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{{Infobox Fraternity|Nameclass= Beta Rho Deuteron"wikitable sortable"|GreekSymbol= BP<sup>Δ<-!Year!Number!Dates!Hostess!Location!Building/Hotel!Marshal!Presiding Officer!Convention Favor/sup>Charm|-|Image= [[Filehttps:Beta_Rho_Deuteron//wiki.jpg|200px]kkg.org/pages/1871_Convention 1871]|Founded= {{start date and years ago1|Convention determined to be a myth|NA|1885NA|06NA|06}}NA|College= [http://www.uc.edu/ University of Cincinnati]NA|Location= Cincinnati, OH-|Homepage= [httphttps://chapterswiki.kappakappagammakkg.org/betarhopages/ Beta Rho Deuteron Homepage1876_Convention 1876]|Media= [http://wiki.kappakappagamma.org/index.php?title=Category:Beta_Rho_Deuteron Media related to Beta Rho Deuteron 2|October 14-16, 1876|Iota Chapter]}}|Greencastle, Indiana|Home of Ida Anderson Donan<table><tr><td>|NA  '''University of Cincinnati founded 1807|Anna Buskirk Hill, Indiana, Cincinnatiand Agnes Haskell Noyes, Ohio''Wisconsin''.|-|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1878_Convention 1878]|3|October 15-16, 1878|Epsilon Chapter'''Beta Rho Founded 1885|Bloomington, Closed 1885'''Illinois|Munsellian Hall, Illinois Wesleyan University|NA|Kate McCalla Hight, ''Indiana''|-|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1880_Convention 1880]|4 initiates as of chapter closing'''|Convention never took place|Eta Chapter'''Reinstated as Beta Rho Deuteron on May 16|Madison, 1914'''Wisconsin|NA|NA'''2,466 initiates (as of June 2017)'''|NA ---|- '''Charter Members|[https:'''Elizabeth Antoinette Ely, Amanda Frank, Carrie Elizabeth Joslin, Nettie Oskamp//wiki.kkg.org/pages/1881_Convention 1881]|5 |September 29-30, 1881|Delta Chapter|Bloomington, Indiana|The home of Fannie Allen Palmer, ''Indiana''|NA|Lillie Adams Telfer, 'Deuteron Charter Members:'Indiana''Clara Lucinda Ballentine, Eugenia Catherine Bardes, Hilda Christine Baum, Dorothy Davies Farrar, Freda Louise Gleason, Ruth Barbara Guhman, Elizabeth Charlotte Linnard, Anne Laurie McGregor, Alice Virginia Stephens, Helen Catherine Taylor, Alice Elizabeth Toms|-|[https://wiki.kkg. org/pages/1882_Convention 1882]|6|August 30-------------------------------------September 1, 1882|Eta Chapter|Madison, Wisconsin|Unitarian Church|NA|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Tade_Hartsuff_Kuhns Tade Hartsuff Kuhns, '''Fraternity Council Officers:'Butler'']|-|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1884_Convention 1884]|7|August 27-29, 1884|Beta Beta ChapterMary Turner Whitney|Canton, Fraternity PresidentNew York|Memorial Hall, 1960-1964; National Panhellenic Conference Delegate 1955-1960; Vice President 1954-1956; Director of Chapters 1950-1954; Sally Lemker (Troup), Field Secretary 1983-1985; Robyn Schwartz (Rider), Traveling Consultant 2002-2003 St. Lawrence University|NA|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Tade_Hartsuff_Kuhns Tade Hartsuff Kuhns, '''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients'Butler'']|-Mary Turner Whitney, 1972  '''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients|[https:'''  Dr//wiki. Susan Wkkg. Rockwood, 1968, microbiologist, and org/pages/1886_Convention 1886]|8Marguerite Wykoff Zapoleon|August 6-8, 1968, economics consultant and author 1886Bernice Williams Foley|Lambda Chapter|Akron, 1974Ohio|Delta Tau Delta Hall, library director; newspaper columnist; editor Buchtel College|NA|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Charlotte_Barrell_Ware Charlotte C. Barrell Ware, '''Additional Outstanding Beta Rho Deuteron Alumnae'Boston''] Carolyn White (Jenkins), Graduate Counselor 1952|-1954|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1888_Convention 1888]|9|August 22------------------24, 1888|Chi Chapter|Minneapolis, Minnesota==The Early Years (From The History |Students' Christian Association Building, University of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)==Minnesota|NAThe University of Cincinnati, the second oldest and the second largest municipal university in the United States, was founded in 1907|[https://wiki. This date represents the establishment of the Cincinnati College and the Medical College of Ohiokkg. In 1870 the city, under a state act, absorbed these colleges and established the University of Cincinnatiorg/pages/Charlotte_Barrell_Ware Charlotte C. In 1967Barrell Ware, by statute and Cincinnati Charter amendment, the university became the country's first municipally sponsored, state affiliated university'Boston'']|-|[https://wiki. Enrollment in 1974 was 30,332; faculty, 1,032; buildings, 110kkg. In 1914, when Beta Rho Deuteron was charteredorg/pages/1890_Convention 1890]|10|August 27-29, these same statistics were: 2,298;575; and 13.1890|Epsilon ChapterThe Kappa Kappa Gamma charter granted to the second (Beta) Rho on June 6|Bloomington, 1885Illinois|Adelphic Hall, had been mysteriously surrendered a few months later. Alpha Phi Psi, a local group, was organized in 1904 and immediately petitioned Kappa Kappa GammaIllinois Wesleyan University|NA|[https://wiki.kkg. Finally in March 1914org/pages/Kate_Bird_Cross Kate Bird Cross Shenehon, after inspection by Florence Burton Roth, Michigan, Grand President, the petition was granted, and on May 19, the Installation of Beta Rho Deuteron was announced in the Cincinnati newspapers.''Minnesota'']|-The loyalty and devotion of the Alpha Phi Psi members were remarkable|[https://wiki. When Beta Rho Deuteron became a reality, the alumnae—many of whom were married, and often busy with children—registered for classes, became eligible for membership in Kappa, and were initiatedkkg. The Cincinnati Alumnae Association was quickly organizedorg/pages/1892_Convention 1892]|11|August 24-26, and alumnae opened their homes for meetings1892|Delta, rush partiesIota, teas and even slumber parties. They remembered Alpha Phi PsiMu Chapters|Indianapolis, too. and one sentence from that ritual was incorporated in Indiana|Hall of the Kappa ritual that is used today in Beta Rho Deuteron ceremonies.House of Representatives, Indiana Statehouse|Kate Handley Buchanan, ''Butler'Housing'|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Lucy_Wight_Allan Lucy Evelyn Wight Allan, ''St. Lawrence''] |-“We need a house,” the actives declared|[https://wiki.kkg. And the alumnae supplied furnishings for a fourorg/pages/1894_Convention 1894]|12|August 22-room apartment from funds earmarked “to be used for a house when the need arises.” For $15 rent per month in 193024, Beta Rhos stored their belongings1894|Psi Chapter|Ithaca, held meetings and competed with Kappa Alpha ThetaNew York|Barnes Hall, until a larger apartment could be foundCornell University|NA|[https://wiki. It was on Stratford Avenuekkg. Then in 1938org/pages/Emily_Bright_Burnham Emily Bright Burnham, the chapter moved to a house on Woodside Avenue''Boston'']|-|[https://wiki.kkg. By 1949, the present home on Clifton Avenue, opposite McMicken Hall, became Beta Rho’s home, financed through a second mortgage arranged by a Beta Rho alumna and her husband. It is a threeorg/pages/1896_Convention 1896]|13|August 26-story red brickSeptember 1, close to campus. 1896|Upsilon ChapterAfter three remodels (1957|Evanston, 1962 and 1967)Illinois|Lunt Library, and thousands of dollars spentNorthwestern University|Dianthia Faerie Bartlett Wilcoxson, and untold Beta Rho House Board anguish, it represented a dignified Williamsburg''Northwestern''|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Katharine_Lucinda_Sharp Katharine Lucinda Sharp, ''Northwestern'']|-Colonial façade|[https://wiki.kkg. Behind black wroughtorg/pages/1898_Convention 1898]|14|August 24-iron gates30, once part of a Paris elevator1898|Sigma Chapter|Lincoln, a memorial to Pamela Woods from her parentsNebraska|University Hall chapel, 30 (University of 75) actives lived and the business of Beta Rho was conducted. The house was owned by the Beta Rho House Board AssociationNebraska|Laura B.Houtz Rankin, ''Nebraska'' Funds from the Beta Rho Mothers Club and the Cincinnati Alumnae Association to assist in the defrayment of Convention expenses for a worthy undergraduate were at one time diverted to the use of the House Board|[https://wiki.kkg. Two separate Beta Rho Dads Clubs, now extinctorg/pages/Bertha_Richmond_Chevalier Bertha Richmond Chevalier, were once joyous additions to chapter life with no noticeable generation gap. Dads Day was later celebrated with lunch at the house followed by attendance at a football game. A former January open house still exists—with variations. '''Chapter Traditions'Boston'']|-Once it was the custom for the whole chapter to journey to the bride’s home on the wedding eve, with the bride joining the circle for a “last” sing together|[https://wiki. Now the circle is often formed at the wedding reception, and the groom is includedkkg. The bride’s pin, a jeweled fleur-deorg/pages/1900_Convention 1900]|15|August 22-lis pin27, was once worn and then returned to the chapter for the next wedding.1900|Beta Nu ChapterThere are traditional key badges used by Beta Rho. The diamond key|Columbus, with which Helen Shoemaker Damus was initiated in 1921Ohio|University Hall Chapel, was given by her to the chapter as a President’s badge and was used first in 1945. The Bidlingmeyer key is worn by the sophomore who contributes the most to chapter and campus. The pledge bracelet is worn by the new member with the highest scholastic standing. The Margaret Sanger key is worn by the most recently engaged member. It has a rapid turnover! Ohio State University|Mary Bole Scott Martin, '''KKG’s 75th Anniversary'Ohio State'' A highlight in Beta Rho Deuteron history was the celebration of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity’s 75th birthday, October 13, 1945|[https://wiki. More than 650 parents, husbands, alumnae, actives and friends attended the banquet in the Pavilion Caprice at the Hotel Netherland Plazakkg. A large committee had planned the eveningorg/pages/Bertha_Richmond_Chevalier Bertha Richmond Chevalier, which included a dramatic musical pageant with a cast of 100. Alumnae conceived, wrote and directed the historical production''Boston'']|[[File:Convention_Favor_1900_reduced.jpg|100px|1900 Convention Favor]]|-==The WWII Years==|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1902_Convention 1902]|16|August 27-September 2, 1902The strength of |Beta Rho Deuteron is reflected in its participation in local, national and Fraternity affairs. Delta Chapter members and alumnae have aided in French war relief|Ann Arbor, the Red CrossMichigan|Barbour Gymnasium Auditorium, USOUniversity of Michigan|Pearl B. Taylor Fitch, blood donations and hospital service''Michigan''|[https://wiki. They have also knitted many items for service people and war victimskkg. In peace time, Thanksgiving baskets, children’s parties, hospital visitsorg/pages/Eliza_Jean_Nelson_Penfield Eliza Jean Nelson Penfield, and work in youth and rehabilitation centers have been part of the chapter and alumna programs. The university’s endowment fund and the dean’s emergency fund