1. New Member Program Plans Template
Please use this template to share details of your new member program with your CSC/CS.
Review these plans with your CAB before scheduling your approval phone call. Please also
attach a calendar view of events for your semester. Required events are listed below:
 Bid Day
 Stages 1-6 (Include any post-initiation education meetings)
 New Member Retreat
 First, Second and Third Degree
 Post-Ritual Sisterhoods
o Post-Ritual sisterhood after Second Degree can count as a White Rose
Celebration. The White Rose Celebration is not mandatory, and does not have to
be a separate event. However, if it is the same event, be sure the sisterhood is
meaningful and allows for reflection on the experience of becoming an initiated
Kappa Delta.
 Big Sister Reveal
o Any events leading up to Big/Little
 New Member Exam
Event: SET
Leader Training
Date(s):
August 14th
Location:
Wallace Lobby
Participants:
SET Leaders
Facilitators:
VP-ME
Agenda and Activity Details:
Discuss the importance of being a SET Leader and the expectations, as well as the duties of
each SET Leader.
Supplies Needed (food, drinks, markers, nametags, etc.):
N/A
Event: Bid Day Date(s):
August 28th
Location: Ann
Hall’s House
Participants:
New Members
and All Active
Members
Facilitators:
Ann Hall
VP-ME
Agenda and Activity Details (Include theme and t-shirt design details):
Theme: “Welcome to the Winner’s Circle”-Kentucky Derby
T-Shirt Design: Red tank (comfort colors)
Front- big letters “K” and “Delta sign” in the form of white roses with gold foil leaves
Back- gold foil horseshoe with the theme written in script on the inside. White roses surround
it, and the words “Kappa Delta Bid Day 2016” on underneath the horseshoe.
Supplies Needed (food, drinks, markers, nametags, etc.):
Food for the bid day celebration
Decorations-gold sparkly backdrop, plastic gold spray-painted horses, paper needed to create
medals for names, items for mock mint juleps, etc.

2. Event: First
Degree
Ceremony
Date(s):
August 30th
Location:
Kappa Delta
Suite
Participants:
New Members
and All Active
Members+ 1
CAB
Facilitators:
President
VP-ME
CAB
Agenda and Activity Details (Please include post-Ritual sisterhood details):
SET Leaders arrive early to set up.
New Members arrive at 7:45pm
All Active members are required. New members will go through 1st
Degree.
Ice Cream sisterhood follows.
Supplies Needed (food, drinks, markers, nametags, etc.):
N/A
Event: Stage
Meetings
Date(s):
Stage 1: 09/01
Stage 2: 09/19th
Stage 3: 09/26
Stage 4: 10/10
Stage 5: 10/17
Stage 6: 10/24
Location:
Kappa Delta
Suite
Participants:
SET Leaders
and All New
Members
Facilitators:
VP-ME and SET
Leaders
Agenda and Activity Details:
 Ice Breaker (5:30-5:45)-Barbie
 Lesson (5:45-6:15)-VP-ME
 Kappa Delta History (6:15-6:20)-Kendall
 Academic ExcellenceTip (6:20-6:25)-Chloe

3.  Song/Chants (6:25-6:40)-Larissa
 Ritual-Fun facts aboutKappa Delta (6:40-6:45)-Ka’Rita
 Discussion/Quiz(6:45-7:00)-VP-ME
Supplies Needed (food, drinks, markers, nametags, etc.):
Food for New Members and supplies needed for ice breaker
Event: New
Member Retreat
Date(s):
09/16-09/17
Location:
Kappa Delta
Suite
Participants:
SET Leaders
and All New
Members + 1
CAB
Facilitators:
VP-ME
SET Leaders
Agenda and Activity Details:
Details in Calendar form
Supplies Needed (food, drinks, markers, nametags, etc.):
Food for dinner and breakfast

4. Event: Big Sister
Reveal
Date(s):
October 8th
Location:
Kappa Delta
Suite
Participants:
All Active
Members and All
New Members
Facilitators:
VP-ME
Theme: Iconic Pairs (PB&J, Lilo and Stitch, etc.) Possible have big decorate a box and pop
out of it. The clothing gift would consist of what they need to wear to the reveal to match.
Families depart for family lunches following Big/Little Reveal
Supplies Needed (food, drinks, markers, nametags, etc.):
Big’s supply their own materials
Event: Second
Degree
Ceremony/White
Rose
Celebration
Date(s):
November 3rd
November 4th
Location:
Kappa Delta
Suite
Participants:
All Active
Members and All
New Members +
1 CAB
Facilitators:
President
VP-ME
CAB
Agenda and Activity Details (Please include post-Ritual sisterhood details):
New Members will go through 2nd
Degree.
Ice Cream Sisterhood follows.
White Rose Celebration: Candlelight
SET Leaders arrive early to set up
New Members arrive at 7:45pm
Supplies Needed (food, drinks, markers, nametags, etc.):
N/A

