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'''Duke Universityof British Columbia established in 1912, founded 1823Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada'''

Janie Elizabeth CarltonDoris Isabel Crompton, Mary Elizabeth CravenIsobel Gertrude Douglass, Frances Lelia CurrinJean Margaret Dowler, Florence Roney DaileyHilary Rowena Bainbridge Helliwell, Katherine E. Mary DaviesElizabeth Deinstadt Killam, Edna Kilgo EliasCecilia Millicent Maria Agnes Garesche Lauder, Mildred Moore GuthrieMary Kathleen Lyle Mathers, Virginia Lucille Hobgood, Martha HowieLouise Dorothy McDonald, Dorothy Cornell LearyCraig McKay, Katherine MarkhamHay Farris Robson, Nancy Elizabeth RobersonKathleen Purvis Solloway, Helen Margaret RogersC. Sutherland, Nellie Louise SellarsMary Hamilton Watts, Erma Elizabeth WilliamsAlice Margaret Geddes White. ----

Ann Wescott (Mayo)Gillian Marshall, Laura Seyler, Mia Flett, Julia Rastad, Field Secretary 1958Trishana Tuyet-1960;Hillary Holmes (Archer)Pham, Rachel Beck, Yaz Tremblay, Traveling Consultant 1999-2000;Madelaine Hargrave.

Shelley Moore Capito Dorothy Taylor, 20161954, journalist, author; (Katherine ) Avis Pumphrey, 1964, Social Service pioneer   

Sophie Martin (Wood)“We, Graduate Counselor 1957-1958;Ann Wescott (Mayo)at the University of British Columbia, Graduate Counselor 1957-1958;Elizabeth Helmer (Pfiffner)are proud and happy to be part of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity. We are not so well known as some of the American chapters, Graduate Counselor 1959-1960;Judith Mayers (Bryan), Graduate Counselor 1959-1960;Corinne Mani (Yancy), Graduate Counselor 1979-1981;but we have been going strong since 1929.” So writes the research historian for Gamma Upsilon Chapter.

Shelley Moore Capito—UThe year following the founding of Delta Phi two more sororities appeared on the campus.STwo years later, at the call of the Delta Phi president, representatives of the three sororities organized the Inter-Sorority Board. Congresswoman (R-WV)This step led to official recognition of sororities by Student Council, first elected in 2000. Representative Capito has been honored and later by the North American Interfraternity Council (NIC) University Senate. From that time on more groups appeared and became increasingly interested in linking themselves with its “Award international fraternities and sororities. A summary of Distinction” Delta Phi meetings for extraordinary support a number of the Greek community. Shelley supports a bill allowing tax-deductible donations years might have been, “To be or not to be used for housing and infrastructure improvements to Greek chapter facilities. Also notable, she co-sponsored that is the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program signed into law in December 2003question.”

Housing and healthcare are not new initiatives to Shelley. A third-term representative, she prides herself on being approachable, accessible and The year 1925 was an important one in touch with the needs history of her West Virginia constituentsthe university. As It was then that the only female and only Republican congresswoman from West Virginia, she works hard big switch-over was made to visit the 18 counties in her district while serving on the House Rules Committee, Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, and the Congressional Steel Caucus. (Shelley was originally featured in the spring 2001 issuepermanent site at Point Grey.)

Shelley freely admits that juggling family time with her Congressional commitments is difficult. She has felt guilty for not being a part Delta Phi became Gamma Upsilon Chapter of all Kappa Kappa Gamma May 11, 1929, after the long debate over the question of her teenaged daughter’s activitiesaffiliation ended. “ButThe chapter was installed by Georgia Hayden Lloyd-Jones,” says ShelleyWisconsin, “my daughter reassured me that she was proud of me and knew I was involved in something bigger than both Beta Pi Chapter, University of usWashington.” Shelley’s entire family— daughter, husband Actives and two sons—have all worked alumnae were initiated together to interact with constituents, make speeches and conduct researchin an impressive ceremony.

Shelley also credits her Kappa affiliation with providing her with an instant network of mentors. “Kappa taught me to look for Gamma Upsilon, following the tradition established by the best in people and local sorority, continued to appreciate diversity,” adds Shelley. “Washington, D.C., is a haven for interested, intelligent, service-minded young women.” Shelley encourages all young people pursuing take a career leading role in politics or public service to complete internshipsuniversity life, volunteer and work as well as carrying on campaignsprojects away from the campus.

During World War II, the girls took part in money--------------raising events for the Canadian Red Cross. Mary Frances Trumbull (Tuck), Panhellenic president, was “convenor” or chairman of the 1945 Red Cross Ball, which netted $4,000. Members of Gamma Upsilon made up 20 percent of the university’s Red Cross Corps. They also paid regular visits to military hospitals and provided Christmas gifts and music for pensioners in an old people’s home.

==The Early Years (From The History Kappas have always been involved in many activities. Two members were championship tennis players in the 1930s. Another received one of the most prestigious University of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)==British Columbia athletic awards for two consecutive years.

The history Although a woman becoming a minister is not unusual today, the chapter is especially proud of Delta Beta Chapter can be seen as a microcosm of the history member who was one of the Women’s College of Duke Universitybest known ministers in Vancouver. As the college women changed, so changed the lifestyle of the KappasShe brought up three children before she entered this profession.

