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|Name= Zeta GammaOmega|GreekSymbol= ZΓΩ|Image= [[File:Zeta_GammaOmega.jpg|200px]]|Founded= {{start date and years ago|19801883|1012|0417}}|College= [http://www.centreku.edu/ Centre CollegeUniversity of Kansas]|Location= DanvilleLawrence, KYKS|Homepage= [httpshttp://siteschapters.googlekappakappagamma.comorg/aomega/centre.edu/kappa-kappa-gamma/home Zeta Gamma Omega Homepage]|Media= [http://wiki.kappakappagamma.org/index.php?title=Category:Zeta_Gamma Omega Media related to Zeta Gamma Omega Chapter]}} <table><tr><td> '''University of Kansas established in 1864, Lawrence, Kansas'''  '''Founded December 17, 1883'''  '''3,649 initiates (as of June 2018)''' 

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'''Centre was founded by Presbyterian leaders, and it maintains a loose affiliation with the Presbyterian Church. It was officially chartered by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1819.Charter Members:'''

Mabel Edith Gore, Eva Howe, Laura Bell Leach, Sallie Loveland, Evelyn Smith, Bertha Anna Starr, Rose Diana Wagner, Mabel Wemple.

'''Founded October 4, 1980'''

'''Fraternity Council Officers:'''

'''927 initiates Jeannette Greever Rustemeyer (as Jameson), Director of June 2018Philanthropies 1958-1960, Director of Membership 1960-1962; Vicki Whitaker (Henry), Field Secretary 1966-1968; Juliette Ast (Dols)''', Traveling Consultant 2001-2002

---------------------------'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''  '''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:''' </td></tr><Virgil Crook Barritt, 1964, Senior preceptor at Institute of Logopedics in Wichita, Kan.; speech and hearing expert; educator; Kay Cronkite Waldo, 1982, human relations/table>training; Kate Brosnahan Spade, 2004, Handbag and fashion designer, philanthropist;

'''Fraternity Officers:Additional Outstanding Omega Alumnae'''

Rebekah Thompson Eldridge, 1969 Chairman of the Foreign Study-Foreign Student Scholarship Committee; Jeannette Greever Rustemeyer (Jameson), 1970-1974 Chairman of the Finance Committee;

Patsy Piller (Shelton), Graduate Counselor 1945-1946, Heritage Museum Board Chairman 1988-1990;

Marjorie Free (Lichty) Graduate Counselor, 1946-1947

'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''

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'''Alumna Achievement Award Recipients:'''==The Early Years==

The first day of classes at the University of Kansas was September 12, 1866. Pi Beta Phi was on campus in 1973, Kappa Kappa Gamma in 1883, and Kappa Alpha Theta in 1888. When Omega Chapter was founded the University had 16 faculty members and almost 500 students, including eight pioneer Kappas.

Chapter installation on December 17, 1883, took place at the home of the future first chapter president and the first University of Kansas woman to graduate in pharmacy. In the yard stood a small group of members of Beta Theta Pi and Phi Kappa Psi who had helped the girls organize the chapter. After the ceremony, they were invited in and bountifully fed. They later escorted the girls home.

'''Additional Outstanding Zeta Gamma Alumnae'''Meetings were held on Saturday mornings in a rented room of an office building in Lawrence. Members would climb a long flight of stairs to enter the room which had a lofty ceiling and long, narrow windows. Before Saturday mornings meetings girls would arrive early to build a fire in the stove when the thermometer stood at zero. Literary programs were given and professors lectured. In those days, the Chapter pledged girls before they came to the university – some as young as 12.

As early as 1893, Omega showed its cooperative spirit by setting an early closing hour for parties which the university rewarded with a letter of commendation. Eight Kappa pledges were introduced in February of 1894, at the largest social affair ever given at the university at that time. A description of the party mentions the “graceful Gay Nineties costumes and “golosh-less maidens in the snowdrifts” afterward.

==Highlights of the 1900s – 20s:==

In 1900 the university reached an enrollment of 1,200 and Omega Chapter had 28 members. In 1902 the Kappas moved into a rented house. The House Association was formed in May 1912, and the Chapter moved into a new red------------------brick home the following November. The total cost of the new home was $1,650. The first party was a banquet after the Kansas–Missouri football game. About 75 Kappas were present. The Chapter gave dinners and a series of Wednesday “at homes” for fraternity men. The next year, more than 100 Kappas were entertained in Topeka by Ora Murray Hodges, Mu, Butler, the wife of the governor of Kansas.

==Installation==During World War I (1914-1918) rush was simplified by having no refreshments and no invitations to meals. Fifty dollars of the money saved was given to the Red Cross. The scholastic standard was raised to all A’s and B’s for Initiation. Kappa won the new tournament of intramural basketball three years in a row. When the University closed for a month due to the 1918 influenza epidemic, many Kappas helped in the hospital. Competing in the 1922 intramural basket ball tournament were Kappa Kappa Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Alpha Delta Pi, Acoth, Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Beta Phi, Wankanta, Theta Phi Alpha, Chi Omega, and Alpha Xi Delta. The Kappa Kappa Gammas were the champions winning the large 15-inch silver loving cup for the second year in a row. The KU men’s basket ball team won the national championship that year and again in 1923.

On a colorful, crisp fall day, Zeta Gamma chapter In 1924 members sold Fab detergent and donated the proceeds to the Endowment Fund. One of the first Graduate Counselor Scholarships was installed at Centre College in Danville, Kentuckyawarded to an Omega Kappa. Centre College, founded in 1819, is In 1927 the chapter of 22 actives and 30 pledges moved into a highly competitive, independent liberal arts collegenew home. The 75 acre campus is located site had been purchased from the Bowersock estate and named Gower Place in a rural community about 35 miles from Lexingtonhonor of Mary Gower Bowersock in appreciation of her kindness and help to Omega.

Traditionally an all male school until the 1960's, it now has six national male fraternities but until this year the women have had no organizations. Kappa together with Kappa Alpha Theta and Delta Delta Delta installed chapters on October 4, 1980, at Centre College. They even held a joint campus reception on Sunday, October 5th where all guests and new initiates of the three groups could join in the festivities.

The installing officers were Fraternity President Sally Moore Nitschke, BN-Ohio State, and Director of Membership Juliana (J.J.) Fraser Wales, BN-Ohio State, with Nu Province Director of Chapters Cynthia McMillan Lanford, ΓΠ-Alabama, and Barbara Wooley, ΔΣ-Oklahoma State, graduate counselor assisting. (Betty Jane Parks Gary, ΔP-Mississippi, Nu Province Director of Alumnae was unable to attend because of illness in the family.) Gini Anding LaCharite, ΓK-Wm. & Mary, and Anne Hall Atchison, BX-Kentucky were co chairman of the installation.

Kappas arrived from various points around the state ==Highlights of Kentucky and Tennessee, and representing Fraternity Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, were Dinnie Texter Callahan, BM-Colorado; Jane Coombs, ΔΛ-Miami; and Diane Miller Selby, BN-Ohio State. Beta Chi Chapter members served as big sisters for the new chapter. 1930s – 40s:==

The traditional ceremonies Before World War II, there were held few cars on Friday evening and the installation was accomplished by noon of Saturday followed by campus except a box lunch rare family car for all participants in the dorm of Centre College. That evening the installation banquet was held in the Trustees' House of Shakertown in Pleasant Hill, Kentucky. This restored community added a most delightful flavor to the entire weekend as the simple pleasures of friendship bloomed everywhere. The "Evening Fare" included Shaker mashed potato soup, Cajun chicken, wild rice casserole, cushaw squash, southern green beans, pear and blue cheese salad, village hot breads, dessert and beverage—all served family style complete with candlelight in several small dining rooms. When dinner There was completed a short walk down celebration in 1937 when Greek-letter organizations combined to have the old dirt pathway path to the Shaker Meeting House was enjoyed by all. Once again candlelight prevailed as the evening's program centered on the theme “We Make You Kindly Welcome”campus paved.

J.J. Wales served as toastmistress, read greetings, and made appropriate introductions. Sherry CarpenterUniversity enrollment was approximately 4, president of Beta Chi Chapter, gave 000 students during the official welcome Depression (1929 to Zeta Gamma early 40’s) and Madelyn Hopson, president of Zeta Gamma, respondedWorld War II (1939-1945). Greetings from Omega won the college were offered by Drintramural cup five consecutive years. Edgar C. RickertDress became more informal, Jr.study hall rules were relaxed, Provost and Dean of Centre Collegepersonal independence was stressed. Sally Nitschke spoke for In 1939 the Fraternity in greeting our l06th active chapterUniversity’s first foreign exchange student, from Stockholm, Sweden, joined Omega Chapter.

Gifts were presented to the new chapter, but perhaps most special of all was the presentation of badges to each new initiate. The chapter was initiated with the big sister badges belonging to the Beta Chi members. These badges were worn throughout the day and at the conclusion of the evening program the new badges were exchanged for the big sister badges and many shiny new pins were glowing in the candlelight. A lovely reception was held for parents and guests in the West Family House.

==Highlights of the 1940s:==

==Highlights Rushing was formal. Rushees wore bright red lipstick, shoulder-length hair, silk dresses, hats, gloves, and high-heeled slippers to the parties. Coeds wore white blouses, sweaters, skirts, bobby socks and saddle shoes to classes. The dating game was a ritual, with boys asking in advance for dates that were carefully entered in a book. A “pinning” was announced with a box of 1980's==candy presented to the House Mother at dinner. She would open the box, read the names of the couple, and sorority sisters would kiss the boy and serenade the pair. Then the girl would be taken to the boy’s fraternity house for her round of kisses. That night, the fraternity would serenade the sorority girls after closing hours.

In 1985 Zeta Gamma celebrated their fifth anniversary on October 5th. We decorated our room and it made it so much more attractive. We pledged 25 pledges making our chapter 58 women. We continue to strive for academic excellence and did receive recognition for our outstanding academic achievement.Our goal for this year one week a Kappa was to improve our overall campus visibility. We feel we met this goal by being in many campus events and joining other groups for philanthropic programs.In 1987 we won appointed editor of the Scholarship and Membership awards at Nu Province Convention. We were excited to pledge 26 new pledges. Our traveling consultant was very helpful and after Province Convention our Fraternity PresidentStudent Directory, Marian Williamschosen Homecoming Queen, spent two days with us! WE continue to be very active in campus events and believe we are a well-functioning chapterthe Chapter won the volleyball championship.

In 1943 the freshman class started the year with a bang. The bang was the dull thud resounding when a member crashed through the basement window and cracked her head on the floor, climaxing the never-to-be-forgotten walkout with the Phi Gamma Delta and Sigma Alpha Epsilon pledges. Then, unfortunately, a short time later all the Phi Gam pledges left for the Armed Services.

Pledge classes in this era numbered less than 20. Approximately 12 seniors graduated. Queen contests were numerous and Omega usually had six queens a year including fraternity sweethearts. Kappas reigned as Homecoming, Jayhawker, and Relays Queens.

Omega excelled at intramurals and won the University’s Intramural Championship Trophy 12 years in a row. One Kappa smashed an 11-year-old side-stroke record.

