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|Name= LambdaBeta Xi|GreekSymbol= ΛBΞ|Image= [[File:LambdaBeta_Xi.jpg|200px]]|Founded= {{start date and years ago|18771902|0605|1012}}|College= [http://www.uakronutexas.edu/ University of AkronTexas at Austin]|Location= ArkonAustin, OHTX|Homepage= [httphttps://chapters.kappakappagamma.org/lambdabetaxi/ Lambda Beta Xi Homepage]|Media= [http://wiki.kappakappagamma.org/index.php?title=Category:Lambda Beta_Xi Media related to Lambda Beta Xi Chapter]}}----
'''University of Texas at Austin established in 1883, Austin, Texas'''
'''University of Akron founded in 1914, formerly Buchtel College founded in 1870'''
'''Founded May 12, 1902 with 9 charter members'''
'''Lambda chapter: founded June 10, 1877'''
'''4,736 initiates (as of June 2017)'''
'''1,904 initiates as of (June 2017)'''
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'''Charter Membersmembers:'''
Mary B. JewettOlatia Crane, Harriet Evelyn PardeeHelen Olive Devine, Elizabeth Undine SladeFanny West Harris, Alma Keturah Jones, Minnie Avelyn Petty, Marian Leigh Rather, Katherine Andrews Searcy, Eva Miriam Sodekson, Josephine Lucile Wathen.
'''Fraternity Council OfficersMembers:'''
Marion Bell Slade (Ransom)Della Lawrence Burt, Grand Marshal 1884Secretary 1920-1986; Mary Krenzke (Grandlin)1922, Grand Executive Secretary, 18861922-18881929; Lydia Voris KolbeDorothy McCampbell Nowell, Grand President 1916-1918, Grand Treasurer 1908Director of Chapters 1962-19141966; (Lydia) Elmie Warner MalloryEloise Moore Netherton, Grand President 1904Director of Philanthropies 1982-19061986, Grand Registrar 1900Vice President1986-19041988; Elizabeth Voris Lawry, Editor of The Key 1904-1905, Martha Simmons Carolyn Boyle (MurrayHasskarl), Field Secretary 19611945-19631947; Lesley Dillon Lisa VanStavern (LageHunziker), Traveling Consultant 20011993-20021994
'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:''' 
'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''
Helen Knox, 1952, banker, author, Red Cross volunteer;Prudence Mahaffey Mackintosh, 1988, author of books and magazines;Miley Tucker Busiek (Frost), 1990, sculptor whose work appears on the $50gold bullion coin;Sunny Hare Scribante, 2012, philanthropist; Dorothy Slator Paterson, 2014, international volunteer, breast health awareness advocate; Rosemary Dunaway Trible, 2014, TV host, author, foounder Fear2Freedom Foundation;  '''Additional Outstanding Beta Xi Alumnae:''' Ann Haun (Barlow), Graduate Counselor 1961-1962;Nancy Haun (Dozier), Graduate Counselor 1959-1960; ----------------- Frances McGovern---------- ==The Early Years== Texas won its independence in April 1863, and 18 months later a bill was introduced in the Congress of the Republic of Texas to incorporate the University of Texas. However, the act that finally established the university was not passed until 1881. Two years later, classes were opened in the incomplete west wing of the Old Main Building with 221 enrolled in that first class of 1883. Only 19 years later, Kappa Kappa Gamma established its first southern chapter by granting a charter to Beta Xi on May 12, 1902. Interesting events led directly to the colonization. In 1898, a local organization (Delta Delta Delta) was organized by a group of girls in Grace Hall. Soon male friends of this group, Attorney; legislator; by this time known as Delta Zeta, advised the petitioning of Kappa, and in the spring of 1899, the group sent its first female chairman formal petition. Refusal came the following fall. Another local, Tri Sigma, also petitioned Kappa, and it too, was refused. Matters seemed hopeless. The Fraternity did not want them and the university authorities did not want the Fraternity. Worse still, a crowd of Public Utilities Commission town students who had twice petitioned Kappa and twice been refused, seemed to have finally secured a charter and were planning to enter the university. For one week, the Tri Sigmas and Delta Zetas grieved in secret, feeling that it was a Kappa charter these other girls had won, but it was Pi Beta Phi. In the fall of 1901, the two locals joined forces and wrote to the Grand Secretary of Kappa. Petition blanks arrived late in January and were sent off the next day. This time the decision was unanimously in favor, and on May 12, 1902, Beta Xi Chapter was formally installed, followed by a grand banquet at the Driskill Hotel, the height of Ohioglory in those days. '''Housing'''
At first, the new chapter met in a single rented room furnished with a small table, three chairs, a tiny stove, and a piano. In 1903, the first house was rented. Only active members could live there by university rule. The chapter moved six times in 19 years.
'''Additional Outstanding Lambda Alumnae:''' In 1920-1921, a corporation of Kappa alumnae in Texas was organized, and each member signed a note for $100, payable in 10 years. Thus, a home was bought at 2400 Rio Grande Street, and in September 1924, the Beta Xis moved in. It was in this house that the chapter became noted for its “Hedge Test”—rumor having it that if a rushee did not touch the hedge on the south side of the Kappa house with both hips as she went through, she was not “Kappa material!”
Dale Hinton (Hertel), Graduate Counselor 1944-1945; Martha Simmons (Murray)In the early 1930s, Graduate Counselor 1960-1961; Jill Hughes the house association of Beta Xi received its charter and notified all members of Beta Xi who had paid $25 or more to the (Mealynow)defunct Texas Association that they were automatically members of the new association. All other Beta Xis in good standing were notified that they could become members by paying $25. From then on, Chapter Consultant 1996-1997 all new Beta Xis were asked to sign $100 notes. It is significant that there were only three treasurers of the house association in 37 years.
The house on Rio Grande could hold only 15 to 20 girls, and, because the Fraternity had agreed to 100 girls including pledges, the “Brown Lot” was purchased in the fall of 1936. The old house was sold for $15,000 in December of 1938, and the new Georgian Colonial home at 2001 University Avenue was occupied in September 1939, with room for 40. In the 1970s, 58 active members lived in the home.
==THE FOUNDING OF LAMBDA CHAPTER==At one time, additional housing space was acquired and a house just behind the main house was bought, renovated and completed in 1965. But in 1966, this annex was bought by the university, spreading far beyond its original 40 acres.
The University of Akron, previously known as Buchtel College, has a long history of Greek life. Men’s fraternities have existed there for many years but in 1877, the Greek community decided that something was missing: a women’s fraternity. J. Augustine Gutherie, a Phi Delta Theta at Buchtel College, contacted Indiana University’s chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma to tell them about three Buchtel College women '''Honors and the Greek community was on its way to changing for the good. Traditions'''
These three women, Mary BBeta Xi made outstanding contributions to the Fraternity. Jewett, Harriet Evelyn PardeeDella Lawrence (Burt) was elected Grand Secretary at the 1920 Convention, and Elizabeth O. Slade, signed Lambda Chapter’s charter on June 10, 1877 and held its first meeting on January 14, 1878. Five honorary members were in attendance including 1922 was made the wife of the Buchtel College president. This makes Kappa Kappa Gamma first Executive Secretary when the first women’s fraternity on Buchtel College’s campus and position was created at the longest continuing Greek letter organization on campusConvention in Glacier National Park.
A lot has changed since that first meeting including The chapter had the landscape honor of having one of campus, women’s rights, fashions, and even its charter members become the name first president of Theta Province. In 1917, another chapter member succeeded her. Beta Xi hosted the college itselfsecond Province Convention in May 1927, but several things remain during which the same. Lambda Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma has had over 1700 members since it first startedchapter celebrated its 25th anniversary. These active members still aspire to be good sistersThe Key Ring, good leadersthe province newspaper, and good students. They work to serve campus and the community. Lambda alumni still display these qualities was begun during another member’s term as wellProvince President, because you can’t become a Kappa and remain unchanged. Kappa is for life1925-27.
==World War II Years==
==The Early Years (From The History A change came about with the entry of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)==Generally speaking, Lambda Kappas at the University of Akron live at home United States in World War II. Social and campus activities were replaced with their familieswar work and defense projects. Many members work hours were devoted to assist with their college expenses; they are active in layette sewing for the chapter Nora Waln project, and on campusweekly schedules included bandage rolling, hospital and nurse’s aide work, canteen duty, are community-minded and maintain high scholastic standingassistance with bond drives. For two successive years, Beta Xi made the largest pledge of any campus organization to the War Chest.
As individualsSocial and campus life returned to its customary places as the war drew to a close, chapter members have contributed much since Lambda’s founding, June 10, 1877but many old patterns changed. The college A Kappa was called Butchel elected University Sweetheart at the time, named for John R. Butchelannual Round-Up, and Kappa was the first women’s fraternity introduction of touch football into the intramural program gave birth to be placed there, a colorful extra-intramural private contest between Pi Phi and is the oldest continually active Greek letter organization on the Akron campusKappa—the Powder Bowl.
Buchtel College, founded in May, 1870, designated by ==The 1950s==The chapter received the Universalist Church as its contribution to education Standards Cup in Ohio, was dedicated September 20, 18721950, and nine days later 217 students became involved in a simple course of study with seven faculty members. Discipline Helen Knox was rigid: a certificate of good behavior was required for admission; abstention from tobacco and liquor insisted upon given the Alumnae Achievement Award for scholarship holders; daily chapel, (cut to three days a week in 1912 and finally ended as compulsory banking in 1934), was a firm rule1952.
In 1877, young J. Augustus Guthrie, It was with great pride that the 50th anniversary of Beta Xi was celebrated in May 1952 with a riverboat ride and a Buchtel Phi Delta Theta, told some Kappas picnic at Indiana University about three Buchtel girlsGreen Shores. Letters were exchangedKappas came from far and wide, and on June 10, Mary B. Jewett, Elizabeth U. Slade the occasion was climaxed by a historical pageant and the presentation of fleur-de-lis pins to eight of the nine founders (Vorischarter members). For this Golden Anniversary, and Harriet E. Pardee (Parshall) signed Lambda’s chartera Beta Xi directory was sold for $1 each.The first Kappa meeting money was on January 14, 1878. Five honorary members were taken in, one the wife of the college president. Literary meetings and sponsored lectures were held in members’ rooms and on used to establish the top floor of Buchtel HallBeta Xi Scholarship Fund.
==The first woman editor-in-chief 1960s==The passage of The Buchtelite was Elmie Warner (Mallory). The first YWCA president was Ethel Davies (Read), and civil rights legislation during the first five Mary Queens were Kappas1960s prompted major changes on campus. The first Panhellenic president was Rachel Fleming (Hertz) and In the first woman to receive an honorary doctorate from spring of 1965, the university discontinued all control of student housing, except that which was Evelyn Church Smith. The Lambdas were the first to wear rush outfits (1968) actually owned and operated by 1970 every the school. Therefore, with all sorority had followed houses individually owned by their examplecorporation boards, the Panhellenic Council voted in 1967 to dissolve itself as a recognized student organization, hence no longer subject to university regulations or eligible to use university facilities.
Lambda alumnae have become doctorsAt this point, lawyers, artists, authors, educators. They have taught in Egypt, Okinawa, Pakistan… Patricia Rose Costello was a Rockette; Gretchen Bock was associate editor of Sesame Street; Antonia Blackletter Nichols Panhellenic became the head of the Red Cross volunteer program in the Far Eastincorporated. Three Lambdas have been president of Eloise Moore Netherton and another Kappa served for many years on the University seven-member board of Akron Alumni Association: Lucy Danforth Felt (1893), Margaret Cruickshank Fleming (1944) and Lois Waltz Burgner (1959). Margaret ( Maggie ) and Lois, as well as Evelyn Church Smith and Virginia Lyon Hardwick, have been honored by the university as outstanding alumnaetrustees.
Since Akron rubber companies send people all over the globe, Akron Kappas, with their husbands, are representing the United States in almost every country of the world.==The 1970s==
A happy event mentioned in early minutes told of For more than three decades, Beta Xi had a visit in 1882 to the Wooster chapter (two years later the Wooster girls were refused special friend and supporter, a return visit by their rigid faculty)Gamma Lambda, and the two groups celebrated Thanksgiving together with dinnerMiddlebury, a receptionKappa, who was first assistant dean of women andthen dean of students before her retirement. In October 1973, next morning a sleigh rideBeta Xi proudly presented her with her 50-year pin.
Strawberry festivalsThrough Kappa leadership in Panhellenic in 1971, taffy pulls, and chestnut roasts were popular pastimes. A Lambda girl the Referral Counseling Program was fined $2 for wearing a gentleman’s fraternity pin. Term dues to initiated in cooperation with the Grand Chapter were $1; personal dues, 25 cents; initiation fee, $1university and student health center.25; fines for absence, tardinessThis program trained key actives, alumnae and disorderly conducthousemothers in each sorority to be mental health resource persons, 25 cents, 10 centsto help with chapter education, and 5 cents. The most tragic event ever associated with Lambda was the fire of 1890, started at to be equipped to refer girls to the praeceptress’s party proper sources for birthday girls. A Mother Goose cap, made of paper and tufted help with cotton, took fire from a gas light. Two girls died that night and another later; five others were badly burned. The whole college mournedany problem.
There have been many chapter philanthropy projects. In “A Run for Their Lives,” Beta Xi met the challenge of Beta Theta Chapter, Oklahoma, in a fundraising football marathon run to the Cotton Bowl. The joint Kappa venture raised $12,000 for muscular dystrophy.
