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|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1963|03|23}}
|College= [httphttps://www.auburn.edu/ Auburn University]
|Location= Auburn, AL
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'''Auburn University established in 1856 in Auburn, Alabama'''
'''2,563 676 initiates (as of June 20162018)'''
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We continue to raise money for Reading is Fundamental. A portion of our proceeds go to the national philanthropy, but we also work directly with the RIF chapter in Opelika, AL. We also have a lot of girls in our chapter that donate a lot of their time towards Auburn University Dance Marathon.
We chose RIF because it is Kappa's national philanthropy , and it Opelika has a local chapter.
==Highlights of 2017==
This year the Epsilon Eta chapter was involved in a RIF distribution day, shop nights, had our Kappa Con Queso event, our Kappaccino, and several benefit nights. As a chapter we received the Bettie Locke Award for Outstanding Panhellenic Participation. This award seeks to recognize a collegiate chapter that exemplifies the true spirit of belonging to the National Panhellenic Council, “upholding the traditions, fine standards, and values long held by Auburn women.” We also raised money and donated to relief for the flooding in Houston, to support our sisters who were affected by the flood. Our chapter also had trouble filling our sorority hall, we overcame it by having the freshmen sign the housing contract the night of bid night. Our chapter donates money to Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa foundation. We have been chosen to host a Girls' Academy, so money is also being raised for that event.
In 2017, Auburn added a new nursing school building to the campus and added the Mell building to the Library. Einstein's Bagels was added in the Haley Center, and RBD Café was added into the library. We continue to hold our chapter meetings in our chapter room on campus.
==Highlights of 2018==
In the spring, we had two socials and Sapphire Ball, Parent’s Formal and Kappa Kookout. Epsilon Eta also participated in Greek Sing, hosted by Auburn Panhellenic and we had the KKG is FTK team that participated in Auburn University Dance Marathon. At Convention, Epsilon Eta received the Finance Award, as well as Honorable Mentions in Excellence in Chapter Management, Standards and Recruitment. In the fall, our chapter participated in Panhellenic Recruitment, and we had a new member retreat for our new pledge class. We had four socials and we hosted Girls’ Academy, as well as Kappa Kappuccino to benefit our philanthropy. We had Big-Little reveal and initiated the new pledge class after having Fireside. We also hosted Parents’ Weekend. Carleigh Cleveland was selected as the new Director of Recruitment Operations of Recruitment Executive Board and Lauren Urban was selected as the new Director of Junior Panhellenic on Panhellenic Cabinet. Lauren Urban was also chosen by Auburn Panhellenic as this year’s Outstanding Panhellenic Delegate.
==Highlights of 2019==
In the Spring, we participated in Continous Open Bidding, and 5 New Members joined our chapter. They were initiated several weeks later, following their New Member period. We had our "KKG is FTK" team participate in Auburn University Dance Marathon. We also had a few socials, semi-formal, and Parent's Formal. Epsilon Eta put on our Spring philanthropy event, "Mac and Keys", and we participated in Greek Sing, hosted by Auburn Panhellenic, which benefits Habitat for Humanity. In the Fall, Epsilon Eta participated in Panhellenic Recruitment and welcomed 82 Potential New Members into our chapter, who attended the New Member Retreat. 81 of which were initiated in late September. Epsilon Eta also had several socials in the Fall, as well as Parent's Formal and semi-formal. We also had our Fall philanthropy event, Kappa Kappaccino.
Epsilon Eta loved hosting Girls Academy in 2018, and we have been so excited to raise money to host it again in 2020. The chapter truly rallies around this cause and does everything they can, as a whole, to support Girls Academy.
Epsilon Eta hosted Founders Day at the Alumni Hall in Auburn, where many alumnae joined us to celebrate our sisterhood and to kick off Kappa's year long sesquicentennial celebration!.
The graduate business building and Brown-Kopel engineering building were finished this year - just in time for finals!!
