Kappa Alpha Theta - Purdue University

Theta Kite Alpha Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta • Established at Purdue University in 1915 • Spring 2014 Generous Alumnae Give Back to Alpha Chi A s we reached out to Alpha Chi alumnae in our initial campaign phase, the response was so heartening. We asked two of our lead donors what Theta has meant to them and why they feel it is important to support the campaign. I n the last three Theta Kite newsletters, you have read about assessments and work done by the Alpha Chi Facility Corporation to plan for updating and maintaining the Alpha Chi house. One of our key concerns has been the large mortgage held since the expansion of 607 Russell Street. With our centennial celebration approaching, we decided to explore solutions to these issues. With the encouragement of a feasibility study, we approached a small subset of our sisters to obtain pledge commitments so that we could go forward with a fundraising campaign knowing our goals are achievable. Their generosity has moved us to the next phase—approaching all of our Alpha Chi sisters for support. It is with great pride that we announce our campaign: A Century of Sisterhood: Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future. In this issue, you will find a letter from the campaign co-chairmen, Ann Fawcett Murphy '72 and Kay Murphy Yeomans '64, along with details about the campaign, and a donor list from our initial phase. I am awed at the generosity of our sisters. Below are comments from two of our lead donors about what Alpha Chi has meant to them. In a few weeks you will receive a brochure and solicitation. We hope you will join us in this worthy endeavor. Priority Projects in Progress While our sights are on the campaign, we continue to be mindful of the critical issue of replacing what time and weather have deteriorated. Last summer's work—caulking, tuck pointing, and sealing the exterior—was a big step. This summer we need to replace the casement windows installed at the time of the 1992 addition. We will use windows that are double-hung, reducing exposure to the environment and improving circulation. This is a costly project, but if the Facility Corporation has funds to do something more, we will move another step forward in making the basement bum room more habitable by adding dehumidification and new lighting, and possibly new seating. Stay Connected Thank you to all who returned the update form enclosed in the fall Theta Kite. We have printed a few of the updates on page 5. News from all of the updates is posted on our website at www.alphachithetas.org, along with photos from Founders Day. Please visit our website and like us on Facebook (Kappa Alpha Theta-Alpha Chi Chapter). We now have over 525 Alpha Chi Thetas on our Facebook page keeping each other up to date on Theta news. It is a great way to reconnect. Loyally, Mary Lincoln Campbell '64 Alpha Chi Facility Corporation President (734) 516-8337 campbell@edfvc.com Katie Goodwin Klingler '54 Maintains KAΘ Pride "G oing back to 1954 when I pledged Theta, our house was located on Littleton Street between the Beta house and the Sigma Chi house. What fun that was! We moved into our new house at 607 Russell Street during my senior year. We were very proud and grateful to our alumnae who raised the funds for our new house. "I have lived in St. Louis since 1961, been active in the Theta alumnae group, and worked on their annual fundraiser for years. Theta has always been an important part of my life. I have many wonderful memories of my sorority sisters. Our pledge class still keeps in touch with each other after all of these years! I strongly believe that all of us need to continue our Purdue legacy by supporting and giving to the capital campaign for our future Alpha Chi Thetas!" Announcing AlphA chi's centenniAl cAmpAign A Century of Sisterhood: Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future Gloria Seddelmeyer Edwards '59 Recounts Theta Memories "M y memories of 607 Russell are so positive. The sisterhood was, and continues to be, very important to me. Lifelong friendships were made in that house. Thinking back, one of my favorite memories is University Sing when we won first place. My pledge class remains very close, thanks to several sisters who kept the letters going before e-mail made it so easy. We have had many reunions, with the latest being on Kiawah Island. "My West Coast life has been greatly enhanced by Theta friendships from other chapters. Without the Theta connection, I would never have met those important sisters in my life. Personal relationships are so very important in all our lives. Keeping the Alpha Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta strong is essential to assisting young women at Purdue in future years to have that same experience that so many of us treasure."

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