Congratulations!

Kappa Delta Epsilon Epsilon is pleased to welcome the Beta Lambda pledge class of fall 2012 to our chapter!

Recruitment is finally over, and we're pleased to present the newest members of the EE chapter!Bid Day took place on Sunday September 23rd. After welcoming our new girls into KD in front of the Appalachian sign (on 321), we all took a little adventure to Lake Watauga in Tennessee (about an hour away). The setting was absolutely perfect, with gorgeous sunny weather! After eating cake and pizza, everyone spent time getting to know one another. It was so much fun and I'm so glad I got to spend the day with my sisters!
SENDING LOVE TO OUR NEW PLEDGE CLASS!!!! AOT MY BEAUTIFUL LITTLE LADYBUGS :)

T-1 day til recruitment!!!!

Here's a little something I wrote.... SO EXCITED Y'ALL! BETA LAMBDAS, BETA LAMBDAS, BETA LAMBDAS!!!!!

"Recruitment, Round One"

Finally, at last, boards round has come

Known fondly to PNMs as recruitment round one

At App, eight sororities share one common goal

To pledge the best girls on the PNM roll

For some of us, it's our first time on the other side

With the most recent perspective on what it is like

To walk into a room with the olive and pearl

And feel right at home with those KD girls!

One year ago I made the best choice I've ever made

One I never regret with each passing day

Tomorrow it begins again; just two more weeks til we see

The new Beta Lambdas...

Love in AOT! <3

See everyone tomorrow!!!

Love y'all <3

Miss Statesville 2013- Sister Emily Outen!

Congratulations to Sister Emily Outen!

Emily Outen, Miss Statesville 2013

Emily Outen, a member of the Beta Kappa pledge class, was announced the winner of the Miss Statesville Scholarship Pageant 2013 in early August. Sister Katie Knowles, a Beta Iota, was also a contestant, earning the title of first-runner up. Emily is supporting a Kappa Delta philanthropy, Prevent Child Abuse America, during her time as Miss Statesville. 

Katie (4th from left) and Emily (6th from left) with the Miss Statesville 2013 pageant contestants.

 Congratulations to our beautiful girls representing Kappa Delta!
AOT <3

International Women's Friendship Month!

Hello to all you wonderful Appalachian KDs out there! 
Hope your Monday's been marvelous thus far! I can't wait to see your shining faces tonight at formal chapter and our Women's International Friendship Month event being coordinated by our Beta Kappa sister Taylor Weiss! Make sure to bring your fellow sorority women and/or a new or gently used handbag to donate, as well as the ice cream topping your pledge class was designated to contribute to the event!

International Women's Friendship Month 2012

From the Kappa Delta Sorority Official Website:

  Ask any woman--there's something special about her friendships with other women. Our female friends know us better than anyone else. They are there to listen, to console, and to encourage. They are our loudest cheerleaders and our most compassionate confidantes. Our women friends come in a wide variety--sister, mother, neighbor, childhood playmate, college roommate. We make connections at the playground, the workplace, the gym, and over the proverbial back fence.

 From a leisurely Saturday afternoon over coffee to precious moments stolen for a late night phone call, our relationships with other women can sustain us and give life depth. We need to remember the important roles our women friends play in our lives.

 In 1999, Kappa Delta Sorority created National Women's Friendship Day to do just that. And in 2009, the celebration was expanded to the entire month of September. Now known as International Women's Friendship Month, the celebration offers all women the opportunity to remember their special friends.

 Over the years, women have celebrated with luncheons and spa days, weekend trips and seminars on issues important to them. Groups visited museums and toured historic sites. They reached out to women in need by visiting nursing homes and collecting supplies for women's shelters and women in the military. The power of women's friendship is amazing!

Every year, more and more women hear about the celebration. We now have 34 states with governors' proclamations endorsing women's friendship. We are excited to report that several magazines and numerous newspapers have featured stories on the events. Many companies have also promoted the celebration, including Avon's mark cosmetics, Maidenform, Teleflora, General Foods International, Women For Hire, Karen Neuburger, Ltd., Vera Bradley, Suzy's Zoo, Seasons and Sentiments, Sally Lanes and b.sweets. Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating women's friendship in September!

 For more information on the month, please visit the Confidence Coalition.

