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'''2,842 996 initiates (as of June 20142018)'''
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'''Some of Beta Pi’s outstanding alumnaeCharter members:''' (If you have chapter alumnae who have received recognition in any of these three categories Ottie Armstrong, please list them with the date(s) of recognitionMarion Rose Blethen, Hazel Bragdon, Ethel Janet Brown, Jessamine Garrett, Edna Tileston Guillixson, Maud McMicken, Celia Dexter Shelton.)
'''Fraternity Council Members:'''
Mary Lucas Richardson, 1958, Chief of the Division of Rheumatic Fever, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health for the Pennsylvania Department of Health;
Aryness Joy Wickens, 1958, Deputy assistant secretary for employment and manpower in the U.S. Department of Labor; adviser to U.S. delegates to International Labor Conference;
Patricia Lang Harris, 1982, First woman elected president of the World Congress of Rehabilitation International; Mary Maxwell Gates, 1986, Vice chairman Gates served 18 years (1975–1993) on the University of Washington board of regents. She was the first female president of King County’s United Way International; University , the first woman to chair the national United Way’s executive committee where she served most notably with IBM's CEO, John Opel, and the first woman on the First Interstate Bank of Washington Regent's board of directors; Mary Maxwell Gates, 1986
'''Additional Outstanding Beta Pi Alumnae:'''
Jane Seastrom (Lytle) Ph.D., Graduate Consultant 1966-1968; ------------
==The Early Years (from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870-1976)==
Most of the exposition's buildings were designed as temporary structures, intended to last only for the duration of the fair. Some were more permanent and survived for a time, but were subsequently demolished as the university grew. Today, after extensive renovation and restoration, Architecture Hall and Cunningham Hall are campus buildings which remind us of when the world came to Seattle for the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition.
==Highlights of the 1910s and 1920s==
In the fall of 1912, the problems of a large chapter confronted the amazed members of Beta Pi because before then their chapter had averaged between 20 and 25 girls. But when the rushing season was half finished, they discovered that they wanted an appallingly large freshman class. Consternation reigned. Even with the strictest of “enee-menee-minee-moes” they wanted 16 girls. A special dispensation from the Fraternity was hastily wired for. It arrived, just in time, and for many years after, Beta Pi overflowed the usual chapter limit.
The first UW nickname was changed from Sun Dodgers to Huskies in 1922. It was recommended by a committee of students, coaches, faculty, alumni and businessmen. Washington’s first appearance in the Rose Bowl game played in Pasadena, Calif., was January 1, 1924. The game with Navy ended in a tie.
==Highlights of the 1930s==
At the 1930 General Convention funding, for a full-time Traveling Secretary was approved. Helen Snyder (Andres, Steiner), a Beta Pi who had been a Graduate Counselor in 1929, received the first appointment. During her three years as Field Secretary, she helped Clara O. Pierce, Ohio State, write the first Pledge Handbook and Instructions for Pledge Training. After serving as Director of Standards, Mrs. Andres became Grand President of the Fraternity for 1935-1936. She continued to serve the Fraternity as Panhellenic Delegate, Director of Chapters and chairman of many committees the rest of her life.
==World War II Era==
Kappa activities were drastically affected by the start of World War II in 1941. The Christmas party and serenading were cut short by rumors of approaching enemy planes and an impending blackout. Bedlam reigned while the older girls tried to hang blackout curtains. The war threat made the remaining 10 days of Fall Quarter a nightmare.
An open house for parents and students held on pledge night, nicknamed “Stock Show,” began in the 1940s. The pledges dressed in long dresses stood in a receiving line in the living room and refreshments were served to the guests in the dining room. After the house closed and the pledges were in bed on the sleeping porches, the fraternities came to serenade.
==Highlights of the 1950s==
For the Kappas, the 1950s were years of strong academic and extra-curricular participation. It was often written by Beta Pi Recording Secretaries, “There is hardly a committee or activity that doesn’t have a Kappa on it.”
Good relations existed between Kappas and the fraternities, as shown by the large number of Sigma Chi Sweethearts, Pi Kappa Alpha Dream Girls and Phi Sigma Kappa Moonlight Girls. The scholastic activities of Beta Pi were matched, if not surpassed by its social life.
