Founding/History
What are the first names of the KD Founders?
Lenora, Sara, Mary, Julia
Name the City and State where our National Headquarters is located.
- Memphis, Tennessee
What is your local chapter GPA requirement for good standing?
2.70
What philanthropic event is held each year by all Kappa Delta chapters?
Shamrock Event!
What do you wear for all parts of initiation?
- All white.
- Appropriate attire includes: white shoes or dress sandals, white dress, or white blouse and/or sweater, white skirt and/or white dress slacks. Appropriate white or beige undergarments are required.
- Inappropriate attire includes: white jeans, white shorts or white capri pants
When was KD Founded?
October 23rd, 1897
How many active collegiate chapters are there as of August 2018?
168
What is the founding date of your chapter, here at your university?
October 23rd, 1926
What national organization does your Shamrock fundraiser benefit?
What two songs are sung at first degree?
A Vow
Our Creed
Where was KD Founded?
State Female Normal School, now Longwood University
Kappa Delta’s national platform is confidence in girls and women, and as a result what initiative was created in 2009 to support our commitment to building confidence?
Confidence Coallition
Where is your nearest Alumnae Chapter located?
Corvallis, OR
What local organization does your Shamrock fundraiser benefit?
Looking Glass Station 7
Who is on the standards board?
The standards board is composed of three to four members:
o One elected member from the senior, junior and sophomore new-member classes
o A member of the first-year new-member class should be added after initiation
o The vice president--standards
- The vice president-standards- serves as chairman
- The board includes an alumna from the chapter advisory board.
Farmville, VA
What is the name of KD Headquarters' Executive Director?
Pamela Nix
What four requirements must a chapter member meet to be in good standing?
- Attend chapter meetings, Ritual ceremonies, recruitment activities and other required
events
- Meet financial obligations by the deadline set in the chapter bylaws
- Perform chapter officer responsibilities
- Maintain the scholastic average required by the chapter bylaws
What two events are held each year in celebration of women and girls, and when are they held?
- International Girls Day – Nov 14
- International Women’s Friendship Month - September
Who may serve alcohol at a KD social event?
(there are a few requirements)
- A designated server who is:
o over 21 years of age
o not a member of Kappa Delta
o does not consume alcohol before or during the event
What are the full names of the Founders?
- Lenora Ashmore Blackiston
- Mary Sommerville Sparks Hendrick
- Sara Turner White
- Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson
What schools established Kappa Delta chapters in the 2017-2019 biennium?
- University of Alabama/Birmingham
- George Mason University
- University of Michigan
- Loyola University Chicago
- Bentley University
Who is currently serving on your Chapter Advisory Board?
Emily King, Jamie Shelton, Marissa Jordan, Ellie Harrington
What is the Kappa Delta Foundation, what does it support?
The Foundation is a separate legal entity that serves as the educational and charitable arm of our organization.
What is the meaning of the name The Angelos, our quarterly magazine?
The Messenger