In 1897, Washington DukeKatherine Avis Pumphrey, a pioneer tobacco manufacturer established an endowment for Trinity Collegesocial worker, Durhamreceived the 1964 Kappa Alumnae Achievement Award, with the condition that women be admitted “on equal footing.” The next and a 50-year a small dormitory for women was completed, but it was not until World War I, when men were scarce that women’s enrollment increased significantlypin.

During Florence Brickley’s tenureUntil 1952, 1947-1962, enrollment increased slightly, and admissions standards rose. During except for a brief period in the 1950s there late 1920s when an unsuccessful attempt was made to maintain a shift to university-wide activities. Interest in class organization declined. The first two years became coeducational. Efforts were made by M. Margaret Ball, 1963-1969house, to revitalize the Women’s College. Intellectual activities, liberalized regulations, emphasis Kappas on living-learning dormitories put substance into the collegeUniversity of British Columbia campus had been meeting in private homes. Dean Juanita KrepsIn that year, 1969-1972, administered a cooperative effort on the first women’s move to part of nine sororities and their alumnae built a Panhellenic House which continues today as the men’s campus and vice versa. Women were allowed to live off campus center for the first time. In 1972, the colleges were officially closed, and by fall all students returned as students of Duke Universitywomen’s fraternities.

By 1929 there were four national sororities Among the most popular campus activities are Mardi Gras and several local groups at DukeSongfest. That year the local, Sigma BetaMardi Gras formerly combined carnival, was added to the Pan-Hellenic Council pep meets and remained local for two yearsraffle. With the help of sponsors Miss Eva Malone (Ellis) It generated wide excitement and Mrsinvolvement. Clarence Pemberton Ending three gala days was a costume ball with a floor show. Today Mardi Gras is a campus game night, and under the guidance of Rheva Ott Shryockall proceeds, up to $10, Pennsylvania000 a year, the girls decided are given to petition Kappa Kappa Gammacharity. The request Songfest seems to grow every year, with sororities and fraternities competing in song and dance for a charter accompanied by a film prepared by the members was granted at the 1930 Convention. Installation, October 25, 1930, was attended by Clara Oprized Songfest Cup. PierceAlthough Kappas have not been successful in winning this cup, Ohio State, Province Directors, alumnae and actives from 12 Eastern chapterswe have great fun presenting our show.

Although there Recruitment was hosted for the first time in the brand new Panhellenic House, a National Depression project for Panhellenic and the Vancouver Alumnae Association. Alumnae donated both their time and strict rules funds towards the construction of the facility. Located on campus, locallyPanhellenic House is home to 64 women students in “quads” located on the top three floors. Gamma Upsilon occupies an entire quad, the known as Kappa Quad. The facility is shared with group, including Kappa mood was busy Alpha Theta and fun-lovingGamma Phi Beta. Members Panhellenic House has eight chapter rooms, and Kappa was assigned one of the largest ones at the front of the new building. Loyal alumnae raised funds to provide the Kappa chapter were active on campus room with tasteful interior decoration, and Ruth Phillips (Polack), president of the senior class, chapter was responsible for getting decent restroom facilities in the West Campus librarypleased to have a place to finally call “home.”

Mondays nights were “closed nights” – no phone callsIn 1985, no men in “East,” no women off campusDr. David W. Meetings were held on Monday – there Strangway was no excuse for missing a meeting! Throughout the 1930s there named University President. Computerized telephone registration was participation but as yet no chapter-sponsored philanthropyintroduced in 1988. The 1937 Chanticleer, (yearbook) said …”and so with a dash and a smash you have the Kappas -possessors of happiness and beauty, and the essential elements This new registration method put an end to students having to physically walk across campus from department to department to make a good chapterregister for classes.”

The early 1940s were clouded by World War II. “It was practically like a girls’ school UBC celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1990 with a Navy base a miles awayseries of special events,” remembers a Delta Beta of those dayswhich included the largest open house in the university’s history. U. “The Kappas were a very close chapter – probably because so many of our boyfriends were far awayS. Many of President, Bill Clinton visited UBC in 1993 which drew publicity to the Kappas rolled bandages campus and entertained soldiers at Professor Michael Smith received the nearby Navy base. Women Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering work in the first time assumed leadership posts previously held by mendevelopment of “site directed mutagenesis”.

Sorority life at Duke in the early 1960s can best be described as a period ==Highlights of adjustment. In September 1959, when the Pan2000-Hellenic building had been condemned as a fire hazard, the change to classrooms of the Carr Building was accepted, yet the move was a shock to many sororities which had just finished extensive redecorating, as had the Kappas. Headquarters purchased Delta Beta’s furniture and rush schedules were rearranged. Everyone thought this change was only temporary. 2010==

All sororities were threatened by a loss One of spirit and lack the chapter’s greatest challenges was welcoming large classes of communication; because new members saw each other regularly only once a weekinto the chapter. Delta Beta made use of “dorm repsWith so many new members coming,” dorm parties, secret buddies,” the big-little sister program, and planned it was necessary to eat together. At a time when assure that everyone was predicting given the demise of the Greek system, chapter spirit suddenly opportunity to get to know each other well. This challenge was high.Sorority lifemet by holding many sisterhood events, such as always, had serious spa nights and lights sidespicture frame decorating. At a seminar program in 1960This way, faculty new members and administration active members spoke on issues related to their fields. Cystic Fibrosis Clinic was still part of its philanthropy efforts, there alike were parties for faculty children, block tickets able to the campus concert-lectures series, bond and required study hall for pledges and low-average upper classmen. But sororities in general were assailed and asked to justify feel comfortable with their existencenew sisters.

