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|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1963|03|23}}
|College= [httphttps://www.auburn.edu/ Auburn University]
|Location= Auburn, AL
|Homepage= [httphttps://chaptersauburn.kappakappagammakappa.org/epsiloneta/ Epsilon Eta Homepage]|Media= [httphttps://wiki.kappakappagammakkg.org/index.php?title=Category:Epsilon_Eta Media related to Epsilon Eta Chapter]}} '''Auburn University established in 1856 in Auburn, Alabama''' '''Founded March 23, 1963''' '''17 charter members:'''Dorothy Lee Blackard, Cheryl Ann DeVenny, Virginia Lee Durham, Lulie Radcliff Edmonson, Elizabeth Marthella Field, Carole Diane Frech, Emily Whiting Hobbie, Jane Handley Lane, Judith Annettte McLeod, Sandra Gail Norrell, Mary Kennon Petranka, Linda Elaine Shelfer, Betty Sue Shore, Rebecca Jo Slawson, Christina Starling, Susan Gail Summerlin, Shirley Rebecca Walker. '''2,676 initiates (as of June 2018)''' ------------- '''Some of Epsilon Eta’s Outstanding Alumnae:''' (If you have chapter alumna who have received recognition in any of these three categories, please list them with the date(s) of recognition.) '''Fraternity Council Officers:''' '''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:''' '''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:''' '''Additional Outstanding Epsilon Eta Alumnae:''' Deborah Wehle (Anderson), Graduate Counselor 1977-1979; Josette Baxter (Perez), Chapter Consultant 1985-1987; Lisa Kruse (Carter), Chapter Consultant 1988-1990; Jacquelyne Moore, Chapter Consultamt 1991-1992 -------------- ==The Early Years== Inspiration in the naming of colleges and college buildings comes more often in a flash after a substantial check has been received than after a poem has been read, yet Auburn University’s name was derived from one in spite of the fact that the author never did well in school, was a problem student, a dropout and an educational drifter. This poem was Oliver Goldsmith’s Deserted Village: “Sweet Auburn! Loveliest village of the plain.” The university’s earliest name, not inspired by poesy, was East Alabama Male College. Chartered by the Methodist Church in 1856, it opened its doors to students in 1859, only to close them again during the War Between the States, when the main building was used as a hospital for military casualties. In 1862, after the Land Grant Act was passed, the church donated the college to the state, and the first Land Grant college in the south, separate from the state university, was established as the Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College. In 1892, women were admitted, inaugurating college coeducation in the South. In 1899, its name changed to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, and in 1960 the name was changed by the legislature to Auburn University. The university had been on the Kappa official list as a possible extension site for several years, when, on May 16, 1962, the Panhellenic of Auburn issued an invitation to the Fraternity to establish a chapter. In June, the campus was inspected by Ruth Bullock Chastang, Ohio State, then Fraternity extension chairman, and by province officials. Their report was enthusiastic, and a recommendation of colonization was presented to the Fraternity Convention in Asheville, N.C. Epsilon Eta Colony, to become Alabama’s second Kappa chapter, was underway. A February 1963 date for Colonization was changed to September 1962 due to pressure from Kappa alumnae living in Alabama. Fast action by Frances Fatout Alexander, DePauw, ended in furnishing the newly painted dormitory suite assigned to the Kappas-to-be with furniture acquired from Delta Beta Chapter at Duke University. By September 19 when Fraternity officers and other alumnae began to arrive, the suite was ready, and on September 24, Epsilon Eta Colony was born. Installation weekend for the new Kappa chapter was March 22–24, 1963. By that time, the Duke chapter furniture had been augmented with Kappa china sent from Fraternity Headquarters and silver coffee pots, flat silver and glass serving plates from the Boyd Hearthstone, which had been closed. The suite, with a key-shaped knocker, was the scene of Fireside and pledging services. Installation of the 17 charter members took place in the Baptist Student Center. Present were Mary Turner Whitney, Cincinnati, Fraternity President; Dorothy McCampbell Nowell, Texas, Director of Chapters; Clara O. Pierce, Ohio State, Executive Secretary; Frances Davis Evans, Ohio State, Chairman of Chapter Finance; Jean Hess Wells, Georgia, Mu Province Director of Chapters; Elizabeth Adams Harrison, Tulane, Mu Province Director of Alumnae; Frances Alexander, National Panhellenic Delegate; and Ruth Chastang. Gamma Pi Chapter, University of Alabama, was the installing chapter, and members of Delta Upsilon Chapter, University of Georgia, made up the choir. Dr. Miriam Locke, Alabama, was the speaker at the gold-and-white banquet held in the ballroom of the university Union Building. Gifts to the new chapter included a gavel, silver punchbowl, trays and candlesticks from the Emory, Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia chapters; and the Houston, Texas, and Baton Rouge, La., alumnae. The Epsilon Eta Advisory Board presented a silver bowl to be engraved annually with the name of the active member with the highest GPA, and Advisory Board Chairman Sue Fox Hatcher, Tulane, gave a brass chalice to be used in Initiation. Florida State offered a replica of an antique badge for an award pin.Replace Epsilon Eta came into existence at a time when Greek organizations were under considerable pressure to do just that. Before the chapter was one year old, its members represented the group on Mortar Board, Who’s Who of American Women, Phi Kappa Phi, the University Symphony Orchestra, the Plainsman (student newspaper) staff, Angel Flight, Calendar Girls and as sweethearts of seven fraternities and dormitories. The strength and determination of these fine young women gave Epsilon Eta a firm foundation among 11 established sororities (the two youngest had already been on the campus seven years at the time of the Epsilon Eta charter). Strong sororities and keen competition put the young chapter to the test. Much support from Kappa alumnae—national, area and local—contributed greatly to the chapter’s steady growth. In fall quarter 1969, Epsilon Eta brought its scholarship rank from a devastating 12th place (out of 13 sororities) to a joyful, exuberant first. There was the 10th anniversary reunion in 1973 when many of the 300 Epsilon Eta initiates gathered in the chapter room in Dorm II to find old friends and meet new ones. The chapter was too young to experience a generation gap. And there was the Auburn–Alabama football game in the fall of 1973 when the winner of the Epsilon Eta–Gamma Pi Runathon for Cancer was announced. Auburn was defeated by Alabama in football, but the Epsilon Etas returned home victorious, having raised $10,515 for the American Cancer Society. Together the two Kappa chapters earned $20,715—what better way to demonstrate the worth of our Fraternity.---------------------------------The previous information was excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 1870-1976. The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, letters and comments from chapter members and alumnae, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and The Key. Each chapter is expected to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions.