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|Name= Epsilon Delta
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|Name= Delta Omega
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|GreekSymbol= EΔ
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|GreekSymbol= ΔΩ
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|Image= [[File:Epsilon_Delta.JPG|200px]]
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|Image= [[File:Delta_Omega.jpg|200px]]
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|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1959|04|24}}
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|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1954|11|05}}
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|College= [http://www.asu.edu/ Arizona State University]
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|College= [https://www.fresnostate.edu/ Fresno State]
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|Location= Tempe, AZ
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|Location= Fresno, CA
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|Homepage= [http://chapters.kappakappagamma.org/epsilondelta/ Epsilon Delta Homepage]
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|Homepage= [https://fresnostate.kappa.org/ Delta Omega Homepage]  
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|Media= [http://wiki.kappakappagamma.org/index.php?title=Category:Epsilon_Delta Media related to Epsilon Delta Chapter]}}
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'''Arizona State University, established in 1885 in Tempe, Arizona'''
 
  
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'''California State University at Fresno (formerly Fresno State College) established in 1911 in Fresno, California'''
  
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'''Epsilon Delta founded April 24, 1959'''
 
  
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'''Delta Omega founded November 5, 1954, 23 charter members'''
  
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'''1,877 initiates (as of June 2014).'''
 
  
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'''1,570 initiates (as of June 2018)'''
  
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'''Charter Members:'''
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Monyeen Apperson, Dorothy Arenman, Mary Blaisdell, Vivienne Briglia, Dorothy Reinold Broderson, Patricia Carter, Suzanne Cowan, Bernadette Fries, Dora Jean Glenn, Margaret Good, Leah Jean Gorton, Kay Keim, Marian Loewe, Diane Medoff, Margaret Joan Meyling, Ina Mae Nicholes, Sally O'Neal, Patricia Ruth Sommers, Dian Spencer, Grace Swanson, Elizabeth Wacaser, Myra Zahlis, Clarice Zwetzig.
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'''Some of Epsilon Delta’s Outstanding Alumnae:''' (If you have chapter alumnae who have received recognition in any of these three categories, please list them with the date(s) of recognition.)  
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'''Some of Delta Omega’s Outstanding Alumnae:''' (If you have chapter alumnae who have received recognition in any of these three categories, please list them with the date(s) of recognition.)
  
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'''Fraternity Council Members'''
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'''Fraternity Council Officers:'''
  
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Katherine Goodyear (Grismore), Field Secretary 1982-1984;
 
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Carolyn Bliss, Leadership Consultant 2010-2011
 
  
  
  
 
'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''
 
'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''
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'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''
 
'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''
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Jeanne Falk Adams, 1998, CEO of The Ansel Adams Galleries, community volunteer
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Denise Dreiseszun Resnik, 2008, Co-founded Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
 
  
  
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'''Additional Outstanding Epsilon Delta Alumnae'''
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'''Additional Outstanding Delta Omega Alumnae:'''
  
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Martha Helm (Pendleton), Graduate Counselor 1974-1976;
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Linda Hulsey (Bianco), Graduate Counselor 1962-1963;
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Katherine Goodyear (Grismore), Graduate Counselor 1981-1983
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Chanda Bornemann (Williams), Chapter Consultant 1994-1995
  
  
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==The Early Years  (From The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)==
 
  
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On April 24, 1959 Epsilon Delta Chapter at Arizona State University became the first Kappa chapter to be installed at a Province Convention.
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==The Early Years  (From The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)==
  
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The story of the chapter really began 12-years earlier when Cleo Hedde Woodall, Cummard (Barlow), Hillsdale, a former member of the Arizona State faculty was asked by the university administration to present the possibility of colonization to Kappa Kappa Gamma. Marjorie Miller Hoar, Arizona, Province Director of Chapters, reported findings to the Province Convention, and in 1948 the application was presented to the Extension Committee.
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Fresno, California, in 1910 was a prosperous young community that had begun to feel the desirability of an institution of higher education. A junior college was established that year.
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The following year, a state normal school was authorized and the two institutions were administered together. The formed the basis on which Fresno State College was founded, although this did not occur until 1921 when the two schools were permanently united and the college was expanded to a four-year institution with authority to grant the B.A. degree.
  
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The committee decided not to colonize at that time but to place Arizona State on the approved list and bring it before the next biennial convention.
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Delta Kappa, the first local sorority formed at Fresno State College, was the last to become a chapter of a national fraternity, an indication that these girls showed a constancy of spirit in knowing that they wanted and being willing to wait for it. The history of Delta Kappa is a varied one. It was first organized in 1917 as an off-campus group. Shortly after, in January of 1918, the group was officially named Delta Kappa and in December it was recognized as a campus group by the college administration.
  
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The campus was closed to further colonization in 1949 and was not reopened until 1956 when Mrs. Cummard had a request from Dean Catherine Nichols asking Kappa to reconsider. The Scottsdale alumnae voted unanimously in favor of the move, and later the Phoenix alumnae gave approval.
 
  
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At the 42nd Biennial Convention in 1958, it was unanimously voted to colonize at Arizona State.
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Alphonsine Clapp Howard, Nebraska, was appointed local colonization chairman.  There were months of preparation.  Members of the Arizona Chapter came by bus for the last two parties and February 15, 1959, 29 girls received pledge pins.
 
  
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Epsilon Delta received its charter at the Fraternity Province Meeting in Tucson.  Formal installation and initiation of 28 pledges took place in the Mountain View Presbyterian Church.
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This happy state of affairs continued until June of 1919 when the administration rescinded approval of any Greek-letter names on the campus. Not daunted by this decree and determined to keep together, the Delta Kappas renamed themselves “Da Kapo,” which name they retained until May 22, 1923, when they were permitted to reassume their original Greek letters, Delta Kappa.
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The chapter's first full year began with 21 members living together on the third floor of C Wing, Palo Verde Hall.  The chapter furnished and maintained a kitchen, chapter room, and pledge room, and the university furnished the bedrooms.  Here fraternity life developed, and scholarship took precedence over all.
 
  
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Mrs. Cummard presented a diamond key for the member receiving the highest grades, and Lillian Waterman Mieg, Indiana, gave a "flat" key award to be worn by the member showing the greatest scholarship improvement.
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The first formal charter petition to Kappa by the Delta Kappas was made at the 1952 General Convention. It was then felt that further Kappa expansion in California was not justified. The Delta Kappas were only slightly discouraged by this negative response. They were joined in this feeling by the local Kappa alumnae.
  
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Two other awards have became very important to the members. A worthy undergraduate who needed financial aid was given an outright grant from the Louise Diercks Memorial Fund, named to honor an outstanding young Kappa who died in her senior year.  In 1964 the active chapter presented a plaque to Alphonsine Howard in appreciation for all she had done for the chapter. Each year since then, the Howard Award has been given to the alumna the chapter feels has been most helpful.
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In 1953, Fraternity President Edith Reese Crabtree, Wooster, in San Jose for Province Meeting, consented to come to Fresno for an unofficial visit. After seeing the campus and the town, meeting the Kappa alumnae and the Delta Kappas she felt there could be a fine, representative Kappa chapter at Fresno State. The following November, the inspection committee visited the campus and voted unanimously in favor of allowing Delta Kappa to petition for a charter.
  
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To the girls of Arizona State, Mrs. Howard was a living legend.  In addition to her part in colonization, she served on the advisory board of the chapter and as president of the house board; was adviser representative to Convention in 1960; was alumna house representative, 1960-70; Kappa Province Director of Alumnae, 1972-75; and State Reference Chairman, 1959-75. The Fraternity’s Alphonsine Clapp Howard Association Membership  Reference Award is presented at the Biennial Convention. An antique silver tray was presented to the Fraternity to represent this award.  
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And so, the Delta Kappa petition went to the 1954 General Convention. Margaret Schaaf Rees, Utah, President and delegate of the Fresno Alumnae Association, and Elizabeth Wilson Buehler, Whitman, former association President, went to answer questions that Convention delegates might have concerning the Fresno group and to act as sort of a “friend at court.” The petition was unanimously approved by the Convention delegates.
  
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In 1965 the chapter won the Arizona State College Bowl championship, and received the Gleim-Stokes Award at Province Convention. Between 1964 and 1966 the chapter was represented in every honorary and auxiliary; had girls on the cheerleading and pom-pom squads; captured more than 10 queen and sweetheart crowns; and members were presidents of Mortar Board, Panhellenic, and Associated Women Students; as well as being chosen Arizona Maid of Cotton and Miss Wool of Arizona.
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Local alumnae enthusiastically aided in the plans and arrangements for a gala Installation. Numerous committees were set up and functioned with efficiency and creativity to make this Installation a beautiful and impressive one. Mary Lou Maurhoff (Ladell), Carnegie Mellon, the graduate counselor for the new chapter, arrived early in the fall to assist with all of the arrangements. Edith Reese Crabtree and four other Council members assisted. They were Mary Turner Whitney, Cincinnati, Vice President; Clara O. Pierce, Ohio State; Executive Secretary; Eleanor Goodridge Campbell, Colorado, Director of Membership; and Ruth Armstrong Harris, Pi UC Berkeley, Director of Philanthropies. They shared the honors of initiating 115 members of Delta Kappa into the new chapter, Delta Omega. This number included 23 charter members, 7 actives and 85 alumnae. Actives from Pi Deuteron served as the sponsoring chapter and also helped.
  
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Actives assisted two alumnae associations with annual fashion shows, and each year they donate time, services, and money to a philanthropic project.
 
  
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The chapter received the Mu Advisory Board Award at the 1970 Centennial Convention.  At the final banquet, the Convention closed with the singing of the "Centennial Prayer," with lyrics and music written by Cheryl Edel (Stewart), then an Epsilon Delta pledge.  The song was a real contribution to Kappa's 100th birthday by an 11-year-old-chapter.
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By 1957, the college had experienced a tremendous growth as the population expansion hit the western states. A new campus area was started for Fresno, and fraternities and sororities sought housing sites. Through the vigilant efforts of local alumnae, a 14-room mansion, once the home of a private school for girls, was rented near the new campus for the chapter. Much renovation and hard work was necessary. Everyone, and especially the new members of the newly created House Board, contributed to its readiness with used furniture, rugs, linens, and china. It was ready for fall.
  
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The Delta Omega members enjoyed this home until 1963 when they were able to build their own house on Greek Row, along with six other Greek-letter groups. A lovely contemporary home was built, designed to meet the needs of the chapter. The house was arranged to accommodate 40 members with dining facilities for 100 so that the town girls and nonresidents could be served too.
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The formal dedication of the house took place on April 28, 1963, with Mary Turner Whitney, Fraternity President, doing the honors. Chapter officers assisted in the ceremonies and welcomed the 200 guests to inspect the new house and enjoy tea. Once again the devoted alumnae had aided the chapter in this venture. Recognition was given to Carol Mehrer Wilde, Washington State, architectural chairman; and to Delta Omega’s Clarice Buttner Bradshaw, decorations chairman; Caroline Madden Prunty, House Board President; and Carolou Bruce Oneto, finance chairman, for their part in the development of the house.
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And I pray for the golden key
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Delta Omegas have earned many honors and awards. Their work with the Pinedale Golden Key Club has contributed much to the welfare of underprivileged eighth-grade girls in Fresno who are seeking to improve themselves for the social and emotional adjustment necessary for success in high school and community activities.
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With Fleur-de-lis.
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In the spring of 1975, Delta Omega hosted the Pi Province Meeting. In many ways and along many avenues or progress, Delta Omega Chapter has opened the doors to a success and happiness in their individual lives and in the history of their chapter.
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A Kappa Kappa Gamma through eternity."
 
  
 
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==Highlights of the 1980s:==
 
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In 1984 Epsilon Delta was ranked #1 for GPA among the sororities. The chapter participated in many campus-wide events celebrating ASU's 100th. The chapter goal in 1985 was to perfect the flow of information within the chapter.  An emphasis was also placed on ritual, and efforts were made to increase member awareness about the foundation of Kappa's history.
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(Information from chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.)
  
