New Member Program

The whirlwind of going through Recruitment, being extended a bid and then joining Kappa for life can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Kappa gives our new sisters a warm welcome by extending friendship and mutual support through our new member program.

The new member period is a time to learn about the Fraternity and educate women on the expectations and requirements of being a Kappa. Each new member is given a Big Sister to guide her through this new stage of her life. New members also attend a retreat to foster and develop the new friendships and connections within the chapter.

Butler's Kappa chapter has a special position called the New Member Director. They are our new member's go-to Kappa sister for all their questions and help throughout their first year in Kappa. This past year's New Member Director was Sydney Little. Our upcoming New Member Director will be elected in October of 2023. They will serve the New Member class of 2024. 

The New Member Director acts as our new members' stand-in Big Sister throughout the first month or so before our new members officially receive their big in February. The New Member Director puts on a new member sleepover retreat at the house and works alongside our Member Engagement Director to plan events where new members have the opportunity to meet and get closer to older members. Educational meetings are also held weekly throughout the new members' first semester to help acquaint them with our chapter and to get them up to speed with all things Kappa.