biennial report of beth martin langford kappa delta sorority national ...

BIENNIAL REPORT
OF
BETH MARTIN LANGFORD
KAPPA DELTA SORORITY
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
2009-2011
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In keeping with the theme of our 59 th Biennial Convention, “Kappa Delta: The Great Journey”,
Kappa Delta has been on a great journey since 1897.
Kappa Delta has grown from four young women gathered in a college dormitory talking about how
they could turn their friendship into something greater – to what Kappa Delta has become today – a
force of more than 217,000 women making a positive difference in the lives of others by serving as
leaders on our campuses and in our communities, supporting our national philanthropies and
initiatives, and always, providing true friendships that help us along our personal journeys.
Amidst organizational change, economic concerns and devastating national disasters, GREAT things
continue to happen in Kappa Delta and by Kappa Deltas. Within this report you will read of
responses to those within our circle and those without through our programs, communications and
community service.
MEMBERSHIP
Kappa Delta continued to experience growth in new chapters and overall membership. As of June 1,
2011, the sorority has 142 collegiate chapters; 519 chartered alumnae associations, 256 of which are
active; and a total initiated membership of more than 217,000. The sorority pledged 5,834 women
during the 2010-2011 academic year and initiated 5,508. During 2009-2010, 5,142 women pledged
and 4,981 were initiated.
Our chapters excelled in recruitment with 95% of our chapters pledging quota during the course of
the year and an impressive 92% were at total. This is a huge improvement for the sorority in this
area. Kappa Delta has not experienced 92% of our chapters meeting total in several years.
Although there are many factors that go into a chapter meeting quota but the constant support,
leadership, and knowledge of our CMDs is one of the biggest factors. The monitoring of this area
this was made simpler by the RFM reports from NPC and the data tracking reports completed
monthly by the CMDs. The CMDs also streamlined the chapter reporting which also helped us
accomplish this goal. Recruitment focused Official Visits’ and CDC visits coordinated were also
extremely helpful. Of interest is the average chapter size of our chapters is 106.
For the purposes of these statistics, please note that while Kappa Delta has 142 chapters, 3 chapters were new
chapters/colonies. Our fourth newest chapter Eta Phi, Boston University participated in formal recruitment in
January 2011. Five of our chapters do not use a Quota/Total system. We had 139 chapters participate in some
form of recruitment.
Kappa Delta’s membership grew and was greatly enhanced by an outstanding extension effort.
During the biennium the following colonizations were completed: Eta Xi - Dartmouth College, Eta
Rho - Wilmington College, Eta Sigma - University of Arkansas-Little Rock, Eta Tau - Florida Gulf
Coast University, Eta Upsilon - North Carolina State University, Eta Phi - Boston University and
Eta Chi - Elon University.
With extension opportunities on the rise and the 2009-2010 academic year noted by NPC as a
record setting year for announcements, an extension specialist was selected and extension committee
established so that Kappa Delta is poised to be competitive in opportunities for growth. A new
extension presentation was developed and the review of written/visual materials is on-going.
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The Vice President-Membership Manual was revised and presented at the 2010 National Leadership
Conference.
The Epsilon Chi at Baylor University was closed in October 2010. After tremendous effort by the
National Leadership Team members and special advisors, the chapter continued to struggle with a
poor campus reputation and unsuccessful recruitment for many years despite both financial and
personnel support provided by the national organization.
Kappa Delta closed its Beta Psi chapter in the Fall of 2009 for risk management violations. Kappa
Delta entered into an agreement with the Arizona State University Panhellenic for the first right of
refusal when the campus opens for their next extension opportunity. Kappa Delta maintains a
similar agreement with the University of Vermont should they open anytime through 2014.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
After many years of planning and at the direction of the 2007-09 National Council, the Transitional
Nominating Committee (TNC) was established to implement changes to the nominating process. A
chair, highly accomplished in board governance and procedural law, was selected and a diverse
committee was put in place. The TNC carefully followed procedures and announced a slate of
candidates for the 2011 Convention.
The structure of the staffing at Kappa Delta headquarters continues to be tweaked and modified to
meet the changing needs of the sorority. With the resignation of the long-serving executive director,
a decision was reached by both the National Council and the Kappa Delta Foundation Board to
establish separate executive directors for the sorority and the foundation. Each board is engaged in
national searches for their new executive directors with plans to hire in the last quarter of 2011.
COLLEGIATE AREA
Chapter Support
Working closely with Headquarters staff, the Collegiate National Leadership Team (NLT) members
have been outstanding in their chapter communication, reporting and counsel. The chapters have
benefited from consistent leadership and the addition of several Special Advisors as needed.
Teamwork among the division teams continues to be a focus area. Each month, the division teams
held conference calls or some other form of agreed upon communication. The purpose of these
calls/communications is to globally review and assess the chapters in each division. These minutes
were disseminated to National Council, Director of Chapter Services, and National Director-
Chapter Advisory Boards. We continue to look at ways to improve the functionality of this process
and to make sure we are providing optimum chapter services.
Each year seven Chapter Development Consultants (CDCs) were selected to travel for Kappa Delta.
In the current NLT structure, chapters are required to receive either a CDC visit or an Official Visit
from an NLT member one time in the biennium. Our newer and/or struggling chapters received
several visits.
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Chapter Advisory Boards (CABs) play such an important role in the success of our chapters. CAB
membership and training have been strengthened and enhanced under the leadership of the
National Director of CABs and support of headquarters staff. We are in the process of
implementing a CAB training program to be launched in August 2011. Certain trainers will be
designated geographically to train CABs in their areas. We hope to have consolidated CAB trainings
as well as individual CAB trainings, as needed.
Educational Programming
Kappa Delta will host our first National Collegiate Training Academy in February 2012 in Atlanta.
This intensive two-day training will be for each chapter’s entire council and one member of their
CAB. There will be over 1,500 Kappa Deltas taking advantage of this training opportunity. Specific
workshop tracks for each officer will be provided, along with general leadership training provided by
professional trainers. The powerful weekend is being funded by the sorority and the foundation,
and will replace the National Leadership Conference traditionally held in June every other year.
New to Kappa Delta is the implementation of webinars in 2010 to provide training in areas such as
treasury, community service, PR, new member education, and chapter choice. The response was
good, so we will continue this program. We continue to look for ways to educate our chapter
leaders in a variety of ways. In addition, the KD Leader was sent to chapter leaders monthly.
Education will always remain an important focus with a comprehensive education program for our
collegiate sector. Focus areas are CAB, risk management, treasury, new members, membership
recruitment, philanthropy, academics, and leadership development
Concerns
The trend requiring the most risk management attention is drinking on or near bid-day or initiation.
It has almost become a “right of passage activity” for members to engage in drinking activities with
new members. Often, the results cause many risk management issues (destruction of property,
hazing, alcohol poisoning, promiscuous behavior, fighting, etc) that have to be addressed by campus
administration or National KD. The newly appointed Director of Risk Management will be working
on ways to combat the risks associated with this trend.