-------------------------------- ==Highlights of the 1980s== Eta Epsilon’s chapter goal in 1985 was Information: The Key to Involvement. The chapter wanted to increase involvement in campus and chapter events by making sure that all members were fully informed about campus and chapter events and responsibilities. As a result, better participation and attendance was achieved. At the end of 1985, the chapter had 128 initiated members and 52 pledges. Overall, the chapter ranked second on campus scholastically, and the Epsilon Eta seniors were ranked first on campus academically. During this text year, the chapter was proud to have a Kappa selected to be the yearbook editor and Kappas elected to be senators in the student government. Other sisters participated in the University Programs Committee, Model United Nations, International Business Club, Marching Band, Mortar Board, sports teams and many major related associations. The chapter goal, overall size and pledge class size remained consistent in the mid-1980s. The chapter redoubled its academic efforts as by 1987 its ranking had slipped to 11th on campus (by 1988 it was back up to sixth). The chapter motto in 1987 was “Attack the Slack” which applied to all parts of chapter life. This included organizing cleaning crews for the hall and chapter room with positive results. Chapter events in 1987 included Monmouth Duo, spring and winter formals, secret Easter bunnies, a bowling party, Founders Day and a kitchen shower for the chapter . In 1988, the chapter held an anniversary banquet for actives and alumnae to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the chapter’s founding. Also in this year, Epsilon Eta helped welcome Sigma Kappa to the Auburn campus.Chapter activites in 1989 included a pledge formal in Montgomery, Ala., a Blue Sapphire Ball in Atlanta, Ga., a homecoming tea and a scholarship banquet. The chapter also co-hosted Professors Night Out where they babysat the children of university professors for an evening. The Kappas and the Zetas had a scholarship challenge in the winter of 1989. Whichever chapter had the highest GPA from the winter term had to host the other for an ice cream party. The Kappas were proud to be the Zetas’ honored guests! Epsilon Eta won the Active-Alumni Relations Award at the 1989 Nu Province Meeting. '''Housing:'''At the end of spring 1989, the chapter packed up for the move to the quad dorms at the start of the fall 1989 term while their home, Dorm K, was renovated. '''Philanthropy:'''The chapter held a Balloon Derby with Sigma Chi in 1985 during which more than 5,000 blue and orange ballons were released. The proceeds from the derby went towards child abuse prevention. The chapter also participated in the philanthropy events of other greek groups such as Derby Days and Anchor Splash.Epsilon Eta hosted the Balloon Derby in 1987 with Sigma Phi Epsilon. This year, $1981 was raised for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. The 1988 Ballon Derby benefited Child Find of America. This year, Chi Phi helped the chapter with the fundraiser, and almost 6,000 balloons were released, raising $3500.Eta Epsilon’s 12th annual Balloon Derby was held in 1989 with Phi Gamma Delta. Eight thousand balloons were released before the Auburn-LSU football game, raising $5855 for Alabama Special Olympics. ==Highlights of the 1990s==In 1990, the chapter goal was to have 100% percent attendance during recruitment and to take quota. The members were pleased to achieve both, and also with their 50 new pledges to go along with 120 active members. (The chapter size remained fairly consistent during the decade.) Chapter activities in early 1990s included Monmouth Duo, Greek Week, Senior Banquet, Founders Day Banquet, formals, parent picnics and a Scholarship Banquet. Epsilon Eta members were involved in many campus groups in the ‘90s, including Catholic Student Union, Sailing Club, Marching Band, Panhellenic, Italian Club, intramurals, Mortar Board, International Business Club, Spanish Club, Glomerata (yearbook) and Campus Republicans. Also, several members were little sisters for various fraternities and sports teams. In 1997, the chapter goal was to have 90 percent of sisters involved in two groups outside of the sorority. In 1991, the chapter goal was to be above the all-women’s average each quarter, scholastically. The stated chapter goal in 1992 was to achieve a 2.9 average/quarter, which would be increased to 3.0 when this was achieved. Evidence of the chapter’s success was noted in 1993, when the chapter was ranked fifth on campus scholastically and was above the all-women’s sorority average. The GPA goal was increased to 3.1 in 1995. By 1998, the chapter GPA goal was 3.14. (Strive for Pi) The chapter had a very active year in campus life in 1995 with sisters participating in Miss Greek Week, Miss Fall Rush, Miss Auburn University, Greek Sing and the Auburn University Talent Show. The same year, Epsilon Eta sent 17 members to the Nu Province Meeting at Ole Miss. In 1998, the chapter celebrated its 35th anniversity on March 23rd with a banquet. Approximately 100 alumnae attended the celebration. During the banquet, there were two Kappa speakers (an active and an adviser), and the chapter performed a rush skit. At the end of the 1990s, more than 30 percent of Auburn’s 22,000 students were Greek, and there were 16 sororities on campus. The chapter had 150 active members, and each year the pledge class numbered approximately 50. The end of the decade brought the adoption of the New Member Program to replace the pledge period and the introduction of the Philanthropy Round during recruitment. '''Convention Award:'''Epsilon Eta was awarded an Honorable Mention for Gracious Living for a housed chapter at the 1998 Convention. '''Housing:'''Before the beginning of the fall 1990 quarter, the chapter moved back into its newly renovated chapter room in Dorm K. The chapter worked hard to get everything unpacked before rush began.Over Christmas break in 1994, the chapter moved into a new chapter room on campus in Dorm M. This new chapter room was remodeled in 1997. '''Philanthropy''' Epsilon Eta held their its Ballon Pop in 1990. Instead of releasing balloons as had been done in previous Balloon Derbies, the balloons were filled with prizes and given out at the Auburn-UGA game. The chapter, with help from Beta Theta Pi, raised $6500 for Alabama Conservancy (to protect Alabama’s dolphins). In December, pledges visited Eaves Retirement home to deliver Christmas cards and goodies to the residents. In 1991, the chapter held a carnival in conjunction with Tau Kappa Epsilon that raised $500 for the Children’s hospital in Birmingham, Ala. During the mid-1990s, chapter members made monthly visits to Wesley Terrace, a nursing home.In the late 1990s, the chapter adopted Children’s Services as its philanthropy. Through Children’s Services, the chapter visited Moton Day Care Center each Friday to read to children. The chapter also donated books to the day care center. Epsilon Eta also participated in Kappa’s Holiday Giving Program. ==Highlights of 2000-2010== Technology brought a new opportunity and challenges to