By Another challenge was getting everyone involved. The way that the 1967-68 school year, criticism reached a peakchapter overcame this challenge was to introduce “Kappa Kore Groups. The president ” Each member of the chapter was assigned to one of Pan-Hellenic resigned from her office the Kore Groups, and each group was assigned to another fraternity and her sorority in the middle Greek system. Members were expected to attend the events of fall rush. Isolated student involvement grew into great student participation in political their respective fraternities and sororities, and social concernswere given extra Kore Group points for attending events outside of their assigned group. Sorority life seemed more irrelevant than ever This was a fun way to manyget everyone involved, and one group dropped its national affiliation because of the rules, which bound its members in this increasingly liberal institution. to stir up a little competition!

The Delta Beta President advocated that Delta Beta also “go local” Throughout this decade, UBC continued to be an active campus. Focus remained on promoting a sustainable lifestyle on and off campus. Excitement for the Winter Olympic Games in 2010 was apparent on campus. Movies and television shows were filmed around the shock of many memberscampus. During Throughout the next school year 10 to 12 Kappas resigned years, the chapter also participated in protestnumerous league sports and other sporting events, calling Delta Beta an irrelevantincluding Storm the Wall, winning Water Wars, social and selective groupcoming in third in Day of the Longboat.

To survive these difficult timesGamma Upsilon also continued its tradition of Reading Buddies with a third grade class at University Hill Elementary school every Friday and won a number of awards from Panhellenic including third place Philanthropy Award, Delta Beta had to redefine its goalsthird place Sports Award, and third place Top All Around Sorority. Officers planned activities which combined fun Six members were also recognized for achieving outstanding academic averages and intellectual stimulation: efforts five were made to get together frequentlyrecognized for achieving an outstanding number of sports points. Often meetings became forums for invited speakersCharlotte Paterson was honored with winning the Panhellenic Top Individual Athlete Award and Magee Walker won the Panhellenic All-Around Woman Award.

By The members participated in a number of other Greek events during Greek Week and held its annual Sapphire Ball at the Four Seasons Resort and Spa in Whistler, BC. Gamma Upsilon also held an annual Parent/Alumni Tea. During the summer, members stayed in contact with each other and some attended a "Kamp Kappa" camping trip near a lake in B.C. Several members also attended Kappa Convention, where the time chapter received recognition with Honorable Mentions in New Member Program, Recruitment, and Chapter Management. The school year begins annually with a chapter recruitment retreat in August, leading up to successful recruitment result. New members were presented at the Pride of Panhellenic luncheon. Bid Day celebration was themed the "Miss Kappa Pageant" during which each Key Sister was revealed by the "judges". Gamma Upsilon celebrated the founding of Kappa’s Centennial Kappa with events featuring many of its own alumnae. The social committee organized a great Date Dash surprise event prior to Inspiration Week and Delta Beta’s 40th Initiation, at which the Leadership Consultant assisted. The chapter conducted its annual Kappa Book Drive and celebrated the chapter’s 80th birthdaywith a special event. The chapter also participated in and won Order of Omega's Songfest competition with a selection from Across the Universe and enjoyed an "Ugly Christmas Sweater" themed meeting during the holidays. Gamma Upsilon held its first Kite and Key semi-formal dance in conjunction with Kappa Alpha Theta at the Vancouver Aquarium, morale had been regained where everyone enjoyed dancing with the belugas and Kappa was recognized admiring the sea lions. The chapter proved to be outstanding in athletics, finishing off the term in second place in the all-sorority division. Its basketball team came in first in the league. Other highlights included victory in the Great Trek, involvement in a number of UBC Legacy Game events such as broomball, day of the most high-spirited long boat, winter fest, and closemore. Members also excelled in academics, with many members receiving GPA scores well above the all-knit group on campussorority averages. The Kappas were often kidded as too “gungchapter consistently placed well in the Panhellenic Awards for scholarship, encouraged because of a Kappa Mentor program pairing older girls with newer members in the same field of study and with the Smart Cookie Program and The No-ho"Skippy" Jar.”

==Highlights One of our main goals has been to increase the 1980s:==use of social media to promote Kappa on campus. Our PR chairman has been actively using Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to highlight the involvement of Kappa within the Greek and UBC community. Overall, 2012 was a positive year for Gamma Upsilon as we continued to grow and improve our chapter in all areas.

From chapter’s History Report: One of the largest changes happening on the UBC campus is the construction of our new Student Union Building, due to be completed in 2014. It is intended to be a gathering place where students can interact in order to expand and strengthen our student community. The project is an estimated 103 million dollars and is aiming to receive LEED platinum+, the highest green building rating in North America. Not only is UBC inventive in developing new real estate but we are also leading the $11 million construction of Canada’s largest radio telescope – the first research telescope to be built in the country in more than 30 years. One of UBC’s creative students has produced a film titled When I Walk and it is to be featured in the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. In this film, the director Jason DaSilva portrays his personal experiences living with Multiple Sclerosis and the grueling journey this disease took him on.In 1989 The overall nature of our chapter is one of true sisterhood, respect and enthusiasm for Kappa Kappa Gamma. This year we have seen a visible increase in attendance to meetings and strengthened enthusiasm for philanthropy and sisterhood events. Chapter Council has done an amazing job of coming up with innovative ideas on how to further improve aspects of the chapter, Delta Beta won Greek Weeksuch as chapter history and our public image.

