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|College= [http://www.wisc.edu/ University of Wisconsin]
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|College= [https://www.ucla.edu/ University of California, Los Angeles]
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|Location= Madison, WI
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|Province= Epsilon North
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'''University of Wisconsin established in 1848, Madison, Wisconsin'''
 
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'''Founded February 2, 1875 - 8 charter members'''
 
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'''3,304 initiates (as of June 2015)'''
 
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'''Charter Members:'''
 
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Agnes Allis Haskill, Carrie (Caroline A.) Hobart, Elizabeth Antoinette Meyer, Juliet Meyer, Helen Remington, Helen Dougal Street, Fannie Walbridge, Fannie West
 
  
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'''University of California at Los Angeles established in 1919, Los Angeles, California'''
  
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'''Fraternity Council Members:'''
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'''Founded May 8, 1925'''
  
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E. Josephine Sarles (Simpson), Grand Secretary 1882-1884; Florence C. Moseley, Grand Treasurer 1888-1890; George Challoner Tracy, Grand Treasurer 1904-1906; Grand Secretary 1906-1908;
 
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Georgia Hayden Lloyd-Jones, National Director of Provinces 1924-1926; National President 1926-1928, 1928-1930, National Panhellenic Delegate , 1930-1932; Almira Johnson McNaboe, Director of Provinces 1932-1934; Grand Vice President 1934-1936, 1936-1938, 1938-1940; Gail Guthrie (Valaskakis), Field Secretary 1962-1964; Laurie Schmidt (Severino), Field Secretary 1982-1984; Janet Meinheit, Traveling Consultant 1988-1989
 
  
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'''3,006 initiates as of (June 2018)'''
  
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'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''
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'''Charter Members: '''
  
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Marion Roberta Adams, Ruth Allison Cannon, Marian Cooper, Helen Strothers Davenport, Helen Gwendolyn Davies, Jane Elizabeth Farish, Okla Alice Glass, Marian Barbara Henshall, Kathryn Chenalls Hocking, Frances Hockmeyer, Isabel Mushet, Elizabeth Barbara Park, Pauline Peipers, Miriam Reid, Beryl Alla Souder, Lucile Elspeth Stone, Norma Grace Stoner, Evelyn Mae Temple.
  
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'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award recipients:'''
 
  
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Edith Clarke, 1955, First woman to earn electrical engineering degree from MIT; first woman elected fellow of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Nancy Olson Livingston, 1960, stage and screen actress (starred in Disney’s Pollyanna); Gena Rowlands Cassavetes, 1960, screen and television (nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of Mabel Longhetti in A Woman Under the Influence, 1974, played Allie Calhoun in The Notebook, 2004); Gail Guthrie Valaskakis, 1972, Education pioneer; awarded numerous research grants and honors; author
 
  
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Patricia Beth O’Kelley—TV actress, author and producer who has appeared on Emeril, That Was Then, The New Adventures of Old Christine and Gilmore Girls; film work includes Outside Sales and Weather Girl; Nancy Hanschman Dickerson—White House correspondent; publisher of Among Those Present, a 1976 memoir covering the Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford administrations; Marilyn Fox (Rutherford), Graduate Counselor 1950-1951;
 
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Gail Guthrie (Valaskakis), Graduate Counselor 1961-1963; Suzette Gotta (Jaskie), Chapter Consultant 1984-1987
 
  
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==The Early Years==
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A University of Wisconsin student, Juliet Meyer (Brown), received a letter from a Kappa Kappa Gamma member at Indiana University in the fall of 1874, inviting her to form a Chapter at Wisconsin. Juliet’s name had been selected from the university catalog, and she casually chose roommates and dormitory neighbors as Chapter mates. It happened that, of the eight girls occupying two suites of rooms in the dormitory, two were seniors and six were juniors. 
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Lucy Guild Toberman, 1972; Public relations expert; women's and special features editor for Los Angeles newspapers; community activist
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Donna DeVarona, 1980; Two-time Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer; first female network TV sportscaster
  
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This was the first year that women had been officially integrated at Wisconsin. There were two men’s fraternities, none for women, and faculty attitudes were reputedly hostile. For this reason, the organization of Eta was secretly performed by correspondence.
 
  
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After considerable correspondence, Juliet and her seven friends signed the constitution and oath of initiation, which had been received in cipher. The Chapter was established on February 2, 1875, by the Grand Chapter. The first pledge was Mary Hill. She was relieved when the key to the cipher arrived, and wrote “great relief was felt when the really harmless nature of the dark deed was revealed to the founders of Eta.”
 
  
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From the beginning, regular meetings were held in the private rooms of members, and literary exercises were always a part of the program. Informal spreads, guarded with secrecy and mystery, occasionally took place in some bedroom reached through a parlor that acted as a buffer between the festive rites and inquisitive teachers and fellow students. It was not until the golden keys appeared that it began to be rumored that a secret society had been organized. Indignation was great in some quarters.
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'''Additional Outstanding Gamma Xi Alumnae:'''
  
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The college year 1875-76 was a stirring one in college history. Meetings began and ended in a row. New literary societies were formed from schisms in old ones, and members of Eta were leading members of the literary societies.
 
  
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As soon as they became known as Kappas, they could do nothing without having their motives questioned. They were accused of using their influence to secure appointments and class offices for members, of forming a clique, and of being an aristocracy. The fraternities were all hated by the non-fraternity students, who formed themselves into an anti-secret society league that actually did what it was accusing the fraternities of doing.
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==The Early Years (Excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity: 1870-1976)==
  
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In spite of adverse circumstances, Eta, strong in its seniors, flourished. But when the girls of 1876 graduated, there was little left, and dark days began for Eta. Of the university’s incoming senior class, only two were Kappas, and there was only one in the junior class. In three years, membership dwindled to four. These four were determined to pledge only girls who embodied their ideals of Kappa or die as a chapter. They found their pledges and Eta flourished. Mary Hill was secretary to the 1878 General Convention, and Eta was convention hostess in 1882.
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Webster would have us believe that a sorority is, "A club of girls or women, as in a college." To the Gamma Xi Kappas at the University of California at Los Angeles, this definition lacks much. It tells nothing about the human qualities that had made Kappa so special to so many women.
  
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To the founding sister it was seeing the chapter's beginnings back in 1925. Originally, she had been a member of a local group, Phi Delta Pi, established in 1918, but on February 14, 1925, received the news that Kappa Kappa Gamma had accepted the petition of the local group. Phi Delta Pi had just concluded a most successful rushing season, and was entertaining the prospective pledges with a formal dinner at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. The president, Betty Park (Drake) announced, after all the toasts were over, that she had been given a wonderful valentine that afternoon from Kappa. Gamma Xi was installed as Kappa's newest chapter on May 8 by Georgia Hayden Lloyd Jones, Eta-Wisconsin, then Fraternity director of provinces, and Pi Chapter, assisted by Beta Eta.
  
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Gamma Xi became the first chapter in the history of the Fraternity to attend as hostess chapter its initial convention at Mills College in Oakland the summer of 1926.
  
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By 1883, fraternities at Wisconsin were accepted. In 1884, Dr. John Bascom, president of the university, whose daughter was a Kappa, gave Eta the use of three rooms in South Hall. These rooms were needed for other uses in the spring of 1891, but happily, a professor going on a leave of absence rented Eta his home, completely furnished. The experiment was so successful that the chapter rented another house in the fall, and with the help of alumnae, found furniture to go in it. In 1894, the girls gave up the house and rented rooms in the home of Mrs. C. N. Brown. This also proved to be too expensive, so Eta was again without a chapter house. In 1901, Eta moved to 425 North Park Street, the second Chapter house and the first women’s fraternity in Madison to build its own house.  
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The chapter's first major problem was finding adequate housing. In 1929, when UCLA moved to its present site, the fledgling sisters left the rented house on the original downtown campus. With the permanent location established for the university, the Kappas entered into a round of fund-raising projects, enlisted help from alumnae, and the Mothers Club to garner the necessary funds for a chapter house. With a loan from the Endowment Fund to supplement the money already raised, ground was broken in June of that year.  
  
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Mary Hill, now a faculty member, moved into the new house with the girls and became the center of the household. She labored over the card catalogue, answered questions about early members of Eta, tutored in French and English, wound the Kappa clock, and beamed at banquets. She attended 114 initiation services, “which always seemed new and beautiful to me,” and saw more than 470 young women become Kappas.
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A Kappa alumna from those days remembers, "We were so fortunate to purchase perhaps the most ideal corner site on Sorority Row. It was decided that our beautiful new home would be Mediterranean in style to blend with the new UCLA buildings. What fun we had establishing and developing new traditions. Among the most enduring have been pledge presents, Dad's Dinner, and a breakfast to honor graduating sisters. We established a fine tradition of academic excellence. First on the Row."
  
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Life on North Park Street began uniquely when members were quarantined for two weeks during a smallpox scare. At first, Kappas outside the house were sorry for their imprisoned sisters, but they soon began to envy them. None of the victims will ever forget the festivities of those two weeks … the White House Dinner, the Military Hop, the mock wedding. It brought members closer together.
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==World War II Era==
  
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In 1903, the Chapter had its first death when Rosamund Parish, a freshman, died in the Iroquois Theater fire in Chicago. A sophomore and four young alumnae died in the influenza epidemic in 1918.
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"The mood of Gamma Xi changed as our men left for Europe and Asia in the 1940s," reflects another sister. "Our activities focused on the war effort. Along with the university, we revamped and accelerated our goals to adapt to war time conditions. Now, we emphasized our philanthropic aims. I remember that each member contributed in her own way- whether it was as chairman of a paper drive, or knitting, or packing Red Cross boxes. We blackened our windows, wrote 'V' letters and waited for the postman to bring us news of our men. The war seemed to foster even closer bonds of sisterhood."
  
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During World War I, older male students and some of the girls left to do war work; those remaining knitted and worked for the Red Cross. Eta’s dear home was requisitioned by the government. One Eta member “felt as if she had a boy at the front” as she helped measure the rooms and estimate how many men could be quartered there. The chapter was patriotic enough to be thankful they had something Uncle Sam wanted, but heartsick at the coming sacrifice. Then Eta rejoiced as word came that sororities were not to be disturbed.
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''The Key'', February, 1942, stated that Roxanna Jackson, Delta Zeta- Colorado College, United Services Organization director at Long Beach, had sent word that the members of Gamma Xi had been "very generous and cooperative with the USO of Los Angeles and nearby military posts...Reports regarding the Sunday afternoon activities which have come back to me from individuals who have attended these parties have been very glowing..."
  
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In 1918, and 1919, Eta Chapter contributed $584 to the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Fund for Meudon, $1,400 to the Memorial Union Fund, $300 to the national scholarship fund, and $150 to the university scholarships, a yearly pledge.
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Gamma Xi's Jean Bartel (Hogue) became "Miss America, 1943." ''The Key'' recorded: "The 1943 winner had to be the kind of girl the American servicemen think of as the ideal young woman, with talent, intelligence, poise, personality, as well as beauty." ''PM'' magazine reported that: "...she really does look like the average American mother's idea of a perfect daughter. She doesn't smoke or drink, of course...during her first year at UCLA she joined Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and is very proud of golden key, fleur-de-lis, etc. In fact she is particularly eager not to do or say anything in her new role that would embarrass KKG." Miss Bartel sold two and one-half million dollars worth of war bonds on a tour of 33 key cities for the Third War Loan Drive that fall.  
  
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==Highlights of the 1950s==
  
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Eta’s Golden Jubilee was celebrated February 14, 1925, as finals fell on the actual date. It was most rewarding for actives and alumnae alike. A charter member said, “What we began so long ago in secrecy and humility has proved very well while.”
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During what the historians called "the silent '50s," Gamma Xi was anything but quiet. A sister from those days ponders on their activities: "Our chapter was the most active ever/while I was at UCLA. We had good times! There was the annual Kappa-Fiji Formal, Kappa-Beta Formal, and each year we had two formal initiation dances. We continued a recent tradition of a University of Southern California and University of California at Los Angeles Kappa breakfast following the cross-town football game. We had fun helping our USC Kappa sisters with their newly founded chapter, Delta Theta. We were the busiest house on the Row. We were a house of boomers! Every school organization had at least one sister on its roster. We had the president of Red Cross Productions, editor or our school year book, Rally Committee chairman and so many more. We had the Homecoming Queen three years in a row, and we won first place in the Panhellenic Parade, staged before the USC-UCLA football game. Those years reflected the Greek supremacy on campus."
  
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A quotation from an active of that time expresses the feeling of Eta toward the alumnae: “It is all very well to talk of Kappa and to sing of Kappa, but it is the lives of these women who have lived Kappa for 50 years that made an ineradicable impression upon those who are to follow them. In their dignity, in their grace, in their humility, we see the real Kappa.”
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An excerpt from ''The Key'', October, 1953, states: "Highlighting the year are the bi-annual scholarship banquets. A diamond Key rewards the highest average; a silver ashtray, the greatest improvement; and silver spoons are presented to all those making a minimum C+ average and improving averages of a .3 grade raise."
  
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The University Board of Regents bought the Park Street House in 1926, and plans for a new house to be build at 601 North Henry Street were made. Eta members moved into the old Phi Gamma Delta house, across the street from where the new dream house was being constructed.
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==Highlights of the 1960s==
  
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In September of 1929, the chapter and Miss Hill moved into the new home. Moving into it also was Carrie Ruden, a young woman who had been born in Norway, and came to the Kappas as a housekeeper. But she became much more than that. She listened to the girls’ problems, rejoined in their successes, and kept history alive through the years as she talked of earlier Eta members.
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A Kappa sister of the 1960s has a far different view of what Gamma Xi means. "I remember my four years at UCLA as ones of retrenchment and revaluation of traditional values." The house reflected the world in miniature. Generally, there was little interest in the Greek on campus. "We never wore our keys to class. The Greek news section in the Daily Bruin withered and vanished."
  
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The 1930s were years of happy harmony. Kappas were in Phi Beta Kappa, Mortar Board and Crucible; active in Women’s Student Government Association and Union Committees; and listed as prom queens and in courts of honor. Always stressing academic achievement as a primary goal, the chapter maintained a commendable scholastic record.
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Among the Kappas themselves, there was dissension. Rush meetings became mandatory. Those not attending the spring dance were fined five dollars. Dress standards were reviewed and changed, but not until many meetings were devoted to discussion.
  
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A "no lock-out policy" was refused by the Mothers Club. Gradually, as the number of actives dwindled it became clear that the Gamma Xi's must insist that all members live in. The Greeks were losing out to UCLA's new coed dorms and apartment living. Many Kappa sisters were distressed to see other sororities close their doors. One charter after another was revoked.
  
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UCLA was pared some of the more violent forms of anti-Establishment activities. A more recent alumna reflects, "Kappa has always shown an interest and concern for the welfare of others. It was through Kappa and Gamma Xi that I truly found a mode for service. I shall always be grateful to my Kappa training and proud to associate myself with Gamma Xi."
  
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Fortunately, for this generation of Kappas, Gamma Xi traditions are alive and well. With a renewed interest in sororities, all the houses that weathered the lean years filled their quotas last rush. "We even had to have eight pledges room elsewhere. Unheard of!" the chapter president exclaimed.
  
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World War II brought many changes to campus. Military personnel were again housed in dormitory and fraternity houses, and Eta chapter gave half of its social budget toward the war effort. The girls sang Kappa songs or listened to the radio while knitting articles for Kappa’s Nora Waln layette program for Norwegian babies. They also adopted two “CARE” families. Dateless dances arrived. Students conducted a scrap drive in lieu of Homecoming and the chapter donated all its trophies. The 1942 queen was called “Blue Jean Queen of Work Day.”
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The house still has the best location on Sorority Row. There are problems accommodating the members' cars and the beautiful house has been redecorated and modernized many times. In the almost fifty years that Gamma Xi has been at UCLA, the University has grown and prospered from a small enclave in the bean fields of Westwood Hills to a fine university. And with the university, Gamma Xi has prospered and grown, continuing its fine social, educational, and philanthropic traditions.
  
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During the 1940s, chapter scholarships slipped. Three pertinent bylaws were passed in 1949 and five years later, Eta was first in scholarship on the Madison campus. In the seven years after the new bylaws, Eta had more members elected to Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi and Mortar Board than in the previous 20 years. Between 1952 and 1962 the chapter was first in scholarship among the Panhellenic groups five successive times, and other years placed second or third.
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The 1980s were a time for individual and chapter growth for Gamma Xi. Philanthropy was held closely to the chapters heart over the decade. Their services to their surrounding community included participating in the annual Special Olympics held before UCLA Greek Week, yearly donations to the UCLA’s Child Life Unit and they continued their tradition of sending one child to UNICamp, a week long summer camp for underprivileged and inner city children.  
  
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In 1964, the university’s Human Rights Committee issued two certificates to be signed by all university organizations. Eta at once stated that KKG’s Constitution had no discriminating policies. In 1970, Eta was able to say that the Fraternity and the university had the same requirements regulating recommendations. The chapter also established the elective position of human relations officer to bring related matters to the attention of the members.
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Gamma Xi continued to hold a variety of events such as Senior Bruch, Mom and Dad’s day, and began to hold a house retreat in the San Bernardino mountains for those who lived in.  
  
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An addition to the house in 1964 was at first thought too small, but suddenly seemed a blessing when the number of new members dropped by half, increased briefly, and then declined steadily in the 1970s. The House Board found certain expenses difficult to meet, and by 1971 Eta was seriously facing the prospect of radical change.
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The scholarly hard work of Gamma Xi did not go unnoticed by UCLA as they were awarded the highest GPA out of the all women’s average at UCLA.  
  
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The health of beloved Carrie Ruden, who had gone into a nursing home, declined and it seemed to some as if Carrie and Eta would be leaving the world together. Carrie died in October 1972, but not Eta. That fall, Eta was renewed in the form of a large and talented pledge class and the renewal seemed permanent.
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All the hard work put in by the women of the chapter over the 80s paid off when Gamma Xi was awarded Best Chapter in the Kappa Province by Kappa Kappa Gamma Nationals in 1988.  
  
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==Highlights of the 1990s==
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The ladies of Gamma Xi continued the hard work started in the 1980s and strived to further establish themselves as successful chapter. Kappa Kappa Gamma Nationals took note of this and awarded Gamma Xi with the Most Improved Chapter Award at the 1994 Province Meeting.
  
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==Centennial==
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Earning good grades and maintaining a high GPA was still a major goal for the chapter. To help motivate members various events were put on by those who held the position of VP of Academic Excellence. The remodeling of the study room in the house gave members a place to spend time with one another as well as an environment for school work. All the study paid off as throughout the 90s Gamma Xi was never below the top 5 in grades for Greek life.
  
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Two hundred alumnae, actives and new members gathered at the chapter house February 2, 1975, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Eta’s founding. Husbands of members were also invited to attend this family birthday dinner party, beautifully organized by the actives. A continuous showing of slides made from pictures in the archives and those sent by alumnae around the country, and a display of newspaper clippings and other historic photographs provided enjoyment and memories for the guests.
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Promoting philanthropy work was a large goal over the 90s for the chapter. Throughout the decade a variety of philanthropy events were attended such as Revlon’s Run-Walk, Heal the Bay, and various food drives.  
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The 90s were known as the “busy” decade by many and this rang very true for the Gamma Xi chapter. With many goals in mind the chapter was always striving to be the very best.  
  
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Alumna coordinators mobilized the actives and beautifully organized the house for serving 200 people supper and providing room for them to circulate and visit. A continuous show of slides made from pictures in the Eta archives and sent by alumnae and a display of some of those historic pictures and newspaper clippings provided amusement and memories for guests.
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==Highlights of 2000-2010==
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Alumnae who have served Eta Chapter for many years were honored and the story was told about the building of the Kappa house. In honor of the Centennial, Eloise Ryder Pingry, Purdue, Fraternity Director of Philanthropies, presented a scholarship of $1,000 from the Fraternity to the chapter to be used during the 1975–76 school year.
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Following the traditions of the sisters before them was a major goal for Gamma Xi during the early 00s. Gamma Xi continued to lead the way for campus involvement with sisters on the Panhellenic Council, The Daily Bruin (UCLA’s school newspaper), UCLA’s Womens Volleyball, and The Student Alumni Association just to name a small few.  
  
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New members and actives sang current Kappa songs and alumnae sang songs from their time in school. It was an evening of reminiscing and renewed friendship—and an inspiring display of the true meaning of Kappa Kappa Gamma.
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A time of change did occur for the women of Gamma Xi when it came to philanthropy events. Over the decade an array of events were tried and tested to discover what event would greatly benefit the UCLA community and the sisters. In 2007, an annual philanthropy event was set and called “A Day In The Life”. This event was directed toward local school children to come to UCLA’s campus where the women of Gamma Xi would show them what it meant to be a Bruin for a day. The event was widely popular and in 2008 won the UCLA Panhellenic Philanthropy Programming Award.  
  
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At Kappa’s fourth Biennial Convention, held in Madison in August of 1882, Josephine Sarles (Simpson) was elected grand secretary, the first Eta member to serve on the Council. For a Caroline Mosely was elected Grand Treasurer in 1888 at the ninth Convention in Minneapolis. George Challoner Tracy, who served as Grand Secretary from 1904–06 before her marriage, was re-elected to the Council as Grand Treasurer at the 18th Biennial Convention, again hosted by Eta Chapter.
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Dedication to maintaining a strong grade point average continued to be a strong moral for Gamma Xi as they raised their average GPA semester after semester. The average Greek student GPA was steadily greater than the average UCLA student.
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The ladies of Gamma Xi continued to shine as Kappa women on campus and the surrounding community through the years. Old traditions were honored and new paths were discovered which would lead the chapter to a new level of success.
  
