KappaTalk members, actives and alumni, Brothers from Kappa Delta Phi and Sisters from Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority perform community service and have a social.

It was a hot time at the Old Town YMCA.

The KT Meet of `08 brought 30 brothers and sisters from 15 chapters across New England to Old Town, Maine for a large scale philanthropy event that involved giving a fresh coat of paint to several of the YMCA’s large meeting rooms.

Members of Kappa Delta Phi, Inc. and Kappa Delta Phi, NAS took part in the event, held on Sept. 27.

“These rooms encompass the child care program of the YMCA,” said Taryn Beaumont of Kappa Lambda chapter, who organized the project with Samm Stewart of Kappa Eta chapter. “Brothers and sisters devoted their time and energy to this project throughout the day, climbing on ladders and painting everything from walls to bulletin boards to cubbies to make the YMCA look brand new.”

Said Samm: “As brothers and sisters of Kappa Delta Phi, Inc and Kappa Delta Phi, NAS, we pride ourselves on performing philanthropy events such as these, as it is the foundational element on which our organization is built.”

The event was followed by a social event hosted by Jennifer "Veggie" D'Appollonio at her home in Howland, ME. A great time was had by all!
A warm thanks is also extended to YMCA of Old Town for allowing us into their home and supporting us in this project.

For more information on the Old Town YMCA, or for information on services offered, please visit: http://www.otoymca.org/

Below is a list of representatives from each chapter that participated in KT Meet '08. Thank you to all!

Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority, Kappa Mu chapter of UMaine at Presque Isle will be holding a Breast Cancer Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction on Saturday, November 8th at the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus. The dinner and auction will start at 6pm, in the MPR of the Campus Center and all benefits will be donated to a local woman who has been affected by breast cancer. For more information or to make a donation, please email Jackie Gagno

On October 13th, 2008. Alpha Alpha Chapter volunteered time and knowledge at the annual Children's Water Festival at the University of Maine at Orono.

The Brothers not only provided guidance around the campus for the activities throughout the day, but also offered some insight for the activities in which they were involved with. The activities were primarily based upon the children's knowledge of water, ecosystems, and the effects that humans have on the environment.

The children were delighted to have the Brothers as their guides, asking many questions about college life and other topics of interest throughout the day.

The Brothers were thanked and welcomed back for next year's Water Festival, in hopes that they would again contribute their time to furthering the education of Maine's youth.

by Seth Cleaves

More than 4,000 men, women, and children gather in downtown Bangor on September 21. Amoung these racers were four Kappa Delta Phi Brothers from Lambda chapter at Husson University..Brothers Jacob King, Chris Stevenson, Eric Morrow, and Seth Cleaves laced up their running shoes and joined thousands of other racers to help raise money in hopes to find a cure for breast cancer. The race was a great success with over $200,000 being raised for the cure. This was a very fun philanthropy and allowed the brothers to show of their black and gold colors (with some pink thrown in there too). It was a great event and hopefully it will continue to grow in years to come.

Three Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority Sisters of Kappa Mu Chapter at UMaine Presque Isle, joined forces with employees at Wal-Mart and were able to fund raise over $1,400 for a Walmart worker who had been battling breast cancer. Jenni Lyn LaChance, Ashley Gallup and Jessica Chase came up with a plan to raise money to help their coworker with her everyday expenses.

On Friday, Presque Isle Wal-Mart employees were given the chance to wear pink shirts and jeans instead of their typical blue shirts and khakis. Those who wore the Pink shirts donate a small amount in order to wear the pink shirts, with all the proceeds going to the coworker with cancer. Mrs. LaChance was able to visit the ill coworker and donate the funds that was raised in her name. She was so overjoyed by the efforts the Kappa Mu Chapter sisters and the Wal-Mart employees put in the endeavor and she was visibly emotional. Mrs. LaChance says "I want everyone to know that even the things we take for granted can make the big differences for others."

- Written by Samantha White, Kappa Mu Sister of  Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority for the KappaTalk.

Brother Scott Moody makes an excellent Video. Alumni Brother Moody, Xi chapter at Lyndon State College, is a Senior Production Assistant at  Star Trek: The New Voyages and a former board member of Kappa Delta Phi.

