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Write the purpose of Kappa Delta Sorority.
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Write the purpose of Kappa Delta Sorority.
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 could be no true friendship.
Write the Kappa Delta Object.
The object of Kappa Delta Sorority is the formation and perpetuation of good fellowship, friendship and sisterly love among its members; the encouragement of literature and education; the promotion of social interest; and the furtherance of charitable and benevolent purposes.
Write the Kappa Delta Creed.
May we sisters in Kappa Delta strive each day to seek more earnestly the honorable and beautiful things.
May we each day through love of those within our circle, learn to know and understand better those without our circle.
May the diamond shield that guards our love find us each day Truer, Wiser, More Faithful, More Loving and More Noble.
Write the Vision statement of Kappa Delta Sorority.
Kappa Delta Sorority is committed to providing opportunities and experiences that build confidence and inspire women to action.
Write the Kappa Delta Mission statement.
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.
What does our open motto, Ta Kala Diokomen, mean?
Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest.
Kappa Delta's values are the core around which we center our organization's operations. Committing to our values means inspiring each and every member to become a woman of greatness. The G-R-E-A-T in ''Live GREAT'' serves as an acronym to remind us of the values we share as Kappa Deltas. What are these five values?
Growth through lifetime learning
Responsibility for our own integrity and ethical actions
Engagement in social and civic interests
Altruistic service to others
Truth and loyalty to each other-for a lifetime
Kappa Delta's national programs and initiatives are linked to what?
confidence
What are the three branches of Kappa Delta's confidence platform?
Encouraging confidence in chapter members
Celebrating confidence in women
Encouraging confidence on campus and in communities
In addition to the two historic philanthropies, Kappa Delta has two national philanthropies that chapters support. What are they?
Prevent Child Abuse America
Girls Scouts of the USA
How do these two philanthropies connect to Kappa Delta's platform of confidence?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. Kappa Delta supports PCAA's prevention efforts because abuse shatters a child's confidence. Chapters raise funds for PCAA through annual Shamrock events.What are the two international holidays that Kappa Delta created to celebrate women and girls? When are they celebrated?International Women's Friendship Month (September) International Girls Day (November 14)What date was Kappa Delta founded?October 23, 1897Kappa Delta was founded at State Female Normal School. What is the current name of the school? Name the city and state in which the school is located.Longwood University Farmville, VirginiaName the four founding members of Kappa Delta Sorority? Please write their full names.Lenora Ashmore Blackiston Sara Turner White Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson Mary Sommerville Sparks HendrickKappa Delta is a not-for-profit corporation governed by a National Council composed of six officers and an NPC delegate and executive director. These eight women are responsible for the overall management of the sorority. Name the eight positions and the women that currently serve in them.National President: Alison Jakes Argersinger National Vice President: Susan Stockton National Vice President-Membership: Karen Thomas Fesmire National Vice President-Collegians: Barb Hamilton Stacy National Vice President-Alumnae: Tricia Ruma Spence National Vice President-Finance: Jodi Scheurenbrand National Panhellenic Conference Delegate: Julie Landgren Johnson Executive Director: Pamela NixWhat is the address of Kappa Delta National Headquarters?3205 Players Lane, Memphis, TN 38125What is Kappa Delta's flower?White roseWhat are Kappa Delta's jewels?Emeralds Diamonds PearlsWhat are the colors of Kappa Delta?Olive green Pearl whiteWhat are Kappa Delta's symbols?Nautilus shell Dagger Diamond shapeWhat is Kappa Delta's mascot?Teddy bearWhat are the five areas of concentration that make up Chapter Excellence?Academic Excellence Leadership Membership Philanthropy Social SuccessLeadership is an important focus of Kappa Delta Sorority, which is why the sorority provides members a number of opportunities to develop their leadership skills. Name two ways you can serve as a leader in the chapter or on campus.Chapter offices Appointed offices SET leaders Serving on a committee Panhellenic offices Student government Varsity/club athletics Student organizationsHow long is a membership in Kappa Delta?A lifetimeName at least two forms of print and/or electronic communication Kappa Delta uses to communicate with collegians and alumnae.The Angelos Websites (kappadelta.org, etc.) KD Connect KD Leader Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr PinterestWhen you are initiated into Kappa Delta, you are a member for life. List five ways you can stay active in Kappa Delta once you have graduated?Join an alumnae chapter Organize an alumnae chapter Serve on a CAB or house corp Update your email and mailing address with national Kappa Delta Read the Angelos Visit Kappa Delta websites Write letters of recommendation for potential new members Plan a reunion with your pledge class Support the Kappa Delta Foundation Work at Kappa Delta National headquarters Serve on the National Leadership TeamWhat is the possible consequence for a new member if she allows herself to be hazed?Any new member who allows herself to be hazed will be subject to the deferral of her initiation.What happens to any individual member who hazes?Any member who hazes will be subject to national probation.What happens to any chapter which knowingly allows hazing to occur as part of the new member education program?The chapter will be subject to national probation.If the situation warrants, stronger disciplinary action may be imposed at the discretion of whom?Stronger disciplinary action may be imposed at the discretion of the National Council if the situation warrants.What is the Kappa Delta Foundation and how is it supported?The Kappa Delta Foundation secures funds for the educational, leadership and charitable purposes of Kappa Delta Sorority. The Foundation is supported through member donations.Just like the Sorority, the Foundation is run by staff at Kappa Delta Headquarters. Who serves as the Executive Director as the Foundation?Pamela NixWhat is the Golden Circle and who is a part of it?The Golden Circle is comprised of all collegiate chapters that have donated to the Kappa Delta Foundation. As members of the Golden Circle, each member contributes a minimum of $12 annually to the foundation in support of its leadership, educational and philanthropic initiatives.What is the name of your chapter? What date was your chapter installed? Of what national division is your chapter a member?alpha iota 10/2/1926