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'''Delta Delta, McGill'''
'''McGill University established in 1821, Montreal, Quebec, Canada'''
'''Initiates: 1,074 (as of June 2016)'''
------------------------------'''4,242 initiates (as of June 2018)'''
'''Charter members (12):'''----------------------------------------------
Janet Ellen Baillie, Marion Lyle Brisbane, Phyllis Edith Brooks, Margaret Stuart Burris, Margaret Elizabeth Cameron, Jean Gertrude Campbell, Mary Lodivia Campbell, Winifred Marion Harris, Margaret Russell Hay, Helen Church Hendery, Marjorie Gertrude Lynch, Eleanor Caroline McBride'''Charter Members:'''
'''Fraternity Officers:'''
Katie Azuma (Howard), Traveling Consultant 1994-1995; Whitney Ralston (Wignall). Traveling Consultant 1995-1996.
---------------------------------==The Early Years==Helen Robson Walton, 1990, Philanthropist, volunteer, served on a governor’s commission on literacy among other areas; Becky Powell Casey, 2000, CEO for Harold’s Stores, Inc. (men’s and ladies apparel); Mareta West, 1970
The secret society Omicron Sigma Theta was founded at McGill University in the 1926–1927 academic year. As the group enlarged, it became interested in affiliating with a national or international fraternity and petitioned Kappa Kappa Gamma. The petition was approved at the 1930 Convention.
Installation took place November 21 at the Windsor Hotel with Alice Tillotson Barney, Minnesota, Fraternity Vice President, who would become President in a few weeks, and Marie Bryden Macnaughtan, Missouri, Grand Registrar, presiding. The official installing chapter was Beta Psi from the University of Toronto, and Kappas from Middlebury and St. Lawrence assisted.
Twelve charter members were installed, and a tea followed the ceremony. That evening the charter members took part in the initiation of six alumnae, and the next morning there was a pledging service for 12 coeds.At this time, the newly formed Delta Delta Chapter met in one room on Shuter Street, and it was with great rejoicing that the chapter finally acquired its former house on Sherbrooke Street in 1933.'''Additional Outstanding Beta Theta Alumnae:'''
Among the early activities were a fall weekend in the Laurentians for the pledges to ease them into routineMartha Rowsey (Anthis), teas for brothersGraduate Counselor 1950-1052; Lynette Mehl (Hilliard), fathers and mothersGraduate Counselor 1965-1966; Caren Cook, and a Christmas party for underprivileged Montreal children given by all the Greek groups on campus.Graduate Counselor 1976-1978; Patti Gilliard (Smith), Graduate Counselor 1976-1978; Lisa Schmidt, Graduate Counselor 1979-1980; Crystal Marcum (Bacon), Graduate Counselor 2006-2007
Delta Delta was never destined to be a large chapter, but it grew during those first years in spite of the Depression that swept the land. Most of the members were town girls, and they gathered to study together and plan activities that were fun.
At ==The Early Years (From The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)==In 1912 six girls at the 1936 and 1942 Fraternity Conventions at University of Oklahoma formed a local organization, Sigma Tau Omega, with the Seignory Club in Montebelloidea of petitioning Kappa Kappa Gamma. Other campus groups had petitioned unsuccessfully, Quebecbut these girls had a quiet determination, and also at Murray Bayby the spring of 1913 were ready to reveal their plans. With the help of three faculty wives who had resigned as patronesses of other sororities, Quebecfive leather-bound petitions were compiled; a Kappa national officer, in 1950Mary Rodes Leaphart, inspected the actives were hostesses chapter; and enthusiastically welcomed their sisters from across at the 1914 Convention in Estes Park, Colorado, Beta Theta was installed. Beta Mu was the borderinstalling chapter.
'''Honors and Traditions'''In 1949The new chapter, having first rented the McGill Women’s Ski Team consisted home of all Kappas. Two were also a professor on the Canadian team that competed at the 1932 Winter Olympic Games leave of absence, moved into a larger house in Lake Placid, N1915.Y., and During the World War 1 years members of the next year one represented Canada in chapter did Red Cross hospital work; worked at the World Championship Food Administration whose headquarters were at Aspen, Colorado. Another was runner-up in both the Quebec Provincial Golf Championships university; and sent gifts and money to the Invitational Golf Tournament Kappa project in Jasper, Alberta. Another member was the Provincial Fencing Champion. A Kappa skier was runner-up for Carnival QueenFrance.
Four Delta Delta members were in In 1918, the chapter won the Panhellenic Scholarship Cup for the third consecutive year. Shortly after that the 1957 production of McGill’s annual Red Kappa furnace blew up and White Revue, other Greek groups invited the Kappas to meals until the oldest college show in Canadahouse was restored. The revueA few years later, “My Fur Ladyafter a four-year rental of the old Sigma Nu house,” had two runs on campus and also toured Canada giving 150 performancesa new Kappa house was built at 519 Boulevard. From 1923 to 1939 that was Beta Theta’s address.
Community affairs have always been an important part of chapter activities. In 1961, chapter members joined 700 fraternity men and women to canvas 30,000 homes in a two-hour blitz that opened a very successful United Appeal Campaign of the Montreal Welfare Federation. Debbie Huston, a pledge, won a prize for collecting the most money. The event was given a boost by the appearance of John Wayne, who met many ==Highlights of the Kappas. This project is still supported by McGill Panhellenic groups.1920s==
Delta Delta was recognized again in 1965 when Panhellenic selected In the fall of 1926 the chapter to portray “Rush Week at McGill” in was cited for a feature story in rush violation, but the penalties imposed by the Montreal Gazette. This resulted in favorable response from many areas and effectively promoted all campus groups. HoweverPanhellenic were declared unjust by the national Panhellenic, and reduced to a single restriction – that the next time the Greeks made news in a Montreal publication it was Kappas should not be permitted to reflect a changing trendattend any Fraternity affairs for one year.
A story in the Montreal Star There was much controversy about cigarette smoking in 1972 described fraternities 1928 and sororities as Beta Theta went into action with the “last gasp of elitist society” and claimed that they reflected apathetic and anti-establishment feelings which had set in on many North American campusesfirst university approved smoking room. Although there was support from the McGill administration, by this time many groups had left campus. There were only four of the 15 sororities remaining, and fraternities suffered a similar fateOther houses followed quickly.
Delta Delta Chapter, one of The Hoover-Smith presidential race brought excitement to the survivorsKappa Kitchen and Herbert Hoover, who had decreased greatly in size due been a KKB, was officially invited by the Kappa Kitchen Boys to lack of interest of women studentsbecome an honorary Beta Theta KKB. This resulted in financial problems, and the The chapter was forced host to curtail activities. In an effort to combat a smashingly successful state convention in the downward trendspring of 1929, new informal one-its purpose to-one rush techniques were tried with each member trying to interest an incoming student arouse alumnae support.A large pledge class of 37 in joining. Small philanthropies combined with fun and fellowship kept the chapter goingfall of 1929 meant remodeling the third floor of the house, lovingly called thereafter “Seventh Heaven.”
There was a real attitude of determination Many girls could not return to survive among school during the remaining activesDepression, but Beta Theta continued to pledge in the high 20s. With Some traditions begun in the continued loyal support of the alumnae1920s have lasted. Faculty tea became faculty dessert in 1970. Kappas won campus stunt night time and again. The first two Engineer Queens were Kappas and there have been many winners since. Homecomings, Moms Day and this optimistic attitude, Dads Day began in the future of Delta Delta was bright1920s.
From 1975While a students in the 1970s mostly wore straight leg Levi’s or bell-1979 bottomed blue jeans to class, the liberty women of women continuedBeta Theta chapter wore dresses to dinner two nights a week. It was a time when participation in the Greek system had declined in popularity, and exemplary females such as Margaret Thatcher chapter members rarely wore a Kappa T-shirt on camps, because professors were prone to discriminate against sorority and Eva Peron held positions of power in politicsfraternity members. The McGill Kappas houses were very optimistic, outgoing, smaller and took full advantage of the opportunities afforded chapter members worked hard to them. Delta Delta Kappas were great role models of educated, strong, independent womenprove themselves academically, on campus and in pursuit of self-sufficiencythe community.
In the eighties the atmosphere was more relaxed with the role of women in the workplace increasing greatly. This time was a great one to be female, with Kappas experiencing the niceties of chivalry and the freedom now afforded to women. Women were excited by the opening of previously male-dominated industries to women.
Chapter meetings were held every Monday night proceeded by dinner. Each week, a different sister, or a team, cooked for the whole chapter with a sometimes very limited budget that was as low as $10 to feed 20 or more women. One of the actives at the time remembers that her favorite meal was a great simple soup made from canned tomatoes, broth, frozen mixed vegetables and Italian sausage. She says it was a nice change from all the pasta that was usually served and that it was the best thing to have in an odd mismatched mug while catching up with what your friends had been doing. Food was very central to the memories of Delta Delta members. For instance, pre-initiation dinner was always a potluck with a diverse assortment of foods to try.
One alumna recalls a banana pudding that was known throughout For the women of Beta Theta in the chapter as 1980s, the delicious “nana puddingheight of fashion meant Mopeds, madras, Cole Haan loafers, Laura Ashley, topsiders, big T-shirts or sweatshirts, and white Keds with bows in their hair.” Delta Delta’s greatest sense There were protests against the Shah of pride Iran in 1988 was its south oval, and membersremember watching the first Space Shuttle Mission land from the television in the six-girl room. After the previous year’s personnel Kappas were regularly first academically, and took on many leadership roles on campus, serving as Panhellenic presidents and other problemscheerleaders, and one Kappa was even a Miss Oklahoma. The chapter purchased the annex (the little house right behind the chapter rose house) to accommodate overflow, and it became a home for seniors. All chapter members were expected to live in the challengehouse for three years, as a sophomore, junior and senior. The outstanding officers worked together to make There was one formal meal a month with the chapter’s house mom, where the chapter members could learn formal manners. There were many events with fraternities, and Pinnings were celebrated a lot: if a fraternity brother was dating someone seriously, he would pin her with his fraternity pin, a better place candle would be lit, and keep everyone’s spirits highthen he would be thrown into the duck pond by his fraternity brothers. It Another popular event was Fraternity Lil Sis – when a fraternity would pick girls to be their “Lil Sis’s”. They’d come to the year when Kappa got back house during formal dinner in coat and tie, give a chosen girl a rose, and then serenade them. Football continued to be big on its feetcampus, as the university continued to be national champs, and Brian Bosworth was the members returned to big man on campus. ==Highlights of the ideals in which 1990s== In the members believed. The 1990s, chapter members were happy with themselvesbobbed their hair, donned big hoop earrings and wore flowery skirts and dresses from Laura Ashley as they listened to Bon Jovi. Fraternities All the fraternities and sororities alike worked on most occasions made Kappa their first choice for socialsbecoming more diverse, philanthropy events and sporting eventsa trend the chapter also followed. Kappas were heavily involved in all IFC-related events awarded Outstanding Senior Women, and thus had served as Panhellenic president. ==Highlights of the opportunity 2000s== The members of Beta Theta chapter continued to meet with all groups be a strong and very active presence on campus as well as non-fraternity membersand beyond during the 2000s. This helped Recruitment ranged from 60 to give 80 new members per year, and the chapter consistently ranked in the top half of that all sorority GPA. The chapter led the fraternities at McGill a better name within the McGill communityGreek system in campus involvement. They participated in University Sing, regularly winning awards for their performance, competed in Sooner Scandals where they regularly won awards, and many chapter women served on Campus Activities Council Executive Committees.
During There were several improvements to the yearhouse, which was always filled to the members did brim with Kappas. In 2007, alumnae donated a lot of work on new building called Kappa Hall, which is used for chapter meetings, practice, banquets, and parents’ weekend, among other things. In 2008, new wood floors were laid in the house. They painted upstairs hallway, the dining study room and walls of was completely redone, the chapter dining room chairs reupholstered, and mounted the KKG letters on the outside of walls repainted. In 2009, the housegot a new heating and air conditioning system, a new sound system for recruitment, and a new ice cream machine. And in 2010, there were new wood floors.
The biggest challenge during 1988 was to tackle the responsibilities of Kappa on our own. The majority of the previous year’s executive had graduated just after the installation of the new officers. With this lack of experienced members on the executive, it was surprising that they accomplished as much as they did. The fun was put back into Kappa Beta Theta hosted two events for alumnae and with it followed the responsibility. The goal for the their children every year: a spring Easter egg hunt, Having Fun while Getting the Work Done, was met. Offices that had been neglected in the past were brought to new heights, alumnae were brought back into the picture and Halloween trick or treating at the chapter finally was given the advisory board support it needed. The alumnae began forming a McGill Alumnae Association with the help of Mrs. J. ReeseKappa House.