==Highlights of 1990's== The year 1990 marked our Tenth Anniversary of Zeta Gamma Chapter. We were proud to take After a quota pledge class of outstanding women. We continue to work hard to maintain our diverse personality chapter while reaching out to our sisters and enjoying campus wide events and philanthropic endeavors. We worked to be the host of the Nu Province Convention in the Spring of 1991. WE welcomed advise and new ideas from two traveling consultants. We had a goal of increasing our involvement in philanthropic activitieslong absence, alumni interaction and scholarship endeavors. We participated in serval philanthropy projects. We each wrote to a Zeta Gamma alumna about chapter news and we received first among all sororities in grades. We learned that sorority houses will be built starting in the Fall, 1993. Our chapter goal was to increase won the ZG morale and involvement through chapter activitiesscholarship cup. We did not quite meet our goal but it was a great year. Every year we refined and continued our goal of improving chapter involvement, increase campus involvement and keep our excellent academic rating. We believe we are doing well with our goal. In 1994 we marked the opening of our beautiful new sorority house! We proudly welcomed twenty new pledges bringing our chapter total to eighty-one.Our academic success found us with the highest all-sorority grade point average of 3.20. Due to this high average we were honored to be mentioned in The Key. In 1996 we welcomed our largest A pledge class with 30 vibrant young women. Philanthropy also was key this year with all events helping the Christian Children’s Home. We closed out this decade with being awarded the Overall Greek Week Winner. We were recognized for our community service and philanthropy projects with Kentucky School for the Deaf and special needs GS trooptops in grades. Our most prestigious award and the one we are most proudPhi Beta Kappa, is the highest Greek Grade Point AverageMortar Board, along with the highest Sorority Grade Point average for Fall and Spring. We continued to increase chapter attendance almost all honorees had at all meetings, activities and philanthropiesleast one Kappa as a member.

1990 Convention Awards- Membership Award Kappas were on the go. Their Homecoming decorations won honorable mention. They entered a float in the Kansas Relays’ parade. Girls were involved in Rifle Club, Quack Club, AWS, WAA, YWCA, International Relations, Forensic League, debate squad, Glee Club, and many, many other activities. One was president of Panhellenic, and Gracious Livinganother president of Mortar Board. 1996 Convention Awards- In the spring it was serenade time. Fraternity serenades were abundant and one night the Sigma Chis, Phi Gams, and Betas all came around. In 1948 the Omega girls serenaded 19 fraternities with “I’d Gotten More Than My Share,” “Omega Chapter Publications-Honorable Mention ,” “Someone to Watch Over Me” and Public Relations-Honorable Mention“Kappa Man.” The Kappas and Thetas joined to have a pledge class walkout and serenaded both sororities afterward.

There were many social events. Banquets included Christmas, Thanksgiving, scholarship, Initiation, Founders Day, pledge and senior. There also were blind date weekends, tea dances, and come-as-you-are, Halloween, and Christmas tree decorating parties. Informal events included chapter picnics - some at Lone Star Lake. There were also Christmas dinner dances and spring formals held in the chapter house.

==Highlights One night the Phi Psis stormed into the house and made off with the front and back doors and the light fuses. Kappas went to bed in the dark barricading the house as best they could. A ukulele fad swept the campus. With the 1949 initiation of 2000's==12 pledges in the spring, the chapter now totaled 67 members.

The 2000’s should be remembered as one of the many achievements for Zeta Gamma. We were involved in campus and city-wide philanthropies. We also won many campus completions and were overall Greek Week winners. We maintained our excellent academic standing too. This year we found ourselves not making quota and some chapter dissensions. We each realized we had to take a more active role and we did and came together for a stronger chapter.

Zeta Gamma has always tried to be proactive in the campus community and has been recognized numerous times with campus awards such as Greek Woman of the Year, All Greek awards for excellence in scholarship and community service. We maintain our goal of academic excellence every year. When we recognize a problem, we address it and make it better. By giving members more individual responsibility, they feel more Kappa sisterhood and want to make the chapter the best it can be.

The women of Zeta Gamma are known for their wide interest and involvement. Kappa’s influence on Centre’s campus can be felt from the drama department to the chemistry lab. Our diversity is one of our greatest assets.

Convention Awards'''Housing:'''

2006-New Member Program winner“The chapter house in its second decade is still an imposing structure. Located at the top of Gower Road, it commands one of the Hill’s best views of ‘the golden valley.” From the Omega News, June 1943. The Kansas City Mothers’ Club redecorated the freshmen and president’s rooms. The hallway was redone and a console added.

2010-Philanthropy Signature Event Award Winner, Sally Moore Nitschke Lifelong Education Award-Honorable Mention

==Highlights of 2011==

This was the first year our chapter held the Date Auction for our campus. It was a huge success, in which we raised thousands of dollars for philanthropy. Due to how well it was received by the public, we plan to hold it again next year in the spring. One of our philanthropy events this past year was for the local humane society. It involved a lemonade stand, in which students that donated two dollars received cookies and lemonade. '''Philanthropy:'''

Earlier in the fall, we hosted a BBQ Omega held an annual Easter egg hunt for Books event. Students donated either five dollars or a children’s book. The books and the money raised benefited United Through Reading, a program that films soldiers overseas reading children’s books. The recordings are sent home to the soldiers’ families, so that their underprivileged children can once again hear their mother or father read them a bedtime story. In the spring and fall we co-hosted a carnival for the children at Sunrise Children’s Services with the men of Sigma Chi. The carnival included games, food, caramel apple making, and a petting zoo sponsored by the humane society for the kids to enjoy. During Homecoming weekend, our standards committee hosted the sisterhood event Kappas at Keeneland for alumni as wells as current members.

In August, we sent one of our members, Hillary Botts, to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Leadership Academy. Once again we had Kappa Kristmas. We also hosted our annual formal in the spring. On September 11th, the chapter wrote letters for soldiers, local veterans, and local firefighters to let them know that they are appreciated. At the end of the fall semester we hosted a fundraiser with the Tri Delta chapter on our campus for a local boy that was admitted to St. Jude Hospital. One of our chapter’s alumni, Annie Obrien, was featured in an article of the winter issue of The Key for her past involvement with Leadership Academy. In both the spring and the fall our chapter won 1st place in the campus dance competition, Air Guitar. In January 2011, Kappa Kappa Gamma placed 1st among the other sororities on campus in a dodgeball tournament that was hosted by the women of Alpha Delta Pi and the men of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

'''CampusChapter Convention Awards:''' This past year, our campus has seen many new housing developments. The ground breaking of our newest science building, Young Hall, took place in the fall, and one of our chapter’s members, Annie Roessler, was asked to give the dedication speech at the ceremony. Two new fraternities were added to the current four that were already present on campus. Our chapter helped support and promote these two fraternities, Delta Kappa Epsilon and Beta Theta Pi, while they were getting accustomed to Greek life on campus.

'''Chapter:''' In the spring we welcomed twenty-four new members to our chapter after formal recruitment. We also held fall recruitment this year and added two new members into our chapter. Our House Board purchased and installed a large flat screen television in the basement on behalf of the chapter. This has proven to be extremely helpful to our chapter, and has made all meetings proceed more smoothly. It has provided a way to enhance presentations because it is now possible to connect a computer to the screen. 1948 The Efficiency Cup

Our chapter had a very small senior class this year, due to the unusual number of girls in that pledge class that had graduated early or transferred. As a result, we had many younger officers. Transitioning officers this year was very overwhelming, but we had a very competent junior class that helped in overcoming this challenge. Throughout the year we invited a series of Leadership Consultants to aid our officers in their new duties. Through great leadership, our philanthropy and service was extremely strong this year, and we had an amazing recruitment experience. Another big challenge our chapter faced this past year involved academics. Kappa Kappa Gamma ranked last in GPA among the four sororities present on our campus for the past two semesters. To remedy this, our chapter incorporated a series of academic programs this year in which we documented study hours for each class and reserved study rooms for our chapter.

==Highlights of 20121950s:=='''Awards:'''Best Publicity Award Nu Province, Nashville TN Signature Event Nu Province, Nashville TN Laurel Standing for Membership Recruitment

'''After School ESL Program Service Event'''The Warehouse After School ESL Program meets Tuesdays and Thursdays on Dancing was a popular pastime in the second floor of the Warehouse from3:00big-5:30. The program serves Kband era (1935 -12 students in the Danville/Boyle County areaearly ‘50s). These younger students are paired with Formal parties were given twice a Centre tutor for the semester year in the hopes of improving their English chapter house or Student Union, and helping them academicallyvarsity dances were held at the Union every weekend. Kappa provided Boys would “cut in,” a snack for the children and also games at the beginning and end of their tutoring sessionfine way to meet new students.

'''Date Auction'''Rushing changed. Deferred rush was implemented at KU. Freshmen lived in dormitories and only upperclassmen were pledged. All rushees were entertained at the chapter house the first day. Benefiting Organization: Big Brothers Big SistersThe event Preferential bidding was held at added in the Warehouse late ‘50s and was open another day to rush week. The first day, a Sunday, consisted of 12 parties for transfer students, each lasting 25 minutes. The next day there were 12 parties for both transfer students and students who were at KU the entire campuspreceding year. Tuesday had eight invitational parties which lasted 35 minutes. Wednesday there were five 45-minute invitational parties. Local businesses and restaurants sponsored date packages for The last day, Thursday, there were three parties each lasting one hour. That night rushees turn in preferences at the Dean of the 17 males being auctioned off for a dateWomen’s Office. This event was very popular Early Friday morning sororities submitted their preferential list and was a good opportunity for committee met on that day to match the community to come together to raise money for a good causetwo lists. The last day of rush week, Saturday, formal pledging ceremonies were held at chapter houses. Three courtesy coffee parties held previous years were eliminated.

'''S'mores Event with Phi Delta Theta'''The event Another change was held at the Pearl fire pit for a bonfire with musicthat sorority rush booklets were combined into one large brochure representing all 12 organizations. Previously, s'mores, and friendseach sorority published its own. Co-hosted by KKG and Phi Delta Theta, With the event was open to all members demise of the campus to provide individual booklets, Omega started publishing an alumnae newsletter again after a study break and opportunity to spend time with friendssix-year-lapse.

'''Formal''' The event was held Omega introduced new pledges at an “hour dance” at the Danville Country Club chapter house for each fraternity. Pledges numbered close to 30. There were pledge banquets and had a Derby theme. sometimes parties afterward at the Dine-A photo booth -Mite with Derby hats and other props was set up for picturesdates. A variety of appetizer food was served as attendents enjoyed a wonderful evening of food, dance, and friendshipThe pledges also had formal dances which were generally held at the Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence.

'''Lemonade, Brownies, and Puppy booth'''Benefitting Organization: Centre and Danville CommunityThe event Scholarship was hosted by SGA emphasized. In 1955 Omega were thrilled to go from seventh to second place among the sororities in honor of Centre College hosting the Vice Presidential debate this fallGPA. The women of Kappa Kappa Gamma, Delta Delta Delta, Alpha Delta Pi, Kappas were always represented in Mortar Board and Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta, all participated by having a booth with free lemonade, brownies, iced tea, and patriotic puppies from the local humane societymany other honorees. In preparation for this event we had members 1958 a foreign guest from all of Berlin enriched the sororities get involved by making gallons of iced tea and lemonade, baking hundreds of brownies, and help wash and transport puppies from DBCHSchapter.

'''Sunrise Carnival'''Benefitting Organization: Sunrise Children’s ServicesFor Activities during this decade included the third year in a row, we cohosted the Sunrise Student Union Carnival with the men of Sigma Chi. We had face painting, a petting zoo (with puppies from the Danville-Boyle County Humane Society)post game coffees, volleyballHalloween banquets, cornhole, a pie-eating contestadviser and faculty teas, ring tossChristmas banquets, bowling, cupcake decorating, a gumball guessing gamesenior banquets, and soccerspring formals at the Lawrence Country Club. The director of Sunrise was extremely appreciative of our continued support. He mentioned that most of the boys do not get Kappas sang Christmas carols to leave Greek houses with the facility to do fun activities, so ATO’s. There were many queens and some cheerleaders. Fathers were invited for Dads Weekend and the fact that we brought third floor of the carnival to them really meant chapter house temporarily converted into a lot to men’s dorm. In the childrenspring there were serenades, and picnics by Lone Star Lake. It Basketball was also very important that we teamed up with still a fellow fraternity because it gave a chance for favorite sport of the coeds. KU won the boys at Sunrise to interact with older guys that could serve as good role models for themNCAA Division 1 National Basketball Championship in 1952.

