Founders Day Research Paper

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The tradition of honoring 25-, 50-, 65- and 75-year Kappas is captured in four pieces of ritual available for this occasion. The service for the presentation of the 25-year pin award is found on Page 21 of the Ritual Book for Alumnae Associations. The service for presenting 50-year award and the alternate service for presenting the 50-year award are found on Pages 23 and 24. The service for the presentation of the 65- and 75-year awards is found on Page 26. All of these services are also available on the Kappa Kappa Gamma website.
Although Founders Day is the traditional alumna event that showcases our ritual, remember that you will find the services for FS and RR in the Book of Ritual for Alumnae Associations on Pages 32 and 42. Each of these
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As a new member, you were asked to “realize the deep significance of entering Fraternity life, assuming its responsibilities and sharing its privileges.” At Initiation, the chapter President shared, “We are placing in your hands the responsibility for the future of Kappa Kappa Gamma, whose ideal is the finest womanhood.” Now, as you meet the challenges of balancing family responsibilities, career demands, service to your community, and sustaining personal relationships, you will find the support and nurturing of the Fraternity. As future generations of new members are initiated, we hope that you will discover a role within Kappa Kappa Gamma to perpetuate the “attainment of excellence” by our collegiate and alumna members. Kappa Kappa Gamma will be there for you as an alumna for many years to come, just as it was a steadying force in your collegiate days.

We congratulate you on 25 years of membership. May you wear this symbol of your loyalty and pride as you continue to serve our beloved Fraternity.

Presiding
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(This is applicable for advisers and House Board members who serve a chapter locally or long distance.)

In celebration of Founders Day, we remember the six Founders of Kappa Kappa Gamma and recognize their talents and characters as truly remarkable for women of their time.

Fortunately, Kappas continue to give of their time and talents. Today, we recognize women who act as mentors, managers, mobilizers, miracle workers and magicians. They are advisers and members of House Board who serve Chapter.

Would all alumnae who serve on the Advisory and House Boards of this chapter please stand and let us honor your service to this chapter and Kappa Kappa Gamma with applause?

If applicable, recognize advisers and/or House Board members from other chapters.

Both alumna and collegiate members are very proud and appreciative of the time and energy you have devoted to this chapter and the Fraternity.

Thank

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