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'''George Washington University established in 1821, Washington, D.C.'''
'''Whitman College – founded 1859, Walla Walla, Washington'''
'''Gamma Chi founded June 7, 1929 -- 12 Charter Members'''
'''_____ total initiates (as Chapter Founded April 29, 1918 by 24 members of 2011)the Beta Sigma'''
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'''1,903 initiates (as of June 2018)'''
'''Some Outstanding Gamma Chi Alumnae:'''
'''Fraternity Council Officers:''' -----------------------------
Julie Martin Mangis - Director of Alumnae, 1996–98; member of the Board of Trustees for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation since 2004; Museums Chairman since 2010.'''Charter members:'''
Jessie Virginia Baltezore, Roberta Bleakney, Amy Madeline Brown, Ethel Cornwell, Edith Helen Day, Hazel Maude Fisher, Naomi Barnes George, Madeline N.C. Gilchrist, Gertrude Goodspeed, Mildred Harriet Kershaw, Phebe Teresa Kimball, Ruth Jane Knott, Lottie Long, Nita J. Mary, Helen Howard Miller, Marie Eggleston Miller, Ruth Frances Osgood, Margaret Reynolds, Frances Paulene Rice, Alma Anna Smith, Mildred Jessie Smith, Miriam Claudia Smith, Sylvia Van Hollebeke, Marjorie Rebecca Wray.
'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients'''
1978'''Fraternity Council Officers: Pauline Tomlin Beall— a long time adviser at Gamma Chi, helped fund the renovations of the formal dining room in The Heritage Museum in Columbus, Ohio. 2010: Julie Martin Mangis—former executive director of Ballston Virginia Square Partnership; freelance writer and fundraising consultant for George Washington University and the Arlington Arts Center; active civic leader; served as adviser to Gamma Chi Chapter from 1967–90; former President of the Northern Virginia Alumnae Association; Province Director of Alumnae, 1990–94; Regional Director of Alumnae, 1994–96; Director of Alumnae, 1996–98; Ritual Chairman, 1998–2002; member of the Board of Trustees for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation since 2004; Museums Chairman since 2010.'''
Bee Whittlesey Pierce, Traveling Consultant 1958 – 1961
'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''
1966'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients: Mary Freeman Kelly— Olympic swimmer; University of Pennsylvania’s women’s swimming coach; served on national boards of directors;1982: Commander Mary Thomson Sproul—Scientist; researcher; creator of one of the earliest U.S. blood blanks; earned Navy Commendation Medal;1996: Edith Petersilia Mayo—Curator/supervisor of the Smithsonian Institution’s Division of Political History; author; speaker;2012: Doris Buffett – Philanthropist, author, dedicated her life and fortune to helping people in trouble through no fault of their own to get back on their feet.'''
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'''The Early YearsFraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients''': Lulu Holmes, 1948, U.S. Army adviser on women’s education; dean of women at Columbia and Washington State;Neta Lohnes Frazier, 1960, Children’s fiction writer; educator; journalist;Mary Shuham Dore, 2004, Co-founder of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Foundation
Gamma Chi at The George Washington University and Gamma Psi at the University of Maryland have the distinction of being the only two Kappa Kappa Gamma chapters to be installed at the same time, June 7, 1929; and in the same place, the College Park house of the Maryland local, Sigma Delta. They were known as “The Heavenly Twins.”
The George Washington University, chartered as The Columbian College of the District of Columbia in 1821 by Congress, was a Baptist college for its first 75 years. In 1873, the name was changed to Columbian University. In 1904, by Act of Congress, it was removed from denominational control, placed under a self-perpetuation board of trustees, and called The George Washington University. It is the only university in the United States whose charter is signed by a U.S. President (James Monroe). President Monroe attended the first Commencement, along with several cabinet members and the Marquis de Lafayette.
The university plays an unusual role in the city’s educational system since, from early years, its night classes have given daytime employees opportunities for professional advancement. Because of the university’s location, national and international events are significant to its students who are offered the greatest resource material available in the U.S. It is not surprising that many students work in this matrix of governmental institutions while attending school.
The campus is in Washington, D.C. The university does not have rolling hills and playing fields, but academic buildings amid town houses. Women’s groups usually have suites of rooms in university buildings. '''Additional Outstanding Gamma Chi has had four, starting with the one rented in 1922 by Gamma Beta Pi, the local sorority that later became a Kappa chapter. During the 1960s, the groups were moved to “Sorority Hall” on F Street.Alumnae'''
On March 6Florence Tobey Fey, 1920, six girls, feeling that four women’s fraternities on campus did not adequately provide for the increasing number of female students, established a local organization called the Coalition Club and immediately wrote Kappa Kappa Gamma asking to be put on record as a petitioning group. Within a few months, the name was changed to Gamma Beta Pi, in order to conform with Panhellenic rules.Graduate Counselor 1946 - 1947
Real interest was not shown until the 1923 formation of the Kappa Washington, D.C., Alumnae Association, and the first formal request to petition was presented to the Extension Committee in 1926. At that time the group was neither discouraged nor given permission to petition, and it was only after the 1928 General Convention that Gamma Beta Pi was to be allowed to petition formally. In April 1929, it was learned that the local would become a new Kappa chapter. The winter of uncertainty was over and ended in a night of celebration with congratulations from the university president, other fraternal groups and the student body.
One week before Installation, the chapter’s Vice President, a young public school teacher, died from drowning, but her name is on the charter as a founding member. In her honor, her mother presented the new chapter with a hand-illuminated and lettered Book of Ritual, a highly prized possession, always used for chapter ceremonies.------------------
On June 7 and 8, 1929, the two new chapters were installed. Beta Iota, Swarthmore, sponsored ==The Early Years (From The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Chi, actives from Beta Alpha—Pennsylvania, and Gamma Kappa—William and Mary, took part, and the Washington alumnae assisted. More than 200 attended the banquet at the historic Willard Hotel and heard the address by the Fraternity President, Georgia Hayden Lloyd-Jones, Eta—Wisconsin.1870–1976)==
During its nine years as The beginnings of Gamma Gamma chapter go back to about 1910 when the groups was a local, Gamma sorority known as Beta Pi had successfully rushed against the national groups on campus, developing inwardly and gaining strengthSigma. The group was outstanding urged by four local Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae to petition that fraternity for membership. At that time, between 1910 and 1918, Whitman was a small college and most of its students came from the inland Northwest, east of the Cascade Mountains. Perhaps Whitman students were considered by some people on the more heavily populated western part of the state as unsophisticated, or perhaps they were thought of as country cousins, totally unsuitable for membership in athleticsa national sorority. For whatever reason, publicationsthe Theta charter was opposed by the nearest chapter on the western side of the state, dramatics and the scholarship cup petition for membership in Kappa Alpha Theta was denied. Beta Sigma then decided to petition Kappa Kappa Gamma, and with better results. The charter was almost a fixture granted in the Gamma Beta Pi roomsspring of 1918.
Whitman College began as a monument to Marcus Whitman, who had served as a missionary to the Indians of the Columbia Valley for 12 years. In 1847, he was massacred by Cayuse Indians at his mission Waiilatpu, only five miles from Walla Walla. Cushing Eels, one of Whitman’s associates, secured a charter from the Oregon Territory for Whitman Seminary.
'''Firsts'''In 1883, the school’s charter was amended to reflect the admission of Washington as a state, and the name was revised to Whitman College. In 1915, Whitman was one of seven institutions west of the Rockies rated in Class One by the United States Department of Education. The campus occupies about 30 acres of land almost in the center of Walla Walla.
The chapter has recorded many “firsts” over the years. It claimed the first female president of a graduating classIn 1917 or 1918, first recipient of a Ph.D. in psychologywhen Beta Sigma submitted its petition to Kappa Kappa Gamma, and the first female editor of the student paper, the Hatchet. The first year there were female cheerleaders, three were KappasGreek population at Whitman was 111. (In 1957 five out of nine cheerleaders were Gamma Chis.) In the early 1970s, a Kappa became the first Panhellenic woman to serve on At the university board time of trustees. Since the chartering of Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board at George Washington University, scarcely a year has gone by without at least one Kappa being elected. The earlier organizationspetition, Sphinx Whitman College had an enrollment between 230 and Hour Glass250 students, honored many members most of Gamma Beta Pi and Kappa.them from the area surrounding Walla Walla
