Parents

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS & FAMILY

What are the benefits of joining Kappa Delta?

Kappa Delta offers each member endless opportunities to grow as a person, become more confident, and learn life skills that will prove invaluable throughout her lifetime.
  1. Leadership Opportunities - KD provides many ways for your daughter to grow as a leader through chapter roles and skill development.
  2. Campus Involvement - Kappa Delta encourages members to be an active member on campus and to get involved in other organizations.
  3. Scholarships - The Kappa Delta Foundation awards over $600,000 in scholarships annually to support members’ education. KD scholarships are just one way that Kappa Delta puts an emphasis on academics and makes education a priority.
  4. Internships - Today, having an internship experience is almost a requirement for breaking into a competitive job market. Kappa Delta is responding to this demand by providing unique internship opportunities at the Georgia O’Keeffe in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the orthopaedic laboratory at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee, and Prevent Child Abuse America in Chicago, IL.
  5. Community Service Opportunities - Altruism is a basic principle of Kappa Delta. Through our national philanthropies, Girl Scouts of the USA and Prevent Child Abuse America, Kappa Delta offers members numerous ways tobuild confidence in others and inspire action in the community.
  6. Educational Meetings - Chapter meetings provide an organized way for every member to stay informed and engaged in chapter activities. It’s where goals for the chapter are set and where decisions are made, and where members have opportunities to learn new skills and discover the world around them.

Does Kappa Delta offer any ways to honor my daughter?

You can honor your daughter and make a lasting impression on Kappa Delta by purchasing a commemorative brick inscribed with her name. The brick will be placed in the walkway leading up to Kappa Delta National Headquarters in Memphis,Tennessee, and your purchase goes to support the work of the Kappa Delta Foundation.

During national events, you will also have the chance to purchase a rose in her name. Stay on the lookout for additional information as a National Convention nears.

How do I stay informed of Kappa Delta news and events?

Make sure you are in-the-know by asking your daughter to provide your contact information and email address to the chapter and national Kappa Delta.

What are the expectations associated with membership in Kappa Delta?

The members of your daughter's chapter chose her because they found in her the kind of woman they want for a sister—someone with good character, a positive attitude and a commitment to sisterhood. As you might imagine, these expectationscome with some important responsibilities. No organization—especially one that involves as much intimacy as a sisterhood—can thrive without policies and standards. Kappa Delta’s standards range from behavior expectations to financial commitments.
  1. Behavior Expectations - Kappa Delta offers standards and guidance to help your daughter hold true to the values that have helped shape who she is today. The chapter helps members make good choices and holds them accountable.
  2. Academic Requirements - Each chapter sets a GPA minimum based on Panhellenic standards and the all-women’s average.
  3. Attendance - Kappa Delta members are required to attend class, chapter meetings regularly, ritualistic services, recruitment activities and all other required chapter functions.
  4. Financial Responsibility- The chapter operates within a budget that is based on revenue and expenses. The expenses are what help make the chapter run; the revenue is provided by payments from the members. Members are expected to uphold her financial responsibilities in a timely fashion.

Now that my daughter has joined Kappa Delta, what can she expect?

Upon accepting her bid to join Kappa Delta, your daughter will complete the six-week new member program. It will be an exciting time for your daughter—and a very busy one! She can expect to learn a lot about Kappa Delta and a lot about herself, too. She’ll learn more about her KD chapter and our national organization, get guidance on academics, and find support from many sisters who care about her and want to help her succeed.

What are the expectations associated with membership in Kappa Delta?

You can purchase Kappa Delta apparel, stationery and other merchandise through Shop Diamond Designs!

Kappa Delta jewelry—including jeweled badges and unique rings, pins, necklaces and bracelets—can be purchased through Herff Jones, the sorority’s official jeweler.

Welcome, Parents!

Dear parents, as president of the Gamma Tau Chapter of Kappa Delta at Ripon College, it is my honor and privilege to welcome your daughter to our sisterhood and introduce you to Kappa Delta Sorority! Kappa Delta was founded on Oct. 23, 1897, at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, and for over 124 years, Kappa Delta has been building confidence and inspiring action in women of all ages. Our sorority has initiated more than 286,000 members and chartered more than 200 collegiate chapters and 500 alumnae chapters across the country. Our chapter at Ripon College was installed in 2008 and is one of 3 sororities on our campus. Some of our chapter’s recent activities and accomplishments include: Shamrock Shoot Off, Pinwheel Sales, and various other Shamrock-related events raising close to $1050; Going Green with KD, Girl Scout Cookie sales, Mask and Movie Night, etc.; “We Are All In This Together” workshop about sisterhood; You Make Me Smile, Paint the President Blue, etc.; Bowling with Sigma Chi, Corn Maze with Phi Delta Theta, Friendship Bracelet Making with Alpha Chi Omega, etc.; Recognition Award from Kappa Delta Nationals. I’m confident that being a member of Kappa Delta will enhance your daughter’s college experience just like it has mine! Our chapter is led by collegiate officers like me who are elected annually by the chapter members. Kappa Delta encourages its members to assume chapter responsibilities as an appointed and/or elected officer and to be active in other organizations on campus. It’s a great way to develop leadership skills that members will use throughout the remainder of their collegiate and professional careers. As you can tell by our recent activities, Kappa Delta is committed to community service. Our members make a difference in others’ lives through our support of Prevent Child Abuse America, Girl Scouts, and other philanthropic activities on campus. Within KD, your daughter will have a big sister, who is an initiated member who will offer special assistance to help her become familiar with and adjust to sorority and college life. It’s a very exciting time for both our new members and initiated members!Being a Kappa Delta is a positive, enriching experience, but it does come with some responsibilities. We expect our members to meet academic standards and fulfill the financial responsibilities that make the existence of our chapter possible. We hope that you’ll support your daughter in fulfilling her academic, social, and financial responsibilities to herself and to Kappa Delta. We look forward to getting to know your daughter better and meeting you at Family Weekend! If your daughter has questions or concerns, she can reach out to me directly or to an alumna member of our chapter advisory board. We are always available to help!Sincerely, Abigail Urbina Chapter President[224-804-2568| kdgtpresident@gmail.com

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