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In Spring of 1985 there were 115 members in the chapter. The members participated in successful events including Greek Week, intramurals, theme parties, Watermelon Bust, Sigma Nu relays, Sigma Chi Derby Days, Pledge Presents, Kappa/Pi Phi Monmouth Duo, active/alumnae events, and Parents Weekend.  The Kappas placed fourth in Greek Sing with a team of Sigma Nu, Beta Theta Pi, and Lambda Chi Alpha. Kappas ended the Greek Week by winning the first prize participation award. The chapter also encouraged member involvement in other campus organizations and activities including honorary groups, sports, and student government. Many members received scholarship and honor awards.
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Delta Omega chapter had a lot of Greek spirit, and to prove it, they continually won the Panhellenic Spirit Award. Improving their Greek relationships with other groups on campus was another focus area, and they teamed up with a sister sorority each year. In 1985, a Delta Omega member was selected as Homecoming Queen. However, Greek Week was cancelled that fall due to lack of organization. In April 1989, Delta Omega hosted the Pi Province Meeting, and much time was speint in planning for this special event. The chapter was very successful during Recruitment by continually achieving quota. Scholarship continued to be important to the chapter members and they ranked second in G.P.A. A new alcohol policy for social events went into effect, and a change in the live-in policy helped with expenses.  
  
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Rush and pledgeship were also big events, and included activities such as walk-out and the Mom-Dot program.  Rush welcomed 50 new girls who joined only six holdovers.
 
  
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Kappas ranked fourth on ASU's campus in scholarship, and their pledges ranked second. Tutoring and study tables continued to be offered to the actives throughout the semester.
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In 1986, a Fraternity membership adviser Joyce Carlson visited the chapter during rush week. The opening day theme was "Kappas on the Koast," skit day was a slumber party theme, activities day was a football theme, and preference night’s theme was blue and blue.
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Delta Omega welcomed a new House Director in the mid-1980s. Many areas of the chapter house were redecorated, including the phone booths. However, in 1985, individual private phone lines were installed in the chapter house. The Mothers’ Club gave the chapter a new video cassette player. In 1989, the bathroom was redone, the parking lot was repaved, and a new speed bump was added. By the end of the 1980s, there were more Delta Omegas who wanted to live in the chapter house than could be accommodated.
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The chapter hosted a new event in the spring.  A "Scholarship Cozy" was hosted so that older members could assist and advise younger members as they completed their course pre-registration forms. It was a great success.
 
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Epsilon Delta had some royalty in their midst in 1987.  Cheryl Sokolosky was voted Miss Phoenix Rising, Karrin Kunasek was on ASU's Homecoming Court, and Angela Herbert was a Fiesta Bowl Princess.
 
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The Chapter Goal in 1988 was "To uphold and improve the standards of Kappa Kappa Gamma in the areas of finance, personal conduct, and scholarship."  The pledge class goal was "Through loyalty, trust and responsibility we shall strive for pledge class unity."
 
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Traveling Consultant Martha Timmons, Colorado, visited the chapter in 1988.  At the time, there were twelve sororities on the campus of Arizona State University, and Epsilon Delta had a pledge class of 46.
 
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In 1988 new programs began to increase morale, unity, and individual responsibility within the chapter.  Chapter meetings ended with "Keynotes" - inspirational notes written by members to their roommates, other friends, or the whole house. Also added was "Officer of the Week," "Committee Member of the Week," and "Adviser of the Month." The chapter also began a sharing program with other Kappa chapters through communications with the Province Director of Chapters.
 
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Also in 1988, the tradition of Kite-and-Key began. This was an informal, themed event co-hosted with the Kappa Alpha Thetas.
 
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In 1989, the Epsilon Delta pledge class was composed of strong 42 young women.
 
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Epsilon Delta celebrated the "retirement" of alumna Patty Nye who served as Chapter Council Adviser for 10 years.
 
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A highlight at Epsilon Delta was the redecoration of the chapter room in 1985.  New wallpaper was added to brighten it up.
 
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In 1987 the couches were reupholstered, carpet replaced, and walls painted. The House Board also purchased a computer for the chapter.
 
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In 1989, the House Board cleaned and organized the storage closet.  This allowed the officers to have a safe orderly place to keep their items. Redecoration of the pledge room took place with new carpet and a new pull-out couch.
 
  
  
 
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Delta Omega participated in many philanthropic activities including a pizza philanthropy, the Easter Seals Telethon and a Balloon Derby.
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Charities that were supported by members and the Epsilon Delta chapter included Southwest Human Development, United Way, YMCA, community hospitals, Valley Big Brothers, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Rose McGill Fund.
 
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In the early 80s at Province Meeting, Epsilon Delta was awarded the Philanthropy Cup Award and the Award of Excellence. At the 1985 Province Meeting Epsilon Delta received the Non-Housed Efficiency Award
 
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The chapter was a strong sorority on the campus of in the 1990s.  Members were involved in many campus organizations, and they continued to participate in campus-wide activities including student foundation, Panhellenic, homecoming committee, dance line, Fiesta Bowl Court, and Devil Darlings.
 
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A new tradition was announced in the 1990s; an all-house retreat at Friendly Pines Camp in Prescott, Arizona.  This was a successful event, and continued to be a highlight among chapter members year-after-year.
 
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The members celebrated Epsilon Delta's 30-year anniversary during Founders Day with alumnae from the greater Phoenix areas.
 
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Chapter challenges included participation in Epsilon Delta activities and scholarship.  The chapter formed "social committees" of 13-14 members and a Kappa leader.  The leader would communicate regularly with the members of her social committee in order to increase the attendance of members at events.
 
  
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Scholarship continued to be an important focus for the women of Epsilon Delta. Weekly study tables, scholarship cozies, and recognition at meetings for those whose GPA was 3.0 or higher proved to be good morale boosters. The chapter also continued their tradition of an scholarship awards banquet at the end of each semester.
 
  
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In 1990's Fall pledge class, there were 31 young women. They participated in activities such as a pool party, study tables, Big Sis/Little Sis Progam, weekly meetings, formals, and exchanges.
 
  
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In 1995, Epsilon Delta hosted Province Meeting.  Founders Day was a special event with pledges, actives and alumnae due to the celebration of Kappa Kappa Gamma's 125th year.
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Also in 1995, Epsilon Delta ranked 2nd in GPA compared to the other 14 sororities on campus.  Five Epsilon Delta members received a 4.0 grade point average.
 
  
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In 1996 Epsilon Delta participated in Spring Rush events for the first time in a few years and pledged nine new members.  
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(Information from chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.)
  
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Scholarship continued to be an area of focus, and the chapter was proud to report that nine Epsilon Delta members earned a 4.0 GPA in the Spring, 1997 semester. In the Fall of 1998, eleven members achieved a 4.0. The chapter continued its tradition of study buddies to assist members with improving scholarship efforts each semester.
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The 1990s brought many changes to the Delta Omega Chapter at Fresno State. They embraced the new member program, put lots of emphasis on Key Sisters, and successfully incorporated KORE groups to our new member program. By incorporating the two programs it helped both new members and actives continue their strong, sisterly bonds. The chapter also concentrated on their studies, resulting in Kappa Kappa Gamma having the second highest G.P.A. on sorority mall.
  
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In 1998 Epsilon Delta received the distinguished ASU  Leadership Development Award, an honor of being chosen from 450 organizations on campus.
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In October 1994, the chapter celebrated its 40th anniversary with a banquet attended by hundreds of Kappas ranging from the 1954 pledge class to the 1994 pledge class.
  
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One challenge faced by Epsilon Delta was the transition into the new member program, a Fraternity change that Kappa Kappa Gamma introduced in 1998. The chapter adjusted fairly quickly to the changes, and continued their success recruiting quality members.
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During the 1990s, the chapter struggled with low membership resulting in higher dues. However, by the end of the decade, the chapter had attained full membership.
  
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The Fraternity’s Biennial Convention was held in Scottsdale in 1998, and Epsilon Delta members were very involved in planning and hosting the event.
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Many members were active on campus as cheerleaders, campus queens, Greek Woman of the Year, and Panhellenic offices. Delta Omega continued to win the Panhellenic Spirit Banner.
  
  
 
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The kitchen was remodeled in 1990 which included new wallpaper, floor covering, paint and cabinets. The Board also added an ice machine, and the Parents' Club donated a big screen television for the chapter room.
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Improvements to the chapter house were made by alumnae to both the inside and outside of the house. The exterior was painted, furniture was refinished and new lamps and floral arrangements were purchased. Also, a bathroom was redone. The chapter welcomed a new House Director and the house was at full capacity.
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The House Board redecorated the Chapter Room in 1998. In 1998 campus discussions began with ASU regarding the proposal of moving sorority housing out of Palo Verde Main and into the Sonora Residence Hall.  It was agreed that new housing would be built to accommodate all sororities on Apache Trail.
 
  
  
 
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Epsilon Delta continued to participate in the all-Greek football tournament to raise money for a variety of charities. They also decorated the floor for trick-or-treating children, went Christmas caroling, played in a volleyball tournament, and participated in a fun run. The annual Greek Sing was also a philanthropic event that raised money for Camp Sunrise, a retreat for kids with cancer.
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The chapter held a new philanthropy event titled “Kappasta”, which was a pasta dinner to raise money for local . Another philanthropy event was the Annual Kappa Softball Tournament in which money was raised to benefit the Rape Crisis Center. Other events included the Kids Day newspaper sales.
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In 1994, members logged 300 volunteer hours with the Junior Achievement organization.
 
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In 1995 the members volunteered more than 300 hours for the Thunderbirds to raise $1,000,000 for local charities. Epsilon Delta was asked to present a workshop about its philanthropy program at the national COOL conference held at ASU (focusing on innovative community service oriented projects). The chapter was also able to raise more than $1,600 for the Rose McGill Fund.
 
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In 1997, the ASU's campus underwent a restructuring of rules and regulations surrounding the philanthropic events of sororities and fraternities.  The idea was to explore time management in the chapters for hosting and attending different functions.  As a result, Epsilon Delta only hosted the Kappa Kickoff football tournament to benefit Rose McGill Fund.  Members did seek off-campus organizations to assist in fundraising and volunteer hours.
 
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In 1995 the chapter was given the Florence B. McLaughlin award for the chapter which has best contributed to its community through philanthropic projects during the 1993-1995 biennium. They also received the Norma Dow Patton Award for thoughtfulness, courtesy, support, and interaction with alumnae, and the Debbie Wamser Russell Miller Award for the maintenance of our chapter facility and all other aspects of house board programming.  
 
  
  
 
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In 1998 the chapter received honorable mentions in the areas of Philanthropy and Finance.
 
  
  
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==Highlights of 2000-2010:==
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Maintaining a high level of academic success was of great importance to Delta Omega and the Greek Community. In the fall of 2008, the chapter was ranked first on sorority mall for their grades with a G.P.A. of 3.0! They also received recognition at Kappa Kappa Gamma's 2008 National Convention and won an Honorable Mention for their Standards Program, as well as national recognition for their philanthropic contributions to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation from their 2007 Tri-Tip Dinner. Delta Omega had a very active Parent Club, House Board and Advisory Board during this period. Chapter members were being held responsible for paying their dues in a timely manner.
  
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The following are some of the honorary fraternities, scholarship recognition, social and campus activities that Delta Omega participated in at Fresno: Sigma Alpha Lambda, Phi Kappa Phi, Order of Omega, Panhellenic Council, Greek President of the Year, Dean's List, President's List, PRSSA- Public Relations Student Society of America.
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The members of Epsilon Delta continued their strong legacy at Arizona State University.  In 2004 with a campus of more than 50,000 students and 11 sororities, the Kappas maintained strong bonds among its 113 members.  In 2005, the chapter had 115 members.
 