Collegiate & Alumnae Chapters, order supplies for International Women's Friendship Month with this form.

See you all tonight!
Love in AOT
<3

Sources:
http://www.kappadelta.org/nwfmguest

Congratulations to Sister Lucy Conroy!

Recruitment is an exciting time for all members of Greek life at Appalachian, or on any campus for that matter. This being said, it's extremely sad when a member of any particular organization can't take part in the recruitment process (for whatever reason). In sister Lucy Conroy's case, however, missing her first recruitment on the "other side" yields her the ability to participate in the opportunity of a lifetime.

Here's Lucy (pictured right) with sister Rachel Godfrey (pictured left) tailgating on Duck Pond at the ASU vs. U. of Montana home game this past weekend!

".... as a graduated Youth Staff with Youth Empowered Solutions (YES!) which is a NC statewide nonproft, I will be presenting on a panel entitled, “Youth Empowerment for Social Change” at the Clinton Global Initiative Topic Dinner. I am one of three youth chosen nationwide for this honor and will be presenting on the panel as well as attending the topic dinner with the opportunity to network with major world leaders, CEOs, executive directors of NGO's and other prominent CGI members in NYC. 

Love in AOT,

Lucy"

As a participant in the aforementioned panel, Lucy will be discussing matters of sustainability and climate change, as well as social policy, with prominent members of the Clinton administration, including the president himself. Anderson Cooper will also be taking part.

While we're all disappointed that Lucy can't be present with us during the recruitment process, we wish her the best of luck on this once-in-a-lifetime endeavor! She is a prime example of Kappa Delta and its excellence both on and off-campus. We really couldn't be any more proud!!!

Keepin' it Klassy since 1897... 

GO KAYDEE!!!!!

You Picked the Right One, Baby!

How sweet it is to be a Kappa Delta!!!! <3

Recruitment, recruitment, recruitment! I am so excited for our little Beta Lambdas to join us on Bid Day, which is less than two weeks away on September 23rd!

Going through recruitment this year on the other side is going to be really exciting. While talking for nine hours sounds really difficult, if it's anything like last year BEING recruited, it'll be a breeze. When I get nervous I tend to resort to circumlocution, so hopefully my reiterations of love for Kappa Delta and everything we stand for will shine through. 

Do you remember walking into the KD party during boards round? For me, it was an instantaneous connection. From my first breath upon entering, I could already feel Kappa Delta running through my veins. I didn't dare express my desperation to be apart of the beautiful sisterhood in front of me, though by the time I had exited the party, I knew I was going to be a KD. I wasn't closed minded about the sororities whose parties I had yet to visit, in fact, I ended up "preffing" the last sorority I visited on boards round! KD just felt like home to me. There was no denying that simple feeling that I 'belonged'.

Many a time during the process, I was asked the following question: "why do you want to join a sorority?" In fact, I'm still asked a derivative form of that question on a regular basis (mostly from the people I work with, as the large majority of them are not involved in Greek life). At first I thought the answer was simple: my family members involved in Greek life have always expressed and emphasized the greatness of Greek life and all of its associated aspects, but mainly, I want to meet people and get involved on campus. However, my response has changed over time, particularly under the influence of Kappa Delta's values: "I want to change lives, grow as a person, and develop friendships that I will treasure for a lifetime." Often times, this answer (or ones similar in nature) warrant more questions whose answers cannot be fully understood by those who are not involved in a Greek organization.

While I may have initially understood my own reasons for entering Greek life, what about the girls who aren't so sure if it's for them? While I contemplated NOT going through recruitment, I eventually stumbled upon these websites called Recruitment Prep and The Sorority Life (NPC-affiliated and tailored especially to PNMs), which helped in assisting me to make my decision. They are truly wonderful tools for PNMs to evaluate the validity of own reasons for going through sorority recruitment, because, sure, while wearing cute letters may draw some girls into the recruitment process, it's vital to understand how much more is involved in sorority membership in order to make the decision to enter Greek life, and also to decide which organization is the best fit for them personally. I'm glad I found my perfect fit!

Love in AOT Y'all!

6 days til recruitment!

<3

Sources:

https://www.npcwomen.org/index.aspx

http://www.recruitmentprep.com/

http://thesororitylife.com

And so it begins...

Hey ladies! 

