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What is the PURPOSE of kappa delta sorority?
The purpose of Kappa Delta Sorority is to promote true friendship among the college girls of our country by inculcating into their hearts and lives those principles of truth, of honor, of duty, without which there could be no true friendship.
Kappa Delta’s national programs and initiatives are linked to what?
Confidence
What is the address of Kappa Delta National Headquarters?
3205 Players Lane, Memphis, TN 38125
When, where, what school was Kappa Delta founded? What is the school named now?
October 23, 1897 State Female Normal School now Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia
What does our open motto, Ta Kala Diokomen, mean?
Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest
What is the kappa delta OBJECT?
The object of Kappa Delta Sorority is the formation and perpetuation of good fellowship, friendship and sisterly love among its members; the encouragement of literature and education; the promotion of social interest; and the furtherance of charitable and benevolent purposes.
In addition to the two historic philanthropies, Kappa Delta has two national philanthropies that chapters support. What are they?
Prevent Child Abuse America
Girls Scouts of the USA
what is kappa delta's flower what are kappa delta's jewels (3) What are kappa delta's colors (2) What are kappa delta's symbols (3) what is kappa delta's mascot?
white rose emeralds, pearls, diamonds olive green and pearl white nautilus shell, dagger, diamond shape teddy bear
Name the four founding members of Kappa Delta Sorority. Please say their full names
Lenora Ashmore Blackiston Sara Turner White Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson Mary Sommerville Sparks Hendrick
What is the name of our chapter? when was it installed?
Eta Beta, November 12th, 2000
what is the Kappa Delta CREED?
May we sisters in Kappa Delta strive each day to seek more earnestly the honorable and beautiful things. May we each day through love of those within our circle, learn to know and understand better those without our circle. May the diamond shield that guards our love find us each day Truer, Wiser, More Faithful, More Loving and More Noble.
What are the three branches of Kappa Delta’s confidence platform?
Encouraging confidence in chapter members Celebrating confidence in women
Encouraging confidence on campus and in communities
Who can be a member of the Confidence Coalition?
Any person who is committed to building confidence in women and girls
Name at least two forms of print and/or electronic communication Kappa Delta uses to communicate with collegians and alumnae.
The Angelos Websites (kappadelta.org, etc.) KD Connect KD Leader Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr Pinterest
Kappa Delta’s values are the core around which we center our organization’s operations. Committing to our values means inspiring each and every member to become a woman of greatness. The G-R-E-A-T in “Live GREAT” serves as an acronym to remind us of the values we share as Kappa Deltas. What are these five values?
Growth through lifetime learning Responsibility for our own integrity and ethical actions Engagement in social and civic interests Altruistic service to others Truth and loyalty to each other-for a lifetime
What is the Vision statement of Kappa Delta Sorority?
Kappa Delta Sorority is committed to providing opportunities and experiences that inspire women to greatness.
How do our philanthropies connect to Kappa Delta’s platform of confidence?
Kappa Deltas build confidence in Girl Scouts by serving as mentors and encouraging them to pursue their dreams Activities like campus tours and anti-bullying workshops are meant to help them be their best selves. Kappa Delta supports PCAA’s prevention efforts because abuse shatters a child’s confidence. Chapters raise funds for PCAA through annual Shamrock events.
What are the five areas of concentration that make up Chapter Excellence?
Academic Excellence Leadership Membership Philanthropy Social Success
What are two benefits the Kappa Delta Foundation provides to collegians?
Leadership conferences Scholarships Internships at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and the orthopedic research internships
How long is a membership in kappa delta?
for a lifetime!!!
what is the Kappa Delta Mission statement?
Kappa Delta Sorority is a national organization for women committed to: Inspiring our members to reach their full potential; Preparing our members for community service, active leadership and responsible citizenship; Creating opportunities for lifetime involvement through innovative and responsive programs, and strategic collaborations and partnerships; and Fostering the development of our time-honored values within the context of friendship.
What are the two international holidays that Kappa Delta created to celebrate women and girls? When are they celebrated?
International Women’s Friendship Month (September) International Girls Day (November 14)
Kappa Delta is a not-for-profit corporation governed by a National Council composed of six officers and an NPC delegate and executive director. These eight women are responsible for the overall management of the sorority. Name the EIGHT positions and the women that currently serve in them.
National President Tricia Ruma Spence
- National Vice President Susan Stockton
- National Vice President-Membership Karen Thomas Fesmire
- National Vice President-Collegians Barb Hamilton Stacy
- National Vice President-Alumnae Tove Bichel Thomas
- National Vice President-Finance Jodi Scheurenbrand
- National Panhellenic Conference Delegate Julie Landgren Johnson
- Executive Director Pamela Nix
When you are initiated into Kappa Delta, you are a member for life. List five ways you can stay active in Kappa Delta once you have graduated?
Join an alumnae chapter Organize an alumnae chapter Serve on a CAB or house corp Update your email and mailing address with national Kappa Delta Read the Angelos Visit Kappa Delta websites Write letters of recommendation for potential new members Plan a reunion with your pledge class Support the Kappa Delta Foundation Work at Kappa Delta National headquarters Serve on the National Leadership Team
Name five ways you can serve as a leader in the chapter or on campus.
Chapter offices Appointed offices SET leaders Serving on a committee Panhellenic offices Student government Varsity/club athletics Student organizations