  
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The chapter continued to strive in the area of scholarship. Challenges they faced included organization, resistance to change among the members, finances, and a weak standards committee. They addressed these issues by establishing due dates for dues, condensing the calendar, offering strong officer training, hosting more sisterhood events, and improving the standards committee and risk management program.  Clear standards and ongoing communication between the officers and the members was a focus for the chapter.
 
  
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Following the tragedy of 9-11, Kappas participated in campus-wide events honoring the slain victims. A candlelight vigil was held and money was raised through a raffle for the Red Cross.
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In 2006, the Epsilon Delta chapter received Panhellenic’s chapter of the week two times during the year.  ASU's campus was now at a record 55,000 students, and Epsilon Delta had 120 members.
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The house was furnished with many Kappa symbols of fleur-de-lis, owls, and keys throughout the house, providing a warm, welcoming feeling that made the house a home away from home. The house also installed fire sprinklers, a new bike rack and ceiling fans.
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By 2008 ASU was maintaining four campuses; ASU West, Poly Technic, East Campus, and ASU Main (in Tempe). There were five Greek Councils:  Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, and the National Panhellenic Conference.
 
  
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In 2008 the chapter was preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and it paid special attention to the archives.  Many items were shared with the members throughout the year, old minutes were read, famous Kappas were talked about, and Epsilon Delta's history at ASU was shared.
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House amenities include: 16 bedrooms; 12-2 girl and 4-4 girl rooms, big bathroom centrally located upstairs, kitchenette, large kitchen, washers and dryers, drying room with irons, formal living room, chapter room (TV room), study room, dining room, guest room and bathroom.  
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The chapter also refocused organizational efforts by improving parliamentary procedures, utilizing committee structure more efficiently, and implementing a Leadership Academy plan.
 
  
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In 2009 there were 134 active members, and Epsilon Delta held one of the most successful Recruitment efforts that they have experienced in recent years. Members of Epsilon Delta continued to participate in campus-wide events related to statewide budget cuts (including reform at college campuses), and multicultural awareness.
 
  
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By 2010 ASU's campus had grown to 65,000 students, and the Greek system added a new sorority; Alpha Gamma Delta.  Kappa Delta closed on the campus.  Epsilon Delta Kappas were 150 members strong. In 2010 the members hosted their first Mothers Weekend.
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Kappa Jam was a lip-synching, skit, and dance competition between the fraternities at Fresno State held in the spring and supported the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. The fall philanthropy was an annual Kappa Softball Tournament that benefited preschool children from the local community center, Stone Soup. Delta Omega also supported literacy by reading and working with the children of Stone Soup. They had holiday parties at the chapter house for the kids complete with decorations, snacks, coloring, games, goody bags, and lots of reading. Book drives to collect books for Stone Soup and local elementary schools were successful. In 2010, the chapter volunteered to help with the Extreme Home Makeover house project in Fresno.
  
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Delta Omega not only hosted its own philanthropies, but also participated in other fraternity and sorority philanthropies at Fresno State.  
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In 2001 the Kappas, along with all other ASU sororities, moved into new housing on Apache Trail.
 
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In 2004 the cluster housing of Adelphi Commons housed 30 Epsilon Delta members. In 2007, the Kappas moved to a different space in Adelphi Commons, and the cluster rooms housed 20 members.
 
  
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In 2008 the Kappas won "Cleanest Cluster Award" from ASU's housing department. Fraternity houses were being demolished on Greek Row as part of a redevelopment effort at ASU.
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'''Convention Awards:'''
  
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2000 – Ritual Honorable Mention
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2004 – Greatest Scholarship Improvement Award
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2008 – Standards Honorable Mention
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Academic Excellence Honorable Mention
  
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'''Philanthropy:'''
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==Highlights of 2011-2019:==
  
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Members participated in charitable fundraising events such as Derby Days, a car wash for breast cancer awareness, Valentines for the Phoenix Children's Hospital, a golf tournament, and Autism awareness.  Epsilon Delta continued to actively participate in Panhellenic and Interfraternity events to raise money for a variety of charities.
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(Information from chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.)
  
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In 2005, the chapter completed 575 hours of community service.  In 2006, Kappas raised over $7,000 for RIF (Reading is Fundamental).
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==Highlights of 2011==
  
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The members also gathered gifts and money to be shared with a Kappa in need during the holidays.
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The year of 2011 was without a doubt, a very memorable one for the Delta Omega Chapter. We had a very successful recruitment, and were able to introduce twenty two amazing girls to our sisterhood. Our chapter also hosted Pi Province, which was an unforgettable event where we were able to meet many sisters from other chapters. The Delta Omega Chapter conducted two successful philanthropies as well, Kappa Softball and Kappa Kombat. We also participated in fraternity philanthropies as well, and even won Phi Delta Theta's "Phi Time." Another huge accomplishment was winning Greek Week this year. As achapter, Delta Omega participated in the Panhellenic Ice Cream Scoop, Stone Soup parties, and served the homeless at the Povarello house.  
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In 2007 Epsilon Delta started a new philanthropy called "Kappa Karnival" which invited underprivileged children to participate in carnival activities for the day.
 
  
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'''Campus:''' A recent change at Fresno State has been the transition from Pat Hill as head coach of the football team, to Tim DeRuyter, the previous coach at Texas A&M. It was announced that Hill had been fired on December 5, 2011, and DeRuyter was announced as the new head coach on December 14, 2011. Another change to our campus, has been the increase of budget cuts, which Fresno State has faced in detrimental numbers from an economic stand point.
  
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'''Chapter:''' The overall nature of our chapter is professional, caring, and sisterly. Delta Omega has always proven to be charitable and willing to help the community, but this year this seemed to be exceptionally true. Our sisterhood even held a relief fund for the survivors of the earthquake disaster of Japan, by having a coin drive.
  
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In 2004 Epsilon Delta received the Chapter/Advisory Board relations award (honorable mention).
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A major challenge that our chapter was faced with during this year, was attendance. In order to solve this problem, the former president of the National Kappa Kappa Gamma organization spoke with our chapter about the importance of attendance during meetings, philanthropies, and events. Grades were also a minor problem this year, however the academic committee has instilled many new programs, which have proven to help girls with their study habits.  
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In 2010 Epsilon Delta won the Standards award.
 
  
  
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==Highlights of 2013==
  
  
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==Highlights of 2011-2019==
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The year of 2013 was a very successful and rewarding year for the Delta Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. In the Spring of 2013 we expanded our chapter and welcomed three new girls, and in the fall we welcomed 30 more new members into our sisterhood. Our chapter held two philanthropies, Kappa Kombat and Kappacinos, both to raise money for our local charity Stone Soup. Our sorority participated in several fraternity philanthropies, and excelled in several of them. As a chapter, we won first place in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days that benefits Children’s Hospital. Kappa Kappa Gamma, Sigma Nu, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon were paired together for Greek Week and we won first place.
  
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==Highlights of 2011==
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Our chapter held dry holiday Panhellenic exchanges, Halloween party, for the other sororities on our campus. In addition we participated in Stone Soup holiday parties, served the homeless at Poverello house, and helped donate pajamas for Naomi’s house. As a chapter we had several sisterhood events that included going to Christmas Tree Lane, Nail painting parites, and activities put on by our Standard’s committee to better unify our chapter. Some members represented Kappa Kappa Gamma at the Susan G. Komen walk for breast cancer as well as selling newspapers for Kid’s Day here in Fresno. Kelli Kennedy was lucky enough to attend Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 10th anniversary Leadership Academy. Shelise Hatfield, Stevie Smelski, and Erica Martinez all received the Founder’s Day scholarship awarded at our Founder’s Day luncheon. At the same luncheon, Kelsey Smith won the Outstanding Delta Omega award. The Delta Omega received a philanthropy award at Pi Provence, an award for excellence on community service and philanthropy, and for excellence in school enhancement. Our chapter has been through a very successful year of award, volunteering, and participating.  
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2011 was a very memorable year for Epsilon Delta. Throughout the year we participated in numerous events and philanthropies. In January for our first date party of the year, we went to a Phoenix Suns game. In February, we held our annual semi-formal dance, Kappa Krush.  
 
  
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In March we participated in the Greek olympics at ASU and held our second annual Mother's weekend. In April, we participated in ASU Greek Week and Greek Sing, held our annual philanthropy Kappa Kick-off, and our annual fomal, Sapphire Ball. Greek week was a lot of fun because we got to pair up with Sigma Nu and Delta Tau Delta and compete in various competitions and make up a dance routine to perform at the Greek Sing competition. Kappa Kick-off was very successful, we raised money for RIF and received a lot of book donations.  
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After last year’s devastating loss of a young man to excessive drinking while pledging, the University is strongly enforcing Risk Management. As a Greek community, we attended a guest speaker on campus who talked about risk management and our image to others. The campus is doing a lot to prevent a situation ever happening like this again and providing the Greek community with great resources to share with our chapters on how prevention and awareness.  
  
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Saphire Ball was a very neat event this year because our event chairman decided to require formal wear such as long gowns and suits and it was held at a very nice hotel in Phoenix. In September, we had a very successful recruitment, gaining 77 new members. During September we also cleaned up our street that we adopted. In October, we held our annual parent's weekend, our annual philanthropy Kappa Klassic benefiting the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, our annual semi-formal Kappa Presents, Founder's Day brunch and Race for the Cure. We also held two sisterhood events; we went to a haunted house and saw the movie Footloose on Big-Little reveal night. In November, we initiated 64 new members and won the More for Mankind competition put on by Seven jeans. In winning the More for Mankind competition, we were recognized nationally, Seven gave us $2,500 to give to the philanthropy of our choice, and even threw an event for us at their local store in Scottsdale. We ended the year with Holiday dinner party at the Cheesecake factory.
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The chapter continued its strong support of sisterhood events, campus-wide events, alumnae events, and parent involvement.  Standards and risk management continue to be challenges for the chapter, and the members strive to bond through alcohol-free sisterhood events.
 
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Scholarship was improving, and the chapter GPA in 2011 was 3.11.  In 2011 the chapter pledged 77 new members. 
 
  
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ASU formed a Greek vision board to focus on the improvement of Greek life in three areas: space and place, self determination, and thriving chapters.  It is expected that Sigma Kappa sorority will colonize in 2012.
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==Highlights of 2014==
  
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'''Campus:''' Arizona State University is one of the largest universities in the nation. On the Tempe campus where Epsilon Delta is housed, there are 65,000 students. It was announced that Sigma Kappa sorority will begin colonization at Arizona State in the Spring of 2012. ASU implemented a Greek vision board to improve Greek life that focuses on 3 key areas of Greek life; space and place, self-determination, and thriving chapters. Also, the downtown campus (located in Phoenix) at Arizona State is working on a new Greek housing complex called "First 44."
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The year of 2014 was a very successful and rewarding year for the Delta Omega chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. This past spring we welcomed in three new girls and in the fall we welcomed in one of the chapters largest pledge classes with a total of 38 new members. Our chapter held two philanthropies in 2014. In the spring we held Kappacinos, and Kappa Softball in the fall, where we raised money for a local charity Stone Soup. In addition a number of our sisters participated in and supported many of the fraternities philanthropies. As a chapter we excelled in many of these, taking first place in Sigma Phi Epsilon's Queen of Hearts and also Delta Sigma Phi's powder puff. In addition we participated in Pike mud volleyball, Delta Sigma Phi dodge ball, and Sigma Chi Derby Days. The Delta Omega chapter raised over 8000 dollars for Valley Children's hospital during Sigma Chi Derby Days, setting a record for the most money raised by a single Panhellenic organization at Fresno State. In addition many sisters participated in Stone Soup holiday parties, Kid's Day, and the Susan G. Komen walk. To help unify our chapter, our Standard's committee put on several sisterhood events which included pumpkin carving, yoga nights, and tie-dying shirts. Our sisters Madison Prettyman, Kelsey Smith and Kelli Kennedy all attended the biannual national Kappa Kappa Gamma convention last year, bringing home many stories and ideas the better our chapter. Abigail Hudson and Ashley Blomquist both received parent’s club awards. Madison Reiser was awarded the Fresno State Alumni Scholarship and Jillian Bertolucci received the Bo Eriksen Spirit Award for the second time. At the Greek Awards ceremony Stevie Smelski received the Outstanding President award and Natalie Granados received Greek of Distinction. In addition to individual awards, the Delta Omega chapter received an award for Outstanding Interfraternalism and Excellence in Community Service Philanthropy. Overall our chapter had a very successful year filled with volunteering, awards, and sisterhood.  
  