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Georgia Hayden Lloyd-Jones was elected Grand President of Kappa in 1926 and re-elected in 1928. Almira Johnson McNaboe served on the Grand Council from 1932–40. Eta members Nancy Olson Livingston, stage and screen star, and Gena Rowlands Cassavetes, screen and television actress, were named Alumnae Achievement Award recipients at the 1960 General Convention.
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==Highlights of 2011==
  
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Eta has made significant contributions to the Fraternity and shares with pride the honors her members have received. In the hustle and bustle of Wisconsin’s ever-expanding campus, members of Eta Chapter find warmth and close friendship in the cordial, Georgina, grey-stone house on the corner of Langdon and North Henry Streets. 
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It was another amazing year at the Gamma Xi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma! With lots of hard work and dedication from our membership chairs as well as the house, we swept the row this fall and have an amazing, full pledge class that add so much to our house. We won the award for best philanthropy of our whole Greek system again, as well as created a new philanthropy called "Krismahanakwanzaka", bringing in hundreds of new toys to donate to the Mattel children's hospital for Christmas. We also hosted an alumni day, combining alumni day at UCLA with a Kappa alumni day and were able to meet many Kappa alums and hear their stories of when they lived in the house. Additionally, we had part of our house redone this summer, leaving us with beautiful blue and blue decorations that is hard to take your eyes off of!
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The previous information was excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 1870-1976. The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, letters and comments from chapter members and alumnae, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and The Key. Each chapter is expected to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions.
 
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==Highlights of the 1980s==
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'''Campus:''' The only big changes around campus is the tuition spikes at UCLA, and John Wooden passing away last year.
  
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In 1987 167 women belonged to the Eta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Eta received 44 pledges in the fall. On October 15 the chapter marked its 118th founder’s day. Alumnae, actives, and pledges gathered to talk about old times and plan for new, while enjoying coffee and dessert. For philanthropy the chapter participated in a program called Head Start. For this philanthropy the chapter planned a Christmas celebration for underprivileged children. In the spring Eta won awards of merit for pledge programming, communications and fraternity education at province.
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'''Chapter:''' I would say the tuition spikes definitely have effected our sorority, as Kappa is very expensive to be involved in as well so with the two combined we are having trouble with people paying their dues on time or even at all. Although this hasn't caused a high drop rate, I can definitely say we will expect to see more people applying for associate and special status in the near future.  
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In 1988-89 Eta received 52 pledges during fall recruitment. The chapter celebrated Founders Day at the Tamarack Condominiums Clubhouse for a catered dinner with 81 actives and 25 alumnae in attendance. In addition to participating in Head Start, the chapter also put on a triathlon to benefit the Special Olympics.
 
  
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The main problems that our chapter has are getting people to pay their dues and getting people to attend meetings or events. Luckily the establishment of Bill Highway has helped immensely in the accuracy of paying dues, however we are still in debt but are working on it extremely hard and will hopefully be able to get back on track in no time. For the attendance issue, Chapter Council talked to nationals and was able to get a program approved where if a member does not attend a certain percentage of mandatory events, we will be able to take away their privileged of attending an event from them. This helps immensely because we have always give empty threats because we never could actually take anything from them, but now we can positively reinforce them to attend mandatory events so they can go to the events they are looking forward to! 
  
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Scholarship banquet held each semester to recognize those who have excelled in their studies. Those with a 3.0 are given an award as well as the most improved and highte4st cumulative GPA. Pledges are encouraged to maintain their best grades by attending study tables. In the spring, chapter members volunteers with Special Olympics races and events.
 
  
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Eta pledged 38 women during recruitment in 1991.  The chapter had a member on Homecoming Court and three on Homecoming Committee. They celebrated 120th Founders Day at the house with great participation and a slide show for members and alumnae. The chapter worked on increasing participation by using a phone chain and recognition for those attending three meetings in a row.
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==Highlights of 2012==
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Spring 1991: Eta hosted Epsilon Province Meeting.
 
  
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Eta received 39 pledges during recruitment 1991. The chapter continued to work on attendance issues. The chapter again participated with Head Start hosting a Christmas party for underprivileged children for its philanthropy.  
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This year has been very successful for the Gamma Xi Chapter. For the first time in several years we are no longer in debt. After implementing the BillingHighway system, the number of members that pay their dues has climbed drastically. This has allowed us to partake in many more sisterhood events, such as class retreats and a fancy dinner in Hollywood. At the UCLA Panhellenic Awards night, Kappa Kappa Gamma received more awards than any other chapter, including Best SOE Chapter Management, SOE Panhellenic Chapter Council Enrichment Award, SOE Panhellenic Council Gold Laurel Recognition, SOE Panhellenic Council 4th place, and Best Philanthropy Programming and Single Philanthropy event.      
  
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Eta pledged 37 women in the fall of 1994. The chapter also hosted a program called Dad’s Day were members and their fathers attended a Brewers baseball game in Milwaukee. The Head Start philanthropy did not go through this year because of miscommunications with the office. Instead, the chapter paired up with Pi Beta Phi to host a basketball tournament. Eta received 38 pledges in the fall of 1995. The basketball tournament co-sponsored with Pi Beta Phi was named Hoops for Hope.  
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Three new sororities were approved to join the Panhellenic sororities at UCLA. One chapter will be implemented next year and the two other chapters will be implemented within the next few years. The Pauley Pavillion basketball stadium was completed this year. All sororities were required to have a minimum number of members attend the stadium opening.
  
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Eta met quota by accepting 35 women during fall 1997 recruitment. The Fraternity editor used new computer technology to recruit more alumnae to attend founder’s day celebrations. Additionally, chapter members were paired with local alumnae as pen pals and wrote them letter throughout the school year. The chapter again hosted Hoops for Hope with Pi Beta Phi.  
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Our PR Chairman hosted our second annual Alumni Day event. This particular event was very successful in connecting with alumni in the LA county area. This year our chapter established more chapter council positions so that more members can be involved in leadership roles. Some of these positions include Day Heads for rush, a Key Points chairman, and an assistant Treasurer.
  
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In the fall of 1999 Eta made quota, accepting 35 pledges.  The chapter again hosted Hoops for Hope with Pi Beta Phi. The event raised almost $3,000 to benefit UW Children’s cancer research fund. 
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==Highlights of 2013==
  
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It has been a great year for the Gamma Xi Chapter!  Our Billhighway system is still very successful in collecting the chapters due. This allowed for new renovations in the house, including tiling in the kitchen and hardwood floors upstairs, making our house is more beautiful than ever! We have participated in many sisterhoods this year, such as biking together in Venice, bringing our chapter even closer. Our philanthropy was very successful, as always, with our Day in the Life. Our chapter also supported a member in house in creating philanthropic run that fought human trafficking. The run actually started and ending at our chapter, and we helped raise $3300 and implanting plans to make this a yearly event with Kappa’s support. We also had a great recruitment this year and are so happy for the new additions in our chapter!
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Describe the recent changes on your campus and describe the overall nature of your chapter.
  
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A new sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, has joined the row this year. Kappa has been very supportive in helping this girls begin their chapter by attending many of their events and creating welcome baskets for the girls. Kappa continues to support UCLA’s athletic teams with chapter attendance at basketball, football, and other extracurricular events. Kappa has also put more importance on academics this year, asking girls to log the amount of time they spend studying each week. We also implemented a Monday night study time for all girls to come together and help each other with various academic issues. Each week we reward a girl who demonstrated great academic activity or success, in order to show how important school is to our girls. We also received a lot of help from Nationals in the last year, causing our chapter to grow and strengthens in ways we never imagined. We have created much better relationships with our advisers, allowing us put more meaningful time and effort in the keep up of our Chapter.
  
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==Highlights of 2000-2010==
 
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Eta chapter did not commemorate September 11, 2001 by doing anything in particular to memorialize the tragedies, but the campus did recognize it in a couple of ways.  Classes were canceled on September 12, 2001 and candle lights were set up throughout Memorial Library.
 
  
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'''2004 –05:''' Eta Chapter had a very successful year.  Eta has been striving to strengthen and improve since being put on a letter of concern.  Behavior at the social events has improved greatly and the chapter held a number of sisterhoods throughout the year that strengthened its sisterly bonds. In the spring, Kappa received an award for the highest new member grade point average, which led Eta to obtaining the highest sorority grade point average.
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==Highlights of 2014==
  
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Eta had a very successful recruitment in the fall. Thirty-two wonderful girls pledged on September 30.-Many sisterhoods: ice skating, movie theaters, pumpkin carving, etc.-new members went on a retreat to Wisconsin Dells-Trick-or-treat for alumni kids: games, cookie decorating and trick-or-treating for kids throughout the Kappa house-"Hoops for Hope"- philanthropy that raised money for children at UW Hospitals.
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2014 began with a triplet meeting for all of the newly elected officers in Gamma Xi (President-Alex McKenna, VPS- Isabella Hanulik, VPO- Gina Giordano, VPAE- Olivia Hayward, Treasurer- Mindy Wheeler, Recording Secretary- Megan Couch, Corresponding Secretary- Maggie O’Leary, Registrar- Natalie Dolloff, Marshal- Grace Olson, Philanthropy- Julia Bennett, House Manager- Erin Miley, Risk Management- Nicole Guffy, Event- Courtney Louie, Education- Erin Becker, New Member- Stephani Domako, Membership- Fiona Davies, Panhellenic Delegate-Hadley Nolan, and Public Relations- Emily Wheeler). The first order of business was to appoint assistants (Assistant Event- Sarah Sanders, Assistant Membership- Andi Bernardoni, Assistant Treasurer- Michaela Monaghan). Winter Quarter was a slow social quarter for Gamma Xi, but was filled with sisterhoods and Greek community events. Gamma Xi competed on the Red Team for UCLA’s annual Greek Week with partners Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Following Greek Week, Gamma Xi won the award at the Greek Gala for Best Greek Week Delegates. Our winter sisterhoods were spent at both a roller blading rink and on a yacht in Marina del Rey, making them some of the coolest sisterhoods our chapter has ever had. Gamma Xi also participated in a plethora of other chapters’ philanthropies in the winter including Sig Ep Kicks for Kids, Sigma Chi Derby Days, Theta Chi Hair Salon, Tour de Pi Kapp, ZBT War of the Roses, and Wings for Life by RedBull.  
  
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Eta Chapter was still on the letter of concern, therefore measures were taken to further improve our behavior at socials. Rules were carefully read to the new members to ensure they were aware of our policies concerning socials. These precautions were also read again to active members to reinforce the importance of them.  The chapter's behavior improved throughout the year and no further incidences of inappropriate behavior occurred.
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Spring Quarter was an eventful quarter for Gamma Xi. Almost 20 girls started their quarter participating in UCLA’s Dance Marathon on the Blue Team, partnered with ZBT. Our dancer captain and sister, Monica Avakian, led us for the full 26 hours beautifully in Pauley Pavilion for the first time ever. Our PR Chair, Emily, put on a wonderful Mom’s Day brunch at the Luxe Hotel on Sunset Blvd. Our sisterhoods included watching a movie and making s’mores in the Kappa Kourtyard and a wonderful pool party to send off our seniors at the W Hotel. Gamma Xi also was honored to host two different pinnings for our girls, Roxy Thrapp (Sigma Chi) and Sam Varchetto (SAE).  
  
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'''In 2005 –2006,''' Eta Chapter has had a great year, filled with learning experiences that have strengthened the chapter. We achieved the highest GPA in our Greek system, and set the highest GPA record in the history of the Greek system on our campus. We have taken great pride in this honor, and have encouraged our members to keep pursuing such wonderful academic achievements. Last semester, our chapter participated in Humorology, a competition where sororities and fraternities are paired together to create a musical comedy sketch. Unfortunately we did not make the cut for next semester, however we did learn a lot from the experience, and it helped to strengthen our bonds within the Greek system. Kappa also raised money for the UW Children's Hospital in our philanthropy "Hoops for Hope," and attended many other philanthropic events.  We also had a wonderful Founders Day.  We heard wonderful storied from past members that made us grateful to have such strong sisterly bonds.
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Fall Quarter began, as always, with Kamp Kappa and our big fall recruitment. Fiona and Andi led us fearlessly through Kamp and prepared us fully for recruitment and were rewarded with our wonderful new 59 members. Stephani planned an amazing Alice in Wonderland themed Bid Day that was a huge success. Erin B. put on a fantastic Founders Day celebration in collaboration with Formal Meeting and was able to educate the new members on the founding of Kappa Kappa Gamma and our beginning as a fraternity. Stephani also planned bonding class sisterhoods in the fall for each grade: Freshmen went to Sky Zone, Sophomores went ice skating, Juniors went to Disneyland, and the Seniors had a brunch at the penthouse of a hotel on the beach. Presents came around quickly and Emily threw a fantastic Dad’s Day tailgate with catered Chipotle. Gamma Xi put on another successful and exciting A Day in the Life (of a Bruin), our chapter’s philanthropy event with more kids in attendance than ever before! Gamma Xi was also able to bring back our holiday philanthropy party to raise money for the Kappa Foundation and Reading is Fundamental and also collect toys for Toys 4 Tots.  
  
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This year Eta Chapter had budget concerns, due to over spending during fall rush.  With such extravagant expenditures, the chapter has had to make adjustments in other committee's budgets.  However, after dealing with the problem, our chapter is back on the right budget for the new upcoming chapter council. We have also had to deal with lack of participation in other sorority and fraternity philanthropy events. We have encouraged our new members to participate more, and have also influenced the seniors to attend more events to promote attendance. Our goal for the upcoming year is to come up with a system of issuing house points for participation in philanthropy and sisterhood events.  Hopefully this will increase attendance and participation with in our Greek Community.    
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A new sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, has joined the row this year. Kappa has been very supportive in helping this girls begin their chapter by attending many of their events and creating welcome baskets for the girls. Kappa continues to support UCLA’s athletic teams with chapter attendance at basketball, football, and other extracurricular events. Kappa has also put more importance on academics this year, asking girls to log the amount of time they spend studying each week. We also implemented a Monday night study time for all girls to come together and help each other with various academic issues. Each week we reward a girl who demonstrated great academic activity or success, in order to show how important school is to our girls. We also received a lot of help from Nationals in the last year, causing our chapter to grow and strengthen in ways we never imagined. We have created much better relationships with our advisors, allowing us to put more meaningful time and effort in the keep up of our Chapter.
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'''In the fall of 2006''', Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma was presented with an archive display created by last semester's registrar.  The display contained an exhibit of photos of past Kappa members and interesting facts from years ago.  The archive display also contained photos from the past year, with a lot of pictures from the new member retreat. Members found this very interesting, especially the interesting facts from Kappa's past.
 
  
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This last semester, Eta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma achieved the highest GPA out of all of the sororities and fraternities on campus, and also set the highest GPA record in the history of the Greek system. We are very proud of our accomplishments.  Our VP- of Academic Excellence, Terra Chorney influenced us to study more by arranging Kappa spies, that brought treats to Kappa's studying at the campus libraries. We also have become more involved in other sororities and fraternities philanthropies, and have encouraged our new members to get involved.
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Gamma Xi holds chapter meetings in the dining room of our Kappa house, located at 744 Hilgard Ave. in Los Angeles. Gamma Xi is fortunate to have a beautiful home on the edge of Westwood and Beverly Hills. Greek Life at UCLA was originally funded by one person and this one person said that in order to receive funding for the houses, fraternities and sororities had to agree to have their respective houses on complete opposite sides of campus, therefore, sororities reside on Hilgard Ave. while fraternities reside on Gayley Ave. and Landfair Ave. Our house is owned by the Kappa Kappa Gamma House Board of Los Angeles. Our house currently holds 51 sisters at one time, but it wasn’t always this big. The house has been added onto and renovated many times over the years since our founding here at UCLA, but we have always had this same house.
  
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This year Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma initiated 34 wonderful young women.  Elizabeth Gulotta guided the girls through their first busy weeks as new members, and Lindsey Crysler educated the girls about Kappa history.  The new members were taught how to prevent sexual assault and were educated about the dangers of drinking underage in a seminar hosted by the Greek Community.  The new members went on a fun retreat to a ropes course, where they strengthened their friendship bonds. In response to an over budget usage during rush week, the chapter has concentrated on managing and dispersing funds wisely.  We are now within budget for the rest of our committees.  We have also seen an increasing amount of sisterhoods, in which we strengthened our sisterhood bonds through such events as movie night, cookie decorating, going to a pool outside of Madison, and seeing a hypnotist. 
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==Highlights of 2015==
  
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This year Eta Chapter has had budget concerns, due to over spending during fall rush. With such extravagant expenditures, the chapter has had to make adjustments in other committee's budgets. However, after dealing with the problem, our chapter is back on the right budget for the new upcoming chapter council.              
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The 2015 school year began with a triplet meeting for the newly appointed officers of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at UCLA. The newly elected members went as followed; Nicole Guffy as President, Hannah Demetor as VPS, Stephani Domako as VPO, Erin Becker as VPAE, Kylie Taylor as Treasurer, Amelia Danovitch as Recording Secretary, Annie Sasso as Corresponding Secretary, Emily Bochner as Registrar, Celeste Carswell as Marshall, Emily Hughes as Philanthropy Chairman, Bre Maughn as House Manager, Stephanie Larratt as Risk Manager, Genevieve Zimmerman as Event Chairman, Ali Welschmeyer as Education Chairman, Kevan Caroll as New Member Chairman, Michaela Monaghan as Membership Chairman, Liviya James as Panhellenic Delegate and Danielle Merrihew as Public Relations Chairman. Chapter Council then appointed assistants as followed; Julia Savage as Assistant Membership Chairman and Ariana Taghaddos as Assistant Treasurer. Winter quarter was a bit slow for our chapter, but we managed to participate in a ton of philanthropic events and put a focus on sisterhood. Gamma Xi’s Chapter Council had a blast at a sisterhood event at Disneyland. The newly elected chapter council members were able to get to know each other better and prepare for the year ahead. In addition, we participated in UCLA’s Greek Week on the White Team and ended up being the highest fundraising sorority. At the Standards of Excellence Gala, Gamma Xi proudly took home three awards for membership development, external relations, and third highest overall Standards of Excellence points. Additionally, numerous members of the chapter partook in other Greek philanthropy events such as Sigma Chi’s Derby Days, ZBT’s War of the Roses, Theta Chi’s Hair Salon, Chi Omega’s Wings for Wishes and Sig Ep Kicks for Kids. Additionally, Gamma Xi was able to surpass the all sorority and all women’s GPA.  
  
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We have also had to deal with lack of participation in other sorority and fraternity philanthropy events.  We have encouraged our new members to participate more, and have also influenced the seniors to attend more events to promote attendance. Our goal for the upcoming year is to come up with a system of issuing house points for participation in philanthropy and sisterhood events. Hopefully this will increase attendance and participation with in our Greek Community.              
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Spring Quarter was especially exciting for Gamma Xi. Members of our chapter who are also involved in the Pediatric Aids Coalition were able to form a team of about 25 Kappas to participate in Dance Marathon (a 26 hour event where students pledge to stand on their feed for 26 hours to raise funds and awareness for Pediatric HIV/Aids), partnering with our friends in Sig Ep. The Team Blue dancer captain was our very own Ali Welschmeyer who led us fearlessly into the fight against Pediatric HIV/Aids. We had sisterhood movie nights in the courtyard and a yoga class led by Bridget Bruggeman (a second year member who is also a certified yoga instructor).  Danielle, our PR chair, planned a beautiful Mom’s Day brunch at the Luxe Hotel on Sunset Boulevard. We also had two adorable pinnings, one for Emma Campbell (SAE) and Cassidy Pearl (Sigma Chi). Furthermore, Gamma Xi was making an important transition onto the GIN System, a new means of communication throughout our chapter in an attempt to keep all members updated in all things Kappa and UCLA. Last but not least, Gamma Xi’s Chapter Council went to the Regional Leadership Conference in April, learning more about KKG and our roles in the house, meeting fellow Kappas from other chapters, and discovering more about ourselves as a whole.  
  
