Kappa Kappa Gamma Roll Call!

[vukkg]

Emily, I tried to PM you but it says you don't have that option activated...so sorry to the rest of you for having to read this...but here goes...by the way, if anyone else has suggestions, feel free to PM them to me =)


Emily,
Hey - I'm so glad to see another NME on the board...I have a ton of questions for you. My chapter is 5 years old and is in serious need of some help in NME. I have no real advisor and the program has really sucked (education wise) in the past - the girls always have a great time and bond, but don't really learn anything. I learned everything after initiation...and that's only cuz I wanted to...YIKES. Anyway, we have awesome girls who really want to develop a strong Kappa sisterhood based on knowledge as opposed to just hanging out. Any suggestions of things that have worked well for you?
Loyally,
vukkg

[MRSMRS]

User name: MRSMRS

Real Name: Mary

Initiated: Gamma Gamma, Whitman 1956

Currently: Fraternity Ritualist, Province Meeting Adviser (Kappa Province), Zeta Eta House Board, So. Orange County California AA Newsletter Editor.

Hi, Kristen, Carlie and all you other Kappas. I've just signed up here. I'm one of the "badge rescue" team along with Kristen. I am former Fraternity Historian, Reg. Dir. of Alumnae, Reg. Trainer, PDA & PDC and I've had a Kappa "job" continuously since pledging - love that blue and blue!
Loyally
Mary

[lv4kappa]

Online name: lv4kappa

Name: Tiff

Chapter: Zeta Epsilon, Lawrence University. Initiated 2/2002

Chapter Claim to fame: (Like said before) we received the best recruitment for less then 5 Greek organizations on campus. And my personal feeling for our claim to fame... At the beginning of the school year having 5 actives to having 15 actives and a NM at the end of the year.

Chapter Office: PR, I finally got the newsletter out for the first time in over 5 years! YEA!!!

[KappaKittyCat]

Username: KappaKittyCat, because I love kitty cats
Real Name: Andrea
Initiated: December 3rd, 2000
Chapter: Zeta Epsilon, Lawrence University
Currently Serving: VP Standards & Marshal
Past Offices: Social, Risk Management, Scholarship, Philanthropy, Public Relations, Panhellenic, Membership, Registrar
Home Chapter Claim to Fame: I'm going to deviate here from all the other awesome things said about ZE and bring up the fact that we swept the Panhellenic awards at our Greek Women's banquet this year. Of all the chapters, ZE had the highest percentage of its membership recognized for scholastic achievements. We won the award for Best Philanthropic Event with our annual Caramel Apple Sale to benefit a local domestic abuse shelter, and we won the award for Best Sisterhood Event with our trip to visit Chi Chapter at the University of Minnesota. On top of all that, both the Panhellenic Woman of the Year and the Greek Woman of the Year for 2001-2002 are Kappas.

About Me: I was born in Southwestern Illinois, moved to Madison when I was six, and have lived here ever since. Both of my parents are teachers (though my dad is doing something else right now, but he's still a teacher, just not in a school) and that's something that I know how to do instinctively. I know I'll work from that angle through the rest of my life.
College Life: I'm a senior, scheduled to graduate in 2004 with a Bachelors of Arts in History and a Bachelors of Music in Choral/General Music Education. Aside from Kappa, which is the biggest part of my college life, I sing in the Lawrence University Concert Choir, perform with the Drama Department, and work extensively with music programs and at-risk students in the local public schools.
When I grow up I want to be... A professional Kappa! I'm going to apply to be a field representative after graduation, and if that doesn't happen then I want to move to an area with few advisors (Ah, the versatility of a teaching license-- there are jobs everywhere!) and become a CCD.

Favourite Thing About Kappa: I love the instant connection I can make with people. Kappas are warm and we care about each other. I've been "adopted" by several older sisters who I'd never have talked to, let alone met, were it not for Kappa. They've been such good mentors to me, and I don't know where I'd be without them.

Thing Kappa Needs to Work On: Enhancing the undergrad experience. I know that nationally we've lost several bids for expansion because the local panhellenics felt that Kappa's presentation focused too much on the alumnae experience and not enough on the collegiate aspect. This could be helped by increasing advisory support, making the New Member Program more varied and detailed (because we all have to sit through it every year), and encouraging chapters to get in contact and hang out with each other.

Loyally delsigmata,
Andrea

[Kappanole]

UserName: Kappanole--I'm a Kappa and a Seminole..(which I love almost as much as kappa).
Real Name: Rachel
Chapter: Epsilon Zeta, Florida State University
Initiated: 1/15/95
Kappa Jobs: Current Collegiate News Editor for The Key, former Social adviser to Zeta Psi, Wake Forest University, Member of the Charleston, SC Alumnae Association and a member with Kristen and Mary of Keepers of the Key. Self admitted Kappa-holic.

