For Tri Kappa members statewide, performing random acts of kindness is what Tri Kappa Week (Feb. 19-25) is all about. This year, the Portage Zeta Mu Chapter of Tri Kappa chose to shower with kindness the dedicated and deserving firefighters of Portage's Fire Department.
The event took place on Sunday, Feb. 19th, at 1:00 pm, with Zeta Mu ladies delivering to Fire Station No. 3 on Central Avenue a large "Thank You" tub, filled with various snacks and other goodies for the firefighters to enjoy. Firemen Aaron Wirth, Kevin DeYoung, Nate Bryan, Randy Wilkening, and Bill Swetz were on hand to accept the appreciation gift and afterwards treated the attending Tri Kappa members-- Shellie Kramer, Sandy Shrader, and Betsy Shrader-- to a tour of the new state-of-the-art fire station.
"'Kindness doesn't cost a thing!' is the theme for this year's Tri Kappa Week," explained Zeta Mu's Shellie Kramer. " It does not have to be material things. So everyone can afford to do someone a kindness--this week and hopefully beyond! Kind words and hugs count for a lot, too! Kindness starts in the heart and can even be something as simple as a smile!"
Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. (commonly known as Tri Kappa), existing only within the boundaries of the State of Indiana, is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) philanthropic organization that was founded in 1901. The Portage Zeta Mu Chapter of Tri Kappa is one of 144 active chapters and 112 associate chapters, with Tri Kappa statewide totaling nearly 9,000 actively participating women members. Since 1901, Tri Kappa members have donated untold hours and millions of dollars for projects in the state of Indiana.
Celebrating this year its "50th Anniversary," the Portage Zeta Mu Chapter of Tri Kappa has worked tirelessly over the many years, serving the greater Portage community through various service projects and raising monies for donating to charity, culture, and education. Portage Tri Kappa is comprised of 34 dedicated women who enthusiastically and proudly serve the greater Portage community.
For more information about Portage Tri Kappa, visit the Tri Kappa of Portage-Zeta Mu Facebook page or contact President Barbara Niemcewicz at (219) 929-7358 or email: barbara.niemcewicz@gmail.com.
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