'''Homecoming'''Description The badges of Event: This is an annual homecoming festivity for our alumni and actives. Food and drinks (non-alcoholic) are provided and active and alumni can mingle throughout two Omega charter members were donated to the house with sisters. Tours of the house are given to older alumni who graduated before Kappa had a housechapter, framed, and all sisters participate hung in a short ritual ceremony at the beginning of the gatheringchapter house. We even decorated the house with individual pictures and chapter portraits that have been taken over the years since the founding of our chapter!

'''CARE Trick or Treat''' (festive face painting and candy booth)

Benefitting Organization: Centre and Danville Community

We once again helped support CARE by participating in this campus event that serves children of the Danville community. We painted Halloween-themed designs on children’s faces and also handed out scrumptious mini candy bars and packets of goldfish.

'''Krafts with KappasHousing:'''Benefitting Organization: Toliver, Hogsett, and Jennie RogersNot only was this a recruitment event, it also helped serve our national philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental. RIF is the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit children’s literacy organization, and it became Kappa Kappa Gamma’s National Philanthropy in 2004. RIF’s highest priority is reaching undeserved children from birth to age 8. In the spirit of RIF, we decorated pet rocks, friendship bracelets, and brown-bag character puppets to donate to the local elementary schools (Toliver, Hogsett, and Jennie Rogers). Our chapter takes learning very seriously, and we hope our donations helped to encourage a fun learning atmosphere at school.

'''Patriotic Letter Writing ~September 14thSummertime was a busy time at Gower Place when required maintenance was performed. The front steps were fixed, floors downstairs sanded and re-varnished, 2012'''Benefitting Organization: Danville Fire DepartmentKeeping good relationships with members and flood lights installed on the north side of the Danville community is very important to our chapterhouse. In honor of The Mothers Club “tinted” 17 rooms. A new sink was installed in the anniversary of September 11thbutler’s pantry, our chapter wrote “thank you” notes to and a trash can enclosure constructed on the local Fire Department for their continued service for north side of the communityhouse. We also donated cookies to The Mothers Club and House Board provided a new refrigerator, and new beds, mattresses, and chests. Six desks were added along with study lamps. An Early American style desk was purchased for the firefighters when we delivered hall on the letterssecond floor. Afterwards we even got to witness the firefighters take Chairs were recovered. A coffee table plus a distress call and zoom out in their fire trucks new dining room table with their sirenseight chairs completed the refurbishment.

'''Humane Society Test Drive Fundraiser'''And, to the Omega girls, a very important appliance was purchased - a new hair dryer.Saturday October 27th at As the chapter increased in number, an addition to the Stuart Powell Ford car dealershipBenefitting Organization: Danville Boyle County Humane SocietyThe DBCHS contacted us house was needed. Actives were required to let our chapter know about this great opportunity for them live in the house, and all University students were required to raise moneylive in authorized dwellings. By test-driving a car for Gower Place could only 10 minutesaccommodate 54 girls. So, in the late 50’s, we could raise each individually raise $20 plans were made for an addition to provide adequate facilities for 60. It would extend to the humane society. If we brought south and west and include 10 bedrooms, two bathrooms, a chapter room, lounge and three powder rooms at a partner to share half cost of the test drive we could even raise $40! Even though this 160,000. Actives, alumnae, business associates, friends and Mothers Clubs contributed funds. The project took four years and was only an optional event, in totaldedicated June 4, our support helped raise $180 for DBCHS1960.

One of the most important changes our campus went through in the fall of 2012 was hosting the 2012 Vice Presidential Debate. To prepare, our campus spruced up and in the weeks prior to the event set up security measures and made accomodations for the media.The “Thrill in the Ville II” offered an opportunity for Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan to address questions on a range of domestic and international issues posed by moderator Martha Raddatz of ABC News. The 2012 VP Debate was the third-most watched debate with 51.4 million viewers. This rocketed our campus's recognition to a global scale.

'''Philanthropy:'''

Community involvement became important and the chapter took part in many service projects. Kappas and the Phi Delta Thetas gave annual parties for underprivileged children. Omega also sponsored an Easter party for underprivileged children each year with a fraternity.

In l957 three scholarships were established by members of a Kappa family. Members contributed $36,000 through the University of Kansas Endowment Association to establish a scholarship fund in nursing, mathematics, and business administration.

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Most of 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 minutes, letters and comments from chapter members and alumnae, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and The Key. Each chapter is expected to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions

==Highlights of 2013==

==Highlights of the 1960s:==

'''AWARDS:'''The 1960s were busy. Dads came for Dads Weekend, and mothers came for Mothers Weekend. The Kappas sang in Greek Week Sings and attended Greek Week banquets. There were tree trimming parties and Christmas buffets. Omegas listened to serenades and gave serenades; went to exchange dinners and had exchange dinners. They held senior banquets and listened to speakers talk about careers for women. They partied with their sister sororities – celebrating Monmouth Duo with the Pi Phis, playing softball with the Chi Os, and inviting the Thetas for lunch.

Outstanding Greek Scholar There were many Omega queens – Preetha Suresh 5/1/2013 Grand ChapterFraternal Excellence 14 one year. Two appeared on the cover of Life magazine and were flown to Hollywood for screen tests. Kappas represented the university as American Royal Queens in Recruitment – Olive 5/1/2013 Grand ChapterFraternal Excellence in New Member Education – Laurel 5/1/2013 Grand ChapterFraternal Excellence in Membership Education – Olive 5/1/2013 Grand Kansas City, and as Miss Kansas of 1966. Omega ChapterFraternal Excellence in Risk Management – Olive 5/1/2013 Grand ChapterFraternal Excellence in Community Service was kept busy nominating candidates for SUA, Relays, Law Day, International Relations, Military Ball, Engineering, Naval Rodeo, ROTC Color Guard, and Philanthropy – Laurel 5/1/2013 Grand ChapterDistinguished Greek Leader – Sarah Cramer 5/1/2013 Grand ChapterHomecoming Queen. A special committee was formed just to nominate girls for the contests.

EVENTS:Fraternities were not neglected by Omega. Kappas participated in the Phi Psi 500 and Sigma Chi Derby Days, played kickball with the ATOs, and volleyball with the Betas. They went to dinner at the Phi Kappa Sigma house and stayed to listen to a brass quartet. And the Phi Gams came to the Kappa House for dessert.

'''Spring 2013'''Rush changed again. In the early ‘60s sororities were able to pledge the number of girls in the spring rush period that were necessary to keep the house filled second semester of the following year. House quotas were 60. Open houses were held in January. Kappa pledged around 30 young women each February. In 1964 Omega participated in fall rush for upperclassmen and transfers, and pledged seven.

Canned Food DriveFebruary 10Omega Kappas studied abroad in France, 2013 at the Kappa Kappa Gamma HouseBenefitting Organization: Harvesting Hope Food PantryWe often see canned food drives around holiday seasonsSpain and England. It is rare that we don’t donate items during At home the holidays of Thanksgiving or Christmas. Howeverchapter was enriched by having students from Italy, during non-holiday monthsFinland, donations lackBrazil and France as guests each for a year. Our chapter felt that it was important to give Kappas earned membership in a time that perhaps other people had stopped giving in order to keep Harvesting Hope Food Pantry thrivingPhi Beta Kappa. They were selected for Mortar Board and CWENS and some served as president. Chapter members had the option A former Omega president was selected as a “Hilltopper,” one of bringing either canned food items or a few dollars on the event day16 most outstanding seniors. Both items would be donated. The canned food items would allow immediate use, and A Kappa president majoring in Business Administration was “about the money donated would allow only girl in the food pantry to buy items that they neededschool. ” Total Dollars Donated for Both Projects: $3,214.67 + 94 no perishable items

Earth Day Flower PlantingFebruary 11, 2013 at the Kappa Kappa Gamma HouseBenefitting Organization: Toliver ElementaryMembers came to the Kappa ‘Grubby” dinners preceded room and roommates changes four times a year. There were house during common hour in order to plant flowers to give to elementary school children on Earth Dayclean-up days. The flowers No men were planted allowed in small plastic cups so the children can take their plant home with them and possibly plant it outsidehouse 10 minutes before closing. We planted And, there were too many flowers and feel that this will improve the environment. In addition, we wrote small cards with Earth Day facts for cars in the students. parking lot!

New Member Nursing Home Sock-Hop

February 29, 2013 at the Danville Center for Health and Rehabilitation

Benefitting Organization: Danville Center for Health and Rehabilitation

The new members of Kappa Kappa Gamma did a service event in conjunction with the new members of Phi Delta Theta. The event was held at the Danville Center for Health and Rehabilitation. The new members had many things for the residents of the nursing home to do. Elvis music played the entire time creating a upbeat environment, and the new members danced with the residents if they liked. We also provided root bear and orange soda floats for an old-fashion snack. The new members also made pipe-cleaner three-leafed clovers as a fun craft for the residents. Lastly, a nail painting station was also set up for the female residents to get a pretty manicure!

Service Day at the Central Kentucky Wildlife RefugeMarch 30, 2013 at the Central Kentucky Wildlife RefugeBenefitting Organization'''Housing: Central Kentucky Wildlife RefugeThe Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge was having problems with beavers cutting down newly planted trees for use in their dams. ''' As part of a service work day, members put up 200 plastic barriers in order to protect the new trees from the hungry beavers! The members not only helped out the refuge, but also got to learn more about identifying types of trees and beavers’ ecosystems!

Ice Cream SocialApril 10, 2013 during common hour Maintenance on a 40-year-old house was still an on-going project. Major renovations included installing new sinks and mirrors in the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma and the men of Phi Kappa Tau met and held a campus wide ice cream social by giving away ice cream sandwichesold section bathrooms, which were then painted. LuckilyThe plumbing system was renovated, it was one of and the warmest and most beautiful days ceiling of the year so farhouse mother’s apartment, and students were delighted to receive a cool treat on their which gave way out of lunchduring summer, was replaced. The big drainage problem in the backyard was fixed.

FormalApril 20Redecorating projects included installing new carpeting on the stairs, 2013This event was held at new phone buttons, and the Danville Country Clubpurchase of new waste baskets. Formal Radiators were concealed with white enameled metal covers. The phone booth room wall paper was an excellent opportunity to bond updated several times along with sisters furniture. Furniture was recovered, and brush up on our dancingsilver replated. The lounge and dining room were modernized, and a hutch added to the dining room.

Kolor Kombat Games

April 27, 2013 at Breck Beach

Benefitting Organization: Books for Barrios

As an update from the paint fight, we raised $262 which will buy about 52 books for Books for the Barrios! That's 52 kids whose lives we're changing by giving them the gift of education!

Reading Picnic at Boyle County Public LibraryMay 9, 2013'''Philanthropy:'''

Rock Chalk Revue became coed in 1959. The next year Omega entered the competition after not having participated for 10 years. The variety show, put on by living groups, benefited local charities. Kappas also took part in the SUA Carnival and decorating for homecoming with the Phi Kaps. They “won” the blood drive.

'''Fall 2013'''A Kappa who served two terms as Omega President, editor of the Daily Kansan and the Jayhawker, and elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board married the chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh. In 1968, she and her family were killed in a plane crash. A $150,000 scholarship in public administration was established at the University of Kansas in her memory.

Service Day at the Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge

October 26, 2013 at Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge

Benefitting Organization: Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge

The Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge has had a problem with an invasive plant species in their forest. Its’ growth is causing damage to the indigenous vegetation. The members cut down the invasive plant with loppers and added pesticide to the invasive plant stumps to prevent future growth. This was a great opportunity to protect the forest and learn more about native plant species.

FormalOctober 26, 2013 This event was held at the Danville Community Arts Center and had a Great Gatsby theme. A variety of appetizers were provided and the members enjoyed a night of dancing.'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''

Homecoming1960 Efficiency CupNovember 2, 20131960 Newsletter Honorable MentionDuring Homecoming weekend, alumni returned to the Kappa Kappa Gamma House 1962 Standards Award Honorable Mention1962 Chapter Publications second place1964 Fraternity Appreciation Award1966 Standards Award (tied with Theta Chapter)1968 Gracious Living Award for a morning of activities and fun. All of the active members and alumni participated in a short ritual ceremony. In the afternoon, our chapter participated in a football tailgate.Housed Chapters

Date Auction

November 16, 2013 at the Warehouse

Benefitting Organization: Center for Courageous Kids

At this event, there was a live auction for eighteen Centre men and Centre’s president and wife, John and Susie Roush. Dates were donated by local businesses and women who purchased the men were able to choose the date location. We raised $2,680 for the Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville, KY.