5. Event: Third Degree
(Initiation)/Ritual
Review
Date(s):
November 5th
Location:
Kappa Delta
Suite
Participants:
All Active
Members and All
New Members +
1 CAB
Facilitators:
President
VP-ME
CAB
Agenda and Activity Details (Please include post-Ritual sisterhood details):
New Members will go through initiation
SET Leaders and New Members arrive at 8:00am
Sophomore Pledge Class arrive at 8:30am
Families will depart for family lunch after initiation
Supplies Needed (food, drinks, markers, nametags, etc.):
Breakfast for New Members

6. New Member Education Plans
 Sunday, August 28th: Bid Day (1:30pm)
 Sunday, August 28th: Diamond, Emerald, Pearl Sister Begins (for three weeks, starting
with bid day)
 Tuesday, August 30th: First Degree (8:15pm)
 Tuesday, August 30th: Ice Cream Sisterhood (After First Degree)
 Thursday, September 1st: Sisterhood-COB event if necessary (8:00pm)
 Monday, September 5th: Stage Meeting 1 (5:30pm)
 Tuesday, September 6th: Sisterhood-COB event if necessary (5:00pm)
 Wednesday, September 7th: COB Bids (If necessary)
 Thursday, September 8th: COB First Degree (8:15pm, if necessary)
 Thursday, September 8th: Ice Cream Sisterhood (After First Degree-if necessary)
 Friday, September 9th: COB Stage Meeting 1 (6:00pm, if necessary)
 Friday, September 16th-Saturday, September 17th: New Member Retreat (5:00pm-
12:00pm)
 Saturday, September 17th: Kamp KD (2:00pm)
 Sunday, September 18th: Chapter Prefs Little’s (After Chapter Meeting)
 Sunday, September 18th: Attitude Workshop (After Chapter Meeting)
 Monday, September 19th: Stage Meeting 2 and Bid/Little Pref (5:30pm)
 Tuesday, September 20th: Sisterhood (5:00pm)
 Sunday, September 25th: Ritual Workshop (After Chapter Meeting)
 Monday, September 26th: Stage Meeting 3 (5:30pm)
 Wednesday, September 28th: Big Clue #1 (12:00pm)
 Wednesday, October 5th: Big Clue #2 (12:00pm)
Event: Post-
Initiation
Education (PIE)
Date(s):
November 20th
Location:
Kappa Delta
Suite
Participants:
SET Leaders
and All New
Members
Facilitators:
VP-ME
SET Leaders
Agenda and Activity Details:
We will discuss things about ritual and answer any questions following the process.
Supplies Needed (food, drinks, markers, nametags, etc.):
Pie for the New Members

7.  Friday, October 7th-Sunday, October 9th: Official Visit (5:00pm-5:00pm)
 Saturday, October 8th: Big/Little Reveal (12:00pm)
 Saturday, October 8th: Family Lunches after Big/Little Reveal
 Sunday, October 9th: Academic Excellence Workshop (After Chapter Meeting)
 Monday, October 10th: Stage Meeting 4 (5:30pm)
 Sunday, October 16th: Leadership Workshop (After Chapter Meeting)
 Monday, October 17th: Stage Meeting 5 (5:30pm)
 Monday, October 24th: Stage Meeting 6 (5:30pm)
 Monday, October 24th: Founder’s Day Celebration
 Saturday, October 29th: Halloween Sisterhood (7:15pm)
 Sunday, October 30th: New Member Test Review (4:00pm)
 Sunday, October 30th: Enlarging Our World Workshop (After Chapter Meeting)
 Monday, October 31st: New Member Exam (8:00pm)
 Wednesday, November 2nd: New Member Makeup Exam-if necessary (8:00pm)
 Thursday, November 3rd: Second Degree (8:15pm)
 Thursday, November 3rd: Ice Cream Sisterhood (After Second Degree)
 Friday, November 4th: White Rose Celebration-Candlelight (8:00pm)
 Saturday, November 5th: Initiation (10:00am)
 Saturday, November 5th: Family Lunches after Initiation
 Thursday, November 17th: Thanksgiving Sisterhood (8:00pm)
 Sunday, November 20th: P.I.E. (5:00pm)
*SET Leaderswill meetwiththeirSETsonce duringthe weekata time chosenbyeachSET on Bid Day.
*SET Leaderswill have ameetingwiththe VP-MEeveryMondayat7:00 pm, directlyaftereducation.
Bid Day Plans-“Welcome to the Winner’s Circle”-Kentucky Derby
 New Member Orientation
o Meet in Suite Immediately after bids havebeen given
o All of Council is present
o Bid Day bags and Norman Shields aredistributed,as well as calendar and contactinformation
o VP-ME discusses thenew member program and assigns SETGroups
 Meet and Greet/Schedule meeting times for each SET Group
o HazingStatement/ Member Expectation Form is read by VP-Standards
o New Member Fees led by VP-Finance
o Q & A
 Location
o Alum Ann Hall’s House