The University of British Columbia continues to be an innovative campus that is focused equally on the well being of its students as well as the well being of the Earth and environment. In 1989the spring of 2013 UBC announced that the creation of a smart-grid energy storage system that integrates one megawatt hour of stored energy enough to power an average home for 1, Delta Beta sponsored CHANCE “Battle 000 hours into a power grid that supports three major campus facilities. In September, The Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) and UBC was awarded LEED Platinum certification, the highest designation in green building performance from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system. UBC has also made a considerable effort in bettering the lives of its student as well as the environment. The UBC bookstore reduced the Bandscost of course packs, which allowed students to save a average of 33% on their course materials.”

'''Chapter Convention AwardsAn important priority for the Gamma Upsilon chapter this fall semester was increasing chapter involvement and achievements in the Greek community. This has always been a goal of ours but we wanted to emphasize it this year as many girls graduated resulting in a smaller sorority with many new members. We were able to do this by encouraging participation in all Greek events. We had girls volunteer to make teams for almost every sorority and fraternities philanthropy event, such as DG’s anchor splash. Our chapter also had many successful rec sports teams throughout the year, including:two volleyball teams, a soccer team and a dodge ball team last term. We also won the UBC rec softball tournament at the beginning of this year. On top of this participation and success in sports, we had three girls take home top Panhellenic awards. Katie Sherlock won Top Panhellenic Athlete, Amanda Woodland won Top Panhellenic Scholar, and Abby Perehudoff won Top Individual Philanthropist. As well, multiple girls also won accreditation certificate awards. The Academic Council has encouraged academic success in the chapter, as well as incentives such as smart cookies, and library raids. Kappa Kash also encourages girls to participate in our many philanthropic opportunities. Overall morale and sisterhood has been increased and that’s what encourages girls to participate more. We truly hope to continue this successful involvement and overall achievements into the New Year.  The University of British Columbia is a large dynamic campus located in the heart of Vancouver’s Pacific Spirit Park; with over 60,000 students the campus is always changing. UBC offers both a diverse academic and athletic program. In the past year the University’s athletic program has come under review. Some of UBC’s athletic programs, like it’s Swimming, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Rowing, and Soccer teams, are held along side some of the best in Canada and North America. Unfortunately programs like its Football, Skiing, and Softball’s continued inability to prove successful has brought attention to the structure of UBC’s athletic program. In 2013 The University announced a review of the athletic program’s structure, promising a more focused and successful program; changing certain team’s privileges from ‘varsity’ to club status, the first steps of which to be put into affect at the beginning of the 2014/2015 academic year. Prior to talks of Athletic reformation the UBC student population has been relatively indifferent with regards to support for it’s varsity programs. The recent attention drawn to the athletic program has caused an influx of school spirit. The Times Higher Education World University Ranking ranked UBC 23rd in the world, and 2nd in Canada. The 2013/2014 average admittance GPA was 89.5%, an increase of .02% from the previous year. The University continues to commit itself to not only educating students to the highest degree, but doing so in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way. The University leads the way with sustainable buildings, having built fourteen buildings that adhere to the highest sustainable standards, and is currently in the process of completing five more. The University’s embrace for innovative policies and building begin in what has been publicly recognized by many as "North America'''s Greenest Building” and one of the greenest buildings in the world.

==Highlights of the 1990s:2015==2015 has been a very exciting year, very focused on making changes to better our chapter as well as forming stronger bonds within our sisterhood. In March we welcomed six new and amazing girls through our COB recruitment. To start off March we had the annual Parent Tea in the chapter room, which was a great way to meet some parents and in turn let them have a glimpse into what Kappa means to each member. At our Panhellenic awards ceremony at the end of March we had five girls receive academic accreditation, our chapter was accredited for sports, philanthropy, and leadership and activities, our very own Katie Sherlock was accredited for a top athlete, two of our members were accredited with leadership and top philanthropists, and finally another two of our members were accredited with the all greek women of the year award.

Delta Beta tied for first place in We also had a beautiful formal at the 1990 Greek Week. Pledge Initiation was held Arbutus Club at the University end of North Carolina (UNC). Fraternity Education March, which was a fun way to close up the chapter goalyear for our sisterhood. A standards workshop was held Kappa Kourtside in the fall semestersecond week of April brought out a huge crowd right before exams. The chapter went And we were able to Wrightsville Beach with the new initiatesraise $4891. Delta Beta attended We also were able to raise $1089 through our Kappa Kandy Grams, and $1745 at our annual Desserts for a Founder’s Day Banquet at UNCCure. By the end of the term we also had eleven girls with an over 80 average. Delta Beta held a scholarship banquet to celebrate individual achievement We are so proud of them and their accomplishments, and improving hope to fourth place in scholarship among all sororities on campus. Delta Beta conducted an informal inspire the rest of the chapter evaluation and two mandatory all-member rush retreats. Delta Beta placed fourth in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days.to keep up this push towards academics!

Delta Beta won two honorable mentions At the start of September we attended our retreat at our very own Kristin Short’s house in Shuswap Lake, where we had the 1991 Province Meeting opportunity to bond with our sisters at a beautiful location for scholarship and philanthropythree days. Delta Beta held a two- day officer training workshop. Initiation At retreat we rehearsed all things recruitment, which was held at UNCvery helpful for our newest pledge class. The chapter goal was using committees effectively. Events included: a council retreatAs well, chapter beach trip to Wrightsville Beach with the we decorated our new initiatesfloral letters, an Alcohol and Substance Abuse program, Founder’s Day Banquet at UNC, a Scholarship Banquet, and a stress management programhad multiple photo shoots to share on social media as well as for our recruitment video. Delta Beta placed third in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days. Delta Beta It was noted in the Keyhole for its scholarshiphighlight of the year, and everyone had so much fun.