Thanksgiving with ==Highlights of the Kappas and SAEs1970s:== November 22The Wheel, 2013 at Joe’s Bakery, corduroys, wearing the WarehouseBenefitting Organization: Harvesting Hope Food BankThis event was a Thanksgiving-themed mixer with our chapter key; disco dancing, eating, monogrammed sweaters, hiking boots, KKG sweatshirts, needlepoint, aerobics and the men of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. The mixer was open to the campus with a $1 admission fee or the option just BEING KAPPAS were listed as some of bringing a canned good. All donations were given to the Harvesting Hope Food Bank. This event was an excellent way to restock the food pantry before the holiday seasonOmega ladies favorite things in this decade. There was food, dancing, and even a virgin drink bar!

Spreading Holiday Cheer with Kappa Pledge classes numbered around 25 and BetaNovember 25, 2013 at came from some many states. In l971 Omega had the Campus CenterThe holidays can be a difficult time for those serving biggest pledge class on campus. Many were able to live in the military who will not be able to come home for Christmashouse. Our chapter along with One morning a fire alarm awakened 32 actives announcing the men of Beta Theta Pi hosted this campuspledge class walk-wide event to write letters out to our troops and nursing home residentsWichita. It was a great opportunity to let our troops know how much we appreciate their service Going with the pledges were all the shower curtains, toilet seats; and to spread some cheer to buzz sheets in the nursing home residentshouse.

This past yearPledge responsibilities included one hour phone duty once every two weeks, Centre College has had its largest enrollment to date. We are hoping to recruit a large pledge class two nights/days living in the spring due to house, hostess privilege with the increased population House Mother, and making cookies for actives on campusValentine’s Day. Centre College also has a new Director of Greek LifePledges went roller skating, Alycia Tidrick. She has improved had slumber parties in the Greek Review system by adding deadlines throughout lounge, and cozies with the year and making most rest of the process electronicchapter. With these new deadlinesThey also collected money from grocery store shoppers for a Leukemia Drive, Ms. Tidrick hopes to prevent the chapters from filling out everything at the last minuteand carved pumpkins for Headstart.

Intramurals were not one of Omega’s strong points but they placed second in swimming and second in basketball during this period. The also participated in tennis, kickball, volleyball, softball, and football intramurals.

==Highlights of 2014==The Chapter had the “usual” social events including a Swiss Party held at Mont Bleu Ski Lodge outside Lawrence, Moms Weekend, Fathers Weekend, the Monmouth Duo, and a barn party with band and square dancing. The spring formal was on a “riverboat” in Kansas City. At Christmas time they went caroling, had a Christmas cozy, and a Christmas formal entitled “Mistletoe Madness.” A new group, the Kappa Pickers, came on the scene. Members depicting homespun musicians playing home-made instruments were in great demand as entertainers.

AWARDS:Grades were not forgotten. There was Scholarship Awareness Week and the Scholarship Banquet. In March of 1971 Omega hosted Province Meeting.

Outstanding Rho Gamma- Sarah Cramer 4/30/14 Grand Chapter

Outstanding Chapter Program 4/30/14 Grand Chapter

Outstanding Greek Athlete-Meghan Holliday 4/30/14 Grand Chapter

Order of Omega Interfraternalism Award- Sarah Cramer 4/30/14 Grand Chapter

Emerging Leader Award- Emily Ackemann 4/30/14 Grand Chapter

EVENTS'''Housing:'''

Spring 2014Through the generosity of the House Board, parents, and alumnae groups, many repairs could be made during the summer months when the house was vacant. The most significant improvement during this period was the much needed piping of the natural spring underneath the house away from Gower Place. The spring constantly soaked the sidewalk making it “a treacherous ski slope” during the winter months. The driveway and parking lot were resurfaced and two bike racks installed.

Karaoke NightJanuary 20Inside, 2014 at Bowlarama Lanesa little kitchen off the lounge was installed. A burner stove and small refrigerator plus some small appliances were added. Bathrooms were repaired and shower stalls retiled.It was a fun night Actives painted second and third floor rooms pastel colors. Upstairs halls were painted white. Phone booths were stripped of layers of sisterhood bonding while exercising our vocal cordscontact paper, painted white, and green chalkboards installed for doodlers. The idea for this event telephone system was suggested by the junior pledge class. Every Monday night the bowling alley has a free karaoke night and all the members of the chapter who attended sang that nightrepaired.

Autism Weekend at Center for Courageous KidsJanuary 24-26New dressers, desks and bunk beds were purchased. The living rooms, 2014A group of nine women from our chapter visited our local philanthropyfront halls, main staircase and second floor hall were re-carpeted. The old downstairs carpet was put on the Center for Courageous Kids third floor. Furniture in Scottsville, KYthe lounge was recovered. These women served as Den Counselors A hall rack for the weekend coats and books, and a clock for study hall, were assigned to a family attending purchased. In 1970 white table china with the camp. This experience crest was an excellent way to learn more about our local philanthropy and to bond with autistic children and their familiespurchased.

Big/Little Crafting Sisterhood Event

March 6, 2014 at the Kappa Kappa Gamma House

Art supplies were provided at the house for members to create crafts for their littles. Many women painted beautiful canvases for the new members.

Kappacino'''Philanthropy:'''March One of the more unusual philanthropic events occurred in November 1974. The Kappas and Acacias participated in “Project Santa.” They played spades on the corner of 9th and March 16thMassachusetts Streets in downtown Lawrence for 120 consecutive hours and collected $1,400 for the Christmas Bureau, and the Gene and Barbara Burnett Burn Center at the KU Medical Center.  Kappas gave blood and contributed cans of food to the needy. In 1979 thirty-six Kappas swept, picked up trash, 2014 and worked at food stands at Centre College’s LibraryKansas City’s Worlds of Fun to earn $500 for a Kappa polio artist and Omega mother. They won ticket sales and a sorority lay-up contest in the Phi Delta Theta’s Easter Seals Contest. Their spring Valentine Cozy raised money for the University’s public radio station, KANU. Our chapter sold coffee In 1972 the Kappas and hot chocolate the Betas presented “The Sweet Smell of Success or How An American Beauty Rose” in Rock Chalk Revue,. Their show received awards for Best Script and the library during midtermsBest Production Number. A local coffee shop donated Later in the coffee decade Kappa and all proceeds were donated Delta Upsilon joined forces to also win Best Production Number.  '''Chapter Convention Awards:''' 1970 – Gracious Living Award   ==Highlights of the 1980s:== Omega continued to our local philanthropybe a vital part of the growth of The University of Kansas with its 20,000 students and 1,000 faculty members. Two of the biggest celebrations on the campus happened in this decade. Omega Chapter had its 100 birthday in 1983, and The Center University of Kansas won the NCAA Division 1 National Basketball Championship in 1988.  Kappa trends included “duck shoes… kit skirts…‘raisin’ (for Courageous Kidsa senior) . . . Royalmania …calligraphy . . . wearing your sweatshirt inside-out . . . Luke and Laura (General Hospital) . . . French braids and handpainted barrettes.” from keywords from ku, December 1980 During this period Kappas began to spend part of their college years studying overseas in Ireland, England, Spain, France and Italy. More went every year. One year Omega had the second highest grade point among sororities, a 3.08. However, another year it was seventh on the hill. A white sock on a door meant “studying - do not disturb.”

Service Day Social activities kept life interesting. There was Dads Weekend in the fall which included rooting for the Jayhawks at Central Kentucky Wildlife RefugeMarch 15a KU football game with Kappa cheerleaders. Omega won the football league championship title. In the spring the moms spent the weekend. The Kappas attended Kansas City Royals’ baseball games, 2014All members of our chapter went to danced at the Cotillion at the Tee-Pee, and enjoyed celebrating the Monmouth Duo with the Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge to help remove invasive honeysuckle from native treesPi Phis. This event was not only a great opportunity to help preserve In the wildlife but also bond with spring, the new members of our chapterpledges were treated to a party and there was a Kruise party after Initiation.

Cook out with Phi Kappa TauApril 11The Kappa’s had a very special friend, Alvie, 2014 who resided in a nursing home. He had broken his neck at Centre College Brockman Commons GrillThis event age five but it wasn’t detected until he was 48. An operation which was the perfect opportunity meant to correct his problems left him an invalid. A Kappa and her boyfriend began visiting Alvie at a nursing home, and soon other Kappas started going to enjoy the warm spring weather see him. He and bond with the men Kappas had a decade of Phi friendship. Alvie would introduce the girls as “my Kappa Taufriends.” He attended Christmas Cozies bringing poems he had written to recite. Hamburgers and hot dogs were prepared along with a side of chips and other snacksHe would belt out 1940’s songs, substituting Kappa for every name in the song.

Sapphire Ball Spring Formal

April 12, 2014 at Danville Community Arts Center

Everyone enjoyed a night full of dancing and fun. Dinner and dessert were provided.

Fall 2014'''Housing:'''

Kappa Kappa GammaThe 60-year- Beta Theta Pi See Saw old plumbing system continued to remind the Kappas that it needed a ThonOctober 10-11major overhaul. During the winter of 1981 the 77 members had use of only three of the six showers. The 1982 pledge class awakened to frozen, 2014 flooding water pipes after spending their first night at Gower Place. Many were forced to shower at Centre College Campus CenterAllen Field House. The women of Kappa Kappa Gamma basement hallway flooded when it rained and the men girls formed bucket brigades, bailing inches of Beta Theta Pi participated in a twenty-four hour See Saw a Thon to raise money for water from the Center for Courageous Kidsfloor. One member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and one member There were signs of Beta Theta Pi were water leakage on the see saw at all timeswalls and ceilings.

Fall HomecomingOctober 25The next year $100, 2014 at 000 of needed plumbing repairs were started. The bathrooms and showers in the original section of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Househouse were ripped out, replaced, and five additional showers added. Homecoming provides Repairs were designed to prevent water problems in the house as well as enjoyment. In the opportunity for Kappa alumni to come back to of the house a handsome 12’ retaining wall, topped by an iron fence with fleur de is finials, was built. A terrace and visit new back steps were added along with old friends and other members an outdoor grill for barbecues. The landing at the top of the chapterfront steps was enlarged. Sandwiches New landscaping included grass, shrubbery, trees, and snacks 200 tulip bulbs. The outside sprinklers were providedrepaired and planter boxes filled. A newly painted house completed the picture.

Fall FormalNovember 1Inside, 10 bedrooms were painted and plastered, a falling beam repaired, built-ins installed in the House Director’s quarters, 2014 at Pioneer PlayhouseThis event and levolor blinds hung in the bedrooms. The study hall was full of dancing redecorated and delicious foodnew tables purchased. A local delinew phone system was installed. In addition some furniture was recovered, Melton’snew carpeting laid, lights repaired, provided sandwiches and other treatsseveral kitchen appliances replaced. Plans also called for the addition of a $30,000 safety fire sprinkler system. A professional size popcorn popper was donated to the chapter – much to the members’ delight.

Kappa Krush

November 14, 2014 at Centre College’s Warehouse

In a 60's themed Krush, the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma were able to enjoy a night full of dancing and fun with their sisters.

