The Update | July 19, 2022

The Update

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July 19, 2022

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Lorie Land

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This week

According to the Associated Press, Alpha Omicron Pi will pay more than $250,000 in refunds to students at the University of Washington under a consent decree announced by the Washington Attorney General’s Office. The office accused the sorority of violating emergency regulations by charging University of Washington members housing fees even as students couldn’t stay in the sorority’s house during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Although the sorority states it “had every right to charge the fees," Washington’s coronavirus regulations barred rent charges when tenants couldn’t access their housing. Ferguson also accused the sorority of violating the state’s Consumer Protection Act.

The Cavalier Daily reports that as of last Friday, the anti-hazing legislation, Adam’s Law, has taken effect in the state of Virginia. The law mandates anti-hazing training for fraternities and sororities beginning this fall and requires that institutions provide a public report of hazing violations. The University of Virginia (UVA) recently expelled both Phi Gamma Delta and Kappa Alpha due to hazing this spring by both fraternities. In total, five UVA Greek men’s organizations were disciplined for hazing this spring.

Last week

According to the New York Post, 12 additional Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity brothers accused of hazing at the University of New Hampshire have been arrested. The arrests are regarding the alleged hazing of new members that took place at the fraternity’s house on April 13. The fraternity, which has acknowledged the incident, has suspended its chapter pending the outcome of a police investigation.

Workforce Opportunity

The alumnae committee chairman role is now vacant as Laura Richardson Bright transitions to her new Theta role. If you are interested in this role or know of someone who would be a good fit, please submit/encourage them to submit the Workforce Volunteer Interest Indicator in Theta Portal under Forms. If you have questions about the role and responsibilities, please contact Director of Alumnae Engagement Liz Drake.

Workforce Update

Please join College Committee Chairman Mandy Womack in welcoming Madison Cannon McGregor, Zeta Tau/Delaware, as the new college district director (CDD) in College District II.

Pansy Patch 2022 Bloomed Bright!

Pansy Patch 2022 has officially closed and thanks to the generosity and thoughtfulness of Thetas, friends, and family, an incredible $84,135 has been raised for the Theta Forever Fund. When a donation is made to the Pansy Patch, that generous gift is celebrated with an electronic pansy in the garden and this year nearly 5,000 blooms were sent! Visit PansyPatch.org to see the final list of donors and recipients, as well as view the final chapter standings.

Generous donors joining the Gold Pansy Patch Giving Clubs led the way for the Pansy Patch! Every generous donor who gave at one of the three levels receives a custom pansy pin denoting membership in these clubs. Every honoree receives a gold symbol commemorating the thoughtfulness demonstrated by the donor who honored them! This opportunity will return with Pansy Patch in 2024.

Until then, thank you to every “planter” who made this year’s Pansy Patch bloom! Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation is proud to provide the members of Kappa Alpha Theta funding opportunities so they can embrace their ambition, reach their fullest potential, and make a difference in the world.

Year-End and Expense Reports

The Fraternity’s 2021-2022 fiscal year ended June 30. Because some of your expenses may be for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, please note on your submitted expenses if they are for the 2020-2021 or 2021-2022 fiscal year.

2021-2022 expenses will be accepted until, but no later than, July 31. No exceptions to this deadline will be granted, as the Fraternity’s audit begins in August. Please submit your invoices in a timely manner. Also remember that, in accordance with the Fraternity’s travel policy, only expenses submitted within 90 days of expenditure will be reimbursed. If you have any questions, please contact your staff partner.