In 1994, Coming into the school year our chapter competed was extremely busy with other Greek organizations planning and won a Pictionary contest preparing for charityrecruitment. We also revamped our website, adding photos from retreat and stepped up our presence and activity on social media. Delta Beta tried Our house chairman took to increase interaction decorating our chapter room with the Duke some homey pieces, such as polaroid pictures, lights, flowers, pillows and Durham community through their AIDS fund raiser in which various retailers helped sell t-shirtsa couple ottomans. The chapter goal Recruitment was to increase sister participation through all-sister activities. Delta Beta held a scholarship banquet each semester to recognize sisters busy time for their academic achievement public relations and in the fall named a sister-of-the-week at each meeting our activity on social media. It really paid off however as our new members were able to highlight a sister’s recent accomplishments. Delta Beta held a ritual workshop each semesterfollow posts during that time and so it was quite effective.

Delta Beta had three members of Phi Beta KappaRecruitment was the most successful its been in years, two we were all so pumped and welcome in 34 new and amazing members on . We have carried this excitement throughout the volleyball team, two members on term. We raised $427.70 during our philanthropy weeks cocoa for a cure in the golf teamUBC Nest, and one member on $6380 from our participating team in the track teamannual CIBC Run for a Cure. Several Kappa relatives In the first week of pledges were able to attend their initiation this yearNovember our chapter submitted a video for Gamma Phi Betas philanthropy event, including one new member’s grandmotherThe Gammies. Social events included Kite and KeyWe didn’t win, Psychedelic 60’s, and Holiday Formal. In October, Delta Beta hosted a table to sell pink ribbons and provide information about self-breast exams in honor of National Self Breast Exam Awareness Month. but our own sister Rebcca Moug took home best actress!

Delta Beta’s chapter goal I-week and initiation took place in 1995 was increased sister attendance the second week of November, and ritual awarenessit ran smoothly as well as fun. Delta Beta strengthened We even got to have a sisterhood event at Spin Society, where a Kappa alumni generously offered her time to hold. At the role end of Standards in upholding lateness and attendance policiesNovember we will be hosting what should be an amazing semi formal at the Traditional Chinese Gardens, which our new members are very excited for.

Delta Beta held Following this on November 22nd we are having someone from headquarters hold a Valentine’s Day semi-formal in 1997ritual workshop for our chapter. A representative from the Career Development Center came to speak to Throughout the year our chapter. Two Delta Betas gave has taken part in a talk about depression and seeking help for this illness. Delta Beta held an “April Fool’s” function at number of philanthropy events within the Durham BallparkGreek community. Other social events included spring formal, “Psych- 60’s”, To list a Barn Partyfew, Kite and Keythe chapter took part in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days in support of the Shinerama UBC campaign raising money for Cystic Fibrosis research, and winter formalAOPi’s Score Out Arthritis which is a indoor soccer tournament. A representative from This coming year we are planning on fully using the Healthy Devil spoke GIN system for a more concise and official way to keep track with events for the chapter about health resources on campus. A Delta Beta was a member of the cheerleading squad month and two Delta Betas were members of student governmentyear.

In 1998This fall our campus finally opened its long anticipated new student union building, the chapter raised $4000 Nest. This has been a seven year process, but has been well worth the wait. It is a beautiful LEED platinum certified building (highest green building rating in North America), and has room for the Children’s Miracle Network through Kappa Kaddies, a charity golf tournamenthuge growth in students at UBC. Social events included Valentine’s semi-formal, spring formalIt is located right next to the old SUB, and maintains its hub of activity offering a Barn Partyplace for students to shop, “Pysch-60’s”study, Kite eat and socialize. The building itself is five stories and Key 250,000 square feet (with 50% larger than the sisters of Kappa Alpha Thetaold SUB), and winter formalcost $107 million. One Delta Beta was The NEST contains eight AMS run food and drink eateries, nine AMS services, as well as a star member three-storey rock climbing wall. Not only is the building itself sustainable – solar powered cooling, radian hearing/cooling of the women’s basketball teamfloors, solar water heaters, cerified wood products, who competed in the NCAA finals. Delta Beta also had one member of Phi Beta Kappavessel compositing, storm water management/retention, roof top garden, water efficient landscaping using grey water, but their food is as well – 100% ocean wise certified, local produce, dry food purchased from local companies, and all coffees are certified organic, one member of the cheerleading squadshade grown, and the star of Arthur Miller’s The Cruciblefair trade.

1990: YMCA Day Care Center and Durham Battered Women’s Shelter1991: YMCA Day Care Center;1994: Easter egg hunt with children, Breast Cancer Awareness Day, Dance to Fight AIDS fundraiserWhat organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, Walktoberfest;1995: Dance or donated hours to Fight AIDS, Easter egg hunt, bake sale fundraiser;in your community? 1997: Volunteering at EK POWE elementaryReading is fundamental, volunteering at the Methodist Retirement Home;1998: Kappa KaddiesCanadian Breast Cancer Foundation, a charity golf tournamentFirst Baptist Church soup kitchen

==Highlights Our chapter's nature in 2016 has once again been one of 2000-2010:== loyalty, community and sisterhood. We have gained 35 wonderful new members who have each been an extraordinary addition to our chapter. Many of the new members have taken positions on Chapter Council as well as been appointed significant leadership roles assisting some of the Chapter Council Executives. In addition, two of our members have been chosen for executive positions on Panhellenic Council. We are all very proud of these girls and especially excited for our chapter to have great representation on Panhel's board.

