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Down Sorority Row, we are very busy getting ready to welcome the addition of a new chapter, Alpha Delta Pi, to Greek life in Fall 2016. They will participate in recruit during Fall 2016. We are very excited about having them on the row! Alpha Phi will also be moving into a brand new house in Fall 2016. Overall, the Delta Iota Chapter has developed into a more responsible and involved chapter. Our members took part in many Panhellenic events and represented Kappa to the best of their ability. Within our chapter, involvement has increased greatly. As a chapter, we are looking forward to the future, learning from our past, and making the Delta Iota chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma a highly respected and responsible chapter, both nationally and locally.
One of our members in the 2014 pledge class, Virginia Stewart wears her grandmother, Patricia Crane Mason's badge. She pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma at LSU on March 3rd, 1956. Her badge is stunning, adorned with sapphires and pearls. On the back, her name is engraved along with the Delta Iota Greek symbols and 3-3-56. Her three older sisters, Elaine, Sarah, and Maggie Stewart all wore the pin before her. In 1957, her grandmother wore her pin when she was elected and installed as the chapter president as a mere sophomore. Virginia feels so lucky to not only share the Kappa experience and badge with her grandmother, but they also share the honor of being apart of the Delta Iota Chapter Council.
This year, our officers went to Atlanta for Convention, where we were honored to receive awards for Risk Management and the Kappa Foundation. We also received honorable mention for Standards, Gracious Living, and Philanthropy. From LSU, we also won the Outstanding Chapter for Order of Omega award. This past year has been an exciting year for the Delta Iota chapter and we look forward to another fantastic year.
Louisiana State University has become a nationally recognized college, ranked as a top tier university on the national rank. The university has made long term investments in enhancements including expansions to the Business Education Complex, a completely renovated Student Recreation Center, and the betterment of new and existing dorms. In August 2016, a historic flood hit Baton Rouge, LA, postponing LSU’s recruitment. As a result, recruitment occurred during the first week of school.
Our chapter meetings occur in our chapter room.
==Highlights of 2017==
The Delta Iota chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at LSU has participated in many campus-wide and Greek events. Some of these events included Fiji Lipsync Battle, LSU Greekwide Songfest, and Stepshow. We competed in many athletic events, such as Intramural volleyball, basketball, and soccer. We were very successful in these sport events. With around 300 members total as of our Fall 2017 recruitment, Delta Iota has been growing and excelling at LSU. Our members are required to be involved in other organizations and/or volunteer work. Some members volunteer at hospitals and anima shelters, while others are involved in the Tiger Athletic Foundation or spend their time tutoring. Delta Iota also participated in Greek Week at LSU, which is a week dedicated to Habitat for Humanity, where every chapter raises money and then comes together to build two houses for the less fortunate in Baton Rouge. Kappa won numerous awards including Outstanding Chapter for Order of Omega. This past year has been an exciting year for the Delta Iota chapter and we look forward to another fantastic year.
Within the past year, there have been some new changes and updates to Louisiana State University's campus. Some of these include: Patrick F. Taylor Hall's construction completed on campus; the University Recreation Center has been renovated to include one of the largest indoor tracks in the nation; and a facelift has been completed to the outside of Middleton Library. Greekwise, there have been major changes to a Fraternity incident on campus last fall. Tailgating for the Tigers will not be the same, and Greek tailgates now will be held inside their fraternity houses instead of the Parade Grounds. Safety across campus has been increased overall, with better lighting and more officers present on campus. As a chapter, we are looking forward to the future, learning from our past, and making the Delta Iota chapter a highly respected and responsible chapter, both nationally and locally.
'''Philanthropy'''
Delta Iota chapter has continued its tradition of emphasizing importance on philanthropy. Delta Iota supported the philanthropies of other chapters on camps including Tri Delta's Desserts to benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital, and Cheesy with DG, and Phi Mu Phright Night. We also put on our own blood drive with Sigma Nu. Delta Iota has raised the most money of all Kappa organizations worldwide. Kappa hosted the Kappa Klassic this past Spring of 2017 raising around $54,000 and also had it in the Fall of 2017, and raised about $60,000 for St Jude's Children's Hospital Dream Day Foundation. Members of our chapter got to see how our hard work paid off by attending the Dream Day event, where patients spent a fun-filled, carnival-themed day in Baton Rouge. We also put on a silent auction for the Kappa Foundation in the spring of 2017 while raising $5,454 and in the fall of 2017 we raised around $4,000. Delta Iota hosts the largest Panhellenic event called Kappa Krawfish where we raised money for our other philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental, by providing crawfish and live music.
Our chapter supports St. Jude's Children's Hospital because we believe that these children deserve the chance to receive the treatment that they need. While these families already have to deal with the struggles that come with sickness, we attempt to alleviate financial issues by donating our philanthropic funds. Kappa Kappa Gamma also supports Reading is Fundamental because this program benefits the children that are here in our own community. We donate money and books to the children at underdeveloped schools. Members of our chapter visit these schools and have one-on-one time to meet and interact with the children to whom these books are going. It is so rewarding to see where our money is going and how much joy it brings to the children and their families.
