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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all color and sizes that had been snipped off outgrown or outdated clothing to be reused.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!
Houston Northwest Kappa Kappa Gamma Officers Position Officer Name Phone E-mail
President Kathy Cotton-Windham 713 898-3627 [email protected] Membership Chair Julie Burke 432 349-7979 [email protected]
Vice President Karen Maier 281-376-1378 [email protected] Philanthropy Kathy Flader 281 814-6571 [email protected]
Secretary Lauren Temple 281-381-7107 [email protected] Social Chair Janie Dougall 281 513-7522 [email protected]
Treasurer Jean Hughley 281-795-5536 [email protected] Membership Chair, The Woodlands Vicki Hamill 936 483-6106
Panhellenic Delegate Martha Schauer 281 386-6626 [email protected] [email protected]
Reference Chair Natalie Bunton 979 575-6437 [email protected]
Historian/Social Media Randa Zakhour Robinson 804-356-5360 [email protected]
2018 Pin Recipients - Must be a dues paying member to receive pin recognition during Founders Day Celebration Dinner
This year you will be receiving a short monthly newsletter via email sharing what our Houston NW Kappas
have been doing in their lives to help us all stay connected!
Announcements, accolades, recaps of our functions, and membership updates will be provided to keep us
apprised of what is going on as well as additional opportunities to connect with our sisters and our com-
munity. Please email me something you would like to share with our group so that we may know what’s
new with you! We are YOUR Kappas and are here to celebrate your families and your lives,
For those members who are unable to attend all of our functions this is a great way to stay connected to
Northwest Houston KKG!!
Loyally,
Kathy Cotton-Windham, President
email - [email protected]
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.
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Checks are payable to Houston NW Kappa Kappa Gamma. Mail to: Jean Hughley
7819 Shelburne Circle
Spring, TX 77379
*Credit Cards will be accepted at meetings and PayPal is also available on our website address
houstonnorthwest.kappa.org for your convenience.
Questions? Contact Treasurer Jean Hughley 281 370-3326
Yearly dues must be paid by September 30, 2018 to be in the directory and participate in events.
_____$60 Northwest Houston Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Dues
_____$40 Under 40 years Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Dues
_____$35 “65 Year Pin” Dues (those initiated 1953 or earlier)
_____$ Kappa Donation
_____Total Payment to “Houston Northwest Kappa Kappa Gamma”
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