Kappa Quill Fall 2023

Fall 2023 | Volume 54, Issue 1

Mission Statement The purpose of Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority, Inc. shall be to promote academic achievement, to encourage community involvement through philanthropy, and to cultivate the everlasting bonds of sisterhood. We shall fortify the values of leadership, generosity, charity, and integrity within our sisters through guidance at both the chapter and national level.

National Founders Pat Ouellette Angie Parker Kathy Luciano Dee Tzovarras Tricia Crosby Laurie Beckwith Joanne Lobozzo Becky Ritter Joyce Welch Renie Mountain Bridgett Burtchell Bonnie Griener

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Table of Contents

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Convention 2023 Recap

Chapter Reports

Important Dates......................................................

Dates......................................................2 2

Important Dates

Letters from the Co-Executive Directors.......

Directors.......3 3

AFA

Letter from the President.

President............................... 5 2023 Meetings Recap.

Recap........................................ 6 Convention Recap....................................... 7 Award Recipients....................................... 8

Nov. 28–Dec. 1, 2023 | Tampa, FL

Convention Awards Nominations Feb. 15, 2024 | Details sent via email

NGLA

Summer Leadership Retreat.................. 9

Feb. 22–25, 2024 | Hartford, CT Check your emails for more information!

Pie-A-Board Member............................... 11

Letters of Intent for Voting Board

Committee Updates.

Updates........................................ 17 National Philanthropy.

Philanthropy.................................. 19 Philanthropy Update.............................. 19 Philanthropy Resources........................20 Chapter Reports..............................................

Reports.............................................. 21

Due March 12, 2024 to Executive Director

Convention 2024 Apr. 12-14, 2024 | Cromwell, CT Registration details will be announced early 2024.

Summer Leadership Retreat TBA

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Letters from the Executive Directors My Dear Sisters,

Sisterhood is the term that I have connected with from a very young age.

I was in dance classes, starting at the age of three, and a few years later I became part of my first sisterhood. I was with those girls nearly every day for more than 10 years of my life, practicing and smiling and crying and laughing, and experiencing every emotion that you could possibly think of. And they always had my back. Those were my sisters. Then when I got to college, I decided that I wanted to join a sorority because at school I felt like I hadn’t found that community yet. I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to join the dance team and even so I just wanted to find my people and that’s how I found Kappa.

Shortly after I joined, I experienced a great loss. One of my dance sisters passed away, tragically in a car accident. The thing that I remember most about that time is the way that my dance sisters and my sorority sisters rallied around me and made me feel so loved and so supported. To this day, I am constantly embraced by my sisters, sisters that I know from my dance life, from my time at my chapter, and even from my time at the board. The bond that we have between all of us is so special and creates a space where we can be ourselves with confidence. At the end of the day, I know this is a business, but these are your sisters. These are your people. These are the people who will stand beside you and support you through your darkest days and stay by your side, laugh, and smile with you on your best days.

More recently another one of my dance sisters died by suicide. We were in complete shock. She was the happiest woman with the most beautiful smile all of the time. She was struggling in silence. So, I urge you to please reach out for support. It is hard to ask for help, but please be brave and speak up. In the midst of the chaos, my sisters have rallied around me and provided me with a sense of safety and security in such uncertain times. My dance sisters have been a guiding light for me through these times. They are the only ones who know exactly what I’m going through. However, they aren’t the only ones that have helped me through. Many of my other sisters have shared kind words of support and offered to listen if I ever want to talk. There are so many ways that all my sisters have supported me, but most important of all they remind me how loved I am every day.

Your sisters are here for you whether it’s sorority-related or about work, family, or life in general. And if you notice that a sister may be struggling with their position, that they may not be going to their classes, or even if they just don’t seem like themselves, check on them. Offer them support to help lighten their load. You never know what a person may be going through; everyone is fighting their own battles every single day. Check in on someone and hold their burden just for a few minutes and remind them that they aren’t alone. And lastly, remember to let kindness motivate your actions and the decisions that you make each and every day. May the Spirit Never Die. In Kappa,

Courtney Stevens Co-Executive Director

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If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Dial 911 in case of emergency.

Hello Dear Sisters,

Growing up I was never one to play with dolls, especially Barbie with her iconic pink accessories, instead I was more interested in sports, Lego, and Hot Wheels cars. So, when the Barbie movie was announced it was not something that was on my must-see bucket list of movies coming out. However, as we inched closer and closer to Summer Leadership Retreat (SLR) and some of my fellow board members were discussing how great it was, I started to have FOMO. So, I went to the movies by myself and settled in with my popcorn to watch the Barbie movie.

My expectations were low because Barbies and pink stuff are just not my thing.

As the movie went on, I was surprised with how much I was actually enjoying it and how much it was resonating with me. By the time the movie reached America Ferrera’s iconic monologue, I was fully invested! If you have not seen the movie, you definitely should, or at the very least, look up that scene of her monologue. It was powerful and stuck with me, and it stuck with a lot of my friends, too. It is about how it is literally impossible to be a woman because society wants us to fit into all of these contradicting boxes, and the reason that it resonated with so many of us is because it’s true women are expected to be everything to everyone, but you can’t be too much of any one thing because then you might be too big to fit into your societal box.

Where the monologue reflects the most truth for me, is my journey into leadership roles. As a leader you have to be caring and empathetic but not too caring or empathetic because that can be seen as weakness. You have to be friendly and personable, but if you are too friendly and too personable, then you use people to get to where you are. You have to be knowledgeable but not too knowledgeable because then you are a know-it-all, and nobody likes a know-it-all. You have to be serious and make sure things get done, but if you don’t smile and joke while you are doing it, then you are unapproachable. There is no winning with being a woman, especially a woman in leadership. You are never going to make everyone happy. There is always going to be another box that society is going to try to make you fit into, and sometimes those boxes play into our deepest insecurities. It’s something that came up again recently in my leadership journey. I was given the feedback that I need to smile more, that people find me unapproachable because of my strong “RBF”, and that I’m not building a strong enough connection with others. Hearing that feedback was hard to hear partly because it hurt and partly because it felt like I failed my colleagues because some felt I am unapproachable. The feedback played on a couple of deep insecurities. The first being that I do not like my smile and it is something that is not an easy fix. The second is that I am painfully introverted. The thought of small talk makes my skin crawl. It’s something that I have to continually work on as a leader; I know that I do not light up any room I am in. I am not the loudest person in the room or the cheerleader.