==Highlights of the 1960s==
The 1960s were years marked by many changes at the University of Washington, and Beta Pi Chapter was caught up in the spirit of change. Dress codes were liberalized or eliminated when blue jeans became the uniform of the age. Curfews, too, were liberalized. In fact, with parental consent, it was a girl’s own responsibility to determine what time she arrived home at night. Girls could obtain “21” keys after their first quarter in school. As independence was becoming one of the major goals of students, the change in the rules of the chapter reflected this. There were some changes in house rules such as abolishing study table, campus hours and bed hours for freshmen.
The campus has also started a Husky Nightwalk to be hosted on February 12 in conjunction with UWPD and Seattle PD to clean up the Greek Community. Beta Pi will attend the event and help clean up the streets, identify deficiencies in lighting, and help better the safety of our community overall.
==Highlights of 2014== -In February 2014 , Beta Pi and the Seattle Alumni Association hosted Girls Academy for the 3rd time at Washington Middle School. - Also in February, at the University of Washington Greek Awards, Beta Pi won awards for Chapter Management, Outstanding New Member Programming, Excellence in Academic Programming, and the Katie Treichel Spirit Award for a stellar 2013 Recruitment. - Also related to awards, in June at Kappa Kappa Gamma Convention in Houston, Texas, Beta Pi won the award for Philanthropy and received Honorable Mention for the House Board Award, Heritage Award (in honor of the Lake Washington Alumni Association), the award for Gracious Living, Alumni Philanthropy, and Chapter Management. The Seattle Alumni Association was awarded the Membership Reference Award and the Lake Washington Alumni Association also won the Lifelong Education Award. Beta Pi sent four representatives and our delegate, Kristin Hummel (2014 Marshal) had the honor of introducing former Kappa Kappa Gamma President Julie. - Scholarship was a great high point for Beta Pi in 2014. In the Fall we tied for first in academics, with a overall GPA of _3.39__ and quarterly GPA of _3.47___. Winter we were ranked 5th and Spring ranked 8th . We hope to continue to succeed in our academics in 2015. - First Reading is Fundamental event at Lowell Middle School in May and we donated over 500 books in honor of Reading is Fundamental. - In April Beta Pi hosted its second annual Kappa Kickball tournament on campus. We chose to rename the tournament "Kristy's Kickball" in honor of a PC 07 Beta Pi Alum, Kristy LeMond, who passed away from sarcoma in 2012. 17 fraternities participated in the daily kickball tournaments, as well as a hot dog eating competition and serenade sing-off, which helped us raise over $2,000 which went directly to the Kristy LeMond Scholarship, created by The Seattle Alumni Association who started the fund to give out three $2,000 scholarships to Beta Pi actives during their time at UW. - In May 2014, Beta Pi was very busy from having Parents Weekend (including a rainy Seattle Sounders game and a brunch at the Seattle Golf club) the first weekend of the month to hosting a terrific Greek Preview day to potential PNM's (and their parents for a parents house tour round) on May 10. The following week we celebrated PC 'Note 10 for their Senior Week, which we capped off with "Kore Day" on May 11, a day to celebrate our "kore families" with an all-house picnic at Golden Gardens beach in Seattle. - September was a busy month for Beta Pi, filled with a fun "work week" to kick off an excellent week of Recruitment that culminated in a Bid Day theme of "We Go Together" (a nod to the carnival scene in the movie "Grease") and welcoming 39 new members to Beta Pi. The following week of welcome for our New Members included fun bonding activities with each pledge class, including a New Member-Senior brunch, a fun New Member/Sophomore sleepover at a nearby active's house, and all-house activities as well, such as celebrating PC 14's first "Dawg Saurday" football game by walking down to the game all together, and going to Skate King for a 90's-themed roller skating sisterhood. -Socially Beta Pi was very busy in 2014: We had a "Keys on Main" formal grab-a-date at a local dueling piano bar, a spring formal at Aquabar in downtown Seattle (complete with face painting and a photo booth), and two fall events: an informal grab-a-date to a Mariner's game in September and an informal "Two of a kind" dance at a nearby Seattle venue in November. - In October we celebrated Founders Day with a lovely brunch hosted by the Lake Washington Alumni Association at the University Women's Club in downtown Seattle. In addition to the highest academic achievers of spring quarter, each of our 39 new members were able to attend, mingle with the alums, and sing Kappa songs. Additionally in October we hosted local alumni and their children for the annual Alum trick or treat. Actives dressed up in fun Halloween costumes