Heritage of KD
HQ Information
Philanthropic, Edu, and Leadership
Programs and Initiatives
KD Policy
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When and where was Kappa Delta founded? What was the name of the school where we were founded? What is its name now?
State Female Normal School in Farmville, Virginia on October 23, 1897. The name of the school today is Longwood University.
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What is the address of Kappa Delta National Headquarters?
3205 Players Lane, Memphis Tennessee 38125
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What is the Kappa Delta Foundation? When was it established?
The Foundation is a separate legal entity that serves as the educational and charitable arm of our organization. It provides funding for scholarships and educational programming, and oversees the sorority's philanthropic endeavors. It was established in 1981.
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How does Kappa Delta build confidence in our members?
Kappa Delta provides opportunities for leadership and personal development, including PACE activities, that build confidence in members.
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Each of these women should have a current copy of what document?
The KD Risk Management Manual
200
Name the founders of Kappa Delta.
Lenora Ashmore Blackiston Sara Turner White Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson Mary Sommerville Sparks Hendrick
200
What is the name of our sorority's national magazine? How many times per year is it published? How do you remain on the mailing list?
The Angelos is published four times a year. A lifetime subscription is included in your initiation fee. Always keep your mailing address current with Kappa Delta National Headquarters to continue receiving the magazine.
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What are the four national philanthropies that Kappa Delta supports? Which are the two historical ones and how are they supported?
Girl Scouts of the USA Prevent Child Abuse America American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Kappa Delta Orthopaedic Research Awards) Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Historical: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Research Awards (Kappa Delta Orthopaedic Research Awards) and Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU are supported, in part, by chapter members’ holiday contributions to the Children in Need Fund and through Christmas seal donations by alumnae.
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How does Kappa Delta build confidence in girls through the Girl Scout partnership?
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.
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Who may serve alcohol at a Kappa Delta sanctioned function?
A designated server who is 21 years of age or older and who is not a member of Kappa Delta and who does not consume alcohol before or during the event.
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What is the Kappa Delta Purpose?
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 can be no true friendship.
300
Where will the 2015 National Convention be held?
Lake Buena Vista, Florida (Disney World) OR Orlando, Florida
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Kappa Delta Shamrock events support what national organization? What local organization is the recipient of your chapter’s Shamrock monies and what does this organization do in your community/campus?
Kappa Delta Shamrock events support Prevent Child Abuse America, which was founded by a Kappa Delta.
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How does Kappa Delta’s philanthropic partnership with PCAA connect to the platform of confidence?
Kappa Delta supports PCAA’s prevention efforts because abuse shatters a child’s confidence.
300
What four things must a chapter member do to be in good standing?
• Attend all chapter meetings, ritualistic services, recruitment activities and other required functions. • Meet all financial obligations by the deadline set in the chapter bylaws. • Perform chapter officer responsibilities. • Maintain the scholastic average required by the chapter bylaws.
400
In 2006, Kappa Delta Sorority adopted a vision and mission statement. What are they?
Kappa Delta Sorority Vision: Kappa Delta Sorority is committed to providing opportunities and experiences that inspire women to greatness. Kappa Delta Sorority Mission: 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.
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What is NCTA? Who attends?
NCTA stands for National Collegiate Training Academy. This is a biennial meeting to provide specific training to chapter officers. All council officers attend including the Panhellenic delegate and a CAB advisor.
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Kappa Delta began supporting Girl Scouts of the USA in what year? What are some programs and activities KDs participate in with the Girl Scouts? What specific things has your chapter done with Girl Scouts?
Kappa Delta began supporting Girls Scouts of the USA in 1998.
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Why did Kappa Delta create the Confidence Coalition?
Our founders envisioned an organization where women would be encouraged and supported in developing their potential – in essence to be their best selves. And it is our vision to inspire women to greatness. All of KD’s principles, policies, programs and activities are designed to increase confidence in women. KD is reaching out through the Confidence Coalition to bring together others who are also committed to encouraging confidence in women and girls.
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What is inactive member status?
Inactive member status (IMS) can be granted by the chapter council and CAB upon application by the member by weighing the needs of the member against the well-being of the chapter. It is not to be used for members who “are really busy” or a way to excuse the obligations of membership as outlined in the Membership Expectations Form. A member may be granted IMS due to poor health, school incurred responsibilities (such as internships, student teaching and varsity athletic participation), or exceptional family obligations. A member must be on good standing in all areas to apply. IMS applications may be approved for one term at a time or part of a term. National fees must be paid and she may not attend chapter activities except by invitation of the chapter. She must pay for any chapter activity attended.
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What does the acronym G-R-E-A-T stand for in Live GREAT, which is a reminder of our KD values? Give an example of a KD program, activity or initiative that reflects each letter.
-Growth through lifetime learning; (AX, PACE, Convention, NCTA, Angelos) • Responsibility for our own integrity and ethical actions; (Social, financial, attendance responsibility, risk management – alcohol and hazing, expectations of membership) • Engagement in social and civic interests; (KD leadership, campus/community leadership, Panhellenic involvement, IWFM) • Altruistic service to others; (Girl Scouts, PCAA/Shamrock, KD Foundation programs) • Truth and loyalty to each other (Lifetime membership, alumnae chapters, CAB, etc.)
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What tools does KD use to communicate information to its collegiate and alumnae members?
The Angelos KD website KD Connect KDHQ Facebook and Twitter and email The KD Leader newsletter for elected and appointed officers Quarterly leadership packets 24/7 filing cabinet Nautilus Network
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Our meeting structure allows chapters to incorporate certain educational and PACE topics into their weekly meetings. What are the four different types of meetings? What are the educational and PACE topics that must be covered at these meetings?
There are four different types of meetings: Formal Informal followed by an educational member education workshop Informal followed by a PACE member education workshop Informal followed by a Chapter Select event The six required educational member education workshop must cover the topics of academic excellence (one in fall, one in spring), community service, KD Ritual/heritage, risk management and leadership. The four PACE member education workshops should reflect the meaning of each letter in PACE.
500
What is the “You Make Me Smile” campaign?
The campaign is a confidence building activity chapters can do on campus and in their communities. Uplifting confidence messages are written on sticky notes, balloons or attached to candy/small gifts and handed out to women and girls.
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What is emergency financial member status?
Emergency financial member status (EFMS) can be granted by the chapter council and CAB upon application by the member by weighing the needs of the member against the financial well-being of the chapter. In this case, the chapter and the member come to an agreement about reduced financial obligations and reduced privileges as a chapter member. A member must be on good standing in all areas to qualify. EFMS applications may be approved for up to one term at a time. If a member needs it for more than one term, she must reapply.
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