August 2023 VIEW IN BROWSER (Mary) The LowDown a Sigma Kappa quarterly newsletter [FROM THE ARCHIVES] "We not only need to obtain publicity during the final stages of our celebration, but all Sigma Kappas must practice public relations Each sister represents Sigma Kappa by everything she writes, shows, says or does that gives recognition to the Sorority." -Jan McQueen Conder, Gamma Beta, Western Michigan University Summer 1973 Sigma Kappa Triangle CELEBRATE 150 YEARS OF SIGMA KAPPA! HEADLINES In 2024, Sigma Kappa will celebrate 150 years of sisterhood! The official celebration will kick off on Founders' Day 2023, Looming Enrollment Cliff Poses Serious Threat to keep going through our 2024 national convention in Boston, and wrap up on Nov. 9, 2024, Sigma Kappa's sesquicentennial Colleges Founders' Day. Learn more here and check back often for College students are updates! increasingly identifying beyond 'she' and 'he' Commemorative Badges Mom goes back to college Special 150th anniversary badges are available now. Each of to honor last promise to these badges were designed specifically to commemorate our husband killed in Iraq War The LowDown Podcast: founders and to celebrate 150 years of sisterhood. Order here! Kindness Always Wins with Tiffany Eckert 150 Alumnae Initiates FDA approves Alzheimer's It's our goal to initiate 150 alumnae members in time for drug that appears to convention 2024. The opportunity to join Sigma Kappa does modestly slow disease not have to end in college. If you know someone who'd be a BOOK CLUB READS perfect addition to Sigma Kappa, learn more about our alumnae initiate program here or contact Paige Haas, director April: "Wrong Place Wrong of volunteer engagement. Time" by Gillian McAllister Lost Sisters May: "The Butler" by Staying in touch with you is important to Sigma Kappa, Danielle Steel especially approaching our 150th anniversary! If any of the June: "A Snake Falls to information below is not correct, log in to sigmakappa.org to Earth" by Darcy Little update your profile or email us your updated information here. Badger Name: Sister Preferred Phone: Sigma Kappa Book Club Preferred Mailing Address: Sigma Kappa Travel Club Do you know a sister who hasn't been receiving communications from Sigma Kappa? Encourage them to Sigma Kappa Cooking Club update their member profile on sigmakappa.org or email info@sigmakappa.org with their new contact information. HOLIDAYS April: Arab American MAINE SEACOAST MISSION SERVICE Heritage Month April: National Volunteer IMMERSION EXPERIENCE Month Congratulations to the outstanding Sigma Kappa members April 22: Earth Day who were selected to participate in the first Maine Seacoast April 22: Eid al-Fitr Mission service immersion experience this summer. April 22: Sigma Kappa Day of Service Collegians: May: Jewish American Heritage Month Grace Ackermann, Kappa Zeta May: Asian Pacific Baylie Voorhees, Lambda Kappa American Heritage Month Annie Fischer, Xi May: Mental Health Abbey Parrish, Alpha Omega Awareness Month Abigail Wall, Theta Mu May 5: Cinco De Mayo Charlie Weaver, Lambda Kappa May 14: Mother's Day Molly Kalthoff, Xi May 29: Memorial Day Alumnae: FOLLOW SIGMA Justine Cannon, Epsilon Epsilon KAPPA Christina Knestrick, Theta Upsilon Facebook Zhané Serrano, Mu Instagram Kristin Kilpatrick-Fleming, Zeta Kappa Twitter Abby Madiah, Theta Mu TikTok Abby Morgan, Gamma Gamma Pinterest Carrie Dudek, Kappa Alpha LinkedIn These members will be working with the Maine Seacoast Mission June 11-17 in a transformational philanthropic experience focusing on serving the community through the Mission's main causes. SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY AND CONNECT WITH SIGMA KAPPAS Sigma Kappa's annual Day of Service is coming up on April 22. Members are encouraged to get out in their communities and demonstrate our value of service, either individually or with others. If you'd like to join with other Sigma Kappas to give your time on Day of Service, several alumnae chapters have organized events that any member can participate in. Click here for a current list of events, and don't forget to tag Sigma Kappa and use the hashtag #SKServes in your Day of Service social media posts! SIGMA KAPPA BOOK EXCHANGE Share the gift of reading with a sister! The Book Exchange is a virtual event that allows you to meet another member and spread friendship across the world through a shared love of Sigma Kappa and books. The sign-up deadline is Monday, May 15, and books need to be purchased and exchanged by May 31. You do not need to be a member of the Book Club to participate, but everyone is welcome to join! Find more information and register here. For questions, reach out to Heather