have been special interests of the alumnae association. '''Scholastic Achievement'DePauw'']|-Academically, Beta Rho Deuteron has often been first in scholarship among National Panhellenic Conference groups and has earned the Scholarship Cup numerous times|[https://wiki.kkg. As of 1974org/pages/1904_Convention 1904]|17|August 23-29, Phi Beta Kappa has the names of 32 Beta Rhos in its files, and Beta Rho members were included in the rolls of 18 other scholarly honoraries. Two members received Geneva Scholarships. Richard and Mary Turner Whitney endowed a scholarship1904|Theta Chapter|Columbia, as did DrMissouri|Christian College|Ida E. Kenneth and Helen Wehman Gould, a memorial to her sisterHoward, Edith Wehman. '''The “Singing Chapter”'Missouri'' The annual Interfraternity Sing on Mother’s Day began in 1923|[https://wiki.kkg. Beta Rho earned its first win that yearorg/pages/May_Cynthia_Whiting_Westermann May Cynthia Whiting Westermann, and many other firsts and seconds have been won since''Nebraska'']|-|[https://wiki. Permanent possession of the sing trophy came in 1945 after three consecutive winskkg. The “singing chapter” was performing on WLW radioorg/pages/1906_Convention 1906]|18|August 21-27, December 41906|Eta Chapter|Madison, 1941, when the concert was interrupted with the news Wisconsin|University of Pearl Harbor. Original songs by Beta Rho are in the Kappa Song BookWisconsin|Mary Swenson, and local musical comedy productions have claimed members’ talents''Wisconsin''|[https://wiki. In 1949, Vaughn Monroe of big band fame chose a Beta Rho original song, “The Toast,” by Helen Beiderwelle Hanselman, in his “Salute to KKG” in a national broadcastkkg. The words of Helen Hanselman’s “Toast” are as followsorg/pages/(Lydia)_Elmie_Warner_Mallory (Lydia) Elmie Warner Mallory, ''Akron'']|-|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1908_Convention 1908]|19Here’s to all who wear a golden key|August 25-31,1908Whoe’er they are, whate’er they be,|Gamma Rho ChapterHere’s to ev’ry Kappa in the land|Meadville,PennsylvaniaTo ev’ry member of our band.|Allegheny CollegeHere’s to ev’ry chapter in the east or in the west,|Here’s to that Fraternity of them all the best,Kappa Kappa Gamma, here’s to you,Here’s to your dark and to your light blue|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Mary_Griffith_Canby Mary Griffith Canby,Here’s to friendship great and true, Oh Kappa,Here’s our toast to you! '''Campus Honors'Pennsylvania'']|-|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1910_Convention 1910]|20An impressive number of sweethearts|August 23-30, queens1910|Delta Chapter|Bloomington, dream girlsIndiana|Indiana University|Margaret Laughlin, and goddesses, including the Missouri Valley Conference Queen and Homecoming Queens (1957 through 1961) have been Beta Rhos. Mystic 13 Chapter of Mortar Board had 110 Beta Rho members. Two Alpha Phi Psis, later initiated into Beta Rho, founded the Mystic 13, in 1913. In 1926, it became the name of the Cincinnati Chapter of Mortar Board, and all alumnae automatically became members.  '''Alumnae''Indiana''The Cincinnati Alumnae Association was largely a graduate Beta Rho chapter for many years|[https://wiki. With a presently lost insularity, there are both gains and losseskkg. The close relationship between chapter and association has lessenedorg/pages/Edith_Stoner_Robinson Edith Stoner Robinson, and no longer does a chapter President assume the same role as an alumna, sooner or later''Missouri'']|[[File:1910_Convention_Hatpin. The association gives annually to the House Board, arranges the Founders Day celebration for alumnae and actives, holds an “Over 40” luncheon, meets once a year at the chapter house, contributes time and money to a selected philanthropy, and offers programs of general interestjpg|100px|1910 Convention Hatpin]]|-|[https://wiki.kkg. org/pages/1912_Convention 1912]|21The association is well represented in civic affairs. Kappas|August 27-September 2, whose leadership was developed during undergraduate days in chapters across the continent1912|Upsilon Chapter|Evanston, are holding offices and have served on the boards of such organizations as the College ClubIllinois|Northwestern University|Margaret Raymond, the Summer Opera Association, the Women’s Symphony Committee''Northwestern''|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Florence_Burton_Roth Florence Burton Roth, the League of Women Voters, YWCA, Girl Scouts, the Garden Center and the Junior League, to mention a few.''Michigan'']|-|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1914_Convention 1914]|22|August 25--------------------------------September 1, 1914|Beta Mu Chapter''The previous information was excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity|Estes Park, 1870-1976. The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History ReportsColorado|Hotel Stanley, chapter meeting minutesEstes Park, letters and comments from chapter members and alumnaeColorado|Estelle Kyle, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and The Key''Colorado''|[https://wiki. Each chapter is expected to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions./pages/Eva_Powell Eva Powell, ''UC Berkeley'']|--------------------------------|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1916_Convention 1916]|23==Highlights of the 1970s==|June 26-July 1, 1916 |Psi ChapterThe Beta Rhos started off 1975 by participating in homecoming with Delta Tau Delta|Ithaca, and attended the annual Founders Day banquet in October. They attended a welcome party for Phi Sigma SigmaNew York|Cornell University|Evelyn Thorp, a new sorority on campus, and had their formal at the Cincinnati Club''Cornell''|[https://wiki. The Kappas and Delts went to the Miami football game together that year and had a party afterwardkkg. They also had many other socials with the other fraternities on campusorg/pages/Eva_Powell Eva Powell, including Sigma Chi and Sig Ep, and they enjoyed a Scavenger Hunt Party with Lambda Chi''UC Berkeley'']|-|[https://wiki. Beta Rho members participated in Recruitment each quarter and had new members to prepare for Initiation. The theme for Greek Week was “All Together Greek.” They enjoyed a spring formal at the Gaslight Inn and also hosted a Mothers Day brunch. Beta Rho also worked hard to make care baskets for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Centerkkg. org/pages/1918_Convention 1918]|Convention omitted because of World War I|NA|NADuring fall Recruitment, 26 new members; chapter voted to participate in Open Rush for the rest of the year but decided to be very selective since they did so well during formal Recruitment. Members participated in a Dance Marathon for MS hosted by the university. A tradition began called “Mom and Dawd”—Kappa mother-daughter skits before formals.|NA|NA|NAIn 1977 the girls had a chapter retreat on January 28 at the chapter President’s home|[https://wiki. During informal winter Recruitment the girls hosted three parties: Valentine’s Day Party on Feb 15kkg.org/pages/Lydia_Voris_Kolbe Lydia Voris Kolbe, Movie Party on Feb 18, and a formal brunch on Feb''Akron'']|-|[https://wiki. 20kkg. The committee for Greek Week was chosen and more Kappas than from any other sorority were selected to be on the committee. The Beta Rhos were so proud of their sisters for representing the chapter so well. Initiation was held April 1–2. The Kappas hosted a TGIF party with Theta Chi and participated in Sigma Chi Derby Days as well. Three org/pages/1920_Convention 1920]|24|July 1-6, 1920|Beta Rhos got the chance to participate in Buddy WeekDelta, Kappa, where three girls from each chapter had exchange dinners all week and went to the other sororities to eat dinner.Xi Chapters |Mackinac Island, MichiganAlso in 1977|Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Kappa participated in “Safe and Free Escorts” along with the other sororities and fraternities on campusMichigan|Marion V. Any woman could call this phone lineAckley, which the sorority women answered, and the fraternity men were sent to walk with them to make sure they got home safely''Michigan''|[https://wiki.kkg. Kappa Kappa Gamma won songfest during Greek Week with “Pacific Moon” that springorg/pages/Lydia_Voris_Kolbe Lydia Voris Kolbe, ''Akron'']|-|[https://wiki. The Kappas placed first in academics as wellkkg.org/pages/1922_Convention 1922] |25In 1978|July 10-15, 1922|Beta Phi Chapter|Glacier National Park, the chapter Marshal planned a trip to visit Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Headquarters in ColumbusMontana|Many Glaciers Hotel, Ohio. The girls also hosted a Mothers Day Sing on April 9 and had a tea party with the Kappas from Miami University on April 23. For a philanthropyGlacier Park, some of the girls joined Little Sisters of the Poor. The Registrar started passing around a book she named the “Owlie Book” where the girls could write what they had been doing that week.Montana |Dorothy Sterling, ''Montana''The 1978 homecoming saw an active nominated for Homecoming Court|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Sarah_Harris_Rowe Sarah Harris Rowe, and she represented Kappa well as the first runner''Northwestern'']|-up|[https://wiki. Partnering with the men kkg.org/pages/1924_Convention 1924]|26|June 24-July 2, 1924|Beta Psi Chapter|Lake of Delta Tau DeltaBays, Ontario, the ladies designed and built a float centering around the theme “The GoodCanada|Bigwin Inn, The Bad and The BearcatLake of Bays,” which came in first place during the parade. Ontario In 1979 the girls of Beta Rho attended Province Meeting April 27–29. There was also a scholarship fund establish by the UC Foundation for a member of Beta Rho Deuteron|Mary Deeves, ''Toronto'' |[https://wiki. Many of the girls were active in Greek Week including one who was the publishing chairman and another who served as chairman. Another active was declared Lambda Chi Alpha Sweetheart in 1979kkg.org/pages/May_Cynthia_Whiting_Westermann May Cynthia Whiting Westermann, ''Nebraska'']|- ==Highlights of the 1980s|[https:==//wiki.kkg.org/pages/1926_Convention 1926]|27The Kappas won Mothers Day sing, the Greek Week competition in 1981, as the rest of the Kappas cheered on their singing sisters! They proudly supported Kappa Kidney Camp* and had the opportunity to send girls to visit this summer camp for children dealing with kidney disease. The 1981|July 28-1982 chapter president was Homecoming QueenAugust 4, 1926|Beta Eta and the chapter won Sigma Chi Derby Days yet again!Pi Chapters|Oakland, CaliforniaIn the fall of 1982|Mills College, Kappa took second place in the Homecoming float competitionCalifornia|Anne Jennings Kluegel, with the help of Sigma Phi EpsilonBerkeley|[https://wiki. In the spring, Kappas ran in the Kappa Run for Fun, which was a Saturday morning event during Greek Weekkkg. In addition to participating in this eventorg/pages/May_Cynthia_Whiting_Westermann May Cynthia Whiting Westermann, which helped raise money for the chapter’s philanthropy, Kappa continued to be an active