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Winter Newsletter 2014

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As I begin to wrap up my term as President, I leave the position

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Kappa to me
Kappa to me is an excitement I
feel when I walk through the door
of 821 W. Hampton after a long
day, knowing that my best friends
are there waiting to greet me.
-Molly Ray, sophomore

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with a new admiration for Kappa I never knew could exist. As a

freshman, I was ecstatic when I had the privilege of becoming a
Kappa. As a senior, I can finally say I understand the meaning of
Kappa being something bigger than ourselves. Mu Chapter was
very fortunate to send 13 representatives to the Biannual
Convention deep in the heart of Texas this past June.
Representing Mu in the Parade of Flags is a memory I will
cherish for a lifetime. Knowing there are 140 chapters across to
US and Canada is just a simple fact. Standing there among all the
other presidents and seeing each unique flag wave around the
room is a humbling and truly an indescribable feeling. As if
attending convention wasn't enough of an experience, our chapter
was honored with Most Improved Academic Excellence, as well
as five other honorable mentions. Mu took advantage of each and
every session engaging in conversations about how to better
ourselves and came back at the beginning of the semester eager
to share with our chapter everything we had learned.
I'm always so proud to call myself a Kappa largely because of the
women associated with the organization. What makes Kappa so
special is how supportive we all are towards each other's unique
passions. Just this past semester, three new organizations were
brought to Butler's campus due to Kappa involvement. Juniors
Sara Midura, Savannah Demoret, and Vanessa Staublin worked
tirelessly to bring a chapter of Answers for Autism to Butler.
Sophomore Savannah Kleiner pioneered an organization called
Fashion At Butler, and sophomore Sami Driggers exercised her
leadership skills to bring Chaarg to our campus. Kappas are also
involved in over 100 other organizations on campus. As a chapter,
we began the semester raising over $8,000 for a local domestic
violence shelter at our annual philanthropy event Kappa Kicko.
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KAPPA KICKOFF
Every fall, Kappa raises money for
one of our philanthropies, The
Coburn Place, through Kappa
Kickoff. The chapter was able to
raise over $8,000 this year.

Kappa Kickoff featured a kickball

tournament, as well as lip syncs
by participating fraternities.
The gentlemen of Delta Tau Delta
placed first in lip syncs, and the
duo of Alpha Chi Omega and
Delta Tau Delta placed first in the
kickball tournament.

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We also swept homecoming week with first place victories at

both the Lawn Decs and Yell Like Hell, and senior Sofia Valdivia
took the title of Homecoming Queen. As it is easy to see, our
members have been quite busy this semester balancing
academics, philanthropic eorts, being active in both the Greek
and Butler communities, as well as simply enjoying our college
years with each other. While the list of accomplishments and
victories can continue on, it's important to understand that
Kappa is not only about the collection of hardware and plaques
displayed in our Trophy Room. Kappa Kappa Gamma is an
organization encouraging college women to constantly lead a life
aspiring to be the better version of themselves. Being President
has allowed me to gain a better view of how this takes place in
our chapter every day. While I'm sad for my term to be coming to
an end, I feel as though my job is complete and I am ready to pass
on the torch to our new president, Courtney
West. I know I speak on behalf on Mu Chapter
when I say that we are so thankful of your support
and are excited to see what 2015 has in store for
us!
Loyally,
Giana Wilk
President of Kappa Kappa Gamma: Mu Chapter

Kappa takes first place in Homecoming 2014!

The ladies of KKG took first place overall in this years homecoming
festivities. Paired with the gentlemen of Phi Delta Theta, Kappa
placed first in both Lawn Decs & Yell Like Hell. Senior Homecoming
candidate Sofia Valdivia was named Homecoming Queen, as well!

Keep an eye out for more

information regarding next years
event later this spring.
For more information on The
Coburn Place and Kappa Kickoff,
visit our website!

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Chapter Officers 2015

President
Courtney West 16

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Kappa gets creative with Kappa Harvest!

The ladies of Mu Chapter held a new event this fall called Kappa
Harvest, which raised money for Reading is Fundamental.

Vice President of Standards

Erin West 17
Membership Chairman
Michaela Neal 17
Vice President of Organization
Kelly Murphy 16
Vice President of Academic Excellence
Kelsie VanWynsberghe 16
Corresponding Secretary
Emily Vasconcelles 17
Treasurer
Taylor Gillenwater 17

KKG raised over $800 for RIF, one of Kappas philanthropies,

by selling pieces of pie and apple cider!

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Allyson Wehrheim 17
Philanthropy Chairman
Madi Koenig 17
Public Relations Chairman
Holly Aviles 16
New Member Chairman
Katy Robinson 17
Panhellenic Delegate Chairman
Emily Hoffman 17
Risk Management Chairman
Kristen Webb 17
Event Chairman
Abbi Peters 17
Education Chairman
Meghan Blakey 17
House Chairman
Samantha Kirschner 17
Marshal
Colleen Frank 16
Activities Chairman
Antonela Perisic 17
Registrar
Melissa West 17

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