Grand Convention Award Criteria
Pansy Recognition Level
• Had a minimum of five active dues-paying members
• Submitted an annual report via the Fraternity website no later than February 15
• Submitted per capita dues to the Fraternity, postmarked by March 30
• Held a minimum of three meetings/events (gatherings to which all members were invited), one of which was Founders Day
• Made an unrestricted donation to the Foundation, postmarked by December 31
• Made a Friendship Fund gift to the Foundation, postmarked by December 31
• Have a set of chapter bylaws which are kept current and reviewed after each Convention
Black and Gold Recognition Level
Met criteria for Pansy level, plus:
• Supported a college chapter in some manner (sewed robes, bought chapter supplies, sent study break treats, helped with recruitment, sent initiation letters, chapter members served as advisors, sent a monetary gift, etc.)
• Participated in local alumnae Panhellenic, if one in the community
• Provided chapter members with some manner of educational programming (speaker, ritual review, health/safety program, finance presentation, leadership training, etc.)
• Participated in a service project in some manner (CASA backpacks/supplies, Habitat for Humanity, collect toiletries for local organization, tutoring program, CASA volunteer, run/walk volunteer, hospital/nursing home volunteer, women's shelter volunteer, deliver food to elderly, etc.)
• Had regular participation in Kite Calls
Twin Stars Recognition Level
Met criteria for Pansy and Black and Gold levels, plus:
• Donated a minimum of 20 percent of dollars collected through all fund-raising (outside of dues collection) to the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation as an unrestricted gift or restricted gift to establish and fund an endowed grant or scholarship
• Published, electronically or on paper, a newsletter and/or directory
• Had some type of interaction with college seniors within the district (senior service, a get-together, letters to graduating seniors, etc.)
• Held a minimum of five meetings/events
• Sent delegate to last Grand Convention (if chapter established before last Convention)
• Established or maintained a chapter website and/or inCircle presence
Golden Kite Recognition Level
Met criteria for Pansy, Black and Gold, and Twin Stars levels, plus:
• Donated a minimum of 30 percent of dollars collected through all fund-raising (outside of dues collection) to the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation as an unrestricted gift or restricted gift to establish and fund an endowed grant or scholarship
• Had a net increase in dues-paying members over the previous biennium
• Organized and held a signature fund-raising or service event that raised positive public awareness of Kappa Alpha Theta and/or Greek life
Founders Award Recognition Level
Met criteria for Pansy, Black and Gold, Twin Star and Golden Kite levels, plus:
• Additional criteria determined by the Fraternity