presence during all of the Greek Week events. Kappa participated in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days Philanthropy and from the years 1982–1984 Kappa’s won the week''Nebraska'']|- long competition taking first place|[https://wiki. A Beta Rho members was Sigma Chi’s Sweetheart in 1982kkg. org/pages/1928_Convention 1928]|28On November 4|June 25-July 3, 1983, the Kappas sent 11928|Chi Chapter|Breezy Point,300 balloons into the sky to raise money for the Shriner’s Burn Institute. Each balloon had Kappa’s address on it and the owner of the balloon that reached the farthest distance that was returned won $50. The balloons were sold for $1 each. Funds went to the Shriner’s Burn Institute.Minnesota |Breezy Point Lodge, Breezy Point, MinnesotaThe Fall of 1984 saw Cathy Cunningham nominated to be on Homecoming Court|Florence R. The chapter enjoyed serenadesWestlake, where the new members from the fraternities serenade the new members of the sororities. The Kappas also won Sigma Chi’s Derby days again''Minnesota''|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Georgia_Hayden_Lloyd-Jones Georgia Hayden Lloyd-Jones, and winter of 1985 brought excitement for Kappa’s Formal at the Cincinnati Club''Wisconsin'']|-|[https://wiki.kkg. org/pages/1930_Convention 1930] |29In the Spring of 1985|July 18-25, the Kappas won Mother’s Day Sing for the fifth year in a row! Throughout 1984 and 1985, Kappa Kappa Gamma held philanthropies to support Kappa Kidney Camp* in Bellefountaine, Ohio. 1930|Upsilon ChapterAt this time|Mackinac Island, the University of Cincinnati had more than 25Michigan|Grand Hotel,000 studentsMackinac Island, the majority of whom were commutersMichigan|Margaret D. The Greek system included just less than 10 percent of enrolled students with 10 sororities and 14 fraternities on campusFalley, ''Northwestern''|[https://wiki.kkg. Beta Rho Deuteron had 100 membersorg/pages/Georgia_Hayden_Lloyd-Jones Georgia Hayden Lloyd-Jones, making it one of the largest chapters on campus. The chapter continued to win contests including Greek Week''Wisconsin''], Mother’s Day Sing and intramural championships. It pledged its largest new member class—44 members! Founders Day was celebrated with alumnae during a banquet at Carousel Inn. Two members were selected for Homecoming Court.|-|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1932_Convention 1932]|30==Highlights of the 1990s==|June 21-28, 1932Sisterhood event: canoe trip the week before school started. Annual golf tournament a success.|Psi ChapterPlaced second in scholarship; 24 new members|Swampscott, ranked first academically; 89 chapter members; eight sororities on campus; annual golf tournament raised $1Massachusetts|New Ocean House,400 for Kappa Kidney CampSwampscott, a program of the National Kidney Foundation of Ohio*; a chapter sisterhood event was held at the IndianaMassachusetts|Florence R. Westlake, chapter house; chapter members worked with Adopt-A-School''Minnesota''|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Alice_Tillotson_Barney Alice Tillotson Barney, ''Minnesota'']|-Beta Rho hosted Gamma Province Meeting April 4–5|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1934_Convention 1934]|31|July 3-10, 1934|NA|Yellowstone National Park, 1997Wyoming|Old Faithful Inn, where the chapter received the Membership Award and an honorable mention for Advisory BoardYellowstone National Park, Philanthropy and Most Improved ScholarshipWyoming|Florence R. Founders Day was celebrated at the UC Alumni Center with dinner and the presentation of pins to 50- and 65-year membersWestlake, ''Minnesota''|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Eleanor_V. In addition to intramural sports and the annual golf tournament fundraiser, which raised $2,000 for Kappa Kidney Camp*, the chapter teamed with Phi Delta Theta for the homecoming float competitionV. The chapter was ranked second in scholarship and won Derby Days_Bennet Eleanor V. The chapter had 85 members and was the largest chapter on campusV.Kappa Klassic golf tournament raised more than $2Bennet,500 for Kappa Kidney Camp* in 1991; sisterhood events including Initiation sleepover and ice cream social; four officers attended the General Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz''U.; intramural teams placed first; chapter worked hard to successfully meet the criteria of a Letter of Concern; an anti-hazing workshop was put on for all Panhellenic new members; chapter pride and cohesiveness increased throughout the year; the chapter worked to adjust to the changes in the New Member ProgramC.Berkeley''] Spring quarter 1999|[[File: The chapter placed fourth in Greek Week; first place in Greek Week Mother’s Day Sing competition. A chapter member won the Greek God and Goddess talent show by singing opera and Shania Twain songs. Members participated in the annual Clean Up Clifton event, held another successful Kappa Klassic golf tournament and the traditional Senior Night dinner. The chapter won the Outstanding Risk Management Award at the Greek awards banquet1934 Convention Favor.jpg|100px|1934 Convention Favor]]|-Fall quarter|[https: Beta Rho moved up in grade ranking from seventh to second place and pledged 21 new members//wiki. The chapter enjoyed a mentoring presentation by a professor and held an adviser appreciation eventkkg. Members worked at a Cincinnati Bengals game as a fundraiserorg/pages/1936_Convention 1936]|32|June 23-30, held a date party and teamed with Sigma Phi Epsilon to win the Homecoming float competition. They also won intramural flag football and volleyball championships.1936|NAWinter quarter: pledged eight new members; won intramural basketball championship; worked closely with advisers to get chapter finances back on track; 22 members named to dean’s list|Montebello, improved attendance by 33 percent (a chapter goal).Quebec  ==Highlights of 2000-2010==On Saturday|Seigniory Club, October 3Montebello, 2009Quebec|Della Lawrence Burt, Beta Rho Deuteron introduced a new event to the UC community, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes''Texas''|[https: The International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence//wiki. More than 100 individuals signed up to quite literally walk a mile in a pair of women’s high-heeled shoes! The walk participants traveled down McMicken stairs to Clifton Avekkg.org/pages/Helen_Snyder_Andres_Steiner Helen Snyder Andres Steiner, marched down the MLK hill, and finished the walk by dancing their way up Mainstreet back to McMicken Commons. The proceeds benefitted Women Helping Women, a local crisis center. ''Washington'']|-At the annual campus Greek awards banquet in April, Beta Rho Deuteron received the designation of Gold Chapter, the highest honor, in all four categories, which included|[https: Chapter Management, Policy Compliance, External Relations and Membership Development//wiki. The former chapter president was named Sorority President of the Yearkkg.org/pages/1938_Convention 1938]|33At Greek Week 2010|July 1-7, the Greek system granted the wishes of seven children by raising $401938|NA|Hot Springs,000. Kappas placed first in StepVirginia|The Homestead, first in Lip SyncHot Springs, second in God and GoddessVirginia|Della Lawrence Burt, and second in Greek Games''Texas''|[https://wiki.kkg. Combined with chapter attendance for all of the events and the money the chapter was able to raiseorg/pages/Rheva_Ott_Shryock Rheva Ott Shryock, Beta Rho Deuteron placed second overall for sororities.''Pennsylvania'']|-Kappa Krush Semi-Formal, Sapphire Ball and Spring Fling and a trip to the Cincinnati Zoo for the festival of lights was part of Beta Rho’s sisterhood and social program|[https://wiki. Members joined Kappa Alpha Theta in renting a theater at Newport on the Levee for the movie “Remember Me.” The year 2010 marked another year of success and improvement for Beta Rho chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma along with its 125-year anniversarykkg. org/pages/1940_Convention 1940]|34Classes began on January 4 with Inspiration Week and Initiation on January 26|July 2-9, 1940|NA|Sun Valley, Idaho|Sun Valley Lodge, 2010Sun Valley, welcoming 29 new members. On February 4Idaho|Della Lawrence Burt, the chapter went to the Ronald McDonald House to host the annual Reading Is Fundamental philanthropy event where they read to children''Texas''|[https://wiki. played games, ate popcorn and made bookmarkskkg. On February 22org/pages/Rheva_Ott_Shryock Rheva Ott Shryock, a group of Kappas danced the night away in the first ever Cincinnati Dance Marathon hosted by the University of Cincinnati''Pennsylvania'']|-|[https://wiki. The 24 hours of nonstop dancing raised money for Children’s Hospital. On February 20, chapter members dressed up in gowns and went to The Newport Aquarium for Sapphire Ball. Kappa was honored to accept the award of Chapter of the Quarter from Panhellenickkg.org/pages/1942_Convention 1942]|35After a relaxing spring break|June 25-July 1, during the week of April 12 the chapter participated in many events in support of Greek Week collecting awards of 2nd in God and Goddess1942|NA|Montebello, 1st place Lip SyncQuebec|Seigniory Club, 1st Step-OffMontebello, and 2nd place overall sorority in Greek WeekQuebec|Marian S. The chapter’s quarterly philanthropy eventHandy, Kappa Dog Night, raised $500. Beta Rho also won these Greek Excellence Awards''William and Mary''|[https: Designated “Gold Chapter”, the highest honor, by University of Cincinnati Greek Life Office//wiki.kkg. Amy Dulleorg/pages/Elizabeth_Bogert_Schofield Elizabeth Bogert Schofield, President for 2009''Butler'']|-2010, received President of the Year Award in our Panhellenic Community.On April 17 the chapter welcomed parents to the house for a dinner|[https://wiki. April 20 marked the Greek Life Excellence Retreat, and two actives represented the chapter very wellkkg. On April 30, two new members were initiated and they welcomed a sister who transferred from the University org/pages/1944_Convention 1944]|Convention omitted because of Akron.World War II; Officers Conference |NA|NA|Colorado Springs, Colorado|NA|NAThe chapter held its spring semi-formal at Leapin’ Lizard in Covington on May 14|[https://wiki. They participated in an inter-sorority Campus Clean Up and enjoyed interacting with members from other chapterskkg. May 8 was the NPC “Something of Value” program where a few Chapter Council officers met with other members of the Greek Community to discuss a valueorg/pages/Elizabeth_Bogert_Schofield Elizabeth Bogert Schofield, ''Butler'']|-based approach to risk-management education for collegians|[https://wiki. Beta Rho hosted its fourth annual Kappa Kup on May 22kkg. Many teams signed up to participate in this soccer tournament in order to raise money for Kappa Kidney Camp.* The event brought in $org/pages/1946_Convention 1946]|36|July 1-6,000. Many Beta Rhos wrapped up the month by participating in Relay for Life on campus and had a great time getting to know each other more and helping support cancer patients in their fight against cancer. Kristen Holtahaus sang during the opening ceremony in honor of her mother who lost her battle with cancer. 