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|Name= Eta Eta
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|Name= Eta Beta
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|Founded= {{start date and years ago|2002|11|23}}
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|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1996|10|05}}
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|College= [http://www.ucf.edu/ University of Central Florida]
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|College= [http://www.pepperdine.edu/ Pepperdine University]
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|Location= Orlando, FL
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|Location= Malibu, CA
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|Homepage= http://www.kappa.org
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|Homepage= [http://chapters.kappakappagamma.org/etabeta/ Eta Beta Homepage]
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|Media= [http://wiki.kappakappagamma.org/index.php?title=Category:Eta_Eta Media related to Eta Eta Chapter]}}
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'''University of Central Florida established in 1968'''
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'''Pepperdine, established 1937'''
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'''Chapter Founded in October, 1996'''
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'''636 initiates (as of June 2018)'''
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'''Some of Eta Beta’s Outstanding Alumnae: (If you have chapter alumna who have received recognition in any of these three categories, please list them with the date(s) of recognition.)'''
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'''Fraternity Council Officers:'''
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'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''
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'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''
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'''Additional Outstanding Eta Kappa Alumnae:''' <br>
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Jillian Frank (Bibb) Chicago Loop Group Alumnae Association President 2006-10, Treasurer 2007-11, Vice President 2010-11 <br>
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Lauren Parsekian (Paul) Founder of The Kind Campaign <br>
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==The Early Years==
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'''Colonization:'''
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Kappa Kappa Gamma came to the shores of sunny California on April 1, 1996, as the Fraternity pledged 60 young women of the local sorority Zeta Kappa, and four alumnae, at Pepperdine University establishing the colony that became the Eta Beta Chapter. The pledging ceremony took place in the Pepperdine Chapel overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
 
   
 
   
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Alumnae in the Malibu, Calif., area joined chapter members from UCLA, USC (Calif.), and Cal. State, Northridge. Before pledging Kappa Kappa Gamma, the group was a longstanding local sorority-the largest on campus. At the University's request, the entire sorority system sought national affiliation. Other National Panhellenic Conference members colonizing on the Pepperdine campus were Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Pi Beta Phi, and Sigma Kappa.
  
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'''Eta Eta founded November 23, 2002 - 121 charter members'''
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The previous information was excerpted from The Key, Volume 113, No. 2, Summer 1996.
  
  
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'''Installation:'''
  
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'''554 initiates (as of 2011)'''
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The fog rolled off the Pacific Ocean as 37 undergraduates and 24 alumnae were initiated to the Eta Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity October 4-5, 1996 at Pepperdine University, Malibu, Calif. Cal. State Northridge, assisted by UCLA, and USC (Calif.). Other Panhellenic groups on campus included Alpha Phi, Gamma Phi Beta, Delta Gamma, Delta Delta Delta, Pi Beta Phi, and Sigma Kappa.
  
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The previous information was excerpted from The Key, Volume 113, No. 4, Winter 1996.
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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.
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==Highlights of the 1990s==
  
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From chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.:
  
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'''Outstanding Eta Eta Alumnae'''
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The biggest event of 1996 was the colonization of Eta Beta in April, and the installation of Kappa’s 125th chapter in October. Actives and alumnae from northern and southern California participated in the ceremony as well as Fraternity President Cathy Thompson Carswell, Illinois Wesleyan, and former Fraternity President J.J. Fraser Wales, Ohio State. The new chapter added 18 members in late 1996 with its first pledge class which was above the All Sorority Average GPA and won the Homecoming spirit cup.
  
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Eta Beta was challenged to incorporate Kappas rules and traditions with the traditions they cherished from their Zeta Beta days, but did so beautifully with continued support from Kappas nationwide and their advisers. The chapter adopted the Fraternity Challenge to Excellence as the chapter goal.
  
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Socially, the chapter enjoyed their Spring Formals, Presents, Fall Balls, and winter Kappa Krush and Mad Hatter parties.
  
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The chapter celebrated its one year anniversary in April 1997 by winning the Best New Chapter award at the 1997 Kappa Province meeting. Also in 1997, Eta Beta was honored to travel to San Diego to help install Kappa’s 126th chapter at the University of San Diego. Informal rush in the fall of 1997 added six more members to the chapter
  
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'''Fraternity Loyalty Award'''
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Eta Beta continued it’s academic excellence into the late 1990’s and had the highest GPA of Greek groups on campus in fall 1998. During this time, the chapter also successfully challenged itself to inrease participation to 80% at mandatory events and to have one sisterhood event a month.
  
  
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'''Philanthropy:'''
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The new chapter participated in Stepforward Day, a campus wide event to clean up highways, beaches and public schools in the Malibu area. They also participated in the Malibu Chili cookoff, and delivered food to needy families through a local church. They continued their participation in the chili cookoff and Stepforward events throughout the rest of the 1990’s.
  
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==Highlights of 2000-2010==
  
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The University of Florida was established on June 10, 1963 when the Florida State Legislature passed, and Governor Farris Bryant subsequently signed into law Bill No. 125. The Board of Regents appointed Charles Millican the first president of the new university in 1965. Millican, with the consultation of a citizen advisory group, would choose the name Florida Technological University as well as co-design the school's distinctive "Pegasus" seal. Before the university was constructed, the land where it would be was desolate farm land. In fact, the first time that Millican went to see the land where the new university would be, he could not find it and had to return weeks later with specific directions from the Chancellor of the Board of Regents.  
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From chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.:
  
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In March 1967, Florida Governor Claude Kirk presided over the groundbreaking of the new Florida Technological University. Eighteen months later on October 7, 1968, classes began with 1,948 students, 90 instructors and 150 staff members, in the school's first academic building, the library. During the university's inaugural year, fifty-five degree programs were offered within its five colleges: Business Administration, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Engineering and Technology. The university's first mascot was the Citronaut, a mix between an orange and an astronaut.  
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On campus, Eta Beta was involved in many activities including Songfest and Homecoming, while maintaining excellence in academics. At the Annual Campus Greek Awards in 2004, the chapter received the Rock of the Year Award and the Inter-Sorority Spirit Award. Yearly goals included working on improving attendance and chapter involvement, moral and sisterhood, organization and timely payments, adviser relations and Panhellenic spirit.  
  
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UCF was founded as a non-segregated and coeducational university, with the founding goal being to educate current and future students for promising space-age careers in engineering, electronics and other technological professions, thus serving as a support system for the nearby Kennedy Space Center. In addition, the Central Florida Research Park, located adjacent to the UCF campus, serves as a major focus of simulation for space and defense-related research.
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In 2006, Eta Beta hosted the Kappa Province meeting. At the Pepperdine Greek Awards in 2008, Eta Betas won Officer of the Year, and President of the Year. In 2009, one quarter of the chapter studied abroad in one semester. The remaining members bonded by getting together for pledge class dinners and to watch the show Gossip Girl together. Weekly study hours and weekly Bible Study were a part of this chapter's traditions.
  
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The University of Central Florida, commonly referred to as UCF, is a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando, Florida. UCF is a member institution of the State University System of Florida, and has grown to be the second-largest university in the United States by enrollment in 2011.
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To recognize the tragedies of September 11, 2001, Eta Beta participated in a school wide prayer which took place to pray for the victims and their families. The convocation was also dedicated to those lost on September 11.  
  
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Eta Beta participated in Step-Forward Day, and campus wide community service project where they spent the day at St. Monica's Parish. Chapter member also went down to Melrose in Los Angeles to represent Kappa in the annual AIDS Walk. Eta Beta held a Kappa King competition among the fraternities with the proceedes donated to the Special Olympics. Eta Betas participated in City of Hope's Walk for Hope for breast cancer awareness.
  
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The University of Central Florida was one of the fastest growing institutions in the U.S. in 2002. At that time there were 36,000 students attending the university. Kappa Kappa Gamma became the 10th National Panhellenic Conference group at UCF.
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'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''
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2008 Rose McGill
  
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Colonization activities to establish the Fraternity’s 130th active chapter were held October 8-13, 2002. Founders Day 2002 not only celebrated the founding of Alpha Chapter, Monmouth, and the founding of Kappa Kappa Gamma, but it also celebrated the birth of Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Bid Day and formal pledging were held October 13, 2002.
 
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On November 23, 2002, approximately 120 University of Central Florida students were initiated as members of Eta Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. The chapter was guided by Gina Caputo DiPaolo, Florida, local Coordinator of Chapter Development and Kylee Deterding, Iowa State, Chapter Consultant.
 
  
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==Highlights of 2011-2019==
  
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'''Chapter Traditions'''
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From chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.:
  
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Whether it's a weekend at Downtown Disney, going out together, cheering on the Knights in football, or just sharing stories with each other, Kappas are always participating in activities to strengthen the bonds of sisterhood.
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==Highlights of 2012==
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One of the biggest achievements regarding philanthropic Involvement is that this past year, our chapter won 10 years of Sigma Chi Derby Days supporting City of Hope. In addition, we successfully put on Kappa Karaoke, our philanthropy that supports School on Wheels. Eta Beta participated in Step Forward Day, a campus wide community service project.
  
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The chapter has an annual overnight sisterhood retreat for the entire chapter at a secluded location. During the retreat, there are team-building activities, rituals review, and just hang out together as sisters. There are also new member retreats exclusively for the new member class.
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Secondly, we have come up with new chapter goals and successful ideas of implementation. We are aiming to reallocate burdget accordingly and increase understanding of Kappa Foundation and Kappa Ritual. One example of a challenge we are planning to overcome is creating new fun ways to be involved in the chapter, such as 6 Kappa Founder Awards so that we can increase chapter attendance.
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The women recognized the importance of family, and helped to make Kappa a home-away-from-home by hosting a variety of family-centered activities, including Family Weekend in Fall, and a Mother Daughter Day or Daddy Daughter Day in the Spring.
 
