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|Image= [[File:Epsilon_Lambda.jpg|200px]] | |Image= [[File:Epsilon_Lambda.jpg|200px]] | ||
|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1967|02|25}} | |Founded= {{start date and years ago|1967|02|25}} | ||
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|Location= Knoxville, Tennessee | |Location= Knoxville, Tennessee | ||
− | |Homepage= [ | + | |Homepage= [http://chapters.kappakappagamma.org/epsilonlambda/ Epsilon Lambda Homepage] |
− | |Media= [ | + | |Media= [http://wiki.kappakappagamma.org/index.php?title=Category:Epsilon_Lambda Media related to Epsilon Lambda Chapter]}} |
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'''University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, Established 1794''' | '''University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, Established 1794''' | ||
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Looking back over Epsilon Lambda's growth, each member's contribution is appreciated, and it is certain that these same attributes will make them valuable members of alumnae groups for years to come. | Looking back over Epsilon Lambda's growth, each member's contribution is appreciated, and it is certain that these same attributes will make them valuable members of alumnae groups for years to come. | ||
− | ==Highlights of | + | ==Highlights of 1980's== |
Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity is one of the oldest women's fraternities with a total membership of more than 260,000 women and 140 collegiate chapters in the United States and Canada. At the University of Tennessee, Kappa Kappa Gamma prides itself on the tradition of leadership. The chapter strives in every aspect to uphold the fraternity's national mission statement: "Kappa Kappa Gamma is an organization of women, which seeks for every member throughout her life bonds of friendship, mutual support, opportunities for self-growth, respect for intellectual development, and an understanding of and an allegiance to positive ethical principles." Being a member of Kappa is really about opportunity: to grow, to connect, to serve, to befriend, to aspire. History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, letters and comments from chapter members and alumnae, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and The Key. | Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity is one of the oldest women's fraternities with a total membership of more than 260,000 women and 140 collegiate chapters in the United States and Canada. At the University of Tennessee, Kappa Kappa Gamma prides itself on the tradition of leadership. The chapter strives in every aspect to uphold the fraternity's national mission statement: "Kappa Kappa Gamma is an organization of women, which seeks for every member throughout her life bonds of friendship, mutual support, opportunities for self-growth, respect for intellectual development, and an understanding of and an allegiance to positive ethical principles." Being a member of Kappa is really about opportunity: to grow, to connect, to serve, to befriend, to aspire. History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, letters and comments from chapter members and alumnae, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and The Key. | ||
− | The 1980’s found Epsilon Lambda very busy trying to establish themselves on campus. Their goal of campus participation continued throughout the 80’s and it began to pay off with all of the Campus events like All-Sing, Homecoming and helping each with the Helen Ross McNabb Therapeutic | + | The 1980’s found Epsilon Lambda very busy trying to establish themselves on campus. Their goal of campus participation continued throughout the 80’s and it began to pay off with all of the Campus events like All-Sing, Homecoming and helping each with the Helen Ross McNabb Therapeutic nursey. All the while working to keep up their grades. At the 1987 Nu Province meeting the chapter was awarded the Scholarship Award. They were very successful with the recruitment process and each year pledged a quota of girls for their chapter. |
− | ==Highlights of | + | ==Highlights of 1990's== |
The 1990’s started with a Letter of Concern which the chapter received well and worked hard to be removed and they did. But, lack of scholarship caused great hardship with several officers being replaced because of grade problems. This taught the chapter the importance of time management. This period of the 90’s also initiated the beginning of the bus policy when the chapter traveled to an event off campus. After a little period of adjustment, they wondered why they hadn’t done it before! Each year the chapter participated in All-Sing, Sapphire Ball , Derby Week ,Helen McNabb Center and in 1992 adopted a barn owl at the Knoxville Zoo. Hurricane Andrew gave the chapter an opportunity to raise money to help those in need along with all other Greeks on campus. Each year the chapter worked to help each member to improve their grades. Through must hard work on behalf of the members as well as the chapter Council this was achieved many years. In 1994, Epsilon Lambda was assigned a whole floor in Massey Hall in which 39 girls could live together. This proved to be a great sisterhood enhancement. | The 1990’s started with a Letter of Concern which the chapter received well and worked hard to be removed and they did. But, lack of scholarship caused great hardship with several officers being replaced because of grade problems. This taught the chapter the importance of time management. This period of the 90’s also initiated the beginning of the bus policy when the chapter traveled to an event off campus. After a little period of adjustment, they wondered why they hadn’t done it before! Each year the chapter participated in All-Sing, Sapphire Ball , Derby Week ,Helen McNabb Center and in 1992 adopted a barn owl at the Knoxville Zoo. Hurricane Andrew gave the chapter an opportunity to raise money to help those in need along with all other Greeks on campus. Each year the chapter worked to help each member to improve their grades. Through must hard work on behalf of the members as well as the chapter Council this was achieved many years. In 1994, Epsilon Lambda was assigned a whole floor in Massey Hall in which 39 girls could live together. This proved to be a great sisterhood enhancement. | ||