1946|NA|Mackinac Island, MichiganBeta Rho teamed up with the men of Sigma Phi Epsilon to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House every Friday of the quarter. The Chapter Council voted to make one of the chapter meetings a country-western theme. Members came dressed in their favorite western attire and prizes were awarded for the best dressed!|Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan|Isabel Hatton Simons, ''Ohio State'' (Convention Committee Chairman)|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Ruth_Kadel_Seacrest Ruth Kadel Seacrest, ''Nebraska'']==Highlights of 2011|-2019:==(From chapter’s History Report|[https: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events/wiki.kkg.org/pages/1948_Convention 1948]|37|June 23-30, changes on campus or within chapter1948|NA|Sun Valley, overall nature of the chapterIdaho|Sun Valley Lodge, chapter goalsSun Valley, challenges and how they were overcomeIdaho|Isabel Hatton Simons, etc.''Ohio State'' (Convention Committee Chairman)|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Ruth_Kadel_Seacrest Ruth Kadel Seacrest, ''Nebraska'']==Highlights of 2011==|-Beta Rho members returned from summer break to newly renovated restrooms on the second floor|[https://wiki.kkg. Members returned a week early for Fleurorg/pages/1950_Convention 1950]|38|June 24-de-lis WeekJuly 1, which was held September 13–17. The chapter participated in Recruitment workshops and sisterhood activities to get members prepared for formal Recruitment. At the end of September many of the girls attended a Meet the Greeks Cookout. Julie Chase was selected as an emerging leader to attend Leadership Academy as Beta Rho’s representative.1950|NAClasses began on September 22. On Saturday|Murray Bay, Quebec, October 2Canada|Manoir Richelieu, the Kappas held their second Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: The International Men’s March to Stop RapeMurray Bay, Sexual AssaultQuebec|Virginia Alexander McMillan, ''William and Gender Violence event. Campus and community participants walked a mile through campus in high heelsMary'' (Convention Committee Chairman)|[https://wiki. Q102’s Jeff and Jenn Morning Show broadcast live from the walkkkg. All proceeds benefited Women Helping Womenorg/pages/Helena_Flinn_Ege Helena Flinn Ege, a crisis center in Cincinnati, and Kappa was able to donate approximately $2,100.''Pittsburgh'']|-Formal Recruitment was held October 15–18, and ended in a “Notorious KKG” themed Bid Day where 50 new members were welcomed—the largest new member class in the chapter’s history! The chapter was excited to welcome back their five members who served as Rho Gammas (Recruitment Guides)|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1952_Convention 1952]|39Homecoming was October 30 with the theme of “Transforming Bearcats.” Beta Rho teamed up with Sigma Alpha Epsilon to create a float, which came in third place. The Friday before homecoming some girls participated in the 5K walk to raise money for the Make|July 10-A-Wish Foundation. On the Saturday of homecoming15, the chapter hosted a brunch for actives1952|NA|Hot Springs, alumnaeVirginia|The Homestead, and their families at the house in order to watch the parade. Chapter PresidentHot Springs, Sarah Stenger, was chosen for Homecoming Court.Virginia The annual Founders Day luncheon was held at The Cincinnati Women’s Club on November 6. The chapter also carved pumpkins with Sigma Chi|Virginia Alexander McMillan, ''William and later hosted another Kappa Dog Night at the Kappa house. They raised $745 for the MakeMary'' (Convention Committee Chairman)|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Helena_Flinn_Ege Helena Flinn Ege, ''Pittsburgh'']|-A-Wish Foundation|[https://wiki. Throughout the week the ladies of Beta Rho also participated in Sigma Chi’s annual Derby Days fundraiser for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. They teamed up with the men of Sigma Chi to drive the Nightwalk van once a week. Each Wednesday two Kappas and two Sigma Chis were in charge of taking the Nightwalk calls and driving around campus to make sure everyone who needed it got a safe ride home. Another philanthropic event that Kappas got involved in was Special Olympics. Chapter member Porshea Monnin organized an event one Saturday each month for the Kappas to team up with another fraternity or sorority to help out with the special Olympics Programkkg. org/pages/1954_Convention 1954]|40A Kappa Trainer facilitated an image|June 24-management workshop at a chapter meeting. The annual fall semi-formalJuly 1, 1954|NA|Jasper Park, Kappa KrushAlberta, was held at a venue called “Bartini” and the theme was “Kappa KaberetCanada|Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper Park, Alberta|Marian Handy Anderson, ''William and Mary''|[https://wiki.” A week later many members drove to Anna Leverone’s house for the new member retreat on November 14kkg. On November 18org/pages/Edith_Reese_Crabtree Edith Reese Crabtree, members gathered on the front porch to listen to the gentlemen of various fraternities serenade the chapter. Kappas also attended a Tacky Christmas Sweater Social with the men of Phi Kappa Alpha at Longworth’s in Mt. Adams''Wooster'']|-|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1956_Convention 1956]|41|June 21-29, 1956==Highlights of 2012==|NA|Swampscott, MassachusettsThe year for the ladies of the Beta Rho Deuteron chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma began with the installation of new officers. With the new officers came new ideas for improving the chapter! In the beginning of February we went with our Dads to Stone Lanes Bowling Alley for an afternoon of bonding and getting a couple strikes and spares! In the month of February we also teamed up with Sigma Phi Epsilon to create a team for Cincinnati Dance Marathon|New Ocean House, a 24 hour dance philanthropy raising money for Children’s hospital. Though our legs were sore we were honored to have so many of our sisters on CDM’s executive board and morale team. At the end of February we held our annual Sapphire Ball at “The Syndicate” in NewportSwampscott, Kentucky. The ball was Masquerade themed and after a delicious dinnerMassachusetts|Marian Handy Anderson, we danced the night away with our newly crowned Sapphire Man, David Clark''William and Mary''|[https://wiki. We were also able to hold our Reading is Key week-long event with the Cincinnati Boys & Girls clubskkg. We read booksorg/pages/Edith_Reese_Crabtree Edith Reese Crabtree, played games, had snacks and laughed with the little kids. ''Wooster'']|-With springtime came Greek Week, Relay for Life and a jam-packed Kappa calendar! At this year’s “Hollywood” themed Greek Week|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1958_Convention 1958]|42|June 25-July 2, 1958|NA|Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania|Bedford Springs Hotel, the Beta Rho chapter placed 1st in belly flopBedford Springs, 1st in Lipsync (three years in a row)Pennsylvania|Curtis Buehler, 1st in Greek Sing and 1st in Dodgeball''Kentucky''|[https://wiki. We also placed 2nd in volleyball and 3rd in Stepkkg. The Beta Rho chapter placed overall runnerorg/pages/Eleanore_Goodridge_Campbell Eleanore Goodridge Campbell, ''Colorado'']|-up and overall philanthropy runner-up|[https://wiki. With Greek Week over we focused on Relay for Life teaming up with Sigma Alpha Epsilon to raise money by selling deep fried Oreos and other baked treats! In the month of April we were also able to squeeze in an amazing parents weekend! We attended a Cincinnati Red’s game with our families and cheered on the Red legs (in our adorable matching Parent’s Weekend shirts)kkg. We also treated our Moms to a brunch and Lilly Pulitzer trunk show! The trunk show was such a hit we opened up our house to the Panhellenic community! We ended our Spring quarter with a “Garden” themed dance outside at the Theodore M. Berry Friendship Pavilion on the river. With better than perfect weather, everyone enjoyed taking pictures and hitting the dance floor for a night full of great memories. We also held our annual soccer tournament Kappa Kup at the end of May where we had 20 teams sign up to play as well as received team torg/pages/1960_Convention 1960]|43|June 23-shirts30, were coached by our awesome soccer moms, and shared lunch and refreshments with the ladies of KKG. All the proceeds went to Kappa Kidney camp.1960|NAOver the summer|Coronado Beach, the Beta Rho chapter took no breaks! Hannah Motz and Liz Stoner attended the 2012 National Convention in JacksonvilleCalifornia|Hotel del Coronado, FL. They attended many sessions to teach about StandardsCoronado Beach, FinanceCalifornia|Curtis Buehler, Recruitment, New Member Programs, etc''Kentucky''|[https://wiki. and bring what they learned back to the chapterkkg. They also learned a lot from meal-time guest speakersorg/pages/Eleanore_Goodridge_Campbell Eleanore Goodridge Campbell, in particular GIRLS Academy. Because of the impact that GIRLS Academy had on Liz and Hannah, the Beta Rho chapter applied and were honored to be 1 of 6 chosen. Our event will be held the first weekend this upcoming March. Convention for Beta Rho was a fun time meeting Kappa's from all over the United States as well as interacting with members from our region. At the conference we got Honorable Mentions for Risk Management and Philanthropy Signature Event. We were also recognized for Legacy Recruitment.'Colorado'']|-We ended our summer days with a Fleur de Lis Week that went down in the Beta Rho chapter history books! Our membership chair Maddie put together a fabulous week filled with Kappa history lessons|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1962_Convention 1962]|44|June 26-July 2, proper recruitment etiquette1962|NA|Asheville, and we had fun bonding with our sisters while making our first ever Recruitment videoNorth Carolina|Grove Park Inn, with many thanks to our sister Christa Seta for dragging 130 girls around UC’s campus for picturesAsheville, songsNorth Carolina|Curtis Buehler, and testimonials''Kentucky''|[https://wiki. With FDL weeks fresh in our minds, the Beta Rho chapter participated in Panhellenic Formal recruitmentkkg. We were so excited to show our amazing house and sisterhood to so many potential new members. We ended the two weekend recruitment with a “Reeling in the Finest since 1870” bid day complete with nautical braceletsorg/pages/Mary_Turner_Whitney Mary Turner Whitney, porch dance parties, and welcoming our 39 newest members''Cincinnati'']|-|[https://wiki. We also were thrilled to welcome back our 6 amazing Rho Gammas who were disaffiliated during their times serving our Panhellenic communitykkg. org/pages/1964_Convention 1964]|45Our new members joined right in time for Homecoming which UC themed this year “I Love Lucy” for Lucy the Bearcat! The Beta Rho chapter teamed up with the men of