Get Involved

Leslie Anne · #1 08-17-2008, 01:27 PM

You might also try to get a little sister from the next pledge class. That's a great way to get involved, share your love for your sorority and connect with new girls. I was a senior (with 2 years left) when I got my little and it was the most rewarding experience I had as a collegian. It's so much fun to lavish love on a newbie.

ree-Xi · #2 08-17-2008, 02:02 PM

How about taking on a role of a "cool aunt"? Maybe set up lunch dates(even at the cafeteria), playing frisbee in the park, baking cookies, etc.; something each week, with a few girls from the new member class. Have a general invite to sisters who might want to participate in these informal new member gatherings.

You might find that it's easier to bond over an activity that combines doing and chatting. Working in smaller groups helps you figure out anything you may have in common, and also allow you to find out something new or special about each of the girls.

As the Nem Member coodinator if you can do this on an informal basis (and not step on toes). Who knows, maybe you can create a new tradition of "getting to know you" for new members. Participation is entirely voluntary, but with the NM educator's help, try to get each NM to commit to at least one event. And you don't have to do it alone. Get a few sisters who might want to help "host" these events.

Just remember to keep the total number of people around 8 so that you can still have group discussions and one-on-ones. If you end up with a group of 10 or more, break off into half groups and maybe switch partway.

Best of luck. It's never to late to get more involved!

ISUKappa · #3 08-17-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Leslie Anne

You might also try to get a little sister from the next pledge class. That's a great way to get involved, share your love for your sorority and connect with new girls. I was a senior (with 2 years left) when I got my little and it was the most rewarding experience I had as a collegian. It's so much fun to lavish love on a newbie.

If she's a Kappa as in Kappa Kappa Gamma, our New Member Program isn't structured that way. She can definitely be involved with her Kore group, though, and help out as much as possible with the new member and with all chapter events.

To answer the OP: if you are a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, the best way to get involved is to go to everything you can! You'd be surprised at how many people will appreciate the fact that as a senior, you're making a definite effort to stay active. And you'll get to know your other chapter members, especially the younger ones, so much better. When I was a senior, I still lived in the house and still did as much as my schedule allowed me to with the chapter. I knew the younger classes so much better and I would often hear comments on how cool they thought it was a senior was still involved. It sets a great example for them and hopefully will encourage them to be more involved when they get older, too.

kappalove17 · #4 08-17-2008, 06:09 PM

I am a Kappa Kappa Gamma, and I do have a little, but she transferred this year. I am planning on trying to get another this year. We have littles in our Kore groups. Most kappa chapters I have heard of have bigs and littles...

ISUKappa · #5 08-17-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kappalove17

I am a Kappa Kappa Gamma, and I do have a little, but she transferred this year. I am planning on trying to get another this year. We have littles in our Kore groups. Most kappa chapters I have heard of have bigs and littles...

Yes there are what could be considered "littles" in the Kore groups, but the Key Sis is generally a Sophomore or a Junior. The Kore groups consist of a NM, Soph, Jr and Sr. While all the members of the Kore serve as mentors the new member, the Key Sister would be considered the equivalent of the "big" of the new member. FTR, the term "Big" and "little" or "Mom" and "daughter" are NO part of the new member program and should not be used as such.