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Upsilon Kappa Delta
YΚΔ
FoundedDecember 10, 1993; 30 years ago (1993-12-10)
CSU Chico, (Chico, California)
TypeMulticultural
ScopeNational
MottoA Sisterhood 2 Tight 2 Break
PillarsAcademics, Community Service, Sisterhood
Colors  Forest Green

  Maroon

  Navy Blue
SymbolButterfly
FlowerStargazer Lily
PublicationThe Brilliant Butterfly
Chapters5 active
Website[1]

Upsilon Kappa Delta Multicultural Sorority is a social multicultural sorority. It was one of the first multicultural sororities founded on Chico State's campus [1]. They are known for their pillars of Academics, Community Service and Sisterhood with an emphasis of Multiculturalism. Each year, chapters organize philanthropic, multicultural and academic events for their communities, ranging from step shows to themed philanthropy weeks.

History

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Founded December 10, 1993 by 13 women who, according to their purpose, wanted to be an example of "The Ideal Multicultural Sorority" [2]

The 13 Founding Mothers are

  1. Sonia "TURTO" Pantoja
  2. Michelle "MIKLA" Guerrero
  3. Elvia "THILLY WABBIT " Torres
  4. Deanne "MONCHICHI" Berlanga
  5. Jessica "TINKER" Martinez
  6. Maria "BABS" Alvarez
  7. Lorena "TWEETY" Arteaga
  8. Nancy "CHAMPAIN" Espinoza
  9. Norma "LUK-EE" Mendieta
  10. Sorina "GUESS" Velasquez
  11. Connie "SONIC" Vargas
  12. Sarah "KIBBLER" Figueroa
  13. Jackeline "YOGI" Muñoz

Pillars

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Academics

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Community Service

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The sorority's general philanthropy is Children with special needs. Each chapter chooses a cause in their area to focus on, as well as causes special to that chapter's members. Local philanthropies include Yellow Door, Kids Karnivals, Monarch School, March of Dimes, and Relay for Life. Members also participate in events benefitting Parkinson's Disease, Suicide Prevention and Breast Cancer Awareness.

The national sorority philanthropy is The Ronald McDonald House, focusing on providing support for families who have children undergoing medical treatment.

Sisterhood

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Their pillar of sisterhood is emphasized in their motto "A Sisterhood 2 Tight 2 Break".

Chapters

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Chapter School Founding Date City
Alpha- A CSU Chico December 10, 1993 Chico
Beta - B San Diego State April 24, 1998 San Diego
Gamma - Γ CSU Stanislaus May 5, 2000 Turlock
Delta - Δ Fresno State September 20, 2003 Fresno
Epsilon - E CSU Los Angeles July 7, 2007 Los Angeles


National Board of Directors

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The National Board of Directors (NBOD) is elected every 2 years.

2016-2018 NBOD

  • President Marina Mantos
  • Vice President Marcela Acevedo
  • Director of Expansion Andrea Hernandez
  • Director of Public Relations Lyssa Baker
  • Director of Alumnae Affairs Julie Parra

Symbols

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The sorority's colors Forest Green, Maroon and Navy Blue always follow that order. The Butterfly symbol is also the mascot and is used on T-Shirts, recruitment flyers and other paraphernalia, sometimes with the sorority flower, the Stargazer Lily.


Notable Members

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Naima Reddick, Alpha, USA Rugby player

Jasmine Sandlas, Gamma, recording artist

References

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  1. ^ http://www.csuchico.edu/fsa/councils/Multicultural%20Greek%20Council/upsilon-kappa-delta.shtml
  2. ^ http://Upsilonkappadelta.wordpress.org/about/history
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