  
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Kappa was not only about building friendships and becoming a part of sisterhood at the University of Central Florida, but also about sharing a bond that will last a lifetime with women who share these most meaningful friendships. It was also about becoming a part of an amazing sisterhood, built on mutual values that bind Kappas beyond college years.
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New Greek Panhellic Leader: Alex Nicandros
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Overall Nature of the Chapter: With the new installation of the chapter council, the environment takes on a feel of excitement. We are very optimistic for this upcoming year because of the amount of involved women that are prepared to continue old traditions while still bringing new ideas to the table.
  
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==Highlights of 2013==
  
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The Eta Beta Chapter had a very successful 2013.  We improved to the 3rd place sorority ranking for academics, we began conducting trips for RIF to read to children in Santa Monica, we won the Most Improved Chapter award at Province, and we held a very effective “Kappa Klassic” philanthropy event.  In addition, our recruitment was wonderful and had very high retention rates of potential new members throughout the process.  Since coming off of our focus letter, our chapter has improved tremendously and become very involved.
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Greek Life on the Pepperdine campus has become a lot more involved with other groups including athletics and various clubs.  There have been more events promoting unity as an entire student body.  The Eta Beta chapter has been very involved in these events as well as the philanthropic events of the other sororities and fraternities.  The chapter is very hard working, passionate about Kappa, and possesses strong leadership qualities.  We have a very strong sisterhood, which has created a great deal of Kappa pride.
  
  
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==Highlights of 2014==
  
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The University of Central Florida has grown each year. Statistics show that it is the eighth largest university in the nation. This school shows much diversity which is also reflected in Eta Eta chapter.
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In the past year Kappa has put together their annual philanthropy Kappa Kappa Gameday to support the Ebenezer Foundation, which was started as a non-profit foundation by, recently graduated, Alex Chistolini. Our chapter has also participated in Sigma Chi's Derby Days where our chapter of Eta Beta received a recognition from the City of Hope Hospital for our continuous hard work over the past ten years. Also, several Kappa's volunteered at Pepperdine's Step Forward Day to support and help out less fortunate areas of Pepperdine.  
  
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Eta Eta participated and won 2nd place in Pi Beta Phi's Rock the Arrow philanthropy. The chapter won 2nd place in Pi Kappa Phi's Bowlshlogger philanthropy. It participated in Delta Gamma's Anchor Splash and attended and won Phi Gamma Delta's Hostages for the Homeless philanthropies. Teamed up with Delta Upsilon, the chapter collected more than 800 pounds of aluminum cans. The members also collected 300 pillow cases to "Don't Skirt the Issue," and donated books to "Reading is Fundamental."
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The chapter of Eta Beta has become more involved on our campus and philanthropies. Everyone is involved in all aspects of the Pepperdine community. Our sisterhood has also grown stronger over the past year.  
  
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The chapter was on a winning streak, winning Homecoming Week with Delta Upsilon and Greek week with FIJI and Alpha Epsilon Pi. The girls attended a date function at Halloween Horror Night, Bowling with Kappa Sigma, Pig Tails and Pig Skins social with Delta Upsilon, Sapphire Ball- Spring Formal, the Mi Tai date function on the Sun Cruise Casino, and participated in the Panellenic Trick or Treat on Greek Street event.
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Our chapter holds meeting in the University owned rooms. Our chapter does not own a house, therefore many sisters room together in off campus apartments. These apartments are rented by the girls separately and are not owned by the chapter. Some apartments only have two sisters living there but other apartments have more than two sisters living in them.
  
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In 2005, the chapter participated in several philanthropies. Among them, Kappa Delta's KD Shakedown, Beta Theta Pi's MS Walk, Pi Beta Phi's Rock the Arrow, Delta Upsilon Lipservice, Alpha Delta Pi's Cheers for Charity, TKE Rock 'n Jock, and FIJI's Island Princess. Eta Eta hosted its own philanthropy, UCF Idol, with Beta Theta Pi. The chapter worked with the Princeton Review and held a mock LSAT/MCAT test in which students were placed in a real test setting with a booklet, that was an actual copy of an older test, and were mailed results. Each participant paid $10 and the money was donated to Reading is Fundamental.
 
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For socials, the chapter held a "Tennis and Golf Pros" night with Sigma Nu and Theta Chi, graffiti social with Pi Kapp, Dragon Room with ATO and a go-carting buddy social with ATO and Sigma Nu. It also participated in Greek Week in April. For Homecoming in October, with a Tarzan and Jane theme, the chapter won overall with partners Alpha Epsilon Phi, Delta Tau Delta, Phi Mu Alpha, and Phi Delta Theta.
 
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Fall sisterhood events included lasertag and fun in the arcade at Wonderwork and a "Kappa Kamo" date function at Big Oaks Ranch, complete with a bonfire and hayrides. In the spring the women enjoyed a comedy night at SAKS Comedy Club with ice cream. During I-week members designed tiles at Glaze Under Fire and spent the night with their Kore families. In February, and again in September, the New Member True Blue Sisterhood Retreat was held at place at an alumna's house in which singing songs and crafts were on the agenda. 
 
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Spring Bid Day was themed Masquerade, Mardi Gras, and Fall Bid Day was a Las Vegas theme held at the California Pizza Kitchen. There was a formal in the Spring at Wyndom Resort and a semiformal in the Fall. To finish off the semester together, the women enjoyed a holiday party making gingerbread houses, playing games, and providing gifts for underpriviledged children.
 
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In the Spring of 2005, Eta Eta achieved a 3.138 GPA, rankin 1st of 18 sororities in the Greek community. In the Fall the chapter placed 3rd (out of 19) with a GPA of 3.056.
 
  
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Eta Eta participated in many philanthropies in 2006. They included Diabetes race, Delta Upsilon Lipservice, Dance Marathon, Tau Kappa Epsilon Rock 'n Jock, Sigma Phi Epsilon Queen of Hearts, Phi Gamma Delta Island Princess, Phi Delt Dodgeball Tournament, Pi Kappa Phi Sets on the Beach, read to children at Deerwood Elementary for our philanthropy Reading is Fundamental, Trick or Treat on Greek Street, Lambda Chi Alpha Watermelon Bust, Alpha Tau Omega Rock the Wreath, Alpha Delta Pi Cheers for Charity, Sigma Chi Derby Days, and the Multiple Sclerosis Walk. Eta Eta also hosted our own philanthropy, Kappa Unplugged, where pillow cases and books for Don't Skirt the Issue and Reading is Fundamental were collected. A monetary donation was made to the Kappa Foundation. The Eta Eta & Delta Epsilon chapters of Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted a 'Shop For a Cause' fundraising event at the Lilly Pulitzer store in Winter Park. Lilly Pulitzer donated $250 (10% portion of the night's proceeds) to Reading is Fundamental. The chapter also participated in a playground build with the ladies of Chi Omega and the gentlemen of Tau Kappa Epsilon.
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For socials, there was the "Banana Republic" social with Kappa Sigma, "Can't Fight the Moonlight" social with Tau Kappa Epsilon, "White House Black Market" social with Phi Delta Theta, date function where we attended a Predators game, comedy social with Tau Kappa Epsilon at the Orlando Improv, date function included lunch at Planet Hollywood and a movie at AMC, "Rock Star" social with Phi Delta Theta, and "Dress to Impress" with Phi Gamma Delta. The chapter was paired with Phi Gamma Delta for the Peter Pan themed Homecoming in November placing first overall!
 
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Spring Bid Day was NFL themed and was held at the Holiday Inn. Spring sisterhood events, included Kore family friendship bracelet making, Kore family nigh watching American Idol, sisterhood social watching Legally Blonde 2 and had Mary Kay makeovers, and a sisterhood social at the movies. Spring initiation was conducted at Florida State University with the chapter spending the night with the Epsilon Zeta chapter. The were initiated 23 sisters in the spring. The spring formal was held in April at Disney's Contemporary and there was also a Blue and Blue Banquet for the graduating sisters.
 
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Fall Bid Day was an "I Dream of Kappa" theme and was held at Disney Quest. Fall sisterhood events were a sisterhood movie night, Etiquette lunch including Ballroom dancing lessons, and a sisterhood social at build-a-bear where making teddy bears. During Initiation Week sisterhood events such as Kappa Kappuccino that included painting coffee cups and Kappa gone Retro which had the women dressing up and tie-dyed t-shirts and pillow cases. Fifty-one sisters were initiated in the fall. A brunch was held at the Holiday Inn with our alumnae invited to join us as Founders Day was celebrated.
 
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Eta Eta participated in several philanthropies in 2007. Among them, Alpha Delta Pi Cheers for Charity, Pi Beta Phi Rock the Arrow, Kappa Delta Shamrock 5k run, Knight-Thon, Alpha Epsilon Phi Bowlanthropy, Kappa Alpha Theta Spring Fling, Tau Kappa Epsilon Rock and Jock, Phi Delta Theta Dodgeball Derby, Phi Gamma Delta Island Princess, Relay for Life, Panhellenic Blood Drive in the spring, Cystic Fibrosis Gala, Kappa Delta Shakedown, Beta Theta Pi BBQ Challenge, Knights Give Back Beach Cleanup, Panhellenic Blood Drive hosted along with the ladies of Pi Beta Phi in the fall, Lambda Chi Watermelon Bust, Beta Theta Pi and Alpha Epsilon Phi UCF Idol, Alpha Tau Omega Rock the Wreath, and Sigma Nu Volley for Christy. Eta Eta also hosted its own philanthropy, The Senior Fall Festival, in which we local senior citizens were invited to play board games, make arts and crafts, and dance. There were also guest performers such as a jazz group and the UCF Shimmy Knights.
 