The WashingtonWhitman College Pioneer reported April 12, D1918: “Prominent Fraternity to Install Chapter at Whitman – The national fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma, has granted a charter to the Beta Sigma fraternity….C.–Suburban Maryland Alumnae Association and Beta Sigma, the local which will become Gamma Gamma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma was founded in 1910…Beta Sigma has always been one of the Northern Virginia Alumna Association are keenly interested leading organizations in the Capital Kappas’ activities, college and supply Advisory and House Board her membershave been represented in almost every line of college activities. Joint meetingsWith the exception of one semester, especially on Founders Day, gifts, food Beta Sigma has outstripped other organizations in scholarship. The members are to be most warmly congratulated for Rush (now Recruitment), supportive activities, even financial help, have made the word “alumna” synonymous with “friend” in Gamma Chi vocabulary. Advisory Board relationships great honor which they have always been strong, brought upon themselves and generally warm and closeupon the college.
Several weeks later, on May 13, 1918 the Pioneer carried the following account and comment: “The formal installation of Kappa Kappa Gamma was held Monday evening, April 29, 1918 at the home of Ethel Cornwell on Boyer Avenue. Mrs. Parke R. Kolbe, grand president, acted as installing officer. She was assisted by members of Beta Kappa, University of Idaho, who acted as sponsors to Gamma Gamma…The entrance of Kappa Kappa Gamma into Whitman College forms yet another bond which unites not only the members of Gamma Gamma Chapter, but the college as well, to other institutions of learning, and should do much to give Whitman a still higher place in the collegiate world.” A picture of the founders appeared on the front page of the paper.
'''The 1960sHousing and Traditions'''
As the 1960s opened, the university had a strong Greek system. As late as the fall of 1967 it For many years after Kappa Kappa Gamma was a privilege, an honor, and fun to be a Greek established at George Washington. It remained a privilege and honor to be a Kappa, but as national and international events threw Washington into turmoil, it became less and less enjoyable. The seeds of protest and change had been germinated. A U.S. PresidentWhitman, a presidential candidate, and a civil rights leader had been assassinated. Washington led the nation group met in the rise of delinquency and the use of narcoticsprivate homes. The “group” approach and chapter did not have any space at Whitman until 1926, when the Establishment first dormitories were challengedbuilt. The Civil Rights Movement exploded into violence when Martin Luther KingTo this day, Jr., was slain Gamma Gamma members are still housed in the spring a wing of 1968. The Peace Movement against U.S. military intervention into Southeast Asia became another revolution of protest. Confrontation took place in the streetsPrentiss Hall designated for Kappa Kappa Gamma members, in organizations and on campuseswhere they also maintain a chapter room.
How did all this affect Greek life at The George Washington University? On January 5, 1968, Anecdotes told by alumnae of Gamma Gamma show how the student newspaper began to interview sorority women to determine their views on “chapter discrimination standards and related policiesideas of propriety have changed since Gamma Gamma’s beginnings.” In April, the practice early days of holding Rush prior Kappas at Whitman all students had to wear hats and gloves off campus. In 1914 one Kappa active was ordered out of the start swimming pool in Spokane for being improperly dressed – she wore no stockings. During one of school was vetoed by the administration as interfering with university orientation. (It first years three was believed by many that the university simply did not want to appear a very serious discussion in chapter meeting about putting a girl on probation because she didn’t wear a girdle to be favoring Greek activitiesclass.)
By late spring, the Black Students Union called for a Human Relations Act There have been so many outstanding members of Gamma Gamma Chapter it would be impossible to name them all without doing an injustice to guarantee that “no group or organization, recognized by the university, discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or national origin through its policies or in factsomeone not named.” By the fall of 1968Authors, one-third of the Greek organizations (one-half of the women’s organizations) had left campusIota Province presidents, either because they could not comply or because they felt the atmosphere was stifling. Gamma Chi’s chapter President provided a bridge of understanding professors and negotiation and maintained civic leaders are a note few of conciliation and civility in an extremely hostile and frenetic atmospherethe positions held by Gamma Gamma members. One member was Librarian at Whitman’s Penrose Library 42 years.
Gamma Gamma was hostess to Iota Province Conventions in 1929, 1951, and 1967.
1968 found Gamma Gamma chapter greeting its 50th year. The toastmistress for the banquet, on April 27, at the Royal Motor Inn at Walla Walla, was Henrietta Baker Kennedy. Her topic was “And the Circle Comes Round Again.” Present at the banquet were Gamma Gamma actives, alumnae and guests. Lulu Holmes, prominent educator and former dean of women at Washington State and Columbia Universities, received at 50-year pin from the Fraternity with special recognition. She had served on General Douglas MacArthur’s staff as adviser on women’s education. 1946-47, and had received the Alumnae Achievement Award in 1948. Fifty-year pins were also awarded to Gamma Gamma alumnae Henrietta Baker Kennedy; Carrie, Margaret, and Charlotte Reynolds; Fay Hamm; Florence Long; and Mary Elizabeth Jones.
There are many Gamma Gamma traditions. One of them has been the June Breakfast for graduating seniors, their mothers, and visiting alumnae. The breakfast began as a gathering at the Reynolds sisters’ country home just outside Walla, and for many years fresh Walla Walla strawberries, dipped in powdered sugar, were featured. In 1937, one of the active Kappas commented in the chapter scrapbook, “Each year it seems better than the last and is a fitting way of saying bon voyage to the seniors.”
'''For years, chapter officers have sent May baskets to their alumnae advisers. These have been personally delivered by the girls. The Early 1970s'''Walla Walla alumnae sponsored a Kappa Style Show for many years as a money-making project for the benefit of the active chapter.
In the winter of 1970, a Panhellenic meeting was called so that the seven remaining groups could determine a course: to stay, or to recommend general withdrawal. The then Gamma Chi President was the next to last speaker. The entire tenor had been, “It’s no use … we don’t have fun or even like each other … what are we here for? … Greeks are no longer wanted on campus.” But with a few careful words, she brought the entire meeting to a re-appraisal. She declared, in part, “Something must be wrong with Kappa. We love our pledges, we love each other and our alums. We are staying. When you have left, we shall be here. We’ll welcome you back, and we’ll be the oldest and only continuous chapter on campus.” Six of the seven decided to remain. By the fall, however, only three groups were left: Kappa, Delta Gamma and Kappa Alpha Theta.
Throughout this trying period there was inestimable support from the Fraternity, as well as '''Philanthropy:''' Gamma Gamma’s contribution to the chapter’s Advisory Boardcommunity is noteworthy. The next several years were hardchapter has given volunteer time for the women prisoners at the Washington State Penitentiary, but Gamma Chi weathered the storm. Rush numbers dropped from 300 to around 30. Chapter size dwindled from 45 to as low as eight. Gamma Chi’s. Chapter Council was Sequin School for retarded children, the chapter; Gamma Chi’s committee operations were the chapter meetingslocal nursing home and provided boots and shoes for 50 children of Mexican migrant-worker families. Each member doubled or tripled her officer duties.And today Gamma Chi remains a chapter mighty in spirit.---------------------------------
On campus the chapter started an inter-sorority “coffee exchange.” Gamma Gamma chapter has had innumerable honors – from scholarship and athletic trophies to campus queens. The high regard which Whitman and its students have for Gamma Gamma Chapter can be expressed best by the words of Mrs. S. B. L. Penrose, wife of an early Whitman president: “the aims and ideals of the fraternity have always been high and the girls have faithfully endeavored to l live up to them.” It can also be expressed in the words of Miss Helen L. Burr, former dean of women at Whitman: “The members have always been girls of high ideals and good scholarship and their loyalty to Whitman and its standards are unchallenged.”
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The previous information was excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 1870-1976. The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, letters and comments from chapter members and alumnae, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and The Key. Each chapter is expected to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions.
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==Highlights of the 1970s==
 
