2,350
edits
Changes
Highlights of 2021
This has been a really great year for Zeta Psi, and we are really proud of all of our accomplishments. We look forward to maintaining our good standing with nationals and continuing to grow as a chapter in coming years.
==Highlights of 2020s:==
From chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.:
==Highlights of 2021==
Chapter Summary
We were thrilled to have been able to honor the accomplishments of the Class of 2021
somewhat-normally. Luckily, when we returned in the fall we were granted permission to
operate at full capacity, which includes in person date functions, events, and chapters. A
highlight would be our first date function of the semester, as morale and excitement were both
incredibly high since so many members were unable to attend events in the past due to covid
restrictions. We held several fundraisers with local restaurants to raise money for Brenner
Children’s Hospital and the Jed Foundation, and several of our members were on the executive
council for the Panhellenic Breast Cancer Talent Show. Our goals centered around re-engaging
members across grades following the pandemic, as well as fostering deeper in-person
connections and relationships within our chapter and with our chapter’s values after a year of
virtual chapters and events.
Chapter Philanthropy
Our local organization our chapter supports is the Brenner’s Children’s Hospital.It is a
tradition in our chapter to support this local hospital; we are passionate about financially
contributing to the important work they do for children suffering from various illnesses.
We held several events, including a candy drive called Kappa Candy Canes and a partnership
with a local restaurant; the restaurant donated a percentage of their proceeds to our
philanthropy.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Chair of Zeta Psi was founded to increase the chapter’s
overall appreciation for and celebration of the unique identities that contribute to our
community. This year’s efforts have mainly focused on gaining a greater sense of what exactly
our chapter needs to improve, and our efforts of promoting inclusivity and appreciation for
our chapter’s diverse identities. Moving forward, one specific implementation that we will
integrate into our chapter will be a DEI Recruitment workshop, which focuses on
acknowledging and eliminating implicit bias and microaggressions to further improve the
recruitment process for both active and potential new members. We will also implement a
formal DEI committee, dedicated to establishing and upholding the highest standards of
social inclusion regarding all aspects of our unique identities. Individuals within this
committee will explore ways to ensure that our chapter provides a safe space for all members
to know that they can express themselves fully and unapologetically without facing
indifference, discrimination, or intolerance.
Operating in a Pandemic
During the uncertain times of covid-19 our society made sure to take the precautions
necessary to ensure the safety of our members and those around us. For our newest
members of our sorority we made each feel special and welcomed as best as we could due to
the social gathering guidelines. We had each new member receive a gift basket with Kappa
Kappa Gamma stickers and other fun goodies. We wanted to make them feel a part of Kappa
Kappa Gamma and be excited
Unfortunately, covid restrictions did not allow for in person initiation. We did the
best we could to recreate on Zoom the traditions and experience of an in-person experience.
We are hopeful that next year we will be able to gather in-person to celebrate the tradition of
an in person initiation. Despite the lack of intimacy, we had over 200 people gather on our
Zoom initiation. We were able to learn from Nationals how to celebrate being a Kappa.
We were able to come together for Chapter and re-learn the songs and rituals of Kappa.
Covid restrictions definitely made this far from perfect, but with the support of all members
we are rebuilding this special tradition.
==Highlights of 2020==