The Fire of 1890Emily Bader Chapter Registrar Kappa Kappa Gamma Lambda September 28, 2017 THE FIRE OF 1890The Fire of 1890Viola Myrtle Steigmeyer was born on November 10, 1870 in Seneca, Ohio (Archive 1).Viola also went by two other nicknames, Lulu or Lula. It was not easy to find Miss Steigmeyer in historical records because of her other two nicknames. In the U.S. Census of 1880, Miss Steigmeyer was put down as Lula (Archive 2). This name was used in other newspaper articles such as Mourning Buchtel (Archive 3). It was not until the end of my research, that we found her real name. On Ancestry.com, someone made a family tree with her father, Frederick H. Steigmeyer, and mother, Caroline Steigmeyer. They had labeled Viola Myrtle Steigmeyer as the daughter of Frederick and Caroline Steigmeyer. I can assume that Lulu and Lula are nicknames for Viola (Archive 8). On Viola’s gravestone, it uses the name “LuLu Steigmeyer.” Under her name, are the names Lockie and Clarence. These Houston-Austin area Beta Xis were the names of her brothers who died a year after birth. However, Lulu died in 1890, but her gravestone says 1870-1900 (Archive 9). I can only assume that this was a mistake. I have read online articles saying that gravestones are not always an accurate way to get a person’s date of birth or date of death. I can hypothesize that with the sudden death of their daughter, Mr. active and Mrs. Steigmeyer may have not had the funds at the time to create a gravestone for their daughter. It also could have been just a mistake made by the gravestone maker that in fixing it would have cost too much time and money (Archive 10). The real reason may never be known.On December 13, 1890, the loyal women of Kappa Kappa Gamma were having a birthday celebration for all the girl’s birthdays that fell between the months of September to December. This celebration occurred at Cary Hall in Buchtel College. There were about a dozen or so girls dancing around a piano. These girls were wearing festive costumes, tall paper caps trimmed with2 THE FIRE OF 1890 3cotton, surmounted by a tassel, upon their heads (Archive 4). While they were dancing, Miss Aurelia Wirick, of Iowa, moved her head up and the tassel went over the gas jest. Within an instant, she was covered distinguished in fire from head to toemany fields. Some girls did not notice and they danced past Miss Wirick and soon caught themselves on fire. Spectators were frightened with fear, but some quickly tried to put out the fire by tearing the clothes off One of the women (Archive 5).A hero arose from this tragedy; Mr. Shoaf grabbed a fire extinguisher and ran into Cary hall. On the second floor, Miss Wirick youngest was lying on the floor. Mr. Shoaf extinguished the flames and ran to the third floor. There Mr. Shoaf found Miss Addie Buchtel on the ground with all of her clothes burned off. Miss Steigmeyer was a few feet away on the ground unconscious. Shoaf put out the flames chosen “Outstanding Teenager in the room and moved on towards the west end of the hall. There he saw Miss May Steves engulfed America” in flames1968. She moaned out, “My God! Won’t somebody do something for me?” Shoaf put out the flames. Miss Steves then said, “My God! My God! Won’t somebody send for my mother?” Miss Eva Dean was a few feet away with fire burning on her head and her arms. Shoaf then put out the fire. The last girl on the fourth floor was Miss Dian Haynes, who covered herself lived with blankets and quilts to stop the fire, but those too ended up catching fire. If it was not for Mr. Shoaf, she would have been dead (Archive 5).Shoaf went into room 61 and found two girls ready to jump from a fourth story window. He put out the flames in the room and continued to stop the fire in Cary Hall until it ended for good. Miss May Baker found her way to a bathtub to stop the fire that was on her (Archive 5).Miss Steigmeyer was taken to her room. She was burned families in many places to a crisp. Her lower limbs, back, and shoulders were deeply burned. Her lips, nose, and ears were burned into mere cinders. Miss Steves’ clothes were burned from her body and then she was taken to a room THE FIRE OF 1890 4and placed on sheets. When physicians arrived, they decided it was best to move her to another position. In doing so, shreds and bits of tissue stuck to the sheets, which caused intense pain for Miss Steves. She was constantly calling for her mother. At 12:20 a.m. Miss Steves passed away. Miss Steigmeyer passed away at 5:15 a.m. that Sunday morning (Archive 5).Two girls died within 12 hours of the fire; however, this event would claim another life one year later. Three of the women recovered from their injuries Spain and returned to college. They were Miss Eva Dean, Miss Myrtle Barker, Switzerland and Miss Dian Haynes (Archive 6). Miss Barker had suffered from her injuries ever since that fire. The burns healed rapidly, but other complications soon came apparent. Despite these complications, she was determined to finish her college courses. When she returned to school in the fall of 1891, she was not the same. The pores of her skin were entirely closed so that perspiration was impossible. All the heat and impurities could not escape her body. She suddenly became ill and died at 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 10, 1891 (Archive 7). This fire had claimed a total of three lives and scarred about a dozen more. It was featured on the front page of the Summit County Beacon on December 17, 1890 and the Cleveland Plain Dealer on December 15, 1890. It was a horrific tragedy that even death came served as a relief from such horrible torture.SummaryThe fire of 1890 was tragic. This fire took place in 1890 volunteer at Buchtel College in Cary Hall. It tookthe lives of May Steves, Viola Steigmeyer, and Myrtle Barker. May Steves and Viola Steigmeyer died within 12 hours of the fire. Myrtle died one year later from her injuries. Many speculate that the reason Kappa has a no open flame rule in their houses was because of this event. Lambda Kappas have always referred to our house ghost San Jose Clinic as Lola. From the information above, we can THE FIRE OF 1890 5now call her by her right names; Viola, Lula, or Lulu. We also now know that two other girls died. May and Myrtle will be given attention as our “ghosts” in our house as well. Even though the fire did not happen at a Kappa house, I am sure we will say that they are with us in our house. For more information please refer to the archives mentioned. Archive 5 explains in great detail what happened. A special thanks to Jeff Bader for helping me find all of this informationan interpreter.
== Link title ==]]Lambda’s interest Another alumna was a Lady in the Fraternity at Large was spurred by the election Equestrian Order of Marion Bell Slade (Ransom) as grand marshal in 1884. The 1886 Convention was held in Akron, costing considerably less than $75. Lambda presented another honorary member, Emma White Perkins, who sang at the Convention. Mary Krenzke (Grandlin) was Grand SecretaryHoly Sepulchre, 1886-1888a Papal honor. Lambda had continuous representation on Council. Elmie Warner (Mallory) served four years as Grand Registrar and two as Grand President after her marriageAnother Kappa, 1904-1906; Elizabeth Voris Lawry was Editor of The Key and then Grand Treasurer; Lydia Voris Kolbe was Grand Treasurer six yearsan artist with portraits in college libraries in three states, Business Manager of The Key two years, and Grand President, 1916-1920. She was also received the first Gamma Province president. Helen Farst Walace wrote the Lambda chapter report Houston Panhellenic Citation for the 1870-1930 History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternitylong, outstanding service.Turn of the Century
In 1901A Kappa alumna gave the Charlotte Barrell Ware Standards Cups in 1934, after a period of fund raising and rebuilding following when it was retired in 1970 because all available engraving space had filled, she replaced the original award with a serious campus firebeautiful sliver punch bowl, Drtray, ladle, and cups. Augustus Church became college presidentShe had long been a generous supporter of the Rose McGill Fund. He This Kappa was a man the first female member of the Board of Regents of the University of many virtues Houston, and well acquainted with Kappas: his wife a Beta Beta; received the Matrix Award of Theta Sigma Phi (Women in Journalism). She served as mentor and two daughterspresident of Girlstown, Evelyn USA. In 1958, she and Dorothyher husband established a foundation to give financial support to medical research, education, initiates of Lambda and cultural advancement. The Fraternity awarded a silver tray to this Beta Beta ∆ Xi alumna in 1974 as “recognition for her devotion and service to Kappa Kappa Gamma Chi. After his sudden death in 1912”---------------------------------The previous information was adapted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Parke R1870-1976. Kolbe became presidentThe information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, letters and Lydiacomments from chapter members and alumnae, his Lambda wife whose mother Elizabeth Slade Voris was a charter member was often a gracious hostess to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and The Key. Each chapteris expected to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions.--------------------------------
Under Dr==Highlights of the 1980s==Beta Xi continued to prosper in the 1980s. Kolbe’s supervision In 1987, Kappa and other sororities on campus officially became associated with the City Council University of Akron accepted Texas at Austin. Although the landassociation brought challenges, buildings and endowmentthe chapter welcomed the change. Summer Rush was always an event the Kappas eagerly anticipated, andthe chapter regularly added large pledge classes of 50 or more women. Beta Xi was busy with many sisterhood activities, with Buchtel College such as a nucleusKappa Casual in November, established the University of Akronbut also made time for events with other Panhellenic groups, September, 1914including Monmouth with Pi Beta Phi and Kite and Key with Kappa Alpha Theta.
Hezzelton Simmons became president in 1933The chapter worked hard to improve its scholarship and to encourage academic excellence. Under him, Simmons Hall was built, and “Smarties” awards were handed out at chapter meetings to recognize members who had a student building, opened in 1939, was run by a student crew with a Kappa coscholarly accomplishment. In-managerhouse sisters received Scholarship Scoops, Antonia Blackletter (Nichols). She was paper ice cream scoops that were taped on the first woman to ever hold such Kappa’s door, after earning a position in the United Statesgood grade. President Simmons had For each three scoops earned, the Kappa daughters and received a yummy treat—a certificate for ice cream!Beta Xi members were involved with a Kappa daughter-in-law. He himself always presented Kappa bids to each new girlvariety of activities on UT’s campus. Catherine Simmons Russell, who earned a graduate degree at Goucher College while she helped organize Delta Theta Chapter thereHowever, remembers her father’s sense many of humor… She mentions an instance when she was delegated the sisters contributed to do different groups and programs within the chapter. By the 1980s, Beta Xi formed its own Kappa laundry which conflicted with a special datePickers musical group. Her fatherThe sisters also focused on developing leadership skills, and in February 1989, then chapter officers attended a chemistry professor, sent her off on the date and did the laundry himselfGreek Leadership Conference.
During Throughout the Depression many Kappas worked part timedecade, dues were loweredthe chapter continued to forge relations with alumnae. A picnic with local alumnae often kicked off the school year, and Founders Day was celebrated each year with alumnae. At Halloween, active members often went trick-or-treating with the children of alumna members. Beta Xi sisters worked with alumnae to implement the spring formal was cancelledAlum Chum program, which paired a new member with an alumna mentor. Song Fest took place for In 1987, Beta Xi received a visit from former Fraternity President Jean Hess Wells, Georgia, who helped the sisters better appreciate the history and ritual of the first time in 1933Fraternity.
==World War II Years=='''Housing:'''
World War II found Kappas knittingIn 1987, wrapping bandages, selling savings stamps, writing letters Beta Xi worked to servicemenrenovate the chapter’s house under the guidance of the “Building the Legacy” Committee, a group responsible for organizing and working at raising funds for the USOwork. Veterans flooded The living room was repainted and new items added to the common rooms. Two years later, in 1989, ceiling fans were installed in each room of the house, to the campus after delight of the war endedresidents.
Mary Giddings Keating was named dean of women, responsible for counseling all women student.In 1945, after years of rented rooms and houses, Lambda took the first step toward home ownership since 1900, when an unsuccessful attempt had been made. With Margaret Zink Brewster as chairman, the Lambda House Association was founded with 164 contributing charter members. In 1948 the move was made to 204 Spicer Street, a home which the chapter purchased.'''Philanthropy:'''
==The 1950s==During the early 1950s, all Beta Xi was not well busy with women’s fraternitiesphilanthropic activities in the 1980s. The expected increase chapter organized a canned food drive as well as painted the house of someone in enrollment was mostly menneed. An alumnae steering committeeIn addition, headed by Lambda’s Marion Barnes Zehender helped pull the Kappas attended a casino night at a local nursing home. The chapter back contributed to its former levelthe Adopt-A-School program and the Helping Hands Project. Chapter women volunteered their time to serve food at the concessions stand at the Legends Golf Tournament.
The actives worked hard to set up a tight budget, coordinate activities, and regulate studies. Results were good and morale rose, the common goal drawing the members into close harmony. The summer of 1957 found Lambda with membership up, finances under control, scholarship excellent. So it was with disbelief the chapter read a letter from the Fraternity Council requesting a surrender of its charter due to inadequate women’s facilities on the campus. Chapter President Ann Whiting (Baldwin) called an emergency meeting of actives and alumnae. Result: a reply stating that the charter would not be voluntarily relinquished.
The Akron Beacon-Journal featured the situation on the front page, and the university President Norman Auburn invited the Council to come to Akron. Accepting the invitation were Executive Secretary Clara O. Pierce, Ohio State, Fraternity President Eleanore Goodridge Campbell, Colorado, and Director of Chapters Frances Fatout Alexander, DePauw. The decision: the situation had been misconstrued. The committee was impressed with the university and was proud to have Lambda Chapter on the campus. Its delegate to the 1958 '''Convention returned to Akron with a large silver tray inscribedAwards: First Place—Greatest Chapter Improvement Award—Lambda.In 1959 a new award, given in the name of Jayne Pesar, a beloved member who died that spring, was offered to the Lambda member best exemplifying a Kappa woman. To encourage members to stay in school the Akron Alumnae Association inaugurated the Memorial Scholarship Fund, a no-interest loan fund through which alumnae can remember a Kappa sister by temporarily easing the financial burdens of an active student.'''
==The 1960s==
Once again, in 1966, the Kappas found themselves in the path of an expanding university, and the Lambda House Association, led by Carol Aspell Messmore, bought three parcels of property, containing four houses. Two were then rented, one was razed, and one renovated to house 12 university students. Plans for a future chapter house for 40 members were drawn up, and a fund drive launched with hopes of building in 1971.
By 1968 the university no longer needed the housing, so the Kappa Annex came into being. The house on Spicer Street was sold to the university and the annex became the Kappa House. It was realized that Lambda would never need a structure to house all members and plans for a lodge-type house were made. The realization of this dream came true in 1975 when a new lodge was dedicated.
==The Early 1970sHighlights of the 1990s==1970 was a year In 1990, Beta Xi faced changes in the Rush schedule at UT. Instead of great change. Greek activities lost emphasis. The events at Kent Statesummer Rush, so close to home, had a serious effect on Akron students. Lambda Kappas ranged from those who mourned the loss of traditional events to those who gladly turned their attention to national were held slightly later in the year and political actionbecame fall Rush.The Even with the changes, Kappa Centennial was celebrated on Founders Day, 1970 with 100 alumnae and 70 actives in attendancestill proved successful each year. Virginia Bader (McGuckin), who was named Outstanding Chapter Council members attended a Greek Woman of Leadership Conference throughout the Year and the Akron recipient of Kappa’s Centennial Scholarship, was a featured guestdecade.--------------------------------The previous information was excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 1870-1976. The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, chapter meeting minutescontinued to host programs to benefit members, letters such as talks about issues like campus safety and comments from chapter members eating disorders and workshops on résumé writing and relaxation techniques. Beta Xi improved its relationship with the University by hosting guest lunches and alumnae, study snacks for students outside the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and The Key. Each chapter is expected holding a professor lunch to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters recognize the outstanding faculty at kkghq@kkgUT.org with questions.--------------------------------
==Highlights Each year, Beta Xi hosted Kappa Casual and Junior/Senior Night, an evening of togetherness for the 1970s==junior and senior classes before graduation. Owl-O-Ween was a popular event, as was Monmouth with Pi Phi. Mom’s Weekend and Dad’s Day brought family members to campus, and the Kappa Pickers regularly performed at the various events. These fun activities certainly promoted sisterhood as well as Panhellenic pride.
Trends on campus and within the chapter included the importance of performing arts and speaking up about issues on campus. Many influential speakers visited the University of Akron to inform students about current issues, a variety of bands performed on campus, and many theatre productions were held. Fashion trends included the Farah Fawcett hairstyle, leather jackets, short dresses, wedge shoes, different prints and patterns, and big accents on clothing.
The Lambda chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma faced very few difficulties during these years. The chapter was doing very well and was successful in many aspects. They had the highest GPA on campus for several years in a row, had successful rush weeks where they pledged more than 20 women during the fall Recruitments, and they were very involved on campus and in Greek life. '''Housing:'''
The biggest challenge that In 1990, Beta Xi received the gift of new furniture in the bedrooms of the Kappas faced was maintaining such a high reputation on campushouse. They The chapter members were able grateful to deal with this challenge by continually recruiting outstanding women, hosting and attending many events with other Greek groups, and participating in activities throughout the campus and in House Board for the community. Kappa Kappa Gamma had a very positive reputation new beds and was a highly respected sorority on the University of Akron’s campusdressers.
Through the passing years, some important events occurred that influenced the chapter, like the opening and dedication of the new chapter house in October of 1975. This was very significant to the chapter and even to the surrounding community, and the mayor of Akron declared that October 26th of that year was Kappa Kappa Gamma Day. Also, members of the chapter attended Kappa’s 51st biennial convention held at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, Calif. in the summer of 1976. The women of Lambda chapter were very excited that they got to participate in and attend that event. '''Philanthropy:'''
During Philanthropy remained important to Beta Xi throughout the weekend 1990s. The chapter regularly served food at the concessions at the Legends of June 10Golf tournament to raise funds for charity. In 1990, 1977the Kappas established the “Key to the Heart” volleyball tournament as the chapter philanthropy event. A few years later, they celebrated Lambda chapter’s 100th anniversary with many of their alumni and national Beta Xi began to host its annual Kappa Kappa Gamma officers at Klassic Pool Tournament, which benefitted Children’s Shelter, a dinner battered women’s shelter, the Austin Child Guidance Center, and a big ceremony (see below)the Children’s Advocacy Center throughout the years. On this day, Habitat for Humanity also became an important project for the women displayed a quilt that they’d made showing their Kappa memories. Finally, in 1979, they hosted Gamma Province Meeting in Akronchapter.
