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Replace '''Delta Delta, McGill''' '''Founded November 21, 1930''' '''McGill University established in 1821, Montreal, Quebec, Canada''' '''Charter members: 12''' '''Initiates: 993 (as of June 2014)''' ------------------------------ '''Some of Delta Delta’s Outstanding Members:''' (If you have chapter alumnae who have received recognition from the Fraternity in any of these three categories, please list them with the date(s) of recognition.) '''Fraternity Officers:'''Katie Azuma (Howard), Traveling Consultant 1994-1995; Whitney Ralston (Wignall). Traveling Consultant 1995-1996. '''Fraternity Loyalty Award:''' '''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:''' '''Additional Outstanding Delta Delta Alumnna Recognized by the Fraternity:'''Phyllis Horn (Kallek), Graduate Counselor 1942-1943; Sandie Snyder, Chapter Consultant 1993-1995 ---------------------------------==The Early Years== The secret society Omicron Sigma Theta was founded at McGill University in the 1926–1927 academic year. As the group enlarged, it became interested in affiliating with a national or international fraternity and petitioned Kappa Kappa Gamma. The petition was approved at the 1930 Convention. Installation took place November 21 at the Windsor Hotel with Alice Tillotson Barney, Minnesota, Fraternity Vice President, who would become President in a few weeks, and Marie Bryden Macnaughtan, Missouri, Grand Registrar, presiding. The official installing chapter was Beta Psi from the University of Toronto, and Kappas from Middlebury and St. Lawrence assisted. Twelve charter members were installed, and a tea followed the ceremony. That evening the charter members took part in the initiation of six alumnae, and the next morning there was a pledging service for 12 coeds.At this time, the newly formed Delta Delta Chapter met in one room on Shuter Street, and it was with great rejoicing that the chapter finally acquired its former house on Sherbrooke Street in 1933. Among the early activities were a fall weekend in the Laurentians for the pledges to ease them into routine, teas for brothers, fathers and mothers, and a Christmas party for underprivileged Montreal children given by all the Greek groups on campus. Delta Delta was never destined to be a large chapter, but it grew during those first years in spite of the Depression that swept the land. Most of the members were town girls, and they gathered to study together and plan activities that were fun. At the 1936 and 1942 Fraternity Conventions at the Seignory Club in Montebello, Quebec, and also at Murray Bay, Quebec, in 1950, the actives were hostesses and enthusiastically welcomed their sisters from across the border. '''Honors and Traditions'''In 1949, the McGill Women’s Ski Team consisted of all Kappas. Two were also on the Canadian team that competed at the 1932 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, N.Y., and the next year one represented Canada in the World Championship at Aspen, Colorado. Another was runner-up in both the Quebec Provincial Golf Championships and the Invitational Golf Tournament in Jasper, Alberta. Another member was the Provincial Fencing Champion. A Kappa skier was runner-up for Carnival Queen. Four Delta Delta members were in the 1957 production of McGill’s annual Red and White Revue, the oldest college show in Canada. The revue, “My Fur Lady,” had two runs on campus and also toured Canada giving 150 performances. Community affairs have always been an important part of chapter activities. In 1961, chapter members joined 700 fraternity men and women to canvas 30,000 homes in a two-hour blitz that opened a very successful United Appeal Campaign of the Montreal Welfare Federation. Debbie Huston, a pledge, won a prize for collecting the most money. The event was given a boost by the appearance of John Wayne, who met many of the Kappas. This project is still supported by McGill Panhellenic groups. Delta Delta was recognized again in 1965 when Panhellenic selected the chapter to portray “Rush Week at McGill” in a feature story in the Montreal Gazette. This resulted in favorable response from many areas and effectively promoted all campus groups. However, the next time the Greeks made news in a Montreal publication it was to reflect a changing trend. A story in the Montreal Star in 1972 described fraternities and sororities as the “last gasp of elitist society” and claimed that they reflected apathetic and anti-establishment feelings which had set in on many North American campuses. Although there was support from the McGill administration, by this time many groups had left campus. There were only four of the 15 sororities remaining, and fraternities suffered a similar fate. Delta Delta Chapter, one of the survivors, had decreased greatly in size due to lack of interest of women students. This resulted in financial problems, and the chapter was forced to curtail activities. In an effort to combat the downward trend, new informal one-to-one rush techniques were tried with each member trying to interest an incoming student in joining. Small philanthropies combined with fun and fellowship kept the chapter going. There was a real attitude of determination to survive among the remaining actives. With the continued loyal support of the alumnae, and this optimistic attitude, the future of Delta Delta was bright. ---------------------------------The previous information was excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 1870-1976. The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, letters and comments from chapter members and alumnae, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and The Key. Each chapter is expected to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions. From 1975-1979 the liberty of women continued, and exemplary females such as Margaret Thatcher