Bullying/mean girl type behavior is becoming more prevalent in chapters. The behavior is often
discreet, but is very intimidating to other members. The result is often hazing, but members do not
perceive this behavior as hazing. In the coming year, we plan on placing more emphasis on hazing
education. At Convention, we will have a speaker address this topic too.
We continue to see inappropriate use of personal websites. This is a continuous battle. And while it
can be fun and informative, too many collegians (and CAB members!) are using these sites to share
VERY personal information and photographs. These are being brought to the attention of national
Kappa Delta because our members have KD posted throughout their sites. Chapters have created
their own disciplinary systems to deal with members who are presenting themselves on the web in
an inappropriate manner.
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The National Council has had ongoing discussions regarding how to address the concern of those
chapters without viable venue alternatives for socials. On some rural campuses, the only alternative
for socials is an off campus or on campus fraternity house. Kappa Delta’s alcohol policy prohibits
having socials in fraternity houses where alcohol is being served.
Resignations/Probations
The National President assumed coordination of the resignation and probations in 2009 and worked
closely with the Headquarters Chapter Services staff and the Administrative Assistant to the NP to
improve the timeliness of the process and help ensure that all options are exhausted before a
member resigns or is placed on national probation.
Male Visitation Policy
Fifteen chapters have an approved Male Visitation Policy (MVP). The Director of Chapter Housing
assumed these responsibilities in 2010 and was instrumental in assisting the NVP-C in organizing
and processing all MVP requirements.
Legacy Procedures
In its fourth year of operation, the Legacy Resource Committee (LRC) continued to address the
difficulty many chapters face that have more legacies going through recruitment than there are
places in the new member class. The LRC is made up of 18 Kappa Deltas representing nine legacyrich
states. The committee assists the chapter membership directors in identifying legacies from their
states.
ALUMNAE AREA
Kappa Delta had great success in Alumnae Chapters' growth and thus new alumnae member
growth, wider community visibility, multiple philanthropies including Shamrock Projects and an
increase in magazine sales. The Alumnae National Leadership Team (NLT) has worked well as
teams of two, by division, and has moved quickly throughout the year to establish new
alumnae chapters and to revitalize existing ACs. Kappa Delta now has a total 519 chartered ACs
with 256 considered active ACs, up from 187 active chapters at the close of the last biennium.
Alumnae Reporting
The Alumnae Dashboard continues to be an innovative way for Kappa Delta chapters and ACs to
keep their information correct, up-to-the-minute, as well as save time and paper, by uploading
reports and sending directly to headquarters. Webinars on how to use Dashboard for AC Presidents
and NLTA were held in February 2010. Reporting by ACs continues to be a hardship and form
revisions are still ongoing. Only 91ACs in 2009-10 and 108 ACs in 2010-11 of the current 256
active ACs sent reports to headquarters. Improvements in communication will be required to assist
the ACs with programming ideas and membership-building.
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Training
There has been a strong effort to improve educating the Alumnae NLT including training,
discussion, evaluation of reports, recommendations for convention awards, and structure analysis.
Many alumnae sessions at the May 14-16, 2010, Alumnae National Leadership Team Academy
revolved around defining the Alumnae NLT structure for clarification of roles and more assistance
with the newly chartered/reorganized ACs.
The Kappa Delta Foundation funded a $75,000 grant for the first Alumnae Presidents’ Leadership
Conference (APLC) held in conjunction with the 2009 convention in Orlando, Florida, focusing on
leadership training, educational programming, communications, and community service.
Alumnae Involvement/Communication
Our database currently contains records of 102,002 alumnae with good-standing mailing addresses
and 58,096 alumnae with current email addresses. Invitations were sent to alumnae in 44
cities/towns/states to generate enthusiasm and indentify interested alumnae who would like to get
involved in existing chapters or start new ACs in their areas. A focus has been on towns/cities
where collegiate chapters are located so identify alumnae who may provide collegiate chapter
support.
State Days
Seven very successful KD State Days were held in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia/South Carolina,
Illinois/Wisconsin, Texas, Southern California, and Michigan. Grants were awarded to Georgia and
Michigan. Other states with fewer Kappa Delta alumnae held smaller regional events in Washington,
Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, Washington, DC/Virginia/Maryland area, and Idaho. The State
Days Manual was rewritten and posted on the website for reference.
Service
Kappa Deltas in the alumnae sector continue to demonstrate their lifelong commitment to the
sorority and its philanthropic efforts. Alumnae efforts in 2009-2010 accounted for 7,277 hours and
$122,856 donated to philanthropic endeavors and 13,282 hours and $70,530 in 2010-11. AC
members also gave more than 15,000 hours and $18,000 in chapter support each year of the
biennium and gave additional time and resources to Girl Scout Events. Although these
contributions are significant, we believe that Kappa Delta’s impact nationwide is far greater than
these numbers suggest, due to poor AC reporting.
Numerous Alumnae Chapters applied for KiDs Grants from the Kappa Delta Foundation. KiDs
Grants benefit local community agencies and philanthropic entities. Details of the great project the
winning ACs are supporting are in the Foundation section of the report.
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FINANCIAL
Kappa Delta Sorority remains a financially strong, sound nonprofit corporation. Both fiscal years
2009 and 2010 were positive and challenges in 2010 were overcome. The sorority accounts were
healthy and decisions made by the National Council, the Investment Advisory Committee and the
Headquarters staff were of sound business acumen and provided for ample growth in the sorority
holdings.
A Financial Advisory Committee was established in 2009, made up of Kappa Deltas with extensive
experience in finance and accounting to work with the National Vice President–Finance (NVP-F) to
strengthen the sorority’s financial position and to lend expertise in strategic financial decisions.
Investment Accounts
PNC remains the Sorority’s financial advisor for the investment portfolio. The sorority investment
portfolios rebound slowly and consistently from previous years. With marked improvement in the
US equity markets, the sorority’s portfolio also benefited with improved returns.
The investment Advisory Committee met quarterly via teleconference as well as in person during
Convention, June 2009. The IAC made minor changes to the investment policy statement
throughout the year based on recommendations from PNC financial management.
National Treasury
The sorority remains vigilant in its spending and investment strategies due to uncertain economic
and investment scenarios. The National Council will continue to use best practices and focus on
matching expenses to our revenue stream and to focus on a return on investment for money that is
spent. A plan has been put into place for future spending and capital spending.
Even in these economically challenged times, the sorority kept operating expenses below revenue,
excluding the interest, dividends and equity performance of the investment portfolios. The prudent
management by headquarters staff and careful planning of the National Council have played a part
in this successful bottom line for the sorority.
