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Kappa is full of lovely ladies who care about each other and love being a part of a sisterhood. While each girl has her own interests, we all love doing things together and becoming closer as sisters!
==Highlights of 2014==
January
๏ 15: Greek Sing Auditions - Began auditions for our annual Greek Sing competition.
๏ 16: Greek Sing Auditions - Completed Greek Sing Auditions.
• 25: RIF Warehouse Day - Our chapter supported RIF by volunteering at our local RIF warehouse. These days are
were our chapter goes and organizes books that will later be sent out to kids who need them.
• 26: RIF Warehouse Day - Our chapter finished the weekend off by helping out our local RIF warehouse.
• 30: Social - “Winter Olympics” was the chapter’s first fun-filled social of the year. Girls dressed up as
figure skates, skiers, and even the Olympic Rings! It was a great way to start of the new semester.
February
• 11: Social - Our chapter enjoyed a fun social that’s theme was “When I Grow Up”. Members dressed up in creative costumes that represented what they want to be when they grow up.
•Sisterhood Event - The chapter room was turned into a movie theater for the night. All pledge classes were
invited to come the chapter room and watch movies together. Movie night is a easy way for the girls to bond.
• 21:Recruitment Workshop - A workshop was held for members who were new to recruitment, and for them to learn about the ins and outs of the recruitment process.
March
• 1: Parent’s Banquet - Parent’s Banquet was at the Greystone Mansion. The Greek Life advisor came and spoke
the chapter and their parents. Some members of the chapter were presented awards to the members for their outstanding grades to promote academic excellence. The parents loved getting to meet all of their daughters’ friends and having an event planned for them.
• 18:Sisterhood Event - We just love Movie night! For this month’s sisterhood even we had another movie
tonight, since the first one was such a success.
• 22: Sapphire Ball - Our chapter hosted our Sapphire Ball on March 22, 2014. It was held at the B&A Warehouse
in Birmingham, Al. The girls look beautiful in their long dresses, and made memories to last a lifetime.
April
• 5:Relay for Life - Our Chapter supported our own sister, Beth Beyers who was fighting her own battle with
cancer, at Relay for Life. At Relay for Life we won the Most Spirited Award.
• 6: Senior Tea - The chapter gave our seniors a tea in order to celebrate their years as a Kappa, and reflect
on their years in Kappa.
• 10: Greek Sing - Greek Sing is a Panhellenic dance competition between all of the sororities on campus.
The proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. This years theme was Kappa Kappa Getway and was a beach like theme that the girls had a lot of fun with. We started practicing in January and it was a great way for girls in different pledge classes to get to know each other and form better bonds.
• 11:Sisterhood Event - The chapter went on an outside adventure for this April sisterhood event. Members of
our chapter enjoyed a Ropes Course. The chapter enjoyed being outside and getting fresh air, as well as getting to know more about each other.
• 21:RIF Distribution at Ridgecrest and Sisterhood Event - Epsilon Eta supported a local preschool by distributing books to them that came from our local RIF chapter. RIF Distribution is a favorite day among many girls as we get to see how excited children where to receive books from them.
๏ After some hard work at Ridgecrest, the chapter room was opened for another movie night. Members of all pledge classes came together to watch movies, and relax after volunteering earlier that day.
• 26: Kolor Run - Our chapter supported RIF by putting on a Kolor Run. Our chapter threw colorful cornstarch
onto runners who came out to support us. All of the proceeds benefited Reading is Fundamental.
August
• 7-9: Pre-recruitment - Active members and even some alumni prepared for recruitment.
• 10: Ice Water Teas Day 1 - Kappa began the first day of Auburn’s University largest recruitment, by hosting over a thousand girls.
• 11: Ice Water Teas Day 2
• 12: Philanthropy Day
• 13: Skit Day
• 14:Preference Day
• 15: Bid Day - Epsilon Eta welcome all of the new members to Kappa! The new pledge class wore smiles as they took their first pledge class picture. In total, Epsilon Eta gave out 82 bids to 82 amazing girls.
• 17: New Member Picnic and Class Tours - New Members had a picnic the day before classes where they were able to meet some of their new sisters. Also, older girls volunteer to help show the freshmen were their classes where, so they wouldn’t be lost.
• 22: New Member Formal Pinning - The new members received their new member pins at Formal Pinning.
• 23: New Member Retreat - New Members enjoyed a day at Lake Martin, and were hosted by an alumni at her house. They enjoyed their time bonding together and getting to know their new sisters. The girls had fun in the sun, as the laid out on the piers are swam in the cool waters of Lake Martin.
• 26: Big Little Speed Dating - Speed dating was held after chapter in the chapter room. This was one way for new members to meet potential bigs. Freshmen talked to a different sophomore every five minuets,
in hopes of finding a big.
September
• 2: Social - Our Chapter held a “Rave” social in which members dressed up in fun, neon color attire. It was the first social of the year, and the first social of many for new members.
• 4: Swap - The new members attended their first swap with AGR. The girls were able to meet new friends as the enjoyed the swap thats theme was messy twister.
• 11: Swap - The new members attended a paint fight swap with DTD.
• 15:Sisterhood Event - Our first sisterhood event of the new school year was a simple movie night in the chapter room. This was an easy way for the new members to meet some new faces, and for other pledge classes to meet them.
• 18: Swap - The new members attended a swap with Phi Sig and participated in a shaving cream
fight.
• 20: Fall Formal - The Fall Formal was held in Columbus, Georgia at the River Mill Convention Center. The
chapter loved the venue, and the entertainment which was the Park Band.