During these times, Gamma Gamma held recruitment within the first week of coming back to school. The chapter changed its membership selection system in 1977 and paid close attention to which girls would make the best Kappas. The Chapter Council, which consisted of only seniors and juniors (all but one senior held positions - it helped seniors continue to stay involved), implemented the committee system in 1977 to assist the officers. Their chapter goal later became "Kappa FACES: Fraternity Appreciation through Consideration, Education and Service." As Jan Rolfe, the Chapter Adviser during 1977 said, "Gamma Gamma is developing a very caring attitude," and continues to be.
 
In 1976, Gamma Gamma chapter received a Letter of Concern. The Chapter Council had advisers help to raise their reputation and clear the letter. They wrote a letter to Kay Larson, the Director of Chapters, once a month, and continued to hold up their standards. The letter was removed in 1978. The chapter also faced a minor problem of girls transferring in 1977.
 
Hazing became a big and notable problem across the nation. Fraternities and sororities were encouraged to watch a new film, "Fraternity Row," based on a factual hazing incident that occurred in the 50's that lead to a death of a pledge; it was made to portray the good and the bad of fraternity life. Otherwise, Gamma Gamma loved directly helping those around them. Not only would they help in the hospital and held dinners for the mentally ill adults in Walla Walla, but they would also help other people on campus. In 1976, Indrani Sigamany, an exchange student from India, had trouble finding money for tuition at Whitman. Kappa responded by raising $400 and offered her a room in Kappa section. She soon became a pledge.
 
