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==Highlights of 2017==
2017 has been a busy year for the Delta Lambda chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. In February, we brought in 61 new members through recruitment. Shortly after, the new members participated in Delta Zeta's philanthropy, Putting on the Hits. This is a dance competiton competition that different Greek chapters particate participate in, choreographing a dance for new members to perform. This year, Delta Lambda did an army/cadet theme. Many new members also participated in Tri Delta's puddle pull event and the FTK (for the kids) dance marathon. This was a great bonding moment for new members and actives. Additionally, members also participated in a series of workshops for philantrhopyphilanthropy, standards, academic excellence, finance, chapter history, etc. for them to become more familiar with Kappa. With all the excitement of these events, it was a nice break for Kappas to have mom's weekend, which was hosted on the first weekend of March. We hosted a brunch with a silent auction of several prizes that different members could bid on. Next, the new members were initiated and finally able to call themselves sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma. After initiation, they were surprised by their families at Left Field Tavern for brunch. A few weeks later, people filed onto buses to go to Dave & Busters for spring formal located roughly a half hour outside of Oxford. A night at a new venue made formal especially fun for our sisters! Later in the semester, we had our philanthropy event, Kappa Dog Night, where we sold hot dogs for Reading is Fundamental. We hosted the event with Sigma Phi Epsilon and raised $249. To end the semester with a bang, our VPAE hosted a finals brunch for the girls of Kappa and everyone studied hard for finals.
After a long and fun-filled summer, things are in full swing for the girls of Delta Lambda. First, we participated in Greek Week with a plethora of Greek chapters in sports like swimming, volleyball, etc. Many girls participated in events, while others came out to cheer their sisters on. Dads were excited to come in for dad's weekend, where they tailgated, played friendly games of football and went bowling. With the great fall weather and the other athletic events happening, Kappa Klassic came at the perfect time. Our annual golf tournament for our philanthropy had many teams signed up and was a success. The weather was perfect for a day of golfing and we raised $1422 for Kappa Kidney camp. With the fun fall weather in full swing, we had fun sisterhood events with bonfires and a big/little movie night in the suite for Kappas to enjoy. Next, we had our Founders' Day event located in the Shriver Center on campus. We met women who were Kappas for many years and had us appreciate the legacy and history of Kappa. To wrap up the year, we had Kappa study rooms booked to prepare for finals, a finals brunch and our annual Kite & Key christmas party with Theta. Overall, Delta Lambda had a exciting year and a lot of memories were made. "
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==Highlights of 2017==
2018 has been an eventful year for the Delta Lambda chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. In
February, we brought in 58 new members through recruitment. Shortly after, the new members
participated in Delta Zeta's philanthropy, Putting on the Hits (known across campus as POTH).
This is a dance competition that many different Greek chapters, both fraternities and sororities,
participate in. Kappa especially enjoys this event every year as members of the Sophomore and
Junior pledge classes help the incoming pledge class choreograph their routine. This year our
theme was circus! Many new members also participated in Tri Delta's puddle pull event and the
FTK (for the kids) dance marathon. This was a great bonding moment for new members and
actives. Additionally, members participated in a series of workshops for philanthropy, standards,
academic excellence, finance, chapter history, etc. for them to become more familiar with
Kappa. With all the excitement of these events, it was a nice break for Kappas to have mom's
weekend, which was hosted on the first weekend of March. We hosted a brunch with a silent
auction of several prizes that different members could bid on. Next, the new members were
initiated and finally able to call themselves sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma. After initiation, they
were surprised by their families at Left Field Tavern for brunch, a favorite tradition of the Delta
Lambda chapter. A few weeks later, people filed onto buses to go to the Newport Aquarium for
formal. A night at a new venue made formal especially fun for our sisters! Later in the semester,
we had our philanthropy event, Kappa Dog Night, where we sold hot dogs for Reading is
Fundamental. We hosted the event with Tau Kappa Epsilon this year and raised over $500! We
also participated in Sigma Chi’s week long philanthropy event, Derby Days. To end the
semester with a bang, our VPAE hosted a finals brunch for the girls of Kappa and everyone
studied hard while enjoying delicious Panera bagels!
