Mission Trip 2006

Out of the boat... into Mexico

On July 1, 2006 the Kappa Phi Mission Team consisting of National President, Karen Blackstone; Gamma Kora Program Director, Caitlyn Duffy; Alpha Omega actives, Anna Barret, Michelle Shaffer, Ali Petry; Beta Beta Sponsor, Sally Marple; Akron Alumna, Debby Porter and guests, Joy Porter, Sean and Matt Forestor headed to Rio Bravo, Mexico. In just two very warm days our team built a casita (a small house). A casita is a 12 ft. by 16 ft. structure made of cement block with a corrugated tin roof.

Here is what some our team members had to say about the trip:

“This trip provided a way to serve God is such a way that takes complete faith, obedience, and trust – not to mention, it’s AMAZINGLY FUN!”

“It’s one thing to pray for and support a mission team, but to be a member of the team and go out to do Christ’s work with direct contact with others…that’s love.”

“Being physically and emotionally involved with a mission makes the difference between believing in something and LIVING IT OUT!”

Honoring our outgoing National Sponsor, Dianne McKenzie

Years ago the tradition was started that the National Executive Board would ask actives and alumnae to make a financial donation in honor of our outgoing National Sponsor for her years of service to Kappa Phi. While Dianne was given the “royal treatment” at the 2007 National Council of Chapters…we hope to earn enough money to create a new endowment to finance national service projects such as the above-mentioned Mission Trip.

Please mark you donation as “Mission Trips” & send to Melissa Hodek-National Treasurer

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