Hope everyone's having a great school year so far! Can you believe recruitment is SOOO close? I remember being a PNM as vividly if my recruitment happened yesterday... It's so strange to think that I won't be one of the KD babies anymore!!!

With that said, duck pond went wonderfully as planned! I feel like KD did an awesome job communicating with all the PNMs that stopped by last Wednesday.We looked so great walking around campus in our nautical-themed letters also; the minty colored shirts looked fabulous on everyone!

2012 Duck Pond Shirts!

More updates coming soon! See everyone tomorrow at our International Women's Friendship Month event!

Love in AOT y'all!
<3

Mother's Day 2012

Hey ladies!
I hope everyone had fun at Band Quad, and that all of your hard work this semester is paying off on the first of our exam days!

Thanks to sister Morgan Taylor for the photo!

During these times of trial and tribulation(s), it's important to remember (and acknowledge) those who help us achieve success...

Particularly, women of Kappa Delta sorority, we take high priority in honoring women who inspire us to greatness. This weekend, we will honor the women who have helped transform us into the successful ladies and leaders we are today: our mothers! Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th. Here's a brief modern history of the holiday from Mother's Day Central:

The majority of countries that celebrate Mother's Day do so on the second Sunday of May. On this day, it is common for Mothers to be lavished with presents and special attention from their families, friends and loved ones. But it wasn't always this way...

Spiritual Origin of Mothers Day

Only recently dubbed “Mother's Day,” the highly traditional practice of honoring of Motherhood is rooted in antiquity, and past rites typically had strong symbolic and spiritual overtones; societies tended to celebrate Goddesses and symbols rather than actual Mothers. The personal, human touch to Mother’s Day is a relatively new phenomenon. The maternal objects of adoration ranged from mythological female deities to the Christian Church itself. Only in the past few centuries did celebrations of Motherhood develop a decidedly human focus.

The first North American Mother’s Day was conceptualized with Julia Ward Howe’s Mother’s Day Proclamation in 1870. Despite having penned The Battle Hymn of the Republic 12 years earlier, Howe had become so distraught by the death and carnage of the Civil War that she called on Mother’s to come together and protest what she saw as the futility of their Sons killing the Sons of other Mothers. With the following, she called for an international Mother's Day celebrating peace and motherhood:

Arise, then, women of this day!Arise all women who have hearts,Whether your baptism be that of water or of tearsSay firmly: "We will not have great questions decided by irrelevant agencies,Our husbands shall not come to us reeking of carnage,For caresses and applause.Our sons shall not be taken from us to unlearnAll that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy and patience. "We women of one countryWill be too tender of those of another countryTo allow our sons to be trained to injure theirs."  From the bosom of the devastated earth a voice goes up with Our own. It says, "Disarm, Disarm!"The sword of murder is not the balance of justice!Blood does not wipe out dishonorNor violence indicate possession.As men have of ten forsaken the plow and the anvil at the summons of war. Let women now leave all that may be left of homeFor a great and earnest day of counsel. Let them meet first, as women, to bewail and commemorate the dead. Let them then solemnly take counsel with each other as to the meansWhereby the great human family can live in peace,Each bearing after his own time the sacred impress, not of Caesar,But of God. In the name of womanhood and humanity, I earnestly askThat a general congress of women without limit of nationalityMay be appointed and held at some place deemed most convenientAnd at the earliest period consistent with its objectsTo promote the alliance of the different nationalities,The amicable settlement of international questions.The great and general interests of peace. 

The Rise & Fall of Howe's Mother's Day
At one point Howe even proposed converting July 4th into Mother’s Day, in order to dedicate the nation’s anniversary to peace. Eventually, however, June 2nd was designated for the celebration. In 1873 women’s groups in 18 North American cities observed this new Mother’s holiday. Howe initially funded many of these celebrations, but most of them died out once she stopped footing the bill. The city of Boston, however, would continue celebrating Howe’s holiday for 10 more years.
Despite the decided failure of her holiday, Howe had nevertheless planted the seed that would blossom into what we know as Mother’s Day today. A West Virginia women’s group led by Anna Reeves Jarvis began to celebrate an adaptation of Howe’s holiday. In order to re-unite families and neighbors that had been divided between the Union and Confederate sides of the Civil War, the group held a Mother’s Friendship Day.
Anna M. Jarvis's Mother's Day in 1908After Anna Reeves Jarvis died, her daughter Anna M. Jarvis campaigned for the creation of an official Mother’s Day in remembrance of her mother and in honor of peace. In 1908, Anna petitioned the superintendent of the church where her Mother had spent over 20 years teaching Sunday School. Her request was honored, and on May 10, 1908, the first official Mother's Day celebration took place at Andrew's Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia and a church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The West Virginia event drew a congregation of 407 and Anna Jarvis arranged for white carnations—her Mother’s favorite flower—to adorn the patrons. Two carnations were given to every Mother in attendance. Today, white carnations are used to honor deceased Mothers, while pink or red carnations pay tribute to Mothers who are still alive. Andrew's Methodist Church exists to this day, and was incorporated into the International Mother’s Day Shrine in 1962. 

