Kappa Delta New-Member Examination Study Guide

This set of flashcards covers essential concepts, terms, and principles associated with Kappa Delta Sorority, including its purpose, values, key figures, and foundational information relevant for new members.

Purpose of Kappa Delta Sorority

To promote true friendship among college girls by inculcating principles of truth, honor, and duty.

Object of Kappa Delta

The formation and perpetuation of good fellowship, friendship, sisterly love; encouragement of literature and education; promotion of social interest; furtherance of charitable and benevolent purposes.

Kappa Delta Creed

A statement that encourages members to seek honorable and beautiful things and to learn to understand others through love.

Vision statement of Kappa Delta Sorority

Kappa Delta Sorority provides experiences that build confidence in women and inspire them to action through lifelong friendship.

Kappa Delta Mission statement

A commitment to integrity, honor, leadership, responsible citizenship, and personal and professional growth.

Open motto of Kappa Delta

Ta Kala Diokomen, meaning 'Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest.'

Kappa Delta's confidence platform branches

Encouraging confidence in chapter members, celebrating confidence in women, encouraging confidence on campus and in communities.

National philanthropies of Kappa Delta

Prevent Child Abuse America and Girl Scouts of the USA.

Kappa Delta's international holidays

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

Kappa Delta's founding date

October 23, 1897.

Current name of the school where Kappa Delta was founded

Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia.

Founding members of Kappa Delta Sorority

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

Address of Kappa Delta National Headquarters

3205 Players Lane, Memphis, TN 38125.

Kappa Delta's flower

White rose.

Kappa Delta's jewels

Emeralds, diamonds, and pearls.

Kappa Delta's colors

Olive green and pearl white.

Kappa Delta's symbols

Nautilus shell, dagger, and diamond shape.

Kappa Delta's mascot

Teddy bear.

Five areas of concentration in the Nautilus Chapter Development Program

Leadership and Financial Stewardship, Member Development, Membership, Philanthropy and Community Engagement, Social Responsibility and Safety.

Membership duration in Kappa Delta

A lifetime.

Consequences of hazing for new members

Deferral of initiation.

Consequences of hazing for individual members

Subject to national probation.

Consequences for chapters allowing hazing

Subject to national probation.

Disciplinary authority for hazing situations

National Council may impose stronger disciplinary action as warranted.

Kappa Delta Foundation

Secures funds for educational, leadership, and charitable purposes, supported through member donations.

Golden Circle

Comprised of collegiate chapters that donate to the Kappa Delta Foundation, contributing a minimum of $12 annually.

Executive Director of Kappa Delta Foundation

Maggie Waples.

Membership of the Confidence Coalition

Any person committed to building confidence in women and girls.