Kappa Delta Sorority to host fishing tournament in March
By Katie Harmon
Most sorority fundraisers are rather predictable: bake sales, car washes, toy drives, canned goods collections, and Valentine’s Day candy grams. Kappa Delta is breaking the mold.
On March 24, Kappa Delta sorority will be trading in their heels and pearls for bait and tackle. The sorority is hosting the “All Things Southern Fishing Tournament.”
High Point University students will have the chance to come out to Oak Hollow Marina and participate in the tournament while supporting a good cause. The tournament is a Shamrock Event that benefits the sorority’s main philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America.
“Eighty percent of the proceeds will be sent to our local beneficiary, Family Service of the Piedmont,” said Alyssa McFarland, the event coordinator. “The other 20 percent goes to Prevent Child Abuse America. Because of Kappa Delta’s national involvement with this philanthropy, 3,500 families are helped each year.”
According to the Kappa Delta Sorority website, a Kappa Delta sister founded Prevent Child Abuse America in 1972, and the sorority has been a proud supporter since 1981.
Prevent Child Abuse America is an organization committed to preventing “the abuse and neglect of our nation’s children.” The foundation spreads awareness, funds research, and supports and fosters programs that promote a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment for children everywhere.
Kappa Delta chapters across the country host “Shamrock Events” every year. These events, which range from chili cook-offs to fashion shows, help raise money for child abuse prevention efforts nation-wide. The chapters are encouraged to be unique and creative when planning these events.
“I’ve been working on this event since November,” said McFarland. “After talking about it with some of my sisters and [seeing] what other Kappa Delta chapters have done, I thought it was something students at our school would enjoy.”
McFarland has found people quite supportive of the fishing competition.
“I knew about Oak Hollow Marina,” she said. “They were so excited to partner up with High Point University, especially since it’s for such a great cause.”
In addition to fishing, the event will also include a corn hole tournament, a biscuit eating and sweet tea chugging competition, and a cooler decorating contest.
“The cooler must incorporate both fishing and Prevent Child Abuse America in some way,” said McFarland. “The person fishing will get to keep the cooler and the people who painted it will receive a prize.”
Kappa Delta sisters are very excited about this event, and encourage everyone to get involved and help raise support and awareness for preventing child abuse.
Those interested in competing may sign up at the University Center philanthropy tables from 11 p.m. to 3 p.m. the week of Feb. 27 for a $20 entry fee. The cost of general admission is $5, including food.
Click here for more information regarding Prevent Child Abuse America.