and gave out candy to the alums and their young children as the kids went from room to room. Additionally the children decorated mini pumpkins and listened to some Halloween tunes. Additionally, thanks to our vast local alumni network, Beta Pi worked with the alums to start a "Coffee with a Kappa" mentorship/meet and greet program in which actives were paired up with local alums to ask about career advice, post-graduate plans, and get to know one another in an informal setting. It has become an invaluable resource for both undergrads and graduating seniors and is a tradition we hope to continue in 2015! - In addition to officially welcoming in our 39 New Members to Beta Pi and membership in Kappa Kappa Gamma on November 8, we also affiliated a member formerly of University of Colorado: Boulder on November 3. Inspiration Week for the New Members was a very fun-filled week of sisterhoods, Kore family bonding time, and reflection for all members of Beta Pi, as we decorated the house for each day of the week (Sincerity, Growth, Love, Friendship, and Loyalty), and gave each new member cards to welcome them to Kappa Kappa Gamma officially. - Beta Pi had two Leadership Consultant visits in 2014: Emilie Blake in the spring and Hana Johnson in the fall. Both were excellent visits and excellent opportunities for our Chapter to learn more about how we can continue to progress in our success as a Chapter Registrarand as sisters. Hana visited in October and was able to attend our joint Advisory Board/House Board Appreciation event on October 5. In addition to the AB/HB joint meeting, the Chapter Council Officers chose to write cards to their advisors and members of house board and give them flowers as signs of our appreciation for all of their hard work and help throughout 2014. Light dessert was served and it was a great opportunity to spend more time with the alums. -Mariners GAD:The Beta Pi Chapter planned a fun grab-a-date during September 2014 to go watch a Mariners game. We were all able to sit with each other and enjoy a fun night of baseball while wearing our brand new baseball tees. Overall it was a very successful event and we hope to continue with it the next fall as well. -The Beta Pi chapter held its annual trick or treating for alumni and their children. We decorated the house and put on costumes to host a very fun trick or treating event. We all bought candy and had each child visit the rooms in the main house to receive some candy for Halloween. -In the spring of 2014 the Beta Pi chapter held its annual parents weekend. Each pledge class held its own get-together on Friday night to kick of the fun weekend. Saturday we all took our dads and/or moms to the Sounders Game to enjoy an exciting game of soccer. The next day was the mothers'day which included a brunch and a senior recognition ceremony. -Every quarter the Beta Pi chapter schedules scholarship dinner to recognize the hard work and dedication that the chapter members put into their school work. The dinner includes a small ceremony in which the VP of Academics gives shout outs and treats to deans'' list members and then more gifts to members with the highest top grades. Some highs of this year include being top ten in academic standing and remaining above the all sorority average. Please refer -A couple times a quarter during the year of 2014, Kappa Kappa Gamma members have the privilege to visit and volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House just near the university. For a couple of hours, volunteers get to hang out and play fun games with the children. -Risk Night - Alcohol, Check your Boobies, SARVA, UWPD: The Beta Pi Chapter hosted several risk nights which were very insightful and interactive. We all were able to learn more details about breast cancer, alcohol abuse, violence abuse, and UW safety. All the information provided by the guests was extremely useful and relevant especially while at college. -New Chef with a blog: This fall we hired a new chef and he is wonderful. He started a blog called http://kkgkitchen.blogspot.com which shows the meals for the week and also includes announcements. Sometimes he will explain how he made a certain meal and also will answer our requests. He is a great asset to the kitchen staff and we are very grateful for his delicious food. -Several chapter members joined a group in early 2014 called the INN. The INN is a weekly service of celebration and a worship service for anyone seeking Christian beliefs. Several Kappas have weekly meetings at the house or they will go to a church close to the UW. -IMA basketball champs: In the Fall of 2014, chapter members created a intramural basketball team that included members from all pledge classes. This was a great way for all of them to interact more and get a good work out. They dominated the division they were in and eventually won the championship shirt. They received free t-shirts for their win and their picture is placed on the wall at the IMA gym. -The UW recently increased its tuition