It Chapter women were awarded Outstanding Sophomore, Big Woman on Campus and Homecoming Queen in 2004, and there was a delight to have more than 150 of the men’s fraternity members attend the pledge cocktail party which honored our 15 pledges. Four chapter members attended Alpha Province Meeting homecoming queen finalist in Syracuse2005, N.Y.2006, which was successful and motivational2007. More than $200In 2007,000 there was raised for also a runner up in the Missing Children’s Network by collecting coins Lambda Chi Alpha rose pageant, and in cafeterias at McGill2008 a Miss Oklahoma University pageant runner up. There were also Lambda Chi Alpha rose pageant winners in 2008 and 2009.
For the first time in awhile, Pledge Weekend was held more than three hours away at one ==Highlights of the member’s cottages. The theme was Club Kappa (Club Med), and the event featured great music, food and entertainment by a fantastic froup of members. Rush in 1989 featured a Welcome to the Jungle theme, and the attendance was the best yet. With the committees working together, each event had its own specific theme and flair. Maybe it was because of the chapter’s great work that it pledged such an amazing class! One horrifying event was when a member’s hair caught on fire during initiation, prompting the chapter to begin using electric candles for all ceremonies. 2011==
There are also memories of the Province Meeting which was held Kappa had another successful year in Syracuse. The challenge was arriving on time. Three vehicles left for the same destination, but each took a different route. They arrived in the span of four to twelve hours. A philanthropy event that was hosted once, and only once, was the infamous 24-hour trampoline-a-thon2011.
==Highlights Beta Theta chapter was runner-up for the President’s Trophy, the University of Oklahoma’s most prestigious award in the Greek community. We hosted five multicultural events, more than any other sorority or fraternity on campus. Some of these were mixers with the 1990s==student organization Pan-Am.
The chapter’s most important event of 1990 was its 60th anniversary celebration which was held at an alumna’s home We also had members involved in Westmountevery single Campus Activities Council Executive Committee, Quebeca leadership organization in charge of almost all of the events on campus. This celebration was the first We had Kappas participate by serving in CAC and volunteering at each event to be organized . The Vice President of UOSA (University of Oklahoma Student Association) and promoted by the chapter’s new alumnae organization which CAC Homecoming Queen was coordinated by Cynthia PriceLaura Bock, a junior Beta Theta member. This new alumnae organization took great pride Our chapter also won first in supporting the chapter homecoming float contest and assigning advisers to third in homecoming overall. In another CAC event, Dance Marathon, which raised over $73,000 for Children’s Mercy Network, we won the chapter officeshighest attendance award.
Another important activity this year was painting In the area of philanthropy, we also hosted our first ever Reading Is Fundamental book assemblies in three Title 1 Elementary schools. Each student got to choose a book to take home. At the main floor assemblies, Kappas acted out The True Story of the houseThree Little Pigs for the elementary school students and shared our favorite books. It was Held on the sisters Kappa lawn, The Reading is Fundamental Book Bash, which features tacos and pledges who together removed wallpaper and repainted the old Victorian-style house. It a DJ, was such a big improvementhuge success. A friend of Another philanthropy event was Kappa Kupcakes, where we sold tickets to people who could then enjoy cupcakes from bakeries across the chapter president built Norman area. We had a set of KKG letters which were hung DJ on the outside door.Delta Delta placed second in Kappa lawn, Christmas lights and over 2,000 cupcakes at the interfraternity talent show event, with 100% of the performance of a lip-sync called Rock through proceeds benefitted the AgesCenter for Children and Families in Norman. There was 100 percent participation by chapter members We raised $4,500, four times the amount we raised from our Spaghetti Dinner in this event2010. As a house, we supported numerous Greek philanthropic events such as Chi Omega Cravings, Pi Phi Gives You Wings, Delta Delta Delta Pancake Breakfast, Theta Pancake Breakfast, Delta Gamma Anchorsplash, Fiji Olympics, Sigma Chi Derby Day, and Gamma Phi Chill CookOff.
Delta Delta had 27 members in 1990 and was one Other important accomplishments of four sororities on the McGill campus. The Beta Theta chapter was active include placing first in intramurals and participating in the Panhellenic both Sooner Scandals and InterFraternity CouncilsUniversity Sing. There were 18 fraternities and sororities These two competitions involve musical productions put on the campus this year with the 19th being established that yearby different pairs of Greek houses. The interest Our chapter won numerous awards in joining a Greek group at McGill was growing both of these competitions such as the chapter entered the 1990sBest Song and Best Beatles rendition.
During this The year, campus Panhellenic implemented an entirely 2011 brought 71 new rush system which worked very wellKappas into our chapter. In remembering 1991, so many exciting events come to mind. Pledge weekend took place This year’s pledge class received second in January with the ten pledges providing the members with an evening titled Mystery Dinner Theatregrades. Greek Week was scheduled for the end of January. The chapter again came out As a sorority, we received third in full force for every activity and even took second place in the All-Greek Talent Showgrades overall. The Sapphire Ball was the biggest social event of the year. Some of the most recent alumnae returned, and This is a highlight of the evening was when wonderful accomplishment because our sorority is one of the 1988 pledge class members announced her engagementfew houses on campus that does not have a rigid study hour system requirement. The chapter pledged ten new members during formal rushWe had a very successful and eventful year in 2011 and are looking forward to an even more prolific 2012.
Delta Delta is one of four sororities on campus. At the end of 1991. the chapter was composed of 32 actives and pledges. The campus Panhellenic organization was growing increasingly strong, and this year it implemented an entirely new rush system which worked very well.
Because McGill was such a large university, the Greek System became a very effective way ==Highlights of shrinking the school. Having received so much negativity from the campus, the fraternities and sororities drew closer together to counteract the misconceptions.2012==
The chapter’s challenges in 1991 were twofold: restructuring its Super Committees and trying to improve its image on campusScholarshipSpring 2012 GPA - 3. Fraternity372 -bashing on the campus made the year very difficult for everyone in the Greek communityRank - 4th Place Fall 2012 Member GPA - 3. The chapter increased its philanthropic fundraising by participating in as many university events as possible. The members hoped to become more visible and enlighten the campus about their already substantial philanthropic events and causes in which the chapter was involved4 - Rank - 1st Place Fall 2012 New Member GPA - 3. 313 - Rank - 3rd Place
Delta Delta was quite small, so it revamped the Super Committees in order to make everyone more efficient. It was hoped that, by stressing connections between offices, a network of shared ideas would be created. '''Kappa Tutors''' The Beta Theta chapter hosted a pledge social where the pledges were introduced. Also, the provides members living in the chapter house launched with a large scale cleanKappa-up and renovationto-Kappa tutoring system in which members who tutor other members are paid per hour by Kappa. The kitchen was almost entirely redone by the members, This tutoring system has shown to be a successful way for Kappa’s to grow academically and the entire house was repaintedbuild relationships with fellow Kappas within their academic field.
Fall semester 1994 began '''Adopt-a-Prof''' In spring of 2012, Kappa was happy to be matched with Panhellenic’s largest formal rush in recent years. Delta Delta and the other women’s fraternities pledged quotaJuanita Vargas, prominent leader and Panhellenic considered raising professor from the chapter totalJeannine Rainbolt College of Education. The chapter returned in September 1994 Many of our members have enjoyed meeting with 19 active members her and welcoming her and pledged 12 new women during fall rushher family into our home.
The 1994 General Convention in conjunction In the fall of 2012, we spent time with phenomenal efforts by the Vice Presidentour Adopt-A-Standards led to an increased sense of pride in Delta DeltaProf, Amy Davenport. Receiving the following awards at the 1994 Convention inspired the members to work harder Amy oversees and take pride in the directs our campus wide workout facility. Our chapter. It let the members has enjoyed getting to know that small chapters do have great potentialher and her family. The awards received were first place for Ritual As a chapter, Greatest Scholarship Improvement and an Honorable Mention for Risk Management. To summarizewe send care packages, Delta Delta took great strides in increasing chapter moraleflowers, participation and organizationhave dinners with her to form a special bond.
McGill University is located in the heart '''Smart Cookie''' Every week at chapter, our Vice President of downtown Montreal, Academic Excellence announces a “Smart Cookie” award to be given out to a Kappa who has received an “A” on a test or paper that week. Members can enter the largest bilingual city drawing by placing their name or work in the province of Quebec, Canadaa folder. McGill The member who is drawn receives a highly competitive, homemade baked treat. This unique way of positive reinforcement encourages members to succeed academically oriented university and an undergraduate population of approximately 15,000 students. It boasted a diversified student population with both anglophone and francophone students from across Canada as well as many American and international students.
In 1994, '''Period of Support''' This is a new program that Kappa established to support members after the Greek system at McGill was not recognized by member has earned a semester of concerning grades. These members are paired with a academically strong member on the university administration or by academic excellence committee. This mentor encourages the student government, despite the fact that it represented approximately 800 members. McGill’s Panhellenic Council was composed of four women’s groups that included Kappa Alpha Theta, Gamma Phi Beta member to use campus and Alpha Omicron Pi in addition to Kappa Kappa Gammalearning resources. Each These members on Period of Support also meet regularly with the chapters had a chapter limit Vice President of 35 membersAcademic Excellence for encouragement and advice.
Working with the Inter-Greek Letter Council (IGLC'''Owl Groups'''Our Vice President of Academic Excellence took up a chapter wide survey, formerly known as the InterFraternity Council), Delta Delta approached the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) identifying everyone’s major and minors. She then compiled them in a master list and submitted an application for the IGLC passed them out to obtain club status thus becoming recognized by the Universitychapter members. The vote taken by This gave the SSMU did not go younger women in favor of IGLC, but the margin of defeat was only three votes. IGLC took its case house the opportunity to a Judicial Board Review ask older members questions about their majors and use them as mentors and wouldn’t know of the board’s decision until the fall of 1995for study assistance.
Another challenge in 1994 that was successfully faced was when Delta Delta paid off its insurance debt '''Group Honors/Awards - University of Oklahoma''' Homecoming Queen 2012 - Maggie CannonCampus Activities Council Sooner Scandals - 1st PlaceCampus Activities Council University Sing - 2nd PlaceBest Supporting ActressCampus Activities Council Homecoming - 3rd Place Overall Banner Competition - 1st PlaceFloat Competition - 2nd PlacePanhellenic Standards of Excellence AwardsAcademic AchievementCommitment to the Fraternity. Again this year, Delta Delta faced a chapter morale Founding Values• Leadership and Membership Development • Risk Management and spirit problem. The Vice President-Standards Social Responsibilities • Recruitment and her committee were able to boost chapter morale to new heights. Along Education of New Member• Develop & Foster Relationships with this accomplishment came more chapter support Stakeholders• PanHellenic Outstanding Alumni Award - Jane Barrett• PanHellenic House of the Year for its activities and happier members.International Greek Exchange 2012
In 1994, many chapter alumnae turned-out for both Founders Day and Initiation. The Founders Day Tea was highlighted by the presentation of a video showing our founding sisters and '''2012 Kappa Kappa Gamma history.Convention Awards'''New Member Program Award Winner Honorable Mentions:Advisory Board Award; House Board Award; Chapter/Advisory Board Relations Award; Technology Award; Philanthropy Award; Philanthropy Signature Event Award; PanHellenic Award; Recruitment Award; Public Relations Award; Excellence in Chapter Management AwardFraternity Education focused on a stress management workshop this year. Addressing the pressures of academic achievement and commitment to the chapter, the workshop helped the members learn how to more appropriately channel stress so it would work for them.Traditions
For Senior Bump LineThe last chapter meeting of the fourth consecutive Halloweenyear, the all active members put on costumes and went trick-or-treating for UNICEF. They invited , except seniors, recreate the men of Phi recruitment ‘Bump Line’ in Kappa Pi to help collect the money for this charityHall. While they all counted the money they had collected (more than $500), tea The seniors then enter and hot chocolate were served. The year closed with a Holiday Dinner with the men of Zeta Psi. This year the men did all the cooking, including turkey with all the trimmings for 30. This was a fantastic way to close this very successful year we ‘bump’ them in for Delta Deltatheir last chapter.
At the Fraternity’s 1994 Convention held in Florida, Delta Delta received the Ritual Award for 1992Special Events• Soonerthon Miracle Child -1994. LucyIn 1996 Each year, the chapter was pleased to welcome former Kappa gets paired with a Fraternity Field Representative and former Delta Delta president as its chapter adviser, began to reorganize more efficiently and concentrated on having a thorough officer training periodMiracle Child from OU Children’s Hospital. The chapter rallied around the idea of financial responsibility and accountability. Due to the strength of the chapterThis year we were gladly paired with an eight year old girl, it was selected by the Fraternity to pilot the new six-week pledge programLucy. After fall formal rush and initiation, the chapter had We threw her a total of 28 active members. In 1996, McGill University had grown to more than 20birthday party with presents,000 undergraduates cakes and 10,000 graduate students. McGill University had worldwide reputation for excellence and for supporting top-notch educational programs in ended the night with a variety of fieldssleepover.
The Greek system at McGill continued Owl-O-WeenFor Halloween this year, we invited alumnae and their children to be quite small join us in relationship to the campus population as a whole. During 1996, the Intertrick-or-Greek Letter Council (IGLC), an umbrella organization helping to gain University recognition for all fraternities and sororities on the campus finally received recognition by treating throughout the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU)house. This recognition allowed the Greek organizations to have a voiceWe also provided crafts, presence food and funding on the campusdrinks.
