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==Highlights of 2021==
During this past calendar year, we were thankful to see some events move from fully virtual to hybrid or fully in person. From January-May, all of our chapter meetings and philanthropy events were held via Zoom, and no other events were put on.
Beginning in August, we were allowed to begin transitioning to in person events! Primary recruitment was fully virtual, but since then we have been able to host in person chapter meetings, sisterhood events, initiation, date parties/formals, dudes weekend, and philanthropy events.
In August of 2021, Kappa Kappa Gamma announced that we would be shifting our philanthropic focus to revolve around mental health and well-being. Kappa has partnered with six new organizations to effectively address the topic of mental health. With everything being virtual for so long, we knew it could take a toll on our members, so we wanted to start a fun new tradition, “Kappa Kares”. “Kappa Kares” first started over zoom and has since transitioned to in person, and is led by our Vice President Standards during her open door time after chapter meetings. Overall, we have turned a tough time into a great year and have watched our chapter as well as our members flourish.
How did the chapter support Kappa’s philanthropy?
In the beginning of the year, we were not able to host any in person events, so we supported Reading is Key, Reading is Fundamental, and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation online. We did this through Zoom, virtual silent auctions, and online fundraisers. However, now that we can have events again, we hosted “Brunch with the KKG’s” for anyone local or around Iowa City to visit, donate, and eat, and anyone not local was welcome to donate via our Crowd Change link. We raised $4530.06 with 75% of the total going to The JED Foundation, and 25% of the total going to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. All chapter members participated in our philanthropy brunch. In lieu of the undecided local organization, our members participate in gaining service hours by volunteering locally.
How did your chapter include diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in your programming this year?
This year was the first year with our new diversity, equity and inclusion officer sitting on our chapter council. Having this position has opened the door for many conversations and allowed opportunities to better our chapter. After the implantation of our DEI officer, we have found ways to educate ourselves and include diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of our chapter efforts. Our chapter members participated in a DEI educational to further our understanding.
How did your chapter operations change due to COVID-19?
With COVID-19, our chapter saw lots of change. January-May all chapter events were held virtually over zoom. The following school year, primary recruitment was planned to be hybrid, and during our work week was changed to be completely virtual. We quickly navigated the challenges of online recruitment and continued to have a positive outlook on the future. Luckily, after recruitment, we were allowed to begin having in person events again. We held bid day, formal pledging, dudes’ weekend, date party, a philanthropy event, and initiation all in person. While navigating our lives online through COVID-19, we have learned so much and will value this knowledge as we move forward.
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==Highlights of 2022==
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