Chapter House Fund
The Chapter House Fund currently has $4.3 million in loans to chapters nationwide, a slight
increase, and $7 million in loan guarantees for chapters seeking local financing, which is a reduction
from fiscal year 2009. Interest paid on savings deposited with the chapter house fund was adjusted
from 3.25% in April 2010 to 1.25% and was further reduced in April 2011 to 0.83%. All new loans
with the chapter house fund will continue with an 8.75% interest rate (increased from 8% in April
2010), regardless of the purpose for the loan as the sprinkler incentive rate is no longer available. All
rates are reviewed annually at the Winter Council Meeting.
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Nancy B. Hall Magazine Agency
Sales of magazines by collegians and alumnae to benefit the Chapter House Fund remain an integral
part of the chapter housing fund. Magazine sales for August 1, 2009 – April 1, 2011 biennium were
$947,642.17. Online ordering remains an emphasis. This program remains a strong support system
for chapter housing, without it we would not be able to make needed repairs to aging facilities or to
provide the many new facilities that are the trend on campuses.
Miscellaneous Activity
Billhighway was selected as a third party vendor for chapter accounting in 2011. The program will
enable our chapters to collect fees, pay bills and will offer sound fiscal management regardless of the
chapter officers’ level of experience. By streamlining the process, chapter reporting and fiscal
management will be much improved. Chapter Advisory Boards’ and the National Leadership Team
members’ ability to monitor individual chapter finances will also be greatly enhanced. While
chapters will pay a nominal fee for the service, it will be significantly reduced because of the
preferred vendor status and should also be offset due to a higher collection rate due to using the
program.
After careful analysis by the NVP-F, headquarters staff and the finance committee, a new database
provider for the sorority and the Kappa Delta Foundation was selected - the iMIS system. The new
database will serve as a platform for all that the KDS and the KDF hope to accomplish during the
next ten years and we are excited to implement the transition in the last quarter of 2011.
Financial Statement
Following several years with auditing firm Ness and Company/K.B. Parrish and in keeping with best
practices, the sorority requested proposals for auditing services. While the relationship with K.B.
Parrish was strong, a new firm offering higher levels of service and experience in additional areas of
interest to the sorority and the foundation was selected. Dixon-Hughes auditing firm was
contracted to begin with the fiscal year 2008-09 audit.
Kappa Delta’s annual financial statements are compiled following an audit by Dixon-Hughes,
approved by the National council and reported in the winter issues of The Angelos. Kappa Delta
enjoys a strong financial foundation achieved through sound fiscal management practices and
investment strategies.
NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE
NPC Annual Meetings
The National Panhellenic Conference held its annual meeting October 2009 with the theme
“Women Leading the Experience.” NPC continues to advocate for the value of the sorority
experience as our story and purpose is shared through an enhanced media/image campaign and
through a greater online presence including several new Web sites, a parent advice blog, as well as
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egular updates on Facebook and Twitter. The Manual of Information (MOI) is also now available
online for all dues paying members/campuses.
The business of the Conference brought about a change in the structure of leadership. A resolution
was adopted to reduce the executive committee rotation from three member groups to two, with a
Chairman and Vice Chairman. Additional appointed executive committee members include the
College Panhellenics chairman, Alumnae Panhellenics chairman, and the Budget and Finance
committee chairman, whose appointments must be approved by the Board of Directors. Additional
resolutions passed addressed the alcohol culture on campus, options for determining campus total,
and a dues increase for member groups (effective January 2011).
Kappa Delta’s coveted Order of the Diamond Award for outstanding service to NPC and the Greek
world was presented to retiring chairman Julie Cain Burkhard (Alpha Chi Omega), first alternate
delegate Patty Disque (Chi Omega), and retiring NPC delegate, Juliana (J.J.) Wales (Kappa Kappa
Gamma) for their longtime service and leadership to the Conference
In October 2010, the National Panhellenic Conference held its annual meeting with the theme
“Commemorate, Collaborate, Celebrate.” Delegation members, presidents, executive directors, and
editors met separately in function, as well as together, to discuss related business and to continue the
discussion on the adopted NPC strategic plan and its focus to make the organization relevant and
responsive to the needs of its member groups.
Legislation passed during the 2010 annual meeting focused on three resolutions. The first resolution
changed the Month of the Scholar from October to February every year beginning in 2011. The
second resolution is to have sorority members refrain from participating in men’s fraternity
recruitment events. The third resolution limits the involvement and presence of recruitment
counselors with the PNMs during the completion and signing of their MRABA. All three
resolutions passed unanimously and NPC will provide additional educational materials to help
member groups implement these resolutions.
NPC Service and Committee Assignments
Kappa Delta’s involvement and leadership continues to be held in esteem within the National
Panhellenic Conference and the Greek world. Julie Johnson was re-elected by the NPC Board of
Directors to serve as the Chairman of College Panhellenics for 2011-2013, following an
appointment to that position in 2010 when it was vacated.
In addition, during this biennium members of Kappa Delta’s delegation have served as an area
advisor for College Panhellenics in South Carolina, Virginia, and Louisiana; Area Advisor
Coordinator for College Panhellenics in the Southeast; and as Alumnae Panhellenics Area
Coordinator IV and area advisor for eighteen selected alumnae Panhellenics in California and
Hawaii. In addition, members of Kappa Delta’s delegation served on the following NPC
committees: NPC Executive Committee, chairman of the Extension committee, College
Panhellenics Bylaws Review; RFM Task Force; Extension Task Force; Release Figures Team; RFM
Senior Specialist; member of the NPC Long Range Planning committee; Judicial Appeals
Committee; and member of the University Documents Review committee. Cynthia Weston also was
the narrative writer for the NPC History that was published in fall 2009 and a podcast interviewee
for the NPC Web site on Panhellenic history and International Badge Day (February 2010). Kappa
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Delta was represented at every regional Greek conference and delegation members presented
educational sessions at two of the four regional Greek conferences (SEPC, NGLA, AFLC-Central
and AFLV-West) and at the AFA annual meeting.
Release Figure Methodology (RFM) and Recruitment Issues
The Release Figure Methodology (RFM) continues to be instrumental on over 400 college campuses
that utilize a fully structured or partially structured recruitment style format. Net results remain
positive, with more groups matching to quota and more women being placed in the Greek system at
the completion of recruitment. Kappa Delta continues to see positive impact on the majority of our
chapters that use RFM and we have been able to utilize/analyze the data distributed from campus
and individual group recruitment performance reports to make adjustments and/or see where we
need to make improvement. A continuing organizational challenge is educating collegiate and
alumnae members with making sound/objective membership selection decisions based on the
number of invitations allowed, the need for chapters to maximize their invitation and flex lists for
recruitment events, and in some cases, understanding the reasoning for high release figures given to
strong recruiting chapters early in the recruitment process.
The annual adjustment of campus total to be reflective of the campus environment, as advocated by
NPC, is finally becoming a regular practice by college Panhellenics. Improved recruitment retention
and PNM placement (through RFM), has increased overall interest in Greek membership, is netting
an upward trend in extension and system growth.
