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'''University of Akron founded in 1914Founded May 24, formerly Buchtel College founded in 18701911'''

'''Lambda chapter: founded June 10, 1877'''

'''1Beta Psi Chapter installed at Victoria College,853 members as Toronto, Ontario. Transferred to University of (June 2015)Toronto, May 1925'''

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'''Some University of Lambda’s Outstanding Alumnae:Toronto established in 1827, Toronto, Ontario, Canada''' (If you have chapter alumna who have received recognition in any of these three categories, please list them with the date(s) of recognition.)

'''Fraternity Council Officers:Charter members 15'''Marion Bell Slade (Ransom), Grand Marshal 1884-1986; Mary Krenzke (Grandlin), Grand Secretary, 1886-1888; Lydia Voris Kolbe, Grand President 1916-1918, Grand Treasurer 1908-1914; (Lydia) Elmie Warner Mallory, Grand President 1904-1906, Grand Registrar 1900-1904; Elizabeth Voris Lawry, Editor of The Key 1904-1905, Martha Simmons (Murray), Field Secretary 1961-1963; Lesley Dillon (Lage), Traveling Consultant 2001-2002

'''1,223 initiates (as of June 2018)

'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''

=='''Rose McGill'''==

 

[[File:RoseMcGillHeadshot.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Rose McGill]]

The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 1870 - 1930, describes

“...a frail wisp of sunny youth,

courageous though wracked with pain,

smiling always even in the face of

discouragement, Rose fought with

determination to regain the health

that the doctors had long since

despaired of.”

 

Said to have a carefree manner and

given to making witty remarks, “Rose

was very pretty, with lovely coloring,

and though she never looked very

strong she had an unlimited amount

of energy - energy she should have

conserved.”

 

A 1934 issue of ''The Key'' carried a

detailed story about Rose. “The youngest

of three children, Rose was about 13

when her mother died, followed

two years later by her father. She was

sent to boarding school and during her

last year there her brother, the only

remaining family member she could

depend on, died suddenly. Another detailed article about Rose appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of ''The Key.'' [http://digital.watkinsprinting.com/publication/?i=8386&p=21 Click to read.]

 

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'''Charter Members:'''

 

Beatrice Maud Barry, Vera Davidson, Alexandrina Denne, Laura Denton, Lily Denton, Dora Forsythe, Grace Isabel Grange, Elsa Horning, Madeline Mary Jenner, Jessie Logie Keagey, Grace Winnifred MacLaren, Josephine McConnell, Lenora Porte, May Cecilia Shorey, Ethel Tait.

 

 

'''Some of Beta Psi’s Outstanding Members:'''

 

'''Fraternity Officers:''' Mary Hall Deeves, National Registrar 1924-1930; Margo White (Secord), Traveling Consultant 1984-1985; Mary Legakis, Traveling Consultant 1999-2000;

 

 

 

'''Fraternity Loyalty Award:'''

'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''

Frances McGovern, Attorney; legislator; first female chairman of Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

Marion Hilliard, 1950, 1 chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Women’s College Hospital, Toronto; Ruth Davison Reid, 1954, nutritionist; lecturer; Dorothy Mulholland Taylor, 1954, journalist; author; Gabrielle Jane Sellers Kroeger, 1966, foreign service officer with United Nations Division of External Affairs; F. Marguerite Hill, 1970, physician-in-chief at Women’s College Hospital, Toronto; Thora Mcllroy Mills, 1978, founding member of Diabetic Association and the Indian-Eskimo Association for Support of Native Peoples; Jean Rowe Casselman Wadds, 1984, Canadian diplomat; held high-level government positions; Barbara Leamen McDougall, 1990, Canada’s Minister of Employment and Immigration, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women; Marion Smith Davey, 1998, longtime volunteer and officer for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind

 

==University History==

 

The University of Toronto was founded as King’s College in 1827 and is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Canada. Originally controlled by the Church of England, the university assumed its present name in the 1850s upon becoming a secular institution. Toronto has evolved into a large and complex public institution occupying three campuses: Scarborough, Erindale and the historic downtown St. George campus. It is federated with three smaller universities which are on the St. George campus, and is affiliated with several colleges and institutes. Ten teaching hospitals in metropolitan Toronto are affiliated fully with the university.

 

The university is Canada’s most important research institution and has gained an international reputation for its research. It enrolls more students, employs more faculty members and offers a greater range of courses than any other Canadian university. As of 2010, the enrollment on the downtown campus exceeded 45,000 students.

'''Additional Outstanding Lambda Alumnae:''' Dale Hinton (Hertel)The university’s insistence on the importance of research in all disciplines has made it the major center for graduate education in Canada. In many fields, Graduate Counselor 1944it produces a majority of Canada’s doctoral candidates. The quality and range of the programs -1945; Martha Simmons (Murray)undergraduate, Graduate Counselor 1960graduate and professional -1961; Jill Hughes (Mealy)attract students from all parts of the province, Chapter Consultant 1996-1997 from around the country and from abroad.

To support its work of teaching and research, the university has collected a library that is the largest in Canada and among the best in the world. The University of Toronto Press is the chief institution of its kind in Canada and one of the most important scholarly publishers in North America.

==THE FOUNDING OF LAMBDA CHAPTER==The University of Toronto is home to the first men’s fraternity in Canada, Zeta Psi, whose Toronto chapter has been active since 1879. Because few other Canadian universities in the 19th century were deemed comparable to their American counterparts, most early American fraternities and sororities chose to open their first international chapter at Toronto.

The University of Akron, previously known as Buchtel College, has a long history of Greek life. Men’s fraternities have existed there for many years but in 1877, the Greek community decided that something was missing: a women’s fraternity. J. Augustine Gutherie, a Phi Delta Theta at Buchtel College, contacted Indiana University’s chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma to tell them about three Buchtel College women and the Greek community was on its way to changing for the good.

These three women, Mary B. Jewett, Harriet Evelyn Pardee, and Elizabeth O. Slade, signed Lambda Chapter’s charter on June 10, 1877 and held its first meeting on January 14, 1878. Five honorary members were in attendance including the wife of the Buchtel College president. This makes Kappa Kappa Gamma the first women’s fraternity on Buchtel College’s campus and the longest continuing Greek letter organization on campus.==The Early Years==

A lot has changed since that first meeting including If there is certain fervor in the landscape voices of campus, women’s rights, fashions, and even the name members of the college itself, but several things remain the same. Lambda Beta Psi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma has had over 1700 members since it first started. These active members still aspire to be good sisters, good leaders, at the University of Toronto when they repeat the ritual words “I will support my chapter in prosperity and peril” there is good studentsreason. They work Indeed, looking back it is difficult not to serve campus and the community. Lambda alumni still display these qualities see that history as well, because you can’t become a Kappa kind of continuing “Perils of Pauline”* with a new crisis arising in every episode and periods of prosperity all too frequently interrupted by setbacks and remain unchanged. Kappa is for lifethreats to the chapter’s continued existence.

To understand many of Beta Psi’s problems, it is necessary to understand the history and structure of the University of Toronto itself. This first university in Ontario, then “Upper Canada,” was chartered in 1827 under the name of King’s College and with a formal affiliation with the Church of England or Anglican Church. This affiliation continued until 1857 when a new charter was issued providing for a nonsectarian university under the name of the University of Toronto expanded to include all the professional and other faculties found in a modern university with the original arts and humanities core becoming University College of the University of Toronto. Eventually, as expansion continued, the university entered into federation with a number of church affiliated universities. Trinity College (Anglican), Victoria College (Methodist from Coburg, Ontario) and St. Michael’s College (Roman Catholic) all moved to the University of Toronto campus. This federated structure has proved to be a great source of strength and diversity in the university, but because the present university is a federation rather than an amalgamation, each college maintains considerable independence in the setting of policy.

==The Early Years (From The History Although international women’s fraternities were established in the University of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)==Generally speakingToronto early in the 20th century, Lambda Kappas they operated only at the University College. In 1906, a group of Akron live undergraduates at home with their familiesVictoria College decided to form a local sorority, Xi Zeta Gamma. Many As a private and unofficial club, the group flourished until in 1909 several members work to assist met a group of Kappas at a YWCA Convention. Fired with their college expenses; they are active in enthusiasm for the international fraternity movement, Xi Zeta Gamma petitioned to become a chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. After an inspection by Florence Burton Roth, Michigan, Grand President, Mrs. Roth and members of Beta Tau, Psi and Gamma Rho installed the fledgling chapter on campusMay 24, are community-minded and maintain high scholastic standing1911.

The situation of Beta Psi Chapter in those early years was enviable. As individualsthe only women’s fraternity at Victoria College, chapter members have contributed much since Lambda’s foundingit had no need of Panhellenic, June 10no formal rushing, 1877no rushing rules and no competition. The college only restriction on its membership policies was called Butchel at an informal arrangement with the dean of women who adopted the time, named for John Rprinciple of sophomore pledging. ButchelBeta Psi did not have a chapter house, and Kappa was meetings were held in the first women’s fraternity to be placed there, homes of members and is the oldest continually active Greek letter organization on alumnae who lived in the Akron campuscity.

Buchtel CollegeThis halcyon period was short-lived. Anti-fraternity feeling, founded which began smoldering on the campus in May, 18701913, designated by flared up during the Universalist Church as its contribution to education in Ohio, was dedicated September 20, 1872term 1914-15, and nine days later 217 students became involved in a simple course it appeared that the senate of Victoria College would legislate the group out of study with seven faculty membersexistence. Discipline was rigid: a certificate Only through the intervention of good behavior alumnae who worked tirelessly to influence husbands, fathers and friends on the senate was required for admission; abstention from tobacco and liquor insisted upon it possible for scholarship holders; daily chapel, (cut Beta Psi to three days a week in 1912 and finally ended as compulsory in 1934), was a firm rulecontinue.

In 1877Canada was already heavily involved in the Great War, young Jand members directed all their energies to combining academic excellence with a heavy commitment to “war work. Augustus Guthrie” In the chaos of world conflict, fraternity took on a Buchtel Phi Delta Theta, told some Kappas at Indiana University about three Buchtel girls. Letters were exchanged, new meaning and on June 10so, Mary B. Jewettin 1916, Elizabeth U. Slade (Voris), and Harriet E. Pardee (Parshall) signed Lambda’s charter.The the chapter decided it should establish its first Kappa meeting was on January 14, 1878. Five honorary members were taken inindependent home, one the wife of the college president. Literary meetings and sponsored lectures were held room in members’ rooms and on a picturesque old house close to the top floor of Buchtel HallVictoria campus.