At this time the President of In 1995, the University of Akron was Dominic J. Guzzetta Kappas worked with Sig Ep to repair and the school was the third largest university in Ohiorepaint a house for an underprivileged elderly widow. The university opened music, speech, and theater arts building chapter women took time each year to participate in 1975Challenger Little League, in 1976 the building was renamed Guzzetta Hall in honor of where the president members coached and his wifecheered for disabled children.
A national energy crisis was occurred Other philanthropic activities included hosting a blood drive for Brackenridge Hospital, volunteering at this time Barton House Alzheimer’s Unit, donatng to a deaf community’s garage sale as well as to Goodwill, and participating in the city of Akron was experiencing a decline in their once flourishing rubber industryTexas Relays tournament, an AIDS walk, and Forty Acres Fest. To deal with these problemsIn 1998, Beta Xi hosted a ticket-selling fundraiser where the university conserved energy by turning off lights and closing its game room chapter raised over $3,000 for Blue Mist, a period of time. Another issue on campus, included the lack band comprised of available parking spotsblind musicians.
Centennial Celebration June 10–12, 1977: 200 gathered in Akron to celebrate Lambda’s 100 years. The weekend began with tours of Akron attractions for out-of-town guests. Saturday, was reunion day with many classes having noon gatherings. One loyal alumna flew from Denver to Akron for the luncheon and returned home again that evening. Others came from as far as California, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Florida, Chicago and Pennsylvania.
The highlight of the weekend was the Centennial Banquet held at the Firestone Country Club. Connie O’Dell Nolte, Akron, Akron Alumnae Association President, served as toastmistress. A check for $1,000 was presented to Dr. Dominic Guzzetta, university president, by Sally Moore Nitschke, Ohio State, Director of Membership, on behalf of the Fraternity for Centennial Scholarships.'''Convention Awards:'''
Graduating seniors were inducted into ==Highlights of 2000-2010==Beta Xi welcomed the alumnae association by Dru Cox Zuverink, Kentucky, Gamma Province Director new millennium with a variety of Alumnaenew chapter activities. Juliana (J.J.) Fraser WalesEach year, Ohio State, Gamma Province Director of Chapters, presented 50-year awards the sisters gathered at a chapter retreat in the fall to four Lambda alumnae build and one Beta Beta Deuteron alumnarestore relationships within the chapter. An audioNew sisterhood programs included television nights, a makeover with a make-visual presentation of 100 years of Lambda Chapter entitled Bustles to Blue Jeans was enjoyedup artist, highlighted by a style show presented by the active members wearing gowns which had been worn by former Fraternity Presidents. Everyone was delighted to receive two elegant favorscooking class, a blue-and-blue needlepoint key tag made by various members yoga class, manicures, and a blue enamel-on-copper fleur-de-lis pin made by area alumnaeceramics class. A new tradition began when To prepare for Recruitment, a Work Week was held in which the entire chapter learned new President’s badge was presented to skits, practiced old songs, and perfected Recruitment strategies. A leadership workshop for the outgoing and incoming association President. This badge will be passed on to each newly elected association president officers, and she will wear it during her term of office. At this banquettheir advisers, to aid in the new association officers were installedtransition process.The Vice President-Academic Excellence work
During this Centennial year, Lambda Chapter was proud to earn the university scholarship cup two out of three quarters, and first place in Song Fest with Sigma Pi and Theta Chi fraternities, and, for the second year, a Lambda member was named Outstanding Greek Woman. This special weekend culminated with an open house at the Kappa Lodge, a memorial service and campus tours conducted by actives members.
==Highlights of the 1980s:2016==
Lambda chapter members worked together to make improvements to many areas of the chapter in 1987. Ritual and initiation procedures were improved, committees were reconstructed to work more efficiently at the suggestion from the Traveling Consultant, finances were kept in order and the chapter improved academically to rank second on campus. Fall rush brought 17 new pledges to the chapter. On the Akron campus, seven sororities were involved in the Panhellenic Council.
This upward trend in 2016 was a year characterized by strength, endurance, and evolution for Beta Xi. Still without our beloved house, the chapter carried forward until Kappas faced new challenges, bound together by friendship instead of the end walls of the decadehouse itself. At the 1989 Gamma Province Meeting, Lambda received the award for the most improved pledge programThe campus climate was tumultuous. The chapter pledged 23 new members that fall in itself stumbled and fell on a successful rush, to add to the five new members from the spring 1989 rushfew occasions. The chairman of But as the Panhellenic council fundraiser in 1989 was year comes to a Kappaclose, as was the president we can look back and say that in spite of all of the Panhellenic Councilthat, we learned and we grew. We are finishing 2016 stronger, more unified, and better than when we began it. AdditionallyWe are excited to move into our house come January! But before we transition into 2017, Lambda had the second highest GPA we want to look back and reflect on campus among NPC chaptersall we learned.
Lambda chapter In January, the new Beta Xi Chapter Council was also recognized by eager to continue the campus in 1989 by winning Desideratalegacy of great leadership of past officers, which is an award as well as accomplishing new goals for the overall best sorority on campus based on service hoursout chapter. It also won the For President, Ellen Crowe served; For Vice President Standards, Anna Wittenmeyer served; For Vice President Organization, Hailey Becker served; For Vice President Academic Excellence, Erin Kreindler served; For Recording Secretary, Ali Purnell served; For Corresponding Secretary, Charlotte Paine served; For Treasurer, Payton Scott served; For Assistant Treasurer, Camille Szelc served; For Registrar, Avery Travis served; For Marshal, Hannah Love served; For Education Chairman, Caroline Smyrl served; For House Chairman, Sara Shaw served; For Membership Chairman, Riley Longtain served; For New Member Chairman, Tai Massimilian served; For Panhellenic Spirit Award.Delegate, Alex Page served; For Philanthropy Housing: The Kappa Lodge was redecorated in 1987 with new carpeting, furniture and wallpaper. The formal room of the Lodge was completely redecorated in 1989 with new paintChairman, reupholstered furnitureBerkley Johnson served; For Public Relations Chairman, new curtainsKathryn Stouffer served; For Risk Management Chairman, the carpet was cleaned Grace Winston served; and letters were added to the outside of the annexFor Event Chairman, Mallory Morris served.
Philanthropy: Increasing involvement in philanthropy was Without our trusty senior girls to guide us and without a chapter focus house to meet in 1987 , Chapter Council braved the unknown and began to meet. Ellen Crowe (President) began the chapter history report indicates that philanthropic fundraising that year increased by 50% from with efficiency and care, planning and leading Chapter Council meetings. They finalized edits on the previous year. The 1989 chapter history reports shares that Lambda donated bylaws and standing rules, educated themselves on how to use the Kappa drive and webinars, and reviewed the expectations and responsibilities of Chapter Council members with the most service hours help of any sorority on campus that Hailey Becker (VP Organization). She went over goals for the year, more than 700 hoursincluding chapter unity, continuing to revamp philanthropy, and raised getting the most money for chapter on board with the Risk Management policies, as well as the Muscular Dystrophy Associationrules and goals of Standards Committee. Philantropy Chapter council discussed some ways to hold the chapter accountable for their actions at events included the sale of Kissand to reinforce new standards for behavior for everyone. We decided to change our buddy system from “bigs” and “littles,” to a “pick-oa-grams (Hershey Kisses) for American Diabetes Associationbuddy” system, visiting Manor Care Nursing home for a Halloween party and participation in where the Great Strides Walk-girls signed up with afriend before events to be their accountability partner. Grace Winstonbus-Thon for Cystic Fibrosisriding attendance at events, while AnnaWittenmyer (VP Standards) streamlined the way we approach standards decisions.Sara Shaw
==Highlights (House Chair) worked tirelessly alongside our House Board, as renovations plowed on. Kathryn Stouffer (Public Relations Chairman) continued to educate members about the GIN system and published yet another great issue of “Round Up”, the annual Kappa newsletter. The new leaders conducted the first few chapter meetings with thoroughness and efficiency, growing more comfortable meeting in the 1990s== Student Union and in their new positions. The year started off with a bang, with an organized Chapter Council and an excited group of Kappas.
The Lambda In February, Kappas were a diverse group getting settled in with sisters involved in many different groups their classes, and activities on campusthe officers were beginning to get the hang of their new responsibilities: planning events, such as Panhellenicrunning meetings, and fulfilling their duties more easily. Berkley Johnson (Philanthropy Chair) took it upon herself to completely revamp Beta Xi’s philanthropic efforts. She continued the new partnership with the B+ Foundation that the last philanthropy chair began, Order combining Kappa’s passion for reading with our love of Omegakids.We adopted a B+ Hero named Moriah, varsity athleticswho is battling cancer, cheerleadingand made her an honorary “sister.” Kappas began visiting Moriah at the hospital, Mortar Boardplaying games, doing puzzles, and when she felt up to it, even having dance parties with our newest little Kappa. Mallory Morris (Event Chairman) and Grace Winston (Risk Management) pulled off a great Monmouth formal at Brazos Hall, and everyone had a wonderful time with their dates and Pi Phi friends. Riley Longtain (Membership Chairman) held a very successful first recruitment workshop with the freshman, University Dance teaching them the in’s and Theatre out’s of rush and Student Governmentthe importance of the spring semester for recruiting. While Kappa prepared for recruitment, so did Alex Page (Panhellenic Delegate) and Grace Anne McGinnis, a Kappa who served as Vice President of UT’s Panhellenic Council. A They began a wonderful year of working together and representing Kappa was well to other sororities and to UPC. We rounded out the 1990 Akron Homecoming Queen! Kappas were also active in the Akron community through their strong philanthropic programmonth with a visit from our moms, with fun shopping events and a brunch at The Grove downtown to celebrate Mom’s Weekend.
In 1991Then came March, Lambda Kappas won Greek Week another great month for Beta Xi, as the fifth year spring semester was in full swing. Hannah Love (Marshal) led a row, successful and efficient ritual workshop to refresh the Alpha Gam Lip Jam for the second consecutive year. The chapter maintained on the second place academic rankingritual and history of our organization. At Erin Kreindler (VP Academic Excellence) continued to encourage the 1991 Gamma Province Meeting, Lambda received the Overall Programming Awardgirls to study hard, with fun Study Snacks events like pizza catering and at Akron’s Greek Recognition Dinner the same year, the coffee after chapter received ! Riley continued to hold Rush Workshops with the Outstanding Pledge Program award. There were six new pledges in freshman and the spring on 1991, older girls to prepare for recruitment and 24 in the fall. New initiatives begun by the chapter that year included Gamma Girls, develop a part of the Standards Committee dedicated strategy to raising chapter spirit and moraleshow girls what Kappa is all about, and despite our lack of a Key Scholar program house. Hailey Becker (VP Organization) worked hard to recognize members receiving an A or B on a test, paper, speech or quizplan for the leadership consultant’s upcoming visit in April.
Fall Rush April was a busy month as usual for Beta Xi. Our leadership consultant, Kate Burton, came and COB in 1995 brought 14 new some amazing ideas for our chapter with her. She hung out with our members , doing fun things around Austin and helped our officers grow in their leadership abilities. Hailey Becker (VP Organization) did an amazing job making Kate feel at home. Berkley Johnson (Philanthropy Chair) helped plan our fundraiser, Kappa Pi-Phi Carnival, complete with snow cones and live music, raising money for our philanthropy. We love joining forces with another sorority who also cares about supporting literacy, and the event was a blast as usual. She also held a successful RIF event at Wooldridge Elementary. The entire chapter came together and set up stations at the school to play games, read, decorate bookmarks, and get their faces painted. At the chapterend of the laughter-filled event, each child took home a book (or two!). In OctoberMallory Morris (Event Chairman) planned an awesome Dad’s Weekend, Lambda with food catered on a fun rooftop venue and the chapter celebrated attending the Fraternity’s 125th anniversary Spring football game with their dads. She and Grace Winston (Risk Management) also planned another successful event with our friends in Theta, called Kite & Key. The event was held at a dinner venue downtown and everyone had a wonderful time. A senior Kappa, Kallen Dimitroff ran for Student Body President of the University of Texas, and despite her campaign’s loss, it wasincredible to see the whole chapter gather around her and support her with the Akron Alumnae Associationpride.
A Lambda Kappa events slowed and finals approached, as May rolled around. Caroline Smyrl (Education Chairman) conducted Senior Sendoff, a fun event after chapter goal where we recognize the seniors and hear funny memories from years past, including poems and “twinkies” from some seniors’ parents. These very seniors then became alums after graduation celebrations, and it was made official in 1996 was Key Reports. Some of them got into top graduate schools to continue their studies, while others headed off to increase participation work in Panhellenic eventscities around the country. They were off into the world! Payton Scott (Treasurer) worked hard to set up the budget for the upcoming school year, and held budget meetings with all of the Chapter Council officers. The chapter focused on this Tai Massimilian (New Member Chairman) and Riley Longtain (Membership Chairman) both worked hard to prepare for recruitment and the new pledge class coming in August, with the process won second added challenge of finding a home for Spirit and Recruitment weeks without our house. We talked to event halls and fraternity houses, and we finally found a place in Greek Week to hold the events and welcome our new members…stay tuned below! Riley also held the last recruitment workshop and won began planning for the participation award at Open Gym summer with the Greeks that yearher incredible team. The chapter had 45 members girls in 1996dorms, apartments, and there were six sororities on campus. The GPA requirement for rush was raised that year to 2.75 for rushees who attended collegehouses packed their bags and headed out of Austin, and waving goodbye to 3.0 for rushees coming from high this schoolyear.
In Over the spring on 1997summer, 11 members of the chapter were able to attend GammaProvince Meeting and Kappa sisters spread out across the chapter received honorable mentions globe for Ritual internships, jobs, and Advisory Board Supportstudy abroad programs. From Spain, to New York, to Paris, to Dallas and awards for Finance Houston and Philanthropy. In August 1997Galveston, to all the chapter celebrated 120 years on way in Australia, Kappas took the Akron campusworld by storm. At that timeBut the months flew by, as summer always does, the University had five sororites and 14 fraternities on campuscame to a close. By August, and the everyone was ready to get back to their Kappa chapter had 34 members. Howeverfriends, to Austin, and to the chapter history report for 1997 states that the total number University of students going through rush on the campus had been steadily declining during the past semesters. Eight new members were added during fall rush in 1997Texas.
Two challenges faced by But unlike years past, when Kappas ran into our house on University Avenue to prepare for recruitment, this year we ran into…the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house, another temporary home! The SAE fraternity boys kindly let us borrow their conveniently located house for a few weeks. And as we did with the chapter at Union, we turned the end SAE house into a home. Kappa seems to have an uncanny knack of making anywhere feel like a loving home. It could be a room in the decade were the adoption Student Union, a study abroad dorm, a cramped apartment full of the Fraternity’s new Kappas working in New Member ProgramYork city, and the death of or a sisterfraternity house, Sarah Strain. The latter pulled the members but if Kappas are together emotionally and made them realize how much they valued one another, it feels like home.It is definitely a skill we are proud of!
