Kappa Delta New Member Exam

Write 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 could be no true friendship.

Write the Kappa Delta Object.

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

Write the Kappa Delta Creed

May we, sisters in Kappa Delta, strive each day to seek more earnestly the honorable and

beautiful things.

May we each day though 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.

Write the Vision statement of Kappa Delta Sorority

Kappa Delta Sorority provides experiences that build confidence in women and inspire

them to action through the power of lifelong friendship.

Write the Kappa Delta Mission statement

Encouraging members to live with integrity and honor in the bonds of lifelong

friendship;

• Building confidence in members to help them excel in college and throughout their

lives;

• Inspiring members to be active leaders, responsible citizens and engaged

members of the community; and

• Providing opportunities and experiences that foster personal and professional

growth for a lifetime

What does our open motto, Ta Kala Diokomen, mean?

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

Kappa Delta’s national programs and initiatives are linked to what?

Confidence

What are the three branches of Kappa Delta’s confidence platform?

1. Encouraging confidence in chapter members

2. celebrating confidence in women

3. encouraging confidence on campus and in communities

In addition to the two historic philanthropies, Kappa Delta has two national philanthropies

that chapters support. What are they?

1. Preventing Child Abuse in Amera

2. Girl Scouts of the USA

How do these two philanthropies connect to Kappa Delta’s platform of confidence?

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. Kappa Delta supports PCAA’s prevention efforts

because abuse shatters a child’s confidence. Chapters raise funds for PCAA through

annual Shamrock events.

What are the two international holidays that Kappa Delta created to celebrate women and

girls? When are they celebrated?

International Women’s Friendship Month (September)

International Girls Day (November 14)

Kappa Delta was founded at State Female Normal School. What is the current name of the

school? Name the city and state in which the school is located.

Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia

Name the four founding members of Kappa Delta Sorority. Please write their full names.

Lenora Ashmore Blackiston

• Sara Turner White

• Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson

• Mary Sommerville Sparks Hendrick

Kappa Delta is a not-for-profit corporation governed by a National Council composed of

six officers and an executive director. These seven women are responsible for the overall

management of the sorority. Name the seven positions and the women that currently

serve in them.

National President: Susan Stockton

• National Vice President: Emily Ulmer Feinstein

• National Vice President-Membership: Laura Beth Hanson McKew

• National Vice President-Collegians: Julie Wendell

• National Vice President-Alumnae: Jennifer Hitt Brunson

• National Vice President-Finance: Elizabeth Metz Fuchs

• Executive Director: Maggie Waples

What is the address of Kappa Delta National Headquarters? (2 points)

3205 Players Lane, Memphis, TN 38125

What is the Kappa Delta flower?

white rose

What are Kappa Delta’s jewels?

emeralds, diamonds, and pearls

what are the colors of kappa delta?

olive green and pearl white

What are Kappa Delta’s symbols?

Nautilus shell, dagger, diamond shape

What is Kappa Delta’s mascot?

Teddy Bear

What are the five areas of concentration that make up Chapter Excellence?

Leadership and Financial Stewardship

• Member Development

• Membership

• Philanthropy and Community Engagement

• Social Responsibility and Safety

Leadership is an important focus of Kappa Delta Sorority, which is why the sorority

provides members a number of opportunities to develop their leadership skills. Name two

ways you can serve as a leader in the chapter or on campus.

Council and SET leader

How long is membership in Kappa Delta?

a lifetime

Name at least two forms of print and/or electronic communication Kappa Delta uses to

communicate with collegians and alumnae.

instagram and facebook

When you are initiated into Kappa Delta, you are a member for life. List five ways you can

stay active in Kappa Delta once you have graduated.

Join an alumnae chapter

• Organize an alumnae chapter

• Serve on a CAB

• Update your email and mailing address with national Kappa Delta

• Visit Kappa Delta websites

• Write letters of recommendation for potential new members

What is the possible consequence for a new member if she allows herself to be hazed?

Any new member who allows herself to be hazed will be subject to the deferral of her

initiation.

What happens to any individual member who hazes?

Any new member who hazes will be subject to national probation.

What happens to any chapter which knowingly allows hazing to occur as part of the new

member education program?

The chapter will be subject to national probation.

If the situation warrants, stronger disciplinary action may be imposed at the discretion of

whom?

Stronger disciplinary action may be imposed at the discretion of the National Council if

the situation warrants.

What is the Kappa Delta Foundation and how is it supported?

The Kappa Delta Foundation secures funds for the educational, leadership and charitable

purposes of Kappa Delta Sorority. The Foundation is supported through member

donations.

What are two opportunities the Kappa Delta Foundation provides to collegians?

Leadership conferences and scholarships

What is the Golden Circle and who is a part of it?

The Golden Circle is comprised of all collegiate chapters that have donated to the Kappa

Delta Foundation. As members of the Golden Circle, each member contributes a minimum

of $10 annually to the Foundation in support of its leadership, educational and

philanthropic initiatives.

What is the name of your chapter?

Theta Kappa

What date was your chapter installed?

Just like the sorority, the Foundation is run by staff at Kappa Delta Headquarters. Who

serves as the executive director of the Foundation?

Maggie Walpes