NATIONWIDE - Events and opportunities are now being posted for July, August and September. Send your information directly to Kappa Delta by the 15th of each month for inclusion in the KD Connect.

ALABAMA - The Delta Sigma - South Alabama CAB will be having a Fall Kickoff Event on Wednesday, August 11. We will meet at 6:30 pm at the KD house. This event is open to all alumnae. Attendees will watch the chapter practice their recruitment skit, tour the KD house and then go out to dinner. Please email Jenny Humphreys at jennylhumphreys@gmail.com with any questions.

ALABAMA - You are invited to join members of the Montgomery and Selma, Ala., alumnae chapter as they celebrate their 100th anniversary on August 22 at 2 p.m. at the Montgomery Country Club. Cost is $15. Special guest is Beth Langford, Kappa Delta National President. RSVP to Leslie Gaither Robertson 334-264-5596 or lesliegrobertson@gmail.com by August 1.

ARKANSAS - Arkansas State Day, hosted by the Northwest Arkansas alumnae chapter, will be held in conjunction with the Alabama-Arkansas football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, in Fayetteville. NWARKD received a $500 grant for the first KD State Day in Arkansas, and details are being planned for this event. For more information, contact Kristi Callaway at callaway3@sbcglobal.ne.

CALIFORNIA - Join members of the San Diego, Calif., alumnae chapter on August 16, time and place to be announced, for a Stella and Dot Jewelry Fundraiser hosted by KD Heidi Kuipers. For more information, contact sdkdaa@yahoo.com.

CALIFORNIA - Join members of the San Diego, Calif., alumnae chapter on September 6 for Races at Del Mar. Once again the KD's are headed to the races in Del Mar. Bring a friend, your family, a pot-luck dish to share and some spending money to bet on the ponies! First post is 2 p.m. For more information, contact sdkdaa@yahoo.com.

COLORADO - Join members of the Denver, CO AC as they collect school supplies for Jeffco Action's School Supply Drive. Members will be collecting supplies on August 8, 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Gelato D'Italia in Cherry Creek North. This will be a great day to meet and visit with area KDs over a nice cup of tasty gelato, while supporting a good cause. Items are most needed: * Backpacks * Loose leaf paper * 1 pocket folders ...* Spiral notebooks * Pens & Pencils For more information, contact kappadelta_denveralumnae@yahoo.com.

COLORADO - The Kappa Delta Foundation and the Denver Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Delta invite you to join us for an enjoyable evening of wine tasting with your Kappa Delta sisters at Bonacquisti Wine Company in Denver, CO. Melanie Schild, Executive Director of Kappa Delta Sorority, will join the event to share sorority updates, including the fantastic work being done by the Confidence Coalition and the organization as a whole. New and existing alumnae chapter members are welcome to join us for this AC recruitment event! For more information or to RSVP, please email us at kappadelta_denveralumnae@yahoo.com.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - Join the Washington, D.C. alumnae chapter on August 3 at 6:30 p.m. (come early to get a seat on the lawn, blankets welcome), at the Silent Drill Platoon Sunset Parade Performance at the Iwo Jima Memorial. Join your sisters for an amazing one hour performance with music from from "The Commandant's Own", The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and precision drill by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. For more information, contact Susan at spin0613@aol.com.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - Join members of the Washington, D.C. alumnae chapter on August 21 at 4 p.m., place to be determined, for its annual membership drive. Don't miss the Membership Drive BBQ this summer! We'll be able to escape some of the heat with a picnic/BBQ at sister Kim's house. All WDCAC of KD members and their families are invited. If you haven't renewed your membership yet, this is a great opportunity to do so as membership forms will be available to fill out. Come enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, lemonade, and games. Burgers and hot dogs will be provided, but please bring a side dish to share. Kim's house is a half mile from the Brookland metro and there is also ample street parking available. Members will also be making some crafts for the NIH Thoughtful Treasures program at the BBQ. One of these projects uses recycled crayons, (i.e. crayons that are broken or used). If you have used/broken crayons at home, please bring them to the BBQ. For more information, contact Susan at spin0613@aol.com.

GEORGIA - The Delta Lambda-Georgia Southern chapter advisory board and chapter council are seeking alumnae interested in volunteering their time and talents with the CAB or house corporation. If you would like more information on volunteering with Delta Lambda chapter, contact Jennifer Jacob at jmj04h@gmail.com or 386-747-7651.

ILLINOIS - Join members of the Chicago Lakeside, Ill., alumnae chapter on August 11 at 8 p.m. for fireworks at the Navy Pier. Members will meet at 8 p.m. in the lobby, visit the food court then head outside for the fireworks at 9:30. For more information, contact kd_lakeside@hotmail.com.

KANSAS - Sigma Gamma of Kappa Delta will be celebrating their 90th Anniversary October 22-24, on the Campus of Kansas State University. For more information contact Danielle Huskey, daniellehuskey90@gmail.com or Doris Downing Miller, djdmiller@earthlink.net.

KENTUCKY - A planning committee is in the early stages for reunion festivities for Delta Gamma - Western Kentucky Homecoming 2010! If you pledged from 1993-2003 and are interested in helping us plan for next year, please contact Lauren Brindle Singdahlsen at brindlewku@yahoo.com or Bonnie Holt Logsdon at bonnieholt78@hotmail.com. This will be an every five year event during Homecoming weekend at WKU. More information in coming months as the 2010 Homecoming date is TBA.

KENTUCKY – Epsilon Omega-Kentucky Centennial Celebration will be held Oct. 16-17, 2010, in Lexington, Ky. Daylong activities include tailgating prior to football game; banquet (approx. $25) at Crowne Plaza Hotel (Campbell House); Sunday brunch and racing at Keeneland. For more information: kdepsilonomegacentennial@gmail.com.