I have to constantly remind myself in social situations to mind my face and smile and push myself to engage in small talk.

And you know what? It is exhausting!

On the flip side of the coin, I am left wondering how much are we supposed to contort ourselves to fit into these societal boxes for the purpose of other people’s comfort at the sacrifice of our own. If I try to be any more bubblier and smiley for the comfort of others, when does it become inauthentic? At what point do you lose yourself behind the mask that you put up for other people? My takeaway from the Barbie movie is that we as women need to care a little less about what society wants us to be and be the person who makes you happy. We need to be our unapologetic authentic selves. And if you see me wearing my “resting bitch face” at a sorority event instead of a smile, don’t assume that I’m upset or that you can’t approach me. Come up and say hello and tell me about your favorite Kappa moment, ask about my puppies, or come talk sports with me. Just whatever you do, please do not ask me about the weather.

In Kappa,

Amanda Roberge Co-Executive Director

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Letter from the President Hi Sisters!

I hope you are all enjoying the beginning of your school year. You have made goals and have been working hard on your recruitment.

Fall always shows a time for growth, change, and a fresh start. It is my favorite time of year to reflect and get myself back on track (I also cannot resist a good Pumpkin Spice latte). While you are working on your goals, you are going to have moments where you disagree with the members around you. You will have opposing opinions and struggle to come to an agreement on what is best. Sometimes in these disagreements, we can see emotions get heightened, and things come to a rise. In those moments, do not forget to continue to remember the importance of kindness and the strength that gives you as a leader and as a sister.

Through kindness, we are able to show compassion to people around us. For myself, instead of continuing the conversation, I take a step back and listen to what people are saying. By listening, we learn more about what the real problems are. Sometimes it might not truly be the issue at hand, but other concerns that have not yet been brought up to us as leaders. By being compassionate and listening, we are able to create a chapter of mutual respect. Typically, the more we demand respect, the harder it is to obtain.

I hope that in those moments you hit a roadblock, you take a step back as a Chapter. You realize that we are Sisters, and that is more important than business any day. Make sure you are making time for sister bonding. With the Fall season comes the time for some amazing activities! My recommendations are going to a pumpkin patch or even watching a good scary movie (Sinister or the new Scream films were amazing).

Never hesitate to reach out to anyone on the board for ideas. Make sure you enjoy every moment you have as an active sister. The happy memories will always outweigh the stressful ones.

In Kappa,

Marysa Mitrano National President

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2023 Meetings Recap National Convention & Awards Summer Leadership Retreat & Pie-A-Board Member

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Convention Recap

By Robyn Sarette, Meetings Co-Chair

KappaCon23 I have to admit, it was harder than I thought it would be to get back into the swing of in-person meetings - but with each passing Convention, we seem to do even better than the last and this most recent time, we hit it out of the park! Granted, there were still some minor hiccups and technical difficulties, but no one is perfect all the time.

KappaCon23 was held in Danvers, MA. Convention kicked off Friday evening with BINGO hosted jointly by fraternity and sorority leadership. There were great merch prizes, and everyone had a blast with this classic game. Next up early on Saturday morning was Chapter displays. Instead of two different areas, the sorority and fraternity intermingled their displays for everyone to enjoy. We also allowed all attendees to vote on their favorite display versus prior years where only the executive boards voted.

Our schedule saw a bit of a mix-up after we heard feedback from our attendees in 2022. This year, we held our breakout sessions in the morning. There was a mix of various team-building activities, a philanthropy session, and a leadership skills workshop. That left the meeting for the afternoon where we saw several awards handed out and gifts of love galore.

The night ended with our traditional Black and Gold Awards Gala where alumni, actives, board members, and distinguished guests are invited for dinner, philanthropy presentations, awards presentations, and dancing. Both organizations truly enjoy recognizing the hard work of our memberships during this event. Marysa and Zack really stole the show. But the highlight of late night was the cotton candy machine by far. Thank you, brothers!

Overall, we saw some successful changes and hope to continue to evolve our event every single year to come.

Thank you to everyone who made this event successful and to everyone who attended. We can’t wait to see you in Cromwell, CT in the spring! Make sure you save the dates: April 12-14, 2024.

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Awards An exciting part of Convention is the opportunity to publicly acknowledge and uplift the amazing work being done by actives, Chapters, and Board Members. One of the ways we do this is through our annual awards. It's always difficult to select one winner as our organization is overflowing with accomplishments, commitments, and service to the sorority and our communities. We recognize all our Chapters and members who live our kindness, devotion, and pride every day.

The Yellow Rose Award is presented to the Chapter president who has gone above and beyond for their Chapter providing leadership and accomplishing national and Chapter goals. Congratulations to Darby Dwyer, KS. The Excellence in Social Media Presence Award will be awarded to the Chapter with a prominent social media presence. This can be through a combination of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any social media application. The content should promote our national philanthropy, the individuality of the Chapter, the importance of sisterhood bonding, and be tasteful.

Congratulations to Kappa Chi.

The Angela K. Jacobs Scholarship is given to a sister who is able to maintain a strong GPA while going above and beyond the call of duty as an active. This sister will be awarded $1500 for their achievements. Congratulations to Chloe Duchesneau, KX. The Susan M. Dyer Golden Scholastic Award is presented to the sister who not only represents the ideal of sisterhood but also received the highest GPA. Congratulations to Lexie Boles, KS.

The Victoria E. DeMambro Leadership Award is presented to the sister who is not only active within their Chapter but an active member of their community, as well. They must be involved in some other organization while holding an Executive Board position at the Chapter level. Congratulations to Kasey Arnold, KS. The Golden Opportunity Award is presented to the chapter that may have gone through a hardship with membership numbers, have struggled with an administration issue and rose above the challenges, have had a financial crisis that they climbed out of, or may have encountered a difficult New Member/Sister situation that was defused of according to National Procedures. The chapter must have maintained regular and consistent contact with their assigned Chapter Consultant and/or other National Sorority representative.

Congratulations to Kappa Sigma.

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Awards cont.

