Houston Northwest Kappa Key Notes 2018-2019 Dearest Kappa Sisters , I would like to welcome you all and share this story with you! My grandmother had a button jar that I loved going through with my fingers. It wasn’t just the texture of the buttons, but there were buttons in all color and sizes that had been snipped off outgrown or outdated clothing to be reused. Some were bright and shiny, some were leather, others were made of wood, while others were blingy with jewels encrusted in their shape or made of satin or velvet. It was easy to tell which ones were for ordinary clothing and which had come from a blouse or dress that had been worn for a special occasion. It was fun to imagine their individual potential as I sifted through that big jar of buttons. In many ways, KKG members are very much like the buttons in grandmother ’s button jar. We are as varied as the contents of that jar. We come from all ethnicities, in all shapes and sizes. Some of us are bright and shiny; others are more subdued. Some are clearly needed for fun and festive occasions; some blend in and could almost go unnoticed. Some are vintage, some are modern; some are similar to others, and some are in a class by themselves. It is the great diversity of our membership that is our strength: our “buttons” make us who we are. Each one of us has a unique gift, something special to offer to propel us forward. Together, we fill our organization with beauty and style, with personality and flair. KKG would not be just right without each member adorning the owl, the key and the fleur de lis. Like that special, but essential button, may we cherish each member ’s uniqueness, may we see potential and worth in each member, and may we support each other in the fabric of our lives. (This memory was inspired by the writings of Sheila Cruse,) We have some fun events planned for you to experience this year and look forward to seeing you as we renew acquaintances, create new mem- ories and enjoy the fellowship of days gone past. Loyally, Kathy Coon-Windham, President Houston NW Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Associaon Gamma Omicron, University of Wyoming Event Date “Naonal Treasure” Fall Kick Off September 17, 2018 Campioni Restaurant 148 th Founders Day Celebraon October 16, 2018 TBA “LCR for RIF” Philanthropy Night November 13, 2018 Brixology at Vintage Park “It’s A Kappa Kristmas” Ornament Party December 5, 2018 Kathy Flader Hostess Houston Kappa Holiday Pilgrimage Tour December 6-8, 2018 Houston Kappas Hosng “Lile Black Dress Event” January 17, 2018 Janie Dougall Hostess “Super Bowl of Sharing” Philanthropy February 2018 TBA Panhellenic Scholarship Event March 2018 TBA “Wine-Not” Tasng Extravaganza April 10, 2018 Natalie Bunton Hostess Couples Progressive Dinner May 2018 Glenloch Farms Kappa Sisters Fun Fact -“Elevate...Invite the Extraordinary” was the theme for our recent 2018 Denver Kappa Convenon Kappa Kalendar, Happenings, Events and other Fun Stuff
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Houston Northwest Kappa Key Notes 2018-2019
Dearest Kappa Sisters , I would like to welcome you all and share this story with you!
My grandmother had a button jar that I loved going through with my fingers. It wasn’t just the texture of the buttons, but there were buttons in
all color and sizes that had been snipped off outgrown or outdated clothing to be reused. Some were bright and shiny, some were leather, others
were made of wood, while others were blingy with jewels encrusted in their shape or made of satin or velvet. It was easy to tell which ones were
for ordinary clothing and which had come from a blouse or dress that had been worn for a special occasion. It was fun to imagine their individual
potential as I sifted through that big jar of buttons.
In many ways, KKG members are very much like the buttons in grandmother’s button jar. We are as varied as the contents of that jar. We come
from all ethnicities, in all shapes and sizes. Some of us are bright and shiny; others are more subdued. Some are clearly needed for fun and
festive occasions; some blend in and could almost go unnoticed. Some are vintage, some are modern; some are similar to others, and some are
in a class by themselves.
It is the great diversity of our membership that is our strength: our “buttons” make us who we are. Each one of us has a unique gift, something
special to offer to propel us forward. Together, we fill our organization with beauty and style, with personality and flair. KKG would not be just
right without each member adorning the owl, the key and the fleur de lis.
Like that special, but essential button, may we cherish each member’s uniqueness, may we see potential and worth in each member, and may
we support each other in the fabric of our lives. (This memory was inspired by the writings of Sheila Cruse,)
We have some fun events planned for you to experience this year and look forward to seeing you as we renew acquaintances, create new mem-
ories and enjoy the fellowship of days gone past.
Loyally,
Kathy Cotton-Windham, President Houston NW Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association Gamma Omicron, University of Wyoming
Event Date
“National Treasure” Fall Kick Off September 17, 2018 Campioni Restaurant 148th Founders Day Celebration October 16, 2018 TBA
“LCR for RIF” Philanthropy Night November 13, 2018 Brixology at Vintage Park “It’s A Kappa Kristmas” Ornament Party December 5, 2018 Kathy Flader Hostess
Houston Kappa Holiday Pilgrimage Tour December 6-8, 2018 Houston Kappas Hosting “Little Black Dress Event” January 17, 2018 Janie Dougall Hostess
“Super Bowl of Sharing” Philanthropy February 2018 TBA
Panhellenic Scholarship Event March 2018 TBA
“Wine-Not” Tasting Extravaganza April 10, 2018 Natalie Bunton Hostess Couples Progressive Dinner May 2018 Glenloch Farms Kappa Sisters
Fun Fact -“Elevate...Invite the Extraordinary” was the theme for our recent 2018 Denver Kappa Convention
Kappa Kalendar, Happenings, Events and other Fun Stuff
Keep Connected to Kappa through your personal devices...
Houston NW Kappa has made dues paying and donations a snap for you this year! Go to our website at houstonnorthwest.kappa.org.
and click on the menu where it says join. Go to pay dues and you will discover our PayPal account and a dues menu.
Click on the PayPal button for dues, choose the dues that apply to you and either pay with any credit card, debit card
or your own personal PayPal account! Don’t forget to donate a little extra to support our philanthropies and continu-
ing education.
Parts of the site are integrated with the Fraternity and will help keep you updated on all things Kappa: nationally and
locally. Have fun exploring YOUR Kappa on your personal device!
Stay Involved in your Kappa...
Enjoy the company of your sisters throughout the year! Social Chair Janie Dougall is a good resource to use if you would like to plan an event not on the Kappa Kalendar. From happy hour, to a movie, play, lunch, or volunteering locally, your sisters are here for you! Invite a friend to come along with the group! The more the merrier!
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Houston Northwest Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association Dues Statement
Support Kappa Kappa Gamma and your Alumnae Association by paying your dues. The per capita fee per Kappa Alum is $25 which goes directly to Headquarters to support education and leadership programming for all mem-bers, technology such as www.kappakappagamma.org, our award winning magazine, The Key, Chapter and Alum-nae Associations, and Fraternity Headquarters.
The local portion of your dues is $35. These funds are used for meeting expenses, officer expenses, and sending key members to convention and regional meetings. In the past, Houston NW Kappa has been able to give to Kap-pa Foundation, Holiday Sharing, Reading is Fundamental, North Harris County Alumnae Panhellenic, Rose McGill Holiday Sharing Program as well as support recruitment at Texas universities.
Please consider an additional donation to Houston Northwest Kappa Alumnae Association.