NPC Programming Initiatives
At schools where Kappa Delta has collegiate chapters, NPC Consulting Team visits were conducted
this year for College Panhellenics at five campuses and Something of Value (SOV) Programs were
facilitated on 14 campuses during the biennium.
The Advance Panhellenic! Program, which is a collaborative project with Campus Speak, Inc., has
been met with mixed results and low interest on campuses. Program design is still undergoing
changes and adjustments as the Conference continues to promote this programming option to
College Panhellenics for educational programming on Panhellenic leadership, operations and
responsibilities.
Coalition Campus Assessment Visits
The Assessment Coalition composed of fraternal industry leaders including the National Association
of Latino Professionals (NALFO), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), National
Panhellenic Conference (NPC), National Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and the Association of
Fraternity Advisors (AFA), continues to make visits to campuses to assess the quality, strength, and
opportunities of the fraternity/sorority community. These 2-4 days visits center on five areas of
review which include: developing positive interpersonal relationships; leadership development;
build/strengthen social IQ, citizenship, and service learning; advance academic interest/graduation
of membership; and effective campus interface to and support of the Fraternity/Sorority
community. The five campuses where Kappa Delta has collegiate chapters received assessment
visits this biennium.
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Legislative Issues
The Greek agenda in Washington, DC remains in high profile with the assistance of Patton Boggs
law/lobbying firm. April 12, 2011 marked the tenth annual NPC/NIC Congressional Visit Day
where over 410 visits were made by 250 Greek national leaders and students to congressional offices
in support of the Collegiate Housing Infrastructure Act (H.R. 1327/S.705). In 2011, Cindy Mize,
National Director of Chapter Housing and Julie Johnson, National Panhellenic Conference Delegate
were Kappa Delta’s lobbying representatives for the hill visits. In 2010, Beth Langford, National
President and Julie Johnson, National Panhellenic Conference Delegates represented Kappa Delta.
THE ANGELOS
Recognized as a top publication in the Greek community, The Angelos of Kappa Delta launched a new
design that has received positive feedback from members. In 2010 an in-house graphic designer was
hired to replace the freelance graphic artist who had been designing the magazine for several years.
In October 2010, the editor and assistant editor met at national headquarters with the new graphic
designer, the executive director and the director of communications and discussed ways to update
and improve the magazine. The winter 2011 issue debuted a new look that received many accolades
from Angelos readers. With this issue, a digital version also made its debut. Located on the KD
website, the digital edition allows for the entire magazine to be viewed online, and the flip-page
feature mimics the way readers would view a paper copy. It received 200 views on its first day,
which is considered a positive number.
Judy Thorne, who has been the editor for nearly 30 years, retires July 31, 2011. At the 2011
Fraternity Communications Association’s annual conference, Judy received FCA’s highest individual
honor – the Ervin C. Varner Award recognizing individual achievement in communications and a
demonstrated commitment to fraternal values and the spirit of the Greek community.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Kappa Delta’s National Headquarters personnel serve the sorority by creating innovative
programming and materials, organizing events, maintaining productive partnerships with national
organizations and corporations, and providing daily assistance to volunteers, members, parents and
other individuals.
Member Services
The Member Services is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the following areas:
KD Boutique
Electronic communication, including the Web site, KD Connect and KD Edge electronic
newsletters, KD Friendship Network, Class Coordinator program, and social networking
accounts on Facebook and Twitter
Computer support/maintenance of Patriot database, Dashboard and 24/7 Filing Cabinet
Alumnae services (OE/OP, Circle Letters, collect service fees, alumnae dues, etc.)
New member records and badge orders
Online registration for NLC and National Convention
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Sorority archives
Affinity Marketing Program
Chapter supplies
Distribution
Administration of benefits to full-time staff
Maintenance of the headquarters building
Editorial assistance to the Angelos editorial
Graphic design projects like Norman Shield
Video Production
The department has engaged in numerous technology-related projects during the biennium to
improve websites, databases, video production, electronic communication and electronic payment
and ordering options. A creative graphic design department revamped and improved many of the
sorority’s publications and communication pieces. In addition, staff has overseen capital repairs and
improvements to the headquarters building and worked to enhance and improve the archives and
museum.
Chapter Services
The department is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the following areas:
Chapter support to 142 chapters and local leadership teams (CAS), ten division teams, CDC
program, extension support, colonization and installation support, academic excellence program,
new member education program, collegiate chapter administration including grades, awards and
leadership scholarships, male visitation policies, alcohol policy exceptions, Chapter Choice, PACE,
KD Edge, Presidents Club, leadership mailings, collegiate policy implementation and risk
management and new chapter management and new CAB recruitment and management.
The department now works with an additional seventeen chapters since it was formed in 2006 due
to the increase in collegiate extension. This trend is expected to continue and all three chapter
services managers work in extension support in addition to their chapter services duties.
Additionally, alcohol waiver program was put in place as was webinar administration, Chapter
Choice and an expanded PACE program.
In new member education, the Stand Up Stand Out theme was removed from the Retreat and
replaced with a Confidence theme. Activities were reworked around the theme of confidence to
give the retreat a better flow and help the new members connect the retreat activities to Kappa
Delta’s stance on confidence. Parents Packets were redone this year and distributed to all new
members parents. In 2011 the “Hazing or Not Hazing” Risk Management Series was created in
response to a number of chapters facing hazing allegations.
In member education, PACE workshop templates were developed. According to Chapter Choice
Reports, chapters are enjoying these workshops. Through our partnership with CARE, we were
able to provide every chapter with a DVD and resources for their “E” PACE meeting focusing on
Global Women’s Issues.
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Finance and Accounting
The director of finance oversaw several projects to improve the accounting and administrative
functions of the sorority. A notable change was the sorority’s change to new audit firm, Dixon-
Hughes, in 2009. The sorority achieved successful audits and recommendations were made for
adjustments to the loan software used for chapter house loans.
The chapter financial reporting oversight transferred to the NLT Chapter Accounting Specialist
(CAS). Chapters are now required to upload their financial reports to Dashboard along with their
budgets and federal 990. This new requirement has allowed the CAS to access their chapter
financial reports and monitor compliance with budget guidelines and other financial goals the
chapter has set.
During the biennium, the sorority focused on selecting a third party administrator for chapter
accounting. Several chapters participated in a pilot program with Billhighway while other chapters
used the Omega Financial (Omega Fi) system. After careful analysis, Billhighway was selected as the
sorority’s exclusive partner with an implementation plan being launched at the 2011 National
Leadership Team Academy.
Several operations have been streamlined and/or moved to electronic formats to improve efficiency,
accuracy and cost savings. Statements and invoices to chapters are now transmitted electronically
saving postage costs and processing time. The budget report was revised to be in alignment with
accounting systems chart of accounts and financial reporting. Employee leave time is now recorded,
monitored and approved on web based software. A new third party administrator was hired to
provide reporting and compliance review for our Profit Sharing Plan. The financial records retention
program was established to improve compliance by chapters regarding reporting and financial
planning.
