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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'''

'''Chapter Founded April 291, 1918 by 24 members 805 initiates (as of the Beta SigmaJune 2018)'''

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'''1,894 initiates (as of June 2016)'''

'''Charter Members:'''

-----------------------------Myrtle Vines Crouch, Naomi Crumley, Winifred M. Faunce, Alice Archer Graham, Jean van Loan Jackson, Merla Glenn Mathews, Charlotte Frances Louise Murphy, Sally McCormick Osborn, Margaret Elizabeth Selvig, Roberta Shewmaker, Mary Thornton Sproul, Caroline Dodge Willcox.

'''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 Council Members:'''

Julie Martin Mangis - Director of Alumnae, 1996–98; member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Board of Trustees and Museums Chairman since 2004; Beverly Alexander (Tuller), Field Secretary 1958-1961; Hannah Eskridge (Mirmiran), Field Secretary 1999-2000

'''Fraternity Council Officers:'''

Bee Whittlesey Pierce, Traveling Consultant 1958 – 1961 '''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients'''

Pauline Tomlin Beall, 1978, 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; Ritual Chairman, 1998–2002;

'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''

'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''Mary Freeman Kelly, 1966, Olympic swimmer; University of Pennsylvania’s women’s swimming coach; served on national boards of directors;Commander Mary Thomson Sproul, 1982, Scientist; researcher; creator of one of the earliest U.S. blood blanks; earned Navy Commendation Medal;Edith Petersilia Mayo, 1996, Curator/supervisor of the Smithsonian Institution’s Division of Political History; author; speaker;Doris Buffett, 2012, Philanthropist, author, dedicated her life and fortune to helping people in trouble through no fault of their own to get back on their feet.

'''Additional Outstanding Gamma Chi Alumnae:'''

Elaine Smith (Woolman), Graduate Counselor 1947-1948;

Beverly Alexander (Tuller), Graduate Counselor 1957-1958;

Mary Owen (Winkler), Graduate Counselor 1958-1959;;

Deanna Thielen (Dopslaf), Chapter Consultant 1990-1991;

'''Fraternity 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

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==The Early Years==

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.”

'''Additional Outstanding Gamma Gamma Alumnae'''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.

Florence Tobey FeyThe university plays an unusual role in the city’s educational system since, Graduate Counselor 1946 - 1947from 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. 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.

-------------------==Highlights of the 1920s==

==The Early Years (From The History On March 6, 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 1870–1976)==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.

The beginnings Real interest was not shown until the 1923 formation of Gamma Gamma chapter go back to about 1910 when the groups was a local sorority known as Beta SigmaKappa Washington, D. The group was urged by four local Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae to petition that fraternity for membershipC. At that time, between 1910 and 1918Alumnae Association, 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 first formal request to petition was presented to the more heavily populated western part of the state as unsophisticated, or perhaps they were thought of as country cousins, totally unsuitable for membership Extension Committee in a national sorority1926. For whatever reason, At that time the Theta charter group was opposed by the nearest chapter on the western side of the stateneither discouraged nor given permission to petition, and it was only after the petition for membership in Kappa Alpha Theta 1928 General Convention that Gamma Beta Pi was denied. Beta Sigma then decided to be allowed to petition formally. In April 1929, it was learned that the local would become a new Kappa Kappa Gamma, and with better resultschapter. The charter winter of uncertainty was granted over and ended in a night of celebration with congratulations from the spring of 1918university president, other fraternal groups and the student body.

Whitman College began as One week before Installation, the chapter’s Vice President, a monument to Marcus Whitmanyoung public school teacher, who had served died from drowning, but her name is on the charter as a missionary to the Indians of the Columbia Valley for 12 yearsfounding member. In 1847her honor, he was massacred by Cayuse Indians at his mission Waiilatpu, only five miles from Walla Walla. Cushing Eels, one her mother presented the new chapter with a hand-illuminated and lettered Book of Whitman’s associatesRitual, secured a charter from the Oregon Territory highly prized possession, always used for Whitman Seminarychapter ceremonies.

In 1883On June 7 and 8, 1929, the school’s charter was amended to reflect the admission of Washington as a statetwo new chapters were installed. Beta Iota, Swarthmore, sponsored Gamma Chi, actives from Beta Alpha—Pennsylvania, and Gamma Kappa—William and Mary, took part, and the name was revised to Whitman CollegeWashington alumnae assisted. In 1915, Whitman was one of seven institutions west of More than 200 attended the banquet at the historic Willard Hotel and heard the Rockies rated in Class One address by the United States Department of Education. The campus occupies about 30 acres of land almost in the center of Walla WallaFraternity President, Georgia Hayden Lloyd-Jones, Eta—Wisconsin.

In 1917 or 1918During its nine years as a local, when Gamma Beta Sigma submitted its petition to Kappa Kappa GammaPi had successfully rushed against the national groups on campus, the Greek population at Whitman developing inwardly and gaining strength. The group was 111. At the time of the petitionoutstanding in athletics, publications, Whitman College had an enrollment between 230 dramatics and 250 students, most of them from the area surrounding Walla Wallascholarship cup was almost a fixture in the Gamma Beta Pi rooms.

The Whitman College Pioneer reported April 12, 1918: “Prominent Fraternity to Install Chapter at Whitman – The national fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma, has granted a charter to the Beta Sigma fraternity….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 leading organizations in the college and her members have been represented in almost every line of college activities. With the exception of one semester, Beta Sigma has outstripped other organizations in scholarship. The members are to be most warmly congratulated for the great honor which they have brought upon themselves and upon 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.'''Firsts'''

The chapter has recorded many “firsts” over the years. It claimed the first female president of a graduating class, first recipient of a Ph.D. in psychology, and the first female editor of the student paper, the Hatchet. The first year there were female cheerleaders, three were Kappas. (In 1957 five out of nine cheerleaders were Gamma Chis.) In the early 1970s, a Kappa became the first Panhellenic woman to serve on the university board 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 organizations, Sphinx and Hour Glass, honored many members of Gamma Beta Pi and Kappa.

'''Housing The Washington, D.C.–Suburban Maryland Alumnae Association and Traditions'''the Northern Virginia Alumna Association are keenly interested in the Capital Kappas’ activities, and supply Advisory and House Board members. Joint meetings, especially on Founders Day, gifts, food for Rush (now Recruitment), supportive activities, even financial help, have made the word “alumna” synonymous with “friend” in Gamma Chi vocabulary. Advisory Board relationships have always been strong, and generally warm and close.

For many years after Kappa Kappa Gamma was established at Whitman, the group met in private homes. ==The chapter did not have any space at Whitman until 1926, when the first dormitories were built. To this day, Gamma Gamma members are still housed in a wing of Prentiss Hall designated for Kappa Kappa Gamma members, where they also maintain a chapter room.1960s==

Anecdotes told by alumnae of Gamma Gamma show how As the 1960s opened, the standards and ideas of propriety have changed since Gamma Gamma’s beginningsuniversity had a strong Greek system. In As late as the early days fall of Kappas 1967 it was a privilege, an honor, and fun to be a Greek at Whitman all students 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 to wear hats been germinated. A U.S. President, a presidential candidate, and gloves off campusa civil rights leader had been assassinated. In 1914 one Kappa active was ordered out Washington led the nation in the rise of delinquency and the use of narcotics. The “group” approach and the swimming pool Establishment were challenged. The Civil Rights Movement exploded into violence when Martin Luther King, Jr., was slain in Spokane for being improperly dressed – she wore no stockingsthe spring of 1968. During one The Peace Movement against U.S. military intervention into Southeast Asia became another revolution of protest. Confrontation took place in the first years three was a very serious discussion streets, in chapter meeting about putting a girl organizations and on probation because she didn’t wear a girdle to classcampuses.

There have been so many outstanding members of Gamma Gamma Chapter it would be impossible How did all this affect Greek life at The George Washington University? On January 5, 1968, the student newspaper began to name them all without doing an injustice interview sorority women to someone not nameddetermine their views on “chapter discrimination and related policies. Authors” In April, Iota Province presidents, professors and civic leaders are a few the practice of holding Rush prior to the positions held start of school was vetoed by Gamma Gamma membersthe administration as interfering with university orientation. One member (It was Librarian at Whitman’s Penrose Library 42 yearsbelieved by many that the university simply did not want to appear to be favoring Greek activities.)