Alpha Chi Rho and our Homecoming chair Courtney planned a fun filled week with Hawaiian|June 24-29, Neon1964|NA|Sun Valley, and Disney themed nights! We ended the week with our annual Homecoming brunchIdaho|Sun Valley Lodge, catered by Maggiano’s Italian restaurant. We shared spaghetti and desserts with alumniSun Valley, friends and family and watched the Homecoming parade from our front porch where we saw our floatIdaho|Curtis Buehler, and our President Liz Stoner and VPAE Sarah Chant on the Homecoming court! The turnout was great, the Bearcats took home a victory against the Miami Redhawks! ''Kentucky''With a win under the Bearcats belt|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Mary_Turner_Whitney Mary Turner Whitney, we celebrated Founder’s Day at the ''Cincinnati Women’s Club'']|-|[https://wiki. The Beta Rho chapter and local alumni enjoyed a healthy brunch of quiche and fruit while listening to presentations of Kappa songs, poems, and updateskkg. Several alumni received 65org/pages/1966_Convention 1966]|46|June 23- and 50- year anniversary pins. A special guest from Columbus gave an interesting presentation on GIRLS Academy29, 1966|NA|Bretton Woods, and got everyone excited to participate in such a wonderful eventNew Hampshire|The Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire|Curtis Buehler, ''Kentucky''|[https://wiki. Junior Sarah Clem was awarded the Gloria Gehrig award and received the honorary pinkkg. We also had a leadership consultant with us this semester. During Kimberlyorg/pages/Frances_Fatout_Alexander Frances Fatout Alexander, ''DePauw''s visit to the University of Cincinnati she was able to meet many of the women of Beta Rho, as well as experience many of the wonderful perks that our beautiful city has to offer]|-|[https://wiki. She enjoyed delicacies such as Graeters and Skyline and also attended a hot yoga class with Kathleen Grace (Risk). Her time spent with us was short but we were able to learn so much from her during her staykkg. org/pages/1968_Convention 1968]|47The ladies of Beta Rho visited the Niederman Family Farm in the end of October for a Fall themed sisterhood. We began the day at the Kappa house|June 13-19, 1968|NA|Columbus, where we enjoyed some pinterest –inspired apple pie muffins then headed off to the farm. We spent the day roasting marshmallowsOhio|Sheraton-Columbus Motor Inn, taking hayridesColumbus, exploring the corn mazeOhio|Loraine Heaton Boland, and hanging out in the petting zoo''St. Besides a little rain at the start of the event (and some directionally challenged drivers), the sisterhood went off without a hitchLawrence''|[https://wiki.kkg. Even more excitingorg/pages/Frances_Fatout_Alexander Frances Fatout Alexander, this was our first sisterhood with our New Members''DePauw'']|-|[https://wiki. It was so nice to get to mingle with the different pledge classes and break out of our typical groups of friendskkg. The event reaffirmed that any Saturday afternoon is better with your sisters. We also held a Halloween Date Party where we dressed up and skated at SkateTown USA!org/pages/1970_Convention 1970]|48We unfortunately had to end this year with a loss of a sister|June 24-July 1, 1970|NA|French Lick, friend and inspiration. Not only was she the most positiveIndiana|French Lick-Sheraton Hotel, French Lick, free spirited person you would have ever met; she was always there for you to brighten your day. Throughout our lives with Ellen Garner we learned that we have to live life to the fullestIndiana|Loraine Heaton Boland, not care about what others think and most importantly to take chances because you never know what great story can come from it. Throughout this time we have learned the true meaning of sisterhood and appreciate this gift that Kappa Kappa Gamma has given us''St.Lawrence'' ==Highlights of 2013== The year 2013 for the ladies of the Beta Rho Deuteron chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma began with some hard losses|[https://wiki.kkg. We returned from Winter Break to some very difficult news – our sister Ellen Garner had been injured in a house fire on New Yearorg/pages/Louise_Little_Barbeck Louise Little Barbeck, ''Southern Methodist''s Day and was in the hospital in a medically]|-induced coma. Despite endless prayers and good thoughts, she left us on January 14, 2013|[https://wiki. In the days and weeks following her death, our chapter became stronger than ever. We came together with a true appreciation for each other and it made me even more proud to be a Kappa. Ellen truly was all that was beautiful and goodkkg.org/pages/1972_Convention 1972]|49As with all hard things|June 22-27, our Beta Rho worked to move forward together and begin the rest of the year1972 |NA|Hollywood, always keeping Ellen in minds and keeping memories of her close. As January progressedFlorida|The Diplomat Hotel, Hollywood, we had the installation of new officers and the turning of a page. With the new officers came new ideas for improving the chapter and ideas to thrive with the semester conversion. Many new challenges were ahead as the chapter council worked to see how to squeeze in the activities which previously filled 5 months during our winter and spring quartersFlorida|Mary Agnes Graham Roberts, into the 4 months of our first spring semester''Northwestern''|[https://wiki. It was a challenge from the startkkg.org/pages/Louise_Little_Barbeck Louise Little Barbeck, but Beta Rho had a lot to look forward to for the remainder of the school year''Southern Methodist'']|-|[https://wiki. We were also honored to have two Kappas elected into positions on Panhellenic Council-Brittany Besl and Kristy Dardano represented Kappa as VP Recruitment and VP Financekkg.org/pages/1974_Convention 1974]|50In the month of February|June 20-25, Kappas teamed up with Pi Kappa Alpha to create a team for Cincinnati Dance Marathon1974|NA|Columbus, a 24 hour dance philanthropy raising money for Children’s hospital. We enjoyed a Valentine’s themed two way with the men of Beta Theta Pi and mixed up our typical dog nights by having a coney sale with men of Sigma Chi. We were honored to have the opportunity to hold our first Girls Academy at Summit View Middle School. We hosted 50 middle school girls for an overnight event with focus on empowering leadersOhio|Sheraton Columbus Motor Hotel, the importance of respectColumbus, and service. The event was a great success and we loved learning from the girls at this school and helping empower them. On March 8 we held our annual Sapphire Ball at “The Syndicate” in NewportOhio|Mary Agnes Graham Roberts, Kentucky''Northwestern''|[https://wiki. The ball was fully stocked with a candy bar and after a delicious dinner, we danced the night away with our newly crowned Sapphire Man, Rob Ricekkg. The following morningorg/pages/Marian_Schroeder_Graham} Marian Schroeder Graham, a few bright eyed members chalked up the energy to participate in UC’s Community Plunge''Montana'']|-|[https://wiki. We spent the morning “Springing our steps” with some of the men of Pi Kappa Phi and worked to clean up an abandoned pathway of steps leading out of downtown Cincinnatikkg.org/pages/1976_Convention 1976]|51Kappas returned from spring break and had a parents weekend event to Hockey Game. With springtime came Greek Week|June 24-30, Province Meeting in Columbus1976|NA|San Diego, Relay for Life with SAE and a jam-packed Kappa calendar! We were honored and proud to receive Most Improved ChapterCalifornia|Hotel del Coronado, Best New Member ProgramSan Diego, and honorable mentions in Sisterhood and Membership at Province Meeting. At this year’s “Greekelodeon” themed Greek WeekCalifornia|Mary Agnes Graham Roberts, the Beta Rho chapter placed 3rd overall, with another 1st place in belly flop, 3rd in Lipsync, and 1st in greek games.''Northwestern''With Greek Week over we focused on Relay for Life teaming up with Sigma Alpha Epsilon to raise money for the American Cancer Society|[https://wiki. Relay for Life was a great success as our chapter had the top fundraising with over $15kkg.org/pages/Marian_Schroeder_Graham} Marian Schroeder Graham,000 raised! This largely came from the support of member Christa Seta and her family who host a fundraiser in memory of her mom each year who were incredibly generous to donate this money in our name for this cause this year.''Montana'']|-As the semester quickly came to an end, we hosted our first Kappa Kornhole event to raise money for Kappa Kidney Kamp|[https://wiki. We enjoyed a beautiful afternoon of supporting our teams and grilling hot dogskkg. To end the year, we hosted a memorial for Ellen as found in our ritual book which was presided by a former fraternity presidentorg/pages/1978_Convention 1978]|52|June 15-21, J.J. Wales. For the first time Kappas packed their bags and ended exams before we even turned the page to May.1978|NAWe ended our summer days with a Fleur de Lis week that brought us all back together. Our membership chair Katie put together a fabulous week filled with Kappa history lessons|Lake of the Ozarks, proper recruitment etiquetteMissouri|Tan-Tar-A, and we had fun bonding with our sisters while making our Recruitment video which has become a highlight of recruitment. As school came back into session we enjoyed our first two way Lake of the year with a fun kickball filled field day with the men of Pi Kappa Alpha. Just a few weeks into the semesterOzarks, Beta Rho chapter participated in Panhellenic Formal recruitmentMissouri|Mary Agnes Graham Roberts, ''Northwestern''|[https://wiki. We were excited to share our sisterhood with so many potential new members as we had another year of record numbers of girls going through recruitmentkkg. Even through some nights of pouring down rainorg/pages/Jean_Hess_Wells Jean Hess Wells, we were able to meet so many amazing women''Georgia'']|-|[https://wiki. We ended the two weekend recruitment with a “Kappa Revolution” bid daykkg. Once again through the rain we still managed to have a 70s worthy dance party on the porchorg/pages/1980_Convention 1980]|53|June 19-25, and welcoming our 49 newest members. We also were overjoyed to welcome back our sisters who had disaffiliated to help the new girls find their homes in each sorority chapter.1980|NA|West Palm Beach, FloridaOur new members joined right in time for Homecoming which UC themed this year “Once upon a Homecoming”! |The Beta Rho chapter teamed up with the men of Sigma Chi and our Homecoming chair Elle Murray planned a fun filled week themed nights! We ended the week with our annual Homecoming breakfastBreakers, catered by Maggiano’s Italian restaurant. We shared breakfast with alumniWest Palm Beach, friends and family and watched the Homecoming parade from our front porch during the rain where we saw our floatFlorida|Mary Agnes Graham Roberts, and our Education chair Sarah Clem and Brittany Besl on the Homecoming court! The Bearcats took home a victory against the U Conn''Northwestern''|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Jean_Hess_Wells Jean Hess Wells, and Kappa took a victory with