In 2005Chapter Philanthropy: What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, Delta Beta hosted the Nu East Province Meeting in Durham, NC. your community? Also, Delta Beta had a very strong representation in Duke's Pan-Reading is Fundamental (international) -Hellenic Council as its members served as both the President and the VP of Recruitment. Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation (international) As a chapter, its commitment to academic excellence was recognized by the Pan-The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (national) -Hellenic Council with the Outstanding Scholarship Award and a Delta Beta was honored as Duke Greek Woman of the Year. Three Delta Betas were inducted in to the Order of the Omega, the Greek Honor Society that recognizes exceptional leadershipSoup Kitchen Tuesdays at First Baptist Church, scholarship and service. Reading Buddy Fridays at University Hill Elementary (local)

In addition Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to its strong sisterhoodsupport? The members of our chapter hold the causes of both our national and local philanthropies dear to our hearts. Like most people, Kappas at Duke are devoted we have been affected one way or another by breast cancer, which is why we find it important to academic excellence raise awareness and selfless service. Delta Beta has maintained one of funds to support the highest GPAs within the Greek Community research and has become an essential part survivors of the Duke this disease. As for our two local philanthropies, Soup Kitchen Tuesdays and Durham communitiesReading Buddy Fridays, our chapter wanted a way to give back to our community not just through organizing internal events, but also by participating in charitable activities every week. With 142 members, Delta Beta Reading Buddy Fridays is a program that also one of helps us show our support towards the Reading is Fundamental organization consistently throughout the largest chapters on campusyear.

Chapter Facility: In 2005, Delta Beta’s what kind of a facility does your chapter council vowed to work toward perfecting the devotion meet? Please attach a clear photo of its members to their commitments and responsibilities as Greek women. Delta Beta aimed to continue to increase ritual awareness and appreciation where you typically hold chapter meetings – whether in order to strengthen our ties with the history of Kappa. In terms of responsibility to the tradition of Greek life, Delta Beta planned to work to maintain our high level of Pan-Hellenic involvement on campus. All of these goals were enthusiastically met last year. Delta Beta’s Marshall introduced a new ritual program that made learning about our ritual and history fun and interesting. Delta Beta had record turn out to these "ritual retreats" which led to our most successful initiation to date. A Delta Beta served Duke and the Greek community as the President of Duke's Pan-Hellenic Council. With one of its own sisters as the head of the Duke Greek communityclassroom, Delta Beta chapter was more involved in both school and Greek activities than everhouse or elsewhere.

In 2006With the exception of few formal meetings, Delta Beta worked really hard to maintain most of our involvement chapter meetings were previously held in the chapter room in the Panhellenic lifehouse. A Delta Beta was elected VP of RecruitmentHowever, starting this October, and we have continued to invoke been meeting in a Panhellenic spirit class room in all the events that we have held this year. Kappa was recognized again this year IONA building on campus, as it provides more space for our outstanding scholarship, and even had 4 members inducted into Order all of the Omega, the Greek Honor Society. Furthermore, one of our members helped to start an organization in Africa this year, working for women's rights to equal education.

This year Delta Beta worked really hard to reorganize the use ==Highlights of each of its committees. It sought to have more efficient committee meetings, using the talents of the many diverse girls in its chapter. Delta Beta’s VPO did a great job this year of invoking the use of these committees. In addition, Delta Beta wanted to improve our risk management program. After many new policies, it has finally cemented a program that is safe, efficient, and strong. With the strong leadership of its President, Delta Beta has worked to bring all of the pledge classes together in the bonds of sisterhood. This has been achieved through sisterhood dinners and committee outings.2017==

Delta Belta was at or above In January, the Gamma Upsilon chapter set out to strive towards a year of building a stronger sisterhood through strengthening the all-sorority GPA during 2009bond between sisters, and overall solidifying our community involvement and empowerment. One Delta Beta was honored with a invitation We plan on improving our sisterhood by creating and planning g sisterhood events throughout each month to join Phi Beta Kappaencourage sister-bonding and active participation within the chapter. Six We welcomed 2 new members were reported in our January COB, who became a part of the Spring 2009 issue of The Key as having a 42016 pledge class.0 GPAThroughout January-April, the Chapter focused on our sisterhood through attending sisterhood events and ensuring our sisters maintained academic excellence, great presence at Greek events and philanthropies, and good relations and communication with each other in the chapter.

In 2005For the January-April semester, Delta Beta implemented a new strategy Gamma Upsilon chapter had the highest academic average of presenting something interesting from our archives any sorority chapter at each formal meetingUBC this past semester with a 74.48%. The At the Panhellenic Spring Awards, our chapter really enjoyed these presentationsreceived two individual awards for Top Philanthropy, received by Farrah Bui-Turcotte, who is extremely involved with philanthropies and volunteering; Along with Top Leadership, received by Elise Mance, who maintained a double presidency being president of Kappa and president of the AUS (Arts Undergraduate Society). Two of our sisters were recently initiated into Gamma Sigma Alpha, which included photo albumsis a Greek organization for Greek members with averages of above 76%. We have a sister who was granted a UBC Excellence Scholarship for being within the top 10% in her faculty, scrapbooksundergraduate year, old bylawsand program. We have sisters who are on the Deans Honour Roll, chapter minutes and standing ruleswho have been granted BC Achievement Scholarship awards, the District Authority Scholarship award, and chapter composites from years pastthe Maili Wong Award in Finance, to name a few.