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Eta Chapter has had a wonderful 2006-2007 year and strengthened the bonds between the members. Academically, our chapter still holds the highest GPA when compared to the rest of the Greek system at Madison. All of the women take great pride in this accomplishment and want to continue our strong emphasis on grades and success at this university. Our dedicated cast for Humorology, a musical and witty skit performed in order to raise money for charity, has qualified for this year's show, which will take place in April. They continue to work very hard using two to three practices each week to perfect their routine. We are all more than excited to see the final product! Founders Day was a great success.  We had many previous members join us for dinner and games, and some shared their memories from their experiences in Kappa.  It proved to be a great way to improve the knowledge of our house, while making lifelong bonds as sisters.
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Fall Quarter came quickly and we were back at Kamp Kappa for fall recruitment. Our Membership Chairman, Michaela Monaghan, did an incredible job with rush and we ended up with 58 amazing, charismatic, and kind new members join our chapter! The house went under some renovations during Summer 2015 and all of the girls were eager and excited to see the new improvements to our already beautiful homes. Kevan planned a “Sweet Home Kappa Gamma” bid night and the entire chapter had an amazing time welcoming the new members. Ali W. planned a fun Founders Day in which the whole chapter was told about the history of our house, the background of Gamma Xi, and the founding of Kappa Kappa Gamma in general. Big Little Reveal was an exciting time for all of the members taking on little sisters, and was quickly follow by Kappa Presents and Kappa’s Dad’s Day—both of which were a blast! We also had our “A Day in the Life” philanthropy in which we had over 150 students from Brockton Elementary come to campus and learn what it was like to be a Bruin for a day, while also contributing to Reading is Fundamental. They learned our 8-clap, we read them books, they ran through campus doing an obstacle course, and were sent home with backpacks full of school supplies. The kids’ smiles and laughter brought joy to each and every Gamma Xi member. We finished off fall quarter with our second philanthropy, Kappa Krismukkah, where all of our friends on campus came to our house to enjoy holiday festivities and to either donate toys to the Mattell Children’s Hospital or donate money to the Kappa Kappa Gamma foundation or to Reading is Fundamental.
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A word to describe Kappa’s nature this year: excitement. Our members took advantage of every opportunity to not only support our sisters, but also the students and organizations around us. From participating and donating to philanthropies of other sororities and fraternities, to attending baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and water polo games to support our athletes, our chapter was showing support to Bruins all over campus. Furthermore, our chapter loves to make good luck baskets during midterms and finals week and distributing them to other houses. During the stressful times of exams, Gamma Xi members unite, support, and help each other out in all academic subjects to ensure our girls do the best they possible can. This has paid off as we have continued to surpass the all sorority and all women’s GPA! We reward girls who have achieved academic success during our weekly meetings and we nominate a Kappa of the Week to a member who especially exemplified our womanly and true ideals during recent events. The chapter has also worked to further take advantage of the relationships with advisors by reaching out to meet with them more frequently and maintaining contact to ensure all of our chapter council members are on task and are doing all they can to improve our chapter as time goes on.
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Chapter Philanthropy:
  
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We, as an entire chapter, have made it a goal to promote Greek life on campus, while taking the time to improve Kappa's image.  We still have Kappa spies that surprise individuals at the libraries across campus with treats for their hard work and academic dedication.  Also, we offer study tables at the house as another method to keep our cumulative GPA at the top.
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What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, in your community?
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Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation
  
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This fall, we initiated 38 wonderful women.  Lizzie Muench, our very hard-working new member chair planned numerous activities to help the new individuals get involved in Kappa. All new members attended sexual assault and alcohol seminars hosted by the Greek Community to help prevent any incidents that may occur. Additionally, the new women went on a retreat to the Dells to help form important bonds that will ultimately strengthen our entire chapter.  So far, it has been a busy, but productive year.
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Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support?
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As UCLA students, our Gamma Xi members know how important it is to take advantage of every academic opportunity and to help others in need. By donating to Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, we believe we are positively contributing to society by providing children with books and opportunities to be inspired by higher education. We especially try to carry and present ourselves as potential role models to those around us. During A Day in the Life, our hearts are filled with joy and warmth as we watch the kids of Brockton Elementary giggle and run around our campus as excited and potential future Bruins. Our members not only want to give them an unforgettable experience on our campus, but to also inspire them to want to prioritize academics and show them that hard work pays off.
  
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One challenge our chapter faced was dealing with better, more efficient ways to manage our budget.  We took more time to plan for large events, such as rush, which helped curb our spending problems from previous years.  As a chapter council, we discussed our goals for the next year and the ways we can achieve them without bringing up any other unforeseen problems.  Also, we made it a point to attend more Greek philanthropic events because our attendance in the past was somewhat lacking.  However, our chapter has focused on improving our support to other sororities and fraternities and as a result; we have improved our image on campus.
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==Highlights of 2016==
  
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Eta Chapter has had an exciting '''2008-2009''' year defined by numerous chapter events that have led us to strengthen our members individually as well as at large. Continuing our academic excellence and standing, Eta Chapter won the Panhellenic "Study Table" event. Our members logged the most study hours at College Library during first semester and recently received a DVD player for our consistently outstanding turnout. Eta Chapter also participated in Humorology, a musical performance competition that raises money for an all Greek philanthropy. Although Eta Chapter's cast did not make it to finals, the members did not feel defeated but rather proud of their dedication and diligence. Eta Chapter also decided to take this experience and build upon it by entering the competition for the coming year.            
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The 2016 school year began with a triplet meeting for the newly appointed officers of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at UCLA. The newly elected members went as followed; Liviya James as President, Tia Rabinovitz as VPS, Danielle Merrihew as VPO, Meg Hauer as VPAE, Lucky Roselli as Treasurer, Sasha Deming as Recording Secretary, Lauren Thaxter as Corresponding Secretary, Natalie Mologne as Registrar, Joy van Hasselt as Marshall, Courtney Carbonneau as Philanthropy Chairman, Zoe Borden as House Manager, Nicole Cohen as Risk Manager, Genevieve Zimmerman as Event Chairman, Tori Oto as Education Chairman, Ali Cazel as New Member Chairman, Julia Savage as Membership Chairman, Bridget Bruggeman as Panhellenic Delegate and Kylie MacDougall as Public Relations Chairman. Chapter Council then appointed assistants as followed; Molly Sanders as Assistant Membership Chairman, Courtney Clement as Assistant Treasurer, and Emily Goldman as assistant Event Chairman.  
  
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Another event that the members of Eta Chapter particularly enjoyed was Founder's Day. It was wonderful to have the current members interact with a number of Kappa Kappa Gamma alumni. The alumni joined Eta Chapter for dinner and participated in fun Kappa Kappa Gamma trivia games as well as shared personal memories. It was a fantastic way to educate the current Chapter's understanding of Kappa Kappa Gamma's history and lifelong values.
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Winter quarter was a bit slow for our chapter, but we managed to participate in a ton of philanthropic events and put a focus on sisterhood. The newly elected chapter council members were able to get to know each other better and prepare for the year ahead. In addition, we participated in UCLA’s Greek Week on the White Team. Additionally, numerous members of the chapter partook in other Greek philanthropy events such as ZBT’s Miss ZBT, and Sig Ep Kicks for Kids.  
  
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Eta Chapter has continued to uphold our goal to promote Greek life on campus as well as uphold Kappa Kappa Gamma's standards for its members. Eta Chapter has been able to display our academic expectations through study tables and other varies academic activities that are fun as well as rewarding. Eta Chapter's philanthropy, Hoops for Hope, is a campus wide event that allows members and non-members of the University's Greek societies to help Eta Chapter raise money for the Children's Hospital as well as gather a better understanding of Greek life and Kappa Kappa Gamma.
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Spring Quarter was especially exciting for Gamma Xi. The position of recording secretary was transferred to Nina Romans. Members of our chapter who are also involved in the Pediatric Aids Coalition were able to form a team of around 10 Kappas to participate in Dance Marathon (a 26 hour event where students pledge to stand on their feed for 26 hours to raise funds and awareness for Pediatric HIV/Aids), partnering with our friends in Sigma Chi and UCLA’s School of Nursing. The Team Blue dancer captain was
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our very own Becky Stepp who led us fearlessly into the fight against Pediatric HIV/Aids. We had sisterhood yoga and acai bowls in the courtyard taught by our very own sister Bridget, a Brandy Melville Private Sale, a calligraphy/art workshop, and a Denny’s pancake breakfast. Kylie, our PR chair, planned a beautiful Mom’s Day brunch at Fleurish on San Vicente Boulevard. We also had two adorable pinnings, one for Sarah Sanders (ZBT), one for Nicole Guffy (Sigma Chi), one for Hadley Nolan (ZBT), and a conjoined pinning for Eryn Voight and Victoria Pacos (Sigma Chi).  
  
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This fall Eta Chapter initiated 36 wonderful women. Regan Grumley was our outstanding New Member Chair who did a phenomenal job in helping the new members feel comfortable with Eta Chapter and get involved with both Kappa and non-Kappa related events and opportunities on campus. All new members attended a sexual assault and alcohol seminar hosted by the Greek Community to help promote awareness and prevention. The new members attended a retreat to the Dells to help allow them to create important bonds independently. The new members have strengthened Eta Chapter and are eager to become even more engaged in this coming calendar year.
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Furthermore, Gamma Xi was making an important transition onto the GIN System, a new means of communication throughout our chapter in an attempt to keep all members
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updated in all things Kappa and UCLA. An exciting addition to this spring quarter was volunteering at the Sunshine Preschool Gala in Brentwood. We had around 10 members attend, and we loved getting the opportunity to make an impact on the community surrounding us. Additionally, we attended Sigma Chi’s Derby Days philanthropy. Last but not least, four members from Gamma Xi’s Chapter Council, Liviya, Danielle, Kylie, and Joy, went to the 71st Biennial Convention in June, learning more about KKG and roles in the house, meeting fellow Kappas from other chapters, and discovering more about themselves as a whole.
  
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One challenge that Eta Chapter has experienced is promoting all actives to participate as much as possible. Because Eta Chapter is a large Chapter, we are faced with the challenge of hosting events and sisterhoods that are able to include the entire Chapter. Although our sisterhoods are wonderful and successful, they have become more and more sparse. As a Chapter, we are striving to strengthen this particular issue and plan to see improvement within the next semester. Another chapter challenge that Eta Chapter is currently dealing with is the fact that we finished the year off with the fourth highest overall GPA in the Pan-Hellenic community. Although all of the members are working extremely hard, Eta Chapter would like to regain the highest GPA. Eta Chapter is currently planning new academic events that go above and beyond study tables and other current academic opportunities for our members. Eta Chapter is very proud of all of its members, especially when it comes to our academic standings, but there are still areas that need some improvement and we, as an entire Chapter, plan to address such issues and collaborate to promote and raise our overall GPA for this next semester.
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Fall Quarter came quickly and we were back at Kamp Kappa for fall recruitment. The position of Panhellenic Delegate was transferred to Montana Dunn and the position of Housing Chairman was transferred to Natty Tucker. Our Membership Chairman, Julia Savage, did an incredible job with rush and we ended up with 65 amazing, charismatic, and kind new members joining our chapter! The house went under some renovations during Summer 2016, including getting central air conditioning, and all of the girls were
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eager and excited to see the new improvements to our already beautiful home. Ali planned a “Welcome To The Big Leagues” bid night and the entire chapter had an amazing time welcoming the new members. Tori planned a fun Founders Day in which the whole chapter was told about the history of our house, the background of Gamma Xi, and the founding of Kappa Kappa Gamma in general. Our dessert consisted of cake, in order to celebrate Kappa Kappa Gamma’s birthday, which was an idea from the leadership training seminars. Big Little Reveal was an exciting time for all of the members taking on little sisters! During fall quarter this year, we also had a very exciting outdoor movie sisterhood, which followed Kappa Presents and Kappa’s Dad’s Day—both of which were a blast! We also had our “A Day in the Life”philanthropy in which we had over 150 students from Brockton Elementary and 122nd Street come to campus and learn what it was like to be a Bruin for a day, while also contributing to Reading is Fundamental. They learned our 8- clap, we read them books, they ran through campus doing an obstacle course, and were sent home with backpacks full of school supplies. The kids’ smiles and laughter brought joy to each and every Gamma Xi member. We finished off fall quarter with our second philanthropy, Kappa Krismukkah, where all of our friends on campus came to our house to enjoy holiday festivities and to either donate toys to the Mattell Children’s Hospital or donate money to the Kappa Kappa Gamma foundation or to Reading is Fundamental. Fall Quarter wrapped up with the exciting news that we were off of the Focus Letter due to our hard work and great improvements!
  
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==Highlights of 2011-2019==
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==Highlights of 2011==
 
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Throughout 2011, the Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma has focused its energies trying to build strong relationships within the Greek community at UW- Madison as well as the forming stronger sisterly bonds within our chapter.  Our dedication to academic and scholarly excellence placed us once again at the top of the Pan-Hellenic “Study Table” competition.  The Eta chapter logged the most study hours at libraries around the campus.      
 
  
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Kappa Kappa Gamma dedicated much of the year to philanthropic events throughout the Greek system. We participated in Humorology, a musical performance competition that raises money for an all Greek Philanthropy. Kappa Kappa Gamma, paired with Kappa Sigma, won the award for “Funniest Show” and “Best Female Lead”.  Our members were completely dedicated to raising money for The Chris Farley Foundation and Camp One Heart Land.    
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A word to describe Kappa’s nature this year: improvement and dedication. Our members took advantage of every opportunity to not only support our sisters, but also the students and organizations around us. From participating and donating to philanthropies of other sororities and fraternities, to attending baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and water polo games to support our athletes, our chapter was showing support to Bruins all over campus. Furthermore, our chapter loves to make good luck baskets during midterms and finals week and distributing them to other houses. During the stressful times of exams, Gamma Xi members unite, support, and help each other out in all academic subjects to ensure our girls do the best they possible can. We also partake in Kappa Kappucchinos, where we hand out free coffee on Bruinwalk to UCLA students walking to class throughout the day. We reward girls who have achieved academic success during our weekly meetings by nominating a KKGenius and we nominate a
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Kappa of the Week to a member who especially exemplified our womanly and true ideals during recent events. We also nominate a “Polished Kappa” each week by rewarding a woman who portrayed the classy values that Kappa Kappa Gamma admires at an event that week with nail polish! The chapter has also worked to further take advantage of the relationships with advisors by reaching out to meet with them more frequently and maintaining contact to ensure all of our chapter council members are on task and are
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The Eta Chapter invited the Kappa Alumnae from the area and their families to Trick or Treat at our sorority house this fall. Also, we had a very successful Founders Day where we were joined for dinner, trivia, and sharing stories with the alumni. It was wonderful to hear about the history and fun times of Kappa from the alumni! 
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What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, in your community?
  
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The Eta chapter at University of Wisconsin has dedicated itself to promoting Greek life in and around the campus. Through our campus wide philanthropy Hoops for Hope, the Eta chapter has been able to not only raise money for the Children’s Hospital but also allows members and non-members of the Greek system to gather a better understanding of Greek life as well as Kappa Kappa Gamma. Additionally, the Pan-Hellenic “Study Table” competition has promoted the Greek system’s academic excellence and standing throughout the campus.
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Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation
  
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This year, the Eta Chapter was challenged with trying to help older and younger girls to be closer despite their age division. All grades struggled to get to know girls from classes above and below them, so the Eta chapter, in hope to nullify this problem, had more sisterhoods. The sisterhoods, ranging from a self-defense class to movie nights to decorating holiday cookies, allowing all the active members to get to know and form stronger relationships within the chapter.
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Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support?
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As UCLA students, our Gamma Xi members know how important it is to take advantage of every academic opportunity and to help others in need. By donating to Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, we believe we are positively contributing to society by providing children with books and opportunities to be inspired by higher education. We especially try to carry and present ourselves as potential role models to those around us. During A Day in the Life, our hearts are filled with joy and warmth as we watch the kids of Brockton Elementary and 122nd Street giggle and run around our campus as excited and potential future Bruins. Our members not only want to give them an unforgettable experience on our campus, but to also inspire them to want to prioritize academics and show them that hard work pays off. Our other philanthropy is Kappa Krismukah, where we invite our friends over to celebrate the holiday season! We have a great time at this event, and our activities include caroling, a photo booth, and decorating cookies, while raising money at the same time!
  
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Additionally, the Eta chapter was faced with the challenge of how many girls could live in the sorority house for the 2010-2011 academic year. Many girls wanted to live in their junior year; they spent the year attending events, running for positions and trying to gain enough house points to be able to live in. However, this presented a problem: there wasn’t enough space for all the juniors and sophomores to stay in the house. The Eta chapter spent a lot of time working with individual members of the chapter, and calculating points, being completely fair and honest with the members. Before winter break came, the entire housing situation had been fixed and all the members had been taken care of in a very gracious manner, many Kappas came together a figured out the best situation for everyone.
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==Highlights of 2017==
  
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Eta Chapter has had an exciting, fun-filled year of rewarding events that have helped to strengthen our bonds as sisters as well as the name of Kappa Kappa Gamma itself. In a display of our academic focus and excellence, Eta Chapter won the Panhellenic "Study Table" event.  Our member s logged the most study hours at the University of Wisconsin's various libraries and were recognized for our hard work and dedication to academic success.                 
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The 2017 school year began with a triplet meeting for the newly appointed officers of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at UCLA. We proudly welcomed our newly elected members as followed; Ali Cazel as President, Kylie McDougall as VPS, Katrina Fendrych as VPO, Lexie Geich as VPAE, Courtney Clement as Treasurer, Jacqueline Siegfried as Recording Secretary, Haley Gamboa as Corresponding Secretary, Allison Picchini as Registrar, Isabelle Hansen as Marshall, Montana Dunn as Philanthropy Chairman, Aliana Gungor as House Manager, Joy Van Hasselt as Risk Manager, Emily Gray as Event Chairman, Nathelie Tucker as Education Chairman, Megan Larratt as New Member Chairman, Daphne Janes Membership Chairman, Amanda Cohn as Panhellennic Delegate, and Katrina Froelich as Public Relations Chairman. Chapter Council then appointed assistants as followed; Remy O’Donnell as Assistant Membership Chairman, Julia Gierasimov as Assistant Treasurer, Hannah Sofield as Assistant Event Chairman, and Alison Schwartz as Assistant New Member Chairman. The new chapter council members prepared for their positions while our Gamma Xi Advisor Barbara Wright guided them.
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In addition to striving to maintain our strong focus on academics, Eta Chapter also dedicated much of its time and activities to philanthropic events. Eta Chapter once again participated in Humorology, a musical performance competition that raises money for an all Greek philanthropy.  The cast made it to finals and placed second overall, in addition to winning various awards such as "Best Female Lead" and "Best Dance Break". The entire chapter was proud of the time and effort participants dedicated to support The Chris Farley Foundation and Camp One Heart Land, both wonderful philanthropies.                  
 
  
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The Eta Chapter invited Kappa Kappa Gamma alumni to attend a trick-or-treating event at the house with their families, as well as participated in Trick or Treat With The Greeks. Eta Chapter had a successful Founder's Day consisting of a beautiful dinner, trivia, and storytelling with Kappa alumni. All participants had a blast learning about Kappa's interesting past!
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Winter quarter continued with a ton of participation in sorority and fraternity philanthropies across the row as well as UCLA’s annual Greek Week where we represented Team Blue. Multiple Kappa’s partook in ZBT’s “Miss ZBT” and Triangle’s archery dodge ball. Chapter council used this time to settle into their positions and bond as leaders of the house.
  
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Eta Chapter has continued to promote the Greek Community as well as our individual sorority campus wide. The chapter has displayed its focus on academics through study tables events as well as other various activities, such as our sisterhood dedicated to matching freshman with upper classmen with similar majors who can help them be as successful as possible in their chosen field of study.  Eta Chapter's philanthropy, Hoops for Hope, is a campus wide event available to all students that raises funds for the Children's Hospital. Eta Chapter has been striving to increase our participation throughout our campus and community.
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Spring Quarter never fails to always be an exciting time in our chapter. We started out by having many Kappas participate in the Pediatric Aids Coalition where they danced for 26 hours straight in Pauley Pavilion to raise funds and awareness for Pediatric HIV/Aids. Our team danced hours on hours partnering with Sigma Chi. Our sisterhood Chairman Allie Cooke planned many exciting sisterhood events including paintballing, an escape room, and a TV show premiere party with pizza. One Monday night we got a surprise visit from contestants on the Bachelorette!
  
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This fall Eta Chapter initiated 39wonderful women. Our New Member Chair, Meghan Macnamara, did an amazing job welcoming the new members into Eta Chapter, as well as educating them on the chapter itself and encouraging participation in both Kappa related and campus wide activities and opportunities.  All new members were required to attend a sexual assault and alcohol seminar hosted by the Greek Community to educate them and promote awareness. The new members have further strengthened Eta Chapter and are eager to become more participated in the semesters to come.  
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Our PR chairman Katrina Froelich exceeded our expectations by planning a beautiful Mom’s Day on a Malibu Wine Safari ride in the mountains where we saw and fed animals with our families. We also participated in many philanthropies including Sigma Chi’s “Derby Days”, Gamma Phi Beta’s “G-Phi Joe,” and Pi Kappa Psi’s “Pie a Pi Kapp.” Additionally, Gamma Xi had the privilege to send Ali, Daphne, Joy, Aliana, Julia, and Alison from our Chapter Council to Kappa Leadership Conference, where they were educated on roles in the house and got to bond with other Kappas from different chapters though out the country. We also got to celebrate five beautiful pinnings, one for Grace Barr (Sigma Chi), one for Valentine Oliver (ZBT), one for Bre Maughan (Beta), one for Isabelle Staff (Sig Ep), and one for Lauren Hallgrimson (Sig Ep). We finished the quarter with a senior sisterhood were Nathelie Tucker planned a send off brunch to celebrate the graduating Class of 2017’s near and dear college days coming to an end.
  