in 2014. -The 2014 recruitment had a high number of women and therefore each chapter was able to receive a higher number in their new pledge classes. Kappa Kappa Gamma received a big PC 14 which includes 39 members. We are very fortunate for all of them and glad we had the room to fit them all in the main house. -Kappa Kappa Gamma has been recognized for its high retention especially for our PC 11s. They have remained the same number since freshmen year and we are so thrilled. -Security updates- 2014 brought a lot of security scares especially in the Greek community. Several fraternities and sororities were broken into. The Beta Pi Chapter decided to inform each member of these concerns and remind them to walk with people at night. We also updated our security systems and even hired a security guard for several nights to ensure our safety. -Chapter is held at the Kappa Kappa Gamma on the university campus. The chapter is an owned facility. Our chapter housing includes one main house and one annex (next to the main house). The main house holds 70 and the annex holds 24. ==Highlights of 2015== • In February 2015, Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted its four year annual Icehouse Dance at a local venue in downtown Seattle. The week of Icehouse consisted of events such as serenading the fraternities with a Kappa rap. • Risk Night – Alcohol Awareness, Check Your Boobies, SARVA, UWPD: The Beta Pi chapter hosted several risk nights which were very insightful and interactive. We were all able to learn more details about breast cancer, alcohol abuse, violence abuse, and UW safety. All the information provided by the guests were extremely useful and relevant especially while in college. • New Chef with a blog: We have a new kitchen staff and chef that uses a blog to show the meals of the week and in addition includes announcements • Several chapter members joined a group called the INN. The INN is weekly service celebration and a worship service for anyone seeking Christian beliefs. Several Kappas host weekly meetings at the chapter archives house or they will attend a church close to the UW • September was a busy month for Beta Pi, filled with a fun “work week” to kick off an excellent week of Recruitment that culminated in a Bid Day Theme of “The Journey” which included a Washington and its well-known accolades. We welcomed 40 new members to Beta Pi. The following week of welcome for our New Members included fun bonding activities with each pledge class, including a New Member-Senior day, a fun New Member/Sophomore sleepover at a nearby active’s house, and all-house activities as well, such as celebrating PC 15’s first “Dawg Saturday” football game by walking down to the game all together • Socially Beta Pi was very busy, with two Grab-a-Dates in Fall such as the Mariners game and one at a local bar near the University that was themed “mai tai” • In October we celebrated Founders Day with a lovely brunch hosted by the Lake Washington Alumni Association at the University Women’s Club in downtown Seattle. In addition to the highest academic achievers of spring quarter, each of our new members were able to attend, mingle with alums, and sing Kappa songs. Additionally in October we hosted local alumni and their children for the annual Alum trick or treat. Actives dressed up in fun Halloween costumes and gave out candy to the alums and their young children as the kids went from room to room. • On top of our successful Recruitment, we were able to extend our list of new members through continuous open bidding. This was the first time the chapter meeting minutes has participated in COB and we welcomed three new women into the chapter. Their official initiation will take place in January. • In the spring of 2015 the Beta Pi Chapter held its annual parents weekend. Each pledge class held its own get-together on Friday night to kick of the fun weekend. Saturday we all took our dads and back issues /or moms to the Husky Baseball Game to enjoy an exciting game of baseball. The Key next day was the mothers’ day which included a brunch and a senior recognition ceremony. • Every quarter the Beta Pi Chapter schedules scholarship dinner to fill recognize the hard work and dedication that the chapter members put into their school work. The dinner includes a small ceremony in any gaps which the VP of academics gives shoutouts and treats to deans’ list members and then more gifts to members with the highest top grades. Some highs of this year including being top ten in academic standing and remaining above the all sorority average • A couple times a quarter during the year of 2015, Kappa Kappa Gamma members had the privilege to visit and volunteer at the Ronald Mcdonald House just near the university. For a couple of hours, volunteers get to hang out and play fun games with the children • The Beta Pi Chapter gained a new and wonderful house mother. Shelley has taken over her mother’s position as the above historical highlightsall house house-mom. We are very