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|Image= [[File:Zeta_Gamma.jpg|200px]]
|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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'''Founded October 4, 1980'''
'''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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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:'''
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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'''Note to Chapter Registrar:'''
Please refer to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes and back issues of ''The Key'' to fill in any gaps in the above historical highlights. If your chapter archives are not complete, please research your university library, campus newspaper and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your chapter. Please double check your work for accuracy. Contact chapter Advisory or House Board members, local Alumnae Association members, or your Province Director of Chapters for assistance.
Your efforts will ensure a complete and accurate history of your chapter for future generations to enjoy!