The In 1925, chapter membership had passed the 100 mark with 70 enthusiastic alumnae offering their support from the four corners of the globe and 30 actives continuing to attract outstanding new members. It was an appropriate time for a memorable event—the first woman editor-General Convention of Kappa to be held in-chief of The Buchtelite was Elmie Warner (Mallory)Canada. The first YWCA president location was Ethel Davies (Read)Bigwin Inn in Ontario’s Lake of Bays resort area, and the first five Mary Queens Beta Psis were Kappas. The first Panhellenic president was Rachel Fleming (Hertz) and the first woman overjoyed to receive an honorary doctorate welcome their sisters from the university was Evelyn Church Smith. The Lambdas were the first to wear rush outfits (1968) and by 1970 every sorority had followed their exampleUnited States.

Lambda alumnae have become doctorsA more somber event with far-reaching effects grew out of the illness of a much-loved young chapter member, Rose McGill. Rose joined Beta Psi in her freshman year in 1920. As she was an orphan, lawyersshe was forced to withdraw after her first year because of financial difficulties. Nevertheless, artistsher fraternity ties remained strong, authorsand it was a blow to the entire chapter when she suffered an attack of pleurisy, educatorswhich quickly developed into tuberculosis. They have taught In the early years of Rose’s illness, chapter members and their families attempted to supply the personal and financial support she so desperately needed. Although their love and attention continued until her death in Egypt1927, Okinawa, Pakistan… Patricia Rose Costello it was a Rockette; Gretchen Bock was associate editor of Sesame Street; Antonia Blackletter Nichols became only through the head prompt action of the Red Cross volunteer program Fraternity in establishing the Far EastRose McGill Fund that adequate money was available. Three Lambdas have been president Small wonder that even years later, support of the University Rose McGill Fund has a very high priority with all Beta Psi members. It is a matter of Akron Alumni Association: Lucy Danforth Felt (1893)pride for Toronto alumnae that they have led consistently in the magazine sales which support the Rose McGill Fund.This private tragedy coincided with a new threat to the chapter. During 1925, another local sorority was established at Victoria, Margaret Cruickshank Fleming (1944) and Lois Waltz Burgner (1959)all the anti-fraternity feeling of 1915 revived. Margaret ( Maggie ) and LoisBy the end of the year, as well as Evelyn Church Smith it became apparent that a victory would split the college and Virginia Lyon Hardwickresult in damage to Victoria that could not easily be repaired. An unselfish but extremely difficult decision was made. Beta Psi decided to withdraw from Victoria College where, have been honored by from a modest base in the apartment of four of its members it would attempt to rush in competition with six strongly entrenched international groups. This abrupt upheaval was made particularly difficult because all but four of the university as outstanding alumnaeactives remained Victoria College students with little opportunity to know, much less attract, potential members in University College.

Since Akron rubber companies send people all over By 1927, the globechapter was strong enough to rent an apartment of its own, Akron Kappasand by 1928 was ranked the highest in scholarship among the nine women’s fraternities at University College. In addition, with their husbandsBeta Psis found time to work at the University Settlement House, are representing to work as volunteers in a local hospital and to mount successful fundraising projects for both the United States in almost every country Endowment Fund and the Women’s Building Fund of University College.Highlights of the world.1930s

A happy event mentioned in early minutes told The 1930s might be described as Beta Psi’s nomadic period. In the space of a visit in 1882 to decade, the Wooster chapter (two years later occupied five separate off-campus apartments. This was an inevitable consequence of the fact that fraternities had never been recognized at the Wooster girls were refused a return visit by their rigid faculty)university, so that on-campus housing was not available and the two groups celebrated Thanksgiving together with dinner, a receptionat that period, and, next morning a sleigh rideneither the chapter nor its members were able to afford permanent quarters.

Strawberry festivalsFar from recalling those Depression days as hard times, taffy pulls, and chestnut roasts were popular pastimes. A Lambda girl was fined $2 for wearing members of the 1930s remember their various homes with a gentleman’s fraternity pingood deal of affection. Term dues With budgets stretched to the Grand Chapter were $1; personal duesbreaking point, 25 cents; initiation fee, $1.25; fines for absence, tardiness“gourmet” dinners, featuring sausages and mashed potatoes or macaroni and disorderly conductcheese, 25 cents, 10 cents, and 5 cents.The most tragic event ever associated were greeted with Lambda was the fire of 1890, started at the praeceptress’s party for birthday girlsenthusiasm. A Mother Goose cap, made of paper and tufted with cotton, took fire from a gas light. Two girls died that night and another later; five others were badly burned. The whole college mournedflourishing mothers club earned everyone’s gratitude for the help it provided when each temporary home had to be furnished.

Lambda’s interest in The grimness of the Fraternity at Large economic climate was spurred by the election of Marion Bell Slade (Ransom) as grand marshal certainly not reflected in 1884chapter life where creativity was substituted for cash. The 1886 Convention was held in AkronSocial events included formal rushing parties, costing considerably less than $75progressive dinners and scrip dances after football games. Lambda presented another honorary member, Emma White Perkins, who sang at The chapter used the Conventionscrip dances to raise money for its philanthropies. Mary Krenzke When engagements were announced and fiancés were expected to honor the Beta Psi custom of presenting the chapter with five pounds of chocolates (Grandlin) was Grand Secretary, 1886-1888then about $2. Lambda had continuous representation on Council. Elmie Warner (Mallory50) served four years as Grand Registrar and two as Grand President after her marriage, 1904-1906; Elizabeth Voris Lawry it was Editor of The Key and then Grand Treasurer; Lydia Voris Kolbe was Grand Treasurer six years, Business Manager of The Key two years, and Grand President, 1916-1920. She was also the first Gamma Province president. Helen Farst Walace wrote often the Lambda chapter report for member who slipped her hard-pressed future husband the 1870-1930 History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternitynecessary cash.Turn of the Century

In 19011936, after a period another General Convention brought the start of fund raising World War II, and rebuilding following a serious campus fire, Dr. Augustus Church became college president. He life was soon a man far cry from the innocent good times of many virtues the thirties. Both men and well acquainted women left their university to enlist. All intercollegiate sports were suspended. Men remaining on the campus spent their leisure hours drilling with Kappas: his wife a Beta Beta; and two daughtersthe Canadian Officers’ Training Corps, Evelyn and Dorothyfemale students were required to complete 100 hours a year of voluntary service as nurses or food service aides, initiates Red Cross volunteers or day nursery assistants. Many members of Lambda and Beta Beta ∆ Psi continued at college while their fiancés and Gamma Chihusbands left for overseas. After his sudden death in 1912, Parke R. Kolbe became president, The chapter rooms resounded to the scratch of pens on overseas mail forms and Lydiathe click of knitting needles creating not only much-needed comforts for Canadian servicemen, his Lambda wife whose mother Elizabeth Slade Voris was but also producing the first of a charter member was often a gracious hostess to veritable mountain of baby clothes for Nora Waln’s and the chapterFraternity’s magnificent efforts on behalf of European children.**

Under DrSince all expenses of the chapter were borne by actives, financial disaster was always just around the corner. Ingenious cost-cutting measures were undertaken. Kolbe’s supervision These included not only subletting the chapter apartment for the City Council summer but doing most of Akron accepted the landmaintenance and repair work for which workmen, buildings and endowmentnow in the armed forces, and, with Buchtel College as a nucleus, established money were unavailable. The shortage of domestic help was overcome by ordering daily boxed lunches from local department stores for the University sum of Akron, September, 191425 cents.

Hezzelton Simmons became president Fraternity life was not made easier by the dean of women at the University College who was militantly anti-fraternity. In these days when in 1933. Under himloco parentis sounds like an archaic Victorian disease, Simmons Hall was builtit is hard to remember that, and a student building, opened in 1939even though fraternities were not recognized, it was run by a student crew with a Kappa co-manager, Antonia Blackletter (Nichols). She was possible for an unsympathetic dean to forbid female undergraduates the first woman right to ever hold such a position live in the United States. President Simmons had three Kappa daughters their fraternity houses and a Kappa daughter-, in-law. He himself always presented Kappa bids addition, to each new girl. Catherine Simmons Russell, who earned exercise a graduate degree at Goucher College while she helped organize Delta Theta Chapter there, remembers her father’s sense great deal of humor… She mentions an instance when she was delegated to do control over the Kappa laundry which conflicted with a special date. Her father, then a chemistry professortiming, sent her off on the date form and did the laundry himselfcontent of rushing.

During ==Highlights of the Depression many Kappas worked part time, dues were lowered, and the spring formal was cancelled. Song Fest took place for the first time in 1933.1940s==

As is often the case in difficult times, the warmth and support of fraternity life were important to college women of the 1940s, and the fraternity system flourished. By the spring of 1943, when a house became vacant on the university’s unofficial fraternity row, it was finally possible for Beta Psi to acquire a home of its own. Kappa Kappa Gamma House Corporation was formed and, by means of donations, the selling of shares and a much-appreciated loan from the Fraternity, 134 St. George Street became Kappa’s address. During the summer of 1943, members acquired a virtually lifelong aversion to painting, wallpapering and rubbish removal. By fall, 12 alumnae and other boarders, the first house mother and a wildly enthusiastic active chapter were settled and ready for bigger and better things.

==World War II Years==By the end of the decade, campus life was again in full swing. The university had successfully managed an expansion from about 10,000 to more than 28,000 students to accommodate those returning from the services.

World War II found Kappas knitting, wrapping bandages, selling savings stamps, writing letters to servicemen, and working at ==Highlights of the USO. Veterans flooded the campus after the war ended.1950s==

Mary Giddings Keating was named dean of women, responsible for counseling all women student.In 1945, after years of rented rooms and houses, Lambda took the first step toward home ownership since 19001950s, when Canadian Kappas enjoyed almost an unsuccessful attempt had been made. With Margaret Zink Brewster as chairmanembarrassment of riches with two General Conventions—1950 at Murray Bay, the Lambda House Association was founded with 164 contributing charter members. In 1948 the move was made to 204 Spicer StreetQuebec, a home which the chapter purchasedand 1954 at Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta’s beautiful Rockies.

==The 1950s==During In the early 1950srelative calm of this period, all was not well with women’s fraternitiesscholarship, always a major concern of Beta Psi became a positive passion. The expected increase Study charts were kept and conscientiously filled in enrollment . Informal tutoring of lagging sisters was mostly menencouraged, and the scholastic achievements of members were reflected in a gratifying number of college, university, national and international awards. Chapter officers were required to maintain a better-than-average standing to retain their positions. During the year, two full meetings were devoted to scholarship and four more to cultural enrichment. An alumnae steering committeeIn 1956, headed by Lambda’s Marion Barnes Zehender helped pull a theatre night raised money for three scholarships at University College and two in physical and occupational therapy. Throughout the chapter back to decade, Beta Psi retained its former levelstanding at or near the top in scholarship standing.

