Association History

You have to know where you’ve been to know where you are going. Kappa holds a special place in its heart for Fraternity history, but every association of our organization has unique beginnings of its own. Each plays a part in shaping us today and continuing the Kappa tradition beyond college.

​In October of 1927, eighteen Kappas from Little Rock and other parts of the state met at the old Peacock Tea Room to organize a state alumnae association of Kappa Kappa Gamma. The first president of our association was Mrs. Vernon Jackson. 

Because of its statewide character at the time, the group was designated "Arkansas Alumnae Association". In later years, when other groups were organized in Hot Springs, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, and Hot Springs, the name was changed to "Little Rock Alumnae Association". A charter from the national organization was granted on January 13th, 1928. 

At the time of the organization meeting, there was a great deal of publicity surrounding the group. The Little Rock papers devoted full columns to the history of Kappa Kappa Gamma and listed all members in Arkansas at the time.

Since its inception, the Little Rock Alumane Association has been consistently involved in our community and local chapters. We have sponsored rural libraries, a Bookmobile, and hosted Province Conventions. Today, we continue to grow and expand to meet the needs not only of Kappas in the area but our community as well through volunteer efforts. If you are not a member, please consider joining today!