For Delta Sigma, the year 2019 has consisted of growth and involvement. Over 20 of our members participated in a campus show and philanthropy event called Varsity Revue. This spring, the second year of our philanthropy event, Kappa Cupcakes took place. Also in the spring, five members attended Kappa Leadership Council in Dallas, Texas. Five members received scholarships through the national Kappa scholarship and our chapter’s own. We also had one member attend Kappa Leadership Academy in Ohio this September. On bid day, 55 women ran home to Kappa Kappa Gamma.The new pledge class was initiated on September 28, 2019. Our fall season was full of activity. Countless hours were spent by members of all pledge classes on America’s Greatest Homecoming here at Oklahoma State. Kappa Kappa Gamma and their fraternity pairing (Sigma Phi Epsilon) took 2nd place overall in “Sweepstakes”. Fifteen members of PC 19 participated in a show and philanthropy event on our campus, “Freshman Follies”. Our first ever “Queso Jam with Kappa Gam” took place in October. Between philanthropy events, Delta Sigma raised $11,325. Throughout the year we had “Kappa Acts of Kindness” on our campus, handing out free Kind bars. For a hands on activity that supports Reading is fundamental, we also had groups of members volunteer at a local elementary school to read and take books to students once each semester. We look forward to what our next semester has to offer, as well as the year ahead for our newly installed council. Describe the recent changes on campus and describe the chapter’s overall nature. Overall, we feel that our chapter has been eager when it comes to involvement on campus. The efforts are kind yet powerful, as our school and its traditions are important to members of Delta Sigma.
Multiple Sclerosis Why did the chapter choose this organization? We chose this organization due to the impact the disease has had on members of our chapter. We felt that having this as our local philanthropy would provide a way for members to connect, giving greater chances for overall involvement and outreach.
Founders Day We had trivia with prizes, cupcakes and a balloon release. (photo attached in email)
Sesquicentennial Celebration How has the chapter begun to celebrate Kappa's 150th anniversary? This year, we have celebrated with a balloon release and trivia.
Robin FitzGerald ==Highlights of 2020== As it was for all, the year 2020 was one like never before. In the spring semester (pre COVID- former 19), Delta Sigma paired with the men of Farmhouse for Oklahoma State University’s annual Homecoming celebration. Members volunteered at Will Rogers Elementary School by reading to 1st graders and donating books (as part of our national philanthropy, RIF). The Kappa Krush date party was held in February with the women of Kappa Delta. At a sudden close of chapter adviserfacility due to COVID-19, members were then separated as was most of the country to quarantine and prevent the spread of the virus. Through our Instagram (@okstatekkg), we were able to participate in a virtual candlelight, spirit week and other activities. Upon arrival back to campus in the fall, recruitment was held via Zoom. We welcomed 57 new members into our sisterhood. Bid Day was held social distanced and in shifts. While it was apparent that life was different, 70 girls were still able to reside in our chapter facility. The University held football games and other events, and panhellenic relations stayed in tact. Our initiation was virtually held via Zoom. As Freshman Follies and Homecoming were canceled due to the coronavirus, members were able to participate in a new virtual event, The Greek Showdown. Kappa placed 1st in Skit and 4th in Choreo! We were able to social distance and have a big/little night. A new drive-thru philanthropy event for our chapter took place, Kappa Kappaccino. We raised $3,524! Before parting ways for the holiday break, we inducted our 2020-21 council. Members of Delta Sigma will remember when a bat flew its way in our house on bid day, when the house flooded right before initiation and fun times during meals with our house mom, Mob Rob. 2020 is one for the books! Multiple Sclerosis Foundation is our philanthropy. We chose this organization due to the impact the disease has had on members of our chapter. We felt that having this as our local philanthropy would provide a way for members to connect, giving greater chances for overall involvement and outreach. Our chapter created a diversity committee that gives presentations and creates awareness among different cultures in our world today. The committee educates and promotes diversity among the chapter. We virtually held the ritual ceremony and purchased cookies that were available at the chapter facility. The most memorable and chapter favorite was the birthday banner for Kappa that hung outside our house to celebrate Kappa's 150th anniversary.