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'''Pepperdine, established 1937'''
'''Eta Beta, Pepperdine, established 1937'''
'''Eta Beta founded Chapter Founded in October, 1996'''
'''478 initiates (as of June 2012)'''
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'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:''' Founded in 1937 by George Pepperdine, Pepperdine University is a private, nondenominational Christian university that includes an undergraduate liberal arts college and three graduate schools. Approximately 7,550 attended the Malibu campus on 830 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the time of the chapter’s founding, coming from all 50 states and more than 60 foreign countries. The school is well known for its departments of telecommunication and business administration, as well as for participation at the NCAA Division I level in basketball, baseball, water polo and tennis.
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==The Early Years==
Founded in 1937 by George Pepperdine, Pepperdine University is a private, nondenominational Christian university that includes an undergraduate liberal arts college and three graduate schools. Approximately 7,550 attended the Malibu campus on 830 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the time of the chapter’s founding, coming from all 50 states and more than 60 foreign countries. The school is well known for its departments of telecommunication and business administration, as well as for participation at the NCAA Division I level in baseball, water polo and tennis.
'''Colonization:'''
Kappa Kappa Gamma came to the shores of sunny California on April 1, 1996, when as the Fraternity pledged 60 young women of the local sorority Zeta Kappa, and four alumnae, at Pepperdine University establishing the colony that became the Eta Beta Chapter. The pledging ceremony took place in the Pepperdine Chapel overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Alumnae in the Malibu, Calif., area joined chapter members from UCLA, USC (Calif.), and Cal. State, Northridge. Before pledging Kappa Kappa Gamma, the group was a longstanding local sorority-the largest on campus. At the University's request, the entire sorority system sought national affiliation. Other National Panhellenic Conference members colonizing on the Pepperdine campus were Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Pi Beta Phi, and Sigma Kappa.
Alumnae in the Malibu, Calif., area joined chapter members from Gamma Xi, UCLA, Delta Tau, Southern California, and Epsilon Xi, Cal. State, Northridge. Before pledging Kappa Kappa Gamma, the group was a longstanding local sorority-the largest on campus. At the University's request, the entire sorority system sought national affiliation. Other National Panhellenic groups colonizing on the Pepperdine campus were Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Pi Beta Phi, and Sigma Kappa. The previous information was excerpted from The Key, Volume 113, No. 2, Summer 1996.
'''Installation:'''
The fog rolled off the Pacific Ocean as 37 undergraduates and 24 alumnae were initiated to the Eta Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity October 4-5, 1996 at Pepperdine University, Malibu, Calif. Epsilon Xi Chapter, Cal. State, Northridge, assisted by Gamma Xi, UCLA, and Delta Tau, Southern CaliforniaUSC (Calif.). Other Panhellenic groups on campus include included Alpha Phi, Gamma Phi Beta, Delta Gamma, Delta Delta Delta, Pi Beta Phi, and Sigma Kappa. The previous information was excerpted from The Key, Volume 113, No. 4, Winter 1996.
The previous information was excerpted from The Key, Volume 113, No. 4, Winter 1996.
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The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, letters and comments from chapter members and alumnae, the Kappa 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.
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==Highlights of the 1990s==
In 1996From chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, women overall nature of the Pepperdine chapter , chapter goals, challenges and how they were honored overcome, etc.: The biggest event of 1996 was the colonization of Eta Beta in April, and excited to be installed as the installation of Kappa’s 125th active chapter of Kappa Kappa Gammain October. These women were members of Actives and alumnae from northern and southern California participated in the 58-year old local sorority Zeta Kappaceremony as well as Fraternity President Cathy Thompson Carswell, Illinois Wesleyan, and former Fraternity President J. With a GJ.P.AFraser Wales, Ohio State. The new chapter added 18 members in late 1996 with its first pledge class which was above the all sorority average, these women were proud of their academic achievements. When they All Sorority Average GPA and won the Homecoming competition, the “Heart and Soul” award, the ladies were proud to add Kappa Kappa Gamma onto the spirit cup. There was much excitement about adapting old traditions to fit within the guidelines of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Writing chapter bylaws and learning about the officer positions was aided by the support of the chapter consultants, advisers, committees and alumnae.
Eta Beta was challenged to incorporate Kappas rules and traditions with the traditions they cherished from their Zeta Beta days, but did so beautifully with continued support from Kappas nationwide and their advisers. The chapter adopted the Fraternity Challenge to Excellence as the chapter goal.