Corbitt, alumnae experience coordinator. GET INVOLVED AS AN ALUMNA Sigma Kappa has many ways to connect with other alumnae and support collegiate chapters after graduation. Local alumnae chapters, collegiate corporation boards and collegiate advisory boards would love for you to join! Looking to Join a local alumnae chapter? Search local chapters here. You can also email your district ADD at ADD#@sigmakappa.org with your name and the area where you reside for contact information to the group closest to you! Please check out the chapter map to locate your district if you are unsure. Get involved with a collegiate chapter corporation board? Update your profile on sigmakappa.org and indicate your interest in supporting a corporation board here. Mentor a collegiate officer? Join an advisory board! We have roles of every size and time commitment, both remote and local. Please fill out the advisory board volunteer interest form here. Email DCMT@sigmakappa.org with any questions. Facilitate with collegiate chapters? The Live with Heart Facilitator Team is now accepting applications! This is a group of skilled alumnae members with expertise in engaging facilitation and communication with college-aged learners. Focus areas include wellness, preventative risk management, relationships, DEIA, empowerment and personal/professional development. If you are interested in joining this team please update your volunteer interest form and indicate your interest in being a 2023-2024 LWHF! SISTER TO SISTER DISASTER RECOVERY FUND In 2022, the Sigma Kappa Foundation supported 14 members with just over $44,000 in emergency grants, including two Sister to Sister Disaster Recovery Fund Grants. If you, or a member you know, becomes financially distressed due to a U.S. Presidentially declared natural disaster or emergency, the Sister to Sister Disaster Recovery Fund Grant is available. Please note, grants are limited to our members and do not extend to their families. With tornadoes, wildfires and hurricanes occurring more frequently and for months on end, we never know when the need for this support will arise. Applications are accepted for up to six months following the Presidential declaration. Click here to learn more about Sigma Kappa Foundation grants. The Foundation recognizes the bold commitment of our donors whose support has enabled the grants program. Those who are able to support sisters in crisis through this critical grant program are also vitally important - click here to donate today! OPEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Personnel Committee If you are an HR professional looking to get involved in Sigma Kappa, we have a great opportunity for you. The Personnel Committee is responsible for leading the application review, interview and candidate selection process for all vacant Sorority national volunteer positions. The committee makes recommendations to national council for all volunteer appointments. Please update your volunteer interest form to apply, and email Paige Haas, director of volunteer engagement, with questions. Foundation Collegiate Philanthropy Coordinator Collegiate philanthropy coordinator (CPC) positions are available in each of the eight districts. In partnership with Foundation district directors (FDD) and staff, the CPC supports all philanthropic efforts of their assigned collegiate chapters, primarily working with the vice president of philanthropic service (VPPS) and the philanthropic engagement advisor (PEA). This role is not intended to replace the local advisor but offers an additional resource who can answer global Foundation and philanthropic questions about fundraising and submitting proceeds, academic scholarship and emergency grants, and the Walk to End Alzheimer's. If you have 3-5 hours per month and want to be part of our energetic team, please contact Teresa John. Click here for a job design. ONE HEART NAPA VALLEY GIFT PACKAGES Celebrate a special person in your life with one of One Heart Napa Valley's new gift packages for graduation and Mother's Day. These packages contain premium One Heart Napa Valley wines plus accessories and a branded wooden crate. Get 10% off Mother's Day gifts with code MOM10 & graduation gifts with code GRAD23. Purchase here! 35 UNDER 35 NOMINATIONS ARE CLOSING SOON! Here's a reminder to submit nominations for Sigma Kappa's 2023 class of 35 Under 35! This individual award recognizes 35 young members (collegian or alumna) who are leaders on their campuses, in their careers and communities. You can nominate a sister or yourself! Additional information can be found with the nomination form here. The submission deadline is May 1. 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