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Members Test Flashcards

1
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What is Kappa Delta’s hazing policy?

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No hazing of any kind

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What is the object?

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The object of Kappa Delta 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.

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What is the purpose?

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The purpose of Kappa Delta 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.

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What is the open motto?

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Ta Kala Diokomen

Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest.

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What is the Kappa Delta creed?

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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.

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What is Kappa Delta Sorority Vision?

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Kappa Delta Sorority is committed to providing opportunities and experiences that inspire women to greatness.

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What is Kappa Delta mission statement?

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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
  • fostering the development of our time-honored values within the context of friendship
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How many members for initiated?

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More than 230,000

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When is Kappa Delta founded?

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October 23, 1897

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Where is Kappa Delta founded? Give the old and new name. And the city, state

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State Female Normal School
Longwood University
At Farmville, Virginia.

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What are Kappa Delta’s philanthropies?

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Girl Scouts of the USA
Prevent Child Abuse America
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (KD Orthopedic Research Awards)

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What are our historical philanthropies?

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Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
Orthopaedic Research Awards
They are supported, in part, by chapter members’ holiday contributions and through Christmas seal donations by alumnae

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When are the two celebrations that Kappa Delta created?

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International women’s friendship month- september

International girls day- november 14

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What are the colors?

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Olive green and pearl white

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When is cpp kd founded?

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March 7th 1981

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What does GREAT stand for? Give an example of a KD program, activity or initiative that reflects each letter.

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-Growth through lifetime learning
(AX, PACE, convention, NCTA, The Angelos)
-Responsibility for our own integrity and ethical actions
(Social, financial, and attendance responsibility, risk management-alcohol and hazing, expectations of membership)
-Engagement in social and civic interests
(KD leadership, campus/community leadership, Panhellenic involvement, IWFM)
-Altruistic service to others
(Girl Scouts, PCAA/Shamrock, KD Foundations programs)
-Truth and loyalty to each other - for a lifetime
(lifetime membership, alumnae chapters, CAB, etc)

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Name the founders of Kappa Delta

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Lenora Ashmore Blackiston
Sara Turner White
Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson
Mary Sommerville Sparks Hendrick

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Name the six national council positions and the women who currently hold each office. Name the national panhellenic conference delegate and executive director who serve as ex-officio members of National Council.

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National President - Alison Jakes Argersinger
National Vice President - Susan Stockton
National Vice President-Membership - Karen Thomas Fesmire
National Vice President-Collegians - Barb Hamilton Stacy
National Vice President-Alumnae - Tricia Ruma Spence
National Vice President-Finance - Jodi Scheurenbrand
National Panhellenic Conference - Julie Landgren Johnson
Delegate Executive Director - Pamela Nix

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What is the address of KD National Headquarters?

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3205 Players Lane, Memphis, Tennessee 38125

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20
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How many active collegiate chapters does Kappa Delta have as of August 2015? As of December 2015, Kappa Delta will have/has how many active chapters?

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159/162

21
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What is the name of our sorority’s national magazine? How many times per year is it published? How do you remain on the mailing list?

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The Angelos is published four times a year. Always keep your mailing address current with Kappa Delta National Headquarters to receive the magazine.

22
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Where will the 2017 National Convention be held?

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Phoenix, Ariz.

23
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What is NCTA? Who attends?

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NCTA stands for National Collegiate Training Academy. This is a biennial meeting to provide specific training to chapter officers. All council officers attend including the Panhellenic delegate and a CAB advisor.

24
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Where will the 2016 NCTA be held?

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Orlando, Fla

25
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What tools does KD use to communicate information to its collegiate and alumnae members?

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The Angelos
KD website
KDHQ social media and email
The KD Leader newsletter for collegiate officers 24/7 filing cabinet
Nautilus Network
26
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What is the Kappa Delta Foundation? When was it estblished?

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The Kappa Delta Foundation is a separate legal entity that serves as the educational and charitable arm of our organization. It provides support of Kappa Delta’s educational, leadership and philanthropic initiatives. It was established in 1981

27
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Kappa Delta Shamrock events support what national organization? What local organization is the recipient of your chapter’s Shamrock monies and what does this organization do in your community/campus?

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Kappa Delta Shamrock events support Prevent Child Abuse America, which was founded by a Kappa Delta.
“Our chapter gives its local Shamrock monies we raise to the organization called Orangewood Pals, which works with children that are taken out of their homes due to abuse or unsafe circumstances. They offer a foster home as a temporary place of care while their at home situation gets better.”

28
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Kappa Delta began supporting Girl Scouts of the USA in what year? What are some programs and activities KDs participated in with the Girl Scouts? What specific things has your chapter done with Girl Scouts?