US Government Adoption
In 1908 a U.S. Senator from Nebraska, Elmer Burkett, proposed making Mother's Day a national holiday at the request of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). The proposal was defeated, but by 1909 forty-six states were holding Mother's Day services as well as parts of Canada and Mexico.
Anna Jarvis quit working and devoted herself full time to the creation of Mother's Day, endlessly petitioning state governments, business leaders, women groups, churches and other institutions and organizations. She finally convinced the World's Sunday School Association to back her, a key influence over state legislators and congress. In 1912 West Virginia became the first state to officially recognize Mother's Day, and in 1914 Woodrow Wilson signed it into national observance, declaring the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.
The Fight Over Commercialization
The holiday flourished in the United States and flowers, especially white carnations, became very popular. One business journal, Florists Review, went so far as to print, “This was a holiday that could be exploited.” But the budding commercialization of Mother's Day greatly disturbed Jarvis, so she vociferously opposed what she perceived as a misuse of the holiday. In 1923 she sued to stop a Mother’s Day event, and in the 1930's she was arrested for disturbing the peace at the American War Mothers group. She was protesting their sale of flowers. In the 1930’s Jarvis also petitioned against the postage stamp featuring her Mother, a vase of white carnations and the word “Mother’s Day.” Jarvis was able to have the words “Mother’s Day” removed. The flowers remained. In 1938, Time Magazine ran an article about Jarvis's fight to copyright Mother's Day, but by then it was already too late to change the commercial trend.In opposition to the flower industry’s exploitation of the holiday, Jarvis wrote, “What will you do to route charlatans, bandits, pirates, racketeers, kidnappers and other termites that would undermine with their greed one of the finest, noblest and truest movements and celebrations?” Despite her efforts, flower sales on Mother's Day continued to grow. Florist's Review wrote, “Miss Jarvis was completely squelched.”
Anna Jarvis died in 1948, blind, poor and childless. Jarvis would never know that it was, ironically, The Florist's Exchange that had anonymously paid for her care.
Modern Celebration
When the United States congress approved Mother’s Day in 1914, they designated it for the second Sunday in May, and required that the President proclaim the Holiday every year shortly prior to its commencement. A recent example of a presidential Mother’s Day proclamation can be seen here. While the president proclaims the event, some mothers who lost a child use it to protest against war.Typically a family in the United States will devote Mother’s Day to activities in honor of Mom, whether playing games, going out to dinner, taking the weekend off or going on a walk in the park. Flowers are popular, dating back to the original celebration where Anna Jarvis handed out carnations to the church-goers. It is also common to give Mother cards andchocolate candies on her special day. In the United States Mother's Day continues to be highly commercialized. 

• The National Retail Foundation estimates that Mother's Day is a $16 Billion industry.

• Google Trends shows a sharp spike in search traffic for Mother's Day on Mother's Day in the US and UK and the month leading up to it.

• Florists see their highest sales in May.

• US restaurants claim that it is the busiest day of the year.

• Long distance telephone calls also peak on this day.

• The US Postal Service experiences increased volume during the surrounding days.

• According to Hallmark (via About.com), 96% of American consumers take part in shopping on Mother's Day, while retailers report it as the second highest gift giving day of the year behind Christmas.

While some continue in Jarvis’ tradition of decrying the exploitation of the holiday, others appreciate the widespread availability of mom-oriented gifts, weekend getaways, brunch specials and other reminders of the day. Contemporary cultural awareness of Mother’s Day may have grown as a result of commercialism, but there's no denying that this is an occasion most consumers now take full advantage of, as a chance to pay special tribute to Mom.