==Highlights of 2020s:==
----This year has been very different for everyone and we made the most of it. Our recruitment was completely virtual, as well as our new member pinning and initiation. We stayed hopeful, but sadly after March we did not have any big in person events. We had some sisterhood events which we were able to do virtually or socially distanced, which was still fun. Recruitment was definitely a challenge, but everyone stepped up and helped each other in the confusing time. Our recruitment team was amazing and it made for a successful recruitment season! Our new member pinning and initiation were virtual, but still successful. We obtained an honorable mention for the Gracious Living Award (unhoused), the Panhellenic Award (12 or more Panhellenic groups), and the second highest award, Excellence in Chapter Management (Chapters with 180 or more members). In the Spring we were 11th in grades for Panhellenic groups. Our chapter has worked hard this year especially to keep members involved and sisterly. It is hard to feel the bond when you cannot see each other much, but we have been able to keep that goal this semester of being there for each other. We still managed to have some fundraisers for our philanthropies via Instagram and through benefit nights at different places around Auburn. We chose the Reading is Fundamental, Girls Academy and KKG Foundation as out philantrophies. We chose RIF because we believe literacy is vital and important and all children should have access to reading materials and teachers to help them. We support Girls Academy because supporting young girls is so important. Middle School girls are so impressionable and this can lead to insecurities and feeling alone. We work to empower young women because this can give them a new confidence they have never had before. Girls are the future and we work to uplift them. We also support the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation because they are there to support our sisters. We have girls in the chapter who have received help from the Kappa Foundation in times of need and they are truly there to help. We have an EAGLES program at Auburn for students with disabilities and this year they had young women go through Recruitment. We designed a team of girls who are already involved with this program to help them feel comfortable during Recruitment. We designed a coordinator position in hopes one of the young women would join Kappa, however, they did not and we could not utilize it. We also participated in Black Lives Matter and our Director of Public Relations made the decision not to post on Instagram, as to not take away from the nationwide movement. We had a very special Founders Day this year, although it was virtual, we were still able to hear amazing stories from our alumnae. They shared memories about their sisters and the experiences they had during their time as active members in Kappa, which even brought some of our members to tears. It was really special to hear the bond that remains so strong over the years. We have pictures on our Instagram and we encourage all of our members to follow them as well. Our Instagram is @auburnkkg.
'''Note ==Highlights of 2021==In the midst of a global pandemic, the Epsilon Eta chapter has done nothing short of blossom asboth a chapter and a sisterhood. In a time where we all needed a little extra support and love, wecould always count on our members to show up and do just that. Outlined below is thebreakdown of all the happenings of our chapter over the past year. From fun sisterhood events(virtual and in person), to philanthropy events, to socials, competitions, sports teams, tocampaigns we have made the most of our time with each other.Over the past year we have not only been able to Chapter Registrar:'''host fun events, but also receive honors as achapter for our accomplishments. In the spring, our Primary Recruitment Director, Mary CollinsPlease refer made it to your be a top five candidate for the Miss Auburn Campaign. The chapter archives including came together insupport of her campaign all week and we were so proud to honor her. In the spring we were alsonamed the top fundraising sorority in the canned food drive led by our philanthropy director,Mattie Whitney. Also in the spring our chapter meeting minutes president, Megan Hagmaier was awarded the Dr.Lori Hart Panhellenic Convocation award. Come September another member, Charlotte Jannachwas named the Auburn Panhellenic Scholar of the Month and back issues another member, Sophie Alanizwas named the Woman of the Month. Along with all of these awards we have many sisters inleadership roles on campus from student recruiters to executive board of The Key Big Event toHonors College leadership to Head Pi Chi and Eagles Director to fill