Epsilon Eta. Social networking was a new venue, and Auburn University embraced this media by creating an Auburn University Social Network where members only could post such items as philanthropy events but which also showed some members with pictures and other information. In 2009, athletics included first place in swimming and diving. For its outstanding contribution to philanthropy, Epsilon Eta was awarded the Philanthropy Award at the Xi Province Meeting. In 2010, the Auburn Tiger football team had a historic season. Led by Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton, the Tigers were undefeated and ranked number one in the BCS ranking. Sisters arrived at the games two hours early to ensure their favorite lucky spot, yelling the entire game. Many also traveled to away games as far as Kentucky. A favorite activity in 2010: all of the sisters came out for a great night of fun and bonding at Frog Legs, an indoors bounce house location. Everyone had tons of fun bouncing, racing and playing games all nightAthletics in 2010 included first place in tennis, bowling and softball and the Jean Dean RIF Run to Read Participation Award. Greek Sing began before finals in December of 2010 when a member was nominated as this year’s head, bringing three prior years of Greek Sing experience along with the determination to make this year’s dance Kappa’s best ever. As try-outs started the first two weeks of school in January, she and the dancers hit the ground running. Practices commenced with girls meeting three days a week, cleaning on the dance, perfecting props and orchestrating stunts. The best part of Greek Sing, in the eyes of the dancers, was getting to know their sisters from other new member classes. '''Convention Award:''' House Board Award Epsilon Eta began a tradition of raising money for Reading Is Fundamental, the new national philanthropy of Kappa Kappa Gamma. A chili cookoff judged by the local fire department was held and continues to be held each year. In 2010, it featured the Ryan Kinder Band. In addition, the chapter participated in Kappa Alpha Theta’s philanthropy, Theta Throwdown, in which each sorority competes in a short dance competition. Kappa received third place. ==Highlights of 2011== In August 2011, the chapter council held a leadership retreat to get back into the swing of the semester. The retreat was held in the Eagle’s Nest overlooking the Auburn campus with speakers from the Auburn University Center for Leadership & Ethics. Chapter officers participated in activities such as True Colors and other leadership building exercises as well as creating a plan and goals for the upcoming semester.Epsilon Eta welcomed 67 amazing new members on Bid Day 2011. Proctored study hours began in the chapter room with yummy snacks.On Dead Day in April, a Sisterhood Event was held at the Auburn University Challenge Course. First we did a team building exercise where we had to all balance on the same platform. Then we did a smaller scale version of the High Ropes Course, where we could practice maneuvering in the harnesses. We were all paired up and worked with a partner who went through the course with us to make sure we were clicked in safely - talk about trust! Athletics in April found the softball intramural team winning the game that clinched Epsilon Eta’s spot in the playoffs. An additional honor was a first place in swimming and diving 100-meter backstroke.Sixteen officers were able to attend Xi Province Meeting, and Epsilon Eta was honored to win the Xi Province Recruitment Award. On April 15th, about 25 of our members helped out at Auburn University’s Relay for Life event. This was an all-night event in which different teams were formed in order to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. Our Kappa team sold some delicious snacks and drinks in order to donate money to this incredible cause. We kept up our fundraising and walked around the track at the Beard-Eaves Coliseum until we were one of the last few teams left participating. Despite the rain, we had an incredible time being with each other and helping out the American Cancer Society. In support of our national philanthropy, Reading Is Fundamental, our chapter held our seventh-annual Kappa Chili Cook Off on April 2nd in which teams entered their pots of chili for a taste test. Auburn city firefighters were our honored judges for the day and picked the winning chili teams. In addition, there was also the Crowd Favorite Award. On April 2nd, we held our annual Scholarship & Parents Banquet in which scholars for the semester were recognized and a video slideshow was created to commemorate the past year’s activities as well as honor our 45 graduating seniors. Girls who had a GPA over 3.5 were given GiGi’s gift certificates as a reward for their hard work and dedication to their studies. We are truly blessed to have so many girls who value their education. == Highlights of 2012== January 17 – 26 Continuous Open BiddingCOB consisted of two parties. The first was a scavenger hunt, and the second was a movie night in the chapter room. February 4 Auburn University Dance MarathonA Kappa team participated at Auburn’s first Dance Marathon benefitting Children’s Miracle Network. Kappa Came in third place. February 14 Kisses for Kappa Kappa held a benefit night at Chill, a local frozen yogurt café. The money raised was donated to the Red Cross. March 23 Sapphire BallSapphire Ball was held in Atlanta, at the Fabulous Fox Theater in the Egyptian Ballroom. April 1 Initiation of Continuous Open Bidding girls April 10 Greek SingKappa participated in the Panhellenic dance competition. Our theme was “Rags to Riches”. The money raised by ticket and T-shirt sales was given to Habitat for Humanity. April 21 Kappa Chili Cook-off and Parent’s WeekendThe spring philanthropy event was a chili competition. We raised about $5,000 for Reading is Fundamental. We had a live band as entertainment and had several guest judges, including Miss Auburn and several Auburn football players. Later that night we had a Parent’s Banquet at Greystone Mansion. August 7 – 13 Fall Recruitment Recruitment consisted of 2 days of Ice Water Teas, 2 Philanthropy Days, a Skit Day, Pref Day, and Bid day. October 13 Initiation and Founder’s Day Celebration68 girls were initiated, and then were invited to a Founder’s Day brunch with their families. Several seniors spoke, and the Kappa Pickers performed. October 20 Run to ReadKappa participated in the local RIF warehouse 5K, where we had girls both running in the race and volunteering. November 30 Fall FormalFormal was held at the Auburn Hotel. Panhellenic Awards:Panhellenic Scholarship Recipient – Marlena GillisAlpha Omicron Pi’s Lori Hart Ebert Award for Outstanding Dedication to the Collegiate Chapter – Kelsey LottAlpha Delta Pi’s Lyn Edward Angell Award – Kristina PassiKappa Alpha Theta’s Bettie Locke Award for Outstanding Panhellenic Participation – Epsilon Eta Chapter Convention Awards: Honorable Mention for Academic Excellence Philanthropic InvolvementOur chapter is lucky enough to have a RIF warehouse very close to campus. The entire chapter helps out every fall and spring semester. We help organize and label thousands of books during our time there. We also participate in book drives and events such as chili cook-off competitions and benefit nights