The Key Magazine Summer 2009 : Page 37
Welcome and Lifelong Friendship? graduates. Others who had not paid in recent years returned. With more than 100 members now, the group is reenergized and getting more members involved in the Advisory Board for Delta Psi, Texas Tech. Varying in size from fewer than Members of the philanthropy committee from Indian River (Fla.) Alumnae Association meet to plan literacy events. Pictured are: Nancy McConkie Hines, Iowa State, Susan Scott Taylor, Northwestern, Libby Smith Miller, Kentucky, Janet Crawford Baines, Miami (Ohio), Sandy Journey Rolf, Missouri. Not pictured is Ellen Johnson Lawther Kowalyk, Maryland. u An emphasis on philanthropy keeps the members of Indian River, Fla., busy. Several members are community leaders in philanthropic organizations and the group has donated funds to the Redlands Christian Migrants Association to purchase books for the children of migrant workers, helping to build their English language skills and their progress in school. u There is no generation gap in New Orleans. Reorganized after Hurricane Katrina, they focus on intergenerational programming. A party organized by six women of several generations was so successful that members asked when the next event would occur. To top it off, $5,000 was raised for RIF. uCharleston, W.V., is committed to raising funds for books for the local Head Start Program and special needs children. Disappointed to find that a matching grant was no longer available, the members continued their fundraising efforts and were able to provide 930 books to be divided among 31 school sites for classroom lending libraries. Members continue to bring new books to alumna functions and are thrilled to promote literacy in their community. u Membership tripled in Lubbock, Texas! With only 38 members, they were unable to send a representa- tive to Convention last June. A letter explaining the situation brought a gratifying response. One member sent a donation to help pay dues for older members and recent 20 members to 75 or more, these associations are among the many who constantly search for new and interesting ways to bring their members together while supporting a local chapter, gathering books for RIF or funds for other philanthropies, performing acts of service and … perhaps most importantly … enjoying friendship. Friendship is the basis of membership in Kappa Kappa Gamma and it continues to be the tie that binds, no matter how far apart, how young or old, how varied in interests. One group says, “We think the genuine warmth and interest in each other is vital to our bond.” ---------------------------------------- This article spotlights just a few of our associations. Please let The Key know what your association means to you. E-mail thekey@kkg.org. Charleston (W.V.) Alumnae Association provides more than 900 books to 31 schools, supporting the local Head Start program. www.kappa.org • Summer 2009 • The Key • 37
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