The actives worked hard to set up a tight budget, coordinate activitiesHowever, members were not one-sided drones. They also increased their participation in college organizations and university athletics and regulate studies. Results awards for achievement were good and morale rose, the common goal drawing the members into close harmony. The summer of 1957 found Lambda with membership up, finances under control, scholarship excellent. So it was with disbelief the chapter read a letter from the Fraternity Council requesting a surrender continuing source of its charter due to inadequate women’s facilities on the campus. Chapter President Ann Whiting (Baldwin) called an emergency meeting of actives and alumnae. Result: a reply stating that the charter would not be voluntarily relinquishedpride.

The Akron Beacon-Journal featured the situation on the front page, Social service was also emphasized and the university President Norman Auburn invited the Council to come to Akron. Accepting the invitation were Executive Secretary Clara O. Piercethrough a variety of fundraising activities, Ohio State, Fraternity President Eleanore Goodridge Campbellincluding a mammoth bazaar opened by alumna Maryon Moody Pearson, ColoradoBeta Psi, and Director wife of Chapters Frances Fatout AlexanderPrime Minister Lester B. Pearson, DePauw. The decision: the situation had been misconstrued. The committee was impressed with the university and was proud to have Lambda Chapter on volunteer work through which the campus. Its delegate chapter gave substantial support to the 1958 Convention returned to Akron with a large silver tray inscribed: First Place—Greatest Chapter Improvement Award—LambdaInterfraternity Cerebral Palsy Clinic.In 1959 a new awardSocial activities flourished, and there were frequent exchange parties with men’s fraternities, given in the name chapter formals and end-of Jayne Pesar, a beloved member who died that spring-year house parties. In 1957, was offered to the Lambda member best exemplifying a Kappa woman. To encourage members to stay in school the Akron Alumnae Association inaugurated the Memorial Scholarship Fund, a no-interest loan fund through which alumnae can remember a Kappa sister by temporarily easing chapter won the financial burdens of an active studentsnow sculpture contest during Winter Carnival.

In spite of this record of achievement, certain disquieting trends were beginning to be felt. Although the Beta Psi alumnae were honored at the Alpha Province Convention in 1955, active chapter records show a declining performance in administration. Reports were often late, parliamentary procedure grew sloppy, so that by the late fifties a determined effort was required to bring the chapter back to its former efficiency.

More alarming was a small but steady annual decrease in the number of women electing to go through rushing. Both Panhellenic and Beta Psi itself made a determined effort to eliminate some of the rushing abuses, which were providing ammunition for anti-fraternity feeling, but the decline in membership in women’s fraternities continued. Finally, in spite of considerable opposition from official quarters, it was decided to extend rushing beyond University College, and relief was felt when no issue was made of the expansion. In spite of, or perhaps partly because of this extended community, numbers continued to decline.

==The 1960s==Once again, in 1966, the Kappas found themselves in the path Although women’s fraternities had once supplied a high percentage of an expanding college and universityleaders, and by the Lambda House Association, led by Carol Aspell Messmore, bought three parcels end of property, containing four houses. Two were then rented, one was razedthe fifties, students in general and one renovated to house 12 university students. Plans for a future chapter house for 40 members even some Beta Psis were drawn up, and a fund drive launched perceiving fraternity life as interfering with hopes of building participation in 1971.By 1968 the university no longer needed the housing, so the Kappa Annex came into being. The house on Spicer Street was sold to the wider university and the annex became the Kappa House. It was realized that Lambda would never need a structure to house all members and plans for a lodge-type house were made. The realization of this dream came true in 1975 when a new lodge was dedicatedcommunity.

These small but disquieting clouds on the fraternity horizon seemed to diminish in the early sixties. Although official recognition was still withheld, professors accepted invitations to dinner and discussion. The chapter and other fraternities gave substantial support to the newly formed Varsity (Alumni) Fund and other university fundraising activities, and it appeared that fraternities had finally been accepted as a valid part of the university life. ==The Early 1970sHighlights of the 1960s==1970 The year 1961 was particularly happy since Beta Psi celebrated its golden anniversary by welcoming a most successful Alpha Province Convention to Toronto in September. This happy year of great changeproved to be the calm before the storm. Greek activities lost emphasis. The events at Kent State, so close to homeBy the mid-sixties, the University of Toronto had become a serious effect on Akron students. Lambda Kappas ranged strong link in what one harassed official described as “a radical chain stretching from those who mourned the loss of traditional events Berkeley to Chicago to Toronto to those who gladly turned their attention Columbia to national Harvard.” Student agitation for greater participation in university government, the student peace movement, a drive for relevance in courses and political radical social actionresulted in a sharp drop in interest in fraternities, and the suspicion of elitism created a wave of anti-fraternity agitation. The Kappa Centennial year 1967 was celebrated on Founders Dayone of celebration for all Canadians as the country marked the centennial of its Confederation, 1970 but with 100 alumnae this celebration came a much more vocal and 70 actives in attendanceemotional commitment to nationalism. Virginia Bader (McGuckin)A French table, where only French was spoken, who was named Outstanding Greek Woman a feature of the Year chapter dinners. Traditional skits and songs were played down in rushing, and national and the Akron recipient cultural themes of Kappa’s Centennial Scholarshipa more serious nature took their place. Unfortunately, this overdue coming of age for Canadians was accompanied by a featured guestbacklash of student feeling against what was perceived as American imperialism operating in Canadian cultural and economic life, and international fraternities fell into further disrepute.--------------------------------The previous information was excerpted from The History To add to Beta Psi’s problems, Kappa’s permanent home and a number of Kappa Kappa Gamma other fraternity houses were expropriated for university expansion. Fraternityrow became a thing of the past, 1870-1976and new houses had to be purchased at a much greater distance from the center of campus. The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History ReportsWith strong alumnae support, chapter meeting minutesBeta Psi was able to buy a fine old house on Madison Avenue, letters and comments from chapter members both actives and alumnaetook considerable pride in the renovations planned by a local architect and Beta Psi alumna. Of course, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archivesnews was not all bad. Those who did elect to join fraternities found welcome friendship and strength in a university community that was suffering acutely from depersonalization, and The Key. Each chapter is expected which seems to update its history record annuallybe an inevitable part of the modern multiversity. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkgIn addition, a new spirit of community responsibility resulted in an upsurge of philanthropic activity centering on such community services as St.org Christopher House, a multinational settlement house, and work with questionsunderprivileged children. An annual alumnae project was the Christmas decoration of the Thistletown Hospital for emotionally disturbed children.--------------------------------

==Highlights of the 1970s==

Trends on campus For Beta Psi, as for all chapters, 1970 was a special time of celebration—Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Centennial celebration! Beta Psis enjoyed a formal banquet at the Granite Club in Toronto. The ballroom overflowed, and within everyone, from beloved founding sisters to greenest pledges, renewed the chapter included bonds that had become so precious.Although the importance virulence of performing arts and speaking up about issues on campusthe opposition decreased, membership decline continued to plague Toronto fraternities in the early 1970s. Many influential speakers visited Beta Psi reached its lowest ebb in the University rushing season of Akron 1973. Common sense dictated that the trend to inform apartment living for students about current issues, which made it difficult to finance the house, a failure to attract new members in sufficient numbers for a healthy chapter and a variety of bands performed hostile attitude on campus, and many theatre productions were heldshould mark the end of Beta Psi Chapter at the University of Toronto. Fashion trends included the Farah Fawcett hairstyle, leather jackets, short dresses, wedge shoes, different prints and patternsFortunately, and big accents on clothingcommon sense did not prevail.

The Lambda chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma faced very few alumnae group remained strong and supportive, and the small active membership proved once again that quality can surmount difficulties during these yearseven though quantity declined. The chapter was doing very well Alumnae agreed to increase their financial support of the house, the house board made heroic and was successful efforts to fill rooms with paying boarders and enthusiasm and hard work were substituted for numbers in many aspectsthe 1974 rush season. They had It was heartening to report that the highest GPA on campus for several years in a row, had successful rush weeks where they pledged pledge class of 1974 was more than 20 women during four times the size of the fall Recruitments, and they were very involved on campus and in Greek lifeclass of 1973.

This is only one step in what promises to be a difficult uphill climb. The biggest challenge that chapter’s future is brighter but far from secure. If enthusiasm, determination and mutual affection between actives and alumnae are the Kappas faced was maintaining such prerequisites for a high reputation on campus. They were able resurgence of fraternity strength, then it is fair to deal with this challenge by continually recruiting outstanding womenhope that Beta Psi has come through another period of peril, hosting and attending many events with other Greek groupsthat prosperity lies ahead.--------------------------------------------------*The Perils of Pauline (1914), Pathe’s silent film episodic serial, is considered the most famous suspense serial in cinema history.**The Nora Waln Fund for Refugee Children began in 1940, at the suggestion of The Key Editor Helen Bower, Michigan, when she learned that well-known author and participating in activities throughout Kappa Nora Waln, Swarthmore, would not be permitted to leave war-torn England to speak at Kappa’s 1940 General Convention.Helen proposed that the money budgeted to bring Nora to America be used instead as the campus start of a fund, to be distributed by Nora to children and others in England who had been bombed out of their homes. Donations poured in as the communityproject became a Fraternity-wide cause. After the war, Nora learned while on an assignment for the Atlantic Monthly that many Norwegian babies had only newspapers for swaddling clothes, and immediately promised that Kappa Kappa Gamma had a very positive reputation would create and send 5,000 layettes. ---------------------------------The previous information was a highly respected sorority on excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 1870-1976. The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, letters and comments from chapter member and alumnae, the University of Akron’s campusKappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and The Key. Each chapter is expected to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions.

Through the passing years==Highlights of 1990s:==In 1990, some important events occurred that influenced the chapter, like the opening and dedication of the new chapter house in October of 1975hosted a Monmouth Duo event with Pi Beta Phi. This It was very significant proud to have Sabrina Mitchel recognized by the chapter and even to the surrounding community, and the mayor of Akron declared that October 26th of that year was Kappa Kappa Gamma Day. Also, members of the chapter attended Kappa’s 51st biennial convention held at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, Calif. in the summer of 1976. The women of Lambda chapter were very excited that they got to participate in and attend that eventuniversity as its outstanding graduate.

During The initiation banquet was held at the weekend of June 10, 1977Park Plaza Hotel, they celebrated Lambda chapter’s 100th anniversary with many of their alumni and national Kappa Kappa Gamma officers the Sapphire Ball was held at the Toronto Women’s Club. The actives held a dinner and retreat at a big ceremony (see below)fraternity house where the chapter goal was set, Kappa Konsideration. On this dayIn the fall, Greek Week was held, and Beta Psi raised money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Eight new women displayed pledged Kappa. The pledges created a quilt that they’d made showing Kappa flag as their Kappa memories. Finallyclass project, in 1979, they hosted Gamma Province Meeting in Akronheld a semi-formal at Trish Rorison’s home and enjoyed a pledge breakfast.

