Reflection and Documentation.
Vice President of Community Service
I recently served as the Vice President of Community Service (VPCS) for the Omega Xi chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority. As the VPCS, I was one of nine members on our chapter’s council. I assumed responsibility for our chapter’s philanthropic efforts. This included organizing events to benefit our national philanthropies, encouraging girls to attend other chapter’s philanthropic events, and donating money to other chapter’s philanthropic organizations. In order to successfully perform all of the duties of my position, I had to learn to communicate effectively with various groups of people such as Kappa Delta chapter members, Kappa Delta alumnae, members of other Greek chapters, and members of Girl Scout troops.
Philanthropic Information
Kappa Delta Sorority has two national philanthropies: the Girl Scouts of America and Prevent Child Abuse America. Every year we host several events for local Girl Scout troops. Through these activities, we aim to increase self-confidence in young girls. In the past we have hosted the following events: building care packages for troops, selling Girl Scout cookies on campus, touring the UC campus, and learning about anti-bullying techniques.
Every year each Kappa Delta chapter hosts a Shamrock event to raise money and awareness for Prevent Child Abuse America. Of the money raised by Omega Xi each year, 20% benefits the national Prevent Child Abuse America and 80% benefits a local anti-child abuse organization, Council on Child Abuse.
To find more information about these organizations, please visit the following websites:
Significance of My Experience
Serving as my chapter’s Vice President of Community Service was an amazing opportunity for me. As I was a member of the freshmen pledge class when I assumed my position, serving on council was an excellent way for me to become intensely involved in Kappa Delta. I quickly formed a deep connection with the organization and with all of my sisters. I realized how powerful Kappa Delta is and how many amazing opportunities it has to offer, including leadership positions, service opportunities, professional networking capabilities, and social functions. In addition, I understood that each member has both the ability and the responsibility to make our sisterhood the best it can be. I saw how my actions could affect my sisters and members of the community, and I wanted to do as much as possible to benefit those around me.
Future Leadership Opportunities
Serving on council and realizing the satisfaction of helping my chapter improve has led me to assume more leadership positions in chapter. This past semester I served as my chapter’s Panhellenic Delegate. In this position, I was responsible for attending weekly meetings and maintaining communication between Kappa Delta and the other sororities on campus. As the Panhellenic Delegate I had the opportunity to meet girls from other chapters, discuss relevant topics, and gain their unique perspectives on issues that all sororities face. In the upcoming semester, I will serve as my chapter’s Computer Chair. This position will involve using Excel to keep track of data and information throughout the Recruitment period. I am very excited to serve in this position because I will have the chance to learn more about Recruitment and I will be able to strengthen my Excel skills.
Development of New Skills
During my term as the Vice President of Community Service, I strengthened my professional communication skills and realized the importance of fostering positive relationships with those around me. Both of these skills greatly benefitted me during my co-op in the fall semester. I worked for Marathon Petroleum as a Project Engineering Co-Op in their Terminal Engineering department. I was responsible for coordinating communication between third-party contractors, terminal operators, and other Project Engineers in my department. Having already developed some professional communication skills – both verbal and written – in my position as VPCS was very helpful. I was then able to further strengthen these skills throughout my co-op rotation.
Although my permanent work location was in the Marathon office complex in Findlay, Ohio, I often traveled to Marathon terminals in Michigan to oversee work and meet with contractors. I worked with several of the same contractors various times throughout the semester. Developing personal relationships with these groups of contractors helped our projects go smoothly because we understood each other and could trust each other.
I recently served as the Vice President of Community Service (VPCS) for the Omega Xi chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority. As the VPCS, I was one of nine members on our chapter’s council. I assumed responsibility for our chapter’s philanthropic efforts. This included organizing events to benefit our national philanthropies, encouraging girls to attend other chapter’s philanthropic events, and donating money to other chapter’s philanthropic organizations. In order to successfully perform all of the duties of my position, I had to learn to communicate effectively with various groups of people such as Kappa Delta chapter members, Kappa Delta alumnae, members of other Greek chapters, and members of Girl Scout troops.
Philanthropic Information
Kappa Delta Sorority has two national philanthropies: the Girl Scouts of America and Prevent Child Abuse America. Every year we host several events for local Girl Scout troops. Through these activities, we aim to increase self-confidence in young girls. In the past we have hosted the following events: building care packages for troops, selling Girl Scout cookies on campus, touring the UC campus, and learning about anti-bullying techniques.
Every year each Kappa Delta chapter hosts a Shamrock event to raise money and awareness for Prevent Child Abuse America. Of the money raised by Omega Xi each year, 20% benefits the national Prevent Child Abuse America and 80% benefits a local anti-child abuse organization, Council on Child Abuse.
To find more information about these organizations, please visit the following websites:
- Girl Scouts of America: www.girlscouts.org
- Prevent Child Abuse America: www.preventchildabuse.org
- Council on Child Abuse: www.cocachild.org
Significance of My Experience
Serving as my chapter’s Vice President of Community Service was an amazing opportunity for me. As I was a member of the freshmen pledge class when I assumed my position, serving on council was an excellent way for me to become intensely involved in Kappa Delta. I quickly formed a deep connection with the organization and with all of my sisters. I realized how powerful Kappa Delta is and how many amazing opportunities it has to offer, including leadership positions, service opportunities, professional networking capabilities, and social functions. In addition, I understood that each member has both the ability and the responsibility to make our sisterhood the best it can be. I saw how my actions could affect my sisters and members of the community, and I wanted to do as much as possible to benefit those around me.
Future Leadership Opportunities
Serving on council and realizing the satisfaction of helping my chapter improve has led me to assume more leadership positions in chapter. This past semester I served as my chapter’s Panhellenic Delegate. In this position, I was responsible for attending weekly meetings and maintaining communication between Kappa Delta and the other sororities on campus. As the Panhellenic Delegate I had the opportunity to meet girls from other chapters, discuss relevant topics, and gain their unique perspectives on issues that all sororities face. In the upcoming semester, I will serve as my chapter’s Computer Chair. This position will involve using Excel to keep track of data and information throughout the Recruitment period. I am very excited to serve in this position because I will have the chance to learn more about Recruitment and I will be able to strengthen my Excel skills.
Development of New Skills
During my term as the Vice President of Community Service, I strengthened my professional communication skills and realized the importance of fostering positive relationships with those around me. Both of these skills greatly benefitted me during my co-op in the fall semester. I worked for Marathon Petroleum as a Project Engineering Co-Op in their Terminal Engineering department. I was responsible for coordinating communication between third-party contractors, terminal operators, and other Project Engineers in my department. Having already developed some professional communication skills – both verbal and written – in my position as VPCS was very helpful. I was then able to further strengthen these skills throughout my co-op rotation.
Although my permanent work location was in the Marathon office complex in Findlay, Ohio, I often traveled to Marathon terminals in Michigan to oversee work and meet with contractors. I worked with several of the same contractors various times throughout the semester. Developing personal relationships with these groups of contractors helped our projects go smoothly because we understood each other and could trust each other.