'''Philanthropy:'''During Step Forward DaySocially, the Kappas joined chapter enjoyed their Spring Formals, Presents, Fall Balls, and winter Kappa Krush and Mad Hatter parties. The chapter celebrated its one year anniversary in April 1997 by winning the rest of Best New Chapter award at the Pepperdine students 1997 Kappa Province meeting. Also in 1997, Eta Beta was honored to go out into the local community travel to San Diego to clean up help install Kappa’s 126th chapter at the highways, beaches, and public schoolsUniversity of San Diego. Chapter Informal rush in the fall of 1997 added six more members also delivered food to needy families through a local church. On Hillview Acres Day the chapter members played with children from Eta Beta continued it’s academic excellence into the late 1990’s and had the Lhighest GPA of Greek groups on campus in fall 1998.A. area. Members During this time, the chapter also volunteered time successfully challenged itself to inrease participation to 80% at the West Valley Convalescent Hospital mandatory events and the Fred George Mission. Donations were made to the Randy Jennings Memorial Scholarship Fund and Project Angelhave one sisterhood event a month.
'''Convention AwardsPhilanthropy:'''The new chapter participated in Stepforward Day, a campus wide event to clean up highways, beaches and public schools in the Malibu area. They also participated in the Malibu Chili cookoff, and delivered food to needy families through a local church. They continued their participation in the chili cookoff and Stepforward events throughout the rest of the 1990’s.
==Highlights of 2000-2010==
The members were involved in many activities including Songfest and HomecomingFrom chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, while maintaining excellence in academics. At the Annual Campus Greek Awards in 2004changes on campus or within chapter, they received the Rock overall nature of the Year Award and the Inter-Sorority Spirit Award. Yearly goals included working to improve attendance and chapter involvement, moralechapter goals, sisterhood, organization, timely payments, adviser relations challenges and Panhellenic spirit. In 2006how they were overcome, Eta Beta hosted the Kappa Province meeting. At the Pepperdine Greek Awards in 2008, Eta Betas received the Officer of the Year and President of the Year awardsetc.:
In 2009On campus, one quarter Eta Beta was involved in many activities including Songfest and Homecoming, while maintaining excellence in academics. At the Annual Campus Greek Awards in 2004, the chapter received the Rock of the chapter studied abroad during one semester. The remaining members bonded by getting together for pledge class dinners Year Award and to watch the TV show Gossip Girl togetherInter-Sorority Spirit Award. Weekly study hours Yearly goals included working on improving attendance and weekly Bible Study are a part of this chapter's traditions.To recognize the tragedies of September 11involvement, moral and sisterhood, 2001organization and timely payments, Eta Beta participated in a school-wide prayer which took place to pray for the victims adviser relations and their families. The convocation was also dedicated to those lost on September 11Panhellenic spirit.
In 2006, Eta Beta hosted the Kappa Province meeting. At the Pepperdine Greek Awards in 2008, Eta Betas won Officer of the Year, and President of the Year. In 2009, one quarter of the chapter studied abroad in one semester. The remaining members bonded by getting together for pledge class dinners and to watch the show Gossip Girl together. Weekly study hours and weekly Bible Study were a part of this chapter's traditions.
'''Philanthropy:''' To recognize the tragedies of September 11, 2001, Eta Beta participated in a school wide prayer which took place to pray for the victims and their families. The convocation was also dedicated to those lost on September 11.
Eta Beta participated in Step Forward Day, a campus wide community service project where they spent the day at St. Monica's Parish. Chapter member also went to Melrose in Los Angeles to represent Kappa in the annual AIDS Walk. The chapter held a Kappa King competition among the fraternities with the proceeds going to the Special Olympics. The members participated in City of Hope's Walk for Hope for breast cancer awareness.'Philanthropy:'''
Eta Beta participated in Step-Forward Day, and campus wide community service project where they spent the day at St. Monica's Parish. Chapter member also went down to Melrose in Los Angeles to represent Kappa in the annual AIDS Walk. Eta Beta held a Kappa King competition among the fraternities with the proceedes donated to the Special Olympics. Eta Betas participated in City of Hope's Walk for Hope for breast cancer awareness.
'''Convention Awards:'''
2008 Rose McGill Magazine Award
'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''
2008 Rose McGill
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