Kappa Delta Stage 1

Open Motto

Ta Kala Diokomen - Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest

Object

The formation and perpetuation of good fellowship, friendship, and sisterly love among its members; the encoruagement of literature education; the promotion of social interest; and the furtherance of charitable and benevolent purposes

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 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. 

Founding 

October 23rd, 1897

Farmville, Virginia

State Female Normal School, now Longwood University 

Founders

Lenora Ashmore Blackison

Sara Turner White

Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson

Mary Sommerville Sparks Hendrick

Purpose

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 would be no true friendship

Vision Statement 

Kappa Delta Sorority provides experiences that build confidene in women and inspire them to action through the power of lifelong friendship

Mission Statement

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 Open Motto mean?

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

Three Branches of Kappa Delta confidence platform?

• Encouraging confidence in chapter members;

• Celebrating confidence in women;

• Encouraging confidence on campus and in communities

Philanthropies

• Prevent Child Abuse Americe

• Girl Scouts of the USA