There were 700 members of Greek-letter organizations at McGill. The Panhellenic Council represented 100 women who were members of four sororities: Kappa Kappa GammaDad’s Day For Dad’s Day, Kappa Alpha Theta, Alpha Omicron Pi and Gamma Phi Beta. A local sorority became an Alpha Epsilon Phi chapter and the fifth member of campus Panhellenic. In 1996, held a lunch the chapter faced several challenges. Financial responsibility became afternoon before a key issue for the members, home football game complete with pictures and emphasis was placed on bills being paid on time. There seemed to be a quite a turnover in officers so emphasis was given to strong officer training. It was a goal of the chapter to have well-informed, highly prepared and trained officers. Another challenge was the enforcement of the live-in rule to keep the house filledraffle.
This was a busy year for Delta Delta. The activities included the annual ice skating mixer at the Bell Amphitheatre with the men of Sigma Chi, the graduating sister potluck dinner in AprilMom’s DayFor Mom’s Day, formal and informal rush and trick-or-treating for UNICEF with the men of Phi Kappa Pi which raised $400. The first week of December found the chapter buzzing with study fever as finals were about to begin, however the members made it to the point where they could celebrate Christmas as well as Chanukah with the annual Holiday Potluck dinner.Delta Delta Chapter had hosted a very successful 1997. It met its academic goals by having a GPA above the all-sorority average. This fall was the second time it used the new member program. The members continued their philanthropic work brunch at the Royal Victoria Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit as well as with UNICEF.The chapter continued to be small with 35 members able to live in the house. It had continued success in the campus Greek community. Delta Delta was proud of its ethnic our Kappa Hall and educational diversityput on an incredible fashion show.
In 1998, Delta Delta experienced an eventful year. The most significant event happened at Relay for LifeOne of the beginning members of the fall semester when the chapter moved Beta Theta’s mom passed away from its location on Durocher Street to a beautiful townhouse at 538 Milton Street cancer in the McGill ghetto in Montrealearly 2012. The chapter rallied In honor of her mom, Kappa put a team together to help clean honoring her name and organize the house so it would be participated in livable condition Relay for four members. Life at The house proved to be a great source of pride for Delta Delta as well as a source University of envy for many in the Greek community on campusOklahoma.
The chapter kept busy participating in several philanthropy events and mixers with on-campus fraternitiesSoonerthonSoonerthon is OU’s Dance Marathon which raises money for OU Children’s Hospital. Chapter members visited the Palliative Care Unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Kappa put together a special ward where terminally ill patients are kept as comfortable as possible during their last days. They served tea very large team and snacks to patients and their families to brighten their dayparticipated in the 12 hour event.
The chapter held its annual Halloween drive to collect money for UNICEF and participated in the Greek Week philanthropies each semester. Delta Delta had an outstanding 1999. While the chapter was on probation for actions that took place during the previous calendar year, Big Event Big Event is a lot campus wide community day of progress was made, and chapter morale increased dramatically. One service where groups are designated to areas of service around the largest problems that was solved this year was the lack of communication Norman/OKC metro. Kappa formed two teams that seemed went to be causing stress among members. Although this problem has been remedied, further improvements could be made concerning the timelines of reports and interaction with our PDC and RDCtwo different locations.
The chapter recruited four new members during formal recruitment and three new members during continuous open bidding. Following initiation, two of the new members took leadership positions in the chapter.University SingAcademically, Delta Delta prospered in 1999 Beta Theta was paired with more than half Sigma Phi Epsilon to the members meeting their GPA goalstheme “Picture Perfect” for U-Sing 2012. The chapter exceeded its goal of 3.0 for both winter had to choose a picture from an old year book and fall semestersbuild a performance around it.
The Delta Delta chapter house at 538 Milton Avenue was filled this year with four chapter members and two non-members. The chapter initiated 16 sisters this year with 13 members returning for next academic year.Sooner ScandalsMontreal’s McGill University is home to more than 25To the theme, “Be Careful What You Wish For,000 Canadian and international students. The rich culture of the largely francophone Province of Quebec proves to be ” Kappa put together an asset to McGill’s students’ education. incredible show alongside Delta Tau Delta Delta’s greatest challenge this year was about a boy who wished to meet the guidelines be apart of the chapter’s probation. The chapter did well on all aspects of inter-chapter communication. The chapter redefined its sisterhood this year through better listeningcircus and later finds out, responsibility and respect for othersit was not what he expected. Another challenge the chapter faced was lack of motivation Kappa took first place in recruitment events which are vital for the chapter’s survival. The chapter proposed to start planning recruitment events earlier and increase attendance at all events. The chapter felt the shorter length of the university recruitment period will work to its advantage.Scandals 2012!
In 1999, Homecoming“Let the chapter undertook its traditional events such as recruitment, initiation, weekly Tuesday meetings Games Begin” was the Homecoming theme for 2012. Each group chose a board game of their choice to build and the annual chapter retreatcreate homecoming around. In addition, Beta Theta was paired with Sigma Alpha Epsilon to the members participated in social events such as mixers, inter-Greek activities and Kappa-only eventstheme ‘Jumanji’.
==A New Millennium: Highlights== Kite and Key Paired with Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa had a formal evening with a live band at the Farmers Market in downtown Oklahoma City.
In 2007, Delta Delta welcomed two sisters into the chapter in the winter semester. It had a very successful Sapphire Ball. Members also raised more than $300 with the annual philanthropy event Spaghetti for Spelling. Six sisters joined the chapter in the fall semester. Kappa had another very successful philanthropy event called Glo Kappa Kuisine which raised about $620. Delta Delta members commemorated Founders Day successfully, sharing it with alumnae. Last year was also Kappa’s dance the first full year spent night away in the new chapter house.all neon gear at Norman’s Red Room
There are four sororities including KKG Monmonth Kappa’s and nine fraternities recognized Pi Phi’s enjoyed a formal evening at McGill. We are a tight-knit, supportive community that works together to have our voice heard on campus. The chapter is welcoming, friendly and a home-away-from-home. It currently has 18 active sisters of diverse backgrounds. Five are graduating this semester. The sisters come from many faculties including arts, science, education, social work and management.Delta Delta welcomed five sisters into the chapter in winter semester 2008. It had a very successful annual Sapphire Ball. Members raised more than $300 with the annual philanthropy event Spaghetti for Spelling. Six sisters graduated in May. The chapter house moved to a new location in the summer. Seven sisters were initiated in the fall semester. The philanthropy event called Kappa Kuisine successfully raised about $300. Alumnae and undergraduate members shared Founders Day. One sister graduated in DecemberOklahoma City’s Remington Park.
The highlights of 2009 include the initiation of 14 new members; the retreat; Spaghetti for Spelling, an annual philanthropy event where the chapter raises money for RECLAIM, a local literacy organization; Sapphire Ball held at Griffintown; Kappa Kuisine; Founders Day Brunch; a visit from Alpha Province Director of Chapters Michelle Cain, Toronto; KKG Where Will You BeKappa’s dressed as who they wanted to be in ten years. Everyone made their costumes unique and chapter officer electionsall their own.
McGill University has four Panhellenic sororities: Gamma Phi Philanthropic Involvement RIF Book Drop BetaTheta hosts an annual book drive in the fall semester. Our members generously donate books for every grade level and both genders to give to several Title I schools in the Norman Public School District. In years past, Alpha Omicron Piwe were able to give to a book to every child. This year in particular, Kappa Alpha Theta we collected over 2,500 from both chapter members and Kappa Kappa Gamma. There are also six recognized fraternitiesother organizations on campus to give to several different elementary schools. The total number One elementary school was a low income rural school just outside of Greeks is approximately 300the Norman. McGill Greek Council holds events throughout the semester including Greek Week and events benefiting philanthropiesThis school had been hit by a tornado so our books help rebuild their school library.
Last yearKappa Kupcakes "Kappa Kupcakes, the chapter reached 27 members" a public philanthropy event that takes place every spring semester in April. Delta Delta is a diverseAt this event, close-knit group local businesses collectively donate thousands of young women. Highlights in 2010 included reaching the fundraising goal cupcakes for Kappa Kuisineattendees, Spaghetti for Spellinga local DJ plays music on the front lawn, the retreats held each semesterchapter house is decorated, chapter members dress up (some actually dress up as cupcakes) or wear our Kappa Kupcakes t-shirt, winning Talent Night at Greek Week both semesters and helping Sigma Chi with Team Breakfast fundraising PanHellenic chapters participate in a cupcake cook off. Funds raised go to Center for Montreal Children's Hospitaland Families Inc.
McGill is located in Goodwill At the heart end of downtown Montreal. Our apartment is a few minutes from campus. Delta Delta is a small chapter, roughly 25-30 members each semester. The smaller numbers allow Kappas , we take up donations to give to know each other very wellGoodwill. Delta Delta Kappas step up It is something so simple that our house loves to take on more responsibilities as girls often take on multiple positionsparticipate in.
Province Meeting in April 2011 was an amazing experienceLocal Fire Department When Beta Theta has excess unopened food from a catered special event, and we donate it was a great way to celebrate our local fire department for the chapter’s 80th year. Fall Retreat was also a remarkable way to strengthen the bonds of sisterhood. The chapter was fortunate enough to move into its new house. The space it affords was such a blessing during recruitment. The chapter is working men on instituting a House Board for its new, beautiful facility. Delta Delta welcomed a pledge class of 18 new members during the fall – the highest pledge class number in years. Notable Current Events Officer transitions ran incredibly smoothly and were made possible by the carefully planned and flawlessly executed Leadership Day by the outgoing Vice President-Organizationduty.
There '''Chapter Goals''' For the year 2012, our chapter goals were protests regarding tuition hikes held in to:Increase academic accountabilityTo achieve this goal, we put a huge emphasis on academics on a weekly basis. At the downtown Montreal districtbeginning of the fall semester, outside of McGill’s gates. McTavish Street we had become strictly pedestrian in the last few years making it much easier each member and faster to get to class new member write down their GPA goal. It is also We combined them all and came up with a nice place to spend time outside during chapter goal. Throughout the warmer seasonssemester, as benches and landscaping have made it more accommodatingwe had encouragement to help us reach our goals.
==Highlights of 2012==Increase campus involvement and leadershipProvince Meeting of April 2011 was an amazing experience and it was a great way to celebrate our 80th year as a chapter. Fall Retreat was also a notably remarkable way to strengthen our bonds of sisterhood. We were fortunate enough to move into our new house. The space it affords us was such a blessing during recruitment. Furthermore, we welcomed a pledge class of 18 new members during the fall – the highest pledge class number that we've Beta Theta successfully had continuous involvement in yearsover 70 different student organizations on campus. Notable Current Events We are all looking forward to Campus Actives Council (CAC) hosts the campuses main events throughout the upcoming Spaghetti for Spelling Philanthropy event in February 2012 that aims at raising money for a local literacy organization known year such as ReclaimHomecoming, Dance Marathon and ten other campus wide activates. Significant Sources of Pride Officer transitions ran incredibly smoothly and were made possible by the carefully planned and flawlessly executed Leadership Day by the outgoing VPOKappa has representation in all twelve executive committees.
'''Campus:''' There were quite interesting protests with regards Educate members of general etiquetteTo better inform our members on general etiquette, we invited Kate Stanton, Executive Director of Student Affairs, to tuition hikes held in speak about the downtown Montreal district, outside importance of McGill’s gatesmaintaining social etiquette. McTavish street has become strictly pedestrian in the last few yearsShe was engaging, which makes it much easier funny and faster to get to class. It is also members learned a nice place to spend time outside during the warmer seasons, as benches and landscaping have made it more accommodatinglot from her presentation.
'''Chapter:''' We are excitedly working on instituting a House Board for our new, beautiful chapter facility. III. Chapter Challenges: (Describe them and how the Invite honored Beta Theta alumnae to speak at chapter met and overcame them.) Our first big challenge was responding Chapters advisors came to the growing size of our introduce themselves at weekly chaptermeetings. With a pledge class of 18, it took a lot of work We hope to re-evaluate our new member program and make it effective for our lovely pledge class Rho. However through much teamwork and quick thinking we were easily able expand beyond advisers this year to adjust it as was needed. Our second challenge was the confusion alumnae that arose surrounding the Nominating Committee during elections. There was confusion regarding the basis that the committee put candidates forth. To overcome this challenge, the Nominating Committee held a session describing their role, which is to present to the chapter the best-qualified candidate are prominent leaders in their opinion. They also apologized for creating the confusion within the chapterstate.
==Highlights of 2013==Improve visibility on PanHellenic leadershipThis past year, Beta Theta strived to have at least two people apply for every open PanHellenic position. We also had several members as Rho Gamma’s during formal recruitment.