and Eva Peron held positions of power in politics. The McGill Kappas were very optimistic, outgoing, and took full advantage of the opportunities afforded to them. Delta Delta Kappas were great role models of educated, strong, independent women, in pursuit of self-sufficiency. ==Highlights of the 1980s==In the eighties the atmosphere was more relaxed with the role of women in the workplace increasing greatly. This time was a great one to be female, with Kappas experiencing the niceties of chivalry and the freedom now afforded to women. Women were excited by the opening of previously male-dominated industries to women.Chapter meetings were held every Monday night proceeded by dinner. Each week, a different sister, or a team, cooked for the whole chapter with a sometimes very limited budget that was as low as $10 to feed 20 or more women. One of the actives at the time remembers that her favorite meal was a great simple soup made from canned tomatoes, broth, frozen mixed vegetables and Italian sausage. She says it was a nice change from all the pasta that was usually served and that it was the best thing to have in an odd mismatched mug while catching up with what your friends had been doing. Food was very central to the memories of Delta Delta members. For instance, pre-initiation dinner was always a potluck with a diverse assortment of foods to try. One alumna recalls a banana pudding that was known throughout the chapter as the delicious “nana pudding.” Delta Delta’s greatest sense of pride in 1988 was its members. After the previous year’s personnel and other problems, the chapter rose to the challenge. The outstanding officers worked together to make the chapter a better place and keep everyone’s spirits high. It was the year when Kappa got back on its feet, and the members returned to the ideals in which the members believed. The chapter members were happy with themselves. Fraternities and sororities alike on most occasions made Kappa their first choice for socials, philanthropy events and sporting events. Kappas were heavily involved in all IFC-related events and thus had the opportunity to meet with all groups on campus as well as non-fraternity members. This helped to give all the fraternities at McGill a better name within the McGill community. The chapter hosted a Panhellenic evening and invited the other sororities for a B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Banana) Sundae Party. The other sororities were invited for tea and dessert. During the year, the members did a lot of work on the house. They painted the dining room and walls of the chapter room and mounted the KKG letters on the outside of the house. The biggest challenge during 1988 was to tackle the responsibilities of Kappa on our own. The majority of the previous year’s executive had graduated just after the installation of the new officers. With this lack of experienced members on the executive, it was surprising that they accomplished as much as they did. The fun was put back into Kappa and with it followed the responsibility. The goal for the year, Having Fun while Getting the Work Done, was met. Offices that had been neglected in the past were brought to new heights, alumnae were brought back into the picture and the chapter finally was given the advisory board support it needed. The alumnae began forming a McGill Alumnae Association with the help of Mrs. J. Reese. It was a delight to have more than 150 of the men’s fraternity members attend the pledge cocktail party which honored our 15 pledges. Four chapter members attended Alpha Province Meeting in Syracuse, N.Y., which was successful and motivational. More than $200,000 was raised for the Missing Children’s Network by collecting coins in cafeterias at McGill. For the first time in awhile, Pledge Weekend was held more than three hours away at one of the member’s cottages. The theme was Club Kappa (Club Med), and the event featured great music, food and entertainment by a fantastic froup of members. Rush in 1989 featured a Welcome to the Jungle theme, and the attendance was the best yet. With the committees working together, each event had its own specific theme and flair. Maybe it was because of the chapter’s great work that it pledged such an amazing class! One horrifying event was when a member’s hair caught on fire during initiation, prompting the chapter to begin using electric candles for all ceremonies. There are also memories of the Province Meeting which was held in Syracuse. The challenge was arriving on time. Three vehicles left for the same destination, but each took a different route. They arrived in the span of four to twelve hours. A philanthropy event that was hosted once, and only once, was the infamous 24-hour trampoline-a-thon. ==Highlights of the 1990s== The chapter’s most important event of 1990 was its 60th anniversary celebration which was held at an alumna’s home in Westmount, Quebec. This celebration was the first event to be organized and promoted by the chapter’s new alumnae organization which was coordinated by Cynthia Price. This new alumnae organization took great pride in supporting the chapter and assigning advisers to the chapter offices. Another important activity this year was painting the main floor of the house. It was the sisters and pledges who together removed wallpaper and repainted the old Victorian-style house. It was such a big improvement. A friend of the chapter president built a set of KKG letters which were hung on the outside door.Delta Delta placed second in the interfraternity talent show with the performance of a lip-sync called Rock through the Ages. There was 100 percent participation by chapter members in this event. Delta Delta had 27 members in 1990 and was one of four sororities on the McGill campus. The chapter was active in the Panhellenic and InterFraternity Councils. There were 18 fraternities