Kappa Eta Alumnae Association presents Lucy Duff Memorial Scholarship

Kappa Eta Alumnae Association presents 2010 Lucy Duff Memorial Scholarship
The Lucy Duff Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually by the Kappa Eta Alumna Association to a Kappa Eta sister who is currently pursuing academic interests, maintains a respectable GPA, actively participates in philanthropic activities and best exemplifies the ideals of Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority.

Lucy Ann Duff graduated from the University of Maine at Machias with a 4.0 GPA and a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. Lucy loved teaching and had a long and prosperous career of twenty plus years in education. She was a wonderful sister and an amazing friend; it is only fitting that she be remembered and honored with a scholarship in her name.

This year’s recipient of the Lucy Duff Memorial Scholarship is Amanda Corey.

Convention 2010 Awards Recipients

Kappa Alpha Gamma Receives the Jeannette M. Collette Kindness AwardJeannette M. Collette Kindness Award -
Kappa Alpha Gamma Chapter

The Jeannette M. Collette Kindness Award is presented to the chapter which best exemplifies acts of philanthropy performed by the local chapter for an individual, for their college, community, an organization, and/or notable cause. The 2010 Jeannette M. Collette Kindness Award was presented to Kappa Alpha Gamma Chapter (SUNY - New Paltz) with an average of over 81 annual hours per sister.

Highest GPA Award -
Sarah Doyle of Kappa Alpha Iota Chapter
&
Hillary Hoyt of Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter

The ΚΔΦ National Affiliated Sorority Highest GPA Award is presented to the sister with the highest GPA for the fall semester. Both Hillary Hoyt of Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter and Sarah Doyle of Kappa Alpha Iota Chapter achieved a 4.0 GPA during the Fall 2009 semester.
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KAM Colony Receives Academic & Service Accolades

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On Sunday, April 25th, the Sisters of Kappa Alpha Mu Colony attended New England College’s 2nd Annual All-Greek Banquet. The awards banquet, emceed by Greek Advisor Bethany Manley-Craig and Director of Student Involvement Megan Hotaling, highlighted academic achievements, community service and campus involvement of the college’s Greek organizations as well as their individual members.

Inductees of Order of Omega Honor Society and Gamma Sigma Alpha Honor Society were announced including three colony members: Karli Miller, Casarra Hall, and Stephanie Murphy.

Kappa Alpha Mu Colony received the overall Academic Achievement Award with a cumulative GPA of 3.22; while the colony’s Individual Academic Achievement Award was presented to Donna Plant with a cumulative GPA of 3.92.
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Press Release

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Alysia Rourke
Tel: (781) 799-5155
Email: alysia@kappadeltaphinas.org

ANNUAL CONVENTION HELD IN HYANNIS, MA
Charitable Donation made to The SAMFund

Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority held its Annual Convention at The Cape Codder Resort & Spa in Hyannis, MA on April 16-18, 2010.

This year, the undergraduate membership chose The SAMFund as the national philanthropy. The SAMFund is a unique non-profit organization created to assist young adult survivors of cancer with a successful transition into their post-treatment life, by providing financial support through the distribution of grants and scholarships.

Donation to The SAMFund

On behalf of Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority, Inc, and in the spirit of philanthropy and sisterhood, Lauren Sicard presented Samantha Eisenstein Watson, Executive Director & Co-Founder of The SAMFund, with a $3,450 donation in memory of Melissa Hubert, alumnae of Kappa Upsilon Chapter. Additional funds were raised during the convention weekend with a benefit dance held on Saturday evening.
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National Board of Directors Honors Alumna with Kappa Rose Award

Liz Hartford, Kappa Rose Presentation

The Kappa Rose was presented to Elizabeth (Jason) Hartford, National President and Kappa Iota Chapter alumna, during the Convention 2010 general business meeting.

Through her distinguished service to the National Sorority, Liz has become a recipient of the most prestigious award available to members of Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority.

Kappa Chi Chapter Honors Alumna with Kappa Rose Award

Elizabeth Goff, Kappa Chi Chapter Alumna, eeceives The Kappa Rose Award

The Kappa Rose was presented to Elizabeth Goff, Kappa Chi Chapter alumna, during the Convention 2010 general business meeting.

Through her hard work and determined principles, Ms. Goff has become a recipient of the most prestigious award available to members of Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority.

2010 ΚΔΦNAS National Convention Schedule UPDATE!

We are proud to announce the addition of several social and fundraising events for Convention 2010. Please review the schedule below.

Tickets are still available for The SAMFund Benefit DJ & Dance for those who have not registered to attend the Awards Gala. Tickets are $10/person for non registered members and their guests and will be available at the door until 11 p.m. All profits will be donated to benefit The SAMFund.

