his autumn, the Fraternity added two chapters Many special events were planned for the weeks lead­ to its college chapter roster! The weekend of ing up to installation. The locally based educational TOctober 21, Fraternity officers traveled to San leadership consultants (ELCs) prepared an inspiration li'rancisco to install the Eta Upsilon Chapter at the week full of sisterhood activities and culminating with University of San Francisco (USF). Seventy-three the Loyalty Service on Friday night. About inspiration Jharter members were initiated with the help of week, an Eta Phi charter member said, "My favorite Jollegians from Omega/UC Berkeley and local San memory was receiving my twin star. She is an inspir­ li'rancisco alumnae. ing, radiant woman who brings so much joy and light to my life. I would never have met this precious friend fhe weekend of November 12 took Fraternity officers without Kappa Alpha Theta." :o Nashville, Tenn., to install the Eta Phi Chapter it Belmont University. One hundred and twenty- Fraternity President Amy Kates, Alpha Phi/Tulane, :wo women were initiated. The installation team presided over both Initiation Services, initiating a 1vas assisted by chapter members from Alpha Eta/ total of 195 new members between the two college Vanderbilt, Gamma Iota/Kentucky, Delta Upsilon/ chapters. "Installing Eta Upsilon and Eta Phi were 8astern Kentucky, and local Nashville alumnae. delightful experiences," Kates said. "We are fortunate TWO CHAPTERS BY JENNI BROUGHTON, r/BUTLER ' Thank you to the Fraternity o ffi cers. ed ucational leadership con· sultants, and staff members who served on the installation teams Amy Kates, A<l>/Tulane, Fraternity president Vicki McCluggage, O/USC, Theta Foundation trustee Liz Weiss, E'f'/Richmond, Fraternity music coordinate Sarah Polito, BM/Nevada, membership district directo Jenni Broughton, r/Butler, assistant director of chapten services Tory Freese, AM/Missouri, chapter services program coordinator Corey Burnett, O/USC, ELC Lauren Lewis, 6/lllinois, ELC Katharine Murphy, rZ/Connecticut, ELC Justine Rosenberg, EE/UC Irvine, ELC ,~ "'T'"L - I/_- ·-- A 1.-L- -rt..._L_ ~A- to have had the opportunity to grow our Theta family Celebration. University administrators, men and with these two outstanding chapters." women from the Greek community, alumnae, parents, and friends were invited to a brunch celebrating the Charter members were equally excited for members new chapters. The celebration in San Francisco was of Grand Council to be present at their ritual ceremo­ held at the historic Metropolitan Club and at the love­ nies. Another Eta Phi charter member spoke enthu­ ly Hillwood Country Club in Nashville. siastically about Initiation. "It was awesome to finally know all the Theta secrets, and it was so meaningful The future is bright for these two chapters. "The to have Grand Council here to initiate us. The history charter class consists of an extraordinary group of and tradition of the ritual was the best part for sure!" women. They never cease to amaze me with their goals, accomplishments, and impact on the campus Sunday morning began with the Charter Service. and in their community," said Lauren Lewis, one of "Signing the charter was a very exciting experience," the ELCs providing continuous support to Eta Upsilon. an Eta Upsilon charter member recalled. "There was The Fraternity looks forward to seeing the great things an overwhelming feeling that we were making history these new chapters will accomplish. 0 for Theta as well as for future members of our chap­ ter." The weekend concluded with the Installation MANY MEMORIES Amy Kates, A<l>/Tulane. Fraternity president Lissa Bradford, AH/Vanderbilt, former Fraternity president Suzanne Mclemore, tin/Tennessee, Fraternity vice-president finance & facilities Lisa Mello, r<I>/Texas Tech, college district president Liz Weiss, E'l'/Richmond, Fraternity music coordinator Jenni Broughton. r/Butler, assistant director of chapter services Joni Jameson, r<l>/Texas Tech, ELC Katie Wilkerson, rl/Kentucky, ELC Casey Barry, IT/Miami, ELC Madison Motley, AO/Oklahoma. ELC Christa Samaha, HP/JMU, ELC -~t mere? ~------.....- , ·. , http;//ww·N,Kilppm1lph!1 ., thet ~.org/chaptcr.s/ ~ , ctnp1 -.....,, . ~ - • _r - The Kappa Alpha Theta Magazine 13 r ~-· - ---------------------- ~ '"---·-~~-- -- - - · .. ~~ · - - - - -----.