New Member Knowledge
Name the four KD founders
Lenora Ashmore Blackiston, Sara Turner White, Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson, Mary Sommerville Sparks Hendrick
How many active collegiate chapters are there as of August 2018?
166
What are the four requirements to be on good standing?
Attend chapter meetings, ritual ceremonies and other events
Meet financial obligations by the deadline
perform chapter officer responcibilities
Maintain the given GPA *BONUS: what is this GPA?
What philanthropic event is held each year by all Kappa Deltas and what local organization does ours benefit?
Shamrock Week, Kansas Children's service league of Johnson county
Who serves alcohol at a Kappa Delta event and what alcohol may be served?
A designated server who is 21 or older NOT a KD and who does not consume alcohol before or during the event, Only beer and wine are allowed at KD sponsored functions, including parties co-sponsored with other organizations
The city and state of the national headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
What tools does KD used to communicate to its collegiate chapters and alumnae? (Name four)
The Angelos, KD Website, Resource Library, KDHQ Facebook/Twitter, KD newsletter, Nautilus Network
What is the founding date of our chapter?
April 28, 1990
What national organization does the week of fundraisers benefit?
Prevent child abuse America
Who is on standards board, how are they elected and how long is their term?
Three to four members, one elected from the senior, junior and sophomore new member classes plus the vice president of standards. VPS serves as chairman, Board members are nominated and elected by the entire chapter with consideration given to the members’ university classifications, and Term of office shall be one calendar year
When and where was KD founded? What was the school called and what is it now called?
October 23, 1897 in FarmVille, Virgina and State Female Normal School which is now Longwood University
Kappa Delta's national platform
Confidence Coalition
Where is our nearest alumnae chapter located?
Kansas City
What year did Kappa Delta Partner with Girl Scouts?
1998
What are the three components of of membership and what is the minimum GPA for a PNM to be considered?
Recruitment, sisterhood, retention, 3.0
Name and positions of the two women who serve as ex-officio members of National Council
National Panhellenic Conference Delegate: Julie Landgren Johnson and Executive Director Pamela Nix
What are some ways KD builds confidence in women?
Varies
Who is serving on our chapter advisory board (name 9) and who is our house corporation board?
Allegra Gigstad, Hayley Lollar, Aimee Niedenthal, Maggy Dillon, Brigid Hornsby, Katie Lutton, Kristy Ladd, and Jennifer Palmer
What two events are held every year in celebration of women and girls and when are they held?
International Girls Day- Nov 14
International Women's friendship month- September
What are three reasons it is important to pay yours dues on time?
Provides the chapter with the money it needs to support our chapter's activities and events, Helps individuals develop healthy financial habits and the VPF will not have to chase people down for them to pay
What are the six National Council offices and who currently serves in those roles?
National President: Tricia Ruma Spence
National Vice President: Susan Stcokton
National Vice President-Membership: Karen Thomas Fesmire
National Vice President-Collegians: Barb Hamilton Stacy
National Vice President-Alumnae: Tove Bichel Thomas
National Vice President-Fianance: Jodi Scheurenbrand
What schools will establish KD chapters this biennium? (name all of them)
University of Alabama/Birmingham, George Mason University, University of Michigan, Loyola University of Chicago, Bentley University
Who are the women on our chapters division national leadership team? (CSC, CMD, CAS, HRS NPC Delegate)?
CSC- Ashly Huff, CMD- Marisa Ney, CAS- Julie Totten, NPC- Julie Johnson, HRS- Kate wasem
What is the KD foundation, what does it support and who is the chairman?
Separate entity that serves as the educational and charitable arm of our organization, Children's hospital of Richmond Virginia or Girl Scout gold awards or Orthopedic research awards or Georgia O'keefe museum internships, Beth Martin Langford
What songs are sung in each initiation?
First- a vow, our creed
Second- pledge song
third- Mission (solo), Hymn, A faithful band of sisters, Chambered Nautilus poem