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| Founded | June 9, 1881 |
| College | Hillsdale College |
| Location | Hillsdale, MI |
| Homepage | Kappa Chapter Homepage |
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Kappa Chapter, Hillsdale College Founded June 9, 1881 Hillsdale College established 1844, Hillsdale, Michigan Replace this text with chapter history by clicking edit near the top right 2012Information about the previous calendar year, scholarship, group honors/awards, Convention awards, traditions, special events, philanthropic involvement, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, world/local events that you participated in or helped with – Presidential campaigns, natural disasters, etc. During the Spring Semester 2012, Kappa Chapter picked up 21 new members. It was awarded the scholarship cup for receiving the highest overall GPA among the three sororities on campus. In February, Kappa Chapter hosted its annual Kappa Bowl to celebrate the Superbowl (New England Patriots vs. New York Giants) with the rest of campus. Kappa Chapter placed third in Hillsdale College’s annual Greek Week against the other two sororities on campus. The chapter was involved in many philanthropic events including the Kappa Kupcake wars to raise money for children’s books, a book drive, and reading with kids at local elementary schools on a weekly basis. At the end of the year, Kappa Chapter hosted a new recruitment event called the Kappa Kafe. For this event, potential new members dressed in sundresses, enjoyed a nice afternoon of coffee/tea, and mingled with active Kappas. Kappa Chapter sent 5 actives and one advisor to Convention where we received an honorable mention for the Gracious Living Award and won an award for 100% participation in the Convention Challenge. During the Fall Semester 2012, Kappa Chapter picked up 13 new members. We restructured our traditional 5K philanthropy race into an event called the Kappa Swamp Stomp. This was a 3K race which included several different obstacle courses including a mud pit and water slide. The event raised money for Domestic Harmony of Hillsdale County, which provides help for victims of domestic violence. Kappa Chapter members were also actively involved in other philanthropic activities throughout the community such as the Reading Café and Best Buddies bowling program. We hosted our traditional annual Boys Ice Cream Social Public Relations event. During this semester a new Chapter Council was elected for the 2013 calendar year. Describe the recent changes on your campus and describe the overall nature of your chapter. During the Fall Semester 2012, Kappa Chapter began making changes due to Formal Recruitment (January 2013) being shortened from four to three days. Kappa Kappa Gamma worked well with the Panhellenic Council to brainstorm new ideas regarding recruitment. Also during this semester, Kappa Chapter struggled with Panhellenic infractions regarding potential new members. Due to the high number of infractions among the three houses, the policy on infractions is in the process of being changed by the on-campus Panhellenic Council. The overall nature of Kappa Chapter during the 2012 calendar year was very positive. There was much growth especially in the areas of Philanthropy and Public Relations with innovative events and more chapter participation. Kappa Chapter also grew in size by picking up large and very strong classes of women. Kappa Chapter became more diverse which, among other things, was due to adding a good number of athletes to our chapter. Although the chapter struggled with Panhellenic infractions and relations with the other houses, there was growth in understanding of the membership process and camaraderie with the other sororities. |