at local restaurants. Chapter Challenges and GoalsChallenges:Reaching academic goalsAttendance at events, both Panhellenic and campus.Morale at events Goals:Work to bring grades up to our chapter-wide GPA goalIncrease attendance at events Chapter Strengths:Recruitment involvement and moraleStrong ties to our national philanthropyInformative New Member Programs Campus LifeAuburn has a beautiful campus with a wonderful and friendly atmosphere. Recent changes to campus include the building of the new Student Activity Center, set to open in the spring of 2013. Chapter:Kappa is a wonderful group of girls who are genuine and caring. They are true a representation of the blues of sky and sea. Differences in majors range from industrial engineering to apparel merchandising to pre-med. Campus involvement ranges from Camp War Eagle councilors to college ambassadors to women on the equestrian team. ==Highlights of 2013== Summary- Previous Calendar Year January•17: Continuous Open Bidding Party #1•21: Continuous Open Bidding Party #2 COB - parties were recruitment parties to meet potential new members.•23: Continuous Open Bidding Bid Day COB-Bid Day was a dinner to welcome the six new members.•26: 50th Anniversary Celebration - The 50th Anniversary was a celebration of Epsilon Eta’s 50th year on campus. There was a brunch and a tour of the facilities and then a banquet that evening with over 400 kappas in attendance. Laura Young Palmer was our guest speaker. •27: Continuous Open Bidding Formal Pinning - COB Formal Pinning was the pinning of the six new members. February•12 & 19: COB Key Sister Dates - New members went on scheduled dates with active members to meet their potential big sisters before the Big/ Little reveal. •26: Big/ Little Reveal - Big Little Reveal was an event to reveal the 6 new member’s big sisters. March•2: Spring Formal - We dubbed this formal the “Cotton Ball” as it was held at a barn in Wilsonville, AL. •22: Continuous Open Bidding Fireside - COB Fireside was the first day of initiation held at St. Dunstan’s followed by a dinner at four actives’ house. The new members ate, played games and reflected on their time as new members. The actives, who happened to be senior that all previously served as officers, shared their favorites experiences in Kappa over their time. •23: Continuous Open Bidding Initiation - COB Initiation was held in our facilities with alumni followed by a brunch with the newly initiated members’ parents.•24: Philanthropy Kolor Run - We changed our spring philanthropy this year from a Chili Cook-off to a Kolor Run. The ‘Kolor Run’ was the first color run on to be held on Auburn’s campus. It was a 5K and at each kilometer we threw colored powder at the runners. So at the end of the 5K they were covered in color. It was structures as a fun 5K attracting students and members of the community. We raised over $8,500 for RIF. It was a huge success! April•6: Ropes Course Sisterhood Event - We went to a local ropes course called the Auburn Adventure Course. This served as a great opportunity to bond and foster sisterhood. •11: Greek Sing - Greek Sing is an all sorority dance competition. We competed with the theme “British Invasion.”•20: Parent’s Banquet - The Parent’s Banquet was held in the ballroom in the Student Center. It gave the parents an opportunity to see what all Epsilon Eta did throughout the year. In addition, it honored our seniors and congratulated members with academic success. August •9: Pre-Recruitment - The active members and alumnae got everything ready for recruitment through training sessions and sisterhood events.•12: Recruitment begins - There were two Ice Water Tea Days, two Philanthropy Days, Skit Day and Preference Day.•18: Bid Day - Welcomed the New Members!•19: Formal Pinning - Formal Pinning was the pinning of the 60 new members. •23: New Member Retreat - The New Member Retreat was held at Chewacla State Park. The retreat included hiking and hammocking as well as icebreakers and bonding games. The new members also had a picnic dinner together. September•14: Parent’s Tailgate - Before the football game against Mississippi State, the parents of Kappas were invited to mingle and have a BBQ dinner.•22: Big/ Little Reveal - The New Members were given a letter and a bag with costume pieces in it. The new members were then released to the green space to find the Big that’s costume matched theirs. Some of the most creative pairs were Ms. Frizzle and the Magic School Bus, a Where’s Waldo Book and Waldo, and Peanut Butter and Jelly. October•1: Miss Greek Week - Cailyn Gray was our phenomenal representative for Kappa in this pageant. Each sorority elects a representative and all the money raised benefits The Boys and Girls Club. •4: Fall Formal - Formal was at Del’avant in LaGrange, GA.•12: Fireside/ Kappa Kozy - The new members had sisterhood event at Robbie Hyde’s house to get to know each other before initiation. Dinner was provided and after dinner the new members played board games, watched movies, and reflected on their time as new members.•13: Initiation - The 60 new members were initiated. We had the help of 13 alums and it went very well! •15: Founders Day - The Founders Day event was held at the Alumni Center with actives and alums from the area. Actives put on the program, Kappa Pickers sang, and desserts were provided. •16: Book Fair - At the book fair, we invited all members of Auburn’s Project Uplift to come have a snack, hear a story read by Miss Auburn University, and receive a book of their very own. November •2: Run to Read - Run to Read is a philanthropy event put on by our local RIF Warehouse, Jean Dean RIF. It consists of a 5k, 10k, and a one-mile walk. Epsilon Eta’s members serve as the main volunteer pool for the race. So, we did everything from registration, traffic, food and kids events. We also had Kappas participate as well. •7: Coffee House - We held a Kappa Kappachino to benefit our local Philanthropy Jean Dean RIF. During this event, anyone on campus could come to the chapter room and enjoy sweet treats after paying an entrance fee to benefit RIF. We raised $1,525!•18: Miss Fall Rush - Mary Eleanor DeRamus represented Kappa in this pageant. This pageant serves a Delta Sigma Phi’s fall philanthropy. Each sorority has a representation and a winner is crowned. They were judged based off the three main events that took place during the pageant; game day wear, the talent competition and evening wear. '''New Member Programs'''Our new member period was 8 weeks long. Once a week during this period, new members attended meetings with the New Member Chair to learn about all about Kappa Kappa Gamma. Each week different officers would come in and present small presentation that went along with the programs in the Kappa Handbook and other Kappa new member materials. '''Swaps'''Swaps are events held for the newest pledge class along with one other Greek organization’s newest pledge class. Each event has its own theme and/or activity. Some of their favorite activities this year included a pumpkin decorating contest and a paint fight. '''Social''' - Socials are events held with all pledge classes along with at least one other Greek organization’s entire chapter. Themes change per social as well. Some of the recent themes include Olympic themed, When I Grow Up and Thrift Shop