Chapter Housing
The focus of the Chapter Housing Director and NLT volunteers include:
Provide direction for recruitment, retention, and training for house corporation board members
for assessment and implementation.
Continue to develop and implement fund raising materials and give assistance to house
corporations to raise money, as our volunteers struggle with adequate funds in maintaining
competitive facilities for our collegiate chapters, installation of sprinkler systems being mandated
at the local and state levels, and installation of computer hookup to a mainframe system.
Meet the ever-growing campus housing developments to construct a residential single chapter
structure, construct a non-residential single chapter structure, or participate in constructing a
non-residential multi-chapter structure.
Coordinate among the NPC groups of the respective campuses in facilitating coordinated,
satisfactory lease agreements and contracts.
Maintain all our policies when the university or college makes residential dormitories coeducational
which bring issues of insurance, safety, male visitation, alcohol and other related
policies.
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Address the growing demand of out-of-house living requests, not meeting the obligation of
membership to live in the chapter house until full occupancy, and addressing the demands of
parental involvement and legal counsel brought by the parents on behalf of their daughter.
Complete the final editing of the House Director Manual and the Chapter Housing and House
Corporation Manual for the publication of these manuals incorporating the new structure and
terminology.
Continue to evaluate loan documentation and re-draft when necessary.
Following statistics are as of April 1, 2011:
Outstanding loan amount principal balance is $7,791,620 less ($3,401,163 for bad debt allowance)
for a net loan balance of $4,390,457
Outstanding active chapter deferred interest amount is $69,215
Active chapters’ principal balance is $7,345,235
Dormant chapters principal balance is $446,385
Dormant chapters deferred interest is $531,471
Amount of loans guaranteed is: $7,046,609.68.
Loan Delinquencies: Alpha Xi
The Kappa Delta Foundation Educational and Technology Fund was established to meet the
fundraising challenges house corporations have for new or renovated chapter housing. The tax
deductible contributions are made to the Kappa Delta Foundation and on account in the name of
the house corporation. IRS guidelines for these charitable purposes are to be used for:
• Study, library, instructional and computer areas in chapter houses which are either separate
or adjacent to living/social areas.
• Wiring a chapter house to enable members to hook up computers to a mainframe system of
a university.
• Individual computers, computer desks and computer chairs available for member use at a
chapter house.
Communications and Special Initiatives
Chapter Public Relations
The most popular Confidence Coalition project for collegiate chapters is the “You Make Me Smile”
Campaign. At least 60-70% of our chapters have participated. Many chapters do a good job of
promoting Shamrock events and International Women’s Friendship Month. We are currently
researching a new way to receive photos that makes it easier to collect and organize. This may
include using a photo website such as shutterfly or flickr.
We have seen significant increases in the number of followers to Kappa Delta and the Confidence
Coalition’s facebook and twitter pages. These communication platforms have been used to network
and create conversation between the national organization and its members/supporters instead of
simply being used as a place to announce information. Also, with more than 6,300 followers, Kappa
Delta has more twitter followers than any other NPC group.
Kappa Delta currently has nine facebook pages, including one for the boutique, Foundation,
Confidence Coalition, International Women’s Friendships Month, International Girls Day, etc. The
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communications staff sees this as a valuable investment and is currently researching companies that
offer services to help us customize our facebook/twitter presence.
International Women’s Friendship Month
September 2010 was the first year for the celebration to be “International.” Two planning guides
were created (one for collegiate and alumnae chapters and one for the public at large) to aid in event
planning. These guides include celebration ideas, suggested timeline, budget worksheet, etc. In 2010,
we also joined with love is respect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, and the National
Domestic Violence Hotline to create a dating abuse awareness campaign called, “Friends Say the
Tough Stuff… So Say It.”
Plans are under way for International Women’s Friendship Month 2011. New promotional materials
were designed and printed including a poster, magnet, postcard, folder, brochure and pen.
Promotional materials feature the IWFM logo, yellow roses and the tagline, “Scatter seeds of
kindness wherever you go… and watch friendship bloom.”
About 260 press packets were sent to women’s organizations and magazines encouraging them to
take part in the celebration. Additionally, samples of promotional materials with an order form were
sent to collegiate chapters.
The “So Say It” dating abuse awareness campaign will continue for IWFM 2011. Three Kappa Delta
collegians will be selected to be guest bloggers on the loveisrespect website. Additionally, a
loveisrespect peer advocate will blog about the campaign throughout the month of September.
International Girls Day
The inaugural International Girls Day (November 14, 2011) was celebrated by more than 10,000
girls across the nation. Confidence Coalition member groups Girl Scouts of the USA, National
Charity League, CARE International and Girls on the Run also supported the celebration. CARE
sent a video of girls in Kenya celebrating. In addition, every collegiate chapter and many alumnae
chapters celebrated the day with Girl Scouts in their area.
Ten Girl Scout councils received grants of $10,000 each to host IGD events. As part of the grant
process, the councils were asked to use some of the money to promote the events and reach out to
the community at-large. This provided good exposure for IGD and Kappa Delta. Many KD
chapters and Girl Scout councils received media coverage in their communities.
The first International Girls Day essay contest was held, asking girls to tell why their mom (or
another woman in their life) helps them feel more confident. The contest was publicized to CC
partners and through the media, which resulted in many entries. The winning mom and daughter
received a complimentary stay at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago.
Numerous resources for International Girls Day were provided including a planning kit (one for
general audiences and one for KD chapters), save-the-date card, invitations and certificates. Many
collegiate chapters also incorporated promotion of the Healthy Media for Youth Act with flyers
provided by headquarters. A webinar was conducted to prepare Vice Presidents of Community
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Service and Vice Presidents of Public Relations for the first IGD. Many collegiate and alumnae
chapters received local media coverage for their events.
Confidence Coalition
Confidence Coalition raises awareness of the issues surrounding self-esteem, including bullying,
hazing, relational aggression, risky behaviors, etc. Kappa Delta collegians and alumnae have
enthusiastically embraced the Confidence Coalition. Many chapters included the confidence theme
in their IWFM celebrations. Some used the “Go Confidently!” handbag collection, and a lot have
used the “You Make Me Smile” campaign, resulting in great campus and community visibility for
KD.
The Confidence Coalition now has 50 members, including recent additions – the Geena Davis
Institute on Gender in Media and the Junior League of Greater Princeton. All of the CC members
are providing confidence-building programming and many are promoting the Confidence Coalition
on their websites or through social media. Mary Kay, Inc. joined as a CC supporter with a grant of
$5,000.
The Confidence Coalition website launched in September 2010 and the communications department
created a Visual Standards Guide for the Confidence Coalition. The 13-page guide includes key
branding information about colors, fonts and logo usage for the coalition as well as International
Women’s Friendship Month and International Girls Day.