Gamma Gamma was hostess By late spring, the Black Students Union called for a Human Relations Act to Iota Province Conventions 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 1929fact.” By the fall of 1968, 1951one-third of the Greek organizations (one-half of the women’s organizations) had left campus, either because they could not comply or because they felt the atmosphere was stifling. Gamma Chi’s chapter President provided a bridge of understanding and negotiation and maintained a note of conciliation and civility in an extremely hostile and 1967frenetic atmosphere.

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 Walla Walla alumnae sponsored a Kappa Style Show for many years as a money-making project for the benefit of the active chapter.Early 1970s==

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.

'''Philanthropy:''' Gamma Gamma’s contribution to Throughout this trying period there was inestimable support from the Fraternity, as well as the community is noteworthychapter’s Advisory Board. The chapter has given volunteer time for next several years were hard, but Gamma Chi weathered the women prisoners at 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 the Washington State Penitentiary, chapter; Gamma Chi’s committee operations were the Sequin School for retarded children, the local nursing home and provided boots and shoes for 50 children of Mexican migrantchapter meetings. Each member doubled or tripled her officer duties.And today Gamma Chi remains a chapter mighty in spirit.---------------------------------worker families.

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==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 Gamma held recruitment within , as the oldest chapter on campus, is responsible for forming Panhellenic. 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 week time a national president visited GWU. Points of coming back 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 schoolincrease, 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. In 1989Gamma Chi hosted Lambda Province Meeting where we won the scholarship award. At Founders Day we commemorated the 60th anniversary of our installation with speakers representing four decades of Gamma Chi. Chapter membership has grown from 55 to 71 women, and we have had to schedule chapter changed its membership selection system meetings in the student center, because we had outgrown our Kappa suites. The biggest challenge was the enforcement of the newly instituted alcohol policies. At the 1990 Convention in 1977 Dallas, Gamma Chi won the award for philanthropy. Our active year included an all night sports event to raise money for a local homeless crisis center, dancing for 30 hours to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy and paid close attention 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 children. The pledge philanthropy project was a trip to a shelter for battered women and children, performing skits and reading stories. Also, we keep a Kappa Korner, a room at the D.C. General Hospital which girls would make we stock with books and toys for the best Kappaspatients.   ==Highlights of the 1990s== The Office of Campus Life awarded Gamma Chi an “Outstanding Chapter CouncilAward of 1991” over all Greek organizations on campus. The Washington, D.C. Alumnae Association honored us with a scholarship award for the highest GPA, which consisted at 3.1. And at Province Meeting at the University of only seniors North Carolina, Gamma Chi received awards for pledge, membership and social graciousness. For philanthropies we sponsored an owl at the National Zoo, collected grocery receipts raising $7,507 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 to benefit AIDS and juniors (all but one senior held positions - it helped seniors continue a successful blood drive with Sigma Alpha Epsilon, breaking our record from the previous year. 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 stay involved)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, implemented plus the pledge class with the committee system highest GPA. A host of new activities were held, including barbecues with fraternities and two chapter retreats. At Convention in 1977 Phoenix an amendment to the ByLaws changed the name of the Personnel Committee to assist the officersStandards Committee, although the purpose stays the same. Their This year the chapter president was elected Homecoming Queen and the chapter goal later became "came in second overall. Once again Kappa FACES: Fraternity Appreciation through Considerationplaced 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, Education the chapter won awards for philanthropy and ServiceAdvisory Board." As Jan RolfeGamma Chi has members on the boards of Order of Omega, the Chapter Adviser during 1977 saidPanhellenic 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 university's 175th anniversary. New social events included a toga party, "Gamma Gamma is developing a very caring attitudepicnic 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 beincrease, 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.

In 1976, Gamma At Province Meeting in 1977 Gamma Chi won won the pledge award for our endeavors as a pilot chapter received a Letter of Concernin the new member program, and the Advisory Board won for best Advisory Board. The Chapter Council had advisers help to raise their reputation and clear chapter participated in many philanthropies including the letterWashington, D.C. They wrote AIDS walk, Clean Up Foggy Bottom to make our community a letter to Kay Larsoncleaner, safer place, the Director of Chapters, once a month, annual Greek Fashion Show and continued our second annual “movie night” to hold up their standardsraise money for Breast Cancer research. The letter was removed in 1978. The chapter also faced a minor problem of girls transferring in 1977Several workshops focused on rituals, fraternity education and on rape conducted by the DC Rape Crisis Center.

Hazing became a big and notable problem across Gamma Chi received the nation. Fraternities and sororities were encouraged to watch a new filmhighest award in April, "Fraternity Row1998," based on a factual hazing incident that occurred in the 50Dean's that lead to a death Award for Superlative Chapter Achievement. In the spring semester we had the highest GPA of a pledge; it was made to portray the good all sororities and fraternities. We were also the bad one of fraternity life. Otherwise, Gamma Gamma loved directly helping those around them. Not only would they help in the first chapters to begin using the hospital new “Chapter Finance System” and held dinners the House Corporation purchased a new computer for the mentally ill adults in Walla Walla, but they would also help other people on campuschapter which came with the new Fraternity program installed. In 1976the spring of 1998, Indrani Sigamanythe Standards Committee gave out its first Perfect Attendance Award, an exchange student from India, had trouble finding money for tuition at Whitman. Kappa responded by raising $400 and offered her completing a room in Kappa section. She soon became a pledgegoal of increasing participation.

We began planning for Province Meeting to be held in the Spring of 1999 which Gamma Chi will host. Twenty one sisters earned a place on the Dean's List with a 3.5 GPA or better. The chapter as a whole achieved a 3.14 GPA, the highest of the 24 sororities. In the fall of 1999, with a large pledge class of 25, a challenge to unify the New Members started a number of one-on-one events such as “Sister of the Week.” Each week a New Member would meet with one sister for dinner or just to talk and get to know each other.

Besides hosting seven other Kappa chapters at Province Meeting in the spring 0f 1999, the Fraternity asked Gamma Chi to participate in the recruitment and initiation of a new chapter at John's Hopkins University in Baltimore. Sisters also participated in such philanthropy events as doing yard work and planting flowers at Sasha''Housing:''' s House, a home for patients battling the AIDS virus, and displaying tee shirts made by women who have been victims of domestic violence.

'''Philanthropy:'''

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 ==Highlights 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.2000-2010==

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'''Convention Awards:''' 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 chapter received Honorable Mention for Outstanding Achievement for Greatest Improvement for began the years busy year of 1976-19782008, which included everything from formals and sweetheart competitions to philanthropy events and Spring Jam.

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.

==Highlights 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 1980s:==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.

In the mid-late 1980’s Fall semester also included the Leadership Academy, attended by one of our members on behalf of our chapter focused on improving their Public Relations with both the administration and . Who was proud to share the outside worldthings she learned from other Kappa Chapters. They embraced We were paired with Gamma Phi Beta for our sisterhood event in the opportunity to demonstrate their leadership and pursuit of academic excellencespring. The officers took their positions more seriously We decorated cookies and worked collaboratively to accomplish made holiday cards for the goals soldiers. We also gave each other house tours of the our chapter. Gamma Gamma consistently recruited outstanding new members during the 80’shouses.

Kappa took a stronger role After recruitment in Panhellenic 2009 was completed, our chapter expanded significantly. We gained 51 new girls and were excited celebrated by telling stories about the chance ourselves and bonding with our fellow sisters with weekly dinners and study time. GW has an urban, eclectic feel. We have an impressive career development program that helps students attain internships and participate in federal work-study programs. Our chapter values all that GW has to change the image of the offer. Gamma Chi boasts an impressive yearly GPA. As active members in Greek Life, we try to contribute positively by participating in Greek System Week, being kind to the outside worldothers and continuing our support of other chapters’ projects like Pike’s Fireman Challenge and Sigma Chi’s Derby Days. The chapter worked on overcoming financial issues We are dedicated to our philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental and impressed an administrator at the college we raise money during our Kappa Kickball event to support RIF. Gamma Chi is also committed to Reading is Key as they made great improvementsour signature event where we read to elementary school children and promote Children’s Literacy.

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'''Philanthropy:''' ==Highlights of 2011==

In the fall of 19882011, Kappa easily won Sigma our chapter was put on social and disciplinary probation and has lost our house due to hazing allegations. While Gamma Chi Derby Days is not defined by bricks and morter, we value the proceeds time we have spent in our townhouse. Members from every pledge class visit the house when they need the support of their sisters, and our town house is a place where sisters can bond and be their victory were given true selves. Chapter Council has met every Sunday before our chapter meetings to discuss how we are going to keep morale high and encourage the National Red Crosssisters to keep their heads up through this tough time. The annual philanthropy was Haunted House which was done In placing as one of the Gold Chapters on campus in conjunction with the men of Delta Tau DeltaSpring 2009, we are confident that our chapter will shine even without our townhouse. Through their combined efforts they were able to give $900 Furthermore, Chapter Council agrees that there needs to be more transparency between chapter members, chapter council, Headquarters and the Children’s Home Society in 1987 which was University. Communication and trust is one of the largest donation they had given to this organizationmost effective ways that our Chapter can prove how kind and thoughtful we are.

