The Update | April 10, 2018

The Update

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April 10, 2018

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News from the Industry

On Monday, the Louisiana House unanimously supported legislation that would make hazing a felony. The bill, called the “Max Gruver Act” is named after the 18-year-old Louisiana State University (LSU) fraternity pledge who passed away last fall due to coerced alcohol consumption. Individuals convicted in cases of hazing-related deaths could receive up to five years in prison and fines of up to $10,000. The bill passed the House and is now headed to the Senate for consideration, according to the Minden Press-Herald.

Workforce Update

Laura Arena, recruitment and Panhellenic district director (RPDD) in College District III, is resigning from her position. Laura will remain in office until her replacement is appointed. If you are interested in this role, please submit the Volunteer Interest Indicator. Questions about the role and responsibilities may be forwarded to Recruitment Committee Chairman Kara Van Duzee or Assistant Director of Chapter Services Ansley Howze. The deadline for interest indicator submissions is May 1. Thank you, Laura, for your outstanding service to the recruitment committee.

Denim Day – Save the Date

Wear denim on April 25 to Support Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In Rome in 1992, a young woman was told by the Italian Supreme Court that her rape must have been consensual sex because her jeans were too tight for the attacker to remove on his own. Every year, people all over the world participate in International Denim Day to send the message that there is never an excuse for rape or sexual assault. Wear denim on Wednesday, April 25, to protest and show your support for sexual assault survivors all over the world. Share this information with your chapter and post a photo to social media using #DenimDay. Be sure to tag @kappa_alpha_theta in the photo!

Theta Summer Service Trip

The summer service trip is for Thetas seeking to learn more about the impact of service and how serving others can change and develop each as a person. Do you know a collegian who loves serving others? Encourage her to apply to attend our summer service trip to New Orleans. The trip is open to all undergraduate members in good standing. Trip dates are July 15–21; the application will open May 7 and remain open for 24 to 48 hours. The cost of the trip is still being determined and will be announced soon. More information can be found on the Service Trip page of the Theta website. Questions can be directed to Assistant Director of Education & Leadership Ellen Barlow.

Pansy Patch Will Bloom with CASA Pansies on April 12

You don’t have to wait for Grand Convention to buy CASA Pansies! In support of National Child Abuse Prevention month, CASA Pansies will be available on April 12 from 9:00 AM to midnight EDT. The goal? To raise $15,000 in 15 hours for the National CASA Initiative! You can send CASA Pansies to Thetas, friends, and family, or under “Add a Name,” list National CASA and select the number of pansies you’d like to send. Visit the Foundation Pansy Patch to start planting and contact Theta Foundation with questions.

Theta Foundation Chapter and Individual Grants

Theta Foundation’s Quarter 4 Chapter and Individual Grants Applications (for programs beginning on or after June 1) are due by 3:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 18. Check out the Recent Grant Recipients page and find applications and eligibility information on the Apply Now page. Please contact Theta Foundation Programs Manager Mary Kate Kronzer with questions.