In September 2010, Phired Up Productions, an education firm providing Greek recruitment services
and social excellence training to college communities, joined the Confidence Coalition with its “Be
Bold. Be Confident” program. The communications team released a press release encouraging
collegiate chapters to utilize the program when looking for a confidence-related speaker. For each
workshop booked, Phired Up donates $350 to the Confidence Coalition.
In December, Kappa Delta and the Confidence Coalition awarded $27,000 to seven universities
through the “Confidence U” grants. Kent State University, the University of Kentucky, the
University of San Diego, the University of Virginia and Wittenberg University each received a $5,000
grant. Creighton University and Western Kentucky University each received a $1,000 grant.
Additionally, Andrea Battaglia, Director of Greek Life and Student Involvement at Drury University,
was the recipient of the $1,000 individual “Confidence U” grant. Headquarters received positive
feedback about this grant opportunity, a great way to bridge the gap between the national
organization and Greek life offices.
Future plans include exploring strategic partners, such as Girls Inc., the Red Hat Society, Nashville
to You and the Secret “Mean Stinks” project; and how best to utilize the Confidence Coalition
Advisory Team. Upcoming projects include: a confidence documentary in partnership with Helene
Lerner, an Emmy Award-winning producer; a healthy media program for college campuses in
partnership with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media; and an advocacy and political
leadership training program for college women in partnership with the White House Project.
Norman Shield
The Norman Shield was redesigned for Fall 2011.
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Conferences
Convention 2009
Convention was held at the Walt Disney World Swan in Orlando, FL June 27-July 1, 2009. The
theme was “Where Your Dreams Come True.” This was the first Convention to use online
registration; an exciting accomplishment that made the registration process instant and contributed
to Headquarters going green. A total of 911 people registered for Convention, the second largest
attended Convention since the Centennial!
Presidents and Emerging Leaders Conference (PELC) 2010
PELC was cancelled due to a snow storm in Memphis and throughout the Southeast. 560 collegians
were expected and approximately 30 girls had arrived for the conference so a mini PELC was held,
led by Jody Corry, NVP-C, CDCs and headquarters staff.
National Leadership Team Academy (NLTA) 2010
The National Leadership Team Academy for training, was divided in 2010, with great success,
providing specific training for the alumnae NLT members at the headquarters building, May 2010.
NLT members on the collegiate team met in Williamsburg, Virginia prior to the National Leadership
Conference. This division proved very cost effective for the sorority.
National Leadership Conference (NLC) 2010
NLC was held at the Williamsburg Marriott in Williamsburg, VA June 24-June 27, 2010. The theme
was “Your Story, Our History.” A total of 586 people registered for NLC.
Convention 2011
The theme for Convention 2011 was “The Great Journey,” held June 29-July 3, 2011 at the JW
Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, Arizona. 786 people registered for Convention.
National Collegiate Training Academy 2012
Kappa Delta’s first National Collegiate Training Academy is scheduled for February 10-12, 2012 in
Atlanta, Georgia at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. While the agenda is ongoing, the academy will be
an intensive two-day training will be for each chapter’s entire council and one member of their CAB.
There will be over 1,500 Kappa Deltas taking advantage of this training opportunity. Specific
workshop tracks for each officer will be provided, along with general leadership training provided by
professional trainers. The powerful weekend is being funded by the sorority and the foundation,
and will replace the National Leadership Conference traditionally held in June every other year.
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Community Service
Girl Scouts of the USA
Confidence is the area of focus with the Kappa Delta/Girl Scout Program. Chapters were required
to host and participate in 4 events during the 2010-2011 school year. Chapters completed a planning
report providing information about their contact at their local council and plans for the year.
Chapters are required to go through a contact at the local Girl Scout council to help find troops to
attend events and help guide them. The chapters are required to host larger scale events that include
multiple troops.
Ten Girl Scout councils received grants from the Kappa Delta Foundation in the amount of $10,000
to help fund an International Girls Day event in their council area. The Councils and collegiate
chapter areas were Middle Tennessee (Beta Tau, Delta Upsilon, Delta Pi, Eta Epsilon), Heart of the
South (Zeta Omega, Alpha Delta, Delta Omega, Alpha Mu, Gamma Psi, Zeta Beta), Louisiana East
(Epsilon), Historic Georgia (Sigma Phi, Epsilon Gamma, Delta Lambda, Delta Phi, Eta Mu, Gamma
Mu), Nation’s Capital (Alpha Rho), Florida Panhandle (Kappa Alpha), Louisiana Pines to the Gulf
(Alpha Chi, Delta Zeta, Gamma Kappa), Eastern Missouri (St. Louis University), Central Texas (Eta
Alpha, Epsilon Chi, Sigma Epsilon) Colonial Coast (Alpha Pi). They all had very successful
International Girls Day events.
Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA)
As of April 26, 2011, collegiate and alumnae chapters raised more than $801,625.85 for their local
organizations and Prevent Child Abuse America. Some chapters, due to campus scheduling, are
having their Shamrock Events throughout the month of April so the totals will increase. As of June
18, 2010, KD collegiate chapters raised $1,060,136 and alumnae chapters raised $56,052
Kappa Delta worked with PCAA staff to advertise the April 2011 Wrigley Run 5K to members,
attended the “Pinstripes” event in Chicago in September 2011 and assisted PCAA with the
Pinwheels for Prevention campaign.
KAPPA DELTA FOUNDATION
The year 2011 marks the 30th anniversary of the Kappa Delta Foundation. Upon this momentous
occasion, we acknowledge our roots and timeless values; reaffirm our present purpose—to support
the leadership, scholarship and philanthropic endeavors of Kappa Delta Sorority; and look forward
to a bright future. Our vision is to develop a dedicated and dynamic community of donors whose
members are committed to each other, devoted to the sorority mission and invested in its future.
Annual Fund
The Fall 2010 annual fund letter went out to 102,000 members. In Spring 2011, the annual fund
letter included a confidence and leadership message, with one version targeted to donors and
another to non-donors. To date, the foundation has received $136,897 in donations from both
appeals.
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Scholarships
During the 2011 national convention, the Kappa Delta Foundation awarded $127,000 in
scholarships to 44 undergraduates and 23 graduate students. In 2010, $109,000 in scholarships to 34
undergraduates and 24 graduate students were awarded. The need for scholarship monies continues
to outweigh the availability.
One new scholarship was endowed in 2010. The Bette Chisholm Riker Scholarship will be awarded
to a collegiate member of Beta Pi-Florida on the basis of academic excellence and service to Beta Pi
chapter, the University of Florida, and the community.
Rose-Maria Garcia Anderson increased her one scholarship for a Beta Tau member to award two
for 2009-10 and also increased her one scholarship for a Gamma Nu member from one to two this
year, but only one Gamma Nu applied, so only one is being awarded. Herff Jones Graduate
Fellowship was increased from $1,500 to $2,500 for 2009-2010, and four new graduate scholarships
from Jan Arnett’s bequest: Janice E. Arnett Graduate Scholarship: two at $2,500 for graduate study,
Janice E. Arnett Continuing Education Scholarship in the amount of $2,000, and the Janice E.