excited for her and knew that the transition would be very easy. So far, she has been doing a great job keeping all the women and the house organized. • In November, our lovely member, Casey Richard, was elected as Panhellenic VP of Recruitment Management. If your This will be great with continuing a close relationship with the UW Panhellenic and she will be a great liaison between the chapter archives , Panhellenic, and new members coming through recruitment. • In the Fall of 2015, the Beta Pi Chapter contracted with a new composite company called Vantine. They were very easy to work with and affordable for our new composite picture. • Francis Paoli, a member in PC 14, won Sigma Chi Sweetheart in Spring of 2015. This is a philanthropy week put on by the Sigma Chi Fraternity and winners are selected through a series of events. • In the Fall of 2015, The Beta Pi Chapter completed a new system of promoting more participation in Kappa events, community events, volunteering and Panhellenic events. Points are not completeaward by submitting photo proof of involvement and each member is expected to submit at least six throughout the quarter. Involvement ties into standings for rooms for the next quarter. • The Kappa Kappa Gamma chapter won Sigma Chi’s philanthropy week in the Fall of 2015. All proceeds go to Make-a-Wish and Kappas were able to raise the most money compared to the other sororities participating in the philanthropy week. • Kappa Kappa Gamma downloaded a new application for phones called GIN. It will send text message reminders to all members for instance, please research your university librarythere is a new study hour feature that will be used when telling all members when study hours will be taking place • During Initiation week in early November, campus newspaper the LC Whitney Robinson visited the Kappa Kappa Gamma chapter. It was an excellent visit and yearbook archives a great opportunity for newsworthy information our Chapter to learn more about how we can continue to progress in our success as a Chapter and as sisters. • Over the Summer of 2015, the chapter has was remodeled. The formal on the main floor was completely remodeled, hardwood floor was put in, new couches, tables, and chairs. In addition, the lounge room on the second floor and the lounge room in the annex received new furniture and tables. Describe the recent changes on your campus and describe the overall nature of your chapter. Please double check your • The UW increased its tuition in 2015 • The 2015 recruitment had a high number of women and therefore each chapter was able to receive a higher number in their new pledge classes. Kappa Kappa Gamma received a big PC 15 which includes 40 members. We are very fortunate for all of them and glad we had the room to fit them all in the main chapter house • Security updates- 2015 brought a lot of security scares especially in the Greek community. Several fraternities and sororities were broken into. The Beta Pi Chapter decided to inform each member of these concerns and remind them to be careful especially at night. We also updated our security systems to ensure our safety. ==Highlights of 2016== '''Philanthropy'''We made some very exciting changes to our Kappa Kickball Tournament this year. Since the tournament honors former Beta Pi PC ’07 Philanthropy Chair, Kristy Lemond, we wanted to really bring the focus back to her. Our shirts this year read Kristy’s Kappa Kickball, and we had her parents come speak to the chapter on the message she left behind after her battle with Sarcoma cancer: Wake up and Live. We included this motto on decorations and our t-shirts. During the Philanthropy Round of Formal Fall Recruitment, we told Kristy’s story to the PNM’s and wrote something that made us happy on a sunflower, Kristy’s favorite flower. Some highlights of the kickball tournament itself include a lip-syncing competition and a pie-eating contest. The fraternities got super involved, and the spirit of the whole week was uplifting and exciting! We split the money we raised between our national philanthropy called Reading is Fundamental and the Northwest Sarcoma Foundation. '''Convention'''At convention this year won 1st Place for Philanthropy Signature Event! We also received Honorable Mention for Greatest Improvement Award. Our members that attended had a wonderful time. '''Panhellenic Involvement'''Our very own PC ’13 Casey Richards served as Vice President of Recruitment Management this year! We loved watching Casey do work she was so passionate about, and we were very proud of how well she pulled off an awesome Greek Preview and Formal Fall Recruitment. We also are looking forward to having a Beta Pi on the Panhellenic Executive Board in 2017 as well. PC ’15 Danielle Carrasquero was elected Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion. We attended a few fun Panhellenic events over the year as well. Panhellenic hosted a study slam during finals week where members of all sororities got to spend a night studying and snacking