The President's Cup is awarded to the Chapter that best reflects the ideals of Kappa, of Delta, and of Phi in all chapter representations since the last National Convention. There is no application process to be eligible for this award as it is determined by the National Board of Directors and is considered the highest award given to a Chapter. Congratulations to Kappa Alpha Xi. The Elizabeth Jason National Philanthropy Award will be awarded to the chapter with the highest financial contribution to the National Philanthropy and will be given at Convention.

Congratulations to Kappa Sigma for their remarkable fundraising of $9,369 last year.

The Certificate of Merit is the award given to a Sister who goes above and beyond her call of duty. It is a way to show positive reinforcement within the chapter and National Sorority.

Congratulations to Rylan Richardson, KL; Alyson Ratcliffe, KAXi; Skylah Zayas, KO; Mia Lynch, KAO; and Breanny Guerrero, KY. The Display Award is presented to the Chapter with the most outstanding display at the convention. The award will be given to the Chapter that scores the highest total in the following categories: creativity, originality, traditionalism, sisterhood, philanthropy, and brotherhood. Congratulations to Kappa Sigma.

The Associate Board Member of the Year Award requires the recipient to be nominated by one of her colleagues on the board and demonstrate actions that go above and beyond her call of duty through her work on the board. Congratulations to Lauren Porter.

The Jeannette M. Collette Kindness Award is presented to the Chapter that best exemplifies acts of philanthropy performed by the local Chapter for an individual, for their college, community, an organization, and/or notable cause. Congratulations to Kappa Alpha Nu. The Chapter Consultant of the Year Award requires the recipient to be nominated by a ¾ decision by a Chapter for whom they act as Chapter Consultant, have scheduled and completed field consultant visits for both the Fall and Spring semesters by the award application deadline, and have submitted all monthly reports and field reports to the VP of Membership in a timely fashion. Congratulations to Chrissy Ryan.

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Summer Leadership Retreat

By Jayley Handley, Assistant Vice President of Membership

HI BARBIE!

On the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Campus in North Adams, Massachusetts, we gathered for a weekend of personal and professional growth. SLR, an important annual event, sparks the spirit of Kappa while fostering leadership, connection, and growth among our active membership and Board of Directors.

Saturday began with team-building activities. These exercises weren't just for fun; they aimed to improve our communication, adaptability, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. They emphasized that leadership isn't a solo endeavor; it thrives through creative and collaborative effort. These activities laid the groundwork and set the tone for further discussions on leadership in our subsequent activities and breakout sessions throughout the weekend.

During our general business meeting, members of the National Board were able to discuss the goals and plans for the upcoming year. We discussed the current sorority brand standards and how to abide by them, along with discussing the upcoming, revised, detailed, and modernized brand standards being developed. We also discussed and approved the budget proposal for the upcoming year. We were able to allocate funds for each chapter this year to be used for recruitment activities and needs. A presentation and collaborative discussion occurred later in the day about how chapters can best use these funds and how chapters will be able to access them.

The day also included activities that prompted us to reflect on leadership qualities we value and need in our leaders. These activities emphasized the importance of compassionate leadership where actions done are those that are mindful and empathetic. Running a chapter effectively is not an easy task and to do so effectively requires mindful leaders that are adaptive to the chapters needs. To run a chapter successfully you need to be mindful of your chapter's-needs, listen and collaborate with your membership, and always be mindful of your chapter's-strengths and limitations.

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SLR cont.

During the weekend, we also had educational sessions about leading your chapter in specific topics regarding our chapter operations. We had breakout sessions for specific chapter roles, and we also had a discussion on our risk management policy. We discussed each aspect of the risk management policy, how to adhere to it, and how to enforce it as leaders in our chapters.

Multiple risk management scenarios were presented and discussed in chapter groups with their field consultants.

Open discussions about these scenarios were also done in order to share experiences and ideas, learning from each other about addressing challenging and sensitive topics. Throughout our discussions, we shared stories, experiences, and ideas while discovering common challenges and creative solutions. This exchange not only fostered unity but also provided fresh perspectives for our own chapters.

SLR serves as the hub of ideas, allowing the Board and active membership to create goals and plans to meet your needs. It provides a platform for active members to ask questions and advocate for their chapter's needs and desires.

The Board always seeks to understand the current active membership experience and chapter-specific needs to continually improve. We strive to be approachable and accessible, creating a safe and open space for discussion and growth. We want the active membership to know that we support you, work for you, and aim to help you succeed. We highly value interactions and discussions like those at SLR as they provide insights into our sorority's bigger picture, successes, and areas for improvement. SLR facilitates this collaborative information exchange, but we encourage you to reach out throughout the year with your ideas and needs. We're here to support and witness your success. SLR serves as a catalyst for both personal and collective growth. It serves as a reminder that leadership isn't merely a role; it's an enduring journey of learning, connecting, and growing together.

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Pie-a-Board-Member

By The Philanthropy Committee On Saturday night of our Summer Leadership Retreat (SLR), we had our third annual Pie-a-Board Member fundraiser to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Our Board members raised over $5000 in about two weeks' time for our national philanthropy. In all, we had seven Board Members get pied and 13 pies thrown. This fundraiser has grown into an event that Board Members, SLR attendees, and our friends and family have come to look forward to each year! The board is super thankful for everyone’s support in making this our most successful Pie-aBoard Member yet! For some of our Board Members, it was their first time getting pied, while for others, it was their second or third time participating in our Pie-a-Board Member fundraiser. We want to give special thanks to our team captains, Amanda Roberge, Courtney Stevens, and Marysa Mitrano who each took three pies to the face for the cause. We also extend our gratitude to Julia Bullard, Samantha Justiniano, Nicole Hallahan, and Angelica Massar who all volunteered to receive an honorary pie, and our top team members Julia Bullard, Lily Denoncour, and Robyn Sarette. Thank you to all of our board members for your hard work raising funds and thank you to everyone who donated. We could not have done it without your generous support! Our philanthropy committee conducted interviews with our captains, top fundraisers, and honorary pie receivers about their experiences with this year’s fundraiser.

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Questions for Captains As team captains, you were our top three fundraisers. Overall, what is your secret to success?

