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In honor of Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 150th anniversary, the Zeta Gamma Chapter held a zoom event for sisters to mingle and celebrate.
==Highlights of 2021==
With the previous year being a hybrid of virtual and in-person involvement on Centre’s campus, the Zeta Gamma chapter experienced a similar mixture of involvement as well. This spring we held both in-person and virtual: bid day celebrations, philanthropy events, and ritual practices.
'''Philanthropy'''
The local organization the Zeta Gamma chapter supports is the Center for Courageous Kids (CCK). This is a year-round medical camp that serves children and their families who suffer from chronic or life-threatening illness. CCK is free for the kids and their families to attend and is supported by donations.
With the national initiative of Kappa to support mental health organizations, we have chosen to support NAMI. We have held a volleyball tournament to raise funds for this organization, in which numerous Greek organizations and affiliated people took part. In addition to both of these philanthropies, we also donate to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation.
'''Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion'''
This calendar year our Education Chair, Caitlyn Barnes, took on the role of Diversity and Inclusion Chair. At each chapter meeting she would share a D&I tidbit of the week and offer resources for further education and support. We also have instated a D&I committee that holds regular meetings. The D&I Chair also works with the Public Relations Chair to curate statements on social justice issues. As the new officers transition in, we have created an appointed position for the Diversity and Inclusion Chair who will work closely with the Education Chair. The Zeta Gamma chapter prides itself on our work towards becoming more inclusive, and we have altered our daily language referring to each other as “sisters” to “siblings” to offer better representation of all of our members.
'''Operating in a Pandemic'''
Due to Covid-19, recruitment was held entirely virtually; however, the bonds we made with the pledge class of 2021 were just as strong as those made during years of in-person recruitment. Initiation was also held virtually, as well as some bid day celebrations. This fall, as Centre has a Covid-19 vaccination requirement, restrictions have been slowly lifted. We were able to hold in-person chapters again, including formal chapters, as well as have semi-formal and date party dances.