Date AuctionNovember 21, 2014 at Centre College’s WarehouseIn our annual date auction, dates with twelve men were sold. Dates were donated by local businesses and all proceeds went to the Center for Courageous Kids.'''Philanthropy:'''

Thanksgiving Rock Chalk Revue continued to be one of the most popular events on campus and with Sigma Alpha EpsilonNovember 22, 2014 at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon HouseThe women Kappas. Omega competed with different fraternities in the variety show which benefited the United Way. Throughout this decade they won most of Kappa Kappa Gamma the awards more than once. One year the Kappas and the men Betas swept the majority of Sigma Alpha Epsilon celebrated Thanksgiving together by eating Qdoba. This event is a great opportunity to get to know the men of SAE and enjoy delicious foodawards with their skit, “As the Tide Turns.”

Christmas Craft Night at For five consecutive years the Danville Presbyterian ChurchDecember 3, 2014The women of Kappa Kappa Gamma volunteered at Kappas won the Christmas Craft Night at Phi Delta Theta ticket sales contest for a local Presbyterian Churchbasketball tourney benefiting Lou Gerhig’s disease (ALS). Some women helped They also participated in the children make crafts while others Phi Psi 500, and Sigma Chi Derby Day. A new project was Respite Care, sponsored by Trinity Community Services, for the aging and handicapped. Omega also assisted with dinner preparationsthe Boys & Girls Club.One fall Kappa and Phi Gam pledges sold balloons on football game days for $1. This event Sales averaged 120 balloons per game and the money was a fun way donated to Special Olympics.The Kappas were constantly seeking ways to spread Christmas cheer in help the Danville communityunderprivileged.

Centre College continues to increase in size. Our chapter is very involved in many different organizations on campus. One of our greatest strengths is our philanthropy. We have raised over $7,000.00 for the Center for Courageous Kids.

Our chapter meetings are held in the basement of the Kappa Kappa Gamma house on Centre College's campus. Our chapter has had one university owned house for several years. Ten women are able to live in the house each year. Seven of the positions are selected on a first come first serve basis. The house manager, the president, and the president's roommate also live in the house.'Chapter Convention Awards:'''

1980 – Philanthropy

1988 – Scholarship Improvement Honorable Mention

1988 - Membership Honorable Mention

==Highlights of 2015==

AWARDS:

New Member Education Award Centre College ==Highlights of the 1990s:== “Centennial + 10 Celebration” in October of 1993 was the high spot of this decade. More than 260 alumnae gathered to celebrate the 110th birthday of Omega Chapter. Pledge classes from 1938 to 1993 came. There were house tours, a silent auction, lunch at the Union, and a Saturday night banquet at the Holidome. More than $4,000 was raised for the Endowment Fund.  Omega was growing. At the beginning of this decade there were 183 Kappas on campus with about 850 young ladies going through recruitment. Kappa new members numbered around 50. Kappa new members enjoyed many fun events. They partied at Potter Lake, Stanford and Son’s Comedy Club in Kansas City, Lone Star Lake, and Worlds of Fun. The had retreats at Tall Oaks. And they enjoyed Initiation formals.  Kappa Delta joined the list of Kansas University sororities.Omega hosted Zeta Province Meeting and was especially proud to receive an award for the highest new member class grades over the last two years. On Greek AwardsRecognition Night in 1990, Omega won eight awards including Most Improved Scholarship for raising its grades to 3.1 GPA. A Kappa was selected as one of the outstanding new members, and a Kappa was selected as one of five outstanding seniors. Kappas continued to enjoy Study Abroad programs and went to France, Spain, and Great Britain.Dads Weekend was always an enjoyable event. Kappas and their dads went two stepping and square dancing at the Shiloh, a country bar in town, and country dancing at Cadillac Ranch. They went to a football game, and sang karaoke. They “finished off” the weekend with a Sunday brunch at the Kappa house.

Chapter Advisor Award Centre College Greek AwardsThe annual Kappa Cotillion was always an anticipated event. One year Kappas dressed as if they were going to a 1950’s prom complete with cats’ eye glasses and pink taffeta, and rocked to ‘50’s music.

For Homecoming Omega teamed with the TKEs and won second prize in the moving parts float contest. Another time they worked with the ZBTs. The Homecoming theme was “I’d Sooner Be a Jayhawk.” (I wonder who KU was playing?)

Sororities weren’t left out. There was the annual Kite-n-Key function with the Thetas. Dress as your favorite holiday was one theme. The Kappas and Pi Phis celebrated the Monmouth Duo by going to Worlds of Fun in Kansas City. In 1990, one of the mainstays of the Gower Place staff, Alice Frye, retired after 30 years

'''Housing:'''

EVENTS:In the 1990s improvements were continuous at Gower Place. Outside patio furniture was purchased by the Mothers Club for the “Kappa Beach.” Parking lot pot holes were fixed, yellow lines were painted, and the drivers at Gower Place were pleased. The back wall of the house was repaired at a cost of $7,860, and a dumpster shed was miraculously turned into a bike barn. A beautiful new lighted key was installed on the front northeast corner of the house.

Spring 2015To keep the inside of the house beautiful, carpeting was purchased for the upstairs halls, dining room chairs were recovered and a new dining room floor added. New tables and chairs were added to the study. The living room got new curtains and furniture was recovered. Walls were painted, and new window treatments installed. New paintings decorated the walls. The phone room also was updated. In a more utilitarian vein, the “Mole Hole,” used for personal computers and typewriters, got a new look courtesy of the Dads Club. It also purchased a new computer for the house. New beds and bureaus were purchased, and ceiling fans put in every room on the second and third floors. In the kitchen, new and improved kitchen tops were added, drawers and shelves installed, and a new floor laid. And, two dozen forks were added to the kitchen pantry.

Retirement Rave with Phi Kappa TauThe ladies of Gower Place were most appreciative of the private phone lines installed in every room.

January 24, 2015 at Centre College’s Warehouse

This event was put together for the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma and the men of Phi Kappa Tau to dance and mingle at the warehouse. The mixer’s theme was “Retirement Rave”. Dressing up as senior citizens, many of the men and women embodied the elderly with their costumes and dance moves.

Kappaccino'''Philanthropy:'''

March 15 Rock Chalk Revue dominated the philanthropy scene. During this decade Kappas joined with various fraternities singing and 17, 2015 at Centre College’s Grace Doherty LibraryOur chapter sold coffee and hot chocolate dancing to raise money for the United Way. Omega Chapter was recognized for 150 hours of community service performed in the library during midtermsmonths prior to the show. A local coffee shop donated Kappas also participated in a Watermelon Festival with the coffee. The proceedsLambda Chis, helping to raise more than $314.411, was raised for Relay 000 for LifeDouglas County Special Olympics.

Service Event at Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge April 11, 2015 '''Chapter Convention Awards:'''

All members of our chapter went to the Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge to help with small tasks around the refuge. This event was not only a great opportunity to help preserve the wildlife but also bond with the new members of our chapter!1990 – Advisory Board Honorable Mention1990 – Membership Honorable Mention1992 – Heritage Award Honorable Mention

Spring Formal

April 11, 2015 at the Danville Country ClubEveryone enjoyed a fun night ==Highlights of dancing. A small buffet with dinner and desserts were provided as well.2000-2010==

Fall 2015A very special event occurred during this decade. In 2008 Omega celebrated its 125th birthday. The chapter continued to be one of the top houses on campus – highly regarded in all aspects of life at Kansas University and receiving many accolades.

The Kappas of Gower Place numbered close to 200, with the entire Greek system encompassing 3,400 students. Close to 1,000 outstanding young women participated in recruitment each year. The Kappa Kappa Gamma and Beta Theta Pi See Saw a Thonrecruitment GPA was raised from 3 point to 3.2.

September 18-19, 2015 in front of Among the Centre College Campus CenterThe 53 exceptional women of Kappa Kappa Gamma and the men of Beta Theta Pi participated initiated by Omega in 2005 was a twenty-four hour See Saw a Thon to raise money for the Center for Courageous Kids and Wilderness Tracevery special KU alumna. The seesaw was in front A member of the campus center and one member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and one member of Beta Theta Pi 1959 pledge class, she had to be on leave the see saw at all timesUniversity before she was initiated. This was held during family weekend so we had many activities during the day such Always feeling as snow conesif a piece of her were missing, popcornshe was able to get permission to be initiated. So, a food truckaccompanied by 12 women from her original pledge class, and corn holeher missing piece was put in place the weekend of the 2005 Initiation.

Academically, Omega ranked above the all sorority average with many of its members earning 4.0 grade points. Awards won at Greek Recognition Nights in this decade were the Highest New Member Grade Point Average, Chapter of Excellence in Scholarship, and Most Improved Chapter GPA. It also was recognized for Excellence in Risk Management, Membership Development, Interfraternal Relations, External Relations, Sisterhood, Chapter Growth, and Community Service Event at Central Kentucky Wildlife Refugeand Philanthropy. It received a Special Commendation for the Overall Chapter Excellence Award and a member won the Outstanding Senior Woman award.

September 26, 2015All members Kappa GPA hovered around 3 point this decade. One year the Kappas new member class had the highest Greek GPA. Another class placed second on the hill with a 3.18 GPA. Girls continued to take advantage of our chapter KU’s study abroad programs and went to Italy and Hong Kong. Although the Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge to help take down 2007 Province Meeting was cancelled because of a research area that a Centre Professor snow storm in Iowa, Omega Chapter was using. The members proud to be the recipient of our chapter went in two shifts three Awards – Standards Honorable Mention, Most Improved Grade Point Honorable Mention, and split into smaller groups to help carry out different tasksMost Improved Chapter.

Fall HomecomingOutstanding Kappas filled the campus positions of Panhellenic Co-Philanthropy Chair, and undergraduate speaker at the December 2008 Business School Graduation. A member was selected for the William R. Nelson PHA Leadership award, and the Chapter Advisor received the Outstanding Alumni and Alumnae Service Award. Two members were graduated from the LeaderShape Academy during winter break.

October 10, 2015

Homecoming provides the opportunity for Kappa alumni to come back to the house and visit with old friends and other members of the chapter. Sandwiches from a local deli called Melton’s were provided along with other snacks and drinks.

Cardiac Weekend at the Center for Courageous Kids'''Housing:'''

October 23Beautiful 80 year-25, 2015A group of twelve women from our chapter visited our local philanthropy, the Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville, KYold houses need constant maintenance and upgrading. Gower Place was no exception. These women served as den counselors for The living room was renovated and the weekend and were assigned to a family attending small kitchen off the campchapter room remodeled. This experience was an excellent way to learn more about our local philanthropy and to bond To keep up with children with cardiac conditions and their families. For many of our twelve women this technology, wireless Internet was their first time at CCK. A few had volunteered other weekends or even worked full time over the summeradded.

Koloring With the Kappas at the CARE Halloween Event

October 29, 2015 in the Hazelrigg gym at Centre CollegeThe women of Kappa Kappa Gamma took turns working a booth at the CARE Halloween event put on by CARE at Centre College. This event gave children from the community the chance to get candy and play games inside the Hazelrigg Gym. Many organizations on campus had booths, and even a haunted house, for the children to visit. At the Kappa Kappa Gamma table Halloween themed coloring sheets along with crayons were provided and candy was distributed.'''Philanthropy:'''

Fall Semi-FormalOmega excelled in philanthropy. Among its honors were first and second place among Greek organizations for community service hours. One member was recognized for her completion of the second most individual community service hours.

November 7, 2015 Kappa Kickoff was the chapter’s fall philanthropy. Fraternities competed for points in various events that led to the ultimate goal of winning a flag football game at the Pioneer Playhouse in Danvilleend of the week. The event raised between $1,300 and $4,500 for research for Takayasus Arteritis, KYa disease which afflicted one of Omega’s alumna. This event Natural Ties also was full a favorite charity of dancing Omega. The Kappa Klassic Golf Tournament, started in 2007, and raised between $3,000 and delicious food. Jimmy John’s sandwiches were provided along with other snacks $6,000 each year to help disabled individuals participate in community life and drinksactivities.