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Eta Chapter is continuing its efforts to strengthen our bonds as sisters by holding more numerous and significant sisterhood events and activities. One sisterhood that was extremely successful was our yoga sisterhood, where two separate groups of girls went to Kaivalya, a yoga studio on campus, and had a fun, relaxing experience.  It is difficult for our chapter to have large sisterhoods with all members because we have so many, so we are concentrating on planning events that all members can participate in together.      
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After an exciting summer of internships, travel, and summer classes, we were back and ready for Kamp Kappa in preparation for fall recruitment. The position of Recording Secretary was passed on from Jacqueline Siegfried to Cecelia Montalvo as she and many other Kappa’s decided to expand their knowledge abroad fall quarter. The position of House Manager was transferred to Maggie Borse. Our newest pledge class moved into the house with many new renovations and our fabulous House Mom, Carolyn Lombardo. Over the summer our House Board updated our kitchen with new floors, tables, wall decorations, and countertops. Our study pit received new floors and our courtyard received new comfortable outdoor furniture. Kamp Kappa was a huge success thanks to our Membership Chairman Daphne and our Assistant Membership Chairman Remy O’Donnell. Within the week of preparation, we filmed our recruitment video, strengthened our sisterhood with an ice cream truck and games at the park, along with focusing our attention on value based recruitment. We successfully added 65 dazzling new members to join our chapter! We welcomed the new members after a long week with an amazing “Kappa Kappa Space Jam” Bid Night planned by Megan Larratt.  
  
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Eta Chapter was unfortunately placed on Social Probation for the last half of the Fall 2010 semester. The entire chapter evaluated its performance and really strove to uphold our values as a chapter and improve our position in the Greek system, and can proudly say that we were successful and are no longer on probation. Eta Chapter came together as a whole and accomplished our goals throughout the year.
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Nathelie Tucker planned an exceptional Founder’s Day dinner with blue cupcakes to celebrate Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 187th birthday. Presents was an exciting time for our new pledge class and active members as we got to invite our families into Kappa Kappa Gamma and spend time with them over UCLA’s Parent’s Weekend. Within the same weekend, Katrina Froelich planned a fun Dad’s Day event at the Rose Bowl Stadium with burgers and company from Sigma Chi Fraternity. We had a very successful big little reveal week where our families grew even bigger! We also had our “A Day in the Life” philanthropy in which we had over 150 students from Brockton Elementary and 122nd Street come to Campus to learn what it’s like to be a Bruin for the day. Our sister’s read them books, played games with them, and sent them off with backpacks and big smiles on their faces. These children managed to put an even bigger smiles on our faces as we patiently await their arrival next year! Our second philanthropy of the quarter, Kappa Krissmukkah, was a huge success where Montana Dunn added a karaoke contest raising money for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. All our friends on campus enjoyed holiday festivities while also helping out by donating cans to the UCLA food cabinet and toys to the fire station. We invited a lovely Leadership Consultant, Megan Duffy, into our home for a week to help strengthen roles in the house and oversee our chapter. We unfortunately finished the quarter in a panicked state of mind as the Skirball Fire came dangerously close to our campus. With the leadership from our President, the support from our members, and UCLA community as a whole, we kept each other safe and successfully finished our finals week strong.
  
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==Highlights of 2012==
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A word to describe Kappa’s nature this year: unity. Our members took every opportunity to positively come together to support each other, support organizations, and support UCLA as a whole. From strengthening our bonds with countless sisterhood events this past year, to standing as one in times of natural disasters, our members continued to express selflessness to others. Through out this year, Gamma Xi has truly realized the strength and power we have as women in today’s society. The only thing better than one woman is a whole chapter of them! Not only do we stand in unity as a chapter, we like to share it with others all over campus. During midterms and finals week we make make good luck baskets, distributing them to other houses. We partake in an event called Kappa Kappucchinos in which we hand out free coffee on Bruinwalk to UCLA students. Our academic achievements within the chapter do not go unnoticed. During our weekly meetings we love to shout-out a KKGenius and a Kappa of the Week to exemplify to our chapter our true ideals. In addition, we also like to shout-out a “Polished Kappa” that has acted with great poise by giving them a nail polish! Last but not least, girls love to “sunshine” each other at the end of meeting with a small note or gift letting them know we appreciate them.
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Eta Chapter has had an extremely thrilling and fun filled year. It consisted of several exciting events that have helped strengthen our bond as sisters and better the name of Kappa Kappa Gamma itself. Our members are very dedicated to their work and strive for academic success. Throughout the year, we had sisterhoods every week where members could become closer while also getting work done with each other.  
 
  
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In addition to our strong focus on academics, Eta Chapter also has dedicated much of its time and activities to philanthropic events. Once again, the chapter participated in Humorology, a musical performance competition that raises money for an all-Greek philanthropy. Humorology is one of the oldest traditions at the university and has become the largest non-profit student service organization in Wisconsin. The cast made it to the finals and placed second overall with the additional awards such as “Best Female Lead”, “Best Set”, “Best Large Group Number”, and several others. The chapter came to watch, and it was a great time for both the people involved and the audience. The entire chapter was extremely proud of the time and effort participants dedicated to support Camp One Heartland.
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Traditionally we donate to Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. As Gamma Xis and UCLA students in general, we value every opportunity to help others in need. By donating to Reading is Fundamental we believe we are making a positive impact in society by helping provide children with backpacks and books to inspire them to higher education. Not only do we donate money, we want to make a difference by first handedly interacting with children carrying ourselves as role models. We strive to inspire the children showing them that hard work pays off. During our Krismukkah philanthropy, we celebrate the holidays with fun games while raising money for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation that continues to support us year to year.
  
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In addition to Humorology, Eta Chapter also participated in Trick or Treat with the Greeks, where kids from local schools come to our campus and trick or treat to different sorority and fraternity houses on campus. We also hosted “Trick or Treat with the Alumnae Kids”, where Kappa Alum in the area bring their children to the house for candy and games. This was a great way to meet new people and for Kappa alums to reconnect and spend time together.  
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Our chapter of just over 190 meets every Monday night in our Dining Room of Kappa Kappa Gamma. We meet together for a formal dinner where we welcome row walks to inform us on activities in our Greek community as well as the UCLA community as a whole. We then gather for our weekly chapter meeting to discuss chapter news as well as to strengthen our sisterhood bond.
  
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The 2012 year included many exciting events, one large one being the Presidential campaign. The chapter was very involved with the campaign of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. All watched the debates and final election and had a lot of fun teaching each other more about the candidates and issues going around the country and world.
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==Highlights of 2018==
  
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Eta Chapter has continued to promote the Greek Community as well as our individual sorority campus wide.  The chapter consistently displayed its focus on academics through study tables and other various activities. Everyone shares their majors and classes so people can find others for help. Sisterhoods consisting of studying and snacking in the house are weekly where upper classmen can help freshmen with similar majors to be as successful as possible. Eta Chapter’s philanthropy, Hoops for Hope, is a campus wide event available to all students that raises funds for the Children’s Hospital. A new philanthropy we tried this past fall was Kappa Karaoke. People were invited to come and sing karaoke while we welcomed donations. It was a successful event, which not only raised money for a great cause but also brought our chapter closer together. Eta Chapter continues to strive to increase our participation throughout our campus and community.
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The 2018 school year began with a triplet meeting for the newly appointed officers of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at UCLA. We were incredibly excited to welcome our new Chapter Council with Allie Cooke as President, Aliana Gungor as VPS, Isabelle Hansen as VPO, Jordyn Grusd as VPAE, Nicole Tabarez as Treasurer, Elle Miraglia as Recording Secretary, Emily Martini as Corresponding Secretary, Emily Vincent as Registrar, Allison Schwarz as Marshall, Julia Teeter as Philanthropy Chairman, Maggie Borse as House Manager, Olivia Anderson as Risk Manager, Mackenzie Cullens as Event Chairman, Ilaria Lobo as Education Chairman, Mackenzie Lowenstein as New Member Chairman, Remy O’Donnell as Membership Chairman, Jordan Seles as Panhellennic Delegate, and Pau Bremer as Public Relations Chairman. Chapter Council then appointed assistants as followed; Kiara Warner as Assistant Membership Chairman, Kate Bollinger as Assistant Event Chairman, Paola Suarez as Assistant Recording Secretary. The new chapter council members prepared for their positions while our Gamma Xi Advisor, Barbara Wright, guided them.
  
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This past fall, Eta Chapter initiated 51 amazing women. Our New Member Chair, Ali Niemann, did an outstanding job welcoming the new members into Eta chapter. The new members have been well educated on the chapter itself and are encouraged to participate in both Kappa related and campus wide activities. All new members were required to attend a sexual assault and alcohol seminar hosted by the Greek Community to educate them and promote. The organization, called P.A.V.E., consistently benefits our chapter continuing good behavior and awareness on campus. The new members have further strengthened Eta Chapter and are enthusiastic to become even more involved every semester.
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Winter quarter started off strong; the new Chapter Council members got a chance to bond right off the bat in early 2018 at a small event hosted by Kendra Scott and organized by Pau. Emily Martini began exploring more of the Gin System, in hopes of implementing the app into everyday use and Jordyn recommended adding a page so that Kappa sisters could fill out class recommendations. We tried a new event with Sig Nu at SkyZone Trampoline park and it was a huge hit! Lauren Posey, Sisterhood Chairman, planned a successful Go-Karting sisterhood at K2 to finish up the quarter.  
  
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Eta Chapter has had some difficulties in the past following certain rules and regulations. However, the year of 2012 was very successful full of several events and activities that made our chapter one of the strongest on campus. Eta Chapter continues to mature and learn from its mistakes, making every year better than the last. Our bonds as sisters continue to strengthen. We cannot wait for all the new, exciting things to come.
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Spring quarter began with the election of a new House Manager, Lauren Trent. A new system was implemented with the goal of improving participation in philanthropies, sisterhoods, and meeting attendance. The new point system involved receiving a positive points for events attended and losing points for events missed-- having zero or more points at the end of the quarter was required to be able to attend the quarterly date party. Meanwhile, Pau planned an elegant Mom’s Day brunch at the Sofitel Hotel, about 20 minutes away from campus. A delicious buffet, beautiful outdoor patio, and photo booth were some of the many highlights. Moms, family, members, and advisors all had a wonderful time! We also participated in many philanthropies including Sigma Chi’s “Derby Days” and Gamma Phi Beta’s “G-Phi Joe.” The quarter was finished with an exciting and adventure-filled sisterhood at Six Flags.
  
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==Highlights of 2013==
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Summer was filled with internships, jobs, travel, and school. Kappas were given the opportunity to “take over” the Gamma Xi instagram story for a day and share the different activities and opportunities that they had. From vacationing on tropical islands to interning in Aspen, Colorado, our Kappas had exciting summers! The National Kappa Convention was also held this summer in Denver Colorado. Gamma Xi received the Standards Award Honorable Mention for chapters with 193 or more members and many changes were discussed. Most notably, the Chapter Council system was changed with the removal of the Corresponding Secretary and Registrar positions. Kappa Kappa Gamma also got a new brand, including a new mantra of “dream boldly, live fully.” A goal that was set from convention was to see every Kappa, Chapter Council, and Gamma Xi incorporate and embody the 6 new KKG values: truth, connection, respect, optimism, trailblazing and knowledge; to improve our Kappa lives and Gamma Xi; and to integrate these 6 new KKG values into our values-based recruitment.
  
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Eta Chapter has had a very fun and exciting year. It has consisted of several enjoyable events that have helped strengthen our bond as sisters and better the name of Kappa Kappa Gamma. After a relatively tough academic year, our members strived for and dedicated themselves to academic success. Throughout the year, we had sisterhoods every week, academic or philanthropic, where members could bond while also getting work done with each other.  
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Once back from break, Kappas were delighted to find new blackout curtains in the bedrooms and that the Key Room furniture had been reupholstered. Kaitlyn Hackworth took over position of Treasurer as Nicole was studying abroad. In addition, Laura Sussman took over the position of Assistant Event Chairman as Kate was also studying abroad. Kappa Kamp and recruitment was the best that we’ve had in years. Kappas responded with positive feedback saying that they felt more close and connected with both the chapter and with their individual sisters. Recruitment went incredibly well, with Kappa gaining 58 new, amazing members. “Philanthropy Day” was changed to “Impact Day” and Kappa got the opportunity to share how their individual members impact the community as well as the chapter as a whole. In addition, door chants/door stacks were removed from the recruitment process as it was agreed that no significant value was derived from them. Our bid day was Carnival themed, with the courtyard filled with colorful kettle corn, cotton candy, and classic games. Kappas stood on the front porch with name cards and balloons to joyfully welcome our newest members to the family.  
  
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In addition to our strong focus on academics, Eta Chapter also has dedicated much of its time and activities to philanthropic events. Once again, the chapter participated in Humorology, a musical performance competition that raises money for an all-Greek philanthropy. Humorology is one of the oldest traditions at the university and has become the largest non-profit student service organization in Wisconsin. The cast made it to the finals and received awards for “Best Female Lead” and “Best Villain”. The chapter came to watch, and it was a great time for both the people involved and the audience. The entire chapter was extremely proud of the time and effort participants dedicated to support Camp One Heartland
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Dad’s day tailgate with Sigma Chi proved a great time, with lots of Tacos, games, and family. Big/little reveal came midway through the quarter and a scavenger hunt led the new members around the Kappa house to find their new families. More fires hit close to home again this year as flames from Camp Fire and Woolsey Fire raged nearby. We had our only pinning of the 2018-2019 school year in Fall Quarter, celebrating our senior Hannah Sofield. Chapter Council decided to move A Day in the Life to Winter quarter so as to allow New Members to settle in and give more time between that and Kappa Krismukkah. Kappa Krismukkah went smoothly, and Kappa raised close to $1,000 and lots of toys for children and people in need. Member Taylor Adams performed “Santa Baby” to kick off the night and fraternity men followed, performing karaoke renditions of Christmas favorites. A hot chocolate bar, photo booth, and puppies were much loved by everyone! The positive points system implemented in Winter Quarter was a huge success-- participation in events and philanthropies was higher than ever before.
  
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In addition to Humorology, Eta Chapter also participated in Trick or Treat with the Greeks, where kids from local schools come to our campus and trick or treat to different sorority and fraternity houses on campus. Last year we again hosted “Trick or Treat with the Alumnae Kids”, where Kappa Alum in the Madison area bring their children to the house for candy and games. This was a great way to meet new people and for Kappa alums to reconnect and spend time together. We also organized a new philanthropy even we titled “Grabba Grabba Doughnut” where we sold Krispy Kream doughnuts in library mall during fall midterms. It was a success and everyone enjoyed participating.
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A word to describe Kappa’s nature this year: strength. Our members took every opportunity to positively come together to support each other, support organizations, and support UCLA as a whole. From strengthening our bonds with countless sisterhood events this past year, to standing as one in times of natural disasters, our members continued to express selflessness to others. Throughout this year, Gamma Xi has truly realized the strength and power we have as women in today’s society. The only thing better than one woman is a whole chapter of them! Not only do we stand strong and support each other as a chapter, but we like to share our support with others all over campus. During midterms and finals week we make make good luck baskets, distributing them to other houses. We partake in an event called Kappa Kappucchinos in which we hand out free coffee on Bruinwalk to UCLA students and wish them luck on finals. Our academic achievements within the chapter do not go unnoticed. During our weekly meetings we love to shout-out a KKGenius and a Kappa of the Week to exemplify to our chapter our true ideals. Aliana implemented a “Snaps” aspect to meeting where girls are given the opportunity to give a shout out to a sister who showed kindness to someone else during the week. Last but not least, girls love to “sunshine” each other at the end of meeting with a small note or gift letting them know we appreciate them.
  
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Eta Chapter has continued to promote the Greek Community as well as our individual sorority campus wide. The chapter consistently displayed its focus on academics through study tables and hours with other various activities such as academic sisterhoods. Everyone shares their majors and classes so women can find others in similar classes and receive tutoring or help. Sisterhoods consisting of studying and snacking in the house are weekly where upper classmen can help freshmen with similar majors to be as successful as possible. Eta Chapter’s philanthropy, Hoops for Hope, is a campus wide event available to all students that raises funds for the Children’s Hospital. Eta Chapter continues to strive to increase our participation throughout our campus and community.
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Traditionally we donate to Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. As Gamma Xis and UCLA students in general, we value every opportunity to help others in need. By donating to Reading is Fundamental we believe we are making a positive impact in society by helping provide children with backpacks and books to inspire them to higher education. Not only do we donate money, we want to make a difference by first handedly interacting with children carrying ourselves as role models. We strive to inspire the children showing them that hard work pays off. During our Krismukkah philanthropy, we celebrate the holidays with fun games while raising money for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation that continues to support us year to year.
  
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This past fall, Eta Chapter initiated 59 wonderful women. Our New Member Chair, Emily Bruksch, did an outstanding job welcoming the new members into Eta chapter. The new members have been well educated on the chapter itself and are encouraged to participate in both Kappa related and campus wide activities. All new members were required to attend a sexual assault and alcohol seminar hosted by the Greek Community to educate them and promote. The organization, called P.A.V.E., consistently benefits our chapter continuing good behavior and awareness on campus. The new members have further strengthened Eta Chapter and are enthusiastic to become even more involved every semester.
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==Highlights of 2019==
  
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This past year the existing chapters at Wisconsin Madison voted to welcome a new sorority chapter to our campus. Alpha Xi Delta will be joining our campus next year and we are looking forward to expanding the Greek presence at Madison. Here at Kappa, our bonds as sisters continue to strengthen. We cannot wait for all the new, exciting things to come.
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The 2019 school year began with a triplet meeting for the newly appointed officers of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at UCLA. We were extremely excited to welcome our new Chapter Council with Pau Bremer as President, Olivia Anderson as VP Standards, Julia Teeter as VP Organization, Abby Ellstrom as VP Academic Excellence, Lizzy Labeeuw-Anderson as Treasurer, Rachel Kuhnert as Secretary, Maddie Hodges as Marshal, Avery Tinsley as Philanthropy Chairman, Laura Sussman as Risk Management Chairman, Cara Caveretta as Event Chairman, Emma Paine as Education Chairman, Sydney Brown as New Member Chairman, Lauren Trent as House Chairman, Kiara Warner as Membership Chairman, Alex Gushue as Panhellenic Delegate, and Sam Abrahams as Public Relations Chairman. The new chapter council members prepared for their positions while our Chapter Council Adviser, Barbara Wright, guided them.
  
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Winter quarter started off strong; the new Chapter Council members were faced with the task of overcoming issues regarding the finances of Gamma Xi chapter. Lizzy in particular worked very closely with advisers to field questions, complaints, and concerns of chapter members in order to rework the budget. At the end of January, Avery also organized Gamma Xi chapter’s philanthropy event, A Day in the Life, and made it one of our most successful events yet with us raising over $7,000 through our CrowdChange page alone. She also was able to get backpacks, pens, and many other school supplies donated so that the money that we raised could be donated to Reading Is Fundamental and also so that we could ensure that all of the kids who came to spend a day at UCLA with the Gamma Xi Kappas were able to have the most impactful and inspirational experience possible.
  
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==Highlights of 2014==
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Spring quarter meant the time had come for Sam, PR Chairman to plan our Mom’s Day Brunch which she had catered at the Kappa house in order for parents to see the house at which their daughters spend much of their time. Moms, family, members, and advisers all had a wonderful time! We also participated in many philanthropies including Sigma Phi Epsilon’s “Sig Ep Sweethearts”. The quarter was filled with multiple fun Sisterhood events planned by Sisterhood Chairman, Artemis Mansur including “Kappa’s Greatest Race”, a Beach Day, and a Color Me Mine Sisterhood. Kiara, Membership Chairman led Gamma Xi chapter in COB, welcoming 3 wonderful new members into our chapter. Spring Quarter also saw the election of a handful of new officers as Maddie Hodges (Marshal), Laura Sussman (Risk Management Chairman), and Emma Paine (Education Chairman) informed the chapter that they would be going abroad during the fall of 2019. We welcomed Julia Fry as Marshal, Alie Herbst as Risk Management Chairman, and Sarah Clemens as Education Chairman. In addition, we welcomed Jade Sebti as Sisterhood Chairman and elected Maya Jones as 2019-2020 House Chairman.
  
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2014 was an extremely exciting and enjoyable year for the Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. This year consisted of many fun events that have strengthened our bond as sisters and bettered the name of Kappa Kappa Gamma itself.
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Summer was filled with internships, jobs, travel, and school. Kappas were given the opportunity to “take over” the Gamma Xi Instagram story for a day and share the different activities and opportunities that they had. From vacationing on tropical islands to studying abroad in Europe to interning in Seattle, Washington, our Kappas had exciting summers! In addition, our member Jade Sebti had the exciting opportunity to attend the Kappa 2019 Leadership Academy in Marengo, Ohio.
  
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Continuing to strive for academic success, our members have worked to dedicate themselves to their studies. The chapter consistently displayed its focus on academics through academic sisterhoods. Everyone shares their majors and classes, so members can seek help from fellow sisters. We even employed a tutor to come to the sorority house and assist members with their studies. Also, our members participated in “Letters at the Library,” The weekly Greek-wide event has helped to promote the Greek System’s academic excellence and standing throughout our campus.  
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Once back from break, Gamma Xi chapter began Kamp Kappa and recruitment which were overall very successful. We had a Beach Day Sisterhood and had a churro truck come to Kappa during Kamp, allowing individual members to continue to bond within Gamma Xi Chapter. Recruitment went incredibly well, with Kappa gaining 54 new, amazing members. Our Bid Day was Disco themed, with the courtyard filled with a donut wall, strung up disco lights, and painted vinyl records. Kappas stood on the front porch with name cards to joyfully welcome our newest members to the family. Abby Ellstrom stepped down from her position as VP Academic Excellence; Kylah Turner was elected as the new VPAE. Dad’s Day tailgate with Sigma Nu proved a great time, with lots of fun and family time. Big/Little Reveal came midway through the quarter and a fun activity led the new members around the Kappa house to find their new families. Kappa Krismukkah went smoothly, and Kappa raised money to benefit the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation while enjoying a hot chocolate bar and puppies! This quarter also saw the end of the positive point system as we discovered that we were not allowed to bar members from attending events regardless of their positive or negative point status.
  
