MESSAGE FROM THE
NATIONAL
PRESIDENT
Sara Seely Chacon
Gamma Alpha, University of Northern Colorado
Dear sisters,
It’s been an incredible year for our beloved
Sorority, and we have much to celebrate
and be proud of thanks to our loyal
members, hard-working staff and dedicated
volunteers. It is my pleasure to share with
you the annual report for 2016-2017, which
highlights the many accomplishments of
Sigma Kappa over the past year and our
plans for continued success into the future.
One of the first duties national council took
on this past year was the creation of a new
strategic plan. As the world changes, Sigma
Kappa must adapt with it. The 2017-2020
strategic plan focuses on being leaders by
building a culture that is forward thinking
and innovative, engaging our alumnae and
supporting our collegians, while enhancing
our ongoing efforts to address challenges
and create competitive advantages. It
inspires us to lead with bravery, strength
and purpose; to drive each of our members
to live with heart, exemplifying the values of
our organization in all we do.
We remain diligent on the execution of a
consistent, stronger brand across all three
entities that will drive the story of Sigma
Kappa and the impact we are making on our
members and communities.
This past April, members of all three boards
came together for strategic discussions
about each entity’s vision and collaboration
and committed to identifying more ways
the entities can work together to further
advance the organization.
Executive Director Jordan Bentlage led the
adoption and rollout of a new sorority staff
structure to better serve the needs of our
organization today and in the future. This
enhancement promotes greater alignment
and integration across all areas of staff.
Through ongoing investment in tailored
programming and resources, such as the
unveiling of a new RESPΣKT movement, we are
working to empower our collegiate members
so that every woman will have the opportunity
for individual growth and development,
ultimately supporting our collegiate chapters
to be the absolute best they can be.
The opportunity for and benefit from lifelong
alumnae engagement requires thoughtful
attention and an emphasis on enhancing
our alumnae experience. The alumnae team
introduced a new signature event, Connect,
in five cities across the country allowing
alumnae new opportunities to reconnect
with the national organization.