Winter Recruitment was conducted. Unfortunately because of tabulation errors within the chapter, 2 too many bids were issued and then had to be voided. This was very upsetting and heartbreaking for the entire chapter. Due to this, initiation was pushed back to May 1. Once fall recruitment rolled around, we were able to initiate one of the two girls. This made the whole chapter extremely happy! She is back where she belongsHost a multicultural event Beta Theta hosted three different multicultural events including a pumpkin carving night with a multicultural group on campus.
Initiation went extremely smoothly, but because it was occurring during finals, we were missing Publicize philanthropic causesBeta Theta has gone to great lengths to insure quality PR. We updated our President, VPO website, & VPSset up a twitter and instagram account and utilized social media. Luckily, We also continue to make t-shirts for events as well as banners to hang outside our hard working VPAE, Mshouse. Michelle Shames, was able This past year we have also personally gone to other chapters on campus to take the role of leading initiationshare events.
In February, we had a wonderful sisterhood retreat at Ms. Gena Boulay’s accommodating Increase Chapter knowledge and spacious home. It was a great weekend getaway full understanding of fun, surprisesritualAfter convention, we knew we needed to come back and an enrichment of sisterhoodimprove our rituals. Our philanthropy event in February, Spaghetti We held ritual reviews weekly for Spelling members to make sure everything was a major success. We raised money in place for RECLAIM, a non-profit literacy organization located in Montrealinitiation. In total, Delta Delta raised $970 dollarsWhen the time rolled around, which Beta Theta was then donatedfully prepared to do everything by the book. Our chapter is extremely proud of the accomplishments and changes we have made this past year with our rituals.
In March, Sigma Chi fraternity hosted their first annual Jack Layton Winter ball. It was in honor of the late NDP, leader of the oppositionGive a detailed budget presentation each semesterNicole Upshaw, and Sigma Chi Alumnus Jack Layton. 20 of our members supported the fraternity by attending this event. The fraternity thanked Delta Delta chapter treasurer for being their most supportive and “featured” sorority at the event by giving us 2012, put together a beautiful card and a basket of flowers that contained white roses and irises. These two flowers together signify PowerPoint slideshow both Kappa Kappa Gamma and Sigma Chi. Having this connection with other Greek members is extremely important semesters to our chapter. Ms. Alysha Fiorio, one better explain where each dollar of our sisters dues was elected Sigma Chi sweetheart. Our strong Panhellenic relationships really shows since two other nominations also came from our chaptergoing and why.
The VPAEIncrease chapter unity through fun activitiesAs a chapter, Mswe attended a Oklahoma City Thunder NBA basketball game. Michelle Shames, supported all We also had a movie night on the front lawn of the sisters through finals period with challenges to go venture off to different libraries Kappa house where we rented a giant TV screen and to also meet up with other sisters. This created sisterhood laid out lounged on blankets and scholarship. The VPAE also started a “library crawl” and various other challenges to motivate the chapter to studyhad popcorn.
'''Fall Semester:'''Fall Recruitment was Foster an extreme success. It was two weeks environment of fun accountability and excitement for both new members increase morale in Standards Standards Committee did a great job of making sure all situations were dealt with equally and active fair to all members. Our Panhellenic Executive (The Vice-President Recruitment), Ms. Amelia Mounsey worked diligently towards the most successful recruitment yet: with a 200% success rate. Campus quota went from at least 10 new members from passed years of Standards made presentations throughout both semesters to 25 new make sure all membersunderstood the standards guidelines. Although we gained many sistersTo increase morale, we were still under quota; therefore we conducted COB the next following week. With that, we finished Standards committee has several fun activities for the chapter including ‘mocktinis’ the chapter before spring break along with a total of 23 new members, which is our biggest pledge class yet!standards presentation. '''Challenges and How They Were Overcome'''
A picture of Delta Delta on PanHellenic Community Service Hours PanHellenic has recently changed the minimum community service hours per member to 10 hours a semester. Kappa has adapted and encouraged our Fall retreat was featured in members to abide by the Fall 2013 issue of The Keychanges.
During a Greek community philanthropy competition, Delta Delta raised Emergency PlanOver the most amount summer of money out 2012, a member of all another sorority on campus died tragically while attending summer classes. Campus policies were strengthened and alcohol consumption was taken more seriously. The sorority involved was not aware of the other sororities rules and fraternity’s combinedpolicies following an emergency situation. All funds went towards the Canadian Red Cross’s Hurricane Relief Fund in the PhilippinesIn reflection of this incident, Kappa informed its members of what to do should a crisis affect our chapter.
Beautiful McGill University is the home Opportunity Boxes Beta Theta paired with Delta Tau Delta to an intelligent student body. Besides organize and put together opportunity boxes for the beautiful campus, McGill is situated children in a melting-pot cityHaiti. This city attracts a multicultural body, making it such a diverse environmentKappa ending up sending over 100 boxes full of children’s toys.
Having a diverse city to structure Presidential CampaignsSeveral members of our college experience, Delta Delta has sisters from all over chapter were campaign callers during the worldpresidential election. From Norway They were prepared to China and back again, our sisterhood is extremely unique and diverseanswer questions about the campaign as well as take donations.
McGill University is full of intelligence and motivation. Inventions such as Velcro & Radon were all founded here at McGill. Watch PartyThe initiative that these inventors took really motivates the future students here on Campus. Established in 1821, McGill University strives at being at the top of all rankings for academia as the student body strives Oklahoma Student Government Association hosted watch parties for excellence. Our motto-By workeach presidential debate, all things increase and grow- describe the origins of where this hard work is attained, our inner strengthat which Kappa’s were in attendance.
Winter SemesterScholarship •Spring 2014 GPA - 3.333 •Fall 2014 Member GPA - 3.361 Rank – 2nd Place •Kappa Tutors:The Beta Theta chapter provides members with a Kappa-to-Kappa tutoring system in which members who tutor other members are paid per hour by Kappa. This tutoring system has shown to be a successful way for Kappa’s to grow academically and build relationships with fellow Kappas within their academic field. •Adopt-a-Prof: In the fall of 2014, we spent time with our Adopt-A-Prof, Amy Davenport. Amy oversees and directs our campus wide workout facility. Our chapter has enjoyed getting to know her and her family. As a chapter, we send care packages, flowers, have dinners with her to form a special bond. •Smart Cookie: Every week at chapter, our Vice President of Academic Excellence announces a “Smart Cookie” award to be given out to a Kappa who has received an “A” on a test or paper that week. Members can enter the drawing by placing their name or work in a folder. The member who is drawn receives a homemade baked treat. This unique way of positive reinforcement encourages members to succeed academically. •Period of Support: Kappa established this program to support members after the member has earned a semester of concerning grades. These members are paired with a academically strong member on the academic excellence committee. This mentor encourages the member to use campus and Kappa learning resources. These members on Period of Support also meet regularly with the Vice President of Academic Excellence for encouragement and advice. •Owl Groups:Our Vice President of Academic Excellence took up a chapter wide survey, identifying everyone’s major and minors. She then compiled them in a master list and passed them out to the chapter members. This gave the younger women in the house the opportunity to ask older members questions about their majors and use them as mentors and for study assistance. Group Honors/Awards University of Oklahoma •Homecoming Queen 2014 – Sarah Campbell •President’s Trophy Award •Campus Activities Council University Sing •Soonerthon Miracle Network Award •Campus Activities Council Homecoming •Pep Rally Competition- 1st Place Special Events •Soonerthon Miracle Child – LucyEach year, Kappa gets paired with a Miracle Child from OU Children’s Hospital. This year we were gladly paired with an eight year old girl, Lucy, whom we have been paired with in the past. The Kappas have developed a great relationship with her and her family and are happy to be able to support her again this year. This past semester we went to Andy Alligator’s with the Soonerthon group and then continued the fun back at the Kappa house! We had presents for Lucy and a yummy ice cream bar. We played for hours, painted each other’s faces, and shared a lot of laughs. We ended the night with a sleepover. •Owl-O-Ween:For Halloween this year, we invited alumnae and their children to join us in trick-or-treating throughout the house. We also provided crafts, food and drinks. •Dad’s Day: For Dad’s Day, Kappa held a lunch the afternoon before a home football game complete with pictures and a raffle. •Mom’s Day:For Mom’s Day, Kappa hosted a brunch at our Kappa Hall and put on an incredible fashion show. •Relay for Life:One of the members of Beta Theta’s mom passed away from cancer in early 2012. In honor of her mom, Kappa put a team together honoring her name and participated in Relay for Life at The University of Oklahoma for the past three years . •Soonerthon:Soonerthon is OU’s Dance Marathon which raises money for OU Children’s Hospital. Kappa put together a very large team and participated in the 12 hour event. Sarah Campbell, a junior kappa, was the chairman for the event and ended up raising $318,711.14 to donate to the OU Children’s Hospital. •Big Event: Big Event is a campus wide community day of service where groups are designated to areas of service around the Norman/OKC metro. Kappa formed two teams that went to two different locations. •University Sing:Beta Theta was paired with Delta Tau Delta for U-Sing 2014. The chapter had to choose a picture from an old year book and build a performance around it. •Homecoming:“Bound as One” was the Homecoming theme for 2014. Each group chose a story book of their choice to build and create homecoming around. Beta Theta was paired with Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Kappa Psi, and Lambda Phi Epsilon to the theme ‘Water for Elephants. •Kappa Kappa Galaxy: Kappa’s have fun dressing up as aliens, robots, and other futuristic costumes with a kappa twist in downtown Oklahoma City. •Centennial:Last year, the Beta Theta Chapter celebrated their 100th anniversary! The entire chapter had a luncheon, fun activities, and a dinner party for all of Beta Theta’s past and present members to enjoy for the weekend. The Centennial Ball took place at the Embassy Suites located in Norman. • Monmonth: Kappa’s and Pi Phi’s enjoyed a formal evening at Oklahoma City’s Remington Park. Philanthropic Involvement •RIF Book Drive: Beta Theta hosts an annual book drive in the fall semester. Our members generously donate books for every grade level and both genders to give to several Title I schools in the Norman Public School District. This year we had the opportunity to donate to our local philanthropy, CCFI, also. They used the books in their Holiday Wishes gift drive. This year we collected over 2,000 books from both chapter members and other organizations on campus to give to several different elementary schools. We are now participating in a volunteer and mentoring program with one of the schools that received donations from us. The book drive was extremely successful this year and we are happy to spread the love for reading to children all around Norman. •Kappa Kupcakes: "Kappa Kupcakes” is our public philanthropy event that takes place every spring semester. Last year we had it in April and this year it will be held on March 4th. At this event, the Norman and OU community have the chance to come to Kappa and eat cupcakes to support our local philanthropy, the Center for Children and Families, Inc. Attendees enjoy cupcakes and a cake-decorating contest, along with a photo booth and lovely outdoor seating. Last year we presented a check for $4,800 to CCFI. This year we aim to make above and beyond last year’s total. This event is not only full of yummy treats, but it benefits a great cause and provides wonderful community interaction. •Goodwill At the end of each semester, we take up donations to give to Goodwill. It is something so simple that our house loves to participate in. •Local Fire Department When Beta Theta has excess unopened food from a catered special event, we donate it to our local fire department for the men on duty. Chapter Goals For the year 2014, our chapter goals were to: Green Quadrant: •Improve Chapter Council's understanding of chapter budget •Prepare chapter budget and present to chapter •The treasurer will hold office hours once a week •Familiarize members with Panhellenic and encourage greater participation •Provide incentives for attending weekly Panhellenic meetings
• Delta Delta Chapter did not conduct Winter Recruitment in 2014, but instead focused on shaping stronger relations of sisterhood, appreciation and knowledge of ritual, and a time •Continue to put in action our core values.nominate at least two individuals for Panhellenic office
• Winter retreat was spent playing laser tag and enhancing •Increase member involvement with chapter unity. The sisters formed teams and competed against each other in a friendly fashion. The evening also included sharing stories at a pizza party.events
• In February, we were fortunate enough •Utilize Chapter Council to welcome Jordan Newsom, a Leadership Consultant, to our chapter. The individually encourage the chapter benefited greatly from her lessons on strengthening sisterhood. The chapter was encouraged to build off of each other’s talents and combining them effectively. We are successful when we learn from our mistakes with the constant support from the wearers of the golden key.members who have planned events
• On March 28th we celebrated the event that everyone looks forward to: Sapphire Ball. The party was held •Improve attendance at the gorgeous Newtown restaurant. The evening consisted of delicious meals, flowing dresses, and various faces from across the McGill Greek community and friends’ of the Delta Delta sisters.campus events
• Regarding another of our pillars, that of philanthropy, we held our annual Spaghetti for Spelling event on February 7th at Gamma Lambda Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity House. Each sister prepared homemade Italian dishes. We were able •Have campus applications readily available in the house to raise over 500$ for a Canadian non-profit: RECLAIM Literacy. This organisation helps adults in Montreal with reading, writing, and basic mathematical skills.encourage member involvement
• At •Post weekly campus events calendars around the end of the semester we donated our surplus Philanthropy budget house to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada: a total remind members of 250$.opportunities
• As per our tradition, we held a Senior Sister Night celebration for our graduating sisters. We all shared memories, tears, and ice cream cake. Although our sisters ended their university lives at McGill, they always have and always will be part of our Chapter. We are in constant contact with many of them and this just goes •Implement “Kappa on Kampus” to show how strongly we believe that being reward a Kappa Kappa Gamma sister is not only for four years, but for life.member each month who has shown great involvement
• The chapter’s GPA in Winter 2014 was 3.26. The women of Delta Delta strive to do as best as possible: several of our sisters earned a 4.0 GPA and were in their respective Honours programs.