I asked a couple of my friends who really wanted to see me get pied to donate; a couple were super generous because they wanted me to get the maximum amount of pie. Asking goes a long way! I also asked my work for a matching donation, and they matched my first $250 raised. - Amanda

I reached out to anyone and everyone in my life that I thought may be interested in donating. It can be awkward, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Even if people aren't able to donate, you are still raising awareness about an important cause! - Courtney

Honestly I am blessed with a great supportive community that loves to see me succeed while getting pied! I really utilized social media, along with my job at Pure Barre to help! I think what pushed me over was being able to talk to people about this event and really explain what the AFSP does. - Marysa

Why were you willing to captain a team and get pied multiple times?

As a leader of our organization, it is important for me to lead by example, I can’t ask others to take a pie to the face if I am not willing to myself. Additionally, the AFSP is a cause near and dear to my heart, and I cannot think of a better reason to get pied than being able to support them. - Amanda

As someone who works in the mental health field, I see how big of an impact that suicide has on people. It is so important to raise awareness and open the door to be able to talk about mental health and have difficult conversations. I would get pied a hundred times if it meant that I could raise enough money to provide resources to those in need! - Courtney

I was willing to get pied because I knew that every amount I raised was going to a great cause. More than just the money, I really hoped that by posting this on social media and talking about the event to people, it would bring awareness to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Now more people know about this amazing organization and can seek it out when they need it. - Marysa

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Pictured above from left to right: Marysa, Nicole H., Angelica, Courtney, Amanda, Samantha, and Julia.

Thank you to everyone who donated and all of our Board members who sacrificed their faces for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention!

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Questions for Captains What is it like having a pie smashed into your face?

What did you do to help motivate your team to raise funds?

It just made me laugh! I also really enjoyed the end when my BeReal went off! Nothing is more real than pie in the face!- Marysa

Encouraged small donations, and when they hit decent goals, just encouraged them that they did well.

It isn't about hitting goals but just trying.

- Marysa

It kind of overwhelms the senses at first. All you can smell and taste is whipped cream, you can’t really see, it's cold and a little bit slimy just dripping everywhere, and everyone around you is cheering.

- Amanda

I tried to keep it positive and just really tried to sell so that the top fundraiser on the team got to pie me.

I was hoping that would be a motivating factor.

- Amanda

It was delicious and only mildly unpleasant, but it was fun to see all the laughs and smiles of my sisters and those lucky enough to see the videos of me getting pied afterward! - Courtney

I encouraged my team to ask anyone who would listen if they would be willing to donate or help spread awareness of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the amazing work that they do. - Courtney

Was there a difference between the first pie and the third?

Did you have a special skincare or hair care routine post-pie?

The pie tin felt like it stuck more to my face on pie 3 because of how sticky I was. - Marysa

Unfortunately, not. Haha. Just lots of soap, water, and patience. - Marysa

So mentally the first pie you're definitely a little more nervous for, but by the last pie, you are more hyped for it and are like bring it on! Physically, yeah there was a difference between my first and third pie because I lost a bet to Marysa and Courtney and raised less than them so my 3rd pie was larger and filled with pudding! - Amanda

Not really... Once you're covered in pie, a little more pie doesn't make much of a difference. - Courtney

Well, my first step was to take a long shower, I ended up washing my hair three times. For skincare, I used my normal exfoliate and then moisturized! - Amanda

Cleanser, toner, serum, hyaluronic cream, eye cream, and moisturizer! Full skincare, no skipped steps!!! And for my hair, a double shampoo followed by a deep conditioner. Gotta treat myself! - Courtney 15

Questions for Top Fundraisers You were the top fundraiser on your team. What was your fundraising secret?

Honestly, everyone has their own personal story with suicide, whether they know someone personally, have struggled themselves, or have friends or loved ones affected by it. It’s essential to be empathetic and understanding, provide a listening ear, and create a safe space for your friends and family. A large percentage of my donations were from my friends and family who have shared their personal stories with me and wanted to help create a world without suicide, also. - Julia I used my social media every single day and asked for small donations. They add up quickly! - Robyn My biggest secret to fundraising is asking the same person over and over again until they donate! - Lilly

Did the incentive of being able to pie your captain provide you with extra motivation?

Totally influenced me! Why NOT join in on the fun? - Julia The majority of people who donated to me didn’t know Marysa, but they saw my passion for our cause and that I wanted to pie her.- Robyn I was more motivated by trying to reach the goal I set for myself than I was by being able to pie Courtney. - Lilly

What was it like to pie your captain?

It was GREAT to pie Amanda. Haha it was so nice that I had to do it twice! - Julia I was the first person to pie Marysa, so while I hated to get all that pie in her hair, I earned it! - Robyn I felt so bad throwing a pie in her face even though she was totally fine with it! But watching our actives pie the board members was super fun! I can’t wait for next year’s Pie-a-Board Member!

- Lilly 16

Questions for Honorary Pies Why did you sign up to receive an honorary pie to the face?

I signed up because I thought it would really rally my friends and family to donate.

- Samantha It seemed like a fun way to engage our actives! I thought it was fun when I was an active, and now I still think it’s fun as an alum! - Julia I signed up to be pied to raise more money for AFSP. I thought the closer I’m attached, the more money I’ll raise!! - Angelica

I signed up to receive an honorary pie to the face because it's fun and silly. I really want to make sure the active membership sees the Board as a bunch of sisters who are here to help guide and support them.

Also, I personally love whipped cream. It’s so tasty, and all the wonders the whipped cream hair mask does for my hair! - Nicole H.

Did you have any fundraising tricks to help you reach your goal?

The pieing of my face helped to fundraise. I also made sure to post my link a lot and gave the added incentive of me posting a video of the pieing.

- Samantha Be a great listener for those who donate and hear their stories and be thankful always!

-Julia Yes, I used our Board incentive for our new merch store as an incentive. I gave the code to the sister who donated the most money!! (Shoutout to Megan from KAXi) - Angelica

For fundraising, honestly, its being creative and giving the people what they want, a funny video of something mildly horrific. Another tip is to just talk to people about it, and you'll be surprised at how many people want to support such a great cause. Maybe the people who donated did it because they lost a loved one to suicide, and they want to make sure no one else goes through that pain. I may have also had my Facebook-loving mum share my fundraiser and tell her friends about it... It didn't hurt.

- Nicole H. 17

Questions for Honorary Pies Did you have a special skincare or hair care routine post pie?

