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Epsilon Lambda
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Founded	February 25, 1967 (1967-02-25) (57 years ago)
College	University of Tennessee
Location	Knoxville, Tennessee
Homepage	Epsilon Lambda Homepage
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1,620 initiates (as of June 2013)

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2012

Scholarship Several programs implemented

• Test Fairy
• Academic Conference
• Study Logs/Study Files
• Smart Cookie of the Week

Greek Awards Banquet - Spring 2012

• Panhellenic's Circle of Sisterhood Award
• Volunteer Level Achievement in Greek Excellence

Kappa Convention Awards

• Honorable Mention for Finance
• Honorable Mention for Advisory Board
• Finalist for the Most Outstanding Association Award

Chapter Goals Intellectual Development

• Academic Development by creating incentives, educating, and closely monitoring

Interpersonal Development

• Chapter Involvement by creating a reward system and boosting sisterhood events

Leadership and Skill Building

• Chapter Leadership Programming by using committees and increasing involvement

Understanding & Appreciation of Kappa

• Chapter Knowledge, and Chapter Heritage by emphasizing importance of ritual

Philanthropic Events

          March for Babies benefiting March of Dimes
          Kappalympics benefiting March of Dimes
          Chef's Auction benefiting March of Dimes
          SOAR benefiting Knoxville education
          March of Dimes Golf Tournament
          Pi Beta Phi's Kisses for Soldiers
          Phi Mu Model for a Miracle
          Kappa Sigma South Seas
          ATO's OcTAUberfest
          Lambda Chi Alpha's Watermelon Bust

World/Local Events

• Hurricane Sandy - collected toiletries, clothing items, non-perishables, etc.
• Sandy Hook Shooting - members donated money and material needed to be sent through a member of Phi Mu whose hometown was Newtown, CT

Traditions

• Blue and Blue Banquet
• Parent's Weekend Dinner
• Senior Night
• More to come with the house!

The University of Tennessee is an ever evolving campus with changes being implemented both by the administration and the students. As a general body, the University is seeking acknowlegement as a Top 25 Public University, and changes are being made steadily in that direction. Some of these changes are being felt more than others. Standards for the Greek community are increasing both in academics and social consciousness.

The University wants to redevelop the Greek community as a force of social change and community support. Panhellenic works very closely with the University to champion and instill these values back into the chapters and also to unite the other Greek councils (MGC, IFC, NPHC) into one cohesive force. Kappa has a large presence on the Panhellenic council and we hope to continue the emphasis we have always had. One very obvious change on campus is that the Panhellenic sororities are in the midst of moving into the houses of Sorority Village. Kappa Kappa Gamma is seeking resident move in into the house on February 23rd, 2013. This is of great excitement for our chapter members who have long anticipated this day, and have worked very hard to get there.

Epsilon Lambda as a chapter has several core strengths and a few weaknesses, as well. One of our greatest strengths as a chapter is that we are very well united and have a way of using our unique differences to make us a complete chapter. We find things in common and make strides out of them. We are also very stringent about our ritual practices and take it very seriously. This makes our chapter more cohesive and efficient in all the things we do.

Some of our weaknesses include lack of accountability as far as participation and attendance goes. We have a hard time getting members to attend events they pay for. It is difficult to understand why this is, but it is our most difficult challenge to deal with because it affects overall chapter morale, as well. The council's officers project that the presence of the house alone will increase morale, participation, and general attendance by our members for at least the next couple of semesters. This comes at a key time for our chapter as we work to implement rewards systems and find a way to keep members involved and thriving. Our hope is that this will create a new standard in the chapter through the house that will last for years in the future. We are excited to see what changes the house brings and we will have much to share in the next Chapter History Report!