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|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1980|10|04}}
|College= [httphttps://www.centre.edu/ Centre College]
|Location= Danville, KY
|Homepage= [https://sites.google.com/a/centre.edu/kappa-kappa-gamma.org/home Zeta Gamma Homepage]|Media= [httphttps://wiki.kappakappagammakkg.org/index.php?title=Category:Zeta_Gamma Media related to Zeta Gamma Chapter]}}
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'''University of California at Berkeley established Centre was founded by Presbyterian leaders, and it maintains a loose affiliation with the Presbyterian Church. It was officially chartered by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1868, Berkeley, California1819.'''
'''Founded May 22October 4, 1880; Closed Spring 18851980'''
'''927 initiates (as of June 2018)'''
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'''Additional Outstanding Zeta Gamma Alumnae:''' Caroline Washnock Stevens: 2012 Catherine Schroeder Graf Heritage Museum Intern; Leadership Consultant, 2014-2015; 2020 Clara O. Pierce Award Recipient
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We meet in the basement of the Zeta Gamma chapter house, perfectly able to seat about 80 people.
==Highlights of 2018==
'''January 9th, 2018'''
Cupcakes with Kappa – Our third and final recruitment event of the 2017-2018 school year. This event involved many current and potential new members mingling and decorating cupcakes.
'''January 28th-30th, 2018'''
Work Week – This week allowed current members to prepare for recruitment week, the first week of Second Semester.
'''February 1st-3rd, 2018'''
Formal Recruitment. Three days of recruitment in which potential new members were met with, and a discussion of aspects of Kappa, such as our Philanthropy, Sisterhood, and Values, were included.
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February 4th, 2018'''
Bid Day. This day welcomed and celebrated over twenty women who had been invited to join our sorority.
'''February 5th, 2018'''
Formal Pledging. This night involved the women who were welcomed on Bid Day to pledge themselves to become members of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Centre College.
'''February 24th, 2018'''
Leadership Day. Today was a day for new and old leaders within the sorority to prepare and adjust to their new roles as chapter officers.
'''March 11th, 2018'''
New Member Initiation. This day, Zeta Gamma welcomed 21 New Members in to its chapter.
'''March 12th, 2019'''
Makeup Initiation. This day was made available to welcome the sisters who were unable to make it to initiation the prior day due to school commitments.
'''March 12th-14th, 2018'''
St. Patrick’s with the Phi Kappa Taus of Centre College. A philanthropy event in which study bags were made for Centre College students, and these bags were then delivered across campus. All proceeds went to our philanthropy.
'''March 27th-30th, 2018'''
LC Visit. Zeta Gamma had a Leadership Consultant come to Centre College for a week to view and provide information for our chapter.
'''April 3rd, 2018'''
Sisterhood Retreat. Event between sisters that focused on supporting and getting to know all of our sisters.
'''April 12th, 2018'''
Care Easter Egg Hunt Philanthropy Event. Event that worked with CARE, a campus organization, in which a fun activity for local children was provided to those who CARE serviced.
'''April 21st, 2018'''
Formal. Our annual celebration of our sisterhood, in which sister’s dressed up, invited dates, and had an enjoyable night with each otehr.
'''April 27th-29th, 2018'''
CCK Weekend. Our chapter’s local philanthropy, in which A group of Kappa women served as den counselors for the weekend and were assigned to a family attending the camp. This experience was an excellent way to learn more about our local philanthropy and to give time to these children.
'''June 20th – 24th, 2018'''
KKG Convention. The annual convention was attended by President Hannah Hamlin and Public Relations Chair Evelyn Willis.
'''September 14th – 16th, 2018'''
CCK weekend Our chapter’s local philanthropy, in which a group of Kappa women served as den counselors for the weekend and were assigned to a family attending the camp. This experience was an excellent way to learn more about our local philanthropy and to give time to these children.
'''September 18th, 2018'''
Kappa Cookout. Our first recruitment event of the year, in which Kappas grilled food and talked with potential new members.
'''September 22nd, 2018'''
Philanthropy Spirit Sale with the men of Phi Delta Theta of Centre College. Our members sold spirit items (such as Pom Poms) to members of the campus community. All proceeds went to our philanthropy.
'''September 29th, 2018'''
Sisterhood Event. This event was held at a local park, in which Kappas participated in “Field Day” events, in order to strength sisterhood.
'''October 6th, 2018'''
All Greek Service Event. Zeta Gamma Women participated in an all Greek Service Event within Centre College’s interfraternity network. The events were held on and off campus in Danville, Kentucky.
'''October 7th, 2018'''
Founders Day Celebration. This day was a celebration of the beginning of our Fraternity, including a ritual ceremony, followed by a reception after chapter.
'''October 9th, 2018'''
FaculTea. Event in which Kappas invite the faculty of Centre College to celebrate their contribution to the women of Zeta Gamma. Tea, Cookies, and other appetizers are enjoyed while students and professors mingle.
'''October 15th-19th, 2018'''
LC Visit. Zeta Gamma had a Leadership Consultant come to Centre College for a week to view and provide information for our chapter.
'''October 17th, 2018'''
Fall Preview. This day was the first time in which potential new members were able to attend an informational meeting about our chapter within our house.
'''October 25th, 2018'''
ASP Philanthropy. This event involved Kappas reading and giving books to local children of the Danville, Kentucky area.