 
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Gamma Gamma loved directly helping those around them. Not only would they help in the hospital and hold dinners for the mentally ill adults in Walla Walla, but they would also help other people on campus. When an exchange student from India, had trouble finding money for tuition at Whitman, Kappa responded by raising $400 and offered her a room in Kappa section. She soon became a pledge. Also, a sophomore independent woman was paralyzed from the neck down in 1976, so all the students on campus gave up their Friday dinner, allowing the Director of Food Service to give the money that would have been spent on the Friday dinners to this student’s family to assist with their hospital fees.
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'''Highlights of the 1980s'''In 1985 and 1986 the Panhellenic Association is reactivated following the installations of Alpha Epsilon Phi and Sigma Delta Tau, joining Phi Sigma Sigma and Delta Theta. Kappa Kappa Gamma, as the oldest Gamma chapter on campus, is responsible received Honorable Mention for forming PanhellenicOutstanding Achievement for Greatest Improvement for the years of 1976-1978.
For our second Panhellenic Formal Recruitment in the Fall of '87, a Kappa music video was produced which resulted in thirteen new pledges, bringing the total membership to 41. Not too long ago there were only four sisters. With Kappa at the helm of Panhellenic for the past two years, there has been greater participation in sorority life. Another highlight was the visit of Fraternity President, Marion Klingbeil Williams, Missouri, the first time a national president visited GWU.
Points ==Highlights of pride include doubling our membership with spring and fall pledge classes in 1988 and 1989, winning awards for Ritual, Finance and Chapter/Adviser relations at the Biennial Convention in Boca Raton, Fla. Greek life continues to increase, with the addition of two new sororities. The success of our Heart sister program led to a stronger Big/Little sister program. For philanthropies, Gamma Chi raised money for the homeless, supported Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy and the D.C. Big Brother/Sister program.1980s:==
In 1989Gamma Chi hosted Lambda Province Meeting where we won the scholarship award. At Founders Day we commemorated mid-late 1980’s the 60th anniversary of our installation chapter focused on improving their Public Relations with speakers representing four decades of Gamma Chiboth the administration and the outside world. Chapter membership has grown from 55 They embraced the opportunity to 71 women, demonstrate their leadership and we have had to schedule chapter meetings in the student center, because we had outgrown our Kappa suitespursuit of academic excellence. The biggest challenge was officers took their positions more seriously and worked collaboratively to accomplish the enforcement goals of the newly instituted alcohol policieschapter. Gamma Gamma consistently recruited outstanding new members during the 80’s.
At the 1990 Convention Kappa took a stronger role in Dallas, Gamma Chi won Panhellenic and were excited about the award for philanthropy. Our active year included an all night sports event chance to raise money for a local homeless crisis center, dancing for 30 hours change the image of the Greek System to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy and Jerry's Kids, winning Sigma Chi Derby Day by turning the Sigma Chi house into a bluegrass band club with square dancing. Money raised went to Help Me Up, a horse to benefit handicapped childrenoutside world. The pledge philanthropy project was a trip to a shelter for battered women chapter worked on overcoming financial issues and children, performing skits and reading stories. Also, we keep a Kappa Korner, a room impressed an administrator at the D.C. General Hospital which we stock with books and toys for the patientscollege as they made great improvements.
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'''Highlights of the 1990sPhilanthropy:'''
The Office In the fall of Campus Life awarded Gamma 1988, Kappa easily won Sigma Chi an “Outstanding Chapter Award of 1991” over all Greek organizations on campusDerby Days and the proceeds from their victory were given to the National Red Cross. The Washington, D.C. Alumnae Association honored us annual philanthropy was Haunted House which was done in conjunction with a scholarship award for the highest GPA, at 3.1. And at Province Meeting at the University men of North Carolina, Gamma Chi received awards for pledge, membership and social graciousnessDelta Tau Delta. For philanthropies we sponsored an owl at the National Zoo, collected grocery receipts raising Through their combined efforts they were able to give $7,507 900 to buy computers for schools, support “Kappa Korner,” a reading room at D.C. General Hospital, funded by a car wash with Pi Kappa Alpha, sponsored a walk the Children’s Home Society in 1987 which was the largest donation they had given to benefit AIDS and held a successful blood drive with Sigma Alpha Epsilon, breaking our record from the previous yearthis organization.
Although the Greek system on campus suffered setbacks due to the charter revocation of Kappa Sigma and the loss of residence for Sigma Phi Epsilon, other Greek organizations worked hard to solidify the position of Greek life. A Kappa played an important role as president of the Panhellenic Association. Gamma Chi had the highest GPA on campus, plus the pledge class with the highest GPA. A host of new activities were held, including barbecues with fraternities and two chapter retreats. At Convention in Phoenix an amendment to the ByLaws changed the name of the Personnel Committee to the Standards Committee, although the purpose stays the same. This year the chapter president was elected Homecoming Queen and the chapter came in second overall. Once again Kappa placed first in Sigma Chi Derby Days.
Our president from '94-'95 won the Greek Woman of the Year Award. And at Province Meeting in Roanoke, the chapter won awards for philanthropy and Advisory Board. Gamma Chi has members on the boards of Order of Omega, the Panhellenic Association and the Dean's Advisory Council. A fashion show raised funds for Breast Cancer Research and Greek Life on campus increased dramatically with the approach of the universityConvention Awards:''s 175th anniversary. New social events included a toga party, a picnic in Great Falls, a moonlight cruise on the “Spirit of Washington,” and a Tie mixer with Kappa Sigma, where each sister had to find her date by figuring out who's tie she was wearing.
In 1996 the campus celebrated the 175th anniversary of the university. Greek Life continues to increase, with a new sorority coming onto campus, Alpha Delta Pi. During the 175th Homecoming weekend Gamma Chi won first place for our banner and first place for our parade performance. Our chapter has several members in Order of Omega, Golden Key Honor Society, in The Student Association, Panhellenic Council and the Dean's Advisory Council. The financial committee and the Standards committee did an excellent job of motivating sisters to meet financial obligations and participate in events, with the invention of the “Vermonster,” a huge Ben and Jerry's ice-cream sundae. Every sister paying their dues earned their spoon and was invited to enjoy the ice-cream and company of her fellow sisters.
At Province Meeting in 1977 Gamma Chi won won the pledge award for our endeavors as a pilot chapter in the new member program, and the Advisory Board won for best Advisory Board. The chapter participated in many philanthropies including the Washington, D.C. AIDS walk, Clean Up Foggy Bottom to make our community a cleaner, safer place, the annual Greek Fashion Show and our second annual “movie night” to raise money for Breast Cancer research. Several workshops focused on rituals, fraternity education and on rape conducted by the DC Rape Crisis Center.
Gamma Chi received the highest award in April, 1998, the Dean's Award for Superlative Chapter Achievement. In the spring semester we had the highest GPA of all sororities and fraternities. We were also the one of the first chapters to begin using the new “Chapter Finance System” and the House Corporation purchased a new computer for the chapter which came with the new Fraternity program installed. In the spring ==Highlights of 1998, the Standards Committee gave out its first Perfect Attendance Award, completing a goal of increasing participation.1990s==
We began planning for Province Meeting to be held Gamma Gamma members were involved in a variety of activities in the Spring 1990’s. Many of 1999 which Gamma Chi will hostthe members participated in sports teams, Panhellenic, radio, volunteering, drama and more. Twenty one sisters earned a place on They continued to work to improve the Dean's List with a 3chapter’s financial situation.5 GPA or better. The chapter as a whole achieved It was proving to be a 3.14 GPAslower task than originally planned, but the highest of chapter Treasurers worked hard to continue the 24 sororitiesforward progress. In the fall of 1999, with a large pledge class of 25, a challenge Kappa continued to unify the New Members started a number of one-have strong representation on-one events such as “Sister of Panhellenic during the Week1990’s.” Each week a New Member would meet with one sister for dinner or just to talk Traveling abroad became popular during this decade and get to know each othermany Kappas saw the world.
