Delta Kappa Delta
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| Founded | October 1, 1999 Texas A&M University at College Station, Texas |
| Type | Service Sorority |
| Colors | Violet, Black, Silver |
| Symbol | Diya |
| Flower | Lotus |
| Philanthropy | Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness |
| Free label | Peacock |
| Headquarters | West Windsor, NJ, USA |
| Homepage | http://www.deltakappadelta.org/ |
Delta Kappa Delta (ΔΚΔ) Sorority, Inc. is a South-Asian based sorority complete with 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 officially spread and strengthen 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 concept of “Sisterhood Built Through Service,” and hope that our work will benefit our communities and provide a lasting and prosperous future.
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[edit] Purpose
Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc. commits itself to the fostering of a united sisterhood, the development of indomitable spirit, the betterment of the community through humanitarian services, and the education of ourselves and others about the Indian sub-continental culture. Furthermore, we dedicate ourselves to personal, cultural enrichment through the awareness and preservation of our traditions and morals.
[edit] Motto
I slept and dreamt that life was joy,
I awoke and saw that life was service,
I acted, and behold, service was joy.
[edit] 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
[edit] Chapters
Alpha Chapter- Texas A&M University
Beta Chapter- Texas Tech University
Gamma Chapter- University of Texas at Austin
Delta Chapter- Temple University
[edit] Colonies
State University of New York at Binghamton Colony
B.E.T.I.S. Colony
University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign Colony
[edit] 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. We spend time with not only children, but with the people of our communities. The following are just a few service organizations and events that we have been involved with:
Center for Women in Transition Service
Gandhi Day
Genesis Home
Girlstart
Manor Care
National Service Day
Northern Home
Partnerships for Children
Philadelphia Cares Day
Reading Stars
Saturday Sisters (Girls Incorporated)
