Fraternity and Panhellenie

OF KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA I FALL 1969 Fraternity and Panhellenie- Inter-sorority relations-Panhellenism-was fostered by national women's fra ternities, culminating in National Panhellenic Conference and later in the College Panhellenic and City Panhellenics. Today the role of the panhellenic organization in fraternity affairs is being confused. A familiar question, yet ap plicable, is "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" It appears we need to answer the question "Which came first?" if we are to dispel confusion. It was noted that women's fraternities were responsible for the formation of a "Panhellenic" at the national level. The already established chapters of those fraternities made possible the College Panhellenic; alumnoo intersorority groups followed the same sequences of development. Kept in proper order it is not difficult to comprehend the role of panhellenic organizations. Fraternity members recognized the benefits to be derived from an exchange of ideas, sharing of programs, and in mutual service-"Panhellenic" was born. Its primary purpose is the promotion of friendship among fraternity women and the development of programs to achieve that purpose and obtain the benefits. This is the role of "Panhellenic". The role of the fraternity in the scheme of things is to promote ways to achieve common goals which, in each group, aim for high standards in all areas. Understanding purpose and goals we need, too, to understand the place of authority. Each fraternity is autonomous. Kappa Kappa Gamma does not presume to interfere in the affairs of another and we know they respect our right to auton omy. Authority is vested in the individual fraternity group. Women's fraternities are responsible for the panhellenic organizations they created. Kappas are urged to support continuing efforts to fulfill the traditional purpose of "Panhellenic". At the same time we assume the responsibility to insure the proper role of "Panhellenic" in fraternity affairs. f?~ IJ. ~~ Fraternity Delegate National Panhellenic Conference Ruth Chostong OF KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA The first coUege women's magazine. Published continuously since 1882 Fraternity Headquarters 530 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43216 VOLUME 86 NUMBER 3 FALL 1969 Send all editorial mat erial ancl corrrspondcnce to the 2 Welcome to French Lick 4 Provinces speak out at Conventions EDITOR Mrs. James R. Ritter 1801 Parkadc Boulevard 8 Convention facts and faces Columbia, Missouri 65201 32 Kappa's new Beld secretaries Send all business items to th e 33 Associate council meets for second seminar UUSINESS MANAGER Fraternity Headquarters 530 EaS! Town Street Columbus, Ohio 43216. 35 Centennial scholar applications Send changes of address, six 36 Centennial stamp receives congressional support weeka prior to month of pub1ication, to 37 Kappa parents support fund FRATERNITY HEADQUARTERS S30 East Town Street Columbus, Ohio 43216. 39 Chapters continue giving (Duplicate copies cannot be 40 Alumnre work boosts fund toward goal lent to rep lace those undelivered through failure to send advaucc notice.) 47 Gifts push fund upward Deadline dates are August I, September 25, November 15, 62 Kappas abroad January 15 for Fall, Wint er, Spring, and Summer iesues respectively. Printed io U.S.A. 63 Career corner Tnr; K&Y is published four 66 In memoriam times a year (in Fall, Wint er, Spring, and Summer), by George Banta Company, Inc., official printer 68 A Mexican holiday to Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Curtis Reed Plaza, Menuha, Wisconsin 54952. 69 Alumnre news Pric(' 1.50 sing e copy 75 Campus highlights Second class postage paid at Menasha, Wisconsin, Copy tight, Kappa Kappn Gamma Frat t" rnity 1969. 86 Directory Cover: l\lareta West, B a-Oklahoma, holds her map of the lunar landing site used on the Apollo 11 mis ion last July. trs. West, the first woman astrogeologi t who works· with the United States Geologi cal Survey, mapped the landing site of Apollo 11 using 11 scale of 1 to 5,000. Six prospective sites were submitted and hers was chosen. (See story on page 72.) Photo courtesy of H oustou Post. ~ INDII\NA by LORAINE HEATON BOLAND Convention Chairman T he long awaited Centennial year is just story structure was built during four different around the corner. The 1970 General Con periods, the first being the front section, with vention will be celebrating the outstanding an Annex added in 1905-06; in 1911-12 the contribution Kappa has made in 100 years main building was constructed; in 1914 the of education for women. A section; and in 1924-25 the North or Con Plan to join other Kappas in the heartland vention wing. Guest rooms are large, hand of the USA at the French Lick-Sheraton somely furnished and comfortable. Many have Hotel, French Lick, Indiana, June 24-July 1, a sftting room adjoining the bedroom. 