• During the summer, our House Chairman diligently worked to improve our house. The house renovations includedBlue Quadrant: painting the walls with our beloved blue hue, upgrading our kitchen with new floors, cabinets, and appliances, and creating a brighter and happier environment. The details in the décor highlight Kappa symbols and bring out the best in our home.
Fall Semester:•Implement short ritual reminder of the week/kappa fact at each chapter meeting
• The sisters •Enhance level of the Delta Delta chapter commenced a new school year in the vibrant city of Montreal with a tremendously successful recruitment. Delta Delta Chapter had the largest pledge class out of all four sororities at McGill University.committee involvement
• Pledge Class Phi consisted of thirty-one diverse women who enrich •Restructure committee chapters with a greater emphasis on the chapter in an incredible way. Many came from different countries and years of study, and all importance of them enhanced the chapter with their respective talents and ideas. This was the largest pledge class yet for our chapter!committees
• Shortly after Bid Day, on October 2nd, •VP - Organization will have a group of sisters volunteered work at TD Bank’s Book Celebration meeting with First Book Canada. They distributed each committee head to discuss leadership strategy and read books to elementary school children. Our chapter strives to positively impact the community in which we live.plans Yellow Quadrant:
• Also •Motivate and encourage members in October, we had an ice-skating sisterhood retreat. This was especially important in getting to know each other better: but also so much fun! Even though we had quickly become a significantly larger chapter, events like these promoted and enforced our sisterhood.their academic endeavors
• On November 7th we held our annual Kappa Kuisine philanthropy event with an all-you-can-eat buffet at the Gamma Lambda Chapter of Sigma Chi house. This year, the event was even closer to our hearts because funds raised were donated •Continue to update and organize the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Society of Quebec in honor of Carol Skinner, a chapter alumna, who was recently diagnosed with the disease. We were able to raise 1,000$ towards this wonderful research fund. chapter’s test files
• During the final days of November•Implement incentives program and recognition for individuals with a high GPA, nine of our sisters were honored to not strictly those who receive invitations to Sigma Chi’s Christmas Dinner partya 4. Our efforts to strengthen ties with the Greek community show through since the event included many people from organizations on campus. It was 0, like a wonderful social opportunity to positively represent Kappa Kappa Gamma!weekly “smart cookie” award
On Campus•Educate chapter on the Standards process and consequences
• During the Winter Semester we partook in the Inter-Greek Letter Council’s Greek Week with the other fraternities •Morale will plan and sororities at McGill University. We raised over 500$ for Five Days for the Homeless. This organization helps our local community by working with people that live with the bare minimum host sisterhood events to increase morale and in bond within the harsh conditions of our city’s winter. chapter
• For •Improve chapter image within the Fall Semester Greek Week, we were able to donate cans of food and promote our sisterhood by planning a comical kitchen skit for talent show, decorating a cart for Chariot Races, and building a sculpture made out of cans.community
• The Greek Community of McGill University is growing constantly. This school year a new fraternity•Promote positive PR through social media outlets, Alpha Sigma Philocal newspapers, established a colony. We were proud to support the Fraternity’s expansion to Canada. and community
Meeting Challenges and HousingHow They Were Overcome
• We hold meetings every Thursday at seven p•PanHellenic ‘No Frills’ policy:The University of Oklahoma’s PanHellenic system has recently decided to adopt a ‘No Frills’ policy in accordance with National PanHellenic guidelines.mIn the Spring of 2012 this policy was put up to a vote of the chapters on campus. in our house Kappa fully supported PanHellenic throughout this process but the policy did not pass by one vote. Although the policy did not pass, Beta Theta still decided to change recruitment by having a day focused on 3668 Durocher Street Aptcommunity service. #1 MontrealOut of the OU PanHellenic system, QC H2X2E8Kappa was the only chapter to start moving in this direction. The policy was passed in the fall 2012 after recruitment. Beta Theta has continued improved over the two years and has expanded from a day focused on individual community service to the chapter's heart for philanthropy.
• Since 2008, •PanHellenic Community Service Hours: PanHellenic has recently changed the minimum community service hours per member to 10 hours a semester. Kappa House has been located on the first floor and rented by the chapter along with five sisters that live in requires 15 hours of community service per semester, per member. We offer endless opportunities for our members to serve the facilitycommunity.
• When •Emergency Plan:Over the chapter was founded on November 21summer of 2014, 1930 the sisters met in one room a member of another sorority on Shutter Street, campus died tragically while attending summer classes. Campus policies were strengthened and it alcohol consumption was with great rejoicing that taken more seriously. The sorority involved was not aware of the chapter finally acquired its former house on Sherbrooke Street in 1933rules and policies following an emergency situation. AfterwardsIn reflection of this incident, in the summer Kappa informed its members of 2008, what to do should a crisis affect our chapter was able to acquire the house we now meet and live in on Durocher Street.
Woman Behind the Badge•Opportunity Boxes:Beta Theta paired with Delta Tau Delta to organize and put together opportunity boxes for children in Haiti. Kappa ending up sending over 100 boxes full of children’s toys. •Guatemala Mission Trip:Three members of Beta Theta raised money to go on a mission trip to Totonicapan, Guatemala. They worked with Habitats for Humanity and built two homes for those in need.
• Our sister Hayley McGlone, the Events Chairman of our chapter, has her great great aunt’s badge. This beautiful badge belonged to Martha Douglas and has the date 4-16-27 engraved in the back.
Winter SemesterScholarship • Spring 2015 GPA - 3.396 • Fall 2015 Member GPA - 3.361 Rank – 2nd Place • Kappa Tutors The Beta Theta chapter provides members with a Kappa-to-Kappa tutoring system in which members who tutor other members are paid per hour by Kappa. This tutoring system has shown to be a successful way for Kappa’s to grow academically and build relationships with fellow Kappas within their academic field. • Adopt-a-Prof In the fall of 2015, we spent time with our Adopt-A-Prof, Amy Davenport. Amy oversees and directs our campus wide workout facility. Our chapter has enjoyed getting to know her and her family. As a chapter, we send care packages, flowers, have dinners with her to form a special bond. • Smart Cookie Every week at chapter, our Vice President of Academic Excellence announces a “Smart Cookie” award to be given out to a Kappa who has received an “A” on a test or paper that week. Members can enter the drawing by placing their name or work in a folder. The member who is drawn receives a homemade baked treat. This unique way of positive reinforcement encourages members to succeed academically. • Period of Support Kappa established this program to support members after the member has earned a semester of concerning grades. These members are paired with a academically strong member on the academic excellence committee. This mentor encourages the member to use campus and Kappa learning resources. These members on Period of Support also meet regularly with the Vice President of Academic Excellence for encouragement and advice. • Owl Groups Our Vice President of Academic Excellence took up a chapter wide survey, identifying everyone’s major and minors. She then compiled them in a master list and passed them out to the chapter members. This gave the younger women in the house the opportunity to ask older members questions about their majors and use them as mentors and for study assistance. Group Honors/Awards University of Oklahoma • President’s Trophy Award • Campus Activities Council University Sing • Soonerthon Miracle Network Award • Campus Activities Council Homecoming Special Events • Soonerthon Miracle Child – Lucy Each year, Kappa gets paired with a Miracle Child from OU Children’s Hospital. This year we were gladly paired with an eight year old girl, Lucy, whom we have been paired with in the past. The Kappas have developed a great relationship with her and her family and are happy to be able to support her again this year. This past semester we went to Andy Alligator’s with the Soonerthon group and then continued the fun back at the Kappa house! We had presents for Lucy and a yummy ice cream bar. We played for hours, painted each other’s faces, and shared a lot of laughs. We ended the night with a sleepover. • Owl-O-Ween For Halloween this year, we invited alumnae and their children to join us in trick-or-treating throughout the house. We also provided crafts, food and drinks. • Dad’s Day For Dad’s Day, Kappa held a lunch the afternoon before a home football game complete with pictures and a raffle. • Mom’s Day For Mom’s Day, Kappa hosted a brunch at our Kappa Hall and put on an incredible fashion show. • Relay for Life One of the members of Beta Theta’s mom passed away from cancer in early 2012. In honor of her mom, Kappa put a team together honoring her name and participated in Relay for Life at The University of Oklahoma for the past three years . • Soonerthon Soonerthon is OU’s Dance Marathon which raises money for OU Children’s Hospital. Kappa put together a very large team and participated in the 12 hour event. • Big Event Big Event is a campus wide community day of service where groups are designated to areas of service around the Norman/OKC metro. Kappa formed two teams that went to two different locations. • University Sing Beta Theta was paired with Beta Theta Pi for U-Sing 2015. The theme was "The Show Must Go On" and the chapter chose the Amazing Spiderman and built a performance around it. • Homecoming “Historical Moments from the 60s” was the Homecoming theme for 2015. Each group chose a historical moment from the 60s of their choice to build and create homecoming around. Beta Theta was paired with Phi Kappa Psi and Alpha Phi to the theme Moon Landing. • Blue & Blue Kappa’s have fun dressing up in all things blue and had a good time at Andy Alligators. • Kappa Holiday Hoopla Kappa's all dressed up as different holidays and had a fun evening in downtown Oklahoma City. • Monmonth Kappa’s and Pi Phi’s enjoyed a formal evening at Oklahoma City’s Remington Park. The event was formal with a Casino Royale theme; each girl brought a date and there was dancing, catered hors d’oeuvres, and various poker games to play. • Sundaes with Steve At one of our chapter events we hosted Steve Ashmore for Sundaes with Steve. The reason why he held the event is to understand a little bit more about Steve. He also spoke about how to better prepare ourselves in college in regards to social events. We got to discuss a little more with him about how to make wise decisions in college and in life after college. After the event was over we had Roxy’s Ice Cream come to serve ice cream sundaes to our chapter members and guests. • Military Heroes Card-Making This is our first year to partner with the Kappa Sigma fraternity for a philanthropic event! We are hosting a Military Heroes Card Making event in order to honor those who have served and still continue to serve our country. Each attendee will make five cards for the military heroes. Kappa Kappa Gamma is very excited to host this group service project at our home. We will be making new friends, while also honoring those who most deserve it before Veterans Day. • Founder's Day For our Founder’s Day we celebrate the beginning of Kappa Kappa Gamma with a ritual service every year. This year, we decided to spruce it up by asking alumnae to come and speak about their Kappa Days. We had Mollie Blackburn Andrews, class of ’85, come and speak about her experience in Kappa. She talked about how things are different and how they are the same. There were stories about recruitment then and now, and how the specific Kappa house has changed over the years. But then finished explaining that the one constant was the sisterhood in Kappa. She spoke of how her membership in Kappa has been there for life and how her friends and relationships in Kappa have been some of the sweetest in life. It was a very special time to celebrate the beginning of Kappa with a reflections and education from one of our wonderful alumna. Philanthropic Involvement • RIF Book Drive Beta Theta hosts an annual book drive in the fall semester. Our members generously donate books for every grade level and both genders to give to several Title I schools in the Norman Public School District. This year we had the opportunity to donate to our local philanthropy, CCFI, also. They used the books in their Holiday Wishes gift drive. This year we collected over 2,000 books from both chapter members and other organizations on campus to give to several different elementary schools. We are now participating in a volunteer and mentoring program with one of the schools that received donations from us. The book drive was extremely successful this year and we are happy to spread the love for reading to children all around Norman. • Kappa Kupcakes "Kappa Kupcakes” is our public philanthropy event that takes place every spring semester. Last year we had it in April and this year it will be held on March 4th. At this event, the Norman and OU community have the chance to come to Kappa and eat cupcakes to support our local philanthropy, the Center for Children and Families, Inc. Attendees enjoy cupcakes and a cake-decorating contest, along with a photo booth and lovely outdoor seating. Last year we presented a check for $4,800 to CCFI. This year we aim to make above and beyond last year’s total. This event is not only full of yummy treats, but it benefits a great cause and provides wonderful community interaction. • CCFI Diaper drive Beta Theta hosts an annual diaper drive in the fall semester. Our members generously donate diapers of all sizes so that families without the means to cover the costs of diapers can obtain them for free. This year, we were also able to donate 5,700 diapers to our local philanthropy, the Center for Children and Families, Inc. They used the diapers to distribute to the community from their Diaper Pantry that they house inside of CCFI. This year we had an outstanding turnout donation wise, which was a great way to start the year! The diaper drive was a great community service event to introduce