Ugly Holiday Sweater Party The Omega Kappas formed teams to participate in “Up ‘til Dawn,” a nation-wide college benefit for St. Jude’s Children Research. Members raised more than $500 for “The House that Greeks Built,” the largest amount raised in the entire Greek community for Habitat for Humanity. The Boys & Girls Club also received Kappa time and money at the “Kaw River Carnival.” The Kappas and Delta Chi’s spent time playing games and doing crafts with Delta Kappa Epsilonthe kids.

November 20A university-wide philanthropy, 2015 at Rock Chalk Revue, raised approximately $45,000 each year for the Delta Kappa Epsilon HouseThis event was full of dancing United Way. Living units teamed up to write, produce, and ugly holiday sweaters perform short original musicals, complete with costumes and scenery. The five best shows were chosen to be presented. Omega Chapter and its fraternity partners won many Rock Chalk awards including Best Original Song, Best Vocal Performance by a Chorus, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Script, and Best Choreography. Others awards included Best Production Number, Best Costumes, Best Show, Best Pre-Show Video, Audience Choice, and Best Interpretation of the Theme. They also won the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma Most Community Service Dedicated Organization Runner-Up, and the men of Delta Kappa EpsilonCommunity Service Gold Award.

Christmas Craft Night at the Danville Presbyterian Church

December 2, 2015A handful of women from our chapter volunteered at the Christmas Craft Night at a local Presbyterian Church. Our women helped the children make holiday inspired crafts. This event was a fun way to spread Christmas cheer in the Danville community.'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''

Centre College continues to increase in size. Our chapter includes many girls who are involved with several other organizations on campus. Our involvement on campus and our involvement with our local philanthropy are two of our chapter’s greatest strengths.2006 – Panhellenic Award

Chapter Philanthropy:

What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, in your community?

Our chapter traditionally raises ==Highlights of 2012==3rd on the most money hill for our local philanthropyacademics Spring 2012 semester, the Center 6th for Courageous KidsFall semester. CCK is a not KU Greek Chapter Awards (for profit Medical Camping Facility located 2011; awarded in 2012): Distinction in ScottsvilleAcademic Performance, Ky. It is a place where children living with life threatening illnesses Distinction in Membership Development and their families can come free of charge Education, Merit in Risk Management and have funLegal Liability, find respiteDistinction in Community Awareness, feel normal Distinction in Chapter Management. Many members are in KU honors program and forget about their everyday struggleshave Kappa / University scholarships. For one All of our chapter’s biggest eventsmembers are involved in many local philanthropies (Natural Ties, the See Saw a Thon, we raised around $4,500 for the Center for Courageous Kids!Adopt-A-School). We made it into Rock Chalk Revue with Pi Kappa Phi.

Why did your Campus: Renovations were made to "Wescoe Beach".Nature of Chapter: Kappa's at KU continue to remain involved on campus as well as in our chapter choose this organization(s) . We love to serve the Lawrence community and we strive to support? be leaders in all aspects as well as reflect Kappa in a positive light. The sisterhood and bond of Kappa remains strong.

Our chapter chooses to support the Center for Courageous Kids because we believe they are an organization that provides great services for children with illnesses. The camp is free of charge for all families so donations to CCK go a long way. Many women of our chapter have volunteered during family weekends or even worked the full summer at CCK. It is a place very special to many of our members.

==Highlights of 2013==

==Highlights '''Involvement:'''9th on the hill for academics Spring 2013 semester, 3rd for Fall 2013. Distinction in Risk Management and Legal Liability, Distinction in Member Development and Education, Distinction in Leadership and Campus Engagement, Distinction in Community Awareness, Distinction in Chapter Management. Successful new Philanthropy event, Chili Cook-off. Many members have scholarship through the University/Kappa. We competed in Rock Chalk Review with Pi Kappa Phi. All members stay involved on campus and through local philanthropies (Natural Ties, Adopt-A-School, The Big Event). A fellow sister, Ellie Cizek, suffered a brain injury on the Greek Ski Trip and it has greatly impacted our chapter and made the bond of 2016==sisterhood even stronger.

'''Campus:''' New Business School broke ground and is being built. Started renovation of Jayhawk Blvd.

Nature of Chapter: Renovations/Upgrades of the basement to take place this summer, new multifunctioning room/updates. Kappa’s at KU continue to stay active and involved on campus. The chapter continues to strive to be leaders in all we do, representing Kappa in all we do. The sisterhood and bond continue to stay strong

'''AWARDS:'''

Risk Management Award, Centre College Greek Awards;New Member Education Award, Centre College Greek Awards;Outstanding New Member Award - Dzeneta Velic,Centre College Greek Awards==Highlights of 2014==

Over the course of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, the Omega chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma was progressive, accomplished, and involved. The Standards committee was adaptive by implementing new programs and ideas. They created the "Kappa of the Week" journal that travels from girl to girl each week. They also started office hours directly after chapter and 15 minutes before standards appointments to give the women an opportunity to discuss any concerns or issues they may have. The sisterhood event last spring was a talent show and ice cream bar. The sisterhood event this past fall was a trip to the pumpkin patch. Both were a great success. The event committee planned many successful events including, Kappa Krush, mom's weekend, Kappa Phi Delt Wedding, Monmouth, Prohibition, dad's weekend, and a surprise date dash. The house manager worked hard with our cook, house board, and house mom to add more healthy options to lunches and dinners. From Spring to Fall the Omega chapter had a great academic improvement. In Spring 2013 the chapter got 9th on the hill however in Fall 2014 the chapter got 4th on the hill. The philanthropy committee created a successful new event Jam for Joy. They raised $4,733 in which they donated to a fellow sister'EVENTS:'''s recovery foundation, Ellie Cizek, who suffered a brain injury on the Greek Ski Trip. The members got involved through local philanthropies like Natural Ties, Adopt-A-School, and the Big Event. We had two sisters get elected on the Panhellic Executive Board for the position of standards and academic excellence. There were distinctions in Risk Management and Legal Liability, Member Development and Education, Leadership and Campus Engagement, Community Awareness, and Chapter Management.

'''Spring 2016'''Campus: There were many renovations started on Jayhawk Boulevard. They are continuing construction on the new Business School, athletic dormitories, and dormitories on Daisy Hill. They just completed a new School of Engineering building.

'''Birthday Party Mixer with Phi Kappa Tau''' - January 8, 2016 The women Nature of Kappa Kappa Gamma and the men of Phi Kappa Tau got together Chapter: Completed the basement renovations. The basement now has a multifunctioning room with a sliding sound proof wall. Kappa’s at KU continue to dance stay active and mingle involved on campus. The chapter continues to strive to be leaders in the basement of the PKT houseall we do, representing Kappa in all we do. The theme of the mixer was “Birthday Party” thus members wore party hats sisterhood and played pin-the-tail-on-the-donkeybond continue to stay strong.

'''90s/00s The Omega chapter holds meetings in the new basement room in the house of Kappa Krush''' - April 2, 2016 at Centre College's WarehouseIn this Kappa Krush, Gamma because it is large enough to fit our entire chapter. The Omega chapter has had sophomores and juniors live in the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma dressed up house together in 1990s/2000s themed costumes and enjoyed a night the past. However, now, because of dancing our growing chapter, all sophomores and funabout 20 juniors are able to live in the house together. We have 83 spots available in the Kappa Kappa Gamma house.

'''Kappaccino''' - April 5, 2016 at Centre College’s Grace Doherty Library

Our chapter sold coffee and hot chocolate in the college library. A local coffee shop donated the coffee. In addition, we delivered coffee and baked goods to students. The proceeds went to our local philantrophy, Centre for Courageous Kids.

'''Service Event with ASP''' - April 12, 2016 The women ==Highlights of Kappa got together with the After School Program. We brought books donated to RIF and read each child a book of their choosing.2015==

'''Spring Formal''' - April 23Over course of January 1, 2015 through December 15, 2015, the Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma was progressive, successful, 2016 at Ashley InnSisters enjoyed dancing and fun at involved. The Standards committee continued to implement new ideas. They are continuing the “Kappa of the beautiful Ashley InnWeek” journal that travels from girl to girl each week. They have office hours directly after chapter. The spring sisterhood event was cookie decorating. This outdoor location was past fall the perfect place to celebrate our sisterhoodevent was gingerbread house making. Food was provided Both were a great success and enjoyed by all. The event committee planned many successful events including, Kappa Krush, Kappa Phi Delt Wedding, mom’s weekend, Monmouth, dad’s weekend, Prohibition, and Tis the Danville BistroSeason. The house manager worked hard with our cook, wait staff, house board, and our new house mom to provide more variety and healthier options to lunches and dinners.

'''CCK Weekend''' - April 29-31, 2016 A group We have had a great year of Kappa academics this past fall and spring. In Spring 2015 we got 5th on the hill. The Academic committee implemented new study hours this fall that provide the women from our chapter visited our local with a quite area to study that is monitored and has study snacks. The philanthropycommittee created a very successful new event called, the Center Kappa kick-off for Courageous Kids in ScottsvillePhilanthropy. They raised $5, KY317. These women served as den counselors 65, which will all go to Girl’s Academy, Leadership Retreat for the weekend and were assigned to a family attending the camp. This experience was an excellent way to learn more about our local philanthropy and give time to these childrenmiddle-school girls.

'''Fall Members got involved in community with events like, Natural Ties, Adopt-A-School, Festival of Trees, and Jubilee Café. We had one sister elected on the Panhellenic Executive Board for the position of informal recruitment. There were distinctions in Risk Management and Legal Liability, Member Development and Education, Leadership and Campus Engagement, Community Awareness, and Chapter Management. Campus: There were many more renovations on Jayhawk Boulevard. The new Business school will be finished by Spring 2016'''. There is a new dormitory on Daisy Hill. They also just demolished a dormitory on Daisy Hill, which they will make the location into a surface parking lot. This will provide more parking for KU students.Nature of the Chapter: There were renovations to our first floor restrooms and new hard wood floors were put in on the first floor. Kappa’s at KU continue to stay active and involved on campus. The chapter continues to strive to be leaders in all we do, representing Kappa in all we do. The sisterhood and bond continues to grow and stay strong. Chapter Philanthropy:

'''See-Saw-A-Thon with Beta Theta Pi''' - September 23-24What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, 2016 in front of the Centre College Campus Centeryour community?The women of Kappa Kappa Gamma and the men of Beta Theta Pi participated in a twentyOur Chapter Philanthropy this past fall was “Kappa Kick-four hour See Saw off for Philanthropy” on September 23rd. We had a Thon nacho bar sponsored by Burrito King. The philanthropy committee raised $5,317.65, which will all go to raise money Girl’s Academy, Leadership Retreat for middle-school girls. Our chapter Philanthropy this past spring was Reading is Fundamental at Kennedy Elementary School. Our chapter helped the Center for Courageous Kids school run a family game night and Wilderness Tracedonated the books we collected at the beginning of the school year. The seesaw was in front of At the campus center and one member beginning of Kappa Kappa Gamma and one each fall every member of Beta Theta Pi had our chapter donates four books that go to be on the see saw at all timeslocal schools for Reading is Fundamental. This was held during family weekendMembers donated hours to community through Natural Ties, so we had many activities and treats during the day such as snow conesAdopt-A-School, popcornFestival of Trees, a food truckJubilee Café, and corn holevolunteering at the hospital and on campus.

'''Casino Night''' - October 22, 2016 at Goggin'Why did your chapter choose this organization(s Warehouse) to support?This was the first annual Casino Night hosted by the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma and the men of Sigma Alpha Epsilon during Homecoming WeekendOur Chapter chose Girls Academy because it is an awesome retreat for young girls in middles school. The event was held in Goggin’s Warehouse and students and alumni enjoyed gamesGirls, food, drinksespecially teenage girls are prone to low self-esteem. Society puts these ideas into girls’ brains that beauty is the most important thing, making girls feel like they are not good enough. Girls Academy gives young girls the tools they need to have self-confidence and raffle prizesleadership.

