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|College= [httphttps://www.stlawu.edu/ St. Lawrence University]
|Location= Canton, NY
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'''2,190 237 initiates (as of June 20152018)'''
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In 1898 the Fraternity, feeling that chapters of Kappa Kappa Gamma should be confined to large colleges and universities began to put this policy into effect by voting to withdraw the Beta Beta charter. The members of the chapter objected, and, unable to convince the Grand Council of their right to continue operating under their charter, referred the matter to the courts. Much feeling resulted from the controversy, and in 1903, Beta Beta ceased to be known as an active chapter and was reorganized as Zeta Phi, a local fraternity.
==Highlights of the 1910s==
The chapter continued to maintain its high standing. Members lived in their own club house, the first owned by a women’s fraternity at St. Lawrence, occupied by them from the fall of 1900, and purchased by the St. Lawrence Alumnae of Kappa Kappa Gamma.
In May of 1914, Zeta Phi, wishing to enter a national organization and not wishing to give up the loyal Kappa alumnae, petitioned the Fraternity for a charter, and in April, 1915, the petition was granted by vote of the Grand Council, chapters, and alumnae associations. Installation took place the following October, creating the Beta Beta Deuteron chapter was born.
In December of 1915 the chapter held its customary meeting with the alumnae, at which time the new active chapter was presented with the original charter of Beta. It has never been surrendered.
==Highlights of the 1920s==
At the 1920 Convention of the Fraternity, Beta Beta Deuteron presented a petition asking special permission to initiate members who had joined the chapter, whatever its name between the years 1898 and 1915. It was an unprecedented request but it was impressive. The strong appeal of the chapter was supported by the Grand Council and by letters from Charlotte Barrell Ware, Boston; Lucy Evelyn Wight Allan, St. Lawrence; and Jean Nelson Penfield, DePauw, all former Grand Presidents. A stirring speech by Tade Hartsuff Kuhns, Butler, first Grand President, brought about a favorable vote of the Convention, and dispensation was granted. In October, 1920, 26 Zeta Phis were initiated as Kappas and from time to time after that other Zeta Phis were also initiated as members of Kappa Kappa Gamma.
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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.
==Highlights of the 1980s:==
Although there has been a decline in the number of girls interested in Greek life on campus, it has not negatively impacted our chapter. We received 13 new members in the fall and have more girls interested in spring rush. Our chapter is continuing to grow with new girls who are dedicated and committed to joining our sisterhood.
==Highlights of 2020s2016== The Beta Beta Deuteron chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma is located on 45 East Main Street in Canton, NY. We currently have 56 initiated members, 30 of whom live in the house, filling the entire house, which is the largest private house in the St. Lawrence county. This past fall we initiated a group of 17 amazing new sisters into Kappa Kappa Gamma. We are a very close and supportive group of girls who play an active role both inside and outside of the house. While many girls hold positions in our Chapter Council, Kappa Kappa Gamma has a strong presence in the community with involvement in other activities including sports teams, on campus and off campus jobs and leaders of clubs and organizations. We currently have eleven girls involved in athletic teams including squash, basketball, riding, soccer, field hockey and alpine ski team. Many of these sisters hold captain positions on their teams, demonstrating their leadership skills on and off the field. We also have members involved in our student government- the Thelomathesian Society, as well as the St. Lawrence Panhellenic Council. As an organization, we enjoy being involved in various organizations inside and outside of our school. We enjoy reaching out to the community to show our love and support for the town of Canton. This past year we participated in numerous philanthropic events. We participated in Shauna’s Walk for Wishes, an annual fundraising event put on for a young girl in the St. Lawrence community who has been battling with a metabolic disease her whole life. Kappa Kappa Gamma loves to show our support for Shauna and her family by hosting a table at the event as well as taking turns walking around the track. Some sisters were also involved in various volunteer groups around campus such as St. Lawrence Reading Buddies. This gives the girls another way to make an impact in the community by volunteering at local elementary schools. One of the most successful fundraising events we had this past year was our new event, Kappasta. This was an event that we created as a way to raise more money for our charity, Reading is Fundamental. We cooked and hosted a pasta dinner at our house and invited students, faculty and community members. People were encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time; otherwise, we sold tickets at the door for $5, all you can eat pasta. This event was incredibly successful and we will continue to make it an annual event. Throughout the year, we also had a food donation box at our house where we continued to donate to various food drives throughout the town of Canton during the holiday seasons. At the end of the semester, our sorority attended the Study-a-thon event hosted at our student center during finals week. The sisters took turns volunteering at the event with other fraternities and sororities to ensure the event was running smoothly and students felt relaxed about their upcoming final exams. The sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma thoroughly enjoy participating in philanthropic events at our University and throughout the town of Canton. As a sisterhood, we strive to be a support system for each other and our community. This year, we hosted a variety of events as a sisterhood. One of the most impactful events was a self-defense programing night put on by our education chairman. It allowed Kappa to make a great impact in the St. Lawrence community by partnering with a local self-defense certified trainer from Canton, NY, Master Frank Palumbo. Additionally, our academic excellence chairman hosted an award ceremony to acknowledge sisters academic achievements over the course of the semester. The Beta Beta Alumnae Association also awarded multiple scholarships to selected girls who applied. The house hosts other special