Besides hosting seven other Kappa chapters at Province Meeting in In 1995 the spring 0f 1999, the Fraternity asked Gamma Chi chapter lost a pledge to participate leukemia. This was a difficult time for everyone.Housing: Prentiss Hall was renovated in 1991-1992 which caused challenges for the recruitment chapter during Rush and initiation the storing of a new the archives. The chapter at John's Hopkins University in Baltimorewas excited about the finished result. Sisters also participated in such philanthropy events as doing yard work and planting flowers at Sasha's House, There was a home for patients battling push to have the AIDS virus, and displaying tee shirts made by women who have been victims of domestic violencecampus go dry. Many fraternities were already starting to incorporate these standards.
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'''Highlights Kappa participated in a myriad of 2000 -2010''' philanthropic endeavors during the 1990’s. They established hour goals of community service for each member which improved the overall participation.
Early in the decade the university built Townhouse Row and we were thrilled to have a home at last. In the fall of 2005, we welcomed 28 new members, hosted Founders Day with a display of historical documents and photographs of our chapter's rich legacy. Our new philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental, has been a great addition this year, as we made bookmarks for local schools. Our Kappa Kickball raises funds for our RIF events. Upon the building of townhouse row three years ago, Kappa was awarded the F house, one of the coveted positions on campus. With eight sororities and twelve fraternities on campus, now Gamma Chi had to prove their right to keep their home, banding together and participating in every Greek function on campus, strengthening our unity as a chapter. Our officers created a fantastic presentation highlighting our chapter strengths and goals and the university offered us another year in the house.
Late in the fall of 2006 we held an academic dinner to help guide younger sisters in making their new schedules for 2007 and address any concerns they had about the new academic calendar. Our Kappa Kickball tournament helps fund our Reading is Fundamental philanthropy. Sister events this year included family dinners, pumpkin carving, Thanksgiving dinner, a St. Patrick's Day party, an Oscar party, making Valentines and socials. In the spring of 2007 sisters distributed books to D.C. Schools. We spent much of 2007 planning a nation-wide event involving sisters across the country and RIF. Gamma Chi will pilot this event in the beginning of February, 2008. We celebrated Founders Day Oct. 16, 2007 and for this year we focused on improving our rituals, with a Kappa ritual trainer perfecting our initiation and formal meeting ceremonies. Coming back from winter break, Kappa Kappa Gamma began the busy year of 2008, which included everything from formals and sweetheart competitions to philanthropy events and Spring Jam. ''Convention Awards:'''
Spring Jam was one of the highlights of spring semester. We were paired with Alpha Tau Omega, Sigma Pi, and Sigma Nu. We had a lot of fun with the dance and band competitions. Although we didn’t place very high in the competitions, we enjoyed the environment of Spring Jam altogether! The weekend of Spring Jam, we also held our Philanthropy called Breakfast at Kappa, a tradition in the forming, and it was a fantastic way to recap a week full of exciting events. The day was very successful, and we had great community and alumnae turn out.1990 – Honorable Mention for Most Improved Chapter
Homecoming was an exciting start to fall semester. We were paired with Sigma Phi Epsilon, Alpha Epsilon Pi, and Delta Kappa Epsilon. We won the lip-sync competition and plan on making it a tradition. During sweetheart week we also held our fall Philanthropy event, which was called Kappa Kappa Jamma. We invited everyone we knew over to our chapter house for Buffalo Wild Wings and karaoke. All of the men who were running for our sweetheart got up on stage to sing karaoke with their Fraternity brothers. The philanthropy was a huge success, and our living room was packed.
Fall semester also included the Leadership Academy, attended by one ==Highlights of our members on behalf of our chapter. Who was proud to share the things she learned from other Kappa Chapters. We were paired with Gamma Phi Beta for our sisterhood event in the spring. We decorated cookies and made holiday cards for the soldiers. We also gave each other house tours of our chapter houses.2000-2010==
After recruitment in 2009 was completedIn 2005, our the chapter expanded significantly. We gained 51 new girls purchased a glass display case where it organized and celebrated by telling stories about ourselves and bonding with our fellow sisters with weekly dinners displayed some of its most important and study timeinteresting archives. GW has an urban, eclectic feel. We have an impressive career development program that helps students attain internships and participate It was placed in federal work-study programs. Our the chapter values all room so that GW has the items would be visible to offer. Gamma Chi boasts an impressive yearly GPA. As active all members in Greek Life, we try to contribute positively by participating in Greek Week, being kind to others and continuing our support chapter guests. The remainder of other chapters’ projects like Pike’s Fireman Challenge and Sigma Chi’s Derby Days. We the archives not displayed in the case are dedicated to our philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental and we raise money during our Kappa Kickball event to support RIF. Gamma Chi is also committed to Reading is Key as our signature event where we read to elementary school children and promote Children’s Literacyorganized on carefully maintained bookshelves in the chapter room.
During the decade, Kappas at Whitman College kept themselves very busy with a multitude of social, academic and charitable events through both the college and the chapter. Its philanthropy events were particularly successful with such events as Mr. Whitman and The Breast Run Ever that collectively raised approximately $10,000 -$25,000 annually. Gamma Gamma won Awards for Excellence from the college administration in the areas of alumnae relations, chapter management, community service, membership Recruitment, educational programs, new member education, and Panhellenic participation. Recruitment was also very successful and this resulted in large new member classes of outstanding women. The members of Gamma Gamma Chapter continued to strive to maintain a tradition of leadership.
Kappas at Whitman participated in varsity sports such as swimming, soccer, volleyball, basketball, skiing, tennis and golf. Members also participated in a number of intramural sports, from the popular intramural football team to ultimate Frisbee, biking and softball. A number of members were active in clubs, student government (the Associated Students of Whitman College), the Campus Activities Board, residence life and class committees. Members were involved in chorale, a capella groups, the dance team and ballet productions through the college.
Many Kappas volunteered as mentors, peer listeners and for a number of other organizations. A large number of women from the chapter participated in Whitman's Study Abroad program, pursuing their academics around the world. Finally, Gamma Gamma Chapter won seven out of eleven awards from Whitman's Awards for Excellence competition for the calendar year of 2004. During Whitman’s annual Greek Week competition, Gamma Gamma won the Choral Contest and also had members win the Greek Week talent contest
'''Highlights 2011 –2019:'''At the beginning of fall semester before school started, all members attended a Recruitment planning and teambuilding retreat. In tribute and to commemorate the tragedy of September 11, 2001, Kappas annually pinned red, white and blue ribbons on their shirts.
In 2011, our The chapter 's goal was put on social “Unity through co-operation and communication." The members established close contact the chapter advisers and disciplinary probation frequently updated and has lost our house due to hazing allegationsincluded them in many chapter activities. While Gamma Chi is not defined by bricks The fun-loving and morter, we value diligent chapter loved helping the time we have spent community in our townhouse. Members from every pledge class visit the house when they need the support of their sisterssmall, yet effective volunteer jobs and our town house is a place where sisters can bond and be their true selvesloved singing Kappa songs whenever they could. Chapter Council has met every Sunday before our chapter meetings to discuss how we are going They strived to keep morale high raise and encourage /or maintain the sisters to keep their heads up through this tough timechapter's G.P. In placing as one of the Gold Chapters on campus in Spring 2009, we are confident that our chapter will shine even without our townhouseA. Furthermoreevery year, Chapter Council agrees that there needs to be more transparency between chapter membersespecially by creating scholarship bulletin boards, chapter council, Headquarters holding study tables and going around the Universitylibrary and giving chocolate to those who were studying. Communication and trust is one of the most effective ways They honored those that our Chapter can prove how kind and thoughtful we areearned 4.0 G.P.A.s every semester.
Challenges faced by Gamma Gamma during the decade included attendance at chapter and other mandatory events. Reaching a quorum to conduct business was an occasional problem which the chapter diligently tried to address through use of Standards procedures and emphasizing the importance of participation. Its greatest challenge was maintaining financial responsibility by members. Thanks to implementation of Standards procedures for bill delinquencies, the chapter became solvent and was successful in recovering dues and fees from members who had graduated with outstanding bills. The introduction of Bill Highway by the Fraternity also proved to be of benefit to the chapter in establishing a sound financial base.
 