and sororities on the campus this year with the 19th being established that year. The interest in joining a Greek group at McGill was growing as the chapter entered the 1990s. During this year, campus Panhellenic implemented an entirely new rush system which worked very well. In remembering 1991, so many exciting events come to mind. Pledge weekend took place in January with the ten pledges providing the members with an evening titled Mystery Dinner Theatre. Greek Week was scheduled for the end of January. The chapter again came out in full force for every activity and even took second place in the All-Greek Talent Show. The Sapphire Ball was the biggest social event of the year. Some of the most recent alumnae returned, and a highlight of the evening was when one of the 1988 pledge class members announced her engagement. The chapter pledged ten new members during formal rush. Delta Delta is one of four sororities on campus. At the end of 1991. the chapter was composed of 32 actives and pledges. The campus Panhellenic organization was growing increasingly strong, and this year it implemented an entirely new rush system which worked very well. Because McGill was such a large university, the Greek System became a very effective way of shrinking the school. Having received so much negativity from the campus, the fraternities and sororities drew closer together to counteract the misconceptions. The chapter’s challenges in 1991 were twofold: restructuring its Super Committees and trying to improve its image on campus. Fraternity-bashing on the campus made the year very difficult for everyone in the Greek community. The chapter increased its philanthropic fundraising by participating in as many university events as possible. The members hoped to become more visible and enlighten the campus about their already substantial philanthropic events and causes in which the chapter was involved. Delta Delta was quite small, so it revamped the Super Committees in order to make everyone more efficient. It was hoped that, by stressing connections between offices, a network of shared ideas would be created. The chapter hosted a pledge social where the pledges were introduced. Also, the members living in the chapter house launched a large scale clean-up and renovation. The kitchen was almost entirely redone by the members, and the entire house was repainted. Fall semester 1994 began with Panhellenic’s largest formal rush in recent years. Delta Delta and the other women’s fraternities pledged quota, and Panhellenic considered raising the chapter total. The chapter returned in September 1994 with 19 active members and pledged 12 new women during fall rush. The 1994 General Convention in conjunction with phenomenal efforts by the Vice President-Standards led to an increased sense of pride in Delta Delta. Receiving the following awards at the 1994 Convention inspired the members to work harder and take pride in the chapter. It let the members know that small chapters do have great potential. The awards received were first place for Ritual, Greatest Scholarship Improvement and an Honorable Mention for Risk Management. To summarize, Delta Delta took great strides in increasing chapter morale, participation and organization. McGill University is located in the heart of downtown Montreal, the largest bilingual city in the province of Quebec, Canada. McGill is a highly competitive, academically oriented university and an undergraduate population of approximately 15,000 students. It boasted a diversified student population with both anglophone and francophone students from across Canada as well as many American and international students. In 1994, the Greek system at McGill was not recognized by the university administration or by the student government, despite the fact that it represented approximately 800 members. McGill’s Panhellenic Council was composed of four women’s groups that included Kappa Alpha Theta, Gamma Phi Beta and Alpha Omicron Pi in addition to Kappa Kappa Gamma. Each of the chapters had a chapter limit of 35 members. Working with the Inter-Greek Letter Council (IGLC, formerly known as the InterFraternity Council), Delta Delta approached the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) and submitted an application for the IGLC to obtain club status thus becoming recognized by the University. The vote taken by the SSMU did not go in favor of IGLC, but the margin of defeat was only three votes. IGLC took its case to a Judicial Board Review and wouldn’t know of the board’s decision until the fall of 1995. Another challenge in 1994 that was successfully faced was when Delta Delta paid off its insurance debt to the Fraternity. Again this text year, Delta Delta faced a chapter morale and spirit problem. The Vice President-Standards and her committee were able to boost chapter morale to new heights. Along with this accomplishment came more chapter support for its activities and happier members. In 1994, many chapter alumnae turned-out for both Founders Day and Initiation. The Founders Day Tea was highlighted by the presentation of a video showing our founding sisters and Kappa Kappa Gamma history .Fraternity Education focused on a stress management workshop this year. Addressing the pressures of academic achievement and commitment to the chapter, the workshop helped the members learn how to more appropriately channel stress so it would work for them. For the fourth consecutive Halloween, the members put on costumes and went trick-or-treating for UNICEF. They invited the men of Phi Kappa Pi to help collect the money for this charity. While they all counted the money they had collected (more than $500), tea and hot chocolate were served. The year closed with a Holiday Dinner with the men of Zeta Psi. This year the men did all the cooking, including turkey with all the trimmings for 30. This was a fantastic way