Even if we can't be with our mothers on Mother's Day this year, there are plenty of ways to show them that we care! Here are a few (relatively inexpensive) gift ideas I've assembled for everyone, as well as a few "Pinteresting" ideas for our moms/stepmoms/mother figures! Keep in mind that in lieu of gifts, a phone call or card is always a thoughtful idea. Let them know you care & that you're thinking of them on this special day!

Created using Polyvore.com

1. Lilly Pulitzer acrylic pitcher, $28
2. Lilly Pulitzer tumbler, $15
3. Lilly Pulitzer Melamine serving tray, $36
4. Vera Bradley place mat, $9.60 (each)
5. Lilly Pulitzer earrings, $38
6. ModCloth Cheeseburger coasters, $7.99
7. Kate Spade watch, $175
8. Acrylic monogrammed necklace, $58
9. Hanae Mori gift set (includes 1.7 oz bottle, lotion, and roller), $75
10. Clarins instant beauty gift set, $60
11. Francesca's bejeweled necklace, $24
12. Yves St. Laurent gift set, $30
13. Miss Dior Cherie gift set, $107
14. Lilly Pulitzer charm bracelet, $58
15. Nordstrom gift card, custom value

"Pinteresting" Ideas!

Photo plant

DIY Customized "Reasons I Love You" Book

Custom Photo Jars/Glasses

Footprint Stool. Awww!!!

Handprint cut outs/frames. Precious! 

That's all for now, ladies! 

Let me know how your week goes, or if you need any emotional support for this stress-filled exam week! Study hard and have confidence! I have full faith in you girls! We've got the best GPA on campus... We can do it!

Love y'all and good luck!

AOT

Senior Date Function and Band Quad!

Throw what you know! Some of our Kappa Delts at the Sr. Date Function

I had such a blast at our Senior Date Function last Friday with my date from Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity! The theme, in case you missed it, was "would you still be my friend if I were..."!Thanks to all my sisters involved in putting this event together! It was a great way for us to celebrate our sisterhood with the graduating seniors!

Band Quad will be held tomorrow, May 4th. with Chi Omega, FIJI, and Kappa Alpha Order. I'm not sure if I can attend (I have mandatory training for work; not sure how long that will last) but I really hope that I can, as this will be our last function of the semester and one last time to celebrate with everyone before we all transition into our respective summer plans.

Speaking of which, congratulations to sister Katie Kritzer, who will be interning in Hawaii leading community service projects for high school students this summer!

I'll be here in Boone this summer; what are your plans?


Keep it Klassy KDs!
AOT

Welcome, Hillary!

KD-Epsilon Epsilon is pleased to welcome sophomore transfer student Hillary Preddy into our chapter! We're so happy to have you, Hillary!

Movin' on Out

It's May 1!
First off, let me just say I cannot believe it's May! Where did my whole first year of college go? It's been such a great year and I'm so proud to have become apart of the wonderful sisterhood that is Kappa Delta sorority at Appalachian.

One question though... How on earth am I going to get ALL THIS STUFF out of my room?

Uh-oh.

Packing was a lot easier since I had my parents' help. Being that they can't make it up here in time for my moving out of the residence hall... It's up to me. I'm sure there's a lot of you in a similar situation. Of course, I'll have the help of my room and hallmates, but planning ahead is always key. I've been scouring the internet and various blogs, asking a lot of upperclassmen, etc. about moving out... Here's just a few tips for y'all!

Tips and Tricks for the End-of-Semester Move Out

Make yourself a move-out calendar
CRUCIAL. Said enough. I can't do anything without a plan. Plus, it keeps the stress from mounting! When planning, make sure you leave time to for the following: studying, sleeping, eating, breathing. Just kidding ;) but do remember that you have basic needs and other obligations to meet, so don't allow yourself to forget by failing to plan or over-burdening yourself!

To box or buy bins?
If you already own storage bins, use what you've got! There are ways to maximize the space in these bins, namely the SpaceSaver bags. If you don't have storage bins, or need some extra boxes, stores and large vendors like EarthFare, BigLots!, KMart, and Wal-Mart typically have boxes they are more than willing to give you.