'''Philanthropy:'''
Philanthropy remained a focal point of the chapter, striving to increase participation and the general number and success of philanthropy projects. The chapter instituted a number of new policies, requiring 10 hours of community service from each member and establishing the Kore Family Olympics. This program involves giving points to Kore families with particularly high philanthropy participation. All of these things helped to increase participation and thus the success of philanthropy events. “Mr. Whitman,” the chapter’s annual male beauty pageant, grew increasingly successful. The tickets sold out, and the contest was a huge hit with the general student body and Kappas alike.
 
In 2009, the chapter raised more than $4,200, which was donated to the family of one of Gamma Gamma’s new members, whose sister was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma and needed a transplant not covered by her health insurance because it was considered an experimental procedure. The new member was the donor, and the chapter elected to give all proceeds to her family in keeping with the Fraternity goal of women helping women, and as a show of support and the strength of sisterhood.
 
Another event was “The Breast Run Ever,” a fundraiser for breast cancer research, with all proceeds going to the University of Washington Foundation. Participants ran laps around a field in the center of campus for pledged donations. In coordination with the event, the chapter sold shirts and wristbands to promote the event and raise more than $5,300. In addition to a number of other annual events such as highway clean-up, faculty children’s Easter egg hunt, and caroling at a local retirement home, these events achieved the goal of improving chapter philanthropy.
Dr. Seuss Day was established and was attended by more than 300 members of the community. The goal of the annual event was to enhance literacy, and each child who attended was given a free book. One Saturday a month, 15-20 chapter members went as a group to the community library for "Kappa Saturdays," to read to kids and help them make seasonal crafts.
 
Additionally the chapter sponsored a breast cancer fundraiser in honor of a professor, and sold cards to raise money for the cause. Mr. Whitman, the chapter’s largest annual philanthropy event, was a growing success. In 2009, the event raised more than $21,000 to send to the Lake Nkruba Orphanage in Uganda, which one of Gamma Gamma’s members helped found as an organization and was the one to get funding up and running for the program.
 
In 2010, the chapter again hosted its annual male beauty pageant,"Mr. Whitman," in which all proceeds go to a charity selected by a committee of Kappas. This year, the chapter held its most successful pageant ever, raising a total of nearly $50,000 to donate to the Chris Elliot Fund to find a cure for brain cancer. This charity was selected because a member of Delta Gamma at Whitman had recently lost her mother to the specific sort of brain cancer this fund researches. By choosing a charity so close to the heart of a member of another sorority on campus, the chapter was able to get the support of the entire Whitman community.
 
The chapter also focused on Reading Is Fundamental, including "Dr. Seuss Day." For this event, the chapter partners with the local library to invite children and their families watch a play of "Cat in the Hat" put on by the chapter. The play is followed by arts and crafts, games and reading. At the end of the day, each child leaves with a free book to help promote reading in the home.
 
In addition, Gamma Gamma engaged in smaller projects throughout the year, such as writing letters to troops overseas.
 
 
'''Convention Awards:'''
 
At the 2010 Convention, the chapter received the Sally Moore Nitschke Lifelong Education Award and Honorable Mention awards in the categories of Chapter Management, House Board, Philanthropy 1-2-3, and establishment of a signature philanthropy event for its Mr. Whitman pageant.
 
 
 
==Highlights of 2011-2019==
 
==Highlights of 2012==
 
In the previous calendar year, the Gamma Gamma chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma has had success in several areas. Philanthropic involvement, alumni outreach and attendance improvement have been our most notable advances in the chapter this year. As usual, Kappa held our annual "Mr. Whitman" beauty pageant, which was very successful and drew in a large crowd. We have made a conscious effort to maintain contact with Kappa alumni, and continue to notify them with everything that goes on within our chapter. They have been welcoming, generous and incredibly helpful.
 
The introduction of Alpha Phi into the Greek system at Whitman College is a relatively new change on campus. They played a very active role in membership recruitment this year and had great success with their new pledge class. We have continued to include them and support them as they grow. This year our campus will be celebrating the 100 year anniversary of Greek groups at Whitman. We are currently considering a new organization of "Greekend", specifically including independent students (non-greek affiliated) in the activities, such as flag football. This speaks to both the Greek system and to our chapter's inclusiveness and support of all students on campus. Our chapter has truly come together and bonded in the past month or so, but we are still working on improving attendance. We have written out and discussed goals for the chapter and have also collected surveys from our active members and pledges about potential changes to our chapter. This demonstrates our honest devotion to making our chapter the best it can be and ensuring that everyone's voices are heard.
 
==Highlights of 2013==
In the previous calendar year, the Gamma Gamma chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma has had achievements in many areas. From scholarship to improved attendance at sisterhood events this year has been full of success as well as challenges. The chapter earned the 2nd highest GPA among the sororities at Whitman College. The chapter was also awarded the Whitman College Award for Excellence in many areas, including: Alumni Relations, Chapter Management, Community Service, College Relations, Educational Programming, Financial Responsibility, New Member Education, Panhellenic Participation and Social Responsibility. As usual, Gamma Gamma held its Mr. Whitman event, which raised $25,776.76 and went to the local nonprofit organization Triology Recovery Community.
 
Other philanthropic involvement also included Dr. Seuss Day and Kappa Saturday. Our goals for the coming year are to further improve attendance at sisterhood events, increase the emphasis on Kore groups, ritual review, implementing master calendar, career networking, new member program, and chapter organization and communication
The overall nature of the chapter is supportive, loyal, academically driven and diverse.
 