Arnett Scholarship for Leadership & Volunteerism in the amount of $1,500
Christmas Seals /Holiday Donations
Each year, the Kappa Delta Foundation sends Christmas seals to its alumnae members along with a
letter requesting donations to the Children in Need Fund. For the past two years, Kappa Delta
collegians did not receive stamps as it was determined that many were not using them. Instead,
collegiate chapters were asked to collect holiday donations for the fund.
Contributions from the sale of the 2010 Christmas seals and holiday donations from collegians
totaled $152,587, up from $136,747 in 2009. The 2010 seal was designed by Marlena Usher, Alpha
Xi-Louisville and the 2009 seal was designed by Sarah Adlouni, Zeta Zeta Chapter-California State
University, San Bernardino.
The Foundation’s Children in Need Fund supports Prevent Child Abuse America, Girl Scouts of the
USA, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s Art and Leadership Program for Girls, Children’s Hospital,
Kappa Delta Orthopaedic Awards, KiDs Grants and Collegiate Community Service Awards.
Prevent Child Abuse America
Support for Kappa Delta’s Shamrock Event continues to grow on college campuses and in
communities nationwide. In 2010-11, Kappa Deltas volunteered over 64,500 hours to raise funds
and awareness for the prevention of child abuse. As of May 15, 2011, KD collegiate chapters raised
$1,042,057 and alumnae chapters raised $52,939. During 2009-10, $1,060,136 was raised by KD
collegiate chapters raised and $56,052 by alumnae chapters. Since forming this alliance with PCAA
in 1981, Kappa Deltas have donated $10.6 million to this worthwhile cause.
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Girl Scouts of the USA
Since Kappa Delta adopted Girl Scouts as a national philanthropy in 1998, countless lives have been
impacted. Girl Scouts in communities across the country have participated in fun activities, learned
new skills, and increased their self-esteem. Kappa Deltas have had the opportunity to make a
difference in the lives of others while learning valuable leadership skills. This year, Kappa Deltas
devoted nearly 100,000 hours to Girl Scouts in their communities, reaching more than 42,000 girls.
All KD chapters and many alumnae associations worked with Girl Scouts, with the primary focus on
facilitating the Uniquely Me program that promotes positive self-esteem. In addition, the Kappa
Delta Foundation contributed $10,000 to GSUSA to provide each Girl Scout Gold Award Young
Woman of Distinction recipient with a college scholarship of $1,000 each.
Internships
Georgia O’Keeffe was one of Kappa Delta’s most esteemed initiates, and her legacy continues
through the Georgia O’Keeffe Art and Leadership Program for Girls at the Georgia O’Keeffe
Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Kappa Delta Foundation has supported the program since
2003, annually donating $6,000 to provide stipends for Kappa Delta interns and general program
support. During each year of the biennium two Kappa Delta collegians served as interns for the Art
and Leadership Program. This is an outstanding opportunity for four Kappa Deltas.
In 2011, the Kappa Delta Foundation once again partnered with Karen Hasty, Ph.D. (Alpha
Epsilon-Tennessee), an acclaimed professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Tennessee
Health Science Center in Memphis, Tenn., to offer summer internships to three Kappa Delta
collegians. Given Kappa Delta’s long-standing support of orthopaedic research, the foundation is
pleased to cover the cost of summer housing for the interns.
Children’s Hospital
In celebration of Founder’s Day, the Kappa Delta Foundation donated its annual gift of $25,000 to
Children’s Hospital in Richmond, Virginia in both 2009 and 2010. With a pledge of $1,200 in 1921,
the hospital became Kappa Delta’s first national philanthropy, and now, more than 89 years later,
the sorority’s monetary and tangible gifts have totaled nearly $1.5 million.
Orthopaedic Awards
In 1950, the sorority’s interest in helping children with polio who were being treated at Children’s
Hospital resulted in the establishment of the Kappa Delta Orthopaedic Awards, which are presented
through the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The awards have grown in prestige and
in monetary value from the first donation of $1,000. During the biennium, six awards of $20,000
each were presented to:
2010 Young Investigator Award. Brian K. Kwon, MD, PhD, FRCSC, for his research on
“Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure Monitoring and Biochemical Analysis in Acute Spinal Cord Injury –
A Translational Approach”
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2010 Ann Doner Vaughan Award. Louis J. Soslowsky, PhD, for his research, “Understanding the
Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Repair Response of Rotator Cuff Injuries: A Series of Interconnected
Studies Developing and Using an Animal Model”
2010 Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award. Cornelia E. Farnum, DVM, PhD, for her research,
“Analyzing the Growth Plate in Four Dimensions – A Thirty-year Perspective on Growth Plate
Dynamics”
2011 Young Investigator Award: Young-Min Kwon, MD, PhD, FRCS, FRACS, at Massachusetts
General Hospital, for Evidence-Based Approach in Understanding ‘Pseudotumours’ in Metal-on-
Metal Hip Replacements
2011 Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughan Award: Bang H. Hoang, MD; Co-Authors: Yi Guo, MD;
Randall F. Holcombe, MD; Xiaolin Zi, MD; at the University of California, Irvine, for Toward
Novel Therapeutic Intervention for Osteosarcoma: Clinical Implications of the WNT Pathway
2011 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award: Howard S. An, MD; Co-Authors: Koichi
Masuda, MD; Gabriella Cs Szabo, PhD; Yejia Zhang, MD, PhD; Ana Chee, PhD; Gunnar B.J.
Andersson, MD, PhD; Hee-Jeong Im, PhD; Eugene J-M.A. Thonar, PhD; at Rush University
Medical Center, for Intervertebral Disc Repair or Regeneration by Growth Factor and/or Cytokine
Inhibitor Protein Injection
National President Beth Langford, along with former National Vice President-Collegians Lydia
Barousse presented the awards at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2010 Annual
Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana and Foundation Chairman Lillian Scott Leslie presented at the
2011 Annual Meeting in San Diego, California.
KiDs Grants
KiDs Grants benefit local community agencies and philanthropic entities. Grant applications are
submitted by the sponsoring alumnae chapters and are evaluated on both the impact the grant funds
will have in the local community as well as the positive visibility for Kappa Delta. The Kappa Delta
Foundation has now awarded KiDs Grants for thirteen years. Eleven KiDs Grants were awarded in
both 2010 and 2011, in amounts of $1,000; $2,000 and $2,500 for a total donation of $25,000 in
2010 and $24,500 in 2011.
Collegiate Community Service Awards
The Kappa Delta Foundation supports the efforts of collegians who have demonstrated outstanding
involvement and/or initiative in their communities through philanthropic acts and a strong
commitment to enriching the lives of those less fortunate. In their honor, the Foundation awards a
monetary contribution to the nonprofit organization of the selected nominee.
