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-Security updates- 2014 brought a lot of security scares especially in the Greek community. Several fraternities and sororities were broken into. The Beta Pi Chapter decided to inform each member of these concerns and remind them to walk with people at night. We also updated our security systems and even hired a security guard for several nights to ensure our safety.
-Chapter is held at the Kappa Kappa Gamma on the university campus. The chapter is an owned facility. Our chapter housing includes one main house and one annex (next to the main house). The main house holds 70 and the annex holds 24. ==Highlights of 2015== • In February 2015, Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted its four year annual Icehouse Dance at a local venue in downtown Seattle. The week of Icehouse consisted of events such as serenading the fraternities with a Kappa rap. • Risk Night – Alcohol Awareness, Check Your Boobies, SARVA, UWPD: The Beta Pi chapter hosted several risk nights which were very insightful and interactive. We were all able to learn more details about breast cancer, alcohol abuse, violence abuse, and UW safety. All the information provided by the guests were extremely useful and relevant especially while in college. • New Chef with a blog: We have a new kitchen staff and chef that uses a blog to show the meals of the week and in addition includes announcements • Several chapter members joined a group called the INN. The INN is weekly service celebration and a worship service for anyone seeking Christian beliefs. Several Kappas host weekly meetings at the chapter house or they will attend a church close to the UW • September was a busy month for Beta Pi, filled with a fun “work week” to kick off an excellent week of Recruitment that culminated in a Bid Day Theme of “The Journey” which included a Washington and its well-known accolades. We welcomed 40 new members to Beta Pi. The following week of welcome for our New Members included fun bonding activities with each pledge class, including a New Member-Senior day, a fun New Member/Sophomore sleepover at a nearby active’s house, and all-house activities as well, such as celebrating PC 15’s first “Dawg Saturday” football game by walking down to the game all together • Socially Beta Pi was very busy, with two Grab-a-Dates in Fall such as the Mariners game and one at a local bar near the University that was themed “mai tai” • In October we celebrated Founders Day with a lovely brunch hosted by the Lake Washington Alumni Association at the University Women’s Club in downtown Seattle. In addition to the highest academic achievers of spring quarter, each of our new members were able to attend, mingle with alums, and sing Kappa songs. Additionally in October we hosted local alumni and their children for the annual Alum trick or treat. Actives dressed up in fun Halloween costumes and gave out candy to the alums and their young children as the kids went from room to room. • On top of our successful Recruitment, we were able to extend our list of new members through continuous open bidding. This was the first time the chapter has participated in COB and we welcomed three new women into the chapter. Their official initiation will take place in January. • In the spring of 2015 the Beta Pi Chapter held its annual parents weekend. Each pledge class held its own get-together on Friday night to kick of the fun weekend. Saturday we all took our dads and/or moms to the Husky Baseball Game to enjoy an exciting game of baseball. The next day was the mothers’ day which included a brunch and a senior recognition ceremony. • Every quarter the Beta Pi Chapter schedules scholarship dinner to recognize the hard work and dedication that the chapter members put into their school work. The dinner includes a small ceremony in which the VP of academics gives shoutouts and treats to deans’ list members and then more gifts to members with the highest top grades. Some highs of this year including being top ten in academic standing and remaining above the all sorority average • A couple times a quarter during the year of 2015, Kappa Kappa Gamma members had the privilege to visit and volunteer at the Ronald Mcdonald House just near the university. For a couple of hours, volunteers get to hang out and play fun games with the children • The Beta Pi Chapter gained a new and wonderful house mother. Shelley has taken over her mother’s position as the all house house-mom. We are very excited for her and knew that the transition would be very easy. So far, she has been doing a great job keeping all the women and the house organized. • In November, our lovely member, Casey Richard, was elected as Panhellenic VP of Recruitment Management. This will be great with continuing a close relationship with the UW Panhellenic and she will be a great liaison between the chapter, Panhellenic, and new members coming through recruitment. • In the Fall of 2015, the Beta Pi Chapter contracted with a new composite company called Vantine. They were very easy to work with and affordable for our new composite picture. • Francis Paoli, a member in PC 14, won Sigma Chi Sweetheart in Spring of 2015. This is a philanthropy week put on by the Sigma Chi Fraternity and winners are selected through a series of events. • In the Fall of 2015, The Beta Pi Chapter completed a new system of promoting more participation in Kappa events, community events, volunteering and Panhellenic events. Points are award by submitting photo proof of involvement and each member is expected to submit at least six throughout the quarter. Involvement ties into standings for rooms for the next quarter. • The Kappa Kappa Gamma chapter won Sigma Chi’s philanthropy week in the Fall of 2015. All proceeds go to Make-a-Wish and Kappas were able to raise the most money compared to the other sororities participating in the philanthropy week. • Kappa Kappa Gamma downloaded a new application for phones called GIN. It will send text message reminders to all members for instance, there is a new study hour feature that will be used when telling all members when study hours will be taking place • During Initiation week in early November, the LC Whitney Robinson visited the Kappa Kappa Gamma chapter. It was an excellent visit and a great opportunity for our Chapter to learn more about how we can continue to progress in our success as a Chapter and as sisters. • Over the Summer of 2015, the chapter has was remodeled. The formal on the main floor was completely remodeled, hardwood floor was put in, new couches, tables, and chairs. In addition, the lounge room on the second floor and the lounge room in the annex received new furniture and tables. Describe the recent changes on your campus and describe the overall nature of your chapter. • The UW increased its tuition in 2015 • The 2015 recruitment had a high number of women and therefore each chapter was able to receive a higher number in their new pledge classes. Kappa Kappa Gamma received a big PC 15 which includes 40 members. We are very fortunate for all of them and glad we had the room to fit them all in the main chapter house • Security updates- 2015 brought a lot of security scares especially in the Greek community. Several fraternities and sororities were broken into. The Beta Pi Chapter decided to inform each member of these concerns and remind them to be careful especially at night. We also updated our security systems to ensure our safety.
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