In Riley Longtain (Recruitment Chair) and her team’s hard work over the past semester culminated at the spring end of 1998August. Spirit week was a blast, and the chapter ranked first chapter’s hard work during a long week of recruiting paid off when 68 awesome new members came running to the Littlefield fountain on campus academically! Quota for the Fall 1998 rush was nine, to be welcomed by our chapter with open arms. The stresses of a long Recruitment and Lambda being without a real home took a toll on the chapter pledged 12 new members, however. The Our chapter closed 1999 stumbled on Bid Night with 32 total members, some behavioral issues that we know are unacceptable. Ellen Crowe (President) and many awards from the 1999 Gamma Province Meeting, Most Improved Chapter and New Member AwardCouncil quickly jumped into action, taking ownership of our mistakes and from trying to get the Universitychapter back on track. We would have been lost without the fearless leadership of Ellen, Continuous Recruitment Awardthe patience of Anna Wittenmyer (VP Standards), Most Improved GPAthe planning of Hailey Becker (VP Organization), Scholastic Achievement awardand the maturity of Tai Massimillian (New Member Chairman). We knew there would be consequences and this would be a long road ahead, Highest NM GPA award, Alumnae Relations award and Adviser but we also knew that changes that needed to occur. We were nervous but excited for how our chapter would evolve because of the Yearthis challenge.
Throughout In spite of the decadechaos, September rolled around, and the Kappas were back. With a crazy Longhorn football win against Notre Dame, we began our classes with excitement and our horns up high! We continued holding chapter meetings in the Student Union, our temporary home. The first meeting ran smoothly as chapter council got back in the swing of things, and the new members learned the ins and outs of their new chapter. Following the events of Bid Day, we were visited by Emily Murdock and Illiana Garcia, our Theta District director and specialist. They helped our Chapter Council remember the “why?” of our chapter, as well as realign the goals of Beta Xi with that of the national organization. They inspired our leaders to be better and to lead our chapter successfully worked out of this slump. They began helping us build a strategic plan to raise money improve our chapter and help us rectify the mistakes of the weeks prior. Weeks passed, with the first formal meeting held by Hannah Love (Marshal) and program nights like the one featuring Shannon Moody, where we learned about the Jeremiah Project, a center for Project 2000single mothers, organized by Caroline Smyrl (Fraternity Education Chairman). Hailey Becker (VP Organization) revamped committee nights, helping each committee set goals for the semester. We also had an exciting visit from the Fraternity President Beth Black, which held at an alumni’s house in Austin. It was incredible for some of our officers to meet such an effort inspiring leader of the organization that we love so much. Erin Kreindler (VP Academic Excellence) was happy to raise $10report that 13 of our chapter members received 4.0 GPA’s in the spring, and the chapter’s cumulative GPA was 3.47, as the grade report came in. Kappa competed in the second annual Greek Get Down dance competition—and though we didn’t place like we did last year, we had so much fun dancing! Much of the team was made up of our new members,000 so it was a great way for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors to all get to know one another. Mallory Morris (Event Chairman) organized our first fun event, Kappa Kidnap, at a scholarship fund in dance hall outside of Austin. With cowboy boots and dresses on, the Kappa Foundation by Kappas danced the year 2000night away to country music from a live band. The final amount raised by Soon enough the chapter semester was more than $13,000in full swing.
'''Housing:'''October was yet another busy month for Beta Xi. The TX-OU football game was a blast, even though our beloved Longhorns lost. Mallory Morris (Event Chairman) planned a fun date event with Tri-Delt, In July 1990and ended the month with our traditional Halloween dance, called Owl-o-ween, new rose colored carpeting was installed with Chi Omega. We absolutely love doing events with our friends in other sororities! But double the girls, means double the formal room amount of people trying to safely get home. Despite some bumps in the road in our risk management policies in the past, Grace Winston (Risk Management Chair) and Anna Wittenmyer (VP Standards) did an amazing job encouraging everyone to follow our policies. The buddy system became more successful as the Kappa Lodgesemester went on, and as well as bus riding attendance. Hannah Love (Marshal) did a stellar job planning and executing Initiation, in our second year without a house. With Initiation was held in a different church than the year before, but Hannah was calm in the help face of chaos, and the event ran as smoothly as ever. The newly initiated members had a wonderful morning, and afterwards joined their parents and friends for a fun brunch at Hotel Ella near campus. Caroline Smyrl (Fraternity Education Chairman) did an outstanding job planning Founder’s Day. The event was held at AT&T Conference Center. Actives and alumnae alike enjoyed stories from alums, songs from the men of Delta Tau DeltaKappa pickers, and a presentation by the chapter also House Board, who has worked so hard on the landscaping around house renovations. Hannah Love (Marshal), Kaki Miller (Key Sis Chair), and Tai Massimilian (New Member Chairman) worked together to organize a “Big Sis, Little Sis” event with photos by the house University Tower, then on to fun event at a trampoline park! Avery Travis (Registrar) planned composites, and annex during that summerthe Kappas “smiled pretty” for their photos. Avery coordinated with the same company from the year before to have composites taken in the Union. Our temporary home at the Union was really starting to feel like ours own—we had taken over! Many chapter members said they will actually miss our makeshift Union “house.”
In November the semester was quickly wrapping up. Mallory Morris (Event Chairman) did a great job planning a fun parent’s weekend and a Kappa Kasual, our last event of the semester. The 1998 chapter newsletter reported event was held at Cedar Street Courtyard downtown, with a fun live band. Then came the tumultuous 2016 Presidential Election that the chapter meeting room had been totally re-decorated with new carpetdivided our campus. Kappas went out and voted for their choice, wallpaper and mini-blinds. Exterior painting of but our nation was not the lodge only thing that was done struggling to unify in 1999, the face of adversity. Ellen and the walls officers continued to edit and ceiling of work on the formal living room were also paintedStrategic Plan for upcoming year. At With Ellen’s great vision and the end help of the decadenational organization itself, our specialists and the chapter members, we were able to construct a sizeable donation plan that would allow Kappa to grow in the coming years. Avery Travis (Registrar) was elected slate chairman, and worked extremely hard to conduct meetings with her dedicated and passionate slate committee to nominate the officers for next year. This year was tougher than ever, with so many great candidates stepping up for officer positions. The Slate Committee knew how important these choices were, considering the issues from Bid Day, the Hudson Alumnae Association strategic plan, and the new trajectory that Kappa was earmarked on—in order to improve and come back stronger. The committee worked hard to pick the best possible girls for the replacement chapter council of 2017. The committee gave the furnace slate presentation at meeting in November, and officer transitions began quickly after, and the annexnew and old Chapter Councils began working together. As usual, Kappas were able to come together to create a unified group of sisterhood and friendship.
'''Philanthropy:'''November turned quickly into December, with only one week in between Thanksgiving and Christmas In breaks for some girls. Hailey Becker (VP Organization) planned a wonderful Leadership Day at a delcicious restaurant, where the spring of 1990, Lambda chatper participated in new and old officers can get together with their advisors and go over the 15-mile Super Cities Walk expectations and goals for Multiple Sclerosisthe upcoming year. In Our chapter worked hard to get through final exams and the fallend of the semester, with Erin Kreindler (VP Academic Excellance) planning yummy Study Snack events throughout the chapter participated in two service projects, weeks of finals! The Brush-Up on Akron Campaign in which the members fixed Kappas wrapped up houses a long but fun year. 2016 was a challenging but incredible year for growth for lower income senior citizens which the Beta Xi chapter did again in 1991. The Despite challenges from the house renovation, the political and campus climate, and our own behavioral issues and changes, our chapter returned grew stronger and closer than ever, evolving to become the Manor Care Nursing Home for another Halloween party best chapter we can be. We cannot wait to move into our beautiful new home, and we look forward to taking on 2017, equipped with everything we have learned and the goals we plan to accomplish in the residents and their grandchildren.next year!
For Halloween 1991, Describe the chapter helped run Spooking At The Top of The Town, an AIDS benefit, recent changes on your campus and in November baked cookies for La Sertoma, a group that fed describe the less fortunate at Thanksgiving and Christmasoverall nature of your chapter.
The chapter philanthropy Campus climate was tense in 1995 2016, as it was Kappa Kidney Kamp much of the world. Yet another Student Government election occurred on campus in the Spring, this time with a Beta Xi running for office. Racial tensions and a new campus carry law caused protests and it raised money with two Swing-A-Thonsfractured our student body. The October philanthropy event year culminated in 1995 was Boo-at-one of the-Zoo at most controversial Presidential Elections ever, occurring in November. Our own chapter faced some of the Akron Zoobiggest pitfalls and hardships we have ever faced. The Swing-A-Thons We lost loved ones and made mistakes. But through all of this, Beta Xi Kappa persevered together. We stood up for our beliefs and for each other, admitted our faults, and volunteering at Boo-grew into a stronger chapter. Our chapter is well known at-the-Zoo continued until the end University of the decadeTexas for being involved in and well liked by all groups on campus. Five Kappas are friendly, open-minded, intelligent and active members in university life. Kappas are so well integrated and involved in our diverse on-campus commitments, that our main goal in 2016 was to increase Beta Xi chapter unity. In spite of a rocky campus climate and our own troubles within Beta Xi, we hoped to increase the Lambda bond of sisterhood in our chapter were able . Doing so without a home during the house renovations proved to visit Kappa Kidney Kamp in the summer of 1998 be a challenge, but our chapter did a great job finding ways to see the benefits of their fundraising effortsunite, around causes like our philanthropy and each other’s successes.Chapter Philanthropy:What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, in your community?Wooldrige Elementary, RIF, B+ Foundation (new this year)
This year, Berkley Johnson (Philanthropy Chair) completely revamped and re-energized our philanthropic efforts. Kappa adopted another philanthropy in addition to Reading Is Fundamental. The chapter raised B+ Foundation raises money for cancer research and pairs sororities and fraternities nationwide with a “Hero:” a child battling cancer. We were paired with our Hero, Moriah. She is an eight-year-old girl with cancer, and the newest and youngest Beta Xi Kappa Kidney Kamp by selling chocolate covered pretzels ever! She gets to wear our letters, come to some fun events, and big Hershey’s Kisses be a part of our Kappa family. Beta Xi embraced our newest sister with love and pride. Kappas made visits to her at the hospital, had her over to our apartments, took her to Mozart’s Coffee Shop to see Christmas lights, made her a scrapbook and battled her disease alongside her. And we are thrilled to report that her cancer is in remission! We hoped to be a light in Moriah’s life this year…but it turns out that Moriah remained a Valentine’s philanthropy event shining light for our chapter, uniting us in 1998some of our hardest seasons.
We remained passionate about encouraging childhood reading, as well! From profit shares organized
by chapter members to a book drive to our annual fundraiser, we definitely did not let our passion
for this issue fall by the wayside. We have a great relationship with Wooldridge Elementary where
we have our annual RIF event every spring for the whole chapter. This year, Berkley added an event
there in the fall, as well! Half the chapter volunteered at the elementary school on a Saturday,
while the other half gave their time to Neighborhood Longhorns tutoring program.
Chapter Convention Awards:
Honorable Mention for the Panhellenic Award, Convention 1990
Honorable Mention for Finance, Ritual and Fraternity Education, Convention 1996
Honorable Mention for Finance (Unhoused), Honorable Mention for Fraternity Appreciation, and the award for Greatest Scholastic Improvement (9 or fewer Panhellenic Groups), Convention 1998
While we await the opening of our newly renovated house on University Avenue, we have been renting
rooms in the UT Union building for chapter meetings and for our chapter lunches. It is usually a
large meeting room with screens and dining space in the back.
==Highlights of 2000-2010== Oral HistoryIn 2005Are there any current members, Lambda alumnae or advisers from your chapter consisted of 42 members, with 12 new members added in the spring, and 13 in the fall. This was the first time in many years that you recommend for the Fraternity’s oral history project? We are looking for Kappas with stories to tell – funny chapter met its recruitment quota. This was due in part to a recruitment blitz assisted by Kappas from Fraternity Headquartersmemories, great professional achievement stories, heartwarming stories of how Kappa has helped them, etc.
On March 4Kathryn Stouffer, 2005current member, the university’s Annual Greek Recognition dinner was held and the chapter received the academic achievement awardoutgoing PR Chair Sarah Shaw, the Most Panhellenic awardcurrent member, the bronze level excellence awardoutgoing House Chair Tricia Cury, former president and the Desiderata award. Lambda was also recognized for having 50% of the chapter on the Dean's List and as the Panhellenic Council’s sports champs. A number of chapter members attended Gamma Province Meeting at John Carroll Universityrecent alum Chandler Foster, where Lambda received awards for best sisterhoodrecent alumHannah Meehan, best philanthropy, most service hours, and the Best of the Best award. Beta Xi Chapter Council advisor
In the fall of 2005, Emma Weaver attended Leadership Academy and brought back great enthusiasm for Kappa, and the chapter held Founders Day with the Akron Alumnae Association on October 16.
Lambda Chapter had a very successful 2007. It recruited 12 members during spring COBs with themes such as Get the Scoop on Kappa, Kappa Kappuccino, and Pajama Jam. They also affiliated Kirsten Buccigrossi from the Eta Eta chapter at the University of Central Florida. After formal recruitment in the fall, 18 new members were initiated.
Chapter activities and social events this year included: a scrap booking social with Alpha Delta Pi, a social with Alpha Gamma Delta and FIJI, Sapphire Ball, Parent’s Luncheon, Songfest, Greek Week, Founders Day, AGD’s Lip Jam, and a Pinstripes and Pearls Date Party.
At the 2007 University Greek Leadership Awards, Lambda received the New Member Academic Excellence Award, the bronze level for the Praestantia Award, and Selena Meyers received an alumna recognition award. At Gamma Province Meeting, the chapter received the award for Most Improved Chapter.
Chapter membership was 62 in 2008, thanks to successful spring and fall recruitments. Lambda chapter participated in and hosted many activities on campus this year and in 2009, including Up Till Dawn, Song Fest, Spaghetti Dinner, Relay for Life, Freshman Move In, Lip Jam, Ice Cream Social, Mocktails, Greek Week, Make a Difference Day, sending girls to Kappa Kidney Kamp, and Kappa Karaoke. The Lambda chapter was especially proud to have the highest grades of all the sororities on campus for both spring and fall semesters in 2008.
In 2009, Lambda chapter took five new members during informal recruitment and reached total. The chapter was honored to host the Gamma Province Meeting in 2009 at the University’s Quaker Square on April 3rd and 4th, and once again received several awards at the University’s spring Greek Life Awards.
Fall semester began with a very successful formal recruitment. On Bid Day, the chapter had lunch outside the Kappa Lodge and attended a home football game at the university’s new stadium. The chapter welcomed 16 wonderful women and exceeded chapter total. In the fall, the chapter was excited to participate in Homecoming events and a member of the chapter was crowned Homecoming Queen. Once again in 2009, Lambda has the highest GPA on campus for the spring and fall semesters.
'''Housing:'''
The Kappa Lodge on the Akron campus was redecorated in 2008 and 2009 with new paint and furniture. A new roof was installed in 2008.
'''Philanthropy:'''
The chapter held its annual Balloon Pop on Oct. 22, 2005 at the Homecoming game. That same year, the members rang the bell for the Salvation Army at Dave's Market prior to the holidays. In 2007, the Balloon Pop raised more than $700 for Kappa Kidney Kamp. In 2008, Lambda members donated more than 1600 service hours through their philanthropic efforts.
The chapter held a signature RIF event at a local elementary school in 2009. That summer, 16 members were able to visit Kappa Kidney Kamp in southern Ohio, and the chapter hosted Balloon Pop again that fall.
==Highlights of 2011-2019:==
==Highlights of 2011==
Lambda Chapter started the year welcoming seven new members into the chapter. With these new girls as well as all returning actives, the chapter had a successful and busy semester. On February 25, the chapter held a movie night sisterhood which allowed the girls to bond more closely. The chapter was visited by the leadership consulant in the spring semester and received suggestions for improvement and further growth. They were given another opportunity to learn and improve when several girls attended Province. This was held April 8-10 in Cincinnati, Ohio and offered a review of ritual and fraternity standards.