events throughout the year including a brunch for our families on parents weekend. We invite all families and friends to visit our house and have brunch with us as a way to get to know our sisters and their families better. We also host a Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner to celebrate the holidays as a close-knit sisterhood. The Alumnae Association also sponsors a brunch for the graduating seniors during their final week on campus. The Beta Beta Deuteron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma represents a strong knit sisterhood filled with powerful and unique woman who strive to empower and motivate each other everyday. We encourage one another to put their best foot forward in everyway possible whether it is in our house, at our University, or in our community. As a sisterhood, we overcome challenges together through our dedication and loving support for one another. ==Highlights of 2017== The Beta Beta Deuteron chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma is small compared to some other schools, we have 50 initiated members and 28 of these members live in our beautiful home. The house itself is the largest house in St. Lawrence county. Last spring, we said goodbye to 21 seniors and welcomed 16 amazing new members this fall. We are a very close and supportive group of girls who play an active role both inside and outside of the house. While many girls hold positions in our Chapter Council, the members of Beta Beta have a strong presence in the community and on campus with other involvement in activities including sports teams, both on and off campus jobs, and leaders of clubs and organizations. We currently have nine members of Kappa on varsity sports team including soccer, field hockey, equestrian, and squash. Many of these girls hold captain positions on their teams, demonstrating their leadership abilities both on and off the field. We also currently have six members studying abroad in various places including Prague, London, and New Zealand. We were involved in many sisterhood events this past year. One of the most memorable events was when we went apple picking as a chapter. We went to a local farm where we picked apples, ate apple cider donuts, went through a maze, and played fun games. The entire chapter loved this event, mostly because it also helped out a local business at the same time. Our Academic Excellence chair hosted a dessert event which awarded members for their academic achievements over the course of the year. At this same event, the Beta Beta Alumnae Association also awarded multiple scholarships to girls from the chapter who applied. During parent’s weekend this past fall, we hosted a brunch where parents were invited to tour the house and meet other parents and families. We also hosted a Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner where we celebrated the holidays and enjoyed each others company. The Alumnae Association also puts on a brunch at the end of the year for our seniors during their final week on campus. Through our sisterhoods special events and traditions, we celebrate each others achievement and success. The Beta Beta Deuteron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma represents a strong knit sisterhood filled with capable and compelling young women who aim to motivate each other everyday in everything we do. We encourage one another to put their best foot forward in everything we do whether it is at our house, on campus, or within our community. As a sisterhood we overcome challenges together through our commitment and loving support for one another. This past year there was a slight decline in the amount of girls who rushed for fall. However, even with this decline in numbers, it did not negatively affect our chapter. We welcomed 16 wonderful new members and could not be any happier. We also have girls interested in joining Beta Beta this upcoming spring! We are excited our chapter is continuing to grow with girls who are devoted and committed to joining our sisterhood. The Beta Beta Deuteron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma represents a strong knit sisterhood filled with capable and compelling young women who aim to motivate each other everyday in everything we do. We encourage one another to shine in everything we do whether it is at our house, on campus, or within our community. As a sisterhood we overcome challenges together through our commitment and loving support for one another. '''Chapter Philanthropy:''' As a chapter, Beta Beta always supports and raises money for Reading is Fundamental every year. During the spring, we have a traditional event called “Kappasta.” At this event we charge $5 for an all you can eat pasta buffet. All the proceeded of this event go towards Reading is Fundamental. Additionally, we always look to our Canton community to see how we can help each semester. Traditionally, we support the children in Canton. This past spring, we participated in Peter Rabbit in the Park as a fun way to support local children and our community. We played fun games with the children and had a face painting table. At the end of the semester our chapter participated in a Study-A-Thon hosted by the school. We took different turns volunteering with other sororities and fraternities to make sure the event was running smoothly. In the fall, we spend time decorating cookies at an event that the community puts on for local families. Also, this year we donated various cans of food to a local church to help families through the holiday season. Beta Beta has also spent a day in a local school for our Reading is Key project. This fall the chapter has also taken part in a color run to raise awareness to sexual violence as well as volunteering at the Special Olympics for local Canton community members. We really enjoy helping out our community and participating in philanthropic events. These events not only bring our chapter closer together, but also allow us to become a support system for our community. We choose to support these organizations because we believe that supporting future generations is important. As Reading is Fundamental is big on supporting the children, going into local schools is how we as a chapter can do our part in shaping the reading skills of young children. == Highlights of 2018== (Information from chapter’s History ReportThe Beta Beta Deuteron chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma resides on 45 East Main Street in Canton, NY, home to St. Lawrence University. Our chapter is relatively small compared to other universities, however we have continued to expand in size over the past year due to an increasing amount of girls participating in greek life. To date, we have fifty-seven initiated members, with twenty-five