At this time the President of The alumnae and active members got together for the University annual Taste of Akron was Dominic J. Guzzetta and the school was the third largest university in Ohio. The university opened music, speechChristmas party, and theater arts building in 1975, in 1976 the building was renamed Guzzetta Hall in honor of the president active chapter members held its Christmas dinner and his wifeKris Kringle gift exchange.

A national energy crisis In 1991, Beta Psi celebrated the Monmouth Duo with Pi Beta Phi with an evening dessert night. The graduate banquet was occurred held at Mr. Greenjeans. At this time banquet, the following awards were presented: outstanding graduate, president’s award, outstanding pledge, contribution pin, scholarship pin, scholarship cup and the city of Akron was experiencing a decline in their once flourishing rubber industryK. To deal with these problems, the university conserved energy by turning off lights and closing its game room for a period of timeB. Another issue on campus, included the lack of available parking spotsDignan award.

Centennial Celebration June 10–12, 1977: 200 gathered in Akron to celebrate Lambda’s 100 years. The weekend began chapter was busy with tours of Akron attractions for out-of-town guests. Saturday, numerous activities including the annual initiation banquet which was reunion day with many classes having noon gatherings. One loyal alumna flew from Denver to Akron for held at the luncheon and returned home again that evening. Others came from as far as CaliforniaPark Plaza Hotel, MarylandSapphire Ball held at the Hilton International Hotel, Washingtonits first Kappa Krush and the active retreat where the chapter goal, D.C.Kappa Kommitment, Florida, Chicago and Pennsylvaniawas set.

Three women pledged Kappa during fall rush. The highlight of the weekend pledge semi-formal was the Centennial Banquet held at the Firestone Country Club. Connie O’Dell NolteKellie Broderick’s house, Akron, Akron Alumnae Association President, served as toastmistressand a pledge breakfast was held. A check for $1,000 The Kappas-only event was presented a group outing to Dr. Dominic Guzzetta, university president, by Sally Moore Nitschke, Ohio State, Director of Membership, on behalf of the Fraternity for Centennial Scholarshipssee Les Misérables.

Graduating seniors were inducted into The secret sister program was part of the alumnae association by Dru Cox Zuverink, Kentucky, Gamma Province Director of Alumnaefun during 1991. Juliana (J.J.) Fraser Wales, Ohio State, Gamma Province Director of Chapters, presented 50-year awards to four Lambda alumnae and one Beta Beta Deuteron alumna. An audio-visual presentation of 100 years of Lambda Chapter entitled Bustles to Blue Jeans It was enjoyed, highlighted by a style show presented by the where each active members wearing gowns which had been worn by former Fraternity Presidents. Everyone was delighted assigned another sister to receive two elegant favors, whom she would anonymously give a blue-and-blue needlepoint key tag made by various members and a blue enamel-on-copper fleur-de-lis pin made by area alumnae. A new tradition began when gift during a new President’s badge was presented to the incoming association President. This badge will be passed on to each newly elected association president gift exchange and she will wear it send positive messages during her term of officethe year. At this banquetIn December, the new association officers were installedannual Taste of Christmas alumnae and active Christmas party was held.

During this Centennial The 1994 year, Lambda Chapter was satisfying and exciting for all the members of the chapter. The members were proud to earn record perfect attendance for the university scholarship cup two out of three quarterslast term, and first place in Song Fest with Sigma Pi and Theta Chi fraternities, and, for during Greek Week the chapter won the second year, a Lambda member was named Outstanding Greek Womanvolleyball tournament. This special weekend culminated with an open house at Due to the Kappa Lodge, a memorial service hard work and campus tours conducted dedication by actives the chapter members, fall rush succeeded in increasing the chapter numbers by more than 100 percent.

==Highlights Since the chapter hadn’t fulfilled its requirements in the past, the chapter received a Letter of Concern from the Fraternity Council. This motivated the six actives to work hard to show that they were capable of leading the 1980s:== chapter in an efficient manner. These members were happy to discover that most of the challenges had been met, and the Letter of Concern was removed.

Lambda chapter members worked together to make improvements to many areas of the chapter in 1987This year was very eventful. Ritual and initiation procedures were improvedIn July, committees were reconstructed to work more efficiently at the suggestion from the Traveling Consultant, finances were kept in order and the chapter improved academically to rank second on campussponsored a philanthropy car wash event. Fall rush brought 17 new pledges to At Christmas time, the chapterheld its annual alumnae event where everyone had a lot of fun. On In October, the Akron campusKappa Krush formal was held, seven sororities were involved in the Panhellenic Counciland everyone had a great time. Everyone will always remember these events.

This upward trend During formal rush in 1995, the chapter carried forward until had the end pleasure of getting to know the decadeFraternity Director of Membership who visited. At In November, the 1989 Gamma Province Meeting, Lambda received members were surprised to learn that the award for chapter had won the most improved pledge programFounders Circle Award. The chapter pledged 23 new members We were excited and proud that fall in a successful rush, to add to the five new members chapter had moved from the spring 1989 rush. The chairman being on a Fraternity Letter of the Panhellenic council fundraiser Concern to receiving this great award in 1989 such a short time. It was a Kappa, as big accomplishment! Another significant source of pride for the chapter was the president of fact that the Panhellenic Councilchapter’s GPA increased from 2.4 to 2. Additionally, Lambda had the second highest GPA on campus among NPC chapters74.

Lambda The challenge for the chapter in 1995 was also recognized by to increase its membership. The chapter pulled together, and under the campus in 1989 by winning Desiderata, which is an award for guidance and supervision of the overall best sorority on campus based on service hoursmembership chairmen rush went smoothly. It also won All of the actives knew their jobs and places in the Panhellenic Spirit Awardrush process.Housing: The Kappa Lodge was redecorated in 1987 with Two new carpeting, furniture members were pledged and wallpaperinitiated. The formal room To meet its goal of the Lodge was completely redecorated in 1989 with new paint, reupholstered furniture, new curtainsincreasing chapter membership, the carpet was cleaned and letters were added members decided to hold informal rush throughout the outside of the annexyear.

Philanthropy: Increasing involvement in philanthropy was a chapter focus In November, the members participated in 1987 and the chapter history report indicates that philanthropic fundraising that year increased by 50% from the previous yearLambda Chi Alpha food drive. The 1989 chapter history reports shares that Lambda Beta Psi donated the most service hours a total of any sorority on campus that year3, 691 pounds of non-perishable food – 3,000 pounds more than 700 hours, and raised the most money for second-place group. Considering the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Philantropy events included number of Beta Psi members compared to the sale membership of Kiss-o-grams (Hershey Kisses) for American Diabetes Associationthe other six chapters, this was a great accomplishment.In December, visiting Manor Care Nursing home for the chapter held a Halloween party clothing and toy drive and participation in donated the items to the Great Strides Walk-a-Thon for Cystic FibrosisSalvation Army. The Alpha Gamma Delta, Kappa Alpha and Sigma Nu chapters helped Beta Psi with this drive.

The 1997 year can be summarized in one word: membership. Beta Psi was a small chapter of 12 members which was its greatest concern. Therefore the members were extremely happy to welcome 10 new members during informal Rush in the spring, bringing the chapter total to 22 members. The fall of 1997 began with a successful fall rush. The chapter again grew from 22 to 31 members as it pledged nine women who embodied the ideals of the Fraternity. The chapter was proud that it improved its GPA from 2.5 to 2.8 this year. The chapter was sorry to say good-bye to nine graduating seniors.

==Highlights The chapter goal in 1997 was sisterhood. All the chapter committees coordinated sisterhood events which were held once a month. Some of these included big/little sister bowling night, a potluck dinner and a clothes swap. These activities brought the 1990s== chapter members closer together.

The Lambda Kappas were a diverse group with sisters involved standards committee took an active an active role in many different groups creating and activities on campus, such as Panhellenic, Order of Omega, varsity athletics, cheerleading, Mortar Boardpromoting a positive atmosphere by presenting SEEK workshops, University Dance fun games at dinner and Theatre a chapter retreat which was a good tool in fostering sisterhood and Student Governmentcohesiveness. A Kappa was the 1990 Akron Homecoming Queen! Kappas were also active in the Akron community through their strong philanthropic programEveryone enjoyed themselves during these activities.

In 1991, Lambda Kappas won Greek Week for Another concern the fifth year chapter addressed in a row, and the Alpha Gam Lip Jam for the second consecutive year1997 was efficiency. The chapter maintained corresponding secretary developed a useful way of reminding the second place academic rankingofficers when reports were due, or if they were overdue. At the 1991 Gamma Province Meeting, Lambda received the Overall Programming Award, and at Akron’s Greek Recognition Dinner the same year, the chapter received the Outstanding Pledge Program awardShe reminded everyone of reports using a cookie system. There were six new pledges Each time a report turned in the spring on 1991to her, and 24 in the fall. New initiatives begun by the chapter that year included Gamma Girls, officer received a part box of cookies. This was extremely helpful in overcoming the Standards Committee dedicated to raising chapter spirit and morale, and a Key Scholar program to recognize members receiving an A or B on a test, paper, speech or quizchallenge.

Fall Rush Kappa Krush was very successful this year. The sisters and COB in 1995 brought 14 new members their guests had a wonderful time mingling, writing messages to each other and dancing. It was a very popular event for the chapter. In October, Lambda chapter celebrated the Fraternity’s 125th anniversary at a dinner with the Akron Alumnae Associationand everyone looked great, as usual.

A Lambda chapter goal Beta Psi held its annual winter clothing and toy drive in 1996 was December with the items donated to increase participation a women’s shelter in Panhellenic eventsToronto. The chapter focused on this and in the process won second place in Greek Week and won Another philanthropic event was the participation award at Open Gym chapter’s Christmas dinner with the Greeks that yearalumnae. The chapter had 45 members in 1996, and there were six sororities on campus. The GPA requirement for rush event raised approximately $300 which was raised that year donated to 2.75 for rushees who attended college, and to 3.0 for rushees coming from high schoolthe Toronto SickKids Hospital.

In The initiation banquet was held at the spring on 1997, 11 members University of Toronto Women’s Club. This was a great opportunity for the chapter were able to attend GammaProvince Meeting initiates and the chapter received honorable mentions for Ritual and Advisory Board Support, and awards for Finance and Philanthropy. In August 1997, the chapter celebrated 120 years on the Akron campusalumnae to get better acquainted with each other. At that timeThe evening included speeches, the University had five sororites pledge song presentations by both active and 14 fraternities on campus, alumnae members and the Kappa chapter had 34 members. However, the chapter history report for 1997 states that the total number of students going through rush on the campus had been steadily declining during the past semesters. Eight new members were added during fall rush in 1997an exquisite dinner.

