KKG Founders Day

On October 13, 1870 six young women walked into the Monmouth College's Chapel wearing a golden key in their hair to cheers of the fraternity men. These women started Kappa Kappa Gamma to "have something new" because the world seemed to be moving too slowly for them. They started the Fraternity to assist the women on campus for literary work and social development.

Since that day in 1870 there have been 241,227 women initiated into the Fraternity, 137 chapters, and 309 Alumnae Associations. Who would have thought that 141 years later this organization that the 6 women started would have such a strong presence in the world.

I had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate Founders Day with both of the alumnae associations that I belong to. On Saturday, October 15th I went to the Grand America Hotel and had high tea with the Wasatch Mountains Alumnae Society. We had a great time catching up, meeting new people and celebrating the founding of our Fraterity. Below is a photo of the 7 of us in attendance:

On Saturday, October 22 I was able to celebrate Founders Day with the Salt Lake Alumnae Association and the Delta Eta Chapter. We had 160 women in attendance (99 chapter members!) and enjoyed lunch at the Salt Lake Country Club. This program included celebrating 12 (I think) members membership milestones (25, 50, and 65 years), chapter awards, and alumnae awards. I unfortunately didn't get any photos at this event but I enjoyed every minute seeing Kappas of all ages celebrating the Fraternity's 141st Birthday!