A super hot shower was my best friend after the pieing. (Unfortunately, this didn't help get the smell of whipped cream out of my nose for the rest of the week!) - Samantha

I wish! If anyone has tips for next summer, let me know LOL - Julia I actually forgot my shampoo and face wash at home. Special thanks to Ally Wesner for letting me borrow hers! - Angelica My aftercare routine is to wash my face and use witch hazel toner to get rid of the dairy and sugar, and then use my prescription acne medication.

Now for the hair care: I also keep the front tightly braided so none gets to my scalp. Then, I shampoo with clarified shampoo, then shampoo again with my fancy curl shampoo, and then I do a moisturizing hair mask. I double-bag my gross shirt and forget to wash it for a week, so it smells like milk for the rest of its life. - Nicole H.

What is it like having a pie smashed into your face?

Cold but delicious :) - Samantha Shockingly a lot harder to get off than I expected!

- Julia It’s delicious! But don’t get it up your nose!!

- Angelica Now to the good stuff the pie smashing: it feels like when you lather your shampoo too much but instead of being soap it's sugary and sticky. It also just gets everywhere and stays everywhere like glitter but without the fun. - Nicole H.

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Committee Updates 2023-2024 National Philanthropy

Meetings

Looking ahead, our focus for this year centers around supporting more chapters in hosting their own campus Out-of-the-Darkness walks and organizing mental health nights. Kappa Sigma has been such an inspiration with two annual walks already, and we hope to support more chapters in bringing these to their campuses! Kappa Upsilon was the first chapter to host a mental health night on their campus, and this is something we are eager to bring to every campus. We are committed to rolling out initiatives that further support the mental health support systems within our chapters, as well. We are planning to pilot a mental health coffee chat where chapters can connect and support each other with guided discussion from the AFSP. Stay tuned! As we set our fundraising goals for the year, we are aiming for $25,000! Every cent we raise is bringing us closer to a world without suicide. To kick-start this endeavor, the National Board is excited to announce that we've already raised over $5,000 through Pie-a-BoardMember. We will continue supporting all philanthropic and service activities of our chapters, strengthen our partnership with AFSP, and work towards expanding suicide prevention and mental health promotion initiatives within our membership, on their campuses, and in their communities. You can always reach out to philanthropy@kappadeltaphinas.org for ideas, support, merchandise, and connections for anything related to service, philanthropy, and mental health.

We are here to strengthen you as you change our communities!

Chair: Lauren Porter Committee: Amanda Roberge, Madeline Carroll, Clare Furlong, Kasey Arnold, Lillian Denoncour

The Meetings committee is always planning something fun! After an amazing KappaCon23, Spring Board meeting, and Summer Leadership Retreat, we are now focused on the Fall Board meeting and KappaCon24.

We hope to have a productive Fall Board meeting with committees working towards their goals for the 2023-24 school year. The National Board also uses this time for bonding events so that we can remain a cohesive group.

Ideas for KappaCon24 are flowing, and we hope to have some surprises for everyone. Make sure you mark your calendars for the event that is the highlight of our year!

Chairs: Marysa Mitrano, Robyn Sarette Committee Members: Madeline Carroll, Nicole Ransden, Amanda Roberge, Nicole Hallahan, Rebekah Hall, Samantha, Lillian Denoncour, Andrea McKevitt, Jayley Handley, Becky Fransman.

Women's Issues The Women’s Issues committee is cooking up a lot of good stuff this year. We are working on a little bit of a re-brand and focusing on the needs of DEI in our chapters. We have hosted a meeting with active members and will be doing a reading series for the book, I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times

by Mónica Guzmán. This is for both Board Members and active member. The committee is also creating a glossary of terms/phrases to educate and improve our social awareness and looking into DEI training for both the Board and chapters. Feel free to reach out to the committee for questions, comments, and concerns because that is the environment we are trying to foster.

Chairs: Nicole Hallahan Committee Members: Julia Bullard, Lillian Denoncour Ivanka Hernandez, Samantha Justiniano, Allesyn Wessner.

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Media and Marketing

Internal Materials

Hello sisters! If you are reading this, that means the Media and Marketing committee has been busy putting this together for you all. We have been busy keeping our website updated, posting on social media, and creating this lovely publication. We love to highlight all of our Chapters so please tag us or send over anything you want highlighted. Working on a fundraiser? We’re happy to share! Have a philanthropy event coming up? Let us know! Did someone do something amazing? We want to recognize you! We want to promote our Chapters and the incredible things you all do. Who knows, you might even be mentioned in our next issue of the Kappa Quill. As always, a big thank you to Alleysn, our webmaster; Kelsey, our social media coordinator; Lauren, our Kappa Quill editor; and Christina, our special Kappa Quill consultant.

Chair: Robyn Sarette Webmaster: Allesyn Wesner Social Media: Kelsey Cicerone Kappa Quill: Lauren Porter, Christina Rose, Madeline Carroll, Kasey Arnold

The Internal Materials committee is gearing up to take on some big projects in the coming year. We will be working on several different documents to make sure they are cohesive and reflective of current practices.

The main focus this year is on the inner workings of the National Board and that all documents are up to date, including our brand standards guide and voting board position descriptions. We look forward to sharing our new and improved documents with you in the spring!

Chair: Nicole Ransden Committee Members: Allesyn Wesner, Amanda Roberge, Becky Fransman, Julia Bullard, Rebekah Hall, Ivanka Hernandez, Jayley Handley, Nicole Hallahan.

Merchandise The Merchandise committee has been off to a busy start! The committee worked tirelessly all summer to put together our online store featuring fresh new Kappa Delta Phi NAS merchandise. You can check it out using the link on our website! As the new semester gets underway, we are planning to partner with the national philanthropy committee to put together a design contest for the active chapters. We will also be sending out a survey to the active membership to get ideas on what types of merch you’d like to see as we work to expand our online offerings. You can always reach out to me at vpa@kappadeltaphinas.org if you have any questions or suggestions. We’d love to hear from you!

Chairs: Nicole Ransden Committee Members: Julia Bullard, Samantha Justiniano, Angelica Messer, Allesyn Wesner, Becky Fransman, Nicole Hallahan.

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Awards The Awards committee was so happy to have a successful ceremony at Convention both during the business meeting and the gala. 70% of our Chapters submitted nominations for awards in 2023 - thank you to everyone who did! We love hearing about your achievements, and it made for some difficult decisions.