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Chapter socials included a “Red Hot” social with Phi Gamma Delta, a “Mardi Gras” social with Sigma Nu, a “Stoplight” Greek Week social, an “Angels and Demons” social with Phi Mu Alpha and Phi Delta Theta, a “Cancun” Foam social with Sigma Nu, Alpha Epsilon Pi, and Lambda Sigma Upsilon, a “Wood Stock” social with Phi Delta Theta, a “BET vs. CMT” Homecoming social, and last we had “Day Glow” social with Sigma Chi. During Greek Week in March, with a Camp Anawanna: Salute Your Shorts theme,the chapter won overall with our partners Beta Theta Pi, Delta Phi Lambda, Iota Phi Theta, and Lambda Theta Phi. Homecoming in November, with a Knightmare in Elm Street theme, the chapter won overall with our partners Sigma Nu, Alpha Epsilon Pi, and Lambda Sigma Upsilon.
 
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Spring sisterhood events included a Sisterhood Valentine’s Day Dinner, Sisterhood Retreat at Arabian Nights, Kappa Kooking Night, and the Blue and Blue Senior Banquet. There was also a “Pistol and Pin-Ups 1920s” Formal at Sea World. During fall recruitment the chapter held an Alumni Tea Event. Fall Bid Day was a “Timeless Class With a Whole Lot of Sass” theme held at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure. An amazing job was done on Recruitment resulting in 56 ladies accept bids which was greater than quota. Fall sisterhood events, consisted of an Ice Cream Social and a Sisterhood Social at Aloma Cinema Grill. There was aVegas themed Semi Formal at the Eagle Creek Golf Club. In addition to initiating 41 sisters the alumnae were invited to a dinner at the Student Union in the celebration of Founder’s Day.
 
  
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In the Spring of 2007, Eta Eta achieved a 3.182 GPA, ranking us 3rd in the Greek community. In the Fall we placed 16th with a GPA of 2.877.
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Our chapter has had high attendance at most philanthropy events organized by other sororities and fraternities. Thus we received great amount of support for our annual philanthropy in the Spring semester. This allowed us to raise money for the Kind Campaign. Additionally, a few of our members, our President, and one of our advisors attended a regional meeting this year. Another Eta Beta member also attended the Leadership Academy in September. This year we also decided to support a fellow Kappa through the Rose McGill foundation. Our whole chapter donated enough money to be able to buy gift cards for a Kappa in need. Overall our chapter has set goals to improve and grow every year.
  
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In 2008, Eta Eta participated in several philanthropies. They included GI Theta Chi, Sigma Nu’s Battle of the Greek Gods, Tau Kappa Epsilon’s Rock and Jock, Pi Beta Phi’s Rock the Arrow, Alpha Epsilon Phi’s Bowlanthropy, Phi Delta Theta Dodgeball Tournament, Phi Gamma Delta's Island Princess, Sigma Chi’s Derby Days, Kappa Delta Shakedown, Alpha Tau Omega’s Rock the Wreath, Beta Theta Pi BBQ Challenge, Lamda Chi's Watermelon Bust, Theta Chi Helping Hands 5K Run, Panhellenic Blood Drive, Cystic Fibrosis Walk, and Relay for Life. Eta Eta also hosted it's own philanthropy, Kappa Kook-off, in which books were donated by participating fraternities and sororities for RIF along with a food tasting and eating competition with other games as well.  
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Our campus has begun to push for athletes and Greek life to become more involved with each other. Our chapter supported the athletes by attending athletic events to support this movement. Also, our campus has been a place of recent social movements by some students. Our president of the university addressed this by assuring the students that there will be less inequality and more diversification in the future. Overall our chapter is always willing to help where is needed whether it’s showing up to other philanthropies or supporting our campus.  
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Eta Eta socials had a “Guys wear ties, Girls wear pearls” social with Theta Chi at Saks Comedy Club, a “Comfort is Key” social with Tau Kappa Epsilon at Fort Christmas Park, a "Mafia" Social with Sigma Chi for Greek Week, a “When I Grow Up…” Social with Sigma Nu at Firkin & Kegler, a “Stop Light” Social with Delta Tau Delta and Phi Gamma Delta at Bliss, a “Pin-Up Girls and Military Men” Social with Lambda Chi Alpha at Roll Bar, and finally, a “School Spirit” social with Tau Kappa Epsilon and Zeta Beta Tau at the UCF Arena and South Side BBQ. During Greek Week in March we had a Greekstop: Zelda Theme with Sigma Chi as our partners and placed 3rd overall.  
 
  
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Homecoming was held in November with the chapter participating in a Service Event, Volleyball Game, Movie Knight, Comedy Knight, Skit Knight, Concert Knight, Spirit Splash, Parade, Football Game, and Awards Ceremony. Two socials were held with the partner fraternity, Theta Chi: Buddy Social at Aloma Cinema Grill and "Hogs and Hunnies"Social at Lazy Gator Bar. Eta Eta and Theta Chi won 3rd place overall involving the theme A Knight's Quest: Robin Hood.
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What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, in your community? The Eta Beta chapter has supported Reading is Fundamental by raising money and organizing a book drive for donations. Also, the Eta Beta chapter donated $200 to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. Additionally, we have raised $5,000 for our annual philanthropy, the Kind Campaign, which supports girls who have been a victim of girl-on-girl crime. This fall we have also participated in our universities annual Step Forward Day where we volunteer in our community. We had the opportunity to volunteer for School on Wheels in Ventura.  
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Eta Eta's Spring sisterhood events included a "Pep Rally", followed by Spring Recruitment where events took place at a Bonfire, a UCF Basketball Game, and a Preference Night Dinner. Spring Recruitment resulted with 22 accepted bids and Bid Day at Wonder Works. A new member Retreat was held in February along with a Game Night Kore Event.
 
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Spring was a very busy time for the chapter. Some of the activities included Initiation and a Line Dancing Kore Event, A Knight Under the Stars Formal at Kennedy Space Center, Senior Banquet, and Kappa Reading Days at Little River Elementary School.
 
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Fall Recruitment involved an amazing Spirit Week with an etiquette event and an Alumnae Tea. Wild About Kappa, Sweet Home Kappa Gamma, and Kappa & Co. were our themed days for recruitment with a Bid Day themed “Welcome to the Club” located at Firkin & Kegler where 60 wonderful ladies accepted bids. During the Fall semester, the women visited a new cupcake parlor called Sweet as a Kore Event and during I-Week held sisterhood events including a Kappa Dive-in Movie at a local YMCA pool, a note writing day to sisters who impacted you, and an arts and crafts event where we painted and decorated wooden fleur-de-lis. After an 80s Prom (Semi-Formal) at the Plantation House and Pan Pride Week including a Progressive dinner with Delta Delta Delta, there was a family weekend including a night of bowling followed by a tailgate before a football game.  
 
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Eta Eta celebrated its sixth birthday with a "6 Year Old Birthday Party" themed Founder's Day at the Oveido Women's Center. Many of the newly initaited sisters attended a Junior Panhellenic BBQ in November in order to meet ladies in other Greek organizations. The chapter was busy with other activities such as UCF's Trick or Treat on Greek Street, the Beautification Project at Pineloch Elementary School where murals were painted with inspiring messages for the students to read as well as the chapter creating gardens of plant and flowers.
 
  
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Eta Eta was named Chapter of the Year for 2008 among all Greek Organizations. The chapter was proud to have sisters selected as Junior Panhellenic Secretary, Panhellenic P resident, and Head Rho Gamma for Formal Recruitment.
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Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support? Traditionally, we have participated in the Kappa Kares program by selecting a new philanthropy each year for our chapter to support. Although the philanthropy normally changes every year, Eta Beta is constantly focused on supporting sisters through philanthropy. We have supported multiple sisters’ philanthropies through the years and will continue to do so for years to come. We chose to do the Kind Campaign for our philanthropy this year because it was co-founded by an Eta Beta alumnus, Lauren Paul. The Kind Campaign is a movement against girl-on-girl crime. Thus we felt a close connection to the organization and the cause.
  
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The University of Central Florida continues growing each year. Statistics show that we are the 5th largest in the nation based on total enrollment. The school shows much diversity, which is reflected in Eta Eta Chapter.
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==Highlights of 2016==
  
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In the Spring of 2008, Eta Eta achieved a 3.176 GPA, ranking 5th in the Greek community and 3rd overall in Fall with a GPA of 3.138.
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This past year the Eta Beta chapter was presented the New Member Programming Award at the Kappa convention as well as receiving honorable mentions for Gracious Living for an Unhoused Chapter, Recruitment, and Chapter Management. These awards and honorable mentions were a huge honor and accomplishment for the Eta Beta chapter and have encouraged the chapter to continue to grow and strengthen.  
  