'''CARE Trick-or-Treat''' - October 27, 2017 The women ==Highlights of Kappa set up a haunted putt-putt golf hole at the annual CARE Trick-or-Treat. Children from the Danville community came by to play putt-putt and trick-or-treat.2016==

'''Owloween Kappa Krush''' - October 28Over the course of January 1, 2016 through December 15, 2016 at Centre College's WarehouseFor this Halloween themed Krush, the women Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma dressed up in costumes was sucessful, involved, and enjoyed a spooky night progressive. The Standards committee continued to carry out new ideas. They have continued "Kappa of dancing the Week" journal which is passed on from girl to girl. They have also started "Kappa Kinder" which is also passed on from girl to girl and funeach girl does a kindess like paying for someones meal behind you in a drivethrough. Directly after chapter they have their office hours.

The event committee planned many successful events including, Prohibition, Kappa Krush, Kappa Phi Delt Wedding, mom'''Semi-Formal''' - November 5, 2016 at Goggins and dad's WarehouseThis eventweekend, themed Under the StarsMonmouth, was full of dancing and delicious foodTis the Seaosn. Fresh Market supplied chicken The house manager and pasta along assistant manager worked out a new parking arrangement that is much more organized . Also they are always working with other snacks our house mom to keep the house clean and drinksfinding ways to improve.

'''Chapter Service Event with Kappa Delta for Wilderness Trace This past fall and Bluebird Market''' -November 12, 2016 For this event, the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma and Kappa Delta, our college’s newest sorority, helped Bluebird Market by passing out flyers for spring we have had a Saturday shopping event to support therapies and pre-school educationgood year with acedemics. In addition, the fall we helped clean, landscape, we 7th on the hill but this spring we have made it back up to 4th on the hill. The academic committee has study hours and paint they now have random prizes for Wilderness Trace, a chid development center in Danville, KYthose who have logged the most hours giving girls incentive to study.

'''CCK Weekend''' The Philanthrophy committee held yet another very successful philanthrophy event called, Kappa kick-November 18-20off. Overall they rasied $6, 2016 A group 158 and all of Kappa women from our chapter visited our local philanthropythe proceeds go to Girls Academy, the Center which is a Leadership retreat for Courageous Kids middle school girls. Memebers got involved in Scottsvilledifferent organizations like Natural Ties, Adopt-A-School, Jubilee Café, KY. These women served as den counselors for the weekend and were assigned to a family attending the camp. This experience was an excellent way to learn many more about our local philanthropy and to give time to these children.

Campus: Many new renovations happened on Jayhawk Blvd. The new Business building, Capital Federal, was finshed and now open to the students. They knocked down a dorm up on Daisy Hill to make room for more parking and are still working on it.

==Highlights Nature of 2017==Chapter: This summer Kappa is going to renovate all of the bathrooms on the second and third floor. Also they redid the walls of the dining room during the summer. Kappa is and continues to stay active in the commuinty and on campus. We strive in representing Kappa in everything we do and continue our strong bond of sisterhood.

Because of a focus letter read Our chapter chose Girl's Academy because it is an amazing way to us at the beginning of the help middle school semester, the Zeta Gamma chapter has faced a lot of incoming deadlinesteenage girl's express themselves freely and gives them an awesome weekend retreat. As This retreat gives teenage girl's a result, many events have been made obligatory, way to escape all judgement and standards council was notified that many sisters felt they were attending events not because they wanted to, but because they had tobe themselves. Our chapter council jumped Teenage girl's are prone to fix low self-esteem and by the end of this issue as retreat we became fearful that Kappa would soom become a chore for many instead of a passion or enjoymentwant everyone leaving to be confident in themselves in everyway. The VP of Standards has created new sisterhood events, from Planner Parties with free succulents to an Ugly Mug exchange Girl's Academy gives teenage girls the tools they need to Warm be self-confident and Fuzzy games to help with these concerns. Through several chapter surveys conducted, moral has seemed to increase due to these activitiesshow leadership.

The Zeta Gamma chapter has struggled over the last few years trying to find an efficient philanthropy event, and for the first time We meet in spring of 2017, Zeta Gamma put on their first Kapparoni and Cheese event. This event was continued a room downstairs in Kappa that we call the fall of 2017, raising a successful $1,757.60 with the selling of more than 250 tickets on campus. In addition, Zeta Gamma continued their philanthropy collaboration with the Episilon chapter of Beta Theta Pi at Centre College, raising an additional $4,435Girl Cave. This puts the total for the semester at $6,192.60. All proceeds were donated to Center for Courageous Kids (our local charity) in Scottsville, Kentucky. The philantropy chair is also held the chapter service event at the local library in Danville, Kentucky where sisters cleaned the yard, shelved books, and cleaned shelves as well as many events with the After School Program, a campus organization where students tutored or mentored elementary kids. On March 8th, sisters and people invited from other organizations including other sororities, STAND, and Alpha Phi Omega (the latter two being service-oriented organizations on campus) participated in a Center for Courageous Kids weekend where students hung out and helped families with special needs children as they enjoyed their weekends at the center. Philanthropy chair also instituted a new pen pals program between sisters and elementary kids from Tolliver Elementarywe hold our study hours.

In addition, another [[File:Omega chapter goal was to improve sisters' relations with their professors. VP of Academic Excellence decided to revive our annual FaculTea party that had failed a few years back. Sisters were encouraged to each personally invite their favorite professors, and all professors invited were presented with a certificate for their wonderful teaching and mentorship. Sisters hosted and conversated with teachers at the party, and professors made comments about the high impression Kappas were making in inviting professors into their home and taking the time to get to know themroom 2016.png|thumb|Omega chapter room]]

The Zeta Gamma chapter also brought many social events into the Kappa atmosphere where sisters and non-sisters were able to enjoy each other's company. Event chair successfully put on events such as Mocktails, a Kappa Krush, a cookout mixer with the Delta chapter ==Highlights of Phi Tau Kappa, and a semi-formal held at the local art center.On Founders Day, the Registrar, Marshall, and Education chair collaborated to create a fun Founders Day celebration. Before ritual, the chapter participated in a fun chapter history Jeopardy game where the winning team was raffled for a prize. The Founders Day celebration ended with cake, ice cream, and cookies. 2017:==

On Homecoming dayThroughout this past year, an alumnae notified us that a fellow sister January 1, 2017 to December 15, 2017, the Omega Chapter of hers had recently passed awayKappa Kappa Gamma has focused on bettering our rituals, encouraging members to become more involved, and she passed focused on her Kappa artifacts the ideals that are important to us. We set up had a small memorial table ritual specialist come to her our house and give us some background on exactly where alumni our ritual came to pay their respectsfrom and many important aspects about it. In additionOur Chapter was awarded Chapter of the Year, an email which was sent chosen by the Panhellenic association. Our scholarship board continued to give out scholarships to alumni asking for old pictures to share with our chapter on Founders Day, and many were still being sent after Founders Daydeserving applicants. These pictures sent after were used to decorate some We have also continuted "Kappa of the house and celebrate our alumni and historyWeek" which is a tradition we do every Monday at chapter.

As Our event chair planned had many successful events this year year, which included Roaring 20s, 'Tis the Season, Maskeyrade, Phi Delt Wedding, Monmouth, and of course Mom's and Dad's Weekend. All live-ins have been very helpful with cleaning, parking, and working with our House Mom. We had a closing point to all these accomplishmentssuccessful initiation filled with lots of joy and excitement. We have maintained our standing as 4th on the Hill for our academics. Our Standards Committee has improved and strived at bettering our Chapter as a whole. We partcipated in Rock Chalk Revue this past March, the Zeta Gamma chapter and we were paired with Phi Delta Theta. Our theme was "Cut It Out" and we received many awards such as Best Leading Actress. Our 3rd annual Nacho Night was a huge success again this year; we raised $6350 and can only hope that the success of this event will increase in the past year at future. Girls also are involved in many other organizations around the annual Greek Awards ceremony on campusLawrence area, such as Natural Ties, including best dedication to risk managementKennedy Elementary School, community service collaborationTree Lighting, and best female athleteother philanthropic events.

Due Campus: The University of Kansas is always striving to a lack of diversity on improve their campus, Centre College has established new diversity initiatives that have included Greek life, a major foundational point in Centre's lack of diversity. The Zeta Gamma chapter has responded by creating a new officer positionrecently finished Earth, Diversity chairEnergy, who acts as a liason between the campus' Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Diversity Initiatives, our sisters, Environment building is modern and other Greek chapters and informs the chapter of diversity events and issues as necessaryincludes many new lab areas for students to use. Also, Greek life has recently been informed of a They also finished building new policy change that may introduce fines dorms on Daisy Hill for dress code in public Greek eventsadditional student living areas. Zeta Gamma's PHC delegates They have rallied with other chapters in petitioning against this policy, resulting in also begun building a delay of voting of this policy until the spring of 2018. Overall, the Zeta Gamma chapter has experienced days of extreme togetherness in fighting these issues as well as new philanthropic, academic, and social events that have pushed our traditional boundaries Union next to increase effectiveness and campus involvement. The chapter is strong Allen Fieldhouse in our passion order to improve but recognizes its problems make it in sisterhood and time managementa more centralized area.

Nature of the Chapter: The Zeta Gamma chapter traditionally raises money bathroom renovations were finished and sends sisters to weekend retreats for Center for Courageous Kids (CCK)all live-in members have been very pleased. In addition to the money and hours donated to CCK, Zeta Gamma We also works got new Wi-Fi with better connectivity and areas of the After School Program parking lot were fixed that were causing issues. Our Academic Committee started a new tradition this past year called a Raffle Drawing. For every "A" on campusa test or a paper, reads to Tolliver Elementary school for RIF you get a ticket with your name on National Reading Dayit entered into the raffle. Then, a couple times per semester, two names are drawn and conducts several programs with Tolliver Elementary including the winners receive gifts for their hard work. Kappa has always been a monthly pen pals writingvery active part of our campus and we do everything we can to present out Chapter in the best way possible.

The Center for Courageous Kids has an amazing goal of providing This past September we continued with our Nacho Night Kappa Kick-Off Event. Each member was required to sell 6 tickets and we raised $6350 overall, which is over $200 more than the past year.This year we took a fun weekend away for special needs kids different approach and their families where the staff are trained decided to handle special needssplit our proceeds between 4 major philanthropies. They have always been gracious to We chose the Zeta Gamma chapter for our helpComplex Regional Pain Syndrome Research Foundation, Children's Mercy Hospital, Mark Miller Foundation, and there has always been an overwhelming chapter support of this organizationthe Kappa Foundation. The After School Program is a program that In the Zeta Gamma chapter has had sisters involved inspring, and sisters have also always interacted with Tolliver our philanthropy was Reading is Fundamental at Kennedy Elementary in various other campus organizationsSchool. It only made sense Every girl donated 4 children's books that since we already had those connections were given to them at the beginning of this year. This is such a great opportunity to give back to our community and bonds, we should bring to give kids the whole chapter into involvement tooopportunity to read.

We meet in Our Chapter chose to donate to those 4 organizations because they were all more than deserving of the basement of money and it gave Kappa the Zeta Gamma opportunity to give back to multiple organizations. The CRPS research foundation is especially important to our chapter housebecause one of our senior's moms suffers from this awful disease, and since there is no cure for it, perfectly able donating to research for it is an excellent way to seat about 80 peoplehelp. The other 3 organizations were more than deserving of the donations as well and we took many options into consideration before deciding upon them.

==Highlights of 2018==

'''January 9th, 2018'''

Cupcakes with Kappa – Our third and final recruitment event of the 2017-2018 school year. This event involved many current and potential new members mingling and decorating cupcakes.