'''October 30th, 2018'''
Kappa Fried Chick-fil-a. Our second Recruitment Event of the year. This included Kappa Women providing fried chicken to potential new members, while mingling.
'''November 17th, 2018'''
Leadership Day. Today was a day for new and old leaders within the sorority to prepare and adjust to their new roles as chapter officers.
'''November 18th, 2018'''
New Officers Installed. The new officers of 2019 were installed.
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November 29th, 2018'''
Holiday Party. The annual party held at the end of the semester to celebrate the upcoming holidays and to see sisters and friends before departing for winter break.
'''Awards Won:'''
Outstanding Member Education Program
Outstanding New Member Programs
and Facilities Management Award
Outstanding Rho Gamma Award – Emma King
==Highlights of 2019==
[[File:Zeta Gamma 2019.jpg|thumb|Zeta Gamma 2019]]
From adding our beautiful NMC ‘19 in February to winning Air Guitar ~twice~ to our very first Serving Up Literacy philanthropy event, 2019 has been such a fun and successful year for Zeta Gamma. Our sisters have travelled to numerous countries, participated in internships and research, competed in athletics, celebrated birthdays, supported the Center for Courageous Kids, raised money for RIF, and had two fun and successful semesters at Centre!
==Highlights of 2020==
The sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic altered nearly all events, but the Zeta Gamma chapter persisted in finding ways to engage with sisters and creatively recruit. The New Member Class of 2020 was initiated virtually -- a historic alteration to ritual. With mandatory virtual events, the Zeta Gamma chapter held a Self Care with the Kappas event, encouraging PNMs to relax during the stressful semester. As virtual restrictions let up, distanced and masked recruitment events were permitted, and the Zeta Gamma chapter set the example with a Friendship Bracelets with the Kappas event. Sisterhood events were carefully coordinated to COVID-19 restrictions. An outdoor distanced painting party was held on Halloween with small groups attending at different intervals. Multiple virtual trivia nights were held to continue sisterly connection. Standards also conducted weekly awards including ‘sis of the week’ to promote sisterhood and highlight sisters’ accomplishments. Our goals for the upcoming year include providing academic resources for sisters as we continue to navigate hybrid learning. Additionally, we hope to continue to have virtual sisterhood events in order to provide support and connect sisters.
[[File:Zeta Gamma Graduating Seniors March 2020.jpg|thumb|Zeta Gamma Graduating Seniors March 2020]]
'''Philanthropy'''
Zeta Gamma held the signature fundraising event on September 8th for our local philanthropy, the Center for Courageous Kids (CCK). To raise money, Instagram “bingo” stories were posted asking people to donate either $2, $3, $4, $5, $7, or $10. The event lasted one day, and the total amount raised was $1,275. The virtual nature of this year also led to online fundraisers compared to in-person philanthropy events. In support of the Black Lives Matter movement, the Zeta Gamma chapter chose to donate Black authored books to schools with a portion of the Reading is Fundamental Raffle proceeds. In addition to this donation, the Zeta Gamma chapter held a virtual bingo to support the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund.
'''Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion'''
The diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were expanded with the addition of a DEI committee and weekly DEI “lessons” at chapter meetings. The Zeta Gamma chapter also held a Black Lives Matter training chapter meeting, in which Black voices and narratives were the focus.
'''Sesquicentennial'''
In honor of Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 150th anniversary, the Zeta Gamma Chapter held a zoom event for sisters to mingle and celebrate.
==Highlights of 2021==
With the previous year being a hybrid of virtual and in-person involvement on Centre’s campus, the Zeta Gamma chapter experienced a similar mixture of involvement as well. This spring we held both in-person and virtual: bid day celebrations, philanthropy events, and ritual practices.
[[File:Zeta Gamma Bid Day 2021.png|thumb|Zeta Gamma Bid Day 2021]]
'''Philanthropy'''
The local organization the Zeta Gamma chapter supports is the Center for Courageous Kids (CCK). This is a year-round medical camp that serves children and their families who suffer from chronic or life-threatening illness. CCK is free for the kids and their families to attend and is supported by donations.
With the national initiative of Kappa to support mental health organizations, we have chosen to support NAMI. We have held a volleyball tournament to raise funds for this organization, in which numerous Greek organizations and affiliated people took part. In addition to both of these philanthropies, we also donate to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation.
'''Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion'''
This calendar year our Education Chair, Caitlyn Barnes, took on the role of Diversity and Inclusion Chair. At each chapter meeting she would share a D&I tidbit of the week and offer resources for further education and support. We also have instated a D&I committee that holds regular meetings. The D&I Chair also works with the Public Relations Chair to curate statements on social justice issues. As the new officers transition in, we have created an appointed position for the Diversity and Inclusion Chair who will work closely with the Education Chair. The Zeta Gamma chapter prides itself on our work towards becoming more inclusive, and we have altered our daily language referring to each other as “sisters” to “siblings” to offer better representation of all of our members.
'''Operating in a Pandemic'''
Due to Covid-19, recruitment was held entirely virtually; however, the bonds we made with the pledge class of 2021 were just as strong as those made during years of in-person recruitment. Initiation was also held virtually, as well as some bid day celebrations. This fall, as Centre has a Covid-19 vaccination requirement, restrictions have been slowly lifted. We were able to hold in-person chapters again, including formal chapters, as well as have semi-formal and date party dances.
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