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In 2009, Eta Eta participated in several philanthropies. Among them were Alpha Delta Pi Cheers for Charity, Kappa Delta Shakedown, Knight-Thon, Alpha Epsilon Phi Bowlanthropy, Chi Omega's Wish Race, GI Theta Chi, Delta Upsilon's Darling, Delta Tau Delta's Miss Greek, Sigma Pi and Chi Omega's Yards for Youth, Kappa Sigma's 5K Marathon, Cinderella's Closet with Alpha Xi Delta, Phi Gamma Delta Island Princess, Relay for Life with Theta Chi, Panhellenic Blood Drive in the spring with Zeta Tau Alpha, Cystic Fibrosis Walk, Delta Upsilon's 5K Marathon, Trick or Treat on Greek Street with Sigma Nu and Tau Kappa Epsilon, Lambda Chi's Watermelon Bust, Kappa Alpha Theta's Kicks for Casa, and Alpha Xi Delta and Delta Upsilon's Dodgebrawl. Eta Eta also hosted its philanthropy, The 2nd Annual Kappa Kook-Off, where other Fraternities and Sororities were invited to create their own dishes to be judged, and participate in relay races.  
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In 2016, the Eta Beta chapter also improved its philanthropic attendance and involvement within the university’s Greek Life. In fact, the chapter won the 2016 Alpha Fifa philanthropy, a soccer tournament presented by Alpha Phi. Additionally, the chapter actively participates in weekly Greek organizations’ philanthropic events, such as attending university supported Convocations, auctions, skit nights, Coffeehouse music events, as well as each fraternity and sorority’s official philanthropic events.
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The chapter has also improved interfraternal relations as Eta Beta designates ambassadors for each fraternity and sorority on campus in order to make announcements of upcoming events as well as maintain and strengthen fraternal relations. Eta Beta has also strengthened their Panhellenic involvement as a member of Eta Beta serves as Pepperdine’s Panhellenic president.
  
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Socials for Eta Eta included "The Letter R" social with Sigma Nu and Sigma Pi, a "Meet and Greet" Social with Zeta Beta Tau and Delta Tau Delta, a “Color Green” Greek Week social with Alpha Xi Delta and Phi Delta Theta, a "Skating Through the Decades" social with Zeta Beta Tau and Alpha Epsilon Phi, a "Guys in Ties, Girls in Pearls" social with Theta Chi, a "Disney" Homecoming social with Sigma Nu and Tau Kappa Epsilon, a "Flippy Flop" social with Delta Tau Delta, and last we had "Grab-a-Greek" social our various dates. The chapter also hosted a "Tacky Tourist" Date Function at Old Town, Sapphire Ball at Epcot, and a "Famous Couples Throughout History" Semi Formal at the Winter Park Civic Center. Greek Week in March, paired the chapter with Phi Delta Theta and Alpha XI Delta and include such activities as Greek Games, Greek Sing, Extravaganza, and a Gala. At the Gala, Eta Eta won the "Most Improved Academically" award.  
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Additionally, the chapter has made good use of designated Committee Chapter nights, in which the chapter as a whole is broken into committees to address ways to improve the chapter and set semester and year-long goals.  
  
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Homecoming was held in November with a "Knightro's Circus" theme with the chapter placing first for the philanthropy and third place overall with our partners Sigma Nu and Tau Kappa Epsilon.
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Eta Beta also continued its biannual Academic Teas which feature a panel of accomplished women in differing job fields who offer advice and encouragement to the chapter in regards to academics. The Academic Teas also recognize chapter members who have earned high GPAs during the semester. In the Fall of 2016 more than 15 girls were recognized for receiving a GPA of 3.6 or above. Additionally, in 2016 two girls were presented with a pearl dangle to be worn on her badge. The pearl dangle represents the highest achievement of academic excellence and are only awarded to girls who receive a 4.0 GPA.  
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Sisterhood events included a Sisterhood Scrapbook Night, Sisterhood Pottery Night, an overnight Sisterhood Retreat, a Mother-Daughter Chocolate Making event, Kappa lunch every Wednesday, a Family Weekend for Homecoming including Mini Golf and a Football Tailgate, a Sisterhood "ICE" event at Gaylord Plams in Orlando, and a Senior Banquet.
 
  
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During fall recruitment the chapter held an Alumnae Tea Event. Fall Bid Day was a “Glitz, Glamour, and Golden Keys ” theme and was held at Universal Studios. The women did an amazing job with Recruitment which resulted in 59 new members. During I-Week there were sisterhood events such as a Sisterhood Event at Rebounderz and a Kappa Lunch. Fifty-three sisters were initiated on Founders Day. We also held a dinner where we invited our alumnae to join us in the celebration of Founders Day. In November, representatives from the chapter attended the Something of Value Seminar that was held by the University.
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In 2016 Pepperdine University’s campus experienced many pushes in increasing on-campus diversity and cultural acceptance. Events for this movement included open forum discussions led by the university’s president and topics included the US presidential election and racial diversity awareness on-campus. This proactive push on campus has been well accepted by the student body as a whole and has increased sentiments of mutual understanding and acceptance among students.  
  
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In the Spring of 2009, Eta Eta achieved a 3.136 GPA, which ranked the chapter 10th in the Greek community. In the Fall the chapter placed 7th with a GPA of 3.117.  
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The overall nature of the Eta Beta chapter has improved in the areas of sisterhood and fraternal involvement in 2016. Sisterhood and participation have been a focus during 2016 and the chapter experienced an increase in interfraternal involvement on campus and experienced a increase in members being engaged in Kappa events and wanting to participate on Eta Beta’s chapter council. Additionally, members of the chapter are involved in all aspects of campus life and participate as leaders in the community through their positions in on-campus jobs and positions on the Panhellenic board.
  
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In 2010, Eta Eta participated in several philanthropies that included Alpha Delta Pi’s Cheers for Charity, Kappa Delta Shakedown, Knight-Thon, Alpha Epsilon Phi’s Bowlanthropy, G.I. Theta Chi, Alpha Tau Omega’s Rock the Wreath, Pi Beta Phi's Speed Read competition, Cinderella's Closet with Alpha Delta Pi, Relay for Life with Sigma Pi and Phi Delta Theta, a Panhellenic Blood Drive in the spring, Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk, Trick or Treat on Greek Street with Theta Chi, Theta Chi and Alpha Epsilon Phi’s Greek Park After Dark, Lambda Chi's Watermelon Bust, Kappa Alpha Theta's Kicks for CASA, Delta Upsilon and Alpha Xi Delta’s Dodgebrawl, and Reading is Key at the Florida Hospital. The chapter also hosted its philanthropy, the third Annual Kappa Kook-Off. In addition to that philanthropy, the chapter hosted its first annual car show, Cars, Keys, and Fleur de lis. The Fraternities, Sororities, and various other organizations on and off campus were invited to enter their cars to be judged. This event benefited the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  
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Historically members of the Eta Beta chapter have participated in service hour opportunities through organizations such as Jumpstart and Project Serve. Additionally, every year the Eta Beta chapter as a whole participates in Pepperdine’s annual Step Forward Day, in which service groups orchestrated by the university go out and serve underprivileged communities in the LA area. This year one of the members of the Eta Beta chapter was the event planner of the entire Step Forward Day event. The chapter was honored that one of their own put on such an amazing event that benefited so many people in our neighboring communities.
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Additionally in keeping with Kappa tradition, the Eta Beta chapter supports Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) as well as the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. This year the chapter was able to donate $175 for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. Additionally, Eta Beta supported RIF through funds raised during its annual philanthropic event Kappa Kappa Gameday, book drives throughout the year, as well as an event called Kappa & Queso which featured a queso cook off competition and book drive. Through Kappa & Queso, the chapter was able to raise $1,406 and 26 books for RIF. The chapter also participated in a RIF trip in the Spring of 2016, in which the girls visited an underprivileged elementary school and encouraged literacy by reading books to the students and donating books to the school. Eta Beta also upheld their tradition of supporting the Rose McGill Foundation with a Christmas donation for $200 to a family in need during the holidays.
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During 2016 Eta Beta had the privilege of supporting the Susan G. Komen Foundation for their annual philanthropy event; Kappa Kappa Gameday. Kappa Kappa Gameday included an auction night and an inspirational speaker, who was a breast cancer survivor, and concluded with flag football tournament all benefitting the Susan G. Komen foundation. In total the chapter raised $9,635.91 for Susan G. Komen.
  
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Eta Eta was busy with socials this year with the “Trends Gone Bad” social with Zeta Beta Tau and Sigma Pi, a “Sports Guys and Trophy Wives” social with Alpha Tau Omega, a “Miami Vice” social with Delta Upsilon, an “Army Guys and Military Wives” social with Zeta Beta Tau and Sigma Nu, a “Baywatch” social with Beta Theta Pi and Delta Tau Delta, a “Rescue Me” social with Theta Chi, a “Superstars and Movie Stars” homecoming social with Phi Gamma Delta and Delta Lambda Phi, and a “Superhero” and “Barbie and Ken” Greek week social with Lambda Chi Alpha. The chapter hosted “Vegas” Date Function at Howl at the Moon, “Black and White Affair”, Grab-a-Greek Function, Sapphire Ball at Heaven, and a Masquerade Ball at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort. Greek Week was in March where the chapter was paired with Lambda Chi Alpha, and participated in Greek Games, Villian Hunt, Block Party, Greek Feud, and Greek Gala. Homecoming in October had a “Hercules” theme where Eta Eta came in 2nd place for cans and box tops and third place overall with partners Phi Gamma Delta and Delta Lambda Phi.
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Members of the Eta Beta chapter decide to participate in individual service hours and projects based on their own personal preferences as well as the traditions and overall pro-service environment of the chapter and university. The chapter’s involvement with RIF and the Kappa Kappa Gamma foundation is built from fraternity tradition as well as the Kappa nationals’ philanthropic requirements. As far as Eta Beta’s involvement with the Susan G. Komen Foundation, this involvement came freely from the members of the chapter as the ladies deemed the organization to be an upright and worthy cause to support for their annual philanthropy event.
  