• 21: Big/Little Reveal - New members were given a pair of socks and then let out into the yard to find the girl with the matching pair, who would become their big. Big/Little Revel is a special moment for every girl in Kappa as they get an immediate special bond with someone that day.
• 23 : Swap - New Members attended a swap with Delta Sig and participated in a water balloon fight.
• 24: Kick Hazing to the Fleur - Kappa participated in Kick Hazing to the Fleur Day. Members signed a banner and they stated why they do not haze. As a chapter we strongly believe in loving our sisters, and do
not tolerate hazing.
• 25: Swap - The new members attended a swap with Farm House the theme was risky business.
• 27: Parent’s Tailgate - Kappa welcomed parents to the Plains by hosting a Parent’s Tailgate in front of the chapter room before the Homecoming game. The parent’s love getting to see their daughter and also enjoying an Auburn football game.
• 30: Swap - New Members attended a luau themed swap with Phi Tau. Hawaiian leis and grass skirts
were common attire at this fun filled swap.
October
• 7:Swap - New Members attended their last swap with Sigma Pi and the theme was ABC. It was fun and bittersweet as the girls would miss all the swaps they went too.
• 10: Fireside Cozy - The new members enjoyed a delicious dinner and made s’mores as they bonded before
initiation day. They were hosted by three actives at their house, before returning to the chapter hall in the Village for the night.
• 11: Initiation - The 67 new members were initiated in to Epsilon Eta. After initiation, many of the girls
were surprised by their families who came to see them on such an important day.
• 14:Founder’s Day Celebration - The chapter celebrated Founder’s Day at the Auburn Alumni Center. The chapter was entertained by the Kappa Pickers after enjoying desserts.
• 21: Miss Greek Week - Shannon Smith represented Kappa in Auburn’s Miss Greek Week Pageant. Miss Greek Week is a Panhellenic Pageant in which girls competed in interview, evening wear, and game day attire. Shannon was a wonderful representative for Kappa Kappa Gamma.
• 23: Kappa Kappacino - The chapter room was turned into a coffee house for the night. It was five dollars for all unlimited coffee and desserts. All proceeds benefited RIF and the Kappa Foundation.
• 24:Sisterhood Event - With Halloween right around the for this sisterhood event, the chapter decided to go to a hunted farm. The girls enjoyed Pope’s Haunted Farm right here in Auburn.
• 30:Social - The chapter celebrated Halloween with a social. The girls got creative with their Halloween
costumes and many of them dressed up in groups.
November
• 1: Run to Read - Run to Read was a philanthropy event, in which Kappas volunteered to either work it or run
the 5k,10k, or fun run. Some girls even dress up as RIF’s mascot, Clifford.
• 3: Project Uplift Book Fair - The chapter invited Project Uplift children to the chapter for a book fair’s theme which was “Around the World”. While the Project Uplift children were read books by members about
different countries.
• 6: Sisterhood Event - Yoga Fly, a local yoga studio, was nice enough to host the chapter at their studio. For this sisterhood event, we enjoyed a relaxing yoga class. This was a great way for the members to get fit and become closer as sisters.
December
• 2: Social - The chapter finished the year off together with a Christmas social, named Kappa Kissmas.
Each girl brought a date, and the social was held at the Hound.
New Member Programs
• Over the course of a few weeks, prior to initiation, new members attended meetings with the
New Member Chair to learn about rituals and history of Kappa.
Swaps
• Swaps are events held for the newest pledge class along with one other Greek’s organization’s
newest pledge class. Each event has its own theme and/or activity.
Socials
• Socials are events held with the entire chapter along with at least one other Greek organization’s
entire chapters. Themes change per social.
Groups Honors/Awards
• 2014 Convention Honorable Mention in Gracious Living
• 2014 Convention Honorable Mention in Recruitment
• 2014 Convention Reading Is Fundamental Award Winner
Throughout the year, we help our local RIF Warehouse, in different ways. We have
warehouse days in which we sort and label books, and days where we distributed the
books to children. As well as events such as Kappa Kappachino where we raised money
for RIF and the Kappa Foundation. Also, three to four girls a week volunteer to read at a
Ridgecrest Preschool.
Chapter Challenges and Goals
Challenges:
• Understanding Chapter Budget
• Raising the Chapter’s GPA
• Encouraging Involvement on Campus
• Enhancing Sisterhood Experience
• Understanding of Chapter History and Heritage
• Taking Ownership of Facilities
• Encouraging Panhellenic involvement
Goals:
• Raise chapter GPA
• Chapter Budget Presentation
• Encourage Attendance at Panhellenic
• Kappa Trainer on Involvement
• Social Media Presentation
• Share Facts about the Chapter
• Pledge Class Sisterhood Events
• Encourage Involvement in Chapter
Chapter Strengths:
• Involvement in Recruitment
• Philanthropy Events
• Understanding and Appreciation of Kappa Ritual
• Understanding of Risk Management Policies
Campus Life
Campus:
Auburn’s campus is warm and welcoming filled with tons of smiling faces. This year the
new Wellness Kitchen opened on campus. This all you can eat style dinning features the
best tasting and healthiest food on campus. It is just one of the many ways Auburn
continues to promote its students’ health and fitness.
Chapter:
Kappa is full of lovely ladies who care about each other and love being part of a sisterhood.
While each girl has her own interests, we all love doing things together and becoming
closer as sisters.
==Highlights of 2020s:==