Our team is working on increasing submissions by clarifying awards requirements and making a guide on how to submit a successful nomination. Stay tuned, and we can’t wait to hear from you all in 2024!

Chairs: Marysa Mitrano, Robyn Sarette Committee Members: Jayley Handley, Allesyn Wesner, Angelica Masser, Lauren Porter, Julia Bullard, Madeline Carroll, Clare Furlong, Rebekah Hall, Courtney Stevens, Kasey Arnold

National Alumnae Association Relations The National Alumni Association Relations committee will be attending the Kappa Delta Phi NAS Alumnae Association, Inc. 2023 Annual Meeting on Saturday, November 4, 2023. It will take place in Portland, Maine, in the Library at the Italian Heritage Center, 40 Westlawn Avenue, Portland with doors opening at 7:30 AM. A philanthropy project for Florence House will begin at 8:00 AM, followed by a guest speaker on behalf of Florence House and the Preble Street Resource Center at 10:00 AM. The Business Meeting will begin at 11:00 AM, followed by a Dutch Luncheon at Bruno's Restaurant, 33 Allen Avenue at 1:00 PM. We hope that you will join us and come say hello to the Alumnae Association!

Chair: Courtney Stevens

Philanthropy Updates

By Lauren Porter, National Philanthropy Chair Last year, we achieved an incredible milestone after raising a total of $20,055: we surpassed $100,000 for suicide prevention!

Since the beginning of our partnership, our cumulative total for the AFSP is over $112,000! We couldn't be prouder of our dedicated membership for their commitment to this cause. One of the most significant highlights from last year is the formal announcement of our permanent partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). This is truly an exciting new phase in our organization, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this powerful partnership. We are eager to continue making a significant impact in the realm of mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Beyond philanthropy, we’re in awe of everyone’s remarkable efforts in community service. We were honored to recognize the outstanding efforts of the first ever recipients of our new individual service award. These exceptional individuals, DD Dwyer and Kasey Arnold (Kappa Sigma), Maggie Gurewicz and Rylan Richardson (Kappa Lambda), Breanny Guerrero (Kappa Upsilon), and Lauren Searle (Kappa Alpha Xi), dedicated over 50 hours in service to their communities last year. Additionally, we recognized Kappa Sigma with the Elizabeth Jason Philanthropy Award for their inspiring fundraising achievement with raised $9,369 last year. Their dedication and passion exemplify the spirit of giving that defines our organization. We value and recognize the work of every member of our organization in spreading kindness far and wide. You are changing our communities for the better.

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Suicide Warning Signs TALK Experiencing unbearable pain Being a burden to others

Killing themselves

Feeling trapped

BEHAVIOR

Having no reason to live

Increased use of alcohol or drugs

Withdrawing from activities

Giving away prized possessions Isolating from friends & family Sleeping too little or too much

MOOD Depression Irritability Anxiety

Loss of interest Rage

Humiliation

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Acting recklessly

Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online for materials or means Visiting or calling people to say goodbye

Aggression

Chapter Reports Fall 2023

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Kappa Lambda Husson University, Bangor, Maine

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The ladies of Kappa Lambda have been hard at work this Spring 2023 semester to show their Greek letters around campus and the community. We have five dedicated sisters this semester, after having three seniors graduate in the fall.

Madison Hall has been excelling in her photography Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Kappa Delta @kdpnas_hu @kdpnas_hu passion and watching Ed Sheran in concert, all while Phi NAS-Kappa preparing to be our New Member Educator this Spring.

Lambda Chapter Maggie Gurewicz and Shelby Williamson are both concert enthusiasts. When they are not at a Chris Janson concert, they are hard at work planning socials for Lambda chapter that include pizza parties, greek-letter bingo, and more. Brianna Aleskivitch has been crafting her way to a warm winter by teaching herself to crochet sweaters.

Lastly, Madison Phillips has been soaking up the sun on her recent cruise to the Bahamas with her Kappa Mu Mom, Jody Phillips. Madison has focused on alumni-active chapter events and relationships to help Kappa Lambda grow in numbers and spirit.

Each sister is essential to our chapter. Their kind, devoted, and prideful characteristics are what make our sorority small but mighty. We have recently had our Spring Lilo and Stitch Rush, where we invited three Potential New Members into our Kappa Ohana. We also had our Husson University Homecoming tailgate, where a Kappa Lambda tent attracted a ton of attention. We were able to share food and conversation with multiple alumni and chapters.

Kappa Lambda hopes everyone has the best this semester and cannot wait to see all the photos that chapters post through New Year.

MTSND, Love Kappa Lambda

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Kappa Sigma Plymouth State University, Plymouth, New Hampshire Kappa Sigma is so thrilled to be back on campus for the new school year. Last semester, we volunteered at Belle of the Ball in Boston, where we helped girls, who may not otherwise have the opportunity to go to their high school prom, find their prom dresses and accessories at no expense. In April, we had so much fun with our brothers at Convention and were lucky enough to be honored with numerous awards, including the Elizabeth Jason National Philanthropy Award for our chapter’s efforts in raising over $9,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Later on in the month of April, our sisters enjoyed spring formal with a weekend getaway to northern New Hampshire. This was a great opportunity for our sisters to bond with one another. At the end of the spring semester, we celebrated three of our sisters who graduated.

The fall semester has been off to an amazing start so far. We had a very successful rush season, with five rushes, with themes including Great Gatsby, Enchanted, Y2k, and our classic “Classy Girls Wear Pearls”. We were able to extend bids to 12 girls and we are so beyond excited to welcome them into our sisterhood. In September, the Kappa Sigma girls volunteered at our annual event, where we go apple picking for local food pantries. This was a great event because we got to meet up with some of our lovely alumni. This semester, we have been striving to increase our sisterhood bonding with fun events like our biweekly sister dates, that have creative and fun prompts to encourage different pairings of sisters to hang out, practice self-care, and bond with one another. In addition, we are all looking forward to events later on in our semester such as Kappa Thanksgiving and our annual Secret Sister holiday gift swap.