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In addition to our strong focus on academics, Eta Chapter has dedicated much its time this year to philanthropic events throughout campus. Once again, the chapter participated in Humorology, a musical performance competition that raises money for an all-Greek philanthropy. Existing as one of the oldest traditions at the university, Humorology has become the largest non-profit student service organization in Wisconsin. This year the event raised over $86,000. In addition, our chapter was second runner up, and received awards for “Best Costumes” and “Best Dance Break.” The chapter came to support our cast, and it was a great time for both the people involved and the audience. The entire chapter was extremely proud of the time and effort participants dedicated to support Camp One Heartland.
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Our members took every opportunity to positively come together to support each other, support organizations, and support UCLA as a whole. From strengthening our bonds with countless sisterhood events this past year to standing as one in light of the fires that have impacted multiple chapter members, our members continued to support each other and the UCLA and LA communities as a whole. Throughout this year, Gamma Xi has truly realized the strength and power we have as women in today’s society. Not only do we stand strong and support each other as a chapter, but we like to share our support with others all over campus. During midterms and finals week we make good luck baskets, distributing them to other houses. We have supported our sisters in their other endeavors, particularly in philanthropic clubs, with Kappa having the greatest participation out of all Panhellenic chapters for the Pediatric AIDS Coalition’s Dance Marathon. During our weekly meetings we love to shout-out a KKGenius and a Kappa of the Week to exemplify to our chapter our true ideals. Olivia Anderson, VPS implemented a “Supportive Sister” aspect to meeting where we give a shout out to a sister who showed kindness to someone else during the week. Last but not least, girls love to “Sunshine” each other at the end of meeting with a small note or gift letting them know we appreciate them.
  
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Eta Chapter once again participated in Trick or Treat with the Greeks, where children from local schools come to our campus and trick or treat to different sorority and fraternity houses on campus. Also, our chapter organized a new philanthropy event called “Kappa Karamel Apples,” where we sold caramel apples outside of our sorority house. The event was a great opportunity for our sisters to bond while raising money for our nationwide philanthropy- Reading is Fundamental.
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Traditionally we donate to Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. As Gamma Xis and UCLA students in general, we value every opportunity to help others in need. By donating to Reading is Fundamental we believe we are making a positive impact in society by helping provide children with backpacks and books to inspire them to higher education. Not only do we donate money, we want to make a difference by first handedly interacting with children carrying ourselves as role models. We strive to inspire the children by showing them that hard work pays off. During our Krismukkah philanthropy, we celebrate the holidays with fun games while raising money for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation that continues to support us year to year.
  
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Eta Chapter continues to strive to increase our participation throughout our campus and community. This past year, two of our members were chosen to be on the Panhellenic Executive Board. Also, a large group of our members were initiated into the Greek honor society- Order of Omega. Furthermore, we are proud to have won the Best Philanthropy Award at the All Greek Awards this year, along with 3 other awards. Our chapter remains a strong presence in the Greek community.
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Gamma Xi chapter celebrated Founders Day by having the traditional Founders Day ceremony in which all members wore blue and heard about the Founders of Kappa Kappa Gamma. In addition, our chefs baked a beautiful Kappa birthday cake with, of course, blue frosting and decorated with the golden key. We have begun to celebrate Kappa’s 150th anniversary by planning to have the Minnie Stewart Van come to visit us on February 6, 2020. We have made this event a Sisterhood and are expecting a good turnout of active members, advisers, and alumnae to help us celebrate Kappa’s sesquicentennial!
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This past fall, Eta Chapter initiated 53 wonderful women. Our New Member Chair, Samantha Miller, did an outstanding job welcoming the new members into Eta chapter. The new members have been well educated on the chapter and are encouraged to participate in both Kappa-related and campus wide activities. All new members were required to attend a sexual assault and alcohol seminar hosted by the Greek Community to educate them and promote. The organization, called P.A.V.E., consistently benefits our chapter continuing good behavior and awareness on campus. The new members have further strengthened Eta Chapter and are enthusiastic to become even more involved every semester.
 
  
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2014 was overall a very fun and successful year for our chapter. We were able strengthen our philanthropic involvement, academic excellence, and overall participation in our community which made us one of the strongest chapters on campus. Eta chapter continues to learn and progress, making every year better than the last and strengthening our sisterly bonds. Eta chapter is eager to begin another exciting year and see what new, fun things are to come.
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==Highlights of 2020==
  
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Our chapter holds its chapter meetings in a chapter owned house. In 1901, Kappa Kappa Gamma was the first sorority on the UW-Madison campus to build its own house on North Park Street. In 1926, The University bought the North Park Street house, and the chapter made plans to build a new house on North Henry Street. The chapter moved into this house in September of 1929, and it has remained the house that our members reside in today. Currently, 55 sisters of Eta Chapter live in our chapter owned house. We are fortunate enough to have one of the few houses that can hold this many members. It's a great aspect of Eta chapter that majority of our members have the opportunity to live in the house. It allows us to strengthen our bonds and grow together as sisters.
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Gamma Xi had a very eventful year! The first event of 2020 was Officer Leadership Training which took place on Sunday, January 5th. The next day, at Monday night's meeting, all the new officers were installed. Our new officers were: Lizzy-Labeeuw Anderson (President), Sydney Brown (VP-Standards), Mary Dover (VP-Academic Excellence), Allison Herbst (VP-Organization), Anna Melnyk (Secretary), Tamar Ervin (Treasurer), Regan Finch (Marshal), Jade Sebti (Education Chairman), Skyler Seamons (Event Chairman), Madison Moneymaker (Risk Management Chairman), Maeneka Grewal (Membership Chairman), Katrina Simons (New Member Chairman), Julia Fry (Panhellenic Delegate), Kendall Bottrell (Philanthropy Chairman), and Lauren Haight (Public Relations Chairman). Maya Jones was the House Chairman for the 2019-2020 school year and Gabby Martin is currently the House Chairman for the 2020-2021 school year.  
  
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==Highlights of 2015==
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Later in January, we hosted students from 122nd Elementary School for “A Day in the Life”. To celebrate Kappa’s Sesquicentennial (150 years), the Minnie Stuart Van stopped at 744 Hilgard on February 6th. We had a great day learning about Kappa’s history and meeting alumni! Later, during the Winter quarter, we COB’ed eight great girls who joined PC’19. Before the pandemic, we had a fun quarter filled with social events and sisterhoods! However, due to the spread of COVID-19, Gamma Xi members had to transition to online school for the Spring and Fall quarter.
  
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2015 turned out to be another exciting and eventful year for the Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma! Once again, we focused on maintaining our academic excellence as well as our strong presence on campus. 
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Academics is something very important to the members of Gamma Xi. We had many study parties before midterms and finals during the winter quarter. Even though classes were moved online during the Winter quarter, we were able to remain dedicated to our academics. During the Spring, 44 members achieved a 4.0 GPA, we had no members on POC, and we achieved the highest chapter GPA in Gamma Xi history! Additionally, KKG had an average GPA of 3.878, which was recognized for being above the Panhellenic average. Gamma Xi was also recognized at the Convention. Gamma Xi won two awards at Convention: “Chapter/Advisory Board Relations Award - Honorable Mention” and “Finance Award - Honorable Mention (Housed Chapter).”
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In regards to scholarship, our chapter had an extremely strong year academically. At our academic banquet, many of our members were recognized for maintaining a 4.0 GPA over the course of the spring academic semester. In addition, the Panhellenic Association awarded two of our members with Panhellenic Scholarships. The Eta Chapter recipients were selected from a large number of applicants across the entire Panhellenic Association. We were so excited to see our sisters win the Outstanding Panhellenic Senior Scholarship and the Outstanding Panhellenic Member Scholarship! Our chapter has also continued to participate in “Letters at the Library.” The weekly Greek-wide event has helped to promote academic excellence and standing within the Greek Community throughout our campus.
 
  
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Members of our chapter participated in many fun sisterhood events. These events strengthened our sisterly bonds with one another. We rented out a local movie theatre, which made for a fun movie viewing experience. In addition, we made a trip to a Wisconsin State Park- Devil’s Lake. Hiking and taking in the beautiful scenery with our sisters was an amazing experience. These were just some of the many sisterhoods that we had throughout the year. The memories we made during these events have made a lasting impact on us.  
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The house closed for the Spring quarter. However, it reopened for the Fall quarter. The house remains open at half-capacity with live-ins following strict COVID guidelines/safety precautions. Room 18 in the house is designated as the quarantine room, should any live-in have to quarantine. Thankfully, no members of Kappa have had COVID while living in the house. For the safety of Carolyn (house mom) and all members living in the house, non-live-ins may not enter the house.
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Our chapter house underwent some exciting new renovations this summer! We redecorated our chapter room in the house and got beautiful new furniture. It was a great surprise to all of our members, when we returned from summer vacation.
 
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This past fall, Eta Chapter initiated 61 wonderful women! The chapter executed an amazing recruitment this year, and we were extremely to welcome all of these amazing ladies into our sisterhood! Our New Member Chair did an outstanding job welcoming the new members into Eta chapter. The new members have been well educated on the chapter and are encouraged to participate in both Kappa-related and campus wide activities. All new members were required to attend a sexual assault and alcohol seminar hosted by the Greek Community to educate them and promote. The organization, called P.A.V.E., consistently benefits our chapter continuing good behavior and awareness on campus. We are all so excited to see what the new members will contribute to our chapter!
 
  
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Overall, Eta Chapter succeeded in making 2015 an outstanding year. From our philanthropic events to our sisterhoods, there were a plethora of amazing memories made this year. Our chapter continues to improve itself in every single aspect of our sorority. We are looking forward to see what is in store for us in 2016, as every year seems to be better than the last!
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At the end of September, Gamma Xi members participated in “Kappa Kamp” via Zoom to prepare for Recruitment. Formal Recruitment was also held via Zoom due to the pandemic. Although it was our first virtual Recruitment, it went very smoothly, and members were still able to portray their love for Kappa to PNMs. At the end of Formal Recruitment, we got a full pledge class of 50 amazing members. Of the 50 members in PC’20, eight are legacies, and four are Gamma Xi legacies! To celebrate the new PC, a virtual Bid Night was held the same day as the preference round. All the existing members dressed up in blue and welcomed the new pledge class. It was a fun night full of celebration, bonding, and virtual games! Only a week later, Gamma Xi decided to do COB since there were many amazing girls. Although there were over 20 girls interested in joining KKG, Gamma Xi decided to COB two girls who we felt were a great fit for the chapter.
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What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, in your community?
 
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As always, Eta Chapter held philanthropic involvement at a high importance this year. In the Spring, our chapter had our annual philanthropy, “Hoops for Hope.” The event has been a longstanding tradition within our chapter for many years. The event was a 3-on-3-basketball tournament benefiting the UW Children’s Hospital. The philanthropy continues to be an amazing opportunity to raise money for the local hospital. It is also amazing to see members of many different chapters throughout Greek Life come together to support a common cause, and have fun doing it! In the Fall, our chapter organized a new and exciting philanthropy called, “Grabba Grabba Pizza.” Members of Eta Chapter sold pizza outside our house on a Friday night. All of the proceeds from the event benefited our national philanthropy- Reading is Fundamental. The philanthropy was executed seamlessly, and has been one of our most successful philanthropy events to date! In addition to our two philanthropy events, our chapter organized a philanthropy sisterhood this year. A large group of our members spent the afternoon volunteering at a local food pantry. It was a great opportunity to spend time with one another, take a break from schoolwork, and contribute our time towards helping those less fortunate than us in our community. We look forward to organizing more philanthropy sisterhoods in the future!  
 
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For the 66th consecutive year, the chapter participated in Humorology, a musical performance competition that raises money for an all-Greek philanthropy. Existing as one of the oldest traditions at the university, Humorology has become the largest non-profit student service organization in Wisconsin. This year the event raised over $116,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County making the organization the largest student donor to the Boys and Girls Club in the nation! The chapter came to support our cast, and it was a great time for both the people involved and the audience.
 
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Our chapter continues to support organizations within our community- such as the UW Children’s Hospital and the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County. Our philanthropies are a great opportunity to give back to the community and help those in need around us. It is always gratifying to actually get to see the effects of our service in the community.
 
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Throughout October and the start of November, New Members completed their New Member training and education. Additionally, New Members also met a number of initiated members through virtual Key Dates. On November 6th was Big Little Reveal. Gamma Xi members joined a Zoom call, and each member of PC ‘20 was sent a video made by their big, revealing who they were. After the video reveal, each big/little pair was put into a breakout room with their other Kappa family members. A week later was pillow pass — to continue the tradition for the bigs and littles. Each big made a slide for their little, presenting their family and the heirlooms they were passing on. Members had a great night listening to each family’s heirlooms via Zoom. The following day, on November 14th, PC ‘20 was initiated virtually. However, this was our second initiation since the Winter COBs were also initiated virtually during the Spring. Although initiation was online, Gamma Xi made sure the importance of ritual remained. Officers, advisors, legacy relatives, and bigs were all in attendance for the initiation of PC’ 20.
  
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2020 was a year of uncertainty. It started off great — full of raids, pinnings, sisterhoods, and defending our title as intramural soccer champion. Yet, in March, it took a turn due to the spread of COVID-19. However, the Gamma Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma was able to support one another through the difficult times. To ensure our sisterhood remained strong throughout the pandemic, there were a number of Zoom events: a baking event, a virtual Kappa only raid, many trivia nights, a talent show night, weekly yoga classes, and even a meeting on how to network during the pandemic. 2020 was a scary and unpredictable year, but Gamma Xi was able to remain close and support each other through these difficult times.
  
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Gamma Xi supports Reading is Fundamental because we believe reading and having the resources to learn is a right and not a privilege! We are aware of the opportunities that arise when one is able to read and is educated, so raising money for Reading is Fundamental is something very important to our chapter. Our chapter was able to donate over $3,600 to Reading is Fundamental. We also host “A Day in the Life” during the Winter quarter. “A Day in the Life” allows children from underserved communities based in Los Angeles (students from 122nd Elementary) to come and experience a day in the life of a Bruin! We aim to inspire these children to reach for high education. Throughout the day, we create an environment that promotes the positivity of education. “A Day in the Life” was held in January and was a fun day full of bracelet making, face painting, reading with a Kappa buddy, UCLA trivia with prizes, dance parties, meeting UCLA athletes, and a tour of UCLA. At the end of the day, each student gets a backpack, school supplies, and their own book to bring home. Since students come from the same school each year, 122nd Elementary School, the same students often come year after year. Gamma Xi loved reuniting with students from past years and also forming new connections with other students. Because of COVID-19, Gamma Xi wanted to find a way to remain connected with these students. Starting this past quarter, September 2020, we started a tutoring program with the students at 122nd Elementary School. Three times a week, members of Gamma Xi tutor these students over Zoom. In an effort to raise money for Reading is Fundamental and additional charities, Gamma Xi created a “Week of Giving” the week before Thanksgiving. On Monday, we held a Food and Clothing Drive. On Tuesday, we held a Toy and Book Drive. On Wednesday, there was a “Flash Fundraiser,” in which members had 24 hours to raise as much money as they could for Reading is Fundamental; Gamma Xi was able to donate over $3,500! Thursday was dedicated to acts of service, and Friday culminated the week of giving with members sharing what they were thankful for. Throughout 2020, Gamma Xi was able to raise over $7000 for Reading is Fundamental!
  
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In light of the revived movements against the racial injustices faced by African-American communities, our DEI committee was formed in June and has been meeting consistently in efforts to educate our members on how the Greek community has failed to welcome individuals of all backgrounds. In doing so, our own chapter has evaluated how we have contributed to these intolerances through our mere involvement in the historically racist system of Greek Life. As we move forward to create change within the greater Panhellenic community, we are encouraging open discussion surrounding race and forms of intersectional privilege among our members. Before recruitment, the Gamma Xi DEI committee led a training on inclusive recruitment practices, as well as worked with Chapter Council and Kappa Nationals to dissolve the legacy system within Gamma Xi. Beyond recruitment, the committee has continued to implement the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion by planning specialized program meetings to further educate our members on the disparities in our community and the actions needing to be taken to propagate social justice movements. In addition, Gamma Xi has fundraised for organizations such as the “I Have a Dream'' foundation, which works to grant access to higher education for students in under-resourced communities. It is important to note that Gamma Xi is not only focusing its efforts to promote the importance of racial diversity, but our committee has also directed its attention towards the LGBTQIA+ identifying community and other marginalized groups. The Gamma Xi chapter is committing to changing Greek Life for the better so all individuals, no matter what race, ethnicity, sexual identity, and disability status, can find a home in Gamma Xi.
  
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This year Gamma Xi was very excited to celebrate Kappa’s 150th anniversary. At the beginning of the Winter quarter, on February 6th, the Minnie Stuart Van stopped at the Kappa house for the day. Everyone was very excited to explore the van, which was filled with Kappa artifacts and history. Live-ins, non-Live-ins, Advisors, and Kappa alumni all stopped by to explore the van,celebrate 150 years of Kappa, and share Kappa memories. In addition to the Minnie Stuart Van,our chapter continued to celebrate 150 years of Kappa throughout the year. At Monday night meetings, members learned about Kappa’s history! Additionally, we highlighted Kappa’s150-year celebration on our Instagram page. Throughout the year, members shared their favorite Kappa memory, favorite part of Kappa, why they are thankful for Kappa, etc., on Kappa’s Instagram story. Lastly, we celebrated Kappa’s Sesquicentennial during Formal Recruitment. We connected with Gamma Xi alumni and collected photos/videos from their time in Kappa. Our Preference round video displayed the lifetime friendship Kappa provides through alumni’s photos, videos, and group testimonials.
  
  
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This year at Gamma Xi Chapter, we held virtual meetings from Jan.1 until the beginning of Fall
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'''Note to Chapter Registrar:'''
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Quarter. Chapter Council meetings and Chapter meetings were either virtual or sent via email.
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Please refer to your chapter archives and chapter meeting minutes to fill in any gaps in the above historical highlights. If your chapter archives are not complete, please research your university library, campus newspaper and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your chapter. Please double check your work for accuracy. Contact chapter Advisory or House Board  members, local Alumnae Association members, or your Province Director of Chapters for assistance. Your efforts will ensure a complete and accurate history of your chapter for future generations to enjoy!
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For Winter COB Recruitment, Fireside & Initiation was held virtually for the new members and
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the President, Marshal, New Member Chairman, and VP of Standards sat in separate rooms in
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order to socially distance themselves from one another. We informally recruited the new
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members successfully. The goals for Gamma Xi’s Chapter Council for the upcoming school year
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of Fall 2021 was to successfully do a hybrid format for Formal Recruitment as well as keeping
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the Chapter’s house open on The Row. This past Fall, all 50 members were able to move into
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the Chapter’s house and have remained socially conscious to social distance and to adhere to
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the proper COVID-19 guidelines. Moreover, Chapter meetings, as well as Chapter Council
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meetings, have been held at the house in person. Chapter operations have been consistently
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adhering to COVID-19 precautions and have worked tirelessly to ensure the health and safety
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of each member of Gamma Xi. Initiation this year was held in person at the house and advisors
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and alumni were able to partake in Ritual at both Fireside service as well as day of Initiation.
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Gamma Xi successfully initiated 62 members on Saturday, November 6 at 11am and has
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welcomed its new members with open arms. As of November 15, the new Chapter Council has
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been elected by Gamma Xi’s members and these new officers will start their term in just a few
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Chapter Philanthropy
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Gamma Xi Chapter supports mental health and well being as our philanthropic focus because
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kids are inspired to achieve their goals and our members work tirelessly to ensure that these
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children receive quality support. Mental health is a very important factor, especially in young
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children’s lives, and therefore Gamma Xi has made it a priority to ensure that the kids we work
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with are supported. Gamma Xi has also supported Kappa Kares which raises money in the Fall
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Quarter to help support mental health awareness and donates this money to organizations
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who need it most. This past Winter Quarter, the chapter raised $8,853 towards mental health
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and well being organizations and this past Spring Quarter the chapter raised $3,552 towards its
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designated organization of choice. This past Fall Quarter the chapter raised $1,360.70 towards
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Kappa Kares.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Our DEI Chairman, Michaela Anderson, held multiple DEI presentations during the year at
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Chapter meetings and she held various sessions for open questions about everything related
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to DEI and our Chapter. She also put together anonymous surveys for peoples’ concerns and/or
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questions. Gamma Xi also had members attend a Panhellenic presentation concerning DEI.
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During the time of Halloween, specifically, Michaela made a DEI presentation for the entire
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chapter concerning what is right/wrong when dressing for Halloween and she reviewed how to
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steer clear of anything that would be a DEI issue. Our PR Chair, Julia Rowe, also made sure to
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present to the Gamma Xi Chapter about what is allowed on social media and what is
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inappropriate and/or a DEI issue. The members of Gamma Xi Chapter were consistently
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informed about DEI issues and/or concerns surrounding Greek Life.
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Sesquicentennial Celebration
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Our Education Chairman, Remy Clayman, held an informational meeting about Kappa’s 151st
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Anniversary for our entire Chapter and had six volunteers read a script that taught Gamma Xi
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about the history of our founders and the symbols that embody Kappa. We also had a fun
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game of Kahoot that allowed our members to truly grasp the history of Kappa Kappa Gamma.
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Photographs
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This year, Gamma Xi Chapter held a hybrid format for Formal Recruitment and our members
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worked hard during Rush to prepare, all while being socially distanced and being safe. Pictured
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below shows our members during Recruitment and being COVID-19 conscious, while preparing
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for the week of Rush.