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This year Epsilon Lambda continued to grow with the addition of over 70 new ladies who shared our values and have helped us reach our chapter's goals. We were able to meet these goals with the help of our hardworking, dedicated members. With such an outstanding group of ladies in our chapter, our goals and standards were easily met. We also completed the SOFEE requirements this year. While we were not able to stay above the All-Sorority average in the Spring, Allison Padgett, our VPAE, worked hard to motivate all of our members to do the best they can in classes. She came up with new successful programs and incentives for our members to reach their academic and career goals such as a resume building course and gift cards for members who get above average test grades. The University of Tennessee always seems to be changing and setting new rules and standards for its students to meet. Epsilon Lambda aims to follow our university standards to become proud and successful women of Kappa Kappa Gamma and the the University of Tennessee. One of the biggest issues we saw this year on campus was still having to do with diversity. Epsilon Lambda knows that we have all unique but wonderful members as a part of our chapter and we welcome them all and the diversity that comes our way. We also participated in many philanthropic events including Kappa Kolor Wars, Breakfast for Babies, March for Babies at the Knoxville Zoo, and the Chef's Auction supporting the March of Dimes. We also volunteered at THRIVE Lonsdale Elementary School, and For the Kids. Epsilon Lambda worked hard to be involved and make a difference this year on and off campus and with our own members but also members of the community. We have put in a lot of hard work this year and it has paid off by getting to see all the lives we have impacted and helped. | This year Epsilon Lambda continued to grow with the addition of over 70 new ladies who shared our values and have helped us reach our chapter's goals. We were able to meet these goals with the help of our hardworking, dedicated members. With such an outstanding group of ladies in our chapter, our goals and standards were easily met. We also completed the SOFEE requirements this year. While we were not able to stay above the All-Sorority average in the Spring, Allison Padgett, our VPAE, worked hard to motivate all of our members to do the best they can in classes. She came up with new successful programs and incentives for our members to reach their academic and career goals such as a resume building course and gift cards for members who get above average test grades. The University of Tennessee always seems to be changing and setting new rules and standards for its students to meet. Epsilon Lambda aims to follow our university standards to become proud and successful women of Kappa Kappa Gamma and the the University of Tennessee. One of the biggest issues we saw this year on campus was still having to do with diversity. Epsilon Lambda knows that we have all unique but wonderful members as a part of our chapter and we welcome them all and the diversity that comes our way. We also participated in many philanthropic events including Kappa Kolor Wars, Breakfast for Babies, March for Babies at the Knoxville Zoo, and the Chef's Auction supporting the March of Dimes. We also volunteered at THRIVE Lonsdale Elementary School, and For the Kids. Epsilon Lambda worked hard to be involved and make a difference this year on and off campus and with our own members but also members of the community. We have put in a lot of hard work this year and it has paid off by getting to see all the lives we have impacted and helped. | ||
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'''Philanthropy:''' | '''Philanthropy:''' | ||
In the spring we had our Breakfast for Babies brunch benefitting March for Dimes at the house. We had a very successful year and raised 6000 dollars for the Knoxville March of Dimes chapter. We also participated in many philanthropic events including Kappa Kolor Wars, Breakfast for Babies, March for Babies at the Knoxville Zoo, and the Chef's Auction supporting the March of Dimes. We also volunteered at THRIVE Lonsdale Elementary School, Relay for Life, and For the Kids. We also participated in other chapter’s philanthropy events on campus. Epsilon Lambda worked hard to be involved and make a difference this year on and off campus and with our own members but also members of the community. We have put in a lot of hard work this year and it has paid off by getting to see all the lives we have impacted and helped. In the fall we decided as a chapter to focus fully on Kappa’s National Philanthropy Reading is Fundamental, this means that we no longer support March of Dimes and the Knoxville Chapter. This came about because the Knoxville chapter was really struggling and the money we donate could not help save it. We decided to put all our time and resources into THRIVE at Lonsdale Elementary school. This provides us with the opportunity to go and help children with their homework and give them someone they can read to. This year we are still able to continue going twice a week to help the students. | In the spring we had our Breakfast for Babies brunch benefitting March for Dimes at the house. We had a very successful year and raised 6000 dollars for the Knoxville March of Dimes chapter. We also participated in many philanthropic events including Kappa Kolor Wars, Breakfast for Babies, March for Babies at the Knoxville Zoo, and the Chef's Auction supporting the March of Dimes. We also volunteered at THRIVE Lonsdale Elementary School, Relay for Life, and For the Kids. We also participated in other chapter’s philanthropy events on campus. Epsilon Lambda worked hard to be involved and make a difference this year on and off campus and with our own members but also members of the community. We have put in a lot of hard work this year and it has paid off by getting to see all the lives we have impacted and helped. In the fall we decided as a chapter to focus fully on Kappa’s National Philanthropy Reading is Fundamental, this means that we no longer support March of Dimes and the Knoxville Chapter. This came about because the Knoxville chapter was really struggling and the money we donate could not help save it. We decided to put all our time and resources into THRIVE at Lonsdale Elementary school. This provides us with the opportunity to go and help children with their homework and give them someone they can read to. This year we are still able to continue going twice a week to help the students. | ||
All Epsilon Lambda meetings are held in the Chapter Room of our beautiful house. | All Epsilon Lambda meetings are held in the Chapter Room of our beautiful house. | ||
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