Kappa Delta Phi

Hosted by Kappa Alpha Gamma Chapter

SUNY at New Paltz

November 12-13, 2010

Tentative Schedule

Friday November 12, 2010
Ice Cream Social - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm SUB 62/63
Board of Directors’ Meeting - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Location TBD
Board Members Only

Saturday November 13, 2010
Registration – 9:00 am – 10:00 am SUB Main Atrium
Continental Breakfast – 9:00 am – 10:00 am SUB 62/63
General Business Meeting – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm SUB Multi Purpose Room
ΚΔΦNAS Membership Only
Lunch Break - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Various options available at the Student Union Building’s food court
Safe Sex in College – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm SUB Multi Purpose Room
Break Out Sessions – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm SUB Rooms 418/407/408/409
IJC/Chapter Meetings – 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm SUB Rooms 418/407/408/409
Board/Invitees Only; ½ hour to 1 hour increments
Cabaloosa Social Event 10:00 pm – 3:00 am Downtown New Paltz
Event is 18+ with cash bar available (21+). Tickets will be available before and after the general business meeting and at the door.
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PRESQUE ISLE, Maine - May 2010 - The Sisters of Kappa Mu chapter recently ran away to join the circus; The Anah Temple Shrine Circus, to be exact. The circus was held May 6th, 7th & 8th at the Forum in Presque Isle, Maine, but the sisters of Kappa Mu chapter started their work the day before, working straight through the end of the circus.

Many sisters, both active and alumnae, volunteered their time to spin cotton candy sold at the circus, with proceeds benefiting the Shriners Hospital for Children. The sisters of Kappa Mu chapter have worked with the Shriners for several years including their ongoing efforts to donate to the Shriners’ Can Tabs Collection Program, which has run since 1989.

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Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority, Inc. Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kerry McDonnell (Kappa Alpha Gamma Chapter) to its executive board. Kerry has been selected to fulfill the term left vacated after the April ‘10 elections at our annual Convention.

Kerry joined the National Board of Directors as an associate board member in May 2004 and has been a vital volunteer for our organization both as a field consultant, as a committee chair and as our National Chaplain. In April of 2009, Kerry received the honor of being the first sister of Kappa Alpha Gamma Chapter to receive the Kappa Rose in recognition for her hard work and determined principles.

Kerry’s devotion and jovial demeanor will provide a great service to our membership in her role as a Member at Large on the Executive Board.

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MACHIAS, Maine - May 6, 2010- The Washington County Special Olympics is held annually at the University of Maine at Machias on the first Friday of May. Athletes of all ages from across the county compete in events including the 25m, 50m, and 100m runs and walks, the softball throw, the long jump and various wheelchair events.

Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority’s Kappa Eta Chapter has worked hand in hand with the Special Olympics committee for decades to raise money and run this event. The sorority chapter annually recruits other Greek organizations, athletes, members of the recreation department, and other interested students and faculty as volunteers. The Special Olympics is a cornerstone of Kappa Eta Chapter’s philanthropic activities and they have pledged their continued support for years to come.

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BREWER, Maine - On Saturday, April 24th, the sisters of Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter participated in the Walk for Multiple Sclerosis in Brewer, Maine. This is the second year the chapter has been involved with the walk, and they plan to continue the tradition in the future given the many personal connections the chapter has with the cause. A number of the sisters have family members whose lives have been touched by this disease, and therefore the chapter is adamant to do anything they can to help find a cure.

The chapter raised over $500 for this walk – more than double the $250 they had anticipated! It was an extremely rewarding experience, not only due to the ability to contribute to the cause financially, but due to the many people affected by multiple sclerosis present at the walk and the appreciation they showed for the participants.

There are walks at several different locations in Maine each year, as well as across the country; to find a walk near you, check out www.walkms.org

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NORTH ADAMS, Massachusetts –On May 1, 2010 the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts hosted the Relay for Life in which Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority’s Kappa Omicron Colony assisted through the selling luminarias and merchandise to walkers and attendees. The Sisters donated their time and effort, as the college community came together to host the first Berkshire County fight against cancer fundraising event.

Kappa sisters Samantha Kone and Emily Minns were charged with the luminaria sales. One of the most moving parts of the Relay For Life is the Luminaria Ceremony which provides the opportunity for people to come together to remember their loved ones lost to cancer and honor those who have won their battle. As the sun sets over campsites and darkness falls, the night is brightened by the glow the luminaria, each bearing the name of someone who has battled cancer. Some celebrate cancer survivors, while other luminaria honor and remember those gone too soon. Each luminaria represents someone special who has been profoundly affected by cancer and the family and friends who continue to fight back in their honor.

“It’s been so powerful to watch everyone come together like this. I definitely want to form a team next year,” said Kone in an interview with reporter Myles Ellison from the Advocate (North Adams) newspaper.
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Jeannette 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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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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On Saturday May 1, 2010 from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, at the SUNY New Paltz’s Student Associations Carnival in the Old Main Quad, Kappa Alpha Gamma Chapter will spend the afternoon selling lemonade by hosting an Alex’s Lemonade Stand.

Their goal is to raise at least $500 to donate to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer, a 501(c)3 public charity, to fund childhood cancer research projects. The mission of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is to raise funds and awareness of childhood cancer causes, primarily to support research into new cures and treatments; to encourage and educate others, especially children, to raise money for childhood cancer by holding their own lemonade stands; and to expedite the process of finding new cures and bringing them to children with cancer now.

Please help support their efforts and this critically important cause by making a contribution or visiting their stand. You can make your donation online by visiting their Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Fundraising page here.

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Join the sisters of Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority’s Kappa Chi Chapter, located at Southern New Hampshire University, as they show their appreciation!

Kappa Chi will host SNHU Appreciation on Tuesday, April 27 from 3:30- 4:45 in the Last Chapter Pub. There will be FREE sugar cookie decorating, make your own sundaes or sherbet for all students, staff and friends!

Come join the sisters of Kappa Chi as we give back to the SNHU community!!

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