“We are women drawn together in a supportive environment of mutual trust and respect, working together toward common goals. Technology will offer us many new avenues to communicate, connect, and conduct Fraternity business, but the bonds of friendship will remain a constant amid the flurry of technology” Ann said. Following her presidency, Ann was appointed Public Relations Chairman and served the National Panhellenic Conference. From 2008–13, Ann led the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation as Executive Director. She also served on the board of the North-American Interfraternity Conference Foundation. A former teacher, Ann resides on the North Coast of California with her husband, Tom. “ CATHY THOMPSON CARSWELL Illinois Wesleyan President 1996-00…show more content… Regional, intergenerational leadership conferences called Kappa Kinetics were developed — the precursor of today’s Leadership Academy. The Kappa Leadership Guide was published, and a public relations strategy was developed to promote the Fraternity’s right to be a single-gender organization. “We recognize the value of women of all ages, linking their lives for the benefit of each other throughout life’s discoveries,” J.J. said. “There is nothing ordinary about Kappa Kappa Gamma, our perspective, our leadership, our loyalty, or our commitment because there is nothing ordinary about any of us.” J.J. and her husband, Ross, reside in Cincinnati, Ohio. They thoroughly enjoy spending time with their family, which includes five granddaughters. “ KAY SMITH…show more content… – Maya Angelou Marian served her chapter as Panhellenic Delegate and President. Her Fraternity service began as Eta Province Director of Alumnae and Chairman of Chapter Public Relations. Before being elected Fraternity President, she served on Fraternity Council as Director of Personnel (Standards), Director of Field Representatives, Director of Membership, and Director of Chapters. Following her presidency, Marian was appointed Extension Chairman and then served as Kappa’s National Panhellenic Conference Delegate for 10 years. Marian remains a respected leader in the Panhellenic world, having served as chairman of NPC from 1999–2001. She also served Kappa as the Fraternity Nominating Committee Chairman. She currently serves the Fraternity as Philanthropy Specialist for Eta
