New Member Exam

Write the Purpose of Kappa Delta Sorority. (4 points)

The … 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.

Our Purpose was written over 100 years ago. Describe, in your own words, what it means to you today. (2 points)

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Write the Kappa Delta Object. (4 points)

The … 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.

Our Object was written over 100 years ago. What does it mean to you today? (2 points)

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Write the Kappa Delta Creed. (4 points)

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.

How will you strive to live our Creed? (2 points)

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Write the Vision statement of Kappa Delta Sorority. (3 points)

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. (4 points)

Kappa Delta Sorority is a national organization for women committed to: 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? (2 points)

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

Kappa Delta's values are the core around which we center our organization's operations. Describe how the decisions, programs and values of Kappa Delta align with our tagline Building Confidence. Inspiring Action. (5 points)

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As a new member starting your journey in Kappa Delta, describe in your own words what Building Confidence. Inspiring Action. means to you. (2 points)

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Kappa Delta's national programs and initiatives are linked to what? (1 point)

Confidence.

What are the three branches of Kappa Delta's confidence platform? (3 points)

Encouraging confidence in chapter members, celebrating confidence in women, 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? (2 points)

Prevent Child Abuse America and Girl Scouts of the USA

How do these two philanthropies connect to KD's platform of confidence? (2 points)

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? (2 points)

International Women's Friendship Month (September); International Girls Day (November 14)

What date was Kappa Delta founded? (1 point)

October 23, 1897

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. (2 points)

Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia

Name the 4 founding members of Kappa Delta. Write their full names. (4 points)

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

Kappa Delta is a not-for-profit corporation governed by a National Council composed of six officers and an NPC delegate and executive director. These eight women are responsible for the overall management of the sorority. Name the eight positions and the women that currently serve in them. (8 points)

• National President: Susan Stockton

• National Vice President: Emily Ulmer Feinstein

• National Vice President-Membership: Laura Beth Hansen McKew

• National Vice President-Collegians: Julie Wendell

• National Vice President-Alumnae: Rhonda Mullins Giedt

• National Vice President-Finance: Sarah Smith Dubbert

• National Panhellenic Conference Delegate: Susan Stockton

• Executive Director: Maggie Waples

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

3205 Players Lane, Memphis, TN 38125 22.

What is Kappa Delta's flower? (2 points)

White rose

What are Kappa Delta's jewels? (2 points)

Emeralds, diamonds, and pearls

What are the colors of Kappa Delta? (2 points)

Olive green and pearl white

What are Kappa Delta's symbols? (2 points)

Nautilus shell, dagger, and diamond shape

What is Kappa Delta's mascot? (2 points)

Teddy bear

What are the five areas of concentration that make up Chapter Excellence? (5 points)

• 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. (2 points)

Examples:

• Governing Council Offices

• Executive Board Offices

• Appointed Offices

• SET Leaders

• Serving on a Committee

• Panhellenic Offices

• Student Government

• Varsity/Club Athletics

• Student Organizations

How long is membership in Kappa Delta? (1 point)

A lifetime

Name at least two forms of print and/or electronic communication Kappa Delta uses to communicate with collegians and alumnae. (2 points)

Examples:

• The Angelos

• Websites (kappadelta.org, etc.)

• KD Connect

• Facebook

• Twitter

• Instagram

• Tumblr

• Pinterest

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. (5 points)

Examples:

• Join an alumnae chapter

• Organize an alumnae chapter

• Serve on a CAB or house corp.

• Update your email and mailing address with national Kappa Delta

• Read The Angelos

• Visit Kappa Delta websites

• Write letters of recommendation for potential new members

• Plan a reunion with your new member class

• Support the Kappa Delta Foundation

• Work at Kappa Delta National Headquarters

• Serve on the National Leadership Team

What is the possible consequence for a new member if she allows herself to be hazed? (2 points)

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? (2 points)

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? (2 points)

The chapter will be subject to national probation.

If the situation warrants, stronger disciplinary action may be imposed at the discretion of whom? (2 points)

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? (2 points)

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 2 opportunities the KD Foundation provides to collegians? (2 points)

Leadership conferences; scholarships; internships at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum and orthopedic research internships.

What is the Golden Circle and who is a part of it? (2 points)

The Golden Circle is composed of all collegiate chapters that have donated to the Kappa Delta Foundation. As members of the Golden Circle, each member contributes a minimum of $12 annually to the Foundation in support of its leadership, educational and philanthropic initiatives.

What is the name of your chapter? (2 points)

Delta Sigma

What date was your chapter installed? (2 points)

March 29, 1969

Of what national division is your chapter a member? (2 points)

D1

Bonus: Just like the sorority, the Foundation is run by staff at Kappa Delta Headquarters. Who serves as the executive director of the Foundation? (2 points)

Maggie Waples

Bonus: Who can be a member of the Confidence Coalition? (1 point)

Any person who is committed to building confidence in women and girls.