Two challenges faced by In 1997 the chapter members were actively involved in campus life. One member served on the student Governing Council at the end Victoria College. One of the decade were initiates was involved in numerous campus theater productions. She is studying theater and hopes to be a successful actress one day. Beta Psi sisters supported the adoption of university’s annual clothing drive, raising material goods and money which it donated to a homeless shelter. The chapter members also participated in the Fraternity’s new New Member ProgramPanhellenic Row Boat Races and won first prize. The $1, and 000 prize money was donated to a women’s shelter in the greater metropolitan Toronto area in the death name of Beta Psi. Once of the graduating members underwent a sister, Sarah Strainselection process hoping to join the Peel Police Force during the summer. The latter pulled 1999 year was one of turn-around for Beta Psi. Although it isn’t a large chapter, the members worked efficiently together emotionally and made them realize how much they valued one another. One of its philanthropic events in the spring was selling daffodils on behalf of the cancer society. Not only did the chapter raise money for this important cause, but it also strengthened the members’ communication skills.

In During the spring of 1998summer, the members worked hard to clean up the chapter ranked first on campus academically! Quota for the Fall 1998 rush was ninehouse, and Lambda chapter pledged 12 new memberscleared out the back yard to make it a pleasant little area. The chapter closed 1999 with 32 total members, and many awards from Cleaning the 1999 Gamma Province Meeting, Most Improved Chapter interior and New Member Award, and from outside gave the University, Continuous Recruitment Award, Most Improved GPA, Scholastic Achievement award, Highest NM GPA award, Alumnae Relations award and Adviser of house a fresh look. Working together made the Yearjobs go quickly.

Throughout Many of the decadechapter’s seniors graduated in May. Once again, the chapter successfully worked members had to raise money for Project 2000, which was an effort work hard to raise $10recruit new members. The chapter maintained a high academic standard,000 for a scholarship fund in the Kappa Foundation by and the new members were very dedicated.The chapter’s challenge this year 2000was to improve participation at its events. The final amount raised by chapter met this challenge in various ways and participation improved immensely as a result, strengthening the chapter was more than $13,000.

'''Housing:'''In July 1990addition to the daffodil philanthropy event, new rose colored carpeting was installed in the formal room Taste of the Kappa Lodge. With Holidays event when parents came to meet the help of members and see the men house was lots of Delta Tau Deltafun. Everyone brought goodies, and it was a nice chance to meet everyone’s family. In addition, the members took part in small chapter also worked on the landscaping around events such as movie and pizza night where everyone could get together at the house and annex during that summerhave a sleepover, another way our sisterhood was strengthened.

The 1998 chapter newsletter reported that the chapter meeting room had been totally re-decorated with new carpet, wallpaper and mini-blinds. Exterior painting of the lodge was done in 1999, and the walls and ceiling of the formal living room were also painted. At the end of the decade, a sizeable donation from the Hudson Alumnae Association was earmarked for the replacement of the furnace in the annex.

'''Philanthropy==Highlights of 2000-2010:'''==In Since Beta Psi is a Canadian chapter, the spring tragedy of 1990September 11, Lambda chatper participated in 2001, had a different impact on it than its American counterparts. Emotion and sympathy for the lost lives came from people around the 15-mile Super Cities Walk for Multiple Sclerosisworld and similarly from we Canadians. In the fallCanada, the chapter participated in two service projectslike America, The Brush-Up on Akron Campaign in is a country which the members fixed up houses stands for lower income senior citizens which the chapter did again in 1991. The chapter returned to the Manor Care Nursing Home for another Halloween party with the residents peace and their grandchildrenfreedom.

For Halloween 1991, The 9/11 attacks occurred right before the chapter helped run Spooking At held its Recruitment in 2001. The Top of The Town, an AIDS benefit, members really didn’t know how it should go about everything because some people were highly emotional and in November baked cookies for La Sertoma, a group that fed others seemed unaffected by the less fortunate at Thanksgiving and Christmasevent.

The chapter philanthropy in 1995 was Kappa Kidney Kamp placed a bouquet of flowers by the chapter’s front entrance with a framed message: “Our thoughts and it raised money prayers are with two Swing-A-Thons. The October philanthropy event in 1995 was Boo-at-the-Zoo at the Akron Zoo. The Swing-A-Thons sisters of Kappa, friends and volunteering at Boo-at-the-Zoo continued until the end of the decade. Five active members families of those affected by the Lambda chapter were able to visit Kappa Kidney Kamp recent tragedies in the summer of 1998 to see the benefits of their fundraising effortsUnited States. Let us stand united.”

The In November 2004, the chapter raised money for Kappa Kidney Kamp by selling chocolate covered pretzels registrar arranged a display of historical material from the chapter’s archives including the cipher, scrapbooks, Bylaws and Standing Rules, Book of Ritual and song booklets. This was the new members’ first introduction to the chapter and Fraternity history, and the actives came together to teach and explain the different elements of the archive and big Hershey’s Kisses in a Valentine’s philanthropy event in 1998their purpose within the Fraternity.

This year began with the annual initiation banquet at the University of Toronto Women’s Club. This evening was full of good food, friends and conversation. It was a great chance for all the new members to meet the alumnae and share a wonderful and inspirational Kappa experience.

Chapter Convention Awards:Honorable Mention for In the Panhellenic Awardfall, Convention 1990Honorable Mention the chapter held several philanthropic events. It organized a food drive for Finance, Ritual Caribbean hurricane victims and Fraternity Educationadded the local food bank as one of the agencies to receive the food. In October, Convention 1996Honorable Mention for Finance (Unhoused), Honorable Mention a group of members went to the Daily Bread Food Bank to volunteer for Fraternity Appreciationa day. In December, Beta Psi sponsored an underprivileged family and helped them during the award Christmas season. Each member was responsible for purchasing one item for Greatest Scholastic Improvement (9 someone in the family such as socks or fewer Panhellenic Groups), Convention 1998toys.

Recruitment in 2004 incorporated a breast cancer charity by making and selling faux pearl bracelets. The chapter was proud to raise more than $500 for cancer research.

==Highlights of 2000-2010== The social events were as fabulous as ever this year. In 2005April, Lambda chapter consisted the members celebrated the Sapphire Ball at Marlowe Lounge in Toronto for a fun night of 42 membersdinner and dancing. In November, with 12 the actives and 11 new members added in enjoyed the spring, and 13 evening at Beba Lounge in the fallheart of Little Italy downtown. This event was our semi-formal and a celebration of the first time in many years that the chapter met its recruitment quota. This was due in part to a recruitment blitz assisted by Kappas from Fraternity Headquarterssuccessful Recruitment.

On March 4In October, 2005, the university’s Annual Greek Recognition dinner Beta Psi was held proud to send one active and one alumna to the chapter received the academic achievement award, the Most Panhellenic award, the bronze level excellence award, and the Desiderata awardFraternity’s Leadership Academy in Indianapolis. Lambda was also recognized for having 50% of The active made a presentation to the chapter on about her experiences and the Dean's List and as opportunities she had at the Panhellenic Council’s sports champsacademy that weekend. A number of chapter members attended Gamma Province Meeting at John Carroll University, where Lambda received awards This information proved to be helpful for best sisterhood, best philanthropy, most service hours, and the Best of the Best awardwhole chapter.

In Beta Psi’s lovely house at 32 Madison Avenue went through a major beautification process in 2004. The house received several much-needed renovations, such as new carpeting, fixing the fall of 2005basement leak, Emma Weaver attended Leadership Academy fully updating the fire system and brought back great enthusiasm for Kappa, an overall cleaning of the house and the archives. The members were very proud of the hard work they put into improving the chapter held Founders Day with house and appreciated the Akron Alumnae Association on October 16alumnae sponsors who made it possible. Lambda Chapter had This year, the chapter started a very successful 2007. It recruited 12 members during spring COBs with themes such as Get the Scoop on Kappanew initiative, Kappa Kappuccino, Kore Groups. These were small groups made up of actives and Pajama Jamone new member. They also affiliated Kirsten Buccigrossi from the Eta Eta chapter at The goal of the University of Central Florida. After formal recruitment in groups was to introduce the fallnew initiates to Kappa history, 18 new members were initiatedtraditions and ritual as well as promote Kappa awareness and sisterhood.

Chapter activities The main focus for the chapter in 2004 was sisterhood, and social events new aspects of sisterhood were introduced to the chapter. The Support Award was decided upon by the whole and presented to the member who showed exemplary sisterhood or helpfulness. The Owl of the Week Award was presented at Monday meetings. In November, two chapter members who did not regularly spend time together were paired up. Additionally, this was an exemplary year included: for the weekly Monday night dinners. Working together to prepare and serve a scrap booking social with Alpha Delta Pi, delicious dinner to hungry Kappas proved to be a social with Alpha Gamma Delta and FIJI, Sapphire Ball, Parent’s Luncheon, Songfest, Greek Week, Founders Day, AGD’s Lip Jamgreat time for Kappas to bond, build friendships and share experiences. These many sisterhood events increased the members’ Kappa spirit. It was decided that sisterhood would continue to be a Pinstripes and Pearls Date Partypoint of focus for the chapter as it continued to grow.

At This year began with the 2005 initiation banquet which was held at the 2007 University Greek Leadership Awards, Lambda received the New Member Academic Excellence Award, the bronze level for the Praestantia Award, of Toronto’s Women’s Club. Actives and Selena Meyers received an alumna recognition award. At Gamma Province Meeting, the chapter received the award alumnae Kappas of all ages gathered for Most Improved Chaptera lovely evening together.

Chapter membership Recruitment was 62 in 2008very successful, thanks to successful spring and fall recruitments. Lambda the chapter participated in and hosted many activities on campus this year and in 2009, including Up Till Dawn, Song Fest, Spaghetti Dinner, Relay for Life, Freshman Move In, Lip Jam, Ice Cream Social, Mocktails, Greek Week, Make a Difference Day, sending girls to Kappa Kidney Kampreceived great reviews about its excellent theme night, and Kappa KaraokeAladdin/Arabian Nights. The Lambda chapter It was especially proud to have the highest grades of all the sororities on campus for both spring and fall semesters in 2008. In 2009that event, Lambda chapter took five new members during informal recruitment and reached total. The chapter was honored to host the Gamma Province Meeting in 2009 at as well as the University’s Quaker Square on April 3rd chapter’s welcoming and 4thfriendly attitudes, and once again received several awards at that made Beta Psi one of the University’s spring Greek Life Awardsmost eye-catching fraternities.

Fall semester began with a very successful formal recruitmentBeta Psi was always known for its philanthropic efforts. On Bid DayThe members gave to charities every chance they could, the chapter had lunch outside the Kappa Lodge and attended a home football game at the university’s new stadiumthis year was no exception. The chapter welcomed 16 Several wonderful women and exceeded chapter totalevents were organized. In January, the fall, members had an amazing event at which the chapter was excited to participate in Homecoming events participants could pay a small fee and a member of the chapter tie-dye their white shirts. A great time was crowned Homecoming Queen. Once again in 2009, Lambda has the highest GPA on campus for the spring and fall semestershad by all.

