Philanthropy
What is Theta’s international philanthropy?
Court Appointed Special Advocates/Guardians ad Litem (CASA/GAL)
How many Thetas have competed in the Olympics/Paralympics?
20
What is the last service held before initiation?
Loyalty service
What is Beta Chi's local philanthropy?
ABC Headstart
What is stuck in the window above the door?
The Letter
What flower is in the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation logo?
The pansy
Betty Crocker was a Theta. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE - Betty Crocker is a brand name and trademark for General Mills, not a real person. Marjorie Child Hustead, Upsilon/Minnesota, worked in the advertising department of General Mills and developed the idea for a character to voice their radio show. She voiced the character from 1927 until the late 1940s
Which one of Theta’s founders became an elementary school principal?
Alice Allen
How many college chapters are in Canada?
4. Western, U of A, UBC, McGill
When was Beta Chi Founded?
September 26, 1931
Funds are still provided to DePauw University's Library to purchase books about women in careers. TRUE or FALSE?
True. The bulk of the books were first purchased in 1922 with remaining funds from a campaign to fund a hospital unit during World War I.
The creator of Sesame Street is Theta. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE - Joan Ganz Cooney, Beta Delta/Arizona
The members of what fraternity invited Bettie Locke to wear their pin?
Phi Gamma Delta, or FIJI as they are often called today
How many letters are in the Greek alphabet?
24
What have been the 3 most recent Beta Chi philanthropies?
Dunk a Theta, CASA Carnival, Baking with Beta Chi
When is Day of Service?
October 19
For which Theta are the Canadian theatre awards named?
The Doras after Dora Mavor Moore, Sigma/Toronto. She is considered one of the key founders of Canadian professional theater
Kappa Alpha Theta’s international headquarters is located in what city?
Indianapolis, Indiana
Which Theta founder “tweets”?
Bettie Locke
Why does President’s room have that name?
There used to be a curfew, so the President would make sure everyone got home, and yell out a warning right before.
Theta categorizes philanthropy into three areas, what are they?
Service, Fundraising, Advocacy
Which Theta discovered “methylene blue,” a treatment for those affected by carbon monoxide or cyanide poisoning?
Matilda Moldenhauer Brooks, Alpha Omega/Pittsburgh. Brooks received a fellowship from the Fraternity in the 1940s to continue her research.
What are Theta's symbols?
Kites, Pansies, Twin Stars
Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation was founded in what year?
1960
What is the procedure to shut off the fire alarm?
1.Call TELSCO (780) 424-6971 as soon as alarm goes off and tell them we have a false alarm
2. Give them Verbal password: BetaChi
3. Be at fire panel (Perry’s room) and hit Sig Silence
4. Press Reset (NOT Disable)
5. Go to Telsco Panel (Boiler room)
6. HIT 12341 twice