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The chapter’s sisterhood events included a “Chonga Fiesta” themed Potluck, a “Valentine’s Day” Movie Night, a “Army” theme laser tag event at Hard Knocks, an overnight Retreat at Disney, Wet-N-Wild, Kappa lunch every Wednesday, Family Weekend for Homecoming including a football tailgate, a Father-Daughter Day at SAK Comedy Club, J. Crew Shopping Night, weekly Sisterhood Studies, and Senior Banquet.  
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The Eta Beta chapter is an unhoused chapter of Kappa that meets in the Fireside Room on Pepperdine’s campus. This spacious multi-purpose room boasts panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and serves as a lovely unofficial home for the chapter and accommodates the entire chapter with chairs and tables.
  
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The members did an amazing job with Spirit Week and Recruitment in the fall. Fall Bid Day was a “Kappa Life is Sweet Being a Double Kay Gee” theme and was held on a dinner cruise. Fifty five new members were initiated.
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The chapter held a brunch at the Albin Polasek Museum & Gardens with alumnae invited to join in the celebration of Founders Day. Also during the fall, the chapter participated in National Hazing Prevention Week, Panhellenic Pride Week, a Job Finding Webinar, and a Resume Building Webinar.
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[[File:Eta Beta1.JPG|thumb|Eta Beta Chapter, 2017]]
  
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The University of Central Florida continued to grow. Statistics show it to be the second largest university in the nation. The University not only grew in size, but in athletics as well. In December, the Knights football team won its first ever bowl game against the Georgia Bulldogs at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. The school shows much diversity, reflected in the chapter.
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2017 was a year full of friendship, sisterhood, and memories for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Eta Beta chapter at Pepperdine University. To start the year off in January, the Eta Beta chapter transitioned it Chapter Council positions passing on its traditions and leadership to a new group of strong and hardworking sisters. Following this, the chapter was heavily involved on campus attending and raising money for all of the philanthropies hosted by the other Greek life chapters on campus. The chapter worked hard and achieved placing top 3 in numerous events throughout the first semester of the year. The Eta Beta's philanthropy came nothing short of amazing as our Philanthropy Chair, Elizabeth Ford, hosted our annual Kappa Kappa Gameday, a flag football tournament and tailgate. Gameday was a huge success and the chapter ended up raising just over $10,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The Eta Beta Chapter continued with their philanthropic achievement by having a semester annual RIF book drive where the members donated books to an underprivileged elementary school in downtown Los Angeles and even got to spend the day reading these books to the kids. Overall the RIF event brought in almost 60 books.  
  
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In the spring of 2010, Eta Eta received a 3.114 GPA, ranking us ninth  in the Greek community. In the fall the chapter placed 10th with a GPA of 3.042.
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Towards the end of the semester our chapter studied hard as they prepared for finals week. Our events chair Mikaela Bisson thought it would be a good idea to have an event to help the Eta Beta chapter relax during this stressful time. So, our chapter had a Kappa study break at one of the member’s homes in the Pacific Palisades where the girls hung out, talked, and ate a lot of yummy baked goods. This sister study break brought the chapter together and even relieved some of the stresses that come with the end of the semester.  
  
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Even though the summer time is a chance for relaxation and leisure the Eta Beta chapter was still working hard where numerous members started incredible internships across the country. Just to name a few of these incredible internships our chapter has held this summer: our sister Haley Bekins interned with the presidential campaign for Donald Trump at his campaign headquarters in Nebraska, Elizabeth Ford interned with E! News in their Publicity department in Los Angeles, Shannon Hansen interned with Buzzfeed in their Journalism department in Los Angeles, Julia Latimer interned in the White House at the Presidential office of the United States Trade Representative, and Lauren Gottschall interned with the Los Angeles Dodgers in their Athletic Training department. This is just a short list of the numerous internships our sisters held this summer.
  
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[[File:Eta Beta2.JPG|thumb|Eta Beta Chapter (Pepperdine), 2017]]
  
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When the Fall season came around so did recruitment. This years recruitment theme was Kappa, Love, and Rock N’ Roll, a fun a playful theme we thought represented our chapter. A great new edition to the chapter’s recruitment room this year were the new 6 foot painted wooden letters done by our very own house chair Kat Perry. With the leadership of our philanthropy chair, Kaitlin Rassi, the Eta Beta Chapter grew with 23 new members. The Chapter made the new members feel right at home by hosting events like Senior-New Member brunch, Big- Little reveal, and Blue and Blue dinner. Things like these brought about a new sisterhood that lead to our incredible initiation which was held at the USC Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Delta Tau Chapter on November 11th. 
  
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This fall the Eta Beta Chapter held its first ever parents weekend event during Pepperdine annual weekend. ‘Kappa Hour’ was an incredible success! Hosted by our incredible House Chairman, Kat Perry, sisters got a chance to mingle with the Chapter’s parents, eat a delicious lunch, and inform the parents on how Kappa has impacted their daughters over the years. Overall this event will become a tradition for Eta Beta for years to come.
  
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Another new event our Chapter got to have this year was a bonfire sisterhood event held by our Standards Chair, Julia Latimer. This event was at the beautiful Point Dume Beach in Malibu. The Chapter got to crowd around a fire, roast marshmallows, and take part in numerous interactive sisterhood games all while soaking in the stunning view of the sunset. The evening was full of smiles, laughs, and memories with sisters that the chapter will not forget.  
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Eta Eta anticipated ground breaking for a new chapter house in April 2012. The chapter planed to have formal recruitment in the house in the fall of 2013.
 
  
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Our philanthropic involvement continued during the fall semester for the Eta Beta chapter. The semester started off on a high note as the chapter participated in Pepperdine’s annual Step Forward day, an event held by the school where groups go out into the Los Angeles communities and serve numerous different organizations. This year Kappa got to volunteer at the Malibu Boys and Girls Club where they organized and help clean the entire facility. Another amazing thing our chapter participated in this Fall was the Out of the Darkness Walk hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the same foundation we had support in the spring for our main philanthropy event. This was a time devoted to bringing awareness to the community about mental health and our sisters were proud to represent such an incredible cause. The Eta Beta chapter hosted a new RIF event this fall called Books and Bowls with Kappa. This event was hosted on campus where our chapter sold acai bowls to the Pepperdine community. In total we raised $800 thanks to the help of Backyard Bowls who donated 100% of their services to help with our cause. Our Chapter also gave back to the Rose McGill Fund this year by raising $200 towards the hurricane relief. Lastly, our chapter continued to be heavily involved in the Pepperdine Greek community by participating, again, in every event on campus as well as placing top three in numerous events and even won the overall title for Sigma Chi Derby Day’s powderpuff tournament.
  
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Overall 2017 was filled with so many laughs, smiles, and memories our sisters will cherish for a lifetime. From the philanthropies, to the internships, to the sisterhood events each and every sister can walk away with a smile on their face knowing they made a huge impact on the Eta Beta chapter this year. We look forward to seeing what 2018 brings our sisters.
  
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This year our chapter continued to raise money for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), and the Kappa Kares Program; For the Kappa Kares Program our chapter chose to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
  
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The Eta Beta chapter chose to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention after being presented this charity during chapter in the fall of 2016. This foundation was presented by Juliette Bai who had close ties with the AFSP. She shared the tragic story about how her best friend from high school died from suicide the year prior. She also discussed how mental health is one of the top issues in the country and numerous sisters agreed that this foundations mission was moving and personal to our chapter. For these reasons the chapter agreed that AFSP was what the sister wanted to raise money for the following year.
  
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The Eta Beta Chapter meets every Sunday at 6pm in the Fireside Classroom on Pepperdine's Campus; Chapter Council meets one hour prior to our regular chapter meeting (5pm).
  
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2018 was a testing time on the Malibu community. Faced with the devastating Woolsey Fire that affected Malibu, the Eta Beta chapter cancelled fall formal and donated the chapter's funds for formal to help relief efforts instead. The fires forced our campus to close for a week before Thanksgiving and all students had to evacuate. The members of Kappa Kappa Gamma all came together to support one another through this time. In 2018, Alex Case was the Vice President of Recruitment for Panhellenic. Sydney Sauter was elected as Panhellenic President for 2019. In the spring and fall, four members had a 4.0 GPA.
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Pepperdine University has had an increasing freshman class the past few years. As the campus grows, the number of new members has increased as well. This year we had 25 new members. This year we focused on being more engaged and active on campus within other Greek Life philanthropies, campus events, etc. We had this same goal during recruitment as well.
  
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Our chapter supports Lung Cancer Alliance in support of our sister, Sarah Landers, who presented this organization to the chapter because her father passed away from lung cancer.
  
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This year was filled with many challenges due to COVID-19.  However, with those challenges our Chapter was able to come together, rise to the occasion, and adapt to our new circumstances. Pepperdine University went completely online on March 13, 2020 and from that day on our chapter operated completely virtually and will continue to do so in the coming year. While the shift to virtual was less than desirable, I am proud of our chapter for our ability to adapt to our new circumstances successfully.In March when our University went unexpectedly online, our Chapter Council’s goal was to ensure that our sisterhood remain connected and continued to offer a support system to all of our sisters for the duration of the semester even if we could not physically be together. As a chapter we held virtual yoga classes, virtual movie nights, virtual chapter events and zoom mental health check ins.Over the summer our Eta Beta President, Leila Anawalt attended the Kappa convention which had to be virtual this year due to COVID-19. Our head of membership and chapter President worked diligently to prepare for virtual recruitment. They held a virtual recruitment training session to prepare everyone how to maneuver breakout rooms and foster authentic and valuable conversation with PNM’s on zoom. Our virtual recruitment began on September 4thand our virtual bid night took place on September 7th. We had two nights of sisterhood, pref night and then bid day. While everyone wished we could have been in person for recruitment,we still managed to develop authentic connections and have great conversations with so many girls. On pref night we were still able to highlight what makes Kappa so special to us each and every member. We had individual members speak to the friendships and bonds they have found throughout their time in Kappa and we wrote and shared a few sentences about what we saw in each girl we invited back to pref night and our hopes for what they too will find in Kappa. Usually on Bid day there is screaming and jumping and hugging and while I wish more than anything we could have had that this year, there was still screaming, and jumping and*virtual* hugging via zoom. The same level of excitement for new members joining our sisterhood was still present through the screen. Since COVID-19 did not allow us to have an in-person celebration with food and balloons and so much more, our new member mom Lauren Graney sent each new member a card and special package to formally welcome them to Kappa. After completing their new member education requirements, the new members were ready and excited to be initiated. As Marshal I attended multiple virtual training sessions where I learned the guidelines and expectations for virtual initiation. On the morning of October 31st, we held a virtual initiation for our new members where they were able to learn more about the ritual that makes Kappa so special! Throughout the duration of the Fall semester we held virtual sisterhood events,virtual philanthropy events, had guest speakers come to chapter and held a virtual pumpkin carving mixer with Delta Gamma!
  