'''Housing:''' The Kappa Lodge on In September, the Akron campus chapter’s annual bake sale was redecorated in 2008 and 2009 with new paint and furnitureheld. All proceeds were sent to a fund for cancer research. A new roof In December, each member bought a Christmas gift which was installed in 2008sent to children living overseas who normally received very little or nothing at all during the holidays. Also this month the chapter held a clothing drive to support the Ingles Rehabilitation Center. The chapter’s philanthropic year also included a successful trip to the local food bank.

'''Philanthropy:'''The chapter held its annual Balloon Pop on Oct. 22In April 2005, 2005 at several members attend the Homecoming gameAlpha Province Meeting. That same yearA lovely dinner was held, and the members rang Beta Psis were excited and proud to receive the bell award for the Salvation Army at Dave's Market prior to best website in the holidays. In 2007, the Balloon Pop raised more than $700 for Kappa Kidney Kamp. In 2008, Lambda members donated more than 1600 service hours through their philanthropic effortsprovince.

The social events for the year couldn’t have had better attendance. At each event, the Kappas were ready and willing to welcome friends and have a wonderful time. The chapter held a signature RIF event its annual Sapphire Ball in April at the wonderful Plaza Flamingo where everyone had a local elementary school in 2009great time eating and dancing the night away. That summerDuring the evening, 16 members awards were able presented to visit some of the members such as the best new member award. In November, the semi-formal Kappa Kidney Kamp in southern OhioCrush was held at a large, and the chapter hosted Balloon Pop again that fallbeautiful venue: Up Lounge.

==Highlights The chapter house at 32 Madison Avenue underwent some much-needed renovations. A group of 2011-2019:== members worked together to redecorate the house and, with the arrival of new sofas, made the house look better and more attractive than ever before.

One of the Fraternity’s Traveling Consultants visited the chapter in January. Her visit was great, and she complimented many of the chapter members on their hospitality skills and welcoming ways. She pointed out some of the chapter’s challenges such as attendance at meetings and events, and cooperation with one another. She suggested great ways to improve many of the areas of the chapter and observed that if everyone worked together as true friends more could be accomplished. In her letter back to the chapter, she wrote that Beta Psi has a great reputation within the community as individuals and a group. We lead with kindness and integrity.

Throughout the chapter house, there were numerous archive displays that were constantly being added to or improved in 2008. These displays contained many pictures of former members of Beta Psi, awards won, Fraternity facts and information.

==Highlights This year was quite successful for the chapter. Although experiencing ups and downs, the chapter truly prospered. It received the Panhellenic award for the highest GPA of 2011==all the Toronto chapters. This was a real accomplishment, and receiving this award became an annual occurrence. This award was an example of the chapter’s academic values and separated it from the other chapters on the campus.

Lambda Chapter started the year welcoming seven new members into the chapter. With these new girls as well as all returning actives, the chapter had a successful and busy semester. On February 25, the The chapter held a movie night sisterhood its first chicken wing-eating philanthropy event which allowed the girls to bond more closely. The chapter was visited by a huge success and demonstrated the leadership consulant in the spring semester members’ creativity and received suggestions for improvement and further growth. They were given another opportunity ability to learn and improve when several girls attended Province. This was held April 8-10 in Cincinnati, Ohio and offered a review of ritual and fraternity standardsbe original.

The chapter hosted its annual Spaghetti Dinner April 13 raising $1,100 for Kappa Kidney Camp and collecting books for Reading is Fundamental. The women of Lambda Chapter celebrated the end of the semester by enjoying their Sapphire Ball in April. It was held at Prime at Anthe's. They finished the spring Beta Psi had a strong by earning second place overall at The University of Akron's Greek Life Awards. Lambda Chapter received an award for most service hours formal Recruitment and a member of Lambda Chapter earned Greek Woman of the Year. Along with being active within pledged many new members to build the chapter, the women were very involved with other Greek organizations, events, and philanthropies. Several add to its group of strong members participated in intermural volleyball forming two teams. They attended Greek Night at the basketball game in the James A. Rhodes Arena, hosted a Panhellenic Sisterhood for the other Greek women at the University, This year’s academics and held socials with FIJI, Phi Delta Theta, philanthropy emphasis was applauded and Theta Chiremembered for its high degree of originality.

Apart from the hard work they put into their own philanthropies, the women supported other chapters' philanthropies as well. They participated in Lambda Chi's bathtub pull, Delta Gamma's spaghetti dinner, and FIJI's dodgeball tournament. The women also supported Nuance, an acapella men's chorus on Toronto campus and were named their number one fans for the third semester in a row. Continuing their philanthropic support they wrote letters for Up 'til Dawn to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, jumped into freezing water to raise money at the Polar Bear Plungeis very academic, highly populated and enjoyed participating in Relay for Life with a Beauty and the Beast themed tabledowntown core of Toronto. The entire Greek community at the University chapter in 2008 was composed of Akron joined together to raise money in an event called Songfestacademic and responsible women. Each chapter practiced and performed songs and dances to match the theme which However, it was Broadway. The women enjoyed participating smaller in this event and look forward numbers compared to it every spring. The community raised just under $5,000. All the other sororities kicked off fall recruitment with an ice cream social at which possible future members came to learn about Greek Lifeon campus.

Also unifying Though accomplishing a lot during the community was year, the All-Greek tailgate. Lambda chapter enjoyed supporting sports teams at faced several challenges, the university including the nationally ranked soccer team as well as the football teambiggest being informal Recruitment which was not very successful. After a successful fall recruitmentTherefore, Lambda chapter initiated 23 new membersBeta Psi was smaller in numbers. They welcomed them with a fantastic Bid Day featuring lots of blue Better organization and blue more time and a carnival themeeffort were going to be put into Recruitment to increase the chapter membership in 2009.

The majority of the chapter attended Founder's Day and returned with a hightened sense that Kappa is for life. Several members attended the homecoming dance at the university and enjoyed other homecoming festivities. Chapter Retreat was held at Munroe Falls Park and included a pot luck lunch and Olympic games as well as Big/Little Reveal which was done with puzzle pieces. The new members planned Mocktails, an event hosted at the university to creatively promote alcohol awareness.

The women ==Highlights of Lambda Chapter created a non2011-alcoholic drink called "Slime Time Live" to fit the Nickolodeon theme. Both actives and new members participated in Greek Week, an annual event at the university where sororities and fraternities compete in fun contests and games. While it is a competition, it also brings a sense of unity within the Greek community. Not only did the women of the chapter hold socials with other sororities and fraternities on campus, they also got the opportunity to have a social with the Kappa Kappa Gammas from John Carroll. 2019:==

The group carved and painted pumpkins for other Universiy of Akron sororities and fraternities. Lambda chapter worked hard to build community with other chapters but also built community within their own chapter. A few members of the chapter hosted a taco dinner at their home for the women of Lambda chapter. This became a new chapter tradition titled "Taco Wednesday." This helped bring the women together as sisters. The women of Lambda Chapter completed over 1,400 service hours during the fall semester. Several members danced in Alpha Gamma Delta's Lip Jam contest which raised money for Alpha Gamma Delta's philanthropy. Lambda chapter finished the year with a Christmas party featuring a gift exchange as well as Senior Night. One member graduated in December and another joined the Navy. Overall, the women of Lambda chapter are very pleased with 2011.

'''Campus:''' The University ==Highlights of Akron is home to over 29,000 students from 46 states and 80 different countries. It offers over 300 degree programs and educates both undergraduate and graduate students. The current president is Dr. Luis M. Proenza. The university has over 80 buildings but also abundant green space. The University is able to offer a lot of students financial aid making college possible for many learners. 78% of students at the university are receiving some sort of financial assistance. There are many student resources on campus including the counseling center, the career center, and the recreation center. During the summer of 2011, the university's main library, Bierce, renovated its first floor modernizing it and making it an ideal place for learning and studying. 2014==

'''Chapter:''' Lambda chapter It is proud to be amazing the amount of effort that goes into running a diverse group. At just over sixty memberschapter each year, and how so much can happen in eight months! Our chapter experienced some growing pains, the women as we expanded from a chapter of 9 to 23. This year our chapter won Most Improved Chapter in the Panhellenic Sorority Awards. This was a big award for our chapter for the past two years because we have various interests and majors. Interests include dance, animals, craftsimproved so much; in our retention, fitnessour spirit, pageantsour community involvement, and sky divingour academic achievement in particular. Majors vary greatly Our president Vanja organized a Sexual Health Workshop for all fraternities and sororities on campus; it was well attended and very informative! This year was the first year we began to have Monday Night dinners each month, which was the women highlight of Lambda chapter are studying engineeringformal meeting night and ensured that everyone was on time (what can I say, public relations, psychology, dietetics, fashion merchandising, exercise scienceKappa's love food!). We hosted a Halloween party for the children of the Toronto St. Felix Centre and visited them during their after school program to play games, accountingpaint faces, education and morehave fun. Several members are in We also partnered with the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity to host a Christmas party for the same children from the Honors CollegeSt. Felix Centre, where we decorated gingerbread houses and played games. Members are involved in several other organizations outside It was nice to be reminded how to play like a youngster! Overall, most of Kappa Kappa Gamma. These include Campus Focusour work was directed internally, other service fraternitiesas we wanted to build our chapter in a way that facilitates personal and chapter growth, Greek honorariesindividuality, dance companiescommunity service, and Emerging Leaders. Many members also work jobs on and off campussisterhood.

Welcoming such a There have been no large class of new members made changes on our campus this year. We are trying to mix more with other sororities on campus because it challenging is so meaningful to know everyone and form have friends in other houses. Our chapter is a sense mix of unity and sisterhood. The different women of the chapter met this challenge from different backgrounds, countries, and overcame it in many creative wayscultures. Receiving Bigs helped We feel we are the new members feel more easygoing sorority on campus, putting a part of the chapter and feel more comfortablereal effort into true friendships. Lambda chapter also planned retreats and sisterhoods It has been an experience to increase bonding time. "Taco Wednesday" was meet other Kappa chapters from the most creative solution to this, as members could spend time together in the middle of the week and enjoy dinner togetherstates; they feel so different from our own. Academic performance was also a challenge in the fall semester but I think it is our uniqueness that lends us the women are working hard ability to overcome this. The chapter is taking this challenge very seriously. They are holding study hours as well as starting a healthy academic competition try new things and forming study groupslearn from each others' experiences.

We have a chapter- owned house, that holds 10 women. In 1965 we moved to our current location because our university kindly offered us $45,000 to vacate so they could build our present-day library. We bought our house in 1945 and have been here ever since. If you would like more information on this transaction, I have preserved the letters pertaining to this transaction with the university.