girls living in the house. Last spring, sixteen wonderful seniors graduated, leaving room to welcome nineteen amazing new members this past Fall. Two of our new members are legacies. Nine of these new members will be moving into the house in the spring as we say goodbye to ten girls who will be spending their semesters traveling abroad in places such as: Italy, Austria, Spain, the UK, and Kenya. The Beta Beta chapter eagerly awaits our girls studying abroad this semester in the Czech Republic, France, Italy, and Denmark to return home soon. We are a very close-knit and supportive group of girls who play an active role both inside and outside of the house. While many girls hold positions in our Chapter Council, the members of Beta Beta have a strong presence in the community and on campus with other involvement in activities including sports teams, both on and off campus jobs, and leaders of clubs and organizations. Some examples include but are not limited to: ScholarshipSt. Lawrence University Outdoor Program Guides, Senior Admissions Fellows and Tour Guides, Calling All Saints Managers, Academic Honor Council members, the Vice President of SLU Health and Fitness, Class of 2020 Student Council members, peer tutors, ODK members, Ski Team President, members of HerCampus, and Student Government Senators. Additionally, many of our member have gotten involved in global events this past calendar year. Our girls studying in Prague participated in the 100th Anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia, two members organized a group honors/awardsto attend the Women’s March, and one sister attended a Brexit protest whilst studying in London. We are very proud of the diversity and breadth of involvement our girls are involved in! Currently ten members of Kappa are a part of varsity sports team including soccer, field hockey, equestrian, and squash. Many of these girls hold captain positions on their teams, demonstrating their leadership abilities both on and off the field. We were involved in many sisterhood events this past year. A chapter favorite was our traditional trip to the local apple orchard. There we picked apples, ate apple cider donuts, drank fresh apple cider, and played fun games as a group. This event is something that the girls look forward to every year, as it is one of our first sisterhood events involving our new members. Our chapter loves to take advantage of the local resources and geography native to the North Country, like apple picking and hiking. This fall, many sisters led early morning hikes to regional mountains such as Arab and Azure. Our Academic Excellence chair, Emma Putre, hosted a dessert event which awarded members for their academic achievements over the course of the year. At this same event, the Beta Beta Alumnae Association also awarded scholarships to girls from the chapter who applied. It is a wonderful event to recognize the academic accomplishments and hard work of our members. During parent’s weekend this past Fall, we hosted a brunch where parents were invited to tour the house and meet other parents and families. We also hosted a Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner where we celebrated the holidays and enjoyed each other's company. The Alumnae Association also puts on a brunch at the end of the year for our seniors during their final week on campus. This fall semester we welcomed a new house mother, Brianna Young. Adjusting to a new house mother went smoothly, and we love her presence in the House. Through our sisterhoods special events and traditions, we celebrate each others achievement and success. The Beta Beta Deuteron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma represents a strong knit sisterhood filled with capable and compelling young women who aim to motivate each other everyday in everything we do. We encourage one another to put their best foot forward in everything we do whether it is at our house, on campus, or within our community. As a sisterhood we overcome challenges together through our commitment and loving support for one another. Through our sisterhoods special eventsand traditions, we celebrate each others achievement and success. Describe recent changes on campus and describe the over nature of your chapter: This fall semester we welcomed a new house mother, Brianna Young. Adjusting to a new house mother went smoothly, and we love her presence in the House. She is a present and strong source of support for all of the girls. The Beta Beta Deuteron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma represents a strong knit sisterhood filled with capable and compelling young women who aim to motivate each other everyday in everything we do. We encourage one another to put their best foot forward in everything we do whether it is at our house, on campus, or within our community. As a sisterhood we overcome challenges together through our commitment and loving support for one another. Chapter Philanthropy: As a chapter, overall nature Beta Beta always supports and raises money for Reading is Fundamental every year. During the spring, we have a traditional event called “Kappasta.” At this event we charge $5 for an all you can eat pasta buffet. All the proceeded of this event go towards Reading is Fundamental. This past semester, the Beta Beta chaptercollected children books from home and donated them to the Church School in downtown Canton. We have become more involved with the Church School and participate in a number of their programs, which is important to us considering they do not receive as much funding as the public schools in the area. As far as on-campus philanthropy goes, we spearheaded the Giving Tree Book Drive. This organization sponsors a child in needs Christmas present. We really enjoy helping out our community and participating in philanthropic events. These events not only bring our chapter goalscloser together, challenges but also allow us to become a support system for our community. ==Highlights of 2019== January – we held a book drive, with all books and how proceeds going to the Canton Public Library because they were overcome, etclost over 400 children’s books in a flood.
February – our officers attended the Kappa Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. They attended a series of workshops focused on building leadership skills like conflict-resolution, trust building, and problem solving.
We have all been partaking in serving our community in a multitude of ways such as philanthropic events and helping at local businesses. Our goals as a chapter include more communication with the national organization of Kappa, unifying our chapter leaders through open communication and teamwork, and to build a strong relationship with our university, St. Lawrence University.