'''Convention Awards:'''==Highlights of 2012==

This previous calendar year was absolutely great for Gamma Chi! On the note of scholarship, a junior in Gamma Chi, Erica Tafuro, was already accepted in GW Medical School and is the current President of GW Med Life! We've had many campus reps from companies make presentations at our chapter meetings in the hopes of improving the academics of our chapter as a whole. We are a chapter of leaders both within KKG and the greater GW and DC communities. Our leaders are always looking to gain insight on how to be better at what they do for our chapter.

Last summer, three of our members including our past President, Sarah Potter, attended the biennial national Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity convention in Jacksonville, Florida.They were able to work on leadership skills and learn new ways to promote sisterhood bonding. Outside of Kappa related business, many of our members are involved in other extra-curricular activities. To name a few of these affiliations: GW Panhellenic Association, City Hall Residence Council, GW for Obama, Colonial Army, SAAC Council, and Class Council.

 

To ensure that all incoming leaders have solid roots in their positions, of past VPO held a great transition workshop to have the incoming officers meet the girls in their position. They were able to receive great advice from the outgoing officers! As a chapter, we have tried to make our presence on campus as positive as possible. We have had great success at philanthropic events in the past few semesters. In our own event, Kappa Kickball, we raised over 12,000 dollars for RIF! KKG Gamma Chi won Phi Kappa Psi's Philanthropy last spring, were Greek Week winners ( along with Phi Psi and KA)this past fall, and won Sigma Chi's Derby days philanthropy week! Our chapter was super involved in all of the philanthropic events and showed both ourselves and GW that we are an amazing group of girls. Our chapter has also participated in events such as "GW Students Against Sexual Assault 90& campaign" and GWU Invisible Children for Kony 2012.

 

We also had chapter members, Ivanka Farrel and Tessa Bay working on the Obama campaign this past semester which was very exciting! Gamma Chi had a fun and successful formal this past December which gave all the girls a chance to blow off some steam before finals! Gamma Chi also had many sisterhood events this year such as Ice Skating in Georgetown, trips to the White House, and many barbeques with other greek organizations.

Greek life on GW's campus has been much more active and involved these past few semesters. As a whole Greek community, each indivdual chapter is striving to promote the perception of Greek organizations to the greater public. The relations between the different councils (IFC, MGC, and Panhel) are growing and growing each day! As a chapter, Gamma Chi strives to show GW and the Greek community that we are a united front of woman. We are strong, talented, and ambitious young women who work hard to succeed in all of our endeavors. There has been a very large boost in morale these past few semesters as all the members have the same yearning to raise the standards of Gamma Chi and the Greek community as a whole. We are extremely focused on reaching our goals as a chapter.

==Highlights of the 1990s==

Gamma Gamma members were involved in a variety ==Highlights of activities in the 1990’s. Many of the members participated in sports teams, Panhellenic, radio, volunteering, drama and more. They continued to work to improve the chapter’s financial situation. It was proving to be a slower task than originally planned, but the chapter Treasurers worked hard to continue the forward progress.Kappa continued to have strong representation on Panhellenic during the 1990’s. Traveling abroad became popular during this decade and many Kappas saw the world.2013==

In 1995 the chapter lost a pledge to leukemia. This past semester Gamma Chi was very involved in The George Washington University community. The chapter hosted a difficult time for everyone.Housing: Prentiss Hall was renovated in 1991-1992 which caused challenges for screening of the chapter during Rush movie “Miss Representation” and made it an open event for all of the storing GW community to attend.  One of the archives. The goals for the chapter this semester was excited about the finished result. There was to make sunday chapter a push to have the campus go dryreally special meeting. Many fraternities For example, at one chapter, KKG members were already starting to incorporate these standardsserved Ben and Jerry's ice cream. The semester has been busy and productive for Gamma Chi, which will continue into the fall semester.  

==Highlights of 2014==

'''Philanthropy:''' 2014 with the George Washington Gamma Chi Chapter was very eventful. The school year began on August 25th with the first day of classes. We started off the year with recruitment preparations beginning the end of August, followed by formal recruitment starting on Friday September 12th and ending the following Monday. We added close to fifty new members to our chapter. This time was very successful and fun for us and we were excited to welcome this new pledge class into our sorority. Bid day took place on Tuesday September 16th when the new pledge class was “Krowned Kappa” on the National Mall.

Kappa participated During Bid Week a series of unsanctioned media postings were made by a fraternity member, which resulted in an investigation of our conduct as a myriad of philanthropic endeavors during sorority by the 1990’sGeorge Washington University. These allegations were brought to Nationals attention. They established hour We began to reassess our goals and values as we sought to realign ourselves with the core principles of community service for each member which improved the overall participationKappa.

In the meantime, formal pledging took place Friday September 19th and we were excited to welcome our new pledge class. We had a sisterhood event on Saturday September 20th where we all did Zumba together and bonded with our new members.

'''Convention Awards:'''On October 10th PC ’14 had a bonding retreat where they got to know each other while doing crafts. On Sunday October 12th we had the Founder’s Day Brunch and the LC began her visit on Sunday ending the following Friday. We had Big/Little Week beginning on Monday October 20th and finished with Big/Little reveal on Saturday October 25th.

1990 – Honorable Mention Soon after on Saturday November 1th Kappa Kickball took place. Fraternities came together with fraternities and organizations to form teams lead by Kappa members. We raised a significant amount for Most Improved the organization Reading Is Fundamental. On Sunday at chapter on November 2nd the nominating committee presented the slated officers for the New Chapter Council and at Chapter Council on Wednesday November 12th we had a joint chapter council with old officers and the new voted ChapterCouncil.

On Friday November 14th we had Fireside and the new member overnight followed by formal initiation on Saturday November 15th. It was a very special day for us all and we even had a special surprise from some Kappa Moms who came in to initiate their daughters. An Academic Excellence Banquet took place on November 23rd. The year ended with final exams beginning on December 10th and ending with winter break starting December 19th.

==Highlights During the last part of 2000-2010==2014 the new chapter council and members have rededicated themselves to upholding the values of the University and Nationals and it continues to be a work in progress.

In 2005, the chapter purchased a glass display case where it organized and displayed some of its most important and interesting archives. It was placed in the chapter room so that the items would be visible to all members and chapter guests. The remainder of the archives not displayed in the case are organized on carefully maintained bookshelves in the chapter room.

During the decade, Kappas at Whitman College kept themselves very busy with a multitude ==Highlights of social, academic and charitable events through both 2015==This previous calendar year in the college Gamma Chi Chapter has been extremely productive and the chaptereventful. Its philanthropy events were particularly successful with such events as Mr. Whitman and The Breast Run Ever that collectively raised approximately $10We have carried our goals from semester to semester,000 -$25,000 annuallyreferring back to them in everything we do from sisterhood event planning to attending weekly Chapter meetings. Gamma Gamma won Awards for Excellence from Our members have been focused on pursuing the college administration Kappa values in the areas every aspect of our campus life. The Spring semester of alumnae relations, chapter management, community service, membership Recruitment, educational programs, new member education2015 was a time dedicated to defining our goals, and Panhellenic participationestablishing how we were going to achieve them. Recruitment was also very successful and Some big events of this resulted semester included a chapter wide Sisterhood Event in large new member classes March where we had a Leadership Consultant and Kappa Trainer work with us on establishing what values we are most proud of outstanding women, and what we want to work on in the future. The members Within Chapter Council we made the decision to add the position of Gamma Gamma Chapter continued House Chairman so we could have a person dedicated to strive to maintain planning our event spaces and be in charge of the Storage Unit that holds all of our historic memorabilia. We had a tradition large number of leadershipour members abroad this semester, and we were so proud of them as they both physically and symbolically wore their Kappa letters abroad.