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As a chapter this year we supported RIF and the JED Foundation.This year we chose to support the JED Foundation in addition to RIF because it was a foundation near and dear to our sister Fernanda’s heart. The JED Foundation is a non-profit organization works to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for teens and young adults in the United States. JED’s work is so important particularly in today’s society due toCOVID-19 where millions of people are feeling more isolated, alone and depressed than ever before. The JED Foundation partners with local schools and universities to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs.While we could not hold an in-person philanthropy event like we normally would, we decided to adjust and hold a virtual philanthropy campaign via our social media. As a chapter we were able to spread awareness about the importance of mental health and resources for those struggling and we were able to raise and donate $450 for the JED Foudnation and we donated $350 to RIF. We made our donation on “Giving Tuesday” and our donations were each then doubled by the organizations!Other philanthropic efforts our chapter made this semester did not directly go to an organization rather it went to better our local community. On October 25th and October 30thour head of philanthropy, Olivia decided to launch a “Kappa Klean Up” initiative where she encouraged sisters to get outside and pick-up trash in their community (with gloves and proper sanitary equipment)!
  
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Over the summer in the aftermath of the atrocity committed by the police officers who murdered George Floyd our chapter council met and discussed how to best educate our chapter on the racial injustices taking place today and how our chapter could get involved. We decided to hold a virtual discussion as a chapter in order to foster an open dialogue. Our virtual gathering over the summer about racial injustices allowed sisters to share their own experiences, ask questions and make suggestions on how we can get involved as a chapter. Asa chapter we launched a social media campaign showing Eta Beta’s support of the Black Lives Matter movement and encouraging others to get involved and individually make donations to the Black Lives Matter Foundation, sign petitions and join marches in their individual communities. We had so many sisters in the streets peacefully protesting and marching and making donations to the BLM Foundation.Later in the semester we appointed our first ever DEI chairman named Sydney and we hope to continue and grow that position every year going forward!
  
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This year was Kappa’s 150th anniversary! Since COVID-19 prohibited our chapter from gathering in person, we had our education chairman Megan give a presentation in chapter about Kappa’s history and as a chapter on October 13th our chapter attended the Kappa National’s Virtual Founders Day Facebook Live celebration!
  
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Photographs​  Our sisters supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement this summer!
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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.
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Eta Beta
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FoundedOctober 5, 1996 (1996-10-05) (29 years ago)
CollegePepperdine University
LocationMalibu, CA
HomepageEta Beta Homepage
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Pepperdine, established 1937


Chapter Founded in October, 1996


636 initiates (as of June 2018)

Some of Eta Beta’s Outstanding Alumnae: (If you have chapter alumna who have received recognition in any of these three categories, please list them with the date(s) of recognition.)


Fraternity Council Officers:


Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:


Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:


Additional Outstanding Eta Kappa Alumnae:
Jillian Frank (Bibb) Chicago Loop Group Alumnae Association President 2006-10, Treasurer 2007-11, Vice President 2010-11
Lauren Parsekian (Paul) Founder of The Kind Campaign

The Early Years

Colonization:

Kappa Kappa Gamma came to the shores of sunny California on April 1, 1996, as the Fraternity pledged 60 young women of the local sorority Zeta Kappa, and four alumnae, at Pepperdine University establishing the colony that became the Eta Beta Chapter. The pledging ceremony took place in the Pepperdine Chapel overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Alumnae in the Malibu, Calif., area joined chapter members from UCLA, USC (Calif.), and Cal. State, Northridge. Before pledging Kappa Kappa Gamma, the group was a longstanding local sorority-the largest on campus. At the University's request, the entire sorority system sought national affiliation. Other National Panhellenic Conference members colonizing on the Pepperdine campus were Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Pi Beta Phi, and Sigma Kappa.

The previous information was excerpted from The Key, Volume 113, No. 2, Summer 1996.


Installation:

The fog rolled off the Pacific Ocean as 37 undergraduates and 24 alumnae were initiated to the Eta Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity October 4-5, 1996 at Pepperdine University, Malibu, Calif. Cal. State Northridge, assisted by UCLA, and USC (Calif.). Other Panhellenic groups on campus included Alpha Phi, Gamma Phi Beta, Delta Gamma, Delta Delta Delta, Pi Beta Phi, and Sigma Kappa.

The previous information was excerpted from The Key, Volume 113, No. 4, Winter 1996.

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.

Highlights of the 1990s

From chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.:

The biggest event of 1996 was the colonization of Eta Beta in April, and the installation of Kappa’s 125th chapter in October. Actives and alumnae from northern and southern California participated in the ceremony as well as Fraternity President Cathy Thompson Carswell, Illinois Wesleyan, and former Fraternity President J.J. Fraser Wales, Ohio State. The new chapter added 18 members in late 1996 with its first pledge class which was above the All Sorority Average GPA and won the Homecoming spirit cup.

Eta Beta was challenged to incorporate Kappas rules and traditions with the traditions they cherished from their Zeta Beta days, but did so beautifully with continued support from Kappas nationwide and their advisers. The chapter adopted the Fraternity Challenge to Excellence as the chapter goal.

Socially, the chapter enjoyed their Spring Formals, Presents, Fall Balls, and winter Kappa Krush and Mad Hatter parties.

The chapter celebrated its one year anniversary in April 1997 by winning the Best New Chapter award at the 1997 Kappa Province meeting. Also in 1997, Eta Beta was honored to travel to San Diego to help install Kappa’s 126th chapter at the University of San Diego. Informal rush in the fall of 1997 added six more members to the chapter

Eta Beta continued it’s academic excellence into the late 1990’s and had the highest GPA of Greek groups on campus in fall 1998. During this time, the chapter also successfully challenged itself to inrease participation to 80% at mandatory events and to have one sisterhood event a month.


Philanthropy: The new chapter participated in Stepforward Day, a campus wide event to clean up highways, beaches and public schools in the Malibu area. They also participated in the Malibu Chili cookoff, and delivered food to needy families through a local church. They continued their participation in the chili cookoff and Stepforward events throughout the rest of the 1990’s.


Highlights of 2000-2010

From chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.:

On campus, Eta Beta was involved in many activities including Songfest and Homecoming, while maintaining excellence in academics. At the Annual Campus Greek Awards in 2004, the chapter received the Rock of the Year Award and the Inter-Sorority Spirit Award. Yearly goals included working on improving attendance and chapter involvement, moral and sisterhood, organization and timely payments, adviser relations and Panhellenic spirit.

In 2006, Eta Beta hosted the Kappa Province meeting. At the Pepperdine Greek Awards in 2008, Eta Betas won Officer of the Year, and President of the Year. In 2009, one quarter of the chapter studied abroad in one semester. The remaining members bonded by getting together for pledge class dinners and to watch the show Gossip Girl together. Weekly study hours and weekly Bible Study were a part of this chapter's traditions.

To recognize the tragedies of September 11, 2001, Eta Beta participated in a school wide prayer which took place to pray for the victims and their families. The convocation was also dedicated to those lost on September 11.

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Eta Beta participated in Step-Forward Day, and campus wide community service project where they spent the day at St. Monica's Parish. Chapter member also went down to Melrose in Los Angeles to represent Kappa in the annual AIDS Walk. Eta Beta held a Kappa King competition among the fraternities with the proceedes donated to the Special Olympics. Eta Betas participated in City of Hope's Walk for Hope for breast cancer awareness.


Chapter Convention Awards: 2008 Rose McGill


Highlights of 2011-2019

From chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.:

Highlights of 2012

One of the biggest achievements regarding philanthropic Involvement is that this past year, our chapter won 10 years of Sigma Chi Derby Days supporting City of Hope. In addition, we successfully put on Kappa Karaoke, our philanthropy that supports School on Wheels. Eta Beta participated in Step Forward Day, a campus wide community service project.

Secondly, we have come up with new chapter goals and successful ideas of implementation. We are aiming to reallocate burdget accordingly and increase understanding of Kappa Foundation and Kappa Ritual. One example of a challenge we are planning to overcome is creating new fun ways to be involved in the chapter, such as 6 Kappa Founder Awards so that we can increase chapter attendance.

New Greek Panhellic Leader: Alex Nicandros Overall Nature of the Chapter: With the new installation of the chapter council, the environment takes on a feel of excitement. We are very optimistic for this upcoming year because of the amount of involved women that are prepared to continue old traditions while still bringing new ideas to the table.

Highlights of 2013

The Eta Beta Chapter had a very successful 2013. We improved to the 3rd place sorority ranking for academics, we began conducting trips for RIF to read to children in Santa Monica, we won the Most Improved Chapter award at Province, and we held a very effective “Kappa Klassic” philanthropy event. In addition, our recruitment was wonderful and had very high retention rates of potential new members throughout the process. Since coming off of our focus letter, our chapter has improved tremendously and become very involved.

