Delta Kappa Delta
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| Delta Kappa Delta | |
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| ΔΚΔ | |
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| Founded | October 1, 1999 Texas A&M University at College Station, Texas |
| Type | Social |
| Colors | Violet, Black, Silver |
| Symbol | Diya |
| Flower | Lotus |
| Philanthropy | Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness |
| Mascot | Peacock |
| Headquarters | West Windsor, NJ USA |
| Website | http://www.deltakappadelta.com/ |
Delta Kappa Delta (ΔΚΔ) is a United States based sorority for young women who have dedicated their hearts and souls to service and sisterhood. B.E.T.I.S. ("Behind Every True Indian Sister") was created as the grass roots service organization in which the National Founding Mothers realized the need to unite, serve, and educate the community. On October 1, 1999, these 13 young women began to spread their ideals to others under the name of Delta Kappa Delta. In addition to serving the community with enthusiasm, the National Founding Mothers emphasized excellence in education, citizenship, culture, and Sisterhood. Today, the women of Delta Kappa Delta continue to exemplify the innovative concept of “Service through Sisterhood, Sisterhood through Service”.
Purpose
Delta Kappa Delta Sorority commits itself to the fostering of a united sisterhood, the development of the spirit, the betterment of the community through humanitarian services, and the education of ourselves and others about the Indian sub-continental culture.
Motto
I slept and dreamt that life was joy,
I awoke and saw that life was service,
I acted, and behold, service was joy.
National Founding Mothers
- Miss Preya Batra
- Miss Rachel Gupta
- Mrs. Nisha Kavalam (formerly Kalluvilayil)
- Miss Sylvia Kalluvilayil
- Miss Sheila Krishan
- Mrs. Hiral Mathur (formerly Shah)
- Miss Dimple Patel
- Miss Meenal Patel
- Mrs. Siby Samuel (formerly Philip)
- Miss Neha Shah
- Miss Nisha Sidwani
- Miss Christina Thomas
- Miss Celine Xavier
Chapters
- Alpha Chapter- Texas A&M University
- Beta Chapter- Texas Tech University
- Gamma Chapter- University of Texas at Austin
- Delta Chapter- Temple University
- Epsilon Chapter- University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Colonies
- State University of New York Binghamton Colony
- Dallas B.E.T.I.S. Colony
- Baylor University Colony
- Rutgers University New Brunswick Colony
- University of North Texas Denton Colony
Service
Service is the foundation of Delta Kappa Delta. It is through service that the young women of Delta Kappa Delta are able to reach out to the community. The following are some of the service organizations and events that Delta Kappa Delta have been involved with:
- Aids Walk
- ASHA
- Boys and Girls Club
- Center for Women in Transition Service
- C.H.I.L.D. Week
- Chosen 300
- Dunbar Elementary School
- Gandhi Day
- Genesis Home
- Girlstart
- Girls Incorporated of Greater Philadelphia
- Habitat for Humanity
- Manor Care
- MANNA
- National Service Day
- Northern Home
- Partnerships for Children
- Philabundance
- Philadelphia Cares Day
- Reading Stars
- Relay for Life
- S.M.A.R.T.
- Salvation Army
- Saturday Sisters (Girls Incorporated)
- Senior Care at Center City
- Temple University Children's Hospital
References
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