1970. This location is convenient for delegates A new dining area was completed in 1968 to reach from all corners of the country as which is attractively appointed and which well as being near where Kappa was founded will give an enjoyable setting for evening October 13, 1870 in Monmouth, Illinois. functions as well as special luncheons. There The hotel itself has a long history of cater are shops off of the lobby which will attract ing to the pleasures of mid-westerners and many. convention-going people throughout the coun One of the wings of the hotel contains try. Nestled in the picturesque Cumberland very adequate convention facilities. In addi foothills of southern Indiana, the French Lick tion to the main convention hall, which is Sheraton today is one of the leading resort bright, cheery and seats 1,000, there are convention hotels in the country, developing other smaller areas for meetings and gather its fame in more than a century of existence. ings of delegates, and display areas. The mineral waters in the area were the Please note that convention is one day drawing card when the first hotel was built longer than usual. It is hoped that the in 1840. However, it wasn't until the early scheduled recreation time will give all an 1900's when the elite of politics and society opportunity to enjoy the facilities of this suddenly "discovered" French Lick Springs. complete resort hotel. There are tennis courts, The hotel and Pluto Water both came into golf courses, several swimming pools, horse their own national fame. The wealthy and back riding for the more strenuous types of near-wealthy came for three and four weeks recreation. However, guests may want to just at a time, many in their private railroad cars. stroll through the woods sunounding the Pluto, too, was known by all and even today hotel or the gardens where they can sample the spring flows with its same vigor. Still to the French Lick Springs. be seen are the sawdust paths leading to the The story behind the naming of this town Pluto Spring House along with the ghost is most interesting. Nearly 200 years ago remains here and there of the "emergency" when a trading post was established, these houses along the trails used by those guests early settlers discovered that the deer, bear who had their morning ritual of a drink of and fox came to the springs to lick the waters Pluto before returning to the hotel. and the wet rock. Pathways from every direc Almost equally as "notorious" as Pluto was tion led to the springs, and one of the early the gambling that existed in the Valley from white pioneers named it "The Lick." Earl y approximately 1904 to 1949. And at one time, in the nineteenth century, the French con there was a combination dice room and structed a fort for protection against the bowling alley right in the middle of the Indians, thus the name French Lick. Japanese Gardens. In addition to this natural environment for In 1955 French Lick Hotel became a recreation and convention business, there member of the Sheraton chain and very re will be considerable entertainment of our cently has undergone a massive renovation own. This is THE CO VENTIO_ Kappas and redecoration program. The rambling six- have been waiting for, so make plans early. 3 Provinct!s spt!ala out at Convt!ntions S pring 1969 was the time for Kappa's 12 "Sororities have never denied that they are Provinces to meet across the nation from selective in membership. Members have been Vancouver, British Columbia to Atlanta, chosen for almost one hundred years on the Georgia. The general theme which ran basis of congeniality, background, scholarship through each of the conventions was "The endeavor, and a desire to become associated Price of Privilege". with others of common interest. Keynoting each convention was the pre "The Fraternity is aware of the demands sentation of the Centennial film, Keys to a on today's student and sympathetic toward Second Century, and a report on the progress the ideal of individual independence. We of the Centennial fund prepared by chairman have no quarrel with those who feel that, for Anne Harter. themselves, sororities serve no purpose. They For the first time this year, conventions are free to make decisions as they wish, in were structured on a more informal basis accordance with the desires of their chosen with emphasis on a "Speak Up and Speak future plans. However they should honor the Out" forum. A free exchange of ideas between right of others to join, or not to join, any actives and alumnre produced valuable com organization . ments which are being gathered and studied "The Fraternity system is currently criti by the newly formed Chapter Study Evalua cized for sponsoring members through alum tion committee headed by Sally Moore nre channels and seeking an unanimous vote Nitschke.

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