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|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1883|10|19}}
|College= [httphttps://www.syr.edu/ Syracuse University]
|Location= Syracuse, NY
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'''Fraternity Council Members:'''
Anne Harter, Director of Philanthropies 1964-1966, Centennial Chairman 1968-1972 ; Dorothy Obrecht (Keller), Field Secretary 1948-1950; Samantha Britney, Traveling Consultant 1993-1994; Barbara Adams Goettelman, Fraternity Vice President 2022-
'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''
Barbara Adams Goettelman
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==Highlights of 2020s2019== In 2019 many events happened within our chapter. We gave awards for those with the highest GPA within our sorority as well as holding a dinner for those who achieved a high GPA. Our house board additionally gave awards to women who lived within the sorority in addition to women who made a big difference within our house. Our chapter goals of 2019 included having a smooth recruitment process that went exceptionally well. We had a fantastic recruitment process that led to a wonderful pledging and initiation period of our new members. This year in December the chapter faced a challenge through the "Not again SU" movement that effected many women in the chapter. The way in which this was addressed was through a chapter meeting in which the fundamental issues were discussed, additionally in this meeting we emphasized that Kappa Kappa Gamma was a safe space for all the women in our sorority. This movement was meant to shine a light on the mistreatment of people of color on the Syracuse Campus. This prompted our chapter to host many diversity workshops. In addition to creating a new position for our chapter Diversity Chair. In September 2019 we had our senior surveys handed out on the first so that their experience could be recorded, and information could be given to the chapter about our seniors. On the fourth of September we had a PC19 and seniors fireside and dinner to continue emphasizing the importance of sisterhood and community. We also had a senior programming night in September in addition to EME training. Furthermore, we had our scholarship dinner where those with a high GPA in our sorority were awarded. Additionally, we had Kappa Kar wash our philanthropy in which we raised money for Reading is Fundemental. In October 2019 we had another EME training in addition to the celebration of Founders Day on the 13th. The Chapter celebrated funders day 2019 in a unique way. Our chapter Marshal at the time Kayla, hosted the ritual for the day. Which was followed by a brunch where speeches about kappa and out founders were given and alumni from the past years came to visit and participate. Furthermore, our chapter archives were placed around our chapter room and library so that women could reflect on the years before and speak to each other about how things have evolved and changed through the years. On the Saturday following Founders Day we had Kappa Parents weekend in which we showed off our amazing chapter and house to the parents visiting. In October we also had PC18 dinner in which they could all strengthen their bonds as new members of our sorority. To celebrate Halloween at the chapter house, the entire sorority was invited to pumpkin carve at the chapter and celebrate Halloween with their sisters. In November 2019 we had informal chapter elections in addition to an all house recruitment practice. Through this month we begun to get prepared for recruitment and prepare PC18 to be on the other side of recruitment. On the 12th we had EXPO at Goldstein Auditorium which involved many women from our sorority going to represent our house to potential members. In November we additionally had an all house Thanksgiving dinner which was a wonderful way to all come together before leaving for our Thanksgiving break. In December 2019 the house hosted an In-House Christmas Dinner and Cheerful Cherub event which excited all the members and reinforced the bonds of our sisterhood. During this month we also prepared for recruitment and participated in many philanthropies. We also participated in many philanthropic events in this calendar year that helped raise thousands of dollars for philanthropies other than our own.We continually choose Reading is Fundamental due to the importance of education in our community and communities around the world. As a chapter we recognize that knowledge is power and in order to create a more connected world we need to come together and educate one another. Furthermore, we believe in this organization because it provides so much to communities that are not as fortunate as our own. We believe that through our philanthropies we are able to make a difference in the lives of so many and create a lasting impact. ==Highlights of 2020:== [[File:Beta Tau Chapter 2020 v2.jpg|thumb|Fraternity Council member and Beta Tau, Syracuse, alumna Leah DeCesare talks to Beta Tau chapter for a Sesquicentennial celebration in October 2020.]] This year things changed significantly due to COVID. In the beginning of the year in January things were normal. Recruitment went very well and the year was looking good. As the year went on and we all had to go home many things had to shift in order to minimize the risk of exposure. One of the events we were meant to facilitate was the inspiration period which happens prior to initiation. To adhere to COVID guidelines, the chapter Marshal created a way in which to foster a friendship with the new members and help them remember their experience pledging and feel closer to the house. We created an entire week where we all wore the same colors and were encouraged to face time one another. Furthermore we also had green paper appreciation through google slides, where every girl wrote about when they felt they started to understand each other better. COVID definitely made things harder for our chapter yet we took it in strides and were able to overcome the difficulties made apparent to us.