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'''Chapter:''' As a chapter, Epsilon Delta prides itself on diversity. We are one of the most diverse houses on campus. We currently have 180 active members. In the fall, we gained 77 new members after a very successful recruitment. In November, we initiated 64 new members.  
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California State University, Fresno has been very concerned with the well being of the students attending throughout the last year. Fresno State has continued to enforce Risk Management and make students aware of the dangers of alcohol. In addition the campus has been informing the students of the high numbers of assault taking place in the area. They are making sure all students are aware of what is going on by requiring the completion of sexual assault orientations. In addition to the campus enforcing Risk Management, our chapter has greatly as well. Our previous Risk Management chair, Madison Prettyman, put on an event where two Police officers came out and spoke on the consequences of alcohol abuse to raise alcohol awareness. This was a very successful event, in which Madison got all panhellenic sororities to attend.  
  
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In the fall of 2011, our chapter was put on probation by ASU after one of our socials got out of hand. As of right now in the beginning of the spring 2012 semester, we are still on probation but have had some terms released. As a chapter we stood together during this time and saw it as an opportunity to only improve for the better. We have implemented a new risk management plan to make sure that nothing like this will ever happen again. Also, we have been able to strengthen the bonds of our sisterhood through these times by only being allowed to have sisterhood events , alcohol-free. We were also able to turn our chapter around academically in the fall semester with the implementation of mandatory study hours, allowing us to jump from the below all-sorority average to above the all-sorority average, with a 3.11 GPA as a chapter.
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Our chapter holds chapter meetings in our Kappa Kappa Gamma house on campus. This is a facility in which we own.  Before Frenso State moved to the current campus, Delta Omega had a 14- room house rented near the previous campus. In 1963 Delta Omega built their own house on Greek row, which we currently own. Our house accommodates for 40 sisters to live in.
  
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The Myra Zahlis Losee Outstanding Delta Omega Award was created to honor an active member who demonstrates the same "outstanding" characteristics that Myra did throughout her collegiate years. The Active Chapter is responsible for nomination three women who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, character, sisterhood, and loyalty. Of these three individuals the Advisory Board selects the recipient, in the year of 2014 this was awarded to our previous Vice President of Academic Excellence, Jeanine Fiser. In addition to wearing Myra's key for the coming year, the active that is chosen as this year's Outstanding Delta Omega receives a gift of $700 from the Losee family.
  
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==Highlights of 2012==
 
  
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The Epsilon Delta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Arizona State University started off the school year with an incredible recruitment over Labor Day weekend and came out with an amazing pledge class of 2012. We all enjoyed bid day at the Lloyd’s house and shared some of our favorite Kappa traditions with our new members.
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==Highlights of 2015==
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Our first sisterhood of the year with the new members was a “Kappa Kookie Decorating Day.” We all had the chance to decorate cookies and craft signs for the new members dorm doors with each other. The second sisterhood of the year was a night of broomball. We had pizza and attempted to play the game even though no one really knew what they were doing.
 
  
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In mid-September it was parents weekend which we enjoyed a tailgate and the ASU v. Utah game with our sisters and parents. That weekend was also our annual golf tournament “Kappa Klassic” where we raised money for The Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC).  
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The year of 2015, was a very exciting, memorable, and successful year for the Delta Omega chapter. In the spring of this year we welcomed in 10 new members, and in the fall we welcomed 37 new members into our chapter. Delta Omega held two extremely successful philanthropies this year, Kappa Kasino in the spring and Kappa Softball this past fall. These two philanthropies resulted in the raising of approximately $7500 for our local charity stone soup, RIF, and the Kappa Foundation. In addition many sisters of the Delta Omega chapter supported and participated in fraternity philanthropies. Delta Omega participated in Delta Sigma Phi Powder-puff, Pike Mud Volleyball, and Sigma Chi Derby Days, where we raised approximately $11,000 for Fresno Valley Children’s Hospital. Any philanthropy Delta Omega did not get the chance to participate in was respectfully donated to. In addition, a number of Delta Omega actives contributed to the philanthropies held by other panhellenic sororities here at Fresno State. We also participated in Kid’s Day to help raise money for the Valley Children’s Hospital. Our sisters Maddy D., Kelli K., Kelsey H., Kameron B., and Hayley M. participated in the PAIN (Prescription Abusers In Need) event, and Jazzmyn O., Kelli K., Kelsey H., and Maddie K. volunteered at an event for the Make-a-Wish foundation. Sister, Maddy D., helped put on the annual Blood Drive on the Fresno State Campus, where many sisters supported her in donating blood. She also put on an event called “Make a Difference Day.”
  
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In October we had “Kappa Presents” date party where the actives presented the new members to all of our friends and dates. That month we also celebrated Big Little reveal, a new member retreat, and of course Founder’s Day! We had a Founder’s Day brunch with some of the alumni from around the state. October was also the month of Homecoming which we participated in.  
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Faith M. attended the Kappa Leadership Academy in Ohio where she learned different leadership skills to bring back to the Delta Omega Chapter. Sisters Jazzmyn O. and Kennedy C. had the opportunity to participate in a Chapter Leadership camp hosted by Fresno State with the other sororities and fraternities on campus. It is amazing to see how much our sisters were involved on the Fresno State campus this past year. Three Delta Omegas hold positions on ASI, Associated Students Inc., Madi P. and Kelli K. are Senators at Large and our very own Abigail H. is the ASI President. With ASI Madison P. put on a Halloween Carnival at El Dorado Park near our chapter. Many of our sisters went out to support her and ASI.  It is important for Delta Omega to be involved with panhellenic as well. Abigail H. held the panhellenic position of VP Programs this past year. In the recent elections, Maddy D. was elected VP Programs, Lisa T. was elected VP Recruitment, and Emma Z. was elected VP Administration.
  
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The month of November started off with our date party called “Barn Dance” and that weekend we also had a Bar-B-Q with the men of Alpha Sigma Phi. Then we moved into Inspiration Week. We had events planned for our soon to be active members such as: “Epsilon Delta Night,” “Campfire Night,” and “Fireside” which led into initiation. To end the month and the semester we had a holiday themed social with the men of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
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Delta Omega has maintained a 3.21 GPA for the past two semesters. We are so proud to have the highest GPA out of all panhellenic sororities at Fresno State for two consecutive semesters.  Ashley Blomquist was awarded the Fresno State Alumnae Scholarship, Kappa Kappa Gamma Undergraduate Scholarship and the Bo Ericksen Kappa Spirit Award. Abigail H. received the Maybethe Rhodes Buck Scholarship for grace and achievement, and Heather G. received the Myra Zahlis Losee Scholarship. Our VP standards did an excellent job in maintaining our sisterhood by putting on multiple sisterhood events, which included pumpkin carving, gingerbread house making and sister bonding. We also had panhellenic sorority Phi Mu for a Zumba workout class in our very own house. Overall Delta Omega had an extremely successful year filled with academics, scholarships, volunteering and sisterhood. We are so proud of all that we have accomplished!
 
   
 
   
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To begin spring semester we all went to an ASU basketball game as a sisterhood. The following weekend was our All House Spring Retreat up north. In February we had a jungle themed social with the men of Pi Kappa Phi, which was at the Rainforest Café. Valentine’s day Weekend we participated in Panhellenic’s Dance Marathon and also had our date party “Kappa Krush.” Towards the end of the month we were given the opportunity to participate in Mother’s Weekend with our moms.
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As Fresno State has continued to enforce Risk Management throughout this year, we have seen a rise in campus safety in regards to violence. Each student at Fresno State was required to complete a violence-training workshop which warned and prepared students of possible risks they are under. This training was very helpful in preparing us for situations we would not always expect to be in.  Fresno State experienced a threat from a student, which caused a huge scare to all students and faculty. Thankfully this was taken under control, however, Fresno State has implemented safety courses and encourages students to attend them in order to be prepared for life threatening situations.  Delta Omega’s risk management, along with standards and the rest of chapter council ensured all members were safe and aware of these situations. Delta Omega hosted a police officer that educated us on safety precautions we should take in order to stay safe. He also touched on the subject of drug and alcohol awareness.
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Our biggest event of spring semester was our philanthropy for Reading is Fundamental that is “Kappa Kickoff,” a football tournament. We raised money for RIF from the teams that participated as well as many books for children and schools in need. To end the semester we were all invited to the date party “Sapphire” to honor our seniors as well as “Senior Will Night” where seniors passed down things to the chapter. During the school year of 2012 and 2013 we also participated in many philanthropies including: Kappa Sigma’s, Sigma Alpha Mu’s, Pi Kappa Phi’s, Lambda Chi Alpha’s, Delta Zeta’s, and Sigma Kappa’s.
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Chapter Philanthropy:
  
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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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Delta Omega is committed to raising money for the local charity we are lucky to have near by called Stone Soup. Stone Soup is a pre-school to help individuals learn and grow to become successful in the future. Each year we donate a portion from our two philanthropies along with hundreds of books for the kids to read at Stone Soup. In addition, many sisters throughout the year donate their time to volunteer at the pre-school. This past month, a number of actives presented the pre-school with a $2000 check and spent time hanging out and reading to the kids. They loved it!
  
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2013 was certainly a year to remember for the woman of the Epsilon Delta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Arizona State University. The year started bonding back together after winter break with an all house retreat to Camp Tonozona. In February we had social with the gentleman of Pi Kappa Phi. Our fraternity as a whole participated in Arizona State University’s first ever Dance Marathon. We then had our annual Kappa Krush, valentines day themed date party. Then Kappa held its third annual mothers weekend in March, which included a spa day and brunch! Philanthropically we had our biennial Kappa Kickoff where we raised money for RIF and held a book drive for local schools. Kappa also participated in the fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha’s Watermelon Bust philanthropy, which helped the United Food Bank of Mesa Arizona.
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Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support?
  
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Also in the sororities Sigma Kappa and Gamma Phi Beta’s capture the flag philanthropy for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Relay for Life was another Arizona State University event we participated in as a whole chapter, where we had a booth to raise donations. In April we won a free sisterhood from Victory Secret Pink for donating the most articles of clothing. Arizona State University also had its greek week in May where we collected over 2,000 cans for St. Mary’s food bank. The last event of the spring was our annual Sapphire Ball, a formal date party where we showcased seniors and gave our individual chapter awards. Over the summer many members traveled around the world and even visited Fraternity Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio!
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Delta Omega chose this organization to support because it coincides with our national philanthropy RIF. It is great to provide the kids with books to read, and to volunteer our time to better their ability to read.
  