8. o Address:
 Food
o Catered by Alums (usually pasta,salad,tea, lemonade, and cupcakes of some sort)
o ProvideMock Mint Juleps
 Fun
o Pool at house
o Games
 Pin the tail on the horse
 Designated Photo Area
 Return home at 9:00pm
New Member Retreat Plan
 Agenda/Overview (10 mins)
o Go over what we’ll be doingand why it’s important
 Ice Breakers
o Have SET Leaders come up with ideas for this and lead
 Confidence in Yourself: Be Confident! Be You! (45 min)
o Led by VP-ME Assistant
 Dinner Break (1 hour)
o Food will be provided
 Leadership Activity (30 min)
o Fun activity for new members to discuss their goals
 Confidence in Academic Success (45 min)
o Led by Chloe Granger- Academic Chair
 Schedule PlanningWorkshop (15 min)
 Recruitment Evaluations (30 min)
 “Midnight” Snack (20 min)
o Smore’s and Ice Cream with Toppings
 Confidence in Sisters (45 min)
o Followwhat’s in resourceguide
 Song/Chants (15 min)
 Break for bed
Next Morning…
 Breakfast(20 min)
o Pastries and Bagels provided
 Confidence in Leadership (45 min)
o Followwhat’s in resourceguide
 New Member firstCandlelight(30+min)
 Retreat Wrap-Up (10-15 min)
o Reiterate what we did duringthe retreat and why it’s important
o All of Kappa Delta’s activities,requirements,values,and members should be wrapped in
confidence
o Kappa Delta is a mix of personalities,styles,and personal interests

9. o We areone in our goal to be the best individualsthatwe can be, which in turn creates the best
Kappa Delta.
SET Leader Training
 Welcome!
o Fun Ice Breaker to startitoff!
 Introduction to the New Member Program
o Explain why this position is so important
o Stages, Retreat, Big/Little Reveal, Degrees, etc.
 Procedure Notebook
o SET Leader Roles
 Serve as a temporary Bigsister to each new member in her SET
 AssistNew Members in all areas of orientation to college, ESPECIALLY academics and
Chapter life
 Help incorporatenew members into their Chapter, sorority,and campus
 Assistnew members in understandingand acceptingthe responsibilities of membership
 Promote friendships and associations between new members, Chapter members, and
alumnae
 Serve as a strong rolemodel and mentor to New Members
 SET Leader Responsibilities
o Insideof Education
 You areeach assigned a category to discussduringeach stage.The categories areas
followed:
o Ice Breakers-Barbie
o Kappa Delta History-Kendall
o Academic Excellence-Chloe
o Chants/Songs-Larissa
o Ritual-Ka’Rita
 Make surenew members areon tasks with the material they arelearning/notdistracted
 Each SET Leader is to provide a quiz accumulated from the previous stage to keep the
new members on track with education
o Stage 1-Ka’Rita
o Stage 2-Larissa
o Stage 3-Barbie
o Stage 4-Chloe
o Stage 5-Kendall
o Stage 6-Kim
 We will meet previous to bid day to discusseverything
 You areexpected to be at every stage meeting, unless you have spoken with me
otherwise
o Outsideof Education
 Weekly Meeting with SET Group (Starting the week of September 1st)
o Review Material for the upcoming stage
o Generally talk with new members to see how their experiences are going
o Have these wherever and whenever you and your SET can
 Inclusion

