The Delta Chapter of Alpha Chi State Nevada has members from Nevada's historic capital, Carson City, and the beautiful Carson Valley including Minden, Gardnerville, and Genoa. We are among the more than 100,000 members in 17 countries who belong to The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG), an international honor society for key women educators.
*Delta Chapter was established in October, 1952. We currently have 26 members.
Current Programs
Book Bash/ Students in Transition
Delta Chapter is proud of our annual book project which brings reading materials to "students in transition" in both the Carson City and Douglas County school districts. Books, journals, pencils, and a book bag are given to these students prior to their summer break. Each year chairwoman Candy Rooney hosts this event in her home.
Grants-In-Aid
Delta Chapter awards a yearly grant-in-aid to a student teacher attending a local college or university.
Nevada Apple MIni-Grants
Area teachers are encouraged to apply for a mini-grant to use on current classroom projects. During the past year, Delta Chapter awarded FIVE $250 grants!
Delta Chapter Scholarship Garage Sale
The proceeds from our bi-annual garage sale are responsible for funding our current projects.
EDA (End Domestic Abuse) Purses
Each year members donate their gently-used purses in which we fill with much-needed toiletries for the women staying in local shelters.
Austin's House Donations
Delta members collect small items for gift cards for children staying at Austin's House and deliver these.
Carson Tahoe Hospital Coloring Books and Crayons for the Children's Ward
Food Closet Donations
DKG Society International World Fellowship and Emergency Fund collections at monthly meetings
Adopt a School Library (TBD)
Delta Chapter Wine-Tasting Event
Updated 8/12/2024
*Delta Chapter was established in October, 1952. We currently have 26 members.
Current Programs
Book Bash/ Students in Transition
Delta Chapter is proud of our annual book project which brings reading materials to "students in transition" in both the Carson City and Douglas County school districts. Books, journals, pencils, and a book bag are given to these students prior to their summer break. Each year chairwoman Candy Rooney hosts this event in her home.
Grants-In-Aid
Delta Chapter awards a yearly grant-in-aid to a student teacher attending a local college or university.
Nevada Apple MIni-Grants
Area teachers are encouraged to apply for a mini-grant to use on current classroom projects. During the past year, Delta Chapter awarded FIVE $250 grants!
Delta Chapter Scholarship Garage Sale
The proceeds from our bi-annual garage sale are responsible for funding our current projects.
EDA (End Domestic Abuse) Purses
Each year members donate their gently-used purses in which we fill with much-needed toiletries for the women staying in local shelters.
Austin's House Donations
Delta members collect small items for gift cards for children staying at Austin's House and deliver these.
Carson Tahoe Hospital Coloring Books and Crayons for the Children's Ward
Food Closet Donations
DKG Society International World Fellowship and Emergency Fund collections at monthly meetings
Adopt a School Library (TBD)
Delta Chapter Wine-Tasting Event
Updated 8/12/2024