==Highlights of 2012==

Lambda chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma had a very successful and exciting 2012. Soon after returning from winter break, they began informal spring recruitment with various themed nights including Spa Night, Taco Wednesday and Kappa Kamp Out. After various events such as fortune cookie big-little reveal, 5 new members were initiated on March 24, 2012. Over the course of the semester Kappa showed Greek-unity through involvement with PHC sisterhoods such as a Zumba night, and attending other sororities’ philanthropy events.

Chapter unity was reinforced through sisterhood events including ethnic food night and game night and through participation in intramural volleyball and basketball. In March they attended the Greek Life Awards where they received awards including the Edna A. Gainer Service Award, and the silver Praestantia Award. Several officers attended webinars hosted by Headquarters, and many members ==Highlights of Lambda chapter visited the Kappa Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio and met with the OSU Kappa Chapter. 2015==

In AprilInformation about the previous calendar year, scholarship, group honors/awards, Province awards, traditions, special events, philanthropic involvement, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, Kappas world/local events that you participated in Songfestor helped with – Presidential campaigns, that was Billboards Hits themednatural disasters, performing songs that includedetc.In January, “9 we had an amazing sisterhood retreat to 5one of our sister’s farm houses in the beautiful Ontario countryside. We had a successful philanthropy event,” “I Will Survive,” and “GirlfriendKappanda (Kappa Canada) in March where we raised almost $1000.” April also included an annual Parents’ Lunch We won three awards at the Kappa LodgePanhellenic awards night in March - Most Improved, Alumna Appreciation, and participation in Relay for Life, Outstanding President awards. In September we had a successful recruitment in which we recruited 14 amazing sisters who have already shown their dedication to Beta Psi and Kappa. We had another great fall philanthropy event - Kappa Kantina - in November and raised a significant amount of $1300. We used the money for our annual holiday party with children from the American Cancer SocietySt. The annual Spaghetti Dinner Felix Centre in December. Beta Psi’s Initiation in November was also held the best it has been in years and we are so excited to welcome our new actives into sisterhood! Over the year we had an outstanding increase in AprilGPA and now have the second highest GPA of all the sororities on campus. Over the summer we lost a few officers, but girls graciously stepped up to take their places in which September and overall our officers had a record amount very productive year. We couldn’t be more proud of money was raised for one our now-full chapter!     No recent changes on campus that I can think of Kappa’s philanthropies, Kappa Kidney Camp. The semester ended with formal at The University of Akron’s Martin Center Our chapter prides itself on our close friendships and genuine sisterhood. During While we have a relaxed and flexible attitude, we do not let this get in the summer many actives traveled way of performing our sisterly duties to Southern Ohio, for Kappa Day with the campers at Kidney Camp. Two members also traveled to Jacksonville, Florida for Kappa Convention where Lambda Chapter was recognized with The Heritage Awardbest of our abilities.     

Fall semester began with a very successful formal recruitment in which we recruited 18 phenomenal young women, including two legacies. They were welcomed at Bid Day which was Island themed and included things such as volleyball in the front yard and decorating of their new member binders. After the new member education program, 17 women were initiated on November 10, 2012. In October, Kappa participated in one of their yearly philanthropy events, Balloon Pop, in which they raised $750.00. Chapter retreat was held at a local park, where the chapter participated in several games, lots of eating and had big-little reveal. Philanthropy:

Founders Day was celebrated at Portage Country Club, and the womenWhat organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, got or donated hours to see a Kappa alum receive her 65 year pin. Dad’s Day was another event in October, in which members and their dads went to your community?     We most often raise money for the Akron Zips football game and enjoyed various pre-game festivities togetherSt. Also Felix Centre in Octoberdowntown Toronto, Kappa participated in all Greek Week events, and a local organization with an active member was crowned Homecoming Queenafter-school program for children. Throughout At the end of each fall semester, Kappas participated in various Akron events such as Make A Difference Day, Up ‘til Dawn, Mocktails, Freshman Move in and had several social events with fraternities. The women enjoyed we host a date holiday party at a pumpkin patch with the children and ended use the money we raise to buy gifts for the children. This past spring semester with semi-formal at Infocision Stadium. Overall 2012 was , we donated to an organization on campus that one of our sisters is a very successful year for Kappapart of that builds bridges in third world areas.

Several challenges Lambda Why did your chapter has decided choose this organization(s) to work on for 2013 are making sure new members always feel welcome, increasing the overall chapter GPA and encouraging sisterhood more within our chapter. Over the course of this past year Kappa’s involvement within the Greek community at Akron truly grew.support?

'''Campus:'''The University of Akron is located in downtown Akron, with an undergraduate population of nearly 30,000Our chapter has supported the St. They currently offer over 350 academic degress Felix Centre for both undergraduate the past few years and graduate studentshopes to continue our relationship with the Centre for years to come. Over Beta Psi believes it is important to actively support our local community rather than blindly donate money, and spending time with the course children of the past year, St. Felix Centre is a new residence hall, South Hall was built, as well as various features on campus available great way to all students such as a new restaurant in Quaker Square, and the Coleman Commonsdo so.      

'''Chapter==Highlights of 2016:''' Lambda chapter currently has 64 active members of various majors and cultural backgrounds making the chapter very diverse. Majors of women include Psychology, Dance, Education, Engineering, Dietetics, Nursing, and many more. Members are involved in several activities around the Akron community and completed countless numbers of volunteer hours. The women of Lambda Chapter look forward to an exciting and fun-filled 2013.==

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==Highlights of 2013==Lambda Chapter started off 2013 by recruiting four lovely ladies through several recruitment events such as Kappa Kampout This has been another amazing year at Beta Psi! In January, our joint chapter council and the favorite Kappa PJ Partyofficer transitions went smoothly, where they watched all officers adapted to their new positions very quickly. At the movie Pitch Perfect. Six members were initiated, one end of whom was visiting from Denison University. Overall, the spring semester was quite busy, especially when it came month we went on our annual sisterhood retreat to philanthropy eventsour sisters’ farm house in the country side. Lambda chapter In February, we hosted a Zumbathon and the our second annual Spaghetti DinnerCanadian themed philanthropy, Kappanada. Our Philanthropy Chairman, Jessica Maitland, introduced online donations which the proceeds went towards enabled our philanthropiesfamilies and friends from far away to also contribute. We raised just over $2000 for The ladies also volunteered at various eventsRed Door Shelter, such as WITAN and Relay an emergency shelter that offers aid for Lifeindividuals in danger. We donated specifically to their children’s program that offers a comforting environment where they can feel safe. Lambda supported Camp Quality by participating in SongfestIn March, which is a Greek wide fundraiser and competition at we attended the University of Akron. Socials Panhellenic Awards Ceremony where we were also held presented with three fraternities on campus, which were Phi Kappa Psi3 awards; Most Improved Chapter, Alpha Sigma PhiMost Outstanding COB, and Phi Delta Theta. A Tiffany themed Mom’s Day tea was also held at the Lodge for Mother’s DayMost Outstanding President. Lambda chapter won several awards at the Greek Life AwardsAlso, including the Silver Praestantia. Several members also traveled our Education Chairman and Chapter Registrar organized a trivia night to improve the Province Convention in Columbus where they attended workshops chapter’s understanding and also won awardsknowledge of Kappa history. At the end On May 24th of the semesterthis year, Lambda chapter held their Masquerade formal at Guy’s Party Center. In the summer, members attended Kappa Kidney Camp to spend time with the campers.Beta Psi celebrated its 105th anniversary!

The fall semester for Lambda chapter began with formally recruiting nineteen women. The Bid Day theme house was Toy Story, and t-shirts were made that had empty in the phrasesummer as our House Board worked hard to complete several renovations, “You Have including a Friend new window seat in KKG.” A the chapter retreat was held to help the new members connect with the actives. The ladies were split up into four teams based upon the houses from Harry Potter, room and they competed against each other cabinets in mini games. In the end, the Slytherin House won the cupdining room. A separate new member retreat was also held so that the Fall 2013 pledge class could bond with one another. The first week Active members of October brought Greek Week, which had a Hunger Games theme. The homecoming dance was held this week, and the Lambda chapter president was named Homecoming Queen. Balloon Pop was also held during the same weekendBeta Psi moved in in August, and filling the chapter raised over $700 for Kappa Kidney Camphouse once again. The In September we recruited 15 wonderful new members created a drink for the University of Akron’s event Mocktails, which promotes alcohol awareness. It was decade themed, and Lambda had the decade of the 1920s and named their drink Gatsby’s Green Light. Founder’s Day was held on October 13th at the Portage Country Club, where the ladies of Lambda into our chapter, active and alumna, came together for a great lunchsurpassing Panhellenic quota. This event helped to deepen their appreciation of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Lambda had three socials with Beta Psi also won the fraternities Tau Kappa Epsilon, Theta Chi, and Kappa Sigma. They also participated in other Greek chapter’s philanthropy eventsWeek trophy this year, such as Phi Delta Theta’s Soberfest, Sigma Nu’s KanJam, and Alpha Gamma Delta’s Lip Jam. Many members also participated in various volunteering opportunities, one of which was the University of Akron’s Make a Difference Day. A Kappa trainer also came to the lodge to put the ladies through a couple activities to teach them about how to effectively communicate with each other. Overall, 2013 was a another great year achievement for the women of Lambda our chapter.

'''Campus:'''The University Furthermore, in October we held our first philanthropy of Akron is located in the metropolitan area of Akronacademic year, OhioKappa Karnival. The campus’s student population of We raised over 27$3000 for the St Felix Centre,000 is a very diverse group who hail from over 46 American states and from over 80 countries around the world. The university has more than 300 programs for undergraduates and graduates, and with over 250 student organizationslocal community centre that provides a safe, it keeps its’ students busy. The campus boasts over 80 buildingswelcoming, including a recreation center (The Rec) and inclusive environment for the children in the Goodyear Science and Polymer Buildingcommunity. The University We donated a portion of Akron’s presidentthe proceeds directly to the organization, Dr. Luis M. Proenza, announced his retirement was set and used the remaining donations to take place at host our annual Christmas party for the end children of the academic yearSt Felix Centre. At the end of 2013We bought them presents, it was announced that The University of Akron had the best lifetime return of investment of any public Northeastern Ohio universitydecorated gingerbread houses, and that students also have invited Santa Clause to distribute the lowest amount of student debt gifts. This is a chapter favourite event and it is a great way to contribute in the stateour community.

'''Chapter:'''One of Lambda Chapter’s best qualities includes its diversity of its members. With over 60 membersFinally, there is a wide variety of majors being achieved. Examples of these majors are: engineeringhuge congratulations to our marshal, educationKristen Sevick, business, communications, geology, dance, psychology, and nursingfor organizing the initiation of our 15 new members in November. Many members are also apart of more campus organizations, such as ZPN, Greek Honoraries, SHRM, It was the best initiation Beta Psi has organized in years and Campus Focus. Some members we are also apart of the Honors College. In addition so excited to their academics and extra-curricular activities, numerous members have jobs either on or off campus, and have also achieved internshipsofficially welcome them into our sisterhood.