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Kappa Delta began supporting Girl Scouts of the USA in 1998.
Our chapter has been apart of their troop meetings, have participated and volunteered at their mall madness, and have hosted International Girls Days events here on campus

29
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Our meeting structure allows chapters to incorporate certain educational and PACE topics into their weekly meetings. What are the four different types of meetings? What are the educational and PACE topics that must be covered at these meetings?

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There are four different types of meetings:
Formal
Informal followed by an educational member education workshop
Informal followed by a PACE member education workshop Informal followed by a Chapter Select event

The six required educational member education workshops must cover the topics of academic excellence (one in fall, one in spring), community service, KD Ritual/heritage, risk management and leadership.

The four PACE member education workshops should reflect the meaning of each letter in PACE

30
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How does Kappa Delta build confidence in our members?

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Kappa Delta provides opportunities for leadership and personal development, including PACE activities that build confidence in members

31
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How does Kappa Delta build confidence in girls through the Girl Scout partnership?

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Kappa Deltas build confidence in Girl Scouts by serving as mentors and encouraging them to pursue their dreams. Activities like campus tours and anti-bullying workshops are meant to help them be their best selves

32
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How does Kappa Delta’s philanthropic partnership with PCAA connect to the platform of confidence?

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Kappa Delta supports PCAA’s prevention efforts because abuse shatters a child’s confidence.

33
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Why did Kappa Delta create the Confidence Coalition?

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Our founders envisioned an organization where women would be encouraged and supported in developing their potential – in essence to be their best selves. And it is our vision to inspire women to greatness. All of KD’s principles, policies, programs and activities are designed to increase confidence in women. KD is reaching out through the Confidence Coalition to bring together others who are also committed to encouraging confidence in women and girls

34
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What is the “You Make Me Smile” campaign?

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The campaign is a confidence building activity chapters can do on campus and in their communities. Uplifting confidence messages are written on notes or balloons and handed out to women and girls

35
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Which chapter members serve on the Risk Management Committee?

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Vice president-standards, chapter president

36
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Each of these women should have a current copy of what document?

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The KD Risk Management Manual

37
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Who may serve alcohol at a Kappa Delta sanctioned function?

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A designated server who is 21 years of age or older, not a member of Kappa Delta and who does not consume alcohol before or during the event.

38
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What four things must a chapter member do to be in good standing?

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Attend all chapter meetings, ritualistic services, recruitment activities and other required functions.
Meet all financial obligations by the deadline set in the chapter bylaws.
Perform chapter officer responsibilities. Maintain the scholastic average required by the chapter bylaws.

39
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What is inactive member status?

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Inactive member status (IMS) can be granted by the chapter council and CAB upon application by the member by weighing the needs of the member against the financial well-being of the chapter. It is not to be used for members who “are really busy” or a way to excuse the obligations of membership as outlined in the Membership Expectations Form. A member may be granted IMS due to poor health, school incurred responsibilities (such as internships, student teaching and varsity athletic participation), or exceptional family obligations. A member must be on good standing in all areas to apply. IMS applications may be approved for one term at a time or part of a term. National fees must be paid and she may not attend chapter activities except by invitation of the chapter. She must pay for any chapter activity attended.

40
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What is emergency financial member status?

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Emergency financial member status (EFMS) can be granted by the chapter council and CAB upon application by the member by weighing the needs of the member against the financial well- being of the chapter. In this case, the chapter and the member come to an agreement about reduced financial obligations and reduced privileges as a chapter member. A member must be on good standing in all areas to apply. EFMS applications may be approved for up to one term at a time. If a member needs it for more than one term, she must reapply.

41
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When wearing the Kappa Delta badge, what guidelines must be followed?

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The wearer (initiated members only) must be dressed in pin attire. The badge itself is to be worn straight up and down over the heart and above all other pins.

42
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Who may wear the Kappa Delta badge as a ring or pendant?

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ANY initiated member, collegian or alumna.

43
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Who is your CAB chairman? What are her responsibilities?

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Sarah Hall, She’s the president of CAB, meaning she oversees and conducts all meetings and is the main point of contact between CAB and the chapter as a whole. Like the chapter president, she is the representative of CAB to all outside organizations like school, nationals, or legal authorities if necessary.

44
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Who is your chapter operations director?

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Robin Kassman

45
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Who is your chapter services coordinator/chapter specialist?

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Megan Tucker

46
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Who is your collegiate membership director?

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Katie Treichel

47
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Who is your chapter accounting specialist?

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Stacy Rivas

48
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What is the GPA requirement for good standing for members of your chapter?

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2.5 GPA per quarter

49
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What other Kappa Delta chapters are located in your state?

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Zeta Zeta-CSUSB , Alpha Iota-UCLA, Gamma Iota - San Jose State, Zeta Rho - University of San Diego.

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