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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 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 planning to do in 2020. Saturday, December 7th, the Minnie Stewart van will be coming to Kappa 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.
Chapter Philanthropy
What organization does the chapter support? CCFI; Center for Children and Families Inc.
Why did the chapter choose this organization? 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.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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
come 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.