After a long summer filled with fun and friends, things were back in full swing for the girls of
Delta Lambda. First, we participated in Greek Week with multiple Greek chapters in sports like
swimming, volleyball, etc. Many girls participated in events while others came out to cheer their
sisters on. Dads were excited to come in for dad's weekend, where they tailgated, played
friendly games of football and went bowling. This is always a great weekend in the Delta
Lambda chapter! With the great fall weather and the other athletic events happening, Kappa
Klassic came at the perfect time. Our annual golf tournament for our philanthropy had many
teams signed up and was a success. The weather was perfect for a day of golfing and we
raised over $8,000 for Kappa Kidney camp. Next, we had our Founders' Day event located in
Dayton. We met women who were Kappas for many years and had us appreciate the legacy
and history of Kappa. To wrap up the year, we had Kappa study rooms booked to prepare for
finals and a finals brunch, this time with McDonald’s hash browns! This new addition to the
finals brunch menu is one that everyone hopes will stick around. Overall, Delta Lambda had a
exciting year and so many amazing memories were made!
Miami University has several organizations on campus for students to join and over 50 Greek
organizations. Most girls in Delta Lambda participate in a variety of these organizations on
campus. Business fraternities, Best Buddies, varsity and club sports, MedLife and Women in
Business are only a few of many of these organizations with a Kappa presence. Kappas hold
themselves to a high standard, including their GPAs. Many of the members within the Delta
Lambda chapter are challenged with tough course loads and study abroad all around the world.
In essence, Delta Lambdas are very well-rounded girls with a great reputation on campus. We
continue to uphold this positive presence through our philanthropy and sisterhood events.
The Delta Lambda chapter gets involved in many events throughout campus, donates money to
other organizations and hosts events to raise money for organizations we support. Our most
prominent events Kappa Dog Night during the spring semester and Kappa Klassic in the fall. In
addition to this annual philanthropy events, many members of the Delta Lambda chapter also
participate in weekly philanthropies in the Oxford and Hamilton communities. Monday through
Thursdays Kappas can be found at the Booker T. Washington Center in Hamilton, Ohio tutoring
elementary and middle school students during an after school program. On Mondays, Kappas
can be found at Adult Day Services, located near campus, participating in OMA. OMA stands for
Opening Minds through Art and each week Kappas and their partners, adults with Alzheimer's
and Dementia, work together to create beautiful pieces of abstract art. The Delta Lambda
chapter is proud to support local philanthropies in addition to Kappa’s national philanthropies.
Our chapter enjoys raising money and getting involved with different organizations through
philanthropy. We are involved with Reading is Fundamental because it has been a traditional
philanthropy we have been involved with for years and Delta Lambda loves expanding
children's' knowledge and creativity through reading with them and donating books. In addition,
we enjoy working with Kappa Kidney Camp because it is located in Ohio and the other Ohio
Kappa chapters raise money for this organization, as well. It is very fulfilling to raise money for
kids, who cannot have the typical summer camp experience due to an illness. In being involved
with these organizations, we are helping others and making a difference, an overall fulfilling
experience for the Delta Lambda chapter as a whole.
Our chapter meetings were held in classrooms or meeting rooms on campus. Starting in the fall
semester, a few chapter meetings were held in the Shriver Center or Armstrong Student Center
instead of our usual location in Hughes Hall. Prior to these chapter meetings, Kappas enjoyed a
dinner together sometimes as a whole chapter and other times between specific pledge classes.
This was a great way for the Delta Lambda chapter to get to spend some quality time together
despite not having a house. Chapter dinners were a great way to bring pledge classes and the
chapter together as a whole.
Overall, 2018 was a fun and eventful year for the Delta Lambda chapter. It was filled with old
traditions as well as the introduction of new ideas that someday may become traditions of their
own. It is clear that the women of Delta Lambda continue to be dedicated to their studies, their
philanthropy, and their sisters!