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|Image= [[File:Epsilon_Kappa.jpg|200px]] | |Image= [[File:Epsilon_Kappa.jpg|200px]] | ||
|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1967|02|18}} | |Founded= {{start date and years ago|1967|02|18}} | ||
− | |College= [ | + | |College= [http://www.sc.edu/ University of South Carolina] |
|Location= Columbia, SC | |Location= Columbia, SC | ||
− | |Homepage= [ | + | |Homepage= [http://www.usckkg.org/ Epsilon Kappa Homepage] |
− | |Media= [ | + | |Media= [http://wiki.kappakappagamma.org/index.php?title=Category:Epsilon_Kappa Media related to Epsilon Kappa Chapter]}} |
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• 10/4/19 — Initiation | • 10/4/19 — Initiation | ||
• 10/5/19 — Initiation | • 10/5/19 — Initiation | ||
− | • 10/6/19 — Founders | + | • 10/6/19 — Founders day/Initiation brunch |
• 10/10/19 - 10/11/19 — fall break | • 10/10/19 - 10/11/19 — fall break | ||
• 10/14/19 — new member ritual review, nom com is elected | • 10/14/19 — new member ritual review, nom com is elected | ||
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• Promoting Sisterhood | • Promoting Sisterhood | ||
o The chapter as a whole wanted to encourage a strong sisterhood amongst members. This was done by having monthly sisterhood events such as trips to Charleston, activities like bubble soccer and trampoline parks, and t-shirt design classes. All events were paid for through the chapter, so members could sign up to spend time with each other at events already set up. | o The chapter as a whole wanted to encourage a strong sisterhood amongst members. This was done by having monthly sisterhood events such as trips to Charleston, activities like bubble soccer and trampoline parks, and t-shirt design classes. All events were paid for through the chapter, so members could sign up to spend time with each other at events already set up. | ||
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'''Community Events''' | '''Community Events''' | ||
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o As members of Kappa it is important to give to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation because it is a special part about being in this organization. If we can give back to former and current Kappas, we are able to be active participants in an aspect of Kappa that is unique to us, and we can be reminded that Kappa is more than just four years. | o As members of Kappa it is important to give to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation because it is a special part about being in this organization. If we can give back to former and current Kappas, we are able to be active participants in an aspect of Kappa that is unique to us, and we can be reminded that Kappa is more than just four years. | ||
o We also support KKG's national philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental. This spring we celebrated 15 years with RIF. We help partake in RIF’s goals by putting on Literacy is Key events monthly, where we go to local underserved elementary schools and spend time with kids, making sure each child goes home with a book. We also encourage members to get involved with UofSCs reading program, Cocky’s Reading Express, where they go to schools across the state to help kids with reading. | o We also support KKG's national philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental. This spring we celebrated 15 years with RIF. We help partake in RIF’s goals by putting on Literacy is Key events monthly, where we go to local underserved elementary schools and spend time with kids, making sure each child goes home with a book. We also encourage members to get involved with UofSCs reading program, Cocky’s Reading Express, where they go to schools across the state to help kids with reading. | ||
− | o We also support Girls Academy. We had so much fun spending time and getting to know the middle school girls of Blythewood Middle School. Middle school is a hard time, and being able to spend time with them and learn how to overcome the difficulties girls at that age faced was incredible. We are even more honored to have been selected for a second year of | + | o We also support Girls Academy. We had so much fun spending time and getting to know the middle school girls of Blythewood Middle School. Middle school is a hard time, and being able to spend time with them and learn how to overcome the difficulties girls at that age faced was incredible. We are even more honored to have been selected for a second year of Girl’s Academy, and we are currently fundraising for the event in the spring of 2020. |
Our Spring 2019 total was $35,689, and at our first Kappa Disko event in Fall 2019, we raised $12,291. | Our Spring 2019 total was $35,689, and at our first Kappa Disko event in Fall 2019, we raised $12,291. | ||
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The Panhellenic community once again considered adding a 14th sorority on campus. While Kappa voted for the change, it did not pass the 2/3 vote from other sororities. | The Panhellenic community once again considered adding a 14th sorority on campus. While Kappa voted for the change, it did not pass the 2/3 vote from other sororities. | ||
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+ | [[File:Epsilon Kappa 2019.png|thumb|Epsilon Kappa Chapter 2019]] | ||
==Highlights of 2020== | ==Highlights of 2020== | ||
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9/30: Big/Little Reveal | 9/30: Big/Little Reveal | ||
- Our Zoom Chairman set up our Big/Little reveal on Zoom. All of the girls met in the “main room” and then broke out into separate breakout rooms with their families. Although different than how we normally do it, this was the safest and best option for our chapter. | - Our Zoom Chairman set up our Big/Little reveal on Zoom. All of the girls met in the “main room” and then broke out into separate breakout rooms with their families. Although different than how we normally do it, this was the safest and best option for our chapter. | ||
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'''October 2020 Highlights''' | '''October 2020 Highlights''' | ||
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- Throughout the week to raise money, we had a percent day at Carolina Cafe and Chipotle, a Virtual Disney Trivia Night, a HIIT workout class, and a percent day for three different local Columbia boutiques. | - Throughout the week to raise money, we had a percent day at Carolina Cafe and Chipotle, a Virtual Disney Trivia Night, a HIIT workout class, and a percent day for three different local Columbia boutiques. | ||
- NOTE: Throughout the year, we had over 15 other tabs and % nights at restaurants and cafes to raise money for RIF. | - NOTE: Throughout the year, we had over 15 other tabs and % nights at restaurants and cafes to raise money for RIF. | ||
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10/28: Parents Weekend Zoom | 10/28: Parents Weekend Zoom | ||
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Honorable Mention: Epsilon Kappa, South Carolina | Honorable Mention: Epsilon Kappa, South Carolina | ||
− | '''Diversity Initiatives/Chapter Goals''' | + | '''Diversity Initiatives/Chapter Goals:''' |
- The goals this year for our chapter were as follows: | - The goals this year for our chapter were as follows: | ||
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- Focus on increasing involvement with other chapters (not just Greek Village) | - Focus on increasing involvement with other chapters (not just Greek Village) | ||
- Create a Mental Health & Wellness Department (we did this and it has been a huge success!) | - Create a Mental Health & Wellness Department (we did this and it has been a huge success!) | ||
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'''Diversity and Equity''' | '''Diversity and Equity''' | ||
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Surrounding the death of George Floyd and BLM movements across the country, it was important for EK to turn within the chapter and think about our role in promoting diversity and inclusion. In addition to providing resources for our chapter to utilize to address the injustices, EK took to social media to show our chapter’s support for the movement. | Surrounding the death of George Floyd and BLM movements across the country, it was important for EK to turn within the chapter and think about our role in promoting diversity and inclusion. In addition to providing resources for our chapter to utilize to address the injustices, EK took to social media to show our chapter’s support for the movement. | ||
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