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Brother Kemuel LaChance

MU Brother Kemuel LaChance (Spring 2006) recently graduated from Northern Maine Community College with distinction. He also won the following awards:

• NMCC Excellence Award (given to the student who best represents the values of the College).
• The Presidents Scholar Award for academic achievement, and;
• Who’s Who amongst Junior Colleges

Brother LaChance is also the Husband of Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority, Kappa MU Chapter Sister Jenni-lyn LaChance (Spring 2004).

Congratulations Brother LaChance and best wishes on your future.

By Nathan Bouchard, Rho Chapter Alumni

For the fourth year in a row, Kappa Delta Phi’s Rho Chapter has won University of Maine at Fort Kent’s award for Best organization on campus. The brothers of Rho chapter were given the award for their outstanding commitment to community service and relentless involvement in campus activities.

Among the numerous philanthropic activities performed by the brothers was assistance with campus move-in, wherein they helped new students move into their dorm rooms. In the fall, they did a haunted walk for the local cub scouts and university students. They also participated in the Scarecrow festival/Come to Campus days, sponsoring a bonfire on Friday night, and assembling a float on Saturday. The brothers also put on a diamond dinner where they raised money for a number of local charities, including the local food pantry. The brothers also sponsored several game nights on campus, and held a toga party. The brothers also participated in the domestic violence awareness walk.

In the spring the brothers and sisters also helped out on Earth Day, by helping educate the children of the Saint John Valley. Toward the end of each semester, the brothers also put on late night breakfasts for students studying for finals.

In the spring, with Fort Kent beset by flooding, they also lent a hand on campus and in the community, an invaluable service to the campus and community at large.

Congratulations Brothers! Have a terrific and productive summer.

for discussion - http://forums.kappatalk.com/showthread.php?t=60867 

Brothers Chris Pennine and Matt Phinney selling food at a Wrestling
event they helped at a local High School.

On April 30th at the University of Maine at Orono, two teams composed of Kappa Delta Phi Fratneity, Alpha Alpha Chapter Brothers competed in the Tippman ROTC Paintball Tournament. Against 18 other teams, including one team containing another brother, the two teams were able to place 15th (Black Team) and 4th (Gold Team). The winning team, Super Squad, contained Mu Alum and Alpha Alpha Active Ryan Barnes, who's jersey never saw a drop of paint until the Alpha Alpha men smashed some on it after he took first place.

Over all the Kappa boys outlasted all competition, of the 3 teams finishing ahead of Gold Team two contained former and current Semi-Professional players and the third was a military ensemble from the Army ROTC. One player on Gold Team had never fired a Paint Ball Gun before in his life, proving again that when called upon to step up and meet a challenge, Kappa Delta Phi prevails.

The Brothers Of Kappa Delta Phi, Alpha Alpha Chapter at UMaine

The men of the newly re-activated Kappa Delta Phi, Alpha Alpha Chapter at University of Maine Orono just conducted their first installation of new officers at the Penobscot Valley Country Club, on Saturday April 19th.

This formal event was a shining example of the dedicated hard work of several young men striving in a common goal of fellowship.

The event was attended by the full membership of Alpha Alpha, University of Maine, Orono Associate Dean of Students, Angel Loredo, as well as Field Representative's Ken Oliver from Presque Isle's Mu chapter and Edward Webber of University of Southern Maine's Iota chapter.

Also in attendance were local alumnae from our sister sorority at University of Machias' Kappa Eta chapter, Jennifer D'Appollonio, Samm Stewart, and Victoria DeMambro. Alumni from University of Maine, Presque Isle's Mu chapter were represented by Ken Oliver, Kevin Kirkbride and Jeff Willette. Other Chapter Alumni representations were Rho chapter's Jon White, active Kappa Lambda sister Taryn Beaumont, and active Kappa Mu sister, Sam White.

SUNY New Paltz alumnus, Ken Holman from Alpha Gamma Chapter and alumna Jill Bivona of Kappa Chi chapter drove over 6 hours to attend this event.

The love and support these men and women have provided to the young men of Alpha Alpha was appreciated.