Essay On Kappa Membership

Kappa Membership, a Gift for a Lifetime
What did you aspire to be when you pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma? The time as a new member is a very exciting experience. Meeting new Kappa sisters, participating in chapter activities and being welcomed into a community of leadership, scholarship and friendship are the reasons women aspire to be Kappas. These traditions continue after graduation as an alumna and last a lifetime. The sisterhood developed with chapter members and members from other chapters at other universities is a lasting influence and will be of assistance in finding your new place in the world.

What do you aspire to be as an alumna? The alumna experience can be just as exciting and rewarding as collegiate life and every alumna is encouraged

Alumnae who wish to join more than one association may do so by paying the local dues of each association. Alumnae who live in an area that does not have an association are welcome to pay their per capita fees directly to Fraternity Headquarters through Dues Direct. To do so, log into www.kappa.org/members, and click “Pay Dues Now.”

What is the Per Capita Fee?
When you pledged Kappa, you promised to accept the responsibilities of lifelong membership. Part of that responsibility is supporting Kappa through payment of the per capita fee (i.e., alumna dues). The per capita fee can be paid through your local alumnae association or via Dues Direct. To be considered a Kappa member in good standing, your per capita fee should be paid annually.

The per capita fee helps support:
• Our chapters and alumnae associations.
• Educational opportunities for collegians and alumnae.
• Publication of our award-winning magazine, The Key.
• Fraternity Headquarters operations, and