KS

Facebook: Kappa Delta Phi N.A.S Kappa Sigma Chapter

Instagram: @kappa plymouthstate

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Kappa Upsilon University of Massachusetts at Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts

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Our sisters worked very hard during the Spring 2023 semester to persevere and work through challenges thrown at us towards the end of the semester. Our sisters hosted an AFSP night on campus. The project was spearheaded by our president, Makayla Hoffman.

We had quite the turnout, as many different Greek organizations and other students at UMass Lowell came to support the cause. We had many different tables and activities available, including a bake sale, bracelet making, temporary tattoos, free AFSP ribbons made by our chapter, gift card raffles, and a Squishmallow auction, all of which were a huge hit. Overall, our chapter raised over $800 that night for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, bringing the total amount our chapter raised to over $1,700. We ended the semester with our annual Kappa Delta Phi NAS formal, in which sisters and alumni were invited to attend. This was a great final goodbye to our graduating seniors as we welcomed them in as alumni.

As the semester wound down, we said goodbye to four graduating sisters and welcomed three new sisters into the chapter.

Because of the relatively small size of our chapter, our three new sisters stepped right into positions within the chapter.

Most sisters had to take on multiple positions due to our size. Over the summer, four of our sisters, Makayla Hoffman, Mya Winslow, Madyson Aubin, and Maria Mejia attended the Summer Leadership Retreat in North Adams. Our sisters learned so much about leadership and communication and were able to bring back to their chapter and share with our other sisters. This was a great bonding experience for our sisters, as well as a great opportunity to meet and get back in touch with sisters from other chapters. We also held an alumni barbecue, which was a great bonding experience for our sisters to reconnect with alumni and have a relaxing pool day before the semester kicked off again.

Our Fall 2023 recruitment theme is “KY Gives Me Butterflies”. We have had multiple recruitment events so far, including a ‘Coming Out of the Cocoon’ information session, ‘Let Your Ideas Fly Sky High’ bracelet making, ‘Spring Showers Bring More Flowers’ make your own flower pot, and more. We also had a philanthropy recruitment event, where sisters and potential new members made affirmation cards to post around campus, AFSP ribbons to hand out at our next fundraiser, and coloring pages for relaxation. Our sisters also held a philanthropy event where we made cards for those in need. We held a sister unity event where we made vision boards for our upcoming semester. Three of our sisters, Makayla Hoffman, Sofia Viviani, and Mya Winslow are on the e-board for ‘UML for St. Jude’, which is a Greek-life-wide fundraiser that the school participates in every fall. We have a ‘No More Cancer’ rally hosted by UML for St. Jude, where all proceeds are donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Because our chapter is on the smaller side, our sisters have deepened their tight-knit relationships and are looking forward to creating new friendships and sisterhoods with new members this upcoming year. Our recruitment process is wrapping up Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: and our new member education process will be underway at Kappa Delta Phi @kdpnas_uml @kappaupsilon_ the beginning of October. We are looking forward to the rest NAS - Kappa & check out kdpnas of the semester and cannot wait to grow closer as sisters.

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Kappa Alpha Nu University of Albany, Albany, New York

KAN

The sisters of Kappa Alpha Nu have been expressing our devotion to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention as well as to recognize and unite our members, past and new for their outstanding excellence. We have raised roughly $300 during our annual Kappa Week at the University at Albany through bingo boards and a bake sale to support our Philanthropy. We also held a program during the National Suicide Prevention Week in September focusing on mental health, suicide prevention awareness, positive thinking techniques, and available resources offered on campus, online, and hotlines. Additionally, we have partnered with a local chapter of Therapy Dogs to create a welcoming and comforting opportunity for our sisters and other students to reflect on their mental health and spend quality time with trained therapy dogs.

Moreover, we hosted a card making event to support the mental well-being of patients in the St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany.

Along with supporting our Philanthropy, the sisters of Kappa Alpha Nu have been focusing on academic excellence and community service to fulfill accreditation requirements by Fraternity and Sorority Life on campus. The Chapter President and Chapter Vice President have been attending frequent meetings with FSL and working hard to strengthen our presence at the University at Albany Campus. We are thrilled for upcoming collaborations on campus with other organizations from our All Greek Council and several community service events such as the annual Pine Hills Clean Up event.

We are excited to announce that we currently have 32 active sisters after having 9 new members joining last semester. Our primary focus this semester is building a solid foundation to ensure academic excellence and training our new executive board as we found that to be quite challenging after multiple sisters graduated in Spring 2023.

Our goal is to hold one another accountable for creating a systematic improvement in our commitment to our Philanthropy and our community. Earlier in September, one of our active sisters had a tragic accident and was admitted to the Albany Med Trauma ICU department. We took the time to support her and her family in all the ways we could. In light of this heart-wrenching occurrence, our recruitment process was temporarily put on hold. We felt it was essential to allocate our time and effort to this unforeseen event, we did not feel comfortable to proceed with recruitment during that difficult period.

As our sisterhood continues to grow, our bonds continue to strengthen, and our new Fall 2023 executive board continues to learn and overcome challenges, we look forward to the rest of this semester and hope for the best. In Kappa, Kappa Alpha Nu

Instagram: @kappa_ ualbany

TikTok: @ualbany kdphinas

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Kappa Alpha Gamma

KAG

State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, New York We are so excited to be back with our sisters again and can not wait to see all of the great and exciting things we get up to this semester!

Back in the spring, we welcomed our amazing new sisters Val Galfano and Hailey Cunningham. They have been rock stars ever since we met them and we are so lucky to have them! Recruitment this semester was a smash hit with a theme of Mamma Mia! Recruitment chair, Alyssa Eustace, and recruitment team, Heather Ricci, Val Galfano, Hailey Cunningham, and Monica Ilieva, have helped make this recruitment one to remember with events such as Just Dance, Donna dream boards, tie dye, and so much more! We can not wait for the New Member process to begin and to welcome new sisters!

Instagram: @kdphinas_ newpaltz

TikTok: @kdphinas newpaltz

Our sisters have been up to many exciting things so far this semester in regards to community service and diversity events! We have been tabling during club fairs at our school and we have many community service events planned for the upcoming months. Every week, our community service chair, Paige Canterbury, sends out community service opportunities offered at our school! We also have started posting bingo cards made by our fundraising chair, Hailey Cunningham, to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness for the month of October! Our sisters, Nayise Gonzalez and Monica Illieva, attended the March to End Fossil Fuels in New York City! Our diversity and inclusion co-chairs, Veronica Monteverdi and Monica Illieva have been doing an amazing job educating our sisters on events happening during the months! They have, so far, put on a wonderful event for Hispanic Heritage month where sisters learned about the different Hispanic cultures and we are so excited to see what else they have planned!