Sarah Clem winning Homecoming!''Georgia'']|-With a win under the Bearcats belt, we celebrated Founder’s Day at the Cincinnati Women’s Club|[https://wiki. Several alumni received 65- and 50- year anniversary pins. Nancy Carley province director of alumnae spoke to us and Junior Natalie Papania was awarded the Gloria Gehring award and received the honorary pinkkg.org/pages/1982_Convention 1982]|54||NAOctober brought a busy month for us starting off with UC’s first “reading days.” Our event chairman Courtney Gibbons|Columbus, Ohio|Hyatt Regency, planned a fun 2-way with the women of Theta painting pottery. In NovemberColumbus, Ohio|Mary Agnes Graham Roberts, Kappa’s brought back an old tradition for our annual Kappa Krush''Northwestern''|[https://wiki. Each of our dates were “Krushed” and had to wait until the night of the dance to see who had invited themkkg. We had fun surprising the dates and danced the night away at the chic Venue 222 in Over the Rhine. As the semester came to a close Kappa kept our calendars fullorg/pages/Sally_Moore_Nitschke Sally Moore Nitschke, ''Ohio State'']|-|[https://wiki.kkg. During Iorg/pages/1984_Convention 1984]|55|June 13-Week we had the joy of sharing our experiences with Ilyana19, our leadership consultant. During the week1984|NA|Scottsdale, we had family dinnersArizona|Camelback Inn, got competitive at Laser tagScottsdale, enjoyed a hot yoga classArizona|Judith Brown Black, and wrapped up the week with fireside and initiation''Ohio State''|[https://wiki. We were lucky to share our experiences with a few of the women from the Akron chapter as they initiated one of their new members along-side of ourskkg.org/pages/Sally_Moore_Nitschke Sally Moore Nitschke, ''Ohio State'']|-After Thanksgiving, we took a little road trip to headquarters where the newest members were able to see even more into our sisterhood and history during a visit to the Kappa museum|[https://wiki. We loved learning about the history of Kappa, as well as history of our very own chapter we hadn't previously known at the Heritage Museumkkg. Additionallyorg/pages/1986_Convention 1986]|56|June 19-25, Kappa finished the fall semester 3rd overall in the Greek community for chapter GPA and 2nd among other sororities. We are excited to see where 2014 will take us.1986 |NAThis past year has been a year of change around UC|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Adam's Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Judith Brown Black, ''Ohio State''|[https://wiki. President Santa Ono has spurred on an even greater school spirit that has made every event electric and an exciting time to be students herekkg. This past yearorg/pages/Marian_Klingbeil_Williams, we finished our first year on semesters which required a lot of changes for our calendar and how we make things work. Our chapter has found a way to continue to thrive throughout these changes and continues to grow and stay at the forefront of Greek life on campus.Marian Klingbeil Williams, ''Missouri'']|[[File:Convention Charm 1986.jpg|100px|Convention Charm 1986]]==Highlights of 2014==|-|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1988_Convention 1988]2014 was a great year for the ladies of Beta Rho Kappa Kappa Gamma. Marking our centennial at the University of Cincinnati|57|June 21-26, we were excited for all that 2014 had to offer. January brought a smooth transition to a new Chapter Council led by President1988|NA|Boca Raton, Michelle Firsdon. To start the New Year off swingingFlorida|Boca Raton Hotel, we partnered with the men of Sigma Phi Epsilon for a 60’s themed two-way where we learned how to swing dance! Planned by our Event ChairBoca Raton, Brooke Duncan, we learned how to do some basic stepsFlorida ||[https://wiki. It was a huge blast and also a great way to get to know the boys before we partnered with them for Homecoming in the Fallkkg. Later in Januaryorg/pages/Marian_Klingbeil_Williams Marian Klingbeil Williams, Kappa Kappa Gamma attended a 90’s themed social at Longworth’s Hall, a local bar located in Mount Adams''Missouri'']|[[File:Convention Charm 1988. We danced to music from the 90’s alongside members of Sigma Alpha Epsilonjpg|100px|Convention Charm 1988]]|-|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/1990_Convention 1990]|58|June 26-July 1, Pike Kappa Alpha1990|NA|Dallas, and Phi MuTexas|The Fairmont Hotel, a sorority to just join the University of Cincinnati’s campus! It was a great way to welcome Phi Mu into the Panhellenic Community and to form fresh friendships with them! In February, Beta Rho hosted their annual Sapphire Ball at the memorable 20th Century Theatre in Oakley Square in CincinnatiDallas||[https://wiki. The dinner was delicious and there was even an ice cream bar with Cincinnati’s own Graeter’s Ice Cream, a local favoritekkg. The ball was a hit and was a great send off for our senior sisters. Beta Rho also enjoyed strengthening our sisterly bonds when our Vice President of Standardsorg/pages/Kay_Smith_Larson Kay Smith Larson, Shelby Penn, planned an awesome Sisterhood event at Skyzone, an indoor trampoline park! We had a blast jumping around and enjoying food and drinks''Washington'']|[[File:Convention Charm 1990. Later in the February, Philanthropy Chair, Kelsey Thomas planned a “Block Party Philanthropy Night” where Beta Rho sold our classic hot dogs on the street while our neighbors Delta Tau Delta, Theta Phi Alpha, Chi Omega, and Sigma Phi Epsilon also sold their signature eateries! Beta Rho’s also spent time in the spring volunteering at the local Ronald McDonald House, partnering with Kappa Delta to make breakfast for residents and their families of the shelterjpg|100px|Convention Charm 1990]]|-|[https://wiki. It was truly an amazing experience to be able to share our time and effort to help the Ronald McDonald House run smoothlykkg.org/pages/1992_Convention 1992] |59Beta Rho did not slow down for the end of the semester as we geared up for the week|June 23-long philanthropy28, Greek Week, benefitting the Freestore Foodbank. Kappa had a blast showing off our step and dance routines in the variety show1992|NA|Scottsdale, displaying our versatility during the Greek GamesArizona|The Phoenician Hotel, and helping to package food to donate to the Freestore Foodbank. Beta Rho was also pleased to be awarded as Red & Black Chapter in the Panhellenic community. To finish off the semesterScottsdale, we had a Mom’s Day at the house where we had a Coloring Specialist teach us all how to wear our unique color best. Our senior night was filled with emotions both happy and sad as we were sad to see our sisters graduate. Arizona |After the summer away, Beta Rho was prepared to tackle recruitment with our Membership Chair, Emily Mehl|[https://wiki.kkg. After two hot weekendsorg/pages/Kay_Smith_Larson Kay Smith Larson, we welcomed 50 new members to our chapter with a Glitter and Blue themed Bid Day''Washington'']|[[File:Convention Charm 1992. We danced on our front porch and grilled our signature hot dogs till our house was covered in glitterjpg|100px|Convention Charm 1992]]|-|[https://wiki. Immediately after Bid Day was Homecoming Week! Many of our sisters attended Fall Ball alongside many men of Sigma Phi Epsilonkkg. The event was hosted by Sigma Phi and was a fun twist to add to our Homecoming week lineorg/pages/1994_Convention 1994]|60|June 21-up. After our swing dancing with Sigma Phi Epsilon26, it was even more fun preparing a float with them for the “Zinzinnati” themed Homecoming Parade1994|NA|Atlanta, taking Cincinnati back to its German roots. We were eager and excited to cheer on sister Brittany Ziegler who was a member of Homecoming Court! This yearGeorgia|Marriott Marquis, Cincinnati’s football games were held at Paul Brown Stadium downtown while our stadiumAtlanta, Nippert, was undergoing constructionGeorgia ||[https://wiki.kkg. Planned by our Public Relations Chair Megan Beischelorg/pages/Juliana_Fraser_Wales Juliana Fraser Wales, we still hosted our annual brunch for our sisters and their families as we ate Maggiano’s and geared up to beat Miami, Oxford''Ohio State'']|[[File:Convention Charm 1994. jpg|100px|1994 Convention Charm]]|-After Homecoming, Beta Rho paired up with the men of Sigma Alpha Epsilon to enjoy some of Cincinnati’s favorite foods such as Skyline Chili and Graeter’s Ice Cream for a social|[https://wiki.kkg. There are few things better than enjoying Cincinnati’s signature foods with your sisters! Laterorg/pages/1996_Convention 1996]|61|June 26-30, Beta Rho traveled to Miami1996|NA|Tampa, Oxford to have a two-way with our Kappa Kappa Gamma sisters at Miami! We traveled to farm where we pet cowsFlorida|Innisbrook Resort, braved a corn mazeTampa, and roasted marshmallows and hot dogs over a campfireFlorida ||[https://wiki. It was so great to meet our sisters from another chapterkkg. At the event we had a t-shirt swap where members of our chapter brought t-shirts to swap with t-shirts they brought! Alsoorg/pages/Juliana_Fraser_Wales Juliana Fraser Wales, we all enjoyed being able to spend it with our Leadership Consultant, Jo, who was visiting that week! ''Ohio State''] Once October came, we were finally able to host our Centennial Celebration|[[File:1996 Convention Charm. Planning started in the spring with the help of alumni Leah Nguyen and a committee of dedicated sistersjpg|100px|1996 Convention Charm]]|-|[https://wiki. There was energy buzzing in the air all weekendkkg. Friday evening welcomed an open house at Beta Rho for alumni and family to revisit the Kappa house. The signature event on Saturday was hosted at the Millennium Hotel located in downtown Cincinnati and included a silent auctionorg/pages/1998_Convention 1998]|62|June 24-28, dinner1998 |NA|Scottsdale, speeches from Kappa alumnaeArizona|Scottsdale Princess Resort, and tons of Kappa memories relived. It was such a blessing to see how much Kappa has influenced our sisters’ lives and to see that Kappa is an organization we are a part of forever. Scottsdale|October brought even more excitement to Kappa as we debuted our first annual Kappa Spelling Key benefiting Reading is Fundamental|[https://wiki. At the event, representatives from different Greek organizations around campus were contestants in a college style spelling beekkg. Guests gained entrance to the event by donating childrens books and Beta Rho collected almost 300 books to benefit children in the local communityorg/pages/Cathy_Thompson_Carswell Cathy Thompson Carswell, ''Illinois Wesleyan'']|[[File:1998 Convention Charm. All of the sisters had a blast at the event and we are excited to continue it on as a tradition for our chapter! jpg|100px|1998 Convention Charm]]|-In November, we were finally able to welcome our 50 new members into our sisterhood|[https://wiki. Leading up to initiationkkg.org/pages/2000_Convention 2000]|63|June 21-25, we had a fun Inspiration Week led by Marshal2000|NA|Palm Desert, Courtney Gibbons. After 9 weeks of preparation led by New Member ChairCalifornia|Marriot Desert Springs, Liv DullePalm Desert, we were so excited