together. During Formal Fall Recruitment there was another all-Panhellenic sisterhood in the Quad with games and food to relieve the stress of recruitment and come together as one. What can we say- food really brings girls together! '''Alumnae Relations'''Alumnae relations remain strong here at Beta Pi. We have an awesome team of advisors and enjoyed an end-of-the-year celebration at the home of an advisor. It was holiday themed, and a variety of appetizers were provided. It was a great way to kick of the holiday season! Our New Members attended our Founders Day Brunch put on by alumni in the fall. Everyone dressed their best and enjoyed a fun morning of celebrating Kappa! Alumni brought their kids to the chapter house for a Halloween event. Members dressed up, passed out candy from their rooms, and made crafts with the kids and the alumni. '''Recruitment'''In the spring we taught our freshmen the recruitment process before we all were able to get some good practice during Greek Preview. It went off without a hitch, and the practice made us very prepared for when Formal Fall Recruitment came around.We welcomed 36 new members into our home in September! PC ’16 is a group of bright, genuine women who already seem to love Kappa as much as the rest of us! We couldn’t be happier with how easily they have acclimated and are excited to see each of them continue to shine as Beta Pis over the rest of their time here. '''Academics'''In the winter we ranked 3rd out of all sororities in grades with an average GPA of 3.52. The all-sorority average was 3.43, and the all-undergraduate average was 3.29. In the spring we ranked 2nd with a 3.51. The all-sorority average was 3.42, and the all-undergraduate was a 3.29. We love the friendly competition of these rankings, and are working hard to get 1st for accuracyfall quarter! Most importantly, however, our members understand the importance of grades and try to utilize all available resources to do the best we can. '''Social'''We kicked off winter quarter with a formal at The Pacific Science Center. Contact chapter Advisory Members and their dates got to walk around the butterfly exhibit and dance the night away (or eat the night away at the yummy popcorn bar). This event was pretty pricey, so we had to find a cheaper venue for our spring formal. We held the formal at Tyee Yacht Club, and it ended up being a huge hit. Many members said it was their favorite formal thus far. In the fall we did our annual Seattle Mariner’s Baseball Game grab-a-date. Overall, the event went well, and our members enjoyed watching the poor Mariner’s lose another game for themselves. It was actually the Mariner’s last chance at being the wildcard, but the garlic fries and cotton candy were enough to ease the pain of the loss. '''Parent’s Weekend'''We had our annual Parent’s Weekend in the spring. On Friday night, parents and members mingled and dined at a member of their PC’s home. It was so fun to see all of our parents hit it off. On Saturday we went to a Mariner’s game, and on Sunday morning we had the annual Mothers’ Brunch. '''UW NEWS'''GO DAWGS!!! What a year for the huskies. We won the Pac-12 Championship and play #1 Alabama on December 31st. Our members were at every home game, cheering on our beloved team at “The Greatest Setting in College Football.” A few members even traveled to San Jose to watch the huskies win the Pac-12 championship at Levi Stadium. ==Highlights of 2018== This year was our most successful philanthropy yet, raising $14,283 for Reading is Fundamental. In comparison to the previous year, we have tripled the amount of money raised. We hosted our first annual Fleur de Lis Fundraiser, a Kappa silent auction. It featured various gift baskets including spa gift certificates, tailgating gear, marathon tickets, a Glassy Baby raffle, and much more. The event was open to all friends, family, and alumni and was hosted during Kappa parents weekend. We hosted our annual Kristy's Kickball tournament and a talent show for all fraternities and sororities participating. We also hosted a Beechers Mac'N'Cheese feed at the Kappa house that was a huge success, selling out within a few hours. This year we hosted our annual Trick or Treat alumni event. The Sunday before Halloween, we host the children of Kappa alumnae. The children go from room to room trick or House Board treating and we have festive Halloween crafts in the dining room that active membershelp with. There was a lovely Alumnae Brunch hosted at the Woodmark Hotel that our newest New Member Class '18 was honored to attend. We had the honor of recruiting a fantastic new member class and we initiated 38 ! Wr are very proud of them and cannot wait to see all that they accomplished in the next few years at Kappa. We really pride ourselves as always falling in the highest standings for academics among the sororities at UW. This year we tied for first in grades winter quarter. The following quarter we were ranked 6th. Academically, we pride ourselves on our dedication and