Initiation Test Flashcards
Purpose
The Purpose of Kappa Delta Sorority is to promote true friendship among the college girls of our country by inculcating into their hearts and lives those principles of truth, of honor, of duty, without which there can be no true friendship.
Object
The object of Kappa Delta Sorority is the formation and perpetuation of good fellowship, friendship and sisterly love among its members; the encouragement of literature and education; the promotion of social interest; and the furtherance of charitable and benevolent purposes.
Creed
May we sisters in Kappa Delta strive each day to seek more earnestly the honorable and beautiful things. May we each day through love of those within our circle, learn to know and understand better those without our circle. May the diamond shield that guards our love find us each day Truer, Wiser, More Faithful, More Loving and More Noble
Vision Statement
Kappa Delta Sorority is committed to providing opportunities and experiences that inspire women to greatness
Mission Statement
Kappa Delta Sorority is a national organization for women committed to:
Inspiring our members to reach their full potential;
Preparing our members for community service, active leadership and responsible citizenship;
Creating opportunities for lifetime involvement through innovative and responsive programs, and strategic collaborations and partnerships; and
Fostering the development of our time-honored values within the context of friendship.
Open Motto (In English)
Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest
Live GREAT
Growth through lifetime learning
Responsibility for our own integrity and ethical actions
Engagement in social and civic interests
Altruistic service to others
Truth and loyalty to each other…for a lifetime
Kappa Delta’s Partnerships and Initiatives
Confidence platform, National Philanthropy, International holidays
3 Branches of KD’s confidence platform
Encouraging confidence in chapter members; Celebrating confidence in women; Encouraging confidence on campus and in communities
National Philanthropies
Prevent child Abuse America, Girl Scouts of the USA
2 International Holidays Created by Kappa Delta
International Women’s Friendship Month (September); International Girls Day
Founding Date
October 23, 1897
Founding Location
Longwood University, Farmville VA
Founding Members
Lenora Ashmore Blackiston
Sara Turner White
Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson
Mary Sommerville Sparks Hendrick
National President
Alison Jakes Argersinger