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Dear Parent:
On behalf of the national council of Sigma Kappa Sorority, it is with pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to you and your daughter. We are delighted your daughter chose Sigma Kappa as her sorority.
Sigma Kappa has been providing a lifelong fraternal experience to young women like your daughter. Since November 9, 1874, Sigma Kappa has initiated more than 137,975 members while providing membership in 110 collegiate chapters and 119 alumnae chapters. Sisterhood, friendship, and personal development are the foundations of Sigma Kappa membership. Your daughter is now a part of that legacy.
During her first ten weeks in Sigma Kappa, she will participate in the Promise program, our new member education program. The program encompasses Sigma Kappa history, values and tradition, a focus on personal development, academic assistance, and leadership opportunities. Sigma Kappa is committed to providing your daughter with a balanced experience not only during her new member period, but also throughout her college career. You can assist us in this mission by encouraging and supporting her in meeting the following initiation requirements.
- Satisfactory completion of the Promise program.
- Attainment of the necessary academic average as established by the national organization, the college Panhellenic, college/university, and/or the local chapter.
- Fulfillment of all financial obligations (as outlined by the college chapter).
- Demonstration of a desire and ability to maintain and support Sigma Kappa standards.
Please visit
www.sigmakappa.org to learn more about your daughter's Sorority. From this site, you may wish to link to
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I would also like to take this opportunity to tell you about the Sigma Kappa Foundation. Through tax-deductible donations from alumnae, collegians, parents, and other friends, the Foundation supports the Sorority's leadership education programs and philanthropic endeavors including grants for Alzheimer's Disease and gerontology studies. The Foundation is also pleased to offer over 50 scholarships for collegiate and alumnae members.
I invite you to make a donation to the Foundation in honor of your daughter's pledging, Initiation, or any other achievement. Your expression of support will make her proud and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are investing in our leaders of tomorrow.
The two opportunities for you to honor your daughter through the Foundation are by joining the 1874 Society on her behalf and/or making a donation to the Foundation. The Foundation will send your daughter notification of your gift.
It is our hope your daughter will have many rewarding experiences as a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. We look forward to having you, as her parents, take an active role in her sorority experience.
Sincerely,
Laura Owsley
National President