Kappa Kappa Gamma - Texas Tech University

DELTA PSI NEWS Kappa Kappa Gamma • Texas Tech University Fall 2017 Delta Psi Lodge Officially Opened! Sisters Gathered at the Grand Opening Ceremony in September T he Delta Psi lodge officially opened the weekend of September 22-23. The grand opening weekend began on Friday with a reminiscing and cocktails event in the lovely home of Cathy Spoonts Porter '70. Alumnae of all ages enjoyed the time to reconnect with their sisters. On Saturday morning, the Delta Psi actives, house board, and Lubbock Alumnae Association welcomed more than 300 alumnae, parents, and friends to the new lodge. The program recognized donors and thanked Condray Design, Lee Lewis Construction, Prosperity Bank, Susan West Cannon '77, and Vicki Lafitte Gay '72 for their work in making the new lodge a reality. We learned about Delta Psi history, recognized chapter successes, and were entertained by the Pickers. Pledge classes made pictures with their composites. It was a morning of fun and sisterhood. The chapter hosted a cookout afterward and served more than 950 hamburgers to family, friends, and alumnae. Later, alumnae met actives on campus for a walking tour of Texas Tech. Finally, the weekend ended at McPherson Cellars. The Saturday evening event offered Kappas the chance to sample Lubbock wines and celebrate the opening of the new lodge. The grand opening weekend was a terrific time for Kappas, friends, and family. The poem on page 4 describes the feelings about the Delta Psi lodge. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN ENDING DECEMBER 31 After many months of consistent effort from countless individuals, the Our Key, Our Tradition, Our Future campaign for Delta Psi is set to end on December 31. With $627,713 in commitments, we are close to our $650,000 goal, which we hope to meet by our quickly approaching deadline. YOUR GIFTS ARE STILL NEEDED We are extremely thankful for the response from our generous donors. We have commitments from 260 donors, and thanks to their contributions we were able to open our beautiful lodge. However, despite all that has been done, we still need contributions to meet our fundraising goal. If you have been waiting to make your contribution, now is the time. Don't miss out on your chance to make an impact on our beloved chapter. You can help. Please send in your first-time gift or consider extending your pledge before our deadline of December 31, 2017. We need your help to bring this campaign to completion. You can make a pledge of any amount or purchase an engraved brick for $100. Forms for pledges and bricks are included. Your gift is greatly appreciated. Loyally, Carolyn Byrd Simpson '70 Capital Campaign Chairman carolynkkg@gmail.com | (806) 790-1067 Family and friends of Nancy Langley Wilson '68. Carolyn Byrd Simpson '70, Susan Jones Millsap '67, and Dean Verner Loehr '71. See page 4 for more photos from the Grand Opening! Karen Benignus Laurence '76, Miranda Cole '16, Amy Froehlich '16, and Amber Bonneau '16.

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