2010 ΚΔΦNAS Convention Schedule

Friday April 16, 2010
Check In starts – 3:00 pm
Early Registration – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm JFK Foyer
Win a 45-minute Spa Pedicure at the Beach Plum Spa inside the Cape Codder Resort! The Pedicure is reserved for Saturday April 17th from 2:00 - 2:45 PM. Tickets will be sold during registration and will be: $1 for 1 ticket; $3 for 5 tickets; $10 for a ‘Megalength’ of 20 tickets. All proceeds will be donated to The SAMFund
Convention Planning Team Meeting – 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm JFK 3 Board Members Only
Q&A Reception w/ Sundae Bar - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm JFK 2&3 Private Function
Donation of $3/person suggested; All profits will be donated to benefit The SAMFund.
Cape Codder Resort & Spa Beach Bonfire – 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tiki Bar Open to public
Chapter Alumnae Functions Invitation only

Saturday April 17, 2010
Chapter Display Set-Up – 8:30 am – 9:30 am JFK 1
Registration – 9:00 am – 11:00 am JFK Foyer
Win a 45-minute Spa Pedicure at the Beach Plum Spa inside the Cape Codder Resort! The Pedicure is reserved for Saturday April 17th from 2:00 - 2:45 PM. Tickets will be sold during registration and will be: $1 for 1 ticket; $3 for 5 tickets; $10 for a ‘Megalength’ of 20 tickets. All proceeds will be donated to The SAMFund
Complimentary Continental Breakfast – 9:00 am – 11:00 am JFK Foyer
Chapter Display Viewing – 9:30 am – 11:00 am JFK 1
Chapter Display Judging – 10:15 – 11:00 am JFK 1
ΚΔΦNAS General Business Meeting – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm JFK 2&3 Membership Only
Alumnae Ceremony - 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm JFK 2&3 Membership Only
Chapter Display Breakdown - 2:00 pm JFK 1

FREE TIME

ΚΔΦNAS Alumnae Cocktail Reception – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm VJ Grille Room
Cash bar & complimentary appetizers available for alumnae, graduating seniors & Awards Gala Guests
ΚΔΦNAS Awards Gala JFK Ballroom
Dinner and Award Presentations 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The SAMFund Benefit DJ & Dance 10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Benefit DJ & Dance tickets WILL be available at the door until 11 pm. Cost is $10/person for non registered guests. All profits will be donated to The SAMFund.
Event is 18+ with cash bar available (21+)

Sunday April 18, 2010
ΚΔΦNAS Volleyball Tournament 9:00 am - 11:00 am VJ Deck & Courtyard
Chapter teams of 4-6 people; Teams MUST registered no later than 7 pm on Saturday. Championship trophy for winner
Check out 11:00 am

Convention Registration Deadline Quickly Approaching

Just a reminder to all Kappa Delta Phi NAS Sisters and their guests, the registration deadline for Convention 2010 is April 1st! The registration form is available here. Complete details regarding Convention 2010 can be found here.

Cape Codder Resort & Spa
April 16-18, 2010

1225 Iyannough Rd.
Route 132 & Bearse’s Way
Hyannis, MA

Cost of Registration

Undergraduates Registration: No Cost
Undergraduate Registration covers attendance to the Alumnae Reception for seniors, The Awards Gala and The SAMFund Benefit DJ & Dance

Alumnae Registration: $45.00/person
Alumnae Registration covers attendance to the Alumnae Reception, The Awards Gala and The SAMFund Benefit DJ & Dance

Guest Registration: $45.00/person
Guest Registration covers attendance to the Alumnae Reception, The Awards Gala and The SAMFund Benefit DJ & Dance

Chapter Alumnae & Guest Table of 10: $400.00
Full payment & registration form must be completed by alumnae representative

Guest Admission to only The SAMFund Benefit DJ & Dance: $10.00/person
No tickets will be sold at the door; Full payment & registration form must be made by April 1, 2010; Portion of proceeds will benefit The SAMFund

Four Kappa Alpha Alpha Sisters Awarded Academic Honors

Congratulations to Taryn Denoncour, Kasey Fitch, Katie Ramirez and Emily Stiles of Kappa Alpha Alpha colony all of whom recently received the Presidential Academic Achievement Pin at The University of Maine in Orono, Maine.

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2010 ΚΔΦNAS National Convention

Cape Codder Resort & Spa
April 16-18, 2010

1225 Iyannough Rd.
Route 132 & Bearse’s Way
Hyannis, MA

Cost of Registration

Undergraduates Registration: No Cost

Alumnae Registration: $45.00/person

Guest Registration: $45.00/person
Guest Registration covers attendance to the Alumnae Reception, The Awards Gala and The SAMFund Benefit DJ & Dance

Chapter Alumnae & Guest Table of 10: $400.00
Full payment & registration form must be completed by alumnae representative

Guest Admission to only The SAMFund Benefit DJ & Dance: $10.00/person
No tickets will be sold at the door; Full payment & registration form must be made by April 1, 2009; Portion of proceeds will benefit The SAMFund

2010 Convention Registration Form

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