in housing ambassadors and manymore. Finally, as a chapter we earned two incentive awards for having the most vaccinatedmembers of any gaps in organization on campus. We are proud of all that our sisters have been able toaccomplish this year and are hopeful for the above historical highlightsfuture leaders they all are becoming. If your Monthly SummariesJanuary:● Early January - COB began● January 19th - In person COB event● January 20th - Virtual Formal Chapter● January 23rd - Leadership Program for incoming Full Board● January 24th - Miss Auburn Campaign photos● January 27th - Virtual Program Chapter with Alan Alexander, a beloved Sorority memberEmory Alexander’s dad, attended chapter archives are not completeto discuss with girls on how to properlymanage finances and taxes● Miss Auburn Campaign for Mary Collins; Included everyone signing up for shifts forconcourse hours, please research your university librarybillboard painting, taking pictures and wearing the t-shirts aroundcampus newspaper ● Kappa Pickers Acapella Group has grown and yearbook archives has become a regular part of chapterCHAPTER HISTORY REPORT● The Philanthropy Committee started a book drive for newsworthy information about your 400 students at LoachapokaElementary School along with fundraising. With this included $1,300 fundraised● Photoshoots took place for the Graduates and Full Board● DEI/Leadership Program took place for the Incoming full BoardFebruary:● February 10th - First In Person Chapter took place● February 14th - Valentines Sisterhood Painting Event● February 17th - Benefit night at Mama Goldberg’s● February 23rd - Virtual Sisterhood event; Trivia night● February 24th - Learned new ritual songs at chapter with the help of our Kappa PickersAcapella group● February 25th - Hall Ice Cream Event● February 28th - Recruitment workshop● February 28th - Senior Movie Night● Additionally, $2000 was fundraised for philanthropy and 400 bookmarks decorated foreach book donated throughout the month● Filled up the Kappa hall for next semester● Attended Panhellenic ConvocationMarch:● March 5th - Took books to the elementary school and talked with the principal/librarians● March 14th - Recruitment workshop● March 16th and 18th - Spa sisterhood event in the Chapter room in shifts (to mitigatecovid)● March 17th - Taco Mama GPA dinner, Taco Mama benefit night and had COB big/littlereveal● March 22nd Senior dinner at Amsterdam Cafe● March 23rd - Attended Panhellenic Convocation● March 25th - Kappa Dinner Catering Olive Garden in Chapter room● March 25th - Initiation for COB girls● March 26th - Sapphire Ball in shifts(to mitigate covid)● March 29th - Freshman date party● March 30th - Sophomore date party● March 31st - Informal chapter and had a mental health guest speaker to attendApril:CHAPTER HISTORY REPORT● April 6th - Crossfit/ purvelo sisterhood workout and Junior date party● April 7th - Senior date party● April 8th - Philanthropy fundraising event called Mac and Keys to raise money for thephilanthropy in shifts(to mitigate covid.)● April 10th - In Person Recruitment Workshop with the pizza and pjs new member retreatin the chapter room● April 13th - Greek Sing Competition - “Kappa Kappa Game of Life”● April 14th - Chipotle benefit night● April 18th - Senior tea● April 25th - Finals brunch in chapterroom● April 29th - Coffee event for finals at well read each girl got “Coffee on Kappa”● April 18th-23rd - “Senior Pixies” which entailed each day a different girl bring eachsenior a designated gift(flowers, balloons, candy, poems etc. Please double check your work )May:● PC 17 graduates!!June:N/AJuly:● July 1st - Sent in recruitment outfits● July 27-30th - Moved into the hall and began in person preparation for accuracyRecruitmentAugust:● August 1st-7th - Pre recruitment● August 5th - Bowling sisterhood event at Good Times● August 6th-7th - Watched ice water tea videos● August 9th-10th - Philanthropy Round of Recruitment● August 11-12th - Sisterhood Round of Recruitment● August 13th - Preference Round of Recruitment● August 14th - Bid day● August 28th - Rave social with Tri Delta, Delta Gamma and Kappa Alpha ThetaSeptember:September 1st - Program chapter● September 2nd and 9th - New member Green Dot Training● September 7th took composites and held a purovelo sisterhood event● September 8th held chapter and and continued composites● September 4th filled up block seating● September 10th - Parents formal at Red Clay Brewery in Opelika● September 11th - Parents tailgate after the game catering Jim n Nix bbq● September 15th - Chapter supporting SA month so all members wore denim. Contact Also had“speed dating” on the hall for big little● September 19th - Senior photoshoot● September 20th - Sisterhood movie night event● September 29th - Formal chapter Advisory or House