Greek Life on the Pepperdine campus has become a lot more involved with other groups including athletics and various clubs. There have been more events promoting unity as an entire student body. The Eta Beta chapter has been very involved in these events as well as the philanthropic events of the other sororities and fraternities. The chapter is very hard working, passionate about Kappa, and possesses strong leadership qualities. We have a very strong sisterhood, which has created a great deal of Kappa pride.


Highlights of 2014

In the past year Kappa has put together their annual philanthropy Kappa Kappa Gameday to support the Ebenezer Foundation, which was started as a non-profit foundation by, recently graduated, Alex Chistolini. Our chapter has also participated in Sigma Chi's Derby Days where our chapter of Eta Beta received a recognition from the City of Hope Hospital for our continuous hard work over the past ten years. Also, several Kappa's volunteered at Pepperdine's Step Forward Day to support and help out less fortunate areas of Pepperdine.

The chapter of Eta Beta has become more involved on our campus and philanthropies. Everyone is involved in all aspects of the Pepperdine community. Our sisterhood has also grown stronger over the past year.

Our chapter holds meeting in the University owned rooms. Our chapter does not own a house, therefore many sisters room together in off campus apartments. These apartments are rented by the girls separately and are not owned by the chapter. Some apartments only have two sisters living there but other apartments have more than two sisters living in them.


Highlights of 2015

Our chapter has had high attendance at most philanthropy events organized by other sororities and fraternities. Thus we received great amount of support for our annual philanthropy in the Spring semester. This allowed us to raise money for the Kind Campaign. Additionally, a few of our members, our President, and one of our advisors attended a regional meeting this year. Another Eta Beta member also attended the Leadership Academy in September. This year we also decided to support a fellow Kappa through the Rose McGill foundation. Our whole chapter donated enough money to be able to buy gift cards for a Kappa in need. Overall our chapter has set goals to improve and grow every year.

Our campus has begun to push for athletes and Greek life to become more involved with each other. Our chapter supported the athletes by attending athletic events to support this movement. Also, our campus has been a place of recent social movements by some students. Our president of the university addressed this by assuring the students that there will be less inequality and more diversification in the future. Overall our chapter is always willing to help where is needed whether it’s showing up to other philanthropies or supporting our campus.

Chapter Philanthropy: What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, in your community? The Eta Beta chapter has supported Reading is Fundamental by raising money and organizing a book drive for donations. Also, the Eta Beta chapter donated $200 to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. Additionally, we have raised $5,000 for our annual philanthropy, the Kind Campaign, which supports girls who have been a victim of girl-on-girl crime. This fall we have also participated in our universities annual Step Forward Day where we volunteer in our community. We had the opportunity to volunteer for School on Wheels in Ventura.

Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support? Traditionally, we have participated in the Kappa Kares program by selecting a new philanthropy each year for our chapter to support. Although the philanthropy normally changes every year, Eta Beta is constantly focused on supporting sisters through philanthropy. We have supported multiple sisters’ philanthropies through the years and will continue to do so for years to come. We chose to do the Kind Campaign for our philanthropy this year because it was co-founded by an Eta Beta alumnus, Lauren Paul. The Kind Campaign is a movement against girl-on-girl crime. Thus we felt a close connection to the organization and the cause.

Highlights of 2016

This past year the Eta Beta chapter was presented the New Member Programming Award at the Kappa convention as well as receiving honorable mentions for Gracious Living for an Unhoused Chapter, Recruitment, and Chapter Management. These awards and honorable mentions were a huge honor and accomplishment for the Eta Beta chapter and have encouraged the chapter to continue to grow and strengthen.

In 2016, the Eta Beta chapter also improved its philanthropic attendance and involvement within the university’s Greek Life. In fact, the chapter won the 2016 Alpha Fifa philanthropy, a soccer tournament presented by Alpha Phi. Additionally, the chapter actively participates in weekly Greek organizations’ philanthropic events, such as attending university supported Convocations, auctions, skit nights, Coffeehouse music events, as well as each fraternity and sorority’s official philanthropic events. The chapter has also improved interfraternal relations as Eta Beta designates ambassadors for each fraternity and sorority on campus in order to make announcements of upcoming events as well as maintain and strengthen fraternal relations. Eta Beta has also strengthened their Panhellenic involvement as a member of Eta Beta serves as Pepperdine’s Panhellenic president.

Additionally, the chapter has made good use of designated Committee Chapter nights, in which the chapter as a whole is broken into committees to address ways to improve the chapter and set semester and year-long goals.

Eta Beta also continued its biannual Academic Teas which feature a panel of accomplished women in differing job fields who offer advice and encouragement to the chapter in regards to academics. The Academic Teas also recognize chapter members who have earned high GPAs during the semester. In the Fall of 2016 more than 15 girls were recognized for receiving a GPA of 3.6 or above. Additionally, in 2016 two girls were presented with a pearl dangle to be worn on her badge. The pearl dangle represents the highest achievement of academic excellence and are only awarded to girls who receive a 4.0 GPA.

In 2016 Pepperdine University’s campus experienced many pushes in increasing on-campus diversity and cultural acceptance. Events for this movement included open forum discussions led by the university’s president and topics included the US presidential election and racial diversity awareness on-campus. This proactive push on campus has been well accepted by the student body as a whole and has increased sentiments of mutual understanding and acceptance among students.

The overall nature of the Eta Beta chapter has improved in the areas of sisterhood and fraternal involvement in 2016. Sisterhood and participation have been a focus during 2016 and the chapter experienced an increase in interfraternal involvement on campus and experienced a increase in members being engaged in Kappa events and wanting to participate on Eta Beta’s chapter council. Additionally, members of the chapter are involved in all aspects of campus life and participate as leaders in the community through their positions in on-campus jobs and positions on the Panhellenic board.

Historically members of the Eta Beta chapter have participated in service hour opportunities through organizations such as Jumpstart and Project Serve. Additionally, every year the Eta Beta chapter as a whole participates in Pepperdine’s annual Step Forward Day, in which service groups orchestrated by the university go out and serve underprivileged communities in the LA area. This year one of the members of the Eta Beta chapter was the event planner of the entire Step Forward Day event. The chapter was honored that one of their own put on such an amazing event that benefited so many people in our neighboring communities.

Additionally in keeping with Kappa tradition, the Eta Beta chapter supports Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) as well as the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. This year the chapter was able to donate $175 for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. Additionally, Eta Beta supported RIF through funds raised during its annual philanthropic event Kappa Kappa Gameday, book drives throughout the year, as well as an event called Kappa & Queso which featured a queso cook off competition and book drive. Through Kappa & Queso, the chapter was able to raise $1,406 and 26 books for RIF. The chapter also participated in a RIF trip in the Spring of 2016, in which the girls visited an underprivileged elementary school and encouraged literacy by reading books to the students and donating books to the school. Eta Beta also upheld their tradition of supporting the Rose McGill Foundation with a Christmas donation for $200 to a family in need during the holidays.

During 2016 Eta Beta had the privilege of supporting the Susan G. Komen Foundation for their annual philanthropy event; Kappa Kappa Gameday. Kappa Kappa Gameday included an auction night and an inspirational speaker, who was a breast cancer survivor, and concluded with flag football tournament all benefitting the Susan G. Komen foundation. In total the chapter raised $9,635.91 for Susan G. Komen.

Members of the Eta Beta chapter decide to participate in individual service hours and projects based on their own personal preferences as well as the traditions and overall pro-service environment of the chapter and university. The chapter’s involvement with RIF and the Kappa Kappa Gamma foundation is built from fraternity tradition as well as the Kappa nationals’ philanthropic requirements. As far as Eta Beta’s involvement with the Susan G. Komen Foundation, this involvement came freely from the members of the chapter as the ladies deemed the organization to be an upright and worthy cause to support for their annual philanthropy event.

The Eta Beta chapter is an unhoused chapter of Kappa that meets in the Fireside Room on Pepperdine’s campus. This spacious multi-purpose room boasts panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and serves as a lovely unofficial home for the chapter and accommodates the entire chapter with chairs and tables.

Highlights of 2017

Eta Beta Chapter, 2017

2017 was a year full of friendship, sisterhood, and memories for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Eta Beta chapter at Pepperdine University. To start the year off in January, the Eta Beta chapter transitioned it Chapter Council positions passing on its traditions and leadership to a new group of strong and hardworking sisters. Following this, the chapter was heavily involved on campus attending and raising money for all of the philanthropies hosted by the other Greek life chapters on campus. The chapter worked hard and achieved placing top 3 in numerous events throughout the first semester of the year. The Eta Beta's philanthropy came nothing short of amazing as our Philanthropy Chair, Elizabeth Ford, hosted our annual Kappa Kappa Gameday, a flag football tournament and tailgate. Gameday was a huge success and the chapter ended up raising just over $10,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The Eta Beta Chapter continued with their philanthropic achievement by having a semester annual RIF book drive where the members donated books to an underprivileged elementary school in downtown Los Angeles and even got to spend the day reading these books to the kids. Overall the RIF event brought in almost 60 books.

Towards the end of the semester our chapter studied hard as they prepared for finals week. Our events chair Mikaela Bisson thought it would be a good idea to have an event to help the Eta Beta chapter relax during this stressful time. So, our chapter had a Kappa study break at one of the member’s homes in the Pacific Palisades where the girls hung out, talked, and ate a lot of yummy baked goods. This sister study break brought the chapter together and even relieved some of the stresses that come with the end of the semester.

