Seeking KKG Alumnae Connections (Applying for AI)

[lithicwillow]

Hi, Everyone!



I’m currently in the process of applying for Alumnae Initiation into Kappa Kappa Gamma as a complete newbie to both the organization and Greek Life on the whole. Headquarters kindly tried to point me toward my state’s alumnae association (Shoreline East Connecticut), but it appears to be in the middle of re-forming, so, unfortunately, there’s no way for me to get in contact with them at the moment.



Since I don’t have a local chapter to reach out to, I’m trying to build connections on my own, which, honestly, is a little tricky when you’re self-employed and not active on social media. That’s where this post comes in! I thought this forum might be a great place to find Kappa alumnae who’d be open to chatting, sharing their experiences, or offering a bit of guidance as I move forward in my application.




A little about me:

• I’m in my 30s and based in southeastern Connecticut.
• I never rushed in college, though I am an active alumna member of a Greek-letter honor society (Go Sigma Tau Delta!).
• Most of my volunteer work currently happens through recurring donations and local outreach; one of my goals in joining KKG is to expand that into more hands-on community engagement.
• I like to joke that my favorite hobby is picking up new hobbies, but my consistent favorites include knitting, reading, cozy gaming, and building mechanical keyboards.


If you’re a Kappa alumna open to connecting, however briefly, I’d be so grateful to hear from you.

Thanks in advance!

[amIblue?]

Why is Kappa specifically the target of your desire to AI? Why wouldn’t you want to AI with an organization who counts its members as people with whom you already have a relationship?

[carnation]

Originally Posted by amIblue?

Why is Kappa specifically the target of your desire to AI? Why wouldn’t you want to AI with an organization who counts its members as people with whom you already have a relationship?

what she said

[lithicwillow]

Originally Posted by amIblue?

Why is Kappa specifically the target of your desire to AI? Why wouldn’t you want to AI with an organization who counts its members as people with whom you already have a relationship?

Great question, I totally understand why you’d ask!

I have a pretty small social circle, and none of my friends are members of a sorority. Honestly, I think this might be a regional situation; most of us went to small, New England-based colleges that had little to no Greek Life. Part of the reason I decided to pursue AI in the first place was to expand my horizons and build friendships with women I might not have met otherwise, and joining an organization built on shared values and volunteer efforts seemed like the perfect way to do just that.



Out of all the organizations I researched while considering AI, Kappa stood out the most. Its philanthropy, values, and overall mission align closely with the kind of service work I already take part in and the kind I want to grow into. I definitely don’t want it to seem like I’m overlooking other options - I’ve had wonderful chats with Alumnae Initiate members of Alpha Chi Omega, Gamma Phi Beta, and Pi Beta Phi. At the end of the day, though, I’ve made an intentional choice based on what feels like the strongest personal fit.

Basically, I’ve reached the point where the next step isn’t more research, it’s meeting real Kappas and seeing if we genuinely click face-to-face. Or, in this case, screen-to-screen!