The chapter hosted its annual Spaghetti Dinner April 13 raising $1,100 for Kappa Kidney Camp and collecting books for Reading is Fundamental. The women of Lambda Chapter celebrated the end of the semester by enjoying their Sapphire Ball in April. It was held at Prime at Anthe's. They finished the spring strong by earning second place overall at The University of Akron's Greek Life Awards. Lambda Chapter received an award for most service hours and a member of Lambda Chapter earned Greek Woman of the Year. Along with being active within the chapter, the women were very involved with other Greek organizations, events, and philanthropies. Several members participated in intermural volleyball forming two teams. They attended Greek Night at the basketball game in the James A. Rhodes Arena, hosted a Panhellenic Sisterhood for the other Greek women at the University, and held socials with FIJI, Phi Delta Theta, and Theta Chi.
Apart from the hard work they put into their own philanthropies, the women supported other chapters' philanthropies as well. They participated in Lambda Chi's bathtub pull, Delta Gamma's spaghetti dinner, and FIJI's dodgeball tournament. The women also supported Nuance, an acapella men's chorus on campus and were named their number one fans for the third semester in a row. Continuing their philanthropic support they wrote letters for Up 'til Dawn to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, jumped into freezing water to raise money at the Polar Bear Plunge, and enjoyed participating in Relay for Life with a Beauty and the Beast themed table. The entire Greek community at the University of Akron joined together to raise money in an event called Songfest. Each chapter practiced and performed songs and dances to match the theme which was Broadway. The women enjoyed participating in this event and look forward to it every spring. The community raised just under $5,000. All the sororities kicked off fall recruitment with an ice cream social at which possible future members came to learn about Greek Life.
Also unifying the community was the All-Greek tailgate. Lambda chapter enjoyed supporting sports teams at the university including the nationally ranked soccer team as well as the football team. After a successful fall recruitment, Lambda chapter initiated 23 new members. They welcomed them with a fantastic Bid Day featuring lots of blue and blue and a carnival theme.
The majority of the chapter attended Founder's Day and returned with a hightened sense that Kappa is for life. Several members attended the homecoming dance at the university and enjoyed other homecoming festivities. Chapter Retreat was held at Munroe Falls Park and included a pot luck lunch and Olympic games as well as Big/Little Reveal which was done with puzzle pieces. The new members planned Mocktails, an event hosted at the university to creatively promote alcohol awareness.
The women of Lambda Chapter created a non-alcoholic drink called "Slime Time Live" to fit the Nickolodeon theme. Both actives and new members participated in Greek Week, an annual event at the university where sororities and fraternities compete in fun contests and games. While it is a competition, it also brings a sense of unity within the Greek community. Not only did the women of the chapter hold socials with other sororities and fraternities on campus, they also got the opportunity to have a social with the Kappa Kappa Gammas from John Carroll.
The group carved and painted pumpkins for other Universiy of Akron sororities and fraternities. Lambda chapter worked hard to build community with other chapters but also built community within their own chapter. A few members of the chapter hosted a taco dinner at their home for the women of Lambda chapter. This became a new chapter tradition titled "Taco Wednesday." This helped bring the women together as sisters. The women of Lambda Chapter completed over 1,400 service hours during the fall semester. Several members danced in Alpha Gamma Delta's Lip Jam contest which raised money for Alpha Gamma Delta's philanthropy. Lambda chapter finished the year with a Christmas party featuring a gift exchange as well as Senior Night. One member graduated in December and another joined the Navy. Overall, the women of Lambda chapter are very pleased with 2011.
'''Campus:''' The University of Akron is home to over 29,000 students from 46 states and 80 different countries. It offers over 300 degree programs and educates both undergraduate and graduate students. The current president is Dr. Luis M. Proenza. The university has over 80 buildings but also abundant green space. The University is able to offer a lot of students financial aid making college possible for many learners. 78% of students at the university are receiving some sort of financial assistance. There are many student resources on campus including the counseling center, the career center, and the recreation center. During the summer of 2011, the university's main library, Bierce, renovated its first floor modernizing it and making it an ideal place for learning and studying.
'''Chapter:''' Lambda chapter is proud to be a diverse group. At just over sixty members, the women of the chapter have various interests and majors. Interests include dance, animals, crafts, fitness, pageants, and sky diving. Majors vary greatly and the women of Lambda chapter are studying engineering, public relations, psychology, dietetics, fashion merchandising, exercise science, accounting, education and more. Several members are in the Honors College. Members are involved in several other organizations outside of Kappa Kappa Gamma. These include Campus Focus, other service fraternities, Greek honoraries, dance companies, and Emerging Leaders. Many members also work jobs on and off campus.
Welcoming such a large class of new members made it challenging to know everyone and form a sense of unity and sisterhood. The women of the chapter met this challenge and overcame it in many creative ways. Receiving Bigs helped the new members feel more a part of the chapter and feel more comfortable. Lambda chapter also planned retreats and sisterhoods to increase bonding time. "Taco Wednesday" was the most creative solution to this, as members could spend time together in the middle of the week and enjoy dinner together. Academic performance was also a challenge in the fall semester but the women are working hard to overcome this. The chapter is taking this challenge very seriously. They are holding study hours as well as starting a healthy academic competition and forming study groups.
==Highlights of 2012==
Lambda chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma had a very successful and exciting 2012. Soon after returning from winter break, they began informal spring recruitment with various themed nights including Spa Night, Taco Wednesday and Kappa Kamp Out. After various events such as fortune cookie big-little reveal, 5 new members were initiated on March 24, 2012. Over the course of the semester Kappa showed Greek-unity through involvement with PHC sisterhoods such as a Zumba night, and attending other sororities’ philanthropy events.
Chapter unity was reinforced through sisterhood events including ethnic food night and game night and through participation in intramural volleyball and basketball. In March they attended the Greek Life Awards where they received awards including the Edna A. Gainer Service Award, and the silver Praestantia Award. Several officers attended webinars hosted by Headquarters, and many members of Lambda chapter visited the Kappa Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio and met with the OSU Kappa Chapter.
In April, Kappas participated in Songfest, that was Billboards Hits themed, performing songs that included, “9 to 5,” “I Will Survive,” and “Girlfriend.” April also included an annual Parents’ Lunch at the Kappa Lodge, and participation in Relay for Life, in which Kappa raised a significant amount of money for the American Cancer Society. The annual Spaghetti Dinner was also held in April, in which a record amount of money was raised for one of Kappa’s philanthropies, Kappa Kidney Camp. The semester ended with formal at The University of Akron’s Martin Center. During the summer many actives traveled to Southern Ohio, for Kappa Day with the campers at Kidney Camp. Two members also traveled to Jacksonville, Florida for Kappa Convention where Lambda Chapter was recognized with The Heritage Award.
Fall semester began with a very successful formal recruitment in which we recruited 18 phenomenal young women, including two legacies. They were welcomed at Bid Day which was Island themed and included things such as volleyball in the front yard and decorating of their new member binders. After the new member education program, 17 women were initiated on November 10, 2012. In October, Kappa participated in one of their yearly philanthropy events, Balloon Pop, in which they raised $750.00. Chapter retreat was held at a local park, where the chapter participated in several games, lots of eating and had big-little reveal.
Founders Day was celebrated at Portage Country Club, and the women, got to see a Kappa alum receive her 65 year pin. Dad’s Day was another event in October, in which members and their dads went to the Akron Zips football game and enjoyed various pre-game festivities together. Also in October, Kappa participated in all Greek Week events, and an active member was crowned Homecoming Queen. Throughout the semester, Kappas participated in various Akron events such as Make A Difference Day, Up ‘til Dawn, Mocktails, Freshman Move in and had several social events with fraternities. The women enjoyed a date party at a pumpkin patch and ended the semester with semi-formal at Infocision Stadium. Overall 2012 was a very successful year for Kappa.
Several challenges Lambda chapter has decided to work on for 2013 are making sure new members always feel welcome, increasing the overall chapter GPA and encouraging sisterhood more within our chapter. Over the course of this past year Kappa’s involvement within the Greek community at Akron truly grew.
'''Campus:'''
The University of Akron is located in downtown Akron, with an undergraduate population of nearly 30,000. They currently offer over 350 academic degress for both undergraduate and graduate students. Over the course of the past year, a new residence hall, South Hall was built, as well as various features on campus available to all students such as a new restaurant in Quaker Square, and the Coleman Commons.
'''Chapter:'''
Lambda chapter currently has 64 active members of various majors and cultural backgrounds making the chapter very diverse. Majors of women include Psychology, Dance, Education, Engineering, Dietetics, Nursing, and many more. Members are involved in several activities around the Akron community and completed countless numbers of volunteer hours. The women of Lambda Chapter look forward to an exciting and fun-filled 2013.
==Highlights of 2013==
Lambda Chapter started off 2013 by recruiting four lovely ladies through several recruitment events such as Kappa Kampout and the favorite Kappa PJ Party, where they watched the movie Pitch Perfect. Six members were initiated, one of whom was visiting from Denison University. Overall, the spring semester was quite busy, especially when it came to philanthropy events. Lambda chapter hosted a Zumbathon and the annual Spaghetti Dinner, which the proceeds went towards our philanthropies. The ladies also volunteered at various events, such as WITAN and Relay for Life. Lambda supported Camp Quality by participating in Songfest, which is a Greek wide fundraiser and competition at the University of Akron. Socials were also held with three fraternities on campus, which were Phi Kappa Psi, Alpha Sigma Phi, and Phi Delta Theta. A Tiffany themed Mom’s Day tea was also held at the Lodge for Mother’s Day. Lambda chapter won several awards at the Greek Life Awards, including the Silver Praestantia. Several members also traveled to the Province Convention in Columbus where they attended workshops and also won awards. At the end of the semester, Lambda chapter held their Masquerade formal at Guy’s Party Center. In the summer, members attended Kappa Kidney Camp to spend time with the campers.
The fall semester for Lambda chapter began with formally recruiting nineteen women. The Bid Day theme was Toy Story, and t-shirts were made that had the phrase, “You Have a Friend in KKG.” A chapter retreat was held to help the new members connect with the actives. The ladies were split up into four teams based upon the houses from Harry Potter, and they competed against each other in mini games. In the end, the Slytherin House won the cup. A separate new member retreat was also held so that the Fall 2013 pledge class could bond with one another. The first week of October brought Greek Week, which had a Hunger Games theme. The homecoming dance was held this week, and the Lambda chapter president was named Homecoming Queen. Balloon Pop was also held during the same weekend, and the chapter raised over $700 for Kappa Kidney Camp. The new members created a drink for the University of Akron’s event Mocktails, which promotes alcohol awareness. It was decade themed, and Lambda had the decade of the 1920s and named their drink Gatsby’s Green Light. Founder’s Day was held on October 13th at the Portage Country Club, where the ladies of Lambda chapter, active and alumna, came together for a great lunch. This event helped to deepen their appreciation of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Lambda had three socials with the fraternities Tau Kappa Epsilon, Theta Chi, and Kappa Sigma. They also participated in other Greek chapter’s philanthropy events, such as Phi Delta Theta’s Soberfest, Sigma Nu’s KanJam, and Alpha Gamma Delta’s Lip Jam. Many members also participated in various volunteering opportunities, one of which was the University of Akron’s Make a Difference Day. A Kappa trainer also came to the lodge to put the ladies through a couple activities to teach them about how to effectively communicate with each other. Overall, 2013 was a great year for the women of Lambda chapter.
'''Campus:'''
The University of Akron is located in the metropolitan area of Akron, Ohio. The campus’s student population of over 27,000 is a very diverse group who hail from over 46 American states and from over 80 countries around the world. The university has more than 300 programs for undergraduates and graduates, and with over 250 student organizations, it keeps its’ students busy. The campus boasts over 80 buildings, including a recreation center (The Rec) and the Goodyear Science and Polymer Building. The University of Akron’s president, Dr. Luis M. Proenza, announced his retirement was set to take place at the end of the academic year. At the end of 2013, it was announced that The University of Akron had the best lifetime return of investment of any public Northeastern Ohio university, and that students also have the lowest amount of student debt in the state.
'''Chapter:'''
One of Lambda Chapter’s best qualities includes its diversity of its members. With over 60 members, there is a wide variety of majors being achieved. Examples of these majors are: engineering, education, business, communications, geology, dance, psychology, and nursing. Many members are also apart of more campus organizations, such as ZPN, Greek Honoraries, SHRM, and Campus Focus. Some members are also apart of the Honors College. In addition to their academics and extra-curricular activities, numerous members have jobs either on or off campus, and have also achieved internships.
==Highlights of 2015==
2015 began as our chapter participated in the first annual Warm Up with the Greeks that kick started spring recruitment. After hosting many recruitment evens including a pajama party and a piñata party Lambda chapter welcomed four new members. At the end of January we celebrated our new members by having our first spring bid day that was candy themed.
February was an exciting month for Lambda chapter as we participated in events such as IFC’s Next Top Pizza, Delta Gamma’s Spaghetti Dinner and a Social with Phi Delta Theta. Six of our members also had the opportunity to go to Pittsburgh to attend the Kappa Regional Meeting.
In March Lambda attended the Greek Leadership Awards where we won the Sportsmanship award and the Public Relations award. April proved to be a busy month as kicked off Initiation week with Spread where our House Chairmen made us a taco dinner. On that Saturday we were able to initiate all four new members and wrap up the day by participating in the University’s Relay for Life. The next day Lambda participated in Songfest where our theme was “Tween Radio Station.” We may not have won any awards but we had a lot of fun singing and dancing on the EJ Thomas stage.
April was also filled with many philanthropy events. We hosted Kapparonie and Cheese at the lodge where we sold mac and cheese to the community to raise money for Kappa Kidney Camp. We also hosted Kolor a Kappa where we sold food and people could throw water balloons filled with colored water at us. This event was super successful and we were able to raise a lot of money for Girls Academy. The Spring Semester wrapped up with Formal which was called “A night at the movies”.
Over the summer our lodge underwent renovation as we got a brand new kitchen. The Fall semester began with formal recruitment. To kick start recruitment Lambda volunteered for Freshmen Move In throughout the week where we had the opportunity to help new students move into their dorms. We also participated in the Glow Party and the Ice Cream Social put on by the Fraternity and Sorority Life Office. After a fun week of formal recruitment Lambda Chapter was able to welcome 22 new members with a Katy Perry themed bid day complete with Left Shark.
September proved to be an even more exciting month as Lambda was paired with Kappa Sigma and Phi Kappa Tau for a superhero themed Greek Week. October was as busy as ever as we had our annual Chapter Retreat where we played Disney themed games and ate food while bonding over our sisterhood. We were also able to have some fun at our Margaretville themed date party where we danced and at lots of good food, despite the rain.
In November we initiated 20 of our New Members as well as having socials with Phi Kappa Psi and Phi Sigma Kappa. The standards committee also hosted an overnight sisterhood to help us bond and grow as a chapter. Overall 2015 was a very good year for Lambda chapter as we were able to contribute to all of our philanthropies and build our sisterhood.
This year showed big changes for The University of Akron. As we gained a new president, many changes were made. We became The University of Akron “Ohio’s Polytechnic University” and many buildings, including the School of Education building began construction with help from the LeBron James Foundation. In 2015 Akron’s Panhellenic Council officially opened for expansion and by next fall we hope to welcome another chapter on campus. 2015 was the year of social media as everyone was tweeting, Instagraming and Facebooking. Frozen was a fan favorite and as always skinny jeans and printed dresses could be seen all over campus.
