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|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1929|06|07}}
|College= [httphttps://www.gwu.edu/ George Washington University]
|Location= Washington, DC
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==Highlights of 2019==
The 2019 year started off strong for the Gamma Chi chapter, as we participated in the GW Panhellenic Association's formal recruitment. We welcomed 42 new members of Gamma Chi in GW's University Yard. Following this initial bid day celebration, we traveled to the National Building Museum in downtown DC, where we held a race car themed event to celebrate our growing chapter. The new member experience period was filled with meetings with each of the Chapter Council members, including a special Risk Manager and Marshal meeting, outlining the roles and responsibilities of becoming an active member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. The New Member Courses were filled out altogether during these meetings to ensure they were accurately completed and turned in. Big Little Week occurred and the new members met their Bigs and Families on the National Mall, by the Lincoln Memorial. This was an exciting morning for everyone, especially considering the reveal took place at the Lincoln. Big Little Week is one of Gamma Chi's most beloved traditions, as the Littles receive many treats and Kappa gear the week leading up to the exciting reveal. Inspiration Period is where many events took place to prepare PC 19 to become initiated into Gamma Chi chapter. The Marshal held an Intro to Inspiration Period meeting, outlining the events that were going to take place and making sure all new members were comfortable with the initiation procedures. The Marshal webinar encouraged the position to make sure no details of Fireside and Initiation were left out, ensuring everyone's comfortability. The returning of the new member pins took place. Following the ceremony the VPAE and Marshal teamed up a plan a fun Kappachino study event, where there were many snacks for everyone to enjoy while studying. The big sister hood event is where baked cookies and made bracelets as a chapter. Each of the PC 19 members were there which was so special. Here they were able to mingle with older members of Gamma Chi, as well as their own pledge class. Following Fireside, PC 19 had a sleep over in the District House basement on campus. At the sleepover, new members enjoyed pizza, bonding activities, and games to prepare them for the exciting morning that followed. Both events were held in the Marvin Center. Kappa alum and a few Chapter Council advisors attended these ceremonies, sharing support for the newly initiated members. A brunch was organized by the New Member Chairman, exclusively for PC 19 to connect, once again, and enjoy some breakfast together.
==Highlights of the 2020s:==
=Chapter Philanthropy= The Boys and Girls Club offers after-school programs for young people. We chose this organization because of its emphasis on children's learning and advancement which goes hand in hand with the values and mission of Kappa''Philanthropys main philanthropy:'''Reading is Fundamental. The Boys and Girls Club has continued with their efforts despite the COVID-19 pandemic. With the continuation of fundraisers for necessary school supplies as well as the provision of spaces for children to take their remote classes, the Boys and Girls Club has created a safe and productive work environment that these children might not have otherwise had.
=Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion= Our chapter included diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in our programming by creating a "diversity and inclusion chair" position. All of the chapters a GW Panhellenic have a diversity and inclusion chair, which make up the Diversity and Inclusion Leadership (DIL) Board. These women meet on a weekly basis to discuss plans of action to promote diversity within the Panhellenic community as well as within their specific chapters. Gamma Chi has hosted a number of diversity workshops throughout the year which have been lead by either the diversity and inclusion chair or other speakers. In July, we held a virtual "Listening Session" with Marla Williams' help, in which we discussed the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our chapter and within our world. Over this past semester, our diversity and inclusion chair created informative presentations for our chapter which were followed with interactive activities such as Cahoots in order to gauge our chapter's knowledge.
=Sesquicentennial Celebration= Gamma Chi was able to celebrate Kappa'''Housing:''' s 150th anniversary by holding a virtual Founders Day ceremony. We were joined by our advisory board, who conducted a recognition ceremony for. Following this virtual celebration, our chapter tuned in to the Facebook event by Headquarters.
2021 was an exceptional year for Gamma Chi at The George Washington University. In January, we were able to participate in the virtual Panhellenic Formal Recruitment where we recruited 24 eager and determined sisters! The chapter held a virtual bid day on January 10th where new members were welcomed for the first time. Gamma Chi recruited another three sisters during continuous open bidding. We hosted our first Boys & Girls Club visit of the year on January 29th where we played games and talked about our favorite shows at the time. We held additional virtual Boys & Girls Clubs visits on February 26th and March 26th. Big Little Week took place in February where new members were showered in gifts and celebrated before reveal on February 27th where new members were able to meet their Kappa family. Inspiration Week began on March 1st and throughout the week, the chapter held ceremonies, a virtual event on the history of Kappa, and we were able to successfully initiate all 27 new members on March 6th. The fourth week of March began our spring Philanthropy week where we held a fun trivia night, a mediation class, a Zumba class, a cooking class, and a visit to the Boys & Girls Club. Overall, Gamma Chi raised $909 that week to donate to Reading is Fundamental. While unable to say goodbye to our seniors in person, we held a virtual send-off ceremony on May 25th. The summer of 2021 brought exciting news to Gamma Chi as GW informed us that we were going to be able to attend classes and organization meetings in person in the fall. Upon returning to campus, Gamma Chi resumed in-person chapter meetings for the first time in a year and a half. As most younger sisters had not had the opportunity to meet one another in person, Gamma Chi facilitated a series of sisterhood dates for all pledge classes to meet and connect. October was a busy month with our fall Philanthropy week, Founders Day, and a Krush party. Our fall Philanthropy week included a bake sale, a profit share, a Boys & Girls Club visit, a Kappa King contest, and our annual kickball event. The night before kickball, PC21 was given a bonding sleepover that is usually done during I-Week but was unable to be done in the spring due to COVID. October 13th included a Founder’s Day celebration with cupcakes and treats to celebrate Kappa’s 151st year! Our first Krush party, themed “Kappa Kountry”, took place on October 15th at Eden. On November 13th, Gamma Chi hosted our 2nd annual Philanthropy Parent’s Gala at Pinstripes where parents, family, and members participated in a raffle contest, discussed our various philanthropies, and raised over $7600. Following the Gala, we hosted a Parents Weekend Event with a full course meal and presentation of our fall Philanthropy week. The semester wrapped up with the election of a new Chapter Council on November 14th. We are proud of these amazing women and can’t wait to see what they do!
gamma Chi supports The Boys & Girls Club-Washington where once a month, we join the after-school programs held for young people. The Boys & Girls Club focuses on children’s learning and advancement and helping young people of all backgrounds to build confidence, develop character, and acquire the skills needed to be productive and responsible adults. Gamma Chi supports this organization for its drive to empower young people and offer resources and activities as well as its dedication to diversity and inclusion, which are important values of the chapter. Gamma Chi was able to donate over $600 to the Boys & Girls Club in Georgetown this past year.