Prom. '''Group Honors/ Awards'''2013 AU Dance Marathon Participation Award2013 Xi Province Award for Excellence in Recruitment2013 Better Steger-Moulton Panhellenic Award Recipient- Kristina Passi 2013 Panehellenic’s Most Outstanding Recruitment Chair- Susie Bridges2013 Katherine Cooper Cater Panhellenic Scholarship Award Recipient- Jordan Kirkland2013 Kappa Kappa Foundation Scholarship Recipient- Mary Catherin Banister '''Philanthropic Involvement''' Each semester, we have a workday at our local RIF Warehouse. We go to sort and label books or help out with whatever they need. Once a week throughout the year, we take a group of members to read to and do activities with a local day care close to campus. We also periodically hold drives to collect books and attend book distributions. '''Chapter Goals:'''Chapter Budget presentationStern use of Focus PlanClean up social mediaUse alumni connections made at the 50th Anniversary eventFoundation presentation for CAYA chapterMore sisterhood eventsCommittee plan of actionPanhellenic updates at every chapter '''Chapter Strengths:''' Understanding of Risk ManagementAppreciation of RitualInvolvement in RecruitmentBid Day '''Campus:''' Auburn’s campus is warm and welcoming filled with tons of smiling faces. An addition to campus this year is the new Recreation and Wellness Center. It includes an indoor track, an outdoor pool, a rock climbing wall, courts, group fitness studios and more! '''Chapter:'''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 arewere 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 asfigure 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 wereinvited 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 spokethe 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 movietonight, 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 Warehousein 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 withcancer, 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 reflecton 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 ofour 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 cornstarchonto 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 creamfight. • 20: Fall Formal - The Fall Formal was held in Columbus, Georgia at the River Mill Convention Center. Thechapter 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 donot 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 skirtswere 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 beforeinitiation 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 girlswere 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 Halloweencostumes 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 runthe 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 aboutdifferent 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 theNew 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’snewest 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’sentire 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 havewarehouse days in which we sort and label books, and days where we distributed thebooks to children. As well as events such as Kappa Kappachino where we raised moneyfor RIF and the Kappa Foundation. Also, three to four girls a week volunteer to read at aRidgecrest 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 thenew Wellness Kitchen opened on campus. This all you can eat style dinning features thebest tasting and healthiest food on campus. It is just one of the many ways Auburncontinues 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 becomingcloser as sisters. ==Highlights of 2015== January • 22: Social • To start of the new school year, the chapter enjoyed a Ski Lodge Social. Thesocial took place with AXD and AGR, and everyone came out in their bestski attire. February • 6-8: Provence • Chapter Council officers and advisors attended Provence in Atlanta, Georgia.There they had a fun time during the pajama party after a long day of learningabout Kappa. • 12: Social • To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the chapter held a social. The theme was Cupid’sChoice, and it was held at 1716. • 15: Warehouse Visit • Members of the chapter spent time at our local RIF Warehouse. At Warehousevisits, girls in the chapter arrange book and package them to be sentoff to children in need. • 22: Warehouse Visit • Members once again went out and supported our local RIF Warehouse. March • 1:Recruitment Workshop • With the most exciting time of the year just around the corner, the chapterbegan to prepare for recruitment. • 7:Sisterhood Event • Our chapter traveled to the Montgomery Zoo to spend the day together. • 8: Recruitment Workshop • Another workshop was held, to better prepare for recruitment. • 12:Philanthropy Event • The chapter held a Benefit Night for Reading Is Fundamental and the KappaFoundation, at a local restaurant. Uncle’s Maddio’s was gracious enough tohost this event. • 15: Philanthropy Event • The chapter hosted its third annual Kappa Kolor Run. The Kolor Run, is thechapter’s largest philanthropy event of the year. All proceeds benefit Readingsis Fundamental and the Kappa Foundation. • 19: Kappa Dinner • The chapter enjoyed a delicious dinner in the chapter room. Our chapterloves Kappa Dinners, as it allows us to spend more time with our sisters. • 31: Convocation • The chapter attended our Phanellenic Council’s Convocation. One of members,Sarah Perez was presented an award. ! April • 9: Social • The chapter held a #tbt themed social. Members came out and wore therefavorite 90’s attire. • 16: Kappa Dinner • The chapter had another delicious Kappa Dinner. Members enjoyed the foodand spending time with one another. • 19: Parent’s Banquet • The Chapter invited the member’s parents to Auburn for a banquet. The banquetwas held at the Opelika Event Center. • 25: Formal • With the end of the year close, the Chapter finished it off with a formal. Formalwas held at the Webster House in Auburn, AL. ! August • 7:Pre-Recruitment • Members enjoyed getting to see each other after summer. We prepared forrecruitment, and go to know our LC, Jo. • 8-13: Recruitment • 14:Bid Day: • Epsilon Eta welcomed 97 new members! The theme for Bid Day was KappaKarnival. • 21:Formal Pinning: • The new members received their new member pins. ! • 22: New Member Retreat • New Members enjoyed their retreat at Lake Martin. The girls got to get toknow each other and start making memories with another. • 27: Freshmen/Sophomore Kappa Dinner • Freshmen and Sophomores enjoyed pizza in the chapter room as a way tomeet potential Bigs/Littles. September • 8: Social • The first social of the year was a tropical theme social. • 15: Swap • New members had a Space Jam themed swap with FIJI • 17: Swap • New members had a messy twister with AGR • 22: Swap • New members had a paint swap with Lamba Chi • 23: Kappa Dinner • All members enjoyed a delicious meal in the chapter room. • 26: Parent’s Tailgate • The chapter invited parents to join them for a tailgate before the Auburn vsMississippi State football game. • 27: Big/Little Reveal • After the long wait, new members got their Big sisters. • 29: Philanthropy Event • The chapter hosted its annual Kappa Kappacino in the chapter room. It wasfive dollars for unlimited desserts, coffee, and live music. The line was out thedoor for this successful fundraiser for RIF. October • 1: Swap • New members had a thrift shop themed swap with KA • 9: Fireside/Kappa Kozy • Fireside was held at St.Dustan’s in downtown Auburn. Kappa Kozy washosted by a local alumni, and new members enjoyed a catered meal fromOlive Garden. • 10:Initiation/Founder’s Day • After all our new members were initiated, we held a celebration for FoundersDay at Auburn’s Alumni Center. • 13:Swap • The 2015 Pledge class had an ABC swap with PIKE. • 22: Kappa Dinner • All members enjoyed a delicious meal from Chiptole in the chapter room. • 24: Philanthropy Event • The chapter helped our local RIF Warehouse by volunteering for the Run toRead 5k. • 24:Formal. • Our Fall Formal was held at the Overall Company in Opelika, AL.