Kappas at Whitman participated in varsity sports such as swimmingWe started off the school year with a values based recruitment, soccerinitiating 55 members on the formal initiation date of November 21st. We were so proud to welcome these new members into our chapter, volleyballas the values-based recruitment allowed us to bring in new members that exemplified all the values we were looking for, basketballincluding academic dedication, skiingcampus involvement, tennis and golfgirls with genuine, sisterly attributes. Members also participated in a number of intramural sports, from the popular intramural football team We have been getting to ultimate Frisbeeknow these new members through Sisterhood Events, biking and softball. A number of members were active such as our Zumba Event in clubsOctober, student government (where we had a chance to get to know the Associated Students of Whitman College), the Campus Activities Board, residence life new members while also getting some exercise and class committeesspending time with our old friends. Members were involved We also had a Sisterhood Event in choraleNovember that was a Holiday-themed Bowling party, where we could take a capella groups, the dance team and ballet productions through the collegebreak from finals preparations to spend time bonding with our fellow sisters.

Many Kappas volunteered as mentors, peer listeners and for a number of other organizationsThe close bond we have been fostering really became evident when we gathered outside Whole Foods to host our Kappa Kappacinos fundraiser. A large number group of women from sisters spent the chapter participated day selling baked goods to locals in Whitman's Study Abroad programorder to raise money for our philanthropy Reading is Fundamental. After selling countless brownies, cookies, and coffee, pursuing their academics around the worldwe were able to raise 260 dollars. FinallyIn addition to our own philanthropy, Gamma Gamma Chapter won seven out of eleven awards from Whitman's Awards for Excellence competition for we have played an active role in the calendar year philanthropies of 2004others such as Sigma Chi’s Derby Days, as well as Delta Tau Delta’s Taugate. During Whitman’s annual Greek Week competition, Gamma Gamma won the Choral Contest and also had members win the Greek Week talent contest

At We have had many campus representatives from organizations on campus make presentations to us on topics that are very relevant within Greek Life across the beginning country. We had a Sexual Assault and Prevention Workshop as well as a workshop on Alcohol Safety. These workshops were very important to us as we learned how to take care of fall semester before school startedourselves on campus, all members attended a Recruitment planning and teambuilding retreatlearn how to best help our fellow sisters. In tribute and Outside of Kappa related business we have been so proud of our sisters for achieving their goals this year, from amazing internships within Washington DC to commemorate the tragedy our senior’s acceptance into Grad programs. Some of September 11these include acceptance into Sciences Po. Masters program, 2001involvement in GW Globe Med, Kappas annually pinned redan internship at the Peace Corp., running a marathon, white and blue ribbons on their shirtsinvolvement as the president of GWU Best Buddies.

The chapter's goal was “Unity through coOur Chapter Council has been extremely dedicated this year, making a change from our usual one-hour council meeting, to a more comprehensive two-operation hour weekly meeting where we were given the opportunity to cover more topics and communication." The make sure all chapter council members established close contact understand their weekly tasks and can help one another with the chapter advisers and frequently updated and included them in many chapter activitiescompletion of these. The fun-loving and diligent chapter loved helping Chapter Council worked extremely hard on their Action Plans over the community in smallsemester, yet effective volunteer jobs and loved singing Kappa songs whenever made sure they couldachieved all their goals. They strived We were so happy to raise and/or maintain the chapter's G.P.A. every year, especially by creating scholarship bulletin boardselect a new Chapter Council in November, holding study tables and going around the library and giving chocolate to those who were studyingwe feel as if this new Council will make an extremely successful transition. They honored those To help ensure that earned 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 new sisters of Chapter Council were adequately prepared for their new positions, we held a quorum to conduct business was an occasional problem which two-hour Leadership Day where the chapter diligently tried to address through use of Standards procedures and emphasizing Outgoing Chapter Council trained the importance of participationnew Chapter Council. Its greatest challenge was maintaining financial responsibility by During these two hours, new Chapter Council members. Thanks to implementation met with the outgoing officer of Standards procedures for bill delinquenciestheir position, as well as their advisor. Both the chapter became solvent outgoing officer and was successful in recovering dues and fees from members who had graduated with outstanding bills. The introduction of Bill Highway by advisor served as a mentor for the Fraternity also proved incoming officer as they showed her how to be of benefit navigate the Kappa website, as well as where to locate any resources she could need throughout the chapter in establishing a sound financial baseduration of her time on Chapter Council.

The Gamma Chi chapter looks forward to upholding the values of Kappa Kappa Gamma and will continue to move in a positive direction meeting our goals as a chapter.

'''Philanthropy:'''==Highlight 2016==

Philanthropy remained a focal point The 2016 calendar year proved to be eventful for the Gamma Chi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. We have capitalized on the chapter, striving goals we set in years prior to ultimately be productive and increase participation and our chapter standing. Our sisters have prioritized pursuing the general number and success values 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 OlympicsKappa woman as they know they proudly wear their letters twenty-four seven. This program involves giving points to Kore families with particularly high philanthropy participation. All of these things helped to increase participation and thus At the success beginning of philanthropy events. “Mr. Whitman,” the chapter’s annual male beauty pageantyear, grew increasingly successfulGamma Chi learned that we would remain on probation in order for headquarters to ensure that we reach our maximum potential. The tickets sold outWith their help, and we know that we can achieve greatness within the contest was a huge hit with Greek community at the general student body and Kappas alikeGeorge Washington University.

In 2009, The spring 2015 semester concluded the chapter raised more than $4academic year with many exciting achievements and events. We hosted an Alice in Wonderland themed day party,200won Beta Theta Pi’s philanthropy, which was donated to and had a laser tag sisterhood event that fostered bonding and friendship. We kick off the family of one of Gamma Gamma’s new members, whose sister 2016-2017 school year off with formal recruitment beginning in late September. The University thought this was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma and needed a transplant more appropriate time for recruitment as it did not covered by her health insurance because interfere with finals as it was considered an experimental proceduredid in years prior. The We welcomed 45 new member was members that all possessed the donorvalues we set out to look for: positivity, sisterly, and the chapter elected to give all proceeds to her family in keeping involvement, scholarly. We followed recruitment with the Fraternity goal of women helping women, and as a show of support and the strength of sisterhoodBig Little week where our new members were showered in gifts from their loving Bigs.

Another In order to better integrate these new members into Gamma Chi, we held two sisterhood events, our annual Kappa Kickball, and two social events throughout the semester. “Omniscape” was our first sisterhood event was “The Breast Run Ever,” where sisters divided into teams to use given clues in order to devise a fundraiser for breast cancer research, with all proceeds going code to “escape the University of Washington Foundationroom” they were placed in. Participants ran laps around We followed this event with a field “The Great Gatsby” themed crush party. As we danced the night away in our pearls and fringe dresses, we enjoyed the catered &Pizza and embraced the center of campus for pledged donationsnew additions to our Kappa families. In coordination with the Following this social event, we had multiple programming work shops in the chapter sold shirts hope of increasing our knowledge and wristbands functionality to promote be a productive, responsible chapter. These workshops included another visit from the event Title IX office who led a Sexual Assault and Prevention workshop and raise more than $5,300a Kappa alum who educated us on Alcohol consumption. In addition to a number of other our annual events such as highway clean-up, faculty children’s Easter egg huntphilanthropy week which concludes with Kappa Kickball, we commuted to the Boys and Girls club to read and caroling at a local retirement home, these events achieved do homework with the goal of improving chapter philanthropyafter school students who attend. Dr. Seuss Day was established Our sisters who attended were welcomed with hugs and was attended by more than 300 members of joy from the communitychildren who valued our assistance so greatly. The goal of We were able to gift the children with the annual event was to enhance literacygoody bags filled with markets, coloring pages, and each child who attended was given a free bookstickers that we made with Potential New Members during philanthropy night of recruitment. One Saturday a month, 15-20 chapter members went as Gamma Chi ended the semester with another sisterhood event involving a group trip to the community library National Zoo for "Kappa Saturdays," to read to kids the annual Zoo Lights show. Each and everyone one of these events fostered commradery and help them make seasonal craftslove amongst the many sisters of Gamma Chi.

Additionally the chapter sponsored a breast cancer fundraiser in honor of a professorIn addition to our dedication to our sisterhood, and sold cards Gamma Chi woman have proved to raise money for the causebe academically successful. MrWe had four women earning 4. Whitman0 GPAs, and countless sisters with prominent internships such as interning for the chapter’s largest annual philanthropy event, was a growing successWhite House. In 2009, the event raised more than $21,000 to send Our sisters give back to the Lake Nkruba Orphanage in Ugandacommunity as well, which as one of Gamma Gamma’s our members helped found as an organization and was the one is training to get funding up become a CorePower instructor, and running for another serves as the programPresident of Chabad.