Move out in a couple of parts
If you don't live far away, you've probably already taken a good deal of your items home with you. Unfortunately, many of us out-of-staters don't have this kind of convenience. At this point, it's best for us to consider asking a friend if we can store some things at their place over the summer (if you don't plan on staying) or investing in a temporary storage unit. Start moving out by packing items you don't need at all and minimizing your dorm room inventory, taking a few trips to move everything to its new (or temporary) location. It'll feel like you've barely moved anything if you time your move-out correctly!

Local storage units:
Boone Self-Storage and Moving
MorningStar Mini-Storage (Banner Elk)
Blue Skies Storage (Boone)

It's okay to ask for help
I forget this sometimes. I get on a roll and want to "GO, GO, GO". But like I said, it's important to remember to complete basic tasks and get personal needs met. If you need help, ask a sister! Even when it comes to lifting heavy objects, one of your sisters will always be willing to help! Try to coordinate moving times with a friend to help you so you're not lifting heavy items alone. (Here's some information about lifting heavy items safely.)

Save all your KD stuff and separate it
Your littles will enjoy it! (You remember, right? :D ) Make a completely separate box for all these items so you don't lose track of anything.

Get rid of it!
If you don't use it, get rid of it. The same concept applies for clothing- if you don't use it, don't wear it. Fortunately, Appalachian and the Community Together (ACT) offers the "Don't Throw It Away" program upon the semester's conclusion. Here are more details from the ACT Website, including a volunteer opportunity. ACT does such a great job with these events, and I strongly urge anyone who needs to get rid of a few things to go to Legends sometime within the next week..While you may be tempted to give items to Goodwill, this event is charitable, environmentally friendly, promotes sustainability, and is a great way to take a study break during final exam week; plus, it's just a short walk from campus!

VOLUNTEER WITH US nightly from 5-7pm between Saturday May 5-Saturday May 12th!

Free food, free fun, dumpster diving is optional!

 

Meet us at Legends to collect donated items from the residence halls from 5-7pm every night between Saturday May 5th-Saturday May 12th and get a free meal! All items are stored for the summer and then sold at The BIG Sale during opening weekend. All proceeds go to local non-profits and an ASU scholarship. Last year, approximately 70 TONS of material was saved from entering our landfills...help save the earth and have fun doing it!

 

VOLUNTEER FOR 5-7PM COLLECTIONS SAT MAY 5-SAT MAY 12th! Don't forget to confirm your volunteer slot within 1 hour via email!

 

If you can't make the evening donations, we'd love to have you help us with midday collections Wednesday May 9th, Thursday May 10th, and Friday May 11th from 12pm-2pm. Meet at 12pm at Legends, LUNCH and STRESS RELIEF ARE FREE!

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER FOR MIDDAY COLLECTIONS 12-2PM!  Don't forget to confirm your volunteer slot within 1 hour via email!

Keep it klassy KDs!
AOT

Crunch Time: Nutritious Study Noms

Hey Kappa Delts!

As sorority women, particularly as Kappa Deltas, we always want to be at the top of our game mentally and physically, both looking and feeling our best. We also want to maintain the top Greek GPA, as demonstrated by our constant presence in the library, connector lobby, and other popular study areas on campus.

These snacks will hurt your prospects of feeling and performing well come exam day!

Since it's that time of year again (finals are just a little over one week away!) Some of us are feeling the stress of academia, the prospect of summer jobs, and moving out beginning to mount. Unfortunately, I'm finding myself snacking more frequently than usual to combat the inevitable stress from all three. This can be problematic, as my unhealthy snacking habits tend to lead to decreased academic performance, pesky vacillations in the way my clothes fit, and increased hyperactivity from an overload of fat, carbs, sugar and caffeine.

While avoiding "stress eating" is a helpful tactic, a girl's gotta eat! These scrumptious snacks are full of healthy nutrients and antioxidants that will keep your mind, body, and immune system in peak condition in order to help you combat the stress of exams- all while maintaining your hard-earned summer physique! Since I'm a gluten-free advocate (gluten is thought to cause weight gain and hyperactivity) I'll tie that component in as well- we can all benefit from eliminating- or at least limiting- gluten consumption to some degree!