the freshman to CCFI and just a little taste of what they offer. We are grateful for the opportunity to support CCFI in any way. It was very neat for our members to be able to visit CCFi to personally drop off the diapers once the drive was over. • Goodwill At the end of each semester, we take up donations to give to Goodwill. It is something so simple that our house loves to participate in. • Local Fire Department When Beta Theta has excess unopened food from a catered special event, we donate it to our local fire department for the men on duty. Chapter Goals For the year 2015, our chapter goals were to: Green Quadrant: •Improve Chapter Council's understanding of chapter budget •Prepare chapter budget and present to chapter •The treasurer will hold office hours once a week •Familiarize members with Panhellenic and encourage greater participation •Provide incentives for attending weekly Panhellenic meetings •Continue to nominate at least two individuals for Panhellenic office •Increase member involvement with chapter events •Utilize Chapter Council to individually encourage the chapter to support members who have planned events •Improve attendance at campus events •Have campus applications readily available in the house to encourage member involvement •Post weekly campus events calendars around the house to remind members of opportunities •Implement “Kappa on Kampus” to reward a member each month who has shown great involvement Blue Quadrant: •Increase chapter knowledge of History and Ritual •Implement short ritual reminder of the week/kappa fact at each chapter meeting •Enhance level of committee involvement •Restructure committee chapters with a greater emphasis on the importance of committees •VP - Organization will have a meeting with each committee head to discuss leadership strategy and plans Yellow Quadrant: •Motivate and encourage members in their academic endeavors •Continue to update and organize the chapter’s test files •Implement incentives program and recognition for individuals with a high GPA, not strictly those who receive a 4.0, like a weekly “smart cookie” award •Reinstall academic excellence as a priority in recruitment Red Quadrant: •Further accountability of Standards and increase morale •Pursue consistent and fair consequences for Standards violations •Educate chapter on the Standards process and consequences •Morale will plan and host sisterhood events to increase morale and bond within the chapter •Improve chapter image within the community •Promote positive PR through social media outlets, local newspapers, and community •Promote positive PR throughout campus by hosting a social media awareness event Challenges and How They Were Overcome • PanHellenic ‘No Frills’ policy The University of Oklahoma’s PanHellenic system has recently decided to adopt a ‘No Frills’ policy in accordance with National PanHellenic guidelines. In the Spring of 2012 this policy was put up to a vote of the chapters on campus. Kappa fully supported PanHellenic throughout this process but the policy did not pass by one vote. Although the policy did not pass, Beta Theta still decided to change recruitment by having a day focused on community service. Out of the OU PanHellenic system, Kappa was the only chapter to start moving in this direction. The policy was passed in the fall 2012 after recruitment. Beta Theta has continued to improve over the past three years and has expanded from a day focused on individual community service to the chapter's heart for philanthropy. • PanHellenic Community Service Hours PanHellenic has recently changed the minimum community service hours per member to 10 hours a semester. Kappa requires 15 hours of community service per semester, per member. We offer endless opportunities for our members to serve the community. • Emergency Plan Over the summer of 2014, a member of another sorority on campus died tragically while attending summer classes. Campus policies were strengthened and alcohol consumption was taken more seriously. The sorority involved was not aware of the rules and policies following an emergency situation. In reflection of this incident, Kappa informed its members of what to do should a crisis affect our chapter. World/Local Events • OKies for Africa A member of Kappa, planned and organized a concert in Kappa Hall, where we raised money and sold shirts to assist an orphanage in Africa. • Opportunity Boxes Beta Theta paired with Delta Tau Delta to organize and put together opportunity boxes for children in Haiti. Kappa ending up sending over 100 boxes full of children’s toys. • Guatemala Mission Trip Three members of Beta Theta raised money to go on a mission trip to Totonicapan, Guatemala. They worked with Habitats for Humanity and built two homes for those in need. ==Highlights for 2016== Pledge Date 8/16/2016Initiation 10/22/201680 active seniors, 80 active juniors 85 active sophomores, 86 active freshman 331 total active members Founders Day: Kappa’s 146th Anniversary Hannah Henry, Madison Mobley, and Sally Bock got into dental school. Sarabeth Coatney and Mallory Tucker received University College PACE Award. Heather Hamilton received a position on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Beta Theta completely remodeled the attic and the basement of the house. The basement now has a full workout room. Monmouth date party with Pi Beta Phi Kountry Kappa date party Kappa Kappa Galaxy date party Kite and Key date party with Kappa Alpha Theta Beta Theta paired with alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Kappa Sigma Sigma, and Camp Crimson. The Pirates of the Caribbean themed group won 1st for their float and 3rd with their sidewalk chalk. Beta Theta paired with Delta Upsilon in University Sing. The groups received the Best Choreography Award. Greek Preview Day provided optimal opportunity for high school seniors and unaffiliated persons and their families to connect with the five Greek councils at OU. Mom’s Day Beta Theta held a luncheon for the mom’s before the football game. Dad’s Day Beta Theta held a luncheon for the dad’s before the football game. Soonerthon Miracle Child: Lucy Beta Theta was paired with Lucy again this year. Members developed a genuine relationship with Lucy and her mother. Members participated in a movie/sleep over night and other fun activities with Lucy throughout the year. Smarty Pants Every week at chapter, Kappa members can enter their name in a drawing for a small prize. The participants must receive an A on an important academic exam or assignment. Kappa Tutors Beta Theta continued the Kappa-to-Kappa tutoring system where Kappa members can tutor their fellow Kappa sisters. The tutors are paid by Kappa. Strategic Plan Goals 2016: 1. Continued improvement in member accountability and sisterhood through the standards process2. Increased understanding and appreciation of our ritual 3. Adherence to both the new member program and senior program in their entirety and ensuring all chapter programming events enhances the lives of members 4. Improvements to chapter management through increased officer knowledge, delegation, and communication with advisers5. Thorough and continuous education of members on the importance of and adherence to all risk management policies 6. Unity in diversity The incoming freshman class of 2016 was the largest, highest academically ranked and most diverse class in Sooner history. Beta Theta members enjoyed watching the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio. Beta Theta members followed the 58th US presidential election. President Donald Trump won popular and electoral vote. Our philanthropies include:Reading is Fundamental: Book Drive The Center for Children and Families Inc.: Kappa Kupcakes SoonerthonRelay for LifeBig EventGoodwill Every spring semester, Beta Theta hosts "Kappa Kupcakes," which raises money for Kappa Kappa Gamma's national philanthropy, The Center for Children and Families Inc. The Norman, OU and Beta Theta community bake cupcakes to be distributed during the event. Attendees can pay an entrance fee and eat cupcakes, participate in decorating contests and take photos during the event. This past spring, Beta Theta raised $18,500 for CCFI. Beta Theta hosts a book drive every fall semester, and members donate grade-level books to schools in the Norman Public School District and CCFI. This year Beta Theta collected 500 books to give to several Norman schools and CCFI. The book drive was extremely successful, and the schools greatly apprecaite the donations. Beta Theta hosts a diaper drive every fall semester, and members can donate diapers to donate to The Center for Children and Families Inc. CCFI distributes the diapers to the community from their Diaper Pantry. Every year, Beta Theta members participate in the campus-wide philanthropy events; Soonerthon, Relay for Life and Big Event.
Delta Delta conducted informal Winter Recruitment on At the 19th, 20th, and 23rd end of January. The first night was an apple cidereach semester, pate, and cheese mixer. The second round was a relaxed sugar cookie decorating event. The final night was a formal evening in which all sisters were dressed in black formal attire. Our chapter Initiated two sisters – Miyah and Abigail – on March 21stBeta Theta donates extra or unwanted to the local Goodwill.
During our Winter Retreat we had Big & Little Reveal and several sisterhood activities. We shared special facts about ourselves and the sisters had to match each unique fact to the respective girl. Some of them included: "I have a fear of butter", "I am a black belt", and "I am 22 years old and have been to 22 different countries"Weekly chapter meetings are held in Kappa Hall.
We Suggested for the Oral History Project are proud to say that Delta Delta was featured on the “Positive Public Relations” webinar on February since we created a new website for our chapter (http://mcgill.kappa.org) The website has helped us showcase our chapters’ activities and has been a great tool during recruitment for potential new members to see what we representMadalyn Mantle.Abigayle Biggs, Sarabeth Coatney, Katherine Sleem
Our annual even “Spaghetti for Spelling” happened on February 13th to raise funds for First Book Canada and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. The event took place at the house of our brothers of Gamma Lambda Sigma Chi. Comrades from the Greek community and other friends of our sisters fought through the -30 °C temperatures of Montreal and attended the home-made Italian buffet. Overall, the event was a success and we were able to raise seven hundred fifty dollars!
Sapphire Ball at the Omni Hotel on March 14th.==Highlights of 2017==
Some sisters volunteered The Beta Theta chapter had a Spring GPA of a 3.39 with a total of 62 members who had 4.0s. Pledge Class of 2015 member Katey Leeviraphan won Miss Asian OU 2017 as well as was nominated and awarded the 2018 Panhellenic President. Our chapter created a new philanthropy event, Kappa Kookout, which benefited a Beta Theta alumni with Cystic Fibrosis.Describe the recent changes on your campus and describe the overall nature of your chapter.Our chapter as been well adapted to our campuses change. President Boren announced in the fall of 2017 that he would be stepping down at the Mission Bon Accueil-Welcome Hall Mission by teaming up end of the school year, with some brother of no new President appointed at the Alpha Sigma Phi time.Chapter Philanthropy:What organization(s) has your chapterhistorically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, in your community?Kappa Kupcakes in March of 2017: We raised money for Center for Children and Families in Norman, OK. This organization donates groceriesOur chapter contributed to the following philanthropy events and charities: Pink and Black Ball benefiting Gender and Equality Center, Soonerthon, Relay for Life, serves warm mealsReading is Key, hold workshopsRoosevelt Elementary Carnvial, Kappa Kookout and provides shelter Habitat for Montreal's homelessHumanity.
Fall SemesterWhy did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support?Beta Theta has been working with CCFI for years as our local philanthropy and we host several philanthropy events in order to benefit the community, such as coats, canned food, and diaper drives, as well as Kappa Kupcakes every spring. Our chapter has had hundreds of members donate their time, daily, weekly, and monthly to theses charities and we have created close relationships with all of the volunteers and members.Chapter Facility:In what kind of a facility does your chapter meet? Please attach a clear photo of where you typically hold chapter meetings – whether in a classroom, chapter house or elsewhere.We hold chapter every Monday at 8 p.m.. It is held in Kappa Hall, across the street from the house. The Beta Theta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma is still located at 700 College Ave.
Our chapter conducted Fall Recruitment during a week in mid-September. We welcomed twenty-two new members to our chapter! On Bid Day we painted "KKG" letters, cooked some burgers and hot dogs on a barbecue to enjoy the warm weather, and had a great day doing ice-breakers and activities to bond as Kappa sisters. We initiated twenty sisters on November 15th and will be initiating the other two new members in our Winter Initiation.
We celebrated Founders Day yet again this yearOur President, but it was even more special since we pinned Abby Biggs, did a tremendous job leading our chapter. She held BetaTheta to a high standard and helped unite our Kappa alumna Gloria with her 65th year badge!chapter as a whole.
Delta Delta participated in McGill’s Right to Play’s Spin-a-thon on October 7th. Several of our sisters did spinning for six hours at the Y-intersection on campus next to a couple other fraternities, clubs, and varsity teams of our university. We were able to raise over four hundred fifty dollars for children’s educational programming.
Our philanthropic event “Kappa Klothing Drive” occurred during the final two weeks ==Highlights of October. It consisted of a clothing recollection for the Women’s Center of Montreal. With the help of fellow organizations in the Greek Community and our sisters’ loved ones we were able to fill twenty large bags with coats, shirts, sweaters, pants, hats, scarves, etc. just before winter comes!2018==
This semester we continued our support for ALS research by hosting our philanthropic dance-a-thon event “A Little Shuffle for ALS” on November 22nd. We collaborated with the brothers of Sigma Alpha Epsilon at the McGill Gymnasium Complex and raised one thousand two-hundred dollars for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Society of Quebec. We had a dance instructor lead a class, and four Greek organizations choreographed different showsmeet in Kappa Hall.
At the end of March we participated in McGill’s Winter Greek Week and won first place overall. Also, we are proud that Kappa Kappa Gamma was the organization who donated the most for the Benedict Labre House – a day center which provides meals, clothing, and several programs and services for the homeless in Montreal.