success. Our winter formal this year was quite the event. We hosted the event in a yacht and designed t-shirts to commemorate the formal. Our spring formal was hosted at a local venue, Fred's Wildlife Refuge, where we had a fun photo booth, snacks, and cotton candy. This fall we had a Kappa tailgate GAD before one of the home football games. This GAD featured catered breakfast food and Kappa tailgate sweatshirts. We also had numerous sisterhoods. One was held at a yoga studio and another at a fun tie dying sisterhood. Kappa parents weekend was an absolute blast. Each new member class had an appetizers social at some of the local parents' houses.There was a brewery tour at the local Pike Place Brewery the following day. On the tour, the families learned and saw the process of making beer. All parents were invited to attend the first annual Fleur de Lis Fundraiser in which all proceeds go to Reading is Fundamental. As usual we had our annual Mother's Brunch hosted at the Woodmark Hotel. We celebrated our mothers and honored the senior Kappas. In UW news, our football team had a successful season 9-3. At the Apple Cup, we beat WSU. On an academic note, CNBC published an article ranking UW as one of the top best universities in the world. '''Philanthropy'''Throughout the year our chapter as a whole participated in over 3000 hours of campus service projects and community service projects. One of our main objectives was to raise money for Reading is Fundamental, Kappa Kappa Gamma's national philanthropy and a non-profit that helps provide books and resources to schools to help promote literacy in America. Through our week long philanthropy tournament, Kristy's Kickball, we were able to raise and donate $2000 to RIF and purchase 600 books to be given to local elementary schools in the fall. We were also able to raise and donate almost $1200 to the Northwest Sarcoma Foundation in honor of Kristy LeMond and to help aid others in their fight with soft tissue sarcoma. Our chapter also regularly participated in local service projects throughout the year. Some of these included providing materials for and leading arts and crafts activities at the nearby Ronald McDonald House. We also hosted activities for our B+ partner, Madeline, as a means of providing support and a fun outlet for her as she battles cancer at a young age. Overall, our chapter was able to give back to our community both on campus and nationally by donating our time and fundraising efforts. ''Convention'''At the Panhellenic awards ceremony, received an award for highest new member GPA of Fall quarter. We were very proud of our newest pledge class and the leadership they have shown academically. '''Panhellenic Involvement''' Our own Danielle Carrasquero became Vice President of Diversity & inclusion on the Panhellenic board. We also have our junior member Margaret Downer attend weekly meetings to keep Beta Pi involved in Panhellenic throughout the year. '''Alumnae Association membersRelations''' We hosted a lovely trick-or-treat event at Kappa, open to all alumni and their families. The families of alumni were invited to attend in costume. There were tons of fun activities like coloring and art projects and room-to-room trick-or your Province Director -treating in which current members had the opportunity to engage with alumni and their families! '''Academics''' We received second in grades for the whole year out of 18 sororities. This was a great accomplishment showing off our hard work. '''Social''' This past year we had a couple sisterhoods that allowed everyone to get a break from the craziness of school and bond with Kappas across each PC. We did an in-house Easter egg hunt in which we hid hundreds of Chapters eggs for everyone to find. There were 5 bigger eggs that if found had fun prizes like succulents, gift cards, and water bottles! Another sisterhood (which was my personal favorite) was an activity where we put brown paper bags with every member's name on it and we all went outside on a sunny day with notecards and pens to write compliments for assistanceour sisters and put them in their brown paper bags. '''Senior Sendoff'''Their senior send-off began with a night with alumnae where they learned what life as a kappa after UW might look like. We then celebrated the seniors throughout the sendoff week with coffee and donuts in the AM, a special chapter, cards from their kappa fam as well as their families, little treats, and a sisterhood to wrap up the week.The senior sendoff was a special time for the entire house as it allowed us to reflect on the women that have come before us and contributed to making kappa what it is today. Additionally, we enjoyed celebrating our graduates and getting to spend time with them during their busy senior spring quarter. '''UW News''' The Huskies were ranked 2nd inPAC-12 North. With one of our favorite victors being beating Washington St. 41 to 14 in the Apple cup. The Women’s basketball team also got 2nd in PAC-12 in the winter. GO DAWGS! ==Highlights of 2021==