Even though the summer time is a chance for relaxation and leisure the Eta Beta chapter was still working hard where numerous members started incredible internships across the country. Just to name a few of these incredible internships our chapter has held this summer: our sister Haley Bekins interned with the presidential campaign for Donald Trump at his campaign headquarters in Nebraska, Elizabeth Ford interned with E! News in their Publicity department in Los Angeles, Shannon Hansen interned with Buzzfeed in their Journalism department in Los Angeles, Julia Latimer interned in the White House at the Presidential office of the United States Trade Representative, and Lauren Gottschall interned with the Los Angeles Dodgers in their Athletic Training department. This is just a short list of the numerous internships our sisters held this summer.

Eta Beta Chapter (Pepperdine), 2017

When the Fall season came around so did recruitment. This years recruitment theme was Kappa, Love, and Rock N’ Roll, a fun a playful theme we thought represented our chapter. A great new edition to the chapter’s recruitment room this year were the new 6 foot painted wooden letters done by our very own house chair Kat Perry. With the leadership of our philanthropy chair, Kaitlin Rassi, the Eta Beta Chapter grew with 23 new members. The Chapter made the new members feel right at home by hosting events like Senior-New Member brunch, Big- Little reveal, and Blue and Blue dinner. Things like these brought about a new sisterhood that lead to our incredible initiation which was held at the USC Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Delta Tau Chapter on November 11th.

This fall the Eta Beta Chapter held its first ever parents weekend event during Pepperdine annual weekend. ‘Kappa Hour’ was an incredible success! Hosted by our incredible House Chairman, Kat Perry, sisters got a chance to mingle with the Chapter’s parents, eat a delicious lunch, and inform the parents on how Kappa has impacted their daughters over the years. Overall this event will become a tradition for Eta Beta for years to come.

Another new event our Chapter got to have this year was a bonfire sisterhood event held by our Standards Chair, Julia Latimer. This event was at the beautiful Point Dume Beach in Malibu. The Chapter got to crowd around a fire, roast marshmallows, and take part in numerous interactive sisterhood games all while soaking in the stunning view of the sunset. The evening was full of smiles, laughs, and memories with sisters that the chapter will not forget.

Our philanthropic involvement continued during the fall semester for the Eta Beta chapter. The semester started off on a high note as the chapter participated in Pepperdine’s annual Step Forward day, an event held by the school where groups go out into the Los Angeles communities and serve numerous different organizations. This year Kappa got to volunteer at the Malibu Boys and Girls Club where they organized and help clean the entire facility. Another amazing thing our chapter participated in this Fall was the Out of the Darkness Walk hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the same foundation we had support in the spring for our main philanthropy event. This was a time devoted to bringing awareness to the community about mental health and our sisters were proud to represent such an incredible cause. The Eta Beta chapter hosted a new RIF event this fall called Books and Bowls with Kappa. This event was hosted on campus where our chapter sold acai bowls to the Pepperdine community. In total we raised $800 thanks to the help of Backyard Bowls who donated 100% of their services to help with our cause. Our Chapter also gave back to the Rose McGill Fund this year by raising $200 towards the hurricane relief. Lastly, our chapter continued to be heavily involved in the Pepperdine Greek community by participating, again, in every event on campus as well as placing top three in numerous events and even won the overall title for Sigma Chi Derby Day’s powderpuff tournament.

Overall 2017 was filled with so many laughs, smiles, and memories our sisters will cherish for a lifetime. From the philanthropies, to the internships, to the sisterhood events each and every sister can walk away with a smile on their face knowing they made a huge impact on the Eta Beta chapter this year. We look forward to seeing what 2018 brings our sisters.

This year our chapter continued to raise money for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), and the Kappa Kares Program; For the Kappa Kares Program our chapter chose to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

The Eta Beta chapter chose to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention after being presented this charity during chapter in the fall of 2016. This foundation was presented by Juliette Bai who had close ties with the AFSP. She shared the tragic story about how her best friend from high school died from suicide the year prior. She also discussed how mental health is one of the top issues in the country and numerous sisters agreed that this foundations mission was moving and personal to our chapter. For these reasons the chapter agreed that AFSP was what the sister wanted to raise money for the following year.

The Eta Beta Chapter meets every Sunday at 6pm in the Fireside Classroom on Pepperdine's Campus; Chapter Council meets one hour prior to our regular chapter meeting (5pm).

Highlights of 2018

2018 was a testing time on the Malibu community. Faced with the devastating Woolsey Fire that affected Malibu, the Eta Beta chapter cancelled fall formal and donated the chapter's funds for formal to help relief efforts instead. The fires forced our campus to close for a week before Thanksgiving and all students had to evacuate. The members of Kappa Kappa Gamma all came together to support one another through this time. In 2018, Alex Case was the Vice President of Recruitment for Panhellenic. Sydney Sauter was elected as Panhellenic President for 2019. In the spring and fall, four members had a 4.0 GPA.

Pepperdine University has had an increasing freshman class the past few years. As the campus grows, the number of new members has increased as well. This year we had 25 new members. This year we focused on being more engaged and active on campus within other Greek Life philanthropies, campus events, etc. We had this same goal during recruitment as well.

Our chapter supports Lung Cancer Alliance in support of our sister, Sarah Landers, who presented this organization to the chapter because her father passed away from lung cancer.

Highlights of 2020s

This year was filled with many challenges due to COVID-19. However, with those challenges our Chapter was able to come together, rise to the occasion, and adapt to our new circumstances. Pepperdine University went completely online on March 13, 2020 and from that day on our chapter operated completely virtually and will continue to do so in the coming year. While the shift to virtual was less than desirable, I am proud of our chapter for our ability to adapt to our new circumstances successfully.In March when our University went unexpectedly online, our Chapter Council’s goal was to ensure that our sisterhood remain connected and continued to offer a support system to all of our sisters for the duration of the semester even if we could not physically be together. As a chapter we held virtual yoga classes, virtual movie nights, virtual chapter events and zoom mental health check ins.Over the summer our Eta Beta President, Leila Anawalt attended the Kappa convention which had to be virtual this year due to COVID-19. Our head of membership and chapter President worked diligently to prepare for virtual recruitment. They held a virtual recruitment training session to prepare everyone how to maneuver breakout rooms and foster authentic and valuable conversation with PNM’s on zoom. Our virtual recruitment began on September 4thand our virtual bid night took place on September 7th. We had two nights of sisterhood, pref night and then bid day. While everyone wished we could have been in person for recruitment,we still managed to develop authentic connections and have great conversations with so many girls. On pref night we were still able to highlight what makes Kappa so special to us each and every member. We had individual members speak to the friendships and bonds they have found throughout their time in Kappa and we wrote and shared a few sentences about what we saw in each girl we invited back to pref night and our hopes for what they too will find in Kappa. Usually on Bid day there is screaming and jumping and hugging and while I wish more than anything we could have had that this year, there was still screaming, and jumping and*virtual* hugging via zoom. The same level of excitement for new members joining our sisterhood was still present through the screen. Since COVID-19 did not allow us to have an in-person celebration with food and balloons and so much more, our new member mom Lauren Graney sent each new member a card and special package to formally welcome them to Kappa. After completing their new member education requirements, the new members were ready and excited to be initiated. As Marshal I attended multiple virtual training sessions where I learned the guidelines and expectations for virtual initiation. On the morning of October 31st, we held a virtual initiation for our new members where they were able to learn more about the ritual that makes Kappa so special! Throughout the duration of the Fall semester we held virtual sisterhood events,virtual philanthropy events, had guest speakers come to chapter and held a virtual pumpkin carving mixer with Delta Gamma!

As a chapter this year we supported RIF and the JED Foundation.This year we chose to support the JED Foundation in addition to RIF because it was a foundation near and dear to our sister Fernanda’s heart. The JED Foundation is a non-profit organization works to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for teens and young adults in the United States. JED’s work is so important particularly in today’s society due toCOVID-19 where millions of people are feeling more isolated, alone and depressed than ever before. The JED Foundation partners with local schools and universities to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs.While we could not hold an in-person philanthropy event like we normally would, we decided to adjust and hold a virtual philanthropy campaign via our social media. As a chapter we were able to spread awareness about the importance of mental health and resources for those struggling and we were able to raise and donate $450 for the JED Foudnation and we donated $350 to RIF. We made our donation on “Giving Tuesday” and our donations were each then doubled by the organizations!Other philanthropic efforts our chapter made this semester did not directly go to an organization rather it went to better our local community. On October 25th and October 30thour head of philanthropy, Olivia decided to launch a “Kappa Klean Up” initiative where she encouraged sisters to get outside and pick-up trash in their community (with gloves and proper sanitary equipment)!

Over the summer in the aftermath of the atrocity committed by the police officers who murdered George Floyd our chapter council met and discussed how to best educate our chapter on the racial injustices taking place today and how our chapter could get involved. We decided to hold a virtual discussion as a chapter in order to foster an open dialogue. Our virtual gathering over the summer about racial injustices allowed sisters to share their own experiences, ask questions and make suggestions on how we can get involved as a chapter. Asa chapter we launched a social media campaign showing Eta Beta’s support of the Black Lives Matter movement and encouraging others to get involved and individually make donations to the Black Lives Matter Foundation, sign petitions and join marches in their individual communities. We had so many sisters in the streets peacefully protesting and marching and making donations to the BLM Foundation.Later in the semester we appointed our first ever DEI chairman named Sydney and we hope to continue and grow that position every year going forward!

This year was Kappa’s 150th anniversary! Since COVID-19 prohibited our chapter from gathering in person, we had our education chairman Megan give a presentation in chapter about Kappa’s history and as a chapter on October 13th our chapter attended the Kappa National’s Virtual Founders Day Facebook Live celebration!

Photographs​ Our sisters supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement this summer! Virtual Yoga class as a chapter!

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