G REEK NEWSLET TER W INTER 2013 E DITION A BOUT THE G REEK N EWSLETTER ... The concept of the Greek Newsletter is to provide an avenue for information, updates, accolades and events that will highlight the eight Greek groups, the Greek national honor society, and governing council at Ripon College. Each issue will
include upcoming events, articles and opinion pieces by Ripon College Greeks, and the support system that surround them. The ultimate hope of this newsletter is that the reader (s) will find him/herself more aware of Ripon College Greek Life, its
service to the community, and events present not only on the Ripon College campus, but in the community as well.
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G REEK C OUNCIL By: Amy Lindsey This past October, Greek Council raised a total of $120 for the United Way with their dunk tank! At the beginning of November, Greek Council conducted its first ever Greek Panel. The panel gave independents-specifically freshmen-the chance to ask questions and hear about all things Greekfrom dues, to social life, to positions within the chapter and leadership opportunities. But as the year has been winding down, the Greeks decided to throw a Greek Ball! On November 20th, Greek council threw their first annual
Greek Ball with a Roaring 20s theme. The turnout was very successful and was overall a great time for Greeks. However, with the semester coming to a close, Greek Council is preparing for their big event-Greek Weekwhich is to take place next semester. The planning is currently in the works but be sure to expect great things from them! Lastly, the new Greek Life Booklets that highlight all aspects of Greek Life are in! Stop by Student Activities to get yours!
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K APPA D ELTA Kappa Delta had a successful fall semester, with a packed calendar of sisterhood events, a photo shoot, study sessions with sisters, meals together, impromptu movie nights, ritual and house and house meetings, a visit from National Kappa Delta, and just hanging out on floor. We grew a great deal together, laughing and learning about ourselves and each other, and look forward to formal recruitment in January when we can share our sisterhood with others!
Kappa Delta installed their new council on Dec. 8. Congratulations to the following officers: President Bristole Ryff, VP-Member Education Amy Lindsey, VP-Membership Alison Leaver, VPOperations Melissa Velpel, VP-Community Service Katie Anne Peterson, VP-Public Relations Adrienne Strohmayer, VP-Standards Lorette Beechy, Secretary Brooke Olson, Treasurer Jordan Braband, and Panhellenic Representative Gillian Grocke. Thank you to the outgoing officers for all of their handwork during the 20122013 term. Special recognition goes to President Amanda Mueller, VPMember Education Alicia Barnes, VP-Membership Carlie Kloehn, VPOperations Morgan Burns, VP-Community Service Kaylie Longley, VP-Public Relations Bristole Ryff, VP-Standards Cassie Bilotto, Secretary Katrina O'Neill, Treasurer Jordan Braband, and Panhellenic Representative Alyssa Mann. Meet the Gamma Tau girls of Fall 2013, our newest additions to the sisterhood! (Pictured, from left to right, is Andrea, Gillian, Sam, and Rachel.) Gamma Tau is so proud to have these four wonderful young women in our chapter and can't wait to see them grow!
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The Delta Omega chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity tries to live by our motto “an assisting hand�. Every year we do our annual philanthropy event, Frisbee Golf, in the fall. At the event this year we exceeded our goal of $2,000 thanks to donations and the contributions of many, particularly the students on campus. As a group we try to set goals to enhance not only ourselves but others. Next fall we will once again be having Frisbee Golf as a fundraiser but are also thinking of implementing a new philanthropy event called Save Second Base. It would be a softball tournament during October to help raise breast cancer awareness on campus. We initiated six new members this fall and are looking forward to next semester and all it has to bring.
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U PCOMING EVENTS Have a question/comment/ concern about Greek Life at Ripon? Email greeklife@ripon.edu with all Greek Life formal recruitment, January 21-25 inquiries! Winter break to get ready for a great spring semester December 20– January 19 300 W. Seward St. Ripon, WI 54971 Greek life is housed in the The Office of Student Activities and Orientation Phone: 920-748-8112 http://www.ripon.edu/campuslife/greek/
Bid Day January 25 Greek Week April 7-12
Editor of newsletter: Kyonna Withers Assistant Director of Student Activities E-mail: withersk@ripon.edu
Please feel free to submit relevant and appropriate articles, stories, events, and more to Kyonna Withers for publication consideration. Disclaimer: The opinions and views expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect those of the Office of Student Activities and Orientation or the Ripon College community.
O RDER OF O MEGA ! On November 21, we happily inducted 8 new members into the chapter and 2 honorary members (pictured right) which brings our total to 32 members since our inception last year. As the only academicbased honor society specifically for Greek students, we look to communicate the importance of academics and philanthropy to all
students. We participated in the Ripon “Rally around wellness” fair at the Zumba and yoga stations and are planning a boys and girls club event in the spring. We look forward to continuing our expansion across campus and out philanthropic efforts.