905s&list=PLqsKf5cYj-q6ZUuPQGcVO7bE0MyKSlwUr&index=1

Join us on Zoom.

“Are you aware that your membership in DKG affects education world-wide? The Global Awareness committee would like to share with you some of the ways that DKG responds to education issues globally and make our members more ‘globally aware’. Please join us May 25th .”

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85935983573?pwd=xhsIrrzYy2Mp4GtkANSAsWRgnkO4mn.1