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Fall came quickly as we prepared for recruitment. The chapter welcomed over 78 new members in the beginning of September! Kappa held our sisterhood for the winning the Pink competition the previous semester, which was filled with food and watching a movie together in our housing lawn. We held our annual parents weekend complete with tickets to a football game at ASU. September concluded with Kappa Klassic, a golf tournament and brunch to help our new local philanthropy, Sounds of Autism. Our first date party of the semester was Kappa Presents, where all new members wore white. We held a founders day brunch with our local Alumni association in October. The new members had a retreat to get to know each other better and learn some of the kappa values. The house participated in three fraternities philanthropy’s in the fall. Phi Gamma Delta’s philanthropy for United Services Organization, Kappa Alpha’s Angles in the Outfield, and Sigma Alpha Mu’s philanthropy for Judy Fund for Alzheimer’s Research.
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==Highlights of 2017==
  
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Kappa hosted a musician for Big and Little reveal. Homecoming week was celebrated with the gentleman of Alpha Sigma Phi. Initiation took place in November where we initiated 73 of our new members! The year ended with a “What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?” social with the men of Alpha Delta Phi. The year was not complete without participation in intramural sports. Kappa played soccer, softball, flag football, and even placed first overall greek team in volleyball over the past year! Challenges our chapter has had include reaching the All Sorority Average for academics and attendance. We are continuing to overcome these struggles with our PDC and incorporated new ideas for increasing both.  
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This past year has been definitely one to remember, and also very successful for the Delta Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma to say the least. This past spring of 2017 we were unable to welcome new sisters, however in the fall of 2017 Kappa gained 28 new members. Additionally, our philanthropy chairman, Sawyer Celentano with the help of the chapter, put on two philanthropies that everyone was able to enjoy. In the spring we held Kappa Olympics, and Kappa Softball in the fall, where we raised money for our local charity Stone Soup and donated money to Reading Is Fundamental. We are extremely proud to say we were able to donate $1400. Along with our normal events all our sisters came together for a car wash where the proceeds made went to the victims and their families of the Las Vegas shooting, we raised almost $1000, which is tremendous to say the least. Aside from putting on our own philanthropies, we also participated in many of the fraternities philanthropies. Delta Omega took first place in Lambda Chi volleyball and just recently Sigma Phi Epsilon's Queen Hearts, the proceeds of this one went to the local boys and girls club.. We were also very excited to participate and place in Delta Sigma Phi powderpuff and Sigma Chi Derby Days, where we helped raise nearly $3000 for Children's Hospital as well as helped donate books, toys, socks etc. Along with philanthropies we were also very active in serving our community. Many of us volunteered at Stone Soup and read to the class, passed out papers on Kid's Day, and helped clean a local women's shelter, which all served as wonderful experiences for the sisters. Throughout this year our Standards committee has put on multiple sisterhood events in order to promote sisterhood. Some events included: Kamp Kappa, High-Fitness night, Pajama party night and many student nights. Our sister Maddie Frediani attended the Kappa Leadership Academy in Ohio where she learned different leadership skills to bring back to the Delta Omega Chapter. Mara Lewis along with other sisters received scholarships from the Kappa Kappa Gamma foundation and this year's Founder's Day Luncheon. In addition, we have received second top grades on campus for four semesters in a row maintaining a 3.04 GPA. We are all immensely proud of our excellence this past year in philanthropies, sisterhood, and scholarships.
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California State University, Fresno has been urging alcohol awareness amongst college students throughout this past year in order for students to understand the dangers of alcohol. Consequently, our Risk Management Chairman also helped inform us as a chapter by bringing in a policeman to discuss the hazards of alcohol and drugs. Additionally, the campus has helped inform students of the high numbers of sexual assault that has taken place in Fresno. They have provided us awareness by having us complete sexual assault orientations in order to better our understanding and help us become more aware. Overall, this has been very beneficial, and our Risk Management Chairman Ally Zavala has done a great job at warning us and expanding our awareness.
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The Delta Omega chapter holds chapter meetings in our Kappa Kappa Gamma house on campus every Monday night. This is a facility we own. We are very gracious that this facility was just recently renovated in the summer. This house was built in 1963 on Greek row, which we currently own and accommodate 40 sisters that live in. Before Fresno State moved to the current campus, Delta Omega had a 14-room house, which was rented near the previous campus. We are happy we are now able to allow many more sisters live in.
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Throughout this past year, we have been extremely successful, which we are very proud of. However, we have set goals to continue to promote sisterhood on and off campus, serve as good role models, lead by example, and attribute more panhellenic ally. We strive to achieve these goals for the next year, and we look for another wonderful time in Kappa Kappa Gamma.
  
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The chapter as a whole completed well over 5,600 hours of community service throughout the year! Kappa also holds two members who were elected as Vice President of Member Development and Risk management for Arizona State University’s Panhellenic Council for 2014! Standards won an award from our PDC for best standards minutes.  The year ended with a surprise gift for the chapter of sweatshirts with our letters on them! Overall an amazing year for the woman of the Epsilon Delta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Arizona State University.
 
  
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There are diverse changes to our campus regarding greek life. There are four campuses, an average 3.47 University GPA, over 70,000 students, and over 58 greek letter organizations. Unfortunately the amount of negative media surrounding our school and greek life has increased in the past year. This poor PR has lead to several Fraternities becoming unaffiliated with Arizona State University. Positive changes have happened with Panhellenic adding a new risk management and philanthropy policies. This allows for having a safer environment for our chapter. Through the struggles we have faced with media, academics, and attendance, Epsilon Delta still “prides itself on diversity of our chapter” (1992 registrar). The nature of our chapter is caring, supportive, acceptable to change, and most importantly we know how to have fun with our sisters. This chapter loves spending time together and knows when it is important to reconnect and focus. The end of 2013 the chapter has re-gained our momentum to continue to be the woman that we are; true, beautiful, and good.
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==Highlights of 2018==
  
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==Highlights of 2020s:==
 
  
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This past year has been unforgettable and exceptionally successful for the Delta Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma.This past spring of 2018 we did not undergo a spring recruitment, however in the fall Kappa roped in 25 new members.Our philanthropy chairman, Danielle Rowland put on two amazing philanthropies along with assistance from the whole chapter. In Spring we had Kappa Olympics along with grilled cheese with KKG’s. The spring philanthropy made $3,210, $1,250 went to our national charity, Reading is Fundamental or RIF, $1,460 was donated to the kappa foundation and $500 to Reading Heart. In the fall Danielle put on Kappa softball where all the fraternities had a tournament at a local elementary school. We made a little over $3,300 again in fall and split that money up again with RIF, Reading Heart and our local charity of Stone Soup. In November of 2018, fires broke out in Paradise California, they are also known as Camp Fire. This tragedy affected thousands of people, losing their homes and precious town. It also affected many girls within the Delta Omega chapter, they had family and friends lose an abundance of belongings. Kappa Kappa Gamma donated clothes, food, books, baby cribs, toys anything that we could and shipped it over to Paradise, CA. We also participated in Kids Day as we do every year and raised over $1,200 in one morning for the Valley Children's hospital and the foundation. Aside from our own personal accomplishments we also attended and participated in multiple fraternity philanthropies. Delta Omega took first place in Sigma Chi derby days where we raised roughly around $2,700 for Children's Hospital, we also donated many books, toys and clothing that go both to the patients and their families. We also won Sigma Alpha Epsilon philanthropy which the proceeds also went to the Children’s Hospital. In fall we also participated in Sigma Phi Epsilon's Queen of Hearts Philanthropy where we nearly raised $3,000 for the boys and girls club by either donating money ourselves, getting coin donations and donating clothes and other material. That philanthropy is one of Delta Omega’s proudest moments, we did not win overall, however we did raise the most money which in the end is all that matters because we got to make a huge difference in multiple children's lives. Many other events such as Sigma Nu softball, Delta Sig powder puff and Lambda Chi volleyball we all participated in within our chapter and we had so much joy attending and raising money for the charities. Throughout this year our Standards committee has put on multiple sisterhood events in order to promote sisterhood. Some events included: T-shirt cutting for football games, poster events for philanthropies, Broomball on the ice skating rink and much more. Madison Mackin did a great job as Vice President of Standards and always tried to put on fun and exciting events for the chapter. Our sister Hallie Brown attended the Kappa Leadership Academy in Ohio where she learned different leadership skills to bring back to the Delta Omega Chapter. Sarah and Emily Kneeland were rewarded scholarships through kappa. Many of our sisters achieved above a 3.14 and were recognized at badge day, also out chapter achieved top grades for the 3rd time in a row out of the 5 houses in the panhellenic community. We are all immensely proud of our excellence this past year in philanthropies, sisterhood, and scholarships. California State University, Fresno has been urging alcohol awareness amongst college students throughout this past year in order for students to understand the dangers of alcohol. We have had multiple speakers come to out chapter to speak on behalf of alcohol, mental health awareness, self harm and sisterhood. Our Risk management Mikaela Turnipseed did a great job at keeping us aware and expanding our knowledge on all these topics. The Delta Omega chapter holds chapter meetings in our Kappa Kappa Gamma house on campus every Monday night. This is a facility we own. We are very gracious that this facility was just recently renovated in the summer.Throughout this past year, we have been extremely successful, which we are very proud of. We only hope to grow and seek out more success in the future, our chapter is one that leads by example and has a great unity within, the goals we set for 2018 are the same for the following years and only hope to improve. Kappa Kappa Gamma can not wait to see what the 2019 year will hold for our chapter.
  
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This past year has been unforgettable and exceptionally successful for the Delta Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma.This past spring of 2019 we did not undergo a spring recruitment, however in the fall Kappa roped in 30 new members. 28 of those 30 went on to be initiated in November of this year and it was one of the most inspirational and exciting ones yet.Our philanthropy chairman, Taryn Davies put on two amazing philanthropies along with assistance from the whole chapter. In Spring we had Kappa Olympics along with grilled cheese with KKG. The spring philanthropy made $2,400, all the proceedings went out National philanthropy RIF or reading is fundamental! In the fall Taryn put on Kappa softball where all the fraternities had a tournament at a local elementary school. We made a little over $1,500 again in fall and split that money up again with RIF, Reading Heart and our local charity of Stone Soup. During the spring semester Badge Day took place on Fresno State's campus and over half of our chapter got recognized for having stellar GPA. Around the time of valentines day, a huge group of girls from our chapter went out and made valentines cards and delivered them to the Veterans of Fresno! They spent some time there as well and thanked them for their many years of service. We also participated in Kids Day as we do every year and raised over $1,200 in one morning for the Valley Children's hospital and the foundation. Aside from our own personal accomplishments we also attended and participated in multiple fraternity philanthropies. Delta Omega took third place in Sigma Chi derby days however all the panhellenic chapters banned together and raised an estimated $30,000 for Valley Chidens through this philanthropy. We also donated many books, toys and clothing that go both to the patients and their families. We participated in many other philanthropies such as Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Sigma Phi Epsilon’s and raised an abundance amount of money for Valley Childrens again and the Boys and Girls club located here in Fresno. These philanthropies are some of Delta Omega’s proudest moments, we did not win overall, however we did raise the most money which in the end is all that matters because we got to make a huge difference in many children's lives. Many other events such as Sigma Nu softball, Delta Sig powder puff and Lambda Chi volleyball we all participated in within our chapter and we had so much joy attending and raising money for the charities. Throughout this year our Standards committee has put on multiple sisterhood events in order to promote sisterhood. Some events included: T-shirt cutting for football games, poster events for philanthropies, working with Kuppa Joy and serving the Poverello house and doing a senior farewell night. Clarissa Lopez did a great job as Vice President of Standards and always tried to put on fun and exciting events for the chapter. Our sister Taryn Davies attended the Kappa Leadership Academy in Ohio where she learned different leadership skills to bring back to the Delta Omega Chapter. Maddie Promnitz, Alyssa Bonner and Kayal Cipirani were some of our sisters that received scholarships and got recognized at founders day for their outstanding membership within the chapter. We are all immensely proud of our excellence this past year in philanthropies, sisterhood, and scholarships. California State University, Fresno has been urging alcohol awareness amongst college students throughout this past year in order for students to understand the dangers of alcohol. We have had multiple speakers come to out chapter to speak on behalf of alcohol, mental health awareness, self harm and sisterhood. Our Risk management Maddie Promnitz did a great job at keeping us aware and expanding our knowledge on all these topics. The Delta Omega chapter holds chapter meetings in our Kappa Kappa Gamma house on campus every Monday night. This is a facility we own. We are very gracious that this facility was just recently renovated in the summer.Throughout this past year, we have been extremely successful, which we are very proud of. Our gracious and fearless president for the 2019 school year was Elaina Hupe, she dedicated an enormous amount of time to help this chapter grow and better itself, she has impacted kappa immensely and served as a positive light for Kappa. We only hope to grow and seek out more success in the future, our chapter is one that leads by example and has a great unity within, the goals we set for 2019 are the same for the following years and only hope to improve. Kappa Kappa Gamma can not wait to see what the 2020 year will hold for our chapter.
  