• 29:Swap • New members had a toga themed swap with SAE. • 29: Panhellenic Event • Miss Panhellenic is a pageant in which one member from each sorority competes.The chapter came out to support our representative. November • 5: Philanthropy Event • The chapter hosted its annual Project Uplift Bookfair. Boys and girls who are mentoredby Project Uplift, come to the chapter to be read books and get to leave withthat’s just for them. ! • 16:Sisterhood Event • The chapter had a sisterhood event at a local clothing store Behind the Glass.Behind the Glass stay open after hours just for us, and also gave members adiscount. December • 3: Social • Our last social was a Christmas cocktail at the Supper Club. • 6: Dead Day Brunch • Brunch was provided in the chapter room so that girls would be nice and energizedto study for finals. New Member Programs • Over the course of a few weeks, prior to initiation, new members attended meetings with theNew Member Chair to learn about rituals and history of Kappa. ! Swaps • Swaps are events held for the Freshman pledge class along with one other Greek’s organization’snewest 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’sentire chapters. Themes change per social. !!! Groups Honors/Awards • Sarah Kelley was awarded Student Female Leader of the Year at Auburn’s StudentInvolvement Awards. • At Convocation Sarah Perez received an award. • Kappa was named Auburn’s Dance Marthon Miracle Cup Winner’s. ! Philanthropic Involvement ! Throughout the year, we help our local RIF Warehouse, in different ways. We havewarehouse days in which we sore and label books, and days where we distributed thebooks to children. As well as events such as Kappa Kappachino where we raised moneyfor RIF. !! Chapter Challenges and Goals ! • Better Academics • Chapter Image • Campus Involvement • Chapter Unity and Sisterhood • Better appreciation of Kappa Campus Life Campus: !! Auburn’s campus is warm and welcoming filled with tons of smiling faces. Jordan Hare,Auburn’s football stadium, recently added the new Jumbotron. The Jumbotron is thelargest in the nation. It is an overall great addition to the Auburn game day experiencethat Kappa’s enjoy here. !!!! Chapter: Kappa is full of lovely ladies who care about each other and love being part of asisterhood. While each girl has her own interests, we all love doing things together andbecoming closer as sisters. ==Highlights of 2016== Over the 2016 year we have done a few different things with our philanthropy events. Instead of a 5K color run in the Spring we did a Kappa Karnival with different games and bouncy house for families in the Auburn/Opelika area to enjoy. We also hosted two events in the Fall. We held a Kappa Con Queso, which is where we offered cheese dips and catering from Moe's Southwestern Grill for people to enjoy. In addition to the Kappa Con Queso we still hosted the Kappa Kappacino later on in the Fall. One of our new members was granted her wish from Magic Moments. Our chapter also received an award for Top Sorority Fundraiser from Auburn university Dance Marathon. At convention Epsilon Eta was given the Adelphe society award for our donations to the foundation. We redid the chapter room. It is now a grey color with new furniture and decorations. Auburn's campus is adding onto the library. We continue to raise money for Reading is Fundamental. A portion of our proceeds go to the national philanthropy, but we also work directly with the RIF chapter in Opelika, AL. We also have a lot of girls in our chapter that donate a lot of their time towards Auburn University Dance Marathon. We chose RIF because it is Kappa's national philanthropy, and Opelika has a local chapter. ==Highlights of 2017== This year the Epsilon Eta chapter was involved in a RIF distribution day, shop nights, had our Kappa Con Queso event, our Kappaccino, and several benefit nights. As a chapter we received the Bettie Locke Award for Outstanding Panhellenic Participation. This award seeks to recognize a collegiate chapter that exemplifies the true spirit of belonging to the National Panhellenic Council, “upholding the traditions, fine standards, and values long held by Auburn women.” We also raised money and donated to relief for the flooding in Houston, to support our sisters who were affected by the flood. Our chapter also had trouble filling our sorority hall, we overcame it by having the freshmen sign the housing contract the night of bid night. Our chapter donates money to Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa foundation. We have been chosen to host a Girls' Academy, so money is also being raised for that event. In 2017, Auburn added a new nursing school building to the campus and added the Mell building to the Library. Einstein's Bagels was added in the Haley Center, and RBD Café was added into the library. We continue to hold our chapter meetings in our chapter room on campus. ==Highlights of 2018== In the spring, we had two socials and Sapphire Ball, Parent’s Formal and Kappa Kookout. Epsilon Eta also participated in Greek Sing, hosted by Auburn Panhellenic and we had the KKG is FTK team that participated in Auburn University Dance Marathon. At Convention, Epsilon Eta received the Finance Award, as well as Honorable Mentions in Excellence in Chapter Management, Standards and Recruitment. In the fall, our chapter participated in Panhellenic Recruitment, and we had a new member retreat for our new pledge class. We had four socials and we hosted Girls’ Academy, as well as Kappa Kappuccino to benefit our philanthropy. We had Big-Little reveal and initiated the new pledge class after having Fireside. We also hosted Parents’ Weekend. Carleigh Cleveland was selected as the new Director of Recruitment Operations of Recruitment Executive Board and Lauren Urban was selected as the new Director of Junior Panhellenic on Panhellenic Cabinet. Lauren Urban was also chosen by Auburn Panhellenic as this year’s Outstanding Panhellenic Delegate. ==Highlights of 2019== In the Spring, we participated in Continous Open Bidding, and 5 New Members joined our chapter. They were initiated several weeks later, following their New Member period. We had our "KKG is FTK" team participate in Auburn University Dance Marathon. We also had a few socials, semi-formal, and Parent's Formal. Epsilon Eta put on our Spring philanthropy event, "Mac and Keys", and we participated in Greek Sing, hosted by clicking edit near Auburn Panhellenic, which benefits Habitat for Humanity. In the Fall, Epsilon Eta participated in Panhellenic Recruitment and welcomed 82 Potential New Members into our chapter, who attended the New Member Retreat. 