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KAPPA DELTA

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What is 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. (4 points)
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. (4 points)
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.
Vision Statement for Kappa Delta
Kappa Delta Sorority is committed to providing opportunities and experiences that inspire women to greatness.
Write the Kappa Delta Mission statement. (4 points)
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? (2 points)
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? (5 points)
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? (1 point)
confidence
What are the three branches of Kappa Delta's confidence platform? (3 points)
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? (2 points) (No specific order but wording is important.)
Prevent Child Abuse America Girls Scouts of the USA
How do these two philanthropies connect to Kappa Delta's platform of confidence? (2 points)
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? (2 points) (No specific order but wording is important.)
International Women's Friendship Month (September) International Girls Day (November 14)
What date was Kappa Delta founded? (1 point)
October 23, 1897
Kappa 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. (2 points)
Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia
Name the four founding members of Kappa Delta Sorority? Please write their full names. (4 points) (No specific order but spelling is important.)
Lenora Ashmore Blackiston Sara Turner White Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson Mary Sommerville Sparks Hendrick
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 Nix
What is the address of Kappa Delta National Headquarters? (2 points)
3205 Players Lane, Memphis TN
What is Kappa Delta's flower?
White rose
What are Kappa Delta's jewels? (2 points)
Emeralds Diamonds pearls
What are Kappa Delta's symbols?
Nautilus shell Dagger Diamond shape
What is the Kappa Delta's mascot?
teddy bear
What are the five areas of concentration that make up Chapter Excellence? (5 points)
Academic Excellence, Leadership, Membership, Philanthropy, Social Success
Leadership 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. (2 points)
Some examples: Chapter offices, appointed offices, SET leaders, serving on a committee, panhellenic offices, student government, varsity/club athletics, student organizations
How long is membership in Kappa Delta? (1 point)
5EVER
Name at least two forms of print and/or electronic communication Kappa Delta uses to communicate with collegians and alumnae. (2 points)
Examples: The Angelos, kappadelta.org, KD Connect, KD Leader, Social Media
When 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? (5 points)
Examples: 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 Team
What is the possible consequence for a new member if she allows herself to be hazed? (2 points)
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? (2 points)
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? (2 points)
The chapter will be subject to national probation.
If the situation warrants, stronger disciplinary action may be imposed at the discretion of whom? (2 points)
Stronger disciplinary action may be imposed at the discretion of the National Council if the situation warrants.
What is the name of your chapter? (2 points)
Zeta Kappa
What date was your chapter installed? (2 points)
April 4, 1992
Of what national division is your chapter a member? (2 points)
Division 2
What are two benefits the Kappa Delta Foundation provides to collegians? (2 points)
Leadership conferences, scholarships, internships at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Orthopaedic research internships
Who can be a member of the Confidence Coalition? (1 point)
Any person who is committed to building confidence in women and girls.
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