In 2010The members of Gamma Chi are successful not only in their endeavors as dedicated sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma, but also as members of society in an academic and social setting. With the help of our newly elected Chapter Council, our chapter again hosted its annual male beauty pageant,"Mr. Whitman," will continue to be led in which all proceeds go to a charity selected by a committee positive direction hopefully resulting in Gamma Chi being placed off of Kappasprobation. This yearThe 2016-2017 Chapter Council is full of dynamic women with fresh ideas, the chapter and exciting passion. We have recently held its most successful pageant ever, raising a total of nearly $50,000 Leadership Day where the outgoing Chapter Council was able to donate pass on incite to the Chris Elliot Fund to find a cure for brain cancerincoming Chapter Council. This charity day was selected very productive because a member of Delta Gamma at Whitman had recently lost her mother very positions advisor was there and were able to pass on new ideas and knowledge to the specific sort of brain cancer this fund researchesincoming Chapter Council. By choosing This day will insure that there will be a charity so close to the heart of a member of another sorority on campus, the chapter was able to get the support of smooth transition between the entire Whitman communityoutgoing and incoming Chapter Council.

The We are very proud of what our chapter also focused on Reading Is Fundamental, including "Dr. Seuss Day." For has accomplished this event, the chapter partners with the local library academic year and we hope to continue to invite children and their families watch grow as 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 homeincrease our sisterhood.

In addition, Gamma Gamma engaged in smaller projects throughout the year, such as writing letters to troops overseas.== Highlights of 2017 ==

The 2017 calendar year proved to be an eventful one for the Gamma Chi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. With the installment of a new chapter council at the end of 2016, every position excelled and took their position above and beyond its requirements. This past year our chapter members attended multiple national Kappa conferences to help enhance their positions and meet other sisters. Our President, Vice President of Standards, Membership Chairman, New Member Chairman and Risk Manager attended the Kappa leadership conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each officer came back with new ideas and was eager to implement them into our chapter. Also one of our sisters was selected to serve on the Kappa collegiate advisory board and visited headquarters this fall. She surveyed chapter council on ideas we would like to see Kappa try in the future and took those with her to the conference. Lastly, our Public Relations Chairman attended Leadership Academy this fall. She came back with many ideas and solutions to some of our chapter’s problems and loved the experience of meeting new Kappas from all across the country.

'''Convention Awards:'''In terms of scholarship, our GPA increased this semester from a 3.12 to a 3.26. The Vice President of Academic Excellence increased the number of study sessions and moved them to more convenient times (e.g. before chapter). Gamma Chi focused more on chapter history this past year, beginning with hosting a founder’s day celebration. Our Education Chairman invited alumnae in the area and hosted a fun evening where we talked about the founding of Kappa while enjoying spending time with the girls who help keep it alive. At this event, there were chapter archives displayed along with scrapbooks from 1989 and 2016.

At the 2010 ConventionDuring Spring semester, our Event Chairman hosted Spring Formal, which was a great way for all the chapter received sisters to bond before parting ways for the Sally Moore Nitschke Lifelong Education Award summer. This fall we had a Halloween themed crush party that went over great and Honorable Mention awards in was a fun way to get everyone into the categories of Chapter Management, House Board, Philanthropy 1-2-3spirit. Lastly, our Winter Formal went smoothly and establishment was the last event before the start of a signature philanthropy event for its Mrfinals. Whitman pageantThese events would not have been possible without the hard work and collaboration of our Event Chairman and Risk Manager.

[[File:GammaChi 2017.pdf|thumb|Celebrating recruitment and Reading is Fundamental at Gamma Chi in 2017.]]

Over 2017, our philanthropy involvement increased tremendously. We participated in Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Phi, Zeta Beta Tau and Kappa Alpha Order philanthropies. We donated to their cause along with participating in the fun events that help bind Greek life together. Within the Greek community, we participated in Greek week with our partner, Kappa Sigma. We donated over 150 cans of food to food banks in the local area and helped increase our involvement on campus.

One big part of our fall semester was our informal recruitment we hosted. GW moved formal recruitment to the Spring semester this year, so we ran informal recruitment and had sophomores come and learn about our chapter. We hosted one event at a restaurant on campus and had casual conversations with all the girls. Later that week we voted and took 12 amazing new sisters. Each one of them offers something new and exciting to the chapter. Each girl had a special big little week and an exciting reveal at our philanthropy event on the national mall.

==Highlights 2017 was a big year for Gamma Chi, as this is just a short summary of 2011-2019==what we accomplished. Our chapter goals for this year were to increase our campus involvement, GPA, and recruit girls that are devoted to Kappa. Through all of the events listed above, we believe we have achieved all these goals and could not be more excited for what the future years bring to Gamma Chi.

==Highlights Chapter PhilanthropyOur chapter donated the most money this semester to Reading is Fundamental (RIF) through our Kappa Kickball fundraiser. This October, Gamma Chi raised over $3,000 dollars for RIF through t-shirt sales, penny wars, and a hot dog cook out. All these events were open to everybody which was a great way to strengthen our involvement on campus. Our chapter loves to support RIF because we all understand how important literacy is in our world today. Along with donating to RIF, Gamma Chi also participated in many fraternity philanthropies and donated over $1,500 dollars in total to all the fraternities different philanthropies. Also, during this past holiday season, Gamma Chi “adopted” a foster child and took on the responsibilities to buy their Christmas presents this season. The entire chapter council was eager to do this and this will definitely be a tradition for every holiday season. Along with donating money, almost all of 2012==our sisters have donated their time to help the greater Washington, DC community. Some of the organizations where our sisters volunteered were Jumpstart DC, Martha’s Table, Meals on wheels, We are Family, and Turning the page.

In the previous calendar year, the Gamma Gamma Chapter FacilityOur 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 facility is the chapter this year. As usual, Kappa held our annual "Mr. Whitman" beauty pageant, which was very successful and drew in a large crowdMarvin Center. We have made a conscious effort to maintain contact with Kappa alumni, and continue to notify them with everything that goes on within host all of our chapter. They have been welcoming, generous meetings and incredibly helpfulchapter council meetings here.

The introduction of Alpha Phi into the Greek system at Whitman College is a relatively new change Oral History“Looking back on campusmy first year in Kappa, I am so thankful for everything Gamma Chi has given me. They played As a very active role freshman living on the Vern, joining Kappa allowed me to meet so many new people that I probably would not have overlapped with in membership recruitment any other setting. Some of these people became my closest friends. I met two of my current roommates, Hope Rothenberg and Sophia Ertel, through Kappa and this year semester has been full of countless laughs and had great success memories with them. I also became especially close with their new pledge classFrancesca Skedros, Berkley Lane, Jackie Borelli, Diarra Samb, Scout Alexander-Jaffe, Ashley Brown, Eden Lenner, and many others. We have continued to include them bonded over events such as our rooftop barbeque and support them a class at CorePower last spring, as well as they grow. This year our campus will be celebrating a trip to the 100 year anniversary of Greek groups at Whitmanpumpkin patch this fall. We are currently considering were also lucky to add a new organization wonderful group of "Greekend", specifically including independent students (non-greek affiliated) in the activities, such as flag football. This speaks COBs to both the Greek system and to our chapter's inclusiveness and support of all students on campusthis semester. Our chapter has truly come together I was able to take an awesome Little, Alex DeRiso, and bonded in the past month or so, but we are still working on improving attendancehad a blast spoiling her during Big/Little Week. We I have written out and discussed goals a feeling most of these girls will be my friends for the chapter and have also collected surveys from our active members life and pledges about potential changes I can’t wait to our chapter. This demonstrates our honest devotion to making our chapter the best it can be and ensuring that everyone's voices are heardwatch them all succeed in life beyond GW.