to initiate our new membersCalifornia ||[https://wiki. Beta Rho had a 100% retention rate from recruitment and was thrilled to welcome all of them to our sisterhoodkkg. Later in Novemberorg/pages/Cathy_Thompson_Carswell Cathy Thompson Carswell, we enjoyed our signature semi''Illinois Wesleyan'']|-formal, Kappa Krush|[https://wiki. All of our dates were “krushed” or pinned with a ribbon leading up to the event and were able to find the Kappa with the matching ribbonkkg. The event was hosted at the American Sign Museumorg/pages/2002_Convention 2002]|64|June 19-23, a truly hidden gem in Cincinnati that displays hundreds of retired signs from all over. It was a night filled with dancing2002|NA|Orlando, musicFlorida|Hilton Walt Disney World Resort, and laughter. Before we left for Thanksgiving breakOrlando, Beta Rho was asked by the men of Alpha Tau Omega to build our float together next Homecoming and we said yes! Beta Rho is excited to work with them and to get to know them better. Florida |As the semester wound down|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Ann_Stafford_Truesdell Ann Stafford Truesdell, the Kappas hit the books as final exams approached and were proud to have been ranked third for chapter GPA in the Panhellenic community''Ohio Wesleyan'']|[[File:Convention Charm 2002. We kept our focus on the new year ahead as we slated for the 2015 chapter council. Looking back, so much has happened in 2014 for Beta Rho from celebrating our rich history at the University of Cincinnati to beginning a new philanthropy tradition. We are excited and eager to see what 2015 has in store for Beta Rho!jpg|100px|Convention Charm 2002]]|-|[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/2004_Convention 2004]==Highlights of 2015==|65|June 26-30, 2004|NA2015 was a very busy year for the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma Beta Rho! As the start of a new calendar year rolled around|Kansas City, the Kappa house was bursting with energy for the year ahead. Missouri|The Kappa’s kicked off the year with a Dog NightWestin Crown Center Hotel, Kansas City, planned by our lovely Philanthropy Chair Brooke DuncanMissouri ||[https://wiki. Despite the January cold, the Kappa’s were out in full force promoting our philanthropies and selling our delicious hot dogs on the porchkkg. Kappa’s rounded out January with a 90’s throwback themed two way with the men of Pi Kappa Alpha at Longworth’s Hall in Mount Adams planned by our event chairorg/pages/Ann_Stafford_Truesdell Ann Stafford Truesdell, Lauren Cocca. This tradition has come to be one of the favorite social events for the Kappas!''Ohio Wesleyan''] |[[File:Convention Charm 2004.jpg|100px|Convention Charm 2004]]|-February’s calendar was filled with a ton of sisterhood bonding! Kappa paired up with the women of Chi Omega for a Valentine’s themed two way filled with a gift exchange and festive activities|[https://wiki. Our Vice President of Standards, Sarah Fretwell, planned a sisterhood for all of our fitness loving Kappa’s at DEFINE in Oakleykkg. Lastly, the Kappas got dressed up for a night out at Sapphire Ballorg/pages/2006_Convention 2006]|66|June 21-25, held at 2006|NA|Salt Lake City, Utah|The Redmoor in Mount Lookout. Kappas danced the night away with their sisters Grand America Hotel and dates and even had a Grater's Ice Cream bar for a sweet treat!Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah |February came to a close as we shared some friendly competition with our fellow sorority and fraternity members in Greek Week|[https://wiki. Kappas participated in many events throughout the week and had a blast showing off our dance and step routines at the variety showkkg. org/pages/Priscilla_Murphy_Gerde Priscilla Murphy Gerde, ''Purdue'']|[[File:Convention Charm 2006.jpg|100px|Convention Charm 2006]]|-We kicked off March with Literacy week at John P|[https://wiki. Parker School planned by our Philanthropy Chair, Brooke Duncankkg. All week Kappas volunteered with the students at the Cincinnati Public school by participating in Dr. Seuss themed literacy events. Kappa was able to donate many books to the children and their families that we collected at our Spelling Key last fall. org/pages/2008_Convention 2008]|67Come spring break time|June 25-June 29, Kappas traveled around the country together to enjoy a relaxing break from classes. 2008March came to a close with the Fiji Color Run benefiting Cystic Fibrosis where we paired with the men of Fiji and the women of Kappa Delta for a 5k around UC’s campus.|NA |Phoenix, ArizonaApril kicked off with the Greek Excellence Awards where many Kappas were honored for their hard work and dedication. As a chapter|Arizona Biltmore, Kappa took home awards for Dynamic RecruitmentPhoenix, Membership Development and Social Responsibility. In addition many chapter council members took home pillar awards including President Liv Dulle winning the Leadership Development AwardArizona ||[https://wiki.kkg.org/pages/Denise_Marie_Rugani Denise Marie Rugani, Philanthropy Chair Brooke Duncan winning the Philanthropy and Service Award and Marshall Amy Nguyen winning the Values Integration and Personal Growth Award''UC Davis'']|[[File:Convention Charm 2008. jpg|100px|Convention Charm 2008]]|-With the weather warming up, our amazing Public Relations Chair Maria Engels planned a Kappa Dad’s Day where we took over the Great American Ballpark to enjoy a Red’s Game together|[https://wiki.kkg. We had amazing weather for a day at the ballpark with our dads!org/pages/2010_Convention 2010] |68Kappas joined with our neighbors Delta Tau Delta|June 23-27, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Theta Phi Alpha and Chi Omega for a philanthropy block party to celebrate the end of the year! Kappa’s sold popsicles and had a blast spending time with our neighbors.2010 |NAAs finals rolled around|Phoenix, Kappas hit the books hard, enjoying spending time together studying at study tables led by our Vice President of Academic Excellence, Cady Aulicino. Before all of the Kappas headed home for the summer, we had a fun filled photo shoot day on campus! With great weather, it was an awesome way to end the school year with our sisters. While we were sad to send off our seniors at senior night Arizona|Arizona Biltmore Resort and watch them graduateSpa, it was amazing to see all of the new life adventures in store for them upon graduation! Phoenix Arizona|Over the summer, Kappa sisters participated in their first Service Trip where they traveled to the Navajo Nation to serve and learned about the Navajo culture|[https://wiki.kkg. As the first Kappa chapter to plan their own internal service triporg/pages/Denise_Marie_Rugani Denise Marie Rugani, we are excited to continue this tradition for years to come!''UC Davis'']|[[File:Convention Charm 2010.jpg|100px|Convention Charm 2010]]As August rolled around, the Kappas returned to Clifton for an amazing Fleur|-di-Lis Week planned by our Recruitment chair, Molly Hinken|[https://wiki. During the week, Kappas prepared for Recruitment, reconnecting with our values and sharing a fun sisterhood at Devou Park filled with fun games and yummy food! kkg.org/pages/2012_Convention 2012]|69With classes back in full swing|June 20-24, the Kappa house was once again filled with smiles and laughter after a long summer away! 2012|NAThe last two weekends of September Kappa participated in Panhellenic Recruitment that ended with us gaining 53 amazing new members on our “New Bids on the Block” themed Bid Day planned by our New Member Chair|Jacksonville, Sarah Jankowski. Kappas threw it back to the 90’s and danced the evening away on the front porch of 2801. Florida Welcoming in our new members through one of our most important values in Kappa|Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, philanthropyJacksonville, October kicked off our Literacy weekFlorida||[https://wiki. To start off the week, we held our best dog night yet on the Kappa porchkkg. Throughout the weekorg/pages/Julie_Marine_Leshay Julie Marine Leshay, Kappas along with other fraternities and sororities on campus, collected books to be donated to local Cincinnati Public Schools''Colorado College'']|[[File:Convention Charm 2012. The week came to a close with our annual Spelling Key, where representatives from different organizations on campus participated in a “college style” Spelling Key with Stacy Smith from Gamma Phi Beta who took home the final prizejpg|100px|Convention Charm 2012]]|-|[https://wiki.kkg. Throughout the literacy weekorg/pages/2014_Convention 2014]|70|June 25-29, Kappa collected over 12014|NA|Houston,200 books!Texas This year the Kappa’s paired up with the men of Alpha Tau Omega to celebrate a “Cats are Back” themed Homecoming to commemorate our return to the newly renovated Nippert Stadium. Thanks to the hard work of our Risk Management Chair|Hilton Americas Houston, Hannah StamosHouston, and our Homecoming Chair, Steph Camm, we had a fun filled week of events including Family Feud, a Tommy Bahama themed party and the annual Sigma Phi Fall BallTexas||[https://wiki. Our public relations chairman, Maria Engels, planned an amazing Homecoming Day Brunch from Maggiano’s for all of the Kappas and their familieskkg. It was a full house watching the Homecoming parade travel down Clifton Avenue! Kappa was proud of our sister Brooke Duncan representing Kappa on this year’s Homecoming Court. To top it all offorg/pages/Julie_Marine_Leshay Julie Marine Leshay, the Bearcats pulled out an amazing win! ''Colorado College''] Come October we celebrated Founder’s Day at the Cincinnati Women’s Club planned by our Education Chairman, Laura Zenni. At this amazing event we had perfect attendance and got to recognize some amazing Kappa Alumni celebrate their many years as loyal Kappas|[[File:Convention Charm 2014.jpg|100px|Convention Charm 2014]] |-October also welcomed in the first round of professionalism events planned by our president Liv Dulle|[https://wiki. At the first event, Kappas worked on goal setting for their professional future. At the next event, Kappas took professional head shots and learned about networking on social mediakkg. org/pages/2016_Convention 2016]|71November kicked off with the tradition of Serenades led by our Song Chair, Erin Walsh. The Kappas definitely captured some of the fraternity men’s hearts|June 22-26, especially the men of Pi Kappa Alpha as they asked us to Homecoming for 2016! |NAKappas were able to celebrate a great semester together with our annual Kappa Krush event at the Syndicate in Newport|San Diego, Kentucky. Kappa dates were “Krushed” California|Sheraton San Diego Hotel and then had to wait until the dance to find out who their beautiful date was! Stocked with a hopping dance floor and photo boothMarina, San Diego, it was a great way to celebrate the year. California |Finally the time came to officially welcome our new members into the Kappa sisterhood|[https://wiki. Our inspiration week, planned by Marshall Amy Nguyen, consisted of fun family dinners, our favorite Blue and Blue dinner, a