Delta Gamma - University of Kansas

Delta Gamma page 3 F all semester has been a very exciting and successful term for Beta Kappa. Two months into the semester, we have already hosted a variety of events and participated in several community and campus activities. Beta Kappa Welcomes 70 New Members This semester began with a successful fall formal recruitment. After two weeks of hard work, the chapter made Panhellenic quota and welcomed 67 new members into our home, including 16 legacies. Two weeks later we participated in continuous open recruitment, where we welcomed three more new members. The addition of 70 women brings our chapter total to 188 collegians. The new members have already begun participating in their new member pursuits and will do so until initiation on November 15. If alumnae are interested in attending initiation please contact me at bkdeltagamma@gmail.com. We are confident that this pledge class will bring high ideals, leadership, and dedication to the fraternity. Growing Pledge Families With the addition of new members comes the growth of pledge families. Big/ little reveal took place at the Beta Kappa Chapter house on October 1. Each of the sophomore members waited on the front lawn, wrapped in gift wrap. The new members searched for their names and then all together unwrapped their gift to find their new big sisters! DG Paired with Kappa Sigma for Homecoming 2014 September 21-27 marked the university's 102nd Homecoming celebration. Beta Kappa partnered with Kappa Sigma fraternity to participate in the Roll with the Hawks themed Homecoming festivities. Anchor Splash Philanthropy October 5 On October 5, Beta Kappa hosted its annual Anchor Splash philanthropy event to raise money for the visually impaired. Anchor Splash took place at Robinson Recreation Center, and was comprised of weeklong campus competitions, a basketball tournament, and the main event, a swimming competition. Last fall BK raised over $9,000 and this year our goal was $10,000. All funds raised were donated to Delta Gamma's foundation. If you are interested in contributing to Anchor Splash, please contact Vice President of Philanthropy Margie Bang '12 at margarethbang@gmail.com. Chapter Stays Busy with Events On September 16, Sigma Chi Fraternity invited our new members to participate in a line dancing social. The men and women gathered to learn dance steps and socialize. On September 27, Beta Kappa hosted its annual family weekend where we welcomed collegians' families for a game- day brunch. On October 18, we invited all of our fathers to attend dad's weekend. ITB, Victoria Fetter '11 Chapter President bkdeltagamma@gmail.com Fall Semester Off to a Great Start for Beta Kappa 1. Seniors at their last Bid Day as collegians. 2. Marlow Reese '13, Madi Boldt '13, Danielle Messick '12, Emily Haggard '13, Hailey Belcher '14, and Cassidy Boles '13 show their DG pride at a Royals game. 3. The sophomore, junior, and senior pledge classes during work week. 4. Director of Sponsorship Nikki Snyder '12, President Victoria Fetter '11, Vice President Recruitment Ashley Peralta '11, and Assistant Recruitment Tessa Aldag '11. 5. Shannon McCour '14, Hailey Belcher '14, Katie Furman '14, and Grace Ainsworth '14 show off DG's Homecoming banner. 2 4 3 5 1

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