Academic excellence remained a priority for the chapter as a "study buddy" program was implemented. Zeta Iota also utilized a "Support Your Sister Award" and the Skippy Jar to encourage scholarship among members.
==2011==
'''Housing:''' Breast cancer awareness continued to be important to the members of Zeta Iota. The chapter hosted the annual Hoops for Hope 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament to raise money for the cause. The Kappas also sponsored Breast Cancer Awareness Week in October. Throughout the week, the members passed out lollipops with breast cancer facts and ribbons to promote awareness in addition to collecting donations and hosting a vigil where a survivor shared her story.
Greek God and Goddess was again hosted by Zeta Iota and benefited Reading Is Fundamental. The chapter also took time to visit children with cancer at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and read books with them. Zeta Iota supported the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation by hosting a charity jewelry party at an alumna member’s house.
The chapter continued to participate in philanthropic activities sponsored by other Greek-letter organizations, such as Chi Omega's Karaoke Night, Alpha Chi Omega's Wiffleball Tournament, and Tri Delta's Kickball Tournament.
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Breast cancer awareness continued to be important to ==2012==The Zeta Iota chapter has had a successful year filled with many great memories and triumphs. Our chapter has participated in many Greek events on campus supporting other chapters and their philanthropies, including the members welcoming of Villanova's newest sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, Pi Beta Phi's Arrow Spike Volleyball Tournament, Sig Chi's Derby Days, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Tri Delta, and Alpha Chi Omega's "Kristin's Story" Event, Alpha Phi's Fiesta Bowl, Kappa Delta's Anti-Hazing week, and Villanova's Own Special Olympics. Zeta Iotareceived numerous formal awards this past year. The chapter hosted Office for Fraternity and Sorority Life at Villanova University awarded Kappa Kappa Gamma the Most Improved Chapter of 2012, the Best Sisterhood of 2012 and Best Alumnae Relations. Kappa Kappa Gamma also awarded Zeta Iota, the annual Hoops for Hope 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament to raise money for 2012 Advisory Board Award at the causeFraternity Convention. The Kappas Georgi Clymer Award was received by Katie Felter this past Founder's Day, and the Peg Cardamone Award was also sponsored given to Courtney Scioscia. Zeta Iota focused on creating Breast Cancer Awareness by hosting Breast Cancer Awareness Week week in October. Throughout the week2012, the members passed which included pasing out lollipops with breast cancer facts , ribbons, pins, pens and ribbons stickers to promote awareness in addition to collecting . We received many donations , and hosting hosted a Ladder Ball Tournament sponsored by Powerade. Last but not least Zeta Iota hosted a vigil where a survivor Jackie Roth shared her breast cancer survival story. Our sisters also worked to support Reading is Fundamental by hosting Greek God and Goddess in the Fall of 2012 and sponsored a Book Drive, the Monmouth Duo, with Pi Beta Phi. Zeta Iota has encouraged the planning of a sisterhood event every month to promote bonding with sisters and to grow closer as a chapter. On October 6, 2012, the members of Zeta Iota attended "Kamp Kappa" that was hosted at a member's home near campus. It was a retreat for sisterhood bonding and chapter planning, where members were divided up into eight Retreat Groups and spent the day reviewing and embracing Kappa tradition and ritual. A Kappa Trainer came to speak about Kappa values, traditions and "wearing your letters 24/7." We also had a ritual review with a Kappa advisor and a fireside ceremony where sisters shared personal experiences about their life in Kappa and spoke about what Kappa means to them.
Greek God and Goddess was again hosted by Following our chapter retreat, our letter of feedback from our LC stated that Zeta Iota 's strengths were Philanthropy, seeking advice and embracing change and our Kappa pride. Our focus area, or future challenges are Ritual and benefited Reading Is FundamentalSisterhood. The chapter also took time to visit children with cancer We have been embracing Ritual at Children’s Hospital every Chapter and thinking of Philadelphia new ways to engage and read books with them. Zeta Iota supported educate our members on the founding principles, ceremonies, and traditions that outline what it means to be a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation by . We have been hosting a charity jewelry party many "JUGS", just us girls events, such as lunch groups with our new members. We also have started giving special tokens to girls who have exemplified true Kappa sisterhood, as our President Kate calls it, "Kate's Key Kappa". We decide the winner at an alumna member’s houseever Chapter Council Meeting, and give the prize out during Chapter. We have implemented this to reward girls for their efforts, to emphasize the importance of sisterhood, and let our members know that their actions do not go unnoticed.
The chapter continued We are continuing to participate in philanthropic activities sponsored by other Greek-letter organizations, such strengthen Academic Excellence as Chi Omegawell. Our Vice President of Academic Excellence worked to improve our chapter's Karaoke Nightoverall GPA by creating an Academic Focus Plan including mandatory study hours, Alpha Chi Omega's Wiffleball Tournamenta "study buddy" program, selecting a VPAE Committee to monitor sisters grades and assist with goals, and Tri Delta's Kickball Tournamentarranging tutors for members who sought extra help from sisters. Members of Zeta Iota were rewarded for Academic Excellence through the "Support Your Sister Award," and the Skippy Jar, in order to keep sisters motivated to go to class and to get better grades.
Last but not least, we have worked on our leadership as a chapter in numerous ways. Our outgoing President, Katie Felter, went to the 2012 Kappa Kappa Gamma Convention in Jacksonville, FL to strengthen her knowledge of leadership. Also, every sister is actively involved in different committees, and we have continued to assign "unofficial" titles for leadership opportunities including pledge class leader, and retreat group leader. Incoming Chapter Council has also participated in the Kappa HQ Webinar training to highlight the importance of each position and outline their roles, duties, and responsibilities to the chapter. Our sisters also attended the Basics Training Workshop, on November 9th, 2012, that targeted the strengthening of both Standards and Membership. Our current President, Katherine Carlucci, attended the Leadership Academy in the Fall of 2012. This experience changed her hopes, expectations, and goals for the entire chapter. Our goal for this year is to further strengthen the bonds of our sisterhood, through ritual training, off-campus sisterhood events, and overall Kappa morale so that we may be knowledgeable, proud, and confident in our Zeta Iota Chapter.
Zeta Iota'''Convention Awards:'''s biggest triumph this past year was getting off our letter of probation. This was a longtime struggle and goal for the chapter. The removal of the letter was a huge accomplishment, and is a clear indicatior of the hard work, time, and effort that Zeta Iota is dedicating to strengthening the chapter. This year, Hurricane Sandy struck the hearts and homes of many of our sisters and their families. Zeta Iota made clothing drive donations and monetary donations to the numerous websites aiding in the relief efforts.
Villanova is continuing the campus renovations that began over the summer of 2011. Phase One and Two of Villanova's transformation was completed in November 2011, and then in Summer of 2012. The "quad," an area where many of our sisters live, has been transformed and made more appealing. It has opened up more space for organizations on campus to host events, set up tables and interact with the Villanova Student Body. The landscaped area outside the mailroom, bookstore, and Connelly Center (dinning hall) has been made more pedestrian friendly and more aesthetically beautiful. By making the landscape more open, the campus promotes socialization and interaction among its students.
The overall nature of our chapter is one of sisterhood, dedication, and enthusiasm. Our chapter has striven to become very close, and work together to better ourselves as a whole, as well as bettering ourselves individual members. We have worked together to reach our goals and will continue to do so by staying organized, focused and determined. We have learned what it means to embody Kappa Kappa Gamma's values at all times and do our best to maintain a positive image on campus by wearing out letters twenty-four seven.
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