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|College= [httphttps://www.trincoll.edu/Pages/default.aspx Trinity College]
|Location= Hartford, CT
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'''Trinity College is a private liberal arts college in Hartford, Connecticut. Founded in 1823, it is the second-oldest college in the state of Connecticut after Yale University.'''
'''Zeta Theta was founded on May 2, 1982'''
'''841 855 initiates (as of June 20172018)'''
'''Additional Outstanding Zeta Theta Alumnae:'''
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==Installation of Zeta Theta==
Kappa is hope, Kappa is friendship, Kappa is sharing. Kappa's strength lies in her members, and their vigor and enthusiasm displayed during the installation of KKG's newest chapter prove that the bonds of Kappa sisterhood are as strong as ever. On May 1st and 2nd, 1982, 26 outstanding young women from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, became actives of Kappa's 110th chapter, Zeta Theta. This glorious weekend celebration was the culmination of more than five months of planning and effort on the part of both Kappa actives and alumnae and the women of Alpha Zeta Chi, a local Trinity women's sorority, who had sought Kappa colonization.
Trinity College founded in 1823, is a liberal arts and science college with enrollment close to 2,000 students. Although women have been part of the campus since 1970, there had been no national women's sororities until Delta Delta Delta arrived in 1981.
In late 1981, Alpha Zeta Chi petitioned KKΓ for colonization. Chandlee Johnson, the vivacious president of Alpha Zeta Chi, felt that KKΓ embodied the ideals and purposes which the women of her group were looking for in a national fraternity. Chandlee, Wilmington Delaware, knew well the ideals and purposes of Kappa - her mother is one!
In early 1982 Kappa accepted Alpha Zeta Chi's petition and a whirlwind began. The Hartford Alumnae Association, with direction from Marjorie Matson Converse, ΓΔ - Purdue, extension chairman, enthusiastically took charge of colonization arrangements. Meredith Mawbey Takala, ΔN - Massachusetts, and Marjorie Mering Sherman, ΓΛ - Middlebury, were enlisted as co-chairmen for formal chapter installation.
On a sunny Valentine's Day, Zeta Theta Chapter was formally colonized and a reception followed at the Trinity president's house. The following two and a half months were hectic, exhilarating, and enlightening for the new pledges. Besides involvement in their studies and other activities, they focused on Kappa - becoming more immersed in the ideals and purpose. During this period, deeper friendships were forming, not only among the pledges but also with the members of their big sister chapter at Babson College, in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
By May 1st the young women were ready and eager to become active members. Vicki Mack, EB - Colorado State, and Charlotte Stiverson, ZΓ - Centre College, were co-chairmen for the initiation. The beautiful initiation ceremony was presided over by Sally Moore Nitschke, BN- Ohio State, Fraternity president, and a luncheon followed which was provided by the Fairfield County Alumnae Association. After luncheon, a reception was held for parents, friends and alumnae at the Trinity president's home, and that evening the formal installation banquet was held in the charming Faculty Dining Room. Throughout the months of preparations one important bond was apparent among alumnae, actives, and pledges - the deep love of Kappa.
So Kappa is hope, Kappa is friendship, Kappa is sharing - and, most of all, Kappa is love.
==Highlights of the 1980's==
Zeta Theta made a primary goal to improve the image of their chapter both internally and externally on campus. Their successful recruitment in 1985 netted 32 new members. Their event calendar included Founders Day, Balloon Derby, a lingerie party, an Around the Wold Happy Hour and a 'Christmas by Candlelight' formal. Zeta Theta worked on philanthropies with other greeks to sed aid to Africa.
in 1987 the chapter focused on Ritual as a means to bring the chapter together. They initiated 26 new members. The social events included Valentines Day, St Patrick's day, a Black and White Formal and a "Moondance" semi Formal. Philanthropies included a Balloon Derby to benefit a local Children's Hospital and a Halloween Party co-hosted with Alpha Chi Rho.
In 1988 the chapter moved to a new location at 162 Allen Place. They initiated 22 new sisters. They enjoyed celebrating Founders Day with University of Connecticut. The Chapter was striving to increase spirit and appreciation of the fraternity by participating in many new activities including Open Rush.
==Highlights of the 1990's==
As the new decade arrived the chapter did a complete re-design of their recruitment plan. The Rush Chair, Kathleen Thomas, and her committee spent the summer designing a new rush manual for the chapter. Their goal was to Search Out Unique Pledges, or SOUP. The chapter pledged 28 new members.
As a bit of unique circumstance happened, there were 2 women who were initiated ahead of the Fall Recruitment class. One had been abroad when her pledge class was initiated, and the second was a transfer from another school This gave the chapter a great 'dress rehearsal' for the initiation of the 28 new members in the Fall Pledge Class..
Social Events included a Monday "movie night" at the Kappa House, a St Patrick's day party, a BBQ with Tri-Delta, and a Formal with the theme of "A nigh in the Tropics".
As a chapter the members worked with Habitat for Humanity creating homes for low income families.
The chapter continued to build enthusiasm for chapter events and saw a continued increase in participation in Kappa!
In 1991 the chapter was happy to see renovations to their chapter house! The kitchen was updated with new appliances and a new floor. A bathroom was added to the second floor.
Recruitment added a new skit with a western theme and the chapter welcomed 31 new members on bid day. There was pressure from the College Trustees about the Greek System. Kappa worked in a pro-active way to show that women can make positive changes to make the system safe for all members of the organizations on campus. Kappa worked with other greeks to help the Trinity Child Care Center.
Kappa had the highest GPA of all greeks, and higher then the all women campus average!!
==Highlights of the 2000's==
Zeta Theta has a busy fall each year as Sisters return from abroad and are welcomed into the chapter once again. They then jump into recruitment where around 80 women hope to join a sorority. Many wonderful candidates but only a limited number of spots. Happily 26 very qualified New members joined Zeta Theta with great enthusiasm. The chapter works hard with the many transitions of new and returning sisters, and focuses on making all feel welcome.
Community service is very important to the chapter. They created the Trinity College Relay for Life, a 24 hour event to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
The entire chapter participates in Trinity DO IT DAY to help with various projects in the Hartford Community. Members supported the Breast Cancer Walk as well as Halloween on Vernon.
The chapter balances having fun with working hard. They emphasize the importance of Community Service.
With so many busy women, and women traveling abroad scheduling of meeting times and keeping all involved is a challenge. Flexibility and cooperation is the key. Standards has instituted an attendance policy that allows members ways to make up missed meetings or events which helps to keep everyone up to date.
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