10. o Make surethey’re feeling included and on top of Kappa Delta, as well as school
and work
o Listen if they feel overwhelmed or need to talk
o Answer questions aboutBig/Little things they may ask about
 Helpingout the VP-ME
o I ask that you be at every event that we put on. As a partof my, it is your responsibility to arrive
early for set-up, and stay latefor clean-up.
 Tips to be a good SET Leader
o Helpful tips to be a good SET Leader
o Returning SET Leader Chloe Granger provides information
o Workingtogether- we are a team! Never be afraid to ask for help or if you have questions.
 Material provided to you
o New Member Calendar of Stages and Events
o Contract signing
 Q&A
 Adjournment and thank you!
o I choose you all becauseI believe in you and your abilities to inspire110%
o If you ever need help with anything,pleasedon’t be afraid to contact me
o I’m so excited for this semester and our New Members!
Stage Meeting Plans
*New Member Education Meeting will be held each Monday from 5:30-7:00pm
Material Covered:
 Stage #1 (September 5th) – “Everything You Want to Know About Kappa Delta”
o Learn about Kappa Delta’s valuesystem through GREAT
o Learn about Kappa Delta’s symbols,colors,and foundingprinciples
o Help them understand why it’s so great to be a Kappa Delta
 Stage #2 (September 19th) – “Growth Through Lifetime Learning”
o Learn the importance of New Member Education
o Learn PACE
o Understand the importance of academic success in thechapter
o Take quizover Stage 1
 Stage #3 (September 26th) – “Responsibility for our Own Integrity and Ethical Actions”
o Learn process of initiation
o Talk about the values and behavior Kappa Delta’s acquirein chapter and daily life
o Take quizover Stage 2
 Stage #4 (October 10th) – “Engagement in Social and Civic Interests”
o Learn about Appointed officer positions and Council
o Discuss howto be a leader in chapter and on campus
o Talk about National PanhellenicCouncil
o Take quizover Stage 3
 Stage #5 (October 17th) – “Altruistic Serviceto Others”
o Learn about our philanthropies
o Talk about the importance they have with Kappa Delta, as well as our Confidence
Coalition

11. o Discuss howthe Kappa Delta Foundation provides opportunities through scholarships,
internships,and leadership
o Take quizover Stage 4
 Stage #6 (October 24th) – “Truth and Loyalty to Each Other”
o Understand the benefits of being an activemember, as well as an alumnae
o Talk about alumnaeinvolvement
o Have an alumnaespeak about their experiences
o Take quizover Stage 5
 New Member Test Review (October 30th-4:00pm)
o Review material for exam in a fun manner
o Take quizover Stage 6
 New Member Exam (Oct. 30th and November 2nd -8:00pm)
General Outlinefor Each Meeting (snacks and food with be provided):
 Ice Breaker (5:30-5:45)
 Lesson (5:45-6:15)
 Kappa Delta History (6:15-6:20)
 Academic ExcellenceTip (6:20-6:25)
 Song/Chants (6:25-6:40)
 Ritual-Fun facts aboutKappa Delta (6:40-6:45)
 Discussion/Quiz(6:45-7:00)
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl Sisters
 Timeline
o Bid Day-Receive Diamond Sister
o Sunday, September 4th- Receive Emerald Sister
o Sunday, September 11th-Receive Pearl Sister
 If you areassigned to a new member, you are required to spend at least2 hours with them duringyour
assigned week
 If you arenot assigned to a new member, you are encouraged to spend time with them
 Followthe rules!
 A spreadsheet will go out duringthe third and final week askingif you areinterested in being a Big.
o If you have any questions areconcerns, pleasecome talk to me
 Possibleinformation session for Bigs to talk about the following
o Dirty Littling
o Costs
o It’s about the Little, NOT the Big
Big/Little Reveal-Iconic Pairs/Big in a Box
 Clue #1-Food (Baked goods or candy)-Wednesday, September 28th (12:00pm)
o Food will be in the suiteby Tuesday, September 27th at 9:00pm
o Names must be specified for who they belong to

12. o Cards or notes are encouraged
 Clue #2-Clothingor another fun gift (shirts,hats,etc.)-Wednesday, October 5th (12:00pm)
o Item must be in the suite by Tuesday, October 4th at9:00pm
o Names must be specified for who they belong to
o Cards and notes are encouraged
 Big/Little Reveal (Iconic Pairs)- Saturday,October 8th (12:00pm)
o Baskets for Littles must be in the suiteby Friday,October 7th at 9:00pm
o When meeting with Bigs, hand out sheet that states the amount they must stay within,as well as
the required materials
o Have Bigs sign contract
 Previous to Big/Little Reveal
o New Members fill outa form containinginformation for the Big
 Name
 Favoritefood
 Allergies
 Favoritequote
 Favoritebook
 Five words that describeyou
 Etc.
Pledge Class Bonding
 New Member bondingwith Sophomore Pledge Class
o Have a coffee night sisterhood with the Sophomore Pledge Class atPotter’s House
 New Member bondingwith Junior Pledge Class
o Have a craftingnightsisterhood with the Junior Pledge Class in the suite
 New Member bondingwith Senior Pledge Class
o Have a picnic with the Senior Pledge Class outsidethe Finley Student Center