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Gamma Xi
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FoundedMay 8, 1925 (1925-05-08) (100 years ago)
CollegeUniversity of California, Los Angeles
LocationLos Angeles, CA
HomepageGamma Xi Homepage
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University of California at Los Angeles established in 1919, Los Angeles, California

Founded May 8, 1925


3,006 initiates as of (June 2018)

Charter Members:

Marion Roberta Adams, Ruth Allison Cannon, Marian Cooper, Helen Strothers Davenport, Helen Gwendolyn Davies, Jane Elizabeth Farish, Okla Alice Glass, Marian Barbara Henshall, Kathryn Chenalls Hocking, Frances Hockmeyer, Isabel Mushet, Elizabeth Barbara Park, Pauline Peipers, Miriam Reid, Beryl Alla Souder, Lucile Elspeth Stone, Norma Grace Stoner, Evelyn Mae Temple.


Fraternity Council Officers:


Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:


Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:

Lucy Guild Toberman, 1972; Public relations expert; women's and special features editor for Los Angeles newspapers; community activist Donna DeVarona, 1980; Two-time Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer; first female network TV sportscaster


Additional Outstanding Gamma Xi Alumnae:


The Early Years (Excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity: 1870-1976)[edit]

Webster would have us believe that a sorority is, "A club of girls or women, as in a college." To the Gamma Xi Kappas at the University of California at Los Angeles, this definition lacks much. It tells nothing about the human qualities that had made Kappa so special to so many women.

To the founding sister it was seeing the chapter's beginnings back in 1925. Originally, she had been a member of a local group, Phi Delta Pi, established in 1918, but on February 14, 1925, received the news that Kappa Kappa Gamma had accepted the petition of the local group. Phi Delta Pi had just concluded a most successful rushing season, and was entertaining the prospective pledges with a formal dinner at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. The president, Betty Park (Drake) announced, after all the toasts were over, that she had been given a wonderful valentine that afternoon from Kappa. Gamma Xi was installed as Kappa's newest chapter on May 8 by Georgia Hayden Lloyd Jones, Eta-Wisconsin, then Fraternity director of provinces, and Pi Chapter, assisted by Beta Eta.

Gamma Xi became the first chapter in the history of the Fraternity to attend as hostess chapter its initial convention at Mills College in Oakland the summer of 1926.

The chapter's first major problem was finding adequate housing. In 1929, when UCLA moved to its present site, the fledgling sisters left the rented house on the original downtown campus. With the permanent location established for the university, the Kappas entered into a round of fund-raising projects, enlisted help from alumnae, and the Mothers Club to garner the necessary funds for a chapter house. With a loan from the Endowment Fund to supplement the money already raised, ground was broken in June of that year.

A Kappa alumna from those days remembers, "We were so fortunate to purchase perhaps the most ideal corner site on Sorority Row. It was decided that our beautiful new home would be Mediterranean in style to blend with the new UCLA buildings. What fun we had establishing and developing new traditions. Among the most enduring have been pledge presents, Dad's Dinner, and a breakfast to honor graduating sisters. We established a fine tradition of academic excellence. First on the Row."

World War II Era[edit]

"The mood of Gamma Xi changed as our men left for Europe and Asia in the 1940s," reflects another sister. "Our activities focused on the war effort. Along with the university, we revamped and accelerated our goals to adapt to war time conditions. Now, we emphasized our philanthropic aims. I remember that each member contributed in her own way- whether it was as chairman of a paper drive, or knitting, or packing Red Cross boxes. We blackened our windows, wrote 'V' letters and waited for the postman to bring us news of our men. The war seemed to foster even closer bonds of sisterhood."

The Key, February, 1942, stated that Roxanna Jackson, Delta Zeta- Colorado College, United Services Organization director at Long Beach, had sent word that the members of Gamma Xi had been "very generous and cooperative with the USO of Los Angeles and nearby military posts...Reports regarding the Sunday afternoon activities which have come back to me from individuals who have attended these parties have been very glowing..."

Gamma Xi's Jean Bartel (Hogue) became "Miss America, 1943." The Key recorded: "The 1943 winner had to be the kind of girl the American servicemen think of as the ideal young woman, with talent, intelligence, poise, personality, as well as beauty." PM magazine reported that: "...she really does look like the average American mother's idea of a perfect daughter. She doesn't smoke or drink, of course...during her first year at UCLA she joined Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and is very proud of golden key, fleur-de-lis, etc. In fact she is particularly eager not to do or say anything in her new role that would embarrass KKG." Miss Bartel sold two and one-half million dollars worth of war bonds on a tour of 33 key cities for the Third War Loan Drive that fall.

Highlights of the 1950s[edit]

During what the historians called "the silent '50s," Gamma Xi was anything but quiet. A sister from those days ponders on their activities: "Our chapter was the most active ever/while I was at UCLA. We had good times! There was the annual Kappa-Fiji Formal, Kappa-Beta Formal, and each year we had two formal initiation dances. We continued a recent tradition of a University of Southern California and University of California at Los Angeles Kappa breakfast following the cross-town football game. We had fun helping our USC Kappa sisters with their newly founded chapter, Delta Theta. We were the busiest house on the Row. We were a house of boomers! Every school organization had at least one sister on its roster. We had the president of Red Cross Productions, editor or our school year book, Rally Committee chairman and so many more. We had the Homecoming Queen three years in a row, and we won first place in the Panhellenic Parade, staged before the USC-UCLA football game. Those years reflected the Greek supremacy on campus."

An excerpt from The Key, October, 1953, states: "Highlighting the year are the bi-annual scholarship banquets. A diamond Key rewards the highest average; a silver ashtray, the greatest improvement; and silver spoons are presented to all those making a minimum C+ average and improving averages of a .3 grade raise."

Highlights of the 1960s[edit]

A Kappa sister of the 1960s has a far different view of what Gamma Xi means. "I remember my four years at UCLA as ones of retrenchment and revaluation of traditional values." The house reflected the world in miniature. Generally, there was little interest in the Greek on campus. "We never wore our keys to class. The Greek news section in the Daily Bruin withered and vanished."

Among the Kappas themselves, there was dissension. Rush meetings became mandatory. Those not attending the spring dance were fined five dollars. Dress standards were reviewed and changed, but not until many meetings were devoted to discussion.

A "no lock-out policy" was refused by the Mothers Club. Gradually, as the number of actives dwindled it became clear that the Gamma Xi's must insist that all members live in. The Greeks were losing out to UCLA's new coed dorms and apartment living. Many Kappa sisters were distressed to see other sororities close their doors. One charter after another was revoked.

UCLA was pared some of the more violent forms of anti-Establishment activities. A more recent alumna reflects, "Kappa has always shown an interest and concern for the welfare of others. It was through Kappa and Gamma Xi that I truly found a mode for service. I shall always be grateful to my Kappa training and proud to associate myself with Gamma Xi."

Fortunately, for this generation of Kappas, Gamma Xi traditions are alive and well. With a renewed interest in sororities, all the houses that weathered the lean years filled their quotas last rush. "We even had to have eight pledges room elsewhere. Unheard of!" the chapter president exclaimed.

The house still has the best location on Sorority Row. There are problems accommodating the members' cars and the beautiful house has been redecorated and modernized many times. In the almost fifty years that Gamma Xi has been at UCLA, the University has grown and prospered from a small enclave in the bean fields of Westwood Hills to a fine university. And with the university, Gamma Xi has prospered and grown, continuing its fine social, educational, and philanthropic traditions.

Highlights of the 1980s:[edit]

The 1980s were a time for individual and chapter growth for Gamma Xi. Philanthropy was held closely to the chapters heart over the decade. Their services to their surrounding community included participating in the annual Special Olympics held before UCLA Greek Week, yearly donations to the UCLA’s Child Life Unit and they continued their tradition of sending one child to UNICamp, a week long summer camp for underprivileged and inner city children.

Gamma Xi continued to hold a variety of events such as Senior Bruch, Mom and Dad’s day, and began to hold a house retreat in the San Bernardino mountains for those who lived in.

The scholarly hard work of Gamma Xi did not go unnoticed by UCLA as they were awarded the highest GPA out of the all women’s average at UCLA.

All the hard work put in by the women of the chapter over the 80s paid off when Gamma Xi was awarded Best Chapter in the Kappa Province by Kappa Kappa Gamma Nationals in 1988.

Highlights of the 1990s[edit]

The ladies of Gamma Xi continued the hard work started in the 1980s and strived to further establish themselves as successful chapter. Kappa Kappa Gamma Nationals took note of this and awarded Gamma Xi with the Most Improved Chapter Award at the 1994 Province Meeting.

Earning good grades and maintaining a high GPA was still a major goal for the chapter. To help motivate members various events were put on by those who held the position of VP of Academic Excellence. The remodeling of the study room in the house gave members a place to spend time with one another as well as an environment for school work. All the study paid off as throughout the 90s Gamma Xi was never below the top 5 in grades for Greek life.

Promoting philanthropy work was a large goal over the 90s for the chapter. Throughout the decade a variety of philanthropy events were attended such as Revlon’s Run-Walk, Heal the Bay, and various food drives. The 90s were known as the “busy” decade by many and this rang very true for the Gamma Xi chapter. With many goals in mind the chapter was always striving to be the very best.

Highlights of 2000-2010[edit]

Following the traditions of the sisters before them was a major goal for Gamma Xi during the early 00s. Gamma Xi continued to lead the way for campus involvement with sisters on the Panhellenic Council, The Daily Bruin (UCLA’s school newspaper), UCLA’s Womens Volleyball, and The Student Alumni Association just to name a small few.

A time of change did occur for the women of Gamma Xi when it came to philanthropy events. Over the decade an array of events were tried and tested to discover what event would greatly benefit the UCLA community and the sisters. In 2007, an annual philanthropy event was set and called “A Day In The Life”. This event was directed toward local school children to come to UCLA’s campus where the women of Gamma Xi would show them what it meant to be a Bruin for a day. The event was widely popular and in 2008 won the UCLA Panhellenic Philanthropy Programming Award.

Dedication to maintaining a strong grade point average continued to be a strong moral for Gamma Xi as they raised their average GPA semester after semester. The average Greek student GPA was steadily greater than the average UCLA student. The ladies of Gamma Xi continued to shine as Kappa women on campus and the surrounding community through the years. Old traditions were honored and new paths were discovered which would lead the chapter to a new level of success.

Highlights of 2011[edit]

It was another amazing year at the Gamma Xi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma! With lots of hard work and dedication from our membership chairs as well as the house, we swept the row this fall and have an amazing, full pledge class that add so much to our house. We won the award for best philanthropy of our whole Greek system again, as well as created a new philanthropy called "Krismahanakwanzaka", bringing in hundreds of new toys to donate to the Mattel children's hospital for Christmas. We also hosted an alumni day, combining alumni day at UCLA with a Kappa alumni day and were able to meet many Kappa alums and hear their stories of when they lived in the house. Additionally, we had part of our house redone this summer, leaving us with beautiful blue and blue decorations that is hard to take your eyes off of!

Campus: The only big changes around campus is the tuition spikes at UCLA, and John Wooden passing away last year.

Chapter: I would say the tuition spikes definitely have effected our sorority, as Kappa is very expensive to be involved in as well so with the two combined we are having trouble with people paying their dues on time or even at all. Although this hasn't caused a high drop rate, I can definitely say we will expect to see more people applying for associate and special status in the near future.

The main problems that our chapter has are getting people to pay their dues and getting people to attend meetings or events. Luckily the establishment of Bill Highway has helped immensely in the accuracy of paying dues, however we are still in debt but are working on it extremely hard and will hopefully be able to get back on track in no time. For the attendance issue, Chapter Council talked to nationals and was able to get a program approved where if a member does not attend a certain percentage of mandatory events, we will be able to take away their privileged of attending an event from them. This helps immensely because we have always give empty threats because we never could actually take anything from them, but now we can positively reinforce them to attend mandatory events so they can go to the events they are looking forward to!


Highlights of 2012[edit]

This year has been very successful for the Gamma Xi Chapter. For the first time in several years we are no longer in debt. After implementing the BillingHighway system, the number of members that pay their dues has climbed drastically. This has allowed us to partake in many more sisterhood events, such as class retreats and a fancy dinner in Hollywood. At the UCLA Panhellenic Awards night, Kappa Kappa Gamma received more awards than any other chapter, including Best SOE Chapter Management, SOE Panhellenic Chapter Council Enrichment Award, SOE Panhellenic Council Gold Laurel Recognition, SOE Panhellenic Council 4th place, and Best Philanthropy Programming and Single Philanthropy event.

Three new sororities were approved to join the Panhellenic sororities at UCLA. One chapter will be implemented next year and the two other chapters will be implemented within the next few years. The Pauley Pavillion basketball stadium was completed this year. All sororities were required to have a minimum number of members attend the stadium opening.

Our PR Chairman hosted our second annual Alumni Day event. This particular event was very successful in connecting with alumni in the LA county area. This year our chapter established more chapter council positions so that more members can be involved in leadership roles. Some of these positions include Day Heads for rush, a Key Points chairman, and an assistant Treasurer.

Highlights of 2013[edit]

It has been a great year for the Gamma Xi Chapter! Our Billhighway system is still very successful in collecting the chapters due. This allowed for new renovations in the house, including tiling in the kitchen and hardwood floors upstairs, making our house is more beautiful than ever! We have participated in many sisterhoods this year, such as biking together in Venice, bringing our chapter even closer. Our philanthropy was very successful, as always, with our Day in the Life. Our chapter also supported a member in house in creating philanthropic run that fought human trafficking. The run actually started and ending at our chapter, and we helped raise $3300 and implanting plans to make this a yearly event with Kappa’s support. We also had a great recruitment this year and are so happy for the new additions in our chapter! Describe the recent changes on your campus and describe the overall nature of your chapter.

A new sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, has joined the row this year. Kappa has been very supportive in helping this girls begin their chapter by attending many of their events and creating welcome baskets for the girls. Kappa continues to support UCLA’s athletic teams with chapter attendance at basketball, football, and other extracurricular events. Kappa has also put more importance on academics this year, asking girls to log the amount of time they spend studying each week. We also implemented a Monday night study time for all girls to come together and help each other with various academic issues. Each week we reward a girl who demonstrated great academic activity or success, in order to show how important school is to our girls. We also received a lot of help from Nationals in the last year, causing our chapter to grow and strengthens in ways we never imagined. We have created much better relationships with our advisers, allowing us put more meaningful time and effort in the keep up of our Chapter.


Highlights of 2014[edit]

2014 began with a triplet meeting for all of the newly elected officers in Gamma Xi (President-Alex McKenna, VPS- Isabella Hanulik, VPO- Gina Giordano, VPAE- Olivia Hayward, Treasurer- Mindy Wheeler, Recording Secretary- Megan Couch, Corresponding Secretary- Maggie O’Leary, Registrar- Natalie Dolloff, Marshal- Grace Olson, Philanthropy- Julia Bennett, House Manager- Erin Miley, Risk Management- Nicole Guffy, Event- Courtney Louie, Education- Erin Becker, New Member- Stephani Domako, Membership- Fiona Davies, Panhellenic Delegate-Hadley Nolan, and Public Relations- Emily Wheeler). The first order of business was to appoint assistants (Assistant Event- Sarah Sanders, Assistant Membership- Andi Bernardoni, Assistant Treasurer- Michaela Monaghan). Winter Quarter was a slow social quarter for Gamma Xi, but was filled with sisterhoods and Greek community events. Gamma Xi competed on the Red Team for UCLA’s annual Greek Week with partners Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Following Greek Week, Gamma Xi won the award at the Greek Gala for Best Greek Week Delegates. Our winter sisterhoods were spent at both a roller blading rink and on a yacht in Marina del Rey, making them some of the coolest sisterhoods our chapter has ever had. Gamma Xi also participated in a plethora of other chapters’ philanthropies in the winter including Sig Ep Kicks for Kids, Sigma Chi Derby Days, Theta Chi Hair Salon, Tour de Pi Kapp, ZBT War of the Roses, and Wings for Life by RedBull.

Spring Quarter was an eventful quarter for Gamma Xi. Almost 20 girls started their quarter participating in UCLA’s Dance Marathon on the Blue Team, partnered with ZBT. Our dancer captain and sister, Monica Avakian, led us for the full 26 hours beautifully in Pauley Pavilion for the first time ever. Our PR Chair, Emily, put on a wonderful Mom’s Day brunch at the Luxe Hotel on Sunset Blvd. Our sisterhoods included watching a movie and making s’mores in the Kappa Kourtyard and a wonderful pool party to send off our seniors at the W Hotel. Gamma Xi also was honored to host two different pinnings for our girls, Roxy Thrapp (Sigma Chi) and Sam Varchetto (SAE).

Fall Quarter began, as always, with Kamp Kappa and our big fall recruitment. Fiona and Andi led us fearlessly through Kamp and prepared us fully for recruitment and were rewarded with our wonderful new 59 members. Stephani planned an amazing Alice in Wonderland themed Bid Day that was a huge success. Erin B. put on a fantastic Founders Day celebration in collaboration with Formal Meeting and was able to educate the new members on the founding of Kappa Kappa Gamma and our beginning as a fraternity. Stephani also planned bonding class sisterhoods in the fall for each grade: Freshmen went to Sky Zone, Sophomores went ice skating, Juniors went to Disneyland, and the Seniors had a brunch at the penthouse of a hotel on the beach. Presents came around quickly and Emily threw a fantastic Dad’s Day tailgate with catered Chipotle. Gamma Xi put on another successful and exciting A Day in the Life (of a Bruin), our chapter’s philanthropy event with more kids in attendance than ever before! Gamma Xi was also able to bring back our holiday philanthropy party to raise money for the Kappa Foundation and Reading is Fundamental and also collect toys for Toys 4 Tots.

A new sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, has joined the row this year. Kappa has been very supportive in helping this girls begin their chapter by attending many of their events and creating welcome baskets for the girls. Kappa continues to support UCLA’s athletic teams with chapter attendance at basketball, football, and other extracurricular events. Kappa has also put more importance on academics this year, asking girls to log the amount of time they spend studying each week. We also implemented a Monday night study time for all girls to come together and help each other with various academic issues. Each week we reward a girl who demonstrated great academic activity or success, in order to show how important school is to our girls. We also received a lot of help from Nationals in the last year, causing our chapter to grow and strengthen in ways we never imagined. We have created much better relationships with our advisors, allowing us to put more meaningful time and effort in the keep up of our Chapter.

Gamma Xi holds chapter meetings in the dining room of our Kappa house, located at 744 Hilgard Ave. in Los Angeles. Gamma Xi is fortunate to have a beautiful home on the edge of Westwood and Beverly Hills. Greek Life at UCLA was originally funded by one person and this one person said that in order to receive funding for the houses, fraternities and sororities had to agree to have their respective houses on complete opposite sides of campus, therefore, sororities reside on Hilgard Ave. while fraternities reside on Gayley Ave. and Landfair Ave. Our house is owned by the Kappa Kappa Gamma House Board of Los Angeles. Our house currently holds 51 sisters at one time, but it wasn’t always this big. The house has been added onto and renovated many times over the years since our founding here at UCLA, but we have always had this same house.

Highlights of 2015[edit]

The 2015 school year began with a triplet meeting for the newly appointed officers of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at UCLA. The newly elected members went as followed; Nicole Guffy as President, Hannah Demetor as VPS, Stephani Domako as VPO, Erin Becker as VPAE, Kylie Taylor as Treasurer, Amelia Danovitch as Recording Secretary, Annie Sasso as Corresponding Secretary, Emily Bochner as Registrar, Celeste Carswell as Marshall, Emily Hughes as Philanthropy Chairman, Bre Maughn as House Manager, Stephanie Larratt as Risk Manager, Genevieve Zimmerman as Event Chairman, Ali Welschmeyer as Education Chairman, Kevan Caroll as New Member Chairman, Michaela Monaghan as Membership Chairman, Liviya James as Panhellenic Delegate and Danielle Merrihew as Public Relations Chairman. Chapter Council then appointed assistants as followed; Julia Savage as Assistant Membership Chairman and Ariana Taghaddos as Assistant Treasurer. Winter quarter was a bit slow for our chapter, but we managed to participate in a ton of philanthropic events and put a focus on sisterhood. Gamma Xi’s Chapter Council had a blast at a sisterhood event at Disneyland. The newly elected chapter council members were able to get to know each other better and prepare for the year ahead. In addition, we participated in UCLA’s Greek Week on the White Team and ended up being the highest fundraising sorority. At the Standards of Excellence Gala, Gamma Xi proudly took home three awards for membership development, external relations, and third highest overall Standards of Excellence points. Additionally, numerous members of the chapter partook in other Greek philanthropy events such as Sigma Chi’s Derby Days, ZBT’s War of the Roses, Theta Chi’s Hair Salon, Chi Omega’s Wings for Wishes and Sig Ep Kicks for Kids. Additionally, Gamma Xi was able to surpass the all sorority and all women’s GPA.

