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Beta Alpha Chapter - ​Indiana

The Beta Alpha Chapter of DKG was founded in May 1960 and is located in Evansville, Indiana. The DKG organization is composed of women from all ages and backgrounds at local, state, and international levels that all aim to support and empower women in education.

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Golden Key Award

Our chapter received a 2025 Golden Key Award for our accomplishments during the 2022-2024 biennium along with 9 other Indiana chapters.
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New Member Initiation

Our most recent initiations were in March 2023 and September 2024. We welcomed our newest members: Jennifer, Elizabeth, and Monica! 
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Upcoming Meetings & Events

We will continue to follow the State theme of "Adjusting the Sails" with our chapter meetings this biennium!
July 9-13, 2024: DKG International Convention
National Harbor, Maryland

August 16, 2024
Indiana Executive Board Meeting (Indy)

August 27, 2024
Book Club: The Vaster Wilds

September 12, 2024
Chapter Mtg 1: "Set Sail"

October 24, 2024
Chapter Mtg 2: "Set Your Compass"
Travel Presentation

November 16, 2024
Janet O'Neal Leadership Seminar at USI
Open to all DKG members and current/retired/pre-service teachers

November 21, 2024
Chapter Mtg 3: "Fill the Galley"
Pound Auction, HOSA Turkey donation, Dinner by Chef Sam

December 14, 2024
Brunch & Cookie Exchange

March 20, 2025
Chapter Mtg 4: "Ahoy Mateys"
Social Night

April 2025
State Convention

May 1, 2025
Chapter Mtg 5: "Fair Weather Ahead"
Chapter Birthday Celebration

May 20, 2025
Book Club: No Better Time by Sheila Williams

June 2025
Summer Planning Meeting

July 18-20, 2025
DKG International Forum
Brighton, England

July 29 – August 2, 2025
DKG International Conference
​New Orleans, LA

December 6, 2025
Cookie Exchange

Officers

Beta Alpha Chapter Officers
President - Simone Nance
Vice President - Darlene Dycus
Secretary - Carolyn Bucko
Treasurer - Marcia Onnybecker
Corresponding Secretary - Angie Schonberger
Indiana State Officers
President - Stephanie Walsh (Alpha Phi)
1st Vice President - Tiffany Ingles (Beta Mu)
2nd Vice President - Nancy Durham (Mu)
Secretary - Dina D'Andrea (Gamma Mu)
Treasurer - Leslie Hamman (Gamma Lambda)
Parliamentarian - Lois Vogel (Mu)

Executive Secretary - Carol Herzog (Alpha Zeta)
Historian - Marsha Riggs (Gamma Mu)
Immediate Past President - Jo Jones (Mu)
Editor - Marti Daily (Omega)
Webmaster - Sheila Akers (Alpha Sigma)

Book Club

Our first Book Club selection was Unveiled Truth by Gail Goolsby. Gail is a fellow DKG member from Kansas, and is the winner of the DKG Educator's Book Award for 2020. If you would like more information about the author and her experiences, visit her website by clicking on the button below. You can also request a signed copy of her book! (*Permission to post the image and the website link given directly from the author.)
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Gail Goolsby's Website
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Our next Book Club selection is No Better Time by Sheila Williams 
​Our past Book Club selections have been:
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Grant - In - Aid Recipient

Beta Alpha gives a scholarship to an area university student majoring in education. 
The recipient in 2022 was Alexis Howard from the University of Southern Indiana. 
The recipient in 2020 was Allie Bethe from the University of Evansville. 
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Last Updated: May 2025
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