There were four 2010 award winners. Feeding the Need Globally, Inc. was awarded $750 in honor
of Ashley Newman, Alpha Delta-Rhodes College; The Nest was awarded $500 in honor of Logan
Bright, Epsilon Omega-University of Kentucky; Sunflower County Freedom Project was awarded
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$500 in honor of Chelsea Caveny-Alpha Mu and The Tamarindo Foundation was awarded $250 in
honor of Rebecca Ramirez, Beta Psi-Arizona State University.
In 2011, there was one Collegiate Community Service Award recipient— Casey Greene, Beta Mu-
Bowling Green State University. Casey created a program, Emily’s Bead of Courage, following the
loss of her sister to cancer. In partnership with the local children’s hospital, the program provides
children who are cancer patients with colorful beads that represent each of their experiences. In
addition, Casey and her family hold an annual event for the children and their families at a local
baseball game.
CARE Conference
In 2011, the Kappa Delta Foundation provided funding for two Kappa Delta collegians to represent
Kappa Delta at the CARE annual conference in Washington, D.C. where they learned about global
women’s issues. CARE is a humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. Ashton Davis, Alpha
Epsilon- Tennessee and Sally Leung, Eta Kappa-Northeastern were chosen to attend the CARE
conference
NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S TRAVEL 2009-2011
National Leadership Team Academy/National Convention – Orlando, FL, June 24-July 1, 2009
Kappa Delta Foundation Board Meeting-Memphis, TN, August 8-9, 2009
Sigma Lambda Council Award Presentation – Auburn, AL, September 13, 2009
National Panhellenic Conference Annual Meeting – Tampa, FL, October 8-11, 2009
Gamma Beta House Dedication - Denton, Texas, October 16-17, 2009
Eta Rho-Wilmington College Installation – Wilmington, OH, October 18-19, 2009
Kappa Alpha Founders Day Celebration and National President Recognition –Tallahassee, FL,
October 25, 2009
Fall Council Meeting – Memphis, TN, November 13-15, 2009
Eta Xi-Dartmouth Installation, November 19-20, 2009
California Alumnae Reception-Newport Beach, CA, January 13, 2010
Edgewater Conference - Newport Beach, CA, January 14-16, 2010
Winter Council Meeting – Memphis, TN, January 22-23, 2010
Chapter Development Consultants Selection-Memphis, TN, January 24, 2010
Confidence Coalition Advisory Committee First Meeting – Memphis, TN, February 3, 2010
Tallahassee Alumnae Panhellenic Key Note Speaker-Tallahassee, FL, February 6, 2010
University of Tampa Extension Exploratory Visit-Tampa, FL, February 11, 2010
Kappa Delta Foundation Board Meeting-Memphis, TN, February 27, 2010
Boston University Extension Presentation-Boston, MA, March 3-4, 2010
AAOS Awards Presentation-New Orleans, LA, March 9-10, 2010
Girl Scouts Event-Tallahassee, FL, March 11, 2010
Spring Council Meeting – Memphis, TN, April 10-11, 2010
Eta Sigma Installation-University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AK, April 11, 2010
Florida Gulf Coast University Extension Presentation-Ft. Myers, FL, April 16, 2010
NPC/NIC Congressional Visits-Washington, DC, April 19-20, 2010
Prevent Child Abuse America Board Meeting-Jacksonville, FL, May 14, 2010
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National Leadership Team Alumnae Training, Financial Advisory Committee and Joint Foundation
Leadership-Memphis, TN, May 15-16, 2010
Summer Council Meeting-Williamsburg, VA, June 22-23, 2010
National Leadership Team Academy-Williamsburg, VA, June 23-24, 2010
National Leadership Conference-Williamsburg, VA, June 24-27, 2010
Southern State Day Celebration-Atlanta, GA, July 30-31, 2010
Alabama Alumnae Chapters Centennial Celebration-Montgomery, AL, August 22, 2010
Kappa Delta Foundation Meeting-Memphis, TN, August 28-29, 2010
Lehigh University Extension Presentation-Bethlehem, PA, September 15-16, 2010
Fall Council Meeting-Memphis, TN, October 1-3, 2010
Epsilon Omega Centennial Celebration-Lexington, KY, October 16-17, 2010
Kappa Delta Foundation Reception-Dallas, TX, October 20, 2010
National Panhellenic Conference Annual Meeting-Dallas, TX, October 20-24, 2010
Eta Upsilon Colony Visit, North Carolina State University-Raleigh, NC, October 28, 2010
UNC-Charlotte Extension Presentation-Charlotte, NC, November 8-9, 2010
Quinnipiac University Extension Presentation-Hamden, CT, November 18-19, 2010
Eta Upsilon Installation, North Carolina State University-Raleigh, NC, November 19-20, 2010
Eta Phi Installation, Boston University-Boston, MA, November 21, 2010
Eta Tau Installation, Florida Gulf Coast University-Ft. Myers, FL, December 5, 2010
Edgewater Conference-Phoenix, AZ, January 13-16, 2011
Winter Council Meeting-Memphis, TN, February 4-5, 2011
Chapter Development Consultants Interviews-Memphis, TN, February 6, 2011
Kappa Delta Headquarters-Memphis, TN, February 7, 2011
Belmont University Extension Presentation-Nashville, TN, March 21-22, 2011
Kappa Delta Headquarters-Memphis, TN, March 24-25, 2011
Phi Epsilon Centennial Celebration-Fort Collins, CO, March 25-26, 2011
New York University Extension Presentation, New York, NY, April 21-22, 2011
Kappa Delta Headquarters-Memphis, TN, April 29, 2011
Spring Council Meeting-Memphis, TN, April 30-May 1, 2011
Fraternity Communications Association Awards Banquet-Skokie, IL, May 13-14, 2011
Kappa Delta Headquarters-Memphis, TN, June 12-13, 2011
Additional Comments
My second year as National President – my first biennium – has been a journey of personal growth,
challenge and opportunity. On every worthwhile journey there are peaks and valleys. It is emerging
from the valleys we develop our character, test and strengthen our faith, learn valuable lessons, and
strengthen Kappa Delta and ourselves.
It is my honor and privilege to continue to serve our membership, one based on sisterhood and
friendship. Our Founders – four young women – envisioned and created what we – over 217,000
women – share today. Our common bond was forged through their faith, friendship and service to
others.
I have enjoyed a Kappa Delta journey that has taken me tens of thousands of miles to campuses,
communities, meetings, celebrations and a whole lot of airports and banquets. Each stop along the
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way has made me proud of Kappa Delta. But it is the people who have blessed my journey. The
women with whom I have worked and those for whom I have worked. The women I have lead and
the women who mentor me.
I am inspired by and indebted to the women on the National Leadership Team, the Foundation
Boards, the Headquarters staff, former National Council members, and especially my sisters on the
National Council. I am a better person because of these women and Kappa Delta is a better
sorority.
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Beth Martin Langford
National President
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