Grew up in Florida, moved to Boston, then NC and now settled in Charleston, SC.

I love this forum...love to read all the different ideas and happenings of the different wonderful chapters...if any actives have great stories or pictures for the Key, please email me...

Loyally,
Rachel

[Sylverling]

username - Sylverling, just because I use it for everything else

real name - Polly

chapter - Zeta Epsilon, Lawrence University

initiated 12/2/01 :-)

I am so proud of us for tripling our membership this year. Go us. :-) My sisters have already listed our achievements so I won't repeat them. But go us.

[MSKKG]

Hello, Sisters! This is my first post. Thought I'd add my name to the roll.

My user name is "MSKKG" because I'm from Mississippi (I live in South Carolina now). My first name is Lillian. I was initiated into Delta Rho chapter at Ole Miss in 1977, so that kind of makes me an "Old" Miss!!!

I am currently serving as House Advisor for the Epsilon Kappa chapter at the University of South Carolina. I have served as Alumnae Club President as well as House Board President. I'm helping PKTKKG (Martha) with House Board. Y'all have to know what a stupendous job she's done!

I'm so proud to be a Kappa!

Loyally,

Lillian

[kappaloo]

username:kappaloo
Zeta Omega chapter - University of Waterloo

Home chapter claim to fame: We're one of the few Canadian Chapters - and until very recently were the only sorority for my university. We celebrated 10 years in January of 2004.

Favorite thing about Kappa: Sisterhood. I never expected it to be so wonderful!

Kappa thing that needs the most improvement: I don't know about nationally, but my chapter needs more PR - most people don't know KKG is oncampus!

(edited to update (again)!)

[fluffeekkg]

Username: fluffeekkg
Real First Name: Arleen
Initiated 3/30/2002
Epsilon Iota, University of Puget Sound
Currently serving as the Treasurer and Rho Gamma

I'm so excited to be a Kappa! I never imagined how wonderful it could possibly be.

[sherbertlemons]

Real First name: Megan
Initiated: Will be initiated November 23
School: Am new member of University of Central Florida's Eta Eta Chapter (yes, that's the new colony! )

I'm totally excited to be a Kappa. The people I've met are great- not only the other girls starting our chapter, but also all the alumnae and women from other chapters who have been helping us get started.

[sherbertlemons]

Bump! I've noticed we've had a lot of new Kappas on the board recently, so let's find out more about you ladies!

[KayGanda]

"Well noted"

Kappa Kappa Gamma, rushee warren college orientation(way back in 1994), UC San Diego.

Kappa's in the house

[MRSMRS]

Online name: MRSMRS
Real Name: Mary
Chapter: Gamma Gamma/Whitman College (yes, there really IS a Gamma Gamma at Walla Walla...."both so nice, we named them twice." )
Initiated 1956 - an "oldie but goodie!"
Kappa History - held a chapter office all four years, joined my first alum group the fall after graduation, and have been active in one or more associations ever since...all over the country. I now live in Orange County, California and have been involved as adviser and/or HB member for Zeta Eta, U. C. Irvine for 25 years. Have held every alum association office, served as Province and Regional officers, formerly a Regional Trainer and Fraternity Historian, now Fraternity Ritualist. I'm happy to help any chapter or alum group member or officer, one on one, by sharing information and ideas....especially regarding appreciation and understanding of our Fraternity ritual. You can email me anytime. I always have time for Kappa...just as it has always been there for me.
My Kappa "hobby" is the Keepers of the Key...an awesome group of the finest sisters one could ever have. It has been a joy to "meet" so many other Kappas as we help them reclaim lost and stolen pins and share their tears of joy. I cherish our heritage and our golden key.

[paulaKKG]

Online Name: PaulaKKG
Real Name: Paula
Chapter: Delta Xi, Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA
Initiated: Spring, 1997

About me: I was born and raised in Nashville, after school I moved to Northern Virginia. I'm also a big ultimate frisbee player - which is how I met my wonderful husband.

Kappa offices: Recording Secretary, PR chair (When my chapter split the office apart from Membership), House chair for the summer, Booth and Buggy Chair (CMU has a spring carnival). I don't even think I can begine to list all the OTHER committees I was on.. ha! I also created the Delta Xi website. I also helped preseve old Delta Xi songs into a book (which I have since passed down to active member) so I know lots of kappa songs - the good and the "rowdy"!

[happykappa]

Hey Y'all!

username: happykappa
real name: Libby
initiated March 8, 2003
Eta Alpha, Furman University

Home Chapter: We'll be celebrating our tenth anniversary soon!

About Me: My mom and grandmother were Kappa's too, and I'm so excited to follow in their footsteps!