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2015 began as ==Highlights of 2017==Beta Psi had an exciting year in 2017! Officer transitions in January went smoothly with officers adapting to their roles well. In January, we held our sisterhood retreat at our former President Hunter Sleeth's farm. In February, we held our chapter participated in the first annual Warm Up with Kappanada philanthropy for the Greeks that kick started spring recruitmentcharities Beautiful World and Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. After hosting many recruitment evens including a pajama party We raised money through our event and online donations from friends and a piñata party Lambda chapter welcomed four new family members. At In March, Beta Psi won 4 Panhellenic awards, Panhellenic Spirit, Most Outstanding Chapter, Most Improved Chapter, and Outstanding Recruitment. In April, we held a exciting Sapphire Formal, organized by our Event Chair Lauren Goncalves at the end of January the term where the women and their dates had dinner and danced at Lisbon by Night. With the beginning of school again we celebrated held a successful formal recruitment and COB, who were initiated on November 18th, 2017 thanks to the hard work of our new members by having Marshall Nicolette Zukowski and the whole chapter. In October, we held our first spring bid day that philanthropy of the 2017-2018 academic year. It was candy themedcalled Kappas in Wonderland, with an Alice in Wonderland theme and supported a University of Toronto-based group called Silence is Violence, which works to support sexual assault survivors and advocate for better policies. We also donated half of our proceeds to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. We concluded the year with elections and officer transitions, readying Kappa for 2018.

February was an exciting month for Lambda Beta Psi is a lively chapter and the 2017 Pledge Class added more energy and excitement to the chapter , especially as we participated many will take on Chapter Council positions in events such as IFC’s Next Top Pizza, Delta Gamma’s Spaghetti Dinner and 2018. The University opened the law school's new library which has become a Social with Phi Delta Theta. Six favorite study spot of our members also had many women in the opportunity to go to Pittsburgh to attend the Kappa Regional Meetingchapter.

In March Lambda attended We continued to volunteer with the Greek Leadership Awards where we won organization, Out in the Sportsmanship award Cold, which provides shelter and warm meals for those without a place live during the Public Relations awardwinter months in Toronto. April proved to be We also held our annual Reading is Key event in December, where we host a busy month as kicked off Initiation week with Spread where our House Chairmen made us Christmas Party for children from a taco dinnerlocal community centre.We supported both organizations because they help empower women. On that Saturday we were Beautiful World helps girls in developing countries be able to initiate all four new members afford to go to school (from elementary to post-secondary) by providing supplies, transportation and wrap up the day by participating in the University’s Relay for Lifeother types of assistance. The next day Lambda participated in Songfest where our theme was “Tween Radio Station.” We may not have won any awards but we had Silence is Violence is a lot of fun singing survivor-driven that advocates for better policies, provides educational workshops and dancing on the EJ Thomas stagehelps surivivors by providing resouces.

April was also filled with many philanthropy eventsBeta Psi continues to meet in our chapter house at 32 Madison Avenue. We hosted Kapparonie and Cheese at During the summer it underwent some aesthetic renovations including a new cushion for the lodge where we sold mac window seat and cheese to a reorganization of the community basement to raise money for Kappa Kidney Camp. We also hosted Kolor a Kappa where we sold food and people could throw water balloons filled with colored water at us. This event was super successful include two beds and we were able to raise make it a lot of money for Girls Academy. The Spring Semester wrapped up with Formal which was called “A night at the movies”more functional study space.

Over the summer our lodge underwent renovation as we got a brand new kitchen. The Fall semester began with formal recruitment. To kick start recruitment Lambda volunteered for Freshmen Move In throughout the week where we had the opportunity to help new students move into their dorms. We also participated in the Glow Party and the Ice Cream Social put on by the Fraternity and Sorority Life Office. After a fun week ==Highlights of formal recruitment Lambda Chapter was able to welcome 22 new members with a Katy Perry themed bid day complete with Left Shark. 2018==

September proved to be an even more exciting month as Lambda was paired with Kappa Sigma and Phi Kappa Tau for a superhero themed Greek Week. October was as busy as ever as we had our annual Chapter Retreat where we played Disney themed games and ate food while bonding over our sisterhood. We were also able to have some fun at our Margaretville themed date party where we danced and at lots of good food, despite the rain.

It was another great year for the Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Beta Psi Chapter! Officertransitions in January went smoothly and the first Chapter Council meeting was a goodstart for Kappa in 2018. Our new member retreat at the end of January, held at 32 MadisonAve for the newly initiated members, made for some additional sisterhood bonding time.Kappanada (Kappa Canada), our annual philanthropy took place in February. After lots ofhard work on the part of the chapter and the Philanthropy Chairman; we raised money forthe charities: Beautiful World and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. In addition, ourchapter won a few Panhellenic awards such as 'Best New Member Programming', amember won 'Best Panhellenic Officer' and multiple women won awards for'Outstanding GPA'. In November April, after a touching Senior Send-Off, we attended our SapphireFormal at the restaurant Lisbon by Night where we initiated 20 announced prizes, ate lots of food anddanced with our New Members as dates. After the well-deserved summer break, our chapter regrouped inSeptember to take part in a beautiful and well as having socials with Phi -organized recruitment and COB,orchestrated by Shyanne Cole-Denault. In October, the new members got to experiencetheir first Kappa Psi and Phi Sigma Philanthropy called KappaKoachella (named after Coachella; the floweryCalifornian music festival). The standards committee also hosted an overnight sisterhood Half of the proceeds went to help us bond the Children’s Aid Foundationand grow as a chapterthe other half to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. Overall 2015 November was a very good year busy monthfor Lambda chapter as we were able Kappa; Marshal Jessica Meszaros went above and beyond to contribute organize an InspirationPeriod and Initiation that was conducted by the book and with grace. Later in the monththe Chapter headed out for a weekend to all of our philanthropies Sisterhood retreat in Richmond Hill thanksto Nadian Shaban that welcomed us into her home. The year was concluded with Chapterelections and build our sisterhood. annual Reading is Key Christmas party, where we host children andtheir families from a nearby school, to end off a great year!

This year showed big changes for The the University of AkronToronto decided to revoke the Panhellenic Council's ULiferecognition. As we gained a new presidentHowever, many changes were efforts are being made. We became The University on the part of Akron “Ohio’s Polytechnic University” Panhel and many buildings, including the School of Education building began construction with help from the LeBron James Foundation. In 2015 Akron’s Panhellenic Council officially opened for expansion and by next fall we hope sevensororities to try to welcome another chapter on campusrestore these ties. 2015 was the For Beta Psi, 2018 has been a year of social media as everyone was tweeting, Instagraming and Facebookinggrowth. Frozen was a fan favorite Notonly has the chapter gotten closer but many members have put extra time and as always skinny jeans effort intohaving more sisterhood events, volunteering opportunities, and printed dresses could be seen all over campusmuch more.

This year the Chapter has supported Out in the Cold, which provides shelter and warmmeals for those without a place to live during the winter months in Toronto. In December,our women host a Christmas party for children at a nearby school, this is the annual eventChapter Meetings for Reading is Key. Furthermore, our philanthropies have allowed us to donate to the KappaKappa Gamma Foundation, Beautiful World and Housing:Children’s Aid Canada.

Where does your chapter hold chapter meetings? In the chapter owned or rented facility? In a university owned facility, house, dorm, lodge or classroom?==Highlights of 2019==

Lambda Beta Psi Chapter had a great 2019! We had successful officer transitions and soon after conducted Winter Continuous Open Bidding for the first time in five years, welcoming four new lovely members into our chapter holds . In January, we conducted our fifth annual Canadian-themed philanthropy, Kappanada, which was extremely successful in attendance and enthusiasm! We later had a registered nurse come to our house to talk to and inform us about women's reproductive health. Senior send off consisted of a lovely chapter meeting at dinner to recognize the seniors and all of their achievements. Additionally, a number of our wonderful members were awarded Alpha Awards, being recognized for a 3.5+ GPA. We also had a study date with one of our lodge where sorority neighbours, Alpha Gamma Delta, and in April, we have hosted our Sapphire formal social event. Senior Send off noted a specific close to our semester at our last meeting roomuntil September.

What is the history of your chapter’s housing? Have your members had the opportunity to live together in any way? Does your [[File:Beta Psi chapter have a house, lodge, apartment or suite? If yes, is it 2019.jpg|thumb|Beta Psi chapter owned or rented, or university owned? How many sisters can live there? Has your chapter owned or lived in more than one house during its history?2019]]

Lambda chapter gained In September, we had a lodge successful Fall formal recruitment where we recruited an amazing new pledge class. Bigs and littles took part in 1975 after buying land from the Universityactivities to then be paired together. Although over the years Lambda chapter has In October we had many annex house which housed chapter membersour sisterhood retreat at our home, the lodge does not house girlsat 32 Madison Ave. Lambda chapter is fortunate enough to own our own house, and this past year our House Board did some major renovations by redoing our kitchen and updating our cubby room where personal items can be keptthen at the "Rec Room", a fun arcade located in downtown Toronto. This renovation has been significantly helpful when In October we host events then had our second philanthropy, Scream Kweens, an exciting Halloween themed event with fabulous attendance and when preparing food for recruitmentdonations.

Our annual Founders Day brunch was hosted on October 20th which had a great turn out and where an abundace of Kappa Kappa Gamma alumni were awarded for their contributions and involvement over the years!

Highlights of 2020s: (From chapter’s History Report: ScholarshipIn November we conducted initiation, group honors/awards, traditionsand in December we underwent our election process, special events, changes passing on campus or within chapter, overall nature roles to a group of extremely motivated girls who will continue the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.)legacy of Beta Psi!

Kappa Kappa Gamma and other sororities on the University of Toronto Campus are still not recognized, and have had a continuous challenge with the city trying to licence us as a rooming house. Despite these challenges, our Chapter has had great growth within the past year. We have bonded and embraced our sisterhood through events and strive to always provide support and care to one another.

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'''Note At our first philanthropy of the year, Kappanada, all of our collected proceeds were donated to Chapter Registrar:''' Please refer to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes and back issues the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, Canada. The donations of The Key our following philanthropy, Scream Kweens, were given to fill in any gaps in the above historical highlightsCanada Cancer Society. If your chapter archives are not completeFor our first philanthropy event, please research your university libraryKappanada, campus newspaper and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your our chapterwanted to support the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation in its efforts to support women in scholarships. Please double check your work As for accuracy. Contact chapter Advisory or House Board membersour Scream Kweens philanthropy, local Alumnae Association memberswe donated to the Canada Cancer Society, or your Province Director as mulitple of Chapters for assistance. Your efforts will ensure a complete our members and families in our community were directly affected by it around the time and accurate history of your chapter for future generations we wanted to work together to enjoy!support them.

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