National Convention
65th Biennial National Convention
Does “our own KD” sound familiar?
It’s part of “A Faithful Band of Sisters We,” the very first Kappa Delta song, written by founder Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson. The 2023 National Convention will bring together more than 1,000 Kappa Delta leaders and sisters! Collegiate and alumnae sisters come together from across the country to celebrate the achievements of our sisters, build confidence in ourselves and others, and inspire action and make an impact on Our Own KD.
Mark your calendars and meet us right outside our nation’s capital June 30-July 3, 2023, in National Harbor, Maryland.
About National Convention
- Why should I attend convention?
- Who attends convention?
- What's a delegate?
- What's included in registration?
- What do I wear?
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For dresses, skirts and shorts, you are expected to follow the fingertip rule.
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Neither jeans nor shorts should be worn during sessions.
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No crop tops or thin strap tank tops.
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If you’re unsure if it’s appropriate, do not pack it.
- Where can I go if I have more questions?
Why should I attend convention?
There are so many great reasons why you should attend convention! This year, Kappa Delta will conclude our 125th anniversary celebration at our first in-person event in four years, so this convention is a big deal! Attending convention means getting to meet sisters from all over the country, take part in special traditions, grow your sisterhood and network, expand your leaderships skills, and so much more.
Who attends convention?
Any Kappa Delta sister is invited to attend! From collegiate members to national volunteers, sisters from all over the country will come together to learn, grow, network and shape the future of Kappa Delta for the next biennium.
Some of our different registration types include Collegiate Chapter Delegates, Alumnae Chapter Delegates, Chapter Advisory Board members, House Corporation members, National Leadership Team members, collegiate sisters and alumnae sisters.
What’s a delegate?
That’s a great question! A delegate is someone a collegiate and alumnae chapters send on behalf of their local chapter to vote on important matters brought to convention business meetings. Some of the items a delegate gets to vote on are amendments to the Bylaws and electing members to National Council.
Usually the delegate includes the chapter president, but it can be any member that the chapter chooses to send!
What’s included in registration?
If you’re a Collegiate Chapter Delegate or a member of NLT, everything except for your flights and transportation are included in the registration price. Hotel, meals, and any programming you’d like to attend are all included! Chapters should be budgeted to cover the registration and transportation expenses for at least one delegate to attend.
For our other full-time attendees like Alumnae Chapter Delegates, CAB members, etc., meals and programming are included in your registration price! Other items like hotel, flights and transportation are not included. Some chapters might be budgeted to send more members or volunteers, so check with your chapter before registering at your own expense!
For our part-time attendees, registration includes programming and you get to select which meals you’d like to pay to attend! Other items like hotel, flights and transportation are not included.
What do I wear?
The most important question, what do I wear to convention? We have you covered! opens in a new windowCheck out our National Convention packing guide opens PDF file for some outfit inspiration.
General Attire Guidelines
Where can I go if I have more questions?
No worries, we got you! Starting Jan. 31, we’ll have a list of convention FAQs to find the answers to any more questions you might have.
Why should I attend convention?
There are so many great reasons why you should attend convention! This year, Kappa Delta will conclude our 125th anniversary celebration at our first in-person event in four years, so this convention is a big deal! Attending convention means getting to meet sisters from all over the country, take part in special traditions, grow your sisterhood and network, expand your leaderships skills, and so much more.
Who attends convention?
Any Kappa Delta sister is invited to attend! From collegiate members to national volunteers, sisters from all over the country will come together to learn, grow, network and shape the future of Kappa Delta for the next biennium.
Some of our different registration types include Collegiate Chapter Delegates, Alumnae Chapter Delegates, Chapter Advisory Board members, House Corporation members, National Leadership Team members, collegiate sisters and alumnae sisters.
What’s a delegate?
That’s a great question! A delegate is someone a collegiate and alumnae chapters send on behalf of their local chapter to vote on important matters brought to convention business meetings. Some of the items a delegate gets to vote on are amendments to the Bylaws and electing members to National Council.
Usually the delegate includes the chapter president, but it can be any member that the chapter chooses to send!
What’s included in registration?
If you’re a Collegiate Chapter Delegate or a member of NLT, everything except for your flights and transportation are included in the registration price. Hotel, meals, and any programming you’d like to attend are all included! Chapters should be budgeted to cover the registration and transportation expenses for at least one delegate to attend.
For our other full-time attendees like Alumnae Chapter Delegates, CAB members, etc., meals and programming are included in your registration price! Other items like hotel, flights and transportation are not included. Some chapters might be budgeted to send more members or volunteers, so check with your chapter before registering at your own expense!
For our part-time attendees, registration includes programming and you get to select which meals you’d like to pay to attend! Other items like hotel, flights and transportation are not included.
What do I wear?
The most important question, what do I wear to convention? We have you covered! opens in a new windowCheck out our National Convention packing guide opens PDF file for some outfit inspiration.
General Attire Guidelines
-
For dresses, skirts and shorts, you are expected to follow the fingertip rule.
-
Neither jeans nor shorts should be worn during sessions.
-
No crop tops or thin strap tank tops.
-
If you’re unsure if it’s appropriate, do not pack it.
Where can I go if I have more questions?
No worries, we got you! Starting Jan. 31, we’ll have a list of convention FAQs to find the answers to any more questions you might have.
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2023 National Convention
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