October:● October 11th - October 16th Inspiration Period● October 11th Kappa Dinner - Full Chapter Event● October 12th - Sisterhood Event Tie Dye in front of Chapter room● October 13th - Founders Day Ceremony at Auburn Alumni Center with Taco Mamadinner catered● October 14th - Return of the Pin Ceremony● October 15th - Fireside Ceremony (in person) held at Auburn United Methodist Churchand Kappa Kozy for the incoming members in the chapter room● October 16th - In person Initiation Ceremony● October 19th - Frutta Bowls Philanthropy Benefit Night and Bachelorette premiersisterhood event● October 20th - Halloween themed chapter● October 23rd - Semi Formal hosted at Parker Hill● October 27th - held Kappa Kappachino● October 29th - Pumpkin Picking Sisterhood EventNovember:● November 3rd - Educational Member Meeting● November 10th - Program Chapter● November 11th - Tacky Prom Social With Tri Delta● November 15th - Taco Mama Benefit Night● November 17th - Formal Chapter and Elections for new Full Board and Executive Board members● November 18th - Candle Making Event● November 30th - Holiday SocialCHAPTER HISTORY REPORTChapter PhilanthropyThis year we have also been able to work heavily to build our philanthropy. With many benefitnights at local restaurants, our annual Kappachino, and Mac n keys we were able to raise a totalof $8,912 to be dispersed to our various philanthropies we support. Locally we have supportedan organization called Baby Steps that empowers pregnant and parenting studentsfacing an unplanned pregnancy at Auburn University to have their education and their babies byproviding housing, support and community. Our partnership allowed us to support 3 mothersthroughout the year and then buy all the gifts on their Christmas list. Our chapter went above andbeyond and was even more successful than previous years. As Kappa Kappa Gamma transitionedto new philanthropy’s we had the opportunity to vote as a chapter which new philanthropy wewere going to support. We voted and chose to add Active Minds since we have connections tothe Auburn Chapter of Active Minds and would have many ways to help right here in ourcommunity.Diversity Equity and InclusionThis year the Epsilon Eta chapter made many strides towards becoming an even more inclusivechapter and sorority. This started with appointing a DEI coordinator who would be in charge ofeducating the chapter, local Alumnae Association memberscoordinating programs for the chapter, and being a resource for anyquestions or your Province Director of Chapters concerns in regards to DEI. In the spring, she showed a TED talk during chapterabout being the ally we need for positive developments in DEI and led a discussion following thepresentation. In the fall, during pre recruitment she also showed a presentation and led a smallgroup discussion surrounding this topic in order to keep open minds as we moved intorecruitment. We also held several program chapters with various speakers to broaden ourchapters' awareness. Also during interviews for leadership positions, the nominating committeeasked a question regarding DEI in each one. We want our future leadership to be not only leadersand examples for assistanceour chapter but also leaders in pursuing better understanding and ownershipover diversity, equity, and inclusion. Your efforts In the new full board, there will ensure now be a director positionin charge of DEI support in our chapter.Operating in a PandemicIn a year of the unexpected, we had to learn how to best operate as a complete chapter in a globalpandemic. The best way we did this is through accurate communication and transparency to allchapter members through it all. As shown previously, we held many virtual sisterhood eventsincluding trivia night and virtual baking. To best support the chapter, the dues were also brokendown into installments for everyone. Our executive board also got to attend the annual leadershipconference virtually. Once deemed safe we began to hold events in person while following allguidelines and accurate history regulations of Kappa as well as the university. Our risk director was veryconscious of all of your these rules and worked to educate the chapter on all the safety precautionsnecessary. We were able to hold events in shifts while capacity was still down and then asregulations shifted, more events this fall could be safely held with larger groups. In the midst ofCHAPTER HISTORY REPORTall of this, we were able to move up in our GPA ranking which is a huge success for future generations the chapteras a whole. This fall recruitment was held partially virtual and was completed successfully with alarge new incoming pledge class. We also held other ceremonies virtually including the newmember pinning. 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