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− | ==Highlights of 2017==
| + | This year, Gamma Epsilon had many philanthropic accomplishments. At this years dog days fundraiser, we were able to raise a record breaking amount for our chapter of approximately $600. |
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− | The year has brought many fabulous events for Gamma Epsilon and they are as follows by each month:
| + | We also had almost every sister make a dish or a treat to donate to our lunch-box auction, at which |
| + | we were able to raise close to $400 for Reading is Fundamental. Not only did we have great success |
| + | through our philanthropy events, we also raised and donated money to Sigma Chi's Derby Day philanthropy event, which raises funds for research at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, and we came in second place for the event. Our chapter also partnered with the fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, for the 2016 Greek Sing competition where we placed third with our Cinderella themed performance. |
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− | January
| + | We also chose to support Children's Miracle Network by participating in Pitt Dance Marathon and Greek Sing because it is the greek wide philanthropy. We pair up with the other sororities and fraternities on campus and collectively participate in events such as these in order to raise money as a community. |
− | World EventsInauguration of President Donald Trump
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− | Kappa Events: Successful Formal Recruitment, Bid Day (welcomed 39 new members, biggest pledge class yet)
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− | February
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− | World Events: Super Bowl between the New England Patriots & the Atlanta Falcons with the Patriots winning, annual Stadium Series Penguins vs. Flyers hockey game with the Pittsburgh Penguins winning
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− | Kappa Events: BIG MONTH IN THE WORLD OF KAPPA! successful Big/Little Reveal, annual Date Skate, participation in Sigma Chi Wrap-Up philanthropy event, Valentine’s Day bake sale with Delta Chi, Dean’s List Lunch composites, Initiation of all the new members, 2 sisters participated for the Steel City Step Show for the second year in a row
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− | March
| + | Our chapter has continued to hold its meetings in our on-campus, chapter-owned house. These occur once every Sunday at 8PM, with our chapter council meeting forty-five minutes prior to discuss weekly events and important news. |
− | World Events: Celebrated St. Patrick’s Day and the beginning of warm weather FINALLY
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− | Kappa Events: Greek Week, partnered with Pike for this year’s Lunchbox Auction and raised $828
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− | April
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− | Kappa Events: Senior Recognition Night, Bed Time Story themed Greek Sing with our partners Pi Kappa Phi, AEPi, and ZBT, participated in many panel events such as Delta Zeta’s soccer tournament and Pike’s volleyball tournament, annual PDM, Senior Date Party
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− | September
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− | World Events: Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, heat wave in Pittsburgh
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− | Kappa Events: Apple Picking, Dog Days (raised $600)
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− | October
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− | World Events: Las Vegas Shooting
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− | Kappa Events: Founder’s Day, Soergels Trip, KD Shamrock Powder Puff, sisters participating in Donut Dash, PMADD, Delta Chi Haunted House
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− | November
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− | Kappa Events: DIY Box with ATO, Dinner with ADPi, Formal, slate nominations & voting
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− | December
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− | Kappa Events: election of new Executive Board, Leadership Day
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− | Awards: Risk Management
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− | Special Events: Olympics themed Bid Day Celebration, Date Skate, Senior Date Party, Sapphire Ball, Trip to Soergel's Orchard
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− | Traditions: Dean's List Celebrations, Chapter Dinners, Founder's Day Celebration, Sister of the Week, Smart Cookies, Participation in Greek Sing, Pitt Dance Marathon
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− | Philanthropic Involvement: Lunchbox Auction, Participated in Pitt Make A Difference Day, Kappa Dog Days to benefit Children's Miracle Network, Volunteered at Boys and Girls Club, Sigma Chi Wrap-Up, Derby Days, Support Reading is Fundamental & the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation
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− | Campus Events: Our chapter has grown by about 50% as a result of taking 39 new members during Spring '17 Recruitment. We're very excited about the what they will all individually bring to the chapter and the friendships and connections they will make along the way.
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| ==Highlights of 2017== | | ==Highlights of 2017== |