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We did not have a specific Founders Day ceremony or 150th Anniversary celebration due to COVID restrictions. "
==Highlighs Highlights of 2021==
January:
Spring 2021, our chapter installed a DEI officer under the VP of Member Development. This DEI director has held office hours for any member in the chapter to come and talk about any issues or DEI related topics. This officer held bi-weekly DEI events, such as a book club for the book, “Untamed”, and “All the Hoot” where members could all meet to discuss relevant topics. In order to prepare for recruitment, the DEI director had a presentation about current issues and ways to be more inclusive while recruiting new members. The DEI director met with every new member during their weekly meetings to introduce Kappa’s values and expectations of equality and inclusivity. The social media of our chapter has been very sensitive to current issues in the media, and our VP of External Affairs posts regularly about all of our members.
In the Spring semester of 20202021, most events were held virtually on Zoom. If an event could be held safely in person, a virtual option was provided for those who were uncomfortable attending. In terms of Recruitment, the numbers as a whole were much lower than typical years. Policies were always changing as well. Our chapter worked hard to properly wear masks while indoors and to have events outside as much as possible. Wearing masks during date parties made it harder to socialize comfortably. Despite the challenges, our chapter had a successful formal recruitment. Initiation was relatively normal, but the ceremonies were shortened. Again, all members were required to wear mask inside. All new members have successfully been initiated and are now active members.
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