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We were able to celebrate Kappa’s 150th anniversary with a virtual Founders Day. We are able to set up meals for each girl in a drive through at the lodge to still give them the free meal they would've received if we were in person.
==Highlights of 2021==
Chapter Summary
The Delta Psi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma had a year of fantastic memories that will last forever. Beginning in January of 2021, we were still adjusting to accommodate the crazy that was COVID-19. As guidelines were slowly being lifted, we took every chance to get the members of our chapter together. On February 12th, Kappa held a Valentine’s day themed date party called Kappa Krush. The event was covered in hearts, pink, red, and was a hit. Throughout the semester, we were able to hold socially-distanced chapter meetings, committee meetings at the homes of chapter council members, and were able to see each other’s faces more often. The spring consisted of some of our favorite events like mom’s weekend, dad’s weekend, Monmouth, and Kappa Klassic. This year, at Kappa Klassic our members raised over $29,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. The members of our chapter dispersed around the world for the summer. We had members studying from Seville, Spain all the way to California here in the USA. As we gathered back in Lubbock for recruitment we were nothing but excited for the what the semester could hold. We had a work week of festivities including a plethora of food trucks, song practices, a dodge ball tournament, and even two inflatable water slides. We had an exciting recruitment week as we closed it off by bringing 73 eager new members home on bid day. The members of Kappa Kappa Gamma were on “Kloud Nine” welcoming the new members into our chapter. We got the semester kicked off the right way with the first chapter meeting. The beginning of the semester was full of educational meetings for the new members as they learned about the new member experience and what it would take to be an official member of KKG. In October, we held our annual Kappa Kookout to raise money for our local philanthropy, The Jed Foundation. We ate burgers, had a fun bouncy house, and enjoyed the event with friends and family from all around. Additionally, we held a semi-formal event at the local Spirit Ranch venue where members of our chapter dressed up in country attire and enjoyed dinner and dancing. During the inspiration week period, our active members celebrated the welcoming of our new members as they got closer to being initiated. We had a week of reflecting on why we are all Kappa’s and the importance of our traditions. Our new members were officially initiated on October 16th, in the presence of actives and alumni. As the semester ended, the new chapter council was slated and elected. The members of delta psi had an eventful 2021 of juggling a pandemic and constantly changing the way things had to be done, nonetheless we made the most of it. As we enter a new stage of life, we know that no matter what the circumstances Kappa is a place that will remain constant.
Chapter Philanthropy
Kappa Kappa Gamma had a transitioning of philanthropies in the year of 2021. In the fall semester, Delta Psi voted to support The Jed Foundation as our philanthropy in support of mental health. 2020 and 2021 were difficult years for everyone around the world, and we as members of Kappa Kappa Gamma found that supporting mental health was a necessity.
The Delta Psi chapter supported the philanthropies of Kappa Kappa Gamma through two main events, Kappa Klassic and Kappa Kookout. Our Kappa Klassic golf tournament was immensely successful as we raised over $29,000. Additionally, we were able to raise money at our Kappa Kookout event where a local catering service supplies us with burgers and treats and we enjoy an afternoon while raising money.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
The Delta Psi chapter implemented a DEI officer in the year of 2021. This officer was in charge of regulating all diversity and inclusion education as necessary. The chapter was educated through PowerPoints and trainings during chapter meetings. As well, we implemented an awareness campaign on our social media.
Operating in a Pandemic
At the beginning of 2021, the city of Lubbock was still strictly regulating social gatherings. We were able to hold socially-distanced chapter meetings. As well, our events such as Kappa Krush were held in shifts and masks were required. During recruitment we were able to return back to normal life as we remained for the rest of the fall semester. Our members were grateful for any opportunity we were given to gather as a chapter.