We held diversity and inclusion talks where reputable speakers held zoom meetings and educated us. Furthermore, we installed two diversity chairs as chapter officers, exemplifying our goal in creating an inclusive environment for everyone.
To celebrate our graduating class of 2021, we held a bagel brunch for the seniors on the lawn of the chapter house, recognized members for their high achievements and strong involvement in the house through awards, and provided space outside of the chapter house for seniors to pass down Kappa merchandise and goodies to their closest friends in the younger classes.
When returning to campus in late August 2021, restrictions and guidelines had been mostly lifted, allowing our members to finally get together in person and enter the chapter house. In September 2021 we were all learning to adjust to the “new normal” on our campus. We held in-person chapter for the first time in over one year and opened our chapter house to all active members to be able to visit.
The following weekend we held our annual philanthropy, Kappa Kar Wash, to raise money for the JED Foundation and the National Eating Disorders Association, two of our new philanthropic partners, as well as the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Scholarship Fund.
Later in the month we held the Courage to Commit workshop for our chapter over Zoom, which was focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We received programming focused on recognizing privilege through small and large group discussions both with and without our facilitator to understand how to make our chapter a more inclusive place.
We also began all house recruitment practice and mock recruitment practices with other Panhellenic chapters, which has been a wonderful way to bring our house together and get excited for Spring recruitment. Many of our members have attended various workshops through the Panhellenic Council, focusing on topics such as diversity, equity, and inclusion, Title IX matters, and more. On November 15th we participated in the EXPO, in which women from each Panhellenic sorority gathered to represent their respective chapters and provide information to potential new members. Our members have participated in various philanthropic events across campus, benefitting a variety of organizations and raising thousands of dollars. Moving into the final month of the calendar year, we hope to hold more events for chapter members to celebrate the year we’ve had and bring sisters together prior to leaving campus for a month for winter break. It is a priority for this year and moving forward that all sisters feel safe and welcome within our chapter and fostering an accountable space.
The Beta Tau chapter supported Kappa’s new philanthropy through our annual philanthropy event, the Kappa Kar Wash. We held this event on Sunday, October 10th, in which we raised money for the six mental health organizations and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation by washing cars in the parking lot of our chapter house. It is a wonderful event in which all members of our house arrive in specially designed t-shirts and participate in various roles throughout the day, all with the hope of being able to support mental health and the KKG Foundation. Prior to the change of national philanthropy affiliation, we held an event to benefit Reading is Fundamental, the previous national philanthropy partner of Kappa Kappa Gamma. It was called Kappa x SigEp Dodgeball, as we hosted a dodgeball tournament with Sigma Phi Epsilon where teams of students in the Greek community would buy in to enter a team in the tournament, with proceeds benefitting RIF and Second Harvest Food Bank.
As of now, we have two Diversity and Inclusion Co-Chairs assigned to promote DEI as well as educate the house. For example, our DEI Co-Chairs plan events, workshops, and presentations done by professional organizations (some through Syracuse University, some not) to engage the house on the topic of DEI, point out the issues we face, and work to become more accepting with the way we speak and our overall actions. This semester, we had a presentation on what acceptable and unacceptable Halloween costumes are, we had two different speakers come to speak to the house and had various individual members attending other DEI workshops. All received spectacular feedback and is something we will continue to do more of. Kappa Kappa Gamma and the Panhellenic Council offer several scholarships to support those with greater financial need so our house is not limited to only those who can comfortably afford the dues.
When a DEI incident occurs involving someone in the house, the correct action is taken up with standards and further progressed if needed. Moving forward, our chapter plans to promote additional resources outside our DEI-------------------------------Note Chairs such as Antiracismdaily.com, Racialeuqitytools.com, and our University/FSL/Multicultural office. We also plan to Chapter Registrar:Please refer expand our social media to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes follow more accounts surrounding social justice, post in celebration of more holidays, and promote DEI events and back issues of ''The Keymembers'personal experiences if they feel comfortable. More surveys determining members' comfortability in the house will be conducted anonymously and made public to fill in any gaps in the above historical highlightshouse so everyone can see the results and better understand where our community is at. If your chapter archives are not completeWe recognize the importance of diversity, please research your university libraryequity, campus newspaper and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your chapterinclusion. Please double check your work for accuracy. Contact chapter Advisory or House Board membersWe take all action needed to make our house acceptable, accountable, local Alumnae Association membersand aware, or your Province Director but we also recognize there is a lot more needed to be done to not only educate our house but be an inspiration to the rest of Chapters for assistanceGreek life.