 
==Highlights of 2014==
 
Scholarship: VP Academic Excellence was able to announce Gamma Gamma received the highest all-sorority grade point average for Spring 2014 (3.545) which was slightly higher than the all-sorority GPA (3.4569)
Group honors/awards: Whitman College Academic Excellence for a Sorority.
Province awards: Philanthropy Signature Event Award: Chapters with Fewer than 130 Members
Traditions: We held our annual philanthropy event, Mr. Whitman, on October 31, 2014 this year. The theme was "Ghostbusters." Founders Day was celebrated on November 8th, 2014 at GAC, Four Kappa Saturdays were held at our local Walla Walla Library where Kappas crafted with local children from the immediate community. Pumpkin carving took place on October 23, 2014 and not only served as a sisterhood event but doubled as our annual Big/Little Reveal. Our annual holiday dinner took place at a senior Kappa's off-campus house where we had one of many candle passes. Every Sunday near the conclusion of chapter we have one to two "senior spotlights" where seniors tell stories about each other as a way for younger members of our chapter to get to know about older members. Every Sunday we also have study hours reserved for Kappas only at Penrose Library from 1-4 p.m. At the end of the semester our VPAE randomly selects two ladies whom frequently visited study hours to receive a gift card.
Special Events: Our event chairman held the 2014 spring Sapphire Ball (our Kappa formal event) on April 26th, 2014 and again for the 2014 fall semester on October 18th, 2014. Our annual Senior Soiree was held at Angela's house on May 8th, 2014 as current actives, advisors and our local alumnae transitioned the graduating actives into alumni. Each Kore Family bought the senior(s) in their family gifts, wrote letters and purchased flowers.
Philanthropic involvement: On October 3rd, Gamma Gamma joined the Delta Delta chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta at the local nursing home, Odd Fellows, to put on a carnival themed day of interaction and friendship. Kappa helped set up and clean up. The 2014 Mr. Whitman brought in $20,000 for the Children Home's Society, a local organization in Walla Walla.
Chapter goals: Encouraging attendance at study hours, sisterhood events, chapter etc.
 
Challenges: Our chapter experienced troubles relating to our formal fall recruitment shirts which featured dream-catchers. We also had an issue with lack of confidentiality which led to a campus-wide awareness of potential "cultural appropriation" of the design. Right before the pumpkin carving sisterhood event/big and little reveal one of the bigs decided she was inept to handle the responsibilities.
 
How challenges were overcome: Our Membership Chairs met with CC and our advisors as well as Director of Student Activities on campus and the Native American club to work out how to incorporate dream catchers and Washington state history into Kappa's recruitment. Chapter Council brought in the alleged girls who breached confidentiality into Standards. For big/little reveal, a sophomore agreed to take on another little in lieu of the original big.
World/local events our chapter participated in: Volunteered on early Saturday mornings working booths for Walla Walla Children Home's Society Fun Runs in town. CHS was the Mr. Whitman charity this year. Whitman College has an annual Power and Privilege symposium where a couple Kappas presented in presentations such as: "Greek Power."
 
Whitman College recently hired a new President for fall 2015. Her name is Dr. Kathleen Murray and she recently served as Provost, Dean of the Faculty, Music Professor and former acting President of Macalester College. This past fall recruitment period of 2014 saw the highest number of women participating in recruitment (150 compared to 135) and highest percentage of women in a sorority on campus (45%.) Women's lacrosse also became a varsity sport on campus. Our current President George Bridges installed a program named "Think About It" an in-depth awareness look about sexual harassment on college campuses that Gamma Gamma chapter will soon be participating in.
 
Gamma Gamma strives to be supportive, caring, involved on campus and in the community, quirky, united, fun, sparkly-sapphires, passionate but most importantly realizing individuals come from diverse backgrounds and using each member's individual strengths to better Kappa Kappa Gamma.
 
Gamma Gamma holds chapter meetings in our chapter room in Kappa section of Prentiss Hall, a first and second-year all women dormitory on campus. Our facility is rented from Whitman College. Gamma Gamma has been using Prentiss residence hall to house active sophomores. Typically about 25 sisters can live there. The chapter rents from the college. Kappa has been housed there as far back as our archives go.
 
