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Historically, our chapter always raises money and participates in Children's Miracle Network Dance Marathon and raises money for our philanthropy Reading is Fundamental, as well as finding some local charity to volunteer at. Epsilon Phi continued its support for Reading is Fundamental this year with two philanthropy events. In the spring, we hosted our first annual "Kappa Kickball" in place of our "Kappa Kasino" event to cut costs, raise more money, and create a livelier event to raise money for Reading is Fundamental. Organizations across campus made teams and donated funds and books to Reading is Fundamental up until the event. In the fall, we hosted our second annual "Kappa Con Queso" as a new fall philanthropy to raise more money for RIF. The event consisted of a nacho and taco bar. We received a lot of support from the University of Florida community, and the event was sold out. Epsilon Phi also participated in Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon and throughout the year, our ongoing philanthropy projects in the Gainesville community were volunteering at the Alachua County Humane Society and the local Terwilliger Elementary school. We support Reading is Fundamental and volunteer at Terwilliger Elementary School because we understand how important it is to educate children and ensure they are confident readers. Working with the children at Terwilliger was a very rewarding experience for our chapter.
==Highlights of 2018==
We are so excited to share some of our accomplishments as we have worked very diligently to unify our chapter, increase our bond, serve our community and increase campus involvement.
We have achieved many of our goals this year including unifying our chapter through many sisterhood events such as our Big/Little trip to Busch Gardens, yoga classes, Kappa Kafe's and movie nights.
In the academic area, we have strengthened our drive through our Kappa Kafes, which are held in the dining room of the house with snacks and coffee. We have also created academic mentor among sisters by pairing older girls and younger girls together as mentors. We also have continued smarty pants where girls write down and log exams/tests/quizzes they are proud of. We were able to increase our campus involvement throughout the year as well. Kappa has the honor of being a part of the following organizations: College Ambassadors, UF Cicerones,Campus Diplomats, CRU, Doulos, Panhellenic Executive Council, Junior Panhellenic Council, Deans Lists, UF Equestrian Team, Florida Bright Future Scholars, Dance Marathon, Danza, Student Government, Gators March for Babies, Project Makeover, honor societies, Young Leaders Conference, Florida Greek Ambassadors and many more.
Chapter Awards/Honors:
Ali Bowlby was awarded Panhellenic President of the Year, Sabrina Impresso got 3rd place in Chi Phactor, Ali Bowlby was a finalist in the UF Homecoming Leadership Pageant, 1st Place in Alpha Gamma Rho's Buck Off, 1st Place in Sigma Kappa Shootout, and 2nd place in Delta Tau Delta Miss Greek (Sabrina Impresso).
Socials: Phi Kappa Tau, Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Sigma, Alpha Gamma Rho
Other Events: Ghouls, Goblins and Greeks, Homecoming with Sigma Phi Epsilon, New Member Lip Sync, Founders Day, Dad's Weekend, Family Weekend, Semi formal, and Busch Gardens Big/Little Trip.
Recently on campus we have had one of the large libraries closest to Kappa's house announced its 24/7 status; this is the second study space to do this and we are definitely taking advantage. We consistently every year work towards improving and growing as much as we can. We maintain a positive nature and encourage our sisters to hold our values close and dear to our hearts making our atmosphere warm, loving and welcoming.
'''Philanthropy'''
Historically, our chapter always supports and works hard to raise money for Dance Marathon's Children's Miracle Network and for our philanthropy Reading Is Fundamental. We also take part in and volunteer with numerous community charities. As a chapter we continue to support Reading is Fundamental for year with two philanthropy events. One in the Fall called Kappa Con Queso which is a taco and nacho bar held at our house where guests could either purchase presale tickets or one at the door to enjoy this event. This was our 3rd annual Kappa Con Queso and it was so successful it succeeded our goal. We got so much support and participation from not only the greek community but the University community as well. We also hosted our annual Kappa Kickball Tournament benefitting RIF as well. Again the participation was incredible and we were so proud to be able to give back to Reading is Fundamental.
Our chapter also participated in Dance Marathon benefitting the Children's Miracle Network crushing our goals as a chapter and university as a whole. We continued our ongoing volunteering in the Gainesville community with volunteering for JJ Finley Elementary School. We support this elementary school to help educate and emphasize the importance of reading in their lives. This experience is brightening and extremely rewarding to our chapter.