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As a chapter, we chose to support these organizations and charities because we see the good that they do. We support Reading is Fundamental because we understand that children are our future, and reading books as a child is one of the first steps of a solid education. We volunteer at Bread of the Mighty because we understand how difficult the economy can be on local families. It is wonderful to actually see the impact we are making in our community by hands on volunteering. And finally, we support Dance Marathon because helping the Children’s Miracle Network is so close to our hearts, as we also help underprivileged children through Reading is Fundamental. We love to help give kids the best opportunity to succeed, just as Kappa Kappa Gamma gives us the skills and tools we need to be successful women.
==Highlights of 2016==
The year of 2016 was another successful one for Epsilon Phi Chapter. This year it was Epsilon Phi’s mission to enhance the unity of our chapter and enhance the chapter experience for our members. Our main goals for this year were to increasing member motivation to get involved on campus, and to make our service, involvement, and image more well-known on campus.
We started working on the goal of enhancing chapter unity and making our image more well known on campus as soon as the year started off by having a great Spirit Week, Recruitment, and Bid Day that sparked a newfound enthusiasm in the chapter and reinvigorated our love for Kappa and our sisters. We also started two new annual philanthropy events to raise money for Reading is Fundamental this year which also increased chapter enthusiasm.
Our goal of increasing on campus involvement is clearly seen through our members involvement on campus through the following organizations: Florida Blue Key, Florida Cicerones, CRU, Doulos, Navigators, Panhellenic Executive Council, Junior Panhellenic Council, University of Florida Women’s Crew Team, UF Synchronized Swimming Team, UF Water Polo Team, Dean’s List, Teaching Assistants, Florida Bright Futures Scholars, Women’s Student Association, Florida Equestrian Team, ACCENT, AWARE, FLA, AMSA, UF Women’s Chorale, Model UN, College Youth in Government, Volunteering at Shands Hospital, Campus Diplomats, Warrington College of Business Diplomats, Dance Marathon, Floridance, Danza, Student Government Senate, Action Student Government, Gators March for Babies, several academic honor societies, and many more. In addition to these extracurricular accomplishments, Epsilon Phi earned a 3.486 grade point average in the Spring of 2015, which ranks eighth among all seventeen Panhellenic chapters.
Convention Awards included the House Board Award and an Honorable Mention for Best Chapter Management.
Special Events
Socials: Alpha Gamma Rho, Phi Kappa Tau, Delta Chi, Alpha Epsilon Pi
Date Functions: Woodser Date Function, Dynamic Duos, Tampa Rays v Boston Red Sox Game, Kappa Kaberet
Other Events: Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks, New Member Lip Sync with Pi Kappa Phi, Homecoming Pageant, Dads Weekend, New Member slumber party retreat, Family Weekend, Founders Day, Homecoming with Phi Kappa Tau, Aquatica Sisterhood Trip, Kappa Kappa Gamma Semi Formal at Jolie, Kappa Kappa Gamma Formal at the Hilton.
Epsilon Phi also participated in the following organizations’ philanthropy events on campus: Sigma Lambda Beta Stroll Off, Delta Tau Delta Miss Greek, ATO Red White and Pull, Phi Gamma Delta Obstacle Course, Beta Bring It On, Sigma Chi Derby Days, KA American Gladiator, Delta Chitanic, Phi Kappa Tau Sorority Feud, TEP Hoops, Pi Kappa Phi Bubble Bowl, Pi Lambda Phi Powder Puff, Alpha Epsilon Pi Color Wars, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Cajun Cookout, Lambda Chi Alpha Watermelon bust, Kappa Sigma Black Top Beach, Delta Upsilon Sets on the Beach, Theta Chi Dream Girl, Phi Sigma Kappa Spike, Chi Phactor, Sigma Nu Slam, Alpha Gamma Rho, Pi Kappa Alpha Halftime & Dream Girl.
Group Honors/ Awards:
Kelly McGurk won “Best Risk Manager” from University of Florida Panhellenic
Sigma Lambda Beta Stroll Off – 3rd place
Delta Tau Delta Miss Greek – Top 6
ATO Red White and Pull – Top 5
Phi Gamma Delta Obstacle Course – 2nd place
KA American Gladiator – Top 4
Delta Chitanic – Top 3
TEP Hoops – 1st Place
Kappa Sigma Black Top Beach – Top 3
Alpha Gamma Rho "Buck Off" – 1st Place
Epsilon Phi continued its support for Reading is Fundamental this year with two new philanthropy events. In the spring semester we hosted our first annual "Kappa Kickball" in place of our "Kappa Kasino" event in order to cut costs, raise more money, and create a morelively event to raise money for Reading is Fundamental. Organizations across campus made teams and donated funds and books to Reading is Fundamental up until the event. In the fall semester we hosted our first annual "Kappa Con Queso" as a new fall philanthropy to raise more money for RIF. The event consisted of a nacho and taco bar, where guests paid a presale ticket fee to enjoy the food. We received a lot of support from the University of Florida community, and the event was sold out.
Epsilon Phi also participated in Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon, and throughout the year, our ongoing philanthropy projects in the Gainesville community were volunteering at the Alachua County Humane Society and the local Terwilliger Elementary School. We support Reading is Fundamental and volunteer at Terwilliger Elementary School because we understand how important it is to educate children and ensure they are confident readers. Working with the children at Terwilliger is a very rewarding experience for our chapter. We volunteer at the Humane Society because we feel that all animals should be loved and cared for. It is wonderful to actually see the impact we are making in our community by hands on volunteering. And finally, we support Dance Marathon because helping the Children’s Miracle Network is so close to our hearts. We love to help give kids the best opportunity to succeed through this great event.
Our chapter is growing and evolving with each New Member class that comes in. We are working continuously to improve ourselves by working towards our goals and always keeping the chapter morale and spirit high.
==Highlights of the 2020s==
