Philadelphia Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma
Dear Kappa Sisters,
I hope you all enjoyed your summer and are ready to kick off another exciting year for the Philadelphia Alumnae Association! This summer, I had the honor of attending the 68th Biennial Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. It was a great opportunity to meet alumnae and actives from across the country and also to visit with old friends! It was a wonderful celebration of sisterhood and the many accomplishments of our Fraternity.
I attended workshops on growing your membership, new programming ideas, a ritual refresher and even one on social media! The recurring theme was having that personal connection and the relevance of Kappa in our lives today. I came back re-energized and enthused by so many great ideas from other alumnae associations.
As I sat on the plane coming home, I thought about how Kappa became relevant to me. When I first moved to Philadelphia 12 years ago, I didn’t know a soul. Even though I hadn’t been involved with Kappa since college, I thought it was a great chance to meet some new people. So I reached out to the alumnae association and got involved with the Zeta Iota Advisory Board. The women of this association were so welcoming! Having that Kappa connection was so comforting in a new city. From the Night Owls to activities in Delaware County to Kappa Kids, Kappa has become a part of my life. The friendships and camaraderie have been so valuable to me over the years and have deepened my loyalty to Kappa.
So whether you are new or have been with the association for awhile, I hope you will try a new event or activity and find some time for Kappa. Whether it is professional networking, socializing with other moms or volunteering in the community—we have lots of activities planned and I hope you will find something that suits you. Check out the schedules for all the branches and interest groups. If there is something you’re interested in, please don’t hesitate to contact the branch chair. If you are new to the association, be sure to come to the Newcomers event at the Art Museum on October 1st and Founders Day on October 25th. Founders Day will be a great event to meet some outstanding Kappas as we celebrate 140 years of Kappa Kappa Gamma!
Our alumnae association is celebrating its 110th year, and as I looked through the archives of the President, I am deeply humbled by the strength and longevity of this association. I have big shoes to fill, but will do my best as I follow in the footsteps of the extraordinary women who came before me. We have such a rich history and will continue to hold strong. I look ahead to all the changes we are making to become more relevant in the 21st century—technology, social media, going “green” with electronic communications—while also maintaining that personal Kappa connection. Thanks to you and your involvement with Kappa that makes our association strong, vibrant and well respected all these years. I will end with a quote from our former Fraternity President, Denise Rugani:
Here is to Kappa Kappa Gamma …
Here is to great women …
May we Know them,
May we Be them,
May we Raise them.
Here is to great women …
May we Know them,
May we Be them,
May we Raise them.
Loyally,
President of the PAA of KKG
President of the PAA of KKG