81 of which were initiated in late September. Epsilon Eta also had several socials in the Fall, as well as Parent's Formal and semi-formal. We also had our Fall philanthropy event, Kappa Kappaccino. Epsilon Eta loved hosting Girls Academy in 2018, and we have been so excited to raise money to host it again in 2020. The chapter truly rallies around this cause and does everything they can, as a whole, to support Girls Academy. Epsilon Eta hosted Founders Day at the Alumni Hall in Auburn, where many alumnae joined us to celebrate our sisterhood and to kick off Kappa's year long sesquicentennial celebration!. The graduate business building and Brown-Kopel engineering building were finished this year - just in time for finals!! ==Highlights of 2020s:== This year has been very different for everyone and we made the most of it. Our recruitment was completely virtual, as well as our new member pinning and initiation. We stayed hopeful, but sadly after March we did not have any big in person events. We had some sisterhood events which we were able to do virtually or socially distanced, which was still fun. Recruitment was definitely a challenge, but everyone stepped up and helped each other in the confusing time. Our recruitment team was amazing and it made for a successful recruitment season! Our new member pinning and initiation were virtual, but still successful. We obtained an honorable mention for the Gracious Living Award (unhoused), the Panhellenic Award (12 or more Panhellenic groups), and the second highest award, Excellence in Chapter Management (Chapters with 180 or more members). In the Spring we were 11th in grades for Panhellenic groups. Our chapter has worked hard this year especially to keep members involved and sisterly. It is hard to feel the bond when you cannot see each other much, but we have been able to keep that goal this semester of being there for each other. We still managed to have some fundraisers for our philanthropies via Instagram and through benefit nights at different places around Auburn. We chose the Reading is Fundamental, Girls Academy and KKG Foundation as out philantrophies. We chose RIF because we believe literacy is vital and important and all children should have access to reading materials and teachers to help them. We support Girls Academy because supporting young girls is so important. Middle School girls are so impressionable and this can lead to insecurities and feeling alone. We work to empower young women because this can give them a new confidence they have never had before. Girls are the future and we work to uplift them. We also support the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation because they are there to support our sisters. We have girls in the chapter who have received help from the Kappa Foundation in times of need and they are truly there to help. We have an EAGLES program at Auburn for students with disabilities and this year they had young women go through Recruitment. We designed a team of girls who are already involved with this program to help them feel comfortable during Recruitment. We designed a coordinator position in hopes one of the young women would join Kappa, however, they did not and we could not utilize it. We also participated in Black Lives Matter and our Director of Public Relations made the decision not to post on Instagram, as to not take away from the nationwide movement. We had a very special Founders Day this year, although it was virtual, we were still able to hear amazing stories from our alumnae. They shared memories about their sisters and the experiences they had during their time as active members in Kappa, which even brought some of our members to tears. It was really special to hear the bond that remains so strong over the years. We have pictures on our Instagram and we encourage all of our members to follow them as well. Our Instagram is @auburnkkg. ==Highlights of 2021==In the midst of a global pandemic, the Epsilon Eta chapter has done nothing short of blossom asboth a chapter and a sisterhood. In a time where we all needed a little extra support and love, wecould always count on our members to show up and do just that. Outlined below is thebreakdown of all the happenings of our chapter over the past year. From fun sisterhood events(virtual and in person), to philanthropy events, to socials, competitions, sports teams, tocampaigns we have made the most of our time with each other.Over the past year we have not only been able to host fun events, but also receive honors as achapter for our accomplishments. In the spring, our Primary Recruitment Director, Mary Collinsmade it to be a top five candidate for the Miss Auburn Campaign. The chapter came together insupport of her campaign all week and we were so proud to honor her. In the spring we were alsonamed the top fundraising sorority in the canned food drive led by our philanthropy director,Mattie Whitney. Also in the spring our chapter president, Megan Hagmaier was awarded the Dr.Lori Hart Panhellenic Convocation award. Come September another member, Charlotte Jannachwas named the Auburn Panhellenic Scholar of the Month and another member, Sophie Alanizwas named the Woman of the Month. Along with all of these awards we have many sisters inleadership roles on campus from student recruiters to executive board of The Big Event toHonors College leadership to Head Pi Chi and Eagles Director to housing ambassadors and manymore. Finally, as a chapter we earned two incentive awards for having the most vaccinatedmembers of any organization on campus. We are proud of all that our sisters have been able toaccomplish this year and are hopeful for the future leaders they all are becoming.Monthly SummariesJanuary:● Early January - COB began● January 19th - In person COB event● January 20th - Virtual Formal Chapter● January 23rd - Leadership Program for incoming Full Board● January 24th - Miss Auburn Campaign photos● January 27th - Virtual Program Chapter with Alan Alexander, a beloved Sorority memberEmory Alexander’s dad, attended chapter to discuss with girls on how to properlymanage finances and taxes● Miss Auburn Campaign for Mary Collins; Included everyone signing up for shifts forconcourse hours, billboard painting, taking pictures and wearing the t-shirts aroundcampus● Kappa Pickers Acapella Group has grown and has become a regular part of chapterCHAPTER HISTORY REPORT● The Philanthropy Committee started a book drive for 400 students at LoachapokaElementary School along with fundraising. With this included $1,300 fundraised● Photoshoots took place for the Graduates and Full Board● DEI/Leadership Program took place for the Incoming full BoardFebruary:● February 10th - First In Person Chapter took place● February 14th - Valentines Sisterhood Painting Event● February 17th - Benefit night at Mama Goldberg’s● February 23rd - Virtual Sisterhood event; Trivia night● February 24th - Learned new ritual songs at chapter with the help of our Kappa PickersAcapella group● February 25th - Hall Ice Cream Event● February 28th - Recruitment workshop● February 28th - Senior Movie Night● Additionally, $2000 was fundraised for philanthropy and 400 bookmarks decorated foreach book donated throughout the month● Filled up the Kappa hall for next semester● Attended Panhellenic ConvocationMarch:● March 5th - Took books to the elementary school and talked with the principal/librarians● March 14th - Recruitment workshop● March 16th and 18th - Spa sisterhood event in the Chapter room in shifts (to mitigatecovid)● March 17th - Taco Mama GPA dinner, Taco Mama benefit night and had COB big/littlereveal● March 22nd Senior dinner at Amsterdam Cafe● March 23rd - Attended Panhellenic Convocation● March 25th - Kappa Dinner Catering Olive Garden in Chapter room● March 25th - Initiation for COB girls● March 26th - Sapphire Ball in shifts(to mitigate covid)● March 29th - Freshman date party● March 30th - Sophomore date party● March 31st - Informal chapter and had a mental health guest speaker to attendApril:CHAPTER HISTORY REPORT● April 6th - Crossfit/ purvelo sisterhood workout and Junior date party● April 7th - Senior date party● April 8th - Philanthropy fundraising event called Mac and Keys to raise money for thephilanthropy in shifts(to mitigate covid.)