67th Biennial Convention: 2006Five of our Chapter Council officers were able to attend the Kappa Leadership Conference where they learned skills to implement within our chapter and within council so that the officers are able to be greater leaders, and a newest member of PC16 attended the Kappa Leadership Academy. In September, we welcomed 40 new members into our Chapter, 38 of which were part of Formal Recruitment and 2 of which we welcomed through COB. For Formal Recruitment, we received a 97.5% retention rate after tours, and became the top recruiting sorority of 2017. Our President implemented ‘President’s Key’, which is a member spotlight for two girls who have gone above and beyond in the Chapter and who will be presented with this award at Chapter meeting and will be talked about in a little blurb highlighting the things they are doing for the Chapter, in which they will also receive a little care package. She also implemented ‘Accountabili-2008 Winners: Gracious LivingKEYS’, Unhoused Chapterwhich is to maintain commitment and presence at other Greek philanthropies, where girls are in groups of 3, and 1/3 girls must attend and participate in each event.

==Highlights of 2011-2019:==  ==Highlights of 2012==Reading Buddies at University Hill Elementary (Local), every Friday afternoon with Beta Theta Pi.

The Delta Beta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma thrived this year in academics, sisterhood, and philanthropy. This year we recorded the highest involvement in chapter events and meetings in recent history, and this commitment to the chapter and its women Reading is evident in our outstanding class of new members. This dedication was also critical to the success of our local philanthropy event this fall: the fourth annual "5K for Camp K," or Camp Kaleidoscope-- a residential camp for terminally ill children. The women of Delta Beta recruited Duke students to participate in the race and support the philanthropy; as a result, the chapter raised $9,000 for Camp Kaleidoscope. Those funds--more than the chapter has ever raised--will send 25 children to camp this summer. The chapter was also highly involved in the national Kappa philanthropy of Reading Is Fundamental, and we had nearly all of our members volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club of Durham to support the organization. Kappas at Duke also volunteer in organizations such as Best Buddies, Camp Kesem (a camp for children with cancer in their families), and Duke Engage programs (international programs with a variety of service goalsInternational).

In addition to our philanthropic success, our chapter hosted weekly meetings in the house for the women of Delta Beta The Canadian Brest Cancer Foundation ("Kappa Keypsakes"National) to discuss personal experiences and struggles and further develop the support system within the chapter. During a chapter meeting this fall, our Vice President of Standards also led an open discussion about the alcohol culture at Duke and how to uphold our values and commitments in spite of social pressure. The new Kappa house on Duke's campus has been a wonderful opportunity for the sisters of Delta Beta to become an even more close-knit community. Beyond internal chapter activities, a member of Delta Beta--Hannah Hayward--actually served as the Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment, where she represented Kappa with leadership and grace. Finally, Delta Beta recognized the 81st anniversary of Founder's Day by celebrating both old and new traditions with alumni and active members.

In terms of challenges, our chapter faced a new struggle this year related to the new Kappa house; because the apartments have two single bedrooms and one double bedroom, our Standards Committee mediated several disagreements among roommates. The situations arose largely among sisters who either lived in a double and would have preferred a single or had living styles that were incompatible with those of their roommates. Standards sorted out these issues between roommates by arranging mutual agreements that allowed the members to compromise. Another issue that Delta Beta faces nearly every year is chapter attendance. While attendance has improved, some members Kappa Gamma Foundation (primarily seniorsInternational) missed more chapters than was acceptable. Council took a two-pronged approach to remedy this issue: first, the Standards Committee met with any women with incomplete attendance and sorted out the challenges they were facing. Second, the sisters began recognizing one member each chapter who had accomplished something that week by surprising her with a small gift, such as flowers or chocolates. The positive energy this new tradition fosters has encouraged members to attend chapter whenever they can.

Regarding campus changes, 2012 was Reading is Fundamental is the first year since the 1950s international organization that sororities had housing on Duke's campusall Kappa chapters support, therefore we show support by our weekly local philanthropy at Reading Buddies. Duke granted each of We also choose to support the nine sororities their own house this year; First Baptist Church weekly because it enables members to get out weekly to give back to our community. Our Chapter supports the houses are Canadian Brest Cancer Foundation (CBBF) because as a large group of women, we have all located together on Duke's Central Campusbeen or known somebody who has been affected by breast cancer, and comprise cancer in general. We choose to support this organization because the money we raised goes towards finding a number of apartments located together cure, and supports and brings awareness to each woman affected by breast cancer in their courageous battles in the same buildingfighting cancer. A combination Most of approximately forty sophomore chapter meetings are held within our Chapter room, as it was renovated and juniors lived in painted throughout the Kappa house at 1915 Erwin Roadsummer. We find that our Chapter room provides us with enough room and enables us to maintain focus throughout our meetings. The building consisted We also tend to hold sisterhood events immediately after Chapter meetings every couple of three bedroomweeks, four bed apartments so it is easy for the Kappas, girls to participate and attend these events as they are in addition to an apartment with a Central Campus RAour Chapter room. Living together has helped even stronger bonds to emerge among the chapter There are certain occasions we hold our meetings in classrooms across campus, and the individual pledge classes; additionally, living in close proximity this is generally for Formal Meetings as this allows more space to the other sororities has produced a more cohesive and supportive Panhellenic communityperform ritual.