==Highlights I’ve also been amazed by the evolution of 2013==In our chapter’s character over the previous calendar past year. We have come so far under the outstanding leadership of our president, Ofir Hadari, and all of the girls on CC who work so hard to make Gamma Gamma chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma has had achievements in many areasChi the best it can be. From scholarship I’m so excited to improved attendance at sisterhood events follow in their footsteps and serve as Public Relations Chairman on CC this coming year has . I feel like girls are becoming more engaged with Kappa than they have been full of success as well as challenges. The chapter earned in the 2nd highest GPA among past and I’m confident that by the sororities time I graduate, Gamma Chi will have made significant strides towards becoming a more responsible and participatory organization. As for where we are right now, we have our Formal at Whitman College. The chapter was also awarded L8 Lounge and we are in the Whitman College Award for Excellence midst of planning recruitment in January. I’m so excited to meet PC 18 and I know we will get so many areas, including: Alumni Relations, Chapter Management, Community Service, College Relations, Educational Programming, Financial Responsibility, New Member Education, Panhellenic Participation and Social Responsibilityfantastic young women who will uphold Kappa’s values. As usual, There are so many wonderful things to look back on from my time with Gamma Gamma held its Mr. Whitman eventthus far, which raised $25,776.76 and went I’m confident there are so many more amazing things to the local nonprofit organization Triology Recovery Communitycome. ” • Elizabeth Power PC16

Other philanthropic involvement also included Dr“I went through Recruitment hoping to find my home away from home. Seuss Day Kappa was that place for me and I could not be happier with my choice. My mom was a Kappa Saturday. Our goals for at the coming year are University of Arizona and pledging Kappa has allowed us to further improve attendance at sisterhood eventshave a new bond, increase the emphasis which would not have occurred without Kappa. Looking back on Kore groups, ritual review, implementing master calendar, career networkingthese last four years, new I know my life would have been very different if I had not been a member programof Kappa Kappa Gamma. I have made my best friends in this sorority and the girls in Gamma Chi have helped me get through tough times. My most memorable moments in college have come from some of the memories I have shared with my Kappa sisters. My favorite memory is getting my little, Rosa. I remember meeting her for the first time at a Kappa event and chapter organization I knew that she was the perfect little for me. We hit it off completely and communication The overall nature were inseparable. That event was the day before we got our littles and I was so happy to have found someone that I knew was going to be perfect for me. Her big little week was as exciting for me as it was for her. It was so hard to not tell her that she was my little because she had become an important part of my life. I remember reveal clearly and I will never forget the look on her face when she saw me holding the chapter sign that said I was her big. She ran into my arms and it was such an exciting day for me. This girl who I had met a week before suddenly became not only my little but one of my best friends who I will cherish forever. This relationship that Kappa gave to me is supportiveone of the best friendships I have had and has allowed me to be a mentor to not only my little but my grand-littles as well. I consider everyone in my family to actually be a part of my real family. I am so happy that I decided to join Kappa, loyal, academically driven which allowed me to meet girls who I am so lucky to have in my life. I just want to thank Kappa for bringing me some of my closest friends in college and diversegiving me many opportunities that I would have never encountered if I did not join Greek life.These past four years have flown by and I am so lucky to call myself a sister of Kappa Kappa Gamma not only for four years but also for life.”• Rachel Dennen PC 14

==Highlights of 20142019==

Scholarship: VP Academic Excellence was able to announce The 2019 year started off strong for the Gamma Gamma received Chi chapter, as we participated in the highest all-sorority grade point average for Spring 2014 (3GW Panhellenic Association's formal recruitment.545) which was slightly higher than the all-sorority GPA (3 We welcomed 42 new members of Gamma Chi in GW's University Yard.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 Following this initial bid day celebration, we traveled to the National Building Museum in downtown DC, where we held a race car themed event to celebrate our annual philanthropy event, Mrgrowing chapter. Whitman The new member experience period was filled with meetings with each of the Chapter Council members, on October 31including a special Risk Manager and Marshal meeting, 2014 this yearoutlining the roles and responsibilities of becoming an active member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. The theme was "GhostbustersNew Member Courses were filled out altogether during these meetings to ensure they were accurately completed and turned in." Founders Day was celebrated Big Little Week occurred and the new members met their Bigs and Families on November 8ththe National Mall, 2014 at GACby the Lincoln Memorial. This was an exciting morning for everyone, Four Kappa Saturdays were held especially considering the reveal took place at our local Walla Walla Library where Kappas crafted with local children from the immediate communityLincoln. 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 KappaWeek is one of Gamma Chi's off-campus house where we had one of most beloved traditions, as the Littles receive many candle passes. Every Sunday near treats and Kappa gear the conclusion of chapter we have one week leading up to two "senior spotlights" the exciting reveal. Inspiration Period is where seniors tell stories about each other as a way for younger members of our many events took place to prepare PC 19 to become initiated into Gamma Chi chapter . The Marshal held an Intro to get Inspiration Period meeting, outlining the events that were going to know about older take place and making sure all new memberswere comfortable with the initiation procedures. Every Sunday we also have study hours reserved for Kappas only at Penrose Library from 1-4 pThe Marshal webinar encouraged the position to make sure no details of Fireside and Initiation were left out, ensuring everyone's comfortability.m The returning of the new member pins took place. At Following the end of ceremony the semester our VPAE randomly selects two ladies whom frequently visited and Marshal teamed up a plan a fun Kappachino study hours event, where there were many snacks for everyone to receive a gift cardenjoy while studying. Special Events: Our The big sister hood event chairman held the 2014 spring Sapphire Ball (our Kappa formal event) on April 26th, 2014 is where baked cookies and again for made bracelets as a chapter. Each of the 2014 fall semester on October 18th, 2014PC 19 members were there which was so special. Our annual Senior Soiree was held at Angela's house on May 8thHere they were able to mingle with older members of Gamma Chi, 2014 as current activeswell as their own pledge class. Following Fireside, advisors and our local alumnae transitioned PC 19 had a sleep over in the graduating actives into alumniDistrict House basement on campus. Each Kore Family bought At the senior(s) in their family giftssleepover, new members enjoyed pizza, bonding activities, wrote letters and purchased flowersgames to prepare them for the exciting morning that followed. Philanthropic involvement: On October 3rd, Gamma Gamma joined Both events were held in 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 friendshipMarvin Center. Kappa helped set up alum and clean up. The 2014 Mr. Whitman brought in $20a few Chapter Council advisors attended these ceremonies,000 sharing support for the Children Home's Society, a local organization in Walla Wallanewly initiated members. Chapter goals: Encouraging attendance at study hoursA brunch was organized by the New Member Chairman, exclusively for PC 19 to connect, sisterhood eventsonce again, chapter etcand enjoy some breakfast together.

ChallengesEvents: Gamma Chi hosted a crush party in February. The theme was Kappa Cupid, and it was PC 19's first event as new members of Kappa. Our chapter experienced troubles relating to Spring Formal occurred in April. The theme was Kappa Ever After, and our formal fall recruitment shirts which featured dreamEvent Chairman did a wonderful job with beautiful, spring-catchersthemed decorations. The following semester, we held a Welcome Back Party in September. We also had an issue with lack of confidentiality which led to hosted a campus-wide awareness of potential "cultural appropriation" of the designspace themed crush party in November. Right before the pumpkin carving sisterhood event/big Our Fall Formal was masquerade themed and little reveal one of the bigs decided she was inept to handle the responsibilitiestook place in December.

How challenges were overcomeAcademics: Our Membership Chairs met with CC and our advisors as well as Director of Student Activities The VPAE placed heavy emphasis on campus and the Native American club to work out how to incorporate dream catchers importance of academics, and Washington state history into Kappa's recruitmentplanned Kappachino study hours multiple times a month. Chapter Council brought in During the alleged girls who breached confidentiality into Standards. For big/little revealtwo weeks leading up to finals, as well as finals week, a sophomore agreed she reserved study rooms for members to take on another little in lieu use for most of the original bigday and evening. World/local events our chapter participated in: Volunteered on early Saturday mornings working booths for Walla Walla Children Home's Society Fun Runs in townKappachinos were a fun way to study with sisters and oftentimes there were snacks. CHS was the MrIn Spring 2019, 6 members received 4. Whitman charity this year0 GPAs. Whitman College has The VPAE began a tradition of celebrating academically excellent members with an annual Power academic banquet that included snacks, bonding, and Privilege symposium where a couple Kappas presented in presentations such as: "Greek Powercertificate."

Whitman College recently hired a new President for fall 2015. Her name is Dr. Kathleen Murray and she recently served as Provost, Dean of Awards: At the FacultyKappa Leadership Conference that oak place in February, Music Professor and former acting President of Macalester Collegeour VPO received recognition. This past fall recruitment period of 2014 saw Maddie Appel was chosen as the highest number of women participating in recruitment (150 compared alternate to 135) and highest percentage of women in a sorority on campus (45%represent the Lambda District at the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute.) 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 This was chosen from all Kappas who have positions intheir respective chapters.

Gamma Gamma strives to be supportive, caring, involved on campus and in At the community, quirky, united, fun, sparkly-sapphiresGW Greek Night of Achievement, passionate but most importantly realizing individuals come from diverse backgrounds and using each member's individual strengths to better Kappa Kappa Gammaaccepted several awards. We received Silver recognition in Active Leadership, Gold in Community and Bronze inService.This event was hosted in April.