● April 10th - In Person Recruitment Workshop with the pizza and pjs new member retreatin the chapter room● April 13th - Greek Sing Competition - “Kappa Kappa Game of Life”● April 14th - Chipotle benefit night● April 18th - Senior tea● April 25th - Finals brunch in chapter room● April 29th - Coffee event for finals at well read each girl got “Coffee on Kappa”● April 18th-23rd - “Senior Pixies” which entailed each day a different girl bring eachsenior a designated gift(flowers, balloons, candy, poems etc.)May:● PC 17 graduates!!June:N/AJuly:● July 1st - Sent in recruitment outfits● July 27-30th - Moved into the hall and began in person preparation for RecruitmentAugust:● August 1st-7th - Pre recruitment● August 5th - Bowling sisterhood event at Good Times● August 6th-7th - Watched ice water tea videos● August 9th-10th - Philanthropy Round of Recruitment● August 11-12th - Sisterhood Round of Recruitment● August 13th - Preference Round of Recruitment● August 14th - Bid day● August 28th - Rave social with Tri Delta, Delta Gamma and Kappa Alpha ThetaSeptember:September 1st - Program chapter● September 2nd and 9th - New member Green Dot Training● September 7th took composites and held a purovelo sisterhood event● September 8th held chapter and and continued composites● September 4th filled up block seating● September 10th - Parents formal at Red Clay Brewery in Opelika● September 11th - Parents tailgate after the game catering Jim n Nix bbq● September 15th - Chapter supporting SA month so all members wore denim. Also had“speed dating” on the hall for big little● September 19th - Senior photoshoot● September 20th - Sisterhood movie night event● September 29th - Formal chapterOctober:● October 11th - October 16th Inspiration Period● October 11th Kappa Dinner - Full Chapter Event● October 12th - Sisterhood Event Tie Dye in front of Chapter room● October 13th - Founders Day Ceremony at Auburn Alumni Center with Taco Mamadinner catered● October 14th - Return of the Pin Ceremony● October 15th - Fireside Ceremony (in person) held at Auburn United Methodist Churchand Kappa Kozy for the incoming members in the chapter room● October 16th - In person Initiation Ceremony● October 19th - Frutta Bowls Philanthropy Benefit Night and Bachelorette premiersisterhood event● October 20th - Halloween themed chapter● October 23rd - Semi Formal hosted at Parker Hill● October 27th - held Kappa Kappachino● October 29th - Pumpkin Picking Sisterhood EventNovember:● November 3rd - Educational Member Meeting● November 10th - Program Chapter● November 11th - Tacky Prom Social With Tri Delta● November 15th - Taco Mama Benefit Night● November 17th - Formal Chapter and Elections for new Full Board and Executive Board● November 18th - Candle Making Event● November 30th - Holiday SocialCHAPTER HISTORY REPORTChapter PhilanthropyThis year we have also been able to work heavily to build our philanthropy. With many benefitnights at local restaurants, our annual Kappachino, and Mac n keys we were able to raise a totalof $8,912 to be dispersed to our various philanthropies we support. Locally we have supportedan organization called Baby Steps that empowers pregnant and parenting studentsfacing an unplanned pregnancy at Auburn University to have their education and their babies byproviding housing, support and community. Our partnership allowed us to support 3 mothersthroughout the year and then buy all the gifts on their Christmas list. Our chapter went above andbeyond and was even more successful than previous years. As Kappa Kappa Gamma transitionedto new philanthropy’s we had the opportunity to vote as a chapter which new philanthropy wewere going to support. We voted and chose to add Active Minds since we have connections tothe Auburn Chapter of Active Minds and would have many ways to help righthere in ourcommunity.Diversity Equity and InclusionThis year the Epsilon Eta chapter made many strides towards becoming an even more inclusivechapter and sorority. This started with appointing a DEI coordinator who would be in charge ofeducating the chapter, coordinating programs for the chapter, and being a resource for anyquestions or concerns in regards to DEI. In the spring, she showed a TED talk during chapterabout being the ally we need for positive developments in DEI and led a discussion following thepresentation. In the fall, during pre recruitment she also showed a presentation and led a smallgroup discussion surrounding this topic in order to keep open minds as we moved intorecruitment. We also held several program chapters with various speakers to broaden ourchapters' awareness. Also during interviews for leadership positions, the nominating committeeasked a question regarding DEI in each one. We want our future leadership to be not only leadersand examples for our chapter but also leaders in pursuing better understanding and ownershipover diversity, equity, and inclusion. In the new full board, there will now be a director positionin charge of DEI support in our chapter.Operating in a PandemicIn a year of the unexpected, we had to learn how to best operate as a chapter in a globalpandemic. The best way we did this is through accurate communication and transparency to allchapter members through it all. As shown previously, we held many virtual sisterhood eventsincluding trivia night and virtual baking. To best support the chapter, the dues were also brokendown into installments for everyone. Our executive board also got to attend the annual leadershipconference virtually. Once deemed safe we began to hold events in person while following allguidelines and regulations of Kappa as well as the university. Our risk director was veryconscious of all of these rules and worked to educate the chapter on all the safety precautionsnecessary. We were able to hold events in shifts while capacity was still down and then asregulations shifted, more events this fall could be safely held with larger groups. In the midst ofCHAPTER HISTORY REPORTall of this, we were able to move up in our GPA ranking which is a huge success for the chapteras a whole. This fall recruitment was held partially virtual and was completed successfully with alarge new incoming pledge class. We also held other ceremonies virtually including the newmember pinning. Overall, we found ways to make this year special even in a pandemic.[[File:Epsilon Eta.jpg|thumb|ouryearinpictures]]