Spring Quarter was especially exciting for Gamma Xi. Members of our chapter who are also involved in the Pediatric Aids Coalition were able to form a team of about 25 Kappas to participate in Dance Marathon (a 26 hour event where students pledge to stand on their feed for 26 hours to raise funds and awareness for Pediatric HIV/Aids), partnering with our friends in Sig Ep. The Team Blue dancer captain was our very own Ali Welschmeyer who led us fearlessly into the fight against Pediatric HIV/Aids. We had sisterhood movie nights in the courtyard and a yoga class led by Bridget Bruggeman (a second year member who is also a certified yoga instructor). Danielle, our PR chair, planned a beautiful Mom’s Day brunch at the Luxe Hotel on Sunset Boulevard. We also had two adorable pinnings, one for Emma Campbell (SAE) and Cassidy Pearl (Sigma Chi). Furthermore, Gamma Xi was making an important transition onto the GIN System, a new means of communication throughout our chapter in an attempt to keep all members updated in all things Kappa and UCLA. Last but not least, Gamma Xi’s Chapter Council went to the Regional Leadership Conference in April, learning more about KKG and our roles in the house, meeting fellow Kappas from other chapters, and discovering more about ourselves as a whole.

Fall Quarter came quickly and we were back at Kamp Kappa for fall recruitment. Our Membership Chairman, Michaela Monaghan, did an incredible job with rush and we ended up with 58 amazing, charismatic, and kind new members join our chapter! The house went under some renovations during Summer 2015 and all of the girls were eager and excited to see the new improvements to our already beautiful homes. Kevan planned a “Sweet Home Kappa Gamma” bid night and the entire chapter had an amazing time welcoming the new members. Ali W. planned a fun Founders Day in which the whole chapter was told about the history of our house, the background of Gamma Xi, and the founding of Kappa Kappa Gamma in general. Big Little Reveal was an exciting time for all of the members taking on little sisters, and was quickly follow by Kappa Presents and Kappa’s Dad’s Day—both of which were a blast! We also had our “A Day in the Life” philanthropy in which we had over 150 students from Brockton Elementary come to campus and learn what it was like to be a Bruin for a day, while also contributing to Reading is Fundamental. They learned our 8-clap, we read them books, they ran through campus doing an obstacle course, and were sent home with backpacks full of school supplies. The kids’ smiles and laughter brought joy to each and every Gamma Xi member. We finished off fall quarter with our second philanthropy, Kappa Krismukkah, where all of our friends on campus came to our house to enjoy holiday festivities and to either donate toys to the Mattell Children’s Hospital or donate money to the Kappa Kappa Gamma foundation or to Reading is Fundamental.

A word to describe Kappa’s nature this year: excitement. Our members took advantage of every opportunity to not only support our sisters, but also the students and organizations around us. From participating and donating to philanthropies of other sororities and fraternities, to attending baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and water polo games to support our athletes, our chapter was showing support to Bruins all over campus. Furthermore, our chapter loves to make good luck baskets during midterms and finals week and distributing them to other houses. During the stressful times of exams, Gamma Xi members unite, support, and help each other out in all academic subjects to ensure our girls do the best they possible can. This has paid off as we have continued to surpass the all sorority and all women’s GPA! We reward girls who have achieved academic success during our weekly meetings and we nominate a Kappa of the Week to a member who especially exemplified our womanly and true ideals during recent events. The chapter has also worked to further take advantage of the relationships with advisors by reaching out to meet with them more frequently and maintaining contact to ensure all of our chapter council members are on task and are doing all they can to improve our chapter as time goes on.

Chapter Philanthropy:

What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, in your community? Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation

Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support? As UCLA students, our Gamma Xi members know how important it is to take advantage of every academic opportunity and to help others in need. By donating to Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, we believe we are positively contributing to society by providing children with books and opportunities to be inspired by higher education. We especially try to carry and present ourselves as potential role models to those around us. During A Day in the Life, our hearts are filled with joy and warmth as we watch the kids of Brockton Elementary giggle and run around our campus as excited and potential future Bruins. Our members not only want to give them an unforgettable experience on our campus, but to also inspire them to want to prioritize academics and show them that hard work pays off.

Highlights of 2016[edit]

The 2016 school year began with a triplet meeting for the newly appointed officers of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at UCLA. The newly elected members went as followed; Liviya James as President, Tia Rabinovitz as VPS, Danielle Merrihew as VPO, Meg Hauer as VPAE, Lucky Roselli as Treasurer, Sasha Deming as Recording Secretary, Lauren Thaxter as Corresponding Secretary, Natalie Mologne as Registrar, Joy van Hasselt as Marshall, Courtney Carbonneau as Philanthropy Chairman, Zoe Borden as House Manager, Nicole Cohen as Risk Manager, Genevieve Zimmerman as Event Chairman, Tori Oto as Education Chairman, Ali Cazel as New Member Chairman, Julia Savage as Membership Chairman, Bridget Bruggeman as Panhellenic Delegate and Kylie MacDougall as Public Relations Chairman. Chapter Council then appointed assistants as followed; Molly Sanders as Assistant Membership Chairman, Courtney Clement as Assistant Treasurer, and Emily Goldman as assistant Event Chairman.

Winter quarter was a bit slow for our chapter, but we managed to participate in a ton of philanthropic events and put a focus on sisterhood. The newly elected chapter council members were able to get to know each other better and prepare for the year ahead. In addition, we participated in UCLA’s Greek Week on the White Team. Additionally, numerous members of the chapter partook in other Greek philanthropy events such as ZBT’s Miss ZBT, and Sig Ep Kicks for Kids.  

Spring Quarter was especially exciting for Gamma Xi. The position of recording secretary was transferred to Nina Romans. Members of our chapter who are also involved in the Pediatric Aids Coalition were able to form a team of around 10 Kappas to participate in Dance Marathon (a 26 hour event where students pledge to stand on their feed for 26 hours to raise funds and awareness for Pediatric HIV/Aids), partnering with our friends in Sigma Chi and UCLA’s School of Nursing. The Team Blue dancer captain was our very own Becky Stepp who led us fearlessly into the fight against Pediatric HIV/Aids. We had sisterhood yoga and acai bowls in the courtyard taught by our very own sister Bridget, a Brandy Melville Private Sale, a calligraphy/art workshop, and a Denny’s pancake breakfast. Kylie, our PR chair, planned a beautiful Mom’s Day brunch at Fleurish on San Vicente Boulevard. We also had two adorable pinnings, one for Sarah Sanders (ZBT), one for Nicole Guffy (Sigma Chi), one for Hadley Nolan (ZBT), and a conjoined pinning for Eryn Voight and Victoria Pacos (Sigma Chi).

Furthermore, Gamma Xi was making an important transition onto the GIN System, a new means of communication throughout our chapter in an attempt to keep all members updated in all things Kappa and UCLA. An exciting addition to this spring quarter was volunteering at the Sunshine Preschool Gala in Brentwood. We had around 10 members attend, and we loved getting the opportunity to make an impact on the community surrounding us. Additionally, we attended Sigma Chi’s Derby Days philanthropy. Last but not least, four members from Gamma Xi’s Chapter Council, Liviya, Danielle, Kylie, and Joy, went to the 71st Biennial Convention in June, learning more about KKG and roles in the house, meeting fellow Kappas from other chapters, and discovering more about themselves as a whole.

Fall Quarter came quickly and we were back at Kamp Kappa for fall recruitment. The position of Panhellenic Delegate was transferred to Montana Dunn and the position of Housing Chairman was transferred to Natty Tucker. Our Membership Chairman, Julia Savage, did an incredible job with rush and we ended up with 65 amazing, charismatic, and kind new members joining our chapter! The house went under some renovations during Summer 2016, including getting central air conditioning, and all of the girls were eager and excited to see the new improvements to our already beautiful home. Ali planned a “Welcome To The Big Leagues” bid night and the entire chapter had an amazing time welcoming the new members. Tori planned a fun Founders Day in which the whole chapter was told about the history of our house, the background of Gamma Xi, and the founding of Kappa Kappa Gamma in general. Our dessert consisted of cake, in order to celebrate Kappa Kappa Gamma’s birthday, which was an idea from the leadership training seminars. Big Little Reveal was an exciting time for all of the members taking on little sisters! During fall quarter this year, we also had a very exciting outdoor movie sisterhood, which followed Kappa Presents and Kappa’s Dad’s Day—both of which were a blast! We also had our “A Day in the Life”philanthropy in which we had over 150 students from Brockton Elementary and 122nd Street come to campus and learn what it was like to be a Bruin for a day, while also contributing to Reading is Fundamental. They learned our 8- clap, we read them books, they ran through campus doing an obstacle course, and were sent home with backpacks full of school supplies. The kids’ smiles and laughter brought joy to each and every Gamma Xi member. We finished off fall quarter with our second philanthropy, Kappa Krismukkah, where all of our friends on campus came to our house to enjoy holiday festivities and to either donate toys to the Mattell Children’s Hospital or donate money to the Kappa Kappa Gamma foundation or to Reading is Fundamental. Fall Quarter wrapped up with the exciting news that we were off of the Focus Letter due to our hard work and great improvements!

Describe the recent changes on your campus and describe the overall nature of your chapter.

A word to describe Kappa’s nature this year: improvement and dedication. Our members took advantage of every opportunity to not only support our sisters, but also the students and organizations around us. From participating and donating to philanthropies of other sororities and fraternities, to attending baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and water polo games to support our athletes, our chapter was showing support to Bruins all over campus. Furthermore, our chapter loves to make good luck baskets during midterms and finals week and distributing them to other houses. During the stressful times of exams, Gamma Xi members unite, support, and help each other out in all academic subjects to ensure our girls do the best they possible can. We also partake in Kappa Kappucchinos, where we hand out free coffee on Bruinwalk to UCLA students walking to class throughout the day. We reward girls who have achieved academic success during our weekly meetings by nominating a KKGenius and we nominate a Kappa of the Week to a member who especially exemplified our womanly and true ideals during recent events. We also nominate a “Polished Kappa” each week by rewarding a woman who portrayed the classy values that Kappa Kappa Gamma admires at an event that week with nail polish! The chapter has also worked to further take advantage of the relationships with advisors by reaching out to meet with them more frequently and maintaining contact to ensure all of our chapter council members are on task and are doing all they can to improve our chapter as time goes on.  

What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, in your community?

Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation

Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support? As UCLA students, our Gamma Xi members know how important it is to take advantage of every academic opportunity and to help others in need. By donating to Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, we believe we are positively contributing to society by providing children with books and opportunities to be inspired by higher education. We especially try to carry and present ourselves as potential role models to those around us. During A Day in the Life, our hearts are filled with joy and warmth as we watch the kids of Brockton Elementary and 122nd Street giggle and run around our campus as excited and potential future Bruins. Our members not only want to give them an unforgettable experience on our campus, but to also inspire them to want to prioritize academics and show them that hard work pays off. Our other philanthropy is Kappa Krismukah, where we invite our friends over to celebrate the holiday season! We have a great time at this event, and our activities include caroling, a photo booth, and decorating cookies, while raising money at the same time!

Highlights of 2017[edit]

The 2017 school year began with a triplet meeting for the newly appointed officers of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at UCLA. We proudly welcomed our newly elected members as followed; Ali Cazel as President, Kylie McDougall as VPS, Katrina Fendrych as VPO, Lexie Geich as VPAE, Courtney Clement as Treasurer, Jacqueline Siegfried as Recording Secretary, Haley Gamboa as Corresponding Secretary, Allison Picchini as Registrar, Isabelle Hansen as Marshall, Montana Dunn as Philanthropy Chairman, Aliana Gungor as House Manager, Joy Van Hasselt as Risk Manager, Emily Gray as Event Chairman, Nathelie Tucker as Education Chairman, Megan Larratt as New Member Chairman, Daphne Janes Membership Chairman, Amanda Cohn as Panhellennic Delegate, and Katrina Froelich as Public Relations Chairman. Chapter Council then appointed assistants as followed; Remy O’Donnell as Assistant Membership Chairman, Julia Gierasimov as Assistant Treasurer, Hannah Sofield as Assistant Event Chairman, and Alison Schwartz as Assistant New Member Chairman. The new chapter council members prepared for their positions while our Gamma Xi Advisor Barbara Wright guided them.

Winter quarter continued with a ton of participation in sorority and fraternity philanthropies across the row as well as UCLA’s annual Greek Week where we represented Team Blue. Multiple Kappa’s partook in ZBT’s “Miss ZBT” and Triangle’s archery dodge ball. Chapter council used this time to settle into their positions and bond as leaders of the house.

Spring Quarter never fails to always be an exciting time in our chapter. We started out by having many Kappas participate in the Pediatric Aids Coalition where they danced for 26 hours straight in Pauley Pavilion to raise funds and awareness for Pediatric HIV/Aids. Our team danced hours on hours partnering with Sigma Chi. Our sisterhood Chairman Allie Cooke planned many exciting sisterhood events including paintballing, an escape room, and a TV show premiere party with pizza. One Monday night we got a surprise visit from contestants on the Bachelorette!

Our PR chairman Katrina Froelich exceeded our expectations by planning a beautiful Mom’s Day on a Malibu Wine Safari ride in the mountains where we saw and fed animals with our families. We also participated in many philanthropies including Sigma Chi’s “Derby Days”, Gamma Phi Beta’s “G-Phi Joe,” and Pi Kappa Psi’s “Pie a Pi Kapp.” Additionally, Gamma Xi had the privilege to send Ali, Daphne, Joy, Aliana, Julia, and Alison from our Chapter Council to Kappa Leadership Conference, where they were educated on roles in the house and got to bond with other Kappas from different chapters though out the country. We also got to celebrate five beautiful pinnings, one for Grace Barr (Sigma Chi), one for Valentine Oliver (ZBT), one for Bre Maughan (Beta), one for Isabelle Staff (Sig Ep), and one for Lauren Hallgrimson (Sig Ep). We finished the quarter with a senior sisterhood were Nathelie Tucker planned a send off brunch to celebrate the graduating Class of 2017’s near and dear college days coming to an end.

After an exciting summer of internships, travel, and summer classes, we were back and ready for Kamp Kappa in preparation for fall recruitment. The position of Recording Secretary was passed on from Jacqueline Siegfried to Cecelia Montalvo as she and many other Kappa’s decided to expand their knowledge abroad fall quarter. The position of House Manager was transferred to Maggie Borse. Our newest pledge class moved into the house with many new renovations and our fabulous House Mom, Carolyn Lombardo. Over the summer our House Board updated our kitchen with new floors, tables, wall decorations, and countertops. Our study pit received new floors and our courtyard received new comfortable outdoor furniture. Kamp Kappa was a huge success thanks to our Membership Chairman Daphne and our Assistant Membership Chairman Remy O’Donnell. Within the week of preparation, we filmed our recruitment video, strengthened our sisterhood with an ice cream truck and games at the park, along with focusing our attention on value based recruitment. We successfully added 65 dazzling new members to join our chapter! We welcomed the new members after a long week with an amazing “Kappa Kappa Space Jam” Bid Night planned by Megan Larratt.

Nathelie Tucker planned an exceptional Founder’s Day dinner with blue cupcakes to celebrate Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 187th birthday. Presents was an exciting time for our new pledge class and active members as we got to invite our families into Kappa Kappa Gamma and spend time with them over UCLA’s Parent’s Weekend. Within the same weekend, Katrina Froelich planned a fun Dad’s Day event at the Rose Bowl Stadium with burgers and company from Sigma Chi Fraternity. We had a very successful big little reveal week where our families grew even bigger! We also had our “A Day in the Life” philanthropy in which we had over 150 students from Brockton Elementary and 122nd Street come to Campus to learn what it’s like to be a Bruin for the day. Our sister’s read them books, played games with them, and sent them off with backpacks and big smiles on their faces. These children managed to put an even bigger smiles on our faces as we patiently await their arrival next year! Our second philanthropy of the quarter, Kappa Krissmukkah, was a huge success where Montana Dunn added a karaoke contest raising money for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. All our friends on campus enjoyed holiday festivities while also helping out by donating cans to the UCLA food cabinet and toys to the fire station. We invited a lovely Leadership Consultant, Megan Duffy, into our home for a week to help strengthen roles in the house and oversee our chapter. We unfortunately finished the quarter in a panicked state of mind as the Skirball Fire came dangerously close to our campus. With the leadership from our President, the support from our members, and UCLA community as a whole, we kept each other safe and successfully finished our finals week strong.

A word to describe Kappa’s nature this year: unity. Our members took every opportunity to positively come together to support each other, support organizations, and support UCLA as a whole. From strengthening our bonds with countless sisterhood events this past year, to standing as one in times of natural disasters, our members continued to express selflessness to others. Through out this year, Gamma Xi has truly realized the strength and power we have as women in today’s society. The only thing better than one woman is a whole chapter of them! Not only do we stand in unity as a chapter, we like to share it with others all over campus. During midterms and finals week we make make good luck baskets, distributing them to other houses. We partake in an event called Kappa Kappucchinos in which we hand out free coffee on Bruinwalk to UCLA students. Our academic achievements within the chapter do not go unnoticed. During our weekly meetings we love to shout-out a KKGenius and a Kappa of the Week to exemplify to our chapter our true ideals. In addition, we also like to shout-out a “Polished Kappa” that has acted with great poise by giving them a nail polish! Last but not least, girls love to “sunshine” each other at the end of meeting with a small note or gift letting them know we appreciate them.

Traditionally we donate to Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. As Gamma Xis and UCLA students in general, we value every opportunity to help others in need. By donating to Reading is Fundamental we believe we are making a positive impact in society by helping provide children with backpacks and books to inspire them to higher education. Not only do we donate money, we want to make a difference by first handedly interacting with children carrying ourselves as role models. We strive to inspire the children showing them that hard work pays off. During our Krismukkah philanthropy, we celebrate the holidays with fun games while raising money for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation that continues to support us year to year.

Our chapter of just over 190 meets every Monday night in our Dining Room of Kappa Kappa Gamma. We meet together for a formal dinner where we welcome row walks to inform us on activities in our Greek community as well as the UCLA community as a whole. We then gather for our weekly chapter meeting to discuss chapter news as well as to strengthen our sisterhood bond.

Highlights of 2018[edit]

The 2018 school year began with a triplet meeting for the newly appointed officers of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at UCLA. We were incredibly excited to welcome our new Chapter Council with Allie Cooke as President, Aliana Gungor as VPS, Isabelle Hansen as VPO, Jordyn Grusd as VPAE, Nicole Tabarez as Treasurer, Elle Miraglia as Recording Secretary, Emily Martini as Corresponding Secretary, Emily Vincent as Registrar, Allison Schwarz as Marshall, Julia Teeter as Philanthropy Chairman, Maggie Borse as House Manager, Olivia Anderson as Risk Manager, Mackenzie Cullens as Event Chairman, Ilaria Lobo as Education Chairman, Mackenzie Lowenstein as New Member Chairman, Remy O’Donnell as Membership Chairman, Jordan Seles as Panhellennic Delegate, and Pau Bremer as Public Relations Chairman. Chapter Council then appointed assistants as followed; Kiara Warner as Assistant Membership Chairman, Kate Bollinger as Assistant Event Chairman, Paola Suarez as Assistant Recording Secretary. The new chapter council members prepared for their positions while our Gamma Xi Advisor, Barbara Wright, guided them.

Winter quarter started off strong; the new Chapter Council members got a chance to bond right off the bat in early 2018 at a small event hosted by Kendra Scott and organized by Pau. Emily Martini began exploring more of the Gin System, in hopes of implementing the app into everyday use and Jordyn recommended adding a page so that Kappa sisters could fill out class recommendations. We tried a new event with Sig Nu at SkyZone Trampoline park and it was a huge hit! Lauren Posey, Sisterhood Chairman, planned a successful Go-Karting sisterhood at K2 to finish up the quarter.

Spring quarter began with the election of a new House Manager, Lauren Trent. A new system was implemented with the goal of improving participation in philanthropies, sisterhoods, and meeting attendance. The new point system involved receiving a positive points for events attended and losing points for events missed-- having zero or more points at the end of the quarter was required to be able to attend the quarterly date party. Meanwhile, Pau planned an elegant Mom’s Day brunch at the Sofitel Hotel, about 20 minutes away from campus. A delicious buffet, beautiful outdoor patio, and photo booth were some of the many highlights. Moms, family, members, and advisors all had a wonderful time! We also participated in many philanthropies including Sigma Chi’s “Derby Days” and Gamma Phi Beta’s “G-Phi Joe.” The quarter was finished with an exciting and adventure-filled sisterhood at Six Flags.

Summer was filled with internships, jobs, travel, and school. Kappas were given the opportunity to “take over” the Gamma Xi instagram story for a day and share the different activities and opportunities that they had. From vacationing on tropical islands to interning in Aspen, Colorado, our Kappas had exciting summers! The National Kappa Convention was also held this summer in Denver Colorado. Gamma Xi received the Standards Award Honorable Mention for chapters with 193 or more members and many changes were discussed. Most notably, the Chapter Council system was changed with the removal of the Corresponding Secretary and Registrar positions. Kappa Kappa Gamma also got a new brand, including a new mantra of “dream boldly, live fully.” A goal that was set from convention was to see every Kappa, Chapter Council, and Gamma Xi incorporate and embody the 6 new KKG values: truth, connection, respect, optimism, trailblazing and knowledge; to improve our Kappa lives and Gamma Xi; and to integrate these 6 new KKG values into our values-based recruitment.

