Points of the Kite
what are the points of the kite?
intellectual curiosity, commitment to service, leadership potential, personal excellence
what is our philanthropy event?
kick ball for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
when was our chapter established?
January 27th, 1870
what are the aims of our fraternity? (hint: its threefold)
Intellectually, the highest scholarship; Socially, the widest influence for good; Morally, the truest love.
Name all the different ritual services!
pledge, loyalty, instillation of officers, affiliation, initiation
what are "bonus points"?
points awarded for outstanding performance under the "points of the kite"
who do we raise funds for with our philanthropy event?
raise money for both CASA and Theta Fund
Chapter's colors?
black and gold
These two are common symbols for Kappa Alpha Theta...
Kite, Twin Stars
Name four songs sung during initiation!
welcome song, preamble (technically spoken lol), ideals of gold, light and truth, chain chant, national hymn
What value do theta's hold dear that is not explicitly covered in the points of the kite?
Sisterhood
who is our sister chapter for this quarter?
Delta Gamma
where is the Alpha chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta?
DePauw University, first chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta, founding chapter
What is our chapter flower?
The pansy
What is this?
"In the name of a nobler womanhood, believing that for us, as college women, the fraternity idea holds the possibility of a powerful incentive to social, intellectual and moral growth, and hoping that in the years to come this idea may be developed to meet the higher and broader demands of mature life, we do solemnly pledge ourselves to Kappa Alpha Theta, the first Greek letter fraternity known among women."
The Preamble
identify someone in your group that exemplifies commitment to service!
share how a sister in your group exemplifies this point of the kite!
Name 3 Philanthropies that have occurred this quarter!
SNU, AEPi, AXO, APhi, etc...
The four founders of Kappa Alpha Theta are Bettie Locke, Alice Allen, Bettie Tipton, and this member.
Hannah Fitch
what does the chain symbolize?
The joining of link on our chain symbolizes the linking of our hearts in the bonds of sisterhood.
what does the bittersweet symbolize?
the joys and pains of friendship
what is the maximum amount of points received from "the points of the kite"? provide an example of how someone may earn this?
8 pansy points! ...
MCG, IFC, NPHC, and CPA are all governing councils of the greater...
Multicultural Greek Council, Interfraternity Council, National Panhellenic Council, College Panhellenic Association
UCSD SFL community
This founding member was offered to wear a badge of a fraternity on DePauw's campus, not as a member but as a supporter of the organization. She rejected the offer stating unless she was offered full membership, she would not wear the badge. When the members of that fraternity declined to offer her membership, she decided to establish Kappa Alpha Theta...
Bettie Locke Hamilton
FOR EVERYONE: What is something you learned today?
answer in your groups
Question 1: What do you wish people knew about you in the chapter?
Question 2: What are you most proud of about yourself?
Answer in your groups