  
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During the previous calendar year our chapter worked diligently to not only be active members of our community but of Kappa as a whole. Obviously the pandemic affected how we were able to run our chapter, but we didn't let that stop us from making memories we would cherish for a lifetime. For example we held sisterhood events like ZUMBA through zoom and continued our efforts to support our philanthropy by virtually taking donations and selling shirts! During our current fall semester we were thankful to have been able to move into the house again, allowing us to return to our normal lives somewhat. There is no better feeling than being able to be surrounded by your sisters once again. We were able to hold our fall philanthropy “Kappa Softball”, where we include the fraternities to play in a friendly slow-pitch  softball tournament. All proceeds raised were donated to NAMI. Our current chapter council has been putting in a lot of hardwork to set our chapter up for success for the following years to come. 
  
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Our chapter supports Stone Soup, a local organization that focuses on helping Southeast Asian refugee families in America. We support them because we believe in the importance of giving back to our local community.
  
  
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Due to COVID-19 restrictions we have been very limited to what we could do to support Stone Soup. Our chapter helped during a “drive-thru graduation” by passing out diplomas and goodie bags. In addition to that we donated $1000 during this time. 
  
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During our most recent elections we added a DEI position and slated a member we felt, as a chapter, was most qualified to successfully hold the position. In addition to that our Public Relations Chairman did an amazing job keeping our social media accounts up to date with current societal occurrences that have come about during this year.  
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Delta Omega
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FoundedNovember 5, 1954 (1954-11-05) (71 years ago)
CollegeFresno State
LocationFresno, CA
HomepageDelta Omega Homepage
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California State University at Fresno (formerly Fresno State College) established in 1911 in Fresno, California


Delta Omega founded November 5, 1954, 23 charter members


1,570 initiates (as of June 2018)

Charter Members: Monyeen Apperson, Dorothy Arenman, Mary Blaisdell, Vivienne Briglia, Dorothy Reinold Broderson, Patricia Carter, Suzanne Cowan, Bernadette Fries, Dora Jean Glenn, Margaret Good, Leah Jean Gorton, Kay Keim, Marian Loewe, Diane Medoff, Margaret Joan Meyling, Ina Mae Nicholes, Sally O'Neal, Patricia Ruth Sommers, Dian Spencer, Grace Swanson, Elizabeth Wacaser, Myra Zahlis, Clarice Zwetzig.

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

Fraternity Council Officers:



Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:



Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:

Jeanne Falk Adams, 1998, CEO of The Ansel Adams Galleries, community volunteer



Additional Outstanding Delta Omega Alumnae:

Linda Hulsey (Bianco), Graduate Counselor 1962-1963; Chanda Bornemann (Williams), Chapter Consultant 1994-1995



The Early Years (From The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)[edit]

Fresno, California, in 1910 was a prosperous young community that had begun to feel the desirability of an institution of higher education. A junior college was established that year. The following year, a state normal school was authorized and the two institutions were administered together. The formed the basis on which Fresno State College was founded, although this did not occur until 1921 when the two schools were permanently united and the college was expanded to a four-year institution with authority to grant the B.A. degree.

Delta Kappa, the first local sorority formed at Fresno State College, was the last to become a chapter of a national fraternity, an indication that these girls showed a constancy of spirit in knowing that they wanted and being willing to wait for it. The history of Delta Kappa is a varied one. It was first organized in 1917 as an off-campus group. Shortly after, in January of 1918, the group was officially named Delta Kappa and in December it was recognized as a campus group by the college administration.


Change in Status

This happy state of affairs continued until June of 1919 when the administration rescinded approval of any Greek-letter names on the campus. Not daunted by this decree and determined to keep together, the Delta Kappas renamed themselves “Da Kapo,” which name they retained until May 22, 1923, when they were permitted to reassume their original Greek letters, Delta Kappa.

The first formal charter petition to Kappa by the Delta Kappas was made at the 1952 General Convention. It was then felt that further Kappa expansion in California was not justified. The Delta Kappas were only slightly discouraged by this negative response. They were joined in this feeling by the local Kappa alumnae.

In 1953, Fraternity President Edith Reese Crabtree, Wooster, in San Jose for Province Meeting, consented to come to Fresno for an unofficial visit. After seeing the campus and the town, meeting the Kappa alumnae and the Delta Kappas she felt there could be a fine, representative Kappa chapter at Fresno State. The following November, the inspection committee visited the campus and voted unanimously in favor of allowing Delta Kappa to petition for a charter.

And so, the Delta Kappa petition went to the 1954 General Convention. Margaret Schaaf Rees, Utah, President and delegate of the Fresno Alumnae Association, and Elizabeth Wilson Buehler, Whitman, former association President, went to answer questions that Convention delegates might have concerning the Fresno group and to act as sort of a “friend at court.” The petition was unanimously approved by the Convention delegates.

Local alumnae enthusiastically aided in the plans and arrangements for a gala Installation. Numerous committees were set up and functioned with efficiency and creativity to make this Installation a beautiful and impressive one. Mary Lou Maurhoff (Ladell), Carnegie Mellon, the graduate counselor for the new chapter, arrived early in the fall to assist with all of the arrangements. Edith Reese Crabtree and four other Council members assisted. They were Mary Turner Whitney, Cincinnati, Vice President; Clara O. Pierce, Ohio State; Executive Secretary; Eleanor Goodridge Campbell, Colorado, Director of Membership; and Ruth Armstrong Harris, Pi UC Berkeley, Director of Philanthropies. They shared the honors of initiating 115 members of Delta Kappa into the new chapter, Delta Omega. This number included 23 charter members, 7 actives and 85 alumnae. Actives from Pi Deuteron served as the sponsoring chapter and also helped.


Housing

By 1957, the college had experienced a tremendous growth as the population expansion hit the western states. A new campus area was started for Fresno, and fraternities and sororities sought housing sites. Through the vigilant efforts of local alumnae, a 14-room mansion, once the home of a private school for girls, was rented near the new campus for the chapter. Much renovation and hard work was necessary. Everyone, and especially the new members of the newly created House Board, contributed to its readiness with used furniture, rugs, linens, and china. It was ready for fall.

The Delta Omega members enjoyed this home until 1963 when they were able to build their own house on Greek Row, along with six other Greek-letter groups. A lovely contemporary home was built, designed to meet the needs of the chapter. The house was arranged to accommodate 40 members with dining facilities for 100 so that the town girls and nonresidents could be served too.

The formal dedication of the house took place on April 28, 1963, with Mary Turner Whitney, Fraternity President, doing the honors. Chapter officers assisted in the ceremonies and welcomed the 200 guests to inspect the new house and enjoy tea. Once again the devoted alumnae had aided the chapter in this venture. Recognition was given to Carol Mehrer Wilde, Washington State, architectural chairman; and to Delta Omega’s Clarice Buttner Bradshaw, decorations chairman; Caroline Madden Prunty, House Board President; and Carolou Bruce Oneto, finance chairman, for their part in the development of the house.

Delta Omegas have earned many honors and awards. Their work with the Pinedale Golden Key Club has contributed much to the welfare of underprivileged eighth-grade girls in Fresno who are seeking to improve themselves for the social and emotional adjustment necessary for success in high school and community activities.

In the spring of 1975, Delta Omega hosted the Pi Province Meeting. In many ways and along many avenues or progress, Delta Omega Chapter has opened the doors to a success and happiness in their individual lives and in the history of their chapter.

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.


Highlights of the 1980s:[edit]

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

Delta Omega chapter had a lot of Greek spirit, and to prove it, they continually won the Panhellenic Spirit Award. Improving their Greek relationships with other groups on campus was another focus area, and they teamed up with a sister sorority each year. In 1985, a Delta Omega member was selected as Homecoming Queen. However, Greek Week was cancelled that fall due to lack of organization. In April 1989, Delta Omega hosted the Pi Province Meeting, and much time was speint in planning for this special event. The chapter was very successful during Recruitment by continually achieving quota. Scholarship continued to be important to the chapter members and they ranked second in G.P.A. A new alcohol policy for social events went into effect, and a change in the live-in policy helped with expenses.


Housing:

Delta Omega welcomed a new House Director in the mid-1980s. Many areas of the chapter house were redecorated, including the phone booths. However, in 1985, individual private phone lines were installed in the chapter house. The Mothers’ Club gave the chapter a new video cassette player. In 1989, the bathroom was redone, the parking lot was repaved, and a new speed bump was added. By the end of the 1980s, there were more Delta Omegas who wanted to live in the chapter house than could be accommodated.


Philanthropy:

Delta Omega participated in many philanthropic activities including a pizza philanthropy, the Easter Seals Telethon and a Balloon Derby.


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Highlights of the 1990s:[edit]

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

The 1990s brought many changes to the Delta Omega Chapter at Fresno State. They embraced the new member program, put lots of emphasis on Key Sisters, and successfully incorporated KORE groups to our new member program. By incorporating the two programs it helped both new members and actives continue their strong, sisterly bonds. The chapter also concentrated on their studies, resulting in Kappa Kappa Gamma having the second highest G.P.A. on sorority mall.

In October 1994, the chapter celebrated its 40th anniversary with a banquet attended by hundreds of Kappas ranging from the 1954 pledge class to the 1994 pledge class.

During the 1990s, the chapter struggled with low membership resulting in higher dues. However, by the end of the decade, the chapter had attained full membership.

Many members were active on campus as cheerleaders, campus queens, Greek Woman of the Year, and Panhellenic offices. Delta Omega continued to win the Panhellenic Spirit Banner.


Housing:

Improvements to the chapter house were made by alumnae to both the inside and outside of the house. The exterior was painted, furniture was refinished and new lamps and floral arrangements were purchased. Also, a bathroom was redone. The chapter welcomed a new House Director and the house was at full capacity.


Philanthropy:

The chapter held a new philanthropy event titled “Kappasta”, which was a pasta dinner to raise money for local . Another philanthropy event was the Annual Kappa Softball Tournament in which money was raised to benefit the Rape Crisis Center. Other events included the Kids Day newspaper sales.


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Highlights of 2000-2010:[edit]

Maintaining a high level of academic success was of great importance to Delta Omega and the Greek Community. In the fall of 2008, the chapter was ranked first on sorority mall for their grades with a G.P.A. of 3.0! They also received recognition at Kappa Kappa Gamma's 2008 National Convention and won an Honorable Mention for their Standards Program, as well as national recognition for their philanthropic contributions to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation from their 2007 Tri-Tip Dinner. Delta Omega had a very active Parent Club, House Board and Advisory Board during this period. Chapter members were being held responsible for paying their dues in a timely manner.

The following are some of the honorary fraternities, scholarship recognition, social and campus activities that Delta Omega participated in at Fresno: Sigma Alpha Lambda, Phi Kappa Phi, Order of Omega, Panhellenic Council, Greek President of the Year, Dean's List, President's List, PRSSA- Public Relations Student Society of America.


Housing:

The house was furnished with many Kappa symbols of fleur-de-lis, owls, and keys throughout the house, providing a warm, welcoming feeling that made the house a home away from home. The house also installed fire sprinklers, a new bike rack and ceiling fans.

House amenities include: 16 bedrooms; 12-2 girl and 4-4 girl rooms, big bathroom centrally located upstairs, kitchenette, large kitchen, washers and dryers, drying room with irons, formal living room, chapter room (TV room), study room, dining room, guest room and bathroom.


Philanthropy:

Kappa Jam was a lip-synching, skit, and dance competition between the fraternities at Fresno State held in the spring and supported the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. The fall philanthropy was an annual Kappa Softball Tournament that benefited preschool children from the local community center, Stone Soup. Delta Omega also supported literacy by reading and working with the children of Stone Soup. They had holiday parties at the chapter house for the kids complete with decorations, snacks, coloring, games, goody bags, and lots of reading. Book drives to collect books for Stone Soup and local elementary schools were successful. In 2010, the chapter volunteered to help with the Extreme Home Makeover house project in Fresno.