Once back from break, Kappas were delighted to find new blackout curtains in the bedrooms and that the Key Room furniture had been reupholstered. Kaitlyn Hackworth took over position of Treasurer as Nicole was studying abroad. In addition, Laura Sussman took over the position of Assistant Event Chairman as Kate was also studying abroad. Kappa Kamp and recruitment was the best that we’ve had in years. Kappas responded with positive feedback saying that they felt more close and connected with both the chapter and with their individual sisters. Recruitment went incredibly well, with Kappa gaining 58 new, amazing members. “Philanthropy Day” was changed to “Impact Day” and Kappa got the opportunity to share how their individual members impact the community as well as the chapter as a whole. In addition, door chants/door stacks were removed from the recruitment process as it was agreed that no significant value was derived from them. Our bid day was Carnival themed, with the courtyard filled with colorful kettle corn, cotton candy, and classic games. Kappas stood on the front porch with name cards and balloons to joyfully welcome our newest members to the family.

Dad’s day tailgate with Sigma Chi proved a great time, with lots of Tacos, games, and family. Big/little reveal came midway through the quarter and a scavenger hunt led the new members around the Kappa house to find their new families. More fires hit close to home again this year as flames from Camp Fire and Woolsey Fire raged nearby. We had our only pinning of the 2018-2019 school year in Fall Quarter, celebrating our senior Hannah Sofield. Chapter Council decided to move A Day in the Life to Winter quarter so as to allow New Members to settle in and give more time between that and Kappa Krismukkah. Kappa Krismukkah went smoothly, and Kappa raised close to $1,000 and lots of toys for children and people in need. Member Taylor Adams performed “Santa Baby” to kick off the night and fraternity men followed, performing karaoke renditions of Christmas favorites. A hot chocolate bar, photo booth, and puppies were much loved by everyone! The positive points system implemented in Winter Quarter was a huge success-- participation in events and philanthropies was higher than ever before.

A word to describe Kappa’s nature this year: strength. Our members took every opportunity to positively come together to support each other, support organizations, and support UCLA as a whole. From strengthening our bonds with countless sisterhood events this past year, to standing as one in times of natural disasters, our members continued to express selflessness to others. Throughout this year, Gamma Xi has truly realized the strength and power we have as women in today’s society. The only thing better than one woman is a whole chapter of them! Not only do we stand strong and support each other as a chapter, but we like to share our support with others all over campus. During midterms and finals week we make make good luck baskets, distributing them to other houses. We partake in an event called Kappa Kappucchinos in which we hand out free coffee on Bruinwalk to UCLA students and wish them luck on finals. Our academic achievements within the chapter do not go unnoticed. During our weekly meetings we love to shout-out a KKGenius and a Kappa of the Week to exemplify to our chapter our true ideals. Aliana implemented a “Snaps” aspect to meeting where girls are given the opportunity to give a shout out to a sister who showed kindness to someone else during the week. Last but not least, girls love to “sunshine” each other at the end of meeting with a small note or gift letting them know we appreciate them.

Traditionally we donate to Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. As Gamma Xis and UCLA students in general, we value every opportunity to help others in need. By donating to Reading is Fundamental we believe we are making a positive impact in society by helping provide children with backpacks and books to inspire them to higher education. Not only do we donate money, we want to make a difference by first handedly interacting with children carrying ourselves as role models. We strive to inspire the children showing them that hard work pays off. During our Krismukkah philanthropy, we celebrate the holidays with fun games while raising money for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation that continues to support us year to year.

Highlights of 2019[edit]

The 2019 school year began with a triplet meeting for the newly appointed officers of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at UCLA. We were extremely excited to welcome our new Chapter Council with Pau Bremer as President, Olivia Anderson as VP Standards, Julia Teeter as VP Organization, Abby Ellstrom as VP Academic Excellence, Lizzy Labeeuw-Anderson as Treasurer, Rachel Kuhnert as Secretary, Maddie Hodges as Marshal, Avery Tinsley as Philanthropy Chairman, Laura Sussman as Risk Management Chairman, Cara Caveretta as Event Chairman, Emma Paine as Education Chairman, Sydney Brown as New Member Chairman, Lauren Trent as House Chairman, Kiara Warner as Membership Chairman, Alex Gushue as Panhellenic Delegate, and Sam Abrahams as Public Relations Chairman. The new chapter council members prepared for their positions while our Chapter Council Adviser, Barbara Wright, guided them.

Winter quarter started off strong; the new Chapter Council members were faced with the task of overcoming issues regarding the finances of Gamma Xi chapter. Lizzy in particular worked very closely with advisers to field questions, complaints, and concerns of chapter members in order to rework the budget. At the end of January, Avery also organized Gamma Xi chapter’s philanthropy event, A Day in the Life, and made it one of our most successful events yet with us raising over $7,000 through our CrowdChange page alone. She also was able to get backpacks, pens, and many other school supplies donated so that the money that we raised could be donated to Reading Is Fundamental and also so that we could ensure that all of the kids who came to spend a day at UCLA with the Gamma Xi Kappas were able to have the most impactful and inspirational experience possible.

Spring quarter meant the time had come for Sam, PR Chairman to plan our Mom’s Day Brunch which she had catered at the Kappa house in order for parents to see the house at which their daughters spend much of their time. Moms, family, members, and advisers all had a wonderful time! We also participated in many philanthropies including Sigma Phi Epsilon’s “Sig Ep Sweethearts”. The quarter was filled with multiple fun Sisterhood events planned by Sisterhood Chairman, Artemis Mansur including “Kappa’s Greatest Race”, a Beach Day, and a Color Me Mine Sisterhood. Kiara, Membership Chairman led Gamma Xi chapter in COB, welcoming 3 wonderful new members into our chapter. Spring Quarter also saw the election of a handful of new officers as Maddie Hodges (Marshal), Laura Sussman (Risk Management Chairman), and Emma Paine (Education Chairman) informed the chapter that they would be going abroad during the fall of 2019. We welcomed Julia Fry as Marshal, Alie Herbst as Risk Management Chairman, and Sarah Clemens as Education Chairman. In addition, we welcomed Jade Sebti as Sisterhood Chairman and elected Maya Jones as 2019-2020 House Chairman.

Summer was filled with internships, jobs, travel, and school. Kappas were given the opportunity to “take over” the Gamma Xi Instagram story for a day and share the different activities and opportunities that they had. From vacationing on tropical islands to studying abroad in Europe to interning in Seattle, Washington, our Kappas had exciting summers! In addition, our member Jade Sebti had the exciting opportunity to attend the Kappa 2019 Leadership Academy in Marengo, Ohio.

Once back from break, Gamma Xi chapter began Kamp Kappa and recruitment which were overall very successful. We had a Beach Day Sisterhood and had a churro truck come to Kappa during Kamp, allowing individual members to continue to bond within Gamma Xi Chapter. Recruitment went incredibly well, with Kappa gaining 54 new, amazing members. Our Bid Day was Disco themed, with the courtyard filled with a donut wall, strung up disco lights, and painted vinyl records. Kappas stood on the front porch with name cards to joyfully welcome our newest members to the family. Abby Ellstrom stepped down from her position as VP Academic Excellence; Kylah Turner was elected as the new VPAE. Dad’s Day tailgate with Sigma Nu proved a great time, with lots of fun and family time. Big/Little Reveal came midway through the quarter and a fun activity led the new members around the Kappa house to find their new families. Kappa Krismukkah went smoothly, and Kappa raised money to benefit the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation while enjoying a hot chocolate bar and puppies! This quarter also saw the end of the positive point system as we discovered that we were not allowed to bar members from attending events regardless of their positive or negative point status.

Our members took every opportunity to positively come together to support each other, support organizations, and support UCLA as a whole. From strengthening our bonds with countless sisterhood events this past year to standing as one in light of the fires that have impacted multiple chapter members, our members continued to support each other and the UCLA and LA communities as a whole. Throughout this year, Gamma Xi has truly realized the strength and power we have as women in today’s society. Not only do we stand strong and support each other as a chapter, but we like to share our support with others all over campus. During midterms and finals week we make good luck baskets, distributing them to other houses. We have supported our sisters in their other endeavors, particularly in philanthropic clubs, with Kappa having the greatest participation out of all Panhellenic chapters for the Pediatric AIDS Coalition’s Dance Marathon. During our weekly meetings we love to shout-out a KKGenius and a Kappa of the Week to exemplify to our chapter our true ideals. Olivia Anderson, VPS implemented a “Supportive Sister” aspect to meeting where we give a shout out to a sister who showed kindness to someone else during the week. Last but not least, girls love to “Sunshine” each other at the end of meeting with a small note or gift letting them know we appreciate them.

Traditionally we donate to Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. As Gamma Xis and UCLA students in general, we value every opportunity to help others in need. By donating to Reading is Fundamental we believe we are making a positive impact in society by helping provide children with backpacks and books to inspire them to higher education. Not only do we donate money, we want to make a difference by first handedly interacting with children carrying ourselves as role models. We strive to inspire the children by showing them that hard work pays off. During our Krismukkah philanthropy, we celebrate the holidays with fun games while raising money for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation that continues to support us year to year.

Gamma Xi chapter celebrated Founders Day by having the traditional Founders Day ceremony in which all members wore blue and heard about the Founders of Kappa Kappa Gamma. In addition, our chefs baked a beautiful Kappa birthday cake with, of course, blue frosting and decorated with the golden key. We have begun to celebrate Kappa’s 150th anniversary by planning to have the Minnie Stewart Van come to visit us on February 6, 2020. We have made this event a Sisterhood and are expecting a good turnout of active members, advisers, and alumnae to help us celebrate Kappa’s sesquicentennial!

Highlights of 2020[edit]

Gamma Xi had a very eventful year! The first event of 2020 was Officer Leadership Training which took place on Sunday, January 5th. The next day, at Monday night's meeting, all the new officers were installed. Our new officers were: Lizzy-Labeeuw Anderson (President), Sydney Brown (VP-Standards), Mary Dover (VP-Academic Excellence), Allison Herbst (VP-Organization), Anna Melnyk (Secretary), Tamar Ervin (Treasurer), Regan Finch (Marshal), Jade Sebti (Education Chairman), Skyler Seamons (Event Chairman), Madison Moneymaker (Risk Management Chairman), Maeneka Grewal (Membership Chairman), Katrina Simons (New Member Chairman), Julia Fry (Panhellenic Delegate), Kendall Bottrell (Philanthropy Chairman), and Lauren Haight (Public Relations Chairman). Maya Jones was the House Chairman for the 2019-2020 school year and Gabby Martin is currently the House Chairman for the 2020-2021 school year.

Later in January, we hosted students from 122nd Elementary School for “A Day in the Life”. To celebrate Kappa’s Sesquicentennial (150 years), the Minnie Stuart Van stopped at 744 Hilgard on February 6th. We had a great day learning about Kappa’s history and meeting alumni! Later, during the Winter quarter, we COB’ed eight great girls who joined PC’19. Before the pandemic, we had a fun quarter filled with social events and sisterhoods! However, due to the spread of COVID-19, Gamma Xi members had to transition to online school for the Spring and Fall quarter.

Academics is something very important to the members of Gamma Xi. We had many study parties before midterms and finals during the winter quarter. Even though classes were moved online during the Winter quarter, we were able to remain dedicated to our academics. During the Spring, 44 members achieved a 4.0 GPA, we had no members on POC, and we achieved the highest chapter GPA in Gamma Xi history! Additionally, KKG had an average GPA of 3.878, which was recognized for being above the Panhellenic average. Gamma Xi was also recognized at the Convention. Gamma Xi won two awards at Convention: “Chapter/Advisory Board Relations Award - Honorable Mention” and “Finance Award - Honorable Mention (Housed Chapter).”

The house closed for the Spring quarter. However, it reopened for the Fall quarter. The house remains open at half-capacity with live-ins following strict COVID guidelines/safety precautions. Room 18 in the house is designated as the quarantine room, should any live-in have to quarantine. Thankfully, no members of Kappa have had COVID while living in the house. For the safety of Carolyn (house mom) and all members living in the house, non-live-ins may not enter the house.

At the end of September, Gamma Xi members participated in “Kappa Kamp” via Zoom to prepare for Recruitment. Formal Recruitment was also held via Zoom due to the pandemic. Although it was our first virtual Recruitment, it went very smoothly, and members were still able to portray their love for Kappa to PNMs. At the end of Formal Recruitment, we got a full pledge class of 50 amazing members. Of the 50 members in PC’20, eight are legacies, and four are Gamma Xi legacies! To celebrate the new PC, a virtual Bid Night was held the same day as the preference round. All the existing members dressed up in blue and welcomed the new pledge class. It was a fun night full of celebration, bonding, and virtual games! Only a week later, Gamma Xi decided to do COB since there were many amazing girls. Although there were over 20 girls interested in joining KKG, Gamma Xi decided to COB two girls who we felt were a great fit for the chapter.

Throughout October and the start of November, New Members completed their New Member training and education. Additionally, New Members also met a number of initiated members through virtual Key Dates. On November 6th was Big Little Reveal. Gamma Xi members joined a Zoom call, and each member of PC ‘20 was sent a video made by their big, revealing who they were. After the video reveal, each big/little pair was put into a breakout room with their other Kappa family members. A week later was pillow pass — to continue the tradition for the bigs and littles. Each big made a slide for their little, presenting their family and the heirlooms they were passing on. Members had a great night listening to each family’s heirlooms via Zoom. The following day, on November 14th, PC ‘20 was initiated virtually. However, this was our second initiation since the Winter COBs were also initiated virtually during the Spring. Although initiation was online, Gamma Xi made sure the importance of ritual remained. Officers, advisors, legacy relatives, and bigs were all in attendance for the initiation of PC’ 20.

2020 was a year of uncertainty. It started off great — full of raids, pinnings, sisterhoods, and defending our title as intramural soccer champion. Yet, in March, it took a turn due to the spread of COVID-19. However, the Gamma Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma was able to support one another through the difficult times. To ensure our sisterhood remained strong throughout the pandemic, there were a number of Zoom events: a baking event, a virtual Kappa only raid, many trivia nights, a talent show night, weekly yoga classes, and even a meeting on how to network during the pandemic. 2020 was a scary and unpredictable year, but Gamma Xi was able to remain close and support each other through these difficult times.

Gamma Xi supports Reading is Fundamental because we believe reading and having the resources to learn is a right and not a privilege! We are aware of the opportunities that arise when one is able to read and is educated, so raising money for Reading is Fundamental is something very important to our chapter. Our chapter was able to donate over $3,600 to Reading is Fundamental. We also host “A Day in the Life” during the Winter quarter. “A Day in the Life” allows children from underserved communities based in Los Angeles (students from 122nd Elementary) to come and experience a day in the life of a Bruin! We aim to inspire these children to reach for high education. Throughout the day, we create an environment that promotes the positivity of education. “A Day in the Life” was held in January and was a fun day full of bracelet making, face painting, reading with a Kappa buddy, UCLA trivia with prizes, dance parties, meeting UCLA athletes, and a tour of UCLA. At the end of the day, each student gets a backpack, school supplies, and their own book to bring home. Since students come from the same school each year, 122nd Elementary School, the same students often come year after year. Gamma Xi loved reuniting with students from past years and also forming new connections with other students. Because of COVID-19, Gamma Xi wanted to find a way to remain connected with these students. Starting this past quarter, September 2020, we started a tutoring program with the students at 122nd Elementary School. Three times a week, members of Gamma Xi tutor these students over Zoom. In an effort to raise money for Reading is Fundamental and additional charities, Gamma Xi created a “Week of Giving” the week before Thanksgiving. On Monday, we held a Food and Clothing Drive. On Tuesday, we held a Toy and Book Drive. On Wednesday, there was a “Flash Fundraiser,” in which members had 24 hours to raise as much money as they could for Reading is Fundamental; Gamma Xi was able to donate over $3,500! Thursday was dedicated to acts of service, and Friday culminated the week of giving with members sharing what they were thankful for. Throughout 2020, Gamma Xi was able to raise over $7000 for Reading is Fundamental!

In light of the revived movements against the racial injustices faced by African-American communities, our DEI committee was formed in June and has been meeting consistently in efforts to educate our members on how the Greek community has failed to welcome individuals of all backgrounds. In doing so, our own chapter has evaluated how we have contributed to these intolerances through our mere involvement in the historically racist system of Greek Life. As we move forward to create change within the greater Panhellenic community, we are encouraging open discussion surrounding race and forms of intersectional privilege among our members. Before recruitment, the Gamma Xi DEI committee led a training on inclusive recruitment practices, as well as worked with Chapter Council and Kappa Nationals to dissolve the legacy system within Gamma Xi. Beyond recruitment, the committee has continued to implement the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion by planning specialized program meetings to further educate our members on the disparities in our community and the actions needing to be taken to propagate social justice movements. In addition, Gamma Xi has fundraised for organizations such as the “I Have a Dream foundation, which works to grant access to higher education for students in under-resourced communities. It is important to note that Gamma Xi is not only focusing its efforts to promote the importance of racial diversity, but our committee has also directed its attention towards the LGBTQIA+ identifying community and other marginalized groups. The Gamma Xi chapter is committing to changing Greek Life for the better so all individuals, no matter what race, ethnicity, sexual identity, and disability status, can find a home in Gamma Xi.

This year Gamma Xi was very excited to celebrate Kappa’s 150th anniversary. At the beginning of the Winter quarter, on February 6th, the Minnie Stuart Van stopped at the Kappa house for the day. Everyone was very excited to explore the van, which was filled with Kappa artifacts and history. Live-ins, non-Live-ins, Advisors, and Kappa alumni all stopped by to explore the van,celebrate 150 years of Kappa, and share Kappa memories. In addition to the Minnie Stuart Van,our chapter continued to celebrate 150 years of Kappa throughout the year. At Monday night meetings, members learned about Kappa’s history! Additionally, we highlighted Kappa’s150-year celebration on our Instagram page. Throughout the year, members shared their favorite Kappa memory, favorite part of Kappa, why they are thankful for Kappa, etc., on Kappa’s Instagram story. Lastly, we celebrated Kappa’s Sesquicentennial during Formal Recruitment. We connected with Gamma Xi alumni and collected photos/videos from their time in Kappa. Our Preference round video displayed the lifetime friendship Kappa provides through alumni’s photos, videos, and group testimonials.


Highlights of 2021[edit]

This year at Gamma Xi Chapter, we held virtual meetings from Jan.1 until the beginning of Fall Quarter. Chapter Council meetings and Chapter meetings were either virtual or sent via email. For Winter COB Recruitment, Fireside & Initiation was held virtually for the new members and the President, Marshal, New Member Chairman, and VP of Standards sat in separate rooms in order to socially distance themselves from one another. We informally recruited the new members successfully. The goals for Gamma Xi’s Chapter Council for the upcoming school year of Fall 2021 was to successfully do a hybrid format for Formal Recruitment as well as keeping the Chapter’s house open on The Row. This past Fall, all 50 members were able to move into the Chapter’s house and have remained socially conscious to social distance and to adhere to the proper COVID-19 guidelines. Moreover, Chapter meetings, as well as Chapter Council meetings, have been held at the house in person. Chapter operations have been consistently adhering to COVID-19 precautions and have worked tirelessly to ensure the health and safety of each member of Gamma Xi. Initiation this year was held in person at the house and advisors and alumni were able to partake in Ritual at both Fireside service as well as day of Initiation. Gamma Xi successfully initiated 62 members on Saturday, November 6 at 11am and has welcomed its new members with open arms. As of November 15, the new Chapter Council has been elected by Gamma Xi’s members and these new officers will start their term in just a few weeks. Chapter Philanthropy Gamma Xi Chapter supports mental health and well being as our philanthropic focus because kids are inspired to achieve their goals and our members work tirelessly to ensure that these children receive quality support. Mental health is a very important factor, especially in young children’s lives, and therefore Gamma Xi has made it a priority to ensure that the kids we work with are supported. Gamma Xi has also supported Kappa Kares which raises money in the Fall Quarter to help support mental health awareness and donates this money to organizations who need it most. This past Winter Quarter, the chapter raised $8,853 towards mental health and well being organizations and this past Spring Quarter the chapter raised $3,552 towards its designated organization of choice. This past Fall Quarter the chapter raised $1,360.70 towards Kappa Kares. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Our DEI Chairman, Michaela Anderson, held multiple DEI presentations during the year at Chapter meetings and she held various sessions for open questions about everything related to DEI and our Chapter. She also put together anonymous surveys for peoples’ concerns and/or questions. Gamma Xi also had members attend a Panhellenic presentation concerning DEI. During the time of Halloween, specifically, Michaela made a DEI presentation for the entire chapter concerning what is right/wrong when dressing for Halloween and she reviewed how to steer clear of anything that would be a DEI issue. Our PR Chair, Julia Rowe, also made sure to present to the Gamma Xi Chapter about what is allowed on social media and what is inappropriate and/or a DEI issue. The members of Gamma Xi Chapter were consistently informed about DEI issues and/or concerns surrounding Greek Life. Sesquicentennial Celebration Our Education Chairman, Remy Clayman, held an informational meeting about Kappa’s 151st Anniversary for our entire Chapter and had six volunteers read a script that taught Gamma Xi about the history of our founders and the symbols that embody Kappa. We also had a fun game of Kahoot that allowed our members to truly grasp the history of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Photographs This year, Gamma Xi Chapter held a hybrid format for Formal Recruitment and our members worked hard during Rush to prepare, all while being socially distanced and being safe. Pictured below shows our members during Recruitment and being COVID-19 conscious, while preparing for the week of Rush.

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