Just So Frustrated...!!

Just interested · #1 12-22-2007, 08:20 PM

I know it doesn't happen as often as it should, and this mybe a KD "urban legend" but it was my understanding that your pin was to be buried with you or returned to headquarters upon you passing to the Chapter Eternal. I bought a pin from the KD Foundation several years ago to pass down to my "little sister" in a recently colonized chapter in my state. She was to pass it down to her little and so on and on. I know headquarters will help it your search for just the right pin and your helping the Foundation as well.

kathykd2005 · #2 12-22-2007, 08:44 PM

I was always told that, too. I don't think it's an urban legend. As I recall, I believe it is expressly stated in our bylaws. I'll have to check on that, however. Remember ladies: we have to keep in mind that if these sisters' family members don't know these traditions, they will just sell the pin and other KD memorabilia to the highest bidder, or give it away. We'd like to think that all of our sisters tell everyone they know about how wonderful our sisterhood is, but in reality, sometimes that is not always the case. Many women don't discuss or stay involved with KD after graduation, and that's a true shame.

Side note on the "Badge going back to National Headquarters" at the time of death. Here it is:

"All badges are the property of Kappa Delta Sorority. The national initiation fee shall include payment for a life lease of a plain badge." -Article XIII--Insignia and Customs

So, that tells you that yes, while you payed for your pin, the pin is technically still owned by the sorority, and it should be returned or buried with the member when she dies.

kathykd2005 · #3 12-26-2007, 12:29 PM

More information about this topic from this month's Angelos:

"When a new member is initiated into Kappa Delta, she receives from the sorority a plain badge, which is hers to wear for a lifetime (as long as she does not resign or have her membership terminated), but the final ownership remains with the sorority. The badge of a deceased member may be buried with her, given to another Kappa Delta in her family, returned to her collegiate chapter to be used as a commemorative badge, or returned to National Headquarters" (20).

The cover story is about the history of our beautiful badge!

DaffyKD · #4 12-27-2007, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kathykd2005

More information about this topic from this month's Angelos:

"When a new member is initiated into Kappa Delta, she receives from the sorority a plain badge, which is hers to wear for a lifetime (as long as she does not resign or have her membership terminated), but the final ownership remains with the sorority. The badge of a deceased member may be buried with her, given to another Kappa Delta in her family, returned to her collegiate chapter to be used as a commemorative badge, or returned to National Headquarters" (20).

The cover story is about the history of our beautiful badge!

Kathy,

When did you get your Angelos? I haven't gotten one for a while (figured the Winter one is due anytime now). Have not see anything about the badges.

AOT
DaffyKD

kathykd2005 · #5 12-27-2007, 01:31 PM

I got mine yesterday!

It's the Winter 2008 issue. You'll get it soon!!!

>>>Look for it!

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DaffyKD · #6 12-28-2007, 03:09 AM