Delta Omega not only hosted its own philanthropies, but also participated in other fraternity and sorority philanthropies at Fresno State.

Convention Awards:

2000 – Ritual Honorable Mention 2004 – Greatest Scholarship Improvement Award 2008 – Standards Honorable Mention Academic Excellence Honorable Mention

Highlights of 2011-2019:[edit]

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

Highlights of 2011[edit]

The year of 2011 was without a doubt, a very memorable one for the Delta Omega Chapter. We had a very successful recruitment, and were able to introduce twenty two amazing girls to our sisterhood. Our chapter also hosted Pi Province, which was an unforgettable event where we were able to meet many sisters from other chapters. The Delta Omega Chapter conducted two successful philanthropies as well, Kappa Softball and Kappa Kombat. We also participated in fraternity philanthropies as well, and even won Phi Delta Theta's "Phi Time." Another huge accomplishment was winning Greek Week this year. As achapter, Delta Omega participated in the Panhellenic Ice Cream Scoop, Stone Soup parties, and served the homeless at the Povarello house.

Campus: A recent change at Fresno State has been the transition from Pat Hill as head coach of the football team, to Tim DeRuyter, the previous coach at Texas A&M. It was announced that Hill had been fired on December 5, 2011, and DeRuyter was announced as the new head coach on December 14, 2011. Another change to our campus, has been the increase of budget cuts, which Fresno State has faced in detrimental numbers from an economic stand point.

Chapter: The overall nature of our chapter is professional, caring, and sisterly. Delta Omega has always proven to be charitable and willing to help the community, but this year this seemed to be exceptionally true. Our sisterhood even held a relief fund for the survivors of the earthquake disaster of Japan, by having a coin drive.

A major challenge that our chapter was faced with during this year, was attendance. In order to solve this problem, the former president of the National Kappa Kappa Gamma organization spoke with our chapter about the importance of attendance during meetings, philanthropies, and events. Grades were also a minor problem this year, however the academic committee has instilled many new programs, which have proven to help girls with their study habits.


Highlights of 2013[edit]

The year of 2013 was a very successful and rewarding year for the Delta Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. In the Spring of 2013 we expanded our chapter and welcomed three new girls, and in the fall we welcomed 30 more new members into our sisterhood. Our chapter held two philanthropies, Kappa Kombat and Kappacinos, both to raise money for our local charity Stone Soup. Our sorority participated in several fraternity philanthropies, and excelled in several of them. As a chapter, we won first place in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days that benefits Children’s Hospital. Kappa Kappa Gamma, Sigma Nu, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon were paired together for Greek Week and we won first place.

Our chapter held dry holiday Panhellenic exchanges, Halloween party, for the other sororities on our campus. In addition we participated in Stone Soup holiday parties, served the homeless at Poverello house, and helped donate pajamas for Naomi’s house. As a chapter we had several sisterhood events that included going to Christmas Tree Lane, Nail painting parites, and activities put on by our Standard’s committee to better unify our chapter. Some members represented Kappa Kappa Gamma at the Susan G. Komen walk for breast cancer as well as selling newspapers for Kid’s Day here in Fresno. Kelli Kennedy was lucky enough to attend Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 10th anniversary Leadership Academy. Shelise Hatfield, Stevie Smelski, and Erica Martinez all received the Founder’s Day scholarship awarded at our Founder’s Day luncheon. At the same luncheon, Kelsey Smith won the Outstanding Delta Omega award. The Delta Omega received a philanthropy award at Pi Provence, an award for excellence on community service and philanthropy, and for excellence in school enhancement. Our chapter has been through a very successful year of award, volunteering, and participating.

Campus: After last year’s devastating loss of a young man to excessive drinking while pledging, the University is strongly enforcing Risk Management. As a Greek community, we attended a guest speaker on campus who talked about risk management and our image to others. The campus is doing a lot to prevent a situation ever happening like this again and providing the Greek community with great resources to share with our chapters on how prevention and awareness.

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Highlights of 2014[edit]

The year of 2014 was a very successful and rewarding year for the Delta Omega chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. This past spring we welcomed in three new girls and in the fall we welcomed in one of the chapters largest pledge classes with a total of 38 new members. Our chapter held two philanthropies in 2014. In the spring we held Kappacinos, and Kappa Softball in the fall, where we raised money for a local charity Stone Soup. In addition a number of our sisters participated in and supported many of the fraternities philanthropies. As a chapter we excelled in many of these, taking first place in Sigma Phi Epsilon's Queen of Hearts and also Delta Sigma Phi's powder puff. In addition we participated in Pike mud volleyball, Delta Sigma Phi dodge ball, and Sigma Chi Derby Days. The Delta Omega chapter raised over 8000 dollars for Valley Children's hospital during Sigma Chi Derby Days, setting a record for the most money raised by a single Panhellenic organization at Fresno State. In addition many sisters participated in Stone Soup holiday parties, Kid's Day, and the Susan G. Komen walk. To help unify our chapter, our Standard's committee put on several sisterhood events which included pumpkin carving, yoga nights, and tie-dying shirts. Our sisters Madison Prettyman, Kelsey Smith and Kelli Kennedy all attended the biannual national Kappa Kappa Gamma convention last year, bringing home many stories and ideas the better our chapter. Abigail Hudson and Ashley Blomquist both received parent’s club awards. Madison Reiser was awarded the Fresno State Alumni Scholarship and Jillian Bertolucci received the Bo Eriksen Spirit Award for the second time. At the Greek Awards ceremony Stevie Smelski received the Outstanding President award and Natalie Granados received Greek of Distinction. In addition to individual awards, the Delta Omega chapter received an award for Outstanding Interfraternalism and Excellence in Community Service Philanthropy. Overall our chapter had a very successful year filled with volunteering, awards, and sisterhood.

California State University, Fresno has been very concerned with the well being of the students attending throughout the last year. Fresno State has continued to enforce Risk Management and make students aware of the dangers of alcohol. In addition the campus has been informing the students of the high numbers of assault taking place in the area. They are making sure all students are aware of what is going on by requiring the completion of sexual assault orientations. In addition to the campus enforcing Risk Management, our chapter has greatly as well. Our previous Risk Management chair, Madison Prettyman, put on an event where two Police officers came out and spoke on the consequences of alcohol abuse to raise alcohol awareness. This was a very successful event, in which Madison got all panhellenic sororities to attend.

Our chapter holds chapter meetings in our Kappa Kappa Gamma house on campus. This is a facility in which we own. Before Frenso State moved to the current campus, Delta Omega had a 14- room house rented near the previous campus. In 1963 Delta Omega built their own house on Greek row, which we currently own. Our house accommodates for 40 sisters to live in.

The Myra Zahlis Losee Outstanding Delta Omega Award was created to honor an active member who demonstrates the same "outstanding" characteristics that Myra did throughout her collegiate years. The Active Chapter is responsible for nomination three women who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, character, sisterhood, and loyalty. Of these three individuals the Advisory Board selects the recipient, in the year of 2014 this was awarded to our previous Vice President of Academic Excellence, Jeanine Fiser. In addition to wearing Myra's key for the coming year, the active that is chosen as this year's Outstanding Delta Omega receives a gift of $700 from the Losee family.


Highlights of 2015[edit]

The year of 2015, was a very exciting, memorable, and successful year for the Delta Omega chapter. In the spring of this year we welcomed in 10 new members, and in the fall we welcomed 37 new members into our chapter. Delta Omega held two extremely successful philanthropies this year, Kappa Kasino in the spring and Kappa Softball this past fall. These two philanthropies resulted in the raising of approximately $7500 for our local charity stone soup, RIF, and the Kappa Foundation. In addition many sisters of the Delta Omega chapter supported and participated in fraternity philanthropies. Delta Omega participated in Delta Sigma Phi Powder-puff, Pike Mud Volleyball, and Sigma Chi Derby Days, where we raised approximately $11,000 for Fresno Valley Children’s Hospital. Any philanthropy Delta Omega did not get the chance to participate in was respectfully donated to. In addition, a number of Delta Omega actives contributed to the philanthropies held by other panhellenic sororities here at Fresno State. We also participated in Kid’s Day to help raise money for the Valley Children’s Hospital. Our sisters Maddy D., Kelli K., Kelsey H., Kameron B., and Hayley M. participated in the PAIN (Prescription Abusers In Need) event, and Jazzmyn O., Kelli K., Kelsey H., and Maddie K. volunteered at an event for the Make-a-Wish foundation. Sister, Maddy D., helped put on the annual Blood Drive on the Fresno State Campus, where many sisters supported her in donating blood. She also put on an event called “Make a Difference Day.”

Faith M. attended the Kappa Leadership Academy in Ohio where she learned different leadership skills to bring back to the Delta Omega Chapter. Sisters Jazzmyn O. and Kennedy C. had the opportunity to participate in a Chapter Leadership camp hosted by Fresno State with the other sororities and fraternities on campus. It is amazing to see how much our sisters were involved on the Fresno State campus this past year. Three Delta Omegas hold positions on ASI, Associated Students Inc., Madi P. and Kelli K. are Senators at Large and our very own Abigail H. is the ASI President. With ASI Madison P. put on a Halloween Carnival at El Dorado Park near our chapter. Many of our sisters went out to support her and ASI. It is important for Delta Omega to be involved with panhellenic as well. Abigail H. held the panhellenic position of VP Programs this past year. In the recent elections, Maddy D. was elected VP Programs, Lisa T. was elected VP Recruitment, and Emma Z. was elected VP Administration.

Delta Omega has maintained a 3.21 GPA for the past two semesters. We are so proud to have the highest GPA out of all panhellenic sororities at Fresno State for two consecutive semesters. Ashley Blomquist was awarded the Fresno State Alumnae Scholarship, Kappa Kappa Gamma Undergraduate Scholarship and the Bo Ericksen Kappa Spirit Award. Abigail H. received the Maybethe Rhodes Buck Scholarship for grace and achievement, and Heather G. received the Myra Zahlis Losee Scholarship. Our VP standards did an excellent job in maintaining our sisterhood by putting on multiple sisterhood events, which included pumpkin carving, gingerbread house making and sister bonding. We also had panhellenic sorority Phi Mu for a Zumba workout class in our very own house. Overall Delta Omega had an extremely successful year filled with academics, scholarships, volunteering and sisterhood. We are so proud of all that we have accomplished!

As Fresno State has continued to enforce Risk Management throughout this year, we have seen a rise in campus safety in regards to violence. Each student at Fresno State was required to complete a violence-training workshop which warned and prepared students of possible risks they are under. This training was very helpful in preparing us for situations we would not always expect to be in. Fresno State experienced a threat from a student, which caused a huge scare to all students and faculty. Thankfully this was taken under control, however, Fresno State has implemented safety courses and encourages students to attend them in order to be prepared for life threatening situations. Delta Omega’s risk management, along with standards and the rest of chapter council ensured all members were safe and aware of these situations. Delta Omega hosted a police officer that educated us on safety precautions we should take in order to stay safe. He also touched on the subject of drug and alcohol awareness.

Chapter Philanthropy:

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

Delta Omega is committed to raising money for the local charity we are lucky to have near by called Stone Soup. Stone Soup is a pre-school to help individuals learn and grow to become successful in the future. Each year we donate a portion from our two philanthropies along with hundreds of books for the kids to read at Stone Soup. In addition, many sisters throughout the year donate their time to volunteer at the pre-school. This past month, a number of actives presented the pre-school with a $2000 check and spent time hanging out and reading to the kids. They loved it!

Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support?

Delta Omega chose this organization to support because it coincides with our national philanthropy RIF. It is great to provide the kids with books to read, and to volunteer our time to better their ability to read.