to close this very successful year for Delta Delta. At the Fraternity’s 1994 Convention held in Florida, Delta Delta received the Ritual Award for 1992-1994. In 1996, the chapter was pleased to welcome former a Fraternity Field Representative and former Delta Delta president as its chapter adviser, began to reorganize more efficiently and concentrated on having a thorough officer training period. The chapter rallied around the idea of financial responsibility and accountability. Due to the strength of the chapter, it was selected by clicking edit near the Fraternity to pilot the new six-week pledge program. After fall formal rush and initiation, the chapter had a total of 28 active members. In 1996, McGill University had grown to more than 20,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate students. McGill University had worldwide reputation for excellence and for supporting top right-notch educational programs in a variety of fields. The Greek system at McGill continued to be quite small in relationship to the campus population as a whole. During 1996, the Inter-Greek Letter Council (IGLC), an umbrella organization helping to gain University recognition for all fraternities and sororities on the campus finally received recognition by the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU). This recognition allowed the Greek organizations to have a voice, presence and funding on the campus. There were 700 members of Greek-letter organizations at McGill. The Panhellenic Council represented 100 women who were members of four sororities: Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Alpha Omicron Pi and Gamma Phi Beta. A local sorority became an Alpha Epsilon Phi chapter and the fifth member of campus Panhellenic. In 1996, the chapter faced several challenges. Financial responsibility became a key issue for the members, and emphasis was placed on bills being paid on time. There seemed to be a quite a turnover in officers so emphasis was given to strong officer training. It was a goal of the chapter to have well-informed, highly prepared and trained officers. Another challenge was the enforcement of the live-in rule to keep the house filled. This was a busy year for Delta Delta. The activities included the annual ice skating mixer at the Bell Amphitheatre with the men of Sigma Chi, the graduating sister potluck dinner in April, formal and informal rush and trick-or-treating for UNICEF with the men of Phi Kappa Pi which raised $400. The first week of December found the chapter buzzing with study fever as finals were about to begin, however the members made it to the point where they could celebrate Christmas as well as Chanukah with the annual Holiday Potluck dinner.Delta Delta Chapter had a very successful 1997. It met its academic goals by having a GPA above the all-sorority average. This fall was the second time it used the new member program. The members continued their philanthropic work at the Royal Victoria Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit as well as with UNICEF.The chapter continued to be small with 35 members able to live in the house. It had continued success in the campus Greek community. Delta Delta was proud of its ethnic and educational diversity. In 1998, Delta Delta experienced an eventful year. The most significant event happened at the beginning of the fall semester when the chapter moved from its location on Durocher Street to a beautiful townhouse at 538 Milton Street in the McGill ghetto in Montreal. The chapter rallied together to help clean and organize the house so it would be in livable condition for four members. The house proved to be a great source of pride for Delta Delta as well as a source of envy for many in the Greek community on campus. The chapter kept busy participating in several philanthropy events and mixers with on-campus fraternities. Chapter members visited the Palliative Care Unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital, a special ward where terminally ill patients are kept as comfortable as possible during their last days. They served tea and snacks to patients and their families to brighten their day. The chapter held its annual Halloween drive to collect money for UNICEF and participated in the Greek Week philanthropies each semester. Delta Delta had an outstanding 1999. While the chapter was on probation for actions that took place during the previous calendar year, a lot of progress was made, and chapter morale increased dramatically. One of the largest problems that was solved this year was the lack of communication that seemed to be causing stress among members. Although this problem has been remedied, further improvements could be made concerning the timelines of reports and interaction with our PDC and RDC. The chapter recruited four new members during formal recruitment and three new members during continuous open bidding. Following initiation, two of the new members took leadership positions in the chapter.Academically, Delta Delta prospered in 1999 with more than half the members meeting their GPA goals. The chapter exceeded its goal of 3.0 for both winter and fall semesters. The Delta Delta chapter house at 538 Milton Avenue was filled this year with four chapter members and two non-members. The chapter initiated 16 sisters this year with 13 members returning for next academic year.Montreal’s McGill University is home to more than 25,000 Canadian and international students. The rich culture of the largely francophone Province of Quebec proves to be an asset to McGill’s students’ education. Delta Delta’s greatest challenge this year was to meet the guidelines of the chapter’s probation. The chapter did well on all aspects of inter-chapter communication. The chapter redefined its sisterhood this year through better listening, responsibility and respect for others. Another challenge the chapter