Kappa Kappa Gamma - University of Arizona

G A M M A Z E T A C H A P T E R O F K A P P A K A P P A G A M M A A T T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F A R I Z O N A W I N T E R KEYping Up with Kappa 2 0 2 1 G amma Zeta has so much to celebrate and be thankful for when we reflect on the last 100 years. Through the decades of sisterhood, our beautiful home at 1435 E. Second Street has been our rock. The chapter completed a major renovation and expansion in the fall of 2017, including a new, state-of-the-art chapter room, officers' and house director suites, renovated dorm rooms, ADA-compliant features, and much more. Adding these accommodations helped Kappa Kappa Gamma remain one of the top sororities at the University of Arizona. FACING NEW HURDLES All of this was key to putting us on a good path for the next 100 years, which officially kicked off in 2020. This year was truly challenging for all of us, including the active sisters navigating college life during a pandemic. Fortunately, our younger sisters are incredible women, and their commitment to each other and to Kappa Kappa Gamma has never wavered. As we look forward to the day when everyone can return to life as "normal," our younger sisters face an immediate need: financial support through scholarships and a safe place to call home. Gamma Zeta has never asked our alumnae to give before, and now is that time. Your support is vital to meeting these important needs. Investment in our future members is needed now more than ever through an endowed Gamma Zeta scholarship. We are creating an endowed scholarship through the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation that will be transformative for our future Gamma Zeta members. THE FUTURE OF KAPPA To facilitate this, we are officially announcing a $1.5 million Kappa Kampaign! Contributions will not only fund scholarships for the collegiate chapter, but they will help us pay down the mortgage on the chapter house and rebuild our savings, putting us in a better place to fund additional housing needs. For example, in the foreseeable future we hope to update the upstairs, downstairs, apartment areas, TV room and courtyards. Another short-term goal is to further strengthen security measures at the chapter house. While we currently have a strong security system in place, our number one priority is the safety of our members. We as a board believe we must have the most up-to-date security system for our members. Additionally, we want to improve some of the landscaping and exterior lighting to enhance the security system. This is an expensive cost, but we cannot dismiss the upgrades and enhancements because it is our members' lives we are protecting. With this and other future updates, our home will represent the many advantages that Kappa provides to its members, especially safety, security, and mental health. CELEBRATING OUR SISTERS This is a special moment in our chapter's history, and we want to make alumnae support as manageable and meaningful as possible. We will of course accept one-time gifts, but to maximize your giving potential, you can establish a pledge of up to five years, to be paid in monthly, semiannual, or annual installments. Gifts can also be made in honor or memory of a beloved sister. Your support will not go unrecognized. We are thankful for the support of early donors who have already contributed more than $300,000 toward our goal, and we appreciate all alumnae for taking the time to consider this campaign. At a minimum, gifts and pledges of $500 or more will be recognized in all campaign publications. Higher recognition opportunities will be available on the Loyalty Wall and Sisterhood Wall in the chapter house, as well as a limited number of room-naming opportunities. In the coming weeks, you will receive additional information detailing the project, the campaign, and ways in which you can help. We will be honored to have you join our growing list of loyal supporters who are leaving their legacy and providing for future generations, as previous sisters did for all of us. We hope all of you are safe and healthy, and we wish you a prosperous 2021. Loyally, Lynn Johnson Engel '73 Capital Campaign Chairman lynnanne10@gmail.com Theresa Mansour Marquart '87 Gamma Zeta Building Association President findtheresa@yahoo.com THE NEXT 100 YEARS OF GAMMA ZETA How You Can Help Preserve Our Sisterhood KAPPA KAMPAIGN university of arona 100 years K A P PA K A P PA G A M M A G A M M A Z E TA Undergraduate sisters during our centennial celebration. These ladies and the next generation of Kappa sisters are counting on our support.

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