Cyclones game, Painting Party and Firesideskkg. Finally with a flawless initiationorg/pages/Beth_Uphoff_Black Beth Uphoff Black, we welcome 53 new beautiful sisters! ''Illinois Wesleyan''] To connect with the new members of Phi Mu, Kappa participated in “Mid Day Munchies” on campus where we sold Hot dogs and Hot Apple cider and had the opportunity to learn more about our Panhellenic sisters|[[File:Convention Charm 2016. jpg|100px|Convention Charm 2016]]Before leaving for Thanksgiving, Kappas gathered together in our best holiday attire to celebrate the season and take photos for our Holiday Cards. |- Upon returning from the Thanksgiving Holiday, Kappa was faced with some tough news|[https://wiki.kkg. On November 29, 2015 we found out that our sister Natalie Altieri passed away in a skiing accident in California, where she was on coorg/pages/2018_Convention 2018]|72|June 20-op with BCBGMAXAZRIA. Natalie was a fashion design student in the College of Design24, Art2018|NA|Denver, Architecture and Planning. Natalie was a ray of sunshine whose smile could brighten any room. Her sisterly compassionColorado|Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, intelligenceDenver, ambition, and fierce fashion sense touched each and every Kappa who knew her. Kappa ended the year with a Memorial Service in honor of Natalie, strengthening our bond as we celebrated the life of our amazing sister. As 2015 comes to a close, we are more grateful than ever for the sisters of Beta Rho and we cannot wait to see what life has in store for us in 2016. ==Highlights of the 2016Colorado ||[https:== 2016 was quite the year for Beta Rho! As the new calendar year rolled around, Chapter Council officers were smoothly transitioned into their new roles and were eager to serve their chapter//wiki. Beta Rho kicked off the new year with a Kappa Dog Night led by the new Philanthropy Chair, Ciera Woycke. Despite the cold, Kappa’s were out in full force promoting our philanthropy, wearing hot dog suits and selling hot dogs and hot chocolate on the front porch. February was a busy month for the women of Beta Rho! To start off the month, Kappa’s attended the annual Sapphire Ball at the Madison Event Center, planned by our event chairman Meryn Ramunda. Everyone danced the night away and enjoyed a delicious sit-down dinner with their sisters and dates. Later in February, Kappa’s had a blast participating in friendly competition with other fraternities and sororities on campus during Greek Week, led by our very own sister and Finance Chair Grace Sprockett. We’re so excited keep Greek Week Chair in the hands of a Kappa, with Ashley Boggs taking the reigns next year. The highlight of the week was showing off our “Boy Band’s Through the Decades” themed step and dance routines at the Variety Show. Lastly, we celebrated sister Brooke Duncan being elected as Undergraduate Student Body Vice President!  March was a very social month for Beta Rho! To kick off the month of March, Kappa teed up with the men of Beta Theta Pi for a golf themed two-way. The next week, Kappa had a sisterhood event with the women of Kappa Alpha Theta. Everyone had a blast at the Kite & Key Sisterhood, enjoying some friendly kickball between the two chapters. Later in March, Kappa kicked off their annual Literacy Week at John P. Parker Elementary School. The children were thrilled to have Kappa’s reading and crafting with them for the week and were very appreciative for the many books Kappa donated. Finally, to close out the month, Kappa had a “Drop it like it’s Yacht” themed two-way with the men of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. We enjoyed the classic Cincinnati meal of Skyline and Graeter’s and had a great time making new friendships.  After Spring Break, the Beta Rho women enjoyed a Parent’s Day planned by the Public Relations Chairman, Delaney Spetnagel. Families gathered at the Kappa Palace to enjoy a nice meal and a Streetpops popsicle truck. Everyone had a blast and the parent’s loved spending time at Kappa!  To close out the year, Kappa hosted a Kappa Dog Day on Mainstreet. Kappas again heavily promoted philanthropy wearing their usual hot dog suits and selling corn dogs on campus. Shortly after the last Dog Day of the semester, Kappas hosted and participated in Kappa Kup, a soccer tournament, to raise money for their sisters attending the service trip in the summer. Co-ed soccer teams from various sororities and fraternities on campus had a blast competing for the title of Kappa Kup Champion. Additionally, Vice President of Standards Hannah Stamos was lucky enough to represent Beta Rho at Kappa Headquarters in Columbus for a weekend long workshop. Our sisters are so ambitious!  As celebration for the last day of classes, Kappa hosted a firefighter themed date party at Uncle Woody’s. Everyone enjoyed complimentary firefighter hats. What a great event to close out the school year year!With finals the next week, Kappas hit the books hard with the support of their Vice President of Academics, Molly Hinken. Molly organized study tables and rewards for girls who achieved their goals for the semester. All of our hard work paid off when Kappa was named the second highest GPA in Greek life! Before the year came to a close though, Kappa’s enjoyed a Senior Night planned by Education Chairman, Libby Hinken, honoring the graduating seniors. Everyone watched fun video footage that included all of the seniors’ favorite kappa memories. It was such a sweet and sentimental way to honor the seniors and to end a great school year!  Over the summer, a group of sisters participated in Kappa’s second annual service trip where they travelled to Washington D.C. During their trip, Kappa’s visited RIF’s headquarters and served people who were experiencing homelessness and poverty. Additionally, President Margo Ross and Chapter Council Advisor Emma Wright attended Kappa Convention in San Diego, California where Beta Rho was awarded the Excellence in Chapter Management Award as well as the Risk Management Award. It was an honor to receive national recognition for all of our hard work.  As August rolled around, Kappas all enjoyed a wonderful Fleur-di-Lis week planned by Membership Chairman Molly Talkers. It was so fun being back in Clifton for a photo-shoot around campus, for a fun filled day of activities and sisterhood bonding, for bumping practice with alumni, and of course for lunches from Eli’s BBQ and Skyline! It was a great way to reconnect with everyone and our values after a long summer. We also had a wonderful time welcoming our new house mom, Linda Doyle, to our beautiful house! Linda came from Purdue and we’re so excited to have her at Beta Rho!  The second and third weekends of September, Kappa participated in Panhellenic Recruitment and ended up adding 50 amazing new members. To celebrate the new members, we held a birthday themed bid-day planned by New Member Chair Darby O’Connor. We had such a blast dancing the day away on our front porch and celebrating “like its our bid day everyday”!  For the first social of the year, Kappa had a 2-way with Phi Sigma Kappa, a new colony on campus. This event was Phi Sigma Kappa’s first social ever and we were so honored to play a part in making their history. Later that week, Pike had their 4th annual cheese coney eating contest for the Karen Wellington Foundation, a foundation honoring the mother of sister Angeline Wellington. In just four days, Kappa raised $2,000 for KWF so they could send two families on a vacation, including one of our own Kappa sister’s family, Haley Fogleman. Beta Rho is so lucky to share such a strong sisterhood.  To start off October, Kappa participated in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days, led by Derby Days Chair Kelly Higgins. Throughout the week, Kappa’s attended numerous events and ultimately came in first place for the fourth year in a row! Later that week, Kappas attended a Greek Alumni Panel organized by President Margo Ross. Many notable alumni of the Greek community were active in the panel, including Kappa National President J.J. Wales. It was a once in a life time opportunity to speak with her in person and hear her insight about Kappa and professionalism.  The weekend after, Kappas celebrated Founder’s Day with a delicious brunch planned by Education Chair Libby Hinken. It was an honor being able to celebrate and recognize many Kappa Alumni for their strong loyalty. On October 11th, Kappa held the third annual Kappa Spelling Key honoring our philanthropy, RIF.  This year, Kappa paired with the men of PIKE to celebrate a “Bearcat for President” themed Homecoming. Thanks to our Risk Management Chair, Sarah Imhoff and our Homecoming Chair, Grace Jenkins, we all had a safe and fun week of events including a Teachers and Mythical Creatures two-way, a cookout and pomping, a Rock Stars and Groupies themed two-way at Millions in Mt. Lookout Square, and the annual Sigma Phi Ball. To top it all off, our Public Relations Chairman Molly Somerville planned a delicious Homecoming lunch from Maggiano’s for all of Kappa and their families to enjoy. To end the month of October, Kappa’s celebrated Big Little Week. Each day, bigs surprised their littles with homemade crafts and all things Kappa to help prepare them for sisterhood. The week culminated with Big Little Reveal on Sunday after the littles’ new member meeting. The littles were so surprised and excited!  Kappas were able to celebrate a great semester with the annual Kappa Krush event. This year, Kappa Krush was held at Urban Artifact, a great new brewery in Northside. Between Adriatico’s pizza and a full dance floor, the event was a blast!  Finally, the time came to officially welcome our newest sisters and show them the true meaning of sisterhood. Our inspiration week, led and planned by Marshall Erin Walsh, consisted of family dinner dates, a roller-skating sisterhood, and Fireside Ceremony. The week culminated with a flawless initiation of 44 new sisters! 2016 was a busy year for Beta Rho and we could not be more grateful for our wonderful sisterhood and all we’ve accomplished. We are so excited to see what 2017 has in store for Beta Rho!   ==Highlights of the 2020s:== (From chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc)  Housing: Philanthropy:Chapter Convention Awards:   --------------------------- kkg.org/pages/Beth_Uphoff_Black Beth Uphoff Black, ''Illinois Wesleyan'Note to Chapter Registrar:''' Please refer to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes and back issues of The Key to fill in any gaps in the above historical highlights. If your chapter archives are not complete, please research your university library, campus newspaper and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your chapter. Please double check your work for accuracy. Contact chapter Advisory or House Board members, local Alumnae Association members, or your Province Director of Chapters for assistance.  Your efforts will ensure a complete and accurate history of your chapter for future generations to enjoy!]