Philanthropy: Philanthropy is an important part of being an active member of Gamma Gamma holds chapter meetings in our chapter room Chi. In Spring 2019 we participated in Kappa section of Prentiss Hallthree fraternities philanthropy weeks, a first supporting other Greek organizations and second-year all women dormitory on campustheir special philanthropies. Our facility We also donated to the GW Dance Marathon and Chabad's Purim Party, where we had a game for attendees to participate in.A total of 4 Reading is rented from Whitman CollegeKey events were organized this year, two in each semester. Gamma Gamma has been using Prentiss residence hall We visit the Boys and Girls Club to hangout and read to house active sophomoresthe students who attend the after school program. Typically about 25 sisters can live thereWe helped the kids with their homework, set up arts and crafts, played games and danced,and had a great time. The chapter rents from At the college. Kappa has been housed there as far back as end of our archives visit, every child was able to gohome with a new book, snack, and some school supplies.

In September, during Parent's Weekend, Gamma Chi hosted its ever first Philanthropy Gala. The Gala raised nearly $10,000 for Reading is Fundamental and it was an incredible event. The event was catered with snacks and there were raffles and a silent auction. We intend on counting the Parent's Weekend Philanthropy Weekend, so it becomes a tradition.

==Highlights of 2015==Our chapter hopes to place a continual focus on academic excellence. We had two celebrationsof scholarship Gamma Chi's favorite event is Kappa Kickball Week in 2015, one in the spring and one in the fallOctober. These were opportunities tosupport The week is stacked with events for our members who had made academic strides as well as invite professors and other campus organizations to understandGamma Gamma’s support of academic pursuits. In 2015 we had two sapphire balls come andenjoy, ourmost prominent eventparticipate in, Mr. Whitman. Mr. Whitman is Gamma Gamma’s central philanthropicendeavor. Through on campus and community outreach we helped raise money for RIF and the Boys and Girls Club. The week kicked off with a localorganization that advocates Bake Sale and Dog visit in Kogan Plaza where $400 was raised. Teams participated in Penny Wars for higher educationthe entire day, set up in Kogan Plaza. One thing our chapter is working onimproving is policies regarding sexual misconduct A boss and Girls Club visit occurred and a donation based Barry's Bootcamp Class was hosted at the nearby Barry's location. While this issue is a prominent one facingpeople across To round out the nation and worldweek, Gamma Gamma chapter had several chapter-widediscussions there Kappa Kickball tournament took place on the National Mall on how we, as a chapterSaturday. We raised over $6, can help prevent and protect people experiencing 000 this sortyear from Kappa Kickball. This was perhaps the most successful Kickballof traumaWeek Gamma Chi has ever hosted.

The biggest change on Whitman’s campus Sisterhood Events: Gamma Chi hosted many wonderful events for our members to attend this year has been the introduction of our newto foster sisterhood. These include a 305-Fitness class, a self-defense class, an Equinox yoga class, a Wizards basketball game, Recruitment filming, andfirst femalePicking Sisterhood event, presidenta Kappa Friendshipgiving, Kathy Murrayand many more. Her presence is slowly and slightly changing the vibe ofWhitman College since she officially began We loved participating in the summer of 2015. Looking specifically at so many great activities with ourchapter we continue to strive for academic excellence sisters and community philanthropy. We hope tobe an inclusive and welcoming group that blends women of all ages and backgrounds into apowerful and positive communityKappa families this semester.

Seniors: In Spring we had a large group of graduating seniors. In the months leading up to their graduation, the Education Chairman planned a Milk Bar Store cake decorating class for the seniors, a brunch, senior agreement meetings, and a special senior send-off during the final Formal Chapter Philanthropy:of the semester. At this chapter, seniors were showered with notes, flowers, a candle, and the Kappa stoles to be worn at graduation. In the Fall, 3 seniors were graduating early. For the Class of 2020, the Education Chairman planned brunch and programming events. In the final Formal Chapter of 2019, the 3 seniors were given notes from their friends and Kappa families, flowers, and a cupcake.

What organization(Changers on campus and the chapter's) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money overall nature: The Fall 2019 semester, brought along many changes for the overall campus attitude and relations with Greek Life, specifically the GW Panhellenic Association. Chapter Council members of Gamma Chi and our advisors attended many workshops and meetings centered around diversity and inclusion hosted by the University and Greek Life office. Gamma Chi also held meetings forKappa members exclusively. For the majority of the Fall 2019 semester, or donatedhours there was a hold on all social events mandated by the university. This encouraged our chapter toplan even more sisterhood, academy and bonding events for everyone to enjoy. The nature of the chapter has continued to improve in your community?regard to academics, accountability, and overall sisterhood. The 2019 Chapter Council worked incredibly well together to make sure we had an appropriate balance to support our members and allow for sisterhood to continue to grow.

In 2015 Philanthropy: Kappa Kappa Gamma Gamma chapter worked with several organizations Foundation and Boys and Girls Club in regard to Washington, DC. The KKG Foundation is ournational philanthropy. In February and the Boys and Girls Club in Washington, DC has been an important organization we had our annual Drhave supported for many years. Seuss day. At this event we worked with Traveling to theWalla Walla Public Library to stage a dramatic reading of a Dr. Seuss book, craft, Boys andparticipate in read alouds. It was Girls Club regularly has been a great opportunity for traditional philanthropy event our chapter members to work directlywith people have enjoyed participating in our community. Additionally, our chapter donated most of our time and moneyto our annual event, Mr. Whitman. In fall 2015, our Mr. Whitman funds were donated to AVID,an organization that hope to close throughout the gap in college readinessyears.

Why did your Founders Day: Founders Day fell on a Formal Chapter meeting. We ordered cookies and alongside other Chapter Council members we completed the Founders Day ritual prior to chapter choose this organization(s) . We sent invitations to support?alumnae on the DMV region, invited our advisors, and posted in the DMV Kappas Facebook group. We shared some Gamma Chi and Kappa Kappa Gamma facts.

Our Sesquicentennial Celebration: We placed heavy emphasis on the importance of Founders Day, as well as Kappa traditions. During each formal chapter chose meeting, history nugget was read aloud to inform members of the incredible history our sorority has. Many ritual reviews were planned to support these organizations because they tie us directly continue to educate members of our greatercommunityamazing and scared ritual. In a place as isolated as Walla Walla, Gamma Gamma chapter hopes The newly elected 2020 Chapter Council is already working hard to helpsupport the success of community members in their quest for higher educationplan fun and educational events and meetings geared toward Kappa's 150 anniversary.

==Highlights of the 2020s:==

(From chapter’s History Report2020 has been quite an eventful year for Gamma Chi. In January, we were able to hold recruitment in person and recruit 33 amazing girls! We were able to celebrate Bid-Day at the national mall with our new sisters. In February, we had our first Kappa event, a Mardi-gras themed social event called Krewe de Kappa. We then participated in our first Sisterhood event of the year: ScholarshipA Rumble Boxing class! Soon after was Big Little week. After a week of spoiling our new members, we held our reveal by the Washington Monument. On the 28th, we were fortunate enough to be able to visit the Boys and Girls club, which is an organization that we hold close to our hearts. As March started, so did our inspiration period. Before our new members were initiated, we held our annual get together where new members and a handful of officers were able to hang out, enjoy pizza and cookies and get to know each other better. We successful initiated 29 girls on March 7th. A few days later, group honors/awardswe held our first Sisterhood event with our now-initiated sisters! Following this Sisterhood event, GW notified us all that we would be doing online school due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This changed our chapter operations significantly. Despite not being able to see each other in person, we continued to hold chapter via Zoom. As we could no longer visit the Boys and Girls club in person, traditionswe participated in an online fundraiser that Go Puff held for the Boys and Girls club in April. In order to keep our sisters connected, special we wanted to continue with our Sisterhood events, changes and we were able to host a virtual yoga class. Although we didn't get the opportunity to say goodbye to them in person, we hosted a Senior Sendoff virtually on April 26th. On May 6th, Gamma Chi made history when we conducted our first ever virtual initiation. The four remaining girls who were unable to attend initiation in March were able to be initiated in a one-of-a-kind virtual ceremony. Throughout May, we were presented with the opportunity to donate resources to the Boys and Girls club as they were opening a daycare for the children of essential workers. Following many protests over the summer after the passing of George Floyd, Gamma Chi held a "listening Session" via Zoom in which we discussed diversity and inclusion within our chapter and beyond. We were fortunate enough to have our facilitator, Marla Williams, join us. As the Fall 2020 semester came around, we learned that we would not be resuming in-person learning and that all campus or within activities would continue to be suspended. As the Boys and Girls club was still seeking permission to operate, and we weren't allowed to meet in person, we were unable to hold our annual Kappa kickball for philanthropy week. Though out October, we continued to place importance on staying in touch with our sisters, as we held Kappa Ketchups, in which we would have a video chat in small groups to catch up and see how everyone was doing. 2020 was a very important year for Kappa Kappa Gamma, as we celebrated our 150th Founders Day! We held a formal chapterand performed the Virtual Founders Day Ceremony. We were lucky enough to be joined by our advisors, overall nature and we held a virtual recognition of the members of our advisory board as well. We made sure to end October off strong with another virtual Sisterhood event. This time, we were joined by Kacy O'Brien, who helped us all relax and unwind ahead of mid terms with a mediation workshop. On November 8th, we were able to hold virtual elections for our brilliant new Chapter Council.! We are so proud of the new leaders of our chapter. A couple days after elections, chapter goalswe were able to volunteer at the Boys and Girls club virtually which was such a nice experience, challenges despite the distance. Despite not being able to connect with the children at the Boys and how they were overcomeGirls club, we held a Thanksgiving fundraiser for them virtually! Although we faced many limitations to our operations this past year, etcGamma Chi has continued to remain an engaged and active community.:

=Chapter Philanthropy= The Boys and Girls Club offers after-school programs for young people. We chose this organization because of its emphasis on children's learning and advancement which goes hand in hand with the values and mission of Kappa's main philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental. The Boys and Girls Club has continued with their efforts despite the COVID-19 pandemic. With the continuation of fundraisers for necessary school supplies as well as the provision of spaces for children to take their remote classes, the Boys and Girls Club has created a safe and productive work environment that these children might not have otherwise had.

=Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion= Our chapter included diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in our programming by creating a "diversity and inclusion chair" position. All of the chapters a GW Panhellenic have a diversity and inclusion chair, which make up the Diversity and Inclusion Leadership (DIL) Board. These women meet on a weekly basis to discuss plans of action to promote diversity within the Panhellenic community as well as within their specific chapters. Gamma Chi has hosted a number of diversity workshops throughout the year which have been lead by either the diversity and inclusion chair or other speakers. In July, we held a virtual "Listening Session" with Marla Williams'help, in which we discussed the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our chapter and within our world. Over this past semester, our diversity and inclusion chair created informative presentations for our chapter which were followed with interactive activities such as Cahoots in order to gauge our chapter''Housing:''' s knowledge.

=Sesquicentennial Celebration= Gamma Chi was able to celebrate Kappa's 150th anniversary by holding a virtual Founders Day ceremony. We were joined by our advisory board, who conducted a recognition ceremony for. Following this virtual celebration, our chapter tuned in to the Facebook event by Headquarters.

'''Philanthropy:'''==Highlights of 2021==

2021 was an exceptional year for Gamma Chi at The George Washington University. In January, we were able to participate in the virtual Panhellenic Formal Recruitment where we recruited 24 eager and determined sisters! The chapter held a virtual bid day on January 10th where new members were welcomed for the first time. Gamma Chi recruited another three sisters during continuous open bidding. We hosted our first Boys & Girls Club visit of the year on January 29th where we played games and talked about our favorite shows at the time. We held additional virtual Boys & Girls Clubs visits on February 26th and March 26th. Big Little Week took place in February where new members were showered in gifts and celebrated before reveal on February 27th where new members were able to meet their Kappa family. Inspiration Week began on March 1st and throughout the week, the chapter held ceremonies, a virtual event on the history of Kappa, and we were able to successfully initiate all 27 new members on March 6th. The fourth week of March began our spring Philanthropy week where we held a fun trivia night, a mediation class, a Zumba class, a cooking class, and a visit to the Boys & Girls Club. Overall, Gamma Chi raised $909 that week to donate to Reading is Fundamental. While unable to say goodbye to our seniors in person, we held a virtual send-off ceremony on May 25th. The summer of 2021 brought exciting news to Gamma Chi as GW informed us that we were going to be able to attend classes and organization meetings in person in the fall. Upon returning to campus, Gamma Chi resumed in-person chapter meetings for the first time in a year and a half. As most younger sisters had not had the opportunity to meet one another in person, Gamma Chi facilitated a series of sisterhood dates for all pledge classes to meet and connect. October was a busy month with our fall Philanthropy week, Founders Day, and a Krush party. Our fall Philanthropy week included a bake sale, a profit share, a Boys & Girls Club visit, a Kappa King contest, and our annual kickball event. The night before kickball, PC21 was given a bonding sleepover that is usually done during I-Week but was unable to be done in the spring due to COVID. October 13th included a Founder’s Day celebration with cupcakes and treats to celebrate Kappa’s 151st year! Our first Krush party, themed “Kappa Kountry”, took place on October 15th at Eden. On November 13th, Gamma Chi hosted our 2nd annual Philanthropy Parent’s Gala at Pinstripes where parents, family, and members participated in a raffle contest, discussed our various philanthropies, and raised over $7600. Following the Gala, we hosted a Parents Weekend Event with a full course meal and presentation of our fall Philanthropy week. The semester wrapped up with the election of a new Chapter Council on November 14th. We are proud of these amazing women and can’t wait to see what they do!

gamma Chi supports The Boys & Girls Club-Washington where once a month, we join the after-school programs held for young people. The Boys & Girls Club focuses on children’s learning and advancement and helping young people of all backgrounds to build confidence, develop character, and acquire the skills needed to be productive and responsible adults. Gamma Chi supports this organization for its drive to empower young people and offer resources and activities as well as its dedication to diversity and inclusion, which are important values of the chapter. Gamma Chi was able to donate over $600 to the Boys & Girls Club in Georgetown this past year.

'''Convention Awards:'''This year, Gamma Chi shifted our philanthropic efforts to support the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) DC. Through various fundraising and spreading the organization’s resources on mental health to our members and beyond, we have been able to champion the importance of mental health. This year, in total, Gamma Chi raised $6000 for NAMI through our fall Philanthropy week and Gala. In October, we were able to host a speaker from NAMI DC to share about the organization and her role. At the Parents Event, we were also able to invite the president of the DC chapter to the event to speak to everyone. Furthermore, Gamma Chi donated $1000 to the KKG Foundation to support other Kappa women.

Gamma Chi included diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in our programming through the continuance of appointing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Chair. This member meets weekly with other DEI chairs on the Diversity and Inclusion Leadership (DIL) Board at GW to discuss promoting diversity. This year, the DIL Board offered bystander intervention training to the DEI officers. In April, our DEI Chair gave a presentation on performative activism and genuine allyship which opened a conversation for sisters to discuss these topics and how the chapter can encourage allyship. The chapter continues to make diversity, equity, and inclusion core values in each of our activities, social media posts, and recruitment workshops. In the fall semester, a fraternity at GW was victim to the vandalization of a Torah scroll at their on-campus house. Gamma Chi reacted by denouncing antisemitism, supporting the fraternity in a campus gathering, and opening a dialogue about the incident for members. One of our sisterhood events raised awareness on National Hispanic Heritage Month where we ate traditional Venezuelan cuisine. Gamma Chi will additionally be involved in GW Chabad’s Chanukah event during the first week of December. Gamma Chi’s two philanthropies, the Boys & Girls Club and NAMI, are active in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion which is why we’ve found ourselves closely tied to them.

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'''Note to Chapter Registrar:''' Please refer to your the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed our chapter archives operations as GW went entirely online in March of 2020. Having already spent nearly a year online, the spring semester of 2021 began similarly. We held virtual recruitment in January where we recruited 27 new members through four rounds of recruitment on Zoom. On March 6th, Gamma Chi held its second virtual initiation ceremony where active members, alumnae, and legacy parents helped perform the ceremony. Throughout the spring semester, we held various online activities including a virtual philanthropy week, sisterhood events, and weekly chapter meeting minutes . Gamma Chi additionally visited the Boys & Girl Club virtually where members were able to host games and back issues of The Key to fill in any gaps in activities for the above historical highlightsstudents. If your chapter archives are not completeIn the spring, please research your university libraryour Education Chair put together the virtual programming for the alcohol skills training from Kappa. In the fall semester, we were able to go back to campus newspaper and yearbook archives resume in-person activities. Gamma Chi continued to have a virtual option for newsworthy information about your chaptermeetings to abide by COVID restrictions and keep our members safe. Please double check your work for accuracy. Contact The chapter Advisory or House Board membersheld some meetings and presentations online and in November, local Alumnae Association members, or your Province Director of Chapters Gamma Chi hosted Dr. Mary Beth Janke for assistancea virtual programming chapter on her life and insights into being a woman in a male-dominated field.

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