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We continued our tradition of supporting Reading Is Fundamental because of the large impact they have in teaching and motivating children to read. We were very excited that WIJABA opened up their first US library at the Los Angeles Leadership Academy. Delta Tau raised over $1,000 for the library. Our chapter takes great pride in seeing how our efforts help many children from all around the world.
Our chapter meets in the chapter room in the basement of our chapter house. The room can fit our entire chapter and this is where we hold all of our formal chapter events such as recruitment meetings and weekly chapter meetings.
==Highlights of 2017==
[[File:Delta Tau 1.png|thumb|Delta Tau Chapter, 2017]]
The Delta Tau Chapter has had an outstanding 2017. The year was filled with an amazing new pledge class, academic achievements and growing sisterhood bonds. The 2017 chapter council worked hard throughout the year to plan an effective Kamp Kappa and recruitment, motivational sisterhoods and fun social events. This March we had another successful Kappa Kickball, led by Philanthropy Chair Hannah Wing. Fun was had by all that day, and it was extremely successful. The fundraiser raised over 7,000 dollars for the Reading is Fundamental Organization. In October, we collected children’s books from each pledge class and handed them out on Halloween to the kids of the surrounding community. Approximately 300 books were passed out, along with candy and other sweet treats. Throughout the year, Kappas participated in various fraternity fundraisers such as the Lambda Chi Alpha Friendship Circle in November. This year was our second annual “Kappa Kappa Gamma: Grabba Grabba Donut” fundraiser. Delta Tau members sold donuts outside of the chapter house and raised over $2,000 for the KKG Foundation!
Delta Tau had an amazing recruitment week led by Rush Chair Lauren Meredith and her assistant Andie Fezell. We could not be happier with our new pledge class. The new members are an amazing asset to Delta Tau and we cannot wait to see what they accomplish during their time at USC. Marshal Mackenzie Bressie led an inspiring initiation for the new members. The girls bonded during their sleepover in the chapter room with fun games and treats led by Savanah Sheehy and Gabriella Carderelli. During inspiration week, Grace Hennemuth organized multiple sisterhoods that were extremely bonding. We learned about mental health, received recipes for healthy meals, and shared our struggles. Every member felt inspired and motivated after this special week.
As always, our social chairman Caroline Raeder did not disappoint this year with the many fun events. Our formals include Kappa Krush, Senior Sendoff, and Kappa Kabana. They were all big successes! Aside from formals, we enjoyed multiple exchanges with different fraternities. The girls also enjoyed many trunk shows this year with San Lorenzo as well as a Kappa store with Kappa apparel, organized by our VPO, Lexie Hill.
Members were very diligent with attendance at Chapter Council meetings, formal and informal chapters, committee nights and sisterhoods. Our Recording Secretary, Kristen Bednarek, did a great job keeping track of our members.
[[File:Delta Tau 2.png|thumb|Delta Tau, USC, 2017]]
With a very busy and exhilarating 2017, we cannot wait to continue the success of the Delta Tau chapter in 2018. Our newly elected president, Sophie DiFilippo is extremely motivated and a natural leader. Our new chapter council had a productive Leadership Day and are ready to take on their roles.
In 2017, USC has changed their recruitment policy. The new rules instill that all those who participate in Recruitment must have a USC GPA. Because of this change, the Greek community has bonded together, along with the university officials to come up with the most strategic way to go about this new requirement. Overall, the nature of our chapter is a bonded sisterhood and with genuine friendship.
This year, Delta Tau raised money for Reading is Fundamental and The Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, and donated books to the children in the surrounding area. In March we held Kappa Kickball and in November we hosted Grabba Grabba Donut. We also donated book to children who came to trick or treat on the Greek Row.
[[File:Delta Tau 3.png|thumb|USC (Delta Tau Chapter), 2017]]
We continued our tradition of supporting Reading Is Fundamental because of the large impact they have in teaching and motivating children to read. Along with that goal, we felt that donating children's books during Halloween would be another great opportunity. Our chapter takes great pride in seeing how our efforts help many children from all around the world.
Our chapter meets in the chapter room in the basement of our chapter house. The room can fit our entire chapter and this is where we hold all of our formal chapter events such as recruitment meetings and weekly chapter meetings.