MASSACHUSETTS - Join members of the Greater Boston, Mass., alumnae chapter and the New Hampshire Seacoast alumnae chapter as they team up for an International Women's Friendship Month (formerly National Women's Friendship Month) event on September 25 at 1:30 p.m. at the The Chocolate Bar at Cafe Fleuri at the Langham Hotel, Boston. What is the Chocolate Bar? You've been to a buffet before correct? Well imagine it all made of chocolate! Desserts, pasta, drinks, soups, fondue, crepes, frozen treats - you name it! If you are a chocolate lover, you'll be in heaven. (If you have food allergies or restrictions, the buffet items are clearly labeled.) What does the cost of the ticket cover? Tickets for the event can be purchased through any GBAC or NHSAC board member for $48.50 per attendee. Ticket(s) must be purchased by September 15, 2010 and presented at the event for admission. The ticket covers tax, tip, coffee or tea and endless trips up to the buffet! Other beverages may be ordered at the event and you will be presented with your own bill. Who can attend? Bring your alumnae sisters, mom, sister or BFF! Non KDs are welcome to attend. We are celebrating women's friendship after all. For more information, contact Claire at clairemurdough@gmail.com.

MINNESOTA - Join members of the Twin Cities, Minn., alumnae chapter on August 5 at 6:30 p.m. for a potluck picnic supper for collegians and alumnae at Kenneth Rosland Park, Lake Cornelia, Edina. Bring your own beverage and a dish to share. For more information, contact Sharon at jacobswell99@yahoo.com.

NEW HAMPSHIRE - Join members of the Greater Boston, Mass., alumnae chapter and the New Hampshire Seacoast alumnae chapter as they team up for an International Women's Friendship Month (formerly National Women's Friendship Month) event on September 25 at 1:30 p.m. at the The Chocolate Bar at Cafe Fleuri at the Langham Hotel, Boston. What is the Chocolate Bar? You've been to a buffet before correct? Well imagine it all made of chocolate! Desserts, pasta, drinks, soups, fondue, crepes, frozen treats - you name it! If you are a chocolate lover, you'll be in heaven. (If you have food allergies or restrictions, the buffet items are clearly labeled.) What does the cost of the ticket cover? Tickets for the event can be purchased through any GBAC or NHSAC board member for $48.50 per attendee. Ticket(s) must be purchased by September 15, 2010 and presented at the event for admission. The ticket covers tax, tip, coffee or tea and endless trips up to the buffet! Other beverages may be ordered at the event and you will be presented with your own bill. Who can attend? Bring your alumnae sisters, mom, sister or BFF! Non KDs are welcome to attend. We are celebrating women's friendship after all. For more information, contact Claire at clairemurdough@gmail.com.

OHIO - The Northwest Ohio Alumnae Chapter would like to invite you to the 3rd Annual Alumnae Tea at the Beta Mu chapter house on the Bowling Green State University campus on Saturday, July 31st from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is an opportunity to get to know other alumnae in the area and strengthen our KD sisterhood. If you plan on attending this event, please RSVP by contacting Emily Burcin at eburcin625@hotmail.com. If you cannot attend this event but are interested in being a part of the Northwest Ohio Alumnae Chapter, please email Emily with your contact information.

OHIO - SAVE THE DATE for Founders Day Celebration October 23, 2010 with guest speaker and Omega Xi Alumna Betty Brown Mulkey, National Vice-President. For more information, contact Kristin Langenberg at krislang@charter.net.

SOUTH CAROLINA - Join members of the Palmetto, S.C., alumnae chapter for its annual luau on August 21, time to be announced, at the home of Angela Gensel. The AC will provide the meat and asks you to bring dessert, drinks or a side dish if you plan to attend. More details to follow! For more information, contact palmettoaaofkd@hotmail.com.

TENNESSEE - Join members of the Knoxville, Tenn., alumnae chapter for its International Women's Friendship Day tea on September 12, 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Tea at the Gallery, which is located in Western Plaza in the heart of Bearden. We hope you will make plans now to join us for this wonderful occasion and please plan to invite a friend or two to join our celebration. Remember, your guests do not have to be KDs. They can be a co-worker, relative, neighbor or a girlfriend you haven't seen in awhile. The cost will be around $17.00 per person and everyone is responsible for taking care of their ticket and their guest, but this will be a private event, open only to our group. For more information, contact Ashley at knoxvillekd@gmail.com.

TEXAS - SAVE THE DATE! Gamma Upsilon - Texas A&M-Commerce (formerly East Texas State University) will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a reunion on September 18, 2010. Lunch will be held in the MSC. More news of the festivities coming soon. For more information, contact Shirley at dramamama6@aol.com.

VIRGINIA - Join members of the Greater Fairfax and Loudoun County, VA alumnae chapter for a family day at the Reston Zoo on September 18 at 10 a.m. Reston Zoo (www.restonzoo.com) 1228 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna, VA 22182. Admission Fees (from website): $12 Adults; $9 Children 2-12yrs; Children under 2 Free. Reston Zoo is a surprising find in the heart of urban Fairfax County. It's a thirty-acre, family-friendly zoo: an oasis in the middle of the city! oofari wagon rides (included in admission fee) take young and old to see zebras, antelope, bison, ostrich, and lots more. Park staff lead regular animal demonstrations. For more information, contact Gina at gina.fink@comcast.net.

WEST VIRGINIA - Save the Date! Join members of Beta Phi - West Virginia, Classes 1979 - 1986, October 23-24, 2010, for a KD reunion taking place during homecoming. More information to follow! Contact Diane Howard at Diane.Howard@PalmettoHealth.org for more information.

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