Under the incredibly heavy cloud of Amy Kates’ passing, Grand Council took the following action at its meeting Friday:

• Approved the move of Eta Kappa/John Carroll to the FHC;

• Adopted a revised investment policy statement;

• Revised the 2017 – 2018 budget approved in June; and

• Invited to membership three alumnae.

The board’s next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 8.

Workforce Communication Guide

The Workforce Communication Guide has been updated to reflect changes in staff and volunteer duties.

Workforce Contact Update

Maddie Intfen, recruitment and Panhellenic district director (RPDD) in College District VI, will be away from her Theta desk July 24 through August 7. In her absence, please contact Assistant Director of Chapter Services Margaret Burke or Recruitment Committee Chairman Cate Bibb.

Service Trip Is Underway

From Sunday, July 16, through…

Gifts may be made to the Kates Children Education Fund in care of the Lakeview Presbyterian Church, 5914 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124.

Dear Friends,

Words cannot adequately express our gratitude for your love and support during this unbelievable sorrow. The situation in which we find ourselves is simply unreal. You all make it more bearable. The family, and delivery personnel, are overwhelmed by Amy mail. Thank you for that!

While I don’t yet have a link to the local obituary, I know this to be true:

Amy’s memorial service will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in New Orleans at Lakeview Presbyterian Church.

Former Grand…

Volunteer Opportunities and Changes

Did you know that in order to be considered for a volunteer position, whether it is a traditional role or not, every potential volunteer should submit a volunteer interest indicator (in the How Can I Volunteer? box) on the Theta website. These indicators are attached to member records in the database and pulled for weeks, months, and even years after they are originally submitted! This process keeps us organized and ensures the appropriate follow-up takes…

Friends,

Several of you have already asked about memorial gifts. We understand that a fund for Amy’s children is being set up in New Orleans. When I have that information, I will share it with you. 

Of course, there is Theta Foundation for those of us wanting to make tax-deductible gifts. Also, do remember that Amy chaired the Friendship Fund as Fraternity president. She once told me that her work with the Fund was the most rewarding work of her entire Theta career. And, she had a long and…

Dear Friends,

I’m sorry to share the news that Amy passed away this afternoon.  She took a bad turn late last night, and was taken off life support earlier today.  Services will be in New Orleans, probably late this week.  Official notice from Kappa Alpha Theta will be distributed Monday.  Please hold any social media outreach until then. Thanks very much.

Much love, Betsy

I know you all are as eager as I am for Amy news. Unfortunately, I have nothing new to report. She remains in a coma, in ICU, and on a ventilator. Doctors continue to monitor and unexplained seizures. Thank you for keeping that family mailbox flooded!

Headquarters Job Postings

Kappa Alpha Theta is hiring a director of information & technology, an assistant director of chapter services, and a chapter services operations specialist. Please feel free to share! Application instructions are included in the post for each position.

Theta Foundation Interim Executive Director

The Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Board of Trustees has appointed Gaylena Merritt as interim executive director of Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation. Theta Foundation is…