Kappa Delta Phi

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.

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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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

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Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority’s Kappa Lambda Chapter, located at Husson University, will be hosting an all night Dance-A-Thon on Friday April 9th at 7 pm continuing through until Saturday April 10th at 7am. All proceeds from the all night Dance-A-Thon will be directly donated to The SAMfund.

Chosen by Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority’s membership as the annual philanthropy project, The SAMFund proudly provides financial assistance to young adults as they move forward with their lives after cancer. With financial support through SAMFund scholarships and grants, survivors are empowered to achieve their educational, professional and personal goals.

Shanna Miller, Kappa Lambda Chapter’s philanthropy chair states, “By supporting The SAMFund, young adult survivors are brought together with their own generation”.
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Join the sisters of Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority’s Kappa Alpha Mu Colony, located at New England College, as they rock out for a cure! Kappa Alpha Mu colony will be holding an all night Rock-A-Thon and Pink Party on Saturday April 10th from 2 pm until Sunday April 11th at 2pm in New England College’s Great Room.

Entertainment will include live performances by Lauren Hurley, Addison Chase, and New England College Students Jacqui Morgan and Dan Lyons. Face painting, tarot card readings, a gift card raffle and a 50/50 raffle will also be going on throughout the event.

All proceeds will benefit New England College’s Angels with Attitude team and the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

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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

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On March 20, 2010 the Board of Director’s approved the revised hosting guidelines for the 2010 President/Treasurer’s Meeting. Complete guidelines will be emailed to all chapter leaders for review. Complete proposals must be received by May 1, 2010 in order to be considered by the Board of Directors.

For a copy of the guidelines or for additional information please contact the Meeting Committee Chair, Karin Taylor.

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On Christmas Day one of the newest members of Kappa Chi Chapter, Shana LeClair, volunteered at St. Paul’s Church in Malden, MA to serve a Christmas dinner to families in need. She was joined by fellow members of Temple Agudas Achim-Ezrath Israel, members of the St. Paul’s Parish, as well as the event sponsors, Bread of Life. In additional the warm meal served, pantry food and toiletries were given to each family. Our Kappa Chi sister Shana LeClair is happy to spread the holiday spirit by giving back to her community during the holiday break.

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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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2009 Paxton Hubert Benefit Night

Where: The Old Court, 29-31 Central St, Lowell MA
Date: Saturday December 5th, 2009
Time: 7:30PM – midnight
Cost: $10.00

Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door.
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The SAMFund

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.

Additional coordination and information to be distributed to our chapters shortly. For questions regarding the 2009-2010 Kappa Delta Phi NAS National Philanthropy please contact Lauren Sicard, National Philanthropy Chairperson.

To find more information on this organization please visit their website www.thesamfund.org

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