In the upcoming spring semester, we have two sisters who will be student teaching and we will miss seeing them every week. We are so proud of sisters Paige Canterbury and Alyssa Eustace! Our sister, Nayise Gonzalez, came back from an internship in Albany working with two legislation members working full time while also taking 15 class credits! We are so proud and so happy to have you back! After losing more than half of our org due to sisters graduating, we are very excited to work hard and excel as an organization and as sisters!

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Kappa Chi Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, New Hampshire

KC

This year our goal as an organization is not only to bring in a great class for the fall and spring but also to make sure we are bringing girls who are going to continue to uphold our values and ideals. Since I have been a part of this organization, we have grown closer as sisters and also have grown so much as individuals.

Over the years, we have continued to bring in girls who uphold the values and ideals of our organization to the highest standard. There has been a decrease in participation in Greek life across our campus but that hasn't stopped our sisters from putting their best foot forward and continuing to show the SNHU community who Kappa Chi is. This semester our lovely recruitment chair Sophie Hummel, held an amazing recruitment period with the theme of Kappa Takes the Big Apple.

We had four amazing events and ended up giving out six bids and are waiting for the acceptance.

Coming off the high of our amazing recruitment events we wanted to keep the ball rolling and start planning our first fundraising event. We are bringing back the tradition of Pie A Chi where anyone on campus can pay a dollar to pie a sister or brother. All of these proceeds will be going towards the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

In the past, this event has been our most successful one because it is something everyone on the campus can get behind. After all, who wouldn't love to pie someone? This is the first of many fundraisers we will be doing this semester, and cannot wait to share more with everyone.

With all of the events we have open to the campus, we are also working to hold more internal events or bonding events with other orgs on campus. At SNHU we have a small Greek Life community so we are like one big family, so continuing to build those bonds will help Greek Life not only come together but hopefully grow as well. As Kappa sisters, our sergeant, Grace Limoges has started a new tradition called Kappa Chidness (kindness) where each sister is assigned to another sister and they have to do something to make a sister's day or week better. Some examples are that sisters have written letters to each other, given flowers, or even bought them their coffee order.

Who everyone has is a secret which makes it even more special. This is something that all the girls have been loving to do and look forward to every week.

This semester and this year will definitely be one for the scrapbooks, and I cannot wait to see all the amazing things that the Kappa Chi girls do this semester.

Facebook: Kappa Chi Chapter

Instagram: @kappa_chi

TikTok: @kappa_chi

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Kappa Alpha Xi Utica College, Utica, New York

An important goal for us this semester is to be even more involved with our philanthropy than we have been in the past. One of our first achievements was our fundraising campaign in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Through our efforts, we raised over $400 by selling Pura Vida suicide prevention bracelets. These bracelets not only serve as a symbol of hope but also as a reminder that we are united in our mission to combat the stigma surrounding mental health and promote awareness. We also participated in a local "Out of the Darkness Walk." It was a an event that allowed us to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Walking together in solidarity, we not only honored those we've lost but also sent a powerful message of hope and support to those who may be struggling. The event brought our chapter closer together and reinforced our commitment to making a positive impact on mental health issues.

After a successful recruitment week, we are excited to add new members to our sister hood that will uphold our values. The enthusiasm and dedication displayed by our potential new members this semester were truly inspiring, and I have no doubt that they will be valuable additions to our sisterhood. Looking ahead, I am excited to share our plans for the fall semester. We're in the early planning stages of our annual Pizza Taste-Off event. This beloved tradition within our chapter and college community not only celebrates our love for pizza but also serves a greater purpose. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. It's a delicious way for us to continue contributing to the cause that is so close to our hearts.

We are determined to continue growing our chapter and making a lasting difference in our community. From expanding our philanthropic endeavors to hosting engaging sisterhood events. We encourage all our members to actively participate and contribute their unique talents and ideas to contribute to our success. We are immensely grateful for the support of our members, community, and partners in our various initiatives. With our determination and passion as a chapter, we are confident that the upcoming months will bring even more success and opportunities for positive change.

In Kappa, Kappa Alpha Xi

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Instagram: @kdphinas_utica

TikTok: @kdphinas_utica

VSCO: @kdpnas-utica

Kappa Alpha Iota Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania Our chapter this semester planned and executed our recruitment theme ‘Pink Cowgirl’.

We currently have 2 members who are joining, and we potentially have 2-4 more. We have planned numerous sisterhoods where we give secret admirer cards to cheer up our sisters throughout the semester. We also just had a dinner altogether eating at Olive Garden and decorated magnets. We have plan to go to a pumpkin patch, tag a sister, and a movie night with another chapter from our school.

KAI

We have been busy fundraising and making money for both AFSP and our local philanthropy, the American Diabetes Association. We have held a sticker sale that was mental health themed, Pie a Kappa, and a candle fundraiser.

As well as helping our Panhellenic council raise roughly $2,500 to help build the Greek life community. We have a family and friends day planned for November 12th where our families will be joining us to meet our sisters and see what we have been doing throughout the semester. Three sister s had a blast attending SLR and bringing valuable knowledge back to our chapter!

Instagram: @shipkdphinas

TikTok: @shipkdpnas

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Kappa Omicron

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, Massachusetts

KO

Kappa Omicron has been busy this semester! Our sisters took a trip down to Pittsfield MA on October 8th for an Out of The Darkness Walk in support of AFSP! We have been working with other Greek organizations and organizing meetings with all Fraternity and Sorority Presidents so we can strengthen our Greek Relations to create fun future events like Greek week. We have additionally launched our Merch store to help raise money for AFSP! The link is in our Instagram bio and our fundraising chair has been putting so many cute designs up for alumni, family and actives. We are in the works of starting up our own walk here in North Adams in the Spring semester.

Instagram: @kappa_ omicron

TikTok: @kappa omicron_

Kappa Alpha Omicron

State University of New York at Oswego, Oswego, New York

Instagram: @kdphinas oswego

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TikTok: @kdphinas oswego

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