Common Ground

“Hello, thank you for calling Sigma Kappa.” This is usually the first thing that an alumna would hear when calling national headquarters. For the majority of the alumnae calling, the staff on the other line is simply a friendly voice and a vehicle to get questions answered. NHQ staff works hard to fulfill the needs of the membership, but somewhere along the way of working here we have formed a band of sisters (and one brother).

We have our own origins, we are different ages, and we have our own quirks that seem to flow together to create a highly functioning team. For a few of us, we are even a part of different organizations or not Greek at all.  Our desks are adorned with different sheets of paper, pictures and personal trinkets. We have placed our own stamp on NHQ, and use our different backgrounds and perspectives to our advantage.

These different backgrounds come in handy when discussing new programming ideas, coming up with convention or fundraising themes, or brainstorming new ideas for the organization. Although we are from different generations, different parts of the country, and our path to becoming a Sigma Kappa staff member is different, we all join together to better the organization.

Being a part of NHQ staff is much like our own little chapter. We have new people join and welcome them with open arms. We have staff leave and enjoy staying in touch with them for many years. We are excited when engagements are announced, babies are born, and it hits us nearly as hard when a staff member becomes ill or has a death in the family. We have social events (office Olympics, Valentine’s Day goodies, birthday celebrations), we have scholarship hours (professional development time), we have sisterhood events (staff retreats and office tours), and even monthly chapter meetings (staff meetings).

Although we don’t function exactly like a chapter and we get paid to work here, the experience is similar in that we all get our common ground from Sigma Kappa. Each and every one of us has the drive and passion to make Sigma Kappa the best that it can be, whether it be by answering badge and per capita questions, planning colonizations and recruitments, or assisting alumnae chapters with programming. We want what’s best for the organization, for all its members, for its legacy.