Tuesday, June 13

Please keep the Kates family in your prayers. Amy's husband, Andy, has been diagnosed with ALS. This is a very recent development, so Amy and Andy still have far more questions than answers, but as you might imagine, they are determined to get Andy the absolute best care possible.

Amy has taken a temporary leave from her Theta responsibilities while she digests this news and determines the new normal for her family. Michelle Geiger, 1st Alternate NPC Delegate, has assumed…

At its meeting earlier today, Grand Council took the following action:

• Approved a loan to the Fraternity Housing Corporation to fund construction of the Theta Theta house at North Carolina State;

• Approved the move of Beta Mu/Nevada to the FHC; and

• Approved the 2017 – 2018 Fraternity budget.

More importantly, the following news was shared:

Please keep the Kates family in your prayers. Amy's husband, Andy, has been diagnosed with ALS. This is a very recent development, so Amy…

Revised Ritual Book is Now Available

An updated edition of the Ritual Book is now available online and in the OP (Officer Portal) Document Library under Manuals. This version is streamlined with new clear diagrams illustrating service set-up and performance. Several services that were in the previous version are now located in more logical places.

• The Ceremony Honoring Retiring Grand Council Members and the Installation of Grand Council and Transfer of Badges are now available to Grand…

Theta Foundation

After four years in the role of Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation executive director, Kristen Kaiser will leave the organization in June. She has resigned to leave the workforce and spend time with her young family.

Foundation President Mary Ellen Fitzsimonds wished Kristen the very best for the future and thanked her for her many contributions to Kappa Alpha Theta. “While we understand and support Kristen’s decision, we can’t help but feel sad about her departure. Kristen was…

Year-End and Expense Reports

The Fraternity’s 2016-17 fiscal year ends June 30. Because some of your upcoming expenses may be for the 2016-17 fiscal year, please note on your submitted expenses if they are for the 2016-17 or 2017-18 fiscal year. We appreciate your assistance in this area.

2016-17 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…

Office Holiday Closing

Kappa Alpha Theta headquarters will be closed Friday, May 26, through Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day.

35 Under 35 Award

The award recipients for 35 Under 35 have been selected! Those chosen will be notified by email on May 31. The Fraternity will make an official announcement this summer.

2017 Theta Foundation Scholarship Award Acceptance
Just a reminder that all recipients preliminarily selected for a 2017 Theta Foundation scholarship must complete the acceptance…

Social Media Snapshot

Year of Scholarship: In celebration of Theta’s upcoming sesquicentennial in 2020, 2017 is Theta’s Year of Scholarship! We want to celebrate academic excellence and intellectual ambition throughout the entire Theta experience. If you know of Theta alumnae who are currently pursuing academic and intellectual goals and might like to be featured on social media, reach out to Digital Media Manager Lauren Palmer at lpalmer@kappaalphatheta.org.

Recent Theta Blogs

• FHC…

Theta Foundation Scholarship Notifications

Applicants who submitted applications for 2017 Theta Foundation scholarships will be notified of their award status by the end of the day on Wednesday, May 10. Award status notifications will be sent to the email address on applicants’ official Fraternity membership records. Page five of the 2017 Scholarship Application Guide outlines instructions for verifying/updating contact information on file with the Fraternity. Please contact Theta Foundation…

Social Media Snapshot

Thetas on the Hill: Last week, a group of Thetas joined more than 165 fraternity and sorority students and alumni on Capitol Hill to encourage legislators to pass the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act. Look for a social media feature today celebrating their fantastic work!

Graduation Photos: Many seniors are graduating in the next few weeks. Please email graduation photos to socialmedia@kappaalphatheta.org and help us celebrate 2017 as the year of scholarship!

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