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2013 was a primarily successful year for Delta Eta and we are enthused about heading into the new year to create more memories and bond as a sisterhood in Kappa Kappa Gamma.
==Highlights of 2014==
In spring of 2014, Delta Eta was awarded highest GPA out of all the sororities on Campus. We were able to follow it up again during the fall of 2014, and were again awarded first in grades on Greek row at the University of Utah. Delta Eta is proud to say that we have had the highest grades on the University of Utah campus for five semesters in a row. At our annual Greek Choice awards ceremony on our campus, Delta Eta was awarded best sisterhood on campus out of the six Panhellenic chapters. This was an excellent achievement as the chapter previously struggled with sisterhood.
Sisterhood is a bit of a struggle for Delta Eta; however, over the last year the chapter has come together as a whole and become a stronger group of young women. We as a chapter were ecstatic to celebrate our progression as a sisterhood. In the spring, we welcomed 9 new members and in fall we welcomed 39 new members. Delta Eta has grown its sisterhood through date nights, formals, sisterhoods, philanthropy, and Inspiration week. Tradition in Delta Eta is most apparent during Inspiration week. The first night is the returning of the pin ceremony, where the new members return their pins and become one step closer to initiation. Kappa family night is the next night, where big and little kappa families spend the evening together. The next day is family pass downs and the first part of ritual for the new members. The fourth evening of the week is a progressive dinner with each pledge class. Each pledge class is responsible for preparing a course of a meal to share with the new members (for example: sophomores appetizers, juniors main course, seniors desert). This gives each pledge class time to bond with the new members. The last evening of I-Week is the fireside dinner, where all the members dress in black dresses and the first part of initiation begins. All the new members then proceed to sleep at the Delta Eta Chapter house so they are present for initiation come morning. While the new members are safe and sound in the Delta Eta house, each pledge class also has a sleep over. This week not only bonds the chapter as a whole, but also really brings the pledge classes closer together with each other.
There were several chapter goals set for Delta Eta in 2014. After coming off a focus letter, the chapter improved in various areas over the course of 2013. As a chapter council, 2014 was set to improve Greek community relations, improve chapter relations, and build as a whole. One of the main concerns from member was where their money was being allocated. As a goal for chapter transparency, the treasurer set up a presentation to let members know exactly where their dues were going. Over all, the goals set for 2014 were met and exceeded.
Philanthropies were very successful for 2014. Delta Eta puts on two events per year (one per semester). This past spring we changed our philanthropy to a new event called Kappa Donut Dash. The chapter got together teams of people from the community to run a 5K relay and eat donut holes along the way. Following the race was a small breakfast hosted at the house. In the fall, our chapter hosts a philanthropy event called Kappa Gobble. It’s an event where local businesses donate pies and everyone who attends can receive unlimited pie for five dollars. Many people on Greek row regard Kappa Gobble as their favorite philanthropy to go to. At Kappa Gobble in November 2014, over $2,500 was raised in just over three hours. Outside of Kappa sponsored events, members of Delta Eta were very philanthropic and participated in individual service events. With the community in mind, members of Delta Eta helped support the local humane society, the Salvation Army, Primary Children’s Hospital, reading to children at local elementary schools, YWCA, and Shriner’s Children hospital fundraiser carnival. As a chapter, our philanthropy work isn’t only focused on giving back to the community, but we also help our sisters in need. One of our members was faced with the challenge of more surgeries following her battle with cancer. We as a chapter hosted an event in her honor to raise money for her surgeries. With the help of the Greek community and members of the community as a whole, we were able to raise over $17,000 to help a sister in need.
At Delta Eta, the chapter tries to stress that Kappa isn’t only for four years, but it’s for life. During the fall semester, a Kappa alum reached out to the chapter to ask for help for a sister in need. An older Kappa was diagnosed with ALS and is no longer able to do the necessary things that she need to do to take care of her family. Showing what Kappa truly is has been the main focus of this work. Two of our active members assist her and her family once a week. This has shown the true meaning of Kappa and has helped both the family and the active members involved.
In June 2014, members of Delta Eta attended the Convention meeting in Houston, Texas. While there, members participated in alumni presentations, connected with other Kappas from the country, and strengthened the bonds of sisterhood through Kappa related activities. As a chapter we were recognized for our efforts to fight sexual violence. Delta Eta received the national standards award for our campaign of “Sisters Before Misters.” When the issue of increasing sexual assaults was growing on our campus, our chapter didn’t hold back to fight the issue. As an entire chapter we worked with fraternities on our campus that were having issues with increasing numbers of rapes. As a chapter, Delta Eta was able to improve relations with these houses as well as increase our bonds of sisterhood.
Approaching 2015, the University of Utah has been ranked 121 in the country by the best colleges and national universities magazine. The total undergraduate population is around 25,000 students. ASUU (student government) put on many events, ranging from crimson nights to various types of fundraisers. You could always find a group of Kappas at any ASUU event. Kappas were present all over campus. Being involved with alumni associations, business interns, club sports, and many other opportunities on campus.
2014 was a primarily successful year for Delta Eta and we are enthused about heading into the New Year to create more memories and bond as a sisterhood in Kappa Kappa Gamma.
The President of Delta Eta has a badge that has been passed down since 2007. The back of the badge is inscribed with LRH. Several other women in the chapter wear their relative’s badges, and attached are the pictures of a few. Something special that the Salt Lake Alumni association does with badges is giving pearl drops to those girls with 4.0 GPAs to support academics. Also one member who went to the national convention in 2012 attained a charm that she also wears on her badge. Attached is Jessica Doucette’s badge, a member who has the pearl drop as well as the convention charm on her badge. On the back are her initials as well as her initiation date.
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