'''Throughout this past year, January 28th-30th1, 2018 to December 15, 2018, the Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma has focused on bettering our rituals, encouraging members to become more involved, and getting more involved with our philanthropy. We have reeducated members on our ritual and put in a lot of practice to improve our formal chapters. Our scholarship board continued to give out scholarships to deserving applicants. We have also continued "Kappa of the Week" which is a tradition we do every Monday at chapter to recognize and praise each others accomplishments.  Our event chair planned many successful events this year year, which included Roaring 20s, 'Tis the Season, Kappa Krush, Phi Delt Wedding, Monmouth, and of course Mom's and Dad'Work Week – This week allowed current s Weekend. All live-ins have been very helpful with cleaning, parking, and working with our House Mom. We had a successful initiation filled with lots of joy and excitement and we happily welcomed new members to prepare . We have maintained our standing as 4th on the Hill for recruitment weekour academics. Our Standards Committee has greatly improved and strived at bettering our Chapter as a whole. We participated in Rock Chalk Revue this past March, and we were paired with Beta Theta Pi. Our theme was “Rock Chalk Rec” and we received awards such as Best Leading Actress. Our 4th annual Nacho Night was a huge success again this year; we raised around $6,500 and can only hope that the first week success of Second Semesterthis event will increase in the future. Girls also are involved in many other organizations around the Lawrence area, such as Natural Ties, Kennedy Elementary School, Tree Lighting, Student Alumni Leadership Board, and other philanthropic events.  [[File:The Girl Cave Omega.png|thumb|The Girl Cave, located in the lower level of the house, is big enough to hold the whole chapter for meetings]]

'''February 1stKappa’s new house mom has been a great addition to Omega Chapter. She has been very involved to make sure that logistics are running smoothly. The live-3rd, 2018'''Formal Recruitmentins have bonded and are sad to see their time living in our beautiful Chapter passing by. Three days of recruitment Omega Kappas have gotten involved on campus and in which potential new members were met withthe community. This year, girls have joined clubs, student groups, and have pursued jobs both on and off of campus. Our Academic Committee continued the tradition this past year called Raffle Drawing. For every "A" on a test or a discussion of aspects of Kappapaper, such as our PhilanthropyKappas got a ticket with their name on it entered into the raffle. Then, Sisterhooda couple times per semester, two names were drawn and Values, were includedthe winners received gifts for their hard work.'''February 4th, 2018'''Bid Day. This day welcomed Kappa has always been a very active part of our campus and celebrated over twenty women who had been invited we do everything we can to join present our sororityChapter in the best way possible.

'''February 5thThis past September we continued with our Nacho Night Kappa Kick-Off, 2018'''Formal Pledgingraising around $6,500. This night involved Each member was required to sell 6 tickets and we raised thousands to donate to the women who charities that were welcomed on Bid Day selected. Our proceeds were divided and sent to pledge themselves 4 charities. A majority of the proceeds went to become The Lauren and Kathleen Oliver Memorial Scholarship Fund, in honor of our sister’s family members . As a Chapter, we were honored that we could donate to help a fund so close to our hearts. The other charities that we divided the proceeds between were Susan G. Komen of Greater Kansas City, supporting The Brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon, and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. In the spring, we had one philanthropy event for Reading is Fundamental at Centre CollegeKennedy Elementary School. A group of Kappas went to the elementary school to read, make bookmarks, and interact with the kids. At the end of the events the kids got to pick out a book to take home. We carried this into the fall, completing four more similar events. This is such a great opportunity to give back to our community and to give kids the opportunity to read. Our Chapter chose to donate to those 4 organizations because each one has a special meaning to us. The scholarship as well as the Susan G. Komen fund directly affect current Kappas and their families. We are always looking for ways that we can give back to our sisters. The donation to The Brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon went to help one of their members recover after a terrible incident. With great importance behind each organization, Kappa members were highly encouraged to raise as many funds as we could to supplement them to our greatest extent.

'''February 24thThe Univeristy of Kansas is always striving to improve their campus. The recently finished Earth, Energy, 2018'''Leadership Dayand Environment building is modern and includes many new lab areas for students to use. This building has lots of study space that Kappas used during finals. Today was The athletic department and KU endowment are working together to fundraise for the proposed renovation of the Memorial football stadium. The Burge Union has been completed by Allen Fieldhouse, housing many events and get togethers for student groups across campus. The University of Kansas hired a day new head football coach for new and old leaders within the sorority to prepare upcoming 2019 season, and adjust to their new roles Douglas Girod has become active on campus as chapter officersthe Chancellor.

'''March 11th, 2018'''New Member Initiation. This day, Zeta Gamma welcomed 21 New Members in to its chapter. ==Highlights of 2019==

Three council members attended convention this past year and they brought home various insights and tips that we have implemented into Omega chapter. We celebrated one of our members going to Law school, another getting accepted into detal school, and a third getting accepted into Pharmecy school. Omega chapter is proud of our womens'academic focus and love to celebrate every achievement. One of our members had an article published in the University''March 12ths newspaper, 2019'''Makeup InitiationThe University Daily Kansan. Many women have accepted shcolarships through our donors and alumni scholarship committee for their involvement and achievements. This day was made available Women have also travelled abroad to welcome Italy, the sisters who were unable UK, Australia, Austria, and other various countries to make it to initiation the prior day due widen thier breadth of knowledge. While we miss them here at Omega, we are so proud of thier courage and love to school commitments.hear about their expereinces!

Over winter break Omega chapter'''March 12th-14th, 2018'''Sts dining room was renovated. Patrick’s with Our members are loving the Phi Kappa Taus fresh new room and we are thankful to our House Board! The School of Centre CollegeJournalism here at KU went under renovations in 2019. They recently open it up to show off thier improvements. A philanthropy event in which The school now provides many more study bags were made spaces for Centre College students, to work at and a new boradcasting room. Omega women are eager to use these bags were then delivered across new study spaces on campus. All proceeds went Omega chapter's nature is kind, determined, and fun-loving. Our women are dedicated to their studies and love to our philanthropybe involved on campus, as well as kind-hearted individuals.

We supported the KKG Foundation, LOKO Organization, and Reading is Fundamental. This past year we also supported the Sam Serrano fund. The Omega Chapter chose these orgainzations because we want to help our sisters and we enjoy Kappa'''March 27th-30ths philanthropy, 2018''RIF. We donated to the Sam Serrano fund in memoriam of one of our member'LC Visits sibling. Zeta Gamma had a Leadership Consultant come This donation was close to Centre College for a week home and affected every chapter member. We are eager to view and provide information for support our chaptersisters in any way that we can.

We held our founders day ceremony at Omega chapter. Alumni's attended the ceremony and we recognized a past chapter president for her dedication and achivements during her time at Omega chapter. Our current members were eager to volunteer to perform the Founder''April 3rds Day ceremony, 2018'''Sisterhood Retreat. Event between sisters that focused on supporting and getting to know all of our sistersKappa Singers performed as well.

The Minnie Stewart Van visited our chapter and our members had a great day exploring it and learning all about Kappa Kappa Gamma'''April 12th, 2018'''Care Easter Egg Hunt Philanthropy Events history. Event that worked The virtual reality provided our members with CARE, a campus organization, deeper appreciation and insight and into Kappa's founding. Our chapter is planning on learning and teaching more about Kappa's history and ritual in which a fun activity for local children was provided to those who CARE serviced2020.

'''April 21st, 2018'''Formal. Our annual celebration ==Highlights of our sisterhood, in which sister’s dressed up, invited dates, and had an enjoyable night with each otehr. 2020==

'''April 27thPre COVID-29th19, 2018'''CCK Weekendwe were able to have our Kappa Krush date party and our scholarship dinner honoring everyone from fall 2019. Our chapter’s local philanthropyOnce the pandemic hit and we were no longer on campus, we had an “at home” mom’s weekend where everyone enjoyed the extra unplanned time we had with our moms, since we couldn’t all be together in which A group of Kappa women served as den counselors for the weekend Lawrence. Our Fall Formal Recruitment was all virtual this August and we are so excited to welcome in PC 20 during these crazy times. [[File:Omega Bid day 2020.jpeg|thumb|Omega bid day 2020]] This fall we were assigned able to run safe philanthropy events like a school supplies drive and a family attending the campfew restaurant percentage nights. This experience year was an excellent way a strange one, but we tried to learn more about our local philanthropy and to give time to these childrenmake the most of it![[File:Omega with masks.jpeg|thumb|Omega with masks]][[File:Pref night with masks.jpeg|thumb|Pref night with masks]][[File:Omega Zoom meeting.jpeg|thumb|Omega zoom meeting]][[File:Omega thank you.jpeg|thumb|Thanking supporters]]

'''June 20th – 24th, 2018'''KKG ConventionThis year we collected and donated school supplies for The Lawrence Schools Foundation. This is a local foundation and we are helping students and teachers in our area. The annual convention was attended by President Hannah Hamlin It’s a great organization to work with and Public Relations Chair Evelyn Willissee the change we are making in our own community.

'''September 14th – 16th, 2018'''CCK weekend Our chapter’s local philanthropy, in which We added a group DEI officer this year and she is very excited to start working with all of Kappa women served as den counselors for the weekend us and were assigned bringing new ideas to a family attending the campour chapter. This experience was an excellent way to learn more During chapter council and chapter meetings we are all very open about current events in our local philanthropy world and it is always great to give time to these childrenhear everyone’s thoughts and have open discussions. Our PR chair was very good at staying updated on topics and keeping all of us aware as well.

'''September 18th, 2018'''We watched the virtual celebration of Kappa’s 150th anniversary. At chapter we talked about how thankful we are for Kappa Cookout. Our first recruitment event of and the year, in which Kappas grilled food friendships and talked with potential new membersmemories it has given us.

'''September 22nd, 2018'''Philanthropy Spirit Sale with the men ==Highlights of Phi Delta Theta of Centre College. Our members sold spirit items (such as Pom Poms) to members of the campus community. All proceeds went to our philanthropy.2021==

'''September 29th, 2018'''Sisterhood Event. This event was held at a local park, in which Kappas participated in “Field Day” events, in order to strength sisterhood.==Highlights of 2020s:==

'''October 6thFrom chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, 2018'''All Greek Service Event. Zeta Gamma Women participated in an all Greek Service Event within Centre College’s interfraternity network. The group honors/awards, traditions, special events were held , changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and off campus in Danvillehow they were overcome, Kentuckyetc.:

'''October 7th, 2018'''

Founders Day Celebration. This day was a celebration of the beginning of our Fraternity, including a ritual ceremony, followed by a reception after chapter.

'''October 9th, 2018Housing:'''FaculTea. Event in which Kappas invite the faculty of Centre College to celebrate their contribution to the women of Zeta Gamma. Tea, Cookies, and other appetizers are enjoyed while students and professors mingle.

'''October 15th-19th, 2018Philanthropy:'''LC Visit. Zeta Gamma had a Leadership Consultant come to Centre College for a week to view and provide information for our chapter.

'''October 17th, 2018'''

Fall Preview. This day was the first time in which potential new members were able to attend an informational meeting about our chapter within our house.

'''October 25th, 2018'''

ASP Philanthropy. This event involved Kappas reading and giving books to local children of the Danville, Kentucky area.

'''October 30th, 2018Chapter Convention Awards:'''Kappa Fried Chick-fil-a. Our second Recruitment Event of the year. This included Kappa Women providing fried chicken to potential new members, while mingling.

'''November 17th, 2018'''

Leadership Day. Today was a day for new and old leaders within the sorority to prepare and adjust to their new roles as chapter officers.

'''November 18th, 2018'''

New Officers Installed. The new officers of 2019 were installed.

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November 29th, 2018'''

Holiday Party. The annual party held at the end of the semester to celebrate the upcoming holidays and to see sisters and friends before departing for winter break.

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'''Note to Chapter Registrar:'''

Please refer to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes and back issues of ''The Key'' to fill in any gaps in the above historical highlights. If your chapter archives are not complete, please research your university library, campus newspaper and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your chapter. Please double check your work for accuracy. Contact chapter Advisory or House Board members, local Alumnae Association members, or your Province Director of Chapters for assistance.

'''Awards Won:''' Outstanding Member Education ProgramOutstanding New Member Programs Your efforts will ensure a complete and Facilities Management Award Outstanding Rho Gamma Award – Emma Kingaccurate history of your chapter for future generations to enjoy!

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