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Association History

 

You have to know where you’ve been to know where you are going. Kappa holds a special place in its heart for Fraternity history, but every association of our organization has unique beginnings of its own. Each plays a part in shaping us today and continuing the Kappa tradition beyond college.

The Wasatch Mountains Alumnae Association was founded in 2005 by a group of 13 women.  Our official charter was granted by Fraternity Council on November 28, 2005.  We were officially introduced as a new association at Convention in Salt Lake City in 2006.  What an official way to welcome our group!

Since our founding we have sent a delegate to each Province Meeting and Convention.  We have received awards at each Province Meeting and Honorable Mentions at Convention.

At the KKG Conventions:

  • In 2022 awards were to be restructured. 
  • In 2020 no award were given due to convention being virtual.
  • At the 2018 Convention, we were awarded the Philanthropy award for small associations.
  • At the 2016 Convention (San Diego), we were awarded with the McNaboe Award for Most Outstanding Association and Communications Award for small associations.
  • At the 2014 Convention  WMAA won the Patsy Bredwick Levang Philanthropy Award. This is given to an association that demonstrates the spirit of giving through a well-rounded philanthropy program that develops membership awareness and a commitment to a chapter, the community and/or the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. We were also awarded an Honorable Mention for the Alphonsine Clapp Howard Alumnae Membership Award because of our association’s extensive knowledge and effective use of the alumnae association reference process. Lastly, WMAA was chosen as a Regional Finalist for the Almira Johnson McNaboe Award. This award recognizes overall alumnae association excellence. To be considered for this award, an association must be in good standing according to the Fraternity Bylaws, Standing Rules and Policies; use ritual in its association operations, distribute its newsletter annually to all alumnae on the galleys, establish a commitment of giving; distribute a membership directory, update association Bylaws biennially and assist or interact with a collegiate chapter.
  • At the 2012 Convention (Jacksonville), we were awarded the Membership Reference Award (For associations with fewer than 40 members) and an Honorable Mention for the Patsy Bedwick Levang Philanthropy Award.
  • At the 2010 Convention (Phoenix), we were selected as a recipient of an Honorable Mention for the McNaboe Award for Alumnae Association Excellence.
  • At the 2008 Convention (Phoenix), we were selected to receive an Honorable Mention for the Communication Award.

At the Eta Province Meetings:

We attended the Province Meetings in Boulder (2013), Ft. Collins (2011), Salt Lake City (2009), and Colorado Springs (2007).  We had the privilege of serving as co-hostesses to the Province Meeting in Salt Lake City in 2009.

  • In 2013, we were awarded the Chapter Support without a local chapter Award.
  • In 2013, we won the Philanthropy Award.
  • In 2011, 2009, and 2007, we won the Commitment to Membership Award.
  • In 2013, 2011 and 2009, we won the Overall Excellence Award (less than 50 members).
  • In 2011, we were awarded the Rose McGill Magazine Award.
  • In 2013, 2009 and 2007, we were awarded the Communication Award.

We pride ourselves on our numerous philanthropic endeavors as well as having a good time with one another!  We strive to uphold the ideals of "Kappas demonstrating throughout their lives bonds of sisterhood and mutual support, sustaining members in bad times, celebrating in good times and sharing at all times."

Our association members currently represent the following collegiate chapters:  Delta Eta (University of Utah), Delta Zeta (Colorado College), Gamma Xi (UCLA), Zeta Epsilon (Lawrence University), Delta Tau (USC), Gamma Beta (New Mexico), Epsilon Eta (Auburn), Theta (University of Missouri), Epsilon Omicron (UC Davis), Epsilon Alpha (Texas Christian University), Zeta Lambda (Washington and Jefferson), Gamma Phi (Southern Methodist University), Gamma Omicron (University of Wyoming), Beta Phi (University of Montana), and Delta Xi (Carnegie Mellon).