During the Fall Semester’s Greek Week – which took place from November 16th-20th - we partnered with the brother ==Highlights of Alpha Epsilon Pi and Alpha Delta Phi. We raised funds in a by-donation bake sale and won first place overall for the second consecutive time!2019==
-------------------The Beta Theta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma enjoyed a wonderful and successful 2021. The year was plentiful with events, accomplishments and the great company of sisterhood. To kick off the year we hosted a Valentines Day sisterhood event on February the 14th that included bouquet making, cookies and goodie baskets. This event was beautiful and such a fun way for the chapter to come together in the newly remodeled house for the very first time! On March 6th, the school hosted its annual “University of Oklahoma Dance Marathon (OUDM)” which is the official philanthropy event of the Campus Activities Council at the University of Oklahoma. OUDM benefits Oklahoma's children by raising money for the Oklahoma Children's Hospital Foundation and Children'Note s Miracle Network Hospitals. Kappa participated and celebrated our Miracle Child, Lucy, and had one of the largest groups of participants at the event! Beta Theta has been celebrating and raising funds for Lucy for a long time and we thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to do it again in 2021. On March 7th, we hosted “Kappa Kares”. Kappa Kares was a philanthropy event in which Beta Theta collected school supplies and raised money for Reading is Fundamental. Kappa paired with Kennedy Elementary School in Norman and collected wish lists from teachers. In total, our chapter gifted Kennedy over $5,600 worth of school supplies and donated $2,000 to Chapter Registrar:Reading is Fundamental. On April 9th, Beta Theta hosted a Greek Preview Day. For Greek Preview Day, due to COVID-19 still being a large factor last Spring, OU Panhellenic chose the day to be virtual. As a chapter we submitted graphics that contained facts about KKG such as our philanthropy, our values, our “nickname”, and a fun fact. In addition to the graphic, we provided a video to give the PNM’s a look into what it is like to be a Kappa and a Q&A session through Instagram. On April 21st, Beta Theta had our annual “Kappa Kupcakes.” Kappa Kupcakes is our chapter'''Please refer s signature philanthropy event that benefitted the Center for Children and Families Incorporated. Members sold tickets to the OU community who are encouraged to your come and enjoy unlimited cupcakes on the lawn. The cupcakes were bought and/or baked and decorated by members and their sisters. Our chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes raised over $7000 at this event and a good time was had by all participants. Work week, designed to prepare for our New Member Class 21’ began on the 7th of August and the sisters of Beta theta experienced ‘work week’ and getting ready for rush until the 17th of August. During work week, we hosted an “Alumni Night” for Alumni to come visit, speak with us about rush, and hear our intentions for the New Member class. During Alumni night, we started off in Kappa Hall with a brief presentation from the recruitment advisor and chairman. The presentation included introductions of the rush team, a Pickers performance, our sisterhood video, and an introduction into Kappa’s new philanthropy. The presentation concluded with a “Kappa through the decades” which included a performance/dance from the seniors and members “bumping out” the alumni as they left. The night was a great morale booster for the upcoming rush week and it was great for us to get to know alumni and back issues learn some of their “rush tips”. The 2021 rush week began on August 17th in person. The Key members and potential new members all wore masks and after each party sanitation guidelines were followed. The week went splendidly and we thoroughly enjoyed getting to fill know all of the fine young women who came through recruitment in any gaps 2021. Bid Day was on August the 22nd, and Beta Theta active and new members enjoyed a DJ, goodie baskets, and celebrated the joy of gaining 81 new forever sisters. On September 1st, Beta Theta enjoyed our first date party in a year since the above historical highlightsCOVID-19 pandemic halted all in-person events in 2020 and part of 2021. If your The evening was called “Kappa Kounty Fair” and the night consisted of cotton candy, fair activities such as balloon art and caricatures, and lots of dancing. It was a super fun event that our chapter archives are not completereally enjoyed, please research your university libraryand felt extremely lucky to be able to host together in person again. On September 20th, campus newspaper we had Bliss E. Brown the Program Coordinator of Gender-based Violence Prevention Gender + Equality Center come to our chapter to educate us on the important of “Our Voice” and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your chaptersexual prevention. Please double check your work On October the 13th, we celebrated the 151st anniversary of Kappa Kappa Gamma! We gathered to “Taco ‘Bout 151 years” with a taco food truck on the lawn. Our chapter met at the house and ate dinner and reflected on how far our chapter has come as we celebrated everything Kappa! On October the 15th, We celebrated the University’s Homecoming by participating in a variety of events throughout the week of homecoming! We hand popped a float for the parade, created a dance for accuracythe rah rally with a fraternity on campus, and participated in a handful of other events to raise our school spirit. From October the 18th-22nd, we hosted our 2nd ever “Blake’s Week.” Blake’s Week was a partnered philanthropy event with Sigma Phi Epsilon. In 2020, Blake Burgess fellow OU student suddenly passed away. This event benefited the Blake Burgess scholarship fund in his honor. During this week-long event Kappa and Sig Ep hosted a powder puff football game, a cornhole tournament, and a movie night on the lawn. In total, we raised $11,438 throughout the week. This event is extremely special to many members in Beta Theta and across our whole campus. On October the 22nd-23rd New Members participated in an event called “Walkout. Contact ” Walkout is a freshman new member event where they get to have a big sleepover with their new sisters! This is one of the best ways that they get to know each other and form lasting friendships. This year it was at an alumni’s house where the freshman and new member chair enjoyed s’mores and ice breakers. On October the 30th, Beta Theta hosted a House Dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony. We invited alumni to come and tour our newly renovated home. We held a short ceremony that highlighted all of the amazing alumni who assisted with the large project. After the ceremony, we had an official ribbon cutting and ended the event with house tours. On October the 31st, we hosted an Alumni Trick-or-Treat. The chapter Advisory invited alumni to bring their children to Trick-or House Board -Treat throughout the Kappa house. We had membersdress up and decorated the entire area in cobwebs and festive decor. The children went up and down the halls of the second and third floor ending their time by painting pumpkins and doing crafts outside. On Friday and Saturday November 5th and 6th, local Alumnae Association the New Members became actives in a very special initiation. Joined by our ritual specialist and membersfrom nationals, or your Province Director Beta Theta PC’21 was welcomed into being official with the traditional ceremony and celebratory brunch afterwards. From November the 10th-13th Kappa participated in performing in the “University Sing” showing, an OU event where sororities and fraternities pair together in a student-led musical. Kappa, paired with Beta Theta Pi, took home the awards, “Best Directors,” “Crowd Favorite,” and “Spirit of University Sing.” The chapter was very proud of the hard work and determination that went into this performance. On November the 29th, Beta Theta hosted their second and final date party of 2021, “Kappa Derby.” We got to watch live horse races at the venue along with delicious food, a DJ and a photo booth. The event was very fun and interactive. On December 1st, we welcomed our new national philanthropy with our final philanthropy event of 2021, “Kappa Kookout.” Kappa Kookout was our first ever mental health awareness philanthropy event benefiting The National Alliance on Mental Illness and Southern Smash. Our chapter provided hot dogs and hosted a “smash the scale” event. Attendees were invited to come and write on a scale and smash the stigma surrounding disordered eating both metaphorically and physically. In total, we raised over $6,500 for The National Alliance on Mental Illness and Southern Smash. Our final event of Chapters 2021 was a Holiday sisterhood event that we hosted on December 5th to get morale up for assistanceeveryone to finish the semester strong. It consisted of cookie decorating, goodie bags, a holiday movie, and a mini donut truck. Your efforts The goodie bags were full of fun little gifts to help out with finals and self care. The sisters enjoyed a movie while they decorated their cookies. Some even took pictures of their decorated cookies so they could be posted on Instagram. For the Beta Theta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma, 2021 was an amazing year packed with events that promoted joy, philanthropic endeavors and bonds that will ensure last a complete lifetime. Beta Theta is proud of the history of 2021, and accurate is excited for it to be remembered in Kappa’s history of your chapter for future generations years to enjoy!come.
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'''Founded November 21University of Oklahoma, 1930established 1890'''
'''Chapter founded in 1914'''
Avis Caroline Barbour, Nellie Jane McFerron, Perrill Elizabeth Munch, Stella Cecilia Ostenberg, Florence Nellie Van Buskirk, Lillian Ethel White.
'''Fraternity Loyalty AwardCouncil Members:'''
Helen Smart Brenholts, Director of Chapters 1943-1944, Field Secretary 1941-1944; Helen Cornish Hutchinson, Fraternity Vice President 1950-1952, Director of Alumnae 1952-1956; Jane Young Barrett, Director of Chapters 1998-2000, Director of Standards 1994-1998;
Heloise Smartt (Brenholts), Field Secretary 1941-1944; Ruth Tyler, Field Secretary 1953-1956; Virginia Merritt (Autry), Field Secretary 1960-1962; Deidra Ballard, Field Secretary 1973-1975; Linda Dickey (Hilsabeck), 1974-1976; Field Secretary; Patti Gilliard (Smith), Field Secretary 1975-1977; Linda Schmidt, Field Secretary 1978-1979 Allyson Coffey, Traveling Consultant 1984-1985; Crystal Marcum (Bacon), Leadership Consultant 2006-2007
'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Loyalty Award Recipients:'''
'''Additional Outstanding Delta Delta Alumnna Recognized by the FraternityAlumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''Phyllis Horn (Kallek), Graduate Counselor 1942-1943; Sandie Snyder, Chapter Consultant 1993-1995
==Highlights of the 1930s== In 1932 a new kind of rush, the party system, was adopted and the Kappa Monte Carlo Party was the best of all. In 1932 the dean ordered no more walkouts. (In the early 1970s the Greeks were having their own walkouts with Panhellenic approval and guidelines.) Walkouts are similar to class sneaks…a bus is rented and a cabin in the country or at a lake is the destination for a weekend of fraternity lore, group closeness, and song composition, both serious and foolish. The social life of 1934 had the added attraction of an evening with the university president, his wife, and his mother, and two evenings with the dean of women. For the first year the chapter dance was held outside the chapter house. The chapter newsletter, A Peek in Beta Theta’s Keyhole, was started in 1935, and was first a fortnightly, now an annual publication. Blind Dates for pledges were started in 1935, a custom which has varied from actual dates nightly for several consecutive nights to several 30-minute mixers in an evening. Blind Dates live on!The excitement of 1936 was placing third in a radio sorority singing contest. Another highlight of the year was planning a new chapter house. Kappa architect Margaret Read, Colorado, helped local architects, and in 1939 the Kappas moved into a new house. Although there would be an addition and occasional redecorating, this was to remain the chapter house for years to come. The talk of the entire campus in the spring of 1939 was the fact that singer Jeannette McDonald had stayed in the Kappa house when she came to Norman for a concert. ==World War II Era== With the 1940s came World War II. There was a naval base in Norman and Kappa philanthropic activities were centered there. It was a time of entertainment at the Naval hospital, of blind dates with cadets, open houses, and present-filled Christmas stockings. Knitting for the Red Cross was part of the war effort. Frontier Week highlighted the 1945-1946 school year. Everyone wore blue jeans to class. Second semester started with a bang…a dance…and the boys were back on campus! Beta Theta was proud in 1947 when it helped install Delta Sigma Chapter at Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University). The scholarship point system was inaugurated and members without a certain number of points could not vote. A scholarship fund was started and each girl donated $1 for a student in financial need. Beta Theta won the Panhellenic Scholarship Cup seven times between 1947 and 1953. A change in chapter organization took place in 1948, when the standards chairman became the vice-president. This was also a big football year at the university. A listening party, that is a party held in an especially decorated basement of “rec” room to listen to an out-of-town game, was a happy event. In 1948 the Oklahoma Sooners smashed North Carolina in the Sugar Bowl as many Kappa listeners cheered the Big Red team. ==Highlights of the 1950s== By 1950 the university carnival had become the Sooner Scandals. Competing acts satirized university life, and Kappa Doll House took first place. Being first was not news…there is a long-standing tradition of leadership in the chapter. In 1951 one girl stands out: Nadine Nortan (Holloway) was elected president of the Senior Class – an honor for her and for Kappa. In 1952 Beta Theta received the Standards Cup at Convention and in 1955 the silver service of the highest average at Kappa’s State Day. Kappas won second place at the Sooner Scandals in 1956, and seven intramural trophies in 1958-1959. That year several bedrooms, an enlarged dining room, and a remodeled kitchen helped care for a growing number of Beta Thetas. ==Highlights of the 1960s== In the 1960s Homecoming was full of excitement. Not only were there queens, there were extravagant house decorations. One was a huge, revolving, musical birthday cake. When a Daily Oklahoman photographer asked to have the cake’s motor turned off so he could snap a picture, he was surprised to see it stop on its own, a move inspired by the 20 Sigma Alpha Epsilon pledges and 10 Kappa actives inside the cake! Three annual dances of the 1960s were the Barbeque, the Christmas Formal, and the Monmouth Duo with the Pi Beta Phis. This started in 1960 as the annual spring party. The annual philanthropy became a Christmas party for mission children which was given with Delta Upsilon. There was much social activity among the Greeks: the Chi Omega pizza party (which became an annual Owl-o-ween celebration) and dinner exchanges. Greek Week was exciting, with exchanges, Greek Games, and awards banquet. In 1963 lending a hand to neighbors became a social affair. Early that fall the ΣΑΕ house next door burned nearly to the ground and the Kappas did the neighborly thing and invited the guys-next-door to lunch. Kappas made lovely houseboys! The campus turned in the 1960s to philanthropic involvement through Campus Chest. The chapter was cited several times for the best booth, and in 1964 the pledges’ marriage cave within a mountain took the honors.Having fun while helping others is one matter; there was also fun for fun’s sake. Fraternities developed contests for the afternoons of big spring parties and all sororities took part. Egg hunts (raw eggs); tricycle relays, pie-eating, tugs of war, pillow fights over mud pits, and later, beer-drinking contests were just a few. Nearly all involved slime and grime for the contestants. Kappas often won a muddy prize. It was all in fun! Cars on the campus were growing in number and there was a parking problem, so in 1962 a parking lot was finished behind the house. After a “lot warming” members of Beta Theta Pi decided to share this wonderful facility. Finally the problem was remedied with a fence, a guard, and a few towed-away cars. The Kappa lot was called the meanest and most exclusive on campus! In 1960 a record-breaking class of 53 was pledged. These were days of Panhellenic concern over scholarship and girls were required to stay in their rooms studying, with no talking, no music, no television, for nearly every hour they were not in class. Such campusing lasted for one week before finals. A landmark year was 1964-1965, Beta Theta’s 50th Anniversary. There was a splendid banquet with all the remaining founders as guests of honor. The program telling of the chapter’s founding stirred pride in everyone there. It was quite a year. One dark, stormy night there was a two-hour power failure and word came by special messenger that the chapter had won the Kappa Sigma trophy for “Sorority of the Year.” Everyone gathered for a spirit session with songs and cheering despite the storm. A young Kappa made history in 1965 for the University of Oklahoma, as well as for her chapter. Vicki Gotcher was elected the second woman Student Senate president in the country. She was the first woman president at Oklahoma. And so, the 1960s rolled along, the chapter continued in campus leadership; social events crowded study time; scholarship awards were won, with more Kappas in Mortar Board and honoraries than any other group. One year the presidents of three major honoraries were all Beta Thetas. The Centennial Year of the Fraternity was entered into with pride as Beta Theta alumnae, old and young, joined actives for a banquet and heritage program. Those new to Kappa were awakened to the knowledge that they stood on the threshold of a second century with the challenge of making the second one hundred years as outstanding as the first. --------------------------------
The previous information was 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 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 1970s==
New members had to achieve a minimum 2.5 grade point average in their first semester in order to qualify for initiation, and Kappas participated in campus events like Homecoming, Sooner Scandals, the University Sing and intramurals. Kappas supported the Norman community with Head Start, and cheered on the Sooner football team, which was at its pinnacle during the mid 1970s, when Barry Switzer and his Wishbone offense winning two national championships back to back. Games were usually won in the first quarter, so Kappas would retreat early to the Kappa house to enjoy a post-game spread of delicious snacks, often with family and friends.