Chapter Meetings and Housing:
Where does your chapter hold chapter meetings? In the chapter owned or rented facility? In a university owned facility, house, dorm, lodge or classroom?
Lambda chapter holds our chapter meeting at our lodge where we have a specific meeting room.
What is the history of your chapter’s housing? Have your members had the opportunity to live together in any way? Does your chapter have a house, lodge, apartment or suite? If yes, is it chapter owned or rented, or university owned? How many sisters can live there? Has your chapter owned or lived in more than one house during its history?
Lambda chapter gained a lodge in 1975 after buying land from the University. Although over the years Lambda chapter has had many annex house which housed chapter members, the lodge does not house girls. Lambda chapter is fortunate enough to own our own house, and this past year our House Board did some major renovations by redoing our kitchen and updating our cubby room where personal items can be kept. This renovation has been significantly helpful when we host events and when preparing food for recruitment.
==Highlights of 2016==
We began 2016 with a bang by having our Leadership Day to bring in the new officers for our Chapter Council. We hosted many recruitment events the last two weeks of January to hopefully bring us another great spring pledge class.
We also started off the month of February with a few more recruitment events that brought us four wonderful women for the Spring 2016 pledge class. We held our Spring Bid Day soon after to celebrate our new members, and the theme was Kappas Have S’more Fun! To complete this fun camping theme, we even brought a huge tent into the meeting room. We also held our first philanthropy event of the year, Kapparoni and Cheese, which is an event that was created and started by our Philanthropy Chairman in 2015. We decided to do it again this year and it was met with huge success. Many members of the Greek Community attended in support of us and our philanthropies. Our New Member Educator brought in a new system for getting to know the new members called Kappa Speed Dating, which was a really awesome way to help both the chapter and new members bond with each other better.
March began with the GLAs and was filled to the brim with philanthropy events, PHC events, and meetings. We had Big Little Reveal where our four new members happily joined their new families, and they began to feel even closer to Kappa. March was also the month that we started doing extension presentations to welcome another chapter onto our campus. We had a team of 10 sisters who regularly attended these presentations to help make the decision for our Panhellenic Community.
Our busiest month of the spring was April. We participated in many philanthropy events including Dance Marathon, an organization that many of our sisters were very involved with. We also participated in Relay for Life where we were one of the top organizations in raising donations. Our new member class also held a fundraiser of their own called Kappa Kornhole, and the next week was our Inspiration/Initiation Week, where all four of the members of Spring ’16 were initiated. We held our second philanthropy event of the year, Late Night Waffle Bar, this month as well. This was a brand new event for us that turned out to be a lot of fun not only for those who came to the event, but also for us as we had a great time making waffles and hanging out around the kitchen together. We created a team for Walk A Mile called the Blue Keys (much like the Black Keys, which is a famous Akron rock group) and many of our sisters raised money and attended the event. And finally, we ended our very busy month with a formal to get the stress off of our minds and dance the night away.
May was short and sweet for us as it marked the end of the semester. We participated in a few final philanthropy events and hosted our own philanthropy event. We brought back Kolor A Kappa again this year to end out our semester. We also had our senior night, where we said goodbye to our sisters who were going alum.
The summer time meant more time for our sisters to hang out by the pool, volunteer, and practice more of our favorite hobbies, which we did a lot of. It also meant some sisters went back home, which meant lots of road trips to see sisters that were further away. We also kepy up the philanthropic spirit by walking in the Kidney Walk in Cleveland with some of the Phi Taus, and participating in World Kidney Day. All day on June 29 our sisters shared facts about kidneys in support. To bond right before recruitment, there was even a pool party where many sisters hung out and reminded each other why they joined this amazing organization.
Before classes even started, recruitment started. In August, we were attending recruitment workshops, volunteering to help freshmen move in to the dorms, and talking to PNMs at the Ice Cream Social and Glow Party. September brought us recruitment, where we welcomed our Rho Gams back home and a Fall Pledge Class of 22 women to their new home. We celebrated the successful weeks of recruitment with a Drake Bid Day. You could find gold glitter in the house for months after this celebration. We had study nights, house dinners, sisterhoods, and Kappa Speed Dating to help the new members and actives bond and get to know each other well as they became a bigger and bigger part of the chapter.
We were also excited to welcome the newest chapter on to campus, Delta Zeta! We had a lot of fun going through some of the steps of recruitment with them, and helping them bring home a wonderful pledge class for their organization as well.
October proved to be the busiest month in the year for the Kappas, and we really had to stay on top of things this month to keep up with everything. We all took a trip to the Akron Zoo for our Chapter Retreat, and we all felt like little kids again, running around looking at animals and going down the slides with otters. Some of our sisters attended Alpha Phi’s Housing Ceremony for their new house, while others attended Delta Zeta’s Bid Day. We participated in Greek Week with Theta Chi, Delta Zeta, and Phi Delta Theta, which helped us to get to know members of the Greek Community that we may not have gotten to know before. We also hosted our first philanthropy event of the semester, Lemonade for Literacy, along with attending Soberfest, Kappa Sigma’s hockey fundraiser, Octoberfest, and Mocktails for Alcohol Awareness Week. We also had our Big Little Reveal as well, which gave our new members families to call their own. Many of our sisters also proudly took on the role of becoming a Big to a Delta Zeta Little as well, helping the DZs to feel like Akron really is home for them. And finally, we ended the crazy month by attending our cartoon themed Date Party held at the Score. Everyone came dressed as their favorite Kartoon Network character, and we had a great time!
The first week in November was Inspiration/Initiation Week and on November 5 we initiated 20 beautiful new women into the chapter. Things slowed down a bit for the chapter, but our sisters continued to participate in events, especially the Flag Football Game and Sweat for a Cause for Circle of Sisterhood. We partnered up with Alpha Sigma Phi to host a dodgeball tournament in the Field House on campus. We also got a brand new Chapter Council filled with many new faces that we know are going to bring brand new ideas and events to the chapter in the next year, and we can proudly support in their endeavors.
We ended the semester strongly, with many of our sisters gathering to study for finals and help each other succeed in any way possible. We sent off a group of seniors, and soon after we had our last philanthropy event of the year, Christmas with the Kappas. We did this event last year, and this year we brought it back for the second year right before Finals’ Week to help everyone take a break from all of the studying and get in the holiday spirit. The president of the university, President Wilson, even attended our event with his wife!
All in all, the morale of the chapter this year was very high. Our sisters were proactive in supporting other organizations on campus, and getting involved all over campus in the causes that they were passionate about. Many sisters were involved with the election, and strongly encouraged all members to go out and vote. Some were even involved with protests after the election. With the changing president of the university, there was a much more positive outlook for everyone on The University of Akron’s campus, and it was especially evident throughout the Greek Community as our new president become even more involved with our activities as well. 2016 was a great year to be a Lambda Kappa, and we are excited to see what 2017 has in store for us!
==Highlights of 2017==
2017 was filled with many amazing highs and some devastating lows. 2017 will be remembered for the work we did at Girls Academy, our Coachella themed bid day, and a loss of someone very special.
January
Leadership day started this year off on January 15 to welcome our new Chapter Council officers. At the end of the month we held COBs (Continuously Open Bidding) and participated in Warm up with the Greeks to gain us three new Kappas.
 
February
Before bid day we held formal pledging for the new members. In February we held a red, white, and blue bid day for the three new members. Then towards the end of February Lambda chapter held its first Girls Academy event at Hyre Middle School. Many actives and alumni spent a day and a half at the middle school building student’s confidence, leadership skills, and self-esteem. There was about 40 middle-schoolers attending this event. Actives were the leaders of the event and became role models for the girls. Some alum who made this event possible were Courtney Powell, Abbey Gauger, and Keri Deyling.
MarchThe Beta Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma had an excellent year of growth and bonding in2017. In January, a new group of Chapter Council members began meeting and carrying on thelegacy of excellent, cooperative leadership our chapter has had in recent years. Hannah Love wasPresident, Tai Massimilian was VP Standards, Kaki Miller was VP Organization, Payton Scott wasVP Academic Excellence, Lauren Fisher was Recording Secretary, Emily Parnell wasCorresponding Secretary, Cameron Shepherd was Membership Chairman, Sarah Gregory was NewMember Chairman, Camille Szelc was Treasurer, Jennifer Harbour was Assistant Treasurer,Emma Riddle was Philanthropy Chairman, Hallie Smith was Event Chairman, Caroline Smyrl wasRegistrar, Grace Winston was House Chairman, Charlotte Fitzpatrick was Marshal, AudreyHalbrook was Risk Management Chairman, Regan Ewing was Panhellenic Delegate, TessaLauritzen was the Public Relations Chairman, and Allison Ainsworth was Education Chairman.2017’s Chapter Council has worked tremendously hard to implement our strategic plan to get ourchapter back in good standing with both Kappa nationals and the university.By far the most exciting thing for our chapter in 2017 has been being able to be back in our newlyremodeled house! We have been so grateful for the Beta Xi House Board and all the time, money,energy, and thought that they put into the plans to remodel our historic chapter house. Before thebeginning of school, the House Board hosted an open house for alumnae, donors, families, andmembers to view the amazing changes to the house. It was such a special time for Beta Ximembers of all ages to come together and share in the excitement of the opening. The very nextday, active members moved in, and the house immediately sprang to life. It has been such ablessing for the chapter to have a common meeting grounds again and to share meals together,study together, and have our meetings as a chapter in the house.Also in January, Hannah (President) began Chapter Council meetings by having all of ChapterCouncil read the Strategic Plan for our chapter’s Warning of Probation and review the goals andcalendar we had set for the semester. Some of our goals included improvement in chaptermanagement, recruitment, new member experience and programming, standards and riskmanagement, and panhellenic leadership. Hannah also scheduled and coordinated a meetingbetween Chapter Council and Katherine Latta, our Leadership Development specialist, for aStrategic Plan workshop and a discussion over Start With Why , a book that all of Chapter Councilhad read over Christmas break. During our first Chapter meeting of the semester, Hannah wentover the strategic plan, emphasizing its importance for all members, and reading our ChapterMission Statement. Tai (VPS) also went over standards behavioral expectations during the firstmeeting and also held elections for the new Standards Committee members. Grace (House Chair)organized an Orientation for the in-house girls from House Board to explain the rules andorganization of the house. Grace and Tai also gave a presentation to the chapter during the firstmeeting about respecting our newly remodeled house. Cameron (Membership Chair) also held aThis workshop for the freshmen on a Sunday at the end of the month to teach them the ins and outs ofrecruitment on the other side and to emphasize the importance of our strategic goals for therecruitment process.February began with a visit from our Leadership Consultant, Maddy. Kaki (VPO) organized agreat week in Austin for her, and chapter council enjoyed spending time with her at the house andmeeting with her individually to discuss ways to improve each office. Hallie (Event Chair) andAudrey (Risk Management) planned a great Monmouth formal with the Pi Phis at Palm Door.Everyone had a great night with their dates, dancing with the band all night and taking pictures inthe photo booth. Emily (Corresponding Secretary) also gave a presentation to the chapter on theGIN system, which the officers have been using more effectively throughout the year tocommunicate information to the chapter. Sarah (New Member) also finalized the plans for the newmember bid day retreat in the Fall, which was started something that our chapter had never done before.She did an excellent job planning and communicating to Chapter Council, and Reagan(Panhellenic) discussed our exciting plans with other chapters, who followed Kappas lead inimplementing an off -campus retreat in their bid day plans rather than releasing the girls aftermidnight.March was another exciting month for Beta Xi with Lambda’s infamous Kapparoni lots of events and Cheese activities for our actives to allbond. Cameron (Membership) hosted another recruitment workshop for the freshmen where shebegan to teach them the songs and dances. Her and her team began to familiarize the freshmenwith more details of recruitment week. They also met with the newly appointed area assistant todevelop strategies. In the middle of the month, the doors of Kappa locked and the chapterdispersed across the country and the world for a fun-filled Spring Break! As soon as everyonereturned from their trips, Emma (Philanthropy) began getting everyone excited for the upcomingphilanthropy opportunities. In the week after Spring Break, she encouraged the entire chapter toget their families and friends to participate in the B+ Campaign. The campaign was acampus-wide competition before the Round Up weekend, and Kappa proudly raised around$4,000. Emma also planned our annual Pi Phi Kappa Karnival event, hosted at the Pi Phi housewith live music, snow cones, face painting, and a petting zoo. At this event Beta Xi raised $6,000 from Karnival todonate to RIF! During April, we sell different types said goodbye to our house mom, Ms. Judi. We are so grateful forthe years she spent making sure the Beta Xi house felt like a home for all the members. Hallie(Events) wrapped up the month by planning an awesome Dad’s Weekend. The chapter enjoyeddinner with their dad’s at Dirty Martin’s on Friday, and the next day everyone got to enjoy a tour of macaroni the Kappa house and cheese including buffalo chickena private tour of the Darrell K. Royal Memorial Football Stadium! We alsohad very productive chapter meetings during March. In fulfillment of our probation terms with theUniversity, hamburgerwe had an informative and interactive alcohol awareness presentation from UniversityHealth Services. Although it was a required program, the entire chapter found it interesting and helpful to understand the best way to socialize responsible in a college environment. Kaki (VPO)also continued to work on making Committee Chapter Meetings a regular stylefun way for every member tofeel like they contribute to our chapter. She restructured the Committee Night schedule to makesure that committees completed their agendas. This In April, the semester was a in full swing and we had another great start month for Beta Xi. At thebeginning of the month, we welcomed our new house mom, Ms. Sherri to the Beta Xi house! Wehave loved the life, love and warmth she has brought to her house with her constant cheeriness andfamous shortbread. Nicole Covert, our Recruitment Advisor, received the award for OutstandingAdvisor from University Fraternity and Sorority Life. Nicole is more than deserving of this award.Not only does she put in countless hours of work for our chapter, but she is an outstanding mom,friend, and volunteer. We are so proud and thankful to have her as part of our amazing advisoryboard! Tessa (PR) also planned an Easter Party at the Kappa house, with an Easter egg hunt,cookie decorating, pictures, and more fun. Hallie (Event Chair) planned two great events duringApril. We had another fun semi-formal, Kite and Key, with Theta at the Summit. She also plannedan awesome Mom’s Weekend, with a shopping event at Adelante on Friday, a dinner at Max’s, andbrunch at the house on Saturday. Cameron (Membership) closed out the month with achapter-wide recruitment workshop, the last workshop of the semester. In accordance with ourStrategic Plan, the recruitment team updated the members on Panhellenic and Kappa NationalsrulesIn May, things at the Beta Xi house started to quiet down as all the members began to prepare fortheir finals and the semester came to an end. Before everyone dispersed for the summer. Allison(Education) conducted the Senior Sendoff, a humorous and sentimental event where the seniorsget to share funny memories from their feet wet into college years and share what their next chapter has in storefor them as they leave UT and Kappa. The Alumnae Board also gave a presentation to the seniorsto tell them about the opportunities the Kappa lifealumnae network has for them. Caroline (Registrar)also put them on alumnae status on Key Reports. Chapter Council ended the spring by settinggoals and preparing for the upcoming semester. Grace (House) worked with the Sophomores toget roommate requests for the upcoming year. Sarah (New Member) and Cameron (Membership)continued to make plans for recruiting new members and making their experience in Kappa thebest ever.Over the summer, the members of Beta Xi parted ways for summer school, internships, and studyabroad experiences. Tessa (PR) collected photos from all the different adventures to post on ourchapter’s Tumblr, Instagram, and other social media accounts. Cameron, her team, and the areaassistants worked extremely hard all summer to prepare for recruitment week, and all of their effortpaid off. We had a fun and successful work week and recruitment week in August. We happilywelcomed 73 new members to their home at 2001 University Avenue on Bid Day! Sarah’s plan forthe new member bid day retreat where they bonded at Camp Balcones Springs was very well received, and all the newKappas had an enjoyable and safe time playing games and getting to know their new sisters intheir pledge class.In September, school came in full swing, and the chapter enjoyed spending time together, eatingmeals at the house , studying together, and attending football games. Chapter Council worked tomake sure that the New Members really felt that the Beta Xi house was their home on campus.Grace (House) got all of their fingerprints in our lock system, and Emily (CorrespondingSecretary) and Caroline (Registrar) entered their contact information into Key Reports and the GinSystem to make sure they received all chapter correspondence. After a post-recruitment meetingwith Panhellenic, Tai was happy to report to the chapter that we had significantly reduced ourfines from previous years! Before the first date event, Tai also gave a presentation to the entirechapter during meeting to lay out expectations and the standards that we hold each other to insocial settings. Hallie and Audrey planned our fun destination date event, Kappa Kasual, at theOasis. Although the event was cut short by the event staff for behavioral problems, ChapterCouncil took the opportunity as an experience to make a better Risk Management plan for themembers before date functions. Tai, Hannah, and Hallie gave a presentation at chapter meetingthe following week to re-emphasize the importance of safety during social events and the privilegeit is for us to be able to have these functions. We also used our Committee Night to to get feedbackfrom the entire chapter and brainstorm ideas about how we can improve our date events to makethem as safe and enjoyable as possible! It was an excellent way for our members to come togetherand resolve a chapter-wide problem. Payton (VPAE) recognized the members who had received a4.0 GPA the previous semester during chapter and gave them a goody bag. Her and her committeealso decided to give goody bags to members who had made a 3.8, deciding that their pledge classhard workshould also be noted. Caroline (Registrar) also scheduled the composite photos for the chapter atthe end of the month. Big/little reveal October was a busy month with many exciting chapter events to celebrate our heritage and history!Tai (VPS) and Audrey (Risk Management) continued to work on Risk Management policies forthe chapter and gave presentations before TX-OU Football weekend and our Owl-O-Ween Dateevent on safety and behavior. The members had a fun weekend in Dallas for the football game,spending time with each other and rocking all of their new Kappa t-shirts and gear made byFavors. Allison (Education) also planned a wonderful Founder’s Day dinner. The event was hostedat AT&T Conference center, and it was a great time for the chapter and Austin alumnae tocelebrate the history of our fraternity. We enjoyed a wonderful meal together, presentations fromthe advisors and house board, and music from Pickers. Charlotte (Marshal) and Emma(Philanthropy) rallied a group of our members to participate in Greek Get Down, a person dancecompetition fundraiser hosted by AEPhi to look up support the B+ Foundation. The members whoparticipated had so much fun getting to know each other and representing Kappa at the event.Charlotte (Marshal) did an amazing job planning and coordinating Inspiration Week at the end ofOctober. The new members were put in their new Kappafamilies on big-little on Tuesday, Fridaywas Fireside, and on Saturday we happily initiated all of our new members as actives! Sarahplanned a brunch for the new actives and their families at AT&T following the ceremony. At Beforeour Owl-O-Ween date event with Chi-O, Audrey put a new wristband process and bus buddysystem into place to make sure that we did not repeat the GLAs same problems we had at Kasual. Hallie(Greek Life AwardsEvents) planned the event at Clearport and the night was a huge success. Tessa also planned aHalloween Trick-Or-Treat party at the house for alumnae to bring their kids. The in-house girlsdecorated their rooms, put out candy, played with all of the kids, and had a great time!Nothing slowed down in November, with many events and lots of time together for the chapter tobond! Kaki hosted the Leadership Consultant, Casey, at the Kappa house and all of the officersenjoyed meeting her and hearing the ways that she thought we won had improved within the last year.Hallie organized a fun Parent’s Weekend, with desserts on Friday night at Concrete Cowboy andBar-B-Que at the house before the football game on Saturday! Hallie finished her term as EventsChairman with a bang by planning our last semi-formal of the semester, Kappa Klassic, atSpeakeasy, and the sportsmanship awardchapter danced all night to the jazz band. Congratulations Regan (Panhellenic) continued tomeet with Panhellenic to discuss changes to the bylaws and did an outstanding job of respectfullypresenting our past presidentchapter’s stance on the proposals. Our chapter also elected Riley Longtain as SlateChairman at the beginning of the month, and her and her committee put in so many hours pouringover applications and nominating officers for 2018. Elections were held, Julie Logsdonand we are so proud of andexcited for the upcoming Chapter Council! We know they will carry on the legacy of hard work andthoughtfulness that Beta Xi officers are known for!In December, the semester began to wrap up as the weather changed and finals approached. Kakiplanned a leadership brunch at the house for winning the old Chapter President Council, the new Chapter Council,and their advisors. It was a wonderful time to share all of the accomplishments of the Year award past year and to transition the Thomas Vuckovich leadership awardnew officers into their positions. Emma also planned the final Philanthropy eventfor RIF at Wooldridge Elementary. Julie is everything The upperclassmen contributed to a book drive that Kappa stands donated to the school. The underclassmen got to spend a Saturday morning at Wooldridge,playing basketball with the kids, painting their faces, and getting them excited about their newbooks. 2017 has been a great year of unity and growth for Beta Xi. We have so enjoyed being ableto spend time in our beautifully newly-renovated house, and we are excited for all the memoriesthat will come there in 2018!Describe the recent changes on your campus and describe the overall nature of your chapter.We welcomed a new football coach, Tom Herman, in 2017, and it has really left her legacy been an exciting time for ourteam as they continue to improve. There were also several emergency incidents on campus thisyear, causing the campus to unify and rally around support for mental health and campus safety.Our chapter is known on campus for years being a well-rounded and open minded group of youngladies. We are proud to comehave so many members involved in other organizations and makingimportant changes on our campus and in Austin. Beta Xi allows its members to be the bestversions of themselves, and we love that those things are reflected in our house as well as on ourcampus!Chapter Philanthropy:What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, inyour community? Wooldridge Elementary, B+ FoundationWhy did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support?We ended have had a great relationship with Wooldridge Elementary School throughout the years. Severalof our members enjoy our RIF events so much at Wooldridge that they volunteer independentlythere as mentors. Our chapter even received an award from the month Wooldridge Elementary School forour outstanding volunteer work with their school.Several sororities and fraternities on campus have also adopted B+ heroes, who are kids battlingcancer. Beta Xi has adopted a sweet little girl, named Moriah, who comes to the house about oncea parent’s lunch showing week. We feel like Moriah is one of our sisters, and it has been such a joy for our chapter tosupport her and her family as she goes through her journey. Moriah is one of the reasons our loved ones chapter has been so passionate about fundraising for the B+ Foundation, and we are proud of themoney we have raised for such an awesome organization!Chapter Facility:In what Kappa life is likekind of a facility does your chapter meet? Please attach a clear photo of where you typically holdchapter meetings – whether in a classroom, chapter house or elsewhere.We have a beautiful newly renovated house. We use our main dining room as the chapter room,where hold meetings throughout the year.
April was an important month for the new members. The new members participated in spread, Blue and Blue, Fireside, and then they were initiated on April 8th. In this spring semester we have had almost perfect attendance in every other sororities or fraternities’ philanthropy events. Our presence in the community changed a lot due to being involved in others events. Kappas also participated in Relay for Life, Take Back the Night Walk, Walk of Heroes, and Dance Marathon. A new charter was acquired because the previous one had incorrect information on it. The charter had a woman on it who was not a charter signer, but the first initiated (Annie Litchfield Faber). The problems were fixed and now the new charter hangs on the formal room wall. Late Night Waffle bar was a hit as we served over a hundred waffles to the community. All the money raised went to our philanthropies. Formal was to the theme of Poseidon’s Sapphire Ball which took place at Tangiers.
SummerMay was a time for mourning in Kappa. Morgan Sisley, our past Event chairman from the year ==Highlights of 2013 and our past President from the year of 2015, passed away. She left us on May 23 due to ovarian cancer. Morgan was an essential part of how Kappa is today. Through her presidency she formed relationships with new members, other chapters, and the community that will never be forgotten. She has touched our lives in such a way that we can all agree she is our aspire to be. In July some members got to spend a day at Kappa Kidney Camp making new friends with the kids that were there. They participated in games, boating, tie dye, ate food with the kids, and played marshmallow dodgeball. As summer was ending, we had to prepare for recruitment. We started with confidence week to prepare and had an Ice-cream social with the other sororities to help recruit potential new members. During confidence week, we had daily photoshoots that were all themed differently. Some of the photoshoots were Akron themed, pajamas, summer themed, and Kappa themed. Move in day is important in trying to get girls for recruitment. This is where we helped incoming freshman move into the dorms while promoting Greek Life. We also attended the Glow Party to start out the semester. School started on August 28th and we were all excited to start a new semester out fresh.2018==
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Sisterhood round, philanthropy round, and preference round went by quickly and we were ready for bid day. The theme for this year’s bid day was Koachella. We were dressed in tie dyed shirts, flower crowns, and boho style outfits to achieve the perfect bid day. We received 22 new members all ready for what Kappa has to offer for them. Two of those new members were legacies, Stephanie Bohnak and Katherine Gage. That same day the new members were pledged into Kappa and had their first meeting. Their first meeting may have been confusing, but the new members were excited to get involved. Towards the end of the month, we had a Kappa Trainer come in from headquarters. She taught us the importance of academics and why school comes before Kappa. Our academics has been slowly going up, but the Kappa Trainer helped us get back on the right direction. On September 30, Kappa’s chapter retreat was held at an Indians game. It was a chilly night so we all snuggled up eating our $1 hot dogs and drinking our hot chocolate. Unfortunately, the Indians did not win, but we were rewarded with fireworks for sticking it out until the end of the game.
OctoberThe 2018-19 school year began with a new Beta Xi Chapter Council ready to work hard and continue the amazing work of the previous council. The new Chapter Council was comprised of many new members, as well as some returning faces. Camille Szelc advanced from the role of Treasurer to President, and Jennifer Harbour took her place, moving up from Assistant Treasurer. Helen Williams took over the role as Assistant Treasurer, the only sophomore position on Chapter Council. Emma Riddle and Tessa Lauritzen returned to their respective positions of Philanthropy Chairman and Public Relations Chairman for the second year in a row. Carter Pittman was VP Standards, Charlotte Fitzpatrick was VP Organization,Peyton Travis was VPAE, Emily Parnell was Recording Secretary, Linda Castranova was Corresponding Secretary, Caroline Cannan was Membership Chairman, Cameron Crawford was New Member Chairman, Madison Rigby was Event Chairman, Cameron Shepherd was Registrar, Katie Bell was House Chairman, Lexie Alexander was Marshal, Sarah Boatwright was Risk Management Chairman, Kate Kaiser was Panhellenic Delegate, and Paige Nelson was Education Chair. As the year began, Camille (President) got the Chapter Council in order by determining a set time for weekly meetings. She efficiently created an easy way for all Council members to communicate, set up a Google Drive folder for notes and forms, and reviewed the necessary expectations and responsibilities of Chapter Council officers. The Council discussed their personal and group goals for the semester, focusing mostly on encouraging attendance and bolstering chapter morale throughout the year. To build a stronger community within the chapter, Carter (VP Standards) created a Kappa Kompliments box where members could leave We encouraging notes to fellow Kappas love taking pictures to be read out at chapter. Cameron (Registrar) made sure Key Reports was in order and allowed access to the new officers. Jennifer (Treasurer) worked with the Chapter Council to set budgets for the 2018 spring semester and continued with billing of the chapter for the new semester. Linda (Corresponding Secretary) introduced her goal of moving everything over from the ListServe system to GinSystem and what better began the switch. Peyton (VPAE) started off the year by creating a consistent schedule of study snacks, available every Tuesday as a place for chapter members to take pictures a mental break and grab a cookie or two. At the first chapter of the year, Camille (President) did a great job of welcoming everyone back and introduced transfers. The chapter voted on a new Standards Committee and AE Committee. To begin the process of recruitment, Caroline (Membership) sent out Area Rush Captain Applications to be due at the end of the month. Sophomores are encouraged to apply to be an Area Rush Captain as a fun way to get more involved in recruitment and assist the rush team in the busy months to come. In early February, the first formal chapter of the year was held. Camille (President) and four other officers attended Ladder of Risk, a workshop designed to introduce the FIGP policy and build a community between fellow sorority and fraternity leaders. Emma (Philanthropy) began the application for GIRLS Academy, an opportunity for Kappa chapters to partner with and mentor young girls from a local middle school. As a chapter, Beta Xi raised over $1,000 for RIF at than an apple orchard?! We event held by Outdoor Voices and was named one of the 20 highest donating KKG chapters. Charlotte (VPO) did a great job of placing chapter members into their respective committees, based off of their requests and needs of the officers. Kate (Panhellenic Delegate) sought to build better relationships between the Beta Xi chapter and Panhellenic by encouraging members to apply to be a Rho Gam for the following year’s recruitment. Cameron (Registrar) planned “Rom Com of the Month” around Valentine’s Day, featuring a night with popcorn, candy, and cheesy movies. The Kappas joined Pi Beta Phi for Monmouth, a wonderful formal event held at The Belmont. Everyone had a sisterhood blast at Rittman apple orchards where the Masqueradethemed party, spending the night dancing to the band, posing for photo booth pictures, or coming up with a crazy design to request from the face painters. Paige (Education) planned an interesting and informative program night about self-defense, focusing on what we can do as women if we are placed in a threatening situation. The past two years of rush teams met with Caroline (Membership) and her rush team at a triplicate meeting, allowing them to impart their advice and wisdom. Caroline (Membership) also began meeting with Panhellenic at bimonthly Recruitment Roundtables as a way to learn the rules and routines of recruitment and led her first rush workshop with PC’ 17. On the last chapter of February, Alumnae Relations Specialist for Theta District, Amy Sutton, visited to announce to the chapter that the Warning of Probation had been lifted. The month ended with a Ritual Workshop held by Lexie (Marshall) as a way to refresh the chapter’s memory of important Kappa history. March came and went quickly with the nice week of Spring Break to give everyone a break from school. Emma (Philanthropy) invited the founders of the B+ Foundation to come speakto the chapter. They educated the chapter about their mission and main goals, while also introducing their Roundup fundraising campaign. Peyton (VPAE) held a wonderful Professor Dinner at the Kappa house, giving the members of our chapter a chance to get to know their esteemed professors in a more intimate setting. She designed coffee cups as a party favor so that each professor would remember the hospitality displayed by each girl. Before Spring Break, the Not On My Campus committee gave a brief but informative presentation on staying safe and watching out for your sisters during the break. The next week, Kappas set off all over the country, exploring new places, relaxing at home, or visiting friends studying abroad in foreign countries. After Spring Break, the chapter nominated Avery Campbell as the new Nominating Committee Chair Representative. Emma (Philanthropy) also joined forces with Pi Phi to throw Kappa Pi Phi Karnival. The event was held in the front yard of the Pi Phi house with cotton candy, face paint, and even a mechanical bull! Chapter members sold wristbands to their friends, encouraging them to stop by as a kickoff party for Roundup Weekend. Tessa (PR) invited alumni and friends to the house that Sunday for a fun Easter party. Alumni were picking apples welcome to