#1: KD Ladybugs!
Ingredients:

• Black olives
• Good source of monosaturated fat
• Excellent source of Vitamin E
• Cherry tomatoes
• Potassium
• Silicon- good for skin
• Vitamin B3/Niacin
• Excellent source of Calcium
• Laughing cow cheese spread
• Contain 50 calories per wedge
• Low fat
• Some calcium
• Glutino whole grain/gluten-free crackers
• Low-fat
• Gluten-free

Perfect for our KD chapter :)

#2: Ants on a log

Ingredients

• Celery
• Contains calcium
• Low calorie
• Good source of Vitamin B9/Folate
• Good source of Vitamin K
• Peanut butter (reduced fat)
• Protein source
• Can be high fat, so limit to 2 tbsp
• Monounsaturated fat
• Raisins
• Fiber
• Good source of potassium

Perfect snack for "crunch time" with a perfect balance of texture, sweet, and salty flavors!

#3: Boiled eggs

• High in cholesterol and saturated fat, BUT:
• Are low in calories (just 77 per egg)
• Have 6.3 g of protein per serving
• 15% DV of riboflavin
• High in B12 and phosphorus
• Source of zinc and calcium
• Excellent for energizing!
• Easy to make

Boiled egg molds: adorable way to incorporate a theme into food! Great price too; you can get a set of these at Williams Sonoma for just $10 (not including shipping!)

#4: Lunch Meat Kabobs 
(shown: turkey, cheese, tomatoes)
Ingredients:

• Turkey cold cuts
• Solid source of protein
• Excellent source of dietary fiber
• Cheddar cheese
• Protein
• Calcium
• Tomatoes
• See above

Super quick and filling!

Hope you ladies enjoy the noms!
AOT

Sources:

1. Livestrong
2. Food Scout
3. Calorie Count

April Birthdays

Happy birthday to our April babies!!!

Wed Apr 4 - Haley Fulford

Thu Apr 12 - Laura Boone

Fri Apr 13 - Laura Cline

Mon Apr 16 - Ciara Rickert

Tue Apr 17 - Susan Webb

Fri Apr 20 - Mary Nisbet

Mon Apr 23 - Rebecca Jane Cooper

Fri Apr 27 - Emily Wilburn

Sat Apr 28 - Becca Shaw

We're Always Wearing Letters

Speaking of letter shirts...

One of our sisters mentioned this video (made by the sisters of Delta Zeta at Grand Valley State University in Michigan) the other day; I decided I would check it out. It's a really great reminder for everyone involved in Greek life, as well as anyone considering joining a Greek organization. Thanks to the inspiring words of blogger TJ Sullivan for bringing awareness to the fact that we're always wearing our letters! 

Sources: 

1. "You're Always Wearing Your Letters" YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDF2wlxGCPE&noredirect=1
2. TJ Sullivan's Official Blog: http://tjsullivan.com
3. Grand Valley State- Delta Zeta- Xi Psi Chapter: www2.gvsu.edu/~deezees/

KD Apparel

In case you haven't been to the KD Boutique lately, the site has new items for Spring!

Here's a few other reputable sites with great custom Greek items, including letter shirts!:

• Etsy
• Greek Gear
• Custom Greek Threads
• JennaBenna
• Designer Greek

Keep it Klassy KDs!
AOT

Sorority of the Year!

Congratulations to Kappa Delta Epsilon Epsilon Chapter....

Appalachian State University's 

2011-2012 Sorority of the Year!

Old South 2012

Our Kappa Deltas looked oh-so-stunning in their vintage attire at the Old South Formal, a traditional event for the fraternity men of Appalachian State's Delta Psi chapter of Kappa Alpha Order.

Here's a brief history of the event, courtesy of the Kappa Alpha Order- Nu chapter at Auburn University:

For many chapters, Kappa Alpha Order's largest social event is the Old South formal. It is designed to celebrate the fraternity's southern history and to honor the southern ideals of hospitality, courtesy, and chivalry. The event has its roots at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. The brothers of Kappa chapter at Mercer were inspired by the release of Gone with the Wind in 1939 to hold the "Dixie Ball", a celebration of Southern pride. The event quickly spread to other chapters across the country and evolved into the modern Old South formal.

Though traditions vary by chapter, many have chosen to make the event a "trip back in time" to the Antebellum South, prior to and during the American Civil War. A common feature is for brothers to dress in Civil War uniforms, and for their dates to wear antebellum dresses. Occasionally, invitations to the event will be delivered by brothers on horseback, or in a manner similar to what was customary in the 19th century. At many chapters, Old South has been expanded to comprise a full week of social events, culminating with the traditional Old South ball.

