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==Highlights of 2017==
For 134 years, the women of the Beta Tau Chapter haveproven to be drivend riven, electrifying, headstrong young womenready to take on any challenge or overcome any obstacle. Ouractive members at 743 Comstock Ave have reinforced Kappa’slegacy of being motivated, sophisticated women who cometogether to create a dynamic that can’t be seen anywhere elseon the Syracuse University Campus. Beta Tau is home towomen not only across the country, but the world. As achapter we have grown to have strong Panhellenic relations,ritual appreciation, and an unbreakable sisterhood. Here atBeta Tau, we are everything from athletes to beauty queens,future politicians to fashion bloggers, and world travelers toartists. With different interests, talents and aspirations, no twomembers are alike, but share an unconditional love for BetaTau and Kappa Kappa Gamma. All are welcome andencouraged to enjoy the beauty and history of the house, keptwarm and stocked with love. With the help of our house mom,Sue Weber, we have grown as a chapter, by opening our doorsto new members, our hearts with each other, and our arms tothe campus community for “What is precious is permanent andwhat is permeant permanent is Kappa.”
The ladies of Beta Tau started off the 2017 academic year by making a splash with our annual Kappa Kar Wash!
Gabriela Penzetta, for bringing this wonderful and successful event back to our chapter! The chapter is
looking forward to Kappa Kickball in the spring time!
The sisters of Beta Tau, with the help of their wonderful house mom Sue Weber, had a successful
annual parents weekend! The sisters had an opportunity to meet sister’s families, show their families
around campus, give a tour of our beautiful chapter house, and enjoy some of Chef Patty’s brunch food,
their favorite! It was really refreshing for the sisters to be visited by their loved ones as a source of
motivation prior to midterm exams!
Kappa Kareer Day was a huge success! Beta Tau Alumni Nicole Imbogno (MC ’05) and Vice President
of Academic Excellence Krysta Gnidziejko started with a panel from four members where they talked
about their experiences through internships. The sisters were asked questions that allowed them to
think back and deeply about how they made their connections. Following, Beta Tau’s Public Relations
Chairman, Taylore Ratsep, took LinkedIn headshots for the sisters! Nicole presented to the chapter
that she will be hosting “Office Hours” once a month for chapter members to work on career
development. Following the workshop, the sisters celebrated and enjoyed food at the chapter house!
Spring 2017 Recruitment brought 68 enthusiastic new sisters home to 743 Comstock! Preparation for
formal recruitment began immediately upon re-arrival to SU in the fall, and it’s safe to say every
second of practice paid off. Not only did we come out on top as far as our new members, but countless
recruitment practices and ritual reviews brought our house closer than previous years. Embracing
tradition and working together to ensure success during recruitment was a success in itself! With over
1,500 girls registered for formal Spring recruitment, Beta Tau was a bit nervous for the size of the
parties and length of the days, but the sisters were able to sift out the best of the best. Go Greek, Kappa
Kandyland, house tours, and preference rounds were all executed flawlessly and displayed the sisters
love and compassion for Beta Tau. As we are now around the corner from recruitment 2018, Beta Tau
is looking forward to ensuring safety for its members on Bid Day and executing a new theme for their
philanthropy round, Alice in Wonderland! The sisters aim to keep their values strong throughout this
upcoming recruitment season!
“One of my biggest goals as president is to make my sorority house ADA approved.” Danielle Runfola,
President. Beta Tau has recognized the fact that you have to have the ability to walk to go through
recruitment at Syracuse University. In order for a potential new member to enter our chapter house
that is unable to walk, they would have to be carried up the stairs which is no way to welcome a
potential new member to any chapter! Beta Tau is delighted to have started a fund for housing
renovations this past year. Although this is going to be an ongoing project for Beta Tau, as it is not
cheap, they are looking forward to these changes and hope to encourage students with and without
disabilities to explore Greek Life, apply for 2018 Spring Recruitment, and welcome all to our beautiful
home!
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