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The 2019 year started off strong for the Gamma Chi chapter, as we participated in the GW Panhellenic Association's formal recruitment. We welcomed 42 new members of Gamma Chi in GW's University Yard. Following this initial bid day celebration, we traveled to the National Building Museum in downtown DC, where we held a race car themed event to celebrate our growing chapter. The new member experience period was filled with meetings with each of the Chapter Council members, including a special Risk Manager and Marshal meeting, outlining the roles and responsibilities of becoming an active member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. The New Member Courses were filled out altogether during these meetings to ensure they were accurately completed and turned in. Big Little Week occurred and the new members met their Bigs and Families on the National Mall, by the Lincoln Memorial. This was an exciting morning for everyone, especially considering the reveal took place at the Lincoln. Big Little Week is one of Gamma Chi's most beloved traditions, as the Littles receive many treats and Kappa gear the week leading up to the exciting reveal. Inspiration Period is where many events took place to prepare PC 19 to become initiated into Gamma Chi chapter. The Marshal held an Intro to Inspiration Period meeting, outlining the events that were going to take place and making sure all new members were comfortable with the initiation procedures. The Marshal webinar encouraged the position to make sure no details of Fireside and Initiation were left out, ensuring everyone's comfortability. The returning of the new member pins took place. Following the ceremony the VPAE and Marshal teamed up a plan a fun Kappachino study event, where there were many snacks for everyone to enjoy while studying. The big sister hood event is where baked cookies and made bracelets as a chapter. Each of the PC 19 members were there which was so special. Here they were able to mingle with older members of Gamma Chi, as well as their own pledge class. Following Fireside, PC 19 had a sleep over in the District House basement on campus. At the sleepover, new members enjoyed pizza, bonding activities, and games to prepare them for the exciting morning that followed. Both events were held in the Marvin Center. Kappa alum and a few Chapter Council advisors attended these ceremonies, sharing support for the newly initiated members. A brunch was organized by the New Member Chairman, exclusively for PC 19 to connect, once again, and enjoy some breakfast together.
Events: Gamma Chi hosted a crush party in February. The theme was Kappa Cupid, and it was PC 19's first event as new members of Kappa. Our Spring Formal occurred in April. The theme was Kappa Ever After, and our Event Chairman did a wonderful job with beautiful, spring-themed decorations. The following semester, we held a Welcome Back Party in September. We also hosted a space themed crush party in November. Our Fall Formal was masquerade themed and took place in December.
Academics: The VPAE placed heavy emphasis on the importance of academics, and planned Kappachino study hours multiple times a month. During the two weeks leading up to finals, as well as finals week, she reserved study rooms for members to use for most of the day and evening. Kappachinos were a fun way to study with sisters and oftentimes there were snacks. In Spring 2019, 6 members received 4.0 GPAs. The VPAE began a tradition of celebrating academically excellent members with an academic banquet that included snacks, bonding, and a certificate.
Awards: At the Kappa Leadership Conference that oak place in February, our VPO received recognition. Maddie Appel was chosen as the alternate to represent the Lambda District at the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute. This was chosen from all Kappas who have positions in their respective chapters.
At the GW Greek Night of Achievement, Kappa Kappa Gamma accepted several awards. We received Silver recognition in Active Leadership, Gold in Community and Bronze inService.
This event was hosted in April.
Philanthropy: Philanthropy is an important part of being an active member of Gamma Chi. In Spring 2019 we participated in three fraternities philanthropy weeks, supporting other Greek organizations and their special philanthropies. We also donated to the GW Dance Marathon and Chabad's Purim Party, where we had a game for attendees to participate in.
A total of 4 Reading is Key events were organized this year, two in each semester. We visit the Boys and Girls Club to hangout and read to the students who attend the after school program. We helped the kids with their homework, set up arts and crafts, played games and danced,and had a great time. At the end of our visit, every child was able to go home with a new book, snack, and some school supplies.
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