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'''Chapter Philanthropy'''
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 ==Highlights of approximately $600.2017==
We also had almost every sister make a dish or a treat to donate to our lunch-box auction, at whichwe were able to raise close to $400 for Reading is Fundamental. Not only did we have great successthrough our philanthropy The year has brought many fabulous 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, Gamma Epsilon 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.they are as follows by each month:
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.JanuaryWorld EventsInauguration of President Donald TrumpKappa Events: Successful Formal Recruitment, Bid Day (welcomed 39 new members, biggest pledge class yet)
'''Chapter Facility'''FebruaryWorld 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 winningKappa 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
Our chapter has continued MarchWorld Events: Celebrated St. Patrick’s Day and the beginning of warm weather FINALLYKappa Events: Greek Week, partnered with Pike for this year’s Lunchbox Auction and raised $828 AprilKappa 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 SeptemberWorld Events: Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, heat wave in PittsburghKappa Events: Apple Picking, Dog Days (raised $600) OctoberWorld Events: Las Vegas ShootingKappa Events: Founder’s Day, Soergels Trip, KD Shamrock Powder Puff, sisters participating in Donut Dash, PMADD, Delta Chi Haunted House NovemberKappa Events: DIY Box with ATO, Dinner with ADPi, Formal, slate nominations & voting December Kappa Events: election of new Executive Board, Leadership Day Awards: Risk Management Special Events: Olympics themed Bid Day Celebration, Date Skate, Senior Date Party, Sapphire Ball, Trip to hold its meetings Soergel's Orchard Traditions: Dean's List Celebrations, Chapter Dinners, Founder's Day Celebration, Sister of the Week, Smart Cookies, Participation in Greek Sing, Pitt Dance Marathon Philanthropic Involvement: Lunchbox Auction, Participated in our onPitt Make A Difference Day, Kappa Dog Days to benefit Children's Miracle Network, Volunteered at Boys and Girls Club, Sigma Chi Wrap-campusUp, Derby Days, Support Reading is Fundamental & the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Campus Events: Our chapter-owned househas grown by about 50% as a result of taking 39 new members during Spring '17 Recruitment. These occur once every Sunday at 8PM, with our We're very excited about the what they will all individually bring to the chapter council meeting forty-five minutes prior to discuss weekly events and important newsthe friendships and connections they will make along the way.
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monetary contributions, part of which they donated to us to help support our philanthropy.
==Highlights of 2017==