Highlights of 2017[edit]

This past year has been definitely one to remember, and also very successful for the Delta Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma to say the least. This past spring of 2017 we were unable to welcome new sisters, however in the fall of 2017 Kappa gained 28 new members. Additionally, our philanthropy chairman, Sawyer Celentano with the help of the chapter, put on two philanthropies that everyone was able to enjoy. In the spring we held Kappa Olympics, and Kappa Softball in the fall, where we raised money for our local charity Stone Soup and donated money to Reading Is Fundamental. We are extremely proud to say we were able to donate $1400. Along with our normal events all our sisters came together for a car wash where the proceeds made went to the victims and their families of the Las Vegas shooting, we raised almost $1000, which is tremendous to say the least. Aside from putting on our own philanthropies, we also participated in many of the fraternities philanthropies. Delta Omega took first place in Lambda Chi volleyball and just recently Sigma Phi Epsilon's Queen Hearts, the proceeds of this one went to the local boys and girls club.. We were also very excited to participate and place in Delta Sigma Phi powderpuff and Sigma Chi Derby Days, where we helped raise nearly $3000 for Children's Hospital as well as helped donate books, toys, socks etc. Along with philanthropies we were also very active in serving our community. Many of us volunteered at Stone Soup and read to the class, passed out papers on Kid's Day, and helped clean a local women's shelter, which all served as wonderful experiences for the sisters. Throughout this year our Standards committee has put on multiple sisterhood events in order to promote sisterhood. Some events included: Kamp Kappa, High-Fitness night, Pajama party night and many student nights. Our sister Maddie Frediani attended the Kappa Leadership Academy in Ohio where she learned different leadership skills to bring back to the Delta Omega Chapter. Mara Lewis along with other sisters received scholarships from the Kappa Kappa Gamma foundation and this year's Founder's Day Luncheon. In addition, we have received second top grades on campus for four semesters in a row maintaining a 3.04 GPA. We are all immensely proud of our excellence this past year in philanthropies, sisterhood, and scholarships. California State University, Fresno has been urging alcohol awareness amongst college students throughout this past year in order for students to understand the dangers of alcohol. Consequently, our Risk Management Chairman also helped inform us as a chapter by bringing in a policeman to discuss the hazards of alcohol and drugs. Additionally, the campus has helped inform students of the high numbers of sexual assault that has taken place in Fresno. They have provided us awareness by having us complete sexual assault orientations in order to better our understanding and help us become more aware. Overall, this has been very beneficial, and our Risk Management Chairman Ally Zavala has done a great job at warning us and expanding our awareness. The Delta Omega chapter holds chapter meetings in our Kappa Kappa Gamma house on campus every Monday night. This is a facility we own. We are very gracious that this facility was just recently renovated in the summer. This house was built in 1963 on Greek row, which we currently own and accommodate 40 sisters that live in. Before Fresno State moved to the current campus, Delta Omega had a 14-room house, which was rented near the previous campus. We are happy we are now able to allow many more sisters live in. Throughout this past year, we have been extremely successful, which we are very proud of. However, we have set goals to continue to promote sisterhood on and off campus, serve as good role models, lead by example, and attribute more panhellenic ally. We strive to achieve these goals for the next year, and we look for another wonderful time in Kappa Kappa Gamma.


Highlights of 2018[edit]

This past year has been unforgettable and exceptionally successful for the Delta Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma.This past spring of 2018 we did not undergo a spring recruitment, however in the fall Kappa roped in 25 new members.Our philanthropy chairman, Danielle Rowland put on two amazing philanthropies along with assistance from the whole chapter. In Spring we had Kappa Olympics along with grilled cheese with KKG’s. The spring philanthropy made $3,210, $1,250 went to our national charity, Reading is Fundamental or RIF, $1,460 was donated to the kappa foundation and $500 to Reading Heart. In the fall Danielle put on Kappa softball where all the fraternities had a tournament at a local elementary school. We made a little over $3,300 again in fall and split that money up again with RIF, Reading Heart and our local charity of Stone Soup. In November of 2018, fires broke out in Paradise California, they are also known as Camp Fire. This tragedy affected thousands of people, losing their homes and precious town. It also affected many girls within the Delta Omega chapter, they had family and friends lose an abundance of belongings. Kappa Kappa Gamma donated clothes, food, books, baby cribs, toys anything that we could and shipped it over to Paradise, CA. We also participated in Kids Day as we do every year and raised over $1,200 in one morning for the Valley Children's hospital and the foundation. Aside from our own personal accomplishments we also attended and participated in multiple fraternity philanthropies. Delta Omega took first place in Sigma Chi derby days where we raised roughly around $2,700 for Children's Hospital, we also donated many books, toys and clothing that go both to the patients and their families. We also won Sigma Alpha Epsilon philanthropy which the proceeds also went to the Children’s Hospital. In fall we also participated in Sigma Phi Epsilon's Queen of Hearts Philanthropy where we nearly raised $3,000 for the boys and girls club by either donating money ourselves, getting coin donations and donating clothes and other material. That philanthropy is one of Delta Omega’s proudest moments, we did not win overall, however we did raise the most money which in the end is all that matters because we got to make a huge difference in multiple children's lives. Many other events such as Sigma Nu softball, Delta Sig powder puff and Lambda Chi volleyball we all participated in within our chapter and we had so much joy attending and raising money for the charities. Throughout this year our Standards committee has put on multiple sisterhood events in order to promote sisterhood. Some events included: T-shirt cutting for football games, poster events for philanthropies, Broomball on the ice skating rink and much more. Madison Mackin did a great job as Vice President of Standards and always tried to put on fun and exciting events for the chapter. Our sister Hallie Brown attended the Kappa Leadership Academy in Ohio where she learned different leadership skills to bring back to the Delta Omega Chapter. Sarah and Emily Kneeland were rewarded scholarships through kappa. Many of our sisters achieved above a 3.14 and were recognized at badge day, also out chapter achieved top grades for the 3rd time in a row out of the 5 houses in the panhellenic community. We are all immensely proud of our excellence this past year in philanthropies, sisterhood, and scholarships. California State University, Fresno has been urging alcohol awareness amongst college students throughout this past year in order for students to understand the dangers of alcohol. We have had multiple speakers come to out chapter to speak on behalf of alcohol, mental health awareness, self harm and sisterhood. Our Risk management Mikaela Turnipseed did a great job at keeping us aware and expanding our knowledge on all these topics. The Delta Omega chapter holds chapter meetings in our Kappa Kappa Gamma house on campus every Monday night. This is a facility we own. We are very gracious that this facility was just recently renovated in the summer.Throughout this past year, we have been extremely successful, which we are very proud of. We only hope to grow and seek out more success in the future, our chapter is one that leads by example and has a great unity within, the goals we set for 2018 are the same for the following years and only hope to improve. Kappa Kappa Gamma can not wait to see what the 2019 year will hold for our chapter.


Highlights of 2019[edit]

This past year has been unforgettable and exceptionally successful for the Delta Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma.This past spring of 2019 we did not undergo a spring recruitment, however in the fall Kappa roped in 30 new members. 28 of those 30 went on to be initiated in November of this year and it was one of the most inspirational and exciting ones yet.Our philanthropy chairman, Taryn Davies put on two amazing philanthropies along with assistance from the whole chapter. In Spring we had Kappa Olympics along with grilled cheese with KKG. The spring philanthropy made $2,400, all the proceedings went out National philanthropy RIF or reading is fundamental! In the fall Taryn put on Kappa softball where all the fraternities had a tournament at a local elementary school. We made a little over $1,500 again in fall and split that money up again with RIF, Reading Heart and our local charity of Stone Soup. During the spring semester Badge Day took place on Fresno State's campus and over half of our chapter got recognized for having stellar GPA. Around the time of valentines day, a huge group of girls from our chapter went out and made valentines cards and delivered them to the Veterans of Fresno! They spent some time there as well and thanked them for their many years of service. We also participated in Kids Day as we do every year and raised over $1,200 in one morning for the Valley Children's hospital and the foundation. Aside from our own personal accomplishments we also attended and participated in multiple fraternity philanthropies. Delta Omega took third place in Sigma Chi derby days however all the panhellenic chapters banned together and raised an estimated $30,000 for Valley Chidens through this philanthropy. We also donated many books, toys and clothing that go both to the patients and their families. We participated in many other philanthropies such as Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Sigma Phi Epsilon’s and raised an abundance amount of money for Valley Childrens again and the Boys and Girls club located here in Fresno. These philanthropies are some of Delta Omega’s proudest moments, we did not win overall, however we did raise the most money which in the end is all that matters because we got to make a huge difference in many children's lives. Many other events such as Sigma Nu softball, Delta Sig powder puff and Lambda Chi volleyball we all participated in within our chapter and we had so much joy attending and raising money for the charities. Throughout this year our Standards committee has put on multiple sisterhood events in order to promote sisterhood. Some events included: T-shirt cutting for football games, poster events for philanthropies, working with Kuppa Joy and serving the Poverello house and doing a senior farewell night. Clarissa Lopez did a great job as Vice President of Standards and always tried to put on fun and exciting events for the chapter. Our sister Taryn Davies attended the Kappa Leadership Academy in Ohio where she learned different leadership skills to bring back to the Delta Omega Chapter. Maddie Promnitz, Alyssa Bonner and Kayal Cipirani were some of our sisters that received scholarships and got recognized at founders day for their outstanding membership within the chapter. We are all immensely proud of our excellence this past year in philanthropies, sisterhood, and scholarships. California State University, Fresno has been urging alcohol awareness amongst college students throughout this past year in order for students to understand the dangers of alcohol. We have had multiple speakers come to out chapter to speak on behalf of alcohol, mental health awareness, self harm and sisterhood. Our Risk management Maddie Promnitz did a great job at keeping us aware and expanding our knowledge on all these topics. The Delta Omega chapter holds chapter meetings in our Kappa Kappa Gamma house on campus every Monday night. This is a facility we own. We are very gracious that this facility was just recently renovated in the summer.Throughout this past year, we have been extremely successful, which we are very proud of. Our gracious and fearless president for the 2019 school year was Elaina Hupe, she dedicated an enormous amount of time to help this chapter grow and better itself, she has impacted kappa immensely and served as a positive light for Kappa. We only hope to grow and seek out more success in the future, our chapter is one that leads by example and has a great unity within, the goals we set for 2019 are the same for the following years and only hope to improve. Kappa Kappa Gamma can not wait to see what the 2020 year will hold for our chapter.


Highlights of 2021[edit]

Chapter Summary During the previous calendar year our chapter worked diligently to not only be active members of our community but of Kappa as a whole. Obviously the pandemic affected how we were able to run our chapter, but we didn't let that stop us from making memories we would cherish for a lifetime. For example we held sisterhood events like ZUMBA through zoom and continued our efforts to support our philanthropy by virtually taking donations and selling shirts! During our current fall semester we were thankful to have been able to move into the house again, allowing us to return to our normal lives somewhat. There is no better feeling than being able to be surrounded by your sisters once again. We were able to hold our fall philanthropy “Kappa Softball”, where we include the fraternities to play in a friendly slow-pitch softball tournament. All proceeds raised were donated to NAMI. Our current chapter council has been putting in a lot of hardwork to set our chapter up for success for the following years to come.

Our chapter supports Stone Soup, a local organization that focuses on helping Southeast Asian refugee families in America. We support them because we believe in the importance of giving back to our local community.


Due to COVID-19 restrictions we have been very limited to what we could do to support Stone Soup. Our chapter helped during a “drive-thru graduation” by passing out diplomas and goodie bags. In addition to that we donated $1000 during this time.


During our most recent elections we added a DEI position and slated a member we felt, as a chapter, was most qualified to successfully hold the position. In addition to that our Public Relations Chairman did an amazing job keeping our social media accounts up to date with current societal occurrences that have come about during this year.

Similar to other chapters across the nation we were greatly affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our school was completely online all of last school year, so to follow the university guidelines we help our meetings and chapter events on zoom. Thankfully for this current fall semester we returned back to in-person learning, meaning our chapter could meet in person.

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