bring their children for a fun afternoon of cookie decorating and egg hunting. Cameron (New Member) began discussing Bid Day with Chapter Council, throwing around ideas and picking asking for the opinions of the chapter. Madison (Event) planned a completely new event, naming the party “Kappa Krush”. Chapter members secretly invited dates for their friends, but the girls did not find out until their date found them wearing their tie at the party! Everyone was excited to try something new, and the event held Vulcan was a huge success. April was another busy month for the Beta Xi chapter as the school year began wrapping up. Camille (President) and Kate (Panhellenic Delegate) presented the new Diversity and Inclusion Statement written by Panhellenic to the chapter and encouraged members to apply for the new Diversity and Inclusion committee. Katie (House) sent out new room assignments to the sophomores eagerly awaiting their year living in the house. To continue boosting morale, Carter (VP Standards) and the standards committee planned a night at the best pumpkinsbaseball park for fun sisterhood event in early April. The bees scared usKappas took over the stands, but eating hot dogs and cheering on the UT baseball team as they took on the Baylor Bears. Peyton (VPAE) recognized girls in the chapter who received a 4.0 in the fall and also announced that the chapter had moved up in the UPC GPA rankings to the 7th position! The new members advanced even higher, ranking 3rd. Chapter members visited Wooldridge Elementary for their biannual Reading is Key event, engaging the students through basketball, bracelet making, and of course, dance parties! Each student got to leave with a few books donated by the members of our chapter. Cameron (Registrar) planned this month’s “Rom Com of the Month” around The Bachelor, having a fun night of snacks and gossip as chapter members gathered together to watch the finale. Caroline (Membership) held two recruitment workshops this month, re-familiarizing the entire chapter with the songs, chants, and strategies soon to be used. The recruitment team spent endless amounts of time meeting with the ARCs and taking on their respective roles to prepare for the summer months. They did not stop us from bringing bags full a great job of introducing new changes and getting the chapter excited about a new season of apples recruitment! Paige (Education) planned a final wrap up event for the seniors at Painting With a Twist. The seniors got to visit a studio to recreate their own painting to take home, and they had a blast! Madison (Event) was busy this month, planning both the last date event of the year, Kite and Key, with Kappa Alpha Theta and Parent’s Weekend. The date event featured a fun band Cedar Street Courtyard. Instead of doing separate Mom’s and Dad’s weekends, Madison combined the two into one big Parent’s Weekend at the end of April. On Friday, chapter members attended a joint shopping event and Happy Hour between Adelante and Santa Rita. To show off the new house, Kappa hosted a brunch for all parents before the UT baseball game. Towards the end of the month, the chapter welcomed back Casey, a Kappa Leadership Consultant. Each Chapter Council officer met with Casey to get advice and set goals for the next week semester. Charlotte (VPO) did a great job in planning activities for Casey to introduce her to more of Austin. As a whole, the chapter was so grateful that Casey was Greek Weekable to make time to come back and visit again. The theme school year came to an end in May as Kappas began making their summer plans. Paige (Education) brought back the tradition of Chapter Awards, much to the surprise and excitement of the chapter. Outstanding Freshman went to Gigi Hanna, Outstanding Sophomore went to Risk Management Chair Sarah Boatwright, Outstanding Junior went to Peyton Bertram, and Outstanding Senior went to Hannah Love. Hannah was Disney also presented the Eleanor Niggli-Tyler Award for outstanding contributions to Beta Xi Chapter Kappa Kappa Gamma. Kristen Graham won Lillian Lurker, a comedic award presented to a house girl who spent hours in the Lillian, our beloved living room. For outstanding contribution to the University of Texas and Kappa Kappa Gamma, senior Riley Longtain received the Braun-Maynard Award. Last, Sally Cisarik won the Heather Lynn Dealy Award, nicknamed the “Sunshine Award”. Paige (Education) also planned Senior Sendoff to honor those leaving us. Each senior received a small present from the chapter and announced their future plans. Jennifer (Treasurer) explained payment plans to the chapter, as she would begin billing for the Fall semester in August. During the summer months, Beta Xi Kappas set off to do wonderful things all over the world. Several members studied abroad, becoming familiar with the lifestyles in Spain, Italy, Croatia, and more. Older Kappas began internships and we were teamed summer jobs, hoping to gain experience and make connections. Other members entered summer school or attended summer camps. To keep in touch, Tessa (PR) kept up the chapter’s various social media accounts, gathering pictures from everyone’s exciting summer experiences. Camille (President) and Emily (Corresponding Secretary) took off to Denver to attend the Kappa Convention. They had an incredible time getting to know Kappa chapters from all over the country and developing stronger relations with the advisors who attended as well. Beta Xi was lucky enough to win the advisory board of the year award for the chapter connections with Tau Kappa Epsilon the advisors. The most notable part of their trip was the presentation by Lawrence Ross, who came to UT this past Fall as well to discuss race relations in Sororities and Fraternities. Caroline (TKERecruitment) and Sigma Nuher rush team stayed busy reviewing letters of recommendation, planning out the fun days of work week, and creating a strategy to use in the upcoming weeks. Chapter members moved back to Austin in early August to participate in a week of preparing for recruitment. Our Caroline (Recruitment) and her team name even surprised the chapter with a swimming barge as a way to cool off in the hot summer heat. A great work week led into an even better recruitment week. Beta Xi was Oozma Kappa based proud to show off the their unique personalities, and on Bid Day, we welcomed 68 amazing new girls into our chapter! The festivities planned by Cameron (New Member) included dinner at Matt’s El Rancho, a dance party, and a sleepover at the movie “Monsters University”house for all new members. We participated The girls loved getting to know their future sisters in a banner contestmore intimate setting. The school year started up again in September. Kappas welcomed the fall semester with open arms, entering new classes and cheering on the Longhorns football team. Chapter Council gathered together again on Sundays to communicate their semester goals and plan for how to achieve them. After an orientation put on by Katie (House), PC’ 16 moved into the house, enjoying the comfort of living so close to campus. The New Members eagerly explored their new home, rock paintingeating meals together, capture studying in the flagbasement, and showing off the house to their friends during guest lunches. They attended a “Moana” movie New Member Orientation put on by Panhellenic to learn all of the policies and responsibilities expected of newmembers. Within Kappa,Cameron (Registrar) and Linda (Corresponding Secretary) worked with Cameron (New Member) to gather all of the New Member information to input them into the various systems. Linda (Corresponding Secretary) also gave a presentation on Ginsystem as the chapter officially moved over from ListServe. Carter (Standards) elected a new member to the Standards committee to replace the senior who graduated in May. Once again, Charlotte (VPO) worked on organizing committees in time for the first committee night. Peyton (VPAE) proudly announced that our chapter moved from 8th place to 4th place out of 14 sororities in the UPC GPA rankings with an average GPA of 3.5581. Cameron (New Member) began the New Member meetings before chapter each week to educate the New Members on various aspects of Kappa, introduce them to the Chapter Council officers, and answer any questions they had. The Kappas attended their first date event in late September, a fun, ranch style joint date event with Tri Delta. Our chapter was approved for GIRLS Academy, so Emma (Philanthropy) began working on those details. Tessa (PR) gathered pictures and stories from the summer to publish the summer newsletter. As October came around, energy in the house was at an escape roomall time high with the excitement of Halloween, the Texas-OU game, Greek God and Goddessour date event with Chi Omega. The month began with chapter composites planned by Cameron (Registrar). Avery Steen worked closely to pair the sophomores and New Members for Key Sis dates, and giving the newer members a day of servicechance to spend time with their older sisters. We placed 2nd Emma (Philanthropy) scheduled a bat tour for girls in the banner contestchapter to spend time with Moriah, 1st our B+ Hero. In preparation for the big game in rock paintingDallas, Sarah (Risk Management) worked with the NOMC leaders to give a helpful presentation on the risks of party weekends and 4th place overall out how to stay safe. She also organized a list of 6 teamsgirls going to the game by fraternity so that all Kappas knew who to turn to if they needed help. On October 13Friday, Kappa’s birthdayKappas loaded up buses and cars to head to the Red River Rivalry. After a nerve-wracking game, the registrar held Longhorns came out on top with a 48-45 win. To celebrate Halloween, Madison (Event) planned our annual Owl-o-ween with Chi O. From Ghostbusters to movie stars, everyone enjoyed dressing up with their date. Tessa (PR) hosted a birthday Halloween party at the house for alumni and their children. In-house girls participated by handing out candy in a mock trick-or-treat activity. Towards the end of the month, Kappas went back to Wooldridge Elementary to host their fall Reading is Key event. Everyone loved seeing the children again, and we even saw some returning faces! The month culminated with a sisterhood hangout with Kappa Delta. Kate (Panhellenic) invited the KDs into our house to build ice cream sundaes and socialize. November kicked off with a fun-filled Parent’s Weekend, featuring a great brunch at the house before a big football game against West Virginia. The following week was an amazing Inspiration Week planned by Lexie (Marshal). Casey the Leadership Consultant returned that week to act as a guide and mentor through all of the Initiation rituals. Chapter Council was so fortunate to have someone who knew our chapter so well to be there during this special week. The week began with Big-Little reveal as the new members were welcomed into their new families, dressing up and eating Amy’s ice cream. On Friday, Fireside was held at the house. After bonding all night, the new members were finally initiated early Saturday morning. To celebrate, Cameron (New Member) planned a wonderful brunch for the new actives and their families. The weekend culminated with Founder’s Day, a special event held each year to embrace our Kappa history and celebrate our esteemed alumni. At this party there was old slides shown This year, Paige (Education) planned Founder’s Day at the Kappa House as a way to show off our beautiful home and make the event more intimate. Kappa also participated in Greek Get Down, a dance competition put on an old projectorby AEPhi to raise money for their philanthropy. Peyton (VPAE) held another Professor Dinner, giving the new actives a chance to talk to the people who led their classes each day. On the last Thursday in November, Kappas attended Kappa Klassic, a semi-formal held at Summit. Everyone had a blast, and Kappa commends Madison (Event) for the wonderful job she did planning events all year. The Slate committee worked endless hours, pouring over Chapter Council applications and debating who would be the next leaders of Kappa. After long nights, they presented their nominations to the chapter, old films that which were formatted warmly received. Kappa thanks Slate for the wonderful job they did, and we are all very excited for the new Chapter Council to lead us into next year. As the year came to play on a CDclose, December was an important time for transitioning. New Chapter Council members met with those who held their positions currently to learn the ins and outs of each job. As a research paper on wrap-up and official transition day, Charlotte (VPO) planned the Leadership brunch at the house. Old and new Chapter Council members gathered with their advisors to celebrate everything that has been accomplished in the past year and discuss goals for the semester to come. Chapter Council members also attended the real history State of Lambda’s tragic fire Panhellenic dinner to present what Kappa achieved in 1890the last year. As a treat, Carter (VP Standards) and the Standards committee replaced the last chapter with a sisterhood party. The house transformed into a Winter Wonderland as chapter members took a break from studying to enjoy free massages, cookie decorating, and much morea chocolate fountain. Many Overall, 2018 was a remarkable year for Kappa as we transitioned off of a Warning of Probation, introduced a wonderful new members came pledge class, and learned about Kappa’s historygrew stronger together. We are very fortunate to have had such an exciting year, and we anticipate that 2019 will be even better!
The new members competed in This year,the Texas Longhorns played a sorority fantastic season and fraternity competition called Mocktailsplayed against the Oklahoma Sooners in theBig 12 Championship at the AT&T Stadium. Their themed This was the first year since 2009 that they picked out was Hades. They the Longhorns made their own costumes it to the Big 12 Championship,and rocked it out with an awesome drink. It was one of the first events time since 1903 that new members got to bond with the two teams played each other attwice in one season. The Longhorns will go on to play the Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl on New member retreat gave Year's Day.After a chance long campaign season and a runoff,Colton Becker and Mehraz Rahman were electedas the new student body president and vice president. Our chapter is known throughout campusfor their pledge class being very involved in multiple school functions and clubs.The traditional "Kappa"girl is known for being respectable,responsible,and true to spend some time togetherherself.Our house is a landmark on campus, and we take pride in welcoming people to see thisspecial place. Our chapter supports Reading Is Fundamental,B+ Foundation
The day of October 22nd will be a day remember by Our chapter has been raising money and gathering books for RIF over the new members foreverlast few years. That day started off We partner with Wooldridge Elementary to host a RIF event there twice a year, invitingstudents from the new member’s bigs hiding in trunks of cars until school to come play games,eat snacks,and get their littles found themfaces painted.Each child leaves with books donated by our members. After Throughout the new year,chapter members found their families, we headed to Tangiers volunteer as mentors for our Founders daysome of the students at the school. We reminisced received our B+ Hero,Moriah,a few years ago,along with many other sororities and fraternities on the past as many alumni were there. A lambda alum who was over 100 years old was there to celebrate toocampus. New Member Moriah has become part of the Year award was given to Emily Tothsisterhood, Active and she is well loved by everyone in the chapter.We spend lots of time taking her and her friends to participate in things around Austin as wellas hosting them to the Year award was given house to Emily Baderpaint, Chapter Advisor of sing,or play hide-and-go-seek. Throughout the Year award was given to Kimberly Steel. Lastlyyear, Jen Tater received wealso raise money for the Maid of Minerva Award of Merit from the Akron Alumnae AssociationB+ Foundation through fundraising campaigns. Congratulations As Moriah grows older,we are so lucky to all who worked hard in have had the name of Kappa Kappa Gammachance to get to know her and her family.
October 26th was a special day for Our chapter meets every Monday at 6 pm in what we call the students at Springfield Elementary School. We held a Reading is Fundamental (RIF) event there "Great Room" in a Kappa alumni’s classroom (Kindra Kin)the house. We read students Halloween booksAt 5pm, had them color bookmarks, and gave each student a book we offer chapter dinner to keepthe entire chapter. We also had a sisterhood that day where we dressed up as grandmas and grandpas As dinner comes to play BINGO. We ate fig newtons, banana puddingan end, our HouseBoys assist us in moving the tables and rice crackers. The next day we had chairs from a social with Theta Chi where we made caramel apples and played dining room setting to more of a huge game of Mafiapresentation-style setting.
November was a busy month Every year,we have multiple girls from our chapter apply to ride for KappasTexas 4000. Kappa Karnival started Texas4000 is a non-profit organization that hosts one of the month off with carnival games and raffle baskets to gain money for our philanthropies. Dynamic Duos was longest bicycle rides in the date party’s theme. Soon enough it was initiation time again. We started with spread, then blue and blue, then fireside, and lastly initiationworld. The new members were finally let into the secrets Kappas who apply and rituals are accepted raise thousands of our sorority. dollars, training aThis ll year many sisters were influenced by our movements for their ride from Austin to try and disprove the stereotypes that are associated with sororities. All over the country many unfortunate situations have been happening that have been harming the Greek Life reputationAlaska. Lambda Our chapter has been working to disprove those stereotypes and work towards a better reputation of sororities and fraternities. We also have been excited about the news that the Kappa chapter at OSU is coming back. We also cannot stop expressing our happiness that Meghan Markle (Kappa alum) will be marrying Prince Harry. We even say that we are related to royalty. 2017 has been a year filled with many great memories like Girls Academy, Kochellaassists these members by postingon social media, chapter retreat at the Indians gameselling t-shirts, and our new found friendshipshelping raise money. Yet, it was not easy to deal with the passing Not only are we incrediblyproud of our sistergirls who take on this task, Morgan Sisley, but we will always know that she is right by also commend our side guiding us to success in our Kappa dayschapter for the outpouringlove and support they provide.Summer 2018 Riders:PeytonBertramandLindaCastranova;Summer 2019 Riders:JulieDeLaRosa
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