==Highlights of the 1980s==
Beta Theta actively supported philanthropies at other fraternity and sororities, and hosted two key philanthropy events each year. The chapter hosted a Panhellenic evening Kappa Klassic annual golf tournament raised money for the JD McCarty Center in Norman, and invited the other sororities annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser raised money for the Rose McGill Fund. Beta Theta also rang bells for Salvation Army donation buckets at Christmas, volunteered at Oklahoma University gymnastics meets, and participated in blood drives and Big Event, a Bcampus-wide community service project.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Banana) Sundae Party. The other sororities were invited Other highlights included building a Habitat for Humanity home for tea a Norman family, and dessertreading bedtime stories to young children with developmental disabilities as part of the Fairy Tale Friends program at the JD McCarty Center.
Increase attendance on campus events
As a chapter, we provided more incentives to get involved. The New Member Educator also invited organization liaisons to the new member meetings to better inform them on organizations on campus. We also added calendars on the back of chapter announcements.
PanHellenic ‘No Frills’ policyThe House Chairman, Michelle Shames conducted improvements University of Oklahoma’s PanHellenic system has recently decided to adopt a ‘No Frills’ policy in accordance with National PanHellenic guidelines. In the Spring of 2012 this policy was put up to a vote of the chapters on our beautiful housecampus. The walls were completely repainted blue and we also obtained new furniture for our chapter roomKappa fully supported PanHellenic throughout this process but the policy did not pass by one vote. These improvements were definitely recognized during Although the policy did not pass, Beta Theta still decided to change recruitment by all having a day focused on community service. Out of the compliments that we received. Hard work really does pay off! In the fallPanHellenic system, we held our annual Kappa Kuisine philanthropy eventwas the only chapter to start moving in this direction. $925 The policy was donated towards passed in the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Foundationfall 2012 after recruitment.
'''On Campus:World/Local Events'''OKies for Africa A member of Kappa, planned and organized a concert in Kappa Hall,where we raised money and sold shirts to assist an orphanage in Africa.
Natural Disasters
Fires swept through areas of Oklahoma, taking homes, businesses and caused countless other damages. Beta Theta took supplies such as food and water to rescue workers.
==Highlights of 2014==
•Increase chapter knowledge of History and Ritual
•Reinstall academic excellence as a priority in recruitment
Red Quadrant:
•Further accountability of Standards and increase morale
•Pursue consistent and fair consequences for Standards violations
•Promote positive PR throughout campus by hosting a social media awareness event
World/Local Events
•OKies for Africa:
A member of Kappa, planned and organized a concert in Kappa Hall, where we raised money and sold shirts to assist an orphanage in Africa.
==Highlights of 2015==
The women of Beta Theta won first place in Scandals awards this year, which was huge honor! Our girls put in so much effort into perfecting their routine. We also partnered with McGill’s Homework Zone Organization on November 2nd to volunteer at the Pierre Elliot Trudeau Schoolheld our annual Kappa Kupcakes in March, which benefits CCFI. The event was a huge success and brought in a great crowd. At In the schoolfall, we had our sisters read second annual Kappa Kookout which benefited Fields and held writing workshop for several children Futures. Also in the Fourth Gradefall, we proudly initiated 83 new members to the Beta Theta chapter. Our new pledge class has shown amazing involvement and dedication to Kappa just in their first semester in college. Fun activities were incorporated Our chapter is also excited to announce that renovations to our chapter house will begin in May of 2019 and carry into the workshops school year. The women of PC'18 have been so flexible with making the adjustments to living in, and we provided each child have overcome this challenge with the upmost respect and grace. We are beyond thrilled and thankful to be receiving an updated chapter house!Our campus recently welcomed a book at new university president. The student body and faculty have warmly received him and are eager to see what changes are in store for our wonderful school. The overall nature of our chapter is so inclusive, kind, warm, determined and enthusiastic. No one is a stranger to the end other chapter members, and the friendships are as genuine as they come. It is so encouraging to see the younger members looking for new ways to serve Kappa, and what incredible examples the older members have set. There is a standard of excellence that our chapter has that makes us distinct among other panhellenic chapters. Our philanthropy is CCFI (Center for Children and Families, Inc.) in Norman, OK.CCFI does more than just one thing, which makes it so unique. There is divorce therapy for parents, play therapy for children, a diaper pantry for babies, and family therapy. There is also a Boys and Girls Club attached to the activity CCFI building. The Beta Theta chapter loves how CCFI tends to inspire the love needs of readingall ages of the families in Norman.
This year, the Beta Theta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma was honored to have our house completely redone! It has been such an honor for our chapter to get this wonderful opportunity to have a new home for PC 19 to live in next year. In addition to our house, Beta Theta chapter members received five different Kappa scholarships from nationals for $3000 each ($1500 per semester). The Greek community members who were awarded these scholarships were on regular status and were all enrolled in a minimum of twelve hours. Also, we are really excited for the new initiative from nationals to provide the need-based scholarship for $5000 in McGill addition to the $3000 scholarships. This year, our freshman pledge class, PC 19, had the amazing opportunity to be finalists for the 2019 University continues growSing. University Sing, also called U Sing, is a theater type performance and competition against all of the sororities and fraternities on campus. The Beta Theta Chapter had the opportunity to perform at Holmberg Hall, the theater stage where University Sing occurs. The awards we got were Best Choreography, Best Directors, Best Act Add, and Reynolds Performing Art Center Award. This Fall Semester Sigma was a big deal for our chapter and we were so excited to take part in it. In March, we hosted our annual Kappa Kupcakes event and made $10,662!! All of the proceeds from our event were given directly to CCFI, Center for Children and Families INC, the local organization our chapter works with directly. This year we paired with other Greek organizations and created a Halloween Haunted House open to all of the University of Oklahoma and all of the proceeds we made on the tickets were donated to CCFI and USO, the United Service Organization. In November, we hosted our annual Kappa Kookout and had the amazing opportunity to pair up with Lambda Chi Alpha Epsilon established , a colony fraternity on OU's campus . We were so privileged to have raised $10,537!! All of the proceeds were given directly to CCFI from this event as well. In addition to our big philanthropic events, we have had many coat/book drives for CCFI and have had many girls go and volunteer at CCFI each week. Also, our members have done a great job in supporting other Panhellenic organizations by going to other sorority's philanthropic events. This year has been amazing and a little challenging for the Beta Theta Chapter. We have had to accommodate for not having our house, but we have been really lucky to have Kappa Hall for everything involving our Chapter. Overall, 2019 has been a great year for the Beta Theta Chapter and we are excited to see what is ahead!The biggest change that our chapter took on this year was the house renovations that took place. We have had major changes with the women sophomore Kappas living in Cross, an on-campus living area, and with having everything take place in our beloved Kappa Hall. Kappa Hall has been such a privilege and blessing to us because we have been able to have many events take place in there. House Board set up a living room area and had tables out for us to sit if we wanted to do homework or eat a meal. We are so lucky to have our amazing chef Brenda able to cook for us Monday-Friday, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We had all of our initiation services take place in Kappa Hall as well. Because of the lack of housing, initiation was a combined service. This service ended up working out for us really well and the alumni were very pleased how it went. The New Members were able to have an initiation very similar to the past besides the combined service. Overall, the Beta Theta chapter has taken this renovation in a positive route and we have accommodated smoothly to any problems that happened due to the lack of a house. The chapter's overall nature is kind, giving, and inclusive in all aspects. We are always kind and uplifting to each other by encouraging each and every member to do the best they can in schoolwork and in everyday life. We are giving to our organization CCFI and to other local organizations around Norman. Lastly, we are inclusive with other sororities and with each other within our chapter. Beta Theta is an exceptional chapter filled with girls who are willing to help and encouraging to all. CCFI(Center for Children and Families Inc.) is doing amazing things in the Norman community for foster children and broken homes. We get to play a really hands on role with them by being just down the street! We love CCFI because we are able to be hands on with our philanthropy. It is an local organization, so we have members go there and help the children with homework everyday. Because it is children based, our national organization of Reading is Key plays into what we do at CCFI. Our members help the children learn how to read and we have book drives where we donate to the books straight to CCFI.How did the chapter celebrate Founders Day? Please attach any photos. We had a barbecue food truck at Kappa Hall for the chapter. We recognized our founders and the making of Delta Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma. Everyone hung out and talked to each other in Kappa Hall after chapter. Unfortunately, there was no photos taken at this event. How has the chapter begun to celebrate Kappa's 150th anniversary? Share what you have done this year and are proud planning to support do in 2020. Saturday, December 7th, the Fraternity’s expansion Minnie Stewart van will be coming to MontrealKappa Hall from 10 am-1 pm. There will be food and drinks provided to members and alumni. Also, we will be streaming the Big 12 championship for everyone to watch!
==Highlights of 2020==
This past year, the Beta Theta Chapter had to adapt to new ways during these troubled times. Our year first started with moving rush online. We had a very successful rush, but I know it was difficult for morale to be up at times since so much of it was online. However, our rush chairs did an amazing job and making sure an online rush ran smoothly. This year we had to do Big/Little in shifts in order to practice social distancing. We also had an online initiation. Even though we were not able to a full ceremony, alumni were allowed to be with their daughter/ granddaughter, etc. This was very meaningful because we were allowed to have the pinning ceremony stay true to its roots. This year we had online chapter every Monday. I think this was helpful since people could stay at home and not spend time commuting to chapter. As a junior I know school has ramped up and become more difficult. The 10 minutes it took to drive to and from chapter allowed me more time to study which was helpful. Even though attendance seemed to be up, I think it affected the chapter seeing every sister’s face. I know we all missed each other, but we would stay on after chapter was over and zoom with everyone. It was nice to be able to talk even though it was via computer.
Our chapter chose this organization because it helps support our national philanthropy; Reading is Fundamental. CCFI is a local organization
in Norman that we get the chance to help promote literacy in children. We got the opportunity to do a book drive this year for the children. In years past we read to the children and help promote literacy and reading skills, but COVID-19 made that difficult.
Our Education Chair set up a diversity/inclusive program with a speaker, and a sexual awareness and safety discussion with a
speaker. These events were mandatory to help our chapter understand the role of diversity
and inclusiveness as well as how to handle uncomfortable situations. It is important our members know when to intervene and use their resources.
Our chapter celebrated Kappa’s 150th anniversary by having the Mini Stewart Van came to our chapter house. We also had a food truck. This took place last year. This year we were not able to do much due to COVID-19. Our President and education chair did send out an informational email and encouraged Kappa families to spend time together.
==Highlights of 2021==