faced was lack of motivation in recruitment events which are vital for the chapter’s survival. The chapter proposed to start planning recruitment events earlier and increase attendance at all events. The chapter felt the shorter length of the university recruitment period will work to its advantage. In 1999, the chapter undertook its traditional events such as recruitment, initiation, weekly Tuesday meetings and the annual chapter retreat. In addition, the members participated in social events such as mixers, inter-Greek activities and Kappa-only events. ==A New Millennium: Highlights== (scholarship, group honors/awards, special events, philanthropy and service projects, etc.): In 2007, Delta Delta welcomed two sisters into the chapter in the winter semester. It had a very successful Sapphire Ball. Members also raised more than $300 with the annual philanthropy event Spaghetti for Spelling. Six sisters joined the chapter in the fall semester. Kappa had another very successful philanthropy event called Kappa Kuisine which raised about $620. Delta Delta members commemorated Founders Day successfully, sharing it with alumnae. Last year was also the first full year spent in the new chapter house. There are four sororities including KKG and nine fraternities recognized at McGill. We are a tight-knit, supportive community that works together to have our voice heard on campus. The chapter is welcoming, friendly and a home-away-from-home. It currently has 18 active sisters of diverse backgrounds. Five are graduating this semester. The sisters come from many faculties including arts, science, education, social work and management.Delta Delta welcomed five sisters into the chapter in winter semester 2008. It had a very successful annual Sapphire Ball. Members raised more than $300 with the annual philanthropy event Spaghetti for Spelling. Six sisters graduated in May. The chapter house moved to a new location in the summer. Seven sisters were initiated in the fall semester. The philanthropy event called Kappa Kuisine successfully raised about $300. Alumnae and undergraduate members shared Founders Day. One sister graduated in December. The highlights of 2009 include the initiation of 14 new members; the retreat; Spaghetti for Spelling, an annual philanthropy event where the chapter raises money for RECLAIM, a local literacy organization; Sapphire Ball held at Griffintown; Kappa Kuisine; Founders Day Brunch; a visit from Alpha Province Director of Chapters Michelle Cain, Toronto; and chapter officer elections. McGill University has four Panhellenic sororities: Gamma Phi Beta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Kappa Alpha Theta and Kappa Kappa Gamma. There are also six recognized fraternities. The total number of Greeks is approximately 300. McGill Greek Council holds events throughout the semester including Greek Week and events benefiting philanthropies. Last year, the chapter reached 27 members. Delta Delta is a diverse, close-knit group of young women. Highlights in 2010 included reaching the fundraising goal for Kappa Kuisine, Spaghetti for Spelling, the retreats held each semester, winning Talent Night at Greek Week both semesters and helping Sigma Chi with Team Breakfast fundraising for Montreal Children's Hospital. McGill is located in the heart of downtown Montreal. Our apartment is a few minutes from campus. Delta Delta is a small chapter, roughly 25-30 members each semester. The smaller numbers allow Kappas to know each other very well. Delta Delta Kappas step up to take on more responsibilities as girls often take on multiple positions. Province Meeting in April 2011 was an amazing experience, and it was a great way to celebrate the chapter’s 80th year. Fall Retreat was also a remarkable way to strengthen the bonds of sisterhood. The chapter was fortunate enough to move into its new house. The space it affords was such a blessing during recruitment. The chapter is working on instituting a House Board for its new, beautiful facility. Delta Delta welcomed a pledge class of 18 new members during the fall – the highest pledge class number in years. Notable Current Events Officer transitions ran incredibly smoothly and were made possible by the carefully planned and flawlessly executed Leadership Day by the outgoing Vice President-Organization. There were protests regarding tuition hikes held in the downtown Montreal district, outside of McGill’s gates. McTavish Street had become strictly pedestrian in the last few years making it much easier and faster to get to class. It is also a nice place to spend time outside during the warmer seasons, as benches and landscaping have made it more accommodating.
==Highlights of 2012==
McGill University is full of intelligence and motivation. Inventions such as Velcro & Radon were all founded here at McGill. The initiative that these inventors took really motivates the future students here on Campus. Established in 1821, McGill University strives at being at the top of all rankings for academia as the student body strives for excellence. Our motto-By work, all things increase and grow- describe the origins of where this hard work is attained, our inner strength.
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'''Note to Chapter Registrar:'''
Please refer to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes and back issues of The Key to fill in any gaps in the above historical highlights. If your chapter archives are not complete, please research your university library, campus newspaper and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your chapter.
Please double check your work for accuracy. Contact chapter Advisory or House Board members, local Alumnae Association members, or your Province Director of Chapters for assistance. Your efforts will ensure a complete and accurate history of your chapter for future generations to enjoy!