Work, Fun, Sun, and Other Adventures... Plus, Could Green Be the New Black?

Hey KD Ladies!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful time on Spring Break! Whether you’re cruising high-class overseas to tropical destinations or simply working to earn a little spending money this week, enjoy yourselves! 

Spring Rejuvenation

Spring Break is a wonderful time to re-evaluate ourselves, make some adjustments, and focus on our personal wants and needs. Focusing on yourself for a marginal period of time provides more time for you to evaluate your relationships and be a better friend, not only to your sisters within Kappa Delta but to those in other sororities and outside of Greek Life at Appalachian. Re-evaluating your priorities allows you to better focus on ways you can serve KD as an active member. So, my beautiful sisters, I’m challenging you to personalize these suggestions in order to continue on your path to being your best. There are many ways by which this can be accomplished. All you need to do is take some time to yourself and jot down a few personal goals, along with a few ways you’re willing to achieve them. There are only a few days left over Spring Break, but I strongly encourage everyone to try to do this! I know y’all can! Here are mine in case you need a few ideas:

Rejuvenation (transitive verb)

1. To make youthful again: to give new vigor to
2. To restore to an original or permanent state

(Definition provided by Mirriam Webster Online Dictionary)

My personal rejuvenation goals:

1. Build inner-confidence by taking care of personal needs. Okay, let’s be honest. I need a haircut and a spa day. I chopped off my lengthy, below-the-chest-length, flat, boring mane to  an Anna Wintour-inspired, shoulder length bob with thick bangs to help me gain outer-confidence. While outward manifestations of confidence are usually not a proper route to inner-confidence, this type of “upkeep” is certainly necessary in order to motivate me to make changes in other areas, which brings me to #2…
2. Be more positive. The changes I have made to my outward appearance is excellent motivation to take on a new outlook: instead of focusing on what I can’t do, I’ll begin to focus on what I CAN do. Somewhere along the way since entering college, I’ve developed a habit of giving up or not trying when I feel stressed or unmotivated. Positivity will certainly help me nip this unproductive tendency and assist in equipping me with tools for improved academic performance and with those to better serve Kappa Delta in all aspects.
3. Do more for others. As humans, we tend to perform what I like to call “random acts of kindness” for others expecting something in return. I’m personally guilty of this at times; perhaps my thoughts  of “what am I getting in return?” prevent me from all the benefits that performing a RAK (random act of kindness) gives as a result of doing “good deeds” for others like community service. So, perhaps I will participate in a few extra PPPs (like Delta Zeta’s annual Turtle Trot) if time permits my participation.
4.   Focus on personal health. Of course, none of these goals can be fully achieved if I do not maintain a healthy diet, manage illnesses and related health issues, try to fit in a little bit of extra exercise, and communicate effectively with others to maintain proper emotional health. I need to remember that the key to functioning independently as a college student is BALANCE: a steady equilibrium of all aspects in my life.

Hopefully some of my personal post-Spring Break goals will help some of you instill some changes you consider vital in your own personal lives! Remember the aspects that epitomize Kappa Delta as a whole and focus on those ideals if you need some extra help!

Fashion Update: London Fashion Students Hail Green as the New Black

Photo (c) The Montreal Gazette, 2012.

Smarticle! Do you agree? As a more Baroque/classic fashion enthusiast, I’m on the fence. However, fashion, like most art, must evolve in order to suit the changing times… And on that note, the rise of sustainable fashion has inspired this idea among London fashion students. Plus, the active Kappa Delta member in me is hooting and hollering at the prospect of more green clothes, so I simply must share this with everyone! 

Check out the article HERE!

Since I’m in Los Angeles for break, I’m going to see what I can do to make a pit stop at the Ecouture show tomorrow, March 16th. Obviously, I won't be seated front row or anything but if there's even the slightest possibility that I'll be able to leer around and get a good glimpse at the clothes, I'll be super pumped and I'll be sure to take some good notes (Event details HERE if you're interested). I think this trend could be huge at App, especially for the reigning queens of olive green in Kappa Delta! 

Keep it Klassy (and safe) KDs!
<3AOT