 
==Highlights of 2015==
Our chapter hopes to place a continual focus on academic excellence. We had two celebrations
of scholarship in 2015, one in the spring and one in the fall. These were opportunities to
support members who had made academic strides as well as invite professors to understand
Gamma Gamma’s support of academic pursuits. In 2015 we had two sapphire balls and, our
most prominent event, Mr. Whitman. Mr. Whitman is Gamma Gamma’s central philanthropic
endeavor. Through on campus and community outreach we helped raise money for a local
organization that advocates for higher education. One thing our chapter is working on
improving is policies regarding sexual misconduct. While this issue is a prominent one facing
people across the nation and world, Gamma Gamma chapter had several chapter-wide
discussions on how we, as a chapter, can help prevent and protect people experiencing this sort
of trauma.
'''Housing:''' The biggest change on Whitman’s campus this year has been the introduction of our new, andfirst female, president, Kathy Murray. Her presence is slowly and slightly changing the vibe ofWhitman College since she officially began in the summer of 2015. Looking specifically at ourchapter we continue to strive for academic excellence and community philanthropy. We hope tobe an inclusive and welcoming group that blends women of all ages and backgrounds into apowerful and positive community.
Chapter Philanthropy:
'''Chapter Convention Awards''':What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donatedhours to, in your community?
In 2015 Gamma Gamma chapter worked with several organizations in regard to our
philanthropy. In February we had our annual Dr. Seuss day. At this event we worked with the
Walla Walla Public Library to stage a dramatic reading of a Dr. Seuss book, craft, and
participate in read alouds. It was a great opportunity for our chapter members to work directly
with people in our community. Additionally, our chapter donated most of our time and money
to our annual event, Mr. Whitman. In fall 2015, our Mr. Whitman funds were donated to AVID,
an organization that hope to close the gap in college readiness.
Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support?
Our chapter chose to support these organizations because they tie us directly to our greater
community. In a place as isolated as Walla Walla, Gamma Gamma chapter hopes to help
support the success of community members in their quest for higher education.
'''Highlights of the 2020s:'''
'''==Highlights 2016==  The year 2016 has been an exciting one for Gamma Gamma. Most of this has been centered around the success of our major philanthropic event, Mr. Whitman. This year, Mr. Whitman broke its fundraising record and raised over $50,000. This money will be used to fund mental health care professionals at a local clinic that serves underprivileged public school children. One aspect of this event this year that was unlike the past was the role of our community outreach. We worked hard to establish a relationship with the school that the clinic serves by doing things such as chaperoning their school dances and helping sponsor their school play. Additionally, the wake of the 2016 presidential election there has been a great deal of discussion regarding the rights of women and the protection of those rights. Gamma Gamma has worked to support these conversations and translate them into action. Further, one challenge that Gamma Gamma faed this semester was regarding our role on campus. There has been ongoing debate regarding the merits of the Greek system and the women of Gamma Gamma have been and are working toward proving the substantial worth of the Panhellenic system.  This most recent semester on campus has seen some abnormalities, rendering the overall campus climate as somewhat melancholy. However, these actions have jump started an activist sentiment that has wormed its way into the hearts of many Whitman College students. Our chapter grew substantially through the recruitment process. The women of Gamma Gamma have demonstrated great success in academics, community-building, employment, and more. Gamma Gamma presents a moving slice of the Whitman College student body, somehow managing to epitomize the values of Kappa Kappa Gamma as well as the character of the greater college.   Chapter Philanthropy:'''With our event, Mr. Whitman, our chapter has typically changed the receiving organization each year. As previously mentioned, this year Gamma Gamma chose to raise money for a local clinics that provides free health care for underprivileged students. The Health Center at Lincoln High School seeks to change the way we understand and treat behavioral issues in students. The funds from Mr. Whitman specifically went to fund the expansion of the mental health care side of the Health Center’s operations.      
Our chapter selected this organization because of its relationship to the community. We wanted to form and improve relations with the community and saw this as an important and powerful first step. By building these relationships, Gamma Gamma is better able to help the community that we are vividly a part of.      
'''HousingChapter Facility:''' Our chapter meets in the designated area of the all-female residence hall on campus, Prentiss Hall. Gamma Gamma has a particular section of the building that is for our use and regulated by college policy. All meetings take place here and it is also home to the sophomore pledge class.      Oral HistoryAre there any current members, alumnae or advisers from your chapter that you recommend for the Fraternity’s oral history project? We are looking for Kappas with stories to tell – funny chapter memories, great professional achievement stories, heartwarming stories of how Kappa has helped them, etc. The figure that most comes to mind is our chapter adviser, Jen Mallo. Jen’s stories about her Kappa days provide endless joy at our Chapter Council meetings. With her young family Jen could be a great extension of what life looks like after college while still actively participating in Kappa.
==Highlights of 2017==
'''Chapter Convention Awards''':The largest change on the Whitman campus this year was the changing of our Mascot from the Missionaries to “the Blues”. This represents a shift in the institutions relationship with our history in the Walla Walla valley.
'''Chapter Philanthropy:'''
This year in our Mx. Whitman fundraiser, we chose to support the Blue Mountain Action Councils (BMAC) Backpack Program. This program sends food insecure children home with food each weekend so that they know where they are getting their next meal. Through fundraising efforts from July-November Kappa's and contestants raised $48,256.36 for the Blue Mountain Action Council backpack program. In addition to fundraising, Kappa's donated hours to the Backpack Program helping make the food packs that the children receive. Food insecurity is a very large problem in the Walla Walla Valley and is especially detrimental to children. If a child is hungry at school, or undernourished going into the school week, it is proven that their education suffers. The Blue Mountain Action Council works to combat this undernourishment in an attempt to alleviate this weekend food-insecurity and make sure that every child can achieve success in their education.
In addition to this fundraiser, we held our annual Dr. Seuss Day at the Walla Walla public library, which sent every child home with a book. This year we had about 300 kids come to the event. We also held four other “Kappa Saturdays” at the local library where we volunteered with kids and helped clean and organize the library.
'''Chapter Facility:'''We meet weekly in our chapter room, located in Prentiss Hall on campus. It is the hall where all the greek women live during their sophomore years on----------------------campus.
'''Note to Chapter Registrar:'''
Please refer to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes ==Highlights of 2018s: The largest change on the Whitman campus this year was two new buildings. A new resident hall, Staton Hall, and back issues of a new dining hall, Cleveland Commons. This represents a shift in the school's goal to develop a closer community throughout campus. This year in our Mx.Whitman fundraiser, we chose to support 'The Key'' The Star Project, a local non-profit organization that helps people with felony convictions reenter society who are living in Walla Walla County. This organization has a housing coordinator, an employment specialist, and a case manager who strive to fill successfully reintegrate into the community as productive and contributing members. Through fundraising efforts from July-November Kappas and contestants raised $35,000 for The Star Project. We chose this event as Walla Walla County has the Washington State Penitentiary and the Walla Walla County Jail, "The Star Project" has a consistent amount of clients coming in any gaps for assistance. As non-profit organization, they are always needing donations and grants, in order to continue paying their employees and supporting their clients. In addition to this fundraiser, we held our annual Dr. Seuss Day at the above historical highlightsWalla Walla public library, which sent every child home with a book. If your This year we had about 300 kids come to the event. We also held four other "Kappa Saturdays" at the local library where we volunteered with kids and helped clean and organize the library.== We meet weekly in our chapter archives are room, located in Prentiss Hall on campus. It is the hall where all Greek women live during their sophomore year on campus.  ==Highlights of 2021== We were not completereally able to do any philanthropy due to covid and the changing of philanthropy chairs in the middle of the semester. We worked with Blue Mountain Action council during recruitment in September and wrote notes to our loved ones, please research your university libraryand to put around campus in the spirit of supporting mental health awareness. In October we had a Sisterhood event with the new pledge class in which we decorated cookies and got to bond with new members. Our chapter got very involved with recruitment and we threw fun COB events that a lot of people come to.  Blue Mountain Action Council: It is a local non-profit organization that strives to support lower-class families in the surrounding areas. They provide support to families struggling with groceries, education, older/child care, campus newspaper etc. They are a great representation of Kappa's values and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your fully demonstrate their commitment to the community. Our chapterconsistently steps up when it comes time to support events revolving around our philanthropy. Please double check your Our chapter is also very passionate about supporting the Walla Walla community and is excited to work for accuracywith the Blue Mountain Action Council more in the future. Contact   Our chapter Advisory or House Board membershas included DEI work through social media events as well as in person events. Through social media we have shared local and national issues and promoted on campus DEI events. We have also done a lot work on campus working with our administration and panhellenic to make Kappa and Greek life as whole are as diver, local Alumnae Association membersequitable, or your Province Director of Chapters for assistanceinclusive and anti-racist.  
Your efforts will ensure This year due to the pandemic we held most of our events virtually. We did Virtual Initiation, officer training as well as sisterhood events on zoom. We planned a complete and accurate history of your chapter for future generations to enjoy!virtual craft night, virtual movie nights, as well as participated in virtual recruitment.
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