==Highlights This year the chapter has seen growth in our sisterhood, increased engagement in our philanthropy events, and has initiated an incredible new member class. In January 2018 we successfully transitioned a brand new chapter council. Our VPOrganization arranged our Leadership Consultant visit who was able to further aid in transitions. The 2018 Chapter Council is responsible for implementing the Owl, Keys, and Fleur-de-lis groups to increase accountability for internal and external philanthropic events. The Academic Council maintained communication with members to ensure they were meeting their academic goals that our VPAcademic Excellence had encouraged us to set for ourselves. The standards committee worked closely with VPStandards to organize and host a variety of 2013==sisterhood events that we put on throughout the year. Some members belong to the Gamma Sigma Alpha fraternity which is a Greek organization that celebrates scholarly achievement by taking members with an academic average above 76%. Many of the women in our chapter hold volunteer positions on campus with organizations like Best Buddies and are also involved with the Alma Mater Society of UBC and other academic pursuits. During our January - April semester we were able to celebrate our senior members with a Panhellenic Senior Send Off and our Sapphire Ball was organized by our Events Chair a beautiful formal event for us. Our PR Chair did an incredible job in highlighting our chapter values on social media by focusing on our sisterhood, self love, and mental health awareness.

The Delta Beta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma thrived this year in academics, sisterhood, and philanthropyDuring the summer our Recruitment Chair started work on creating a strong recruitment. At Due to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Province Meeting, hard work she and her committee put in we received awards for Outstanding Advisory Board, Outstanding Philanthropy, and Honorable mention for Risk Managementwelcomed 30 beautiful new members in September. At Our President attended the Duke Greek AwardsLeadership Conference in June where she shared leadership skills, Kappa Kappa Gamma received the Gold Chapter (Duke Greek Community Standard) awardideas, and one of stories to strengthen our sophomore members, Lauren Alef, received the Panhellenic Empowering Women Scholarshipsisterhood. Along with Our Philanthropy assistant attended the awards we also received an outstanding class of new members. The success of the chapter was due to the dedication of its women to their sorority and their sistersKappa Leadership Academy.

This year was an enormously successful year for Delta Beta’s philanthropic efforts. As a chapter, we worked to continue our existing chapter traditions and to focus on supporting other sororities and our own sisters Our Risk Chairman along with their particular service projects and interests. In the Spring of 2013, the Delta Beta chapter held our annual Reading is Key event at the John Avery Boys and Girls Club to support Reading is Fundamental. Sisters worked hard to either donate money or books during our book drive leading up to the event in order to ensure Education Chairman organized many education meetings for us that each student went home with a new book to read. The afternoon at the Boys and Girls club included reading and book-centered activities pertained to engage the children while promoting youth literacy. This event was fun for our sisters, supported Kappa’s national philanthropy, mental and also allowed sisters to engage with the larger Durham communityphysical health as well as self care. Our chapter continued our support of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation through our annual Finals Care Packages. This was Marshal arranged a great way to support the Foundation and was an opportunity to educate our chapter and our sisters’ families regarding the mission lovely initiation for everyone in November and goals of the saw 30 women initiated into Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation.

This fall, we held our 6th Annual 5K for Camp Kaleidoscope and raised just under $10,000! This is We have continued the tradition of supporting the most money Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation through our chapter has ever raised for Camp Kaleidoscope, which is an enormous accomplishment bake sale event Desserts for our chapter! The event was also a great way for younger members of Cure where the chapter proceeds all go to become familiar with annual chapter events the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and fundraisers and to promote sisterhood around a common goalthe Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. In addition to Our Philanthropy Chair also attended our annual weekly philanthropic events, individual sisters also shared their own interests such as our Tuesday night Soup Kitchen with the chapter Phi Delta Theta and encouraged attendance and participation in events like Duke Dance Marathon or the Special OlympicsReading Buddies on Friday afternoons with Beta Theta Pi. These are just volunteer events give our women a few examples of chance to give back to the many diverse service activities Delta Beta Kappas have participated in during the 2013 calendar yearcommunity that fits with their schedules. Overall, the Our chapter has showed support for Reading is Fundamental through a strong commitment to service both inside book drive and outside of barbecue called Kappa Kappa GammaKookout and through our continued involvement in Reading Buddies. All Our chapter takes great pride in helping the communities of our efforts, both with Kappa and individually, have supported and demonstrated this valuethe Vancouver area.

In addition to Our chapter room is where we host our philanthropic successmeetings, our chapter continued the hosting of weekly meetings along with an occasional meeting in the house for the women of Delta Beta ("Kappa Keypsakes") Woodward Building on campus to discuss personal experiences hold elections and struggles and further develop the support system within the chaptereducational meetings. Further, during a Our chapter meeting this fall, our Vice President of Standards also led an open discussion about sexual pressure at Duke, room was renovated in relationships, ect. and how the summer to uphold our values and commitments in spite of social pressureupdate the decor. Finally, Delta Beta recognized Our chapter room is one of 8 rooms within the 82nd anniversary Panhellenic House building that hosts all of Founder's Day by celebrating both old and new traditions with alumni and active membersthe UBC sorority chapters.

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